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Karol’s Korner

The weather and the nights have suddenly started drawing in! November has started to show its face with leaves falling and trees turning their autumnal colours.

Where has 2019 gone? I had so many plans for this year and time has just escaped me.

How about you?

When you look back at the year so far, have you accomplished those things you set out to do? Perhaps it was personal development or moving home or even upgrading some rooms in your house? Maybe a new job was high on the agenda for you?

Causes close to our hearts here at Use Locally are still as important as ever and there has been a shift in our thinking as Vegan living becomes more the norm.

Animal welfare is a high priority too! Looking at how small changes in our lives can make a bigger impact is something discussed in our vegan article, you may find that there’s simple changes you can make too, to make your life richer and more eco-friendly.

Wed love to hear if you have made changes in this way via our Facebook page.

Have a warm November

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In this issue...

6 Finance - Too late to save for retirement?

8 Parenting - Gifted Inspiration for 0 - 8s 10/11 Easy Steps to Becoming a Vegan 12 Things to do that’s near to you!

14 Competitions 16 Health - Flu and the Flu Vaccine: Myths and Facts 18 Baking - Chocolate, Almond & Poppy Seed Cake 20 Home Products - Brighten Up Your Evenings 22 Horoscopes – November 2019 24 Quirky Britain - Britain’s Oddest Laws 28 Home Interiors - From Open Plan To Broken Plan 32 Recipe - Sesame chicken and crunchy veg stir fry 34 Short Story - A Busy Year for Best in Show 36 Gardening - Winter Hanging Baskets 40 Can you buy a bargain on Black Friday?

43 Pets - Keeping Your Pets Calm on Bonfire Night 44 Motoring - Here’s how to buy a new car 46/47 Puzzles

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Millbank Care Home, in Newark Keeping those you love nearby

Millbank is an intimate and friendly care home with just 37 personalised rooms available to both single residents and couples.

The home provides warm and welcoming 24 hour residential, respite and end of life care for older people, including those living with dementia

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Use Locally - Issue 79 November 2019 New, uber-soft PJs are a must for Christmas, but ones bedecked with snowmen DQG VQRZÂżDNHV FDQ IHHO RXW of place by New Year. We like these organic, Fairtrade pyjamas by OceanBluu.

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Gifted Inspiration for 0 to 8s Are you planning to welcome a mischievous elf to your home this year? How about this crocheted version from Best Years? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handmade, Fairtrade and rather cuter than the plastic mass-produced versions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ÂŁ18.99 from www.bestyears. co.uk.

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Looking for a new Christmas duvet for your child? We love the Christmas Jumper Bedding Set from George at Home. And the cuddly Yeti Stocking from Sainsburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (ÂŁ4) is sure to be loved long past Boxing Day.

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Veganism is a significant lifestyle change that requires ongoing determination and commitment. Good preparation is key, doing your research is vital due to there being much misleading & negative information regarding the vegan diet. Talking to other vegans, acquainting yourself with vegan products and finding local restaurants that will accommodate vegans is a great start. Here are some top tips that will greatly help you in your transition towards a plant-based lifestyle…

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eatless Mondays – This refers to removing or replacing all meat products for at least one day in your week, typically a Monday, but can be changed to whichever day suits your timetable best. An easy way to start this is to “Veganise” your go-to meals.

For example, if you love Mac & Cheese, all you need to do to veganise this meal is replace the cheese with a non-dairy cheese alternative, which leads nicely into my next tip.

Plant-based Milk – There is now a plethora of non-dairy alternatives that are available for purchase. Give several a taste test, not all plant-based milks are created equal, and your taste buds may reject one brand’s flavouring, yet love another. For myself, Alpro Soy milk is my personal go-to.

Visit a Vegan Restaurant – Visiting a 100% plant-based restaurant can give you some much needed inspiration for what recipes to cook or veganise. You can also introduce friends and family members to the wonders of vegan food.

Vegan food is often discredited as unhealthy or untasteful, but everybody’s tastes are different, and understandably there are some products out there, that give Veganism a bad reputation. Just like omnivorous eating, you will need to try a variety of new recipes and pick and choose the flavours you enjoy most. Not all vegan food is created equal.

