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Karols Korner Spring has finally sprung! The Beast from the East went West and the daffs are starting to appear.

Easter is right around the corner and this year seems to be moving swiftly on! Lots of lovely Easter Egg hunts and things to do with the children over the Easter break.

Fabulous news for my show team. Having just competed at Crufts. And our judge was locally known poodle expert Marita Rogers.

Wally won a FIRST , Scarlett a fifth and Gromit a third. So utterly thrilled with my pooches doing so well.

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Technology - Don’t Be An April Fool Finance - Is It Worthwhile Taking Out Private Health Insurance?

Quirky Britain - Feeling Stressed Out? Take A Walk with a Llama Pets - Protect Your Cats and Dogs in the Garden This Spring Competitions Cake and Bake - Lemon Mascarpone Creams Recipe - Baked Salmon Fillets Show Clearance Cowboys The Door Beauty - Spring Clean Your Beauty Routine Health - Managing Your Stress Horoscopes - April 2018 And Another Thing - Tom Has a Spring Clean Gardening - Overhaul Your Lawn Home & Interiors - Wooden Flooring Motoring - BMW X3: Truly Capable Puzzles

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The 365 Day Conservatory As a nation, we love our conservatories. Where living space is often tight, a conservatory can give us just that little bit more room to relax and not be on top of each other.

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conservatories. Likewise if we are lucky enough to see warm sunshine then sitting in our conservatories is nigh on impossible due to the severe heat and harsh glare. It has been a perennial problem, but is one that happily we can now solve.

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By Ann Haldon

Is It Worthwhile Taking Out Private Health Insurance?

NHS services, so your GP would need to refer you for a private consultation. Policies are renewed annually, with monetary excesses applying in the same way as with other forms of insurance.

Private health insurance generally covers the cost of private consultations, treatments, and immediate aftercare as an inpatient. Some policies also pay for outpatient care, such as physiotherapy.

Employers sometimes offer this W\SH RI LQVXUDQFH DV D EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W to their employees, but if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking of taking out your own policy, how do you know if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be worthwhile? %HIRUH ZH ORRN DW WKH EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV and potential drawbacks of private medical insurance, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little more detail on the cover that could be included.

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of treatment, and an overall amount in the policy year HOW MUCH WILL PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE COST? Various factors are taken into account by insurers when setting the price of private healthcare premiums - these LQFOXGH EXW DUH QRW OLPLWHG WR

â&#x20AC;˘ Age â&#x20AC;˘ Existing health â&#x20AC;˘ Medical history as an individual, and of your family â&#x20AC;˘ Lifestyle â&#x20AC;˘ Types of cover required Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advisable to shop around before buying private health insurance - comparison ZHEVLWHV DUH D JRRG ZD\ WR Ă&#x20AC;QG out about the cost of various policies.

ALTERNATIVES TO PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE There are alternative ways to fund private medical treatment without taking out an insurance policy. If you have residual income or existing savings, for example, you could set aside a sum to cover a proportion of future treatments.

Paying only for the initial consultation is also an option if you require an urgent medical opinion. The consultant would then refer you back to the NHS for treatment, if necessary.

Healthcare cash plans also exist that help you cover your medical costs. In this case youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re refunded the costs that you pay up front, up to pre-agreed limits. www.money.co.uk/healthinsurance/how-does-healthinsurance-work.htm www.moneyadviceservice.org. uk/en/articles/do-you-need-privatemedical-insurance#what-does-itcover

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Feeling stressed out? Take a walk with a llama

by Kate McLelland

According to the advertisement strapline for one of the many llama trekking trips available in the UK today: “You feel calmer when you walk with a llama”.

Llamas originally came from South America, where local people have used them as pack animals for hundreds of years.

Their specially adapted feet - padded, like a dog’s - together with their friendly natures made them the perfect companion for long treks across the mountainous Andes region.

WHAT HAPPENS ON A LLAMA TREK? Although llamas are able to pull carts and carry up to 25% of their body weight, they are not suitable for riding, so your trekking experience will be limited to leading your llama on a halter as you walk along. At ÀUVW JODQFH WKLV PD\ QRW VHHP like much of an ‘experience’, but trekkers report that leading a llama is a surprisingly relaxing and calming experience.

