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ugust is traditionally the month when we try to slow things down a little, and although our modern pace of life means that’s not always possible, it still feels like this month is a little bit unique – at least to us! The days are long and warm (if sometimes wet!) and everyone seems to be taking things at a slightly less frantic pace than normal.

Plus of course we have a final Bank Holiday to enjoy in England, Wales and Northern Ireland before Christmas, which prompted us to read up a little on the history of our Late Summer Bank Holiday. We discovered that it was initially introduced in 1871 as a way to give us all a chance to make the most of the summer, and for bank employees in particular to attend cricket matches! It didn't always fall on the last Monday of the month - up until 1971 it always took place on the first Monday of August. It was moved as it clashed with the traditional two week shut down that many companies utilised at that time.

This month instead of being chained to our desks every day we’re determined to make the most of our summer and get out and about more with the family. On the agenda we have picnics, open air cinemas, long walks in the countryside, and plenty of ice cream!

So whether August means taking a break from work or continuing life as normal, we hope you find time to relax with friends and loved ones.

Until next month,

Christa & Michella

Contents Community News .........................................4 & 6 Support for Residents with Rising Costs of Living ...............................................................8 Newark Ramblers Walk ....................................10 Body Talk – Diabetes ........................................12 Martin Lewis ......................................................14 Horoscopes .......................................................16 Crossword .........................................................18 Books ................................................................20 Summer Reading Challenge ............................22 Newark on Trent Photographs .........................24 What’s On ..........................................................26 Competition Page .............................................32 Recipe ...............................................................34 What Your Flowers Say About You ..................38 Alan Titchmarsh Column ..................................40 Advertiser Directory ..........................................46

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Work has begun to safeguard Castle’s future Work has started to carry out important conservation work to Newark Castle. A condition survey was carried out earlier this year identifying necessary repairs to both the internal and external walls and care was then taken in finding a unique and specially trained team able to achieve the improvements.

The £570,000 conservation, funded by Newark and Sherwood District Council, is expected to continue into autumn to ensure that this special building is looked after, both for its own

protection and for that of visitors to its grounds.

Scheduled events including Palace at the Castle open air theatre performances will continue as programmed and the Castle team will be working closely with couples to ensure any concerns are put to rest regarding their wedding days.

Heras safety fencing will remain in place while the internal wall repairs are carried out and is expected to be replaced with scaffolding when work begins on the external walls.

Updates on the work, as well as information about upcoming events, can be found on the Newark Castle Facebook page, www.facebook.com/NewarkCastleNotts.

Land allocation for Gypsy and Travellers Earlier this year, Newark and Sherwood District Council announced its plans to meet the future housing needs of its gypsy and traveller population, as it does with other types of future housing need.

The proposal would see additional pitches created to accommodate caravans and associated amenity space. At this time the District Council were considering three new potential sites for additional pitches. These were: 1 – Chestnut Lodge at Barnby: a private landowner has put forward some land which could provide 20 pitches.

2 – Belvoir Ironworks: land available for sale to the District Council which could provide 30 pitches.

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3 – Trent Lane, Newark: land available for sale to the District Council which could provide 19 pitches.

A report, which was presented to the District Council’s Cabinet Meeting on 12 July, recommended that the proposed Trent Lane site is not deliverable for Gypsy and

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Traveller use. Subject to the agreement of Cabinet, the site will therefore be withdrawn from the remaining sites being considered for allocation for Gypsy and Traveller use.

The District Council intends to present its overall strategy for meeting its future Gypsy and Traveller needs in September.

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Hidden History Walking Tours Join the National Civil War Centre Saturdays at 1.30pm for two fascinating walking tours (alternating weekly) which take you to the hidden historical areas of Newark: Besieged (but never beaten) Discover Newark’s crucial role

in the English Civil Wars and explore some of the town’s highlights.

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The final walk will be on Saturday 17 September and will be BSL interpreted.

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Newark-On-Sea There will be loads of fun to be had at the beach in ‘Newark-On-Sea’ this August! From 6th – 21st August Newark Market Place will be transformed with around 35 tonnes of sand to create the ‘beach’ on the cobbles in front of the town hall.

