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Karols Korner Welcome to our bumper Easter issue with more pages, more articles, more competitions and well ….. more everything, including more readers! This month we welcome readers along the A46, in Witham St Hughes, Swinderby, and other villages right up to South Hykeham.

Hopefully you will love the magazine as much as our Newark based readers do, please email your feedback or to obtain a copy. If there’s something you would like us to feature, please let us know, and in the meantime we hope you enjoy entering the competitions.

Its Spring – finally! And lots of birthdays this month, enjoy reading about the 2 we have featured at Newark Paint & Hardware and also Danube Restaurant. Look out for our birthday edition next month, with our gift to you of lots of extra competition prizes and give aways. Make sure you add your address into the entry to be valid. Enter via the website for a prompt to give the correct information.

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NEWARK HOSPITAL The jewel in our crown When I joined Sherwood Forest Hospitals as Chief Executive last year I described Newark Hospital as the jewel in our crown – and I would say the same today.

Newark Hospital has always been an important part of the local community and is well loved by those who work there as well as those who live nearby.

We value our strong reputation for providing high quality local care, and remain committed to investing in improving and expanding the services we offer to the local population.

The hospital provides a comprehensive range of treatments - including an extensive range of consultant-led outpatient services, planned inpatient treatments, daycase procedures, diagnostic and therapy services as well as a Minor Injuries Unit/Urgent Care Centre. Our wards care for patients with a range of medical conditions and the pre-operative assessment and endoscopy centres boast state-of-the-art facilities.

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By Paul O’Connor, Chief Executive of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust October. Clinics, which used to be run in the main outpatients department, are now provided in a purpose built unit with new clinic rooms, together with a large bright waiting area where children can play.

Feedback from patients and families has been excellent - with the new unit giving them their own space and providing treatment much closer to home.

This latest development to children’s services at Newark Hospital follows the expansion of a paediatric presence from three days to five days a week, and the provision of diabetes clinics for local children who previously needed to travel to King’s Mill Hospital.

One of our latest developments that we are very proud of is our new rehabilitation service, the Fernwood Community Unit, which has proved a major success since opening in February 2013.

The 12-bedded facility delivers a rehabilitative care service closer to home, which is beneficial for patients and their families and carers.

It is meeting the needs of the growing number of elderly patients who require a short period of rehabilitation before they are ready to return home after receiving hospital treatment. It also helps those people who require rehabilitation after having problems at home or a medical problem which does not require admission to hospital.

Thanks to the Newark Hospital League of Friends the hospital is now able to offer colonography, which is a procedure used to diagnose colon and bowel cancer, through state of the art

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Bramley Br amlle ey Children's Child dren's Unit The latest latest de development velopment e a at Newark Newark Hospital H It is an important part of our vision to provide care locally and link with community services where possible. Providing enhanced clinics for children in the Newark area reduces the need for families to travel to other hospitals unless they need an inpatient stay or complex investigation

A large, airy, waiting area where children can play

Bramley Children’s Unit is a dedicated children’s outpatient department offering clinics Monday to Friday

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Use Locally - Issue 11 April 2014 Did you know...all of these services are available at your local hospital in Newark?

Yes, that’s right; all of these services are available at Newark. For some of the more specialist parts of your treatment, such as a complex operation, you may need to go to King’s Mill Hospital but you are welcome to come back to Newark Hospital for your recuperation and follow up appointments.

medical imaging equipment.

Colonography is the preferred choice for investigating abnormalities of the large bowel in patients who are unable to have colonoscopy. It provides clearer and more detailed images, and can detect abnormalities outside of the colon. It is particularly useful for elderly patients, especially those who are frail and ill.

Newark’s Cardiorespiratory Unit also has a fresh new look, after being refurbished last September, and is now located in the Eastwood Centre.

While I am pleased with the environment and services on offer at Newark Hospital - ultimately a hospital is about the people who work there. I am constantly receiving letters and emails from patients and the public about their experiences of care and compassion from our dedicated staff.

We have many things to be proud of at Newark Hospital – but our XXXX staff are the reason that Newark Hospital continues to be the jewel in our crown.

A programme called Better Together has recently been created by the Mid-Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Transformation Programme,

which includes many of the area’s health and social care providers. It is to tackle the challenge of increasingly stretched budgets, and the area’s increasing and ageing population. The estimated funding gap could reach £140 million within the next ten years if action is not taken now.

There is a need to work alongside each other, delivering integrated services with the best interests of the patients at heart – providing care which is more suited to a patient’s condition or illness and is better value for money.

Health and Social Care leaders in Mid Nottinghamshire have been asking local people to share their experiences of health and social care services in the area. Events have taken place to gather feedback from the public on what they think works well and what doesn’t, and to discuss how services could be delivered in the future. This feedback will form the basis of new developments for services across health and social care in Newark and Sherwood, and Mansfield and Ashfield.

The Better Together team is now looking for people to become “Champions” for the programme and anyone can sign up who wants to be involved with the programme in some way.

More information about Champions and the Better Together programme can be found at www.bettertogethermidnotts.org.uk.

