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Welham Bathrooms Also Kitchens, Bedrooms and Studies
Your Bathroom is a place to unwind, relax and have a bit of me time
Here at Welham’s we can create the perfect space to help you do just that. Is it traditional style or the super sleek glam look you are interested in? Whatever your taste, we can create that ideal room. We manufacture all units in our factory in Marske, to your specifications. All bathroom suites and showers come from well established suppliers such as Kudos, Mira, Vitra, Bristan and many more. We also add those finishing touches such as Karndean flooring, tiling, multi panel, laminate ceiling and, not forgetting, lighting.
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Check out these websites to help you find a local business to suit your needs... www.lakes-service-centre.co.uk (Car Servicing, MOT’s & Repairs) www.roofixltd.co.uk (Industrial & Domestic Roofing Contractors) www.teessidephysio.co.uk (Clinical Pilates & Specialist Massage) www.slingsbyinteriors.co.uk (Bathroom & Heating Specialists) www.caketoppersredcar.co.uk (Celebration & Wedding Cakes) www.yorkshireshedcompany.co.uk (Sheds, Summer Houses, Fencing)
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Sudoku
Test Your Knowledge Once again we offer you the chance to check how much information you’ve picked up during your lifetime. Thirteen correct answers out of those available is great and means you know your stuff! Good luck! 1. What stretch of water separates The Isle of Wight from mainland England? 2. Which acting duo starred in the films ‘Way Out West’ and ‘Sons of the Desert?’ 3. From which book was the idea for the TV Series ‘Room 101’ thought to originate, and who wrote it? 4. Which famous woman had the middle name ‘Hilda’ and the maiden name ‘Roberts’? 5. On-line giant Amazon now sells literally everything but for which type of product was it originally founded? 6. Which bank introduced Britain’s first ever credit card? 7. Which famous car designer designed the original VW Beetle? 8. What do we call what Argentinians call ‘The Malvinas?
9. Who invented the mercury thermometer? 10. Bactrian and Dromedary are types of camel but how do you differentiate between them? 11. England famously won the football World Cup in 1966. What was the mascot and what was he named? 12. The village of Pilton in Somerset is the venue for which annual event 13. Which ex Tory Minister revealed in 2003 that she and John Major had a four year affair in the 1980s? 14. How many times has Bob Geldof and Midge Ure’s song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ made the number one spot? An extra point each for the years involved. 15. ‘Smallville’ was a television series featuring the teenage years of which extraordinary hero?
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SC Henderson & Son Ltd Plumbing, Central Heating Servicing, Joinery, Tiling, Kitchens and Building Maintenance
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In The Garden
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sowings of hardy annuals. Sow into straight seed drills as this makes it easier to take out any weeds that will grow. Once the flowers are in bloom you will not be able to see the rows. Put in supports for perennials to grow through before they become too large. Use frames sold for this purpose and once the plants mature they will be hidden by the foliage. The more tender plants that had their stems left on to protect the crowns such as fuchsias and penstemons can now be pruned taking care not to cut out any new growth. Keep dead heading daffodils and tulips taking off only the flower and seed head. Buy seedlings and plug plants ready to grow on for your hanging baskets and containers. On warm days open the vents and doors of your greenhouse and damp down the floor. Start to feed fish in the ornamental pond.
Lawns
This is the best month to apply weed killer or moss killer. Apply a spring fertilizer to help green up your lawn after the winter. Mow the grass as necessary but don’t put the clippings on the compost after applying weed killer.
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See Page 30 for our Index of Advertisers If you used moss killer after a couple of weeks rake out the dead moss and any other debris on the lawn.
Fruit and Vegetables
The blossom of peach, nectarine and apricot trees should be protected from frost with a cover of fleece. Remove it in the daytime to allow insects to pollinate. Fans, cordons and espalier fruit trees should now be pruned. Plum and cherry trees can be pruned now the threat of getting silver leaf disease has gone. Begin feeding citrus plants with a special citrus food. Second early potatoes can be planted at the start of the month and maincrop ones at the end of the month and potatoes already planted will not need earthing up. Carry on with successional sowings of salad crops, etc so that you do not have a glut of vegetables that cannot be frozen. Thin out seedlings as soon as they are big enough. Plant onion sets, shallot and garlic if not done last month. Buy young plants of herbs and keep them on the kitchen window sill or a cool greenhouse until it is warm enough to plant outside. A few pots of herbs outside the kitchen door is always welcome.
