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Karol’s Korner

October already? Where has 2019 gone? And just this weekend I have put on my fleeces again, feeling the chill!

This month we have a fantastic article about being Vegan, a choice that is becoming more and more popular and one we need to support, plus our regular features and competitions.

Time to start thinking about where you may have Christmas as well! Going out for Christmas or staying home, make sure to think could a vegan Christmas be the way forward this year?

News from the show scene? – last weekend my lovely red poodle girl Flame became an Irish Champion, my first Champion in Ireland so celebrations all round! We have been rushing round Europe doing as many shows as possible pending Brexit and the possible difficulties in showing in Europe, so Wally & Scarlet have become Belgian Champions, International Champions and Flame a Belgian Junior Champion. A couple more shows to cram in before the Oct 31st deadline and fingers crossed we get those last couple of titles before European showing becomes so difficult that we have to stop!

Here’s Flame proudly showing off her final Green Star!

Have a great October

Karol

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In this issue...

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Finance - Is early repayment right for your mortgage?

Hills of Newark Parenting - Small steps to make a big impact Things to do that’s near to you Competitions Winnipeg, Canada’s Gateway to the West Living Life on the Veg! Everything Everyone Needs to Know about the Menopause Recipe - Leek, aubergine and tomato gratins Home Interiors – Fab Floors Fall into a good book this autumn Horoscopes – October 2019 Short Story – A Marrow Just Knows Gardening - The Rock Garden Is Alive…

Pick a retirement hobby while you are still working Panto: the UK’s quirkiest tradition? Oh, yes it is!

Pets - Health Check Your Cat Driving – Going Dutch Puzzles

Wills and Probate Probate

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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

Call us to find out more or arrange a visit on: 01636 703625 or email: Millbank@heritagecare.co.uk Millbank Care Home | 109 Millgate | Newark | Nottinghamshire | NG24 4UA

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Use Locally - Issue 78 October 2019 amount of money you have available each month and can then consider overpaying your mortgage, which is a lower cost debt.

Is early repayment right for your mortgage?

If you have money left over at the end of each month, or have received an unexpected lump sum, you may be thinking about paying off your mortgage early.

You can save large amounts in interest and potentially cut your mortgage term by years but it’s not always the best option.

So what factors do you need to consider before deciding whether to clear your mortgage early?

Does your mortgage allow for overpayments?

Not all mortgage products let you overpay and some will charge you for doing so, but many allow borrowers to overpay up to 10% of the outstanding mortgage with no penalties. If you’re not sure about the terms and conditions of your mortgage, get in touch with your lender or check the original documentation.

Are you enrolled in any pension schemes?

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by the government. If not, consider using the extra money WR VWDUW VDYLQJ WD[ HIžFLHQWO\ IRU your retirement.

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Do you need extra life insurance?

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Do you have an emergency fund?

If you lost your job, could you pay the bills for at least six months? If not, it would be worthwhile building an emergency fund with your residual income rather than paying down the mortgage.

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The Hidden Gem of Newark Hills of Newark is a ‘hidden gem’ located on Barnbygate selling a vast range of art and craft materials along with a bespoke picture framing service from its onsite workshop. With 130 square metres of retail space formed from three shops amalgamated together,and a large workshop, it is probably the biggest and best stocked art and craft materials shop and picture framers in the East Midlands.

Established on Cartergate in 1976 the business moved to Barnbygate ten years later so that they could expand the ranges they stocked within the bigger premises. The business is now run by Nick Hill and employs seven members of staff who are all enthusiastic about art and crafts and framing and are keen to offer a first class service whilst always offering advice and help to everyone

who needs it.

They stock a vast range of products including paint, brushes, canvases, boards paper and card, easels, portfolios and airbrushes along with pens, pencils and craft items for both children and adults.

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They stock over 270 mouldings, 85 mount colours, and with hundreds more available to order, this offers a vast selection of combinations to suit every picture. They also stock over 400 ready made frames. They frame anything from prints, originals, needleworks and certificates, along with medals and sporting memorabilia and shirts. They have even framed the tail fin of an RAF Red Arrows airplane.