Vegan Junk Food – Speaking of not all vegan food being equal,

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Eat one vegan meal per day – Similar to Meatless Mondays, eating at least one vegan meal per day is a very simple and quick way to help in your transition. Eating as a vegan doesn’t have to be restrictive, just load your plate with an extra serving of your favourite veg, add a carb source, and finally change the animal products with a suitable replacement, such as tofu or a fake meat. Just ensure you are eating enough calories, vegan food is much less calorie dense, yet much more nutritious per calorie.

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Hopefully these tips have given you some much needed help in making the change to a cruelty free lifestyle.

B12 – There is a large and somewhat valid concern that the vegan diet can lack Vitamin B12. This is because B12 is made by bacteria in soil, also heavily supplemented into the livestock people consume, therefore eating fortified foods or simply taking a B12 supplement can solve this issue.

It is very important to check with your GP before you begin your transition. Many Doctors could disagree with your new lifestyle change, yet please don’t let this deter you and allow them to change your mind. Doctors receive very little nutrition training, although you should check your levels of vitamins and minerals before & regularly after you change your lifestyle.

Ask other vegans – Creating a network of other vegans can be beyond helpful in maintain your new lifestyle. Joining your local vegan group will help you with finding new

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THINGS TO DO, THAT’S NEAR TO YOU! 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 General Traditional Music Session, Bugle Horn.

Bassingham, LN5 9JX, Every first Wednesday, 8am-11am. All welcome. Contact Jonathan on: 01522 788498 Charity Shop & Coffee Morning, Long Bennington Methodist Chapel. Every Wednesday 9am – 1pm Introduction to Indoor Bowls, Mondays 12.30pm 2.30pm Everyone welcome. Newark Indoor Bowls Centre 01636 640202.

Fernwood Boccia Club in the Hall every Wednesday 11.30-1pm Fernwood Petanque Club every Friday 11am-12.30pm and every Sunday 2-4pm Newark Dementia Carers' Group Every Wednesday 2-4pm for Boccia. Newark Indoor Bowls Centre. Ken 702577

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Shaka Yoga, Claypole Village Hall - Every Sunday 12-1pm & Every Monday 10am-11am contact: 07760 119204 Dance Fitness Class for all ages & abilities Methodist Church Hall, Eton Avenue, Newark Monday 2 p.m. - 3.15 p.m.

First class free of charge 01636 812121 Conversation Cafe every Wednesday 7.30-9pm.

Newark Evangelical Church, Portland Street, Newark.

Call Pat 07890224575 'Art to Enjoy' Creative art courses, South Muskham Village Hall, Thursdays 12.30–15.00. Ali 01673 860148 'Art to Enjoy' Exhibition & Art Sale, Spotlight Gallery, Newark Town Hall, Mon–Sat 10.30-3.30. FREE ENTRY. Ali 01673 860148 Newark Memory Café Meets every Tuesday at Bridge Community Centre 2 – 4 pm. Join us for tea/coffee and cake.

Transport Festival Sunday 3rd Nov, 10am–5pm. Admission £8, Accompanied under 18’s FREE. Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum, North Hykeham LN6 3QT. www.lvvs.org.uk

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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.

NOVEMBER TALKS

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].

3rd November Speaker R. Adams Subject: One prophecy proves the Bible true beyond doubt

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].

10th November Speaker D. Talbot Subject: Jesus in the Old Testament

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.

17th November Speaker S. Parsons Subject: If there is a God why does He allow suffering?

24th November Speaker M. Briggs Subject: The Bible fake new or real ?

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Use Locally - Issue 79 November 2019 A decorative lamp can come in all shapes, sizes, materials and colours. This is a selection from Woods Furniture.

This sturdy modern lantern would be great inside or out.

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A simple outline and modern shape gives this concrete and brass lamp a stylish edge. Skasen table lamp tall, £69, MADE.COM.

Sleek and sophisticated, this large glass and metal lamp would add a touch of modern classic style to any room. Cranmer table lamp, £369, Pepper Sq.

This textural, informal lantern would add fashionable interest in an understated, modern space.

