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At last summer is here, the spring cleaning has begun in earnest and we’re revelling in those bright nights for our walks, running and getting involved in various sports.

Best of luck to the Balbriggan Summerfest organisers who have a great programme of events lined up for the June Bank Holiday weekend for local residents of all ages.

In the latest issue of Balbriggan Local, we will be helping you to keep up with what’s going on in your area with articles on local community events, as well as success stories.

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Phoenix rise to the top

The competition comprised many strong Twirling Clubs including Phoenix Baton Twirlers.

Phoenix may have been one of the smallest clubs attending but its athletes Great success for local Baton Twirling group showed they are a force to be reckoned with.

The girls worked very hard over the last number of months and did Phoenix Baton Twirlers made a strong show of strength at the Open themselves, the coaches and the club extremely proud. They are now looking Competition hosted recently by Greystones Baton Twirlers. forward to new challenges and opportunities.

Phoenix entered 13 athletes into the competition with four of its youngest Meanwhile, there was further good news for Phoenix Baton Twirlers athletes, aged between four and seven-years-old competing for the very first when two of its members - Edel Cooke and Nicole McHugh - were chosen time. to represent Ireland this summer in the World Baton Twirling Federation The youngest athletes competed not only in individual events but also European Cup. worked well together in a team event and came first in the latter.

At recent trials the Baton Twirling Sports Association of Ireland gave The club is very proud that all athletes came home with silverware. the best athletes from all represented clubs the opportunity to compete for the honour of representing their country at this event.

The competition was held in Tallaght with three international judges - Xavier Papin (France), Jackie Stewart (USA) and Zoey Fleshe ( England) given the hard task of judging the athletes and choosing which athletes would represent Ireland.

Edel and Nicole did themselves and the club proud, entering five events between them. This summer both Edel and Nicole will proudly represent Ireland in the European Championships in four events.

The club would like to congratulate the girls on their success.

Phoenix Baton Twirlers are now accepting new athletes and meet on the following days: Monday 5pm-7pm: O’Raghallaigh’s Drogheda; Tuesday 5.30pm-7pm: Gormanston College; Wednesday 5pm-7pm: Gormanston College; and Amy-Jane Coyle, Nicole McHugh (coach), Cara Duff, Michaela Coyle, Abby Thursday 6pm-8pm: O’Raghallaigh’s Drogheda.

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Countdown is on for Balbriggan Summerfest

The countdown is on for Balbriggan Summerfest 2016 which will take place in the town over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

Once again there will be all your usual favourites with some new events planned including a Vintage Fair, Balbriggan’s Got Talent, the Great Bake Off, Summerfest 5k Road Race, Pet Show, Sandcastle competition, Blessing of the Boats, Senior Citizens’ Tea Party and Bingo, Live

Music, Fireworks, Carnival and Family Fun Day. While there are a lot of activities planned, the organisers want to ensure they are catering for everyone as much as possible.

They are looking for some new ideas to help put on an even bigger and better festival this year.

There are many ways you can get involved including: *Pitch an idea that could be included in the

festival programme *Volunteer to help over the weekend *Get your community group involved *Sponsor an event or put an event on in your business For more information, email balbriggansummerfestcommittee@gmail.com or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ balbriggan.summerfest.com

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Residents, businesses and community groups in Balbriggan have been invited to take part in this year’s Fingal County Council Cleaner Communities Awards.

The awards were established with the aim of recognising the efforts that local people go to in order to keep their areas clean.

The council recently launched the awards which have seen participation grow year on year.

Projects can range from large to small scale, under several categories, both business and residential, and are open to new applicants each year.

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“These groups work tirelessly to create and maintain beautiful residential and retail areas in their localities, for residents and visitors alike to enjoy,” he said.

For an application form and full details of Artworks by two Balbriggan students was among the entries for this year’s 62nd Texaco the competition, along with information and Children’s Art Competition. Pictured (left) is an entry entitled ‘The Land Girl’ by Daniella guidance, contact cleaner.communities@fingal.