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Use Locally - Issue 78 October 2019 boxes, or planting large shrubs or a hedge for them to nest in.

Don’t have a garden? Search the RHS website for pollinatorfriendly plants for pots and window boxes.

Reuse Try to reuse before buying new. You could melt wax crayons down in silicone cake moulds to make new chunky crayons for example. Kids desperate for plastic toys? Buy them second-hand on eBay or Facebook Marketplace.

Small steps to make a big impact It’s not always easy to be ecofriendly, but there are ways you can work together as a family to lead a greener life.

Discuss the issues Talk to your family about what you want to achieve and why.

You might be surprised at what they come up with. After watching ‘War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita’, my children announced they were giving up jelly pots and other plastic-wrapped snacks.

Can you commit to walking or cycling to school rather than going in the car? Can you all agree to use reusable water bottles rather than buying drinks while you’re out?

Recycle Make recycling easier by labelling your bins so it’s clear what goes in each one. Print pictures to stick on the lids if you have young children. Short on space? Ikea sell space-saving stackable storage bins.

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pouches usually aren’t collected by the council, but they can be recycled by TerraCycle.

Alternatively, Ellie’s Fund has recycling collection points across the UK to raise money for brain tumour research, see www. elliesfund.com/recycling.

Do your bit for insects by letting an area of your garden go wild Get crafty Most children love crafts, so why not look at a few eco-projects?

You could make beeswax wraps together (an alternative to cling ¾OP RU VR\ FDQGOHV WR JLYH DV gifts. My children decorated some organic tote bags (£1 each RQ H%D\ WR GRQDWH WR WKH ORFDO shop for customers to borrow.

Go wild Cut down on the weeding and do your bit for insects by letting an area of your garden go wild.

Encourage birds by hanging up some bird feeders and bird

Take action Get your kids involved in campaigning! You could encourage them to write to your MP or send letters to ask favourite brands to reduce plastic waste. You could even take part in family-friendly climate marches together.

Make the switch Some of the things that make the most difference actually take the least amount of work.

Switching to a renewable energy supplier such as Bulb, Ecotricity or Octopus only takes a few minutes. Most green energy companies have excellent customer service ratings and sometimes work out cheaper than the larger companies.

Move your money Banks often use your savings and loan repayments to invest in companies you may not want to support. It’s easy to move your family’s money to a more ethical provider.

Charity Bank, Triodos and Ecology Building Society all offer a range of ethical investment opportunities and savings accounts. Want to stick to a high street bank?

The Co-operative Bank has a strict ethical policy that sets out what it won’t invest your money in.

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Both schools will be open for visits on Wednesday 16 October.

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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.

OCTOBER 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].

6th October Speaker P. Chapmen Subject: What is Hell

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].

13th October Speaker P. Brooker Subject: Why Faith is vital

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.

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20th October Speaker S. Mills Subject: The World’s future is certain. Is yours?

27th October Speaker J. Hallawell Subject: The Devil in the mirror

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THINGS TO DO, THAT’S NEAR TO YOU! Learn 2 Dance Social dance classes for Adult Beginners Thursdays 7.30 – 9.30 at The RAFA club, London Rd, Newark. 07748 917170 KFA Moves Friendly exercise class every Tuesday at 10.45 am at Coddington Community Centre.

Monthly group meeting for hearing impaired people.

Just to have a chat and socialise with others affected.

(We meet at St Giles Community Hall. Main St. Balderton. 2nd Tuesday monthly. 2 till 3 pm.

All welcome.)

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

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Charity Shop & Coffee Morning, Long Bennington Methodist Chapel. Every Wednesday 9am – 1pm Introduction to Indoor Bowls, Mondays 10.30am – 12.30 pm. 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 Outdoor, Active and Adventure Day at Brant Broughton Playing Field, Saturday 14th September 10am - 4pm 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

Free community event listing, maximum 15 words, to be submitted by email only to events@uselocally.co.uk Events to be submitted by 10th Oct for Newark November issue and by 20th October for Villages November issue.