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Audiology (hearing) Colorectal and GI General Surgery Minor Injuries Unit Orthopaedics (bones, muscles) • Podiatry (feet) • Urology • Cancer Services • Dermatology (skin) • Geriatric Medicine • Maternity • Haematology (blood) • Respiratory • Vascular • Cardiology (heart) • Diabetes & Endocrinology • Occupational Therapy • Physiotherapy • Rheumatology • Fernwood Community Unit • Children & Adolescent • Ophthalmology (eyes) • Plastic Surgery • Sleep Studies • Gynaecology • Orthotics • Neurology A range of diagnostic tests such as x-ray, ultrasound, CT scans and blood tests is also provided.

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Life Begins The Call To Collect

by Kate McLelland

Nowadays keeping up a hobby can be expensive. No matter how enjoyable the activity may be, the costs can quickly mount up if you have to pay subscription IHHV EX\ VSHFLDO RXWĂ€WV RU equipment and travel to and from a particular meeting place.

There’s no return on that expenditure, so maybe it’s time to consider taking up a hobby that does offer a chance of earning your money back. Collecting rare and interesting objects is a great way to spend your leisure time and, with any luck, you may even make a SURÀW ZKHQ \RX ÀQDOO\ VHOO your collection on.

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So what should you collect?

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Philately – or stamp collecting – is going through a bit of a crisis at the moment, with only the rarest items attracting the interest of serious buyers. However with fewer and fewer stamps actually in use these days, there may come a time when the pleasure of collecting stamps is matched by the ÀQDQFLDO UHZDUG LW EULQJV Fifty years ago children used to be keen collectors, but nowadays with the distractions of video gaming and the internet, young collectors are a rarity. That doesn’t, however, mean that numbers are declining: the Royal Philatelic Society of London claims that its membership has increased recently and there are a number of thriving stamp collecting clubs throughout the UK. Thimbles are commonly collected items as they can be easily kept and displayed.

The earliest known thimble dates from the Han Dynasty (206BC - 202AD) in China.

In the UK, thimbles made from cast brass were in widespread use by the 14th century.

Not all thimbles are suitable for sewing. Some, made of early Meissen porcelain or even gold, were given as keepsakes and in the 19th century thimbles were even used to measure spirits.

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who are usually happy to share information and expertise. It is rather overwhelming to choose from the enormous range of coins available so beginners would be well advised to specialise in a single country or historical period.

Thematic collections are also popular – such as coins depicting female monarchs only, or coins that come exclusively from Commonwealth countries.

Wine collecting can be an expensive business, but the rewards are considerable if you invest wisely. A selection from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s wine collection recently sold for £3.5 million at auction, well over the auctioneer’s £2.6m million estimate. The

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12 bottles of Chateau Petrus 1982 - one of the world’s most expensive wines which sold for £48,500.

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Auto Enrolment for Work Place Pensions Most employers by now will know that there is this new pension system being introduced over the next few years. Most employers with small numbers of employees will not have to start until 2017 but after attending a course about it the one thing that will be absolutely vital is preparation, preparation and preparation.

Below I have listed a short list of the order that I would recommend that you approach this. It will be a time consuming job and could cause quite a lot of worry, it puts a lot of extra work on the employer initially, but once it is running it should not be too bad if you have done your preparation so will cut stress levels to a minimum.

1. Know your staging date – when you need to act 2. Assess your workforce 3. Review your pension arrangements 4. Communicate the changes to all your workers 5. Automatically enrol your ‘eligible jobholders’ 6. Register with The Pensions Regulator and maintain records 7. Contribute to your workers’ pensions There are reams of information I could give you but don’t have the space but if you follow my advice you will make the job a whole lot easier for yourself. Take a look on the Pensions Regulator web site for more information which you will find very useful.

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Things to know if you are injured in a motor accident when it is not your fault.

HAVE YOU HAD AN ACCIDENT? CALL US ON 0800 5978181 If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault within the last three years, our personal injury solicitors could help you claim compensation. Specialist advice is essential to recover damages due and resolve personal injury claims in a manner that minimises distress.

It may also save you considerable expense if your claim is not fully sound or contains insufficient evidence.

Give us a call today to see how we can help you

When you call your insurer to report the accident, you will be put under pressure to go to their appointed solicitors firm.

You do not have to use any solicitors appointed by your insurers. You have a right to choose someone local, who will give a face to face service. Make it clear you have your own solicitor.

Do not call a claims company. They are usually not solicitors.

'No Win No Fee', is good for you. Nearly all local solicitors will have a 'Win Fee policy'.

Typically this is 25% of your compensation. They have an interest in winning your claim.

Our experience is that we recover more than insurer appointed firms.

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Register Without Delay to Improve Your Hockey Play!

DEMAND for hugely successful Hockey Skills Camps at Worksop College has meant another date has been added to the Camp calendar.

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“We look forward to welcoming boys and girls of all standards to The College.”

pen to children of all abilities who are aged between 7 and 16, Worksop College is holding a Hockey Skills Camp this Easter on Wednesday 16th April.

The Camps have proved to be very popular with more than 60 children from across the Worksop, Southwell, Newark, Retford, Doncaster, Sheffield and Lincoln area attending the Christmas sessions.

