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Give an old book a chance Love a good browse in a second-hand book shop? You might want to keep an eye out for these books‌

His Dark Materials – Phillip Pullman If you loved the BBC series but haven’t yet delved into the original books, what on earth is stopping you? Starting with the Northern Lights, this trilogy takes the reader on a journey with Lyra Belacqua. With her daemon Pantalaimon by her side, Lyra sets out on a quest to rescue her best friend and discover the secret of Dust. Along the way, she’ll befriend witches, Gyptians, an armoured bear and a boy from another world, while pitting her wits against the all-powerful Magisterium. Heroes and Villains – Angela Carter In a post-apocalyptic world, Marianne looks down from her ivory tower as her brother is murdered in the streets below. Years later, she helps the murderer to hide, runs away with him to his Barbarian tribe and is forced to become his bride. Dream-like, disquieting and beautiful, Heroes and Villains is one of Carter’s lesser-known books but my personal favourite. 10

Tales of the City – Armistead Maupin This series of nine books starts in the late seventies and centres around the inhabitants of 28 Barbary Lane, including the naive but ambitious Mary Ann Singleton, the matriarchal Anna Madrigal and the best-friend-you-wishyou-had Michael Tolliver (AKA Mouse). Maupin is a skilled storyteller and skilfully weaves together numerous plotlines and character arcs to create a stonkingly good series you’ll want to binge read your way through. The Wee Free Men – Terry Pratchett Would-be witch Tiffany Aching sets out to rescue her brother from the fairies and stop them from invading her home. She’s only armed with a frying pan, but luckily she has help in the form of the Nac Mac Feegle – they may be tiny, but WKH\ÂľUH žHUFH IDVW DQG OR\DO Technically, this was written as a children’s book, but don’t let that put you off – it’ll appeal to fantasy lovers of all ages.

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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 10.30am12.30pm. Everyone welcome. Newark Indoor Bowls Centre 01636 640202. Newark Dementia Carers' Group Every Wednesday 2-4pm for Boccia. Newark Indoor Bowls Centre. Ken 702577 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

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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 Newark Memory Café Meets every Tuesday at Bridge Community Centre 2 – 4 pm. Join us for tea/coffee and cake. Carlton-le-Moorland and District Art Group. We are a friendly group that meet on Thursdays 10am-1pm at the Village Hall, Bridle Lane, LN5 9HX. New members welcome. 01522 810739. Newark & District Photographic Society, Mondays 7:30pm, Sept-Apr, Newark Showground, www.newarkphotoclub.com or Rose 01636 679529 Sophie’s Fitness classes Tuesday 6:30pm, Thursday 7pm & Friday 9:15am, Claypole village. Boxercise/Circuits 07812750905 Adult Ballroom Classes, Coddington Village Hall, Main Street NG24 2PN. Wed 8-9pm, Thurs 7.30-9.pm. MLM Dance 07790 719870 Celebration of Spring Family Event. Sat 7th March 10 to 3. Brant Broughton Playing Field.

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of the palate to over-relax and sag, and fat, in people who are overweight or obese when pads of fatty tissue accumulate in these areas and literally wobble in the breeze! Allergies also play a part. Common allergens include house dust mite, animal dander, pollens, yeasts and moulds. Inhalation of allergens causes nasal and throat tissues to swell and the production of body secretions. 7\SLFDOO\ D VQRUHU OLHV ÂżDW RQ their back and breathes through their mouth. When you lie on your back, your tongue falls to the back of your mouth, partially blocking your airway. In addition, when you take a breath in through your mouth, a forceful wall of air hits the roof of your mouth and is funnelled through your narrowed airway. Lying on your side and breathing through your nose make snoring less likely. Sleep Apnoea Snoring is only dangerous to

The strain on your heart and lungs plus the effects of constantly feeling tired and poor daily performance can have life-threatening consequences. 75% of people who snore have sleep apnoea. If you think you could have sleep apnoea, you must see your doctor. What Can Be Done To Help Snoring? Making lifestyle changes, KRZHYHU GLIžFXOW DQG unpopular, has to be the mainstay of long-term treatment. Stopping smoking, moderating or stopping drinking alcohol and losing weight are strongly recommended. To reduce the risk of allergy, regular vacuuming, damp dusting, and keeping the bedroom pet-free will all help. Use hypoallergenic bedding. Keep the bedroom cool ° DURXQG Ăš& 6WD\ ZHOO hydrated – drink six to eight glasses of water per day. Products for Snorers and Snoring Sufferers The age-old solution of sewing a cotton reel or a tennis ball in your pyjama trousers, forcing you to lie on your side, still has much to commend it. Recently, having a pineapple

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The Antisnoor device is a type of adhesive patch you wear on your forehead that detects snoring and then vibrates to prompt you to turn over. Smart Nora is an anti-snoring pillow that listens out for VQRULQJ DQG WKHQ LQ¿DWHV WR encourage you to change the position of your head. The Importance of Sleep Getting enough, good quality sleep is vital. Lack of sleep increases your risk of strokes, heart attacks, diabetes and cancer. Over time it also shortens our lifespan. Adults are recommended to sleep for seven to nine hours per night. Snoring it seems, is a serious business! Visit the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association (BSSAA) website for advice and anti-snoring products

