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FRIDAY 8th

SATURDAY 16TH - SUNDAY 17TH

2 voices, a ukelele and guiter playing with attitude Tickets £10 0191 257 4506 www.oldlowlight.co.uk

Nineteen32, Linskill Centre, North Shields. 10am-4pm Beach games, Live entertainment, drinks, food, human hungry hippos facebook.com/nineteen32

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Wallsend Festival

Wallsend Town Centre & Wallsend Green Live music, stalls and a fairground.

Celebrating all that’s good about Wallsend.

SUNDAY 3rd

Saturday Stage School presents ‘CATS’

Playhouse Whitley Bay Time: 1.30 & 5.30pm Saturday Stage School presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s World Wide Hit Musical ‘Cats’. ‘Cats’, based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, tells the story of the Jellicle Cats, and the night when the so called ‘Jellicle Choice’ decides which cat should ascend to the Heaviside and return to earth and live a new life. www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

FRIDAY 15th

Summer Family Big Sing

Linskill Community Centre A toe tapping romp through some well- loved songs and a chance for everyone to sing along , clap, wave their hands in the air and generally have a wonderful evening celebrating with the whole family.

Bar and refreshments available .

For tickets contact Irene Anderson on 01912571357

Tyneside Summer Social

MONDAY 25th

Beatrix Potter & Animal Antics

Whitley Bay Library Come along and join in the celebrations of Beatrix Potter ‘s 150th Anniversary. To celebrate, some of her much loved animals will be coming to Whitley Bay Library. See and handle Mrs Tiggywinkle, Jeremy Fisher, Peter Rabbit and Johnny Town-Mouse.

There’ll be crafts, competitions and stories too.

Suitable for children 5+. Booking essential. Booking essential.

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Mouth of the Tyne Festival Packed with live music, worldclass street performers and arts activities. www.mouthofthetynefestival.com

SATURDAY 16TH

Cullercoats Harbour Day

Cullercoat Harbour Come along and join in the fun, there will be stalls, entertainment and live music and it is all in a good cause as it raises funds for the Cullercoats RNLI which has a station on the beach.

Whitleybay.library@northtyneside.gov.uk

SATURDAY 30th - SUNDAY 31st

Pirate’s Attack

Tynemouth Priory Ahoy there me hearties!

Tynemouth Priory & Castle has been invaded by pirates who are looking for new recruits this SUNDAY 17TH

Whitley Bay Vintage Bus Rally

The Links, Whitley Bay Featuring a selection of classic buses on display, trade stands and a free bus service around the local area and to the Stephenson Railway Museum. www.nebpt.co.uk

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A will return again in August with a packed programme of movies in weird and wonderful locations across the town. www.whitleybayfilmfestival.co.uk

summer holiday. Have you got what it takes to join the crew? Join the hunt for treasure, watch the pirates show off their weapons and hear fantastical tales of shameless skulduggery. www.english-heritage.org.uk

Spanish Summer Fun Days At Vamonos The Linskill Centre, North Shields, NE30 2AY Running EVERY DAY in the summer holidays, your child will be immersed in the Spanish language whilst participating in outdoor sports, games, crafts and, of course, Spanish lessons. Each week will be based on a different topic and led by our native / fluent teachers. www.vamonosspanish.co.uk

AUGUST MONDAY 1st - FRIDAY 5th

Startastic Children Summer Activity Club

Kingdom Hall, Cullercoats, NE30 4PL For age 4yrs-10yrs Drop your kids off and we will keep them entertained 1/2 day or full day Call 07881523799 for prices THURSDAY 4TH - SATURDAY 6TH

The Pied Piper

A Timeless Classic, Appealing To

All Ages. This thrilling adventure is enhanced by a truly magical musical score. www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 17th

Teddy Bears Picnic and Festival

Segedunum Roman Fort Join in a different kind of fun this summer with a hands on Gladiator training school. Ever wanted to be Spartacus for the day, fighting off fierce lions or sword-wielding warriors? Now is your chance.

Learn about the basics of handto-hand combat, train hard and discover Imperial Rome’s gladiator games in our exciting school for would be Gladiators. The session will last approximately one hour. segedunumromanfort.org.uk

Rising Sun Countryside Centre and grounds, 12 noon – 3pm £4 per person (adults and children, free for children under 3) Bring your teddy to our special event for little ones with a magician, facepainters, balloon artists, themed creative dance from LP Dancing Tots, funfair rides, bouncy castles and get the chance to meet real ‘live’ Party Animals.

