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NORTH KESTEVEN SCHOOL Based on the south side of the City of Lincoln, North Kesteven School offers a dynamic and innovative learning environment with able young people keen and driven to succeed and a “no excuses” culture. We focus our whole community on excellence in learning and specifically how to be smart in accelerating the outcomes even further for all our learners. Poised for the demands of the future, our academy delivers excellence for our students and parents in line with our “good” OFSTED rating.

We are accessible from Newark and the surrounding villages by car, rail or bus service.

The Academy can also offer a minibus transport service where demand is high.

Behaviour for learning at our Academy is strong, and we deliver a pastoral care programme that is second to none, including a specialist Student Services team, and two tutors allocated to most tutor groups.

OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT US DURING 2017 Open Morning Tours 8th-12th May, 9.15am to 10.45am Year 4 and 5 primary children and their parents/carers are warmly invited to join us for a guided tour. With a knowledgable host you will explore our outstanding facilities, see lessons across the curriculum, and have an opportunity to speak to senior staff, students and teachers.

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Open Evenings 13th and 21st September 2017 A fantastic opportunity to explore the variety of curriculum options and enrichment opportunities available at NKS. Visit our various subject demonstrations, have a student led tour, talk to our students, meet our staff and view our outstanding facilities.

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Karols Korner March already? Mothers Day is around the corner! Will you be treating her to some special time with you, maybe lunch out or even a shopping day? Do you like to go to Lincoln, Newark or Nottingham or further afield when you go on a day out? Send us your favorite places to visit and the most unusual could have a mention in the magazine!

T, Gromit and I have been out and about a bit since Christmas! Qualifying for Crufts 2018 already! (that takes the pressure off this year!) and the final preparation to Crufts 2017 is under way!

Wish us luck and if you are visiting Crufts on Friday 10th March, come see us at Ring 12, we will be on at about 10.45am.

Have a great March!

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Travel – A Tale of Two Cities Technology – Mad March Hair Recipe – Thai Green Curry Cake and Bake – Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes Beauty – Mother’s Little Helpers Horoscopes – March 2017 Home & Interiors – Playtime Short Story – The Friends of Yarrow Avenue Puzzles

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A Tale of Two Cities… both featuring wacky architecture At the end of August, Jill and I took our son Joshua (9) to Barcelona. We stayed in a small hotel in Sant Boi de Llobregat, in the foothills overlooking the city, 10minutes by taxi from the airport.

In the day, a gentle breeze kept everything bearable so Josh and I played in the pool whilst Jill soaked up the sun. Most afternoons, we took a 20 minute train ride then the metro into the city, to explore, see the sights and eat delicious tapas, returning late evening.

One day, we took a train to Montserrat – about 30 minutes in the opposite direction – then a 1,350m cable car ride to the monastery in the mountains and the Abbey de Santa Maria which houses the beautiful La Moreneta or Black Madonna, an experience often missed by visitors to the city.

We loved the funky architecture of Antoni Gaudi’s Parc Guell and his unfinished basilica, La Sagrada Familia or Holy Family, and the vibrant colours of the covered market, La Boqueria, off La Rambla the main thoroughfare between city centre and sea front where locals and tourists stroll evenings and weekends. l La Sagrada Familia: Gaudi's masterpiece, still unfinished 90 years after his death now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. l Parc Guell: Gaudi’s design is ‘bonkers’ in the Alice-inWonderland sense of the word: I loved it!

In December, we took Joshua to 6

Park Guell, Barcelona

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Rogner Bad Blumau, a thermal spa resort in SE Austria close to the Hungarian border, for New Year.

Rogner Bad (bath or spa in German) is built on a natural hot spring. Mineral-rich water wells up out of the ground at 107C and is cooled to body temperature before being distributed to various indoor and outdoor pools and Jacuzzis; there’s even a wave pool for the more adventurous. l Das Kunsthaus or Art House is one of the accommodation blocks at Rogner Bad Blumau “What’s so wacky about the architecture?” you ask. The accommodation blocks are built into the landscape and joined by passages, and the rooms are like cosy Hobbit holes. The entire complex, inside and out,

was designed by famous Austrian architect, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who was also responsible for a number of iconic buildings in Vienna, all of which are characterised by having very few regular features, with big blocks of bright colour everywhere. It's funky, quirky, attractive, and well worth seeing.

We spent the last day sightseeing in Vienna, with a visit to the Hundertwasserhaus, a tour of the old city in a horsedrawn carriage to see the Hofburg Palace which houses the Spanish Riding School, then coffee and Sachertorte at the Sacher Hotel which rounded off the holiday very nicely.

