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In The Garden

I

n frosty weather little can be done in the garden. The ground is too hard to dig or plant and the lawn should not be walked on.

Although there is very little work to do, January ushers in the beginning of a new year that is full of promise in the garden.

Despite the low temperatures and short daylight hours, there some useful tasks that can be done.

If the weather is mild, you can still plant roses and bare rooted shrubs and trees. At this is time of year a heated greenhouse has great appeal, especially when the weather is too cold and wet to work outside.

The warmth of a heated cold-frame or greenhouse or even a sunny indoor window enables you to sow annuals that need a long growing season and start of those early vegetable crops. Roots of favourite herbs, can also be lifted and brought indoors, to provide fresh shoots and leaves for winter flavour.

Winter digging is necessary for beds and borders that need to be planted in early spring. The earlier this is done the better, allowing time for frosts to act and break down the soil. The longer any rough clods

of soil are exposed to frost, the easier it will be to get a fine tilth in spring. While digging, it is a good idea to work in plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost at the same time, thus improving the soil’s texture and richness.

If you have planted any trees or shrubs during the winter months, check that they haven’t been lifted by frost. Once lifted, they can rock in the wind and their roots will be slower to get established.

Re-firm the plants by pressing down on the surrounding soil with your feet. You may also need to stake any tall or exposed plants to prevent further wind rock.

If the surface of water features or a pond has frozen solid, and particularly if it contains fish, break the ice with care. If the ice is very thick, use a little boiling water rather than a hammer, to avoid shock waves which can kill the creatures beneath.

Planning Next Season’s Garden The long winter evenings provide plenty of time to browse through seed catalogues and plan new projects in the garden. Late January to early February is an ideal time to visit garden centres to buy seeds, tubers and bulbs for the coming season. If you are

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LOCAL ANSWER ordering products from a seed catalogue, or over the internet, it should be done as early as possible or they may arrive too late for their proper sowing or planting dates.

Maintain and Check Garden Tools and Equipment Make sure that mechanical equipment such as mowers, rotovators, edgers, strimmers and hedge trimmers are in good working order. If any need repairing or sharpening, take them in for servicing by a professional.

RUBBISH REMOVALS

HAN T R E P A CHE SKIP A G N I HIR Winter Tasks Any jobs that do not require cementing or painting, such as building or knocking down old sheds, putting up a fence, laying out gravel paths or a terrace or making a rock garden, are best carried out now, while the soil is workable and all the plants are dormant.

Making a Rock Garden This is a good time to make a new rock garden or improve an old one. It is too early to add any plants yet, but the preparation and construction work can be done now.

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nce again we offer you the chance to check how much information you’ve picked up during your lifetime.

Anything above six correct answers is very good indeed!

9. Who was Britain’s first Prime Minister, serving from 1721 to 1742?’

10. In the bible David slew Goliath with a stone he fired using a sling shot. Of which tribe was Goliath the Champion?

1. Which is the largest of the Great Lakes of North America?

2. Before adopting the Euro what was the unit of currency in Greece?

3. Jesus is purported to have drunk from which legendary vessel at the last supper?’

4. Which Welsh female singer had a huge hit in the sixties with ‘Those were the days?’

5. Name three league football teams who all share ‘Wanderers’ as the second part of their name.

6. In American TV comedy, which series featured a bar owned by a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox? 7. In which range of hills does the River Thames rise?

8. Gozo & Comino are part of which Island group?

LATERAL THINKING We’ve decided from now on to give you an extra dimension to the puzzle page with some lateral thinking brain teasers. See how many of these you can work out!

1. Egg, Fish, Foundation, Table and Bet. Which is the odd one out?

2. Mr & Mrs Brown have four daughters who each have a husband, 2 brothers and two sons. Can all the Browns fit into a four-seater car?

3. What happened in Paris on June 31st 1945?

4. What object can you cut clean through and be left with one object with two ends?

5. How many times can you subtract 3 from 39?

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rom our modest beginnings as mobile servicing specialists, and our initial growth and move to larger premises in downtown Middlesbrough, Merc-Spec now operates from a brand new, purpose built 4,500 sq. ft. facility, on the Skipper’s Lane Industrial Estate.

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nevitably, the time will come when you need to change your car, and let’s be honest, whether you think it’s an advantage or a bit of a nightmare there are now many choices you need to make.

Perhaps the biggest is whether you go for brand new or used and in that respect there are pros and cons for each option.

But since the start of a new year is a great time to begin to make those vital decisions we thought we would bring you some sound advice gleaned from experts in the field of motor car purchase.

To start with you not only need to pick the make and model of your dream machine you also need to decide if you want to buy a new or used car. This is a vital decision that can make a big difference to your finances over the next few years because buying a car could never be described as an investment.