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Hunt the Witch, Face painting, Guess the weight of the pumpkin, Cuddle a guinea pig, Feed the animals,

Visit Daphne·s Tea room for Hot food, snacks, cakes, drinks, ice creams

Why not come and have a relax?

Relax in our Bird Nest coffee lounge serving coffee and traditional farmhouse cakes Open: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm, Closed Sunday.

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The UK’s biggest vintage tractor show Over a century of farm machinery is to be displayed at the UK’s biggest vintage tractor and heritage show.

17th NEWARK VINTAGE TRACTOR AND HERITAGE SHOW On 9 & 10 November, Newark Showground will once again be holding the largest show of its kind in the UK. This familyfriendly annual autumn event will feature hundreds of vintage agricultural and horticultural machines as well as plenty of trade stands, demonstrations and displays.

The feature tractor themes for 2019 are; International Harvester, CASE and David Brown (pre 1796). You’ll also see original condition vintage machines, the UK’s premier restorations, static and working stationary engines, commercial vehicles and horticultural equipment! This year’s event will see more tractors than ever before, with the event having expanded into the John Eastwood Buildings to accommodate the growing show.

The Show strives to include as many vintage vehicle varieties as possible and collectors proudly bring along lovingly restored fire engines, commercial vans and lorries, military jeeps and carriers.

Collections of vintage machines will be on display inside and outdoors on Newark Showground and visitors are encouraged to bring their

questions to the expert enthusiasts, located on the various tractor club stands.

For the non-tractor enthusiasts in your family, there is still plenty to see and do, with displays of traditional crafts such as spinning, stick-making and chair caning as well as numerous indoor and outdoor trade stands offering opportunities to shop for products from country wear clothing, gifts, footwear, original paintings and prints, to sweet and savoury snacks, as well as items that will appeal to agricultural machinery enthusiasts.

Children will be pleased to visit Father Christmas in his ‘igloo’ where he will attentively listen to ‘what they want for

Christmas’.

Tasty hot meals, drinks, cold snacks and ice-cream will be available at various outlets and a sit-down meal will be available in the Cedric Ford, lovingly cooked and served by Newark Showground’s on-site catering team, Tastes.

Don’t miss the annual Remembrance Sunday Service, held amongst the vintage tractors displayed in the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall, which is supported by Southwell Minster and this year will be commemorating D-Day. The service is and is always well attended, and the poignant sound of the lone bugler John Baigent signalling the two minutes’ silence to remember those lost at war is particularly evocative.

Newark Showground is located near the A1/A46/A17 roundabout just outside Newark so it’s easy to get to and parking is FREE Further details can be found by visiting www.newarkvintagetractorshow.com closer to the dates.

If you are interested in sponsoring any aspect of this year’s show, please contact the show team, please visit www.newarkvintagetractorshow.com/sponsorship for further details.

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The World Turned Upside Down This fascinating new exhibition explores how the total devastation of the Civil War led to an extraordinary tranformation. Re-building a broken world opened the door for huge shifts in religion, science, culture and politics. Come along and discover: Just what happened to turn the world from right way up… to ‘upside down’? erge into What would it be like to plunge into the mayhem of war… and emerge wer shift fr om tthe an unfamiliar landscape?And how did the pyramid of po power from ad on n the gr ound?

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Equally enticing are Little Italy, Chinatown and the cool Osborne Village, well known for street art and ethnic eateries.

Winnipeg, Canada’s Gateway to the West On the edge of the prairies, Winnipeg is one of the sunniest cities in Canada, multicultural, vibrant and the capital of Manitoba. Named ‘Muddy Waters’ after the big lake out of town, it is located at the FRQÂżXHQFH RI WKH 5HG 5LYHU DQG the smaller Assiniboine where, before the Europeans arrived, the First Nations had been trading for thousands of years.

