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CONTENTS

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Community News 4&6 6 Use Locally Meets.....

8 Newark Ramblers Walk 10 Health – Heart of the Matter 12 Grab your COVID-19 Booster Jab 14 Tech Trends for 2022 16 Christmas Postal Dates 17 30 Book Reviews 18 Horoscopes 20 Crossword 22 Newark On Trent Photographs Competition 24 Competition Page 26 Christmas at Downtown 30 34 Recipe – Spiced Festive Biscuits 32 Food Review by Leisa Pickles 34 Clubs & Groups 36 Gardening – Alan Titchmarsh Column 38 Advertiser Directory 46

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Community News

Free tree scheme a great success

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free tree scheme, handing out thousands of trees to residents, groups and parish councils across the district, returned for a third year. More than 7,000 trees have been distributed since the start of the campaign.

numerous benefits for the environmentt and local wildlife. Residents have showed wonderful enthusiasm and we thank them for their continued support to making our communities more attractive.”

Councillor Roger Jackson, Chair of Leisure and Environment Committee at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “We are delighted to be running this scheme again. The trees have been carefully selected for their

In spring 2022, the Council will also be offering free tree packs for parish councils, schools and community groups. www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Europe s largest antiques market

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an enormous 84-acre site, up to 2,500 stands attract thousands of dealers and buyers from around the globe every other month.

Held at the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground on

One of the best things is the impressive collectors’ items variety. You can find items for virtually any category, including rare silver coins, antique glass, Royal Doulton figurines, vases,

he world-renowned Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair returns on 2-3 December. The Fair is the perfect place to source antiques and vintage, including furniture, toys, jewellery, vintage clothing and much more.

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clocks, vinyl records, sports cards, and stamps.

Antiques fairs can be big and small, but only one can hold the ‘Europe’s largest’ crown and that’s Newark. Join the thousands of people who attend Newark Antiques Fair and discover a unique antique find! www.iacf.co.uk

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Community News Santa Claus is coming to town!

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or the fift fth t year running, Santa is bringing the magic of Christmas to the children of Newark.

From 28 November to 23 December, Santa's elves will be welcoming every ryone y back tothe best grotto in Newark - now at its new town centre location, just off fff the market square in Saracens Head Yard.

At the Newark Nort rth t Pole, you will be welcomed by Elf Squeaky kyy Clean before enjoying a drink and delicious cupcake while you write your wish list for Santa. An elf will then escort rtt you and your family into Santa's magical grotto to meet the man himself. For an even more enchanting encounter, you can book a Magical Exp perience which includes Christmas craft activities, storytelling,

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food and drink, in addition to the Santa visit.

For those children or families that are still vulnerable, virt rtual t Santa's Grotto slots are available to bring the magic of Santa right into your living room. Santa will talk to your children via the power of a Santanet Zoom call and the mobile elves will be out in their glittermobiles to bring a special gift ftt direct to your door. Email contact@shopnewark.online for more information about this serv rvice. v So, what are you waiting for? It's time to get booking at www.shopnewark.online.

Enjoy a Horrible Christmas!

ar Park Panto, in partnership with the Birmingham Stage Company and Horrible Histories, is coming to Newark Showground on 26 December. Not strictly speaking a panto, Horrible Christmas is the next best thing, enabling families to enter the festive spirit from the comfort of their own sleigh (car)!

When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it’s up to one young boy to save the day – but can he save Christmas? From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats, join the hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas as they all join

forces to save the festive season. It’s a celebration of Christmas in the most wonderful, funny and moving way you’ll ever see! www.newarkshowground.com

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Rose Haydock Biomechanics and Sports Massage

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in a small village called Rolleston between Newark and Southwell, so I have always been in the local area. There really isn’t a huge amount to do there with just a church and a pub, so I used to spend a lot of time playing outside making dens and tree houses with the other kids in the village. If I wasn’t doing that I would be at the stables with my horse, which has always been a passion of mine. Luckily this particular area is quite ‘horsey’ so it meant I could jump on my bike to get to the local riding school where we kept my first pony.

What was your favourite lesson in school?

