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Welcome Contents to the December/January issue of the Kendal Courier Magazine.
5/7 Christmas Gifts for EvEryonE What to buy who this Christmas…
Our magazine is four years old this month!
9 PiCkinG thE BEst Christmas trEE Choosing and caring for your beloved tree...
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Started in 2010 with 4000 copies delivered each month, we now have a print run of 17,000 magazines, with almost 16,000 pushed through the letterboxes of households and businesses throughout LA9. We’d like to thank all of our readers and of course the local businesses who have advertised with us time and time again. Christmas is almost with us, my favourite time of year, and with two small children, I get to relive that very special magic of ‘present opening’ all over again through them. If you still have presents to buy for the special people in your life, then Kendal’s individual shops are a great source of inspiration if you’re stuck for ideas. We ofer some suggestions that should satisfy even the most difcult-to-please people on your list! There’s hints and tips galore, from staying safe on our wintry roads to simple beauty tips for you at home and at the salon. January may be the traditional time for making new year’s resolutions about health and ftness, but December is the perfect month to make a start. Check out ‘Get Fit, Stay Healthy’ for ideas on how to incorporate some exercise into your busy routine. There’s also a rich variety of natural therapies available here in South Lakeland - We take a look at some of these and how they can help transform your life! We bring your our Festive Food Favourites - no Christmas table would be complete without these classics! There’s some great special ofers and vouchers inside and don’t forget to enter our competitions for your chance to win some great prizes Finally, if you want to receive more special ofers, chances to win some great prizes and news on events happening in and around the area, then like us on Facebook! The Kendal Courier wishes you all a very merry Christmas and an incredible New Year! Next issue is out in February see you then….
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ou’ve made your list, you’ve checked it twice and you’re ready to start your Christmas shopping, but where to begin? Kendal’s individual shops are a great source of inspiration if you’re stuck for ideas, and these suggestions should satisfy even the most difficultto-please people on your list.
Dads and Grandpas Chaps can be tricky to buy for, but a Roberts radio from hadwins in Wainwright’s Yard
will win them over , or entice them away from Christmas TV on the couch with cycling gear from Wheelbase in Staveley, or running kit from pete bland sports in Kirkland. Or why not treat dad to a luxury grooming treatment at The gentry on Highgate, an early Christmas present to look his best or a gift voucher?
Mums and Grandmas A pretty pair of earrings, a beautiful bracelet or even a new watch under the tree will show these ladies how much they mean to you.
Don’t miss anderson Jewellery in Elephant Yard for a sparkling selection, or head to h hogarth on Branthwaite Brow if Mum is collecting Pandora charms.
Best friend Spoil someone who’s been there for you all year with an indulgent gift, whether it’s fresh fowers, a beauty treatment, or maybe vouchers for their favourite restaurant or fashion store, such as gee’s Designer Wear on Stramongate.
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13 Blackhall Yard, Kendal. Tel: 07751 750560 Grandma’s Toy Shop is a traditional toy shop selling puppets and wooden toys of all shapes and sizes. At Grandma’s Puppet Shop you will fnd puppets from 3″ to 4ft tall, puppet theatres, a toy shop, wooden food and trains, puzzles and kiddimoto balance bikes, papo fgurines, mermaids, monkeys, magnetic wall charts, retro toys and much more. The majority of our traditional toys and puppets do not come in sealed packaging, meaning you can try them out in the shop before you buy!
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Little ones Fantastic new toy store grandma’s puppet shop in Blackhall Yard has a magical selection of toys, fnger and glove puppets, play sets, children’s clocks and much more. Meanwhile, authentic toy farm buildings and animals from Todds of Kendal in Elephant Yard will keep youngsters happy for hours.
Teens Even the fussiest teenagers would be happy with an iPod dock from hadwins, or equip them for next year’s festival season or Duke of Edinburgh adventure with a tent from Kendal Camping at Summerlands, near Endmoor. Treat a shoe-mad girl to colourful Hunter wellies and contrasting socks from happy feet in Blackhall Yard. For the environment-conscious teen there’s a wealth of goodies on ofer at Nook & Cranny gifts - from organic cotton whale bags, in a a choice of styles – the yoga bag, shoulder bag, rucksack or messenger
bag or a ‘design your own clock’ made from recycled plant pots! 5% of Nook and Cranny profts go to marine conservation.
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Home birds At la Maison in Wainwright’s Yard, there’s plenty to please people who enjoy feathering their nest, such as candle holders, bowls and vases. Across the yard at gear, the accent is on contemporary, design-led homewares, from Orla Kiely cake tins to quirky photo frames. Fresh fowers are often overlooked at Christmas, but they make such an unexpected gift. The new Made in flowers studio on Kendal’s Highgate is full of inspiration, and along with their handmade English foliage wreaths and table centres, ofer so much more than just foristry - planters, candles, gifts for the home, glassware, lovely cushions and gift vouchers too.
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What’s next for Eps in 2015?
We are a Cumbrian based bathroom, plumbing and heating supplier who are approaching our 10th anniversary at our Natland Road site. We provide heating solutions, from conventional boilers to under foor heating and renewable energy products. We also have an inspirational bathroom showroom ofering everything from classic bathroom suites to contemporary designs and eco-friendly options with complimentary measuring and design services to suit all budgets.
Continue to be an organisation which helps and supports the local community. We focus on supporting local tradesmen and taking the stress out bathroom renovations for local people – but we also make an efort to show social responsibility, holding regular charity events - last year we donated over £2,500 to local charities.
Why did you start the business? Having worked in a national merchant for over 20 years, I thought I would have a go at ofering Cumbrian homeowners and tradesmen a better service than they could get else ware. We pride ourselves on the quality of our staf ’s knowledge and experience.
