ABC WANSBECK - January /February 2019

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ABOVE: Current members reaching their goals at Lionhart Fitness.

LEFT: Founder, Local lad Ivan Hart

JOIN THE PRIDE AT BEDLINGTONS NEWEST FITNESS CLUB

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Whatever your fitness goals in 2019, a brand new fitness studio in Bedlington can help you achieve them. Introducing Lionhart Fitness...

Ivan is a local lad from Bedlington and has been involved in fitness in one way or another through sport, at the age of 9 years, Ivan started Judo, where health and fitness was instilled in his mind from this early age.

He competed in numerous national and international competitions. He began bodybuilding at the age of 15 and also competed in many competitions around the country. Ivan has always had a passion for his fitness and helping other people achieve their own fitness goals. Ivan is qualified at level 2 and 3 Personal training, whereby he has trained and coached many a client and assisted them attain their goals over the past 23 years. John saw Ivan’s passion and enthusiasm and the willingness to help others when he was trained by him at the same studio and decided to go into partnership and start Lionhart Fitness.

PRIDE

ionhart Fitness was created by its founder Ivan Hart and his business partner John Herron, who have known each other for around 25 years.

WHAT IS IN A NAME?

Lionhart is a play on words with Ivan’s surname being Hart, the lion has always been recognised as a symbol of courage, a strong and loyal animal to its “Pride”. It also suggests a person possesses exceptional courage and fortitude, being a very fearless person. Lions always work better as a “pride” The name also suggests that the person is brave.

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The “pride” is meant to represent our Lionhart clients we want our clients to feel part of our family (Pride) to feel appreciated and important to us.

The “DEN” as we hope the studio may be fondly referenced to “welcome to the lion’s den”.

WHY BEDLINGTON & VULCAN GARAGE

Lionhart Fitness decided upon the great location of the former Vulcan Garage in Bedlington (Sierra Hire) located on Schalksmuhle road, to become their home for a number of reasons. Ivan is from Bedlington and has a passion for the area, feeling it is sometimes neglected and sometimes like the poor cousin of surrounding towns in the area. Also, the size of the internal space was ideal for the type of training that is on offer to their valued clients, with ground space this size it was a fantastic opportunity to open their studio within its walls. Negotiations began with the owner of the property Ann Barnes; whose father actually built the garage in 1969. Ivan and John saw the potential and began the regeneration to such a prominent well-established building in Bedlington, with excellent parking facilities opposite.

STUDIO: Based in the former Vulcan Garage

WHAT YOU GET

When you join Lionhart fitness, you will notice its not a “gym”, it is a functional fitness studio. You will be joining a group of like-minded people who want to make a change in their lives. That may be weight loss, toning, fitness level’s, body confidence/strength and conditioning and much more.

They have qualified nutritionists within their staff, who you can book in to have a consultation and discus your nutrition to assist you in your goal. They are there to help, every step of the way to encourage, advise and motivate you on all aspects of health and fitness.

BUT and it’s a big BUT, you must put 100% effort and commitment into that goal to achieve it. We have all started a new diet, a new training regime but fell off the wagon for one reason or another, that’s okay, but get back on, speak to their dedicated trainers they are there to help you achieve your goal.

WHY OPEN ON THE 3RD SEPTEMBER?

Ivan pushed hard to open Lionhart Fitness for the start of September especially the 3rd September, because believe it or not it was on the 3rd September 1198 that Richard the Lionheart was crowned king of England. So a very poignant day to open!

WHY JOIN LIONHART FITNESS?

Why are they different? Their whole ethos is their passion and commitment to help you change. They are 100% customer focused and truly believe that when you enjoy your training then it will make you feel 100% and, by becoming part of our “Pride “you will immediately feel that you are valued and that you belong.

We know how hard it is to walk through the door of a new studio, you have all the doubts all the worries, what will people think? Will I be the only overweight person there? Will they look at me and judge? Well the short answer is NO!! The team don’t care how overweight or out of shape you may be, they don’t care what you look like. No matter what age, what fitness level, or just that fact you have not done any exercise for a long period, you are welcome and you will be surprised at the results you WILL achieve and have fun in the process.

