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NORTH KESTEVEN SCHOOL Based on the south side of the City of Lincoln, North Kesteven School offers a dynamic and innovative learning environment with able young people keen and driven to succeed and a “no excuses” culture. We focus our whole community on excellence in learning and specifically how to be smart in accelerating the outcomes even further for all our learners. Poised for the demands of the future, our academy delivers excellence for our students and parents in line with our “good” OFSTED rating. We are accessible from Newark and the surrounding villages by car, rail or bus service. The Academy can also offer a minibus transport service where demand is high. Behaviour for learning at our Academy is strong, and we deliver a pastoral care programme that is second to none, including a specialist Student Services team, and two tutors allocated to most tutor groups.

OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT US DURING 2017 Open Morning Tours 8th-12th May, 9.15am to 10.45am Year 4 and 5 primary children and their parents/carers are warmly invited to join us for a guided tour. With a knowledgable host you will explore our outstanding facilities, see lessons across the curriculum, and have an opportunity to speak to senior staff, students and teachers. Places must be pre-booked by telephoning NKS on 01522 881010. Places are limited so please call early to avoid disappointment.

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Wow what a month! Spring seems to have sprung! Weather is starting to improve and all around the flowers are springing into life! We have just come back from Crufts, where T and Gromit showed their heart out and brought home a 4th each and a 2nd! Well done to my beautiful boys! Easter is on the horizon, will you be out and about? If you are thinking of a new thing to try with your dogs, I highly recommend the agility sessions at A1K9s at Fenton, T has a wonderful time there and leaves feeling fully exercised, mentally as well as physically. They do great puppy socialization and training classes too. And if you are looking for a trip down memory lane, why not visit the Memorabilia Experience at Collingham Village Hall, on 30th April, get it in the diary now! Promises to be a wonderful day out and brings back days gone by! Easter is also the start of the traditional DIY months, so get down to Newark Paint & Hardware’s new store, for all your DIY needs. Have a great Easter!

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Connecting an unprotected PC to the internet is rather like stripping naked, covering yourself in honey and throwing yourself into a nest of angry wasps: the question isn’t whether you’re going to get stung, it’s how bad the results are going to be. The internet is full of unpleasantness, and some of it is trying to make you an April fool. Trying to con people on the internet is very cheap and safe: the likelihood of getting caught is incredibly small, and the cost of contacting even millions of people is incredibly small too. So entire call centres make fake technical support calls to unsuspecting people, trying to convince them that their PC is broken and they need to download software to Ă€[ LW 7KDW VRIWZDUH WKHQ QDEV their personal information, or their online banking details, and that information is used to compromise their various accounts and steal their money. It’s important to stress this: if you’ve ever tried to call the support lines of Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, BT or any other ELJ Ă€UP \RX¡OO DSSUHFLDWH KRZ long it takes to get through. These companies don’t have the resources to make proactive support calls, let alone monitor your computer for 6

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Finance Ways To Reduce ‘Hidden’ Spending So You Can Save Money Or Pay Off Debt By Ann Haldon

There are the obvious ways to save money, such as using comparison websites or cancelling an unused gym membership, but what about the ‘hidden’ money pits that drain your cash in a less evident way? Three areas immediately spring to mind – food, cars and technology – all essential parts of life but ones that can seriously deplete your financial reserves. So what can you do to stem the flow of cash, start to pay off your debts, or save towards something special such as retirement or a family holiday?