Marinska (11), a pupil at Bracken Educate Together, Balbriggan and (right) ‘Caged Fire’ by ie, phone 01-8905372 or visit www.fingal.ie. The Renuka Chintapalli (16), a student at Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan. See another local closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, success story on opposite page.

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Balbriggan student wins top art competition

Left: PROUD WINNER: Wiktoria Anna Witkowska (16) with her prize-winning work entitled ‘The Face’.

Below: Wiktoria Anna Witkowska (16) pictured alongside her mother Dorotea (left), father Przemyslaw, grandfather Bogdan Lyszczak and sister Julia at the awards ceremony.

Wiktoria Anna Witkowska (16), from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, was one of the winners in this year’s 62nd Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

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Local charity reaching out to help homeless Edel and Bryan Campbell set up a charity called North County Outreach in October 2015. They had become increasingly aware of the local families in need and the rising homelessness crisis since Christmas the year before.

After helping four local families through Christmas 2014 it became apparent that people were falling on hard times with the threat of losing their home a very real threat. Edel was helping out with some homeless charities at the time but she realised that there needed to be more done to make a real difference.

Other charities were running out of hot food before everyone in the queues could be fed due to such high numbers needing their help.

Being homeless herself at the age of eight was Edel’s inspiration to forming North County Outreach. When her dad lost his job it led to the loss of their home as a result.

Edel was moved by the fact that her dad always helped others even when they were going through hard times themselves. She never forgot that or the help her family received from others when they badly needed it.

A car full of food and volunteers travels to Dublin City every Wednesday and Saturday night with pots of hot food, sandwiches, clothes and anything else that the local community have been generous enough to donate.

On these days there is a steady stream of people coming and going from Edel and Bryan’s house delivering what they can - shoes, hats, gloves, warm coats, sleeping bags are in constant need from the people who live and sleep on the streets of Dublin.

Lots of these families queue up for North County Outreach soup runs just so that they can have a hot meal to sustain them and their children. This is not something that they do lightly or for a freebie meal. Mostly shame and embarrassment can be seen on their faces but they have no other choice. Little kids getting excited for a curry or a stew on a cold wet night is a sad sight in your own city.

No wonder we are all getting increasingly angry at our Government’s lack of insight and intervention for these families. Houses sit empty for years while people procrastinate on what to do with these properties. All these homeless families want is a place to call their own that they can close the door on the outside world and feel safe and secure. With a permanent address jobs can be sought after bringing their family out of this nightmare they have been living in for far too long.

Mental health issues are common for people who are trying to keep their family together at all cost. This only gets worse with time as their struggle can go on for years.

Cramped, damp and dingy accommodation would test the patience of any family. Nowhere to do homework or escape to another room for some peace and quiet can lead to arguments and stress among a family who had been happy and content before this tragedy overtook their lives.

Fortunately there are people like Edel and Bryan who unselfishly devote their time to helping the people who need them.

When they are not feeding people in Dublin they are wading through the bags of clothes that are donated nearly every day. Even after a health scare recently Edel can be seen still smiling and working tirelessly for those in need.

There are no judgements made by Bryan and Edel or their many volunteers on any of these people who have fallen on hard times.

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On a roll! Fingal Film Festival now open for submissions The Fingal Film Festival is now open for submissions in Animation – Feature – Short – Student - Documentary – Scannan Gaeilge Is Fearr – International - 1916 films related.

The fifth instalment of Fingal Film Festival’s annual event will take place in Movies@swords, Pavilions Centre, Swords, from September 30 to October 2.

“The 2015 event saw bigger screening and workshop attendances, proving that the festival is the best independent festival to have your work seen by large audiences and is a fantastic platform for emerging filmmakers from Ireland and abroad,” says Liz Kenny, the festival’s managing director.

Creative director Dave Byrne says: “Our focus for 2016 is to create a festival that is diverse in content, offering an interactive experience with filmmakers and cinema goers alike during this year’s event, a challenge I and the team are looking forward to.”

As part of the centenary celebrations in 2016, the festival will be dedicating a slot in the schedule for all subjects relating to the 1916 Rising.

