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Have the January Blues struck yet? Maybe its time to book up the diary with some thing to look forward to, this is the right time for me to plan a few key events over the year so as I have something to look forward to every 8-10 weeks.

Days out, spa sessions, visiting friends and theatre trips, all feature high on my To Do list just now and once booked in, give me some lovely things to chase away those winter blues!

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Finance – Money Saving Ideas To Get You Back On Track In 2017 Technology – Gadgets They’ll Love February 2017 Horoscopes Recipe - Caramelised Onion & Goats’ Cheese Pizza Cake and Bake - Raspberry & Vanilla Panna Cotta Travel - Bergen Norway Competitions Parenting – Time and Sanity Savers Beauty - Day to Night Aromatherapy Health - Realistic Eating Disorders Awareness Week Motoring - Super-Size America Doesn’t Extend To LA Auto Show Short Story - Everyone Lies Home & Interiors - Invaluable Decorating Tips History – Florally Speaking Gardening – Velvet Underground And Another Thing - Tom and the Business Opportunity Hobbies - A Resoundingly Successful Hobby Life Begins - Time To Hang Up Those Gardening Gloves Book Review - Page Turners Recipe – Moroccan Spiced Pie

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Finance Money Saving Ideas To Get You Back On Track In 2017 By Ann Haldon so that you can move quickly to secure the best deals.

If you’re searching for ways to save money this year, take a look at some ideas for everyday savings and special treats that won’t break the bank.

You’ll also need to stockpile items if you’re serious about saving money this way, as that’s how the best bargains are obtained.

The Money Saving Expert website has its own coupon page, and if you look at Supersavvyme.co.uk you’ll find a range of coupons for Procter and Gamble products.

DISCOUNT WEBSITES Wowcher, Groupon and Living Social are just three websites offering great deals on everything from holidays to online courses. You simply sign up and input your chosen region to get a local or national deal with as much as 50% discount.

AIRBNB Airbnb is a website offering accommodation in privatelyowned residences around the world. It can often be cheaper than staying in ‘traditional’ hotel rooms or hostels, and offers travellers a vast choice of grades and styles to suit every budget.

It’s a great way to save on presents for friends and family members, or treat yourself whilst sticking to a budget.

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TRAVEL COSTS AT HOME Fuel Large supermarkets generally offer the cheapest petrol, but you can also find out the cost of fuel at various independent petrol stations local to you using the website Petrolprices. com. You just have to input your location, and a list of petrol stations is returned once you’ve signed up.

Car sharing Car sharing is a great way to save money on motoring, whether it’s with work colleagues or via websites such as BlaBlaCar and Liftshare, which allow you to advertise spaces in your car.

Train fares You can save money on long train journeys by buying ‘split tickets’, where the journey is divided and you have several

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COUPONING You may know couponing as cutting out discount vouchers from the local paper or supermarket magazines. But the practice has taken on a life of its own, with ‘extreme couponing’ hitting the headlines as shoppers save huge amounts on their monthly food bill.

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Gadgets They’ll Love Technology treats for the one you love this Valentine’s Day

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

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Your charisma will be burning brightly so take this opportunity to enhance your appearance. Get a makeover, update your hairstyle or splash out on some new outfits. Getting engaged or married on Valentine's Day is a distinct possibility. If you're already in a committed relationship, take this opportunity to celebrate in style with your amour.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st Take time out of your busy schedule during early February to enjoy the activities you love most. The Lunar Eclipse on February 11th will bring the end of a professional role. After this milestone, you'll go on to more creative assignments. On Valentine's Day, you'll have a passionate encounter that deepens your commitment to a lover.

Travel and adventure will colour your world in the early part of February. Take this opportunity to enjoy a trip you've been dreaming about for years. On the 11th, a Lunar Eclipse could mark the successful conclusion of a course of study. You could graduate with honours or receive a scholarship for further academic work.

VIRGO August 24th - Sept 23rd A passionate relationship will spice up your life in early February. This is a wonderful time to embark on a romance. Pay close attention to the days surrounding the 11th, when a Lunar Eclipse will bring an end to a steady job, opening up even better opportunities for you. Valentine's Day will bring some stability to your domestic life.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st If you're looking for love, you will find it in the early part of the month. Don't be surprised if you meet someone special at a sporting event or some other type of outdoor competition. It's even possible an old friendship could take a romantic turn. Valentine's Day could prompt you to make a serious commitment.