Wildlife
Make your wildlife pond more friendly by adding native planting such as marsh marigold as close to the edge as possible and making one end have a very shallow entry into the water so any creatures can climb in and out. Keep feeding the birds but only with small sized food so the mother does not take large pieces back to the fledglings. Hedgehogs will be coming out of hibernation so extra food, other slugs, may be needed by them as all their fat reserves will have been used up over the winter. If you want to attract butterflies put in some butterfly attracting plants such as buddleia, honesty or even nettles.
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RESIN BOUND DRIVEWAYS WHAT IS RESIN BOUND?
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Welham Bedrooms Also Bathrooms, Kitchens and Studies
From contemporary to the classical, our Bedroom furniture can fit the style of any room Maximise your wardrobe space with our built in furniture, and because all our units are bespoke, we can build them to fit into the most awkward of spaces. We can create ideal storage solutions with internal shelving and hanging rails fitted to suit your requirements. With matching accessories, bedside units, Headboards and Mirrors, we have everything you need to create your dream room. Redc
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T���K L CAL ��Y L CAL We’re really lucky... our local area is full of wonderful small businesses
There are heaps of reasons to buy from local companies Here are 5 big reasons for using your local businesses: 1. They know their customers Local businesses understand people in the area. They’re quick to react to what their customers want and are able to meet the changing needs of the local population. This means they can offer you relevant and interesting products and services rather than the larger, more commercial companies that generally provide the same things no matter where you live.
2. They create jobs Shops in our towns create jobs within the local community. By purchasing from these smaller businesses, you’re helping to grow employment opportunities which in turn, makes the area a better place to live and work.
3. The experience There’s nothing quite like the personal touch that comes with the customer service in a local shop. They get to know you and can offer products and services that best meet your needs. Plus, they have an authenticity that the bigger brands can’t usually match. What’s not to like?!
4. They’re better for the environment Local businesses often source their products locally, which helps to reduce their carbon footprint.
5. Great deals - you’ll be surprised! Don’t assume that chain stores have the best deals - local businesses can have competitive pricing that you might not expect. Before you hit Google, take the time to have a look around your area and see what’s on offer. Which local businesses do you love?
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Gibson Landscapes is an approachable family-run business covering the SPECIALIST North East. The company has built an excellent reputation for quality workmanship and listening to their clients’ needs and ideas, thus enabling them to take their projects from design to reality. Gibson Landcapes pride themselves on being trustworthy, reliable and experienced. In turn, enabling them to transform your outdoor space into finished work of the highest standard. Each installation is personally overseen by the owner Wayne Gibson, and his experienced team. Regardless of the size of the project, and whether it is residential or commercial, Gibson Landscapes will take the time to ensure your outside space not only looks good but is also practical. Their attention to detail is second to none. Gibson Landscapes are based in Ingleby Barwick and you can contact Driveways Dri FROM them on 01642 659945 or 07756 670212. Visit their website at DESIGN TO Patios Pat gibsonlandscapes.co.uk PAGE 20 |
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For an excellent window and door installation service, look no further than the expert team at S&S Windows and Doors. They provide everything you need, and offer a phenomenal service to all their customers. S&S Windows and Doors have been providing window and door installation services for more than 20 years, and their team has more than a quarter of a century of experience. Their windows and doors are available in a range of colours, patterns and styles for you to choose from, and advice is always on hand should you need it. A lot of their work comes through word-of-mouth conversations and this is the best recommendation they could hope for. S&S ensure that you’re properly looked after with their aftercare service, and they can’t wait to meet you. Call today on 0800 0935389 or 01642 880413 to make an initial enquiry. The company is based in Stockton-on-Tees and you can visit their website at sandswindowsanddoors.co.uk
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Humour THE FUNNY SIDE OF JOB INTERVIEWS
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f you want to make it in life it’s pretty inevitable that you will – from time to time – have to undergo the rigours of a job or promotion interview. It’s a nerve wracking experience with so much at stake but we’ve found a few instances of situations in which they can be quite funny. Do any of these sound familiar?