Any filmmakers creating content in any of the mediums screened at the festival are encouraged to submit for possible inclusion in the Fingal Film Festival 2016.

The awards are in nine categories as follows for

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Skerries tunes up for music weekend

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Beoga will be among those performing in Skerries.

THE 15th Skerries Traditional Music Weekend will take place from May 13-15 in the picturesque seaside town, one of the jewels in Fingal’s crown.

Skerries will play host to a weekend packed with music, song and dance where leading artists will travel to Skerries and join with locals and visitors in a celebration of our unique Irish heritage.

A great selection of top class individual players will be participating throughout the weekend on many levels including formal concerts, tutoring and pub sessions.

Artists such as Mary Bergin, Con ‘Fada’ Ó Drisceoil, Mick Conneely, Gráinne Hambly, Mick O’Brien, Martin Quinn, Mairéad Casey, Marcus Maloney, to mention but a few will be performing.

On Friday May 13, local musician James O’Mahony will lead the way to some of the local schools accompanied by a team of musicians to perform and interact with the students.

Skerries Traditional Music Weekend is proud to be involved in this Outreach Programme which, over the years, has nurtured a keen interest in traditional music among the younger members of the local community.

Beoga will perform on May 13 at 8pm in the Little Theatre venue. Early booking is advised.

Tickets are available now by contacting a member of the committee on 087-6528643.

There are great choices for the playing punter this year as the number of sessions has been extended.

Some of Ireland’s top exponents of traditional music will showcase their talents in a more

informal and natural setting.

Players are welcome to join in the many sessions during the weekend which will also include a Slow Session for adults and a Junior Session aimed at providing an opportunity for young musicians to play together and sample the session atmosphere.

There is also a treat in store on Saturday evening (May 14) at Skerries Mills. Joe O’Leary, Galway fiddler, in Skerries an illustrated presentation by Máire O’Keeffe , starting at 7pm.

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Loreto student wins poetry competition The winners of Fingal County Council’s competition were announced at an awards ceremony held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Swords.

In attendance were the Deputy Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Eoghan O’Brien, judges Maighread Medbh and Christodoulos Makris, Senior Executive Librarian Yvonne O’Brien, Librarian Alan Dunne and the winning students, along with family members, friends and school representatives.

The other county finalists celebrated at the awards ceremony were:

1st Year Winners

A Poem for Ireland County winner Alisa Oriol, pictured with Deputy Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eoghan O Brien; Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan Principal, Edward Fynes; Fiona McMaster, Loreto Secondary School teacher; and Yvonne O’Brien, Senior Executive Librarian at Fingal Libraries. PHOTO: BRIAN MACCORMAIC A LOCAL student was announced as the overall winner in Fingal of a poetry competiton, held as part of the council’s Centenary Programme of events.

Alisa Oriol, a second year at Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, won Fingal County Council’s ‘A Poem for Ireland’ competition.

Alisa will now have her poem submitted to a national panel of judges, set up by Libraries Development, Local Government Management Agency (LGMA).

The judges will then shortlist eight national finalists who will take part in the National Final.

President Higgins will present a prize of €1,000 to the overall winner, the National Runner-Up will be awarded €500, the National 3rd prize will be awarded €250 and all National Finalists will receive €50 vouchers.

Erin Campbell, Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan; Lucas Flynn, Fingal Community College; and Sara Ali, Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School

2nd Year Winners

David Sweeney, Fingal Community College; Rachel Smyth, Donabate Community College; Amy Jane Ryan, Lusk Community College; and Zoe Gifford, Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School

3rd Year Winner

Rachel Sweetman, Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan

4th Year Winners

Shelley O’Connor, Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan; Marcus Ring, Fingal Community College; and Ricca Ogario, Fingal Community College

5th Year Winners

Aoife Kelly, Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan; Hannah Leonard, Fingal Community College

6th Year Winners

Shauna Byrne, Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan; Nadine Cooney, Fingal Community College; Nicole Cooney, Fingal Community College; Enda Delane, Colaiste Choilm; and Blake Corrigan.

