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Lynn Rd., Mullingar. Tel. 044 9342320

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• Easy Carve Fillet of Turkey • Local Geese • Spiced Beef

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Over 40 featured International Artists

Regular Exhibition Shows NORMAL OPENING HOURS Tuesday to Saturday 12.00 - 6 pm Sunday open by appointment only.

EXHIBITION HOURS Days with an exhibition 6 pm until 8 pm (With wine and hor’s d’oeuvres)

30, Oliver Plunkett Street, Mullingar, N91 F86P Phone: 087 8038357 Email: chimera_gallery@yahoo.ie

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CONTENTS ADVENTURE SPORTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Skipjak................................. 6

Mullingar Hardware..............8

BICYCLES

CP Smyth............................11

2. What is the small circle in the centre of a

JEWELLERY

3. What do we call the type of tractor which

Presents................................5

BOOKS

KAYAKS & SKATEBOARDS

Just Books............................2

Skipjak..................................9

Bookstation..........................7

LADIESWEAR Presents................................5

CARPETS & FLOORING

MENSWEAR

A.Gorman..............................9

O’ Sullivan Menswear...........4

CRAFTS

Tom Birmingham

Putanameonit.....................10

CONVENIENCE STORE Spar.......................................4 Topic Newsagent...................6

4. In Spain, what is meant by the word matador?

5. What farm animal expression describes dealing with a difficult situation in a direct way?

6. What was the popular name for the tinned corned beef used as army rations by the British Army during both World Wars.

7. What animal expression describes something that makes a person extremely angry?

8. Who is the main character in the John B.

Menswear ..........................10

Keane play The Field?

9. In political cartoons, what name is used to

NATURAL SKINCARE

personify the United Kingdom and England

The Refill Mill........................6

in particular?

TOOLS

10. Name the leader of the Sioux red Indian

Mullingar Hardware..............8 CP Smyth............................11

Fairgreen TV........................10

TOYS

FISHING TACKLE

front for clearing earth?

John P. Foy............................9

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Expert Electrical...................12

has a broad curved upright blade at the

Tatters of Mount Street .........5

Seamus Bracken....................2

Tots Paradise.........................4

dartboard called?

David O’Malley......................2

Kenny Cycles.........................6

BUTCHERS

old pre-decimal Irish shillings?

Lakeland Interiors...............10

warriors who defeated General Custer’s force in the battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.

11. The Irish name for Clontarf, the coastal suburb on the North side of Dublin is Cluain

Presents................................5

Tarbh. What is the meaning of those two

Topic Newsagents..................6

David O’Malley......................2

TYRES

FOOTWEAR

Mileage Tyres........................4

Swarbriggs Shoes..................8

TVs

John P. Foy............................9

Expert Electrical...................12

Tom Birmingham................10

Fairgreen TV........................10

FUEL

UNIFORMS

Coal Bunker..........................6

Tots Paradise.........................4

Mullingar Hardware..............8

O’ Sullivan Menswear...........4

words?

12. What old music-hall song names a public house near Hamstead Heath in London that is still in business?

7. A RED RAG TO A BULL 8. THE BULL McCABE 9. JOHN BULL 10. SITTING BULL 11. MEADOW OF THE BULL 12. DOWN AT THE OLD BULL AND BUSH

Chimera Gallery....................2

1. What farmyard animal was shown on the

1. A BULL 2. BULLSEYE 3. BULLDOZER 4. BULLFIGHTER 5. TAKING THE BULL BY THE HORNS 6. BULLY BEEF

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• Bull Quiz •

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Getting started on your Sustainable Stop right there! I promise that you’re not going to feel bad about your plastic use when you read this.

I’m not going ask you to trade in your car and townhouse either for an old bicycle and a yurt in Westmeath.

Quite the opposite, I’m going to tell you how the smallest of changes can help you live a more sustainable life – how to live a sustainable sustainable life, if you will.

When we hear people talking about climate change, our over reliance on plastic and our need to live waste-free, so many of us switch off and is it any wonder?

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all. Like, seriously, how can you just one person change all that?

The answer is – you can’t.

And neither can I. But if we all made one little change, wouldn’t that be great?

Thanks to Eibhlín in the Refill Mill, Mullingar for these very helpful tips on living sustainably

Sustainable living isn’t hard ging hippy”? You can only change your own habits so don’t preach – let others see the changes in you.