I loved Drama while I was in school, so much so that I took it on to A Level. I used to really enjoy the creative side of the subject as it really allowed me to learn myself. Being a teenager is hard work and I found it was a great release. Although performing arts wasn’t something I particularly wanted to pursue into further education, I always looked forward to that class. I also later found quite a keen interest for psychology when I did my A Levels, how the human brain works is absolutely fascinating to me.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Amazingly when I was in junior school I desperately wanted to be a dentist for many years!! I think this must have been before I fell into a door frame while playing with my brother at home and snapped one of my front teeth….needless to say my mother was not impressed at having to schedule multiple trips in to see the dentist and have my smile restored. This was rather an off putting experience, and therefore probably the point where my dentist dreams faded away.

Following that I really struggled in which direction I would go, but one thing I was quite certain of was that I would never want to work with horses. I know first hand the amount of work just having your own is, let alone spending all day everyday battling the elements to care for them. This lack of direction meant that although I did my A Levels, university wasn’t really something I was interested in, so found a job straight out of school.

What was your first job?

My first job was at our local pub, waiting on and helping out with the pots in the kitchen. I wouldn’t 8

have believed at that point that our local, The Crown, as it was known then, would be somewhere I spent quite so many years. But over the time I did spend there on and off I grew great friendships with the locals, and had many a laugh.

However my first proper job I had after finishing school took me over to Mansfield working for a TV Aerial company in the service department. This entailed allocating jobs and liaising with the engineers who were based all over the country, also following up on quotations and arranging jobs. It was quite a baptism by fire as I went straight in working on the phone, which was something completely new, but what a fantastic life skill to learn straight out of school.

What has been your biggest achievement?

My biggest achievement has to be my business. I started up in 2014, and still going strong. My clients are fantastic and they bring me so much joy and job satisfaction. There is no better feeling than finishing a busy day or week knowing that you have really made a positive impact on so many people’s lives! I am forever grateful that I have got through the pandemic, because without this job, I really have no idea what I would do!

What actually is Biomechanics?

Biomechanics is the study of movement – it just sounds much more complex!! So, that is applied to work by working with movement patterns, good and not so, to help ‘normalise’ movement and improve function. So that might be helping someone with a sore shoulder who cannot reach up to a top shelf, unpick the reasons of that restriction and work to reduce pain and restore range of movement. Sounds simple right?

What is your most favourite part of your job?

This really does link back to the previous question about my biggest achievement, because what better way to finish a day at work and go home knowing that you have improved someone’s life.

Whether they have come in with a sore shoulder or hip and your treatment has reduced the pain so much that they can now sleep properly, or someone who comes on a regular basis for routine maintenance and just feels better from a hands on treatment and a good chat! I really meet some interesting people, and that in turn means I learn all sorts on a day-to-day basis!

Have you ever met anyone famous?

I have met some top riders over the years, such as Tim Stockdale and William Fox-Pitt. However I feel that unless you’re in the horsey game, those names might not mean so much to you!!

If you ever eat out locally where is your favourite place to go?

Which meal are we going for….!! I am quite a foodie (which is why I exercise). So, for breakfast, I think it has to be Balmforth & Co. on Kirk Gate

in town. They do a fantastic fry up, and I LOVE a good coffee! At lunch I am a sucker for a CBM panini at Strays on Middle Gate, their fridge biscuit is also

second to none! Then dinner has to be Koinonia in St Marks Place, their food has the most amazing flavours, and the service is fantastic.

Describe your perfect weekend?

I think I just had it! I am an early riser, which doesn’t phase me at all, so to start my day I roll out of bed and down to see my horse, Rommy.