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Mad March Hair

Gadgets for grooming, cutting, styling or removing, whatever your gender

When it comes to looking after your hair or getting rid of unwanted hair, there’s no shortage of options - and no wonder, because the beauty market is worth huge sums of money. So it’s hardly surprising to see the likes of Dyson joining the party, albeit with a hairdryer that costs £299. The reviews are excellent, but if you’re anything like us you’re probably hoping to spend something more like £29 on a hairdryer. If that’s the case, keep an eye out for Tourmaline dryers from the usual suspects: it’s a kind of ceramic that enables hair dryers to deliver SRZHUIXO DLUÁRZ ZLWKRXW OHDYLQJ your hair looking like it’s been through the tumble dryer.

Another great idea comes from late-night TV advertiser JML. Its £39.99 Simply Straight brush is a heated ceramic brush that promises to combine two essential items: your brush and straighteners. According to the Mirror it works really well - it’s not quite as effective as separate brushes and straighteners, but it comes awfully close and is very, very quick.

One of the current trends in hair styling is steam. Stylers such as the Remington CB4N Flexibrush can be used 8

without it, or you can pop some water in, wait 60 seconds and get fabulous, not frizzy, results. The Flexibrush was a cult classic in the 1990s, and Remington says it brought it back because it was getting 50 calls a week from people wanting to buy one.

There are lots of gadgets for hair removal too, from the usual epilators and shavers to more high-tech options such as IPL hair removal. IPL uses pulses of light to get rid of unwanted hair, and while it works brilliantly we’ve got bad news for anyone with ginger or light blonde hair, or very dark skin: IPL only works on darker hair colours on lighter skin tones. Prices aren’t as frightening as they used to be - for example, the £350 Philips Lumea SC2004/11 is currently on sale for a more reasonable £219 - and you can use them anywhere. Some models are even okay to use on your face. The downside is that they can take some time, so for example you should allow half an hour to do your legs.

IPL is available for men too, although they aren’t recommended for use on your face or on anything more sensitive than the bikini line.

Devices for men or sold as unisex devices tend to be

more expensive - for example, the Remington i-Light Pro is £299 and the Philips Lumea for Men is £350 - but they do work, provided you don’t have ginger or light blond hair. A big advantage for men is that unlike other hair removal methods, IPL doesn’t have stubbly regrowth, irritate your skin or lead to ingrowing hairs.

There are plenty of grooming gadgets for men too. Facebook is full of ads for innovative razors and gadgets such as the £19 RazorPit Blade Sharpener. For hair removal elsewhere there’s no shortage of electric groomers, shavers and combined head and body trimmers, but shop around: recommended retail prices can be hilariously high, but retailers often sell the kits at huge discounts.

That applies to women too: beauty gadgets vary wildly in price between retailers. It’s worth picking a favourite and using a comparison site such as pricespy.co.uk to make sure that looking good won’t be bad for your bank balance.

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Beauty Mother’s Little Helpers

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

Time, space and sanity savers to see you through spring If it’s been ‘one of those’ mornings, and you just haven’t had a minute to wash your hair, a dry shampoo can come in very handy. Philip Kingsley’s One More Day Dry Shampoo is a light spray that keeps excess oil at bay. Unlike some dry shampoos, this one doesn’t feel sticky or leave a powdery residue.

It also helps to keep your scalp KDSS\ VR PLQLPLVHV Ă DNLQJ DQG irritation. And, as an added bonus, it gives your hair some extra oomph and helps it to hold a style better. Priced at ÂŁ14.50, the dry shampoo is available from www.philipkingsley. co.uk.

I do love a good multi-tasker, especially one that smells as good as Darphin’s Revitalising Oil. I keep a bottle by my desk for a quick daily mini-facial. I also use it as a body oil, straight after a bath. It feels lovely and leaves skin much smoother. Finally, I work a few drops of the oil through my hair when it’s damp, to add a bit of extra shine. A little goes a long way, so the Revitalising Oil is actually not bad value for money at £25. Available from Space NK, House of Fraser, John Lewis and www.darphin.co.uk.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

LEO

March 21st - April 20th

24th - August 23rd

Try not to make unfair demands on your nearest and dearest in early March. Temperamental behaviour could drive a wedge between you and your best friend, romantic partner or business partner. On the 12th, the Full Moon will help you wrap up a work assignment, paving the way for a possible promotion. Get ready to step into the spotlight!

Money from an inheritance, insurance refund or legal settlement will help tide you over during the first half of the month. A big pay cheque could arrive near the 12th, when the Full Moon ensures you are handsomely paid for a job well done. Don't let a loved one pressure you into buying something you can't afford in the middle of the month.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st Friends probably won't approve of a romantic relationship at the beginning of March. Being torn between these two spheres will be difficult. Be good to yourself during this stressful time.The Full Moon on the 12th will mark an exciting staging post in your career.