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Pictured at the event in Dublin were Ali Murphy and Mark Noonan, MCI Ovtion; Simon Anglin, general manager of City North Hotel; Catherine McGovern, City North Hotel; and Cathriona Finn and Orla Murphy, Irish Red Cross. PHOTO: MARK STEDMAN/ PHOTOCALL IRELAND Select Hotels hosted its annual Corporate Event recently in Fallon & Byrne Exchequer Street, Dublin, for their loyal corporate clients.

Guests enjoyed a drinks and canapés reception followed by a wonderful dinner, while Una Young, General Manager of Select Hotels, thanked guests who attended.

“Select Hotels of Ireland is a marketing group for 26 of the finest independently owned hotels in Ireland, hotels with high standards in accommodation, conference and meeting facilities, excellent food and locations, also a commitment and a tradition in customer service,” said Ms Young.

“Select Hotels was set up over 15 years ago to help independent Irish hotels market themselves in Ireland and overseas, to the leisure and corporate markets.

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“Select Hotels introduce new clients to our member hotels, due to the commitment of our hotels to quality and service these customers become loyal customers to Select Hotels”.

“Select Hotels also has a dedicated and professional team in our central reservations office handling bookings for individuals, groups, conferences & meetings from both the domestic market and the international market.”

Ms Young added: “In a vastly changed and competitive market it is very important that independent hotels join forces with similar Irish owned properties, to promote their hotel products which are managed by highly experienced hoteliers, delivering expert knowledge and service to the meeting and conference market .”

Pictured at the event in Dublin were Una Young, general manager and Jim Maher, business development manager of Select Hotels in Ireland. PHOTO: MARK STEDMAN/PHOTOCALL IRELAND

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2. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large mixing bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs, mashed bananas, blueberries, buttermilk and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in the flour mixture.

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6. Transfer to the oven and bake for about an hour, or until well-risen and golden-brown.

7. Remove from the oven and cool in the tin for a few minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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Animal Matters

Obesity in our pets Is my pet over weight?

If you are unsure that your pet is overweight then he/she probably isn’t. The best way to check is to simply look. All dogs and cats should have some shape to their bodies with a thinner waste than torso.

Run your hands down along their chest. You should be able to easily feel their ribs without having to put too much pressure on. If you are finding it difficult to feel their ribs then they may be overweight.

To find out how overweight they are, you then move to their waist. Can you see a visible wasteline? If not, then yes our pet is overweight.

Main causes of obesity

The main reason is over consumption of food.

This maybe extra treats, table scraps or just too much of their normal dinner.

Like humans, all animals have their recommended daily amount of food they should be fed. This can be found on any bag of food depending on the weight of the animal. But this is a full day’s amount of food so it doesn’t include the extra treats.

To add the daily treat that you give, make sure to take away from their daily dinner.

For example, Fido’s recommended intake for the day is 200 grams. He gets two dental sticks a day, so when it comes to measuring out his dinner

he should only get 160 grams, working out that each dental stick is roughly 20 grams.

This of course is a rough calculation and you should check your treat packs for the proper measurements. Also, feed for the weight your dog should be, not when he is if he is overweight.

Table scraps work the same way, but they are not as easy to work out and also most human food is higher in salt than dog food and should always be avoided. Just stick with the dog food.

Neutering: When someone says “neutering causes obesity’’, they are not entirely wrong. But the reason it causes increase in weight is because your pet has had an operation to remove a body organ, so now he/she has one less organ that needs energy.

After you get your pet neutered take one teaspoon of nuts away from their dinner. This will prevent her/him gaining weight.

Health risks following obesity: These are not only caused by obesity but it is a contributing factor.

•Arthritis •Reduced life span •Heart disease •Respiratory difficulties •Liver and kidney disease

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Motoring

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class arrives on the market designed for long journeys, heated armrests in the doors and centre console and a choice of 64 interior LED lighting colours.

Optionally available are two high-resolution 12.3inch display screens (a first in the segment) and three different wide-screen instrument cluster styles.

