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Technology

How to have ho ho ho, not oh no no

THE CHRISTMAS TECHNOLOGY SURVIVAL GUIDE It used to be so simple. The only technology you needed to think about at Christmas was a bunch of AA batteries, and setting the video for Die Hard. Now, though, things are a bit more complicated. Even the humblest toys are packing processors, using obscure batteries or demanding an overnight charge before you can use them.

Investing in stacks of AA batteries is still a good idea – go for rechargeable ones; they’ll cost more to begin with but they’ll save you a fortune in the long term and they’re better for the environment too – but we’d also recommend having some smaller AAAs and a square 9V battery to hand too. That latter one’s for the smoke detector that’ll start beeping incessantly on Christmas Eve just after all the shops have shut. It’s worth checking individual gifts before you wrap them to see if they need particular batteries: while AA and AAA are the most common, some require LR44s or CR2032s – easy enough to get from the nearest shop, but unlikely to be sitting in your second drawer. If they’re gifts, providing the right batteries too will make you very popular.

It’s wise to have a small toolkit handy, or at least a small crosshead screwdriver. Children’s toys, especially big plastic ones, are often screwed to the packaging. Even worse, some use cable ties so you’ll need scissors handy too.

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micro-USB chargers as Android tablets, Kindle e-book readers and other common bits of kit, so there’s no need to get more. If Santa’s bringing pre-owned Apple devices you might need to provide a lightning cable to charge them: not all pre-owned devices come with the original cables.

One of the biggest technology pains at Christmas is the big download: from new tablets to games consoles, it seems that everything requires a software update before you can do anything. That’s a particular pain with Xboxes and PlayStations: games often won’t let you play online without the most recent version of the system software. Naturally, the worst possible time to download that is on Christmas morning when everybody in your street is doing the same – if you can, it’s a great idea to install the updates in advance so everything’s ready to go on Christmas Day. It’s also a good idea to prepare for the worst: make sure you have a note of and receipts for any expensive tech items that will be in your home over the Christmas period (some insurance policies automatically increase contents cover over Christmas, but not all do), and if younger children are being given anything droppable it’s a very good idea to invest in a protective case. That’s a lesson we’ve learnt the hard way – even a cheap case can protect an expensive iPad. If you thought the speed of light was fast, you haven’t seen how quickly a four-year-old can accidentally crack an iPad or smartphone screen.

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Rural retreat or urban hub: where will you retire? areas than in urban areas” but went on to admit that there were “reductions in resources to care for the older population”. Living an active life is undeniably good for your health, but the downside can be poor public transport (making it harder for you to reach your doctor or local hospital) together with slower emergency response times.

With Dorset, North Norfolk, East Devon and Lincolnshire still ranking amongst the UK’s top retirement spots, it’s clear that most people’s preferred option for a home in their later years is a seaside hideaway or rural retreat. In recent years, however, an increasing number of Baby Boomers have shunned a conventional ‘roses round the door’ retirement, taking the decision to move to cities like London, where they can enjoy a wider range of cultural activities.

Good transport links, adequate healthcare provision and enjoyable leisure-time activities are all essential to a successful retirement, so if you’re making a choice between town and countryside, which one offers the best quality of life?

GETTING AROUND COUNTRY: Rural bus routes have been shrinking for many years and the Campaign for Better Transport has recently claimed that these services are “in crisis”, as older people can no longer rely on them to 8

access healthcare, shops and social activities. If you are able to drive, this shouldn’t be a problem, but before you fall in love with that pretty, isolated cottage, remember that in winter some rural roads can JHW FXW RII E\ VQRZ RU ÁRRGV TOWN: Urban transport services are generally much better than those in rural areas and, as bus journeys are free to the over 60s, you may be able to get by without a car if you choose to retire to a town.

A Senior Rail Card can reduce the cost of rail travel, but if you are planning to take frequent rail trips to visit friends and family, be aware that the costs will mount up.

Which one wins? Towndwellers win on transport provision, but it’s relatively easy to get around in the country if you can drive.

