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Welcome Hi everyone, Welcome to our first edition for 2016, I hope you had a great Christmas.

We’ve had a very wet beginning to the year, for the last week we’ve been fighting back flood water flowing off the fields to the back of us. It has come within an inch of flooding my home and, like a family of beavers, we’ve been building dams all over the place. It feels like I’m experiencing Groundhog Day, each day we do what we can and when the rain stops it all drains away, the next day it is exactly the same all over again. Having had only two or three uninterrupted days whilst attempting to prepare this month’s magazines I am amazed that this edition has finally come together in time for the print deadline. I consider myself extremely lucky though, considering the devastation in other parts of the country.

I don’t know about you but I’ve given up on making New Year resolutions. My mum used to say “Don’t tell the devil what you’re thinking, it will all go wrong”, and so far she has been absolutely right. If I tell anyone what my plans for the day are you can pretty much guarantee it won’t happen, so I don’t stand a chance when it comes to an entire year. This year I will keep my thoughts to myself, and if anyone asks, I don’t plan to do any exercise and I’ll be carrying on with my chocolate and wine diet from Christmas. Maybe reverse psychology is the answer, I’ll let you know!

Until next time, have a great month!

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One in six children across Kent leaves primary school unable to read competently and unfortunately it is a problem that has been getting worse. Many of them come from disadvantaged backgrounds and do not have the opportunity to read at home. Additionally, with 30 children in a classroom, there’s often limited opportunity for individual attention.

Schools can ask Beanstalk for help when they have a student that is either struggling with their reading or disinterested in reading. A Beanstalk volunteer will then work in the

www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk school as a Reading Helper. They spend 30 minutes 1-to-1 with the child twice a week and try to bring the joy into reading, by reading fun books together, chatting and playing games.

Very importantly, Beanstalk sessions are meant to be very different from normal school and are relaxed, informal and fun.

Beanstalk is searching for members of the community to help in local primary schools in Ashford, Thanet, Shepway and Maidstone.

Reading Helpers visit a school for 90 minutes twice a week, and work with three pupils for a year.

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Make Room for Roses

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It’s the perfect time of year to plant roses, and there should be a good selection in any local garden centre - but better still, arm yourself with a few catalogues from the specialist rose nurseries and you can be guaranteed an unbelievable choice of extremely high-quality plants. Although roses look good in beds, borders and sometimes even in containers, why not take the plunge and create your own fantasy rose arch or rose-clad arbour?

If you have an existing arch or pergola then transform it by planting roses now to ensure fabulous colour and perhaps some perfume for many summers to come. If you don’t have an arch, create your own using sturdy timber, or if you don’t feel up to too much DIY and carpentry then simply invest in a good quality wooden or metal arch or pergola kit.

You need to start by deciding which type of rose you want: basically, either ramblers or climbers can be used to cover pergolas and arches. The advantage of ramblers is that they

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tend to have more flexible and pliable stems and so are easier to train over an arch or pergola, particularly one which is relatively tight or narrow. They do, however, have one big disadvantage and that is that they only flower once a year, whereas many of the climbers have two flowering periods or even continue to flower intermittently for months.

Choice of colour is down to personal preference, but when choosing a rose or roses to add to your garden bear in mind that many have quite strong colours, so ensure that these will look good with adjacent highly coloured trees and shrubs and will not look out of keeping with any nearby painted or treated surfaces such as window frames, doors, decking or garden furniture.

Don’t forget perfume. This is a vital ingredient as far as I am concerned and certainly adds a wonderfully mystical and sensuous ingredient to any garden. Walking beneath an arch or pergola heavily laden with perfumed roses on a warm summer’s evening takes some beating!

If you get your roses delivered, don’t be put off if they appear rather miserable, with somewhat lopsided roots, uninspiring woody stems and little else. This is normal for bare root roses as they will have recently been lifted from the soil, but despite their forlorn appearance they usually establish extremely well.

If you can’t get your new purchases into the ground immediately (do always try to plant them as soon as possible), then make sure that you keep the root systems moist by wrapping them in thoroughly moistened hessian or by burying the roots temporarily in garden soil.

Make your planting hole close to but not immediately on top of the base of the arch or pergola. A distance of about 30 – 45 cm (12 – 18 in) works well, but it is essential that you do not make the planting hole too close to any concrete footings or other material located in the soil.

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waterlogged, prepare a really good, large area thoroughly before starting to plant. Dig in well rotted manure, garden compost and grit to ensure good fertility and decrease the risk of waterlogging.

This needs to be done over a sizeable area, not just a small planting hole - more of a planting pit!

