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Karol’s Korner

October already? Where has 2019 gone? And just this weekend I have put on my fleeces again, feeling the chill!

This month we have a fantastic article about being Vegan, a choice that is becoming more and more popular and one we need to support, plus our regular features and competitions.

Time to start thinking about where you may have Christmas as well! Going out for Christmas or staying home, make sure to think could a vegan Christmas be the way forward this year?

News from the show scene? – last weekend my lovely red poodle girl Flame became an Irish Champion, my first Champion in Ireland so celebrations all round! We have been rushing round Europe doing as many shows as possible pending Brexit and the possible difficulties in showing in Europe, so Wally & Scarlet have become Belgian Champions, International Champions and Flame a Belgian Junior Champion. A couple more shows to cram in before the Oct 31st deadline and fingers crossed we get those last couple of titles before European showing becomes so difficult that we have to stop!

Here’s Flame proudly showing off her final Green Star!

Have a great October

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Recipe - Leek, aubergine and tomato gratins Finance - Is early repayment right for your mortgage?

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#daretoexcel At Newark Academy Sixth Form (NA6) we are committed to inspiring learners for their future pathways through innovative teaching and learning, supportive teachers and a vibrant curriculum where students develop resilience and are challenged to excel in everything they do.

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Is early repayment right for your mortgage?

If you have money left over at the end of each month, or have received an unexpected lump sum, you may be thinking about paying off your mortgage early. You can save large amounts in interest and potentially cut your mortgage term by years but, depending on your circumstances, it might not be the best option.

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some of the pressure when you’re already in a stressful situation.

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The UK’s biggest vintage tractor show Over a century of farm machinery is to be displayed at the UK’s biggest vintage tractor and heritage show.

17th NEWARK VINTAGE TRACTOR AND HERITAGE SHOW On 9 & 10 November, Newark Showground will once again be holding the largest show of its kind in the UK. This familyfriendly annual autumn event will feature hundreds of vintage agricultural and horticultural machines as well as plenty of trade stands, demonstrations and displays.

The feature tractor themes for 2019 are; International Harvester, CASE and David Brown (pre 1796). You’ll also see original condition vintage machines, the UK’s premier restorations, static and working stationary engines, commercial vehicles and horticultural equipment! This year’s event will see more tractors than ever before, with the event having expanded into the John Eastwood Buildings to accommodate the growing show.

The Show strives to include as many vintage vehicle varieties as possible and collectors proudly bring along lovingly restored fire engines, commercial vans and lorries, military jeeps and carriers.

Collections of vintage machines will be on display inside and outdoors on Newark Showground and visitors are encouraged to bring their

questions to the expert enthusiasts, located on the various tractor club stands.

For the non-tractor enthusiasts in your family, there is still plenty to see and do, with displays of traditional crafts such as spinning, stick-making and chair caning as well as numerous indoor and outdoor trade stands offering opportunities to shop for products from country wear clothing, gifts, footwear, original paintings and prints, to sweet and savoury snacks, as well as items that will appeal to agricultural machinery enthusiasts.

Children will be pleased to visit Father Christmas in his ‘igloo’ where he will attentively listen to ‘what they want for

Christmas’.

Tasty hot meals, drinks, cold snacks and ice-cream will be available at various outlets and a sit-down meal will be available in the Cedric Ford, lovingly cooked and served by Newark Showground’s on-site catering team, Tastes.

Don’t miss the annual Remembrance Sunday Service, held amongst the vintage tractors displayed in the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall, which is supported by Southwell Minster and this year will be commemorating D-Day. The service is and is always well attended, and the poignant sound of the lone bugler John Baigent signalling the two minutes’ silence to remember those lost at war is particularly evocative.

Newark Showground is located near the A1/A46/A17 roundabout just outside Newark so it’s easy to get to and parking is FREE Further details can be found by visiting www.newarkvintagetractorshow.com closer to the dates.

If you are interested in sponsoring any aspect of this year’s show, please contact the show team, please visit www.newarkvintagetractorshow.com/sponsorship for further details.

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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 Jo's fun fit class.

St. Giles Community Hall 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 General Traditional Music Session, Bugle Horn.

Bassingham, LN5 9JX, Every first Wednesday, 8am-11am. All welcome. Contact Jonathan on: 01522 788498 Charity Shop & Coffee Morning, Long Bennington Methodist Chapel. Every Wednesday 9am – 1pm Introduction to Indoor Bowls, Mondays 10.30am – 12.30 pm. Everyone Welcome. Newark Indoor Bowls Centre.

01636 640202 Fernwood Boccia Club in the Hall every Wednesday 11.30-1pm Fernwood Petanque Club every Friday 11am-12.30pm and every Sunday 2-4pm

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Newark Evangelical Church, Portland Street, Newark.