HEALTHCARE COUNTRY: In a recent report the Local Government Association declared that “Overall, health outcomes are more favourable in rural

TOWN: Make your home in a town and you’ll probably live within reasonable travelling distance of a hospital; you’ll also have better access to VSHFLDOLVW GRFWRUV 2Q WKH ÁLS side you can expect higher air pollution levels, which can increase your chances of stroke, lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory illness and possibly dementia. The faster pace of life can feel stressful if you’re moving from a quiet spot to a large town or city, so prepare yourself for life in the fast lane.

Which one wins? If your health is good, living in the country is the better option, but people with long-term conditions may prefer to live in an urban area, within easy reach of medical services.

HAVING FUN COUNTRY: If you love the natural world, you’ll enjoy living in the countryside.

You can also participate in outdoor pursuits such as Nordic walking, golf, riding or swimming, but trips to theatres, cinemas and shopping

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While that’s no problem in the summer, getting around can be harder in winter, particularly if you live in an isolated location.

Integrating into a community takes work, so prepare to join local societies and clubs, attend church or offer your services as a volunteer if you want to build up a social network. If you’re not a natural ‘joiner’, then country life may not be for you.

TOWN: It’s natural for parents to want to be close to their children and grandchildren when they retire, and in many cases that means moving to a town or city. As a town-dweller \RX·OO EHQHÀW IURP PRUH UHJXODU contact with your family and you’ll also be able to make the most of the cultural activities available. However, while many

museums and art galleries are now free of charge, city life can be expensive in other ways. If you’re counting the pennies, don’t forget to factor in the total cost of a day or evening out in town, including snacks, meals and transport.

Which one wins? Urban areas have the edge all year round when it comes to cultural facilities. If you’re the sociable W\SH \RX·OO VWLOO ÀQG ORWV WR GR LQ the country, but poor transport services may affect your ability to get around in rural areas, particularly in winter.

Time to choose: whether you decide on the town or the country, bear in mind that we are all living longer these days, so it may not be the last time you move house. Provided you are in good health and up for adventure, this is a time when you can focus less on the approach of old age and more on enjoying your well-deserved retirement.

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LAGAT COLLEGE is the new name of our established organisation that delivers training, education and support for both young and adult individuals into the next steps of their learning journey and future career.

Since the establishment of LAGAT in 1987, LAGAT has developed its services to meet the local needs of business, schools and the third sector organisations.

LAGAT has also adapted its services to meet the demands of the time and now we feel the time has come to adapt more into becoming a College.

The transition from LAGAT

TRAINING to LAGAT COLLEGE, is in response to requests from our students and staff as we deliver a variety of classroom subjects, just as a college would do. It also gives the local people the choice to start their courses on a roll on – roll off basis and not being restricted to a September start.

This is one of the many reasons that people choose to come to LAGAT and LAGAT COLLEGE.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to LAGAT COLLEGE.

Our aim is to carry out this new venture with great enthusiasm, great success and great support from everyone.

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Lagat College offers a wide range of further education from accountancy to digital marketing and everything in between.

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Traineeships Our successful Traineeship programme suits those that are seeking an alternative to classroom education and offers a varied programme for up to 6 months.

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Apprenticeships As a parent, you want your child to get the best possible start in their career, and there are many options available to young people after they leave school. Apprenticeships are more popular as key route into a lifelong successful career and offer a mixture of on and off the job training.

An Apprenticeship is a genuine job, with training, meaning you can earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification. Apprenticeships are an alternative to Higher Education without expensive University fees. LAGAT College offers a wide range of Apprenticeships starting at intermediate Level 2.

Call one of our team on 01522 513244 for more information but don’t take our word for it, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsey are living advocates of how life changing these options can be!

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Finance

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Don’t let Christmas costs ruin your New Year: 3 ways to stay in control of spending this December reduces the likelihood of incurring high fees that can create financial hardship in the New Year.