Lionhart Fitness have 3 excellent staff members Mark, Emma and Lucy all of whom are dedicated, professional, knowledgeable and down to earth.

Lionhart Fitness are striving to become “A lifestyle brand which helps, encourage and support each and every individual in their quest to become “fit for life”.

So why not join the pride, visit the lion’s den and realise your potential at Lionhart fitness.

Lionhart Fitness, Vulcan Place, Bedlington, NE22 5DL www.lionhartfitness.co.uk Facebook @lionhartfitness Tel: 01670 825988

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SHAPE FOR 2019

WHAT ARE YOUR FITNESS GOALS FOR 2019? Weight loss? General fitness?

Running your first 5k? Strength training?

Whatever your goals, we at Lionhart Fitness can help you realise them with our advice, encouragement and expertise.

Take a leap and commit to your fitness goals by joining our community (our pride) who’ll support you in training and a personalised eating plan to suit your body type.

Visit our website to view our session times or give us a call for more details.

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Last year, over 370,000 volunteers joined forces at over 13,000 events across the UK to take a stand against litter.

The campaign encourages volunteers, community groups and businesses to help improve the environment through targeting litter and particularly plastic waste.

As in previous years Ashington Town Council has organised a number of litter picks, across the town, to support the campaign. The litter picks will take place as follows;

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Peoples Park Thursday 4 April - 10.00am til 11.30am. Meeting at the main car park.

Ashington Community Woodland Friday 5 April 10.00am til 11.30am. Meeting at the entrance to the Woodland - past the Police Station and over railway line.

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IS YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION TO EXERCISE MORE? BUILDING UP SLOWLY AND CONSISTENTLY IS KEY ACCORDING TO MSK HEALTHCARE & PERFORMANCE CLINIC, BASED IN GUIDEPOST

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ew Year’s resolution - exercise more, get fit, lose weight, sign up for classes go for it, ouch old knee pain come’s back, nagging bad back returns, achilles tendon is sore again.

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Remember, exercise increases stress on our joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and tissues which is good if done progressively.

However, often we see patients who are relativity sedative to suddenly doing 50-star jumps, 100 burpees, countless lunges and 20 shuttle runs 5 nights a week. Then they get injured unable to exercises for weeks, motivation drops off and the momentum to exercise is lost.

Our bodies deal with load differently with age, between the ages of 30 and 50 years old muscle strength and muscle mass is constant for the majority, of us. From 50 years old muscle strength decreases 12-15% each decade and muscle mass reduces 30-40% during these years.

We often hear from patients is “once I hit 40 years old, I started to get injured” one of the reasons is the reduction of type II fibres in our tissues with aging. These fibres have the greatest capacity to absorb load that tissue are put under during exercise.

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better, significantly reducing risk of injury. It’s far better to build up your exercise duration and intensity gradually over weeks and months especially if you’re just getting back into exercising.

Also decide on what you want from exercising, getting older then lifting weights with good technique is beneficial to stop muscle wasting. Want to lose body fat then doing high intensity exercise (HITT) is best especially around the stomach.

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If we slowly and progressively increase the loads over time the body adapts and handles exercise loads far better, significantly reducing risk of injury.

Have adequate rest and don’t beat yourself up too much if the person next to you is doing twice as much but is half your age.

It’s better to be consistent in exercising then dropping in and out due to injuries. If you need any advice on injuries drop us an email or read our website research blog for more information on various topics surrounding exercise.

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THE ‘COTTAGE GARDEN’

Don’t think that you need an actual cottage or a country garden to match with this trend showing strongest in smaller garden areas such as patios, balconies and porches. Apparent last year at Plantsplus Garden Centre and continuing to be popular due to their simplicity in care are traditional Perennials and Herbaceous (no woody stems above the ground). Their variety in shape, colour and texture can help to bring the feeling of the countryside into urban environments without growing too large or having to maintain over winter.

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You can’t ignore that we’re all becoming a little more eco-conscious and aware of where our food is from which makes this trend unsurprising. The everpopular tomato will never go out of fashion but try a dwarf variety this year to pop into a window planter to save space – lettuce, spring onions and chillies are also great for this, whether indoors or outdoors.

