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Issue 35 February 2013

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You can keep your New Year Resolution by making a Will this February and Support the Butterwick Hospice DO YOU OWN A HOUSE? OWN A VEHICLE? HAVE MANY POSSESSIONS? HAVE LIFE INSURANCE? If you have answered Yes to any of the above questions the next question you should ask yourself is how soon and where can I draw up a Will.

By drawing up a Will you will gain peace of mind by knowing that you have provided properly for all your loved ones future.

During February, Butterwick Hospice is working in partnership with a local Solicitor to help you make a Will. The Solicitors are giving their time and expertise freely and all we ask is that you consider making a donation to the Hospice of ÂŁ75 for a single Will and ÂŁ95 for a pair of matching Wills.

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Here are five good reasons!

1. To make sure that your money, property and possessions are passed on the way you want.

2. If you have young children, to choose who will look after them if neither parent is alive.

3. To say what is to happen if your whole family is killed in a car crash or accident.

4. To arrange for burial or cremation.

5. To leave a legacy to charity.

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alentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year so it’s natural that we all want to celebrate it in a way that feels unique to our loved ones. It’s a day that is celebrated with a great deal of enthusiasm by people of all ages - young, old, middleaged, teens and adults. It is the day when people look forward to doing something special and gifting something unique to show their love towards their dear ones. The way this special occasion is celebrated differs from individual to individual depending on his budget as well as his preferences, so how we men can manage to impress our partner on a tight budget is the real question!

Making Valentine's Day remarkable can only be down to our own thoughtful ideas but the most important thing is that whatever we do - straight from the heart – should be appreciated. Here are a few scenarios that will hopefully make everyone – boys and girls alike - think about how to get the best out of this magical day.

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The current economic problems obviously means that teenagers have very little money to spare on gifts yet something as simple as a rose should make her realise you care. If she doesn’t react to that kind of thought then she obviously doesn’t realise your financial predicament. Do you really want to spend your life with someone who wants to live above their means?

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up a dish using available supplies. This will cost you very little yet should still prove to be effective if she realises you’ve made the effort.

Buy some fresh flowers and decorate the table with them to make your partner feel amazing.

She should love the idea!

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Prepare the morning tea when your Valentine wakes up and present a bunch of flowers to start the day on a celebratory note.

Giving such a surprise to your partner in the morning will pave the way for a delightful day.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day by wrapping up and taking her out to a park where you can just talk for a while. Follow that up by buying her a few flowers and chocolates while you enjoy each other's company.

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Take her out to a place of natural beauty that has no entry fees yet has a romantic charm to help you both spend a wonderful time together.

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The most important part of Valentine’s Day is that you are spending it with the person for whom you really care.

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Living & Lifestyle Five ‘February Resolutions’ you'll actually want to keep

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ell, it’s now February and all those good intentions that began on January 1st have probably been abandoned and you’re left feeling a little guilty that you’ve given up so easily. The problem, of course, is that you were probably too ambitious in the first place and set up resolutions like exercising every day, cutting out all sugar, and maintaining a zero clutter policy in your homes - things which in a truly busy modern life are almost impossible to sustain. To make you feel better, however, we’ve created five great resolutions that can begin now, will do you the world of good and aren’t impossible to keep up. In fact, they’re not only easy to follow, they are also good fun!

Number One – Meditation.

It might sound a bit oriental, but this simple practice can have a huge impact on your life. Researchers have found that regular

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meditation can help ease stress and even chronic pain, by allowing you to better control what your mind focuses on and mentally "dial down the pain." Getting started is easy. Just find a quiet spot, sit with your back straight (so you can breathe easily), close your eyes and try to clear your mind and focus only on your breathing. Start with about 5 minutes a day, and you can increase the time as you go. It’s amazing what a few quiet moments just concentrating on your own thoughts can do.

Number Two - Exercise three times a week.

Let's face it, for most of us, a resolution for daily exercise just isn't going to happen. We're busy, and a trip to the gym is easier said than done. But if we try, all of us can squeeze in some sort of workout at least three times a week, and studies show this can help prevent against heart disease and a prevention of other ailments. Doing things differently is the key. You need a loaf of bread and the shop is four hundred yards down the road. Don’t take the car, walk! That’s half a mile you’ve walked more than you normally would and that will really improve a lot about your personal fitness. Things like this may seem very small on the surface but they will make a difference.

Make a note in your diary of how you do each time you change your routine and see how things add up!

