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ISSUE 178 December 2021

FESTIVE INSPIRATION AND GIFT IDEAS FOR YOU..

CHRISTMAS STARTS WITH CHRIST AT CSK CHURCH

MAKING CHRISTMAS MAGICAL FOR CHILDREN WITH THE NSPCC & EMBRACE

JOB OPPORTUNITIES OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD

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Christmas is the time when most of us eat the most food, spend the most money, and of course, enjoy ourselves in the company of family and friends.

Hampton Hub recruitment education entertainment Christmas gift guide paws for thought beauty homes gardens legally Binding handy numbers

With the festive season now here, it’s a good time to plan suitable gifts for friends and family and to help with ideas, we have a super Christmas gift guide to help you along the way! And don’t forget if you are after a real Danish Christmas tree then pop down to see Peterborough Christmas trees again on Oundle road – more info in our Christmas guide.

We also have a list of all the Christmas events at our community church – CSK and festivities at the wonderful Peterborough Cathedral.

As usual you will find all the latest news from our local schools and community groups.

Once again thank you for supporting the Hampton Gazette, it really means a lot and let’s hope next year brings us much more joy.

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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Stay merry, not miserable in the run up to Christmas Wow things are changing constantly so now there are no countries on the red list, and it has made life so much easier for us all, there are still country’s that you have to have a test before you go however these are very few.

Boris did say he was going to simplify things and he has. As I write this I am waiting to hear if USA are going to let us families go over there with our children and not move through hoops to do so.

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Health & Wellbeing Service

Making Christmas magical for children harmed by crime Christmas is coming and most people are busy buying gifts to fill Santa’s sleigh.

But Santa needs YOUR help.

He has a special wish list of presents from children facing terrible trauma because of crimes they have experienced.

These children have told us one gift they’d really like, and Santa is hoping YOU can ensure they get it. Dear Santa, 2021 is run by Peterborough-based charity Embrace Child Victims of Crime (Embrace CVoC) based in Copse Court, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough.

Each child chooses a gift up to £35 which is made available for the public to buy on Embrace’s website.

Embrace CVoC, works with children who have been harmed by crime. Their mum, dad, brother or sister might have been unlawfully killed.

Some have experienced sexual, physical or emotional abuse or have been traumatized by domestic abuse. Police and safeguarding professionals refer them to Embrace for support.

Chief executive of Embrace CVoC Anne Campbell said: “Some children we support have never had a Christmas present before.

This is your chance to sprinkle some Christmas magic. “When you buy a gift, you’ll be giving a child a reason to smile on Christmas Day.”

The Health and Wellbeing service we are offering at the Yaxley practice has developed very well since it’s initial first few months. As a Health and Wellbeing coach we work around what’s important to yourself and what matters to you. We aim to support you to find ways to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into your daily life giving advice on matters such as managing long term conditions, exercise, nutrition, stress and sleep. We can also connect you with more community services within the area to further benefit your health and wellbeing.

To arrange an appointment with your Health and Wellbeing Coach please contact your GP practice team or send a request for an appointment via Engage Consult https://engage. gp/1082/#/portal

Monthly Closure Date The Practice will be closed on the following days Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday 3rd January 2022.

In event of an emergency call 999 or anything less urgent call 111.

Please make sure you have sufficient medication to cover the festive period.

The Doctors and Staff wish you all a very Happy, Safe and Healthy Festive Season! Thank you all for your patience and understanding whilst the building works have been carried out during 2021. We hope to bring you more updates on this soon.

Emergency Telephone 01733 240478

To buy a gift visit www.embracecvoc.org.uk/dear-santa-2021

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It’s interesting how many Hampton creatures have a connection with Christmas. There is the spider whose silken web is said to have inspired tinsel. The story goes that as Joseph and Mary were fleeing from King Herod they took refuge in a cave whilst trying to escape his soldiers. A spider is said to have spun a web over the cave entrance and when dew formed on this web it glittered. When the soldiers saw this they assumed that no-one could be inside because the web was unbroken.

Another story involving spiders’ webs comes from Eastern Europe. It tells of spiders decorating Christmas trees with their webs but then thinking that they had spoiled the tree for children. St. Nicholas saves the day by turning the webs into gold and silver.