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Update from the District Council on support for residents with rising costs of living Since the energy rebate was announced in February 2022, the UK government has made a number of other announcements about ways in which it plans to support residents with rising costs of living. However, there have been several questions raised and today the District Council is trying to ensure that they all get answered.

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n an effort to ensure the details of the scheme are clear, the District Council has released a summary, outlined below. The first two payments listed below will be paid to you by the District Council and includes details of how you can receive this money if you haven’t already.

1. £150 Council Tax Energy Bills Rebate What is this?

This is a £150 one-off payment to those living in households in Council Tax bands A-D and to those who live in a band E property who receive a disabled band reduction.

Who will I receive this from?

Newark and Sherwood District Council. See below as to how you will receive this.

2. Discretionary Funding

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What is this?

The government provided the District Council with discretionary funding with no guidance as to how this was to be issued. Time was spent by the District Council to ensure that a fair scheme was drawn up so those most in need received this additional funding.

In Newark and Sherwood the discretionary funding is being paid as follows: l Households in receipt of Council Tax Support in Bands E-H will receive £150 l Households in receipt of Council Tax Support in Bands A-D (and Band E where Disabled Band Reduction is awarded) will receive an additional £28 Who will I receive this from?

Newark and Sherwood District Council. See below as to how you will receive this.

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How will you receive your Council Tax Energy Bills rebate and Discretionary Funding payments from Newark and Sherwood District Council?

For those who pay their Council Tax by direct debit, payments are being made directly into bank accounts where records match.

A letter will be issued to confirm when this has happened.

While over 75% of payments have already been processed, this has taken longer where additional verification is needed if the name on the bank account and Council Tax bill do not match.

Households who do not pay by direct debit will receive a letter over the next three weeks with information on how they can receive the payment. The first batch of letters have been posted out today.

Each letter will include a unique bar code that can be scanned at any Post Office to receive their cash payment. Residents can find their nearest Post Office branch at postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder.

debit and credit customers will have the money credited to their account, while customers with pre-payment meters will have the money applied to their meter or paid via a voucher.

The Council Tax payer will need to take the letter along with two forms of identification and proof of address. This can include: l Valid passport l National Identity Card (photo) l Photo driving licence l Other photo identification (e.g. bus pass) l Utility bill l Post Office Easy ID

4. £650 Cost of Living Payment What is this? £650 will be paid to households on means tested benefits. It will be paid in two instalments to all households receiving the following benefits: l Universal Credit l Income-based Jobseekers Allowance l Income-related Employment and Support Allowance l Income Support l Working Tax Credit l Child Tax Credit l Pension Credit

The letters have to be sent out in batches to ensure that the Post Office is not overwhelmed.

For those unable to get to a post office For any claimant that will have difficulties getting to their nearest Post Office branch, they can contact the District Council to receive a link to a form where they can submit their bank details for payment instead. These bank details will need to be verified with the Council Tax records held.

If a payment is not claimed before 31 August 2022, the rebate will instead be applied as a credit to a household’s Council Tax account.

3. £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme What is this?

All households will get £400 of support with their energy bills.

This is in addition to the £150 Energy Rebate. It does not have to be re-paid and will not be recovered through higher bills in future years.

Who will I receive this from?

From either the DWP or HMRC. The DWP will make the payment in two lump sums – the first from July, the second in the autumn.

Payments from HMRC for those on tax credits only will follow shortly after each to avoid duplicate payments.

Who will I receive this from?

The Government.

6. £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment What is this?

A one-off payment, made on top of any other payments received, which will be made from September, to those who receive: Disability Living Allowance Personal Independence Payment l Attendance Allowance l Scottish Disability Benefits l Armed Forces Independence Payment l Constant Attendance Allowance l War Pension Mobility Supplement l l

Who will I receive this from?

The Government.

7. Household Support Grant What is this?

The allocation process is due to be finalised shortly but the fund will be allocated towards rising costs of food, energy and water bills.

Who will I receive this from?

Nottinghamshire County Council.

5. 300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment What is this?

An additional £300 one-off payment will be made to all pensioner households. For those in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment, this is in addition to that.