All children receive professional coaching from the Camp Coaches – a team which includes Worksop College staff, professional hockey coaches as well as first team players from the Worksop College Boys’ and Girls’ teams.

Many of the Camp Coaches play for their counties and country.

Under the guidance of Trevor Franse, Head of Boys’ Hockey and professional coach Keith Taylor, the camps will be held on the first class, flood-lit Astro pitches at The College.

Trevor said: “We were really pleased to see so many young players wanting to improve their hockey skills over the Christmas period and it is great that there is the demand to do the same this Easter. All players will be coached by highly experienced players who have also played the game from a young age.

The camp will take place on Wednesday 16th April from 10 am to 4.00 pm with early drop off at 9.30 am available if necessary. The cost will be £15 per day or £20 for two children from one family.

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High Academic Standards & Superb Facilities Small class sizes and happy successful students Outstanding individual care for every child Academic enrichment programme Stunning facilities for Music, Art and Design Technology Superb sporting and extra curricular opportunities Flexible, weekly and full boarding available Generous scholarships and bursaries Extensive bus service – see website for details Join us for one of our Open Days to experience life at Worksop College...

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Hope House School Our resident donkeys, Kenny and Chloe

Hope House School is a small independent Special School for children with autism spectrum disorders and is situated just outside Balderton. Last summer we opened our new Animal Unit to provide therapies and animal care courses for our students, and other children from the local community.

It is well known that animals offer non-judgemental, unconditional love to their carers and this can be especially important for children with ASD or learning difficulties. Some of our students have quite complex needs and working with animals can enhance the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives on a therapeutic level and provide learning opportunities that cannot be readily accessed in the classroom environment.

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their bodies are in space. They can also learn the benefit of team work through fun tasks like moving a bale of straw.

Our resident donkeys are currently being trained to carry riders so that we can provide riding therapy for our younger children and carriage driving for our older students.

We also do Reading to Dogs with our resident Labrador, Honey, to encourage reluctant readers to engage in books.

We are currently raising money to enable us to buy the equipment we need for the riding therapy. We have started an Adopt-a-Donkey scheme which has proved very popular, and we have recently been able to buy two specially adapted saddles. We also provide holiday homes for small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, birds etc, and we host childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animal-themed birthday parties.

If you would like further information, or if you would like to become a volunteer animal care assistant, please ring Kate Hewitt on 07712 330928 or Email Kate.hopehouse@gmail.com

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Happy Birthday to Newark Paint & Hardware, 2 years old this month!

Newark Paint & Hardwares strength lies in the fact that its owner, Newarkite, Jon Whiles, has a wealth of knowledge and is happy to share it with both professionals and domestic customers, in a way that is empowering and practical at the same time. I’ve heard him explain to a customer that its too early to be painting outside doors yet, and to professionals the merits of one brand over another.

This is one of the reasons that Newark Paint is not only surviving in these difficult times but actually flourishing. When its more important than ever, that I buy the right product and save costly mistakes, I want to know that the person advising me actually knows and understands my needs, and not 26

from a text book or manual.

The personal friendly service at the shop is second to none and you can often find a professional decorator there who is happy to talk through the problems you may have on an informal basis as well.

But don’t think you will only find paint there – although the range of paints on offer is vast, including hand mixed paints to perfect the exact shade you are

looking for and all the accompanying tools of the trade, - there’s all manner of other things available in the mini superstore, from wheelbarrows to overalls, snow shovels to sledges (according to season!). Fire side accessories and log baskets. Gardening sundries are available here too, from watering cans to a small ball of twine, - again you don’t have to waste money on an item that you don’t need.

There’s even a comfy sofa to have a coffee and examine the wallpaper books for the perfect décor.

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The thing that struck me when I went to buy some paint, was the simple question of how big is the room? This enabled me to be directed to buying the right amount of paint and not have the almost obligatory half can left over at the end! (How many opened cans of paint are sitting in your garage or shed right now?). That represents a saving straight away. Then the old fashioned service of delivering the cans to the car or even free delivery to your home (or place of paint) is a very nice touch. So not only can we buy with less wastage and with the confidence that we have the right product, we don’t have to

carry the heavy cans either. So different to wandering around a store aimlessly trying to guess what product to buy!

Jon Whiles has also been actively involved in promoting the Totally Locally campaign for Newark, assisting with spreading the message of buying local to help the local economy. As the store is an Independent in the town it is really important that we support local business as much as possible. The Totally Locally campaign is promoting the fact that if we all spend just £5 a week in Newark’s independent shops, together we will put another million pounds every year into our own area, making

us all more prosperous.

Another good reason (if you need one) to visit Newark Paint & Hardware.

To open a store in the toughest of economic times, was a big risk, you would think, however one that was minimized by Jons knowledge of his products and his high standards of customer service, and its this above all else that makes this store stand out from the crowd. I will leave the last word to his customers, “Good stuff, great knowledge and super customer skills, a pleasure to shop!” Tony “Personal touch with great knowledge, recommended.”

Ana So if you are looking for great service, advice, and the right product, make sure you visit Newark Paint & Hardware.

