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SEASONAL ADVENTURES

Christmas markets across the UK

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SEASONAL ADVENTURES IF YOU FANCY A TRIP AWAY TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD FOR CHRISTMAS, HERE ARE A SELECTION OF SOME OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS ACROSS THE UK.

MANCHESTER

Friday 9 November – Saturday 22 December

Manchester’s award-winning Christmas Markets returns this winter, offering mouth-watering international food, drinks and delicately crafted Yuletide gifts in the heart of this buzzing city.

With more than 350 beautifully festooned stalls and chalets in 10 different locations spread across the city centre, the Christmas Markets are all located within roughly a quarter of a mile of each other and are free and accessible to all.

Soak up the atmosphere and follow the market trail as it winds through the city centre, tempting you with gifts, crafts, jewellery, clothes and toys. European and local producers offer everything from fine amber jewellery, handcrafted leather bags and top-quality bonsai trees, to handmade Belgian kitchenware, framed photo prints and French soaps.

And when planning your visit, don’t miss the amazing array of food and drink! Manchester’s Christmas Markets are famous for traditional bratwurst, but you can also treat 6

yourself to Hungarian goulash, Spanish paella or a good old-fashioned hog roast.

Albert Square is open 10am to 9pm daily.

Other sites: 10am to 7.30pm (8pm in December).

Bars open until 9pm on all sites. www.manchester.gov.uk/christmasmarkets

LINCOLN

Thursday 6 December – Sunday 9 December

Lincoln brought the first traditional German Christmas market to the UK in 1982 as part of its twinning with the German town of Neustadt. Originally there were just 11 stalls in Castle Square, which have now multiplied to more than 200, selling a wide range of craft and food products and set around the city's lovely cathedral and castle. A funfair and big wheel will be installed for the weekend, live bands and theatre groups will provide entertainment and there will be a traditional carol service in Lincoln Cathedral. www.lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk

BIRMINGHAM

Thursday 15 November – Sunday 23 December

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is a firm fixture in the city’s annual calendar and, together with the neighbouring Christmas Craft Market, a massive favourite with both residents and visitors to the city from across the UK and Europe. Birmingham comes alive every winter with the arrival of the Market, a clear sign that Christmas is just around the corner. With over 120 stalls there is something for everyone.

The largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany or Austria, Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market offers a large range of traditional goods and gifts and a selection of tempting food and drink.

Pretzels, schnitzels, bratwursts, and roasted almonds will tempt your tastebuds, all of which can be washed down with gluhwein, weissbeer (wheat beer), or tasty hot chocolate.

And whilst you’re there why not pick up some presents for your family and friends with everything from handcrafted wooden decorations and delicate glass baubles to hand-crafted leatherwork, toys, jewellery and much more besides! www.germanchristmasmarketbirmingham.com/ birminghams-frankfurt-christmas-market/

YORK

Thursday 15 November – Sunday 23 December

Soak up the city’s medieval charm and scents of spiced mulled wine this season, as fairs, family fun and festival flavours transform York into a festive fairytale.

Discover the delights of the iconic St Nicholas Fair, don some skates at the Ice Factor or spend a night in the stalls for playful panto fun. Immersed in tradition and bustling with activity, the historic streets of York come alive during the wonderful winter months.

Meander through the magical market stalls of St Nicholas Fair and delight in a truly special shopping experience.

Wander inside traditional chalets adorned with twinkling lights and follow the aromas of mulled wine and tempting treats to the new Yorkshire Barn for a taste of yule themed Yorkshire fodder. www.visityork.org/whats-on/christmas

EDINBURGH

Saturday 21 November - Monday 4 January

When winter approaches, Scotland’s Capital chooses not to hibernate, but to celebrate, with a festival that lasts through Hogmanay. Fancy some German-style pretzels and glühwein? Head for the 100 stalls of the Europeanstyle Christmas market on East Princes Street Gardens.

Funfair attractions range from the carousel and Big Wheel to the nerve-testing Star Flyer. Gentler rides are in the Children’s Market, where finding the Elves’ workshop in the Christmas Tree Maze is rewarded with a wee treat.