Who will I receive this from?

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A Stroll around Collingham This is a short walk of just over 4km that I recently led for the Collingham “Walking for Wellbeing” group. It begins at Collingham Coop, visits the Community Orchard, and then follows side roads and public footpaths to the Trent Vale trail and back to the village. There are information boards in the community orchard and at Collingham Cross.

Follow the footpath left of the Co-op and turn right down the first road you come to (Swinderby road).

Walk down until the sign on the left to the COMMUNITY ORCHARD (just after a dilapidated building). Go straight across the orchard and take the path to the left just outside it. This comes out at Foster Road slightly on right. Walk up the cul de sac and through a kissing gate at the top. Follow the path diagonally right through two fields, coming out and turning left up Hemplands and Meering Close.

Follow the path at the end of this road, turning right at the path junction.

You will come out on the main road (A1133, Besthorpe Rd). opposite Collingham Cross. Cross over and walk straight down Queen St to a junction, facing Pitomy Drive. Do not go down the drive, but a few

metres to the right of it there is a sign to a narrow footpath between a wall and a house. Cross over and take the footpath which leads to fields.

Follow the track with fields on the left and trees/ hedge on the right. After about 500 metres you will see way marking arrows, and a little after them the track bends to the left and comes out on the Trent Vale trail. Go left along the trail till Northcroft Lane, then turn left heading back towards the village. You will arrive at the church of All Saints. Turn right, then left up White Hart Lane which will lead you back to the main road. Go right along this back to the Coop.

A very pleasant walk for a summer stroll but maybe a bit muddy in winter. Enjoy!

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Body Talk: Diabetes The technology that is powering our fight against diabetes.

The spectre of diabetes is one that has become prevalent in recent years, particularly in the type 2 form of the disease, with over 85% of diagnoses being brought about as a result of poor health and lifestyle choices.

Type 1 diabetes, meanwhile, which is generally considered more dangerous, can develop at any age, and is most prevalent in children and adolescents.

In both cases, the use of oral drugs is recommended in order to keep blood sugar levels under control, yet a number of ground-breaking technological developments look set to make our detection and management of diabetes that much better.

One such tech development is the wider introduction of insulin pumps and smart insulin pens.

In the past, a basic insulin pen was used at the onset of symptoms; yet now an insulin pump (a small electronic device that releases the regular insulin

your body needs to make it through the day and night) can do the detective work for you.

There is also tech that checks blood sugar levels - for instance, Flash and CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) devices can produce a reading without even the need to prick your finger.

There are also ketone monitors – ketones being poisonous chemicals that develop if there’s not enough insulin in your blood to allow glucose to enter the cells.

could lead to weight loss.

Finally, in a new study announced this summer, people who suffer from type 2 diabetes could be helped to lose weight while they sleep.

The new method suggests breathing lower amounts of oxygen during sleep (something known as hypoxia)

Initial trials are being run at the University of Portsmouth, investigating whether sleeping in special tents that create an environment of lower oxygen in the air is effective at improving blood glucose control, and has a subsequent impact on weight loss.

The evidence suggests hypoxia can reduce appetite and burn more calories in people who have type 2 diabetes. And with people living with type 2 diabetes expected to reach 700 million worldwide by 2045, the effect of this technology on world health could be gamechanging.

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Money on my mind... the Martin Lewis column He’s the UK’s leading money saving expert - a journalist and presenter who has kept millions of pounds in people’s pockets as well as lifting the lid on the threats and dangers we need to be aware of as consumers.

In this month’s column, Martin Lewis looks at how we can repair our credit score.

Let’s be honest, the last couple of years haven’t been kind to our finances. The good news is the ability to rescue and repair that credit rating is within our own hands, and with a concerted plan we can get back to where we want to be.

And that’s important – having a good credit rating means gaining access to preferential interest rates; it could be the difference between being able to buy a house, or rent a flat, or not; and it also gives us peace of mind that if an emergency crops up we can lean on financial support.

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our credit score, first check your current rating – with the likes of Experian or Equifax – and know what you’re dealing with.

When you’ve done that, see about disassociating yourself from others who may be pulling you down with their own chequered credit history - their activity may be negatively impacting yours.