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By planning your meals ahead (even for just a week), making a list and sticking to it, you’ll have more control over your household budget and be able to make regular savings. Shopping for fruit and vegetables at local market stalls can also be a cheaper option – the produce will be fresher and you’ll be supporting your local economy. CARS An essential part of everyday life for most people, running a car is expensive and constitutes a significant chunk of the annual budget. So although you may already be resigned to spending a small fortune on your car, have you looked closely at all the costs? You can reduce the outlay on insurance, petrol and servicing, making smaller savings over a number of areas. Insurance premiums The ever-increasing cost of insurance is a particular bugbear for motorists. On

top of the annual increase in premiums, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) has also risen from 5% to 6%, making insuring your car even more expensive. Although there’s nothing you can do about IPT, if you plan in advance and can afford to pay in one lump sum rather than by monthly direct debit, you’ll save money in the long-run. It’s also worthwhile looking at the level of cover your current policy provides, and whether it’s still appropriate. Maybe you’ve included one of your children on the policy, for example, but if they don’t drive the car regularly, is it really necessary when you could always insure them on a temporary basis if needed? To further reduce premiums, try: • Increasing your level of voluntary excess. • Having an immobiliser or approved tracking device fitted. • Taking advantage of multicar discounts if you have more than one car in the household. Fuel Fuel is usually the largest cost for motorists, and one of the best ways to save is to alter your driving habits. Avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, and reducing your speed on the motorway, if only by a few miles per hour, will help you save. You can check the price

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FOOD SHOPPING According to Love Food Hate Waste, £13 billion of edible food was wasted by households across the UK in 2015, equating to 7.3 million tonnes.¹ One of the issues is that people don’t plan their food shopping, and overestimate how much their household needs.

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Use Locally - Issue 48 April 2017 of local petrol online using PetrolPrices.com, and plan ahead so you’re not forced into buying expensive fuel at motorway service stations en route. Making sure your tyres are at the correct pressure, and reducing unnecessary weight in the car, will also help. Servicing and MOT Package deals on servicing are available on new and used cars, and although it may seem a large outlay at first, they can offer long-term savings. As far as MOTs are concerned, you can save the cost of a re-test just by carrying out a few simple checks before taking the car in, such as tyre tread depth and light bulbs. PHONES AND TECHNOLOGY Most people don’t question the fact that they have a landline, but do you really need one?

If you naturally reach for your mobile to make a call and could manage without a home phone, you’ll make a significant saving on line rental and call costs. If you prefer to keep the landline, maybe you could save on the cost of your mobile phone. With so many competitive pay-as-you-go deals around, it’s worthwhile checking them against your contract. Also, don’t forget about recycling any old phones to raise extra cash. The mobile phone and broadband market is so competitive that simply by contacting your provider and saying you want to leave, you’ll probably be offered a better deal just to retain your business. Also consider whether: • You consistently exceed

your data or minutes - you’re probably paying more than you need in additional charges, and could save money by choosing a deal with a larger allowance. • You need a fast broadband speed, or if a cheaper ‘standard’ broadband package would suffice. The best deals are generally reserved for new customers, so it’s worthwhile haggling if you’re not completely satisfied with the deal they’re offering, but be aware of any early exit penalties that might form part of your contract. ¹https://www. lovefoodhatewaste.com/article/ unite-food-waste-fight http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/bills/article-1591904/50ways-save-money.html

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Don’t Just Leave Your Care To The Kids by Kate McLelland A debate about how we will fund social care - now and in the future - is currently raging, with politicians blaming each other for the looming crisis. These days the media is full of stories about vulnerable older SHRSOH OHW GRZQ E\ ÀIWHHQ minute home care visits. Added to this, the Guardian recently reported that the country has lost almost 1,500 residential care homes in the past six years. All this may leave you wondering what quality of care we can expect in the coming years. If you have children, it may be tempting to ignore the negative headlines, in the hope that your offspring will look after you when the time comes. But given the way lifestyles are changing and new working patterns are emerging, this could be a risky strategy: you would be wise to put an alternative plan in place. Blame the economy Nowadays, economic pressures are forcing families to live further apart. Research carried out by the WRVS found that a reduction in job security, coupled with changes in the labour market, has driven many families to live elsewhere. 82 per cent of adults who moved 12