Pull on skates and glide across the huge rink, or try the new, smaller version, up on St Andrew Square. This is the home of the Scottish Market, the real McCoy, with handknitted woollies and locally-brewed beer. www.edinburghschristmas.com

LEEDS

Friday 9 November – Saturday 22 November

Christkindelmarkt, Leeds is one of the most established German Christmas Markets in the UK, with traditional wooden stalls, festive greenery. A Christmas carousel ride and twinkling colourful lights all create a unique continental festive atmosphere in the heart of Leeds city centre for Leeds Christmas Market.

Set in the stylish civic setting of the award winning Millennium Square, hristkindelmarkt attracts many hundred thousands of visitors to Leeds each year and forms an integral part of the city’s annual events programme.

The market consists of over 40 wooden chalet stalls from authentic German traders providing a wide range of seasonal gift ideas for everyone including; handcrafted toys, jewellery, Christmas cards and festive decorations, speciality foods and traditional German delicacies such as gluhwein, bratwurst sausages, goulash, soups, schnitzels, stollen, gingerbread and candied fruits.

Returning this year is the special Santa’s Breakfast experience for children and families. Set in the beautifully themed in Alp Chalet restaurant every Saturday and Sunday throughout December and during school half term between 10.30am to 11.45am, Father Christmas will play host to a delicious authentic German breakfast buffet. www.leeds.gov.uk/christmasmarket

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ext time you’re in Ashington town centre and fancy a cuppa or a maybe a spot of lunch, then look no further than Mama’s Kitchen.

The cafe opened in July offering a mouth-watering range of breakfasts, sandwiches, wraps, jacket potatoes, cakes, teas and coffees, all available to take away or enjoy in their 20 seat diner.

Mama’s Kitchen gets its name from owner Vanessa’s mother in law, Doreen Watson, the grandmother of her 2 sons.

The family have fond memories of Doreen cooking all kinds of wonderful things in her kitchen so, when they decided to open the café, they used Doreen as their inspiration. She loved to visit various cafes in Ashington and Mama’s Kitchen is a fitting tribute to her. There is even a nod to her favourite colour yellow, the colour that dominated Mama’s original kitchen, within the contemporary

décor of this family run business.

Serving breakfast, lunches, light bites, coffee and cake, Mams Kitchen’s commitment is to serve fresh, homemade food with locally sourced produce wherever possible. The brandnew menu boasts a select of breakfast offerings, ranging from

full English (in 3 different sizes) to the breakfast wrap and the mouthwatering hangover bun!

They have a range of lunchtime treats including sandwiches, wraps, jacket potatoes, paninis and cakes for those of you with a sweet tooth! The specials board is ever changing, with anything from Mince and Dumplings to their homemade Chilli Burger on offer.

As well as the standard menu and specials, Mama’s Kitchen also offers a Buffet Menu, with 4 different pricing options ranging from £4.95 per hear to £7.95, just speak to Vanessa for more details.

Drinks include a range of coffees, teas, expressos, lattes, soft drinks and many more.

There is free parking right outside the café and it is located only 2 minutes on foot from Ashington Town Centre.

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They’re saving the best bits until the end of November though, when fresh wreaths, swags and poinsettia arrive. They’ll also have fresh Christmas Trees, including their popular no-drop Nordmann Firs.

We’re bringing even more Christmas spirit this year by welcoming two donkeys to Animal Corner with all donations going to the Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary.

The new restaurant’s winter menu will be released later this month (think fresh, warming, homely food 14

for those colder days), when you’ll also be able to view their pre-book Christmas menu. Available from 1st – 24th December, we’re offering a choice of 1, 2 or 3 festive courses starting from £11.95. They welcome all group sizes, just ask a member of staff at the tills for more information or visit our website.

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To celebrate the Restaurant’s opening, Plantsplus Garden Centre are giving ABC readers an exclusive introductory offer of Afternoon Tea for £10 (regular price £12). A selection of freshly made sweet treats and savoury bites served with tea or coffee. Prebooking required, Monday-Friday between 12-4pm.

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AUTUMN PROGRESS FOR CHOIR

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ontinual efforts over the last 12 months are now showing fruit for Ashington & District Male Voice Choir which has attracted several new members whilst also having greater success in its performances at a variety of venues and more ‘first time audiences’. The first concert of the new season is a

first visit to the Bedlington East Community Centre at Bedlington Station during a community festival and a further visit is probable in the New Year.