And don’t feel bad if you don’t change your whole life.

Celebrate the little sustainable wins – no matter how small!

So, here are some little changes that could inspire you to take that first step towards a more sustainable and plasticfree life. You don’t have to tackle them all – maybe just start with one.

Yes – there is a perception that living plastic free is inconvenient. And sometimes, it might look as though plasticfree and sustainable items cost more.

But this is where we need to talk about the “throw-away mentality”. We literally need to throw away our throw-away mentality. Buying sustainable means buying better quality that is going to last but that won’t damage the earth as it breaks down.

That’s the whole point – sustainability is about investing in quality products and in our future.

And let’s address the myths too – do you think your family might shun you as a “tree hug-

Do a “rubbish” inventory Yep – start in the bin. I know, it sounds delightful! What plastics are you throwing away?

What is creating the most waste in your bin?

Food will be the biggest resi-

dent in there – from crisps to essentials. Have a look at what is creating the most waste in your home.

Become more aware of why you’re buying plastic When you’re in a shop, just ask yourself – is there a plastic free version of this?

And on a scale of one to 500 years, how badly do you want this item? (Some items can take 500 years to break down.)

Make your bathroom plastic-free The biggest and most immediate change can happen here.

Change our toothbrush from a plastic one to compostable bamboo brush. Switch to longer-lasting shampoo bars and soap. You can also refill liquid shampoos here in the shop.

Consider sustainable menstrual products – give it a go!

O’SULLIVAN

MENSWEAR & BOYSWEAR

MULLINGAR BUSINESS PARK, MULLINGAR

• New Season Stock Now In • Deposits Taken • School uniforms always available.

Tel: 044 9343557 • Tyres Sales & Repair • Wheel Balancing • Wheel/Lights Alignment • Oil/Bulb Change • Breaks - Exhausts - Shocks • Alloy Rim Repairs • Servicing • 24HR Breakdown Service

@osullivanmenswear @osullivanmenswearmullingar

12 Oliver Plunkett Street, Mullingar (044) 934 9972

Convenience Store Newsagents Fabulous range of

Hot and Cold Deli

quality knitting and craft materials

Full Off Licence Dominick Street, Mullingar

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We now deliver your favourite deli rolls/sandwiches and wraps and many more fresh products.

A Primary & Secondary School Uniforms Available Year Round

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To order download

Living Journey Kitchen clear out Wash your dishes with wooden dish brushes, compostable sponges and loofahs and solid kitchen soap or refill your washing-up liquid.

Use what you have Most people have a cupboard or drawer full of plastic bags or bags for life and plastic boxes and containers. You don’t need to buy an organic, cotton shopping bags and new storage – just use what you have.

Turn your best intentions into actions We all procrastinate, and we ALL have one cabinet that’s bursting with plastic bottles and glass jars that we hope to someday repurpose.

Consider teaming up with a friend or family member for a crafter-noon. Set aside time to do something with the items you don’t want to throw away or, you’ll end up getting frus-

trated with the clutter and throwing them away.

Can you use the broken plate and unwanted clothes for something else?

Maybe your garden can use it – compost it, decorate it, use it as storage or make bird feeders. Use your imagination. It’s also lots of fun.

Remember your reusables We have all done this – leave the house without our shopping bags, water bottles, coffee cup, reusable mask.

Do a quick check before you leave the house – keys, mask, wallet, reusables – or leave them in a bag by the front door.

If you’ve managed to do even ONE of these things, you’re already winning!

Reducing your plastic and waste will not only help the environment but will address that climate anxiety you feel (more on that later) while helping you to value your belongings.

Love your clothes When it comes to clothes, the same is true. Don’t let them pile up in a bag or wardrobe.

Have an up-cycle afternoon, bring clothes to the dressmakers to be altered if needed so you can wear them. You can also donate clothes or consider a ‘Trash and Treasure’ party with your friends or family members as someone might love the clothes you want to get rid of.

Also, buy good quality clothes that last and extend their life by line drying them, which also saves on electricity.

You will instantly become part of a wider community that cherishes the opportunity to live in a sustainable way and for whom it has become second nature.

Celebrate your wins, even the small ones. Don’t try to change it all overnight because when you think about it, trying to become totally sustainable overnight is just not sustainable.