Then there are the mice, of which there are plenty around Hampton. Mice feature in the writing of the well-known Christmas Carol ‘Silent Night’. In Christmas 1818 the Curate was organising the music for the Midnight Mass but when he tried to play the organ he realised that mice had chewed through the bellows. Later that day the Curate was visiting his flock of sheep in the surrounding snowy hills and a family with a baby who was unwell. He was moved by the peacefulness of the scene and

when he returned home penned the verses that would become ‘Silent Night’. He asked a teacher and organist from the next village if he would write some music for his words that could be played on the guitar due to the mischief the mice had caused.

Thus ‘Silent Night’ was born.

There are hundreds of wildfowl in and around the Hampton lakes so they deserve a mention as they feature in the words of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. There are the geese: ‘Six geese a laying’ and ‘Seven swans a swimming’. I should also mention the turtle doves although the doves around Hampton are actually Collared Doves. The ‘Four calling birds’ could include one of the most well-known creatures associated with Christmas: the Robin. They are a delight to see and hear around Hampton; one pair nested in our garden in an open nesting box I made for them. Robins continue to sing in winter, but not to attract a mate. At this time of year they sing to make their territory known and to warn other robins to keep out. Surprisingly they even sing at night often near lampposts; I’ve heard them myself.

The patron saint of animals St Francis said that on Christmas Day we should feed the animals well, both wild and domestic. Worth a thought for the wildlife we enjoy around Hampton.

Letters from Santa We all need a touch of Christmas magic this year. That’s why Santa’s workshop is open, and Santa and his elves are busy writing, sealing and posting letters that will put smiles on the faces of children everywhere!

With a letter from Santa, you’ll bring magical tales from the North Pole right to your doorstep.

There are eight fantastically festive designs, from traditional Christmas to a North Pole Safari – so there really is something for every child, or even the family pet!

Whichever letter you choose, each one is more personalised than ever this year. You can add your child’s name, age, hobbies, what they want for Christmas and your very own P.S. message. Plus, it will be addressed and posted directly to your child via sleigh 6

mail – so they’ll feel like they’re at the very top of Santa’s good list!

After sending a massive 170,000 letters last year, we’re looking forward to reaching even more children this year.

And with a donation to the NSPCC, you’ll help Childline be here for children who need someone to listen. That’s the true spirit of Christmas.

So, what are you waiting for?

Order your personalised letter from Santa by December 14th to make sure yours arrives before Christmas.

To order your letter please visit: nspcc.org.uk/santa

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Christ the Servant King, the Parish Church of Hampton Each year we hear again the ancient yet timeless Christmas story. Each year we retell the astonishing entrance that God made into our broken world. The mystery of God was somehow concentrated in a child; the length, breadth, depth and height of God’s love was somehow expressed in this little one. The God who lived in the highest heavens above chose another address; He decided to come and live among us.

The Christmas story we hear each year is the same but we are different. Our world is different. Joy and sorrow, laughter and tears, sickness and health, life and death have all wrought changes, for better or for worse in our lives. But no matter what changes we have undergone, what losses we have mourned, what gains we have celebrated, the Christmas story speaks to us again of new birth, and the possibility

of our own rebirth. It tells us that things can be different, because God was prepared to reduce Himself to the dimensions of a newborn child 2000 years ago.

With the birth of this child a new adventure in faith begins. A new approach to God is opened up for us, a new way of relating to each other is asked of us. It may be an old story, but it is one that is always pregnant with new hope.

Come and join us at one of our many Christmas events advertised here in the Gazette. We’d really love to welcome you as we celebrate and share the love of Jesus this December.

Happy Christmas Every Blessing Sylvia

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Part Time/Full Time Bookkeeper Salary: £15.00-£17.00 per hour Local Communications company are looking for an experienced Part-time or full time Bookkeeper to complete all accounting processes. We can offer a competitive hourly rate, the flexibility you need to have a great work life balance plus a friendly and supportive team. You could work as self-employed or join the payroll. We are based near Stilton PE7 and have on-site parking.

You will be using Sage and Excel and your role will include: •

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Electrician We are looking for an electrician of any experience to be part of a two-man team working on a deployment of equipment UK wide, ideally the candidate will be based near to Peterborough or Wolverhampton and be able to drive. Experience is not essential as full training will be given. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has just completed their electrical training but obviously would also suit experience sparks.

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Telecom Engineer We are looking for a telecom engineer of any experience to be part of our team, working on a deployment of equipment UK wide.