With bare root roses, if the roots are really lopsided and all crammed together, then you do need to spread them out before planting. It may help if you soak the roots in water for a couple of hours (overnight at the very most) before prising them apart into a good open shape, pruning out any which have been damaged in any way and then getting the rose into the ground as speedily as possible.

Always make sure that you plant at the correct depth: the swollen graft point slightly above where the roots start protruding should

be just above soil level. This means that only the roots are beneath the soil and the rose will perform better, and with far less risk of growth appearing from the rootstock.

Once in place, keep your rose well watered during dry conditions, paying particular care to this over the next 18 months or so. In the spring it is sure to benefit from an application of a rose fertiliser and a topping up of the mulched area.

Newly purchased roses are unlikely to have much in the way of top growth, but once they get going you will obviously need to train these stems into the arch or pergola, securing them at regular intervals with great care, so that they are not damaged by being buffeted against the arch or pergola during windy weather.

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Good varieties for planting over pergolas and arches: There are lots of different varieties suitable, but some of my favourites include: Veilchenblau ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ (climber), Excelsa ‘Crimson Shower’, Albertine Albericbarbier ‘Golden Showers’, ‘Iceberg’ (climber), Malvern Hills ‘Super Fairy’, ‘Gloire de Dijon’, ‘Zéphirine Drouhin’.

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The importance of brushing your dog’s teeth Regularly brushing your dog’s teeth from an early age can prevent serious medical issues such as heart, liver and kidney disease. Don’t expect them to thank you for it though.

Most dogs dislike having their teeth brushed, but starting a routine while they are still young will help you both adjust.

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Gain their confidence slowly It is a good idea to let them get used to the taste of toothpaste before brushing. They should lick it off your finger to start with, and then off the brush you are going to use.

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Home & Interiors New Year, New Style? By Katherine Sorrell

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Out with the old, in with the new, and if your New Year’s resolution is to refresh your home with a fashionable look, interiors expert Katherine Sorrell has some handy tips to help.

Where do I start?

Think about what parts of your home feel most tired and unloved. Perhaps walls could do with a wash of fresh paint, for example. Dulux’s colour of the year is Cherished Gold, a gold-influenced ochre that can be used on its own as a statement or as a highlight in combination with other hues.

The overall colour palette for this year is muted, warm and soft yet also sophisticated. ‘Think coral, not orange; ochre not yellow and midnight, not blue. This is a friendly palette but with a

dark, mysterious side,’ says Rebecca Williamson, Dulux’s senior colour design and content manager.

Another of Dulux’s over-riding themes for 2016 is ‘Heritage & Future’, in other words, the idea that one has to take inspiration from the past in order to design for the future.

So, vintage and antique references support those of the modern-day in a palette that includes chocolate, sand, a deep, pinkish red, muted orange and spicy browns. Ideal for an overhaul in any style of property.

More easy updates You may not be in the market for buying new furniture, but there are still ways to update your old pieces for a fabulous new look.

Ikea has identified a key trend this year for personalisation – just look at what can be done with an inexpensive chest of drawers, spray paint and some imagination. On a subtler note, a change of paint colour, or even a wood stain, combined with new knobs or pulls will give wooden furniture a new lease of life, while for really on-trend attitude you could have a table top covered in marble, slate or zinc. The latter is the metal du jour, and keen DIYers can order a sheet of zinc online, then

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Keep going around the house.

Another way to add interest to dull walls would be with an eye-catching, stick-on-peel-off design, a metal-framed mirror or an oversized print. Boring floor? Time for a new rug – or there is always the option of either sanding back or painting old wooden boards. Looking for something simpler? Adding a sheepskin to an old sofa or chair will give instant uplift, as will a change of bed linen, towels or small accessories such as cushions, storage baskets or vases. And how about lights? A sassy lampshade can alter the look of an entire room, while popping in some filament bulbs will give your lighting a vibe that’s absolutely hot right now. How about a cool coat hook or new door knobs? Some kitchen canisters or a bathroom soap dispenser? The smallest things can make a surprisingly big difference. The high-street chains are brilliant at tapping into new trends and getting affordable products out there fast – so get browsing in your nearest department store.

What other trends should I be keeping an eye on?

While a striking monochrome palette of black, white and grey is going to be big in 2016, opulent metallic accents are also catching on fast, and work well with both modern and traditional decors. The look can

be either industrial (more on this next month) or retro-glam – as per Bemz’s ‘Deco Glam’ look, described as ‘cosy glamour with a Seventies twist’. ‘Many people who think back to the Seventies think of corduroy, brown, orange and wood panelling.