Happy Second Birthday Newark Paint & Hardware! With service like this you will be here forever!

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Beer of the Month Spring is here, spring is here, Life is skittles and life is beer. So sang the great Tom Lehrer. Let’s prove him right.

First, a little mise-en-scène. Doing the weekly shop, I often see bewildered gogglers in the beer aisle, clearly wondering what on earth all this stuff is. Thanks to a misspent middle age, I know. Allow me to share. I promise not to patronise.

Anyway, it’s April. A chancy month – could be hot, could be cold. So to be safe I’ve chosen two beers, one for each eventuality. Both, by pure coincidence, from Marston’s; but I promise, they’re not paying me.

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Britain (“best bitter” being one notch up from session bitter, ie 4-5% alcohol by volume).

Pedigree (4.5%) is a fairly easy-drinking beer, which is what makes it the ideal choice to welcome the return of better weather. The nose is faintly biscuit; the body is creamy; the palate is – shall we say, not aggressive?

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Deliberately designed to impress, as are our offers.

We’ve a range of outstanding offers on new Volkswagens at JCT600 Newark, the one problem you might have is choosing. For those off-road adventures save £5,050 off a Passat Alltrack with 4MOTION four-wheel drive, a raised ride height and stylish body enhancements for added protection on rough terrain. Loaded with extras including 18 inch 'Canyon' alloy wheels, Bluetooth telephone connection and DAB digital radio receiver.

Need a family car, then save £4,895 off a Touran, built for extra comfort and includes some great additional features including Park Assist, cruise control, leather multifunction steering wheel, tinted glass and radio/CD player with 8 speakers.

Loaded with technology for an easy drive, save £4,410 off a Passat Highline Estate, it comes with a generous list of equipment including climate control, front and rear parking sensors and a touch-screen navigation and radio system.

We also have other great offers on new 14 plate models, take the Polo for instance with £1,000 towards your finance deposit, a very competitive 6.8% APR and one year’s free insurance. Or there’s a Golf to drive away with competitive low monthly payments. Or maybe you’re looking for a 4x4, then we’ve got £2,750 contribution towards your finance deposit on the Tiguan. All deposit offers are available when purchased with Solutions finance with a 6.9% representative APR.

Soaking up the sun is easy in a Golf Cabriolet, the fully automatic electric hood with integrated rear glass windscreen opens in just 9.5 seconds. Designed with your comfort in mind, with climate control and parking sensors. Save £4,700.

Plus we are offering a complimentary service plan for 3 years/30,000 miles upon production of this advert. But hurry, with savings of up to £5,050 these offers won’t last long.

Call us today to arrange a test drive or for more details.

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NOW AVAILABLE TO TEST DRIVE AT Pratt & Gelsthorpe

FROM £14,495 - £24,045 NEW PEUGEOT 308 The New Peugeot 308 has arrived at Pratt & Gelsthorpe.

It’s a car where every design choice has been made to bring your senses alive.

Sight, sound and touch come together to deliver driving exhilaration that makes you feel closer, more connected to the road ahead. Contact us to arrange a test drive.

PRATT & GELSTHORPE LTD Baldertongate, NEWARK-ON-TRENT, NG24 1UF. 01636 673888 www.prattgelsthorpe-newark.co.uk The official fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the 308 range are: Urban 35.7 – 67.3 (7.9 – 4.2), Extra Urban 61.4 – 85.6 (4.6 – 3.3), Combined 48.7 – 78.5 (5.8 – 3.6) and CO 2 134 – 82.

MPG figures are achieved under official EU test conditions, intended as a guide for comparative purposes only, and may not reflect actual on-the-road driving conditions. On the road prices quoted include delivery to dealership, number plates, 12 months’ Government Vehicle Excise Duty and £55 Government First Registration Fee.

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The Better Life His and Herbs

by Derek Thompson

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From time to time, a chat about plants or local history will develop into a neighbourly cuppa. Over the years, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown accustomed to that bewildered look when I reply, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peppermint tea for me, please.â&#x20AC;? Especially when I follow it up by producing - magician style - a little bag of dried leaves. I used to buy it in bulk, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so easy to grow that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really no need for most of the year. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become a bit of a devotee, preferring a 50 / 50 blend of peppermint and Moroccan mint, and have been known to wax lyrical about the history, EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV DQG XVHV RI PHQWKD piperita and its horticultural cousins. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the point at which Anne will often look at her watch and drink up.

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I favour other perennials - chives, tarragon, thyme and sage (although Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never found a regular use for it), because they seem to grow without the need for encouragement. Hand on heart, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much of a clue when it comes to herbs and cooking. To my jaded sinuses, everything pretty much goes with anything - which might explain why I prefer the garden to the kitchen.

Curly leafed parsley seems to do well in pots, so long as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not over-watered; likewise for lavender (very nice in shortbread, but make sure it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t become too woody by trimming it back at the end of the year) and rosemary, which is great for roast potatoes (see, I can be taught).

We did try growing coriander a few times, but it never really worked out, so we transferred our allegiance to Vietnamese coriander. The plant needs a ORW RI ZDWHU DQG , Ă&#x20AC;QG LW KDV DQ absolutely gorgeous aroma with a hint of lime.