The boss said to one of his really useless employees ‘I know you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure but I’m going to. You’re fired!’ A prospective employee asked the job applicant at his interview ‘Do you think you can handle a variety of work?’ ‘Blimey,’ said the applicant, ‘I ought to. I’ve had eight different jobs in the last four months.’
Harry goes for a job interview and sitting next to him is a well spoken chap wearing a Cambridge University tie. After a moment the chap notices that Harry isn’t particularly well dressed save for the Cambridge University tie he is also wearing. ‘I say,’ said the well spoken man, ‘I see you’re wearing a Cambridge University tie as well.’‘Yup,’ replied Harry. ‘Well’ said the other, ‘if you don’t mind me saying so you don’t look like the sort of chap who’d have gone to Cambridge. What did you do there?’‘I bought a tie,’ said Harry. An executive is interviewing a nervous young woman for a job in his company and decided to use a fairly modern technique of finding out more about her way of thinking. ‘Tell me,’ he said, ‘If you could have a conversation with someone, living or dead, who would it be?’ The woman responds ‘The Living One.’
The interviewer said to the job applicant. ‘You will start at £100 per week but in six months time that rises to £130.’‘OK,’ said the applicant, ‘I’ll come back in six months.’ Employer to job applicant: ‘What I’m looking for in this position is someone who is really responsible.’ ‘That’s me, said the applicant. ‘In my last job every time anything went wrong everybody pointed at me and said ‘He’s responsible!’
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An applicant was filling out the job application and he came to the question ‘Have you ever been arrested?’ He answered ‘No’ and moved on to the next question not realising it was the second part of the former question and was only intended for those who had answered in the affirmative. The question was ‘Why?’ The applicant wrote ‘Never got caught.’ A young lady worked for Princess Anne for a while but finally resigned. ‘Why on earth did you leave that lovely job?’ asked her mother. ‘Because,’ said the girl, ‘it didn’t matter how good I was or how hard I worked, they were never going to make me Princess Anne!’ A young man goes for an interview and is asked what sort of employment
package he’s looking for. ‘Well,’ he said ‘I’d like £50,000 pounds a year, six weeks holiday and a Jaguar for a Company Car.’‘OK,’ said the interviewer, ‘how does this sound? We’ll give you £60,000 a year rising to £70,000 after the first year. Eight weeks holiday, you get your own secretary and PA and we promote you to Board level after two years.’‘Wow,’ said the young man, ‘You have to be joking.’‘I am,’ said the interviewer,’‘but you started it! An applicant is being interviewed for a position at a top medical School. ‘Tell me,’ enquires the interviewer, ‘where do you expect to be in ten years time from now?’ ‘Let’s see,’ says the applicant, ‘it’s Wednesday afternoon so I expect I’ll be on the Golf Course.’
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HOW TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS ON A BUDGET Times are hard. Businesses are going through more challenges than ever and maybe your marketing efforts have, understandably, taken a back seat. Being savvy with your marketing budget can make you stand out from the competition without needing a limitless spend. And good news! It’s easier than you probably think. Here are 4 ways to keep you ahead: 1. Printed Advertising This is especially effective if your business focus is on a specific area. Placing a printed ad in the Local Answer is a low-cost way of getting the attention of your audience. Generally speaking, printed media has a better recall value than other mediums. It also builds trust in your brand. For more information about advertising in the Local Answer, call Yvette on 01642 296523, Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm.
2. Social Media Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest - they’re all free to use. Make sure you have a business page that you can promote and be as regular as possible when it comes to posting. Your messaging should be clear for these platforms to work. Links can be added to posts to drive traffic to your site, too. Social media lets you build brand awareness at no cost… Make it count! 3. Content Marketing This is one of the best marketing strategies. Creating top-notch online content is a powerful way of getting your brand out there. It shows your audience that you have expertise and a genuine interest in helping them. You can share your content in heaps of places (blog posts, social media, emails, brochures, etc). If writing isn’t your cup of tea or you don’t have the time to commit to such an important aspect of marketing, you could hire a professional to do this for you.