CAPRICORN December 22nd - Jan 20th Home is where the heart is in early February. Take this opportunity to attend a family reunion or to entertain relatives in your own home. On the 11th, a Lunar Eclipse will bring an end to a moneymaking venture, leaving you free to accept other potential packed opportunities. Your professional star will be on the rise.

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Why not host a gathering or get together at the beginning of February.

This will be a great time to bring friends, family and neighbours together under one roof. On the 11th, a Lunar Eclipse will bring the successful conclusion to a legal matter. Valentine's Day will bring some exciting news about an engagement or marriage; prepare for a big celebration.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd You'll make a fabulous impression at work in the early days of the month.

Take this opportunity to make a presentation or sales pitch that is close to your heart.. A Lunar Eclipse on the 11th may deliver a big windfall to your bank account. This money will help you pay off a bill and achieve the financial freedom you've always wanted.

Love, romance and friendship will be your top priority in the opening days of February. This would be a wonderful time to get engaged or married. If you're already in a committed partnership, you may exchange roles with your amour. A Lunar Eclipse on the 11th will allow you to put the finishing touches to a creative project.

SCORPIO October 24th - Nov 22nd Devote yourself to work that you truly enjoy at the beginning of February. A labour of love will fill you with new vigour and enthusiasm. You may be so busy that you'll adopt a lower profile during the first half of the month. You could get a fabulous gift on Valentine's Day. A lavish token of your partner's love and affection will be a delightful surprise.

Acquiring a new skill will be lots of fun at the beginning of February. You'll enjoy being with people with upbeat energy. A Lunar Eclipse on the 11th will prompt you to look at things from a different point of view. Valentine's Day promises to be a special time, prompting you and your partner to pursue a cherished dream.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th More money for luxuries will become available in the opening days of the month. In addition to the cash you earn, you'll get an unexpected windfall in the form of an inheritance, legal settlement or royalty payment.

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Nestling between the seven mountains and a sprinkling of islands in the North Sea, Norway’s second city is one of the prettiest towns on the southwest coast. Bright, colourful, it shines whatever the weather, old and new jostling side by side, just steps away from the scenic wonders of a pristine natural world.

Laced with inlets and bays, Bergen is the gateway to the fjords, the perfect base to catch a glimpse of this enticing world, maybe sailing for a few hours on Sognefjord, the longest and deepest, or Osterfjord encircling an island where myriad waterfalls tumble down the cliffs. It’s sheer magic, a hidden paradise which lingers in your mind long after you return to harbour.

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in 2,000 men will experience anorexia, becoming preoccupied with weighing as little as possible via excessive exercise and/or starving themselves. It usually develops at age 16 or 17 but sometimes, as young as 7.

Bulimia Bulimia sufferers alternate between binge eating and purging by inducing vomiting or using laxatives, and 90% are female. It’s more common than anorexia and usually develops at around 18 or 19.

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Motoring

By James Baggott

Super-Size America Doesn’t Extend To LA Auto Show

James Baggott takes a look behind the scenes of America’s motor show in the Sunshine State For a land known for its love of excess, the LA motor show is a relatively bijou affair.

Small, compact and easy to get around, it’s the polar opposite of the city that hosts it.

It makes little sense launching cars in a metropolis that’s smothered in a layer of smog, FUDPPHG ZLWK WUDIÀF DQG needs more cars like the ozone layer needs a bigger hole in it, but America being America does it anyway.

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launches less frequent.

But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t big news out there in the States – some manufacturers, especially those with a presence on this side of the pond, or with aspirations to have one, take the event pretty seriously.

Alfa Romeo is one such ambitious car maker. The ,WDOLDQ ÀUP VKRZFDVHG LWV new Stelvio SUV with a launch in a tent outside the main halls. It was so packed, the overzealous American ÀUH UHJXODWLRQV PHDQW PRVW journalists couldn’t even get in. Fortunately, this rival to the Porsche Macan and Jaguar F-Pace was quickly moved to the Alfa stand where we got a proper look.

Rumours suggest it will arrive in the UK late in 2017 with D GLHVHO HQJLQH ÀUVW ZLWK D bi-turbo 2.9-litre V6 packing

503bhp following soon after.