Times have changed but set in acres of greenery, the ‘Forks’ remain a popular meeting place. In this National Historic Site, converted warehouses and new buildings beckon with craft shops and gleaming stores, al fresco cafĂŠs and a convivial market hall serving food from all over the world.

Here’s the Old Spaghetti Factory, there a rail carriage full of Victorian candy, an art exhibition or the observation tower for stunning city views.

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locals stroll quietly along the river or meditate under the trees, inspired by a painting or a poem on the back of a lonely seat. There’s bright sunshine in summer, dazzling ice in winter for skating on a rink or on the river trails used by commuters on their way to work.

Winnipeg claims the only museum in the world fully dedicated to human rights On the northern bank of the Assiniboine, the grand Legislative Building is topped by a golden statue of Hermes, the god of trade, while around the corner, close to the Forks, Winnipeg claims the only museum in the world fully dedicated to human rights. In an innovative spiralling building inspired by mountains, clouds and prairies, twelve galleries lead up to the Tower of Hope,

Meanwhile, in the southwest, the Assiniboine Park Zoo is a treat for animal lovers, its highly praised conservation project caring for almost 200 species on 80 acres of ground from pools and enclosures to dens and rugged areas.

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LIVING LIFE On the Veg!

BY Oliver Watson Todd Veganism - What does being Vegan truly mean?

Being a vegan refers to the abstaining from the consumption and usage of animal product, and the associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of non-human animals.

Whether you are a vegan for the environment, the health benefits, or an advocate for animal rights, or even if you aren't vegan at all, The Vegan Campout is an amazing experience for all the family to discover what living life on the veg is all about!

I was overwhelmed with the incredible diversity of fellow herbivores from all around the world. Regardless if you came for the educational talks, the food, the activism or just the music...there was something for everybody.

Educational Talks - With special guests including Animal Rights Activists Earthling Ed and James Aspey, Vegan Health Educator Dr Michael Klaper and Vegan Bodybuilding Legend Jon Venus, there are talks that cater to all aspects of plantbased living. Many of the educational talks became very emotional as well as informative.

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about Veganism. Bumping into all the various activists and speakers, who were wandering the campsite, looking for food or just simply meeting the fans and taking in the beautiful atmosphere, was an absolute delight, sharing ideas, thoughts and tips on the festival!"

Food - It’s all about the food! - an unbelievable array of different food stands, stalls and food trucks - all 100% Vegan. Everything from "Fried Chikken" to Waffles was available.

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was Earthling Ed's Unity Dinner, selling its famous ToFish & Chips - a vegan alternative to the traditional English dish of Fish & Chips made from fried tofu where all proceeds are donated into furthering animal right activism.

Along with the vast selection of food stands, the Campsite was also a host to various animal rights activist stands, ethical clothing brands, and even a virtual reality stand, educating people on the conditions inside factory farms Music - A plethora of different genre of music ranging from Shirika Soun d System Akala to Shikari Sound System was available long into the night after the kids had all gone to bed in the family camping zone. Yet this was not limited to nightlife, with acts performing throughout the days. With discos and raves, there is something for Sonia SaeActivist & all music tastes.

Poet Including a special mystery guest Activism - An entire building dedicated to talks and lectures on activism and even more educational talks. Whether you are a new parent wondering how

to raise your children in a vegan household, wishing to partake in workshops about raising awareness or just to listen to introductory talks, the Activism Building was provided to inspire The Vegan Couple vegans to think Natasha & Luca more deeply about concepts and techniques of animal rights advocacy and the movement in general.

Mind & Body - Whether you are a yogi, a bodybuilder, a vegan runner, or just into fitness, there is something to get those endorphins pumping. With activities from HIIT to Morning Meditation, they have it all.

With so much to do, we here at Use Locally cannot wait to go again next year. Cheers to another cruelty-free year!