If you were a biscuit what biscuit would you be and why? Jammy dodger – hard on the outside but soft and sweet on the inside!
how are you spending this Christmas? At home in Kendal with Angela my wife of 33 years and our son Sam. No doubt we will also spend time with our daughter Natalie, son-in-law Oli and the newest addition to the family, my beautiful 18 month old granddaughter Izzy.
What do fnd the most challenging and the most rewarding about running a Cumbrian business? The most challenging part of opening my own business was fnding the special ingredient to attract local tradesmen and make our business outperform nationals with much larger resources. The most rewarding thing is serving the local community and employing local people, things we do more of every year!
What do you do outside of work to unwind? Listening to music and attending as many live concerts as possible, supporting Manchester City - greatest watching moment was 13th May 2012, watching Sergio Agüero scoring to win the premiership for the frst ever time.
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T Was a bIg Day fOr ElEphaNT yarD as ThEy WElCOMED TIM farrON, ThE MayOr Of KENDal aND ThE TOWN CrIEr TO hElp ThEM JOIN IN ThE CElEbraTIONs. The celebrations were in aid of some big events happening at the yard, with three new shop openings and NatWest marking their 150th year trading as a local bank in Kendal. Delighted shoppers were able to see Tim and the Mayor cutting ribbons at NatWest before ofcially opening Jump into Kendal, the new extended Costa cofee and fnally the opening of Todd’s of Kendal Country Wear.
NatWest has seen a lot of change in Kendal over the years having been a staple on the high-street for 150 years. The Kendal branch opened its doors on the 7th of November 1864 beginning life on Stricklandgate before moving to Elephant Yard in 1998. Branch Manager Carolyne Walsh comments ‘We are really proud to have been part of Kendal for so long and this celebration is really toasting to the next 150 years of banking!’ All this week NatWest will also be displaying the history of the bank with information and photographs in the banking hall.
This day also marked the ofcial opening of Jump into Kendal, a voluntary run exhibition featuring old and new photographs, maps and events from and about Kendal. This community based exhibition has already gained a huge amount of support from local people and raised signifcant funds for local charities like the Great North Air Ambulance service.
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Costa Cofee also re-opened their doors on the 7th having found Kendal so successful they have invested in further space to expand their business. A frm favourite among local shoppers Costa can now ofer further seating both in and outside. To round of the fabulous day of celebrations Todd’s of Kendal Country Wear opened their Elephant Yard shop across from Costa. The family owned business, who has traded successfully in Kendal for 65 years, have a huge selection of stylish clothing, footwear, accessories and toys. This is their frst venture into town centre retailing.
Centre Manager, peter boyd comments: ‘This is an exciting time for the Elephant Yard, with Costa expressing their confdence in the further of the Elephant Yard and Kendal by almost doubling their seating area. Todd’s of Kendal Country Wear opened a small shop within the Elephant Yard, which proved so successful they have now established themselves with us in a much larger store. Jump into Kendal needed a new home and we were more than pleased to welcome them to the Elephant Yard, which is proving to be a great partnership. The Elephant Yard has eighteen successful businesses that have all invested confdence in Kendal’s future progression.’
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Mince pies There’s something very satisfying about baking your own, and youngsters love to help cut out the pastry and spoon in the mincemeat. Don’t feel bad about buying in, though, especially when there are so many scrumptious shopbought ones around – Booths’ own are among the best.
Honey-glazed ham The savoury yet sweet favour of baked ham - glazed with honey, orange zest and mustard, and speckled with cloves - tastes wonderful hot or cold, especially sandwiched in soft white bread.
Smoked salmon and prawns For a touch of luxury, treat yourself to smoked salmon and scrambled eggs for breakfast on Christmas morning, and begin the festive lunch with prawn cocktail, the classic starter.
Turkey It wouldn’t be Christmas without turkey on the menu, and it’s well worth ordering early from your butcher or farm shop to be sure of the size you want.
Bread sauce There’s something very comforting about the scent of bread sauce simmering gently in the saucepan with bay leaves and cloves, and making your own from scratch couldn’t be simpler.
Cranberry sauce Home-made is as easy as bubbling away some cranberries with sugar and water. A rich ruby-coloured spoonful brings out the best in turkey and ham.
Christmas pudding Did you know that some of the fnest fruit-laden puds are made right here in Kendal by the Ultimate Plum Pudding Company, which even supplies top London grocer Fortnum & Mason? Flambé and serve with lashings of brandy sauce.
Bacon rolls Buy the best chipolata sausages from your butcher, wrap in streaky bacon and bake until crisp. These little accompaniments always disappear in moments.
Bubble and squeak Save those leftover Brussels sprouts and roast potatoes for a tasty brunch of bubble and squeak on December 26, topped with a fried egg and some crispy bacon rashers. It’ll give you all the energy you need to blow away the cobwebs on that traditional Boxing Day walk.
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Give someone special a night out they’ll remember this Christmas, get them a Sawadee Thai Gift Card so they can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of our restaurant, tasting our delicious food and wine. Visit www.thairestaurantkendal.co.uk for a full menu. If you are still looking for somewhere to host your work’s Christmas party and want to try something different this year then book with us, just £20 per head for a 2 course meal with a free Sawadee Thai cocktail for groups of 8 or more. Please call us at the restaurant for more information. You can find us on TripAdvisor or follow us on Twitter @SawadeeThaiKend for our latest news and offers.