A UK llama trek can involve anything from a half-day trip (ending with a cream tea, of course) to a ramble lasting several days. Brenda Stevens, a member of the British Llama Society and owner of the trekking company UK Llamas, offers visitors the opportunity 12

to halter and groom their llama before leading them into the country lanes and footpaths around the village of Mosterton in Dorset. Llamas are usually well-behaved but have been known to pause on their URXWH LI WKH\ ÀQG D SDUWLFXODUO\ tasty hedgerow plant. Brenda explains: “Our llamas enjoy nothing more than exploring the village and helping our neighbours by ‘trimming’ their bushes and trees along the way!”

WHAT MAKES LLAMAS SO SPECIAL? Llamas will also stop in the middle of a trekking expedition if they sense the presence of wildlife, helping their human companions spot creatures they might otherwise fail to see on a countryside walk. With their sharp senses and strong protective instincts, they are often used on farms to guard lambs, ducks and chickens from attack by predators. Hardy and undemanding, they are also placed in paddocks to provide companionship for horses and ponies.

Perhaps it is this ability to bond with other species that has singled llamas out as ideal travelling companions for humans. In spite of rumours that llamas can spit in spectacular

fashion if angered, this rarely happens. In fact, many UK llama owners have become VR FRQÀGHQW RI WKHLU DQLPDOV· good behaviour that they have started to involve them in animal therapy sessions.

Parties and celebrations are another growth area for the ‘llama experience’. James and Suzanne Benson from Nidderdale Llamas even make their animals available for hen parties and weddings. For hen parties the llamas are equipped with pink ‘L’ plates on their tails, while participants can hire sashes to wear as they walk.

At weddings, llamas can meet and greet guests and provide a focus for photographs. Suzanne says: “We can arrange for two llamas or one llama and one alpaca to accompany the bride and groom through the ceremony, walk down the aisle, even carry the rings!”

Paying to lead an animal on a countryside ramble may seem like a slightly eccentric thing to do, but there’s little doubt that llama trekking is a magical and unforgettable experience for those who take part. To quote one happy customer who reviewed his trekking trip on the TripAdvisor website: “Quite simply one of the BEST days out we have had.”

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A Vets Voice By Mark Lainchbury Eddie is a bouncy five year old dog, Heinz 57 with a good dose of spaniel included. His energy knows no bounds and he had been out in the garden enjoying the snow. Eddie is fortunate to have a large garden and recently an abundance of snow !

Due to Eddie's shaking and snowbound feet, he had been spending more time than usual in the utility room until fit for full house roaming.

His Mum also dealing with the weather had been having some trouble drying clothes, so the utility room resembled a full stocked laundry. Some things on hangers, some on airing frames, the usual selection of items.

On one of the particularly cold days, Eddie decided , instead of snuggling down on his rug in the utility , he would tug at the cashmere, pull the pants off the airer and surround himself with damp clothes.......

Within one hour Eddie had managed to create a veritable jumble sale.

Eddie's Mum was not amused.

Her annoyance changed to concern when she realised the small black scraps of wool/lycra dotted around the room belonged to her winter tights......

A close eye was then kept on Eddie who appeared subdued and the following day he was brought into the clinic when he refused food .

On investigation by the vet and some radiographs it came to light that a good proportion of the black tights were entangled in his insides.

Eddie needed surgery which was attended to sharpish and fortuitous that he had not eaten prior to anaesthetics.

Eddie blissfully unaware of his Mums worry, had the offending item removed and awoke in a warm recovery kennel ward.

Forty eight hours later, Eddie reappeared at the clinic, healing nicely and sporting his lamp shade collar to keep nibbling teeth away from stitches.

A lesson learned for us all : inquisitive dogs and laundry do not a good mix make !

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Protect Your Cats and Dogs in the Garden This Spring If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re enjoying the warmer weather this springtime, and spending more time in the garden with your pet, here are a few tips to keep both cats and dogs safe and well, and avoid any urgent visits to the vet.

Seasonal plants Some spring bulbs and plants can be poisonous to dogs and cats. Daffodils, in particular, cause problems if ingested, but other plants such as tulips, hyacinths, crocuses and clematis are also toxic.

Symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting, and lethargy, potentially leading to dehydration

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and convulsions. In cases where the most poisonous plants have been consumed, the after-effects may be seen within 15 minutes.