There has been resurgence in vegetables that need an extra bit of attention to grow and have become a hit with modern outdoor hobbyists. Homegrown artichokes and asparagus can be tricky in containers but can provide a great sense of achievement once ready to harvest, especially when you don’t have a plot to plant vegetables straight into the ground.

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HOW TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM

By Sarah Howe

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ou usually hear people blaming their weight gain on a slow metabolism.

They have cut down on calories and they are walking more or exercising more (more often than not its aerobic classes, “walking the dog” or running).

So lets talk about what your metabolism actually is. It’s not an organ like your liver or kidneys. Your metabolism is necessary to maintain life. It is the organic & chemical process inside your organisms (or how quickly your body can burn calories & fat which allows you to stay alive).

Your metabolism takes all the calories from the food and drink that you consume, mixes it with oxygen and releases energy into the body for your body to function i.e. breathing, repairing cells and digesting.

Some people have a faster metabolism which means their body can burn energy from food at a faster rate. This also depends on body size, age and gender. Muscle cells require more energy to maintain than fat cells, therefore the more muscle you have the more calories your body burns.

As you age and you lose muscle, your body replaces it with body fat which is why your metabolism slows down (unless you strength train and replace the muscle loss). Men tend to have more muscle than women which explains why men have a faster metabolism and can eat more calories than women.

Here are 10 ways to boost your metabolism: 1.

Eat plenty protein with each meal 2.

Stand up more 3.

Drinking green tea 4.

Add spices to your food 5.

Drink plenty cold water 6.

Good nights sleep 7.

Drink coffee 8.

Replace your cooking fat with coconut oil 9.

High intensity workout 10.

Strength training

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The last two are probably the most important. Doing a HITT workout will help burn more fat & therefore increasing your metabolic rate even after you workout.

As mentioned earlier, muscle is more metabolically active so by strength training you will gain muscle mass, reduce body fat and increase your metabolism. Plus your body will burn more calories at rest.

People who do diets and only do walking, running, aerobic classes, treadmills, bikes etc. will lose muscle mass therefore lowering metabolism.

A lot of people who starve themselves on lower calories, under eat or do diets they are depriving their bodies. Take a look at this - on a daily basis this is how much of the energy/calories your body uses to function, Your brain 20%, your beating heart all the time accounts for 15-20%, the liver another 15-20% as well as kidneys, lungs and other tissues etc. The only other thing remaining is your muscle which is 25% of your resting metabolism.

So stop cutting down on calories, do strength training (each new pound of muscle increases your metabolism) aerobic exercise can not offer this alone!

At Curves we offer a safe environment for women of all ages, shapes & sizes to combine strength training & cardio in a HITT style. 30 minutes at Curves burns up to 500 calories compared to 30 minutes on a treadmill burns 216 calories approx or 30 minutes on a rowing machine 189 calories approx.

Just imagine only having to do 30 minutes at Curves and be able to eat properly and not have to deprive yourself battling against your weight?

Sarah Howe is a Fitness trainer for women, Director of 3 Curves fitness facility’s in the North East and a mother of two.

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ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR DENTURE? Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice would like to introduce Andy Graham, their Clinical Dental Technician.

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ome of you may already be wondering why Alan Forrest’s name has not been mentioned here?

Well, Alan retired at the end of 2018 and his very large boots have been more than adequately filled by Andy Graham, who will be continuing the fantastic service that was provided by Alan. Alan will be missed by both staff and patients and the practice wish him the very best for a wonderful retirement.

If you are having problems with your denture it is best to visit your dentist or clinical dental technician who will be able to check your mouth is clean and healthy and ensure your denture fits properly. Sometimes dentures need to be adjusted or replaced.

There are some common problems that dentures cause and can include: Problems speaking and eating Mouth ulcers and sores Infection (thrush) caused by poor fitting dentures and poor denture cleanliness Embarrassment from dentures moving in your mouth

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At Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice we are very fortunate to offer a denture service provided by Andy Graham, a Clinical Dental Technician. A clinical dental technician is a dental technician who has extended their training to gain an additional qualification which allows them to be part of a dental team as a clinician, working directly with the patient to provide and make dentures.

So, what is the advantage if Andy, a clinical dental technician, made a denture for you?

