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Spring has sprung, March madness is here and Mothers Day is around the corner. What are you doing for Mothers Day? This months issue, is all about supporting your local businesses and tradesmen, why should we?, how can we? What if it costs more and so on! Think of the saving to the environment when you shop locally, think of shop owners doing a happy dance, think of little girls at ballet lessons with the local ballet teacher, who in turn can then pay for her child to go to piano lessons to the little old lady in the street that used to be a pianist with an orchestra. She shops at her local Coop round the corner and her money means the Coop needs to employ an extra part timer working in the shop. The new employee then spends his money at the local vet and pet shop on his beloved pooch! See how spending locally makes our area vibrant and how the same few pounds can be spent and respent to make our area richer and improve our lives. So its a double win if you take mum to a local independent restaurant for Mothers day, mums happy and business owners are happy! Talking of pooches, I’m on the countdown to Crufts, its only 3 weeks away now! And poodles are being prepped and pampered and preened for the most prestigious dog show in the world. Readers, if you are visiting Crufts on the Sunday,PLEASE come find me in Hall 2, I will be probably the frazzled lady with the red miniature poodles. I would love your support! And if you aren't visiting, get on FB and send some support that way. Our fb page is Use Locally Newark & Lincs

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Technology – Beat the Mad March Hairs Finance – Cash Isa’s – Still worth it? Horoscopes – March 2019 Totally Locally – Supporting Newark Businesses Things to do that’s near to you Competitions Health – Coping with Hay Fever Sound Advice – When did you last get your hearing tested? Short Story – Laundry Day Home Interiors – Simple Style Gardening – Fabulous Fruit Trees Recipe – Potato and Broccoli Gratin Motoring – Is A Diesel Car Right For Me? Puzzles

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Embarking on a spiritual journey is advised for the beginning of March. The New Moon on the 6th urges you to turn your attention inward. If your current job or lifestyle makes you uncomfortable, it's time to make a change. On the 21st, the Full Moon brings a relationship problem to light. Spending too much time on career concerns is creating resentment with your best friend or romantic partner.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st Joining a group or team will pay off handsomely during the first half of March. The New Moon on the 6th urges you to join forces with other creative people. On the 21st, the Full Moon will create some disappointment on the health front. It will be necessary to improve your eating and exercise habits. Instead of expecting overnight results, pace yourself slowly.

Money from an inheritance, royalty payment or legal settlement will arrive on the 6th, just when you need it most. The New Moon is urging you to enjoy a quiet retreat. If you're in a romantic relationship, you'll have an especially good time with your amour. On the 21st, the Full Moon brings distressing news about work. There may be layoffs in the pipeline.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st The New Moon on the 6th marks a happy time at home. A pregnancy or a birth could be announced. It's even possible you'll sell or buy a piece of property; this deal will create both emotional and financial stability. The Full Moon on the 21st will mark some changes to your social circle. You're tired of dealing with someone who enjoys raining on your parade.

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The New Moon on the 6th paves the way for a passionate encounter with your partner. Take this opportunity to enjoy a relaxing vacation with your amour. You'll enjoy visiting restaurants, shops and sites of local interest together. On the 21st, you'll be amount of a paycheque. Deductions may have been made for hidden expenses or additional taxes.

Good news reaches your ears on the 6th. The New Moon has a powerful message for you. Be open to accepting signs from the spiritual realm. A strange coincidence, a chance encounter or a found object will affirm you are on the right path. On the 21st, the Full Moon will create some disappointment in the career arena. You may be blamed for something you didn't do.

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September 24th - Oct 23rd

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The New Moon on the 6th pulls an exciting career opportunity into your orbit. You could take on a new role with a charitable organisation, cultural institution or creative company. Your ability to work with people from all walks of life will fuel your success. The Full Moon on the 21st delivers disappointing news about love. A relationship that once looked promising could fall apart.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd You'll have a chance to expand your horizons at the beginning of March. That's because the New Moon on the 6th will prompt you to improve your qualifications, take an overseas trip or develop a personal project. The Full Moon on the 21st puts strain on your family life. Relatives may be threatened by the transformation you are undergoing. Stop looking for other people's approval.

Finding ways to rest and relax will cultivate renewed health at the beginning of March. Listen to what your body is telling you on or around the 6th. That's when the New Moon will urge you to scale back your work schedule. The Full Moon on the 21st will put you in an uncomfortable position. It may be necessary to deliver painful truths to a delusional relative.

