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Karol’s Korner Its seems a little early to be saying Happy New year as I write this, we are still 2 weeks away from Christmas day, but hey! That’s magazines!

And with New year comes all the usual, New Years Resolutions, keep fit, be healthy, lose weight, stop smoking or drinking!

But what about something different this year? What about resolving to change something smaller that could impact in a larger way? Something like changing your milk to soya ( vegan) or perhaps to give 20 minutes a week to an elderly neighbour to cut grass or just sit and have a cuppa?

Every year I talk about donating your time to the local dog shelter, take those poundies out for a walk, that’s a great way to get fit and be healthier, with the added benefit of making a world of difference to a dogs life.

Whatever you decide to do, I have always thought that the big decisions never last the test of time, but the smaller changes can build momentum, and by the end of the year, who knows from changing milk to being fully vegan? Its not such a big decision to buy different milk or buy different vegetable spread, so how about making small changes this year? And seeing where that leads you Happy New Year!

Karol & the team at Use Locally P.S. Just for the record I will be tucking into a nice juicy Turkey this Christmas

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Technology - Start a New Year’s revolution The Healthy Way to Do Veganuary Things to do that’s near to you Competitions The History of Dentistry Recipe - Chilli and Lemon Seaford Spagetti Home Interiors - Cosy up your home Horoscopes – January 2020 Gardening - High-Rise Edibles Our eccentric inventors: are they having the last laugh?

Baking - Blueberry Custard Tarts Short Story - Happy New Year with Chas & Dave Home Products - The Colour Of The Year The Discovery of Antartica Making family life that little bit easier How to keep your dog safe and warm this winter New Year - New Books Easy Tips to Improve Your Driving Puzzles

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Start a New Year’s revolution High-tech ways to keep your New Year’s resolutions

The decorations are down, the gyms are going to be packed for the next few weeks and many of us have vowed to sort ourselves out.

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Whether you’re cycling down the streets, pounding the pavements or hitting the gym, it’s useful to track your progress to help with your motivation. There are tons of apps for everything, from recording the calories you consume to giving you challenging workouts.

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Use Locally - Issue 81 January 2020 way to ensure you’re getting all your essential amino acids. Quorn products contain all nine too, but check you’re buying the vegan rather than vegetarian options that often include egg. Spirulina is blue or green algae that’s high in protein, iron, manganese and B vitamins (although not B12).

It’s available as a supplement or as a powder that can be added to meals or drinks.

Some other dietary sources:

The Healthy Way to Do Veganuary Over the last few years, growing concerns about the environmental cost of eating meat and dairy products have transformed veganism from a fringe dietary choice to an everyday concept embraced by more and more people.

Unsurprisingly, then, Veganuary – founded in 2014 to encourage people to go vegan throughout January – is more popular than ever.

to our health, but that they’re non-essential to our diet, as our bodies can produce them. • Conditional amino acids: only normally required in our diet if we’re ill or under stress, when the body may not be able to make enough to cope with increased demand. • Essential amino acids: amino acids our bodies can’t make, so they are ‘essential’ elements of a healthy diet.

However, if you’re going vegan for a whole month or more, it’s important to understand how to get the vital nutrients you usually might get predominantly from meat or dairy.

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There are a few foods that provide all nine essential amino acids in good quantity, including soy, quinoa and buckwheat, so incorporating at least one of these into your meals every day is an easy

Phenylalanine: lentils, beans, nuts (particularly peanuts, pistachios and almonds), seeds (pumpkin, squash, watermelon and chia), and vegetables (kale, broccoli and baked potatoes).

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Minerals and vitamins Iron: Men aged 18 and over need about 8.7mg of iron a day, while women (aged 19 to 50

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mustard, ochre or chocolate are great choices, while navy or dark grey are more neutral and perhaps easier to live with all year round. Don’t be afraid of trying out darker shades – not only are they very on-trend, but they are really effective at creating a feeling of cocooning comfort.