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Everything Everyone Needs to Know about the Menopause Since menopause affects roughly half the population, it’s important for men to understand it as well as women, because it will affect their families, friends and colleagues.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

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You'll be coming into your own on the 13th, thanks to an empowering Full Moon. Take this opportunity to command the spotlight. Promote your agenda, challenge rivals and satisfy your urges. In the past, people have accused you of being selfish, implying this was a character flaw. That's not the case in mid-October, when you've earned the right to satisfy your needs.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st Hidden information will come to light on the 13th, due to a revelatory Full Moon.

Now that you understand a loved one's past, it will be easier to achieve intimacy. Do your best to ease their fears and encourage their dreams. The New Moon on the 28th will pave the way to a partnership. This alliance won't be entirely easy. It will be difficult to satisfy your unusual tastes and sensibilities.

Taking an ethical stance will be rewarded on the 13th, thanks to a satisfying Full Moon. You may prevail in a legal matter or vanquish an immoral enemy. Give yourself a reward for putting personal interest aside for the sake of principle. The New Moon on the 28th will mark a professional opportunity that shakes up your domestic life. This job will require you to move far from home.

VIRGO August 24th - Sept 23rd On the 13th, an enriching Full Moon will put more money in your bank account.

An inheritance, refund or settlement will allow you to make some extensive home improvements. If you've always wanted to buy your own place, you'll be finally able to do so. A course of study could be overwhelming on the 28th, thanks to a tense New Moon.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st After a long period of drudgery, you'll be able to relax and have some fun on the 13th. That's when an uplifting Full Moon invites you to come out and play.

If you've been yearning for romance, you'll find it with a wild rebel. The two of you share a love of adventure; lots of far-flung trips are in the cards for you both.

CAPRICORN December 22nd - Jan 20th Home, family and real estate command your attention on the 13th. That's when a stimulating Full Moon draws your attention to domestic life. On the 28th, the New Moon pushes you into an unfamiliar environment. You'll feel like a fish out of water in this group. Fight your instinct to flee the scene. It's much better to stay and make new friends.

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The Full Moon on the 13th is an ideal time to attend a social gathering. If you're single, you will meet someone who makes your pulse pound. Throw caution to the wind and get romantically involved; you won't be sorry. If you're already in a serious relationship, your amour will enjoy showing you off. On the 28th, the New Moon will mark a difficult work assignment.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd The Full Moon on the 13th trains the spotlight firmly on you. You'll enjoy showcasing your talent and working before the public. Instead of trying to blend in with the crowd, emphasise your differences. This will allow you to land the creative assignments you enjoy. On the 28th, the New Moon could mark the beginning of a passionate romance.

The Full Moon on the 13th is a great time to strike a compromise with your best friend, romantic partner or business associate. Instead of clinging stubbornly to a particular point, be willing to negotiate. You can back down from your position without losing respect. If you've been collaborating on an original project, you'll bring this work to its satisfying conclusion.

SCORPIO October 24th - Nov 22nd You'll see the results of a health regimen on the 13th, thanks to a gratifying Full Moon. Your efforts to eat well, be more active and get more reset will pay off handsomely. Give yourself a handsome reward for your diligence and sacrifice. If you've been working on a cutting-edge project, you'll bring it to a successful conclusion in midOctober.

The Full Moon on the 13th invites you to clear your desk and finish tasks. The middle of the month is the ideal time to process paperwork, tackle correspondence and pay bills. Fill the pantry, clean the bathroom and clear out clutter. These tasks will be time consuming but satisfying. Signing official paperwork will be especially fortunate for you at this time.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th Don't hesitate to ask for what is rightfully yours on the 13th, when the Full Moon sheds lights on your material needs.

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The Rock Garden Is Alive‌ If you have ever dreamed of Sound of Music landscapes, then why not get on and create your own? Maybe there’s not room for an entire mountain range in your garden, but there may well be space for your very own rock garden. So what do you need to do?

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Use upturned turves on top of the mound, laid grassy side down to stop all the soil to be placed upon it from slipping down amongst the rocks. You need a layer of sandy soil, to a depth of about 30cm (12in), over the top of the turves. Using string and pegs mark out where you want to create each outcrop of rock – if you just stud your mound of soil with randomly inserted bits of rock it’ll end up looking like a pudding, not a rock garden!

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Even if space is limited – and it always seems to be – make the rock garden on as large a scale as possible; it’ll have far more impact and planting opportunities, and more of a realistic feel. If possible include some gullies running down

the rock garden, perhaps ending in a pond or pool.

This means you will need to arrange the rocks so that water can trickle or run down between them or over their surfaces. Where the water runs over rock there will be no need to install a special surface, but beneath rocks you can use guttering or drainage pipes, making sure that they are hidden either by soil or rock outcrops.

You can use a pile of rubble or broken bricks to create the classic mound shape, as this will be hidden later by the goodlooking rocks. The rubble pile should also ensure that drainage remains good for the plants later on, as alpines typically hate being too wet.

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