away from their parents did so for work reasons, with the result that 10 per cent of older people now live more than an hour’s drive away from their nearest child. We’re all living longer Thanks to improvements in health care, older people are now living longer. Parents are also waiting longer EHIRUH KDYLQJ WKHLU ÀUVW FKLOG – statistics gathered last year VKRZHG WKDW ÀUVW WLPH PXPV in their thirties and forties now outnumber those giving birth at age 20 and under. With the state pension age due to rise again from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028, our working lives are getting longer, too. It’s likely that you will start to need care just as your children are working WKURXJK WKHLU ÀQDO \HDUV before retirement. Even after retirement it’s entirely possible that – exhausted by years of work and parental responsibility – your children may be reluctant to swap full-time work for the job of full-time carer. Thinking ahead If you are intending to downsize, then consider moving to a property that can EH PRGLÀHG DV \RXU QHHGV change, with a toilet - and

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Lake Atitlan Guatemala By Solange Hando

In the central highlands of Guatemala, ‘the most beautiful lake in the world’ shimmers at the foot of mighty volcanoes, its crystal-clear waters constantly changing from emerald and blue to turquoise or aquamarine. It’s the deepest lake in Central America, created some 85,000 years ago by a massive volcanic eruption.

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In the Sierra Madre rising above Lake Atitlan, the road leads to Chichicastenango, a bustling town where the Maya speak K’iche, one of 23 ethnic languages in Guatemala. Their traditional shrine nestles among the pines up on the crest while below, the church beckons at the top of 18 steps, each one symbolising a month in the Maya calendar. With its cobbled streets and red tiled roofs, ‘Chichi’ has a touch of magic and, twice a week, the market spills down the lanes in a head-spinning kaleidoscope of colours, sounds and scents. Clad in vibrant Maya dress, the locals wait for custom while WKH WRXULVWV VKXIĂ H DURXQG bewildered by the stunning hand-woven textiles, the ritual PDVNV WKH WLQ\ FULE Ă€JXUHV WKH URVHV WKH OLOLHV WKH GULHG Ă€VK from the lake and the fruit of the land. All around, the slopes are

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laced with avocado orchards, small coffee plantations and JHQHURXV SDWFKHV RI PDL]H WKH Maya’s staple diet and, they say, a life-giving gift from the gods. Meanwhile, at just over 1,560 metres, the lake glistens in the cusp of the hills. Boats set sail now and then, gliding around an island, heading to a village or ferrying a handful of visitors within arm’s reach of the volcanoes. Most stay in the pretty resort of Panajachel on the north-east bank, where red tuk-tuks rattle down a ‘high street’ lined with outdoor eateries and stalls full of bags, hammocks and shawls LQ GD]]OLQJ FRORXUV 7KHUH¡V a small promenade draped in palms and bougainvillaea, thatched restaurants perched on stilts at the water’s edge, and a handful of boats bobbing at anchor along rickety pontoons. There’s no better place to watch the sunset as the sky turns deep pink and gold and the dark silhouettes of the volcanoes loom eerily above the water. In these mystical highlands, at the heart of Guatemala, legends come to life and you can almost see the lost city lying deep down at the bottom of Atitlan.

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THREE DAYS OF MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN Newark Festival is back for its sixth year, presenting a brandnew format, site layout, extended hours on Saturday to allow more artists to perform and a host of fantastic additions, including a Premier Ticket Enclosure and with improved bar and rest room facilities, it promises to be the best Festival yet! Friday 16 June sees the return of Riverside Rocks and if you love Oasis, Kasabian, Snow Patrol and the Stereophonics then we have a real treat in store for you, so don’t miss your chance of a ticket to the best Friday night out in town!

Virtue will headline festival Saturday on 17th June. Level 42 will join them as special guests with The Original Wailers and Fleur East performing here for the first time. Popular bands Oasish, Kazabian, Snow Control and Stereotonics will be bringing the house down with each band’s greatest hits. At the centre of the town’s summer events calendar is Newark Festival and 2017 showcases yet another fantastic line-up. Reggae legends UB40 – featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey

The Family Fun Day on Sunday 18 June opens at 12.00pm, entrance is free, and there is something to enjoy throughout the entire day. There are plenty of food and drink concessions and toilet facilities. Families are encouraged to bring along their picnics and blankets and really make the most of the day.