In the case of a new car, the second your name goes on the deed of sale your pride

and joy devalues considerably, regardless of how many miles you may have done.

Conversely, the advantage of buying a new car is that you are buying a car that generally comes with a long warranty and in many cases these days a service contract.

That means that with most new cars you will have very few repair bills in the first few years so you can focus purely on the maintenance of the car.

A further benefit is that new cars will have all the latest technology that is now creating lower emissions and more economical running costs with exceptional MPG statistics.

Your options may also be determined, of course, on whether you qualify for a loan or if you need pay in cash. In that respect the dealer may be able to offer financing at a lower interest rate, which can reduce the amount you pay over the life of the loan.

These are the most basic advantages.

As we’ve already outlined, however, the

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LOCAL ANSWER biggest disadvantage of buying a new car is that you lose money on it as soon as you drive it off the lot. A new car takes its biggest depreciation in the first two or three years. This means that you are basically throwing away several thousand pounds worth of value that you will never be able to get back. Financially it therefore makes very little sense to buy a new car unless you don’t mind losing a considerable amount of value.

the latest number plate on view in their street is well worth the kind of money they are likely to lose in the first year and if you have the finances to make that decision then you will enjoy that gorgeous smell of new upholstery every time you step into your car.

And that, perhaps, is the best rule of thumb in your decision making. If you know you can afford the best then go for it. If you are a little apprehensive about the kind of And that is simply the biggest advantage of money your dream machine is going to cost then it will probably lead to heartache. buying a used car - you let someone else take the biggest depreciation hit on the car If that is indeed the case, then really and you may even be able to sell it on for consider not only the purchase price but almost the same amount you paid for it in the ultimate running costs. An economical the next few years. You can still find good motor is a joy to maintain and only having financing options and because you are not to fill up at irregular intervals because the losing the money on depreciation, you may economy level is exceptional is worth far more than any misguided desire to have come out ahead of the kind of loan you would need to take out to purchase a new the biggest and the best. car.

Whatever you choose, though, enjoy your new car!

It’s not all good news, though, because in most cases there are very few guarantees and you may find your used car to be less EAGLESCLIFFE reliable that you would have liked and that repair bills mount up. You do have to be pretty unlucky for that to happen, however, Small Repairs-Full Re-spray Paintless Dent Removal because as technology has improved cars Insurance Work have become more reliable and many Accident Repairs models do not need repairs until they are Free Estimates well over 100,000 miles or close to ten years old.

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In addition, a little homework in advance will tell you the kind of cars that retain their initial value better than others so you will be able to sell for a reasonable price.

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Humour A UNIQUE SENSE OF HUMOUR!

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hile these days it’s seen as politically incorrect to categorise certain nationalities we don’t think the Jewish community would be upset if we applauded their rather unique sense of humour.

And while it’s impossible to recreate their way of actually saying things in print, it would help if you could imagine the following statements being uttered with a Yiddish accent!

Very clever and very funny!

‘I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport!’

‘I’ve been in love with the same woman for forty years. If my wife ever finds out she’ll kill me.’

‘Someone stole all my credit cards but I haven’t reported it. The thief spends less than my wife did.’

‘I always hold my wife’s hand when we’re out. If I let go, she shops!’

‘My wife and I went back to the hotel where we spent our wedding night.

Only this time it was me who stayed in the bathroom and cried.’

A doctor gave a man six months to live, but when the man didn’t pay his bill the doctor gave him another six months!

The same doctor called Mrs Cohen and said ‘Mrs Cohen, your cheque

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Mr Cohen went to see the doctor and after examining him the Doctor said to the man ‘You’ll live until you’re sixty.’ ‘But I am sixty,’ said the man.

‘See,’ said the doctor, ‘what did I tell you?’

A Jewish boy comes home from school and tells his, mother he has a part in the school play. ‘What part is it?’ asked his mother. ‘I play the part of a Jewish husband,’ he replied. ‘In that case,’ said his mother, ‘you go back to school and tell that teacher you want a speaking part!’

What’s the difference between a Jewish mother and a rottweiler?

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The three words a woman never wants to hear when she’s making love....

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My wife went to a beauty shop for a very expensive mud pack. She looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.

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Football

SOME GREAT REASONS TO BELIEVE THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT AT BORO

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ith early deadlines preventing me from writing this with the knowledge of anything that’s happened since our excellent win at Ipswich I’m instead concentrating on events so far that suggest we have a great deal to look forward to. Here are a few major reasons why we should all look to the future with huge optimism ....

1. While the Capital One Cup quarter final defeat at the hands of Everton was fairly comfortable for the visitors, the performances over the last eighteen months against Premiership giants Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United not only excited fans but showed them the potential that exists in this squad.