Andy would be involved in every stage of making a denture for you; he would do the clinical part in the surgery that your dentist would normally do, however he would also make the denture for you too! Before Andy

provides a denture, he would assess your facial features and how you smile and talk. He would discuss your needs and requirements and keep you informed throughout all the stages of making your denture. Andy would be able to fulfil your wishes by providing you with a functional, naturally looking bespoke denture tailored to your needs.

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If you have no teeth remaining in the upper and/or lower jaw Andy can give you back your confidence with complete dentures: Improving the clarity of your speech Helping you to feel more secure about eating the foods you want Supporting sagging facial muscles and sunken features that can make you appear older (especially around your mouth, lips and cheeks) Removing the need for denture fixative

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So, if you are having problems with your denture or would like a new one, with many years of experience and skill, why not choose Andy? Contact Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice on 01670 828402. www.bedlingtonshiredental.co.uk

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CONSCIOUS SEDATION AT THE DENTIST Are you too scared to go to the dentist? Or a nervous wreck when you have to go? Do you hate the sound, sight and smell of going to the dentist?

Well, you are certainly not alone!

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rom an adult dental survey1 just over a third of adults whom have ever been to the dentist have moderate anxiety, and a further 12% have an extreme dental anxiety.

This survey did not even include those of you that have never been to the dentist! It is not a surprise that being scared of the dentist is a huge barrier for some of you seeking dental care.

However, not going to the dentist can have a huge impact on your oral health. Dental anxiety has been linked to feelings of low self esteem and found to have an effect on performance at work. It can also affect existing relationships as well as meeting new people2.

DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE DENTAL CARE BUT FEEL TOO SCARED?

We can help you. At Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice, our experienced team are used to helping frightened patients embark on their dental journey. You should never feel embarrassed about your dental fear or the state of your teeth: we absolutely understand and will never judge anyone who has the courage to reach out for dental help. We have learned to listen to our nervous patients and understand their concerns. We take it slowly until you are ready to accept dental treatment.

"But I'm too scared and just want to be knocked out."

You will not be fully knocked out or put to sleep, (a general anaesthetic) in a dental practice, however conscious sedation is a good alternative. The sedation team at Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice is lead by Joanne Duggan, the principal dentist, and Katie Lawrence whom both have an additional qualification, a postgraduate diploma in conscious sedation in dentistry from Newcastle University. Joanne and Katie are supported by dental nurses Ally, Lisa and Naomi REFERENCES 1.

Adult Dental Health Survey 2009. The Health and Social Care Information Centre, 2011 2.

Cohen SM et al. The impact of dental anxiety on daily living. British Dental Journal, 2000; 189(7): 385-390

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whom have all passed the national examination in nursing in conscious sedation.

There are two types of conscious sedation offered at Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice; inhalational or intravenous sedation.

Inhalational sedation involves breathing oxygen and nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas or happy air) through a small mask just on your nose.

You breathe the happy air in and out through your nose and it makes you feel more relaxed, calm and able to cope with the dental treatment. At the end of treatment you simply breathe the happy air out and you feel fully recovered after about 10 minutes.

Intravenous sedation involves an injection either in the back of your hand or arm with a drug called midazolam. Generally midazolam creates a slightly greater level of sedation than nitrous oxide. It may also make you forget what has happened during the first part of your sedation appointment. The drug is in your system much longer than with happy air and therefore you need someone to look after you, and are not allowed to drive or go to work until the affects have worn off after 24 hours.

If you are scared of the dentist but know you need some dental help, then go on. You can do it. Pick up the phone! Contact us at Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice on 01670 828402 to arrange a chat. The longer you delay, the harder it becomes. www.bedlingtonshiredental.co.uk

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We offer a wide range of treatments including: • Crown and Bridgework

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• Late night appointments available 3 days a week • Easy access with ground floor facilities • Guaranteed registration with the practice • Daily emergency appointments • 24 hour helpline for dental emergencies at home and abroad, for practice plan members

If you’re unhappy with your smile or would like a routine check up, then please call us to arrange an appointment

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id you once spend years undergoing orthodontic treatment and unsightly braces only to see your teeth slowly slip back to their former wonky ways? Are you one of many who are generally unhappy with the alignment of your teeth and longing for a beautiful, straight smile?

At Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice we are able to offer Invisalign GO®. This is a cosmetic brace system and is designed to straighten teeth that are mildly to moderately crooked. To correct more severely malaligned teeth, ideally you should see a specialist orthodontist.

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for normal brushing and oral hygiene tasks that are generally impaired by metal wires. Straighter teeth are easier to keep clean therefore reducing your risk of gum disease.

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Invisalign® uses advanced 3-D computer-imaging technology to plan the movement of your teeth At the initial consultation your teeth and jaws are examined and photos (and possibly X-rays) are taken to establish whether you are eligible for Invisalign GO® treatment. This appointment gives you the opportunity to ask a lot of questions Once suitability for treatment is established, dental impressions are taken of your teeth and sent to Invisalign® for them to create a 3-D digital model of your teeth and plan your treatment using ClinCheck® software.

Your virtual treatment plan is then sent back to your dentist so they can ensure you are happy with the end result and see how your teeth are going to move from start to finish.

You are able to comment on your finished result, making fine adjustments if required When you are happy, and only when you are happy, the final invisible braces are made for you Your treatment is often a combined approach of aligning, bleaching and placing composite white fillings on your front teeth to achieve the final smile.

We call this the A-B-C process (Align-BrightenComposites). We will always work together with you to set manageable goals.

If you’re interested in Invisalign GO®, call us at Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice on 01670 828402.

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WHAT'S THE CATCH? Catch Seafood in Ponteland are bringing the same passion for fresh fish and seafood that has helped make them one of West Yorkshire’s favourite seafood restaurants.

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atch Seafood is a dedicated fish and seafood restaurant located just outside of Ponteland, entering through the main glass doors lit by a Catch sign guests are greeted by a host and shown to your table in either the bar or restaurant areas.

The bar has a modern contemporary feel with an open glass-fronted wine cellar, quirky lighting and a sleeper fronted chrome topped bar, where drinkers receive a warm welcome.

Catch has a fantastic wine list with some great house wines along with some more refined bottles. Each week there are cellar selections and cocktails to compliment the chefs specials.

The restaurant area features an open kitchen where you can watch the team of chefs hard at work creating unique and delicious seafood dishes.

The menu highlights are of course the Fish and Chips but also the 'Catch' Signature Seafood Grill, market fresh fish cooked to perfection, prawns, mussels, kiln smoked salmon, chips cooked in beef dripping and a rich sauce or chilli butter.

During the week a 'Daily Catch' menu offers diners two courses for £16 or three courses for £20. At weekends the chefs create an individually priced menu where diners can enjoy dishes like Pan Fried King Scallops Roasted Chorizo, Black Pudding and Garlic Butter to start. Surf and Turf, Half Lobster, Ribeye Steak, Vine Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Beef Dripping Chips and Thermidor Sauce. To round it all off a Chocolate Brownie, Cinder Toffee and Whiskey Chocolate Sauce.

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During the week a ‘Daily Catch’ menu offers diners two courses for £16 or three courses for £20.

seafood specials alongside traditional favourites, roast beef and all the trimmings.

Upstairs are 5 large guest rooms with a comfortable and relaxing feel, reminiscent of a Hamptons beach house.

King-size beds and en-suite bathrooms in each room offers a very comfortable nights stay. Two of the bedrooms feature roll top baths, all of the rooms are full of little touches like porthole-shaped mirrors in the bathrooms which reflect the attention to detail that has been paid to the decor throughout the building. Dinner bed and breakfast packages are available starting at £109 for two people.

Catch Seafood Ponteland is the third Catch site, the others being located in West Vale and Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Sarah Stuttle (Managing Director) said "I am originally from Newcastle and opening a site close to where I grew up has been a dream come true. We have had a fantastic first year in Ponteland and experienced a real Geordie welcome! We are honoured to have won Hotel Restaurant of the Year at The Food Awards 2018.

This is great recognition for the site and down to the hard work of all our team, producing delicious food and exceptional customer service."

Booking is advised, and tables can be booked on the Catch Seafood website www.catchseafood.co.uk or by contacting the restaurant directly on 01661 881440.