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Everything Everyone Needs to Know about the Menopause Since menopause affects roughly half the population, it’s important for men to understand it as well as women, because it will affect their families, friends and colleagues.

What is the menopause?

Menopause occurs when a woman’s periods have stopped for a year, caused by reduced oestrogen and cessation of egg release. In the UK, most women reach menopause between 45 and 55. However, perimenopause – the premenopause phase when oestrogen levels decline – can last for months or years, as can symptoms (which may persist after periods stop).

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Testosterone supplements can restore libido.

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It’s Vintage, Darling! How to be a Clothes Connoisseur – Christa Weil Rebelling against fast fashion?

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You'll be coming into your own on the 13th, thanks to an empowering Full Moon. Take this opportunity to command the spotlight. Promote your agenda, challenge rivals and satisfy your urges. In the past, people have accused you of being selfish, implying this was a character flaw. That's not the case in mid-October, when you've earned the right to satisfy your needs.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st Hidden information will come to light on the 13th, due to a revelatory Full Moon.

Now that you understand a loved one's past, it will be easier to achieve intimacy. Do your best to ease their fears and encourage their dreams. The New Moon on the 28th will pave the way to a partnership. This alliance won't be entirely easy. It will be difficult to satisfy your unusual tastes and sensibilities.

Taking an ethical stance will be rewarded on the 13th, thanks to a satisfying Full Moon. You may prevail in a legal matter or vanquish an immoral enemy. Give yourself a reward for putting personal interest aside for the sake of principle. The New Moon on the 28th will mark a professional opportunity that shakes up your domestic life. This job will require you to move far from home.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st After a long period of drudgery, you'll be able to relax and have some fun on the 13th. That's when an uplifting Full Moon invites you to come out and play.

If you've been yearning for romance, you'll find it with a wild rebel. The two of you share a love of adventure; lots of far-flung trips are in the cards for you both.

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On the 13th, an enriching Full Moon will put more money in your bank account.

An inheritance, refund or settlement will allow you to make some extensive home improvements. If you've always wanted to buy your own place, you'll be finally able to do so. A course of study could be overwhelming on the 28th, thanks to a tense New Moon.

Home, family and real estate command your attention on the 13th. That's when a stimulating Full Moon draws your attention to domestic life. On the 28th, the New Moon pushes you into an unfamiliar environment. You'll feel like a fish out of water in this group. Fight your instinct to flee the scene. It's much better to stay and make new friends.

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January 21st - Feb 19th

The Full Moon on the 13th is an ideal time to attend a social gathering. If you're single, you will meet someone who makes your pulse pound. Throw caution to the wind and get romantically involved; you won't be sorry. If you're already in a serious relationship, your amour will enjoy showing you off. On the 28th, the New Moon will mark a difficult work assignment.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd The Full Moon on the 13th trains the spotlight firmly on you. You'll enjoy showcasing your talent and working before the public. Instead of trying to blend in with the crowd, emphasise your differences. This will allow you to land the creative assignments you enjoy. On the 28th, the New Moon could mark the beginning of a passionate romance.

The Full Moon on the 13th is a great time to strike a compromise with your best friend, romantic partner or business associate. Instead of clinging stubbornly to a particular point, be willing to negotiate. You can back down from your position without losing respect. If you've been collaborating on an original project, you'll bring this work to its satisfying conclusion.

SCORPIO October 24th - Nov 22nd You'll see the results of a health regimen on the 13th, thanks to a gratifying Full Moon. Your efforts to eat well, be more active and get more reset will pay off handsomely. Give yourself a handsome reward for your diligence and sacrifice. If you've been working on a cutting-edge project, you'll bring it to a successful conclusion in midOctober.

The Full Moon on the 13th invites you to clear your desk and finish tasks. The middle of the month is the ideal time to process paperwork, tackle correspondence and pay bills. Fill the pantry, clean the bathroom and clear out clutter. These tasks will be time consuming but satisfying. Signing official paperwork will be especially fortunate for you at this time.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th Don't hesitate to ask for what is rightfully yours on the 13th, when the Full Moon sheds lights on your material needs.