The other herb that, frankly, has let us down many times is basil. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to matter what we do, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more watering or less watering, indoors or outdoors, feeding the soil or leaving it undisturbed. The basil always seems to check out early.

However, the fact that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

another â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;plant of interestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the cat may be a factor.

Most herbs have also been traditional remedies. In my quest to elevate peppermint beyond the humble humbug, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned it is caffeine free, has a calming effect on the stomach and digestion, and can be used for soothing headaches. I also read - in the library, no less - that steam from peppermint tea is good for the sinuses, which is not to be sniffed at. (Not until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve inhaled the minty steam, anyway.)

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more: peppermint has antiseptic properties and is a remedy for travel sickness (when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have ginger to hand). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also great for cooling skin irritations or LQĂ DPPDWLRQV 'R WU\ LW RQ D VPDOO DUHD RI VNLQ Ă&#x20AC;UVW WR check thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no adverse reaction.

I draw the line at chamomile tea, though. Is it just me or does it taste like straw?

'HUHN Thompson is a writer and humourist based in the West Country. His writing blog can be found at www. alongthewritelines.blogspot.com and he is also a regular at www. strictlywriting.blogspot.com

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awful accent, but it was Gemma Paterson insisted her unmistakeably Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband Larry agree to a total Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Uncle Unc cle e Tony; jokes embargo on April Foolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; jo okes To ony; another joker with too to oo much time on his hands. lastt following the events of las year.. year â&#x20AC;&#x153;I recently won the lottery,â&#x20AC;? lottery,â&#x20AC;? he continued. $IWHU KLGLQJ WKH FOLQJ Ă&#x20AC;OP $IWHU KLGLQJ WKH FOLQJ Ă&#x20AC;OP behind the ironing board, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How wonderful for you,â&#x20AC;? just in case, she embarked d Gemma said dully. dully. on her daily commute. Stuck Stu uck â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indeed.â&#x20AC;?

He took a deep LQ LUULWDEOH WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F *HPPD LQ LUULWDEOH WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F *HPPD breath. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s fantasised about the house house my dream to buy back the e she would buy if they could could house I grew up in. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a afford af ford to move closer to her he er What are you up to now?â&#x20AC;? now? ?â&#x20AC;? she ? sentimental old fool, fool but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve so â&#x20AC;&#x153;What work. Larry seemed to idle e asked suspiciously. suspiciously. many happy memories there.â&#x20AC;? the ere.â&#x20AC;? away his days in pyjamas â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank heavens youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re home.â&#x20AC;? ho ome.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweet,â&#x20AC;? Gemma said, sa aid, now he was self-employed. self-employed d. slumped onto the sofa Larry so ofa glancing at the time.

Gemma suspected he invested inve ested in exhaustion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been on PRUH WLPH VXUĂ&#x20AC;QJ WKH QHW WKDQ PRUH WLPH VXUĂ&#x20AC;QJ WKH QHW W WKDQ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Er, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Er, yes,â&#x20AC;? he replied day.. I thought I was the go all day chasing contracts. uncomfortably. uncomfortably. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m willing g to the impulsive one, but you u pay twice what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth for f She was at her desk, opening open ning GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ ZLQ WKH SUL]H Âľ the inconvenience.â&#x20AC;? the mail when Larry called. called d. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are you talking about?â&#x20AC;? abo out?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fine, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a deal.â&#x20AC;? She yawned. yaw wned. Gemma asked, locking the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank heavens you picked picke ed th he car. car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it has to be cash and it â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never up,â&#x20AC;? he gasped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Y Yo ouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll nev ver â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know, the house â&#x20AC;&#x153;Y Y ou o know , selling hou use has to be today.â&#x20AC;? today.â&#x20AC;? guess whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened.â&#x20AC;? in one day,â&#x20AC;? day,â&#x20AC;? Larry said, a note â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wonderful,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wonderful,â&#x20AC;? he gasped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shall of uncertainty â&#x20AC;&#x153;Surprise me.â&#x20AC;? Gemma y creeping p g into into his I put your husband back on?â&#x20AC;? t h b d b k o ?â&#x20AC;? wedged d d the th handset h d t under unde der her h voice. Gemma remembered rememberred chin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not necessary,â&#x20AC;? necessary,â&#x20AC;? Gemma said the April Fool and groaned, groane ed, curtly. curtly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just tell him what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve I â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s a chap at the door doo or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not funny, funny, Larry.

Larry. I just want wa ant to said.â&#x20AC;? She hung up the phone ph hone called Mr Dalwinnie. He wants w go inside and put my feett up. and chuckled to herself.

Larry L guess to buy our house, and gue ess Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s been a long dayâ&#x20AC;?. must be losing his touch iff what Gem, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willing to pay p He laughed nervously. nervously. he thought she would fall for twice the market price.â&#x20AC;? that. She was grateful at least least â&#x20AC;&#x153;But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already handed the Gemma sighed with WKDW QR FOLQJ Ă&#x20AC;OP KDG EHHQ WKDW QR FOLQJ Ă&#x20AC;OP KDG EHHQ Q keys over to Mr Dalwinnie.â&#x20AC;?