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Key to being able to access these new learning opportunities is connectivity.

Access to a fast, reliable, high-capacity internet service is vital here - especially when it comes to new data hungry learning tools – and a full fibre connection, which is 100 times faster than most current UK broadband services, is the best technology for the job.

This is why CityFibre is investing up to £4 billion across the UK to bring full fibre enabled internet access to more than eight million homes, 800,000 businesses, 400,000 public sector sites and 250,000 5G access sites. This includes here in Peterborough where we are investing in the city to bring the fastest most reliable network technology to practically every home and business locally.

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Hampton Gardens At Hampton Vale Primary Academy, we have developed our own curriculum which we believe ensures our pupils are not only well equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in all subject areas, but which will also nurture a real love for learning. We are fortunate enough to be able to deliver wide ranging learning experiences and opportunities including Forest School, performing arts, PE, art and music, which are all taught by our individual specialist teachers.

From the moment children in reception step through the doors at Hampton Vale, they are on a journey across the globe and beyond, as their topics throughout school are based on different historical and geographical points of interest.

As our pupils progress through school, they will go on to learn about topics such as Australian Aboriginals and Adventurers, The Wild West in the USA, the Rainforest in South America as well

as Space Exploration. All children in school will take part in educational visits and, in reception, pupils will visit a zoo as well as the Sea Life Centre at Hunstanton.

We have three classes in Reception, London, Cardiff and Edinburgh. Each class has thirty pupils with a teacher and teaching assistant.

Every class is equipped with an engaging book corner, which supports our whole school priority of ensuring that every child is a reader.

The reception children also have their own play area, Hampton Village, which includes a garden centre, campsite, park and construction zone as well as fire station, cafe, shop and house.

Providing an engaging and well resourced outdoor space that encourages creativity within play, is at the heart of this area’s design.

and play session where we invite pupils, parents and carers into their child’s new classroom to meet and play with the other children in the class. Throughout a child’s time at Hampton Vale Primary Academy, we recognise and place a huge value on ensuring our school works in partnership with families so that pupil wellbeing is always a priority.

Places for Reception children starting in September 2022 at Hampton Vale Primary Academy are available. The deadline for applications is 15th. January, 2022. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our school office.

Before reception pupils start in September, we work hard to ensure all pupils have a smooth transition into school. We hold an open evening where parents, carers and new reception pupils find out more information about our school, meet their child’s class teacher as well as all the other key adults in school who will work with the children. We will also hold an additional stay

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Hampton College Primary

‘Twas the weeks before Christmas, when all through the school, All the children were working, a Christmastime rule.

All their lessons were fun; all their teachers did care, For everyone knew Christmas soon would be there.

New topics, new learning, new focus, new drive, On children, on teachers, on parents, we strive, To give of our best as the new year starts, With a feeling of pride in ourselves, in our hearts.

The teachers were busy with craft on their minds, Planning and prepping of all sorts and kinds.

The glitter, the sparkle, the shimmer, the shine, “Please let this Christmas turn out all fine!”

As the new term begins and the children return, With excitement of all the new things they will learn.

So into the classrooms with glee they all flew, And the teachers, TAs and other staff too.

When out in the playground there arose such a clatter, And out rushed Mr Jones to see what was the matter.

The snow began falling to the children’s delight, And the teachers raced out to a carpet of white.

And then, in the school, the teachers decreed, “You all will be writing and books you will read.

And counting and adding and taking away, And working together, with fun as we play”.

The last days of term, the carols and songs, And a holiday from school, a whole two weeks long.

When, what to our wondering eyes should appear, But the 6th January, so quickly it’s here.

Whist up in year six, the teachers explain, “On with our learning, let’s switch on our brains.

This term will be fun, we will learn and explore, English, maths, science and more”.

A new term can start, so lively and quick, 2022 is a new date that surely will stick.

Such hope for the new year at the primary phase, As January starts in a number of ways.

So one term has gone, and to the next one we look, With excitement and joy written down in our book.

“So celebrate, celebrate, celebrate all, Now on with the learning!” the teachers do call.

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SACHERTORTE This classic cake, named after the Sacher hotel in Vienna, has a wonderfully rich chocolate flavour and is delicious served with a spoonful of whipped cream or crème fraiche and a small cup of black coffee.