Limited numbers. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment, from Rising Sun Reception or the Café, Tickets must be bought in person at the Café or Reception, in advance.

SUNDAY 7th

THURSDAY 25th

SATURDAY 6th

Gladiator School

Book Fair

Tynemouth Station Over 50 dealers from all over the North East will be selling antiquarian and second hand books of all genres and interests in the stunning surrounding of the recently refurbished awardwinning station.

FRIDAY 12th - SUNDAY 14th

Whitley Bay Film Festival The Whitley Bay Film Festival

Heartbreak Productions Murder on the Terrace

Cobalt Central, NE27 0QJ This original murder-mystery by David Kerby-Kendall will be an interactive play with references to Downton, Agatha Christie, part romp, part farce and a whole lot of fun. Come along and figure out if you can decipher ‘whodunit’?!

Tickets available from www. eventbrite.co.uk SUNDAY 20th - SUNDAY 21st

Clash Of Knights!

Tynemouth Priory Tynemouth Priory comes alive this summer when four teams of highly

What’s On skilled knights meet head on with clubs and shields. Chain-mailed and adrenalin-fuelled, tensions will rise, alliances will be made and broken but only one team will triumph. Which side will you take?

Let battle commence! www.english-heritage.org.uk

TUESDAY 23rd

Games on the Green

Wallsend Parks, Richardson Dees Park, games green Try your hand at our various activities, archery, mini golf and mini tennis. 11am – 3pm

Shields. 1pm - 3pm Relax and enjoy a range of music performed by local artists, live from the recently rebuilt bandstand. Check park notice boards or the North Tyneside Parks Facebook page for full listings

WEDNESDAY 24th

TUESDAY 23rd

Mouth of the Tyne Tour

with Ray Laidlaw FROM STAN LAUREL TO STING.... from the Pet Shop Boys to the Dinner Ladies....

Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay and North Shields have an abundance of pop culture history. North Tyneside has strong links with a diverse group of actors, musicians, writers, filmmakers, playwrights, directors and composers. Includes two refreshment breaks along the way.

Tickets are £5 each from Julie Clay on 0191 253 1618.

Nature Walk and MiniBeast Hunt

Killingworth Lakeside Park 10.30am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm – 3pm. £1.50 per child (per session) Go on a mini beast hunt with the park warden to explore the park, while enjoying activities along the way. Bring your binoculars and wear suitable footwear. Contact alan. thurgood@northtynside.gov.uk

Sunday 28th

Sunday Summer Music Family Bank Holiday Show Northumberland Park, North

WEDNESDAY 31st

Picnic in the Park

Richardson Dees Park Bring along your own picnic and lounge amongst the flowers of Richardson Dees Park. There will be an assortment of activities on the day to keep the whole family entertained.

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Make it a summer to remember by letting your hair down at one of these North East festivals

July 8-9

Corbridge Festival

The Coral and Grandmaster Flash will be entertaining at what is being billed as Northumberland’s biggest family friendly music festival, returning to Tynedale Park for the sixth year. There will be music across three stages, with the Neville Staple Band, Too Many T’s, Frankie & The Heartstrings, Mark Morris, Bessie & The Zinc Buckets, Cortney Dixon and Jonny Boyle also due to entertain. In addition, there will be street theatre, comedy and a fairground. www.corbridge-festival.co.uk

July 10

The North East Vegan Festival The region’s first and biggest Vegan Festival organised by Farplace Animal Rescue at the Metro Radio Arena. Also including the North East Craft Fair and ECOFEST UK, this event is one not to be missed. We will have a vast array of stalls to delight all visitors.... from the fabulous artisan Tyne Chease to vegan hot dogs with ketchup. The North East Craft fair will be in one of the zones on the day. There will be a great kids zone, live music all day and lots of free tasting samples.... all for just £2.50 for adults and under 16 free. The Festival is organised

by Farplace Animal Rescue.

All the profits from the festival will directly help animals. www. northeastveganfestival.co.uk July 16

Northumberland Live At Bedlington The festival will take place in the beautiful setting of Gallagher Park, where families will be able to stay for the day and bring a picnic. It is to be something of a rewind to the 1980s with chart-topping duo

Johnny Hates Jazz being joined

by Modern Romance, famous for their Brit-Funk-Latin grooves.