Chocolate Easter eggs Chocolate contains theobromine, which is highly toxic to your dog or cat.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advisable to consult your vet as a matter of urgency if you know that your pet has consumed chocolate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; symptoms include rapid breathing, hyperactivity, seizures, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Slug and snail pellets As spring is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;slug seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, you may be tempted to use slug pellets to control this problem in your garden. Dogs and cats WHQG WR Ă&#x20AC;QG VOXJ SHOOHWV WDVW\ however, and as many brands contain a poisonous substance called metaldehyde, your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health is at serious and immediate risk after ingestion.

Look out for symptoms such as muscle spasms, seizures and lack of coordination, and contact your vet as a matter of urgency. www.nawt.org.uk/advice/keeping-petssafe-spring www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/springsafety-tips-for-dog-owners.html www.vets-now.com/2017/01/springhazards-cats/

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Sleaford Playhouse Sleaford’s own original Georgian Theatre Knights of Comedy presents

Book your tickets online or you can call our Box Office: 0333 666 3366

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Live at the Playhouse

Comedy at Sleaford Playhouse Saturday 14 April 2018 Following two near sold out shows in 2017, the Knights of Comedy are set to return in 2018, bringing you another shining line-up of the hottest pro comedians in the UK in a stand-up extravaganza.

Keith James in concert

The Songs of Leonard Cohen Friday 27 April 2018 His wonderful Tower of Songs - stripped back, desolate, naked and sensual.

Enigmatic, mysterious and sub textural, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character, with an exact sense of prose, a wry humour and courage to wrestle with the unspoken, forgiving human frailty with the stroke of each line.

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Winter Wilson in concert

Saturday 20 October 2018 Five local musicians, over 150 years of experience and more than 600 gigs between them, have come together to celebrate this wellspring of music from two of the greatest music films of all time, and thus The Commitment Brothers were formed.

"Far Off on the Horizon" launch

Sleaford Little Theatre

Friday 4 May 2018 to Saturday 5 May 2018 Sleaford Little Theatre has been absent from Sleaford Live for some years, and we are delighted to return with three one-act plays for a short two-night run.

Friday 11 May 2018 When Sleaford’s own Winter Wilson “accidentally” became full-time musicians back in 2012, little did they imagine where their new life would take them.

Sleaford Little Theatre

Look No Hans Wednesday 12 September 2018 to Saturday 15 September 2018 A modern, farcical comedy written by masters of the genre, John Chapman and Michael Pertwee.

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Black Swan Restaurant HILL SIDE, BECKINGHAM ONLY 5 MILES EAST OF NEWARK

Award Winning Country Restaurant a Family Run Business for 19 Years serving fresh local produce beautifully presented with English/French influences, constantly high quality cuisine.

Choose from Table D'Hote or Specials BOO KING Board Menu STRONGLYIS (visit our website to view menus).

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A big year ahead for Newark’s newest neighbourhood Middlebeck, the new community taking shape on the land south of Newark, remains a hive of activity.

Bowbridge Green, the first of many open spaces that will characterise the development, is now finished. The new loop road, which forms the outline of the first homes at Middlebeck, is also on the point of completion.

And the groundwork that began in 2017, to create the vital infrastructure and services that will support the entire community, continues to run according to schedule.

Look out for more updates on the planning and design of the future phases of Middlebeck both online and in ‘Use Locally’.

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First Avant homeowners prepare to move in Our first housebuilder, Avant Homes, is getting ready to welcome Middlebeck’s first ever residents in early spring.

You can visit their three showhomes on site or find out more at

avanthomes.co.uk/the-heddles

homes We’re delighted to announce that Bellway Homes have arrived at Middlebeck. With the first of its two, three and four bedroom properties due for sale this spring, there’ll soon be even more choice and variety at Middlebeck.

Discover more at bellway.co.uk

Find out more and stay up to date online @MiddlebeckNewark

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Show Clearance Cowboys The Door

by Kate McLelland

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BOOK THE GOOD GUYS FOR YOUR MOVE Are you looking for a friendly and reliable removal company to help you with house, office or furniture moves - long or short distance? hen why not contact local husband and wife team Tess and Paul Delve. Tess is a local girl and Paul is a south Londoner who moved to the area 2 years ago and started the business!

Services offered include complete house or office moves using either their Luton or large transit vans, through to delivery of smaller individual items anywhere in the UK. They can even manage the packing or unpacking of your items if required.

Need to pick up and Auction, Ebay or Gumtree purchase? Let Tess and Paul handle this for you.