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Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Beat about one third of the whites into the chocolate mixture then gently fold in the rest with a metal spoon. Pour into the prepared tin.

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Christmas at Peterborough Cathedral Cathedral by Candlelight Tour

Friday 12 November 2021 19:30 - 21:00 The Cathedral is beautiful by daylight, but even more so by candlelight. Come and enjoy an after-hours guided tour in this most atmospheric of settings.

Our experienced guides will take you through a building where history is especially acute as day turns into night.

Follow in the footsteps of the monks whose lives were often lit by candles for prayer as well as for getting safely around the building.

Tickets are £12 per person.

This tour is also being offered on Friday 17th December.

Christingle Service Sunday 19 December 2021 15:00 - 16:00 A service for families, with seasonal readings, carols and traditional Christingle oranges.

Booking is required for this service (free of charge, general admission not a reserved seat.

Donations invited).

A Christmas Carol Cathedral : Tuesday 21st - Wednesday 22nd December 2021 19:30 (each day) Chapterhouse Theatre Company present Charles Dickens' famous tale, complete with beautiful period costumes, song, dance, and a generous helping of Christmas spirit.

The show is the perfect festive treat for all ages as the winter evenings start to draw in.

This award-winning adaptation is by Laura Turner.

On Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away on a journey through the past and into the future, accompanied by three ghosts determined to show him the true meaning of Christmas. But will Scrooge’s cold heart thaw in time for Christmas Day...?

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7.30pm, Wednesday 22nd December

Christmas Eve services Cathedral : Friday 24 December 2021 16:00 - 23:50 All are welcome to join us for worship on the eve of Christmas. Booking is needed for all Christmas Eve services.

4.00pm Lessons and Carols Booking required (unallocated seating, free, donations invited) 8.00pm Bethlehem Now! with the Salvation Army Band Booking required (unallocated seating, free, donations invited) 11.30pm The First Eucharist of Christmas

Before attending, please note our Covid guidelines for worshippers. All services will be run in accordance with Covid regulations in place at the time and may be subject to change at short notice.

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SERVING OUR COMMUNITY WITH QUALITY FISH & CHIPS

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CHIMES COFFEE SHOP PROMOTION

HAMPTON'S INDEPENDENT COFFEE SHO

Wishing you peace and joy this Christmas Julia, Chimes Coffee Shop Manager, writes:WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY 9.30AM-3.30PM

Christmas is coming and it is a wonderful time WARM UP of the year – To celebrate, alongside our usual favourites, we will be offering Christmas spiced scones and a selection of warming speciality lattes, including gingerbread, roasted hazelnut and pumpkin spice. We will also be making our Christmas afternoon tea boxes (at £12.50 per person), homemade and frangipane mince pies. Do keep an eye out for details on our Facebook page, alongside our opening times over the Christmas and the New Year.

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AT CHIMES As a not for profit community-focused coffee COFFEE SHOP! shop we love to serve and chat to our customers.

Chimes is a place we hope where everybody feels welcome and where, being part of CSK, we can provideHOMEMADE FRESH, a listening ear and access to SOUP EVERY DAY! wider help and support. We are open from Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am to 3.30pm and look forward to welcoming you right up until Christmas Eve. Breakfast, lunch & all-day treats Takeaway service

Inside CSK Church, Silver Hill, Hampton, PE7 8FF | facebook.com/chimescoffeeshop

01733 59599

chimes@cskhampton.church

Merry Christmas!

HAMPTON CONVENIENCE STORE

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OPEN EVERY DAY 7am - 11pm Do not get panic in lockdown. You can get everything from your Hampton convenience store to your house

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Smiths Funeral Directors Ruth & Ian Smith Dip.FD Mark & Naomi Smith Dip.FD

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Christmas Gift Guide Festive inspiration and gift ideas for you...Gifting made easy

1. High quality, non-drop Nordmann Christmas trees These trees are hand pruned each year to ensure they grow to the perfect shape. Over recent years, the Nordmann has risen in popularity due to its fantastic needle retention, uniform shape, wonderful smell.

Situated at The Gordon Arms, Oundle road, Peterborough.

Open 10am – 6pm Mon-Fri and 9-6pm Saturday 9am5pm Sundays from Sunday 26th November.

