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I hope you all have your halloween decorations at the ready! Be sure to stock up on plenty of sweets as well. If you would like some tips on the best way to deal with some of the festivities then read the Community Safety Partnership’s Monthly Article.

We are pleased to report that St. Luke’s Hospice received a fantastic response from their Make a Will campaign, so we would like to thank all of our readers who took part and for their kind donations.

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Last month’s Quiz winner was Mr S Arnold from Hassell Road who won a Party for 10 children at the popular Stay & Play children’s indoor play area in Basildon, and N. Todd from Gifhorn Road who won 2 tickets to see Champions of Rock Congratulations to you both!

After speaking to St. Lukes Hospice we are delighted to donate another half page advert to tell everyone about the memory tree. Supporters of the hospice will have the chance to purchase a leaf through donations and engrave a special message.

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We have a great little article about getting your garden ready for winter this year. There are 5 top tips that we hope will help you in preparation for the cold this year.

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The next layer will depend on the weather. It could be a lightweight fleece or, if it’s windy or raining, a light waterproof jacket. If you get too hot, you can take it off and tie it around your waist.

A pair of leggings or running tights underneath a pair of shorts, or some tracksuit bottoms will keep your legs warm. And a pair of gloves and a hat or fleece headband are a good idea in cold weather to stop you losing heat from your head and hands.

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When the temperature outside drops and it gets dark earlier, lacing up your running shoes might be the last thing you feel like doing.

But don’t let the winter weather stop you from being physically active and keeping fit. Try the following tips to help you stay safe and motivated when you’re running in colder weather.

Dress for the Cold According to Jackie Newton, endurance coach, exinternational marathon runner and online editor of runbritain: “The most important thing is to dress sensibly by wearing layers – a bit like an onion.”

The base layer could be a lightweight top, ideally made from a technical running fabric. “Cotton holds onto sweat, so stays wet,” says Jackie. “A technical top will draw sweat away, keeping you dry. They’re not expensive – you can pick one up for under £15.”

A good warm-up is essential to avoid injury, but it’s particularly important in winter when it can take a little longer for your body to warm up.

Start slowly with some very gentle running or even walking. “One top athlete I used to train with always began with walking,” says Jackie. “‘What’s the rush?’ he used to say.”

Gradually increase your pace until, after around 10 minutes, you get to the pace you’re going to maintain for most of the run.

“Don’t stop after your warm-up to stretch,” says Jackie. “Your body will cool down again and you’ll have wasted the time you spent warming it up.” If you want to stretch before you start running, you could do some walking lunges or high knee skips.

To cool down, carry on running at an easier pace or walk for five to ten minutes. This will help your body recover after your run. But don’t stop and stretch outside or you could get too cold. Do some stretches indoors instead.

Be sure to make yourself visible during darker hours and last of all stay motivated! Jackie’s top tip for staying motivated when the weather is cold is to run with someone else. “This is the best way to make sure you get out there as you won’t want to let them down.”

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