SCORPIO October 24th - Nov 22nd On the 6th, the New Moon attracts romance like a flower draws bees. If you're single, you'll be surrounded by admires at the beginning of March. Choose the sensitive artist who brings out your protective side. This could be a love match for the ages. The Full Moon on the 21st brings a shocking secret to light. It's important to be more discreet with people you don't know very well.

On the 6th, the New Moon will attract a moneymaking opportunity. Getting paid to exercise your creative talent will be the answer to a prayer. If you're not happy with your current job, you could accept a position with a charitable or religious organisation. The Full Moon on the 21st could create some legal trouble. A court decision could go against your interest, making you very upset.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th The New Moon on the 6th invites you to dream big. Realising a cherished goal will make your soul sing. Whether you want to relocate, land a great job, complete a creative project or embark on a romance. If you can conceive it, you can achieve it. On the 21st, you may have an argument over a joint financial account. A partner has a very different attitude towards money.

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Totally Locally of making Chicken and burgers into quick but delicious, real food! They have some fabulous £5 Lunch offers at the moment and some great reviews on fb. Try them and let us know how it went. And one of my favourite shops in Newark is Newark Paint and Hardware. Now that may sound weird, but as a not very savvy female, all matters DIY are Double Dutch to me, however when I need something I know I can get great advice from Jon and can go back to him at each stage for the next thing. Painting and decorating has never been such fun! And revamping old furniture is almost a hobby now! Newark has so much to offer….. great service, a wide variety of different shops, fabulous restaurants, all giving us a town to be proud of. Let’s make sure we keep supporting our local businesses. Each one of the businesses featured in this 10 page section, are independently owned, local business. By supporting them, and buying from them, you are really in fact supporting yourself, your children, and your home town. Make sure your Mother’s Day meal, is taken at a local independently owned restaurant such as Dee Dee Thai, (mums eat free), Café 17 or Flame Ingo Grillhouse. Karol Watson Todd

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Probate What needs to happen when someone dies Written by Honey Group When someone dies it is hard enough to deal with the emotional aspects of grief, without the added complications of sorting the legal and financial affairs. Most people assume that it will be simple and everything will be straightforward especially if they are married. Quite often though the person that you expect to deal with your estate will be the very person that is least likely to be in a position to think clearly and understand the importance of the documentation to be completed due to the emotion and practical upheaval of losing a loved one. Administering someone’s estate imposes the following duties and responsibilities. • Draft and prepare the probate papers and submit to the Probate Registry. • Complete the relevant Inland Revenue forms and calculate any inheritance tax payable. • Arrange for the payment of any inheritance tax by liaising with the beneficiaries/banks. • Place the relevant Trustees Act Notices to require any claimants to come forward. • Identify any life or minority interests. • Set up and manage any Trusts created by the Will. • Ensure that all legal procedures are adhered to, which will enable the estate to be administered correctly. • Contact all financial institutions, government bodies and other interested parties, and obtain details of all assets and liabilities of the estate.

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THINGS TO DO, THAT’S NEAR TO YOU! Learn 2 Dance Social dance classes for Adult Beginners Thursdays 7.30 – 9.30 at The RAFA club, London Rd, Newark. 07748 917170 KFA Moves Friendly exercise class every Tuesday at 10.45 am at Coddington Community Centre. Monthly group meeting for hearing impaired people. Just to have a chat and socialise with others affected. (We meet at St Giles Community Hall. Main St. Balderton. 2nd Tuesday monthly. 2 till 3 pm. All welcome.) Jo's fun fit class. St. Giles Community Hall Balderton. Monday 7.15pm. Friday 9.15am. Newark Stroke & Aphasia Association 1st Tuesday of every month, 11am – 1pm at Parsons Mount Meeting Room. For more info call: Gordon Flowers 01636 688188

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A Day in Heaven at Ragdale Hall Spa

Relaxation for my body soul and spirit On a chilly January morning, 4 of us braved the forecasts of snow to meet up for a girly day at Ragdale Hall Spa. Tired and jaded after a Christmas with family, I was in serious need of rejuvenation. And this is definitely the way to do it.

rom the moment I stepped through the doors into the warmth of Ragdale, I was enveloped into an oasis of luxury and well being. Fluffy robes, calming music, ever present staff in the background to assist your

every need. Our first stop after our welcome drink was over to the treatment area to book ourselves some extra pampering. Many of the beauticians and therapists have been at Ragdale for many years, that sais 2 things

to me, they are both happy in their work and a terrific standard of work, it all adds to the feeling of being very well looked after. A quick check on which classes were on offer that day, before starting in the thermal spa, to enjoy the scents of rose and jasmine and the sauna and steam rooms there, before indulging in a 45 minute aqua fit session, led by a highly motivational instructor! Im aching today!! The thermal spa is a wonderful place to spend your time at Ragdale, the mixture of dry heat and steam really relaxes those tired muscles and allows essential oils to start working, soothing stresses away and easing aching bodies! Standing under the shoulder massage waterfall in the pool, is just bliss! And the heat melts your

