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Hi there, Welcome to our January edition Happy new year everyone.

I hope you have all had the most amazing start to 2019 and didn’t suffer too much from the ‘Christmas Blues’.

We’re really looking forward to bringing you another year of our community magazines and would like to thank all of our readers for their support to your loyal advertisers but more importantly to local businesses.

As always with the new year comes the resolutions and being that weight loss and health tends to be at the top of the list we have an article for you giving you tips and tricks to kick off your new lifestyle as well as a delicious Tabbouleh recipe which is quick and easy to make. Be strong and make this year the one that counts!

The movie preview this month focuses on the new film Stan & Ollie. Personally I cannot wait to see this story come to life. Laurel and Hardy will always be a favourite of mine and this film about their farewell tour looks brilliant.

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Last months quiz winner was Sheryl Tuvey from Kingston Road, who won a Hotel Transylvannia 3 DVD. Congratulations Sheryl!

In the kids quiz this month your child has the chance to win a Smallfoot DVD. Don’t forget you have to be in it to win it!

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Spring Tabbouleh 6 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp garam masala, 250g frozen peas, 2 lemons, zested & juiced, 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed, 250g ready to eat mixed grain pouch, large pack parsley, leaves roughly chopped, large pack mint, leaves roughly chopped, 250g radishes, chopped, 1 cucumber, chopped, pomegranate seeds, to serve

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Prep 20 mins › Cook 25 mins › Serves 4 People

A simple, budget, spring salad that can add a healthy dose of vegetables to your midweek meal. This easy vegan dish also makes great leftover lunches

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Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Mix 4 tbsp oil with the garam masala and some seasoning. Toss with the chickpeas in a large roasting tin, then cook for 15 mins until starting to crisp. Tip in the mixed grains, peas and lemon zest. Mix well, then return to the oven for about 10 mins until warmed through.

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Oscar de la Renta the famous fashion designer remarked, “A woman makes an outfit her own with accessories”. It is the little touches and the accents that run through an outfit that make it complete. When a special occasion crops up such as a black tie dinner or a friend’s wedding your attention would normally focus on a dress or a glamourous two piece. Of course finding that unique frock or fancy suit is important, but forget accessories and the job is only half done. Add that little something extra and your whole outfit is lifted and transformed. Let Dress Doctor be your guide to the accessories you need to know about to really dazzle…

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LOCAL EVENTS A monthly round up of local events and what’s on in your area. If you suffer from FOMO hopefully this will be the helping hand you need.

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• Door swaps to full kitchens – tailored to your needs • Installed by local skilled tradesman • 50% deposit, balance on completion

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