Even when you’ve budgeted for the presents, food, drink, and entertainment, it can be very tempting to throw caution to the wind and overspend at Christmas. In fact, Bank of England figures show we spend 20% more on food in December than in other months, and 30% more on alcohol.¹ If you’re wondering how to manage your Christmas spending more effectively, saving, budgeting, and making a list is just the start. Here are three other ways you might not have considered to start the New Year with a healthy bank balance and reduced financial stress.

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Intended to be a temporary and controlled use of credit in line with your Christmas budget, an arranged overdraft facility that’s repaid over a few months helps gets you back on track financially.

How do overdrafts work?

An overdraft that’s prearranged with your bank means you can withdraw more money than is in your current account, up to an agreed limit. There is generally a set period of time that the facility is available, and typically a charge for each day you’re overdrawn.

Overdraft fees vary between banks, but generally include a charge for setting up the facility, a fee for each day it’s used and a renewal fee if you need to extend it. Some providers offer fee-free amounts, whilst others base their daily charge on the level of your overdrawn balance.

You may be able to sign up for text and/or email alerts that let you know when you’re approaching your overdraft

limit. This allows you to control your exposure to the higher fees associated with unarranged overdrafts.

Daily deals websites and loyalty cards Take advantage of the growing number of daily deals websites and you can save a significant amount at Christmas. Wowcher, Groupon, and Living Social are just a few of the sites where you’ll find great deals on gifts, experiences, fitness products and lots more.

It’s straightforward to sign up, and you can receive emails with the latest deals. You’re also likely to see smaller businesses offering discounts on their products rather than purely household brand names.

It’s easy to get carried away when you have access to so many discounts, but if you do your research and stick to your list, it should save you money overall.

How do deals websites work?

You simply sign up with your email address and you can get targeted gift ideas, often with a significant discount. Key in the home town of people you’re buying for and you’ll receive ideas that are local to them – meals out, afternoon teas or experience days, tailored to your family and friends.

Loyalty cards Another way to reduce

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you avoid running up debt at Christmas. With a prepaid card you don’t have access to your entire bank balance, or the credit limit on your credit card – it’s preloaded with a specific sum of cash, and you can only spend up to this amount.

card, but a number of different fees may apply, including application and transaction fees. Some providers charge monthly fees and top-up fees, whilst a renewal charge may apply as these types of card expire after three years.

How do loyalty cards work?

You can sign up for most loyalty schemes online, and you’re provided with a card that you present at the till. A number of points are added each time you spend, and these points can be converted into vouchers to spend on food, gifts, days out, meals, and other items.

There’s a wide choice of prepaid cards available so it’s advisable to carry out some research before you apply.

You’ll need to factor in the fees charged by providers and not put an excessive amount of money on the card, as it isn’t protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) should the provider become insolvent.

Prepaid debit cards Prepaid debit cards are an alternative to bank debit cards and credit cards, and can help

How do prepaid debit cards work?

You won’t be credit-checked when you apply for a prepaid

It’s easy to be swept up in the spirit of giving at Christmas, but it can take months to recover from overspending. Whether arranging an overdraft with your bank, applying for a prepaid card, or taking advantage of a few daily deals works for you, they could all help you take control of your Christmas spending and enjoy a peaceful and financially harmonious New Year. ¹https://edu.bankofengland. co.uk/knowledgebank/howmuch-do-we-spend-at-christmas/

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

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(We meet at St Giles Community Hall. Main St. Balderton.

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Newark Stroke & Aphasia Association 1st Tuesday of every month, 11am – 1pm at Parsons Mount Meeting Room. For more info call: Gordon Flowers 01636 688188 Christmas Celebration with lights and music.

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£22.00 Call Carrie-Anne to book: 07443 531983 Christmas Market in AID of Cancer Research UK December 1st 4 pm-8 pm at L M S Lincoln Ltd (Lawn Mowers ) Grantham Rd, Wellingore, LN5 OHH. Santa will be dropping in from 5 PM . Stalls, Mince Pies, Games, Plus lots more.

