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elcome to this festive edition of the magazine. I have managed to pull together a wonderful selection of treats that are available from local shops. It is featured in the centre pages and I do hope it will inspire you to shop locally for some of your presents this Christmas. You will see some unique and inspirational gifts with something in mind for every budget.

I have been very busy with magazine deadlines over the last few months and having just started a fifth magazine I must say I am ready for a wee break over Christmas. There are a couple of tasty recipes for you to try. I am also pleased to showcase some of the lovely workshops available at Aberdeen Forward. Tempted to book on the upholstery workshops as I know my mum has a project she’d like me to complete – maybe that could be her Christmas? What do you think mum?

The next two months are very busy with school plays, catching up with friends, end of term night outs, Mad Friday, plus the purchasing of all the presents, the wrapping and then the enjoyment of the gift giving and the eating and the drinking… I do hope you all have the most amazing time with family and friends. Stay healthy and I look forward to showing you the new me in 2015!

A huge thank you to all my lovely advertisers who have supported the magazine over the last nine years, I truly appreciate your custom and I hope that the gazette will continue to help you market your business into 2015.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas everyone and a prosperous new year.

Now it’s time to refill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine.

Until next time,

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Scandinavian Christmas Words Katherine Sorrell

Who doesn’t love Scandinavian style?

It combines classic with contemporary, pretty with practical. And it’s the perfect look with which to dress up your home for Christmas In the Scandinavian countries extremes of landscape, from forests and fjords to boiling geysers and the Aurora Borealis, are all around you. In winter, daylight is fleeting, and keeping warm is a vital part of life. No surprise, then, that typical homes feature thick log walls, small, south-facing doors and windows, and thatched or birch-bark roofs. Inside, vividly coloured decorations in bright, rustic folk style provide relief from the long hours of night and the expanses of snow. Carved wooden spoons, bowls, cups and chests, strongly coloured, woven rugs, blankets and cushions, and beautifully painted furniture in ochres, reds and yellows are the timeless tradition.

Appealing as it is, there is much more to Scandinavian style than colourful rusticity, however. What we now called ‘Gustavian’ style became popular in the late 18th century, encouraged by the young King Gustav III of Sweden, under whose patronage the grandeur of Versailles and the skilled

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creations of master furnituremakers like Hepplewhite and Chippendale were interpreted by native craftsmen in a gentler and more restrained way, blending neoclassicism and romantic Rococo into a unique, northern European decorative style. Think symmetry, pale colours (buttermilk and Baltic blue, grey and peppermint), painted floorboards, ribbons and swags, glass chandeliers, gilding, mirrors and delicate wooden furniture with tapering legs and subtly carved details.

Another major influence, a century or so later, was Swedish artist Carl Larsson

and his wife, Karin. In the 1890s the couple decorated their rural cottage, Lilla Hyttnås, in a unique and innovative way, combining folk and Gustavian styles with contemporary European influences: Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau and Japonisme. Light and airy, pretty and functional, the look was all gingham and geraniums, bread crocks and baskets, rag rugs and sprigged china.

When Carl’s watercolours of the house were published, the public response, in Sweden and further afield, was overwhelming; his books, in the early 20th century, did a great deal to popularise what we now see as the typically Scandinavian style of easy-going Gustavian, folk arts and an open-plan love of light and space. And what he started, a certain Swedish flat-pack furniture giant continued. Ikea opened its first UK store in 1987 and then – who can forget? – in 1994 launched its Gustavianstyle furniture range, accompanied by an advertising campaign that urged us all to ‘chuck out your chintz’. It sold like hot glogg, and the rest is history – now we all crave the clean-lined, bright and uncluttered look, styled with pretty colours and

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dashes of folk art.

Create a Scandinavian feel this Christmas by combining folk and sophistication, cosy and minimalism.

Keep it simple – too much clutter is definitely not a part of this particular look. Your colour palette is, of course, mainly red and white, with green, brown and black for contrast, and the occasional dusting of glitter or artificial snow. Natural

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accessories such as twigs, branches and fir cones are a great starting point, with generously sized garlands and wreaths made from woven greenery.