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winterproof motoring Our Top 10 winter motoring tips... 1 Set the alarm at least 10 minutes early on wintry mornings to give yourself time to prepare the car. 2 Remember to clear the car roof, as falling snow can be hazardous to you and other motorists. 3 Flat batteries are the most common culprit in winter breakdowns. If yours is fve or more years old, get it checked and replace if necessary. 4 Keep your fuel tank at least onequarter full in case of unexpected delays. 5 Renew worn wiper blades, and clean your windscreen inside and out to reduce dazzle. 6 Apply a thin coat of polish or Vaseline to rubber door seals to help stop doors freezing up, and use a squirt of WD-40 for door locks. 7 Check and clean your lights before every journey. 8 Keep a close eye on antifreeze and screen wash levels. 9 Ensure tyres have at least 3mm tread, and check the pressure regularly. Consider, too, winter tyres: higher silica content in the tread gives better grip on cold, wet roads. 10 Last but not least, carry a winter emergency kit, including: warm clothing, hat and scarf blanket, rug or sleeping bag waterproofs, sturdy boots and refective jacket, shovel; pieces of carpet/cardboard to place under driving wheels for improved grip in ice or snow; and salt, sand or cat litter, scraper, de-icer and extra screen wash, torch and batteries, plus spare car bulbs, snow chains (if
Wintry driving conditions can be daunting and – according to the AA breakdowns are almost twice as likely. It really does pay to be prepared by following our checklist for safe and trouble-free motoring on Cumbria’s roads in the cold, dark months ahead.
you live in an isolated rural area) tow rope and battery jump leads bottled water, fask of hot drink, chocolate/cereal bars any medication you need, plus a frst aid kit, warning triangle and road atlas fully charged mobile phone and in-car charger.
Now is a good time to gather these items together and store them in your car before winter sets in. Hopefully you won’t need them but, if you get stuck in freezing conditions, you’ll be extremely glad you had them.
he dark nights and freezing temperatures mean that winter is well and truly upon us - and while you may have topped up with anti-freeze and switched to winter tyres, have you considered the efect the cold has on your windscreen and what you’d do if something went wrong? Here’s some advice from Lakeland Windscreens:
driving with restricted vision - or even worse, you could cause an accident. • Avoid using things like credit cards or a CD case to clear your windscreen. These can leave tiny scratches that obscure your vision by magnifying oncoming headlights or the low winter sun. • Always make sure your windscreen washer bottle is full with water and a suitable antifreeze or cleaning solution, and make sure that your wiper blades are in good condition. • Regularly clean the inside of your windows as dust and grime on the inside of the screen really intensifes dazzle, particularly with the low winter sun. • If all else fails, keep some good quality sunglasses in your car at all times and don’t forget to use the car’s windscreen visor to help improve visibility. • Always make sure you allow extra time in your morning routine to fully de-ice your car it’s a process that will take only fve minutes to do properly.
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Handle exotic animals… if you dare!! Having a party? Why not make it one to remember with some exotic special guests! Get your hands on a variety of Giant Bugs and Sticky Snails, Snakes, Scorpions, Geckos, Bearded Dragons and even meet our Pygmy Hedgehog Toby! Make your lessons come to life with our specially developed SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, which all link to the National Curriculum. Topics include mini-beasts, habitats, rainforests, classification/branching trees and many more. With experience working with all ages from Nursery to High School and incorporating students with special needs - It’s a lesson they won’t forget in a hurry. It’s a great platform for creative writing too!
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Find us on Blackhall Yard in Kendal (opposite the library) OVER 20 YEARSÕ EXPERIENCE KEEPING AND BREEDING AQUATIC AND EXOTIC ANIMALS
We have a range of reptile themed Christmas cards, calendars, reptile themed gift packs and decorations With an exciting range of live animals from lizards and snakes to tarantulas and scorpions, there is something for everyone.
Gift Vouchers Available
Quality live foods, frozen rodents as well as substrates, décor, specialist lighting and heating. Come see our colourful display of community compatible cold water and tropical fsh as well as a range of aquariums, tank décor, live plants and quality dry and frozen fsh foods.
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Footwear & Accessories
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Large stockist of Joseph Seibel, Reiker, Gabor, Fly London, Hunter Wellingtons Resident podiatrist in store 1 day a week for free assessment *contact store for more details
Stockists of Masai, Two Danes, Oui Moments, Sandwich, Latte, Body Frock and so much more!!!
Reticule Textile Crafts
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Supplying Kendal, Cumbria and the lakes with quality flooring at sensible prices.
Stockist of 100% cotton patchwork fabrics, threads, ribbons, beads and buttons, Felting supplies, Jewellery making, Textile courses & more
Fangs & Fins Reptiles and Aquatics Exciting range of Reptiles, Exotic Animals, Tropical & Coldwater Fish. Wide range of reptile and aquatic themed christmas gifts and decorations.
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Gift vouchers available from £5.00
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Games Workshop
Grandma’s Puppet Shop
Come and try an introductory game FREE.
The Salon By Maya Maya First appointment FREE* (Some Terms & Conditions apply, please ask for details)
The Catch Café Bar & Restaurant
Traditional Toys for Todays’ Child.
Parsley Pie Arts Club ART RETREATS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES!
KC Inks
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FREE MINCE PIE
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with every drink in December. For more info & bookings call 01539 730 426
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Punch Bowl The
Barrows Green, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0AA
Tel 015395 60267 www.thepunchbowla65.com
Christmas Fayre Menu Available lunch & evening from Dec 1st Deposit and pre-order required
2 courses - £13.95 3 courses - £16.95 Starters Homemade Carrot & Orange Soup - with warm crusty wholemeal bread Smooth Chicken Liver Pate - with real ale & apple chutney Hand-breaded goats cheese chunks - with a zingy tomato salsa Main Courses Roast Turkey Dinner - with all the festive trimmings Baked Haddock Fillet - with a lime & parsley cream sauce Pan-fried Chicken Breast Fillet - with brandy laced creamy pepper sauce Winter Vegetable Hotpot - with pickled red cabbage Desserts Christmas Pudding - with brandy sauce Baked Vanilla Cheesecake - with buterscotch toffee sauce Kendal Mintcake ice cream Sundae with chocolate sauce & sprinkles
Book a 3 course Christmas Fayre meal for 4 or more before November 7th and receive a free botle of house wine Available Mon-Thurs
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Get fit
Stay healthy
JaNuary May bE ThE TraDITIONal TIME fOr MaKINg NEW yEar’s rEsOluTIONs abOuT hEalTh aND fITNEss, buT DECEMbEr Is ThE pErfECT MONTh TO MaKE a sTarT.