LOCAL ANSWER Number Three: Weekly Bubble Baths Think of your weekly bubble baths as an opportunity for luxury meditating. Everyone deserves a little "me time" to relax, de-stress, and just be alone. So, make the effort to give yourself this much-needed time and spend it in the bath. The warm water is relaxing and can soothe tired muscles, plus you can add ingredients like Epsom salt to help detox and decrease aches and pain. And it certainly doesn’t do any harm to take a nice cold glass of white wine with you!

Number Four: Monthly Wine and Dark Chocolate Girls' Nights At first glance this may seem like a silly indulgence, but actually all three ingredients in this monthly ritual are good for you.

Wine and dark chocolate have good-foryou antioxidants, and studies show that maintaining close relationships with friends can prolong your life. So make your girls' nights a priority … for your health of course.

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Car review

2013 Skoda Octavia ROOMIER, HIGHER EQUIPMENT LEVELS AND GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY.

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he Skoda Octavia has always been one of the roomiest cars in its class, but this new model - available from March 16th - is the biggest yet and is nearer in size to the Ford Mondeo than the smaller Focus. Skoda these days is obviously a VW and the latest model is therefore based on the platform that underpins the latest VW Golf. The Octavia, however, has a longer wheelbase and extended rear overhang to help distance it from the Golf. Prices have risen by around £2000 compared with the outgoing model, but equipment is much better so if you take into account the extra standard features it’s actually better value for money.

but the new Octavia is actually a fair bit lighter than the car it replaces. The 1.2 therefore manages well, pulling strongly from just 1400rpm. You rarely need to work it hard, but even when you do it stays smooth, and the standard six-speed manual gearbox has a tall top gear that helps keep the engine remarkably relaxed at motorway speeds. Fortunately, you rarely need to push the engine that hard, because there’s plenty of muscle lower down in the rev range. It’s also a remarkably efficient motor considering how strong it is, with CO2 emissions of just 106.

A choice of two turbo petrol engines (a 103bhp 1.2 and a 138bhp 1.4) and two diesels (a 103bhp 1.6 and a 148bhp 2.0) are available but an ultra-efficient 89g/km Greenline model will join the range later this year, along with a 217bhp vRS hot hatch.

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On the plus side, the Octavia’s size and shape means there’s loads of space in the back; there’s

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LOCAL ANSWER acres of legroom, and only those well over six feet tall will have any issue with headroom. It’s the boot that’s the real highlight, though; you access it through a wide, high-opening tailgate and there’s room for 590 litres of luggage. That’s more than you get in a Ford Mondeo.

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he George, on Stockton High Street, is under new management.

John and Joanne Taylor have managed The George since October 2012. They have recently introduced a range of fantastic deals. The most recent deal is an ‘all you can eat’ menu which includes a huge ‘all you can eat’ breakfast for only £3.99, available every day between 9am and 12pm.

Commencing Sunday 3rd February you can enjoy an ‘all you can eat’ Sunday lunch for only £5.99.

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In addition to these fantastic food deals, John and Joanne, offer all the pub classic meals starting from only £3.50. The bar is stocked with a fine selection of wines, real ales, fresh fruit cocktails and warm winter cider.

The family friendly atmosphere, polite staff and a range of entertainment, including Wednesday night Poker & Saturday night Karaoke. Look out for their curry nights and burger nights coming soon. All of which will have you coming back time and time again.

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Business What does the new UK pension legislation mean?

What does the new UK pension legislation mean for business and employees?

With the average age of the population constantly increasing, governments over the past twenty years or so have tried to respond to what will eventually become a crisis by introducing a series of initiatives aimed at getting people into their own private pension schemes. Since these have been unbinding and also been accompanied by bad publicity surrounding fraudulent dealings there has generally been a poor response.

Only 3 in 10 private companies currently have pension provision and since the over 60's are set to grow by 40% over the next 30 years the inevitable crisis has forced the government into the recently launched automatic enrolment pension legislation. The legislation is currently only applicable to a selection of the UK's biggest companies with the roll out being staggered over 5 years. By the end of this period, however, every UK company and every eligible UK citizen will have been subject to auto enrolment pension legislation.

In short, automatic enrolment pension legislation will see everybody over the age of 22 and earning more than ÂŁ8,105 per year automatically enrolled in a pension scheme as long as they ordinarily work in the UK. And while employees do retain the right to opt out of the scheme they will be re-enrolled every PAGE 12 | Local Answer - Issue 35

3 years. As long as they opt out within the given time frame their contributions will be refunded; if not they'll stay in their pension pot.