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Use Locally - Issue 71 March 2019 tension away so I was ready to have a little nap on the sun lounger, and drift away to some spa music, just for a few minutes before lunch! The sheer bliss of a clandestine snooze is wonderful! Onto Lunch in the wonderful dining room, with most dietary requirements catered for and a wide selection of delicious food on offer. None of us had any problem finding something we liked and going back for more! The food is part of the luxury of the visit and Ragdale doesn’t disappoint, indeed it surpasses expectation, and the range of salads proved to be so tempting that plates were

Treatment time arrived and we made our way down to the treatment reception area, before being called through

a treatment I choose, but the more I have them the more I find they melt away the tensions held in our faces, maybe you arent aware of holding tension there, but from tension comes wrinkles and facials really help with that! Once my treatments were over I spent a final half an hour resting again before getting ready to leave, facing a cold evening and back to reality! If I had anything to say regarding improvement at Ragdale it would be this..... “Please extend Ragdale, with a private corridor all the way to my home”.....because its time I put myself first!

piled high! ( delicately of course!!) After lunch we popped down to the Vernadah Café for our apres lunch coffee and spent a lovely hour on comfy sofas chatting and catching up. Time with girlfriends is so important. I felt reconnected and relaxed. Barely an hour later we could hardly stay awake! ( not the post lunch carb tiredness!) and we snoozed on another set of sofas in the larger sitting room waiting for our treatments.

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SOUND ADVICE! You probably have regular check-ups at the dentist and the opticians, but when did you last have your hearing tested? ADVICE WORTH HEARING! It’s estimated that as many as 1 in 6 people in the UK have some degree of hearing loss, which equates to about 10 million people in the country. Hearing loss usually occurs gradually & can be an inconvenience, can cause embarrassment, depression, isolation and has been linked to mental health issues. It can take between 10 & 15 years to come to terms with it. This is a shame, because the ability to hear sound is one of the most important senses, yet unlike vision & teeth it is often taken for granted. People often try to compensate for this by asking people to repeat themselves, turning the T.V up etc. It is often a friend or family member that notice beforehand. Sound Advice Hearing can help you hear better again and in turn, help improve your quality of life. If I think I have a problem, how can you help? We are a local independent family business, with a full-time hearing care centre in Lincoln, covering Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. There is easy accessible parking nearby. We offer FREE hearing tests in a sound proof

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Ten ways to cope with dementia as a family Every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia. A diagnosis of dementia is a daunting experience which can test even the strongest family. What stage is it at and how fast will it progress? How will it impact me, mum or dad? Will it mean going straight into a care home? You’ll no doubt have all of these questions spinning around in your head but rest assured; there is help out there. Here is some advice around how to cope with dementia as a family at what is, no doubt, an extremely difficult and emotional time. • Get an accurate diagnosis: This is essential so that you understand what it is you are dealing with and what to expect • Communicate regularly: Keeping family members updated

and informed of all the changes in a loved one’s condition can help alleviate confusion and hard feelings. • Consult with professionals: A family meeting with a professional such as a GP may be needed to ensure that everyone shares the same information and gets the resources they need. • Learn skills and techniques: The behavioural changes that come with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can be difficult to manage. • Expect change and learn to manage it: Dementias are everchanging conditions. Family carers can find solace and support by sharing with others who are facing similar challenges. • Ask for help if you’re the primary carer: Perhaps you’re the only one of your

family/siblings living locally to your parent. Whatever the circumstance, carers of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias shouldn’t try to cope alone. • Tune into the main carers needs: If you’re not the main family carer, be attentive to the person who is. • Assign tasks: Even family members who live out of town can do things to help. • Consider the family legacy: What will the family dynamic be after your senior loved one is gone? What do you want the legacy of this experience to be? • Tap into resources: Families can’t have too much information when it comes to trying to manage the potential behavioural changes of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

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Use Locally - Issue 71 March 2019 the name ‘Rebecca’. “That’s funny,” he said, frowning, “the girl I’m waiting for is called Rebecca.” “Well fancy that.” She coyly took the handkerchief from him. “Bet you weren’t expecting me.” Danny gulped. It was clear he’d been the victim of his cousin’s cruel practical joke.

