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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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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!
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MULLINGAR BUSINESS PARK, MULLINGAR
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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.
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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
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