Don't be surprised if you're given a rise, promotion or both.

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VIRGO

CAPRICORN

April 21st - May 21st

August 24th - Sept 23rd

December 22nd - Jan 20th

Overindulging in food and drink will be give you cause for regret. Practice moderation or you could experience physical challenges. The Full Moon on the 12th marks an exciting turning point in your love life making this a good time to get engaged or married. If you're in a serious relationship, your amour might give you a lavish token of their appreciation.

Throwing money at a problem will not be an instant fix. You will need to have a difficult conversation with someone close to you in early March. The Full Moon on the 12th will find you reaping the benefits of a self-improvement program. Splash out on a new outfit, tablet computer or smart phone; you've earned a reward.

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May 22nd - June 21st

September 24th - Oct 23rd

At the start of the month, friends will try to pressure you to do something irresponsible with your hard earned cash. Keep your money safe in the bank, where it will be protected from chancers and opportunists. Relocating to a different neighbourhood is a possibility on the 12th, due to a supportive Full Moon.

You've been enjoying being in the spotlight, but this has made a close friend rather jealous. An angry outburst could occur at the beginning of March.

On the 12th, the Full Moon will bring important information to light. At long last, you'll be able to address an important family matter or wrap up a property deal.

Throwing your weight around will be a big mistake in the early days of March.

Having a reputation for honesty, fairness and generosity will open more doors than pulling power playsThe New Moon on the 28th would be a perfect time to make some home improvements or buy a piece of property. There will be money available for some beautiful fixtures or furnishings.

AQUARIUS January 21st - Feb 19th Angry words will be exchanged on social media. Think twice before posting a sarcastic remark on Facebook or Twitter. By the 12th, the Full Moon could send a nice windfall. If you have a business or romantic partner, they'll get a pay rise that greatly improves your standard of living. Alternatively, you could receive an inheritance, tax refund or royalty payment.

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June 22nd - July 23rd

October 24th - Nov 22nd

Feb 20th - March 20th

An erratic boss or manager will put too many demands on you in the early days of March. Don't be too quick to agree to overtime. Your family need you close to home. The Full Moon on the 12th could find you graduating from a class or making some other kind of step forward professionally. On the 28th, you'll be given an exciting career opportunity.

Work will be erratic at the start of the month. Costly outings with friends won't be an option. Do everything in your power to conserve your resources during the first half of March. The New Moon on the 28th could mark the first day of an exciting new role. Your ability to think on your feet will serve you well in this position.

At the beginning of March, unexpected expenses could come thick and fast.

Money will be tight and there won't be many opportunities to enjoy creature comforts. The Full Moon on the 12th will signal a turning point in a relationship. You may decide to move in with a lover or even a good friend.

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A Vets Voice By Mark Lainchbury My name is Lion. I am an American Curl Cat, a delicious shade of marmalade and even though I say it myself, quite street savvy.

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Gladys narrowed her eyes s s. eyes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother taking your coat c of f, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have a look.â&#x20AC;? l off, Gladys strode through the hall with Jean hurrying behind her her.. ´$W Ă&#x20AC;UVW , GHFLGHG WR SODQW WKHP ´$W Ă&#x20AC;UVW , GHFLGHG WR SODQW WKHP so they spelled GOOD DA AY!â&#x20AC;?

Y DAY!â&#x20AC;?

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some dreadful d df l municipal i i l park p k planting scheme. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? Jean said. Glady ys Gladys breathed a sigh of relief, and a set of ff down the garden path. pa ath. off â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just planted GOO.â&#x20AC;? Jean n stammered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see.â&#x20AC;? Gladys marched c purposefully towards the corner of the avenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So the tuli ps tulips just say GOO?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;W ell no,â&#x20AC;? Jean continued â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well continued.. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remembered youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d said we w should promote our reside entsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; association. So after GOO O, I GOO, began to spell out FY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yo ou you know for theâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends of Yarrow Ya arrow Avenue,â&#x20AC;?

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GOOFY?â&#x20AC;?

Gladys cried. They turned d the e corner to see poor Mr Pike and his temporary false te eeth teeth with the photographer from m the Gazette. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goofy!â&#x20AC;? Jean laughed cheerfully Ye es, that was the t cheerfully,, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Y â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, cartoon dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ss name.â&#x20AC;?

The front page of the Gaz zette Gazette the next day was indeed all a about the Friends of Yarrow Ya arro ow $ QDOO\ YHQXH DQG WKHLU WXOLSV Ă&#x20AC;Q $YHQXH DQG WKHLU WXOLSV Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ giving Gladys exactly the type t of recognition she deserve ed. deserved.

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