A wide choice of materials and colour combinations gives owners scope to ‘individualise’ the interior.

It is the first car ever to feature touch-sensitive finger swipe buttons on the steering wheel which the driver can use to control the infotainment system while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.

Mobile phones with the inductive charge facility can be charged and connected with no need for cables or a telephone holder.

Model & Price In Ireland, focus is being placed on the E220d Avantgarde Automatic at €52,850 ex works – which represents a price decrease of €850 compared to the previous model. Also available to order will be Exclusive (€55,210) and AMG versions (€57,650). Available also is an E350d version at €66,900. Further model variants to follow in time will include an E350e hybrid and a powerful V6 E350d.

Engine Aerodynamically, it has a drag coefficient of 0.23. Under the bonnet, a completely new engine on which Mercedes-Benz spent some €2.6 billion in development costs delivers a 17% weight reduction, lower fuel consumption (3.9 litres/100Km combined), lower C02 (102g/km), increased horsepower (194 HP), 400Nm of torque and lower road tax (€190).

Driver Assistance Systems Amongst its standard fitments is Active Brake Assist, providing support during emergency braking, Attention Assist with adjustable sensitivity to alert the driver to inattentiveness or drowsiness and Crosswind Assist, which mitigates the effects of strong crosswinds.

An optional Driver Assistance package offers a further suite of safety features that Mercedes-Benz claims makes the E-Class the most intelligent saloon in its class, one being a system that moves the driver or front passenger away from the danger zones when an imminent lateral collision is detected.

Another safety innovation is a sound warning that triggers reflexes and prepares occupants if the risk of a collision is detected.

Commenting, Ciaran Allen, sales manager for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in Ireland, said that buoyed by an unprecedented level of interest and a bank of pre-launch orders far into treble-digit territory, the new E-Class will play an important role in underpinning the position of Mercedes-Benz as flag-carrier in the luxury segment.

“Exceptional in every respect, it will redefine standards in the businessclass, not least in its outstanding specifications and highly competitive priceto-value proposition,” he said.

The new MercedesBenz E-Class.

Destined to be the brand’s most important model introduction of 2016, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has arrived on the market here and can be viewed in dealer showrooms across Ireland.

Now in its 10th generation - with 13 million units sold since it was first introduced – the E-Class lies at the very heart of the Mercedes-Benz product offering, here and internationally. Despite the rapid expansion in its model offering recently, distributors in Ireland expect it will continue to be the largest-selling model here, a position it has traditionally held.

Mirrored in their description of the E-Class as a ‘masterpiece of intelligence’, Mercedes-Benz has set out to give owners a preview of what motoring will be like for future generations. Showcasing a number of features that electronics and mobile technology make possible - some standard, some optional - the new E-Class brings the era of ‘autonomous and accident free motoring’ even closer.

One that every motorist will applaud is a feature that allows the car to be manoeuvred remotely via a mobile phone without the driver being inside – a development likely to appeal to all who ever found themselves hemmed in within a narrow parking space and unable to gain entry to their car.

This movement towards autonomous motoring is reflected in the new Drive Pilot system in which key functions such as remote parking, guidance, speed control, braking, acceleration, gear changing and an ability to anticipate hazards ahead and take corrective action are amongst those that can be carried out automatically, depending on model and options choice.

Appearance sophisticated, elegant and stylishly sporty, the new E-Class has all of the characteristics one expects in a Mercedes-Benz saloon. Its long bonnet, 43mm longer body and 65mm longer wheelbase work with a coupé-like roofline and broad-shouldered rear to replicate lines familiar in the recently-introduced S-Class and C-Class models.

Three style and equipment lines are offered - Avantgarde, Exclusive and AMG. As before, buyers can choose between models with a bonnetmounted star and louvered grille favoured by regular E-Class owners or one with grille inset star likely to appeal to more sporty buyers.

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The Friends of Austism & ADHD Shop in Balbriggan have produced a new window display. It was inspired by a picture and light shade that was donated to the charity. Funds raised stay locally for the employment of an Advocacy worker and assessment.