The spicy version will have four-wheel drive, the diesel making do with power via the UHDU ZKHHOV 6RPH ,WDOLDQ Ă DLU in a sector not known for it will be most welcome.

Elsewhere, the Germans gave the clearest signs yet that another recession was imminent with the unveiling of the why-do-we-need-it Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet. Just 300 of the 621bhp monsters will be produced and, although pricing is yet to be released, don’t expect much change from £200,000.

Mazda used the eve of the ÀUVW SUHVV GD\ WR WDNH WKH wraps off its new CX-5. At an event peppered with nonsense car design gobbledygook, and interspersed with pictures of cheetahs and chopsticks that were being

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used to demonstrate Mazda’s new design direction, the manufacturer showed off a rather smart looking SUV. It’s the best-selling model in (XURSH IRU WKH ÀUP DQG LWV new nose, which has more than a hint of Jaguar F-Pace about it, points to the future look for all Mazdas. It also comes in a new red, which is redder than the last red.

Understood? Good.

Jaguar was another manufacturer that had decided to grab some early motoring show headlines, revealing its futuristic electric I-Pace to the world in its own unique style two full days before the event opened. Using virtual reality headsets it simultaneously launched the car in LA and London, with car designer Ian &DOOXP VKRZLQJ RII WKH ÀUP¡V

Ă€UVW IRUD\ LQWR HOHFWULF YHKLFOHV subterranean halls under (EVs). the main event. Dubbed LA was an apt showcase for a ‘the garage’, they contained model that will sell 50 per cent D KRVW RI PRGLĂ€HG PRWRUV that were a welcome relief of its volume in the States, from the corporate frontage and with a range of 310 miles of the manufacturer stands on a single charge chances XSVWDLUV 0RGLĂ€HG )HUUDULV are those buyers will be Gulf-liveried Fords and bigqueuing up to get hold of one wheeled classics were among when it goes into production the delights hidden away next year. Finally a Tesla rival below the show’s huge halls. from Britain? We hope so.

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“So the young lady can’t ac accuse ccuse you of using a photo that’ that’s s ten years out of date.”

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“In an hour .” Gary tugged at a the tee-shirt.

“And what’ what’ss she like?”

“She’ ,” h e “She’ss single and pretty pretty,” he grinned. “She’ s got lovely eyes e “She’s and long brown hair .” hair.”

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“She did work in a school, but now she’ s started a career in she’s entertainment.”

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“What’ “What’ss that all about?”

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VXSSRVH ,·OO VRRQ ÀQG RXW VXSSRVH ,·OO VRRQ ÀQG RXW µ “Does this lucky lady have e a name?” Craig asked.

“Brenda.”

“Y Yo ou’re kidding!” Craig “You’re snorted. “How old did she e say she was?” mid-thirrties.”

“Same age as me, mid-thirties.”

“No lasses our age are cal lled called Brenda,” Craig sniggered. “I knew it was too good to be e true true. true.””

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Craig stared at the screen and nearly choked.

“She’ s pulled a right fast one o “She’s on you,” he chuckled. “Tha at’s “That’s Kate Middleton.”

“Who?” “Married to Prince William. .”

William.”

Craig clutched his sides. “G Gary, “Gary, you’re such a berk.”

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W asn’t one of our dinner la adies Wasn’t ladies called that?”

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with ith ketchup k t h pretending t di yyou ou had a nosebleed.”

“Oh yeah,” Gary grinned, “I remember that.”

“That was Brenda Buttons s.”

Buttons.”

Craig folded his arms and smirked. “She’ d “She’ss your hot date.”

“She can’t be,” Gary said.

“She’d be about a hundred d now .” now.”

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Meanwhile,, across town,, Brenda Buttons, niece and d namesake of the formidab ble formidable former dinner lady cu utting lady,, was cutting the ribbon to open a new supermarket, and wonder ing wondering er as whether her budding care career a Kate Middleton lookalike e was beginning to get in the wa ay of way her love life.

By Jackie Bre ewster Brewster

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Florally Speaking By Catherine Rose background whose meanings would not only have been clear to their Victorian viewer, but also to Shakespeare’s audience 300 years earlier.