Can’t come and see us? No problem, just get in touch and we can pick your tree and bring it to you visit www.peterboroughchristmastrees.co.uk or call 07504 205155

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5. Radley handbag – SALE! Was £279 now £179!

2. Gianni Conti shoulder bag £129 4. Real leather rucksack - £36.99 available in black, purple burgundy and navy.

3. Real leather gloves from £29.99

Designer Leathers, 8 Queen Street, Peterborough. www.designerleathers.co.uk

6. Tasty Christmas Dog wreath £15.00 Grain & Gluten free.

Handmade by Pampered Pouch. www.pamperedpooch.online

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8. Service Voucher Why not treat a friend to a cycle service this Xmas?

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Was £599 - Now £499 9. Buy a new Cycle for Xmas Merida Crossway 20 - £525

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This amazing do it all suspension hybrid enables you to cover ground fast on and off road while keeping comfort at the top of it agender. By far our best selling bike.

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12. Advanced Aesthetic treatments gift voucher 07714 255912 www.anewmedicalaesthetics.com

13. Ashes Memorial Rings Prices start from £125 Cherish your loved one and keep them close with a Fern & Oak ashes (human & pet) memorial ring. www.fernandoak.co.uk

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15. Scalextric American Police Chase Set

14. Bachmann Thomas (with moving eyes) Annie & Clarabel Electric Train Set £139.95

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16. Hornby Harry Potter Battery Powered Remote Control Hogwarts Express Train Set £164.95

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PAMPERED POOCH PROMOTION

So Christmas is coming, lots of treats will be around the house but just how dangerous can this be for your furry friend.

Well, that depends on what it is and what’s in it. If it contains the sweetener xylitol, it can cause your dog some real problems. In fact, there’s a lot of people food your dog should never eat. And, it’s not just because of weight. Some foods are downright dangerous for dogs -- and some of these common foods may surprise you.

So have a look at the dangerous list below and see why you must never give these to your dog.

Pampered Pooch would like to wish all the dogs in Hampton a very healthy Christmas.

We will be doing quick wash and drys for £15.00 before Christmas getting all the dogs in Hampton smelly lovely for the special day - each dog will receive with a Christmas bandana - please call 07702096845 to book in.

Chocolate Chocolate is one of the human foods dogs can’t eat. The toxic ingredient in chocolate is a bitter-tasting stimulant called

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Pamela Game@Pampered Pooch | www.pamperedpooch.online theobromine, which is naturally found in the cacao bean from which chocolate is derived.

Dogs process theobromine much slower than us humans do and are therefore at higher risk of chocolate poisoning.

Macadamia nuts These tasty Hawaiian treats are among the most dangerous human foods for dogs. When consumed, macadamia nuts can cause paralysis of the hind legs anywhere from 12 to 24 hours after a dog has eaten them.

Avocado The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.

Onion Onions contain a toxic principle known as N-propyl disulfide.

This compound causes a breakdown of red blood cells, leading to anemia in dogs. The toxin causes oxidative damage to your dog’s red blood cells by attaching to the oxygen molecules in your dog’s red blood cells.

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Garlic Toxic doses of garlic can cause damage to the red blood cells (making them more likely to rupture) leading to anemia.

Grapes & raisins Grapes and all products that are made from grapes are toxic to dogs. Raisins, currants, and sultanas are dried grapes.

Products like grape juice or trail mix with raisins can lead to grape poisoning in your dog. ... That means that seedless or peeled grapes are not safe.

Corn on the cob Corn itself is not poisonous to dogs, but a cob can cause an obstruction which can have devastating effects on the digestive system, such as intestinal rupture. “Symptoms of gastrointestinal blockage include vomiting, inappetence, lethargy and pain.

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Feelings of stress NHS data shows there has been an 11% increase in people turning to mental health services compared to this time last year, and for everyone reaching out the same again suffer in silence.

Things around us can cause us to feel stressed, such as work, school, our family and relationships. Demands on us can feel overwhelming to the point where life feels like a big fog.

Sadly 1 in 3 don’t have the support to deal with life’s highs and lows such as stress.

If find your not yourself of late and cant understand why, you could be suffering from stress which can lead to mental health conditions including anxiety and depression without the right help and support.

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Despite vaccinations and the measures in place to reduce the chance of catching the Covid-19 virus, that’s no guarantee that you won’t still catch a cold. Having a cold is so common that it’s often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, but it can make for a miserable Christmas and the aftereffects can linger for several weeks.