With all the rich festive food, drinks and socialising ahead, incorporating some exercise into your routine now will really help you cope with the busy weeks ahead. The benefts to be gained from a weekly class are great. Pilates and yoga will help you achieve increased tone and suppleness, improved posture and stronger muscles. Or look out for local classes in Zumba; Barre Booty; or Clubbercise, a ftness class in the dark at Kendal’s Passions nightclub, with disco lights and glow sticks. Martial arts provide an allround workout for mind and body, and the Kesshin Kai club runs popular classes in Kendal, Windermere and Ambleside.
Kendal gym pride is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, where even frst-time gym users can leave their self-consciousness at the door as they improve ftness and confdence.
Meanwhile, Tracy Dixon’s hugely popular exercise classes in Kendal are testament to her inspirational outlook and boundless energy. Tracy also ofers personal training and tailor-made holistic programmes. We caught up with her to ask what she thinks are the absolute ‘must-dos’ if we want to get ft and healthy and stay that way.
“The formula behind the club focuses on personal accountability, measured and evaluated success, and understanding that closing the gap between what you know and what you actually do is the diference that makes the diference. My aim is to increase self-awareness and knowledge in the areas of mind and body health, ftness and wellbeing so each person has the information and personal resources to make good conscious choices daily.” To fnd out more, email tracy.getactive@googlemail.com
Tracy said: “We are all motivated by diferent reasons to want to start to become healthier and ftter. I believe that to make lasting lifestyle changes you need to take 100% of the person into consideration. “This last year I have created The Lifestyle Club ‘Core & More’ which focuses on core strength, fat and inch loss, natural nutrition and eating plans for optimum health, mindset, motivation and behaviours.
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“Tyler has been going to this club for 5 years and is still going strong, he loves every minute of it.” Mrs Steph Saunders “Ellis has made new friends and it has also helped with his confidence through attending workshops, seminars and winning medals in competitions.” Mrs Chelsey Pryce.
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PRIDE
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Come in out of the cold...
Short term memberships NOW available 3 months £75 6 months £150 Pay as you go £5
bringing your night out to your work out! Easy to follow aerobic dance routines, in the dark, with Glow sticks!
“I can finally say, I love exercise thanks to Clubbercise” Weekly Timetable:
Tuesday’s & Thursday’s 7:30-8:30pm Passions Nightclub Kendal Friday’s 7-8pm Dallam Sports Centre Milnthorpe £5 including Glow Stick hire Book your place! Natclubbercise@gmail.com
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Holistic Healing Get yourself in top form for the New Year with your own unique diet and lifestyle programme
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Personalised Nutritional Therapy consultations in Kendal, Carlisle and Clitheroe Eating healthy nutritious food is the simplest way to enrich your energy levels and sense of health and well-being Liz McWatt RGN.DNMed.DNTh (Dist). MLCHom Bant and CHNC Registered Nutritional Therapist Established 1996
www.holistic-healing.org.uk email: liz@holistic-healing.org.uk Tel: 01539-728188
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Access Bars Therapy - To Heal And Revive
Access Bars is a Holistic Therapy which is applied to the head. It is a very nurturing and gentle process that releases thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviour patterns and so can have a profound efect on the emotional state of the person receiving it. This can cause many emotional and physical benefts.
Some of The Many Possible Benefts of Access Bars Therapy: • Effortless Meditation • Lifts Stress • Greatly Reduces Anxiety • Erases Limiting Behaviour Patterns • Clears Your Mind • Helps Insomnia • Can Relieve Depression • Helps with ADD, ADHD, OCD, Autism • Relieves Aches, Pains and Migraines
Testionials:
“I was genuinely amazed by the very real and immediate effect the sessions had and would highly recommend it to anyone.” “The mind chatter is gone, I feel invigorated and full of positive energy.”
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Special rates for children and teenagers Gift vouchers available ruby tuesdays, Finkle Street, Kendal Email: 1gentletouchtherapy@gmail.com Tel: 07970 072755 www.gentletouchbars.co.uk
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Forget Physio, Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Shiatsu, and come and try the most efective pain relief treatment you will EVER have!! Andrew Wildsmith Pattison B.T.A.A Bowen practitioner t: +44 1539 723 723 m: +44 7921 952 725 e: bowenkendal@yahoo.com
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Alternative Therapies
On Our Doorstep From aromatherapy to refexology, homeopathy to Reiki, acupuncture, ear candling, herbal medicine and meditation, there’s a rich variety of natural therapies available here in South Lakeland.
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omplementary and alternative treatments are often talked about in the same breath, but there’s a subtle diference between them. Alternative therapies are sometimes used instead of conventional medicine, with the aim of treating or curing a health condition. Complementary therapies, however, tend to be used alongside more mainstream medical treatments to help people cope with health conditions, and to ofer an experience that may be pleasant in its own right, such as an aromatherapy massage. If you’re thinking about trying a natural therapy, then chatting to your GP is a good place to start. Talk to friends and family too, as they may be able to share their own experiences and recommendations, to help you fnd the treatment and practitioner that works best for you.
Here’s a brief introduction to some therapies available right now that we can highly recommend.