Mum2mum market nearly new sales Nottingham Dates for 2019: 9th Feb, 6th April, 1st June, 7th Sept, 5th Oct, 9th Nov. 2pm-4pm The Newark Academy, London Road, Balderton Newark NG24 3AL notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk www.mum2mummarket.co.uk Like us' on Facebook: mum2mummarket East Midlands To book a stall, get sales news, and sneak previews of sale items General Traditional Music Session, Bugle Horn.

Bassingham, LN5 9JX, Every first Wednesday, 8am-11am. All welcome.

Contact Jonathan on: 01522 788498 BOXERCISE fitness class start January Claypole Village Hall, Thursdays 7-8pm 07812 750905

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SWRA’s Hairspray production set to be a Christmas sell-out!

Sir William Robertson Academy is busy rehearsing for its 2018 school production of Hairspray, the musical.

More than 70 pupils from Years 7 to 13 are cast in their version of the West End hit musical. The production is being put together by SWRA’s Drama and Music Departments and led by Miss Bryony Burrough, Head of Drama and Mr Mike Willson, Head of Music.

Hairspray is an American musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on John Waters’s 1988 film of the same name. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance programme based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, and meets a colourful group

of characters, leading to social change as Tracy campaigns for the show's integration.

Tracy Turnblad is played by Poppy Haggo (Y11) from Greylees, Sleaford, Link Larkin is played by Jake Stamp (Y13) from Navenby and Corny Collins is played by Ewan Armstrong (Y13) from Balderton. Other lead roles are Edna Turnblad played by Y13 student Jake Shaw from Newark, Wilbur Turnblad played by Aaron Simons (Y13)

from Coddington, Amber Von Tussle played by Libby Carrington (Y11) from Balderton and Penny Pingleton by Katie Randall (Y11) from Wellingore.

Mr Willson and the cast members are also preparing for a fun Hairspray workshop tour around the primary schools in late November and those primary schools will get chance to come and see the show at a matinee performance on Wednesday 12th December.

Performances take place on Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Friday 14th December at 7.00pm at the school with all tickets priced at £5.00. Tickets can be bought by calling 01400 272422.

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Home Products Great beds for guests

By Katherine Sorrell Add cushions to turn this day bed into a sofa, pop on some bedding and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a single sleep space, or pull out the base and it transforms into a double bed. Hemnes day bed frame with three drawers, ÂŁ239, Ikea.

Not enough bedrooms? A sofa bed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or other type of informal guest bed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is your answer. Make sure you invest in one that combines both comfort and style, says Katherine Sorrell.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT OCCASIONAL BED â&#x20AC;˘ Whether you are choosing a sofa, a GD\ EHG RU D EHG LQ D ER[ \RXU Ă&#x20AC;UVW consideration is that it should be well made, comfortable to sit on (seats DUH RIWHQ Ă&#x20AC;UPHU WKDQ RQ FRQYHQWLRQDO sofas), and suits the size, shape and style of your room when closed. â&#x20AC;˘ Look for a mechanism that is easy to open and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t squeak, stick or feel overly loose. A lock-down bar is an asset, ensuring that the bed is properly closed. The inner workings should be smooth, with no parts sticking out that might catch on your sheets. â&#x20AC;˘ For a sofa bed to be really comfortable to sleep on, wooden slats with webbing offer the best support, while a proper sprung mattress is much better than a thin foam one, though similarly more expensive.

Always test before you buy! â&#x20AC;˘ Size matters. A two-seater sofa will open out into a great bed for one person, but a couple will struggle for space unless you invest in a threeseater. That said, a large sofa does not inevitably transform into a large sleeping space, so always check dimensions. â&#x20AC;˘ If storage is an issue, look for a style that contains space for tucking away bedding.

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QUIRKY BRITAIN Lost in Austen: why Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superfans are still going strong by Kate McLelland

Around the middle of the 19th century, one of Winchester Cathedralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vergers asked why so many people were asking to see the grave of Jane Austen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Was thereâ&#x20AC;?, he enquired, â&#x20AC;&#x153;anything particular about the lady?â&#x20AC;?