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Beauty Spring Clean Your Beauty Routine

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

,W¡V QRW MXVW KRPHV WKDW EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W IURP a good olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spring cleanâ&#x20AC;Ś DITCH OLD MAKEUP AND SKINCARE PRODUCTS Most of us are guilty of holding onto favourite cosmetics way longer than we should do. While PDNHXS GRHVQ¡W KDYH D Ă&#x20AC;[HG XVH E\ GDWH DV such, it does start to degrade once itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been exposed to air and sunlight. If you check the packaging of any skincare or FRVPHWLF SURGXFW \RX¡OO Ă&#x20AC;QG the PAO symbol. This shows the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;period after openingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that the product needs to be used within. In most cases, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six or 12 months.

Products that come into direct contact with your skin, such as a lipstick, or a moisturiser WKDW \RX VFRRS RXW RI WKH MDU ZLWK D Ă&#x20AC;QJHU are particularly virulent breeding grounds for bacteria. So have a good sort through and ditch anything thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been open longer than its PAO. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also worth having a bit of a declutter at the same time. Are you ever going to wear that lurid purple eyeshadow?

If you want products that will last longer, check the PAO before you buy. In general, pump action lotions will last longer than those in jars, as the lotion comes into less contact with oxygen and light.

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Brushes can be cleaned with face wash, baby shampoo or a mild soap. Soap is probably the easiest.

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By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

Managing Your Stress

Persistent stress can affect our health and even cause serious illness, so we need to know how to reduce stress and its effects. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; can refer to two different but related things: situations or events that put pressure on us; and our reaction to that pressure.

Stress can: â&#x20AC;˘ Affect your mental health, causing problems such as depression and exacerbating existing mental health issues. â&#x20AC;˘ Affect your physical health by preventing proper sleeping or eating, and causing excess cortisol and adrenaline release.

This makes you feel unwell and may eventually lead to serious conditions, e.g. heart disease, asthma, stroke, diabetes and some cancers.

What Causes Stress? â&#x20AC;˘ Major changes or events: bereavement, moving home, Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO FULVHV H[DPV redundancy, retirement, job change, marriage, relationship break-up, illness/injury, pregnancy/parenthood. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Happyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; events put extra pressure on us not to appear stressed. â&#x20AC;˘ Continual pressure: job, health or relationship worries, overwhelming responsibilities. â&#x20AC;˘ Feeling out of control and unable to change situations. â&#x20AC;˘ Uncertainty, e.g. potential redundancy. â&#x20AC;˘ A life that lacks change, purpose or activity. â&#x20AC;˘ Clutter and disorganisation, e.g. always running late. Research shows just the sight of clutter causes stress.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Your perception of the situation (affected by your positivity (or lack of it) and past experiences). â&#x20AC;˘ Your mental health and emotional resilience. â&#x20AC;˘ The support you receive.

Symptoms of Stress â&#x20AC;˘ Avoiding the stress source. â&#x20AC;˘ Irritability, impatience, aggression, restlessness. â&#x20AC;˘ Depression or anxiety. â&#x20AC;˘ An inability to enjoy yourself/ take an interest. â&#x20AC;˘ A sense of dread. â&#x20AC;˘ Feeling neglected or tearful. Â&#x2021; 'LIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW\ PDNLQJ GHFLVLRQV DQG concentrating. â&#x20AC;˘ Poor lifestyle choices: biting your nails, smoking or drinking, eating too much/too little. â&#x20AC;˘ Shallow breathing/ hyperventilating. â&#x20AC;˘ Panic attacks. â&#x20AC;˘ Insomnia or disturbed sleep. â&#x20AC;˘ Muscle tension. â&#x20AC;˘ Blurred eyesight or sore eyes. â&#x20AC;˘ Loss of libido. â&#x20AC;˘ Teeth grinding or clenching your jaw. â&#x20AC;˘ Headaches. â&#x20AC;˘ Chest pains. â&#x20AC;˘ High blood pressure. â&#x20AC;˘ Indigestion or heartburn. â&#x20AC;˘ Constipation or diarrhoea. â&#x20AC;˘ Nausea or dizziness. â&#x20AC;˘ Fatigue.

Reducing and Coping with Stress Reducing your responsibilities and using time-management or organisational techniques can help to reduce stress in your life. <RX FDQ Ă&#x20AC;QG WLPH PDQDJHPHQW tips at www.nhs.uk/conditions/ stress-anxiety-depression/ time-management-tips/ and www.mind.org.uk/informationsupport/tips-for-everydayliving/stress/dealing-withpressure/, which also has coping VWUDWHJLHV IRU VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F SUHVVXUHV such as being a student.