Think about the other main colours and textures in each room. For warmth underfoot, throw down a deep pile rug or two to add extra softness, while at the windows it may be possible to swap sheer, pale, lightweight curtains or blinds for something heavier and in a bolder shade – think wool, tweed, velvet, even felt, denim or mohair.

Cosy up your home Spring may still be a while off, but there are ways to make your interior more inviting, even in the midst of winter.

Long, dark nights and chilly mornings can be made more bearable by some clever thinking in your home. To start, make sure your lighting is up to scratch. A well-designed lighting scheme reinforces a sense of security, comfort and vitality, and making dramatic improvements could be as VLPSOH DV DGGLQJ D ÂżRRU ODPS in a dark corner or a reading lamp next to a favourite armchair. For the best effect, layer lighting in the same way that an interior designer layers fabrics and textiles, ensuring that light comes from a variety of sources and directions.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

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Working behind the scenes will be rewarding starting on the 6th. Take this opportunity to launch an important and confidential project. Your imagination will run wild if you can escape the attention of critics and cynics. A Lunar Eclipse on the 10th marks the end of a tense domestic situation. You may decide to relocate to a more tranquil and scenic setting.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st The Lunar Eclipse on the 10th will bring some surprising news about a community concern. This information will make you see a leader in a new and different light. It's important to remember that even the most admirable people can have feet of clay. The 11th allows you to move forward with a stalled self-improvement project. You'll enjoy breaking free of a bad habit.

An exciting job with generous benefits will be offered to you on the 7th. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get the marketable skills you need to move forward. Be willing to accept an entry level position; you'll quickly rise through the ranks of your new company. A Lunar Eclipse on the 10th brings an embarrassing secret to light.

CAPRICORN December 22nd - Jan 20th

A flirtatious conversation on the 2nd could lead to an exciting romance. It feels wonderful to be with someone who shares your ambitions. By joining forces, you can build a prosperous life.

Are you already in a relationship? Book a luxury vacation for you and your amour at the beginning of January. On the 10th, a Lunar Eclipse will bring an end to a stressful situation.

LIBRA September 24th - Oct 23rd

June 22nd - July 23rd Troubling information will come to light on the 12th, due to a revelatory Full Moon. Someone who has been pretending to have expert knowledge will be exposed as a fraud. Let this be a lesson about putting your faith in others.

When you are compelled by a charismatic figure, do some research into their background. You may discover their claims have no basis in reality.

Becoming more active on the 3rd will give you a healthy glow. This is an ideal time to join a gym, hire a personal trainer or begin a fitness regimen.

When you move your body, creative ideas will flow like a mighty river. On the 10th, a Lunar Eclipse will bring an emergency expense to your attention.

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GEMINI A role will come to an end on the 10th, due to a jarring Lunar Eclipse. Although you'll mourn the passing of this phase, it's important to know there are even better things ahead. An important alliance will improve your personal and professional prospects on the 13th.

Lean on your romantic or business partner during the middle of the month; they can and will help you realise a cherished goal.

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A Lunar Eclipse on the 10th could mark a power struggle with an overbearing employer. You may decide to leave your job or start your own company because of this conflict. Working from home would be a wonderful arrangement for you. If you need start-up money, apply to a lending institution or relative for a loan on the 13th. You'll get very generous terms for this deal.

SCORPIO October 24th - Nov 22nd On the 10th, a Lunar Eclipse will bring a painful legal matter to a close. Although you might not be happy with the outcome, you will be relieved that the situation is over and done with. Give yourself a reward for having survived this challenge; you have earned it. An unusual person from your past could reappear on the 11th, creating excitement in your personal life.

A business or romantic partnership will undergo a big transformation on the 10th, due to a stressful Lunar Eclipse. If this relationship is going to survive, some big changes must occur. A temporary or permanent separation is possible. You'll undergo an important personal transformation on the 12th.

Give yourself permission to abandon odious responsibilities and pursue your dream life.