Dalwinnie e.â&#x20AC;? f disappointment; so much for involved and the bathroom m â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve â&#x20AC;&#x153;W eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to empty the embargo. Knowing how w Ă RRU GLGQ¡W QHHG PRSSLQJ )RU Ă RRU GLGQ¡W QHHG PRSSLQJ )RU WKH KRXVH DQG Ă&#x20AC;QG \RX dearly she wanted to move, move e, six months after last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s lame joke seemed a somewhere temporary to live,â&#x20AC;?

April Fools Day, Day, Gemmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gemmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poor Uncle T little cruel. She resisted the the Tony mopping ony grumbled, mo o opping embarrassed mother refused refus sed urge to hang up. short rt his brow. brow. â&#x20AC;?All in eight sho to visit them or their facilities. facilities. hours.â&#x20AC;? mildly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Put him on,â&#x20AC;? she said mild dly.

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Larry handed Gemma a thickly thickly the drive with Larry and Uncle U stuffed stuf fed envelope. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d y Tony â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go ahead,â&#x20AC;? Gemma yawned. yawn ned.

To ony manhandling the sofa soffa better look after the cash.â&#x20AC;? cash..â&#x20AC;? into it.

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A day at Ancaster Karting This weekend we visited Ancaster Karting - a quick 25 – 30 minute drive from Newark for an action packed day, enjoying the outdoors, and the spring sunshine. Its easy to find and well signposted and you cant miss it because there’s a massive Chieftain Tank on the field right beside it!

You might wonder why travel 30 minutes when there are 2 kart tracks within 5 minutes of the centre of Newark? The reason is that Ancaster Karting offer a full day out and tailor make the day to your requirements. Karting is great, but we wanted karting & more! On top of that is the professionalism of the staff and the seriousness of the health and safety. I want to feel safe and secure when we indulge in our risk taking! And it’s a lovely place to go, with nice surroundings and sweeping panoramic views for the spectators.

Immediately, the professionalism of the organisation is apparent, with the easy registration and friendly and polite staff. Safety is paramount and the Health & Safety briefing is very thorough, especially important when we had a non-driver in our party!

Off to the Karting area for our orientation and to get suited up, the training was a good mixture of easy to follow instructions, and a good video on the Marshalls flags system to instruct the drivers while out on the track. Ample supplies of safety gear, racing overalls, helmets and gloves, with a good range of sizes and spares.

The Marshalls were very quick to respond to track problems, our youngest son spun out on the track, followed the instructions to raise his hand and the Marshalls were there within seconds.

Our package was split into 2 x 15 minute sessions, laps are timed, and your times given out as you come in after each session.

Receiving your times brings out the competitiveness and the resolve to beat your teammates next time!

After the adrenaline rush of Karting, it was off to play laser tag – this is possibly more suited to a younger audience and the children that were there were having a ball and really enjoyed it. Older visitors may probably prefer to do the paint ball. There are 8 different zones to play in and a wide variety of different scenarios.

Each game lasted about 10- 15 minutes and there were 5 games with a break in the middle to get your breath back. It’s been described as a cross between Halo and Call of Duty!

Drinks and snacks are available at the laser tag area, and there’s a restaurant in the main building, for more substantial meals or spectators to while away some time.

If you still want more - there are other challenges available such as Quad Biking and bowling and of course the paint ball. Next time we plan to try the Quad Biking and the Paint ball and just leave time for a little karting!

A great day out for all the family, young and old, any day of the year. Remember to book, as it gets very busy on peak days and weekends. Tel 01400 230306 and mention Use Locally Magazine.

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Children go free and dogs can come too!

As spring approaches thoughts turn to outdoor events and where better to start than the Nottinghamshire County Show, the first show of the agricultural season held at Newark Showground. rganised by the Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society and taking place on Saturday 10 May and Sunday 11 May 2014 this is a great family day out with something for everyone to enjoy including spectacular displays on the ground and in the air; demonstrations of all kinds; lots of hands-on activities and of course the chance to see quality animals from huge bulls to tiny chicks.

Foodies will love the Food Experience Marquee , get active in the SportsZone and watch the amazing “Savage Skills” performing daring mountain bike stunts; be thrilled by

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falconry, gun dogs and birds of prey within our Countryside Area and marvel at the main ring displays including the incredible Sky Symphony stunt kite display.

If your pet dog has the waggiest tail or is the handsomest/prettiest or simply a superb pedigree then bring them along for the Companion Dog Show. Entries will be taken on the day.

This year you can join in with the Living History World War 2

encampment and have a go at marching and training, mine detection and a military style assault course.

Advance tickets are £12.00 each and are available by contacting the Showground on 01636 705796 or online at www.nottinghamshirecountyshow.com . On the gate tickets are £16.00 but remember, there’s free car parking and children under the age of 17 years go free!

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Bank Holidays I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you wait for weeks and weeks for a day off work and then four come along all at once. And I blame the Pope.

By Ted Bruning

Pope Francis seems happy about the forthcoming bank holidays.

He is, after all, the man who decides the date of Easter.

