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Years in Business

Gosforth Podiatrists Howlett & Dickinson celebrate a milestone

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LOCAL FEATURE

Feel Better

Gosforth Leisure Centre, operated by Better, a UK-based charitable social enterprise, has everything you need to keep you fit and healthy

Since opening in 1968, Gosforth Pool and Leisure Centre has been one of Newcastle's most popular leisure facilities. The centre is a pillar of the community, and is a family friendly venue with two pools, a two-floor fitness gym, studio and a sauna suite. The pool offers a range of activities from general swimming to specialist sessions that include swimming lessons for babies, children and adults, aqua-fit, and life-saving classes.

There are also adult-only and women-only sessions, as well as lane swimming and children’s fun sessions.

Gosforth Pool and Leisure Centre offers Better Swim School lessons for individuals of all ages, so you’re never too young or too old to learn to enjoy all the benefits that swimming brings. They also offer a great range of birthday and pool parties for a better birthday experience!

The centre also now includes family friendly changing rooms and a holiday programme this summer which includes fun-time sessions with pool toys and intensive swim lessons.

The Better Health and Fitness and Swim Only Memberships, payable monthly or annually, offer an affordable option for a varied workout.

The centre also boasts a newly refurbished, fully equipped, air-conditioned gym, offering a range of fitness equipment for everyone. The bright and spacious fitness gym was updated in 2016, and offers a great choice of equipment for a varied workout. Membership includes a personal programmes to suit individual needs.

Members can choose from cardiovascular machines, such as treadmills and rowers, resistance equipment including free weights and dedicated stretching areas and fitness aids such as Swiss balls.

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Before using the gym you'll need to complete an induction, so their fitness instructors can check you are well enough to train. This also gives you the opportunity to get advice about other activities the centre may offer which could help you achieve your fitness goals.

Re-focus sessions are available to you at any time, where their fitness instructors will mix up your fitness programme. Did you know that keeping your workout more varied and challenging will actually keep you much fitter?

After your workout you can unwind in the relaxed atmosphere of their sauna - the perfect place to chillout.

These treatments can assist with increasing blood flow, weight loss, cleansing, relieving stress and helping to relax body and mind. Luxurious showers, changing rooms and lockers are all provided.

There's something for everyone at the centre, with their wide choice of fitness classes taking place every day in the modern bright studio, new gym and pool. With over 25 classes per week there's something for everyone!

Membership packages include unlimited gym and fitness classes so you can enjoy a varied workout.

Visit their website for full details of opening house and their fitness class timetable. You can also book your classes easily and conveniently from home via our online booking system.

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40 Years in Business!

February 2022 marks a special anniversary for Gosforth Podiatry Practice, Howlett & Dickinson. Owners Carol & Judith tell us more...

We met on enrolment day at Durham School of Chiropody in Framwellgate Moor, aged 18, in 1979, by sitting next to each other and discovering we were both from Gosforth! Of course, we teamed up after that, eventually sharing a flat together for the 3 years we were in Durham.

We both worked in the NHS for 3 years before we realised our grand plan to open a private practice, which turned out to be in Ashburton Road!

We don’t know where the time has gone, but it has flown by.

In September 2020 we employed a podiatrist to help with all our patients, Naomi Jessop. Naomi has settled in well with us and is enjoying treating our patients and their diverse range of problems.

As HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) registered podiatrists and members of the RCOPD (Royal College of Podiatry) we have seen some changes over the years. We are now called podiatrists, but there is no difference between chiropodist and podiatrist, just a new name to standardise the profession. To call ourselves either of these titles we have to have either a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or a BSc degree in Podiatric Medicine, and be HCPC registered.

As podiatrists, we help people deal with a range of mobility issues, relieve pain, treat musculoskeletal problems, sports injuries and treat infections of the feet and lower legs. We help patients with a variety of different issues such as: children with lower limb pain or problems walking, diabetes sufferers with circulation problems who may be at risk of amputation, people with sports injuries and dancers whose long hours of rehearsing and performing put stress on their feet causing injury.