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ASHINGTON & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2019 SEASON March 2nd

Concert, East Bedlington Community Centre 7pm

April 18th

Evening Concert, Darby & Joan Club, Ellington Welfare, 7pm

April 28th

Morpeth Gathering, (details to be finalised)

May 18th

Annual Gala Concert, Holy Sepulchre Church Ashington, 7pm

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.

Further information at www.ashingtonmalevoicechoir.org Find us on Facebook

NEW YEAR IN FULL SWING FOR CHOIR

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ew Year Celebrations are now forgotten but the early months of 2019 have been very busy for the gentlemen in Ashington & District Male Voice Choir.

A full calendar of concerts leads upto the choir’s Annual Concert in May so rehearsals are busy with the introduction of new items and the re-introduction of some popular ‘long rested pieces’ to bring a variation to the repertoire. It has also been encouraging to welcome a couple of new faces into the membership and hopefully more will follow, after all the choir’s reputation and name continually grow and are reaching new areas all the time.

The members are appreciating the work of the musical director, Neil Morton who returned to this role early last year and also the continued support of the brilliant accompanist, Derek Brett. The choir is lucky to have such talent and their efforts have certainly been reflected in the response to the performances of recent months.

The support given to many charitable and voluntary organisations through its concerts gives the choir great satisfaction. As a community choir, consideration is given to a variety of requests to put on a concert and where there is agreement, the choir only looks to recover 32

expenses which leaves plenty of opportunity for funds to be raised for whatever purpose the organisation needs.

It’s recognised that ‘singing is good for your health’.

The choir members not only benefit from the exercise in singing but also from the social involvement with a group with a common interest. A number of new members have been welcomed in recent months and all soon became ‘established in our community’. Further new members are always welcome and there are no auditions or a requirement to be able to read music, just a wish to give it a try. Interested…then just go along to Stakeford & Bomarsund Welfare on a Thursday at 7-00pm, you’ll be very welcome. You can visit www. ashingtonmalevoicechoir.org or the Facebook Page to see more about Ashington & District Male Voice Choir.

CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE

Pilates Class

Every Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm with Gill Glass

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Football Coaching

for Year 1 kids - boys & girls Starting on the 3rd March at 9.30am

We are looking to form some under 7 teams for next season. It will be free of charge at Choppington Social Welfare Centre. Experienced Coaches on hand who are all DBS checked.

Refreshments Hot & Cold available from on site CafĂŠ.

Sequence Dance Group

Sunday & Tuesday 7pm - 10pm

Come along & enjoy an evening in the company of a lovely friendly group of people.

Line Dancing

Monday, Friday & Saturday 7pm to 10.30pm

Come along and Line Dance to traditional music or dance to the latest pop music.

Veteran Snooker Teams Players Wanted!

Wansbeck Voices Choir

Meet every Thursday 7.00 till 9.00pm

Carpet Bowls

Wednesdays 7pm to 9.30pm Joyce & Alec are looking for new members to come along & enjoy the company of their bowls group.

For more information on these groups & all the other activities taking place in the Centre

Call Neal on 01670 822028 or email: neal@choppington.org

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GIVE SOMEONE POWER OF ATTORNEY… BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE Lasting Powers of Attorney are invaluable documents as part of the overall planning of your estate as managing your financial affairs can become more difficult as you get older. If a person is unable to manage their affairs due to mental incapacity and they have not made a valid Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney, their assets will be frozen as no one (including their spouse and children) has the authority to deal with them.

At this point someone will need to apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed as the person’s Deputy. The Court will then authorize the Deputy to deal with the person’s affairs in a certain manner. This is a very time consuming (around 6 months) and expensive (in the region of £1,750) process. This situation can be simply avoided through the making of a Lasting Power of Attorney.

By making a Lasting Power of Attorney you can decide whom you would like to manage your affairs in the event that you are unable to do so either due to physical or mental incapacity.

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All work we undertake is at fixed fees: Single Property and Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney: £300 inclusive of VAT Double Property and Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney (suitable for couples): £420 inclusive of VAT Single Will: £120 inclusive of VAT Mirror Will: £156 inclusive of VAT It is imperative that specialist advice is taken in order to ensure that the power given accurately reflects your wishes.