There is something immensely satisfying about being up early and having got him mucked out and sorted before the day starts. Then off to Parkrun at Sconce Park in Newark. This week I was volunteering, but I run regularly too. Parkrun is so friendly and really is a fantastic event, and for anyone wanting to find a reason to go for a walk, joining us at 9am on a Saturday is the perfect way to do it. Parkrun is ALWAYS followed by a coffee, and Rumbles do a great one. There has to be some incentive to get out of bed on a Saturday right?! Anyway, I am a pretty sociable person and I love to spend time with my friends, so this weekend just gone we had some mates come over with their dogs, and my friends and I went for a run both Saturday and Sunday, along with a dog walk or 2 chucked in for good luck, lots of great food, drinks and all the laughs. I am as up for going out into town as I am for staying in with friends, but can you beat having a great meal at home to then snuggle up in front of the roaring fire to plan your next group holiday! It is a shame that all these nice things have to end, but when you have a job you love, Monday is never a chore!

What future plans do you have for your business?

Well…..I have survived COVID, which is purely down to the ongoing support from my clients.

Without them I wouldn’t have a business, so thank you to all of you! I am currently looking into CPD to get booked in, but in the mean time I will just continue to provide the best possible service for my clients.

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Farndon Circular – 3 miles This short, local walk begins in the riverside picnic area at Farndon.

It’s an easy, flat walk suitable for everyone.

Farndon is a lovely village situated on the southern side of the River Trent where there was at one time a ferry across the river.

Crossing the grassy area, and going away from the river, take a path towards houses, pass by a brand new house and continue on the path that leads through a meadow and onto a gravel track towards Newark. At a junction with a tarmac track, turn right and go as far as the mini roundabout and then left walking between houses left and right. This road leads to a track with hedges on both sides to begin with and then a garden on the left and an old mill building on the right.

At the end of the path turn sharp left and go through a clapper gate (clapper gates are only found on the river Trent). The route takes you

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This section of the river twists and turns and the power station seems at first to be in one direction and then in another. Very often walkers spot swans and herons on the river as well as pleasure boats. Fishermen line the banks, especially in the area near to the weir. During the summer, skylarks can be seen and heard too.

through a private garden so please keep to the designated path with the river on your right hand side.

Passing through another clapper gate you will find yourself on the riverside path which leads all the way back to Farndon passing through several more clapper gates.

As you approach the village, there is a nature reserve and then a marina on your left hand side. The reserve is looked after by local residents who have planted wild flowers and are developing the area to attract more wildlife.

Cross over the footbridge to get back to the picnic area and look out for a couple of house boats moored on the opposite bank.

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The Heart of the Matter Signs to look out for that you may be having a heart attack.

It’s true to say that where heart attacks are concerned, survival rates have never been higher in the UK. What’s more, the 1.4million Brits who have come back from cardiac arrest are the best evidence that good detection and accomplished care, combined, mean life can go back to being somewhere close to normal even after suffering a medical emergency that most would name as the most terrifying of their lives.

What is a heart attack?

Firstly, to properly define a heart attack, it is when your blood-pumping organ goes into cardiac arrest. Blood, which carries oxygen to the heart, is unable to make its way through the coronary artery. In most cases this is caused by the build-up of cholesterol and fatty matter in the arteries.

While blood vessels in other parts of the heart may

increase in size in order to make up for the shortfall, the blockage can form into a blood clot leaving that part of the heart starved of oxygen and unable to function.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms will vary between men and women, and it is thought that women display a greater range of these and they are more easily detectable, though many are familiar across both sexes.

These include: • Chest pain and discomfort. This begins in the centre of the chest and will feel like pain or indigestion. The sensation can come and go, or it might be constant.

• Spreading pain.

Aching and physical distress may well spread to arms, neck, back and even the jaw.

• Nausea.

Additionally, a feeling of nausea, sickness, dizziness and confusion may come on.

• Thirst. Many people experiencing the

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• Panic. The variety of symptoms outlined above will make the body go into panic mode, though the most important thing is to remain calm and seek urgent help.

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Grab your COVID-19 booster jab A coronavirus booster vaccine dose helps improve the protection you have from your first two doses of the vaccine and will give you longer-term protection against getting seriously ill from COVID-1 19. Eligible residents are now being invited to receive their COVID-19 booster vaccine.