This year itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on 20 April â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is almost as late as it can be and means that we have four Bank Holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, the Spring Bank Holiday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; except in Scotland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the May Bank Holiday) within the space of six weeks. So if you like your precious days off well spread out, you might ask the Pope: why is Easter so late this year? And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you the following: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The date is calculated thuswise. The ancient Jewish feast of Pesach or Passover, for reasons best known to ancient Jewish people, falls on the full moon on or immediately after the vernal equinox. The Last Supper was held on Passover, or so it says in the New Testament; the &UXFLĂ&#x20AC;[LRQ WRRN SODFH RQ WKH following Friday; so ipso facto the Resurrection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is why we have Easter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was on WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW 6XQGD\ DIWHU WKH IXOO moon that followed the vernal equinox. Which this year happens to be on 20 April.

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contentious, with various people having various reasons for wanting them shifted. Some donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them at all: patriots to the bone they may be, but many industrialists really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the Government awarding us extra hols for the Royal Wedding in 2011 and the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lost production!â&#x20AC;? they wailed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cost us a bomb!â&#x20AC;? On the other hand the retailers of beer and bunting were over the moon.

Bank Holidays, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d think, ZRXOG EH IDLUO\ Ă&#x20AC;UPO\ Ă&#x20AC;[HG 1RW a bit of it. Until 1834 the Bank of England used to observe all 33 Roman Catholic Holy Days of Obligation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is daft!â&#x20AC;? said the directors eventually, and cut it to four â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Good Friday, May Day, All Saints (1 November), and Christmas Day. But come on, that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough. So in 1871 the Bank Holidays Act added Easter Monday, Whit Monday (the seventh Monday after Easter), WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW 0RQGD\ LQ $XJXVW (instead of All Saints), and Boxing Day. And for nearly a century that seemed to suit. We all went on charabanc excursions to the seaside or (if posh) had long

weekends in the country or just stayed home and sorted the garden, and until 1965 we were very happy. That year, the August Bank Holiday was moved to the end of the month. In 1971 Whit Monday, the last moveable feast apart IURP (DVWHU ZDV Ă&#x20AC;[HG DV WKH last Monday in May. In 1975 Harold Wilson made New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day a Bank Holiday in England and Wales (it already was one in Scotland); and in 1978 Jim Callaghan, dyed in the wool leftie that he was (!) made May Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which had been left out of the 1871 Act ² RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO Now the tinkerers are out in force again. Some want national Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and St Piranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day (is Cornwall a nation? You decide) in March, St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in April, St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in November â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to be made RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO KROLGD\V 7KHUH¡V DOVR a move to scrap one or other of the May Bank Holidays and move it to October to mark Trafalgar Day. Someone even proposed a Margaret Thatcher Dayâ&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll say no more!

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Who uses a Tourist Information Centre?

Well, all kinds of people really, certainly not just tourists.

Both centres are open seven days a week, including Bank Holidays, so why not call in and see what’s happening in your local area.

Our visitors always compliment us on our stock of information. We have a huge range of leaflets and brochures on the district of Newark & Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands area and the rest of the UK. You can’t beat the display of leaflets to give you ideas for a great day out.

Our regular local visitors know that we always stock all the holiday brochures and visit us every year to pick up their copies. If for any reason we don’t stock the particular brochure you’re after, we will order a copy to be sent direct to your door.

Internet users can also make use of our website www.newarksherwooddc.gov.uk/tourism for excellent information on events, where to go, where to

stay and where to eat in the area. You can also find maps, travel information and links to other useful local websites – but for a friendly welcome and loads of great information call into the TICs today.

You’ll be glad you did!

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The Minster Centre, Church Street Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0HD Tel: 01636 819038 Email: southwelltourism@btconnect.com Open daily, Mon – Fri 10.00am – 4.30pm, Sat 10.00am – 4.00pm, Sun (March – October) 11.00am – 2.30pm

We are a source of information that is not only tourism based. The staff at Newark, Rufford and Southwell Tourist Information Centres pride themselves on their local knowledge and are often the first port of call

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Danube Restaurant Local traceable food, wherever possible is one of the trademarks of Danube Restaurant on Castlegate. While you enjoy delicious food, you can admire the majestic Newark Castle and its grounds.

Ingredients are very important to Ramona, who owns the restaurant and she makes sure that she uses as much local produce of the best quality that she can. Everything is freshly cooked to her own and her mother's recipes to provide us with dishes from across the Danube region,with the occasional twist on a traditional taste.

The personal service is another high point; menus can be adapted to individual needs and dietary requirements. Families are welcome and customers are greeted as friends. Indeed friends helped Ramona establish the restaurant two years ago, when she and her mother began cooking in the kitchen and friends and family helped with cleaning, served the food and did the washing up. The ethos of the dining experience here, comes from the wealth of experience Ramona had from the other side of the table – how many times she dined in restaurants all over the world and was disappointed either with the service or the food. Not so here! The service is friendly, helpful, unobtrusive, and with a smile. Nothing is too much trouble! It’s almost a holiday feeling as you can sit and while away some time eating, drinking and sharing delicious food. You are even welcome to relax just having a drink or coffee and cake!

