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World’s Toughest Rowing Race Perfect Christmas Mulled Wine New businesses and services Who Controls the Private Tutor?

Win Aladdin Theatre Tickets Local Events this Winter

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18 christmas 20 garden house & home 23 safety 24 safety 25 index 30

Local Christmas Events Surviving Christmas Keep warm this Winter Winter Tyres

Winter Driving Tips InFocus Advertiser Index

Welcome to the Winter issue of Northallerton InFocus.

In this issue we take a look at lots of upcoming Christmas events across Northallerton and the surrounding areas (p16 & p18). We have details for “Santa Sunday” in Northallerton (p13) as well as how to help your garden survive the festive period (p20). Don’t forget to visit pages 24 and 25 for some Winter driving help! I’d like to take this t: 01609 777401 opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a www.jkanorth.com Happy New Year. Best wishes as ever, Christine Campbell | Editor

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Tax Man Targets Healthcare Workers Healthcare professionals are the latest target for HMRC’s campaigns aimed at tax defaulters. There has been a series of these campaigns designed to encourage voluntary disclosure by people with undeclared income and workers in the healthcare field are the latest.

The campaign offers a carrot and stick approach. The best terms are available for those who come forward now, but there are tough penalties for those who do not.

HMRC follows up its campaigns by using third party information to identify those whom it thinks should have come forward and so if you have had income that should have been taxed then it is best to declare it now.

This campaign is called the “Health and Wellbeing Tax Plan” and would be of interest to you if you are in the field of health and wellbeing. The people affected work in physical therapy, e.g: physiotherapist, chiropractor, chiropodist etc, alternative medicine or therapy (homeopathy, acupuncture etc) or any other fields such as psychology, speech therapy etc. This list is not exhaustive but if you have undisclosed income and work in these areas you need to consider carefully whether you should be making a disclosure.

The plan works through a two stage system. The first stage is to tell HMRC that you intend to make a disclosure. HMRC will then give you a unique reference number as well

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Peter Tarren For business planning and tax advice call Peter on: 01609 779400 or email him at: p.tarren@euraaudituk.com or drop in at: 87 South Parade Northallerton DL7 8SJ

as a payment reference number.

The second stage is to calculate the tax which is due together with the interest and penalty, complete the declaration and offer and pay over the tax.

In making your declaration you will also need to consider other matters as well as undisclosed income. If you have employed someone and have not deducted tax and National Insurance from their wages, or if you have any unpaid VAT or Class 2 National Insurance then these should be included in the declaration also.

We appreciate that the above list may be quite daunting and would be very happy to discuss any case or disclosure in principle to help someone dealing with it. We can help you work through any problem areas and help to calculate amounts due. ...........................................................................

Feel free to ring Peter Tarren or Duncan Fothergill on 01609 779400 or email us at northallerton@euraaudituk.com

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The World’s Toughest Rowing Race One Challenge. 3000 nautical miles. 40-90 Days.

The Cleveland Tontine is delighted to announce they have joined local rower Dan Howie from Little Smeaton near Northallerton, and his rowing partner Will North, of Team Atlantic Row 2013 as campaign sponsor. The team will cross the Atlantic Ocean as part of The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge this coming December.

The race is renowned as one of the toughest endurance races on Earth. Whilst on their journey, Dan and Will will experience sleep deprivation, severe weight loss, sharks, 50 foot waves, physical pain and psychological exhaustion, as they row around the clock in two hour shifts for the entirety of the race. To put this challenge into perspective, more people have travelled to Space, climbed Mount Everest or been to the South Pole than rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.

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The race starts La Gomera in the Canary Islands and finishes in English Harbour, Antigua.

Dan and Will aim to raise £200,000 for three charities, all of which are equally important to them through personal experience. These are Cancer Research UK, Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research and St Anna’s, a home and school in Ghana, founded by Lara De Klee, a mutual friend of Dan and Will’s.

As Gold Sponsors, The Cleveland Tontine will be hosting a Speaker Dinner on Monday, 4th November 2013.

Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, a delicious three-course meal prepared by the Cleveland Tontine’s Head Chef, James Cooper, followed by an inspiring and informative talk by Team Atlantic Row 2013 about the exciting and gruelling challenge ahead. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and speak with both Dan and Will throughout the evening. All this set in the stylish backdrop of the newly refurbished Cleveland Tontine.

Tickets will be priced at £60 per head, 10% of which will be donated directly to the campaign. The evening will start at 7:00PM. Please telephone 01609 882671 for further information or to book.

For more details visit: www.atlanticrow2013.com

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Mulled Wine Recipe:

Christmas by the Glass Christmas Day in our house starts with a leisurely family brunch, complete with a cheeky little cocktail.

Cocktails at breakfast might not suit everyone, and I certainly wouldn’t recommend them as part of your usual healthy diet, but at Christmas I feel I can indulge without guilt.

Ingredients 400ml / 14fl oz red wine (Shiraz is fantastic) 400ml / 14 fl oz water 400ml / 14 fl oz good quality orange juice 80ml / 2½ fl oz brandy 4tbsp dark brown sugar ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp cinnamon • ½ tsp nutmeg 3 cardamom pods • Clementine • 6 cloves (to pierce the Clementine)

Method Make up a spice bag using muslin or a piece of thin cotton, with the ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom.

Place the red wine, water, brandy, orange juice and sugar in a large pan; add the spice bag, and clove-studded Clementine.

Heat slowly and simmer over a very low heat for at least 30 minutes. Serve with mince pies in front of the fire

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EW N businesses

s e c i v r e s & in & around our area

“New To The Area” is a new business feature specifically designed to help new businesses and those that are offering new businesses and services to promote themselves cost effectively.

space in complimentary editorial*.

This editorial provides excellent business exposure to 15,200 homes and businesses and allows further explanation of the new business or services available.

Businesses are invited to submit their adverts to this feature at the regular price (Advert sizes available: 1/8 and ¼) and they will receive the equivalent

* Editorial must be supplied completed.

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New Physiotherapy Clinic Susan Addison is a local chartered physiotherapist who has recently established The Dales Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Clinic in Aiskew, Bedale.

Susan’s aim is to provide quality, honest, safe and effective treatment and advice for all musculoskeletal problems. Helping to alleviate pain and returning individuals to normal function / sporting activity as quickly as possible.

Susan has extensive experience working with a wide range of injuries and problems experienced by people of all ages. Susan has helped the more sedentary individual and elite GB athletes alike. Susan established a reputation as a clinical shoulder specialist during her time working for the military, she has also worked as an extended scope practitioner with the skills to perform soft tissue injection and order further imaging (x-rays, MRI).

Susan is also a qualified modified Pilates instructor trained with the APPI (Australian physiotherapy Pilates institute) She is offering classes for

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beginners as well as pre natal with view to further classes for intermediates and post natal being introduced.

Information regarding classes is available on the website as well as information and advice on various musculoskeletal conditions offers and discounts.

Please give Susan a ring to see if she can help.

07432 826432 www.dalesphysiobedale.co.uk

The Dales Physiotherapy Clinic, The Old Hatchery, Blind Lane, Aiskew, Bedale. DL8 1BW

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New Arrival Day for Santa in Northallerton This year it has been decided that Santa Night will become Santa Sunday to be held on 1st December from 12noon. It is hoped that attractions will include local food/craft stalls, small fairground rides, miniature train, the purple play bus and a Santa Grotto.

Santa will arrive in the High Street at 4pm on a double-decker bus to a welcome firework display and he will then take up his new residence in the Town Hall.

Churches Together, pupils from local schools and Northallerton Silver Band will be performing during the afternoon and the official switch on of the Christmas Tree lights by the Commanding Officer of RAF Leeming and the Mayor of Northallerton will take place later in the afternoon.

All are welcome

Winter Weather is on its way!

Protect your home, are you insured correctly, do you have the right cover in place?

Every winter millions of pounds of damage are experienced by businesses and households from burst pipes, roof snow collapses and water ingress.

However by taking some basic precautions and planning ahead, many incidents can be prevented or the effects of damage minimised.