A sprinkling of metal lanterns with flickering candles creates atmosphere, and a real Christmas tree is, of course, the centrepiece (clip-on Scandi-style candles optional).

In general, materials should be as natural as possible, from bark to hessian, felt to Fair Isle, emphasising all sorts of appealing textures. If you can knit, sew or otherwise make your own decorations, so much the better but, if not, there are plenty of gorgeous accessories in the shops and online created by talented craftspeople.

Perfection is not required: simply that appealingly homespun look. A row of knitted stockings, for example, would be just perfect, while linen sacks with

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folk-style embroidery are ideal for larger presents.

A gingham table runner is delightful, as are wooden or woven willow stars, berry garlands, miniature trees, appliquéd bunting and reindeer baubles. You’ve got the idea? Then raise a cup of schnapps and fill your home with festive Scandinavian cheer.

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Birch bark candles with glitter, £8-£13, Nordic House, as above

Alpine chalet and church cushions, cut and appliquéd and edged with antique gold stitching, £108, Jan Constantine. Tel 01270 821194; www.janconstantine.com.

Christmas stockings, hand-embroidered on wool felt, £48, Jan Constantine, as above.

Linen Scandi reusable Christmas crackers, £12.50 each, Kate Sproston Design. Tel 07765 675624; www. katesprostondesign.com.

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Embroidered birds stocking, £30, House of Fraser, as above.

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Roast turkey with leek, apricot and chestnut stuffing Roasting the turkey in a ’tent’ of buttered foil will keep it moist and succulent. Always allow time for the cooked bird to rest in a warm place before carving.

Serves 8-10 Ready in approx 4 ½ hours, plus resting time Ingredients 100g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 leek, trimmed and chopped 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 75g ready to eat dried apricots, finely chopped 150g fresh white breadcrumbs 100g cooked chestnuts, finely chopped 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 5.4kg oven-ready turkey, giblets removed 16 cocktail sausages 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon Fresh herbs, to garnish Method Heat half the butter and the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the leek and shallots for 6-7 minutes until softened. Remove from the heat and stir in the apricots, breadcrumbs, chestnuts and half the thyme leaves. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and leave to cool.

Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5. Line a large roasting tin with buttered foil. Use about one third of the stuffing mix to stuff the neck end of the turkey (press the rest of the stuffing in a shallow ovenproof dish to cook separately).

Weigh the stuffed turkey and calculate the cooking time - allow 20 minutes per 450g plus 20 minutes. Place the turkey in the lined roasting tin and smear all over the skin with the remaining butter. Sprinkle over the rest of the thyme leaves and season.

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Cover the turkey with a tent of buttered foil and roast in the preheated oven for the calculated cooking time, basting occasionally. Uncover the turkey for the last 45 minutes until the skin is golden and the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of one thigh. If the juices still run slightly pink return the turkey to the oven for a further 15-20 minutes then check again.

Leave the turkey, loosely covered with foil, in a warm place to rest for at least 20 minutes.

Stretch the bacon rashers with the back of a knife and cut each rasher in half. Wrap the short rashers around the cocktail sausages, securing with a cocktail stick. Place in baking tray and cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drizzle a couple of spoonfuls of juices from the turkey over the stuffing in the dish and cook in the oven at the same time as the bacon-wrapped sausages for 20 minutes.

Serve the turkey on a large warmed platter with the bacon-wrapped sausages and garnished with fresh herbs. Serve the extra stuffing separately along with all the usual festive vegetables.

Tip For a quick gravy, simmer the roast turkey juices with a splash of red wine and a couple of spoonfuls of redcurrant jelly.

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PANFORTE DI SIENA This sweetmeat is a traditional Italian Christmas treat packed with nuts, figs, honey and warming spices. It can be made a couple of weeks before Christmas just wrap well in greaseproof paper and store in an airtight container.