Nutritional Therapy We’ve all tried diferent diets at times with varying success, so what’s diferent about Nutritional Therapy? ‘One of the best ways we can look after ourselves is to eat a nutritious diet and give our body’s the vital components they need to function efciently.’ says Liz Wyatt of Holistic Healing in Kendal. ‘You wouldn’t put diesel in a petrol driven car and expect it to drive well, why would you expect it to be any diferent with your body when it comes to food?’ Liz is a very skilled and experienced practitioner. Her experience as a therapist is backed up with 30 years plus as a professional Registered General Nurse in the healthcare environment, she is completely dedicated to her work and every client is important to her. ’When you come to me for a nutritional therapy consultation, you will get a unique dietary protocol tailored to your individual needs. Typical priorities in Nutritional Therapy consultations are support to achieve optimum energy levels, Improved sleep, healthy blood sugar balance, emotional and psychological wellbeing, optimum gastrointestinal health and tolerance to a broad range of food groups.’ So if you want to feel good and look great why not book a nutrition consultation with Liz today?
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andrew Wildsmith-pattinson has been helping people for years. ‘Bowen Technique is one of the most versatile and efective therapeutic treatments available today, ofering signifcant relief for many conditions. Treatments consist of a series of gentle but powerful moves, which will alleviate pain and result in a deep sense of relaxation helping the body to recharge and heal itself.’ explains Andrew. “I’m telling everyone I know who’s sufering with pain about this. I now believe that Bowen should be frst on anyone’s list. It’s gentle, efective, and lasts.” “I can’t believe how great I feel. My chronically painful neck, shoulders and back muscle tension is completely gone on 1st day of treatment. Bowen Therapy gave me my life back!”
Access Bars Jane at gentle Touch ofers a combination of therapies to help you to achieve a feeling of well being and relief from your daily pressures or issues, supporting and healing you in mind, body and spirit. Jane ofers Access Bars, a therapy applied gently to the head which is nurturing, relaxing and healing and can create ease in your life by erasing negative feelings and emotional and physical conditions. ‘Access Bars is a nurturing relaxing treatment which is applied to 32 points of energy through and around the head known as ‘The Bars. ‘Each Bar corresponds to diferent aspects of your life, for example - healing, body, control, awareness, creativity, ageing, money and many more. When each Bar is touched it releases the energy that has been gathered and stored there throughout your lifetime, this creates more awareness and possibility for change in that area. This is a gentle and noninvasive hands-on body process that allows you and your body to begin releasing all the limiting thoughts, ideas, attitudes, decisions and beliefs that you have ever had, about anything.’ Jane also ofers Life Coaching and Emotional Healing sessions to help you to let go of depression, anxiety, stress and sadness caused by past events and present challenges in your life.
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Beautiful images at fantastic prices Also an established makeup artist and massage therapist Available for wedding makeup, Christmas party nights and special occasions. Massage therapy to unwind and relax Swedish, Aromatherapy, Hot stone, Indian head massage Sport and remedial massage therapy for chronically tight muscles caused by poor posture or overuse injury, and rehabilitation programmes available for injury recovery
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Your get-ahead
Beauty Diary
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ouldn’t it be great to begin every day with glowing skin, glossy hair, smooth legs and perfectly polished nails? here’s how, with simple beauty tips for home and some professional treatments in the salon…
me time!
Daily
An SPF moisturiser is essential even on the dullest winter days, and many BB creams will also protect as well as giving the complexion a healthy glow. If you wash your hair every day, then spending a little extra on shampoo and conditioner will really pay of, especially to prevent fading on coloured or highlighted locks. Salon brands like Kerastase or Redken may seem pricey, but you only need a tiny amount and they will leave your hair soft and super-silky.
Weekly
Set aside a little time each week to pamper yourself from top to toe. Thursday nights are great because then you’re all set for the weekend. Run yourself a long fragranced bath, apply a face mask and use a gentle exfoliating scrub to smooth dry elbows and knees.
Morning and night
Whatever your skin type, beauty at home begins with a really good cleansing routine. It’s worth trying out diferent products to fnd the ones that really suit your complexion and leave your face feeling soft and nourished, rather than uncomfortably tight. Dermalogica is a skincare brand favoured by many local beauty salons, and countless beauty editors swear by Liz Earle’s Hot Cloth Cleanser, with soothing natural ingredients such as eucalyptus and cocoa butter.
Monthly
Life’s busy as we dash around juggling home, work, children and friends, so it makes good sense to book space in your diary every month for things like leg and bikini waxing, manicures, pedicures and maybe even a facial. Taking good care of yourself with a monthly visit to the salon is money well spent as the professional results are so much longer-lasting than doing it yourself at home – and what’s more, you’ll feel fantastic.
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Be part of something amazing in 2015… Brathay improves the life chances of thousands of children and young people and inspires them to engage positively in their communities – Volunteer with us and help make a difference to their lives… and yours too! We need volunteers with a wide range of skills but most of all with the enthusiasm to support our work. Long term and short term opportunities available near you and at our Ambleside base, including: •
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Discover what it’s really like to be a Brathay Volunteer, we’d love to hear from you!