OK, it may be different playing a one-off game to facing such mighty opposition week in, week out but we have certainly shown that if we do achieve our aim and reach the ‘promised land’ by the end of this season we don’t have a great deal to worry about.

2. Several of the grounds where we have traditionally suffered in the past have been visited and conquered this season. Sheffield Wednesday, Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Ipswich are all places where we have previously regularly floundered but the visits this time around were all successful.

Karanka doesn’t believe in the concept of ‘unlucky’ grounds so neither should we.

3. After their first round European Cup performance against Stade De Reims where they came back from a deficit of 5-3 to win 6-5 on aggregate , ‘Boro’s under 19s excelled themselves with a thoroughly professional performance against Torino with a 6-3 triumph over the two legs.

Harry Chapman’s wonder goal in the first leg was really special and gave ‘Boro fans hope that after creating an exceptional production line of high quality wingers the academy is now going to produce a genuine striker with great feet and an eye for goal. There haven’t been too many such home produced examples in the past so it’ll be great to eventually have one of our own scoring the goals! The great thing is that many of the players in the squad are local boys and that augers well for their future attitude towards the team they not only play for but also support!

4. At the time of writing we are the second top goal scorers in the league, yet Karanka is still checking on the availability of Patrick Bamford. Whether you agree with me that despite his goals last season he looked a bit weak at times, the fact that Karanka is still not satisfied with the squad he has and is always looking for improvements can only be a good thing.

5. The 31,000 plus for the Everton game is indicative of a gradually returning support.

An average of over 20,000 this season in

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LOCAL ANSWER comparison to most of last season’s gates of around 13,000 shows that many fans have already bought into the Karanka revival.

The longer the team keeps producing great results - despite which I think most of us feel that they have not so far hit top gear this season yet are still up there - the more people will give their support. At a terribly difficult employment time for Teesside that is incredibly encouraging.

So it’s all good news with one very sad exception..... Can I take this opportunity to wish ‘Mr ‘Boro - Alistair Brownlee - every success in his fight against ill health and hope with everyone else that his excitable and enjoyable broadcasting style is back and covering his beloved ‘Boro in the very near future. Thanks for your great commentaries so far Ally and let’s hope there are many more to come - in the Premiership, of course!

And while we’re at it, let’s hope it turns out to be a Very Happy New Year for all of us.

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CHOCOLATE AND PEAR PUDDING INGREDIENTS Serves about 10 For the chocolate cake: 200 g / 7 oz dark chocolate 225 g / 8 oz unsalted butter 225 g / 8 castor sugar pinch of salt 5 eggs separated.

1 x 23 cm / 9 inch springform cake tin base and sides lined with baking parchment For the poached pears: 4 – 6 firm pears peeled 1 vanilla pod For the mascarpone cream: 2 egg yolks 4 tablespoons castor sugar 150 ml Marsala Wine 2 x 250 g tubs Mascarpone To finish: 85 g / 3 oz grated chocolate 5 tablespoons strong coffee a large glass bowl

METHOD To make the cake: Heat the oven to 150c / 130 fan / gas 2.

Melt the chocolate and the butter together

in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.

Take off the heat and allow to cool.

Whisk the sugar and the eggs yolks together until thick, this could take 5 minutes. Fold in the chocolate mixture, using a metal spoon.

Put the egg whites and the salt into another bowl and whisk till you get a medium peak, don’t let it go to dry.

Fold the egg whites into the chocolate using the metal spoon.

Spoon into the baking tin and bake for 1 1/2 hours. It will rise a lot then sink as it cools.

Cook the pears: Put the pears and the vanilla pod into a pan that will hold them in a single layer with about 1 litre of water. Gently poach the pears for about 20 minutes until they are tender. Leave to cool in the syrup.

For the mascarpone cream: In a bowl over simmering water place the egg yolks the sugar and 6 tablespoons of the marsala.

Whisk for 5 minutes until the mixture is thick and leaving a trail. Put the mascarpone into another bowl and beat in 2 tablespoons marsala to loosen. Whisk in the egg mixture a little at a time until smooth. All this can be done the day before you want to serve.

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LOCAL ANSWER To assemble: Spoon some of the mascarpone cream into the bottom of the bowl you are using to serve the pudding in.

Cut the pears into eighths discarding the core, divide into three portions. Place one portion of pear onto of the cream layer and sprinkle with some of the grated chocolate.

Cut the cake in half, it may well break up but don’t worry. It is a very gooey cake.

Place one half on top of the pears, and spoon over some of the remaining marsala and a little of the coffee. Now spoon over more cream, top with another portion of pear and a grating of chocolate. Top with the second half of cake, use up any remaining marsala and coffee on the cake.

Top with the remaining mascarpone cream, then with the remaining pears. Leave the remaining grated chocolate to once side to use just before serving. Cover with cling film and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.

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