We work with other healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, dietitians, GPs and nurses and in a range of settings from hospitals and community clinics to the homes of patients.

In addition, we must continue to study and learn, and we do this by building an annual file of learning and revision called CPD (continued professional development) and every 2 years we are randomly audited by the HCPC. If this work has not been completed then we could be struck off, so we are always studying & revising!

At Christmas Judith volunteered at Crisis for Christmas in Newcastle and provided the homeless with podiatry treatment, a very worthwhile experience, that she really enjoyed.

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To celebrate 40 years in business we are going to support a local charity for the month of February, called Smart Works Newcastle that helps women getting back into work, by helping them with clothing and footwear for job interviews.

As it stands, they have supported over 900 women since opening in April 2018.

Over 70% get the job within one month of visiting & 95% feel more confident about their interview after visiting them.

Over 50% of clients have been unemployed for over a year & over 50% are lone parents Over 1/3 had applied for 50 jobs or more before they came to Smart Works Newcastle.

Women go into a range of jobs, they have supported women going into HR, cleaning, animal care etc. The most common roles they support women into are Care Work and Retail.

Women must be referred to access Smart Works Newcastle’s services, we have almost 200 referral partners including Moving on Tyne and Wear, Changing Lives and Job Centre Plus.

They are a team of 4 staff members, 10 trustees and over 20 volunteers.

So, for the month of February 2022, we will be asking our patients and the general public to donate, to us, at Ashburton Clinic, women’s footwear that is in good condition for Smart Work Newcastle, suitable for job interviews. This includes flats, and smart trainers as well as low heels. Please search your wardrobes for any very lightly worn or new footwear you no longer wear and donate to Smart Works Newcastle via our clinic. Thank you! https://newcastle.smartworks.org.uk/

■ Howlett & Dickinson Ltd

The Ashburton Foot Clinic 25 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, NE3 4XN Tel: 0191 2843698 www.chiropodistsnewcastle.co.uk

Celebrating 40 Years in Business February 2022

HOWLETT & DICKINSON GOSFORTH, ACCREDITED PODIATRY PRACTICE Est. 1982, TREATING ALL FOOT & LOWER LIMB PROBLEMS.

Howlett & Dickinson are pleased to announce that we are able to offer our patients 3D-printed Phits™ – which are the first & only 3D printed orthotics based on dynamic Gait scanning.

From SCAN to SOLE Step 1- footscan and analysis We will discuss with you your medical history and your activities, then scan and analyse your gait using our foot scan system.

Step 2- 3D-printing Based on this data we create a design for you which is then 3D-printed into an ultralight custom orthotic.

Step 3 - Quality control and delivery When ready we will invite you in to fit your orthotic to make sure your body gets the balance it needs with every step.

Covid-19 safety measures are in place in our practice to protect our patients and ourselves. Please see our website for more information.

HCPC Registered Podiatrists 25 Ashburton Road | Gosforth | NE3 4XN T: 0191 284 3698 W: www.chiropodistsnewcastle.co.uk /newcastlefeet

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Help your Child Build Confidence & Succeed T

he last few years have been challenging, but there’s no better time than now to help your child build back confidence and learn new life skills.

Razzamataz Newcastle is part of a national network of schools; teaching excellence in performing arts training and helping children and young people thrive in whatever they want to do in life.

The Newcastle school is run by a dedicated Principal and team who ensure that every child is supported to feel more confident.

The sessions at Razzamataz consist of singing, dance and drama with lots of opportunities to perform.

Although the focus is on having fun, the children and young people learn valuable life skills without noticing it.

“There’s such a supportive atmosphere at Razzamataz that I grew in confidence without really being aware of it,” says marine biology student Hollie Tweedie, who attended Razzamataz for more than ten years. “Teachers would support you until you felt confident enough to achieve something on your own and that gave me the courage to push myself outside my comfort zone.”

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arts skills, but they soon realise we teach them so much more.

Communication skills: Participation in performing arts helps develop the confidence that is essential for speaking clearly and without fear. Reading aloud in school, presentations at college and even job interviews can be made easier through theatre skills.