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References Reasons for divorce: Snoring, Fishing and Going Vegetarian top the list. www.express.co.uk/life-style/ life/906621/divorce-reasonsUK-snoring-fishing-vegetariansmarriage-relationships Snore wars – couple reveal how snoring runs their relationships www.thesun.co.uk/ fabulous/4639767/snoringrelationship-partner-datingruined/ 75% of snorers have sleep apnoea www.webmd.com/sleepdisorders/features/easy-snoringremedies#1 Lack of sleep affects health healthysleep.med.harvard. edu/need-sleep/whats-in-it-foryou/health By Dr Daisy Mae

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

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SAGITTARIUS

March 21st - April 20th

24th - August 23rd

November 23rd - Dec 21st

Both your public and private lives will reap rich rewards around the 2nd; there will be lots of reasons for rejoicing on this magical day. After making an appearance at an important party, head off to a romantic hideaway with your partner. Valentine's Day promises to be a happy occasion, whether you are single or attached. Toast your love with your nearest and dearest.

Hard work will pay off handsomely on the 3rd. Don't be surprised if you're given a bonus, pay rise or other perk as thanks for your excellent contributions. Valentine's Day could find you getting engaged or married. If you're already in a serious relationship, your partner will give you a beautiful gift. Are you single? Be willing to give up your independence to a cultured, sophisticated love interest.

You'll attract lots of admiring glances on the 7th; this is a wonderful time to attend a party. The Full Moon on the 9th brings the satisfying conclusion to a legal matter. A minibreak will be a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day; head for a nearby beauty spot with your amour. If you're single, you will meet someone special when you're out and about.

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VIRGO

CAPRICORN

April 21st - May 21st

August 24th - Sept 23rd

December 22nd - Jan 20th

A friend will invite you to go on holiday with them on the 2nd; you'll make wonderful travel companions. Splash out on a gourmet restaurant on the 3rd, as you're sure to enjoy whatever is on the menu. Valentine's Day will find you making a glamorous entrance at a restaurant, theatre or party. If you're looking for love, you could find it with an attractive colleague.

Let your romantic partner pamper and pet you on the 2nd. A little tender loving care will bring out the best in you. Valentine's Day will be glorious if you take extra time with your appearance; prepare to receive many flattering compliments. It will be necessary to change some of your expectations about romance on the 17th; stop clinging to some fairy tale notion.

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LIBRA

May 22nd - June 21st

September 24th - Oct 23rd

A rewarding job with lots of perks could come your way on the 3rd. Stop doubting yourself and accept the position; you won't regret it. Valentine's Day could have an exotic flair. Going to a restaurant that specialises in foreign cuisine will be a real treat. Are you single? You could find love with someone with an exotic and attractive accent.

Your job prospects are looking good as February gets up and running; if you're unemployed, you'll get at least one potential packed employment offer. Valentine's Day will be especially romantic. You special someone will be especially attentive, working hard to make you happy. If you're single, you'll have your choice of admirers. Pick the most original suitor; you won't be disappointed.

Your powers of persuasion are very strong on the 2nd. Take this opportunity to negotiate and finalise a contract, ask for a date or make a sales pitch. A breath-taking gift could be given to you on Valentine's Day. Are you single? Take this opportunity to splash out on some creature comforts. Promoting a creative project is highly favoured on the 21st, when you could get funding.

AQUARIUS January 21st - Feb 19th Working for a large organisation like a hospital or government agency could be profitable on or around the 2nd. Valentine's Day gives you a special glow and you'll have no problems attracting more than a few admiring glances. The 21st is perfect for moving to a new place or renewing your lease. On the 23rd, the New Moon brings a lovely money-making opportunity.

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June 22nd - July 23rd

October 24th - Nov 22nd

Feb 20th - March 20th

Working with an experienced person will turn out to be exciting and energising at the start of February. The 7th is ideal for making a professional presentation. Valentine's Day is best celebrated at a romantic hideaway; it will be difficult for your lover to keep their hands off you. Are you single? Let a relative set you up on a blind date.

A powerful attraction between you and an unusual person will be evident on the 5th. This is an excellent time to embark on a relationship. Valentine's Day might find you spending a quiet evening with your amour in the comfort of your home. Make the occasion special with flowers & a gourmet meal. Are you single? A heartfelt confession of love could reach your ears on this wonderful day.

An influential friend will promote your interests on the 2nd. If someone offers to write a reference, set up a blind date or arrange a job interview on your behalf, you should take them up on their offer immediately. Take yourself off to a private hideaway with your lover on Valentine's Day. If you're single, you may prefer to embrace your freedom than look for love.