Given that prevention is better than cure it’s worth learning how to boost your immunity and ward off those winter bugs.

Your diet is key, as vitamins and minerals, naturally found in fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds, all play a huge part in cold-proofing your body. Increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in your diet can help to improve immune function.

Foods rich in vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that plays a key role in the body’s immune system, include orange and yellow fruit and vegetables such as apricots, mango, sweet potato and carrots.

Vitamin C is a super immune and all-round health booster that can also be effective in minimising asthma symptoms. Dietary sources of vitamin C include kiwi, strawberries, oranges, tomatoes, steamed broccoli and green peppers.

levels. Fruits such as berries are antioxidant-rich so fill up on these at snack or dessert times whenever possible. Vitamin E-enriched foods include avocado, carrots, almonds, Brazil nuts and sunflower seeds.

If the early signs of a cold are already present, zinc is an important immunity-boosting addition and can also help you to recover more quickly. Foods rich in zinc include dark leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, tofu, lentils and sesame seeds.

Omega-3 oils, which are naturally found in oily fish varieties plus flaxseeds, linseeds, almonds and walnuts, can also help to boost immune function, reduce our susceptibility to infections and reduce the inflammation associated with colds.

It may not be the most obvious, or the most popular smelling food, but garlic is a fantastic natural antibiotic.

It has anti-viral properties due to its active ingredient allicin, which is effective in opening up airways and easing allergy and asthma symptoms.

If you struggle to eat a varied colourful diet, opt for a goodquality multivitamin and mineral supplement. However, experts warn that although taking a multivitamin will help to fend off cold infections, they will not replace all of the immune-boosting benefits of a healthy diet.

Vitamin E is another great immunity booster due to its high antioxidant

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This type of solution helps to lose fat tissue 4 times quicker, particularly fat located on abdomen, thighs and buttocks. it has a function of "negative pressure use" that enables lymphatic drainage - active emptying of cellulite cells.

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Superior results can be achieved when roller massages are combined with the treadmill or Vacubike and a personal dietary plan. It works because you train your inner muscles while exercising and stimulate the outer muscles during a massage. The lymphatic drainage massage with a BodyRoll is an effective solution for flabby inner thighs, stomach and arms.

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5 tips to help create a stylish seasonal look for your home.

The wreath Natural materials such as holly, ivy, bay and twisted willow are lovely for a home-made wreath and you can finish it off with berries and ribbon for a traditional effect; alternatively, wire and pale-coloured beads are subtle and sophisticated. Just avoid the pine-cone-sprayedwith-gold-paint look.

The tree No Christmas is complete without a tree, and this is where ideas of pared-back décor tend to go astray amid a chaotic surge of baubles and assorted hanging things that you’ve accumulated over the years. Less is more, so stick to a colour theme: you could use plain silver balls with white or coloured lights, for example. Or go for a natural look, perhaps using ribbons, green twine and cinnamon sticks. For those leftover decorations that you’re desperate to display, pile them onto a small tree in a pot, or create a separate mantelpiece or fireplace arrangement.

The cards Even with the rise of e-greetings, the demise of the traditional Christmas card seems far away. Propping them up randomly around the house might make for a jolly, ad hoc look, but if you arrange them it’s far more effective.

If you’re short of time, the best solution is simply to clear a side table or shelf and arrange the cards carefully with the largest at the back. But if you want to go for effect, try using painted mini wooden pegs to attach cards to a string, or punching a hole in each card and tying it on with bright ribbon, raffia or yarn.

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Do children pay income tax on their savings?

Technically, yes - children are liable to pay tax on savings, as they have the same income tax allowance as adults. It’s uncommon, though, as children generally don’t earn money, and their savings don’t tend to earn enough interest to exceed any tax thresholds. Like adults, children get a personal tax-free allowance, which is how much income they can earn before paying any tax. This is £12,570 in the 2021/2022 tax year.

by Pete Bird, Bird & Co, Certified Public Accountants If a child’s income does exceed the personal allowance - which could be the case if they receive money from a trust, for example - you must inform HMRC, and, depending on how much money they receive, tax may be owed.