AQUARIUS January 21st - Feb 19th A Lunar Eclipse on the 10th will prompt you to get treatment for a health concern. If you're not happy with a medical diagnosis, get a second opinion. You will work best with someone who is attentive to your concerns and adaptable to your suggestions. A stalled home improvement project will resume on the 11th, causing you to breathe a sigh of relief.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th The start of January is a good time for checking out the possibilities of changing your job. Although the competition will be stiff, you will emerge as a top contender if you emphasise your willingness to take advanced courses and travel extensively to land this position. A Lunar Eclipse on the 10th could cause you to draw a line under a creative project.

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Looking Back Our local distributor Jim Rooke gives us an insight to what life was like when he was a child I grew up as a child in a home that had a fanatical church bell ringer in it. I was ringing bells at the age of 5.

The lightest bell at the home church was just two hundred weights which I could control fully. I rang my first full peal of 5040 changes at the age of seven in just under three hours continuous ringing. On my 12th birthday I conducted a peal of London Surprise Minor (a difficult method) and I am the youngest person ever to do this - the record is still mine! At Christmas we rang for an

hour before every service and sometimes slept in the ringing chamber in sleeping bags after the midnight mass waiting for the early service at 5.00 am (ringing from 4.00 am) - a special for those doing safety work in the coal mines around Warsop. New Year's eve and early morning we rang the Old Year out (half muffled as the year died) and then the heaviest bell rang twelve midnight then the other lighter bells joined in. After 30 minutes or so of ringing it was back to our house for a New Year's Party. Often

there would be 50 to 60 people packed into our small terraced house and the party usually finished about 5.00 am. One time, as the Parish Rector left our middle terraced house, next doors bedroom window opened and our neighbour told "the drunken sod to make less noise with his goodbyes!"

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Creeping or trailing forms of herbs are a must for a basket, trough or window box, and thyme in particular is ideal for a container in a sunny spot. As it’s hardy it can be planted out at any time of year. Parsley, sage, tarragon, chives and basil all look good in wall baskets or window boxes and thrive in a sunny spot.

High-Rise Edibles Use high-rise gardening to give extra space, with hanging baskets, wall troughs and window boxes as homes for vegetables, herbs and even fruit. So, what does it take to succeed?

Larger containers allow for more room for your crops’ roots and easier maintenance, as they will run out of moisture and fertiliser less frequently.

Use suitable supporting brackets and screws for hanging baskets, window boxes and wall troughs, as they must support the weight of fully grown plants laden with crops, which will be heavier after watering. Check walls, balconies and windows sills will not be overloaded and consider using lighter-weight loam-free or peatfree composts with lightweight containers made of bamboo, SODVWLFV RU ¾EUH JODVV You’ll need to use good quality

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There’s a huge selection of lettuce and other salad leaves available in a wide range of colours and leaf shapes. Fastgerminating and fast-growing,

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Raise them from seed sown now or buy plants to put into containers in late April or May. If you like tiny fruited tomatoes, consider ‘Hundreds and Thousands’.

Chilli pepper plants such as ‘Super Chilli’ packed in a window box or wall trough will look stunning when covered in their glossy fruits. Chillies are tender so buy plants in May or June or sow seeds now.

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an Inventor�, Stephen warns: “You will fail over and over again,� adding “That’s perfectly OK. Just keep moving in the right direction and learn from all your failures.� Here are two British inventors who have been willing to risk failure (and ignore ridicule) in order to follow their chosen paths.

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They might have been created the best part of a century ago, but William Heath Robinson’s delightfully oddball cartoons seem to have a special resonance for us today, in an age obsessed with technology.