Here are some tips for minimising damage: • Protect pipes and tanks with good quality lagging BS6700 • Repair dripping taps and faulty ball valves as they can cause waste pipes to freeze.

• Service heating systems at least annually • Ensure all boilers are safeguarded against freeze, particularly drain and condensate lines. Drain down all idle boilers.

• Never use naked flames to thaw ice plugged pipes and equipment.

• Monitor the amount of snow

on roofs and clear them before accumulations reach unsafe levels.

• Know the location of all main and subsidiary stop -taps and ensure they are fully operational.

• Research the details of reliable local plumbing contractors and keep their contact details available.

We have experienced staff that can provide you with advice and guidance regarding household insurance.

Give us a call we provide household insurance for occupied and unoccupied properties!

For more information contact Peter and Wendy on:Tel 01609 761326 Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Authorisation No: 523735)

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Who Controls the Private Tutor?

According to the Times there are 1.5 million private tutors in the UK, this compares with an estimate of 1 million by the BBC. Whatever the number one thing remains certain and that is until now private tuition has been by and large totally unregulated. One interviewee on the BBC referred to the situation as being “The Wild West of Education”.

Definition of a Private Tutor This is trickier than one would initially envisage. I would imagine that the majority of the readers of this article associate a private tutor as one who teaches school children or students, but this is not the case. A private tutor can be defined as a person who teaches anyone of any age to improve their personnel skills this could include a whole range of hobbies and sports including: dancing, art, singing, playing an instrument, horse riding, speech, acting, motor cycling, typing, swimming, tennis, golf and other sports/activities. These tutors do not necessarily need a degree or a PGCE to carry out their duties, in fact many of them will not consider themselves private tutors but they carry out a similar function as one who teaches school children academic subjects.

In addition many people who teach privately are associated with respectable institutions but unfortunately not all. This is one of the reasons that The Tutors Association has been formed, to bring professional recognition to all private tutors.

The Tutors Association The Tutors Association (TTA) was launched in October of this year; it was founded by six leading providers of education, together with the Centre for Market Reform of Education, an education think tank.

The main purpose of the TTA is to promote the value of tutoring to parents, schools, and the general public. The improvement of guidance for parents is considered to be imperative.

All members need to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and the public have direct access to the TTA regarding any problem or query regarding an individual tutor.

Advice to Parents It may take a while for TTA to become well known despite national media coverage. In the meantime there are a number of reputable companies and individuals offering private tuition on the internet. Regrettably there is also the odd rogue. My advice to parents and guardians is to ensure that your prospective tutor has: • Referees • DBS Registration (formerly referred to as the CRB) • Teaching experience at the required level

Enjoy Winter Cinema @ The Forum Prisoners (12)

Friday 8th Nov: 20:00 Sunday 10th Nov: 17:00 Sunday 17th Nov: 20:00 Friday 22nd Nov: 20:00

Runner Runner (15)

Sunday 24th Nov: 17:30 Sunday 1st Dec: 20:00 Friday 6th Dec: 20:00

• Teaching experience in the required subject • Evidence of qualifications • A brief of his/her career • Membership of The Tutors Association For Further Information: www.thetutorsassociation.org.uk Wishing all readers a Happy Festive Season – John Harris

Romeo & Juliet (PG) Friday 29th Nov: 14:30 Sunday 1st Dec: 17:30 Sunday 8th Dec: 20:00

Turbo (U)

Friday 6th Dec: 17:30 Saturday 7th Dec: 14:30 Sunday 8th Dec: 14:30 Thursday 12th Dec: 17:00

Full Film Listings & Tickets available online:

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Children’s Corner

In the song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, the tue love sent a different gift every day.

Can you fill in the blanks then find nine of the gifts in the grid?

Answer: p30

This year, the Northallerton & District Lioness Club’s Tree of Hope are delighted to be supporting the Multiple Sclerosis Scoiety Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition which affects around 100,000 people in the UK. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20-40, but it can affect younger and older people too.

Roughly three times as many women have MS as men.

For further details about the Multiple Sclerosis Society visit: www.mssociety.org.uk

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Your chance to

WIN!