Makes 25 squares Ready in 1 ½ hours, plus cooling Ingredients 150g whole blanched almonds 125g pistachio nuts 175g dried figs, chopped Grated zest of 1 orange 75g plain flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cloves 115g caster sugar 175g runny honey Icing sugar, for dusting Method Preheat the oven to 150°C/130°C fan/gas Grease a deep 18cm square tin and line the base with baking parchment. Toast the almonds under a medium grill until just golden then roughly chop. Mix in a bowl with the pistachios, figs and orange zest.

Sift over the flour and cocoa powder and stir well then stir in the cinnamon and ground cloves. Set aside.

Put the caster sugar and honey in a heavy-based pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil then let the syrup bubble gently for about 5 minutes, without stirring the mixture, until it begins to thicken.

Remove the pan from the heat and quickly add the nut and flour mixture stirring well with a wooden spoon. Spoon into the prepared tin and smooth the surface using the back of a damp spoon.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour then remove the cake from the oven and leave in the tin until completely cold. Remove the cake from the tin, peel off the lining paper and dust thickly with icing sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares to serve.

TIP You can vary the fruits and nuts used in this recipe - replace the figs with chopped candied peel, dried apricots or glace pineapple and instead of pistachios try toasted hazelnuts.

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Eyesight Correction –

Making your Options Clear Whether you have myopia (shortsightedness), hyperopia/hypermetropia (long-sightedness) or presbyopia (diminished close vision, which often affects the over 45s) there are a number of corrective options available.

Glasses Most lenses are now made from durable, scratch resistant, lightweight plastics.

Special techniques can make lenses lighter and thinner (ideal for high prescription glasses), reduce glare and provide tints or ultraviolet protection. Bifocal, trifocal and varifocal lenses allow one pair of glasses to be used for near and distance vision, while photochromic lenses can instantly turn normal glasses into sunglasses.

Pros: good correction.

Cons: poor peripheral vision; inconvenience, particularly during bad weather, changing temperatures or playing sports.

Contact Lenses Both rigid and soft versions let oxygen on to the eye, keeping the eye healthy and allowing extended wear. Toric lenses to correct astigmatism and bifocal lenses are available too.

Soft contact lenses are made from a plastic polymer with high water content. They’re

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easier to adapt to than rigid lenses and more comfortable, but are easily damaged. Choose daily or monthly disposable versions, or non-disposables (cleaned daily and changed yearly).

Rigid gas permeable contact lenses are made from silicone polymers and provide better vision correction of some eyesight problems, and greater durability, than soft lenses.

Pros: more convenient than glasses; better peripheral vision.

Cons: infection risk (reduced in disposable or rigid lenses).

Surgery Vision correction surgery can correct myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia, and generally results seem long-lasting. Complications occur in fewer than 5% of cases and severe vision loss is very rare.

Surgery isn’t appropriate for everyone. If you have a medical or eye condition, are taking regular medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss this with your surgeon.

LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) A flap of corneal tissue is lifted using a blade or laser. The exposed section is then reshaped using an excimer laser, and the flap replaced. Wave-front LASIK, a more refined version, tackles irregularities in the eye, so that night vision, for instance, can be improved along with eyesight.

Pros: Minimal pain; fast healing and vision recovery.

Cons: Not always suitable for high prescriptions (the cornea may become dangerously thin).

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Epi-LASIK An instrument called an epi-keratome separates a fine slice of the epithelial (surface) layer of the cornea. The cornea underneath is reshaped with a laser.

PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) Overtaken LASIK and LASEK, today PRK is predominantly used to correct low prescriptions. A layer of epithelial tissue is removed before the cornea is reshaped by laser.

Pros: Little corneal tissue is removed, so the remaining cornea is strong.

Cons: Healing and vision improvement take longer than for LASIK and LASEK. LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis) The epithelial layer of the cornea is retained as a flap, and the cornea reshaped by laser.

Pros: Less discomfort than PRK. Retaining the epithelium may help to prevent complications and speed up healing. A good choice for patients with thin corneas.

LTK (Laser Thermokeratoplasty) A holmium laser applies a circle of heat spots to reshape the cornea by contraction.

Pros: No cutting; the procedure takes seconds.