Instead, we want to create a more glamorous Seventies style in our homes: think Charlie’s Angels, Studio 54, and Bianca Jagger,’ says Lesley Pennington, CEO and founder of Bemz.

She recommends mixing plain fabrics in rose, steel, mineral blue and straw with geometric accents, plus dark wood, shiny brass, fluffy cushions, small tables and statement floor lamps. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the Scandi look that is all natural, textural, tonal and pared-back, including sheepskin, leather, wood and

felt. If you prefer something with more colour, go for a folk-inspired style with brighter tones of red, orange and teal, combined with intricate florals, handicraft and woodlandinspired images. Last but not least, Graham & Brown have predicted four trends based around the catwalks at London Fashion Week: meadow prints, statement reds, intricate lace detailing and – you heard it here first – a throwback to the Eighties. You have been warned…

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Images - Left: Ikea predicts a trend for personalisation, whether it’s using stains, stencils or freehand painting.

Above: One of Dulux’s key trends for 2016 is ‘Heritage & Future’, including reds that reflect our rich heritage, but also have a bright contemporary feel that points to the future.

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New Beginnings In need of a change in 2016?

Whether you want to alter your life’s direction, go travelling, or just be a bit healthier, sometimes you need a little inspiration before you take the plunge. This month’s selection of books features new adventures, new thinking and everyday acts of courage that might well offer just the motivation you need.

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The Soup Cleanse – Angela Blatteis and Vivienne Vella If you’re feeling the effects of a Christmas of excess, a detox could help you get back on track. Soups are a great way to get the nutrition you need, while cutting out the ‘junk’.

They’re also far more filling than juices, so won’t leave you feeling hungry, and they can be prepared ahead in batches, so work well if you don’t always have time to cook fresh food from scratch. With several detox programmes to choose from, and some truly delicious recipes, The Soup Cleanse could help you to kickstart a healthier 2016.

No Baggage – Clara Bensen A travel memoir with a difference, No Baggage sees Clara travelling through Europe with a man she’s only recently met, no luggage and no fixed plans for where to stay. She’s also only recently overcome the depression that stole two years of her life. Sleeping mainly on strangers’ sofas, the pair get to experience a different side of the countries they visit, and learn more about themselves, and each other, as they go.

One Million Lovely Letters – Jodi Ann Bickley A serious brain infection at 22 left Jodi Ann Bickley so depressed she was close to ending her own life. While relearning to walk and do basic everyday tasks, Jodi decided to bring hope to other people’s lives by writing letters to strangers. She ended up writing thousands, and now has a team of volunteers, who handwrite letters to people who request them, all over the globe.

The Year Without a Purchase – Scott Dannemiller Tired of the relentless drive for more ‘stuff’, Scott and Gaby Dannemiller decided to take a step away from consumerism and commit to a year without buying anything other than food and other essentials. This book records their experience and what they learned along the way. The couple are Christian and their religious beliefs played a big part in their decision, as did the desire to spend more meaningful time together as a family. Far from being a self-righteous lecture, it’s laugh out loud funny, and manages to make you think about your own spending habits, without a hint of nagging.

Take Your Soul to Work – Erica Brown Whether you’re a team manager, or the CEO of a multinational business, leadership can be exhausting. It’s all too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day minutiae of working life, and forget about the bigger picture. Take Your Soul to Work gives you a daily meditation to help you steer your business in a more compassionate way, and inspire your employees. Read it in order, or dip in and out when you need particular guidance on an area of leadership, from mentoring to discipline.

Coal River – Ellen Marie Wiseman Sometimes small acts of courage can change communities. This historical novel tells the story of the harsh reality of coal mining in the 1900s and Emma, a young woman who decides to take a stand and speak out against child labour. While fictional, much of what Emma witnesses is based on fact, and in many parts of the world her fight is just as relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. Gripping.

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3. Sprinkle with the rest of the sugar and cinnamon (if using), then fold the pastry in half lengthways to form one long strip. Transfer to a board and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

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Lamb & Spinach Curry Serves 4

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Ingredients: • 2 tbsp oil • 600g lean lamb steaks, cut into chunks • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped • 6 tbsp balti curry paste • 75g red split lentils • 400g can chopped tomatoes • 200g baby spinach leaves • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander • Boiled basmati rice and lemon wedges to serve

TIP For a spicier flavour replace the balti curry paste with one that has a little more heat such as Madras. Adding some finely chopped red chilli when frying the onion will also boost the heat factor!

Heat half the oil in a large heavy-based pan over a medium-high heat. Add half the lamb pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and sealed all over. Remove the lamb with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the rest of the oil and fry the rest of the lamb pieces in the same way.