Now available on the NHS, the booster vaccine is being off ffered f to those most at risk from COVID-19 and those who had their second dose six months ago. Those currently eligible for their booster jab include: l People aged 50 and over l People who live and work in care homes l Frontline health and social care workers l People aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 l Carers aged 16 and over l People aged 16 and over who live with someone more likely to get infections, such as those who have HIV, had a transplant, are receiving cert rtain t treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid art rthritis. t If you are eligible, you will be contacted by the NHS, either via letter or text, with an invitation to book a booster vaccine. The invite will explain how to book an appointment, including whether you can book an appointment at your local GP surgery ry, y local community pharmacy, or a vaccination centre. If you haven't received an invitation yet, but are eligible to receive the booster jab, you can book an appointment through the NHS website or by calling 119.

Residents can also receive their booster jab via a walk-in site without an appointment. You can check where your nearest walk-

in centre is by checking the 'Grab-a-jab' website. If you have a condition that means you're a higher risk, you will need to bring your invitation letter, or a letter from your GP or Consultant about your health condition, to any walk-in vaccination site. In addition, frontline health and social care workers 16 and over must bring proof of their employment such as workplace photo ID, a letter or a payslip from their employers within the last three months.

Housebound residents, who received their first or second dose via the roving serv rvice, v will receive their booster vaccine from a GP doing their home visit or the roving team. If you need to arrange a housebound visit or are concerned you have been missed off fff the list, please contact your GP. Those who are immunosuppressed can receive their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This third dose ensures that those who are immunosuppressed receive the same protection given by two doses. Letters are being sent to those who are eligible. They will need to take this with them to any vaccination site. If you believe you qualify for a third dose but haven't received a letter yet, please contact your GP or

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hospital to discuss. Those who are immunosuppressed will also need to receive a booster dose six months from the date of their third dose.

Residents can also receive their first and second doses of a COVID-19 vaccine if they haven't already done so. You can book an appointment through the NHS website. Alternatively, residents can walk into one of the three walk-in sites in Nottinghamshire: Forest Recreation Ground Vaccination Site, Mansfield Vaccination Centre and King's Mill Hospital Hub.

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Tech Trends For 2022 Six tech trends that will come to the fore in 2022 – are you ready?!

ONE - Affective AI/Affective Computing - Whether you’re aware of its impact on our daily lives or not, Artificial Intelligence is all around us and in many different forms, from e-commerce to social media, healthcare, wellbeing and consumer habits.

Yet Affective AI may be set to take things a few steps further. This leans on emotional or facial data that works its way through deep-learning algorithms to calculate when you are happy or sad. It then delivers media, entertainment and content that can counteract, empathise with or even raise your mood.

TWO - 5G - Already one of the most talked about advancements ever, rapid connectivity is on its way with 5G allowing much greater data relay due to the frequency of radio waves being higher. For example, an HD movie that previously took seven minutes to download to your device will now take six… seconds! It means the average person is set to save over 24 hours of download time per month.

THREE - Internet anywhere on Earth - Even in 2021 there are peculiar streets, alcoves or parts of the house that just won’t pick up adequate internet signal.

Well, Elon Musk, Amazon and a few others have a plan to rid the spectre of poor signal

forever, and things are set to accelerate in 2022.

Putting additional satellites in space – Musk’s SpaceX is proposing 40,000, Amazon over 3,000, plus 600 from OneWeb – means incredible connectivity for anyone, anywhere.

FOUR - Smart Homes/ Connected Homes - We may already be used to our grandparents asking Alexa to tell the next-door neighbour to leave them alone, but this is just

the beginning for algorithms doing our tasks for us in the home.

The next step is increased reliance on functionalities from inanimate devices. So that could be, for instance, your home detecting temperatures dropping or rising and adjusting accordingly, whilst simultaneously making coffee and starting up the RoboVac. FIVE - Cryptocurrency We’ve all read a lot about

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cryptocurrencies over the last few years, perhaps without fully understanding what it all means.

Yet the soft launch of this digital coin mechanism – an intentional gradual process to prove that the technology worked – is now giving way to a more accelerated, mass-market approach, where advancements in 2022 and the growing invitation for ‘everyday folk’ to invest in these markets.