Next, get yourself signed up on the electoral roll. It’s a great way for credit agencies to be able to verify who you are and adds a layer of authenticity to any application.

Spring cleaning your finances is another really sensible option.

Many of us have old credit cards or bank accounts that we don’t use. They may seem harmless on the face of it, but they all represent risk as far as your credit score is concerned.

Next, start investing in your credit future. Using a credit card may seem a peculiar way of improving your credit, but done sensibly it will. And by sensibly, I mean use it for everyday purchases on the specific understanding you’ll clear the balance at the end of each month. Doing this will boost your credit rating and prove to any lender that you can be trusted.

Finally, if you can’t afford to clear your full balance at the end of the month, at least pay off more than the minimum payment.

Mending your credit score won’t be achieved overnight, but your future self will thank you for your efforts today!

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HOROSCOPES

BY RUSSELL GRANT

ARIES

March 21st - April 20th Pursue an unexpected moneymaking opportunity on the 1st; this is a fantastic opportunity to establish long-term financial security. Finding ways to work smarter, not harder will become a productive trend starting on the 3rd.

Cutting out time-wasting activities will make you a hot commodity on the job market.

TAURUS

April 21st - May 21st You're ready to shock the world on the 1st with a bold move; it feels great to defy the public's expectations. Excellent news about a wish fulfilled arrives on the 7th; it's time to celebrate with supportive friends. A pleasure trip may be cancelled or postponed on the 8th; treat this disappointment as a blessing in disguise.

GEMINI

May 22nd - June 21st Starting on the 3rd, you'll devote more time, money, and energy to domestic matters. A golden career opportunity in a creative field will become available on the 7th. The Full Moon on the 11th brings an unsatisfying end to a legal matter. Instead of dwelling on this setback, forge a new path.

CANCER

June 22nd - July 23rd Friendship could turn to romance if you're so inclined on the 2nd. An opportunity to take a trip you've always dreamed about arrives on the 7th; go for it. Turn a deaf ear to an imposing rival on the 8th; it's essential to stay true to yourself on this high-pressure day. The Full Moon on the 11th brings a surprising expense; you have lots of great moneymaking ideas though!

LEO

24th - August 23rd Your bold professional approach sets you apart from the crowd on the 1st; go big or go home. Don't let a forbidding romantic or business partner dim your fire on the 7th; your passion paves the way for a happier life, with or without them. An uneasy alliance reaches its breaking point on the 11th when the Full Moon urges you to choose between personal and professional happiness.

VIRGO

August 24th - Sept 23rd Pour every ounce of energy into a romance or creative project that makes your pulse pound on the 1st. Being spontaneous will pay off handsomely.

Starting on the 3rd, your input will be in great demand; take this opportunity to give presentations, expand your client base, and broadcast your work.

Friendship could turn to romance on the 7th if you're so inclined.

LIBRA

September 24th - Oct 23rd You'll turn heads wherever you go on the 7th; this is a great time to go to a big social function. A relative resents all the time you're spending on your public life; take time out of your busy schedule on the 8th to meaningfully connect with this family member. On the 11th, the Full Moon brings a painful conclusion to a creative project.

SCORPIO

October 24th - Nov 22nd A passionate romantic encounter takes your breath away on the 1st. Let your best friend, romantic partner, or work colleague introduce you to a hobby, restaurant, book or movie on the 2nd. Head off to a secluded hideaway with someone special on the 7th. Don't discuss private matters with anyone but your closest friends on the 8th.

SAGITTARIUS

November 23rd - Dec 21st Starting on the 3rd, career negotiations, job interviews, and professional presentations will go extraordinarily well.

If you want to relocate, the 7th is a perfect day to find one you love. The Full Moon on the 11th brings some upsetting news about a work matter; looking for a new job will relieve stress-related health problems.

CAPRICORN

December 22nd - Jan 20th Financial limitations make you wary about taking risks on the 7th; make a bold move regardless of what your bank balance says. On the 8th, do your best to support a loved one who feels emotionally fragile.

The Full Moon on the 11th brings an end to a demanding job, giving you more time for the activities you enjoy.