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What’s on Guide | DECEMbEr/JaNuary saT 6Th DECEMbEr (10aM-5pM) TO suN 7Th DECEMbEr (10aM-4pM) haWKshEaD ChrIsTMas faIr The village of Hawkshead will be hosting its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th December and Sunday 7th December. A variety of craft and gift stalls, street entertainment, winter beer festival, carol singing and Christmas lights. www.hawksheadchristmasfair.com saT 6Th DECEMbEr/suN 7Th DECEMbEr/saT 13Th/suN 14Th/ saT 20Th/suN 21sT (10aM – 4pM) saNTa’s grOTTO aT sIZErgh A chance to visit Santa in his grotto! £5 plus admission £6.75, child £3.35, family £16.85. Tel 01539 560070 saT 6Th DECEMbEr, 2:00pM ThE prINCEss aND ThE pEa aT brEWEry arTs CENTrE In this new fantastical adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Princess and the Pea, Mike Kenny and the inventive tutti frutti team create a funny, original, beautiful retelling of this familiar tale. Tel 01539 725133 saT 6Th DECEMbEr 7:00pM aN aMabIlE ChrIsTMas CONCErT IN KENDal All four choirs of the Amabile family - Amabile, Poco Amabile, Piccolo Amabile & Donne Amabile - perform in their annual Christmas Concert in St Thomas Church, Kendal. £12 for adults, £8 for senior citizens, free for children and students under 21. Includes concert, programme and refreshments. Tickets available on door or from Pippa on 015394 47303 or email admin@amabile.co.uk saT 6Th DECEMbEr 2:30pM/7:30pM a ChrIsTMas CarOl aT hErON ThEaTrE Folksy Theatre are bringing the Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ to life in this brand new adaptation! Using live performers, puppetry, music and multimedia, this production brings something a little diferent to this much loved text. Folksy use a great mix of high energy, truthful performances, audience interaction and out right silliness to give their Christmas Carol a theatre experience to be remembered. Heron Theatre, Stanley St, Milnthorpe, LA7 7AS. Tel 015395 64283
saT 6Th DECEMbEr/suN 7Th/saT 13Th/suN 14Th/saT 20Th/suN 21sT saNTa spECIal WEEKENDs aT laKEsIDE & haVErThWaITE raIlWay Join Father Christmas and his helpers on a magical family journey to Lakeside. Presents for the children, Christmas cake and seasonal drink for the adults, with Carols and a good time for all. A 1½ hr return journey. (Please note: special fares apply). Tel 015395 31594 saT 6Th DECEMbEr TO suN 7Th DECEMbEr aND EVEry saT/suN IN DECEMbEr aND EVEry Day uNTIl DEC 24Th IN sChOOl hOlIDays ThE MagIC Of ChrIsTMas aT sOuTh laKEs safarI ZOO South Lakes Wild Animal Park is transformed into a magical winter wonderland as more than 80,000 fairy lights twinkle their welcome. With trees, lights, skating rink, full size nativity complete with donkeys, join Santa, his elves and reindeer for a magical festive period. All inclusive wristband to a magical Christmas experience. £14.99 includes zoo entrance, visit to the nativity, visit to santa and gift, skating, reindeer food, plus animal food, Christmas dinner and a drink. Under 3’s FREE. Dalton In Furness, Cumbria. Tel 01229 466086. www.southlakessafarizoo.com saT 6Th DECEMbEr TO suN 7Th DECEMbEr 2:00pM KIrKby lONsDalE ChrIsTMas faIr The annual two-day Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair will see locals and visitors enjoy festive shopping, food and drink. Father Christmas and his helpers are led through the town by a brass band, switching on all the Christmas lights, as if by magic! Santa’s Grotto will be in the Market Square in Kirkby Lonsdale where there’ll be a small fair for children, stalls and street entertainment. On the Sunday you can view all the diferent interpretations of Father Christmas. The Santa Parade begins at 2:00pm on Sunday from Booths. Tel 07831 260119. www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk MON 8Th DECEMbEr 7:30pM-11pM (lasT ENTry 10pM) MICK ralphs bluEs baND aT bOOTlEggErs bar, KENDal You must remember Mick Ralphs. He invented Glam Rock (well, his mate
Pete Watts bought a pair of stackheeled boots to turn Mott The Hoople into an unforgettable boogie band…) Then, he invented blues rock. Well, he formed Bad Company with Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke and the muchmourned Boz Burrell. If any band was the blues rock blueprint, it was Bad Co. But funnily enough, you don’t have to remember Mick. He’s still in Mott The Hoople and Bad Company. And, in between sold-out world tours, he explores his blues and R&B roots – kids that’s PROPER R&B, not that weird throat-warbling stuf – with the Mick Ralphs Blues Band. And if you yearn for that peculiarly British shufe, with killer, KILLER Les Paul tone leading the way, it’s time you caught up with Mick Ralphs. He’s the undiscovered lion of the British blues – there at the beginning, still knocking out those searing solos. And always with that warm, engaging twinkle. Tickets £12.50. Tel 01539 723824 WED 10Th DECEMbEr 8pM KENDal JaZZ Club DJaNgOlOgIE (IN ASSOC WITH JAZZ NORTH) Gypsy jazz in the tradition of the Hot Club de France, with Emma Fisk (violin) plus two guitars and double bass. River Bar, Hawkshead Brewery, Staveley. Pay £10 on door. Tel 01539 720172 frI 12Th DECEMbEr 7:30pM9:45pM K shOEs MalE VOICE ChOIr ChrIsTMas CONCErT aT KENDal TOWN hall, KENDal An annual feast of songs and music to get you into the real Christmas spirit! Always a good time had by all! Book now through website www.kshoesmvc.org saT 13Th DECEMbEr 7:30pM KENDal ChOIr sINg haNDEl’s MEssIah With lonsdale baroque Ensemble and soloists. Conducted by Ian Thompson. St Thomas’s Church, Stricklandgate, Kendal £12 (under 18’s FREE) Tickets at Turning Point in Kendal or on door saT 13Th DECEMbEr 7:30pM-11pM gOrDON hENDrICKs Is ElVIs prEslEy aT bOOTlEggErs bar, KENDal Gordon Hendricks was voted the 2005 ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ Grand Final Winner on UK Television with a record number of viewers votes. At a very early age he had a leaning to and love of music. Some say brainwashed by his family’s choices.