Demand payment for services rendered, ask for a loan to be repaid or indulge in a luxury purchase. The New Moon on the 28th invites you to expand your horizons.

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human face on it. It’s quite sinister isn’t it?” Linda whispered. “It’s as though it’s scowling.”

“Its eyes follow you everywhere,” Edna growled.

“It knows all your secrets.”

Edna warmed to her theme.

“Last week I forgot to leave some money out for the milkman, and that marrow wouldn’t give me any peace until I put it right.”

A Marrow Just Knows “Make room on the table for my marrow, Linda,” Edna barked, hugging the vegetable to her chest, while pretending not to notice Linda slipping something she shouldn’t into her coat pocket. “It’s my donation to the tombola.”

“Edna, what a surprise!”

Linda shrilled, smoothing her clothing. “I thought you were helping to get the cream teas ready?”

“All done,” said Edna, heaving the marrow onto the table, “so I thought I’d come and give you a hand.”

“I’m nearly done here too.”

Linda needlessly fussed over her display.

“We’ve got a good spread.”

Edna stood back and admired Linda’s arrangement of donated tombola prizes.

“Would you look at that!”

“You mean the hamper?”

Linda remarked casually. “A very generous donation.”

The tombola table was heaving with jars of chutneys and jams, some very nicelooking home-made cakes and some not so nice-looking 34

home-made cakes. But it was the hamper that everyone would be want to win.

“Must be a few bob’s worth of stuff in there – chocolates, prosecco and some very fancy smellies,” Edna winked at /LQGD ²/RRNV OLNH QXPEHU ¾YH is the ticket everyone will be trying to get their mitts on.”

“Is it?” Linda unconsciously touched her pocket. “Oh yes, of course it is.”

“Very good of you to help,” Edna continued. “It’s always nice to get new volunteers.”

“Very kind of you to donate your marrow.” Linda patted the huge vegetable. “I’m sure anyone would be delighted to win that.”

“Doubtful,” Edna snorted. “I’m glad to see the back of it.”

“Really?” Linda frowned.

“Why’s that?”

“Look at it.” Edna nodded warily at the marrow. “I’ve had that thing staring back at me from the vegetable plot for weeks.”

“How odd. It looks as though the stripes have formed a

“But that’s crazy.” Linda stepped back. “How can it know?”

“It just knows,” Edna shrugged, and let her words hang in the air for a moment. Finally, she added cheerfully, “Are you going to VWLFN D UDI¿H WLFNHW RQ LW"³ “Yes of course.” Linda jumped and battled with the tape dispenser while keeping her eye on the marrow.

“Shall we put the tickets in the tombola barrel?” Edna said. “That’s the last job isn’t it?”

Edna watched as Linda DQ[LRXVO\ IROGHG WKH UDI¿H tickets, a mist of sweat beading her top lip. The women worked in silence while the marrow looked on, angrily.

Edna knew it wouldn’t be long until Linda cracked.

A marrow always works a charm on a guilty conscience. Even a marrow with a face drawn on with felt-tipped pen. Ticket QXPEHU ¾YH ZRXOG VRRQ ¾QG its way out of Linda’s pocket and back into the tombola barrel, with no questions asked.

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You’ll need to choose a fairly sunny spot, ideally away from overhanging deciduous trees – most alpine plants like a fair bit of light and detest becoming clogged up with deteriorating leaves.

Even if space is limited, make the rock garden on as large a scale as possible, for more impact and planting opportunities, and a more realistic feel. If possible include gullies running down the rock garden, perhaps ending in a pond or pool, by arranging rocks so that water can over or between them. Where the water runs beneath rocks (rather

the over them) you should use guttering or drainage pipes that are hidden by soil or rock outcrops.