Supporting the music will be family entertainment, including street theatre and stalls selling local produce. Follow on Twitter @ NlandLiveFest July 22 - 24

be the main attraction on July 31. Tickets for these gigs can be bought at www.seetickets.com.

Summertyne Americana Festival

August 26 - 29

SummerTyne Americana Festival is back, for a jam-packed weekend of the finest American roots music, from both sides of the Atlantic.

SummerTyne Americana Festival presents a strong seam of southern soul, blues and gospel alongside a sensational cast of country, rock and Americana stars. www.summertyne.com

Some of the largest and most spectacular Tall Ships in the world will sail into Blyth providing a fantastic maritime celebration for the region. The four-day event is expected to attract thousands of visitors who will be able to access the ships, enjoy live music and experience a spectacular Crew Parade, Eve of Sail celebration and Parade of Sail.

July 29 - 31

Times Square Weekender

Fatboy Slim will be the main attraction in Times Square, Newcastle on July 29. The influential producer and DJ has never headlined an outdoor show in Newcastle so will be out to make an impression, along with “very special guests”. Following him on July 30 will be Ocean Colour Scene, while Maximo Park will

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September 2-4

Coquetfest

The three-day festival, named after the nearby river and island, is a showcase for local and national bands, as well as a fun day (or weekend) out for all the family.

Three stages with genres ranging from rock to reggae via punk. There will also be some poetry. www.coquetfest.co.uk 9

TWO HEMISPHERES TOUR with Kirsty Bromley & Lucy Wise 8TH JULY

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soft play area including Kamikazi slide; the all new Pirate Quest Maze and traditional Boating Lake. Nearby is the Blue Reef Aquarium which is fabulous for those who enjoy close encounters with hundreds of incredible creatures from around the world!

Keeping the kids entertained!

Looking for some ideas? How about ticking off a few of these?

Take a surfing lesson at Longsands Beach, climb 137 steps to the top of St. Mary’s Lighthouse, come face to face with fish, otters, seals and monkeys at Blue Reef Aquarium, catch the latest blockbuster at ODEON Silverlink, visit the graves of Kings and Saints at Tynemouth Priory, go rockpooling or stage your own sandcastle competition. You could take an historic waggonway walk, visit the world’s first Volunteer Life Brigade, have fish and chips on the Fish Quay, go bargain hunting at Tynemouth Station market, get a hole in one at Lost World Adventure Golf, take a Roman roam around Segedunum - a World Heritage Site, enjoy a river cruise on the mighty Tyne...and that’s just for starters!

There are plenty of interesting attractions in our local area. From Tynemouth Priory to the many beaches along the coast. Local parks also have a lot to offer; Tynemouth Park has a family run, licensed, Clock Tower Café, providing super home cooking, snacks, ice creams and refreshments; Lost World Adventure Golf, for that fun round of mini-golf; Jungle Wipeout, outdoor

The Rising Sun Country Park has Green Flag status and is nationally recognised for its high quality. The lake area is a wonderful local nature reserve and the wildlife in the park is rich and diverse thanks to all the different habitats. The pond, the meadow area, the shrubs and the woodland area offer the perfect environment for a lot of different kinds of animals and bird lovers have the opportunity to observe a considerable variety of them through the two bird hides. The restaurant is open to visitors and there are also picnic tables and a BBQ area.

If the weather takes a turn for the worst then have some supplies in store to have some fun with craft. See our ideas on page 20.

Our you could try some pottery painting. Hotpotz Ceramic Painting Studio in Whitley Bay allows you and the kids to create your very own work of art, see www.hotpotz.co.uk.

Planning ahead also give you the chance to put some money aside for each day trip or activity and you can also search for deals or vouchers to make it a little bit more budget-friendly.

Space your trips out with days at home doing crafts, baking, or having play dates with other kids, and the summer will fly by.

Whatever you do this summer, make sure to take some time out just for you whilst the kids are engaged in drawing/imaginative play, as a stressed out parent doesn’t make for a happy holiday!

Enjoy your summer!

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Knots, Nets & Nautical Adventures

This Summer At Old Low Light Heritage Centre Dig the Festival of Archaeology with guided walks, talks and discover what might be under your feet; or discover a hidden talent with our Mouth of the Tyne Traditional Skills Fringe Festival. A full programme of events for adults and small fry awaits visitors to the Old Low Light Heritage Centre this summer.