SIX - Blockchain - Similar to cryptocurrency and something else people ‘in the know’ are espousing as the next thing that will revolutionise industry and commerce, the main advantage of blockchain is in its utilisation of a digital ledger which stores information in various places, essentially disabling forgery and fakery.

Expect to be hearing a lot more about it in 2022.

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ARIES

March 21st - April 20th Turning your dreams into reality will be easy at the beginning of December. The New Moon on the 4th could attract an opportunity to write, study or travel; a prestigious organisation will be happy to cover the bill. Don't be intimidated by a long application; you'll get the funding. Good news will arrive on or directly after the 19th, courtesy of an uplifting Full Moon.

TAURUS

April 21st - May 21st A stalled dream could be revived in the opening days of the month. On the 4th, the New Moon will deposit some additional money in your account from an inheritance, royalty payment or legal settlement. Use this windfall to advance your career or professional profile. The Full Moon on the 19th brings more good news on the financial front.

GEMINI

May 22nd - June 21st Work will become much more rewarding in December, when you're given a chance to interview for your dream job in the opening days of the month. On the 4th, the New Moon opens the door to an enticing partnership. Towards the middle of the month, you will struggle to achieve a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. Try to be fair.

CANCER

June 22nd - July 23rd Stalled travel plans could finally move forward at the start of December, much to your delight. If your energy has been flagging, launch a fitness regimen on the 4th, when the New Moon will prompt you to be more attentive to your body's needs. Improve your diet/exercise habits. A spiritual revelation will arrive on the 19th, courtesy of the enlightening Full Moon.

LEO

24th - August 23rd The New Moon on the 4th could pave the way to a passionate romance or rewarding creative project. An experienced partner will give you the courage to take some risks that are incredibly fulfilling. Hard work will be a theme in the middle of December; you could be putting in long hours for the sake of a demanding project.

VIRGO

August 24th - Sept 23rd A dream relationship could take off like a kite in the opening days of December.

Whether you are single or attached, this should be a delightfully romantic time.

The New Moon on the 4th finds you devoting more energy to domestic pursuits. If you've been thinking of moving, this is an ideal to time to search for a place to live.

LIBRA

September 24th - Oct 23rd Sharing your expertise with an audience will be a welcome trend at the beginning of December. Starting on the 4th, the New Moon could find you teaching an online course or record some instructional videos. The Full Moon on the 19th could bring pleasing results for an exam or application.

Arguments about the division of money or labour could cause tensions.

SCORPIO

October 24th - Nov 22nd

An additional source of income could arrive on or around the 4th, courtesy of an enriching New Moon. Any job that allows you to work from home will be fulfilling, stable and lucrative. Lengthy business negotiations could begin towards the middle of the month. Be patient and supplement proposals with reliable facts and figures.

SAGITTARIUS

November 23rd - Dec 21st Spending more time at home can soothe your fiery energy during the first of the month. You'll be back in the public eye on the 4th, thanks to a fame enhancing New Moon. Don't be surprised if you are put in charge of a community or educational project; people respond well to your upbeat energy. Your financial situation should improve before the end of the month.

CAPRICORN

December 22nd - Jan 20th

Solitary pursuits can bring tremendous pleasure at the start of December. On the 4th, the New Moon will urge you to take yourself off to a quiet place where you can hear yourself think. The Full Moon on the 19th may find you reaching a personal best regarding your health; give yourself a handsome reward for having worked so hard.

AQUARIUS

January 21st - Feb 19th The New Moon on the 4th is ideal for joining a society or group devoted to your favourite subject. You're sure to meet some accomplished people through this association. Spend the middle portion of the month attending to administrative tasks and paperwork.

On the 19th, the Full Moon will bring news of an engagement, marriage, or creative achievement.

PISCES

Feb 20th - March 20th Dedicate yourself to leading your best life at the beginning of December. On the 4th, the New Moon will deliver a fantastic professional opport r unity. A position involving publishing, higher education or travel could bring much-needed financial stability. The Full Moon on the 19th could find you leaving one home for one that is more spacious.