Don’t lose heart – stay the course and after a while, it will be like second nature to you too.

Jump on over to The Refill Mill online store (www.therefillmill.ie) and take that first step today.

TATTERS

of Mount Street, Mullingar

Beautiful knits from Rabe, Leo Guy, Via Appica and many more.

The well-known trouser labels Robell and Gardeur.

Lovely blazers by our Spanish label - a must in a well dressed wardrobe any season.

Beautiful dresses, both casual and dressy al from leading designers.

Stockists of leading labels, both Irish and European in sizes 10 - 20.

A treasure trove of Gift Ideas

Ph: (044) 93 425 09 WHY NOT GIVE AN ‘ALWAYS WELCOME’ TATTERS GIFT VOUCHER?

6 Dominick Street, Mullingar 5

Austin Friars St, Mullingar

www.therefillmill.ie

Specialising in providing quality, sustainable products Handmade Irish products, natural skincare, eco-friendly gifts and customised gift hampers

COAL BUNKER

TOPIC NEWSAGENTS Mount Street, Mullingar

Your Local Fuel Supplier for

COAL, BRIQUETTES & GAS

Grange Village Mullingar

044 9349898

Tractors, Bikes and Trikes

Six Day Delivery Service

Board games, jigsaw puzzles, trikes, tractors, action figures, dolls and lots more LOL Dolls

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6 Oliver Plunkett St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Phone: (044) 934 8298

www.swarbriggshoes.com

SWARBRIGG SALE SHOP - 9 MOUNT STREET, MULLINGAR. UP TO 70% OF EVERYTHING

Mullingar Hardware 2 For €38

2 For €20

RRP €729

Now €629

SUPER SAVERS!

RRP €349

Now €299

Only €23.95

Save €50

Save €100

Waterford Stanley Oisín Eco Non-Boiler Matt Black Stove 6.4KW

Premium Energy Wood Pellets. 15KG

RRP €349

Arigna Cosyglo Smokeless Fuel. 20KG

Save €50

Saurida Kiln Dried Birch Firewood Crate 1.17M3

CAT 18V Hammer Drill & Impact Driver Set + Extra 4ah Battery

Now €44.99

Homefire Supertherm Smokeless Coal. 20KG

Sirocco Willow Log Cart With Canvas Liner

Zone A Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath www.toplinemullingarhardware.ie | 044 934 9344 Open Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.00pm, Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm 8

Heat Design 16” Electric Fire Insert Fire 1.9kw. (Also Available in Black)

RRP €59.99

3 For €57

Only €349.99

Now €299

Crown Covermatt Brilliant White Emulsion 10L

Our sugar intake

How much sugar am I “allowed” daily?

The maximum recommended intake of added sugar is 6 teaspoons a day (24g).

If you are adding sugar to your tea and coffee, try an artificial sweetener as it does not affect your blood sugar levels in the same way as refined sugar and has zero calories.

Familiarise yourself with sugar content of foods Look at the food label relating to 100g of the product and anything under 5g of sugar per 100g is a low sugar product.

To see how much sugar the actual product contains i.e. cereal bar – look at the details relating to the bar and it will give you an amount of carbohydrate in grams and just below it will state ‘of which is sugars’ in grams also.

Each teaspoon of sugar weighs 4g so if it states 8g per bar you know that the bar contains 2 teaspoons of sugar.

There is a lot of hidden sugars in processed food so look at what you are consuming. A lot of food we consume has obvious sugar – a can of coke contains over 8 teaspoons and an average portion of most cakes contains between 7 and 10 teaspoons.

Sugar contains empty calories as it provides the body with zero nutrition. The sugar in fruit is natural and does not affect the blood sugar levels in the same way as refined sugar.

You should choose to snack on foods that contain protein and carbohydrates in preference to sugary snacks to keep blood sugar levels stable. If we constantly snack on sugary foods there will always be an elevated level of insulin in the blood which can cause many problems. Exercise naturally brings down your blood sugar levels so exercise regularly.

Lighter Christmas Pudding Recipe What is BPro Cardio Screen Service?