The community choir performs for many charitable and voluntary organisations and is always willing to talk about helping raise funds for worthwhile causes or assisting groups to maintain their efficiency. This is in addition to the choir also adopting its own charity each year. 2017 saw nearly £3000 being added to the County Council’s Civic Head’s Charity, MacMillan Cancer Support for Northumberland and this was through two concerts. On the other hand there were a number of small concerts for local groups who enjoyed an evening’s entertainment.

The 2018 choir’s Christmas Concert is also heading to a new venue at St. Cuthbert’s Church in Bedlington.

Taking place on Saturday 15th December at 7pm with an

excellent programme of festive pieces mixed with some choral classics and plenty of opportunity for audience participation.

The new members have all brought something new to the choir as well as increasing the overall strength but more new members are always welcome. No auditions, no need to read music nor have previous experience, just a willingness to give it a try and that’s why there is a 6 week ‘trial period’ and it will be surprising if you try it, you find it’s not for you. Just pop along to Stakeford & Bomarsund Welfare at 7:00pm on a Thursday evening.

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East Bedlington Community Centre 3pm (Free Event) Newbiggin – World War Commemoration Pegswood Church Bedlington St Cuthbert’s Church Christmas Concert 7pm Bedlingtonshire Golf Club Stakeford & Bomarsund Welfare 7pm Stakeford Methodist Church 7pm Morpeth Gathering

All new singers are welcome to join our rehearsals which take place each Thursday evening 7pm at Bomarsund Welfare. There’s no audition and you don’t need to be able to read music. Come along and have a go at singing with the choir, make new friends, and have fun. There’s a great sense of achievement from performing in the community.

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SUNDAY LUNCH

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Burgham Park Golf Club offers fresh and tasty Sunday lunches with a fantastic view. Richard Wilson headed up the A1 to give them a try...

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nce in a while it’s nice to go for a drive on a sunny Sunday lunchtime, and let someone else worry about cooking and those dreaded dishes created by a Sunday Lunch. That is exactly what we decided to do, and we chose Burgham Park Golf Club as our destination.

Located conveniently just off the A1 (and well signposted) about 10 miles north of Morpeth, Burgham Park is set in beautiful tranquil countryside, a perfect location for a relaxing Sunday Lunch.

The clubhouse has a bar and conservatory area on the ground floor, whilst the restaurant is situated on the first floor. The room makes full use of the magnificent views on offer, with floor to ceiling windows allowing dinners the chance to gaze out over the 18th hole and the fields that stretch beyond whilst enjoying their lunch.

The room itself is beautifully laid out with a large open fire and a really warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The Sunday Lunch menu is kept purposely simple to ensure everything is served fresh. There are three starter options, two choices of main course and three desserts.

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For our starter we chose the traditional prawn cocktail. Nicely presented and a very pleasing appetiser for the main course.

The chef cooks a choice of two different meats every week, rotating the selections, and the offerings when we visited were beef and pork.

Both myself and my wife opted for the beef and when it came neither of us were disappointed with our choice! The slices of beef were coated in a delicious thick gravy and accompanied by both roast and mashed potato and a gigantic Yorkshire pudding.

Vegetables are served separately, and our helping consisted of turnip, carrots and Brussels sprouts with delicious pancetta.

The dish was warm, hearty and tasted very much home cooked in the best traditional sense. The portions are very generous and all in all the meal left us both very satisfied.

Stepping outside into the earlyafternoon sun, we pondered as to whether a stroll in the beautifully grounds was in order, but this review wasn’t going to write itself, so we settled for the scenic drive back.

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drive on a Sunday lunchtime and a traditional home cooked Sunday Lunch in a fantastic setting with stunning views, look no further than Burgham Park. Booking in advanced is advised due to limited spaces.

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Root canal therapy is a phrase that strikes fear in most of us, but it shouldn’t according to Andrew Ratsey, Dental Surgeon at Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice. Here he discusses the misunderstandings about the procedure.

oot canal therapy is one of the least understood and most feared dental procedures.