The scheme has the prime purpose of attempting to get the lower paid into pension schemes. Many who work in small shops or as nannies, carers etc. won't have been exposed to pension schemes before, and many that have may have been reluctant to join without any real push in that direction. Money is often more important or even vital in the here and now rather than for future planning. These people may still opt out, but those who have merely avoided the question or may have the spare capital will most likely surrender to the automatic enrolment pension legislation at some point.

Companies should begin to seek advice if they have no pension provisions in place and will be notified as to when their staging period will be. There will be government approved NEST schemes on hand to fill much of the pension void.

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Let Your Home Express Your Taste And Personality!

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very building has its own character, so whether you’ve just moved into a new home or have taken a step back from your current one and are considering change, you obviously want to stamp your own personality on it and make it reflect your own taste. Going for styles you don’t like just because they are supposed to be the latest ‘in’ thing is wrong because if you aren’t keen on the style to start with it will constantly irritate.

Decorating with sensitivity and confidence enhances the natural features of any home.

While the more modern minimalistic look is not to everyone’s taste, it at least gives a good basis to work from. In the context of design, minimalism refers to simple, unadorned designs that embody only the most basic and fundamental needs. The look is clean and uncluttered and can be very striking in its simplicity. If, however, you prefer a more homely and cosy atmosphere, it still represents a great starting point because you can add your own touches as you go along.

To make the most of the work you do here are a few basic rules that will help to achieve exactly the look you desire: Because it is almost impossible to carry exact colours in your head, when buying curtains or soft furnishings take a cushion from the sofa with you to ensure you get the right shades PAGE 14 | Local Answer - Issue 35

and colours. Also if you’re trying to match wooden furniture with additional items, take a drawer front with you so you can get as close a match as possible.

A great little electronic tool is now available to give you straight lines when wallpapering or hanging shelves. If you can’t find one then use string covered with chalk to mark straight lines on walls.

When planning a child's room get down to their level to see it from a child's perspective.

This will prevent placing hooks etc. too high for them to reach. In the same way never get a tall person to hang pictures for you as this will probably result in them being fitted too high.

LOCAL ANSWER To make fittings such as radiators less obtrusive paint them in the same colour as the wall.

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Health & Fitness

New Year, New You

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In the garden

February Gardening Tips GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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ontinue to dig over existing beds and borders, again incorporating as much organic matter as you can, your own home made compost is great, if you currently don’t do home composting keep reading future editions for advice and tips on home composting. Forking over not only helps prepare the soil for spring, it helps reduce pests by exposing them to hungry birds and help drainage of rain water.

Although temperatures should start to rise this month, after the snow and cold snap last month, there is still a risk of frost and even more snow. Protect vulnerable plants, pots and taps from frost by wrapping insulation such as garden and containers & pots are raised off the ground if possible. Fruit trees and shrubs will thank you for a generous application of dry mulch to protect their roots from freezing conditions.

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the lawn, remove the turf and stack it upside down somewhere out of the way - after a year or two it will rot down into fantastic compost.

Alternatively chop it up and bury upside down in the planting hole a good spade’s depth down. Beware - if you just dig it in the buried grass will regrow and regrow and regrow.

Remember not to let leaves accumulate around alpines - they will die if left damp for long. Cover bare patches around clumps with gritty compost to encourage regrowth.

When the weather allows, carry on clearing paths, check walls (but avoid concreting until there is no chance of frost), clean and insulate greenhouses and ensure heaters are working

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Keep off the lawn as much as possible whilst it is still wet - damage to waterlogged lawns is easily inflicted. If, towards the end of the month, the weather turns dry and mild, the lawn is firm and the grass is starting to look a little shaggy, give it a very gentle mow with the blades on the highest setting - don’t be tempted if conditions are wet! Also, if you are planning a new lawn, now is probably the earliest you could start preparing the ground for seeding or laying turf. Ask for advice in your local garden centre if you are unsure as to how to begin!

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Pets & Animals

Exotic Pets – Satisfaction With Responsibility!

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he desire for ‘things different’ is a modern phenomenon that covers many aspects of life but perhaps one of the most unusual has arisen amongst pet owners. For many the cuddly kitten or the faithful puppy have lost their appeal to be replaced by a fascination for what are termed ‘exotic’ animals. There are a large number of species that can be included in that description including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and invertebrates. The easy availability of many different options has led to more people keeping these animals in their homes. Snakes, spiders, lizards and chipmunks are all becoming more and more popular as pets, but before you buy an impressive looking lizard or a furry spider it’s important that you consider the following: •

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Many species are actually illegal in the UK, either because of their conservation status or the danger they may pose.