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The Shipyard Painters Exhibition July 22nd – September 18 th ‘The Shipyard Painters Exhibition’ will highlight the huge amount of artist talent which existed amongst its thousands of employees from draughtspeople to riveters. Co-produced and curated by Old Low Light volunteers and Tynemouth Fine Art, the exhibition will draw on private and public collections to explore the works of art created by employees of the Tyne’s famous shipyards.

Swan Hunter is synonymous today with shipbuilding, but amid the company’s sometimes turbulent past the yard produced lots of creative innovations. From July 22nd – September 18, visitors

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to the Old Low Light will be able to discover that ships were not the only crafts produced at the Swan Hunter yard.

The shipyards of the Tyne, such as Swan Hunter and Hawthorn Leslie, are renowned for the technical expertise involved in designing and building some of the world’s largest and most famous ships - including RMS Mauretania, HMS Newcastle, HMS Ark Royal, Atlantic Conveyor and Esso Northumbria.

As a relief from the meticulous detail of the drawing office and the precision engineering of ship fabrication, a wealth of original art was created in their leisure time by some of the artistically talented men and women who worked in the shipyards. Paintings by employees of the yards were shown at occasional exhibitions organised by an informal Swan Hunter Artists Group in the 1970s and 1980s, but most of their work is little known outside the local area.

Our ‘Alpha Omega: Beginning and End’ Exhibition’ by local photographers The Swan Snappers will be complementing The Shipyard Painters with twenty four images creatively documenting the beginning and end of Swan Hunter’s hey days To accompany the exhibition there will be lots of hands-on family activities, talks and outreach events throughout the summer.

‘Docks and Robbers’ a lighthearted interpretation of life on North Shields Fish Quay will be on display throughout the summer in our Heritage Gallery. The exhibition which will be curated by volunteers and retired members of the maritime police, will illustrate some of the hidden stories of life on the Fish Quay and river. Local historian and author Charlie Steel will be giving a talk on Tynemouth’s House of Correction as part of this exhibition at 11:00 on 16 July.

Dig It: Celebrating Festival of Archaeology 15th – 16th July Join us during the Festival of Archaeology, and dig for treasure.

Archaeology gives us that tangible link to the past, showing us how our ancestors lived, and what everyday life was like for the communities who lived along the river. Bring the family along and learn how to did, identify and clean and catalogue artefacts. Let’s see if the sea has left any treasure on the beach and discover the secrets of Clifford’s Fort.

We will also be joined by Dr David Petts from Durham University on 23 July at 11:00 who will be talking about recent coastal discoveries which are being unearthed along the coast. David will also be encouraging you to pick up a trowel and get involved in some of the community digs happening around the region.

Mouth of the Tyne Fringe Event: Traditional Skills and Music Festival 9th July The Festival is in collaboration with North of England Civic Trust, whom for several years held a similar event at Tynemouth Station.

The day will be shared with lots of local musicians including the Mouth of The Tyne Choir.

The festival begins on Friday 08 July with Kirsty Bromley and Lucy Wise and their ‘Two Hemispheres Tour. This concert of two travelling songstresses from Australia and Sheffield has its roots in Celtic, American and English Folk music and we are pleased they have chosen Old Low Light to give their only ‘Up Close and Personal’ gig of the tour.

Tickets are available from Old Low Light and cost £1 A fantastic opportunity to discover the skills and crafts used to develop and maintain North Shields’ Fish Quay. The festival is in collaboration with North of England Civic Trust, and will be shared with lots of local musicians including the fabulous Mouth of the Tyne Choir. Local artisans will be sharing and demonstrating a huge range of traditional skills from rug and leather making, to wood turning and knot splicing. www.oldlowlight.co.uk 17

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Things to Make & Do

Here are some activities for those long summer months when the kids are out of school and you’re running out of ideas to keep them busy!

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Sponge Bombs!

Such a simple idea but a fab one for a sunny day.

Cut an old sponge into strips and use a string to tie it into a ball. Fab for playing catch in the garden but even better as water bombs in the paddling pool on a sunny day.

Simply clean then cut a hole in the top of an empty juice carton. Paint and decorate your boat then make a sail using a drinking straw and some pretty paper or fabric. Send it on its voyage in the paddling pool!

DIY Car Garage

This is a lovely activity to while away an afternoon, simply made from a shoebox. Paint the shoe box and cut out pieces to make a ramp. Use tape or chalk to mark the parking spaces. You can be inventive as you like – why not make a multi storey car park?

