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Explosive Greetings on this fine November Readers,

Isn’t if funny this time of year… I feel like I’m seeing moustaches everywhere! Mo-ving on… You can’t beat a lovely, well organised firework display and ‘tis the season. I personally love it but I think I’ve mentioned before that my rescue dog Flake is absolutely terrified of this time of year and I know he isn’t the exception. I don’t know what happened to him to make him so scared and he won’t tell me, best guess is that this is why he got abandoned in the first place as he is supposed to be a gun dog. One can’t help but wonder why we can’t make the fireworks silent, which would suit the masses of people who don’t like the noise including animals but still keep the beautiful displays running. Anyway, I digress as I don’t think it will change anytime soon and I shall simply switch up the telly, pop on his thunder jacket and cuddle him, little poppet. Anyhoo, by the time you’re reading this Celebrity Traitors will be done and at Voice Magazines HQ we will be in a state of loss as we’re all massive fans. My predictions are: the Traitors will win, the remaining faithful will inexplicably vote to end the game, one of the traitors will become the new ‘Nasty Nick’, one of the faithful will become a national treasure, and Ross Kemp will raise an eyebrow. I wonder how I did?

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During this fanfest, we decided to do something a little different one Friday afternoon. Our Lisa is currently going through the mill, so we collected a chippy lunch and we played the Traitors board game for the afternoon. It took 4 hours to do challenge one but it was so much fun, highly recommend. Since Mr Emily and myself started watching traitors, I have never wanted to be a ‘Traitor’, every series I want to be a ‘Faithful’…..you can see where this is going right!! You need to have a good memory to be a good Traitor and since entering my 40’s….well…. Dory from Finding Nemo seems a little too generous for the state of my brain these days!! Anyway, I was victorious and was never discovered, only getting one nomination throughout 4 round tables…despite eye rolling very loudly upon turning the card over!! But next time, and if we ever get the chance to do a live experience, I 1000% want to be a faithful. It is hard work being a Traitor and I feel James Acaster’s plight – I hope he gets the money though, he’s earned it!! Onwards to December, the big red fella is on his way and for the 40th salient year in a row – I am absolutely not ready!! Happy Reading, Emily x

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Each November a strange thing happens… upper lips start sprouting fur and razors start going rusty. Yes, that’s right it’s moustache season! Men everywhere start growing a tache, (often with varying degrees of success!) to raise money and awareness for men’s health issues. Soon it starts to feel like they start popping up everywhere, so we’d thought we’d have a bit of fun with it on our front covers by placing some moustaches in some unusual places. Did you find them all? While they may raise a smile, the humble moustache has a fascinating history stretching back thousands of years. The earliest evidence of moustaches dates back to ancient civilisations, where facial hair was often seen as a symbol of strength, wisdom and status. Throughout history, moustaches have come in and out of fashion more times than we can count. From the grand handlebar moustaches of the Victorian era to the neat military styles of the early twentieth century, they have long been used to make a statement. In the 1800s, a fine moustache was almost a requirement for gentlemen wishing to appear distinguished. Military officers across Europe often sported impressive facial hair, and moustaches became associated with bravery and leadership. Later, during the twentieth century, styles evolved alongside changing fashions, with famous actors, musicians and sports stars helping to shape the trends of their day. Today, moustaches are worn for all sorts of reasons. Some people simply enjoy the style, while others grow one to support an important cause. And that brings us to Movember. Every November, millions of people around the world take part in the Movember movement, which encourages participants to grow a moustache while raising awareness and funds for men’s health issues. Since its beginnings in Australia in 2003, Movember has become a global campaign focusing on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

What started as a light-hearted challenge between friends has grown into one of the world’s most recognised charity movements. The moustache serves as a visible conversation starter, helping people discuss important health topics that can sometimes be difficult to talk about. And, of course, moustaches come in an extraordinary variety of shapes and styles. There’s the wonderfully extravagant Handlebar, the neat Pencil, the classic Chevron, the distinctive Horseshoe, the impressive Walrus, the upturned English, the quirky Fu Manchu, the petite Toothbrush and the rather grand Imperial, to name just a few. They can be bushy, curled, carefully waxed, long, short, perfectly groomed or left to do their own thing! With so many different styles to choose from, we thought we’d have a little fun with this month by seeing how many we could hide in a range of seasonal scenes. Whether you’re proudly growing your own moustache this month, supporting someone who is, or simply enjoying the creative designs on our cover, it’s worth remembering that this iconic strip of facial hair has been making its mark for centuries. From ancient warriors to Victorian gentlemen, from charity fundraisers to our own fun front cover creations, the moustache continues to prove that sometimes the simplest things can leave the greatest impression. So, if November inspires you to grow a moustache of your own, wear it with pride. You’ll be joining a tradition that has survived thousands of years and helped support a very worthwhile cause along the way.

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NAME Beef and broccoli in oyster sauce SERVES: 4

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READY IN: 25 minutes Full of rich, savoury flavour, this tasty combination of tender beef and broccoli in oyster sauce comes together in this satisfying dish. A simple recipe that’s perfect for a cosy November meal.

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A dogs Day out

This scenic walk makes great use of some of the paths and trails heading north from Tibshelf Ponds before turning back to head back down the Five Pits Trail. We last featured this walk over 13 years ago! But we regularly walk around this area, so it was no surprise to find there was very little change needed to the instructions. We thought it was the perfect walk for an autumnal Sunday leg stretch, and so did Flake. 4.5 MILE CIRCULAR WALK FROM TIBSHELF PONDS VIA SAW PIT LANE AND THE FIVE PITS TRAIL A moderate walk for you and your dog. This walk should take around 2 hours to complete. There is a range of terrain, with some muddy and uneven sections, so make sure you wear appropriate footwear. There are a couple of roads to cross, so take plenty of care. And as always, follow the Countryside Code.

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After our blistering summer we’re finally getting a bit more rain, ERS but the soil should still be warm enough to plant some stuff and N E D GAR NDAR give roots a head-start going into winter. CALE

Bare root fruit trees such as apples and pears can be planted now - make sure the hole is deep enough and stake to protect against winter storms. Same goes for bare root roses - though you don’t need to stake them. There’s time to get some cyclamen hederifolium in with their lovely pale purple flowers which come through ahead of leaves and are good in shady spots and will spread in coming years. And there’s hellebores of course for early spring colour. Cornus can also be planted now - the red and orange leaves will be dropping but leaving the orange, yellow and red stems – more winter colour. Time to get the tulips in – though you can easily leave them to the end of the month. They like the cold for planting. Plant two to three times depth. It’s a good time to prune existing apple and pear trees. Take out dead wood, shape and remove congested branches. Fallen leaves may make a pretty outdoor carpet but don’t

them to get slimy – they can suffocate the grass. Add to TOP leave compost bins or simply make your own leaf mould in plastic TIP bags punctured with holes.

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