T H E
BATMAN vs SUPERMAN
WIN
TAKING A LOOK AT SOME OF THIS MONTH’S LATEST MOVIE RELEASES
AN EASTER ADVENTURE WITH ENGLISH HERITAGE
Recipe BAKED AUBERGINE WITH SPICED LAMB
FIND THE HIDDEN EASTER EGG
y p p ha as t er SEE PUZZLE PAGE
e
BLAYDON • WINLATON • WINLATON MILL • MARCH 2016
Business guides delivered to over 33,500 homes & businesses in the local area
FREE
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Call us: 0191 4871834
Advertise in here FROM ONLY
£22.00+VAT
w in
AN EASTER ADVENTURE WITH ENGLISH HERITAGE
06
10
A lookinside... Family Days Out
06
This issue we feature Spring Days Out with English Heritage
Gardening
08
It’s time to get busy out there again
Movie Releases
10
The latest movie releases including Batman vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice
Sport
12
Recipe
18
Puzzles
20
What’s On
26
Walk, run, swim or cycle for Sport Relief 2016 Baked Aubergine with Spiced Lamb Easter Special We take a look at local events
18
12
You can contact us in one of three ways... 0191 487 1834
info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Team Valley Publications is part of the Team Valley Group, All contents copyright © 2013 Team Valley Printers Ltd. All rights reserved. All artwork remains the property of Team Valley Printers Ltd and cannot be copied or reproduced without permission of Team Valley Printers Ltd. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility can be accepted for illustrations, photography, artwork or advertising materials or the services provided by the advertising companies. All information is correct at time of going to print. Team Valley Group 3 Octavian Way, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0HZ Tel: 0191 487 1834
FOLLOW: TEAM VALLEY PUBLICATIONS
INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING? April Deadline: 4.00pm - March 10th 2016 THIS MONTH’S PUZZLE ANSWERS: Movie-Grams: A: Finding Nemo, B: The Avengers. Two the same: D and B. Peter Rabbit: Peter Andre
2
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
3
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
4
Call us: 0191 4871834
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
5
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
6
Call us: 0191 4871834
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Shower and Bathe in safety and style FREE
ACCESSORIES PACK WORTH £200* * Minimum spend of £4,000
Look at the benefits... • Easy access • Comfortable seats • •
Low, wide & safe entry Walk-in showers Baths & wetrooms tailored to your style, needs and budget Complete makeovers From design to installation
• •
Grab rails and anti-slip flooring Easy clean wall panels And tiling available Best price guarantee From the name you can trust
• Replace your bath
with the equivalent sized shower tray or wet room Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 4pm Sun 11am - 3pm
Contact Tony, our Care Solutions Specialist for a free home visit: 0191 487 4650 Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts www.blueberrykitchensandbathrooms.co.uk
7
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Call us: 0191 4871834
IN THE GARDEN
Spring arrives Spring usually arrives by mid-March and the frequent sunny days provide the opportunity for an increasing range of gardening tasks. It’s time to get busy preparing seed beds, sowing seed, cutting back winter shrubs and generally tidying up around the garden. One of the first signs that spring has arrived is bulbs, such as crocuses, daffodils and chionodoxas. Many of our native woodland plants, such as primula, now flower in certain areas - often under trees before they form a thick canopy of leaves. Other attractive early flowering plants include hellebores and pulmonaria. March is a good planting month, as the soil is starting to warm up while plants are still largely dormant and don’t mind being moved. Evergreen hedges, such as holly or box, make a good screen for front gardens.
If you have space, you could think about planting a shrub or group of shrubs to attract birds through the year. Nectar-rich flowers will attract many flying insects, including butterflies.
Attracting Wildlife Hedgehogs and frogs become active after hibernation. If you want to attract frogs, but don’t have room for a pond, an alternative is to use an old plastic washing up bowl. This can be sunk halfway into the ground in a quiet and shady spot. A large stone put inside it helps frogs climb in and out. You can also attract amphibians into your garden by leaving some damp places, such as long grass and piles of stones for shelter.