PARKRUN:

The Parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9.30am in the grounds of Ardgillan Castle. This is free of charge and all are welcome.

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Noticeboard & Parish News

GUIDE DOGS:

The Balbriggan/north county Dublin branch of guide dogs are selling Irish guide dog pins in Tesco Rush on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7 and are looking for volunteers for any length of time you can give.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL:

Concerts have returned to Ardgillan with the launch of the first Irish Language Music Festival, Ravelóid. The festival will take place from June 10-12.

PIPERS & DRUMMERS:

The Black Raven Pipe Band is recruiting pipers and drummers. Take the first step. Contact Seamus on 087-2621312 or email blackravenpipeband@ gmail.com

in Rush is holding a ‘New Stock’ event from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, May 28. Come along to the shop at 76 Main Street, Rush and grab a bargain from their never-worn and never-used collection.

Free parking and refreshments will be available on the day.

COUNSELLING SERVICE:

Fingal Counselling Service is offering a three-year parttime course in Humanistic Counselling. Classes take place on Tuesday evenings and one Saturday a month, commencing in September 2016. This is an IACP recognised course. For information contact Fingal Counselling Service at 01-8902596 or info@counsellingatfingal.com or www. counsellingatfingal.com

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1. The pot thinks it is black. (6) 5. Attractive in an old-fashioned way. (6) 10. Stinking, smelling very unpleasantly. (7) 11. South American nation, capital Quito. (7) 12. Wild pig. (4) 13. Speak or smile in a mocking manner. (5) 15. Word used by Italians for meeting and parting. (4) 17. And so forth in short. (3) 19. Tasks one is required to perform responsibilities. (6) 21. It is ‘broc’ as Gaeilge. (6) 22. A connoisseur of good food.

(7) 23. Tree-hugging Australian marsupial. (6) 25. Sweet favoured by Everton F.C. (6) 28. He wrote a little red book. (3) 30. Require something because it is essential or very important. (4) 31. Mediterranean Republic, capital Valetta. (5) 32. Dirty mark left by soot or other dirt. (4) 35. Clearly seen or understood, obvious. (7) 36. The largest country in the Arab world. (7) 37. Feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit. (6) 38. African country, capital Luanda. (6)

2. Graceful and stylish in appearance. (7) 3. Stumble on a journey. (4) 4. Machine which converts power into motion. (6) 5. French-speaking Canadian province. (6) 6. Latin water. (4) 7. Lowering and raising one’s head in greeting or assent. (7) 8. Explored something with the hands or an instrument. (6) 9. Garden alcove with sides and roof formed by trees and climbing plants.

(6) 14. Existing forever. (7) 16. A person who consumes no animal food or dairy products. (5) 18. Stick for a conductor. (5) 20. International distress signal. (3) 21. Risk money on the result of an event. (3) 23. Small shelter for a dog. (6) 24. The New World. (7) 26. Large artery in the thigh. (7) 27. Crowd fillers in films and plays.

(6) 28. A sounds or phrase repeated to ain concentration in meditation. (6) 29. The capital city of Canada. (6) 33. Formal ball for students in their final year of secondary school. (4) 34. Full of intense interest or excitement. (4)

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Across: 1. Kettle, 5. Quaint, 10. Reeking, 11. Ecuador, 12. Boar, 13. Sneer, 15. Ciao, 17. Etc, 19. Duties, 21. Badger, 22. Gourmet, 23. Koalas, 25. Toffee, 28. Mao, 30. Need, 31. Malta, 32. Smut, 35.

Evident, 36. Algeria, 37. Nausea, 38. Angola.

Down: 2. Elegant, 3. Trip, 4. Engine, 5. Québec, 6. Aqua, 7. Nodding, 8. Probed, 9. Arbour, 14. Eternal, 16. Vegan, 18. Baton, 20. SOS, 21.

Bet, 23. Kennel, 24. America, 26. Femoral, 27. Extras, 28. Mantra, 29.

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