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Velvet Underground

by Pippa Greenwood

They may be known as ‘velvet coated gentlemen’, but believe me if you have a problem with moles in your garden, it is highly unlikely that you will be inclined to call them anything quite so polite! For years I thought people were over-reacting when moles appeared, but having now come across them in great numbers in my own garden, I too have started to have some rather unfriendly thoughts. So what can you do if all of a sudden your lawn becomes decorated with mounds of Ă€QHO\ WXUQHG VRLO RU LI SODQWV in your beds and borders suddenly start to disappear beneath soil level as subsidence occurs within the Ă RZHUEHG RU DQ HQWLUH URZ RI vegetables is excavated from below?

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Moles can sometimes be deterred by high-pitched sounds or vibrations. To this end you could try inserting children’s windmills over the mole infested areas, as the vibration that passes down these into the soil is often said to send moles scampering away. It is an inexpensive and relatively decorative solution AND I’ve seen gardens where it really does seem to work. Similarly, you can try plunging glass bottles into the soil so that just the neck is protruding.

As the wind whistles over the mouth of the bottle the noise and vibrations created may also discourage moles.

Very smelly substances can work against moles. It is possible to buy mole smokes which seem to work, in the short term at least. These are UDWKHU OLNH ÀUHZRUNV DQG DUH inserted into the run where the smoke they produce is unpleasant to the moles.

Unfortunately, however, with these and indeed most other smelly deterrents, it is likely that once the smell has subsided the mole will return.

Traps are available from some garden centres or online stores. In order for these to be effective you must set them carefully, and because the moles are very aware of human scent it is essential that you wear gloves when setting them up, so you never actually touch the trap with your hands. The trap needs to be correctly set or else there is a risk that the mole could suffer a lot before LW GLHV 6RPH JDUGHQHUV ÀQG

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Perhaps the most effective means of control is to hire in help by employing a mole catcher. Many of these specialists have worked with moles for many years and are adept at trapping them.

Since they often charge only on the basis of moles caught, it need not be too expensive a process either.

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so severe the next.

It is sometimes said that the plant caper spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus) will deter moles. I have never found that this has any effect whatsoever, but it does seem to work for some gardeners and as the plants are fairly attractive it is worth giving it a try!

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And Another Thing...

Tom and the Business Opportunity

by Tom Hughes @groomsdaybook

Sarah was tidying up in the lounge when she chanced upon my newly purchased motoring publication. “Ferrari Owner? Tom? Have we won the lottery?�

I entered carrying a cardboard box. “Not yet dear, but soon we will be rolling in it!â€? “Tom, what are all these boxes doing in the hall? And why have you got a funny look in your eye?â€? “I’m excited, that’s all. In these boxes is our future‌ our fortune.â€?

Unimpressed, Sarah ran a knife down the packing tape and opened up the carton. “Why have you got boxes of coffee and tea? Don’t tell me you’re opening a cafe because the hours are a killer and‌â€? “Don’t be silly. And this isn’t just any old coffee or tea, darling, this stuff is special coffee - it’s the elixir of life. It 48

lowers cholesterol, promotes good health and generally makes you feel fantastic!� “Well that’s very nice, darling, but why have you bought so much? This lot will last us a lifetime.�

Then the full horror hit her.

She plonked herself down on one of the boxes and put her head in her hands. “Tom, Ă€UVW LW ZDV ZDWHU Ă€OWHUV WKHQ it was perfume, then it was vacuum cleaners, then it was those buy-to-let seminars.

Do you remember them? If I hadn’t stopped you we’d be homeless by now.�

My sheepish grin gave it away. Sarah strode into the kitchen and after a hefty shove managed to squeeze into the garage. “Tom, you can’t move in here.�

It was obvious that Sarah viewed my shrewd investment as just another one of my hair-brained

schemes. I felt that she deserved an explanation. “Sarah darling, this is a new way of doing business. This is Multi-Level Marketing.� “So you’ve signed up for yet another pyramid scheme.�

Before I could protest there was a knock on the door. “Hi Uncle Billy, what brings you here?� asked Sarah. “Tom said there was a meeting tonight? A business opportunity? I could do with a few extra quid on top of my pension. And so could cousin Arthur.� And so, before you could say Bentley Continental, our front lounge was full to the brim with relatives, neighbours and, bizarrely, the man who had arrived to read the gas meter. Flip chart in place, there was hushed chatter as I nervously paced the 80% wool twist. Then disaster - Sarah entered with a tray full of steaming hot PG Tips.