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Nottinghamshire County Show Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 May Enjoy a great family day out at the fabulous all-weather Nottinghamshire County Show. Accompanied children under 17 years go free and there is ample free onsite parking. At this first agricultural show of the season will be hundreds of animals, from all over the country, featuring the best cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, alongside superb equine events, including national level show-jumping and the ever-popular majestic Heavy Horses. When the animals are not showing, families will be able to meet their favourite farmyard characters in their holding areas where the handlers will be only too happy to answer questions about animal husbandry. In the Countryside Area there will be a full timetable on both Saturday and Sunday including informative and amusing gun-dog and birds of prey demonstrations whilst Broke FMX will be performing spectacular stunts twice daily in the Main Ring. The show offers a jam-packed day out with lots to see and do and this year there will be a fabulous collection of big, bright, shiny new machinery, including tractors, with more than 30 agricultural machinery stands to visit. The organisers are delighted at the return of the Music Marquee, located near the Main Ring, which will feature a plethora of musicians and the opportunity to take a seat and listen to the likes of the Hope Community Gospel Choir, a jazz quintet, and the Nottingham Police Band, to

name but a few. All ages will have fun at the Inspire Shows watching coordinated free running routines in the George Stevenson Exhibition Hall with runners flipping and leaping through the air – skilfully negotiating any obstacle in their path demonstrating tremendous agility, body power and strength. When it’s time for a bite to eat, take advantage of the ample refreshment outlets serving light snacks and hot drinks as well as hot lunches with wine. Or why not become a Member and enjoy free entry to the Show on both days, along with VIP parking, Members Only facilities, and complimentary morning coffee with biscuits and afternoon tea with scones. Enjoy a great day out!

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Adult Advance £10 Ticket Hotline: 01636 705796 (closes 5pm Fri 5 May) Book online www.nottinghamshirecountyshow.com Gate £15 • Under 17s go FREE • Parking is FREE Free entry for Members

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Wheezes and Sneezes: How to Tackle Hay Fever Whilst a desire to know what’s causing your symptoms is natural, bear in mind that the knowledge may be of limited value unless the allergen is something easy to avoid.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

LEO

March 21st - April 20th

24th - August 23rd

You'll be working hard to improve your financial situation at the start of the month. Demanding a raise, increasing your fees and applying for a better paid job are all possibilities. The Full Moon on the 11th will cause a power struggle in a close relationship. Beware of assuming a dictatorial attitude with your romantic or business partner.

A career opportunity that seems tailormade for you will become available. Do everything in your power to land this position. Update your CV, gather a list of references and put together impressive samples of your work. The New Moon on the 26th will put you squarely in the spotlight, where you belong.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st Working on a commission or freelance basis could pay off nicely at the beginning of the month. You'll easily outperform the competition at this stimulating time. On the 11th, the Full Moon will cause arguments among friends. As much as you hate to do so, you will have to take sides. The days surrounding Easter will be perfect for enjoying domestic pursuits.

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It will be easy to command attention throughout April. Take this opportunity to promote your agenda and increase demands. Your powers of persuasion will be very strong, making it difficult to refuse any of your requests.. Launching a self-improvement programme will be successful on the 26th, thanks to an empowering New Moon.

The beginning of April is a good time to make some travel plans. It would be wonderful to visit a country that has fascinated you since childhood. On the 11th, the Full Moon will create financial strain. It may be time to talk with a loved one or child who has expensive tastes. Easter will bring quality time with your favourite friends and relatives.

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You'll get help from an undisclosed friend at the beginning of April. Don't question your luck when you receive a big windfall. Instead, give thanks for it by making a donation to your favourite charity. The Full Moon on the 11th could make you realise that a troubled romantic relationship isn't worth your time or your energy.