Win a family ticket to this year’s pantomime at

Darlington Civic Theatre Darlington Civic Theatre has a family ticket to give away for this year’s magical pantomime adventure Aladdin, which will be on stage from Saturday 7th December to Sunday 12th January.

Join stars of children’s TV The Chuckle Brothers in an Aladdin’s cave full of surprises. Bursting with music, comedy and spectacular effects this is a treat you won’t want to miss. So, don’t delay - jump on board your magic carpet and fly down to Darlington Civic Theatre to book your seats. The Chuckle Brothers are joined by Panto Dame Philip Meeks, bad guy Abanazar, Phil Corbitt, and local girl Beth Stobbart.

Tickets for Aladdin are available from the Box Office on 01325 486 555 or online at darlingtoncivic.co.uk For your chance to win a family ticket for Sunday 8 December at 2pm just answer the question below and send together with your name, address and telephone number to: Aladdin Competition, Marketing Dept, Darlington Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR or email your answer to artsupdates@darlington.gov.uk Entries must be received by Friday 22 November.

Q: Who plays the Dame in Aladdin at Darlington Civic Theatre?

Out & About 15th November

• Knitathon for Children In Need New Jersey Wool - 38 Market Place Bedale Come and help us knit from 9.30am to 9.30pm for this fantastic cause. More details, call Jane on: 01677 427746 ......................................................................................................................

29th November - 1st December & 6th - 8th December

• Christmas Gift Fair If you would like to book a stall, please contact Marcia McLuckie on 01748 818178 or email marcia@kiplinhall. co.uk. Children must be accompanied by an adult ......................................................................................................................

1st December

• Santa Sunday Northallerton High Street: from 12noon This year it has been decided that Santa Night will become Santa Sunday to be held on 1st December from 12noon. It is hoped that attractions will include local food/craft stalls, small fairground rides, miniature train, the purple play bus and a Santa Grotto. Santa will arrive in the High Street at 4pm on a double-decker bus to a welcome firework display and he will then take up his new residence in the Town Hall. ......................................................................................................................

2nd December

• Christmas Floral Workshop Morton on Swale Village Hall For further details: 01609 779447 ......................................................................................................................

6th & 7th December

• Northallerton Musical Theatre Company - Christmas with Us Northallerton Town Hall: 7.30pm Tickets are £8 (which includes a glass of wine and mincepies) and can be obtained by telephoning 01609 770936 or email: maureenwilloughby48@gmail.com ......................................................................................................................

7th December

• Wine Quiz with Lewis & Cooper Morton on Swale Village Hall For further details: 01609 779447 ......................................................................................................................

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11th December

• Northallerton Silver Band Christmas Concert The Forum, Northallerton: 7.30pm Special Guests The Witness Choir from Darlington Tickets £6 available from Greensleeves Central Arcade Northallerton or by calling 01609 777272 ......................................................................................................................

13th December

• Woodwind Ensemble Christmas Performance Northallerton Town Hall: 7pm In aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance, the performance will include a variety of seasonal medleys, contemporary music and Christmas Carols with seasonal refreshments.The event will be conducted by Tim Waters, musical director since the Ensemble was formed. Tickets £5 from the POT of GOLD WOOLSHOP, 9B Garthway Arcade, Northallerton (Tel: 01609 777729) or 01609 774158. Accompanied school students FREE. For further information visit www.northallertonwoodwind.com ......................................................................................................................

21st December

• Christmas Spectacular St Cecilia Orchestra Ripon Cathedral, Ripon: 7.30pm Carols and Christmas music for all the family - Christmas hasn’t begun until you’ve been to the great St Cecilia Christmas Spectacular. Ticket details tba For ticket information please contact via: 01765 602856 www.st-cecilia.org.uk ......................................................................................................................

January 2014

• PANTO: Sleeping Beauty The Forum, Northallerton: (Various times) Northallerton Amateur Variety Company present the pantomime “SLEEPING BEAUTY” at The Forum Northallerton. Matinee on 19th and 25th January 2014 at 2.15pm and Evenings on 20th, 21st, 23rd, 24th and 25th at 7.15pm Tickets £6 to £8.50. Can be obtained by telephoning 01609 770936 or email: maureenwilloughby48@gmail.com ......................................................................................................................