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Heath Robinson used gentle humour to celebrate the kind of well-intentioned amateur inventor who typically spends hours tinkering with various odds and ends, dreaming of the commercial success that will eventually make his or her fortune. Times may have changed, but thankfully we still have inventors who are happy to keep plodding away in the hope of a big breakthrough – even if some of their ideas are almost as wacky as those featured in Heath Robinson’s drawings. “Like everything else in life, it takes a lot of hard work and perseverance to succeed,� says Stephen Key, an American inventor and expert on product licensing. In a recent blog entitled “The Reality of Being

Like the contraptions in Heath Robinson’s cartoons, John uses recycled materials to create many of his inventions. These include a ‘Helicopter car’ built of reused Metro car parts; the ‘Tri-bath’ – a boat made of three old bathtubs joined together on a frame, and ODVW EXW GHžQLWHO\ QRW OHDVW the ‘Ladder-bicycle’: a bike which can be ridden, but when turned through ninety degrees becomes a handy stepladder for cleaning windows.

Although John doesn’t take his work too seriously, his creative and practical skills have caught the attention of the media and the commercial world: He was invited to showcase his inventions on TV in America, Australia, Japan, New

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Born in 1872, the famous British illustrator became a household name with his tongue-in-cheek drawings of imaginary, labour-saving contraptions assembled from old bicycle wheels, bits of wood, lengths of piping and lots and lots of string. Take his wonderful illustration of a butler spooning peas into a heating device (which occupies most of the space on his employer’s dining table). As the butler adds the peas, his employer turns a handle that transports them along a complicated structure, using pulleys and a conveyor belt, until they reach his mouth.

Another much-loved cartoon is The Wart Chair, where an elderly man sits perched on a

stool, ready to pluck off the wart growing on the top of his bald head with the help of a mirror on a stand, a large hook and a lever.

John Ward and the window cleaners’ friend Eccentric inventor John Ward is known for inventions such as the musical frying pan, the revolving teaspoon and the portable bra warmer. “I’m a self-taught engineer, just picking things up along the way,� he told his local paper, Lincolnshire Life. Starting out as a trainee painter and decorator, John tried several occupations before deciding to build a career around his barmy inventions.

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Willy Johnson’s bottle top brainwave Willy Johnson is another British inventor who has patented a number of weird and wonderful ideas, including the ‘Expanding plant pot’, a pleated plastic container “which can be expanded progressively to accommodate increased root growth … as the plant therein grows.” He has also invented D QRYHOW\ ¿RDWLQJ VRDS containing a compressed sponge (that only becomes

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Although none of these inventions has yet reached a mass market, one of Willy Johnson’s recent inspirations has attracted considerable media interest. With singleuse plastics now under the spotlight, Willy has found an ingenious way to provide further life for the humble bottle top. His invention, known as a ‘ToPo®’, has been designed to be used as a fun educational toy once the bottle is empty. ToPo® bricks are similar to Lego but bigger: they can be joined together in two horizontal dimensions but can also lock together vertically, creating all kinds of shapes, and the addition of a single

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A well-known design and construction consultant has already made a prototype, and they have suggested it would take only a few minor adjustments to existing equipment for bottle manufacturers to start making this clever, dual-purpose product.

While William Heath Robinson’s work pokes gentle fun at the lengths some inventors will go to in order to develop a winning idea, it’s great to see two British inventors whose off-the-wall approach and quirky creativity has paid off. It shows how far you might be able to go with a few recycled bits and pieces … and a lot of string.

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Chas and Dave “I don’t see why it’s us who has to stay in just because your Alan’s gone on a cruise,�

Debbie grumbled, hurrying to keep up with Gary as he strode up his mum’s driveway. “Can’t someone else look after his pets?� “Mum’s been taking care of Chas and Dave all week,� Gary said. “She deserves to let her hair down.� “Fancy calling your dogs that!�

Debbie snorted. “Surely they’ll EH žQH RQ WKHLU RZQ IRU D IHZ hours?â€? “Normally yes,â€? Gary nodded, “but it’s New Year’s Eve and WKHUHÂľOO EH žUHZRUNV 7KH\ JHW nervous.â€? “I know it’s New Year’s Eve,â€? said Debbie as they reached the IURQW GRRU ²7KHUHÂľV D EDQG RQ DW the Nag’s Head.â€? ²7KDWÂľV ZKHUH 0XPÂľV JRLQJ Âł Gary wiped his feet on the mat. “But who wants to spend the night in a noisy pub anyway?â€?