A closer look: Grey Squirrels These squirrels have grey fur and often sit upright with their large bushy tails arched over their backs. Grey squirrels, originally from North America, were released in the UK by 19th century landowners. They are now very common and widespread. Grey squirrels are active during the day, foraging for food in trees and on the ground. Grey squirrels tend to breed in between January and April and, if food is plentiful, they may have a second litter in the summer. What does it eat? Acorns, bulbs, tree shoots, buds, fungi, nuts and roots. Occasionally takes birds’ eggs and chicks. Where will I see it? Throughout the garden, especially on peanut feeders. Also in parks, woodland and hedgerows.
Information and guidance provided by www.rhs.org.uk and www.rspb.org.uk
This month’s jobs
“If you want to attract frogs, but don’t have room for a pond, an alternative is to use an old plastic washing up bowl” 8
Protect new spring shoots from slugs. Plant shallots, onion sets and early potatoes. Plant summer-flowering bulbs. Weeds come back in to growth - deal with them before they get out of hand. Start feeding fish and using the pond fountain; remove pond heaters. Open the greenhouse or conservatory doors and vents on warm days.
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
GARAGE DOORS
REMOTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS
LARGE SHOWROOM 90% OF OUR WORK IS FROM RECOMMENDATIONS YES! WE ARE THE PEOPLE YOU’VE SEEN IN THE METROCENTRE ALL WORK SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY THE OWNER NO SUBCONTRACTERS SHOWROOM: A692 LOBLEY HILL TO CONSETT ROAD, 100 YARDS FROM PACKHORSE, BURNOPFIELD NE16 6PF REMEMBER! - WHERE YOU BUY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU BUY
TEL: 01207 270 711 MOBILE: 0780 192 6355
Over 19 years experience in the industry
Burglar Alarm installation, Service & Repair
ALL WORK GUARANTEED, FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION CALL LEE
ing in Replac e s li ia c e p s. We s lazed Unit Double G Broken Glass Replaced Aluminium, UPVc, Timber Free Quotes & Advice 30 Years Experience
Denton Glass
We can upgrade your old glass to energy efficient glass. HOUSE HOLD SAFES INSTALLED CALL FOR A COMPETATIVE QUOTATION ON YOUR ANNUAL SERVICE
Blaydon 0191 414 3013 Mobile 0796 150 1932
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
9
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Call us: 0191 4871834
CINEMA
DID YOU ? KNO‘I W Am Legend’,
In the movie ster egg there is an ea llboard e bi rg la a g in ur feat Batman and promoting a ovie. Superman m
Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice RELEASED 25/03/16
The Dark Knight takes on the Man of Steel in the greatest superhero battle of them all! Zack Snyder’s follow-up to the hit ‘Man of Steel’ makes history by putting Batman on screen with Superman for the first time ever. Henry Cavill returns triumphantly to the screen as Clark Kent/Superman. And with Christopher Nolan’s
Dark Knight trilogy now complete, Ben Affleck gives Bruce Wayne/ Batman a thrilling new twist for this ultimate smackdown!
London Has Fallen
RELEASED 03/03/16 Following the mysterious death of the British Prime Minister, heads of state gather in London for the funeral. This is all part of a plan by evildoers to take out world leaders. But they reckon without the US president (Aaron
Eckhart), Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) and a very determined MI6 agent.
Zootropolis
RELEASED 03/03/16 A rookie rabbit cop partners with a wily fox in this clever and funny new Disney animation. In the mammal city of Zootopia, police officer Judy Hopps is keen to overcome anti-rabbit prejudice - even if that means forming an alliance with crafty fox Nick Wilde to solve a case.
The Divergent Series: Allegiant Part 1 RELEASED 11/03/16 Tris and Four venture outside their walled city as Divergent builds to its shocking conclusion. Following the extraordinary uprising and revelations in Insurgent, life will never be the same again for Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James). But there are more shocks to come as they leave Chicago in search of answers. The first instalment of the thrilling two-part climax to this dystopian young adult novel adaptation series sees our heroes forced to make some agonising choices.