Problem solving : Creative thinkers are in high demand, and this is an area that performing arts students are uniquely skilled at. At Razzamataz, we encourage students to think on their feet, identify problems and figure out a way to come up with a solution.

Pride in the performance: We encourage students to do their best in every part of their practice.

Whether it is learning a new dance, writing their own songs or performing on stage, we know that it is important that students learn to care about producing their best work.

Motivation and commitment: When the going gets tough, Razzamataz students get going.

Being a member of Razzamataz requires commitment and motivation and these are invaluable life skills that can be applied to every part of life.

We don’t care about being the best, we just care about doing your best.

Teamwork and collaboration: Children and young people will be taught the importance of working as part of a team. Being in a show

demands that every member of the school works well together, from the youngest to oldest student. Our students support one another and the success of the performance demands that every member respects each other.

Become a self-starter: At Razzamataz, we encourage our students to use their initiative and become self-starters. The complexities of putting on a show means that young people quickly become aware of the jobs that need doing including helping each other practice the choreography or suggesting ideas for staging. Being able to offer up ideas without being told are skills that many employers will be looking for.

Be a multi-tasker: Razzamataz students amaze us with their ability to learn lines, master choreography and absorb lots of new material.

Theatre helps children grasp complex matter in a short time period, a skill that is highly valued.

Changeable roles can only be achieved if children really learn to listen, making them adaptable.

Resilience: We help children manage any disappointment and build their resilience. Performing arts teaches children to bounce back and try again. Whether it’s not getting an audition or not mastering a piece of work in class, children learn to channel that frustration into positive action.

These are just a small sample of the life skills that children will learn at Razzamataz, all of which will build their confidence and self-belief.

Many former students have gone on to work professionally in the arts and many others cite Razzamataz for giving them the confidence to go for their dreams. We help all students develop a can-do attitude.

Razzamataz Newcastle is holding Taster Sessions for new students where you can find out more about the performance opportunities, special events, scholarships and so much more. Booking is essential.

Contact them on 07306 546 792 or newcastle@razzamataz.co.uk.

Classes held every Saturday at Newcastle College Performance Academy, Rye Hill Campus, NE4 7SA. ■ For more details visit newcastle.razzamataz.co.uk

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Let’s take a breath and look forward to brighter prospects. The health of your eyes is at the heart of what we do at Concept. At a time when our eyes have never worked harder with digital devices becoming integral to our lives, our team not only provide eye care, but a service where you feel safe, relaxed and nurtured. We’re using more computer and tablet screens than ever, and protecting our vision has never been more critical.

At Concept we see the impact of this with patients experiencing vision deterioration, difficulty in reading, eye strain, headache and dry eyes. If you’re struggling or have noticed a change, we urge you to make your appointment soon. An eye examination at Concept is not just about vision, but about health and, if you’re fed up with standard vision our new ‘SmartLife’ lens from ZEISS is designed for your eyes changing anatomy and visual behaviour and comes with full UV protection.

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Fitness Fun for Kids

Looking for something to keep the kids occupied during the school holidays? Would they enjoy playing a variety of sports, being taught in a fun environment by fully qualified sports coaches, whilst making new friends? If so, Next Generation NE Sports Coaching run fun-packed courses during half terms, Easter and summer holidays at Westfield School that could be ideal!

Next Generation NE Sport Coaching camps are full of fun. They offer a variety of sports and activities, providing excellent value for money - perfect for children aged between 4 (Reception) - 11 (Year 6) The next course runs from Monday 21st to Friday 25th of February, 9am – 3.30pm each day, visit the website at the foot of this page for prices, further details, and it is worth referring back to the site for details on future camps as the year goes on. The week will involve various traditional sports such as football, tag rugby, cricket, basketball, hockey and gymnastics as well as introducing some unusual sports including archery, volleyball, benchball, corner ball and handball.

There will be a variety of fun activities and competitions throughout the week, so that everyone has an enjoyable, fun week and lots of laughs - topped off

with a Water Fight to end the fantastic week.