Debbie wouldn’t have minded.

She’d found a gorgeous dress in the Boxing Day sales. It seemed a shame to wear it just sitting in front of Cath’s television all night.

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“Only me!� Gary called, opening the front door. “And Debs.�

Cath shouted from the bathroom, “be down in a minute.� “Did Alan leave his games console here, like he promised?� Gary called from the bottom of the stairs. “It’s in that box by the telly.� Cath looked over the bannister. “You’ll have to sort it out yourself.�

Debbie followed Gary into the lounge. “Where are Chas and Dave then?â€? “Don’t worry about them.â€? Gary lifted the console out of the box. “Surely the whole point of us being here is to worry about them?â€? Debbie said. “Otherwise we’d be out partying like everyone else.â€? “But look, we’ve got ‘Call of Duty’!â€? Gary untangled the power lead. “Surely that’s more fun?â€? “For you, maybe,â€? Debbie groaned. ²7KHUHÂľV VWXII LQ WKH IULGJH MXVW help yourselves.â€? Cath walked into the room struggling with her necklace.â€? Just give me hand

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Cath gave her a strange look. “Don’t be silly Deb.� Gary jumped up and ushered Cath towards the front door. “Hadn’t you better get going, Mum?� “Don’t call me silly.� Debbie blushed angrily. “I’ve always been very good with dogs.�

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This laid-back living space employs the gentle green of Dulux’s Tranquil Dawn as a backdrop, complemented by other shades from its ‘Meaning’ colour palette. Dulux Easycare Tranquil Dawn matt emulsion, £20 for 2.5l, B&Q.

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Tranquil Dawn, a soft shade of greyishgreen, is paint company Dulux’s colour of the year. It’s a calm, restful colour that’s very easy to introduce into your interior.

This iconic sofa design combines straight lines and thoughtful detailing for a classic/contemporary look. Hoxton Grand sofa in Charlotte Teal, £1,826, Parker Knoll.

A small side table is always a handy addition to a room.

Round enamel table in Pistachio, £70, Bombay Duck.

Using Tranquil Dawn At Home • This pale grey-green is inspired by the dawn horizon. It’s a soft and easy-going natural and, as such, could be employed to paint all your walls, providing you with a delightfully calming and contemplative space. It also looks good added in the form of window treatments, upholstery, rugs or smaller accessories.

• Dulux has produced four colour palettes, each consisting of ten colours, to demonstrate how to combine Tranquil Dawn in different ways and create a variety of effects. The ‘Care’ palette includes pale pinks and blues, and is soft and airy for a soothing atmosphere; the ‘Play’ palette uses bolder colours such 36

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• Although this delicate shade looks gorgeous with natural materials such as wood, leather, linen, stone and wicker, it can also be teamed with sleek, shiny metallics and plastics for a more chic, contemporary look, while adding rich textures such as velvet or sheepskin will give a sense of natural luxury.

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to explore the area.

However…

Maori oral history tells that a Polynesian war canoe, under the command of Ui-teRangiora, sailed at least as far south as the frozen ocean in around 650 CE.

The Discovery of Antarctica It’s usually agreed that Antarctica was discovered 200 years ago this month. But stating who ‘discovered’ Antarctica and when isn’t simple – and depends what we mean by ‘discovery’. Is it…

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Zealand and Russia as well as appearing closer to home on programmes such as the Richard and Judy Show. He has also been involved in all kinds of promotional work and is often asked to create props, store displays and contraptions to be shown at county shows and exhibitions.