Go over financial statements with a fine toothed comb during the first half of the month. Report unusual activity or unrecognised charges as soon as possible. The Full Moon on the 11th will force you to defend our reputation to a meddling relative. Stop letting a controlling family member influence your decisions.

Your powerful magnetism attracts many admirers at the beginning of April. If you're single, you'll enjoy playing the dating game. Do you have a partner? It will feel like you're enjoying a second honeymoon with your amour.. The Full Moon on the 11th will find you facing off with an oppressive authority figure.

AQUARIUS January 21st - Feb 19th Home improvements will make daily life much easier; use the early days of April to make repairs or upgrade the kitchen or bathroom. On the 11th, the Full Moon will cause arguments about religion, politics and culture to erupt. Instead of adding fuel to the fire, listen carefully to all points of view. Reconnect with friends and family at Easter.

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June 22nd - July 23rd

October 24th - Nov 22nd

Feb 20th - March 20th

Working with a partner will help you make a cherished dream come true in the opening days of April. Don't let pessimistic relatives and colleagues break your stride. A friend from your past will try to reconnect with you; recalling old times will jog some forgotten memories. The Full Moon on the 11th could bring a tense family situation to a head.

A partner is encouraging you to make a bold move. Thanks to their support, you'll be taking decisions and moving forward at a rate you never dreamt possible. The New Moon on the 26th could mark the beginning of a fruitful business partnership or passionate romance. This alliance will cause your creative juices to flow freely.

Joining a professional or creative organisation will be empowering in the early days of April and set a trend for times to come. On the 26th, the New Moon will give you a chance to acquire some valuable skills. Learning how to make furniture or repair equipment will give you a great feeling of satisfaction.

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Hobbies The Sky’s No Limit For Amateur Photographers By Kate McLelland Ever since the BBC launched its ‘Weather Watchers’ feature in November 2015, the work of the UK’s amateur photographers has enjoyed unparalleled public exposure, with images contributed by keen volunteers appearing on our TV screens morning, noon and night.

of this kind of photography works well for many people, there are others who want to take their photographic work a step further, using different techniques and technologies to create even better images. If this sounds like you, you might consider taking up photography as a hobby.

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We’re all photographers now 6LQFH GLJLWDO FDPHUDV ZHUH ÀUVW introduced, our attitude towards photography has changed. Taking pictures nowadays requires little forethought or effort – simply point and shoot and in a few minutes your images can be shared with a worldwide audience.

Talent vs. technique While there are a number of tips you can follow to improve your photographic skills, nothing can really teach you how to capture a fantastic image. The camera may provide the means to take the shot, but the inspiration must come from you.

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And Another Thing... Tom Has A Spring Clean by Tom Hughes @groomsdaybook

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Time For Tea By Catherine Rose

Tea has been enjoyed all over the world for more than a millennium but the English only adopted it as their own around four hundred years ago. Believed to have originated in Southern China, tea drinking dates back to around 3000 BC. However, it didn’t become popular in England until the 17th century, when it was made fashionable by King Charles II and his Portuguese wife Catherine de Braganza, who brought it over to the Royal court from her native country. Coffee houses had recently been established in London and were popular haunts of middle class gentlemen who went there to relax or conduct business. The custom of tea drinking was quickly introduced. Samuel Pepys referred to it in his diary of 1660: â€˜â€ŚI did send for a cup of tee (a China drink) of which I never had drank before’. Tea would be brewed in the coffee houses early in the 56

morning and kept in barrels. Cups of it would then be reheated and served over the course of the day. The coffee houses also sold loose leaf tea so that women, who did not frequent them, could enjoy it at home. It soon became popular for wives to host tea parties with their friends where tea was brewed and drunk black, often with sugar or honey added. Tea was very much the privilege of the wealthy. It was expensive to import and seen as a valuable commodity. It would be kept locked inside ornate caddies. Matching teapots, cups and saucers were prized possessions to EH à DXQWHG DQG FKHULVKHG and there were many different designs manufactured in bone china during this time. The London Tea Auction was a hub of international tea trade. It was set up in 1706 and continued until as late as ZLWK D EUHDN GXULQJ WKH Second World War). Because tea was so expensive, the tea smuggling WUDGH à RXULVKHG DQG LW ZDVQ¡W uncommon for tea leaves to be adulterated with all sorts of unpleasant (and even