Cons: Can only correct low hyperopia prescriptions. Effectiveness may reduce over time.

Vision Training There are many exercise programs and apps that claim to correct poor eyesight.

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Top five sports cars Most people spend all their lives dreaming of owning a sports car – but for a lucky few that dream can sometimes become a reality.

After years spent gazing longingly at every Ferrari and Porsche that drives by, finally strolling into a dealership to shell out on one for yourself can be a life-changing event.

But when you’ve spent years scrimping and saving to own one, when the time comes to choose which one to put your money down on, the decision can be rather tricky to make. Here we’ve tried to help by picking the top five you might want to consider.

Ferrari 458 Italia Price: From £178,526 If it’s a Ferrari you’re after there really is only one you should be considering – and that’s this, the 458 Italia. Not only does it have looks that can

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kill from 100 paces, but it has an incredible 4.5-litre 562bhp V8 engine, a top speed of 202mph and can hit 60mph in a brainmelting 3.2 seconds.

There’s no wonder many consider this to be the motoring nirvana.

Porsche 911 Price: From £73,509 Practicality isn’t generally high up on the agenda when buying a sports car, but with four seats in a Porsche 911 you might just be able to convince your better half that’s it’s the perfect family car.

Alright, who are we kidding, that’s never going to happen, better then to focus on the fabulous flat-six engines and incredible handling. The 911 has been the definitive go-to sports car for generations and the latest “991” model is no different. Well worth a look.

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Jaguar F-Type Coupe Price: From £85,000 It took three decades for Jaguar to finally build a successor to its legendary E-Type – but the wait was worth it. The F-Type, which comes in softtop and coupe guises, is not only stunning, but brilliant to drive too. There are three versions available: V6, V6S and V8S. We’d opt for the latter which combines a glorious exhaust note with stonking performance from the 542bhp 5.0-litre V8.

Lotus Exige S Price: From £54,235 Let’s forget luxury for a minute and just go for something a little bit bonkers and a lot of fun.

The Lotus Exige S covers all that. It doesn’t have

leather, in fact you’re lucky to get a radio, but this is not a performance car to be snubbed. It has a mid-engine 3.5-litre V6 engine that will propel the wild-looking machine to 60mph in just 3.8 seconds and is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face. Just don’t expect to be comfortable.

Toyota GT86 Price: From £25,110 Yes, we’ve lined up a Toyota against supercar glitterati, but before you scoff, hear us out.

The GT86 may not have the kudos of a Ferrari, but if you’re looking for sports car thrills on a budget it’s worth considering. Starting at just £25,110 you get a huge amount of car for your money like the entertaining 2.0-litre Boxer D-4S engine, smart styling and seat-of-your-pants driving thrills.

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I’m dreaming of a green Christmas Pippa Greenwood

With Christmas just around the corner, there is always plenty to do. True the garden side of things may be a little less busy than usual, but everything else seems to be going into overdrive.

I love giving presents, but only when I think that the recipient will really enjoy receiving it - whether that gift is a thing of beauty or something totally practical. With gardening as one of the nation’s top pastimes, I’m sure you’ll know more than a few gardeners so here are a few ideas for things which I am sure most green fingered friends would be delighted to receive.

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Small but always appreciated gifts could include a few packets of vegetable seeds. Although many garden centres are currently crammed full of tinselly, twinkly items for the festive season, most already have a good number of seeds in stock.

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Gardening gloves too are something that any gardener can always have more of.

Particularly useful are some of the gauntlet style gloves which are perfect if you have to tackle a pruning job on a thorny plant or one with really rough or sharp leaves.

Totally practical, but gauntlets can make even a really unpleasant job so much easier – I even used mine to harvest holly for decorating the house last Christmas.

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UNIQUE in ABERDEEN: multi-dance classes for girls from 3 to 14 y/o at Rosemount Community Center.

Caroline LASSUS is delighted to announce that multi-dance lessons will be opened from the 1st week of October for girls aged from 3 to 14 y/o.

Classes will take place at the Rosemount Community Center (AB25 2NS).