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For the biscuits 350g plain flour – plus extra for rolling 200g butter 175g dark brown sugar 1tbsp golden syrup 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 large egg ½tsp ground cinnamon ½tsp ground nutmeg ½tsp ground ginger For the decoration 100g white chocolate (melted) OR 100g icing sugar Sprinkles or silver baubles

2. Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas mark 5 and line two baking sheets with baking paper. Meanwhile, roll out the biscuit dough onto a lightly floured surface to around ½cm thick and cut out your biscuits using festive shapes of choice.

Reroll leftover dough and cut until you have none left. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a golden brown.

3. Once cooled, preferably on wire racks, place either melted chocolate or icing sugar – that has been mixed with water to form a thick paste – into a piping bag and use to decorate the biscuits, adding baubles and other decorations while the icing is still wet. Let dry completely before hanging.

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GRAIN @No1

This month we kept it really local and headed into Newark Town Centre to sample a new café which only opened in August. Grain @No1 is located at No1 Castle Gate formerly Castle Gate Antiques

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he building itself dates to Georgian times and remains a furniture store with four floors of antiques and various items from local artists.

The café in situated on the ground floor and occupies most of the space. The area itself is spacious with lots of unique pieces of furniture where you can sit and take in the atmosphere.

This is exactly what we did when we visited on a Saturday afternoon for coffee and cake and a quick scan through the papers.

We opted for a Cafetiere of coffee for two accompanied by two rather generous portions of yummy cake. The Café is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 serving a range of light bites and hot and cold drinks. The menu is 99.9% plant based with an exception being made for the rather delicious cheese scones. When sitting on one of the squishy sofas you will notice that all items around you are for sale. A brilliant way to

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So Over The Oven

The home oven has been a staple of kitchens up and down for countless decades, though in recent times these huge, clunking bastions of heat have perhaps become the home’s main source of chagrin when it comes to having to clean, spray and scrub away caked-in, burnt on, grease-laden messes from inside.

It’s reassuring then that in an era of rapid kitchen advancements, there are some adequate alternatives to the slow, sometimes clumsy conventional oven.

• AIR FRYERS - Air fryers are, essentially, mini-ovens that work by using an electrical element generating heat. This is then circulated around the container, cooking food from the outside in. It means fried food can still have that satisfying crunch, without all the nastiness of oil. Indeed, air fryers use up to 80% less fat, and users can enjoy much shortened cooking times, usually by about a third, thanks to the smaller space and more concentrated cooking process.

Best for price: Instant Vortex Air Fryer, from around £70 Best for quality: Ninja Foodi Maxi Health Grill & Air Fryer, from around £275 • HALOGEN OVENS Halogen ovens are typically bigger in size and use light to cook food.

The halogen bulb emits a red and an infrared light. The red light can be seen by the naked eye, the infrared radiant light cannot.

Food is placed in a durable glass cooking bowl, with the heat from the halogen bulb coming from above. Within is a circulating fan which ensures that heat is kept moving and that, in turn, guarantees that the food is cooked.

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Best for price: Cookworks Digital Halogen Oven, from around £35

Air-fryers and halogens as practical alternatives to the oven.

Best for quality: Cooks Professional Halogen Oven Rotisserie, from around £120 HOW THEY COMPARE TO CONVENTIONAL OVENS Both air fryers and halogen ovens are smaller than conventional ovens.

They use far less oil and energy than conventional ovens, cook food quicker, and price-wise are much more affordable. You’ll also find they’re able to handle everything from full-on roasts to chips and vegetables, and in the case of the halogen, even pizza or a perfectly cooked slice of toast.

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The Alan Titchmarsh Column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about getting our youngsters involved in gardening projects.

I started gardening when I was nine or ten. I made a little greenhouse, tidied edges, mowed the lawn and sowed seeds, which then came up. When I had that little bit of success, it emboldened me to take cuttings and do more, and it all went on from there.

To be honest I was obsessed with all things nature - frogs, toads, insects… and the garden is the nearest bit of natural history to us, so I always felt comfortable there and I still do, although I’m not sure the young generation have quite the same connection with the outdoors.