poisonous) substances. The addition of milk therefore became increasingly popular as it would help to improve the taste of a poor-quality tea. ,Q IROORZLQJ SUHVVXUH from tea merchants who were suffering due to the high incidence of tea smuggling, the government, led by Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger, slashed the high import tax on tea, making it much more affordable to the masses. Thus, tea drinking grew in popularity amongst all classes, and it became common for servants to be allocated a tea allowance. Not everyone was happy about tea-drinking no longer EHLQJ FRQĂ€QHG WR WKH PLGGOH and upper classes. Following a long debate about whether tea was bad for the health of the working classes, causing ‘idleness’ and ‘melancholy’ amongst other things, it was eventually championed by philanthropists as part of the temperance movement, as alcohol was viewed as the far greater evil and working class people were then encouraged to become ‘teetotal’. The concept of afternoon tea is a peculiarly English tradition that conjures up images of bone china cake stands, cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off, and warm scones with jam and cream, but tea served with food was

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a fashionable social event amongst the upper classes, with the addition of pastries and scones making it quite a substantial meal. During the Victorian era, a wider selection of tea began to be imported from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and India. Tea rooms serving afternoon tea grew in popularity, especially among women, as they were one of the few places where a woman could go without a chaperone. By the early 20th century, many establishments had expanded on the custom of having a musician playing in the background and were holding tea dances in the afternoons. Today, tea has become an integral part of our daily routine and could be

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Parenting Children’s Parties Balloon candles available from www.dotcomgiftshop.com

Keep the fun levels up and your stress levels down with our top party tips.

• Raid the recycling box to make robots, spaceships or monsters.

OUTDOOR PARTIES Most kids love a treasure hunt, and it ties in well with a pirate, knights or princess party. You could leave a series of clues leading to one big stash of small prizes to split (chocolate coins tend to go down well). Or you could hide sweets, trinkets and other mini prizes around the garden. Just make sure you keep a few extras to hand, to avoid any tears.

Make sure you tell parents that the children will need old clothes or painting aprons. And bear in mind that paint may not have dried by the time the SDUW\ Ă€QLVKHV VR \RX¡OO KDYH to deliver the artwork at a later date.

Once they’ve found the treasure, you could: ‡ +DYH D ZDWHU SLVWRO Ă€JKW • Challenge the kids to an obstacle course. • Hold a mini-Olympics, complete with ‘real’ medals. • Set up a tin can alley, or a game of skittles.

• Host a sleepover, complete with movie, popcorn and a chocolate fountain. • Hold a fashion show. Just raid some charity shops and let kids loose on the clothes with fabric pens, glitter and badges. • Have a disco party, with glow sticks, a glitter ball and a dance-off.

PARTIES FOR CRAFTLOVING CHILDREN If your child loves nothing more than creating a new work of art, why not dedicate the party to ‘making stuff’? Depending on the age of the children, you could: • Make masks out of paper plates, feathers, stickers, glitter and so on. • Paint pots or trinket boxes. • Decorate plates or mugs with porcelain pens.