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Nifty Necklaces

This is an activity that everyone loves, from the nine year olds to the three year old!

You’ll need some tubular pasta and let the kids paint it with some watercolour paints. Spread it out and leave it to dry over night. Once the pasta is dry it is time to thread with it and they’re ready to go!

Linskill Community Choir presents

Summer Family Big Sing Following the great success of the Christmas Big Sing, Linskill Community Choir is hosting their very first Summer Family Big Sing.

A toe tapping romp through some well-loved songs and a chance for everyone to sing along , clap, wave their hands in the air and generally have a wonderful evening celebrating with the whole family.

Bar and refreshments available.

Grab your tickets quickly as we always sell out fast

Friday 15th July 7pm Linskill Community Centre North Shields, NE30 2AY

ÂŁ6 adults ÂŁ1 children For tickets contact Irene Anderson on 0191 257 1357

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SPICY LAMB BURGERS with coriander, tomato and yoghurt relish

These tasty burgers with a quick tomato relish are perfect for the barbecue, serve with pittas or burger buns.

Preparation time: 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time: 10 to 30 mins Makes 8-10 burgers Ingredients For the burgers 1kg/2Âźlb minced lamb (it's best not to use extralean mince as the fat will help bind the burgers and keeps them juicy when cooked) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1-2 tbsp mango chutney 3cm/1Âźin piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped Âź tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed Flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Oil, for brushing Flat bread, pitta bread or burger buns, to serve For the relish 6 ripe tomatoes, quartered, de-seeded and diced 200g/7oz tub of Greek yoghurt bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped squeeze of lemon or lime juice

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Method 1. Place the minced lamb in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic, onion, mango chutney, ginger, chopped chilli, turmeric, crushed coriander and cumin. Season well with salt and pepper and mix by hand until combined. The burgers can be briefly mixed in a food processor until just starting to hold together, but be careful not to over-work the mixture.

2. Divide and shape the mixture into 8-10 burgers. If you want to check the flavour, fry a small burger in a drop of oil before shaping the rest and, if necessary, add extra flavourings or seasoning.

3. Place the burgers on a cling film-covered tray and keep them in the fridge to relax for at least 30 minutes. They're ideal made the day before cooking.

4. To prevent the burgers from sticking, brush with a little oil before barbecuing over medium-hot coals for about 5-6 minutes each side.

5. Mix together the tomatoes, yoghurt, coriander, onion and lemon or lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve with the burgers, For a change, either inside the bun or use diced, seeded cucumber instead as a dipping sauce. of tomatoes, and try mint instead of coriander.

Homemade Lemonade

This simple recipe for homemade lemonade is perfect for picnics and barbecues. Add a splash of gin for a grown-up drink. It takes less than 30 mins and makes 1 litre.

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Summer Recipes

Ingredients 100g/3½ oz fruit sugar 4 lemons, preferably Sicilian, juice only Ice About 1 litre/15Ÿfl oz sparkling mineral water Method Put the sugar and lemon juice in a jug.

Add some ice and top up with the mineral water.

Stir to combine.

Prep time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: 10 to 30 mins Serves: 6-8

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This is a good old fashioned apple pie with large pieces of Bramley apple enclosed in rich shortcrust pastry. Douse in cream and get stuck in.

Ingredients For the pastry 255g/9oz plain flour pinch of salt 140g/5oz hard margarine or butter 6 tsp cold water For the filling 3 large Bramley cooking apples, chopped, stewed Sugar, to taste Caster sugar, to serve Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

2. Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl.

3. Rub in the margarine or butter

until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Add the cold water to the flour mixture. Using a knife, mix the water into the flour, using your hand to firm up the mixture. The pastry should be of an even colour and suitable consistency for rolling.

5. Divide the pastry into two halves. Take one half and roll it out so that it is big enough to cover an 20cm/8in enamel or aluminium plate. Trim the edges with a knife using the edge of the plate as your guide.

6. Cover the pastry with the stewed apples and sprinkle with sugar to taste.

7. Roll out the other half of the pastry. Moisten the edge of the bottom layer of pastry and place the second piece on top.

8. Press down on the pastry edges, making sure that they are properly sealed.

Trim off any excess pastry with a knife in a downward motion, again using the plate as your guide.

9. Flute the edges with a pinching action using your fingers and thumb.

10. Prick the surface of the pastry lightly before placing the pie in the oven.

Cook for 20-30 minutes.