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What’s on Guide | DECEMbEr/JaNuary He was exposed to a variety of musical styles, including Country, Rock N Roll, and Elvis. His early exposure and natural talent have made him one of the most talented vocal tribute acts to perform on stage. Tel 01539 723824 MON 15Th DECEMbEr TO TuEsDay 16Th DECEMbEr 9:30aM-5pM MaDE IN CuMbrIa KENDal ChrIsTMas faIr Your ideal opportunity to support local food and craft producers whilst buying a few last minute Christmas gifts. Market Place, Kendal Thurs 18Th DECEMbEr 1:30pM (sChOOls pErfOrMaNCE) 7pM (faMIly pErfOrMaNCE) ThE sNOWMaN aT KENDal lEIsurE CENTrE Something magical is happening in Kendal this Christmas. Carrott Productions are delighted to present a family-friendly Christmas concert featuring The Snowman flm accompanied by a live, 25 piece professional orchestra. The much loved flm will be projected on to a large screen, with the orchestra playing Howard Blake’s enchanting score and a chorister singing the evocative “Walking in the Air”. There will also be other Christmas crackers in this hour long festive treat, including selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and a Seasonal Guide to the Orchestra; a light hearted look at some of the more unusual instruments of the orchestra, featuring some of the UK’s top musicians.This will be a truly memorable experience for all ages and a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to create lasting memories. For further details contact Rachel Whibley on 07827 014878 or email carrotproductions1@gmail. com. £14 Adults, Child £9, Family - 2 adults/2 children £42 frI 19Th DECEMbEr 2014 aND frI 30Th JaNuary 2015 KENDal farMErs MarKET Shop for the very best local foods and enjoy all that this vibrant market town has to ofer. Market Place, Kendal frI 19Th DECEMbEr 7:30pM aND suN 21sT DECEMbEr 6:30pM burNEsIDE brass baND ChrIsTMas CONCErTs IN KENDal The Burneside Brass Band Christmas Concerts take place in Kendal Parish
Church. The Sunday event is the annual 2-hour carol service. saT 20Th DECEMbEr 7:30pM ThE albION ChrIsTMas baND aT brEWEry arTs CENTrE The Albion Christmas Show is a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word, humorous readings and dance. Tel 01539 725133 frI 5Th DECEMbEr TO suN 21sT DECEMbEr 4pM CharITy ChrIsTMas TrEE fEsTIVal Over 40 Christmas Trees will adorn Kendal Parish Church during December. Each tree will be raising money for a diferent charity. The Festival opening times on the three weekends before Christmas are, Fridays 4pm - 7pm, Saturdays 11am - 6pm & Sundays 3pm - 5pm. There will also be three diferent concerts on Friday 5th - A Family Concert, Friday 12th - Kendal Choral Society & Friday 19th - Burneside Brass, ticket prices for the concerts vary. Entry to the Festival 1 per adult, children FREE. Kendal Parish Church, Kirkland, Kendal saT 29Th NOVEMbEr TO suN 21sT DECEMbEr 11aM-3pM (saTurDays & suNDays ONly) saNTa’s ChrIsTMas grOTTO Santa is back at K Village this year, but only for 4 weekends over December! Come and visit Santa in his cozy Christmas Grotto. This is your chance to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas, if you’ve been naughty or nice and receive a special early Christmas present to open now or place under the tree at home. £3 entry per child, FREE PARKING throughout December saT 20Th DECEMbEr TO WED 24Th DECEMbEr (VarIOus TIMEs) ThuMbElINa’s grEaT bIg aDVENTurE aT brEWEry arTs CENTrE Huge in attitude but small in stature, join intrepid Thumbelina, her adventuring Granny and a forest full of animals on a whirlwind adventure to the big bad city. But will she fnd her way home in time for Christmas? £15 Tel 01539 725133. COME IN YOUR JIM JAMS TO THE EVENING SHOWS AND SNUGGLE DOWN FOR A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS TREAT. suN 28Th DECEMbEr fEsTIVE fuN aT brOCKhOlE, laKE DIsTrICT VIsITOr CENTrE (frEE EVENT) A fun packed day of festive family entertainment. Come along and
enjoy magic tricks, puppetry, music and games. Drop in from 11am. Just turn up. FREE. Tel 0845 272 0004. WED 31sT DECEMbEr 11pM CuMbrIa ChOral INITIaTIVE aND sOlOIsTs sINg hayDN’s pauKENMEssE (Mass IN TIME Of War) St Martin’s Church, Bownesson-Windermere. FREE - donations to Help for Heroes. frI 9Th aND saT 10Th JaNuary 2015 aND WED 14Th TO saT 17Th JaNuary 7:30pM saT & suN MaTINEEs 10Th/11Th/17Th JaNuary 2pM baTs prEsENTs DICK WhITTINgTON & hIs CaT aT ThE bryCE INsTITuTE burNEsIDE Adults £8, U16 £6 Tel 07792 777 213 Email info@batsburneside.co.uk TuEs 13Th JaNuary 2015 1:30pM sOuTh laKElaND DECOraTIVE & fINE arTs sOCIETy rOMaN arT & ThE pErCEpTION Of bEauTy, ThEN & NOW Gillian Hovell BA. At Brewery Arts Centre. Entry - £9 TuEs 13Th JaNuary 2015 8pM KENDal JaZZ Club - ‘MbQ’ a MElODIC MODErN JaZZ QuarTET lED by aCE TruMpETEr MErVyN bEaN. River Bar, Hawkshead Brewery, Staveley. Pay £10 on door. Tel 01539 720172 saTurDay 31sT JaNuary 7:30pM (prE-CONCErT TalK 6:30pM) rOyal NOrThErN sINfONIa aT KENDal lEIsurE CENTrE The Barber Adagio for Strings is always popular with Kendal audiences. The co-leader of the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Kyra Humphreys directs the concert and plays Moazrt’s Violin Concerto No.4. Timothy Orphen plays Copland’s exciting Clarinet Concerto and the super evening ends with Mozart’s Symphony No.29. Tel 01539 722533 EVEry MONDay 10:30aM-11aM (frEE DrOp-IN) lasT MON 22ND DEC, baCK 5Th JaN TODDlEr TalEs aT KENDal lIbrary Stories, songs and rhyme for younger children and their adults. Monday mornings in the children’s library. Tel 01539 713520 EVEry WEDNEsDay 10:30aM12pM (frEE DrOp-IN) lasT WED 17Th DEC, baCK 7Th JaN rhyMETIME aT KENDal lIbrary Bring your baby along to our free rhyme session in the children’s library. Tel 01539 713520
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eydays Care and support services is run by close friends Dawn and Kelly, who between them have over 20 years’ experience providing care services. Dawn worked for many years in a private residential care home, whilst Kelly worked for bupa and various care agencies. In 2010 they decided to set up their own care agency and heydays Care and support services was born. They have recently expanded their business into barrow.