Reducing the causes of our stress is important, but sometimes we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change stressful situations.

However, we can learn to improve how we react to them.

Self-help strategies include: > Complementary therapies Therapies like yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, massage, acupuncture and ecotherapy (time spent in nature) may help you relax. > Lifestyle Changes A healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep help. Spend time with family and friends and talk through your problems. Make time for hobbies and relaxation; downtime isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a luxury, but essential for a healthy mind and body. > Changing Your Mind Develop a more positive outlook.

This video discusses replacing negative thinking with positive: www.nhs.uk/Video/Pages/ unhelpful-thinking-podcast. aspx?searchtype=Tag&searcht erm=Mental+health. > Breathing eercises <RX FDQ Ă&#x20AC;QG LQVWUXFWLRQV DW www. nhs.uk/conditions/stressanxiety-depression/waysrelieve-stress/ > Stress-busting apps and courses Try the NHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chill Panda apps. beta.nhs.uk/chill-panda/, Silver Cloud apps.beta.nhs. uk/silvercloud/ and the Stress & Anxiety Companion apps. beta.nhs.uk/stress-anxietycompanion/.

For further help, visit your GP, who can recommend: > Talking treatments â&#x20AC;˘ Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps you understand your stress triggers and reaction to them, showing you how to act and react more positively. â&#x20AC;˘ Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) combines mindfulness, meditation and yoga to reduce stress. > Medication to reduce symptoms E.g. antidepressants, sleeping pills, irritable bowel syndrome treatments and high blood pressure medication.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ignore stress until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s damaged your health. Tackle it now.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

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March 21st - April 20th

24th - August 23rd

November 23rd - Dec 21st

A brilliant idea at Easter is worth developing. You're tired of making money for others. Launching your own business will allow you to set your own hours and follow your instincts. If you've been thinking of changing your luck, the New Moon on the 16th is an ideal time to do so. On the 30th, the Full Moon is great for making a long term investment.

Easter ushers in an opportunity to travel, study or write. Being able to visit a country that has deep spiritual meaning will be inspiring. If you aren't able to get away, sign up for an advanced course of learning or begin work on an article. The Full Moon on the 30th is good for wrapping up a property matter.

Pour your energy into creative projects during Easter. Putting an innovative spin on traditional forms will attract lots of favourable publicity. The New Moon on the 16th is ideal for going on a first date or going on a second honeymoon.

Whether you are single or attached, mid-April will be one of those most romantic times of the entire year.

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Easter will be a relaxing time. Take this opportunity to enjoy the company of your nearest and dearest. Although you enjoy dressing up, you don't especially want to be working hard to serve others. On the 16th, the New Moon allows you to let go of a period of struggle. Instead of dwelling on the past, you'll make a fresh start.

News of an inheritance, legal settlement or insurance refund will reach your ears on or around Easter.

This is a great time to upgrade your technical equipment. The New Moon on the 16th finds you making inroads to a close relationship. By forgiving a past mistake, you'll forge a strong bond that is virtually unbreakable.

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Attending an Easter party will be lots more fun than you expect. You'll meet an interesting person who excites your interest in a hobby or sport. Let your new friend take you to a cultural event or game; you'll have a wonderful time together. On the 30th, the Full Moon will bring relief from a persistent health problem.

Working with a partner will be productive in the days surrounding Easter. Be open to trying cutting edge techniques, even if you've been steeped in an old tradition. A handsome bonus could come your way on the 30th, thanks to an enriching Full Moon. Use some of this money for some beautiful furnishings or artwork.

The days surrounding Easter find you more ambitious than ever. This is a good time to make plans for professional success. A collaboration comes to a successful conclusion on the 30th, when the Full Moon cultivates a celebratory atmosphere. Make sure to attend a big wrap party. It's important to keep in touch with the people who have encouraged you.

AQUARIUS January 21st - Feb 19th The 1st brings exciting news about a family or community matter. This Easter, you'll be able to break away from a confining routine and enjoy a greater measure of freedom. On the 16th, the New Moon urges you to speak up for your beliefs. The Full Moon on the 30th will bring a promotion or award for a job well done.

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Feb 20th - March 20th

You'll attract wonderful publicity on or around Easter, when word spreads of your leadership ability. Your willingness to accept a thankless job is greatly appreciated. Thanks to you, an organisation that was on the verge of falling apart has been salvaged. A romantic relationship will burst into flower on the 30th, thanks to a passionate Full Moon.