Willy Johnson’s bottle top brainwave Willy Johnson is another British inventor who has patented a number of weird and wonderful ideas, including the ‘Expanding plant pot’, a pleated plastic container “which can be expanded progressively to accommodate increased root growth … as the plant therein grows.” He has also invented D QRYHOW\ ¿RDWLQJ VRDS containing a compressed sponge (that only becomes

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Making family life that little bit easier Ever feel like you’re trying to juggle too many balls, half of which are on fire? Here are a few ideas that might help‌ Plan like a pro If you have school-age FKLOGUHQ \RX QR GRXEW žQG yourself wishing they had their own personal assistant at times. (And a cook, cleaner and driver.) Between them, my two have drama, yoga, maths club, choir, piano, Taekwondo, dance, computer club, youth club and swimming lessons. And that’s before you factor in play dates, homework and school projects. , žQG WKH HDVLHVW ZD\ WR remember who needs what, where and on what day, is 40

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reminded your children to go back and hang their things up a dozen or so times, it becomes habit.

Help babies to sleep outside your home When you’re a parenting journalist, you get sent a lot of press releases. The one new product that’s really stood out from the crowd for me recently is the POD Travel Crib. In short, it’s a travel cot that folds up to become a changing bag. The bag can be used to carry nappies, wipes and spare clothes, and the cot mattress doubles up as a changing mat. Genius, right? It takes less than a minute to turn it from bag into cot (and we all

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How to keep your dog safe and warm this winter Although it’s a beautiful season, winter brings unique challenges when you’re caring for a dog.

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New Year - New Books From poetry to decorating, we’ve got a pretty mixed bag of books for you this month‌ A Year of Reading Aloud – Georgina Rodgers (editor) If you love poetry, try this collection of ‘52 poems to learn DQG ORYHÂľ ZKHUH \RXÂľOO žQG ZHOO known names such as Sylvia Plath, E.E Cummings, William Blake and Maya Angelou alongside newer poets. Most of the poems are short enough to OHDUQ ZLWKRXW WRR PXFK GLIžFXOW\ and they’re accompanied by a paragraph about the poet and the reason why the poem has been selected. Take up the challenge of learning one each week, or just dip in and out when you need an extra dose of beauty in your life.

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365 Days of Creativity – Lorna Scobie As the blurb says, “Creativity is not just about making your mark on the paper. It’s about looking at the world a little differently.â€? If you’re stuck in a creative rut, this book might help you get out of it. The daily artistic challenges are split into how they help you feel, so you can choose one based on whether you want to feel calm, inspired, energetic RU UHÂżHFWLYH 7KH\ UDQJH IURP drawing patterns on a snake to capturing the view through a GRRUZD\ :KHWKHU \RX WDNH žYH PLQXWHV RU žYH KRXUV RQ HDFK one is up to you.

Farrow & Ball Recipes for Decorating – Joa Studholme Planning to redecorate this year? This book might help you come up with a plan. There are thirteen case studies, from city centre apartments to a classic Georgian house, as well as tips and tricks for decorating each room of your home.

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Easy Tips to Improve Your Driving - 1 As we progress in our driving lives, gaining experience whilst doing so, we also pick up some bad habits. The following tips will help improve your driving which will act as a basis to take your driving skill further by being safer and even saving you money through car care and insurance.

Don’t ‘Drive’ the Car – Control It By this I mean forcing the vehicle to do something against its ‘will’. Get to know your car’s inertia, i.e. how quickly it slows down when you lift your right foot. How much do you need to turn the wheel to go around a corner? When’s the point at which the engine starts to labour or over-rev because it’s in the wrong gear? Learning how your car handles means you can set it up well in advance to go smoothly around a bend, for example.

Posture Trying to control a car with a one hand holding the wheel at an 11 o’clock position is not only dangerous, it’s bad for your posture too. I see drivers doing ‘gymnastics’ as they negotiate a roundabout, swinging in the seat as they almost wrestle with the wheel. It all leads to untidy car control and leaves us tired after a journey. To improve this, hold the steering wheel with both hands at ‘10 to 2’ and feed it through your hands. Changing gear or a control will still mean you have one hand on the wheel.

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Balderton Tile Centre Move!

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Well-established business Balderton Tile Centre are moving into bigger premises.

The family-run business is moving from its current base to brand new showroom on the Balderton Business Park behind Jewsons.

The move took place before Christmas and work is on going to develop the site further over the coming weeks. The business was set up 26 years

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