19th February 2014

• Old Time Dance The Forum, Northallerton: 7.30pm Northallerton Silver Band will hold their annual old time dance. (Pooled supper) A piano accordianist will be providing the music for the evening. Tickets £7 available from Greensleeves Central Arcade Northallerton or by calling 01609 777272 ......................................................................................................................

Please note: the editors cannot be held responsible for any changes to events listed.

Please contact event organisers directly. All events correct at time of going to press.

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Christmas around our market towns Don’t miss out on these fantastic festive events!

Northallerton

Bedale

• Local food and craft stalls, small fairground rides • Play bus, Musical Entertainment & Clowns • Arrival of Father Christmas at 4pm to fireworks

• Christmas Lights Switch On See local press further further details

Sunday 1st December - from 12noon

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Thirsk

29th November - 1st December • Thirsk Christmas Fayre

Get set for Christmas 2013 ! A magical weekend market and fun filled time in the picturesque cobbled market place of Thirsk here at the foot of the delightful North Yorkshire moors and Yorkshire Dales. What a wonderful weekend last years Fayre and Market was. Thousands of visitors, smiling faces and even reindeer wandering through the town. This year will be no exception and plans are well under way for another magic weekend.

Whether your a resident, live in the geography, a summer tourist who comes to Thirsk often or just looking for a good day out put Thirsk Christmas Fayre and Market in your diary!

The Big Switch On 2013: Date released!

Christmas 2013 is almost upon us. Make sure you come and support your town by attending the Christmas Fayre this November. Lights get turned on FRIDAY 29th NOVEMBER at 6.30pm but with entertainment starting from 5pm get down early and dont forget to pop in to the Town Hall where many stalls are selling their Christmas goods. For more details visit: www.thirskchristmasfayre.com ...........................................................................................................................

30th November • Bedale Christmas Festival Saturday 23rd November at Bedale Hall and Bedale Park Shopping Stalls, Food Hall, Crafts and Competitions, Live Music, Food and Drink as well as a visit from Father Christmas.......providing you’ve been good!! ...........................................................................................................................

Ripon

Saturday 23rd November • Lighting Up Ripon For Christmas • • • •

Activities afternoon event inn the Market Square 1pm - 6pm Children’s Funfair Light Switch on at 5pm Santa arrives on the Town Hall Balcony at 5pm

14th November - 12th December - Victorian Christmas Season at the Workhouse Museum The Workhouse is open and decorated for Christmas. Join a tour with our Matron or Master at 11am and 2pm. and visit our shop for stocking filler toys and gifts and handmade crafts made by our volunteers.

Guided tour suitable for adults and children 12 years and over Free event but normal admission charges apply 28th November - 1st December Lightwater Valley Dickensian Christmas three day event – www.lightwatervalley.co.uk 21st December Ripon Cathedral Christmas Spectacular Enjoy an evening of Christmas Music with the Ripon City Band and a Choir of 150 plus, piccolos, children – local schools participate – contact Claire Cox 01765 601100 31st December New Years Eve on Ripon Market Square Ripon Festivals Annual New Year’s Celebration - Ripon Market Square The celebrations take place on Ripon Market Square following the torchlight procession from the Cathedral up Kirkgate to the square. Live music from 10:30 pm until midnight. Firework display to welcome in the New Year.

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Christmas Eve Countdown The big day is nearly here! So what can you do on Christmas Eve to make things easier on Christmas Day? Many top chefs support the idea of preparing much of the Christmas dinner well in advance. Christmas puddings are often made months ahead, and many elements of a traditional Christmas dinner can be prepared the day before.

Commonly, vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, sprouts and potatoes are all peeled and left in saucepans of cold water.

It’s also a good idea to prepare the turkey, pigs in blankets, stuffing and any sauces. If you have bought a frozen turkey, you will almost certainly need to start the defrosting on Christmas Eve. If you have baked batches of mince pies or other goodies in advance and frozen them, do remember to check the freezer and take out anything that’s required.

Depending on your choice, some starters can also be made and stored in the fridge.