11. When the pie is cooked it should move slightly on the plate when gently shaken.

12. Slide on to a serving plate, dust with caster sugar and serve.

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Wimbledon, Harry Potter, fish and chips and rainy bank holidays - there are few things more quintessentially British.

But one time-honoured tradition - that has soared in popularity over the last few years- is the grand old institution of afternoon tea.

The story goes that afternoon tea as we know it was Introduced in Britain by Anna Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the early 1840s. As an evening meal was served fashionably late at around 8pm, the duchess developed the habit of having tea in the afternoon and inviting her friends to join her.

What started as a mini meal to stem the hunger before dinner - at the time it was usual for people to have only two meals a day - quickly escalated to become a glamorous social event for ladies who climbed the echelons of society.

The pause for tea rose in prominence and popularity when Queen Victoria indulged in the ritual, elevating it to the status of a large,formal occasion, known as tea receptions.

At the time, these receptions could welcome as many as 200 guests with an open invitation to visit between 4pm and 7pm, during which time guests could come and go as they pleased.

Royal approval meant that Victorian socialites quickly followed suit and the practice became highly respectable.

Upper•class women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for afternoon tea, which was usually served in the drawing room. Before long all of fashionable society was sipping tea and nibbling sandwiches in the middle of the afternoon. Despite being much more accessible and affordable nowadays aftemoon tea still retains a feeling of formality and style and offers a throwback to a gentler, more gracious way of living. It is usually enjoyed man occasional indulgence or to celebrate a special event such as a birthday, Mother's Day or baby shower with friends. Once confined to the top class of society, afternoon tea can now be enjoyed by the masses in venues ranging from posh hotels to independent tearooms and even garden centres.

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Although there are no set rules about the content of a traditional afternoon tea, the menu usually comprises a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches (delicately cut into lingers% warm scones with clotted cream and jam, a variety of homemade cakes and pastries and a choke of teas, from standard breakfast tea to some rather rare and obscure ones.

Teas on offer usually include Assam, a strong. fullbodied tea from India with a distinctive'malty' flavour; the aromatic Darjeeling, with a hint of almonds and wildflowers; the favoured Earl Grey with its blend of black teas scented with oil of bergamot, named after Charles, second Earl Grey, who was prime minister from 1830 to 1834: and the striking lapsang Souchong, a Chinese tea fired over smoking pine needles.

Occasionally you will see hotels advertising high tea.

Traditionally, the upper classes would serve low or afternoon tea around 4pm, allowing them enough time for a stroll before their evening meat whereas the middle and lower classes would have a more substantial’ high’ tea later in the day, in place of dinner.

The names derive from the height of the tables on which the meals are served - high tea being served at the dinner table - but today they simply reflect the time of day. Many hotels also offer a champagne afternoon tea for an additional charge which is a popular choice for special occasions.

We may be a far cry from the old-fashioned stereotype of a nation of well-spoken toffs donning top hats and sipping Earl Grey, but afternoon tea Is still a very much loved pastime In this country. Whether it be an occasional luxury in a posh hotel, a birthday treat at a country house, or a welcome sitdown at a cafe during a hectic day at shopping, it is now easier than ever to enjoy a little slice of British tradition.

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Use Plenty Of Fresh Flowers Summer is all about the celebration of life. The focus should be on vibrant colors and floral arrangements. Think about giving your home a green touch by adding lots of fresh flowers.

Shop Around For Colorful Trinkets Interesting and engaging home decorations don’t have to be overly expensive.

You can hit the flea markets, charity shops, Etsy or local stores, and look for cute and original little decorations.

Wallpaper With Natural Prints A paint job is a good low-cost way to liven up your interior. However, it can take some skill to really go crazy with different patterns and designs, and you can get much quicker results using wallpaper. There are a lot of appealing natural prints that you can use in combination with flowers and light colors.

Design Your Own Cushions Custom cushion designs are an excellent finishing touch for any home design project – no one else will have the same pillows, and you can make them fit in very well with the rest of the décor and the general theme you were going for.

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Set Up An Outdoor Dining Area While bringing the garden into your home is a good idea, you’ll have tons of fun if you create a small outdoor dining area. You can set up different seating arrangements in your garden, or just have a private little area where you can relax, read a book and have breakfast.