Each group will be taught multi-dance including afro-latino, south-american (salsa, cumbia, merengue, cueca...), contemporary, modern and classical.

“Being French, I will use both English and French during my lessons”

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For the husband, wife or partner who is less inclined to help with the tough jobs in the garden, give them a gentle nudge by gifting a brand new garden fork and spade; but if you feel that they really are beyond help, then admit defeat and give them a garden lounger or perhaps even a hammock?

As container gardening continues to rise in popularity, another idea is to give a few gorgeous looking containers - either empty for the friend or relative to decide what to put in it themselves, or make them into a complete gift by planting

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them up with a selection of plants and under planting them with bulbs which you know will bring extra delight next year.

Finally, don’t forget the plants themselves.

Garden centres are currently crammed full of a delightful array of plants, mainly with

houseplants being perfect for providing bright colour indoors at this time of year – take a look at the poinsettias, cyclamen, indoor azaleas and jasmines to get an idea of just some of the plants that would be great to give as gifts and remember when you buy any indoor plant from a garden centre during cold weather, it is essential that you protect it thoroughly on the journey from the garden centre to your car and from your car into your house as even a tiny exposure to cold drafts and low temperatures can cause a lot of damage…….oh, and happy Christmas from me too!

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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Rubislaw Church Centre Saturday 6th December 2014 9.45 registration, 12 noon finish Free seasonal supervised fun, games, crafts, stories and songs for all p1 to p7 children.

Time off for grown-ups.

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We offer a filled visit that is very good value for money. Enjoy an authentic Victorian atmosphere in the decorated castle with staff dressed in Victorian clothing. You will find crafters in the rooms as you explore the castle and children can enjoy a visit to see Santa, who will have a present for every child.

After a walk round the castle come down to the award winning ‘Laird’s Kitchen’ to enjoy delicious food and the very best in home baking.

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ost people appreciate the benefits of a neck and shoulder massage to ease tension. But life’s everyday stresses can also build-up in the facial muscles, ultimately resulting in a lined and furrowed brow.

A facial massage is a great way to refresh your skin, smooth-out wrinkles and relax. Not only will the ‘down-time’ during the treatment be an instant pick-me-up, but it’s a useful tool in the fight against ageing.

By relaxing the muscles, your face will appear softened and stresses will be released. The massage will also help to drain fluid build-up from around the eyes, increase blood circulation and make the creams you apply afterwards even more effective because they’ll be more easily absorbed into the skin.

The salon is the most effective treatment, particularly because you will be very relaxed. But if you don’t have time to get to the salon, or you want to keep up the good work between visits, follow our guide to performing an effective massage yourself at home.

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After thoroughly cleansing your face, take a moisturiser, face oil or serum and use your knuckles to gently - but firmly - massage the product all over

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your jaw line, starting from your chin, then moving to each ear.

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Move your fingertips in small circular motions all over your face, again starting at the centre and moving outwards and. Do small sections at a time, working from your chin to ear, lip to ear, nose to temple, centre of forehead to hairline.

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Using your fingertips tap gently around the eye area, apply an eye cream if you wish. Start at the outer corner and move to the inner, taking care not to be too heavy-handed.

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Massage around the eye contours to help brighten the eye area, working around the eyes in a circular motion using a light pressure from your fingertips. This will help to reduce puffiness from the eye and drain fluid build-up.

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Next, tap all over your face using the same action, working again from the centre and moving outwards.

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Ease tension in your face by stroking upwards from your brow, this will serve to smooth and lift the skin. Do the same for your neck - taking care to move only in an upwards direction.

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Find the pressure points on your face: Pressure on the third eye - located right between your eyebrows -

stimulates the pituitary gland - this helps to enhance the all over condition of your skin. Press on this area for 60 seconds.

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Located 1cm below the eye socket - right below the iris - the next pressure point will help to reduce blemishes. Press on this point under both eyes for 60 seconds.

11. End your facial massage by pinching

your earlobes between your thumb

and forefinger.

Once you’ve finished your skin should have a pinky flush and a healthy radiant glow and you should feel totally relaxed.