These days Jane Austen is such a household name itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine anyone having to ask what was special about her. However, when Jane died in Winchester on 18th July 1817, she was far from being famous. Although some elite literary circles had discovered her novels by the time the puzzled verger asked his question, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 1870 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when her nephew wrote a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Memoir of Jane Austenâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that the wider public was introduced to her work.

In just a couple of decades Jane had accumulated a substantial fan base for her books (including Pride and 24

Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, 0DQVĂ&#x20AC;HOG Park and Emma) and today she is one of the best-known and most widely read novelists in the English language.

Her most popular titles have been adapted into VPDVK KLW 79 VHULHV DQG Ă&#x20AC;OPV which in turn have inspired their own spin-off movies, including Clueless, The Jane Austen Book Club, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and the Bollywood blockbuster Bride and Prejudice.

EVERYTHING AUSTEN The genteel world of bonnets, barouches and blushing heroines that Austen conjured up so effectively in her novels continues to attract new fans all the time, and now a niche industry has grown up to support those who want to take part in Austen-themed events: dressing up in Regency costume, staying at the country houses Jane once visited and mixing with other enthusiasts.

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One of the main events in the Austen calendar is the Jane Austen Festival, which takes place in Bath every September.

Here you can take part in more than 70 activities over ten days, including writing workshops, city tours, dramatised readings and Regency dance lessons.

Talks offered this year included â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rummaging through the reticuleâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Underwear in Georgian Englandâ&#x20AC;?, and, as usual, the Regency Costumed Masked Ball held at Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic Pump Rooms offered â&#x20AC;&#x153;a marvellous opportunity to wear your very best Regency gown or breeches, complete with glittering accessories and a mask in the Venetian style.â&#x20AC;?

The Grand Regency Costumed Charity Parade, in which over 500 participants promenade from the Royal Crescent Lawn in Bath to the Parade Gardens near Bath Abbey, is another traditional highlight of the festival, providing an opportunity for Austen lovers to stroll through elegant streets where the author herself once walked, dressed in full Regency costume.

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Use Locally - Issue 25 December 2018 MEET THE SUPERFANS Sometimes referred to as ‘Janeites’, Austen’s superfans don’t just obsess about the novels: they love to embrace the whole sweep of Regency culture and history. Clare-Violet Hanley from Southampton is one fan whose dedication led her to shed eight stone LQ ZHLJKW VR VKH FRXOG ÀW LQWR the Empire-line dresses of the period. Now the proud owner of 15 such dresses, she loves to link up with other fans and immerse herself completely in Austen’s world. “We talk to each other and write letters in Regency-style language [and] bake traditional Regency food for our picnics by the river,” she told the Daily Echo. “Though sometimes I do cheat and just stick something from M&S on a Regency plate and hide the bag”.

Finance Director Roland Anderson, now in his midforties, has been an Austen fan for over twenty years. “After I started posting at the Austen messageboard pemberley. com, I met other fans”, he told the Guardian newspaper. “We visited Bath and other locations, and spent the afternoons drinking tea and talking about Austen.” Roland believes that Austen’s popularity has endured because her views were so advanced: “The novels are so modern, particularly in the way they treat women: I don’t think any writer before her managed to write about female characters as if they were actual human beings, with their own feelings and ambitions. She was centuries ahead of her time.”

Sophie Andrews started her Austen-themed blog ‘Laughing with Lizzie’ when she was just

16. Since then, she explained to the Guardian, “I’ve hosted guest posts, interviews, and reviews RI $XVWHQ LQVSLUHG IDQ ÀFWLRQ It’s become a bit of a hub.” The title was inspired by Elizabeth Bennet’s line “I dearly love a laugh” in Pride and Prejudice, and Sophie is frank about the way Jane Austen’s novels have helped her survive periods of ill-health: “The books have been my lifeline; when things are tough in the real world, I can just dive into hers. I can’t imagine my life without Jane. It sounds melodramatic but, in a way, she’s saved me.”

Over 150 years on, there’s no doubt that there was something ‘particular’ about Jane Austen.

And thanks to the enduring popularity of her work, it seems that her novels will go on attracting superfans for centuries to come.