An unusual work opportunity will be made on or around Easter. Take this opportunity to gain some experience in an entirely different field. The more varied your skill set, the easier it will be to land the well paid assignments you want. A personal project will come to fruition on the 30th, thanks to an empowering Full Moon.

April begins on an upbeat note, when a job offer could arrive. This will be a wonderful opportunity to increase your income and expand your technical skills. The New Moon on the 16th will give you a chance to do work that is personally meaningful. A bold risk will pay off around the 30th, when the Full Moon brings a successful resolution of a legal matter.

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And Another Thing...

Tom Has a Spring Clean

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“Tom, I can’t move in this bloody garage, when are you going to sort it?”

Camper Van Monthly fell limply from my hands as my Dearly Beloved’s command echoed around the house.

Time once more to don the gardening gloves and spring into action. Old lamps, decorations and suitcases fell at my feet as Sarah ploughed through twenty years of accumulated detritus. “Look, there’s only one thing for it, you’ll have to go the tip.”

“On a Sunday morning? Are you insane?”

“Well what else were you planning on doing today?”

“I was hoping to take a trip to that camper van place.

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retired I don’t want to be carrying a chemical toilet to the shower block, I want a bit of luxury.”

Reversing the Mondeo Ghia X up to the garage door, I began to heave all manner of rubbish into the cavernous boot. I paused as I came across a Japanese silk print. Geisha women dressed in blue and black JRZQV VKXIÁHG RYHU D WLQ\ bridge. Ominous storm clouds circled Mount Fuji.

Sarah re-appeared.

“Tom, stop rummaging and get on with it.”

“This is your Great Uncle Jack’s picture – it might be worth a few bob. Look at those storm clouds, very ominous, don’t you think?”

“That’s not a storm cloud gathered over Mount Fuji, that’s a water stain. Now stop rummaging and throw it out. No, not them! They’re my best table decorations!”

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high in the car, I crawled to WKH FRXQFLO WLS $ERXW ÀIW\ yards from the entrance, I joined a queue of cars waiting their turn. After half an hour of listening to Steve Wright’s Sunday Love Songs we began to move.

I was just about to drive through the barrier when a tattooed giant sporting a construction hat and a highvis jacket held up his hand.

“And what have we got in there, sir?”

“Rugs, suitcases, pillows, pictures, boots, jumpers, paint pots, paint brushes, paint rollers, table decorations, old bottles, old bags, old memories, lost causes, dashed hopes and broken dreams.”

“Rugs in the carpet hopper, sir, broken dreams in nonrecyclable.”

And with a wave of his hand, I was in. Pausing for a moment to wait for a space, I observed batteries,

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plastic chairs, old shrubs and bags of gypsum being unceremoniously dumped into their respective receptacles. A small, bearded man wielding a massive yard brush shook his head as he retrieved a cracked toilet from one hopper and exasperatedly ÁXQJ LW LQWR D QHLJKERXULQJ skip. I parked up and began to unload. A well-muscled young man trotted past holding a wheelbarrow in one hand and a bag of set concrete in the other.

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lady ran over to steady my ship. Slowly, we staggered together towards the skip.

Then it was time for the silk print. I was just about to heave it into the skip when the little bearded man with the brush jumped in front of me, waving his arms.

still in the garage. “Tom you forgot all these old magazines.”

“Whoa! What you doing with that?”

That evening, during Silent Witness, I was browsing on my laptop when suddenly I froze.

“Well, this is a tip, this is rubbish. I’m not sure how I can make this any clearer.”

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Overhaul Your Lawn

by Pippa Greenwood

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Check over your lawn mower and see to anything that needs sorting. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too much to take on yourself, take it to a reputable outlet for a service as soon as possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need it even more in a few ZHHNV¡ WLPH 2QFH LW LV ZRUNLQJ well again, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be surprised at how much quicker and easier each mowing session becomes.

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Lawns that have suffered from serious waterlogging will really EHQHÀW IURP D VXLWDEOH IHHGLQJ regime. Poor growth and over-wet conditions will have put these plants under a lot of stress. Whether you choose a granular or liquid feed, make sure that it is a spring lawn

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Walking on a very wet lawn soon wears it out and kills off grasses. Get these bare or bald areas sorted now and by the time the summer comes it won’t look like a patchwork.

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The wheels are spinning, but the BMW isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going anywhere.

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