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An on-trend, metallic cage-like base is teamed with a pretty cotton shade, making this distinctive lamp ideal for classic, contemporary and industrial-inspired interiors. Maui LED table lamp, £79, Atkin and Thyme.

A minimal table lamp from Lene Bjerre would make the perfect accent for a contemporary home. Metta table lamp, £90, Sweetpea & Willow.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

LEO

March 21st - April 20th

24th - August 23rd

You can't afford to ignore a tense financial situation in mid-November.

The Full Moon on the 12th insists you re-think your spending habits. It may be necessary to find a more lucrative job, curtail luxury purchases and pay off some debts. On the 26th, the New Moon warns against venturing into unknown territory. Although you long for adventure, you need a reliable guide.

You'll be expected to do some damage control at work in mid-November. The Full Moon on the 12th could shed light on an ongoing problem. Dealing with dissatisfied customers will be challenging. You'll have to fight to strike a compromise that satisfies both clients and your company. Listen more than you speak. On the 26th, the New Moon will put you in the path of romance.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st It will be time to make a decision about a health matter on the 12th. The Full Moon will require you to find a treatment for a nagging ache and pain.

It's possible this problem could be stress-related. Making changes to your daily routine is critical to your wellbeing. If this means breaking a bad habit, getting treatment for an addiction or leaving a toxic situation, do it.

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April 21st - May 21st

August 24th - Sept 23rd

December 22nd - Jan 20th

Mid-November will push you to be more demanding. On the 14th, the Full Moon will prompt you to confront a demanding friend, romantic partner or business associate. If you sense they'll never give you the support and sympathy you need, you may decide to go solo. Although this situation will be highly emotional, it will make logical sense.

Returning from a trip or graduating from a course of study could be rather deflating in mid-November. Instead of celebrating this achievement, the tense Full Moon on the 12th will make you nervous about the future. While it's true you won't be sure about your next moves, that isn't a bad thing. Keep your options open and stop pressuring yourself to forge a new path.

A creative project won't get the reception you desire on the 12th. That's when a tense Full Moon heaps harsh criticism upon you. Resist the urge to be defensive, especially on social media. Maintaining a quiet, dignified silence will prompt fair minded people to take a second look at your work.

You're being unfairly accused of broadcasting a troubling message.

GEMINI

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

May 22nd - June 21st

September 24th - Oct 23rd

January 21st - Feb 19th

A shocking secret will come to light, due to a revelatory Full Moon on the 12th. You'll be dismayed to discover a charming colleague has been involved in underhanded activity. If they ask for you to cover their mistakes, refuse. You can't compromise your relationship for the sake of this manipulator. Protect your interests. The New Moon on the 26th indicates a partnership will take root.

On the 12th, the Full Moon will bring an unexpected expense. You'll have to scramble to pay this bill. Keep a careful eye on your bank balance. It could dip into the red if you forget to record an outgoing cheque or monthly payment.

Although this situation is frustrating, it is also a teaching moment. Learning to stick to a budget will help you make the most of your finances.

Home and family demand your attention on the 12th. That's when the Full Moon makes you realise how much you've been neglecting your nearest and dearest. Being in constant communication with work has undermined your personal relationships. It's time to change your priorities. This may mean leaving a position that requires you are constantly on call.

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June 22nd - July 23rd

October 24th - Nov 22nd

Feb 20th - March 20th

A group effort won't pan out the way you wanted. A tense Full Moon on the 12th indicates creative squabbles. This is one of those situations where too many cooks have spoiled the broths.

Although you have worked to keep your ego in check, this has only allowed pushier individuals to get their way.

You'll be highly disappointed with the result.

The Full Moon on the 12th brings attention to a troubled relationship. You will no longer be able to ignore the troubling behaviour of someone close to your heart. Resist the temptation to explain away these jarring incidents.

Instead, suggest you go to counselling together. If your friend will not get help, you may decide to talk to a professional and seek their advice.

You won't be able to put off mundane tasks in mid-November. The Full Moon on the 12th will require you to stop what you're doing and attend to routine paperwork and household chores.

Negative feedback from an authority figure will raise your hackles. It will take all your strength to maintain a dignified silence while they heap criticisms on you.