Children will be grouped loosely according to age and ability. The sport camp will be taken by qualified coaches. All of the coaching staff have been through a recent police clearance, first aid training and safeguarding training. The staff/pupil ratios will not exceed 1:20.

The organisers of the course, a sport coaching company established in May 2016, are comprised of many experienced sports coaching practitioners.

They offer a high-quality service of sport coaching and PE provision in primary schools across the North East of England; working within the National curriculum.

All the coaches are qualified and trained to the National governing body standard of their chosen sports and hold DBS, first aid training and safeguarding children certificates.

If you think that sounds like the kind of week your kids would enjoy, or if you are looking for something to keep them entertained during future holidays, visit the website for full details and to book your place.

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John and I have worked in the coach tourism industry as drivers for many years, the last few spent as tour drivers for the same local North East coach holiday company, until the Global pandemic had a catastrophic effect on our industry, with many companies going out of business.

Over the years, on our numerous tours both abroad and in the UK, we have built up a fantastic relationship with many of our passengers, and are lucky to call many of them friends. They really appreciated our experience and knowledge of the places we visited, to the extent that a lot of passengers started asking who the driver would be before they actually booked a tour with the company. It was during a conversation with one of our friends that the question was asked about starting our own company doing our own holidays, so here we are.

We have put all our years’ experience and knowledge to good use while planning our exclusive tours. All the tours are exceptional value for money, and we only select the best-established quality hotels, that are generally either known to us, or we have previously used before. The specific day trips on each tour are also carefully created, all based on our knowledge as well as any relevant previous customer feedback and suggestions to ensure they are always enjoyed. The trips do not leave the hotel too early, or return too late, so as to allow everyone to make full use of the facilities of the chosen hotel.

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In such a short space of time, from the initial concept, we have managed to make massive progress. During this current difficult time we all need something to look forward to, and we currently have a wide range of fantastic tours in Great Britain.

From Norfolk to Somerset, Donegal to the Brecon Beacons, our advert on the opposite page shows you what’s on offer, with more to follow!

You can rest assured that you can book with confidence with us. We have been granted a COVID-19 Industry Standard Certificate which shows government and industry COVID-19 guidelines are followed. Plus, if your tour is cancelled due to the COVID restrictions, you will receive a full refund.

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To Reverse Ageing, Think Blue What are Blue Zones and what can they teach us about ageing?

By Louise Addison As a nation we’re obsessed with ageing. We try to turn the clock back with lotions, potions and sometimes Botox and fillers.

Yet some nations seem to have solved this issue without resorting to cosmetics or surgery. These people live in the world’s so-called Blue Zones. The term ‘Blue Zones’ refers to geographic areas in which people have low rates of chronic disease including heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and several types of cancer, and enjoy life spans more than a decade longer than people elsewhere in the world. The concept of Blue Zones grew out of the work done by researchers Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain. The five Blue Zones are: Ikaria in Greece, Okinawa in Japan, The Ogliastra Region in Sardinia, Loma Linda in California (which boasts the highest concentration of Seventh Day Adventists in the US), and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica.

Dan Buettner, who is an author, explorer, educator, and endurance cyclist, studied these regions intensively and concluded that the inhabitants all shared certain characteristics.

They exercise – but not at the gym, and they don’t run. Instead, they live in environments that encourage movement. They walk, garden, and tend to use manual tools rather than electric ones, when working in the house and garden.

They live with purpose - The Okinawans call it ikigai and the Nicoyans call it plan de vida; both roughly translate to "why I wake up in the morning." A sense of purpose adds several years to your life span.

They take time out – Everyone, even those living in Blue Zones experience stress. Stress is the leading cause of chronic inflammation and is associated with every major age-related disease. The Blue Zone populations understand how to deal with and diffuse that stress.

Okinawans take a few moments each day to remember their ancestors, Adventists pray, Ikarians take a nap, and Sardinians do happy hour!

They follow the 80% rule - The Okinawan’s have a 2,500-year-old Confucian mantra,

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‘Hara hachi bu’, which they recite before meals. It reminds them to stop eating when their stomachs are 80% full. The 20% gap between not being hungry and feeling full could be the difference between losing weight and gaining it. People in the Blue Zones eat their smallest meal in the early evening, and then they don't eat any more for the rest of the day.