Check before you buy in case you need a permit.

Find out as much as you can about the species. They may need more care or more space than you are able to provide.

How long will it live? Some reptiles may outlive you, so are you prepared to spend the whole of your life looking after it?

Can you handle your pet? Tarantulas may

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bite if they feel threatened and other reptiles are slimy and uncomfortable to the touch.

Is there a vet available who has experience with exotic pets? You may be making a big financial investment and you need to know it can be looked after.

Exotic pets have specific dietary requirements. Will you be able to handle things like frozen mice or live locusts?

Find out how big it can grow to. Some pythons can grow to over 6ft.

The cost of accommodation, food and vet bills is likely to exceed the initial price of the pet, so think carefully about whether you are prepared for the expense.

Will your pet need company? Some species become stressed if kept alone, whereas others will prefer to be solitary.

Once you’ve made all the necessary checks and you are still happy to go ahead then find a reputable supplier that can guarantee all the necessary health checks have taken place to bring the animal to this country.

Having been the owner of both a tarantula and a snake in the past (not to mention mice, rats, gerbils and guinea pigs) I can assure you that there is a great deal of pleasure to be had from owning something reasonable exotic. The corn snake, for instance, was quite

LOCAL ANSWER affectionate, though on occasions could deliver a bit of a nip. The tarantula, however, was always very calm and he handled beautifully. You do, however, have to be ready to accept their tantrums!

It’s nevertheless fascinating to watch them in their own little habitats and you can get a great deal of excitement watching the tarantula stalk something and a whole lot of peace and tranquillity watching tropical fish.

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The world of cars according to Jeremy Clarkson.

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e have no doubt there are many people out there who consider Jeremy Clarkson to be both outspoken and arrogant but there is also little doubt that there are even more who find him both funny and knowledgeable – at least about cars. Here are some classic quotes from the man himself that subscribe to both beliefs! “ I'm sorry, but having a DB9 on the drive and not driving it is a bit like having Keira Knightley in your bed and sleeping on the couch.”

in the air saying there will be no war with Germany.”

Illustrating the lack of power of a Boxster: “It couldn't pull a greased stick out of a pig's bottom.”

On the Vauxhall Vectra VXR: “there is a word to describe this car: it begins with 's' and ends with 't' and it isn't soot.”

“The Suzuki Wagon R should be avoided like unprotected sex with an Ethiopian transvestite.”

“The air conditioning in a Lambos used to be like an asthmatic sitting in the dashboard blowing at you through a straw.”

“Koenigsegg are saying that the CCX is more comfortable. More comfortable than what... being stabbed?”

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“This is the Renault Espace, probably the best of the people carriers. Not that that's much to shout about. That's like saying 'Ooh good I've got syphilis, the BEST of the sexually transmitted diseases.''

“I don't understand bus lanes. Why do poor

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Clarkson's highway code on cyclists:”Trespassers in the motorcar’s domain, they do not pay road tax and therefore have no right to be on the road. Some of them even believe they are going fast enough to not be an obstruction. Run them down to prove them wrong.”

“Britain's nuclear submarines have been deemed unsafe...probably because they don't have wheel-chair access.”

“Sure it's quiet, for a diesel. But that's like being well-behaved....for a murderer.”

“Now we get quite a lot of complaints that we don't feature enough affordable cars on the show.......so we'll kick off tonight with the cheapest Ferrari of them all!”

“I don't often agree with the RSPCA as I believe it is an animal's duty to be on my plate at supper time.”

On the Lotus Elise: “This car is more fun than the entire French air force crashing into a firework factory.”

“Much more of a hoot to drive than you might imagine. Think of it if you like, as a librarian with a G-string under her tweed pants. I do, and it helps.”

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Sport What On Earth Goes Wrong In January?

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third straight league defeat at Leicester confirmed what we all dread every year. For some inexplicable reason, ‘Boro simply don’t perform in January. OK we had our pockets picked against Watford after the New Year’s Day drubbing at Derby, but even though a last minute penalty was missed to deprive us of a point against Leicester they had already hit the woodwork four times and had a perfectly decent goal disallowed so even though we should actually have come away with a draw a 1-0 defeat was really quite flattering.