In recent years I’ve worked with the Royal Horticultural Society in campaigns for school gard deniing, and d we’’ve had over 30,000 schools involved. Particularly at primary level if we can, literally, sow the seed when

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children are youn ng, get them connected with the earth rather than disconnecte ed and fearful, it will mean we are investing in the future custtodians of the landscape. To me e, it’s vitally important we passs on our joy and knowledge.

When I was a boy y, Percy Thrower presented a programme called Gardening Club on a Friday nightt – this was way be efore Gardener’s World d. He, along with a junior schooltea acher of mine, Harry Rhodes – who used to sell cacti at the churcch bazaar – were great inspirations. Indeed, my first plants came from Harry.

Before he died, he e saw me building a career,, and one of life’s great delights wa as knowing that Harry witnessed this little lad he had encourage ed to garden getting on, and doing alright. It was an unusual thing for a small boy to be interestted in, therefore when you see a young gardener sh howiing a keen interestt, you always want to fa an the flame. I’m now doing what Percy and Mr Rhodes did.

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Just as when I wa as a boy it was a place of discovery y and play, now it’s more a thing of art, beauty and quiet contem mplation.

What undoubtedly links my present self with that nine-yearold version of me, is stimulation, and that has never changed in all the years I’ve spent outdoors planting this, trimming that.

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GARDENING & TREE SERVICES Tree Felling Crown thinning ● Crown reductions ● Crown lifting ● Removal of dead wood ● Stump killing ● Hedge maintenance ● Licensed waste carrier No job too large or small QUALIFIED CITY & GUILDS TREE SURGEON Fully insured, PL and product liability up to 10million ● ●

We also offer Vehicle Movement With a combined experience of 60 years. CARS has everything to offer; experience and a friendly atmosphere.

Whether you are looking for a smart repair or a full respray, no job is too big or small for CARS. All paintwork at competitive prices.

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COMPUTER REPAIR

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All PC problems solved Whatever your issue.. by a Microsoft certified Trust Denton Systems your engineer local IT company with Businesses and Home users 25 years of experience to set it right.

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Please telephone Darren for a FREE estimate with no obligation on: 01636 858612 or 07940 445174

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Trees felled, topped & Pruned Turf removed & gravel/bark put down ● All conifers topped ● Hedges pruned & trimmed ● Fully insured ● All rubbish removed ● Registered waste carrier ● ●

Telephone:

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34 Bullpit Road, Balderton, Newark, Notts, NG24 3LY

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We have over 50 years of experience in the industry and all our employees are trained to the highest possible standards.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Atkin Tree Services Supplying quality work at affordable prices

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JOINERY

Garry McGreade Joinery Providing all types of joinery woodwork including

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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We can board out your loft and fit a suitable loft ladder giving you easily accessible storage space

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Fast friendly service. All work carried out to a high standard. Fully insured

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PROPERTY CLEARANCE & REMOVALS

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WINDOW REPAIRS

Fresh Outook Carpet Cleaning Established 40+ years

· Carpets CARPET & ·· Rugs Upholstery UPHOLSTERY · Chairs CLEANING · Leather Suites PROFESSIONAL

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UPHOLSTERY SERVICES

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We are a family run business with over 40 years’ experience in the furniture and upholstery trade.

We re-upholster old furniture.

We are well established for providing a personal service to all our customers. We have an extensive range of fabrics available, or alternatively you can provide us with your own.

Call Steve on 07929 111926 or 01476 360530 www.grantham-reupholstery-ltd.co.uk/ carole.langham@outlook.com

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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, from Balderton Tile Centre!

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We have a large range of kitchen and bathroom, wall and floor tiles on display.

Over 38 years experience advising customers on the best tiles for their needs Our Balderton showroom has one of the tiling service which will help you transform largest ranges of tiles available your home ● ● Open to the trade and public Visit our showrom where you can be assured ● Our experienced fitters offer full wall & floor of a friendly and professional welcome ●

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www.baldertontilecentre.co.uk Unit 10/11 Balderton Business Park Hawton Lane, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3GL Tel: 01636 612597 Opening Times: Monday-Friday 9-5pm Saturday 9-4pm