BPro Cardio Screen measures artery stiffness to identify risk of blockages and cardiovascular and circulatory disease. BPRo is placed like a watch on your wrist and is pain free. A pulse wave reads and calculates a wave signal that indicates the elasticity of large, small, and peripheral artery walls as well as tests for stress, central blood pressure, heart rate, and more. It is now €35 (was €50); it only takes about 15 minutes. The next clinic is Saturday, August 27 (from 9am to 5pm) at Whelehans Pearse St. Book online on the Whelehans Website or by calling Whelehans at 04493 34591.

For comprehensive and free health advice and information call in to Whelehans, log on to www.whelehans.ie or dial 04493 34591 (Pearse St) or 04493 10266 (Clonmore).

You can also e-mail queries to info@whelehans.ie.

It’s the perfect pudding for those who don’t like the traditional heavy Christmas pudding. Made primarily with grated carrots and fruits and even some potatoes, the texture and flavour are perfect for this special time of the year. This is a surprising alternative to a traditional Christmas pudding is lighter but just as tasty served with cream or custard.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 6-8): A little butter for greasing the pans 100g plain flour ● Half teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) ● 1 teaspoon of mixed spice ● 100g suet (or vegetable shortening) ● 100g raisins ● 100g currants ● 100g potatoes, peeled and grated ● 100g carrots, trimmed, peeled and grated ● 100g demerara sugar ● 100g fine breadcrumbs ● 25g glacé cherries, chopped ● 1 large egg, beaten ● A little milk ● Icing sugar for dusting ● ●

METHOD: 1. Grease a one litre pudding basin with butter.

2. Sift the four and soda into a large bowl and stir in the mixed spice.

3. Add all the other ingredients except the beaten egg.

4. Mix all ingredients well and add the beaten egg, and a little milk to loosen the mix if it is too stiff.

5. Pour the mix into the pudding basin, leaving space at the top for the mixture to expand.

6. Cover with a double layer of greaseproof paper, tie with a string and steam for 3 hours.

7. When ready, turn the pudding out onto a serving plate, dust with icing sugar and serve.

A. GORMAN CARPETS 15 Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Telephone: (044) 934 0818.

Email: agormancarpets@gmail.com

12 Pearse Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath 044 934 8297 • www.johnpfoy.com

Open: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm

At A. Gorman’s Flooring Shop, we offer an extensive range of carpets, timber, laminate, vinyl, LVT and commercial safety flooring. We offer a carpet stitching and binding service as well as stocking a large rug collection.

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FAIRGREEN TV

Customised Christmas Stockings

The Green, Mullingar • 044 934 0471

Castle Street, Mullingar 087 795 3710 Range of TVS in stock Quality Trade- Ins Always Welcome

www.putanameonit.ie

Free delivery of all white goods in Mullingar area

PutANameOnIt (formerly Elegant Lady)

Tom Birmingham

DECORATIVE WOODEN PANELS FOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL INTERIORS

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MENSWEAR

IN STORE NOW! Our Christmas Stock Has Arrived Brands including GANT,

Paul & Shark, STATE OF ART and MANY MORE

Deposits Taken for Christmas

Oliver Plunkett Street, Mullingar

044 9340760

ON DISPLAY AT T: 044-9343455 | E: INFO@LAKELANDINTERIORS.IE ZONE A, MULLINGAR BUSINESS PARK, MULLINGAR, CO. WESTMEATH, N91 X620.

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SMYTH’S

HARDWARE

IS BIGYBO RAU NDS!

Dominick Street, Mullingar. Phone: (044) 934 0766 Supplied in a TSak compatible Carry Case

Einhell MultiMaxx 200W Multi-Tool €60.99 Save over €20

Accessory Kit included

OLYMPIA TOOLS 20V COMBI DRILL €85.50

DEWALT 25 Piece Drill and Screwdriver Bit Set €24.49

Stanley Fatmax 3 piece Fatmax Pro Level Pack €77.49

With 2 x 1.4 AH Batteries

Dewalt 18V XR Combi Drill. €169.99 Save Over €65

Bahco 24 PIECE 1/2” SOCKET SET 18 metric hex sockets (10 to 32mm) €72.50

With 2 x 2.0AH Li-Ion Batteries in a TSak case.

€30 Saving

Many more offers in store.

Call in and pick up a REAL DEALS brochure.

Call in to see our wood pellet boilers with models from 15kw to 29kw in slim, standard, inset and range type

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