They eat a plant-based diet -The people of the Blue Zones eat mainly plants and beans, limiting meat to small portions a few times per month.

They drink moderately – Apart from the Adventists, all the people living in the Blue Zones drink alcohol regularly.

Moderate drinkers actually outlive non-drinkers. So, keep to one to two glasses a day, preferably drunk with a meal and with friends or family They have a community - The world's longest-lived people chose - or were born into - social circles that support healthy behaviours. For example, Okinawans created moais - groups of five friends that committed to each other for life. Research shows that smoking, obesity, happiness, and even loneliness are contagious, so healthy social networks are essential for long life.

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Dobbies Gardening Trends for 2022 Dobbies’ Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, has some insights into what will be big in the year ahead. From on-trend grasses including Pampas and plants for every space, to taking a more mindful approach when growing fruit and vegetables, there’s a whole host of new trends for the garden.

Marcus expects wellbeing to be at the forefront of minds. Gardening is often associated with having a positive impact on our mental health, as well as our physical wellbeing. The benefits of gardening are endless, and it’s expected that more people will take to their outdoor spaces to look after themselves.

Sustainability and innovation are also expected to be huge trends, with more people than ever now aware of their carbon footprint, how we can reduce waste and creating safe spaces for pollinators and wildlife in our gardens. Dobbies now only sells 100% peat-free bagged compost, with other sustainable products such as recycled and recyclable propagation kits also available for customers.

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City and town dwellers will be making the most of their space and more people will be interested in growing their own fruit and vegetables. There have been significant innovations in how vegetables can be grown in small spaces and because of a flourishing interest in grow your own. Dobbies are focusing on varieties such as Spaghetti Squash and easy salad leaves outside, plus tomatoes and chilies for the windowsill.

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Marcus outlines how you can incorporate some of the year’s top planting trends into your garden.

SLOW LIVING A soulful theme that inspires us to slow down and appreciate the world around us. Muted tones and colours that change with the light, mirror the way nature around us ebbs and flows.

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Striking ferns for both indoors and outside fit well with this vibe.

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Probate Lawyers: The Inspector Clouseaus of the Legal World When we take on a probate case, it is often in respect of a client who lived alone before their death.

They may not have been married in the first place, which is quite common, or their spouse or cohabitee predeceased them. We therefore turn up at a property and have to work our way through everything. Would you know where to start if you had been asked to look after the estate of a distant relative who you may not have seen for years? Are you a friend who was asked to be an Executor? Either way you may know a lot less than you’d assumed about how your friend or relative lived their life.

That’s why I feel as if I am Inspector Clouseau a lot of the time. In one case last year, I could see that our client had been a church goer. I contacted the local vicar and he was able to give me a bit of background, who some relatives were, who may have died years ago etc. This was important because of the way the will was drafted.

People who may have seemed important turned out to be none other than those my client had met on holiday and had then visited once.

I have to search the house for valuables. But what is valuable? We alerted our auctioneer to a collection of comics recently. He was beyond excited and travelled a great distance to collect them. They raised hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction! I have clients who have collections of antiquities and art work that they have brought from their country of birth. It is always worth investigating their origin as what may seem worthless in this country could be exceptionally valuable in another.

Or what about bank statements. We have to go back seven years to ensure that no monies or assets were given away during that period which would have an impact upon Inheritance Tax. I love going through bank statements. I can often spot overpayments. Three lots of house insurance per year in one case. Our client didn’t have the wherewithal to understand what was going on. It took some time but we managed to recover payments which had been made to two of the insurance companies.

Or enquiring about the mental health of a client in the years before their death. Someone who has lost mental capacity should not be paying council tax. I have recovered thousands of pounds in overpaid council tax in various cases.

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getting rid of all of the above?

We also have to consider items found in the house.

One client had a contract for various electrical items including televisions. Imagine if you had given away the tv or taken it to the skip. It is only by checking all documentation and bank statements that we spotimportant information which leads us to investigate further. A common issue is stair lifts, does the company still own it, is there a balancing payment due?