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As the countdown to the summer holidays begins, the warm weather and sunshine bring a buzz of excitement for the imminent BBQ’s, adventures and trips to the seaside that we’ve all been craving after the long, wet winter! Summer is the perfect time of year for many alfresco family activities, it’s also the time of year doctors and medical staff see an increase in the number of patients affected by the heat and sun. Wearing sunscreen and drinking water are a good start but Jill Santonastaso from Daisy First Aid fills us in on what else you can be aware of to help protect your family this summer.

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SUNBURN Sunburn is probably the first thing we worry about when taking our little ones out on a hot day so of course we slather on the factor 50 and pop their sun hat on! But this is not just restricted to really hot and sunny days. It is often on cloudy days with a slight breeze that we underestimate the strength of the sun while we are outside.

Sunburn is often a superficial burn to the outer layer of skin, it will be red, sore and swollen. If it looks raw and blistered, this indicates a partial thickness burn that’s damaged 2 or 3 layers of skin. For babies and children, we should seek medical advice for any burn to their delicate skin, as should anyone where the burn covers a large area. This could range from a call to your GP or 111 to visiting a minor injuries unit or emergency department. Any burns to the face, hands, feet, genitals or a circumference burn need hospital treatment. With advice, mild

sunburn can most likely be treat at home. Move the child indoors or to a shaded area and cool the skin with a cool shower or a cool, wet compress or sponge. Never cool the skin with ice. Have the child drink plenty of fluids, ice pops and lollies come in handy here!

Paracetamol and ibuprofen can be taken if safe to do so. Gently applying a water based lotion or petroleum jelly will help keep the skin cool and moist. Until the skin has healed, keep it covered and out of direct sunlight. If at any point your child becomes unwell or you have any other concerns, seek medical advice.

Severe sunburn can include blistering, swelling, fever and chills. Never burst the blisters, cool as before and cover with cling film. Headaches, vomiting and dizziness could also indicate heatstroke, sunstroke or heat exhaustion so a medical assessment will be required. Severe sunburn can occasionally need hospital treatment with medications and dressings.

Of course the easiest way to treat sunburn is to prevent it.

Babies under six months should always be kept shaded and out the way of direct sunlight. Children should wear suitable clothing, a hat, a minimum SPF of 15 which includes both UVA and UVB protection and ideally play in the shade from 11am to 3pm.

Personally, I always go for a factor 50 on my two. Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going out and reapplied regularly. No sunscreen is truly waterproof so where splashing, paddling and swimming are involved, reapply every 1 ½ - 2 hours.

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HEAT EXHAUSTION Heat exhaustion is more likely to affect babies and children.

This is the body’s reaction to loss of water and salts through excessive sweating and the core body temperate rises above 38*C. Symptoms often occur in the late afternoon or early evening and if left untreated, can quickly lead to heat stroke. Symptoms to look out for include tiredness, weakness, feeling dizzy or faint.

Pale clammy skin that feels hot to touch although the child may say they feel cold. Intense thirst, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. As well as racing pulse, headache and decreased urine output.

Respond to these symptoms by moving the child to a cool, shaded area. Let them lie down and remove any excessive clothing.

Cool skin as mentioned above and offer water or fruit juice to rehydrate. Ideally oral rehydration solutions and isotonic drinks are best as they also replace the lost body salts and aid recovery.

Always read the instructions and gain parental consent if treating a child in your care. Always obtain medical advice, even if the child recovers quickly.

HEAT STROKE Heat Stroke is less common but a very serious condition where the body is no longer able to cool down, the temperature control part of the brain fails along with the ability to sweat. This leads to fevers rising dangerously high above 40°C and requires immediate emergency treatment. Symptoms include a throbbing headache, feeling dizzy, nauseous and vomiting

similar to heat exhaustion but may also include fainting, confusion, disorientation, low levels of consciousness and the possibility of a seizure. Skin will looked flushed and will be hot and dry to touch.

Move the child to a cool shaded area and call 999/112 for help.

Remove clothing and wrap in a cool wet sheet until the temperature returns to normal. Take care not to over cool the child too quickly.

As with sunburn, the easiest way to treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke would be prevention. Along with sunscreen, light clothing and shade between 11am and 3pm remember to stay hydrated throughout the day, plenty of cool food and drinks, salads, fruit, ice lollies and a cheeky ice cream will all help! Cooling your skin with a damp cloth or a sprinkle of water is a good idea too. Don’t forget to take a peek in the toilet after a wee, if it’s darker than normal or you’re going less often, it’s time to top up your water bottle!