The good news is that thanks to other results we are still in the play off positions and now have the Leeds game in hand thanks to our involvement in the FA Cup fourth round against Aldershot – a game that comes too late for deadline but one that should see us into the next stage, But whatever the result of that match we now have to start putting a league run together again and February sees a great chance to do that. The first three games are at Ipswich, currently in 19th position then home to Barnsley – 23rd. and Leeds. Nine points from those three games will put a totally different complexion on the league table before our visit to high flying Crystal Palace. The other two February games are away to Burnley and home to Millwall, so those six games will have a huge bearing on the possibly successful end product of PAGE 28 | Local Answer - Issue 35

a season that, until recently, promised big things.

On the downside, at the time of writing there are ominous suggestions that George Friend is a target for a couple of Premier League clubs and even though Tony Mowbray is the first to accept that every player has his price we can ill afford to lose one of our most consistent players. That Barry Robson is returning from Canada to train with ‘Boro due to the inability of his family to settle could be an interesting development, however, especially as he has actually started 16 of the 17 games for which he was available, scoring three goals in the process. That means that fitness wouldn’t be a barrier against last year’s ‘Player of the Season’s availability in some form or other. I’m sure many would welcome the return of his ‘never say die’ spirit and the spectacular goals of which he is capable.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accountants

Double Glazing (cont.)

Physiotherapy

Wasley Chapman . . . . . . . . . Page 13

Andys Double Glazing . . . . . Page 27

Teesside Physio . . . . . . . . . . Page 19

Aerials (TV)

Marton Windows . . . . . . . . . . Page 25

Piano Tuition

ADI Digital Aerials . . . . . . . . . Page 5

NU Vision Windows . . . . . . . Page 3

Teeside Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

MWC Services . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Window Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

Plumbers

Appliance Repair

Driveways

AEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19

Domestic Appliance Repair .Page 5

Gibson Landscapes . . . . . . . Page 21

GTS Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

Eaglescliffe Domestic . . . . . . Page 7

Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Public Houses

Automotive Repairs

Electrical Services

The George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Pg

Merc Spec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32

AEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19

Roofing Services

Bathrooms

Flooring

A Cook Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Improve Your Surroundings .Page 15

Rubberduckbathrooms . . . . Page 26

Satellite TV Installation

Rubberduckbathrooms . . . . Page 29

Garage Doors

ADI Digital Aerials . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Bedrooms

Cleveland Up Over . . . . . . . . Page 27

MWC Services . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Improve Your Surroundings .Page 15

Hair & Beauty

Solicitors

Yarm Joinery & Build . . . . . . Page 13

Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

Butterwick Hospice . . . . . . . . Page 2

Beauty

Heating

Synthetic Turf

Image Hair And Beauty . . . . Page 7

AEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19

Lion Lawns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

Builders

GTS Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

Upholstery Cleaning

Steves Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27

Joinery

Rise & Shine . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

Yarm Joinery & Build . . . . . . Page 13

Gemtoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

Vehicle Servicing & Repairs

Car Bodyshop

Mark Woodward . . . . . . . . . . Page 23

Redline Racing . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Car Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Steves Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27

Vehicle & Race Tuning

Eaglescliffe Body Repairs . . Page 7

Yarm Joinery & Build . . . . . . Page 13

Redline Racing . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Car Repairs

Kitchens

Wardrobes

Merc-Spec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32

Dream Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

Space Master . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

Redline Racing . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Improve Your Surroundings .Page 15

Web Design & Services

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Space Master . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

Unitel Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31

Rise & Shine . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

Landscaping

Wills

Charity

Gibson Landscapes . . . . . . . Page 21

Butterwick Hospice . . . . . . . . Page 2

Butterwick Hospice . . . . . . . . Page 2

Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Window Cleaning

Childcare

Leaflet Printing

Rise and Shine . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

Glenfield Nursery . . . . . . . . . Page 32

Media Solutions . . . . . . . . . . Page 23

Window Repairs

Conservatories

Mechanics

All Seasons Windows . . . . . Page 5

Discount Windows . . . . . . . . Page 16

Redline Racing . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Andys Double Glazing . . . . . Page 27

Decorating Service

Oven Cleaning

Marton Windows . . . . . . . . . . Page 25

First Class Decor . . . . . . . . . Page 15

Hobsnobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

NU Vision Windows . . . . . . . Page 3

Mark Woodward . . . . . . . . . . Page 23

Painting & Decor

Window Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

Rievaulx Decor . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

First Class Decor . . . . . . . . . Page 15

Double Glazing

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