10
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
11
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Call us: 0191 4871834
2016 ICC World Twenty20 The 2016 ICC World Twenty20 will be the sixth ICC World Twenty20 tournament and is scheduled to be held in India from 8 March to 3 April.
SPORTS GUIDE: MARCH 2016
Sport Relief 2016 Sport Relief is back from the 18th - 20th March 2016. With over 1,000 running swimming and cycling events, up and down the country, see how you can get involved. The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games are nationwide fundraising events that take place from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th March. Get sponsored to walk, run, swim or cycle at over 1,000 locations across the UK, including Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The Mile
Take a sponsored stroll with family or race with friends. There are hundreds of Mile events across the UK to choose from, including at the fabulous Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. More of a walker than a runner? No problem. Choose to complete 1, 3 or 6 miles in any way, and at any pace you want.
12
The Swimathon
Join the UK’s biggest swimming fundraising extravaganza at over 600 pools across the UK between 18th and 20th March. Whether you take on the whole distance or make it a team effort, you’ll be floating on a feel-good bubble all day long.
For the second time, the tournament will feature 16 teams. All ten full members will qualify automatically, and are joined by the six Associate Members that qualified through the 2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier. The qualifying teams are Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Oman. Prior to the qualifying tournament, Oman only had Twenty20 status, but with their progression to their first World Twenty20 tournament, they gained full Twenty20 International status.
The Cycle
Cycling newbies and Tour de France wannabes unite for a day of twowheeled fun in Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Norwich or Sheffield. Test your pedal power on our tough 25 or 50-mile routes in London, or take the kids on one of our 3-mile Family Cycles at all six venues. www.sportrelief.com
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
©Mitch Gunn
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
13
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
14
Call us: 0191 4871834
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
15
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
16
Call us: 0191 4871834
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
17
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
RECIPE
Call us: 0191 4871834 Recipes by Kirsty Hale, Riverford Cook and www.riverford.co.uk/recipes
Baked Aubergine with Spiced Lamb, Mint & Pomegranate
Aubergines are great vessels for stuffing. We’ve given the lamb a Middle Eastern style spicing and have served it sprinkled with almonds, mint and pomegranate, though you can leave out the pomegranate if you can’t find any. Good with couscous, a leafy side salad or wilted spinach.
INGREDIENTS • 1 large aubergine • Sunflower oil or light olive oil, for frying and roasting • 25g flaked almonds • 1 onion, finely diced • 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed • 300g minced lamb • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp dried mint • ¼ tsp smoked paprika • ¼ tsp chilli flakes • 4 large tomatoes, skinned & chopped • 1 pomegranate handful of mint leaves • Shredded salt and black pepper.
Serves: 2 Heat the oven to 220oC/Gas 7. Cut the aubergine in half lengthways. Score the flesh in a crisscross pattern. Drizzle liberally with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place skin-side up in a baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until the flesh is soft and tender right the way through. Meanwhile, put the almonds in a dry frying pan. Heat gently, stirring, until golden. Remove to a plate and keep to one side.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and fry on a low heat, stirring, for 10 minutes. Add the lamb and fry, stirring, on a medium heat to brown. Add the garlic, cumin coriander, dried mint, smoked paprika and chilli flakes and stir for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes. Season and simmer for 30 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed to stop the meat drying out. Cut the pomegranate in half crossways. Take a rolling pin or the handle of a wooden spoon. Hold the pomegranate cutside down in your hand over a bowl and bash the skin; the seeds will fall out (most of them anyway). Pick out any pith that does fall in; there shouldn’t be much with this technique, but it tastes bitter, so remove any you find. Once the aubergine flesh is tender, remove it from the oven. Carefully scoop out as much of the flesh as you can, keeping the aubergine skins intact. Add the flesh to the lamb. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Check the seasoning. Spoon the lamb mixture into the aubergine skins. Sprinkle over the almonds, pomegranate seeds and mint to serve.