You might also want to lay your table. This job can easily end up rushed if left to Christmas Day, so why not take the time now to get it exactly how you want.

Finally, try to get to bed at a sensible time. That way you’ll be on top form for a fabulous Christmas!

By Susan Brookes-Morris

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Garden View

Surviving

Chris

Surviving a modern day Christmas can be challenge enough for humans, but just imagine how difficult it is if you’re a plant.

You’ve been reluctantly forced to flower, grown in a light controlled polytunnel and you’ve been force fed with growth stunting hormones to ensure you’re not too straggly when flowering on Mrs Cratchit’s table...and here’s me feeling sorry for the turkey!

It seems such a shame that after all the effort, you go and kill the poor thing after just one week of taking custody. This year will be different though, because whether giving or receiving a houseplant this festive yuletide, help is at hand with my top tips for keeping them alive (until New Year at least!).

House plants give such a wonderful display, and are sure to last longer than a bunch of flowers. Choose from large flowering Cyclamen, brightly coloured Azaleas, sweetly scented Jasmine and of course the traditional Poinsettia. Oh, and don’t forget about bulbs, ‘Paperwhite’ Narcissus are synonymous with Christmas, and forced Hyacinths too, but I can appreciate that their strong scent is best savoured in spring.

Before we go on to the care of houseplants, let’s just clear one thing up, houseplants hate houses! Dry central heating, low light levels and draughts are all things houseplants really don’t like, as most of these plants come from very humid, tropical parts of the world.

The best way to ensure your flowers bloom for longer and your leaves don’t go brown at the tips, is to ensure the right conditions for survival.

• Avoid placing plants in a draughty location such as windowsills, or near to a frequently opened door, (they won’t appreciate the large fluctuations in temperature) • Avoid hotspots, such as in front of or above a radiator or fire • Water plants by plunging them into a bowl of tepid (not cold) water, and then allowing the water to fully drain out from the pot before returning to its location.

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stmas • Azaleas like humid conditions, so stand these on a tray of gravel filled with water, (but ensure plants are not sat in water) • Create a ‘plant area’ where groups of plants can be stood together, this will create more humidity • Avoid direct sunshine • Ensure the compost never dries out or is too saturated, water little and often • Remove faded flowers to prevent disease and to promote flowering And finally, don’t get emotionally attached, think of flowering houseplants as a medium term bunch of flowers or a Christmas decoration, and after flowering if they look a little jaded, return them to the compost heap in the sky - I don’t think there’s any worse house plant tragedy than a straggly Poinsettia in July with three stunted yellow leaves.

Poinsettias are popular because they look wonderful, but here’s a little word of warning, be careful not to get the sap of a Poinsettia on your skin as they can cause irritation, and always keep them out of reach of pets and children.

Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year Lee

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Keep Warm This Winter - Top Tips A drop in body temperature can lower the body’s resistance to germs, so if you are elderly or otherwise susceptible to cold-related illnesses, it is essential that you stay warm during winter.

• First, keep your home warm. Consider creating a ‘warm room’ where you

spend most of your time, and turn down the thermostat in other areas of the home.

• Next, eliminate draughts. Place plastic sheeting over windows and fit foam seals and weather strips to doors. Use draught excluders and if you can’t successfully stop a draught rearrange the furniture so that you are not sitting in it.

• Close the curtains at night to reduce heat loss and make sure that radiators aren’t blocked by furniture or curtains.

• Wear several layers of thin clothing to insulate your body, keep feet warm in fleece slippers and use lightweight throws or fleece blankets to cover feet and shoulders.

• Make sure you eat well as food creates energy which in turn creates heat.

Hot meals and drinks can warm the body both inside and out.

• Finally, stay active! Doing a little light cleaning or some other simple activity will increase your circulation and generate some heat.

Follow these simple guidelines and hopefully you will not only stay warm this winter, but you will also remain illness free!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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Winter Tyres I drive a lot and dread icy winter roads, but somehow the thought of parting with hard-earned cash for something as dull as tyres was a bit of a turn-off Then last November I had to hire a car in Switzerland, and I was amazed at the handling of the little vehicle and the confidence I felt behind the wheel, in what can only be described as lessthan-ideal weather conditions - for that read snow, snow and more snow. I mentioned it to the Swiss friend I was visiting.