Incensed, I shooed her back

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into the kitchen.

you get your own royalties!”

“Are you insane woman?

Now pour that away and open a box of my product.

Then wait until the end of the presentation when they can all have a taste.” Had she never seen Dragon’s Den?

A voice from the back (Mr Green from number 11) piped up, “So it’s a pyramid selling scheme?”

Then it was time to present my pitch to my potential distributors. Carefully, I explained that once they became one of my downline, I would earn a royalty from each bag of tea they sold.

Realising from the look on Uncle Billy’s face that my future wealth was not the main motivation for him being there, I skilfully changed tack.

“Well I’m not convinced, and while you’re at it, any chance I can have my hedge clippers back?”

“And of course, if you recruit your own distributors, then

“No, it’s a business opportunity,” I beamed.

Another hand went up.

Feeling threatened, I decided to deal with the doubters head on. “Listen pal, if you’re not on board, you’re free to go.”

“Sorry, can I just get into that cupboard? I need to take a gas reading.”

Finally, Sarah appeared with the elixir of life - the herbal coffee. My captive audience began sipping. They looked around at their fellow delegates. Then they took DQRWKHU VLS WR FRQÀUP P\ worst fears. It was absolutely horrible. As the last of my audience departed Sarah, shaking her head, had some advice for me.

“Look Tom, you don’t have to prove anything to me. I think you’re wonderful as you are.”

Beaming, I went to hug her.

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If the church bells across the country were to fall silent, it would be the end of a tradition that has lasted for at least two thousand years. Bell-ringing is deeply embedded in our culture, so it hardly seems possible that one day local community groups might stop coming together to ring out those powerful messages of joy, sadness and celebration.

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Time To Hang Up Those Gardening Gloves?

by Kate McLelland

For some, retirement is a blissful release from the pressures of work. Many retired people are more than happy to swap their job for a more relaxed existence: pottering round the garden, visiting friends and taking up new hobbies.

However, if you are now several months or years into your retirement and you are feeling bored, restless and discontented, it may be time to consider going back to work.

A law was passed in 2011 preventing the automatic dismissal of employees at retirement age, and nowadays around 1.5 million people in the UK work beyond the state pension age of 65. Recent research by the USA’s Oregon State University even suggests that people who work beyond that age could lengthen their lives by staying more active and engaged.

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It is important to tailor your skills, qualities and achievements to the job for which you are applying. For example, if you were once the CEO of a company and you’re now applying to work on a checkout in a garden centre, you could emphasise your ‘people skills’ rather than drawing attention to your leadership qualities. %XLOG XS \RXU FRQÀGHQFH There are many different ways to brush up your knowledge and skills. Some of these include exploring the internet, visiting your library or community centre or signing up to courses at your local adult education college.

Building up your inner FRQÀGHQFH LV MXVW DV LPSRUWDQW as refreshing your practical skills. Treat yourself to a new hairstyle, new tie or new shoes in preparation for those interviews. If you’ve been absent from the social scene for a while, put yourself in situations where you are likely to meet people, whether that’s a trip to the pub or volunteering to clean up a local beach.

Learn about tax and National Insurance requirements Once you reach state pension age, you no longer need to pay National Insurance. If you are working and receiving the

state pension, your pension payments will be counted as income and will therefore be taxable in the same way as your earnings and any savings income you receive.

Some workers fear that automatic enrolment on to their new employer’s workplace pension scheme will affect pensions they are already receiving. Tony Attubato of the Pensions Advisory Service says: “It is possible to save in a pension plan while receiving a pension from another.

There will generally be no tax consequences of doing this and you will still enjoy tax relief on the contributions you pay.”

On 6 September last year, the workplace equality think tank Business in the Community published a report entitled Age in the Workplace. It concluded that keeping older professionals in employment “will retain highly-desired skillsets, maintain a stronger workplace culture and provide growth opportunities for businesses of all sizes”.

So if you’ve been languishing at home, feeling under-used and under-valued, it’s time to hang up your gardening gloves. The experts agree there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get back to work.