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Is your spare room ready for Christmas? Our guide to setting up a cosy and welcoming space will help you ensure your guests feel completely at home.

Hosting family or friends during the festive season can be as stressful as it is heart-warming.

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– or at least store your stuff neatly and leave them a few hangers on a hook on the back of the door. In general, is the room too hot or too cold? Address issues such as windows that are stuck or radiators that don’t work – if necessary, plug in a small standalone heater, which may be a welcome boost during a cold December evening.

Another task, while checking out the room, is to draw the curtains during daylight hours to check whether they will adequately block early-morning light. Given enough planning time, you may even wish to upgrade your spare room window treatments by adding blackout lining for curtains or

While it goes without saying that the room should be sparklingly clean and as clutter-free as possible, there are some key elements that will really enhance your guests’ comfort. First, test out the bed.

How is the mattress? If it has seen better days, a topper or enhancer will probably help, at least in the short term. Now is also the time to have duvets and pillows dry cleaned, and to check that you have the necessary bed linen at the UHDG\ 6PDOO WDEOHV HLWKHU VLGH of the bed are incredibly useful for guests to store a book, a glass of water, a phone and a pair of glasses. They need not be expensive – a folding tray table, a small chair, a stool or just an upturned wooden FUDWH ZLOO DOO EH ÀQH VLQFH WKLV is not a full-time bedroom, a great deal of bedside storage space is not necessary).

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often lacking in plug sockets, so add an extension lead or an adaptor, just in case. After all, everyone needs to charge their phone regularly, and some guests might also bring a tablet, laptop or other device.

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Gardening Get Fit And Garden!

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garden to clear your head, get the blood moving around your body and wear off a bit of the seasonal excesses. Fresh, cool air will wake you up and get you thinking positively, and your garden will appreciate what you do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plus you may also manage to escape from anyone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driving you round the bend. So jump to it and get out in the garden or down to the allotment.

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A rake over with a springtined rake will be just what the lawn needs to remove damp, clogged-up leaves that, if left in place, will cause patches of faded, miserable grass. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be good for the upper arm muscles too! Make sure that you collect and bag up all the leaves, and allow them to rot down and make leaf mould, a brilliant and free soil conditioner.

If the soil in cleared areas LV VXIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQWO\ GU\ WDNH WKH opportunity to fork it over â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this will help the frosts to break up heavier clay soils. It will also expose lurking grubs and other soil pests, giving the birds a useful snack and helping you to minimise pest problems next year.

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Carefully clear debris, dead IROLDJH DQG VWHPV IURP ÁRZHU beds. Some plants that were still living when you did an autumn tidy may now have died back, so a simple clear up will make the bed look so much better. Remember not to go too far, and do leave some dry foliage and stems over the bases or crowns of plants, especially those of the more tender perennials such as penstemons.

Smooth, hard surfaces in the garden such as patios, paths and steps can become really dangerous if algae and debris are allowed to build up on them over the winter. This OD\HU PD\ ORRN LQVLJQLÀFDQW but can become seriously slippery, especially when wet.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

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24th - August 23rd

A power struggle will erupt in early December, putting you in line for a big promotion. The Solar Eclipse on the 6th exposes a corrupt official. A Lunar Eclipse on the 21st finds you benefitting from a big risk. Confessing a crush or taking a financial gamble was daring, but it was the right move.

Spending Christmas overseas is a strong possibility.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st The Solar Eclipse on the 6th changes your world view. Take this opportunity to go on an overseas trip, work with refugees or learn about a foreign culture. On the 21st, a Lunar Eclipse will bring the end to a property matter. You could sell a piece of land, buy a new home or both. If you're happy with where you are living, a grown up child could leave the nest.

The Solar Eclipse on the 6th is the best time of the entire year to begin a health regime. Overhauling your diet and exercise routines will result in a happier, healthier you. If you've been looking for a job, you'll be offered one that transforms your lifestyle. On the 21st, a Lunar Eclipse will prompt you to step away from a demanding role.