She looked astonished, ‘It’s the winter tyres,’ she said matter-offactly. ‘We always wonder why British people don’t use them.’ I was sold. On my return I called in at my local tyre salesman and asked for his advice. He suggested buying a set of cheap steel rims for my car and putting the winter tyres on those, storing the originals in my garage.

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The tyres improve handling on greasy roads, but will really come into their own in snowy and icy conditions, or wet conditions where the temperature is below 7 degrees. Braking and traction are improved immeasurably on winter tyres.

If your car is rear wheel drive I’d say winter tyres are essential.

If your car is front-wheel drive I’d still say they’re essential.

Although the improvement in performance isn’t as great, it is still very noticeable. My friendly tyre-fitter suggests changing them over in November and running with them until February / March depending on the weather.

This year try some winter tyres. You will never regret it. They may even save your life!

By Sarah Davey

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Driving in the winter is very different than in other times of the year.

WINTER

DRIVING tips

Adverse weather and longer periods of darkness (especially after the clocks go back at the end of October) makes driving more hazardous.

Sometimes conditions can be extreme, as we have found out over the last two winters in particular, with prolonged periods of heavy snow and floods.

In very bad conditions, avoid driving completely, unless you absolutely have to make the journey and driving is the only option.

Different weather conditions create different hazards throughout the Winter and in different areas of the country at different times. A single journey may take us into very different weather, road and traffic conditions, so we need to be prepared for each one. This means that we need to adapt the way we drive to the conditions.

PREPARE YOUR VEHICLE It’s a good idea to have your vehicle fully serviced before winter starts and have the anti-freeze tested. If you can’t have it serviced, then do your own checks. In particular, check: • Lights are clean and working • Battery is fully charged • Windscreen, wiper blades and other windows are clean and the washer bottle filled with screen wash • Tyre condition, tread depth and pressure (of all the tyres, including the spare) • Brakes are working well • Fluids are kept topped up, especially windscreen wash (to the correct concentration to prevent it freezing), anti-freeze and oil It’s also a good idea to stock up on de-icer, windscreen wash, oil and anti-freeze at the start of Winter.

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Holme from Home Holme Design is a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom design company based in Bedale North Yorkshire, specialising in helping people plan and install their dreams.

Whether you are redesigning an individual room or embarking on a whole renovation project, with 30 years experience designing kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms in North Yorkshire, Holme Design is happy to provide the complete service. From the initial consultation through to design and installation you can be confident that our commitment is second to none. We are also happy to provide a supply only service giving you as much or as little support as you need to complete your own project.

On display in our exclusive showroom in Bedale are a hand selected range of kitchens unique to the Dales area together with a stunning range of individually designed bathrooms.

Holme Design was born out of a real passion and desire to make homes look beautiful. Run by husband and wife Haydn and Mel Armsby, Holme Design has over 30 years experience and a real reputation for listening to clients’ needs. All projects are personally managed by Haydn and Mel – right through from design to installation,

so you are assured of a bespoke and personal service.

From the initial consultation, where a client’s ideas and aspirations are developed into personal creative designs, through to installation by qualified local tradesmen, Haydn and Mel are on hand to discuss and deal with any and every aspect of the process.

Each design is hand-drawn to scale before being transferred onto computer, where detailed 3d CAD images are produced allowing clients to visualise their chosen design. Holme Design is proud to buy from British manufacturers and use tried and tested local plumbers, electricians and joiners for the installations.

“Quality is at the heart of everything we do. And we love what we do.”

We install kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms across North Yorkshire including Bedale, Ripon, Harrogate, Northallerton, Leyburn, Thirsk, Richmond and surrounding areas. Just call us on 01677 424669 for a free kitchen, bathroom or bedroom quotation.