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Arrange your plants, still in their pots, on the surface of the soil. When you are happy with how they look, use a trowel to make a planting hole, then remove the pot, pop the plant LQ WKH KROH DQG žOO LQ DURXQG LW with some compost. When you KDYH žQLVKHG SODQWLQJ \RX FDQ top-dress the soil surface with good-looking horticultural grit or gravel.

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scour charity shops and second-hand bookstores for cheap ‘how to’ books that can teach you a new skill.

Pick a retirement hobby while you are still working Retirement beckons, and with it the opportunity to do the things you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t had time for. However, research by the Skipton Building Society has shown that we don’t always follow up on our dreams of an active retirement: apparently many of us start to feel bored and undervalued within just ten months of stopping work.

Sociable hobbies Joining a choir can be one of the most rewarding ways to spend your leisure time. It’s estimated that a staggering 2.8 million Britons now belong to a choir, and recent research has shown that group singing is a particularly fast way to create social bonds – in other words, it’s a speedy short cut to making new friends.

According to the Age UK Index of Wellbeing in Later Life, the rate of our general wellbeing can increase by 20% if we simply engage with the world around us, whether that’s through social activities in the community, physical activities or creative pastimes.

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references and yells of “Behind you!” a puzzled visitor to our shores might just recognise some familiar fairy stories and folktales.

So how did it all start? Like most traditions, pantomime has grown from customs and practices that have been transformed over time by changing tastes and fashions.

Panto: the UK’s quirkiest tradition? Oh, yes it is!

Have you booked your tickets for your local pantomime yet? Christmas may seem a long way off, but such is the popularity of panto, the best seats could have already disappeared in a puff of fairy dust.

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There’s nothing like a Dame One of pantomime’s bestloved characters is the ‘Dame’.

Nearly always played by a man, the Dame is generally portrayed as a vain, foolish woman, determined to get a husband at any price. But, with the possible exception of the villainous Ugly Sisters in Cinderella, the Dame never fails to gain the audience’s affection. It seems that we Brits simply love the idea of a man acting out a female role.

Hand coloured photograph of Widow Twankey in 1896 Maybe that’s because the practice of men appearing as women on stage is deeply embedded in British culture.

Until the law was changed in the early 1660s, it was illegal for women to act in theatres, so audiences were used to seeing men performing in female attire. When boys with unbroken voices, wearing costume and make-up, played roles such as ‘Juliet’ in Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, it was probably quite hard to spot the difference between a male and female actor, but when a grown man

took on a role such as Juliet’s gossipy nurse, the audience would have been conscious of the gender reversal, and would have no doubt enjoyed its comic potential.

Cross-dressing was clearly quite acceptable to sophisticated city audiences three or four centuries ago, but it’s intriguing to discover that at that time communities in isolated rural areas were also playing with gender identity. In his book ‘The Beauties of the Country’ (published 1837), writer Thomas Miller records an ancient tradition where a ploughboy was GUHVVHG XS LQ JDXG\ ¾QHU\ as ‘Maid Marian’ for the village’s Plough Monday celebrations.

Happily Ever After 7KH ¾UVW UXOH RI SDQWR LV WKDW the two young lovers must be happily married when the ¾QDO FXUWDLQ IDOOV &LQGHUV must get her Prince, Jack must rescue Jill from the giant and Aladdin must pair up with his Princess. The idea of putting two lovers at the heart of the plot comes from Commedia dell’arte, a broad type of comic performance popular in Italy between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, which is said to be the forerunner of our traditional pantomime.

Commedia dell’arte was based on ‘stock’ characters, and plots generally featured a pair of lovers, a mischievous servant, a clown or pierrot character and a money-grabbing old man. The rich older man

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could be the father of one of the female lovers, or a suitor hoping to marry a young woman (who was, of course, in love with a handsome younger man).