VIRGO August 24th - Sept 23rd A love affair will give you an attractive glow on the 6th, courtesy of the romantic Solar Eclipse. If you're looking for a partner, you will find one at a professional gathering or political organisation. The Lunar Eclipse on the 21st prompts you to tie up loose ends in style. You'll be able to spend Christmas relaxing in the company of friends.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st An impressive moneymaking opportunity will arrive on or around the 6th, thanks to an enriching Solar Eclipse. This is a great time to change industries. Working on a commission basis will also be more lucrative than taking a flat salary. On the 21st, a Lunar Eclipse will find you returning from a long journey. You'll be able to spend Christmas at home with your nearest and dearest.

CAPRICORN December 22nd - Jan 20th You'll undergo an impressive transformation in the days surrounding the 6th, thanks to a powerful Solar Eclipse. This is the best time of the entire year to get a makeover or update your wardrobe. The Lunar Eclipse on the 21st brings the end to a power struggle. Arriving at a financial settlement or ending a troubled relationship will cause you to breathe a sigh of relief.

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May 22nd - June 21st

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An unexpected windfall will arrive on or around the 6th, courtesy of an enriching Solar Eclipse. An inheritance, legal settlement or insurance refund will transform your lifestyle. At long last, you'll have the money to buy a home, car or both. The Lunar Eclipse on the 21st will prompt you to finish a creative project or withdraw from social media.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd The Solar Eclipse on the 6th paves the way for a powerful partnership. Getting engaged or exchanging wedding vows will improve your chances for success.

With a supportive partner at your side, you will be able to move mountains. On the 21st, the Lunar Eclipse will bring a source of income to a close. This will leave you free to pursue a more rewarding line of work.

The Solar Eclipse on the 6th marks a big change in your home life. Moving to another place, welcoming a baby or elderly relative to your household and changing your citizenship are all possibilities. This change will have a profound effect on your entire life. On the 21st, a Lunar Eclipse brings an end to a group project, allowing you to form a new work partnership.

SCORPIO October 24th - Nov 22nd The 6th would be a propitious time for launching a blog, website or podcast, as a Solar Eclipse will attract favourable and encouraging attention. You could get a rave review from a celebrity you've never met. The Lunar Eclipse on the 21st brings a satisfying end to a job or public office. This will leave you free to enjoy a relaxing Christmas season.

The Solar Eclipse on the 6th finds you embarking on a spiritual crusade. You'll have an opportunity to devote more time and energy to activities that make life meaningful. On the 21st, the Lunar Eclipse will bring an end to a partnership. Being able to go your own way appeals to your independent instincts. Traveling to stay with nearby relatives is a strong possibility at Christmas.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th The Solar Eclipse on the 6th poses an excellent opportunity to join a political group, professional organisation or creative society. The people you meet through this organisation will cause your star to rise. A Lunar Eclipse on the 21st causes you to break bad habits and overcome addictions. Do whatever you can to promote radiant health.

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History

By Catherine Rose

The History of Playing Cards

17th Century painting of card players

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Traditionally, family board and card games are often enjoyed over the Christmas period.

There are many variations of board game, both old and new, but the pack of cards, played for pleasure, prediction DQG SURĂ&#x20AC;W LV QRZ D JOREDO phenomenon that has endured for centuries.

It is believed that our modern day playing cards originated in China, where games were played using numerical cards based on strings of coins. Old Chinese coins had a hole in the middle so that they could be strung together, and the four card suits were called coins, strings of coins, myriads of strings and tens of myriads.

The forerunner of this game, known as the Game of Leaves, was played as early as the 9th century AD. These Chinese cards can be traced back to at least the 1200s. From there, the concept 36

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of playing cards began spreading to India and Persia, and then through Egypt into southern Spain and the rest of Europe by the end of the 14th century.

In Spain, card playing was known as the Moorish â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Saracenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and cards had a distinctly Islamic design, ZLWK PRWLIV FRQVLVWLQJ RI Ă&#x20AC;JXUHV and numerals illustrated by the corresponding number of symbols, known as pips.