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LEARN ITALIAN Why not join an Italian Class in Cults - Aberdeen?

You can choose day or evening classes: Beginner to Advanced level.

The following classes are scheduled at present: Tues 9.30 – 11.30 am Advanced Tues 2.00 – 4.00 pm Intermediate Tues 7.30 – 9.30 pm Post Intermediate Thurs 9.30 – 11.30 am Post Intermediate Thurs 7.30 – 9.30 pm Beginners – (New Class Jan 2015) Fri 9.30 – 11.30 am Post Beginners Fri 2.00 – 4.00 pm Pre Intermediate Individual lessons are also available.

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Helping students obtain a mastery and confidence in the English language is a great way to supplement your income by working from home on an ad hoc basis.We are currently seeking host teachers and families to accommodate students for between 1-4 weeks. *Teachers should be EFL or English qualified or hold a degree or national teaching qualification.* Students are of different nationalities and ages. Their goal is to immerse themselves in the Scottish way of life and improve their language skills with caring teachers who enjoy meeting new people.

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By Ted Bruning As a beer-writer, I have always tried to wave the flag of beer and food.

This is a matter not just of pleasure but of principle, for we beer-writers stoutly (see what I did there?) maintain that beer is the equal of wine at every opportunity imaginable and is actually its superior in some food-matchings, notably cheese and chocolate.

However Christmas pud has proved a bit of a problem and not just in making a choice.

Rather they all tend to be very alcoholic and by that stage in the festivities something equally rich and fruity but a little less punchy might be preferred.

My first choice is an old-fashioned strong pale ale from Fuller’s of Chiswick. ESB at 5.9% alcohol is not an obviously weighty choice to accompany

something as rich as Christmas pudding; indeed it’s quite light on the nose – fresh, grassy, even, with a slight apple sharpness but a deep undertone of toffee from the crystal malt that Fuller’s uses so well. The palate, though, is full-bodied with a sticky sweetness balanced by that sharpness, while the finish is still sweet but yielding to a lingering hoppy bitterness.

Strong Suffolk from Greene King at 6% alcohol is a fascinating survivor from history. It’s a blend of 10% alcohol stock ale, 5X, that’s matured for a year or more in huge oak tuns sealed with clay and a fresh pale ale, BPA. The aroma is a huge whack of rich toffee, reminiscent of crème brulée; the palate is not quite so overwhelmingly sweet and is silky-smooth, while the toffee returns in the finish, balanced by a wee hoppy bite.

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Aberdeen Forward Courses Plant ideas workshop We are pleased to offer this plant ideas (http://www.plantideas.org/) workshop which teaches how to make the most of plants in various useful ways. £35 per class Here is the format of the classes: - Tea Tasting: 6th Dec 11-13:00 at Aberdeen Forward building Personal Hygiene: 24th Jan 11-13:00 at Aberdeen Forward building - Household: 21st Feb 11-13:00 at Aberdeen Forward building - Herb Walk: 21st Mar 11-13:00 Location to be announced - Wild Food: 25th Apr 11-13:00 Location to be announced

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Alpha and Alpha Plus Courses Monday, 19th January, 2015: Time: 7- 9pm The course will run in the large hall on Mondays for ten weeks, with an ‘away day’ in early March. We start at 7pm with a light meal and watch a DVD together which we then discuss. The evening finishes at 9pm.

We are also running Alpha Plus, a follow-on course from Alpha. You don’t have to have been on an Alpha Course to come.

Alpha Plus uses material called “The Jesus Lifestyle”. It will start simultaneously with Alpha and following the light meal, will run in Room 1 for 7 weeks.

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(We will be recruiting for night nurses available in the New Year.)

Simeon will move into a new 23 bed care home in Spring 2015. We have an excellent reputation, and an innovative approach to age care.

Please visit our website and Facebook page to see what makes Simeon a great place to work and live.

Visit www.simeoncare.org.uk for more information and to apply.

Simeon is one of the independent Camphill charities, Scottish Charity Number SCO12239.

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