When patients are informed they need a root canal they often respond with apprehension and dread. But is this reputation deserved? Are root canals something to fear? The short answer is no. Modern techniques allow for pain free and comfortable procedures. Would you believe me if I said root fillings are the most common treatment patients fall asleep through?

In this article I will look to set the record straight about root canal therapy. I will discuss why we do root canal, how we do it and most importantly why it is nothing to fear.

WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL?

A root canal is a dental procedure that is used to save a tooth that would otherwise be extracted.

The medical term for root canal therapy is Endodontics from the Latin Endo, meaning inside and Dont, meaning tooth. This is fundamentally what we are doing; we are treating the inside of the tooth.

Teeth are made up of different layers. The outside is the hard enamel; underneath is the dentine and in the centre of the tooth is the pulp which consists of blood vessels and nerves . The pulp is the area we are interested in when we perform root canal therapy. www.bedlingtonshiredental.co.uk

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LEFT: A diagram of a healthy tooth. The pulp is the area a dentist is interested in when they perform root canal therapy.

WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT? To fix the problem the infected pulp needs to be removed and there are two methods of doing this. Your first option is to extract the tooth. Removing the tooth will remove the infected tissue within the tooth, but will mean you have lost a tooth and have a gap which may affect your smile or how well you can eat and chew. Your second option is to save the tooth and involves the removal of all the bacteria and infected pulp from within the tooth, then sealing it back up so no new bacteria can get back in.

This is the process known as the root canal filling.

THE PROCEDURE

WHY DO YOU NEED A ROOT CANAL?

The main reason you would need a root canal is because bacteria has got into the pulp. Bacteria can enter the tooth either by a hole made by tooth decay, or by trauma that exposes the pulp. Once the bacteria is inside your tooth it begins to break down the blood vessels and nerves.

This can lead to pain as the pulp becomes inflamed and swollen. As the pulp swells the pressure builds up inside the hard tooth. The pain associated with an inflamed pulp is severe and can be constant. The pain may stop you sleeping and even painkillers may not take it away, making you feel thoroughly miserable. Patients when asked to rate this pain often describe it as 10 out of 10.

Occasionally bacteria can enter a tooth and not cause any pain. Initially this may mean you are unaware there is anything wrong. However as the bacteria spreads through the root breaking down the nerve, by-products are produced. These by-products are highly toxic and when they start to exit the root, your body tries to create a barrier between the infected tooth and the rest of your body. To achieve this specialist immune cells begin to destroy the bone around the tooth. As the bacteria continues to spread your immune system brings more troops into the area. As the immune cells attack the bacteria they begin to fill the space in the bone with puss and fluid. This is a dental abscess, and whilst not in the same league as the pain associated with the inflamed nerve, it is still sore enough to really spoil your day.

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The first and most important stage of treatment is getting the patient out of pain. The good news is this is really simple. For all their nasty side effects, bacteria are fairly easy to upset. Removing the tooth decay and opening up the space in the centre of the tooth, (the pulp), is enough to alleviate the symptoms in most cases.

If the dentist has enough time then the root canal can be completed in one go, but most often the procedure is completed on subsequent visits.

First the diseased pulp needs to be fully removed from inside the tooth. This is followed by a thorough rinse with a strong anti-bacterial solution to kill any bacteria left behind. Once the tooth is completely clean on the inside then it is dried, and finally a filling is placed which seals the top of the root down to the tip of the root so that no more bacteria can get back in. The final part of treatment is to restore the top of the tooth, and place either a permanent filling or a crown to completely seal the tooth and root canal system. This will return the tooth back to full function.

IS IT EFFECTIVE?

What many people say when they are told that they need a root canal is that they have heard that they don’t work.

This is simply not true. Studies have shown that when root canals are performed to a high standard then the success rate is over 90%. If the tooth can be cleansed of bacteria and no new bacteria introduced during the treatment, then the healing process will begin.

DOES IT HURT?

This is another common misconception about root canal fillings. Modern anaesthetics delivered to the right areas around the infected tooth can successfully numb the tooth and allow pain free treatment. It often takes longer to freeze up than for a standard filling, but it will get there.