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Since 1215, when King John put his signature to the Magna Carta, all sorts of laws have crept onto our statute books. A number of new ones are introduced each year: legislation introduced in 2019 covers a range of issues, from the use of drones to the gender pay gap.

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also makes it an offence for a pub landlord to permit drunkenness or disorderly conduct on the premises, while the Licensing Act 2003 makes it illegal to sell alcohol to a person who is drunk, or to obtain alcohol for someone who is intoxicated.

But next time you notice a drinker who has had one too many, it may be advisable not to show off your knowledge of the law. You could end up with a black eye for your trouble.

Low al-cow-hol beer, please The Licensing Act 1872 not only outlawed drunkenness in pubs, it also made it an offence to put salt in beer (something crafty landlords did to make their customers extra thirsty, thus increasing

sales). Another unusual clause in the same act made it illegal to be drunk in charge of a cow or a steam engine on a highway or other public place.

So if there’s a lesson to be learned from the 1872 Licensing Act, it’s surely this: if you drive your steam engine to the pub and then consume too many salty beers, it’s best not to rely on Daisy the Cow for your ride home.

Parliamentary protection?

Nowadays it seems there are always battles raging in parliament, so it’s probably just as well that a law from 1313 forbids people from entering the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour. The PM and Chancellor can also relax:

numbers 10 and 11 Downing Street are protected by section 55 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1839, which makes LW LOOHJDO WR ¾UH D FDQQRQ within 300 yards of a dwelling house.

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Despite the allure of large, bright spaces, it is not necessarily convenient to live in an openplan home all the time. Hence the development of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;broken planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; design.

Everyone loves open-plan living. Light, bright, spacious and airy, an open-plan home is always desirable. Or is it? Sometimes, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, we all need a quiet space, somewhere to feel separate in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own small world. Huge RSHQ VSDFHV FDQ EH GLIžFXOW to heat, too, and there can be times when noise is an issue. Enter â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;broken planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a practical evolution of open plan, that retains all the great elements of open plan that we love, particularly good light and a feeling of openness, but introduces subtle elements that divide large spaces into more manageable ones, with different zones that can be used for different activities.

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standing bookcase, or even simply a slender console table â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which could be the base for a pair of lamps, some vases RI ¿RZHUV RU D VFXOSWXUH These have the advantage of being relatively easily moved around or removed if you feel like a change.

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after that?”

“It’s funny you should ask,” Doreen said. “Our Elsie visited with Nanna’s ashes, and there was another cat incident. It knocked the urn over,” she continued, “so we had to scoop everything up and…”

“Put it in the trophy?” Roy asked miserably.

“Like I said,” Doreen shrugged, “you’ve got to grab what’s handy.”

A Busy Year for Best in Show “Have you displayed it in pride of place all year?” Roy Cheddar, local councillor responsible for overseeing the Village in Bloom award ceremony, optimistically surveyed Doreen’s chaotic living room.

“It was on the sideboard,” Doreen dithered, looking under the settee cushions, “but the cat took umbrage so I moved it out of harm’s way.”

Doreen had won the coveted ‘Best in Show’ trophy for KHU ZLQWHU ¿RZHULQJ EDVNHWV last year. Roy’s task was to retrieve that trophy, in order for it to be presented to this year’s winner.

“I remember!” Doreen straightened up. “I took it down the Feathers to celebrate.”

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can’t put it in a freezer.”

“Well it’s not in there now anyway.” Doreen closed the door with an icy blast. “I’m sure I used it for my bread sauce at Christmas.”

Roy frowned. “You’re supposed to display it.”

“I’ve got no time to dust knickknacks.” Doreen waved her hand.

“After Christmas, what then?”

Roy sighed.

“Follow me.” Doreen opened the door of her downstairs WRLOHW ², KDG D ¿RRG LQ KHUH ³ “You used it for a leaky lavatory?” Roy asked in horror.

“Well it was just the right size,” Doreen nodded, “and the cat had already been sick in it by then.”

“The cat did what?” Roy wasn’t sure if he wanted to see this cup again.