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The Arab deck did not have a queen. Instead, it had the king (malik), prince or viceroy (naib malik) and a servant or deputy (thaim naib). The four original suits were cups, swords, coins and batons (or wands) which link in with the tarot deck.

(Although better known for fortune-telling, tarot or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tarockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was also popular for playing games.) One theory is that the

apparently random symbols were interpreted from pictorial representations of the written Chinese symbols for its coins suits. Known as the Latin deck, these original suits are still used in parts of the world.

These four suits were subsequently adapted and changed by other European countries, notably Germany and France.

The early German suits consisted of hearts (or sometimes roses), bells, acorns and shields. It is believed that the hearts suit evolved from cups. Bells may have been used in place of swords because they were PRUH FXOWXUDOO\ VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQW $W that time, hunting with a hawk was popular amongst German nobility, with the customary small bells being tied onto the birds. As with the Arab or Latin deck, there was no queen. Instead the Germans had a kĂśnig (king), obermann (higher man), and untermann (lower man).

It was the French who changed the suits to the more wellknown and enduring hearts, diamonds, clubs (or clovers) and spades. It is thought that spades may have been derived from swords used in the Latin deck, as the Spanish word for swords is espadas.

According to some sources, the French assigned classes to each suit, so that spades represented the nobility, hearts

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And then there is the case of the ace, which appears to have come to prominence as an important card in the deck during the late 18th century.

It has been suggested that it was once again the French who elevated the importance and value of the ace, as they made it a symbol to represent the people following the French Revolution between 1789 and 1799. However, another theory is that when Britain began to tax playing cards in 1765, the ace was stamped to show the tax had been paid.

From then on, the ace was considered a more valuable card, comparable with the king, queen and jack, and its design

became increasingly ornate as a result.

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What foods should you avoid feeding your dog this Christmas?

As tempting as it is to share your favourite festive treats with your dog, there are certain foods they shouldn’t eat – and some are potentially deadly.

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Motoring

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The Wackiest Special Editions

Manufacturers love making special editions, weird and wonderful creations that showcase what car makers can do when they let their imaginations run wild.

Here, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve picked out eight of the wackiest.

Bentley Bentayga by Mulliner Fly Fishing The Bentley Bentayga is a decent combination of luxurious craftsmanship and go-anywhere all-wheel-drive capability.

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A veneer inlaid with a falcon graphic features on the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passenger-side trim piece and is made up of 430 separate hand-placed pieces.

Skoda Felicia Fun The Skoda Felicia Fun came with a bright yellow exterior matched by an equally jazzy interior, with yellow accents on the steering wheel, gearstick and main dials.

The trick up its sleeve was a rear bulkhead that could be extended to reveal two rear seats with a convertible section above, meaning four people could come along for the ride.

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IS THAT OLD CAR STILL IN YOUR GARAGE?

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For whatever reason, you may have an old car that has been in your garage for years. There has probably been the occasional thought of selling it ‘one day’.

Maybe you pretend it isn’t there anymore. It may hold sentimental value or perhaps every time you consider selling it there’s the questions of; “how on earth do I get it moved

with flat tyres?” “can I sell this car without all of its paperwork?”

“I can’t sell it, I can’t even get into it… I’ve lost the key!”

Trust me when I say, we’ve heard it all!

Regardless of car make, model and its current condition, if the car was manufactured prior to 1998, we will be interested. We are classic car restorers that specialise primarily in classic minis, so no matter how much rust there is, we will not be phased!

This is a collaborative process, we will look at the car with you

and hear its story. If we can arrange a mutually agreed price, a deposit will be immediately sent to you by bank transfer to show Rutland Mini’s good intention, with the remaining balance being paid 24 hours prior to collection.

Thereafter, our transport company will arrive and take the car away at a convenient time for you.

No stress. No hassle. Get your garage back!

Call Rutland Minis David Briant on 07533 488682 Read more about us at www.itsamini.co.uk

Specialist buyers of any car that is at least 20 years old Our aim is to restore old cars, not to destroy them If you have such a vehicle languishing in your garage, please call David Briant on 07533 488682.

We are interested in any make and model in any condition.

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