Then there are secret relatives. We have come across documents that show that the next of kin is actually the child of the deceased. The child that no one knew about and who has not been adopted. In one instance, the family assumed that they were next of kin until we told them otherwise. Cash and goods had already been removed from the property and had to be returned. But it was far better that the family found out sooner rather than later. What if the child had sought their rightful inheritance at a later date?

On more than one occasion we have uncovered a secret family. Our clients sometimes live double lives.

This means that the house, pension and all other assets have to be sorted out. As you can imagine one side of the family may be very angry, not only is there another “wife” or “husband” but sometimes there are also children involved.

Surprisingly some items that you may think are valuable turn out to be almost worthless. There are trends and fads in the antiques and auction world. So that very expensive sideboard that your friend or relative was so proud of turns out to be worth nothing and it costs money to have it taken away. Certain ornaments previously worth hundreds or even thousands turn out to be so out of favour that you couldn’t get rid of them at a flea market. Auctioneers often charge a fee for coming out to value items. That fee may be more than the value of the goods themselves. However, because we have used the same auctioneer for years they will come out to our probate houses free of charge. I often take items along from a few houses at once. If a client has been in a care home then often all that is left is jewellery and ornaments. I love to hear that an innocuous looking brooch is worth hundreds. Or a damaged old watch or a battered musical instrument. I’m actually on holiday for a couple of days, so what have I spent my time doing? You guessed it, trotting around antique barns.

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Whether you’re looking to enhance the look of your property, replace a worn out garage door or prevent draughts, AI Garage Doors have a range to suit your needs.

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DEATH ON THE NILE Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery Age Rating: PG-13 Release date: 11th February

Agatha Christie’s legendary crime novel ‘Death on the Nile’ is being brought to the big screen by the same production team that adapted Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’.

Sticking to the original plot, the movie depicts the journey of Belgian detective Hercule Poirot aboard an Egyptian cruise on the River Nile.

According to the movie’s official description, what was supposed to be leisure time for the detective turns into a search for a murderer of a cutshort couple’s idyllic honeymoon.

Set in an epic landscape of desert and the majestic Giza pyramids, Poirot will reveal a tale of unbridled passion and jealousy within a cosmopolitan group of impeccably dressed travellers.

The main star of the movie, the iconic detective Poirot, is played by five-time Oscar-nominee Kenneth Branagh. The Irish-born British actor returns to portray the detective for the second time, continuing his role since ‘Murder in the Orient Express’.

The rest of the cast are also acclaimed actors and actresses including four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening, Tom Bateman, Russell Brand, Gal Gadot and Dawn French.

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Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson become a couple in the upcoming romantic comedy ‘Marry Me’ by Kat Coiro.

When Latin diva Kat Valdez (Jennifer Lopez) learns that her on-and-off-stage partner Bastian (Maluma) is having an affair, her anger quickly turns into an impulsive decision. She decides to marry Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson), a random audience member holding a “Marry Me” sign at one of her live concerts.

The problem is that Charlie, a divorced math teacher, attends the concert not because he wants to. He is only there only because his teenage daughter and childhood best friend took him.

The cast for the film also includes actress Sarah Silverman and TV personality Jimmy Fallon.

THE BATMAN

Genres: Drama, Superhero Age Rating: PG-13 Release date: 4th March 2022

The storyline for this film focuses on the early, formative years of Bruce Wayne, as Batman during his second year being Gotham City’s black-masked vigilante. While confronting the Riddler (Paul Dano), a serial murderer, he discovers that

the rampant corruption in his city is linked to his family.

According to the director Mark Reeves, this film is not an origin story, although it does take inspiration from Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s ‘Batman: Year One’ comic arc, which portrays the billionaire superhero in his early days.

‘The Batman’ casts Robert Pattinson as Batman. Pattinson rose to prominence through his leading role in the Twilight saga THE film also features familiar characters in the DC universe that fans know and love, such as Batman’s butler Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis) and Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Zoe Kravitz). Aside from Riddler, Batman will also face Penguin (Colin Farrell) and Gotham’s crime lord Carmine Falcone (John Turturro).