“She’d eaten all the bread sauce,” Doreen shrugged, “and sometimes you’ve just got to grab what’s handy.”

“It’s going to need a professional clean.” Roy frowned, “So what happened

“Elsie’s got the trophy then?”

Roy pulled out his phone.

“Shall we give her a ring.”

“Good idea,” Doreen nodded emphatically. “What’s the time difference in Tasmania?”

That was enough; Roy made an executive decision.

“It looks like it’s gone for good,” he sighed, opening the front door. “I’ll have to buy a new one. I’m very disappointed in you Doreen.”

Doreen pulled a tissue from her sleeve. “I’m sorry I’ve let you down.” She blew her nose. “I tried to look after it, but a lot can happen in one year.”

“There, there, can’t be helped.” Roy softened. “I’ll JHW VWUDLJKW EDFN WR WKH RI¾FH and sort this out.” He waved as he walked down the path, deciding this was a lesson learned: not everyone can be trusted with precious things.

If he’d been paying more attention he might have noticed the trophy-shaped dust-free patch on Doreen’s sideboard, or that she didn’t even own a cat.

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and colour. The shrubs have the potential to grow to full size eventually but meanwhile look great in a container for a year or two before being planted in the garden.

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Winter Hanging Baskets Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had a bit of a soft spot for hanging baskets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are a great way to create your own miniature gardening space, do exactly what you want by the way of colours clashing or subtle, and once theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve started to grow away and establish theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a perfect way to make even the gloomiest back yard look more cheerful, or the prettiest patio look even more gorgeous. Making a KDQJLQJ EDVNHW LV QRW GLIžFXOW and within a few weeks of planting one up youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wish you had made more. Although traditionally a summer planting feature, hanging baskets work just as well for the winter months, so why not create a few seasonal splashes of colour to keep your spirits up over the coming months?

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Plenty of plants make for a good colourful basket, so start with a visit to your local garden centre or nursery to see what is available.

Although traditionally a summer planting feature, baskets work just as well for the winter months There are lots of plants you might use, including winterÂżRZHULQJ SDQVLHV , DP IRQG of the purple and yellow varieties) and heathers, Gaultheria with its waxy red berries, dianthus for late autumn into early winter and assorted miniature shrubs, including variegated Pieris, Choisya ternata â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sundanceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and variegated euonymus that will help give structure

You will also need a liner and I recommend a thicker, almost felt-like one as this helps to provide plenty of insulation for when temperatures drop, as well as keeping the compost and plants in place. In addition youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a basket (you can always reuse a summer one, no need to spend more than necessary), and I suggest a 35cm (14â&#x20AC;?) diameter one as it can take more plants and, because it is larger, resists cold better. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also need some compost.

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because you can plant through the sides with ease.

Cut holes in the liner then insert small plants such as pansies at regular intervals around the sides of the basket. It usually damages the plants less if you insert them from the outside inwards – that way they may suffer a little root damage but the foliage and any ¿RZHUV UHPDLQ XQGDPDJHG Nestle the roots into the compost and make sure that the liner is back in position after the last plant is in place.

Now add more compost to cover the roots of the winter¿RZHULQJ SDQVLHV RU RWKHU VLGH SODQWLQJV DQG ¾UP DJDLQ gently. Next get the central plant in place and add three more upright plants such as miniature shrubs, equally spaced around the edges.

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Your hanging basket will VRRQ ¾OO RXW DQG EHFRPH even more colourful. Give the roots a chance to establish by standing the basket in a sheltered spot for a week or two before hanging it in position, just watering it if necessary. Regular deadheading and removal RI IDGHG ¿RZHUV SOXV D IHHG with a high potash fertiliser after about a month will keep it looking great, well into the spring.

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Can you bag a bargain on Black Friday November is the month of big deals. Are some too good to be true?

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Black Friday is the start of the Christmas shopping season in the US, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when retailers traditionally ran â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;door-busterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sales on the day after the Thanksgiving holiday. The following Monday has been dubbed Cyber Monday because apparently everybody goes back to work, panics about Christmas presents and hits the online shops on the same day.