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fuel economy a diesel engine provides – and over time, they’ll save money. This is because diesel fuel contains more energy than petrol, meaning that even though it’s slightly more expensive it offers more miles per gallon. However, in most cases, diesel variants of cars cost more to buy than their petrol equivalents, so depending on the price gap you’ll need to do more miles to break even. For example, the Volkswagen Golf 1.6-litre diesel costs around £1,600 more than the equivalently powered petrol FDU $FFRUGLQJ WR WKH RI¾FLDO fuel economy, a driver would break even after around 75,000 miles – so for an average driver, that’s over six years. But for a motorway mile-muncher doing 30,000 miles a year, they’d break even in less than three years. :KDW W\SH RI MRXUQH\V GR \RX XVXDOO\ GR" 'LHVHOV DUH YHU\ HI¾FLHQW ° when they’re warm. However, they take a while to heat up,

That’s not really good news if you regularly undertake lots of journeys shorter than that, and it gets worse, too. You see, modern pollution control systems need the engines to be running at a certain RPM to function. This is easily achievable on the motorway, but if your car starts a regeneration cycle while you’re idling on the school run, you risk clogging up expensive and complex systems such as exhaust gas recirculation or GLHVHO SDUWLFXODWH ¾OWHUV +RZ KHDYLO\ ORDGHG DUH \RX" If there’s one thing diesels have over a petrol engine in abundance, it’s torque. This sheer pulling power means that for heavily loaded vehicles such as people carriers, vans, or trucks, there really isn’t much substitute for a diesel. That’s especially true of people who often tow heavy items like caravans or horse ER[HV ° WKH\µOO ¾QG WKDW D petrol engine, unless it’s a super-powerful one, really tends to struggle in these situations. A diesel is more pleasant to use when loaded to capacity, and won’t suffer as much strain as a petrol car would. You won’t need to ride the clutch so often, nor will you need to go through the gears at such a rate. :KLFK FDUV DUH \RX ORRNLQJ DW" Of course, this all assumes you have an option.

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However, several cars simply don’t offer a viable alternative to diesel, leaving you with the choice of sticking with the oil-burner or choosing a different car. Let’s take pickup trucks, for example – there’s currently not a single petrol-powered crew-cab pickup on the UK market. The same is often true of people carriers, and even some executive or family cars have this issue, too. Move into the more luxurious end of the market and \RX PD\ ¾QG WKH GLHVHO is the ‘sensible’ option. Sure, there’s a petrol version available – but it’s a monstrous V8 with a daft amount of horsepower and D IXHO HFRQRP\ ¾JXUH LQ WKH teens. In these situations, you may just have to work

around a diesel – taking regular long journeys and making sure it’s impeccably serviced to keep the emission control systems running as they should. There’s no doubt many drivers of diesel cars today would be better off in a petrol

model, or even an equivalent hybrid or electric model. Yet the fuel has its uses, for high-mileage, heavily-laden or penny-pinching buyers. As always, just shop carefully and consider all of your options before you buy. By James Baggott

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Who are the Christadelphians? “Who are these Christadelphians?” we hear you say. Let us tell you. They are a community bound together by a common faith in the gospel preached by Jesus Christ and his apostles: and have borne the name “Christadelphian” since the mid-19th century. Their name encompasses in one word the phrase, “brethren in Christ”, a phrase used by the apostle Paul to describe 1st century Christians. [Cf. Colossians 1:20]. Their faith and teaching stem solely from the Holy Bible, which, as the word of Almighty God, they acknowledge as the sole authority on matters of belief and conduct. They do not believe that any of their members, past or present, have received any special revelation, but that it is the Bible alone that is able to bring men and women to a knowledge of the way of salvation through Jesus Christ. [CF. 2 Timothy 3:15]. There has been a Christadelphian community in Newark for over 168 years, and they now meet in their own hall in Cliff Nook Lane, off Appleton gate, NEWARK, NG24 1LY. On Sunday evenings, commencing at 5.15pm, where the first century Christian gospel is preached, and Bible teaching on aspects of behaviour is examined. You are warmly invited to join us. In addition you may wish to log on to our international website: www.thisisyourbible.com.

MARCH TALKS March 3rd Speaker Mr. D Nichols Subject: Politics: is there a role for a Christian?

March 10th Speaker Mr. C Parkin Subject: An amazing Bible prophecy March 17th Speaker Mr. D Vincent Subject: Prophecies proves the Bible true March 24th Speaker Mr. T Brazier Subject: The resurrection of Christ March 31st Speaker Mr S Parsons Subject: If there is a God why allow suffering?

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