TRY OUR FRESH RECIPE BOXES. All the ingredients for 3 tasty meals for 2 or 4 people in one box, delivered to your door. www.riverford.co.uk 18
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
An innovative dental clinic offering treatments combining the art of smile design, advanced dental technology and facial aesthetic treatments.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Dental Implant Surgeon In-House to Provide a Fixed Solution Dental Veneers Zoom2 Advanced Teeth Whitening Ceramic/Zirconia Crowns, Bridges & Inlays Orthodontics Wrinkle Reduction and Fillers Surgical Procedures Intravenous Sedation Full & Partial Dentures Using The Latest Ivoclar Strengthening System In-House Clinical Dental Technicians General Dentistry & Hygienist Treatments Periodontal (Gum) Treatments Root Treatments Customised Mouthguards
Bute House, Lucy Street, Blaydon,Tyne & Wear NE21 5PU Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
19
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Call us: 0191 4871834
P U Z Z L E P A G E F O R T H E W H O L E F A M I LY
SUDOKU
WRITE NUMBERS INTO THE BLANK SPACES SO THAT EACH ROW, COLUMN AND 3X3 BOX CONTAINS THE NUMBERS 1 TO 9.
TWO THE SAME Which two images are identical?
eASY
A
B
EGG HUNT
We have hidden this egg within one of our pages, see if you can find it. Check out our Team Valley Publications Facebook page where we will reveal the answer.
medium
C
D
MOVIE-GRAMS Re-arrange the letters to form popular movies.
a. MENDING INFO b. THREE VEGANS
EASTER MAZE The bunnies have taken the rabbit’s eggs, help him find them.
SUPER hard
PETER RABBIT
Can you name the famous Peter disguised as a rabbit? 20
ANSWERS ON THE CONTENTS PAGE
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
10 YEAR WARRANTYS AVAILABLE
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
21
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Call us: 0191 4871834
Need your stationery designed and printed? FULL RANGE OF ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND THE NEW, ESTABLISHED OR GROWING BUSINESS.
We specialise in leaflets, brochures, business stationery, logos and pop up banners. Give us a call, see what we can do for you. 0191 491 1525 / info@teamvalleyprinters.co.uk www.teamvalleyprinters.co.uk
FLEXIBLE, INFORMAL AND TRANSPARENT APPROACH TO ALL THE WORK WE DO AND THE FEES WE CHARGE
Tel: 0191 488 9393 Fax: 0191 488 9444 Email: tony@tonyturner.biz www.tonyturner.biz Spencer House, Market Lane Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3DS
HELPING OUR CLIENTS SUCCEED
22
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
23
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Call us: 0191 4871834
DIY HARDWARE : HOUSEHOLD GOODS : BERGER PAINTS : RONSEAL AND HARRIS PRODUCTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES : ELECTRICAL FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES : GARDENING ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS
FROM
£1.99 WATCH BATTERIES
£1.50 ALL MAJOR CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED
SHOE REPAIRS AVAILABLE HG CLEANING PRODUCTS STOCKED LOCAL DELIVERIES CAN BE ARRANGED
14 THE GARTH, FRONT STREET, WINLATON, NE21 6DD TEL: 0191 414 4730 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.WINLATON-HANDISHOP.CO.UK 24
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Watson’s Funeral Directors Ltd. Independent Family Business • Est. 1920
A Complete Funeral Service Highest Professional Standards & Care Day & Night Personal Supervision Private Chapels Of Rest Floral Tributes & Catering Competitive Prices 24 Hours A Day - 7 Days A Week Mercedes Hearse & Limousines
www.watsonsfuneraldirectors.co.uk watsonfuneraldirectors@btconnect.com Gateshead 0191 477 1484
Newcastle 0191 281 3903
Head Office: 282-284 Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BP
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
25
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Call us: 0191 4871834
What’s On
The Counterfeit Sixties Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television hist ory including TV programmes, adverts and even clips from the original bands. The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time. The fantastic music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees – to name but a few – all recreated in this stunning show.
