Introduction
Welcome to Your December Issue. What did Adam say to his wife on the day before Christmas? “It’s Christmas, Eve!” How come I’ve reached the age I am and have never heard this one before? Anyway, another Christmas fast approaching and our team of contributors continue to ensure that your favourite magazine is full of interesting features, advice and information to make your lead-up to the big day as enjoyable as possible. Thanks to them all and, on behalf of us all on the magazine, let me wish you the very best for a merry and peaceful Christmas, with a healthy and successful 2019 to follow. Don’t forget to have a go at our Novelty Hunt competition on page 31. Just think how £50 would surely help make it a “Happy New Year”!
Claire x
“What’s December’s issue looking like?” I hear you ask. As usual, wide-ranging and varied, with some serious events to read about this month, as we all commemorated the centenary of the ending of World War 1. Our usual advice providers, (covering aspects of health, the law, finance, pets, holidays and protection against rogue traders), continue to inform wisely, for which we thank them. With the small matter of Christmas only a few weeks away, the quiz takes on a festive look, whilst old chestnuts (sorry!) come out for their annual airing: What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations? Tinselitis. What do you call a lobster who won’t share any of his presents? Shellfish. Marks & Spencer say it wouldn’t be Christmas without M&S. They’re right – it’d be “Chrita”. I wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas, with good health and success on the way in 2019. Enjoy the read!
John
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Inside
Highlights
4.................... “Eat the Season” – Mulled wine recipe. 6..................... Vine House Farm seasonal delights. 8.................... A stress-free Christmas with Renu. 10/11............. Empire Gym. 12................... Let Hummingbird help with your Resolutions. 14................... The Travel Column – luxury cruising. 16................... December gardening tips. 20................. Community Matters. 22.................. Consumer advice from Safe Local Trades. 26.................. Community Matters ? 31/34........... Win £50 in our Novelty Treasure Hunt. 38.................. Christmas Church Services. 42.................. Beware – Workstations can damage your health! 44................. National recognition for Will and Probate Services. 48/51........... Events and Gigs guide. 52.................. The Puzzle Page – Christmas special. 53.................. Police Patrol. 54.................. Pets and Vets – Post-Brexit? 56 ................. Santa’s Sleigh Route. 59/60.......... Classified businesses directory. 62.................. Discovering … The Deeping Stage.
With thanks to:
Nick Ash, Rex Needle, Clare Lockett, Eileen Le Voi, Liberty Partnership Ltd, Claire Saunders, Matt Weston, Nicole Woodcock, Vine House Farm, Newton Fallowell, PC Jacob Human
Discovering The Deepings is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct, however we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk
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