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The Life List Finders Sleepers I think Hamlet spoke for insomniacs everywhere when he said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;To sleep, perchance to dream.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But if Shakespeare doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t send you to the land of nod and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re desperate for forty winks, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get creative.

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Joint pain can cause severe mobility problems that take away your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joy for life, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just older animals that suffer in this way.

Genetic issues such as hip or elbow dysplasia in dogs, or an old injury, increase the risk of them suffering from arthritis.

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As far as puppies are concerned, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important not to over-exercise them while their bodies are still developing. Being overweight will also have a huge impact on your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joints, so watching food intake is a key factor.

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Moroccan Spiced Pie Serves 6

Prep: 1hr, 30mins Cook: 35 mins Method Preheat the oven to 200 C/gas 6/180 C fan. Dry fry the seeds briefly in a small pan over a medium heat until toasty – don’t let them burn. Grind coarsely using a pestle and mortar (or a bowl and the end of a rolling pin), then mix in the paprika, cinnamon, 1⁄2 tsp salt and 4 tbsp oil. Tip the squash into a roasting tin, pour over the spiced oil and toss. Roast for 20 minutes.

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Ingredients 2 tsp each coriander and cumin seeds 1 tsp paprika plus extra for dusting l ½ tsp ground cinnamon l 150ml/¼ pint olive oil l 900g squash, peeled and cut into 2 cm chunks l 12 shallots, quartered l 4cm piece root ginger, finely chopped l 140g whole blanched almonds l 140g shelled pistachios l 75g pack dried cranberries l 6 tbsp clear honey l 225g pack fresh spinach l 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed l 2 garlic cloves l 1 tsp ground cumin l 3 tbsp lemon juice l 4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander l 100g butter l 8 large sheets of filo pastry l Lemon wedges to serve l l

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Heat 2 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan, add the shallots and cook, stirring, until they start to brown.

Stir in the ginger and 100g/4oz each almonds and pistachios.When brown, toss in the cranberries, 2 tbsp honey, and the spinach so it wilts. Take off the heat and stir into the squash, when it comes out of the oven. Set aside.

In a food processor whizz the chickpeas with the garlic, cumin, remaining oil, lemon juice, 2 tbsp water and salt and pepper to make houmous. Stir in the coriander.

Melt the butter in a small pan. Put a loose-bottomed 28cm quiche tin on a baking sheet and brush with some butter.

Keeping the filo covered with a damp cloth so it doesn’t dry out, lay one sheet over half of the tin so that it hangs over the edge by about 10cm. Lay another sheet on the other side, so it overlaps the first in the centre and hangs over the opposite edge.

Build up 2 further layers in this way, using a total of eight sheets of filo. Pile half the squash mixture in the centre of the pastry.

Spread over the houmous and then the rest of the squash mixture.

One at a time, bring the edge of each filo sheet up to the centre to cover the filling, creating voluptuous folds as you go. Brush carefully with more butter. (If making a day ahead, cover now with cling film and chill. To reheat, remove the pie from the fridge, heat the oven, then bake for 35-40 minutes.)

Bake for 30-35 minutes until crips and golden. Just before the pie is ready, reheat any remaining butter in the pan, tip in the rest of the nuts and fry until golden. Spoon in the 4 remaining tbsps of honey and, when it melts, take off the heat and pour over the pie. Serve with Harissa yogurt sauce (mix the yogurt and milk together to make a thin sauce, stir in the herbs and season. Swirl in harissa to taste) and lemon wedges.

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2. Built by CERN between 1998 and 2008, the Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest and most powerful particle collider and lies in a tunnel between the border of which two countries?

3. In the nursery rhyme This Little Piggy, which begins "this little piggy went to market", what did the third little piggy do?

4. Which BBC TV show was first broadcast between 1990 and 2001, was revived in 2005 with the phrase "Goes Large" after the main part of its title, and has been running ever since, reverting back to its original name in 2008?

5. Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, in which capital city would find a statue of The Little Mermaid?

6. The penny farthing was a bicycle featuring one very large wheel and one much smaller one. Was the large wheel at the back or the front?

7. The name of which type of pasta means "little tongues" in Italian?

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9. Nicknamed "the biggest little city in the world", which city in Nevada is famous for its "quickie" divorces?

10. Alexander DeLarge is the narrator and main character of which famous novel?

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