PARTIES FOR PRE-TEENS Pre-teens may prefer to head out somewhere with a couple of friends. If they do want a party though, you could:

PARTIES THAT LET YOU TAKE IT EASY If this all sounds like a bit too much work, you could turn to the professionals. From hiring a children’s entertainer to heading to a soft-play centre, there are plenty of options to choose from. And they’re often not as expensive as you might think. Some companies offer a full package including

by Kate Duggan entertainment, food and a party bag, which can actually work out around the same price as you’d pay to buy it all yourself. Alternatively, you could let your child choose two or three friends to take out for the day. Head to the zoo, trampoline park, cinema, theme park, or just out for a picnic. TOP TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PARTY: • Don’t invite too many people. A good rule of thumb is to only invite one or two more than the age of your child. 6R LI \RXU VRQ LV WXUQLQJ ÀYH you might want to invite six or seven children. However, it is a very rough guide, as all children are different. • Consider how many children there are in the class or friendship group. Inviting 12 of the 14 girls in your daughter’s class could cause a lot of upset. • Don’t overwhelm your child. Younger children may struggle with lots of excited guests, loud music and bright lights. Try to create a safe, quiet space where they can retreat if they need to. • Don’t feel you have to spend a fortune. Often the simpler, cheaper parties are the ones that children love the best. • Rope in as many helpers as you can!

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Motoring

By James Baggott

New Audi Q5

Replacing ultra-successful cars is never easy for a manufacturer. But when the model you’re refreshing has been at the top of the sales charts in its class for every single one of the years it has been on sale, that task EHFRPHV DOO WKH PRUH GLIĂ€FXOW And that’s the challenge Audi has faced with the Q5. The mid-sized model has been the brand’s best-selling SUV since LW ZHQW RQ VDOH LQ Ă€QGLQJ an incredible 1.6 million homes across the world. This is the refreshed off-roader, charged with continuing that impressive feat. Built at the manufacturer’s most advanced ‘smart factory’ in Mexico, it’s been packed with clever technology, features revised engines and a fresh look that the maker hopes will continue to win over buyers. But has it done enough to steer buyers away from new pretenders to its crown, like the -DJXDU ) 3DFH" 60

LOOKS AND IMAGE Well, it certainly has the looks. The new Q5 may be a little less à DVK\ WKDQ LWV -DJXDU ULYDO EXW that smart new octagonal nose, dramatic headlights and sharp body creases all serve to give it fantastic presence on the road. That’s helped by a wonderfully squat stance and perfect proportions. The only thing that jars is the fake exhaust-like trim on the rear bumper. Inside the quality is clear. Solid, good quality materials are everywhere and the leather seats, which are standard across the range, are comfortable and perfectly adjustable. It’s easy to get settled behind the wheel too, with plenty of space around the driver and logically placed controls for the fabulous multimedia system. There’s also a three-zone climate control system, an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system, and the optional virtual

cockpit, which replaces the dials with a 12.3-inch high resolution display which can switch between dials or a full screen satnav display. SPACE AND PRACTICALITY The new Q5 is bigger and wider than its predecessor – but still 90kg lighter. Inside there’s more headroom and rear knee-room, while boot space is up 10 litres to 550 litres with the rear seats in place and 1,550 litres with them down. Two adults will sit comfortably in the back, but a large transmission tunnel seriously eats into rear legroom for anything larger than a small child in the middle seat. Safety systems are plentiful, though. Buyers can opt for active lane assist, pre-sense assistance which helps detect if a crash is imminent and can apply the brakes for you, and FURVV WUDIÀF DVVLVWDQFH DW WKH rear that will help when pulling out of parking spaces. In slow

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option with 250bhp is also available. It’s capable of returning 40.9mpg and emits 157g/km. A feisty 3.0-litre V6 TDi completes the lineup, producing 284bhp and a stonking 620Nm of torque. BEHIND THE WHEEL The new Q5 is quite simply brilliant to drive. We tested the car on a variety of terrain, from motorways to cities and beaches to dirt tracks; it took them all in its stride. On the URDG LW¡V TXLHW UHĂ€QHG DQG accomplished, while in the grit it was surefooted and secure. The revised 2.0-litre diesel engine is punchy enough for a car of this size and works brilliantly when combined with the 7-speed S-tronic gearbox. :H GLG Ă€QG WKH DXWRPDWLF tripped itself up on a couple of occasions, stuttering a little as it looked for a gear, but overall

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