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MICHAEL METCALF CARPETS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THEIR SHOWROOM REFURBISHMENT ALL OF THEIR PRODUCTS CAN NOW BE VIEWED IN ONE SHOWROOM

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ichael Metcalf Carpets and Flooring have been trading in the Morpeth area since 1969, making them the longest established and most trusted carpet retailer in the region.

They cater for the discerning customer who expects honest advice, bespoke service, quality carpets at a fair price, and faultless installation.

The company has now combined all of their products into one showroom to include a refurbishment, with exciting new ranges of carpet not available anywhere else in the Morpeth area.

Previously their customers had to travel to the Bedlington head office to view the Amtico and Karndean display stands. These have now been transferred to the Morpeth studio so that all carpet and flooring can be chosen at leisure in one visit. Also available are similar products from the Distinctive Flooring Company. In all, around four hundred beautiful variations of slate, tile and plank hard flooring designs. The company has been fitting this flooring for around twenty years and adheres to the exacting trade installation specifications.

Michael Metcalf Carpets have now introduced the Himalaya Pinnacle range of rustic loop pile products.

These are superb heavy duty and well made carpets with an appearance that compliments country decor. Himalaya Carpets caters mainly for the London and southern 36

counties, and Michael Metcalf Carpets are pleased to be the most northern retailer for this company in the UK. One of the interesting range has the inclusion of yak hair to add strength and uniqueness.

Among the new wall stands on display is one from Brockway that includes carpets manufactured from undyed wool, and others from the wool of rare breeds of sheep.

Gaskell, Telenzo, and Cavalier Carpets are among others with new designs available. Telenzo are a Dutch manufacturer of loop pile carpets with innovative colour combinations and unusual construction, most of which are 100% wool, mothproof, scotchgarded, and guaranteed against pile reversal.

Rugs can be made to measure from the Crucial Trading Company in a choice of wool, sisal, or coir, with a vast array of border materials and colours. One of the fitting team has thirty years of experience in fitting sisal.

The latest bleach cleanable polypropylene carpets are on display too, which now have the advanced super soft fibre that is wonderful underfoot. A selection of budget carpets are available with up to 12 months no deposit interest free credit. Cushion floor soft vinyl can also be supplied and installed.

The high street showroom is located at 69 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1PQ right opposite St Georges Church and one of the town's larger car parks. As one crosses the bridge over the River Wansbeck toward the town centre from the south, the shop is directly to the right next to the traffic lights, as is the car park. www.michaelmetcalfcarpets.com

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LOOK & FEEL GOOD FROM HEAD TO TOE ASHINGTON SALON, THE HEAD GARDENER HAS ALL OF YOUR HAIR AND BEAUTY NEEDS COVERED FROM HEAD TO TOE

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e’re all familiar with the feeling you get when you’ve just stepped out of a salon with a fabulous new haircut, shiny manicure or a pampering treatment and you feel fantastic. If you’re in need of such a pick me up, The Head Gardener, in the heart of Ashington, has all aspects of hairdressing and beauty available in their salon to make you feel brand new.

Salon owner Danielle Pringle took over the salon in 2016, having worked for the company for 5 years, and with 17 years’ experience in the industry altogether.

After moving the salon to the premises next door, Danielle increased and improved the services available, as well as offering more comfortable and intimate surroundings.

The salon offers all aspects of hair cutting, colouring and styling, for both men and women at reasonable prices, as well as children’s hair cutting for all ages.

As well as an extensive range of hair services, the salon is proud to offer a range of beauty services from Beauty by Becca. Fully qualified beautician Rebecca Smith has worked in the beauty business for 10 years, and within The Head Gardener since 2015.

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A CUT ABOVE: The salon is modern and comfortable

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As well as an extensive range of hair services, the salon is proud to offer a range of beauty services too

She’s passionate about her job, and strives to give the highest quality of service to all her customers.

A wide range of treatments are available, from manicures and gel polishes to waxing, tinting, and lash extensions. If you are looking for something more relaxing, there are a range of facials and massages, all performed in her comfortable treatment room, guaranteed to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Rebecca also offers the new beauty trend of microblading, which is a semi-permanent treatment that transforms sparse eyebrows with hair like strokes of pigment. Enquire for details.

If you want to be your own boss in 2019 then the Head Gardner could provide you with the perfect platform. The salon are currently offering chair rental to self-employed, self-motivated hair stylists with experience and their own clientele. This is the perfect opportunity for a stylist to become their own boss in a flourishing local salon with a fantastic reputation.