There is a traditional Orthodox menu being served on Easter Sunday, with painted Easter Eggs in the Eastern European tradition and a glass of Plum Brandy to accompany it. The main part of the menu is Lamb based, using lamb provided by one of the county's top lamb and beef suppliers.

Sounds delicious! Space is limited so be sure to book.

If Easter isn’t a good time to visit, then make time to go another day as Danube is a special experience all of its own.

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To start with Traditional red painted boiled eggs, savoury cheese pastry and a glass of plum brandy First course Lamb terrine served with toasted wholemeal bread and green leaf salad or Boeuf salad – traditional eastern European dish made with finely chopped vegetables and gherkins folded with mayonnaise. Served with wholemeal bread (V) Second course Traditional lamb, shallot and herbs broth ( “borsch”) or Root vegetable and herbs broth (V) Third course Stuffed lamb leg served with roast potatoes cooked with rosemary and garlic. Green leaf salad or pickled salad or Mushroom, brie and cranberry strudel served with chips and salad (V) Dessert Traditional Easter cakes served with sweet dessert wine To book please ring 01636 610661, text 07880757247, or email enquiries@danuberestaurant.co.uk

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Lancaster Grange’s First Dementia Friendly Community Event stays and day care are proving popular with several short stay residents already deciding to extend their stay or to book regular visits…

Here at Lancaster Grange we recently hosted our first event focused on dementia awareness, welcoming our local community into the home to learn more about living with the condition.

Adam Hayward, Practice Development Matron for Dementia at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, held two information sessions and said: “With more than 800,000 people in the UK living with dementia, the need for individuals and society as a whole to be well informed is becoming a part of everyday life.”

The event was supported by various groups, including the Alzheimer’s Society, Age UK and Sherwood Forest Hospitals that all had stands at the event.

Anne Marie Harmer, Barchester’s Dementia Care Specialist, was there to discuss how better to understand dementia and how Barchester offer personalised care at Lancaster Grange to those living with dementia in our Memory Lane community.

With over 50 people joining us our staff were thanked for their hospitality, with one attendee describing it as “a very well equipped venue offering excellent accommodation for residents”. Many comments were again received about the quality of our canapés, prepared freshly on site by Dan Brett, our Head Chef at Lancaster Grange.

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‘The home recently opened and my mother was one of the first guests, spending 2 weeks in respite care. It is a fantastic place; the care was outstanding, the staff catered for her every need and more. We could not have found a better place. I definitely recommend the home’

Our next date for your diary is Wednesday 26 March when from 5pm we are offering our first drop-in Advice Session on Legal and Financial issues. With a local Solicitor, a independent advisor in Care Fees Planning and our very own Caren on hand to answer your questions, refreshments will be available and all are welcome.

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Following the great feedback we have received recently, both from families and as part of our first external CQC inspection, we are so proud of the quality person-centred care that we have brought to the area. We have found that both respite

We are really looking forward to the coming year and hope to welcome you to Lancaster Grange sometime soon. If you would like any more information then please call Caren on 01636 594300

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The long and the short of curtains A well-designed set of curtains can complement your architecture, provide a starting point for an interior design scheme and, in general, give your room a sophisticated feel. But choosing curtains can be confusing.

Katherine Sorrell explains all.

Headings and hangings The way in which a curtain hangs is determined by its heading, often created by a tape which is sewn onto the back of the curtain and pulled to form gathers, pleats or a variety of other styles. Some headings are only suitable for certain weights of fabric and sizes of curtain. For a less formal look, however, there are plenty of alternatives.

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Stan the Sweep using the latest technology to keep your chimney clean Stan Hutchinson proprietor of Stan The Sweep Ltd offers a clean, efficient chimney cleaning service using the latest technology appropriate for all types of chimneys & flues.

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Pet Projects Pet owners are famously free with their cash: nothing’s too expensive for a beloved dog, cat, budgie or Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. It’s taken a while for the technology industry to notice, but now they have and there are all kinds of high-tech gizmos for your furry or feathered friends. )RUJHW DXWRPDWLF SHW ÁDSV DQG anti-bark collars: the new wave of pet tech includes health monitors, cameras and even exercisers.

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Some pet gadgets appear to be practical jokes, but the GoDogGo is perfectly serious: its Automatic Ball Thrower is a £99 gadget based on the automated tennis ball machines that tennis players use in training. The GoDogGo will happily hurl tennis balls 5 to 10 metres, exercising your dog while you sit back and

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Feel right at home with Lancaster Grange Care Home

Why not call in to our coffee mornings, which are held on the first Thursday of every month from 10am–12pm People always tell me they feel right at home as soon as they step through the door at Lancaster Grange, and that's music to my ears. After all, we pride ourselves on our genuine warmth and friendliness – it's all part of the first-class care and support that we provide to the people of Newark.

We have a range of services and facilities for all care needs, including: • Dementia care • Nursing care • Activities programme • Respite and Daycare • Residential care • Beautiful gardens

If you fancy a look around our home, or just need a bit of friendly advice, give me a call on 01636 880 626

Caren Billingsley

General Manager

Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark-on-Trent, NG24 3NH

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