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DIY Garden Pots Upcycling cans, milk cartons and bottles Not in the mood to put the recycling out? All that packaging can do wonders in the garden and create some fantastic displays.

Flowering Lanterns

This is a fun craft project that only takes five minutes. Cut tall ‘windows’ in a milk carton 7cm from the bottom and make a hole in the middle of the folded seam at the top. Spray the carton a cheerful colour and plant a hanging plant like bacopa in it. Feed a string or ribbon through the hole and hang a row of them on an open fence or pergola as flowering lanterns that swing cheerfully in the wind.

Strawberry Nursery

With an easy watering system, you can save space, recycle, and grow your own fruit and veg with no need to bend down: large plastic milk bottles are perfect for a horizontal kitchen garden. Keep the bottom 10cm of the bottle and cut away the front and part of the sides above that. You’ll find it easier to cut if you hold the knife in a candle flame briefly first. Punch a hole for drainage in the bottom with a bradawl. Screw the backs of the milk bottles onto a sunny fence to create perfect

containers for strawberry plants, herbs, radishes, garlic, snack cucumbers, peppers and cherry tomatoes. If you hang them above one another strategically, you only need to water the top row and the water will trickle down of its own accord. This way, you get freshly picked strawberries quickly and without too much effort.

Do The Can Can

A lick of paint can transform cans into cheerful pots. Make a hole in the bottom first so that surplus water can drain out.

• Secure nine identical cans in a perfect square against the shed or fence and let a wild bloomer like a nasturtium or lathyrus run wild as a contrast.

• Stick wallpaper borders on cans and varnish them for an original line-up on the windowsill.

• Punch three holes in the top edge and hang the cans off the pergola filled with cheerful violas.

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When a wanted war criminal from the Balkans, masquerading as a faith healer, settles in a small west coast Irish village, the community are in thrall.

One woman, Fidelma McBride, falls under his spell and in this astonishing novel, Edna O’Brien charts the consequences of that fatal attraction. The Little Red Chairs is a story about love, the artifice of evil, and the terrible necessity of accountability in our shattered, damaged world.

THE ROAD TO LITTLE DRIBBLING: MORE NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND

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To mark the twentieth anniversary of Notes from a Small Island, Bryson makes a brand-new journey round Britain to see what has changed. Following a route he dubs the Bryson Line, from Bognor Regis to Cape Wrath, by way of places that many people never get to at all, Bryson sets out to rediscover the wondrously beautiful, magnificently eccentric, endearingly unique country that he thought he knew but doesn’t altogether recognize any more. Once again, with his matchless homing instinct for the funniest and quirkiest, his unerring eye for the idiotic, the endearing, the ridiculous and the scandalous, Bryson gives us an acute and perceptive insight into all that is best and worst about Britain today.

ALL INVOLVED

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That's when it hits me. I'm staring at a war zone. In South Central. On an April night in 1992, Payasa learns that her older brother has been stabbed to death, his body left out in the road to rot. He was never involved. He was innocent. He didn't even carry a gun. And that messes with the rules, even for Lynwood, even for the streets. But it's the first day of the LA riots, and the city is tearing itself apart. Firefighters, graffiti artists, nurses and law enforcement - all of them connected by this murder - find themselves caught in the mayhem. Every cop is distracted, and for the people who see the law as an enemy, it's a chance to settle old scores. That's just too good an opportunity to miss.

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THE UNCOMMONERS

by Jennifer Bell

When Ivy Sparrow's grandmother Sylvie is rushed to hospital, Ivy and her big brother Seb cannot imagine what lies in store for them. Returning to Sylvie's house, they find it has been ransacked by unknown intruders - then a mysterious feather scratches an ominous message onto the kitchen wall, and a very strange policeman is determined to apprehend them...with a toilet brush. The forces of evil are closing in fast, and if Ivy and Seb are ever to see their parents again, they must get to the bottom of a family secret as shameful as it is incredible...before it's too late.

HIDDEN ORACLE - THE TRIALS OF APOLLO

By Rick Riordan

How do you punish an immortal? By making him human. After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus.

Weak and disorientated, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus’ favour.

THE BUMBLEBEAR

By Nadia Shireen

There’s a new bee at Bee School.

But that bee is not a bee...It’s a Bear! Cheeky, sneaky Norman has a cunning plot to trick the bees and steal their honey. In his best bee onesie, Norman makes quite a convincing bee but how long will his disguise last? And when the hive is endangered can he finally discover his true destiny and become The Bumblebear?

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