AQUARIUS

January 21st - Feb 19th The chance to relocate to an exciting part of the world falls in your lap on the 1st; be ready to make a split-second decision.

Offer support to an impulsive relative on the 7th, even if you think they're being irresponsible. Their needs are different from yours. Let a generous, romantic or business partner help you with a financial matter on the 11th.

PISCES

February 20th - March 20th Working with a romantic or business partner will keep you alert and pleasantly productive starting on the 3rd. The 7th promises a fabulous day when a beau showers you with affection. Creative projects will go exceptionally well on this magical day, too. A shocking secret will be revealed on the 11th, sending out shock waves through the community.

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Fiction Factory This month, four forays into fantastic fiction to ease you through the summer sun. covered in black pen, scribbled messages like graffiti on her skin: STAY AWAKE. In the vein of SJ Watson’s Before I Go to Sleep and Christopher Nolan’s cult classic Memento, Megan Goldin’s Stay Awake is an electrifying novel that plays with memory and murder.

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Aug 30th) To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House.

The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. Yet as the clock ticks down to the moment when Avery will become the richest teenager on the planet, trouble arrives in the form of a visitor who needs her help.

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The Summer Reading Challenge is back in Inspire libraries this summer and you can take part from now until Sunday 4th September!

This year's challenge has been developed in partnership with The Science Museum Group, the world’s leading alliance of science museums. The challenge features the Gadgeteers – six fictional young innovators who, using creative thinking and teamwork, plan a party for their town’s summer fair celebration. Gadgeteers will be a celebration of reading, science and imagination.

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How to take part in the library Children sign up at the library to start their Challenge, collecting the Gadgeteers collector poster. l Borrow books and get reading!

Children choose the books they want to read, recording what they have read in their poster. Library staff and volunteers are on hand to chat to children about books they have read. l For every book read, children will pick up stickers (some are smelly!) along with other rewards. They will also discover the inventive ways the Gadgeteers are getting reading for their summer party. l Every child who completes the challenge, by reading 6 library books, receives a medal and certificate. l

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Palace Theatre Shows at Newark Castle Tuesday 2 August, 7.30pm Palace at the Castle: The Recruiting Officer Thursday 11 August, 7pm Palace at the Castle: Much Ado About Nothing Wednesday 17 August, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm Palace at the Castle: The Jungle Book Tuesday 23 August, 4.30pm Palace at the Castle: Alice In Wonderland at the Castle For more information and tickets visit www.palacenewarktickets.com

Sunday Band Concerts Newark Castle Grounds 2.30pm – 4.30pm FREE Admission Sunday 7 August Shirebrook Miners Welfare Sunday 14 August Melton Band Ice Cream, Hot & Cold Drinks & Refreshments available to purchase Organised by Newark Town Council for further details call 01636 680333 Newark Half Marathon Sunday 14 August 9.30am until 6.30pm The DB Wood Newark Half

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Ingredients (serves 8) For the lemon cake • butter, to grease the tin • 5 eggs • 300g caster sugar • 140ml double cream

Raymond Blanc’s Lemon Cake Introduction

Lemon cake with tea is a grand tradition at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, and it has been served here for almost 40 years.

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1. Lightly grease the loaf tin and line with greaseproof paper.

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Bake for 50 minutes, turning the tin around halfway through

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cooking. To test the cake, insert a small knife into the middle – if it comes out clean, the cake is cooked.

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Peony The ultimate passive-aggressive statement, the Peony is charming and often included in a bouquet yet indicates anger.

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ruthless with what grows in our gardens, so remember, everything grows at a different rate and sometimes the most mundane of plants will flourish to become the most beautiful… but only if they’re left in the ground!

I always say, as a golden rule, prevention is better than cure, so with that in mind here are my top seven gardening mistakes… and how to avoid them!

Another big thing is failing to prepare your soil. Give your plants a chance by ensuring the soil they’re in is in good condition.

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VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM BEHIND JEWSONS 01636 612597 www.baldertontilecentre.co.uk

We have a large range of kitchen and bathroom, wall and floor tiles on display. As well as a new collection of outdoor tiles for internal and external floor coordination.

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