The salon also has a therapy room currently available for rental. The room is suitable for all alternative therapies including aesthetics (Botox/ Fillers), reflexology, reiki, healing, hypnotherapy, holistic therapies, tattoo artist etc. The one exception to this is a beauty therapist as the salon already has Rebecca providing her wide range of beauty treatments. For further details on both of the above please ring 07714 398588.

So, if you’re in need of a new look or some pampering, The Head Gardener really has everything you need, all under one roof.

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CARING FOR YOUR PETS TEETH

Gayle Macdonald BVMS MRCVS of Vets4Pets explains the importance of your pets’ dental health

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ental disease is a very common problem in pet animals – cats, dogs, rabbits and small mammals are all affected by it.

As humans we know how painful it can be to have a tooth root abscess or even something smaller like a mouth ulcer. Animals very rarely show signs of pain with dental disease but this doesn’t mean they don’t feel pain.

It often isn’t until they improve after the dental procedure that we can appreciate the pain they were in before.

The most common signs of dental disease are: • bad breath (halitosis) • drooling more • pawing at the mouth (particularly in cats) • choosing to eat softer foods • chewing on one side of their mouth • dropping food when trying to eat • change in behaviour, not as keen to play with toys and may become withdrawn In more severe cases you may even see missing teeth or a swollen face. We commonly see cats, dogs and rabbits in particular with severe end stage dental disease that would have a human crying for the dentist, but our pets are still eating their food. This means as an owner it can often be difficult to detect dental disease.

Dental disease is a progressive disease in animals in the same way it is for humans. It changes over time and therefore different and ongoing treatment is likely to be needed at different stages in a pet’s life. Some animals (like some humans) are very fortunate and they have great teeth and dental health – these animals may need very little intervention throughout their life. Other animals are less fortunate and these animals can need dental treatment every 4-12 months.

WHAT IS DENTAL DISEASE?

Dental disease covers a variety of conditions - the one we most commonly see in cats and dogs is periodontal disease. This is caused by a build-up of food and bacteria in the mouth which leads to calculus formation and gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). This in turn leads to destruction of the structures that support the teeth (ligaments and bone). Over time the gums become red, swollen and sore, teeth then become loose and may start to fall out.

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There are 4 stages of dental disease with 0 being a healthy mouth and 4 being severe dental disease. Stages 1 and 2 are potentially reversible with a combination of veterinary treatment and dedicated home care (brushing teeth). Stages 3 and 4 are irreversible and often lead to loss of teeth. In stage 4 dental disease the amount of bacteria in the mouth is so high it can enter the bloodstream and travel through the body and impact on different organs e.g. bacteria settles in the heart valves and causes a disease called endocarditis.

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We commonly see cats, dogs and rabbits in particular with severe end stage dental disease that would have a human crying for the dentist.

It is impossible to examine an animal’s mouth completely when they are awake – the only way to carry out an effective and accurate dental examination is under general anesthetic.

You may hear your vet refer to a COHAT – this stands for Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment.

During a COHAT the vet will examine every tooth with a dental probe and complete a dental chart – the same thing that happens when we go to the dentist. Things noted include how inflamed the gums are, how much calculus build up there is and whether there is any destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth. Any missing, fractured or abnormal teeth will also be noted. Following this assessment it may be necessary to carry out dental radiographs (x-rays) to look at the roots of the teeth – this enables the vet to better assess any attachment loss around the teeth and evaluate the roots for any problems e.g. tooth root abscess (the same as in humans). An ultrasonic scaler will be used to carry out scaling of the tooth and under the gum line, the teeth will also be polished. Extractions will be carried out as necessary.

To get the best out of any dental treatment you need to brush your animal’s teeth at home, at least 3 times weekly and ideally every day. Our nurses are happy to give advice on how to do this – it’s a great thing to start with young animals as often they accept it easier when younger. If you ever have any concerns about your pet’s dental health the best thing to do is to book an appointment to see your vet where they can assess your pet and discuss any treatment if it is necessary.

To book a dental check up for your pet call Vets4Pets Morpeth on 01670 500 670.

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