Visit our showroom: Holme Design Limited, Unit 1 The Craft Yard, The Station, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1AW 01677 424669 | www.holmedesign.com

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Printing.com: p17 The Specialists: p5

Architects

Elderly Care

Bee Keeping

Electrical Services

Hansom Architects: p5 Agricultural Supply Services: p20

Boiler & Oil Tank Servicing Johnsons Heating: p30 Oilforce: p23

Builders & Contractors

Abbey Garage Doors: p3 Bedale Garden Buildings: p20 Bedale Skip Hire: p22 Flat Roof Company: p4 Jason Hammond Joinery: p10 John Lewis Builders: p3 Westwood Timber & Fencing: p21

Business Services

DMW Computer Solutions: p5 Printing.com: p17 The Specialists: p5

Carpets & Flooring Searles Carpets: p1

Children’s Services

Brambly Hedge Nursery: p15

Cleaners

Daily Poppins: p4

Dentists

Ashby & Atkinson: p6

Design & Print

Hansom Architects: p5

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Treske Ltd: p3

Garden Services

The Millings: p7 ADI Communications: p6 Electrocare: p28 Handy Andy: p28 Maxwells: p31

Events

Allerton Court Hotel: p3

Fashion & Clothing

Humphrey & Tilly: p2 New Jersey Wool: p16 Planet Jewels Accessories: p17

Finance & Legal

Alverton Insurance Brokers: p13 Askham Tax & Accountancy Ltd: p28 Eura Audit UK: p5

Artisan Tree Management: p22 Bedale Garden Buildings: p20 Bedale Skip Hire: p22 Burneston Tree Services: p22 Ellis Landscapes: p21 White’s Garden Services: p28 Westwood Timber & Fencing: p21

Hair & Beauty

Food & Drink

Painters & Decorators

Allerton Court Hotel: p3 Buck Inn - Thornton Watlass: p17 Lewis & Cooper: p1 Red Chilli: p8 Romanby Golf Club: p19

Furniture

Dales of Thirsk: p29 Holme Design: p32 Rooms By Design: p11 Rydenor Paints: p9 Searles Carpets: p1 Stairs & More: p10 The Plastic Box Company: p9 Treske Ltd: p3 Vertical Blinds: p10

Body Talk: p32 Northern Angling: p4 Romanby Golf Club: p19

Kitchen Design

Healthcare & Wellbeing

Home & Interiors

Hutton Flowers: p16

Sports & Leisure

Bedale Garden Buildings: p20 Jason Hammond Joinery: p10

Auto Test Garage: p24 Northallerton Service Centre: p25 VASSTECH: p25

Florists

Sound & Vision Maxwells: p31

Tree Surgery

Artisan Tree Management: p22 Burneston Tree Services: p20 Ellis Landscapes: p21

Tuition

New Jersey Wools: p16

Weddings

H. McLean & Son: p10 Trevor Pickering: p28

Property Maintenance

ADI Communications: p6 AMR Locksmiths: p28 Cloudy 2 Clear: p29 Flat Roof Company: p4 Handy Andy: p28 Jason Hammond Joinery: p10 Johnsons Heating: p30 North Yorkshire Timber: p1 Oilforce: p23 Value Doors: p28

Hutton Flowers: p16

Children’s Corner Answers

Lily Handmade Furniture: p2

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Thirsk & Easingwold

Peak Power Systems: p29

Joinery

Johnsons Heating: p30 Northallerton Heating Centre: p22 Oilforce: p23

Burneston Tree Services: p22 PJ Taylor Forestry: p22

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Solar Power

Silverdale: p7

Motoring

Dist: w/c 10th March 2014 Copy: 14th February 2014

North Yorkshire Fire Service: p27 North Yorkshire Road Safety: p26

Jewellery

Heating

Northallerton

Safety

Whitegates Nursery: p1

Dales of Thirsk: p29 Deansbury Kitchens: p9 Holme Design: p32 Rooms By Design: p11 Treske Ltd: p3

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Horticulture

Barbers Chair: p8 Beauty Spot: p7 Kilmartin Gents Grooming: p19 Lady J’s Beauty Rooms: p2

Cosy Feet: p6 Dales Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Clinic: p12 Holistic Therapies: p6

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Dist: w/c 20th January 2014 Copy: 20th December 2013

Dist: w/c 17th March 2014 Copy: 21st February 2014

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