While our young lovers of today have changed little from the Commedia dell’arte, some of the other characters KDYH EHHQ UHZRUNHG WR ¾W different panto plots. The clown is still with us in the shape of daft but lovable Simple Simon or Wishee Washee, while Cinderella’s footman Buttons is a pale UH¿HFWLRQ RI WKH &RPPHGLDµV high-spirited servants. Finally, the stock character of the old man appears variously as the foolish Baron Hardup (Cinderella), the villainous Fleshcreep (Jack and the Beanstalk) and the power-

hungry Abanazar (Aladdin).

Harlequinade to pantomime In the seventeenth century British theatre borrowed some of Commedia’s characters to create an early type of pantomime known as a ‘Harlequinade’ (named after the clown character, Arlecchino). But pantomime as we know it today was created when audiences began to demand more and more spectacle. Canny theatre producers decided to discard the less popular parts of the Harlequinade but keep the transformation scene, where Harlequin waved his magic baton (nowadays a fairy wand) to reveal fairytale characters and scenes dramatically changing before the audience’s eyes.

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Harlequinade had become the two-act pantomime we would recognise today.

7KH 9LFWRULDQV ZHUH DOVR ¾UVW to use celebrities to draw the crowds. In the 1870s producers began to feature music hall stars as leading names, but these days a typical pantomime cast list could include soap stars, Hollywood legends and even recruits from reality TV shows.

So pantomime goes on, changing year on year to suit current tastes, but in many respects remaining true to its earliest origins. It’s the one theatre entertainment that can successfully play to an audience aged between two and ninety-two, but will it continue to do so for centuries to come? Oh, yes it will!

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Health Check Your Cat Although your cat needs a check-up with the vet once a year, you can also carry out your own health check at home. Here are some of the main areas to keep an eye on so your feline friend stays as healthy as possible through the year.

Skin and coat Check for any lesions or scaling as this could indicate a skin condition or infestation of ¿HDV PLWHV 7KHLU FRDW VKRXOG EH VKLQ\ DQG glossy with no bald patches or dandruff – cats typically shed in autumn as well as springtime, so it’s a good idea to groom them regularly.

Ears Although you shouldn’t examine too far inside your cat’s ears, you can look for any dirt, redness, or other signs that they might be infected. If your cat shakes its head or holds it to one side, they could have an ear problem and your vet will be able to examine them more closely.

Eyes Eye health issues are generally easier to spot, as redness or soreness becomes fairly obvious. Your cat may rub their eyes to relieve itchiness, or squint to avoid the light and ease soreness.

Mouth Good dental hygiene is important for cat health and you may already brush your cat’s teeth regularly. If you notice they have bad EUHDWK RU UHG VZROOHQ JXPV RU DUH VDOLYDWLQJ more than normal, it’s advisable to take them to the vet as they could have tooth decay, gum disease or a digestive problem. www.purina.co.uk/cats/health-and-nutrition/ grooming-and-daily-care/general-cat-healthtips

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And I can see why Laura would lend her name to this door-opening method: last year a survey of 2,000 cyclists found that over 60% either had personal experience of a car door being opened in their path, or knew someone who had. Just over half of those surveyed had sustained an injury as a result, some requiring hospital attention.

Going Dutch First introduced in the Netherlands, where it is now part of their driving test, road safety bodies in the UK are promoting the technique of using your LEFT hand to open the driver’s door. This action means you will naturally turn your head to the right and thus look back over your shoulder for oncoming, or passing, cyclists.

The Dutch Reach, as it’s called, has been HQGRUVHG E\ D PDMRU 8. SULYDWH KLUH žUP ZKR now incorporate it into their driver training, and Olympic cycling gold-medallist Laura

In the last couple of years there have been changes to the Driving Test in order, it’s said, “to bring it into line with today’s road conditions�. Perhaps, with the increase in cycling, which is no bad thing, the Government should consider introducing this door-opening technique into the driving test?

It may seem trivial, but we are taught to look over our right shoulder before entering the carriageway, so why not do the same for when we exit the vehicle?

In the meantime, incorporating the Dutch Reach into your driving might just save a cyclist?

By Iain Betson

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