If you’re a parent and want to put some money into your child’s savings account, there are some strict rules in place to stop you using their tax-free allowances as a way of cutting down your own tax bill. If the interest on the savings you put into your child’s savings account exceeds £100 a year before tax (or £200 if both parents give money), all of this interest (not just the amount over £100) will be added to your savings income, and taxed as if it were your own. This could mean you’re unexpectedly pushed over your personal savings allowance and will have to pay tax on the savings interest.

Once children turn 16, a loophole in ISA law means that they are eligible for two ISA allowances - both the Junior ISA allowance and the adult ISA allowance. So, in the 2021/202 tax year, they could potentially deposit a combined total of £29,000 into their respective ISA’s. They’ll be able to do this until the age of 18, when any Junior ISA’s will be switched to adult ISA’s, and therefore only the adult ISA rules will apply.

Income Tax on student earnings?

Many believe that students are exempt from paying tax; this is not the case.

However, every individual can earn up to the personal allowance, currently £12,570, per year, before tax needs to be deducted.

If a student works only during the holidays, an incorrect tax code may result in Income Tax being deducted from their earnings. In this case, a tax repayment claim, form R40, can be submitted after the year end in order to reclaim any overpaid tax.

If your children are under 18, will they be taxed on any dividends they receive?

If your children are younger than 18, you as the parents will be taxed on any dividend’s they receive which eliminates this tax advantage, so yes, they will.

Also beware, if you are considering giving shares to your children and then paying them dividends, these come under the above rules, so you must be careful and seek professional advice before doing so.

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For cohabiting couples there is virtually no legal protection when they decide to separate, unless there are children involved and then only on a time limited basis, until they finish school.If you own a property together, you are treated as commercial co owners-a family relationship has no legal effect. If there is only one of you on the title , it could spell trouble on a break up, or likewise, if there is a dispute as to who paid what on purchase.

The national family solicitors’ group Resolution has been

lobbying parliament for reforms in cohabitation law for years and continue to do so, but there is no realistic chance of any reforms being introduced for the foreseeable future.

The answer for the time being is to draw up a Cohabitation Agreement at the outset of living together. This will cover the whole range of aspects of living together for now and the future. You can at the same time, if it wasn’t done at the time of purchase, enter into a deed of trust in respect of the home you live in together.

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Stay Merry, not miserable in the run up to Christmas ‘TIS the season to be jolly – but as we prepare for the season of goodwill and the long-awaited chance to spend it with family and friends, not everyone shares the Christmas spirit.

The past 21 or so months have not only changed our shopping habits, as many of us now favour buying our goods online, but it has also seen the scammers becoming more sophisticated.

In the year to April 2021, £2.3bn was lost after a “devastating surge” in scams as fraudsters exploited the pandemic. The consumer body Which? found that in the year to April 2021, 413,553 instances of fraud were reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland – an increase of 33% on the previous 12 months.

Online shopping scams topped the table as criminals took advantage of the fact that locked-down consumers were buying more items via the internet. These scams – which included people unknowingly buying from fake websites and then finding that the goods never arrive – surged by 65% over the year, with more than 103,000 reports from victims. The total amount lost to this scam was £69m, equating to an average of £674 per reported incident When it comes to Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, along with regular spending and Christmas gift searching, we must all take extra care when shopping online for bargains and gifts for loved ones in the run up to Christmas.

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If you’re making a purchase from a website or person you don’t know and trust, carry out some research first. Read reviews or check the seller’s feedback before going ahead.

Use a payment method that offers buyer protection, such as a credit card if you have one, as most major credit card providers will help you get your money back if the item is faulty or damaged, or if it never arrives.

Make sure you have a strong password for your email.

Criminals can use your email to access other online accounts, such as those you use for online shopping. You should also enable two-factor authentication (2FA), where possible, which gives your online account additional protection by double checking that you really are the person

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Be extra vigilant using Marketplace, eBay and Gumtree as these are also on the hit list for criminals.

At home, seasonal security is essential, even if you are continuing to work from home.

For opportunist thieves, visible presents under the tree, open car boots full of shopping while loads are being taken into the house and even the possibility of an unlocked garage or parcels left behind bins are rich pickings which can turn your Christmas from being Merry into Miserable!

Equally, flaws in home security while out and about visiting friends and family are a beacon to thieves – so always remember to check your alarm and never leave doors, windows or garages unlocked.

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If buying bikes and / or electronic equipment for Christmas – mark them with your postcode.

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