06. 03
06/03/16 7.30pm Tyne Theatre & Opera House 0844 2491 000 £17.50 adults, £16.50 concessions
Alexander O’ Neal Direct from the USA, the millionselling soul singer is coming to town. Presenting massive hits like Criticize, Saturday Love, Hearsay, If You Were Here Tonight, The Lovers, What Can I Say, All True Man and Fake, Alexander’s performances are legendary. 10/03/16 7.30pm Sage Gatehead, NE8 2JR 0191 443 4661 £39.50, £34.50, £31.50
Mad Hatters tea party with the Easter Bunny Vallum will be transformed into the Mad Hatter’s home for the day with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny. Chase the Bunny around the Farm
26
searching for the all important Easter Eggs. Dance at the disco in the magical Paddock Marquee (parents as well as children!) and there will great fun for all with our special Easter tractor rides. There will be party tea boxes for the little ones with a surprise free gift. 26/03/16 3.30pm - 5.30pm Vallum Farm, East Wallhouses, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE18 0LL 01434 672 652 £10 per child, £7 per adult.
Easter Holiday Family Fun Free family activities and outdoor adventures during the school holidays. 30/03/16 - 08/04/16 11.00am - 3.00pm Gibside, 01207 541820.
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt An Easter adventure with a chocolate reward. Follow the
clues to earn your delicious Cadbury prize! 25/03/16 - 28/03/16 11.00am - 4.00pm Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 0191 5290909
Get Crafty
Get hands on and creative, let your imagination run wild! Suitable for age 3 and up. 30/03/16 - 06/04/16 11.00am - 4.00pm Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 0191 5290909
Mother’s Day
Kids, come along and get crafty and make something fabulous in our special Mother’s Day Make&Do. You can also treat your mums to coffee and cake and enjoy live music in the cafe courtyard. 06/03/16 11.00am - 5.00pm Seaton Delaval Hall 0191 237 9100
Did you know you can view all our publications online?
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Email: info@teamvalleypublications.co.uk
TRAVELLING TO THE AIRPORT, Train Station or Hospital? Don’t forget to book us on your return journey and you pay exactly the same price...
From
RVI
Freeman
Ncl Bus Station
Q.E.
Central Stn.
Airport
Blaydon
£9.00
£11.00
£9.00
£11.00
£9.00
£11.00
Winlaton
£10.00
£12.00
£10.00
£12.00
£10.00
£12.00
Ryton
£11.00
£14.00
£11.00
£14.00
£11.00
£13.00
Crawcrook
£13.00
£15.00
£12.00
£15.00
£12.00
£14.00
Greenside
£12.00
£14.00
£12.00
£15.00
£12.00
£14.00
Rowlands Gill
£13.00
£15.00
£13.00
£15.00
£13.00
£16.00
Swalwell
£10.00
£12.00
£8.00
£11.00
£8.00
£11.00
Winlaton Mill
£11.00
£13.00
£10.00
£12.00
£10.00
£11.00
High Spen
£15.00
£18.00
£15.00
£17.00
£15.00
£16.00
Stella Riverside
£10.00
£12.00
£10.00
£12.00
£10.00
£10.00
* Add £2 for 7 or 8 seaters. £1 additional charge for Newcastle Airport terminal drop off / pick up.
Don’t forget to mention ‘The Advertiser’ when responding to adverts
27
www.teamvalleypublications.co.uk
Call us: 0191 4871834
Touching Lives
WE PROVIDE FIRST CLASS 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL, RESPITE CARE AND CARE FOR EMERGENCY ADMISSIONS WE ALSO PROVIDE CARE FOR THOSE WITH DEMENTIA TYPE ILLNESSES Our team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focus on the individual needs of our residents with a tailored care plan for each person. And our dedication can be seen across the board - in our home cooked meals, hospitality and organising activities. We think you’ll find we’re ideally suited to meet your needs now and in the future. Why not contact us for a free trial for a limited period Contact Deborah Nichol for details on 0191 414 0752
All en suite Room s Three Lounges, Three Dining Ro oms and Landscape Gardens
Burn Road • Winlaton • Blaydon • NE21 6DY
Tel: 0191 414 0752
Email: valleyviewresidentialhome@gmail.com We owned established over 25 years ago. Didfamily you know youcare can home view allin ourWinlaton publications online? 28 are a family run and