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4. Email Marketing You may already have a database of email subscribers. If so, email can be a superb method of marketing to them. It’s worth putting some thought into your newsletters and their subject line to really capture the attention of your readers. This will set your emails apart from the mountain of them probably sitting in their inbox! There are lots of tools online that can help you in terms of email templates and even ones that will assist you in creating a subject with pizzazz that subscribers can’t resist opening. Make sure you’re GDPR compliant! Final Thoughts With a bit of planning and the right mix of activities, there’s no reason that a small marketing budget can’t have a big impact.
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urries and Indian snacks are easy to make at home once you have invested in the spices, which, once bought, will last you a while. The most common spices used are cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli, garam masala – these can be bought in Indian grocery stores in Middlesbrough for around £1 each. Fresh ginger, garlic and coriander are also common – you can buy these in the same place, chop the fresh green coriander and store in your freezer for future recipes. Ginger, garlic, coriander and cumin are all good for your digestion and contain vitamins and minerals. Ingredients: 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, 4 garlic cloves, 1 onion, fresh or dried chilli to taste, 200g cooked potatoes (preferably new potatoes), 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon salt, 250g spinach, ½ teaspoon garam masala. Chop the onion and garlic finely, grate the ginger. In a tablespoon of vegetable oil,
fry the garlic, onion, ginger and chilli for a few minutes. Add the spices (coriander, cumin and turmeric) for 30 seconds. Add the potato and fry, stirring often, for 15 minutes until browned. Add the spinach to wilt (for a few minutes). Sprinkle on garam masala and stir. Serve rolled up in chapattis or wraps with Indian pickle and plain yogurt. Tip: you can also buy jars of Indian pickle such as Lime, garlic or mango in Indian grocery shops.
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Football - The ‘Boro
THAT'S JUST ABOUT IT FOR THIS SEASON, BUT THE SUMMER SHOULD BE INTERESTING!
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erhaps the most relevant comment to make as this season winds to a bit of an anticlimax is that we have suffered once again with a complete lack of consistency. Rarely this season have we won consecutive games (only three times actually) but when we have they’ve been followed by poor performances in games we probably should have won. The latest example was Milwall, where an unfortunate own goal put us on the back foot early on and we weren’t able to come back from it. Perhaps the most telling and disturbing aspect of that game, however, was Neil Warnock’s post match suggestion that not enough effort had been shown by his players. So, barring some kind of miracle in the last eight games, it looks as though we will end up with mid table safety, and while at the start of the season many people would have been happy with that sort of outcome, it’s actually disappointing because the team has
hovered around something much more exciting for much of the season. The dreadful run after Christmas obviously brought an end to any hope of automatic promotion, but there have been times since when the possibility of the play-offs still existed. But that failure to put a consistent run together has obviously been the big disappointment, especially when you look at the players Warnock brought in during January to most certainly improve both the depth and the quality of the squad. Going back to this time last season, though, we were really struggling, mainly through the pitiful strike rate, but Warnock worked a minor miracle and kept us up. That goal scoring situation has at least improved this season, but once again you can look at the strikers in the squad and realise there is nobody who can be considered an out and out predatory goal scorer. Fortunately, though, goals have been spread across the team. That means that
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Premiership season make that look like some kind of sick joke. But then drop down a league and you find former ‘Boro cast-off Charlie Wyke scoring for fun at Sunderland with 22 already this season. Compare them both to our top scorer and it’s Sunderland’s cast-off Duncan Watmore with just six. All this really does put the fifteen million pound Assombalonga price tag into perspective! But with Warnock committed to another season and promises already made to improve the problems everybody knows we have, we can only hope that once we can all get back to normality we can show Neil Warnock the value of a packed Riverside. We should also pray that his previous fantastic record of promotions from this league can be maintained.
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come the August transfer window, we – like every other team in the country at whatever standard - will be looking for someone just like that to take us to the next level. But let’s be honest, it’s really a game of chance with some players seeming to fit into one system much better than another and quite a number of multi million pound signings failing to live up to their price tags. As examples, there are a couple of names on the current goal scoring charts who most ‘Boro fans would never have believed could show the kind of performances they have this season. Who among us, for instance, would have expected Patrick Bamford to have lit up the Premiership as he has with Leeds, with a lot of recent talk even suggesting his possible inclusion in the England squad? To most ‘Boro fans his dismal performances in our last
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