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The One Who Got Away “Shall I sit with you Aunty Mae, or at another table?” Colleen dithered, looking around the café for the perfect spot. “Is he supposed to know I’m here or not?” “I don’t want it to look like I’ve brought a chaperone – I am a grown woman after all,” Mae said, pulling out a chair at a table by the window. “Perhaps I should sit over in the corner.” Colleen pointed to a table tucked behind a yucca. “If he looks like a weirdo I’ll initiate an exit strategy.” “You are good to come with me for this,” Mae said, reaching for her niece’s hand. “I must admit ,µP IHHOLQJ DOO RI D ¿XWWHU ³ “You’d do the same for me,” Colleen said. “So who is this mystery date anyway?” “It’s funny actually. He’s a chap I used to go to school with. I thought he was wonderful, but he preferred another girl, so that was that.” “He’s your one who got away.” Colleen nodded in sympathy. “I had one of those.” 34

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for having the Feast of St Valentine named after him when, in 496 AD, Pope Gelasius replaced Lupercalia with a Christian festival held on 14th February.

The origins of St Valentine’s Day are said to have begun as early as the third century although, as is the case with many of our modern celebrations, it is also likely to KDYH EHHQ LQ¿XHQFHG E\ WKH Romans. Their fertility feast of Lupercalia took place on 15th February and consisted of themes and rituals that were centred around coupling and new birth.

Probably the most attractive theory is that St Valentine was a Christian priest in WKH WKLUG FHQWXU\ ZKR GHžHG Emperor Claudius II’s edict that no Roman soldiers could marry as it weakened their commitment to Rome. Valentine began performing secret wedding ceremonies for young lovers and is said to have given the couple cut-out hearts made from parchment to symbolise both romantic love and agape (the love of God) – echoing the Valentine’s card. The priest was also said to have worn a purple amethyst ring, the stone being a symbol of love that later became the birthstone of February.

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It is also thought that St Valentine’s Day may have come to be associated with love and romance due to a Norman celebration that took place around the same time of year known as Galatin’s Day, meaning ‘a gallant’ or lover. Galatin also sounds a lot like Valentine so it’s easy to see how the two could have possibly become confused. The link between Valentine’s Day and URPDQFH ZDV VROLGLžHG LQ the late 1300s with Geoffrey Chaucer’s poem Parliament of Foules (Fowls), said to have been written in honour of King Richard II’s betrothal to Anne of Bohemia. It contains the lines: â€œâ€ŚFor this was on seynt Volantynys day Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.â€? (For this was on St Valentine’s Day when every bird comes there to choose his mate.) Chaucer was a very LQÂżXHQWLDO ZULWHU RI WKH WLPH Following this, a Charter of the Court of Love was allegedly issued by King Charles VI of France in ,W ZDV WKH žUVW WLPH St Valentine’s Day had EHHQ RIžFLDOO\ DVVRFLDWHG

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with courtly love, and by the 1400s it had become traditional for noblemen to write romantic poems to their love interest or ‘Valentine’.

St Valentine’s Day was clearly established as a day for lovers by 1600 when Shakespeare referred to it in Hamlet during a speech by Ophelia.

The oldest known Valentine still in existence is a poem entitled Farewell to Love written in French by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following capture at the Battle of Agincourt. It currently resides in the British Library. The earliest surviving English example occurs in a letter written in 1477 by Margary Brewes to her future husband John Paxton, where she refers to him as ‘my right well-

â€œâ€ŚTomorrow is St Valentine’s Day, all in the morning betime, and I a maid at your window, to be your Valentine.â€? By the eighteenth century, handmade Valentine’s cards had become popular and were very elaborate with ÂżRZHUV ULEERQV DQG ODFH They would often feature Cupid (whose name means ‘desire’), the mischievous winged son of Venus, Roman goddess of love. He also

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Use Locally - Issue 82 February 2020 of between 3.7kW and 7kW, which equates to around 15-30 miles of charge added per hour. A three-pin charger will only deliver 2.3kW of power, or around eight miles of range per hour.

How do I get an electric car charging point installed at home? With the increase in electric car popularity, more people are going to need to charge at home. But how do you go about it? Most manufacturers now produce electric cars, and demand will increase as both carmakers and government push to get more people into plug-in cars. More people will therefore need to charge their cars and home, and installing a wallbox makes the process a lot quicker than using a three-pin plug. Let’s take a look at how you do it. Why do I need a wallbox charger? As well as delivering a faster rate of charge than a three-pin plug, a wallbox is also safer as they tend to be weatherproof. Many have built-in features to ensure safety should an error occur, and it won’t overload your house’s electricity supply, too. How much is it going to cost me? Inclusive of the available government grant, it’ll cost from £279 to install a wallbox into your 42

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Where will a wallbox be installed? A wallbox will be placed on an external wall either on the side of your house or on the side of a garage. Connected to the mains electricity by a secure connection, it’ll be ideally located close to where you park. This will only really work for people with off-street parking though —you’re not allowed to run cables across the pavement to a car parked on the street. How long will installation take? It should only take around three hours for a wallbox to be installed at your home, depending on access and how WULFN\ DQ DUHD LW LV WR ¾W Where can I buy a wallbox from? Plenty of suppliers of electric car charging points are available and an internet search should provide a multitude of local providers. Note that if you want to take advantage of the government’s grant, then you may have to prove ownership of the car and your home in order to qualify.

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