Black Friday gets bigger every year. A long weekend became a week of deals, until now Black Friday runs for two weeks or more, with all kinds of deals announced well in advance as ZHOO DV ÂżDVK ´OLJKWQLQJ GHDOVÂľ RQ %ODFN )ULGD\ DQG Cyber Monday. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become the most important part of the retail calendar not just for technology but for many retailers selling fashion, homeware and jewellery too. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time to buy smart home technology, which attracts massive discounts at this time of year.

Can you really get good deals? The answer is a TXDOLžHG \HV 7KHUH DUH SOHQW\ RI GHDOV WR EH KDG but some of them are illusory: common tactics include listing RRPs that no sensible person would pay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see this a lot with TVs, which promise massive discounts on recommended retail prices nobody paid â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or gently increasing prices in the run-up to Black Friday so they can be lowered in time for the big event and labelled with a big â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sale!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sticker. And like any sale, often the deals are on products that are being phased 40

out to make room for new products or because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no longer being made.

End-of-line products arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily bad buys, but research anything before you decide whether or not to spend. Before you hit the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Buy Nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; button on a bargain, search for it in Pricespy.co.uk.

That shows you what other retailers are selling the product for, and tells you whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really getting a good deal. It works on everything from DVDs to dishwashers and it also tells you whether products are in stock: a deal isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much use if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually order the product.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at a deal on Amazon, have a look at uk.camelCamelCamel.com. Simply copy and paste the address of the Amazon product listing or the exact product name and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll show you the price history â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so for example if we search for the cult favourite Instant Pot pressure cooker we can see that while its price varies from ÂŁ70 to ÂŁ130, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually sold for around ÂŁ90.

One of the simplest tricks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday is to make sure you only buy things you actually need. This time last year we bought some fancy headphones on Black Friday; this week weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re selling them on eBay, still in the original sealed packaging. A bargain isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a bargain if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use it.

Images: top left clockwise - CamelCamelCamel lets you see any Amazon productâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price history. Amazon offers big Black Friday discounts on products such as its Echo speaker. Hue lights are another safe bet for Black Friday discounts. Instant Pot electric pressure cooker, a consistent Black Friday top seller.

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Use Locally - Issue 79 November 2019 dealing with aftersales issues.

You can’t beat good oldfashioned word of mouth either – asking friends, neighbours and relatives about a potential dealership can be useful too.

Here’s how to buy a new car Buying a new car. It’s often referred to as one of the biggest purchases of your life, after a house. It’s why getting your hands on a new motor can be riddled with stress and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

We’ve picked out some of the crucial ways in which the buying process can be made easier, and what to look out for.

Research the car It may seem trivial, but you need to research everything you can about the car you’re looking at.

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There is, of course, the option to buy from an independent dealer too. They might not have the ability to offer you different options of the model you’re looking at, but they will be keen to do a deal and will offer the backup of a well-established business should things go wrong.

Check them out online Once you’ve picked the dealer you fancy, look through their online reviews thoroughly.

You’ll be able to easily see how well they treat their customers and also how good they are at

Pick your purchase time Believe it or not, you can get a better deal depending on when you buy. Dealers are often pressed to reach quarterly targets, which means the end of March, June, September and December could result in a better deal.

It’s a small tip, but one that could potentially see you saving thousands of pounds if the purchase is timed correctly.

Test drive Once you’ve seen a car you like then it’s time to get behind the wheel. The likelihood is that the salesperson will accompany you in the car, but don’t let that stop you from pressing all of the buttons and getting a real feel for the vehicle in general.

Ensure that your test route features a range of different corners, roundabouts and road surfaces – and most importantly, check the car works for you. &DVK RU ¾QDQFH There’s a variety of ways to pay at a dealer. They can offer hire purchase, which sees you paying a deposit and repaying the remaining balance in monthly instalments. At the end of the payment term, you’ll own the vehicle outright.

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This is a good option if you’re planning on frequently changing your car, although you do have to usually stump up three months’ rental in advance, and there’s no option to buy it at the end of the deal.

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Haggle It’s an age-old process, but haggling remains just as crucial today as it’s always been. Even with used cars there’s always going to be a certain amount of wiggle room.

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