The reason for this is when the nerve becomes inflamed, the inflammation alters how the anaesthetic works on the tooth, meaning you may need slightly more or different

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Modern anaesthetics delivered to the right areas around the infected tooth can successfully numb the tooth and allow pain free treatment.

types of anaesthetic. Once numb you can really just relax as the treatment will be comfortable.

Another factor that has improved patient comfort is the creation of super soft metals from which the instruments used to shape the root canals are made.

Historically the instruments used in root canal were made from steel that was much stiffer and harder. This created a lot of vibration and pressure which many patients found unpleasant. The new metal alloys allow for instruments that gently and smoothly shape the inside of the tooth, leading to a much more pleasant experience.

SO WHY DOES IT HAVE SUCH A BAD REPUTATION?

There’s no denying that root canal has a reputation that needs repairing. The treatments of previous generations has left a real mark on the general population. One of the issues is lack of positive stories, whilst people will readily

recount stories of bad experiences, few stories are ever heard of the great root filling they had.

Root canals can be performed by any dentist, routine cases can be conducted to a very high standard and allow for great healing. Occasionally the root canal system can form unusual shapes that make achieving the high standard to allow healing difficult for a general dentist. At this point the services of a dentist who has trained further in Endodontology can be employed.

These dentists use high magnification devices and specific knowledge so that the finest details of the complex root canal system can be easily seen and treated, meaning they are more likely to get a successful outcome.

Root canals are not to be worried about or feared.

Modern techniques allow for pain free and successful treatments, but if you are unsure the best thing to do is to speak to your dentist. They will be able to reassure you and recommend the best course of treatment for you.

Andrew Ratsey is an enthusiastic Dental Surgeon with a passion for endodontics, (he just loves it!). He has completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontology with merit but was awarded a distinction in his clinical assessments. Andrew is currently working towards his MSc in Endodontics and has just completed his thesis on how the manufacture of endodontic instruments affect their ability to shape the root canal system. This has given him a unique insight into the most appropriate instruments to use in a given situation.

Andrew is committed to providing the highest quality of root canal treatment using the latest equipment and techniques.

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COMMON PROBLEMS THAT DENTURES CAUSE: • Problems speaking and eating • Mouth ulcers and sores • Infection (thrush) caused by poor fitting dentures and poor denture cleanliness • Embarrassment from dentures moving

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SAYING THANK YOU TO WOMEN OF THE WAR 2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War and to commemorate this historic year, The Royal British Legion is leading the nation in saying Thank You to the First World War generation who served, sacrificed and changed our world.

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hilst most of the soldiers on the frontline were men, The Royal British Legion has produced a very special brooch to say Thank You for the massive contribution made by women in the war, and to those women who continue to be such an integral part of the Armed Forces family today.

Women not only played a huge role in directly helping the war effort, from being nurses in field hospitals to working in dangerous munitions factories, but the war also helped change women’s place in society and demonstrated that they were the physical and intellectual equal of men.

Edwardian women were expected to be mothers, carers and homemakers. But with men leaving to fight in the war, women had to take on the jobs of those who were serving. From 1914, millions took on jobs traditionally held More than 1.5 million women flooded into these industries and others to replace men away at the front. In 1914 just over 2 million worked in factories and by the end of the war it was nearly 3 million.

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business, banks, shops, transport and farming. Many women who had been in solitary occupations prior to the war, such as domestic service, revelled in the “sisterhood” of larger groups.

Although when the war was over many women were forced to quit industrial jobs to make way for returning men, their role in the war had fundamentally changed how society regarded them and in 1918 around 8.5 million women first got the vote, following the actions of the suffragette movement.

The Women of the War brooch is a stunning piece of jewellery. Plated with a gold tone and hand finished with brilliant baguette crystals, the poppy brooches are dedicated to the memory of the courageous women who served and lost their lives as a direct result of the First World War, whose names are recognised by CWGC as women serving in the auxiliary units during the First World War. Each brooch comes with a certificate commemorating the life of one of these brave women and also acts as a way of saying thank you to all the women, who often have untold stories, who ultimately went on to change society and women’s place within it. With all profits raised from the sale of the brooches going directly to the Legion and their important work, they also help support the British Armed Forces family today.

The Women of the First World War brooch is available from The Royal British Legion’s official online shop www.poppyshop.org.uk for £29.99

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