RUMBLE

Genres: Comedy, Family, Animated Age Rating: PG Release date: 18th February 2022

‘Rumble’ is an upcoming animated sports comedy film. It is based on Rob Harrel’s novel ‘Monster on the Hill’, which was published in 2013.

The plot centres around a universe in which monsters typically pursue wrestling as their sport of choice. In this world, giant monsters join forces with humans to become superstar athletes.

Winnie (Geraldine Viswanathan), a little girl, aspires to be a manager like her father and dreams of competing in the Monster League. She plans to turn Steve (Will Arnett), an inexperienced and adorable monster, into a wrestling superstar.

The film stars Terry Crews (Tentacular), Fred Melamed (the Mayor), Chris Eubank (King George), and Bridget Everett (Lady Mayhem).

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BOOKS

A Good Read

By Willow Coby

All the Light We Cannot See

By Anthony Doerr

Marie-Laure is blind.

She lives in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where her father works. When she is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris forcing father and daughter to flee to the home of Marie-Laure’s reclusive great uncle, carrying what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel.

Werner Pfennig, is an orphan, growing up in a mining town with his younger sister, learning about the world through a crude radio they find. Werner’s expertise in fixing radios makes him a valuable asset to the Nazis as they track down the resistance.

Doerr deftly interweaves the lives of these two youngsters, and along the way shows us how against all the odds, people mostly do try to be good to one another.

This book is built on beautiful imagery. Both in the literal sense - vividly evoking 1940s Paris and Germany - and the metaphorical as it’s woven through with scientific and philosophical references to light, to seeing and not seeing, and the differences between the two. It’s the beautiful and harrowing story of two childhoods torn apart by war. We learn how Mari-Laure and Werner are both forced along paths they did not choose due to their desperate personal circumstances.

There is a running theme of interconnectedness, of invisible lives running parallel to one another yet sometimes coming together in the strangest of ways.

Marie-Laure and Werner are from different worlds, yet each influences the other.

All the Light We Cannot See is a haunting novel. The elegant prose and engaging, heart-breaking stories will remain with you long after you’ve reached the final page. The title hints at the fact that just as we only see a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, so we are only ever aware of a fraction of the spectrum of history. But if we could look deeper, we’d see the untold stories and they would be beautiful and strangely luminescent in their own right.

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A Deadly Education

by Naomi Novik

It’s no secret that Harry Potter books are read by adults as much as by children. But what if there was a series about a school of magic written especially for adults? Well, that is what Naomi Novik has done.

However, it is not wizarding school as you know it.

In this first novel in the Scholomance series we meet El, a student at the Scholomance who is working through her studies, fast approaching graduation. But in this case graduation is not a celebratory event but a fight for survival. As a loner El is in danger. Lone students rarely survive graduation, and her best chance is to find an enclave that will have her. Being born to a Welsh witch she lived most of her childhood in a commune with her mother, away from other sorcerers.

This has left her without the support of an enclave, unlike her fellow students such as Orion from the New York enclave.

A school with no teachers or anyone in charge, the students left to fend for themselves, and building up their skills as best they can to fight the malefecaria: mana-eating monsters who feed on the students.

Novik is exceptional at transporting you away from this world and into the world she has created. A multi-layered world with a language and natural law system all of its own. It takes a bit of getting used to but is totally worth it.

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by Anthony Horowitz, Antony Johnston, Kanako & Yuzuru For many young readers the name ‘Alex Rider’ needs no introduction. Like a teenage James Bond, Alex is a spy who works for MI6. Point Blank was the second Alex Ryder novel, and this version follows the same story, but adapted into a graphic novel.

Alex is sent undercover by MI6 to Point Blanc, an exclusive school in the Swiss Alps for the rebellious teenage sons of some of the richest people in the world. Two millionaires have been killed and the only connection between them are that they both had sons attending Point Blanc. Can Alex find some connection that will lead to the motive for the killings?

Full of gadgets, chases, and thrills, the original series of books have been a huge hit with teenage readers.

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