Congratulations, not only have you expanded your business into barrow but Kelly has had a baby girl, alice! Yes we opened up a second ofce in January this year at Phoenix Business Centre and Kelly’s baby Girl, Alice is almost one now – she arrived on the 1st January!
Tell us a bit more about your team We have a new staf member – Sue, who works four days a week in Barrow, processing payroll and dealing with admin and we now have 35 staf working on care and support across the South Lakes and Furness area. All our care staf are constantly updating their knowledge and have most recently completed various training courses such as Dementia and Safe Handling of Medication. We believe our staf are our best product and a well trained workforce not only gives our staf the confdence they need within their role, but allows the client to feel at ease. We value our staf and very much appreciate all the hard work they do, I can genuinely say our ladies and gents really do go that extra mile and without our team we would not have built up such a good reputation.
Tell us about your new service A new service we are ofering support with costing plans for Direct Payment users. At a small fee of £20 this includes a contingency plan to be drawn up and costing plan so you can submit it to social services. For an additional small fee we can provide you with employment contracts, job descriptions and specifcations and also recruitment. We both have years of knowledge with this as we both worked as Direct Payment Advisors with Dawn covering the Furness area and Kelly covering the South Lakes area before setting up Heydays. So let us take the stress away for you! For Direct Payment funders Heydays can also help with Personal Assistant holiday cover. Even though we are an expanding agency our top priority is providing a quality service and this is something that we are 100% committed to. Dawn & Kelly still enjoy being hands-on and providing the care and feel this enables them to be person-centred as they fully understand their clients’ needs. We thank you for your time and wish you continued success in the future.
heydays Care and support services are fully accredited by Cumbria County Council and are on the Preferred Providers List and work closely with the Primary Care Trust (NHS). Heydays Care and Support Servces can be contacted by phone on 01539 552548 or by email: heydayscare@aol.co.uk
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jigsaw
A Not-for-Profit Fostering Service
putting Children first fOsTErINg plays an important part in helping children develop and grow when they can no longer be at home with their parents. Jigsaw is aTameside based, truly independent Fostering Organisation which deals with local authorities throughout the northwest. Local authorities have a statutory duty to care for children but when those resources are stretched or if the needs of the child are too great, that is when an organisation like Jigsaw can become involved.
It takes roughly four to six months from application, sometimes it can be slower due to certain intricacies. The whole process includes checks, life history, references, skill level and ability, which is why it can take four to six months. Then it is submitted to a fostering panel, made up of all kinds of diferent people from the community, who make a recommendation to me for me to uphold or not. The end result – a carer approved and ready to foster a child.
Jane Neild has worked in children’s services since 1977 including social work and child protection. This developed her background as a childcare specialist leading into the fostering sector in 1989.
What kinds of problems do the children have?
Why was it important, when you started, to be ‘not-for-proft’? It was always our commitment to be a not-for-proft company. We had seen how some organisations had made huge profts in care for the elderly, but we didn’t want to make money on trading children. We thought when it came to children, our service not be compromised and setting up Jigsaw gave us a diferent outlook and diferent focus that our primary concern is for the child. So in every decision we make, it’s never about how much proft can be generated for big company directors, everything we do is for the good of the child.
Do you spend a long time choosing carers? We have to because it’s the only way to make it an acceptable risk, because every time you place a child in a foster home, it comes with a risk. It’s very needy, hurt children we are talking about and we need sound, settled, robust carers who understand about children and putting them frst. You don’t need experience in fostering.
Sometimes the children have learning difculties or physical disabilities as well. But it varies a lot and we give detail on this in training, it is important to know that at the outset children will always be afraid and sufering from loss and trauma to some degree.
how long do the children stay? It varies, sometimes children can be placed for short specifc periods of time, or they can stay for a year or two whilst plans are made for them. Or it can be decided that the children will stay with our carers for the rest of their childhood, until 16-18 years of age.
What does the future hold for you? Well things seem to come out of the blue for Jigsaw, that’s how it often happens. Coming to Stalybridge has been really positive and we feel strangely that this has given us a new outlook within our team. For our foster carers, we will continue to guide them, teach them and to be there to help them.
Children across Cumbria need foster carers. If you would like to foster a child then please contact Jigsaw by phone or email today.
Phoenix House, 4 Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge. SK15 2QA
0161 303 1825 www.jigsaw-nw.org.uk Email: theteam@jigsaw-nw.org.uk
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Aquatics & PET SUPPLIES We stock a wide range of cold water, pond, tropical and marine fish, corals, live rock, RO and salt water, live, dried and frozen foods, tanks and accessories. We now also stock a range of other pet products including, cat, dog, hamster, bird, rabbit and guinea pig foods, treats, bedding and toys. If there is anything you can’t find in store please don’t hesitate to ask and we will do our best to get it in for you. For any live crickets and locusts please order with us by Monday to get in for Thursday.
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Pop in for a free water test, some advice or for a free quote on custom made tanks, our pond and tank cleaning service or one of our set up and maintenance packages for your home or business Wild Bird food and treats now in stock, treat the birds that visit your garden to some tasty and nutritious food and treats to keep them coming back.
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