Add the onion and garlic (and a splash more oil, if needed) and fry over a medium heat, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the curry paste and fry for a further minute until fragrant. Return the meat to the pan and stir to coat in the curry paste.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, 300ml cold water and the lentils. Reduce the heat then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the meat is tender. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Friday 5th February Weald U3A. Come and be Enthralled by Richard Durrant’s presentation, ‘The Number 26 Bus to Paraguy’ at The Zion Baptist Church, High Street, Tenterden. Non members are welcome to attend the lecture for £3. The U3A is for the dynamic over-50s, there is a wide choice of interest groups. These groups aim to provide leisure, creative and educational opportunities in friendly sociable surroundings. You don’t have to be retired to join us! Please see our website www.u3asites. org.uk/weald or contact Richard Sargent, tel; 01580 764239, email: r.sargent@btinternet.com Thur 11th February - Tenterden and District National Trust Association St Mildred’s Church

Hall, Church Road, Tenterden. 2.30 pm “The First Prize” Imogen Corrigan Visitors welcome. Further information 01580 764791 Tuesday 15th March, Aldington Village Hall, 10.00 coffee, 11.00 lecture on “Medecine in Art throughout the Ages”. For more than 500 years the mysteries of medecine have inspired works of art around the world. The talk looks at some of the bizarre & amusing depictions of illness & healing in art. Call Christine on 01233 720241.

Wednesday 17th February 2016 - The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet in Biddenden New

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Wednesday 24th February The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village

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business Can divorce really be non-confrontational?

In another of our regular series on legal matters, Laura Hails, Chartered Legal Executive at Pengelly & Rylands Solicitors, talks about Collaborative Law. Collaborative Law is a legal process which enables couples who have decided to separate, or to end their marriage, to work collectively with their lawyers.

Rather than you each taking independent advice from a family lawyer and the solicitors then conducting negotiations on your behalf, the Collaborative Law process involves you, your partner and your lawyers sitting down together to work things out at face-to-face meetings, known as ‘fourway meetings’.

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It is a non-confrontational process for separating couples who wish to avoid the disputes which might only be resolved by the intervention of Court proceedings.

It requires the two parties to share a desire to reach an agreement that is fair to the whole family, being open and honest with each other, rather than arguing about what each person wants. It requires each party to be able to see the other person’s point of view.

Couples each instruct their own lawyer, who has been trained in the collaborative process.

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Laura Hails is a member of ‘Resolution’, a national organisation of family lawyers committed to non-confrontational divorce, separation and other family problems. She would always be happy to explain the benefits of Collaborative Law in greater detail at an appointment.

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Clubs & Societies Hamstreet Baby & Toddler Group meet every Wednesday (term time only) in the Victory Hall from 9.30-11.30pm Call Hannah 01233 733863 for information.

Friendly Pop In Centre, Woodchurch, For The Over 60’S. Lower Road Woodchurch TN26 3SQ. Next door to Woodchurch Community Centre.

Every Wednesday afternoon 2 to 4pm. Relax with friends. Also play, crazy golf, table tennis, air hockey,bowls or just have a good chat. Hairdresser every 3rd Wednesday. Tea, coffee, & cakes inside or on the lawn. You are very welcome. Tel Richard 07798566849 Hamstreet Sports & Leisure Assoc The ground floor can be hired for sports changing which consists of male and female changing, Showers and disabled wet room. Along with the field and the multi use courts,we also have the top floor of the pavilion which consist of 2 rooms an office and a Lounge / Bar, we hire this out for small functions of 60 people, the building has disabled access and to the first floor we have a wheel chair lift.

The pavilion also has a small fitted kitchen.

Bethersden Art Group meets 7:30pm on Thursdays. All abilities welcome. Contact Jen 01-233820247.

Craft Workshop, Victory Hall, Hamstreet These are intended to be on the first Thursday of every month. Knitting, crochet, sewing, furniture painting.

High Halden Craft Group Meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at High Halden Memorial Hall 10.30am till 1.00pm. £3.50 includes materials, coffee and free raffle ticket For more info call 01580 291621 or 01233 85030 Shadoxhurst Flower Arrangers are a small, friendly club who

meet at 7.30pm in Shadoxhurst Village Hall on the first Wed of every month except January. No experience of flower arranging needed to join, just an interest in seeing blooms displayed advantageously. Demonstrators visit most months but members also enjoy trips & meals out. If you would like to get to know us, please call the secretary on 01233 732212.

Warehorne Folk Dance Club -

Traditional English/American folk dancing - meet at Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Kingsnorth TN23 3EF every Wed 8 - 10pm £2. Call Edna 01233 627121 or David 01233 812935.

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High Halden Young at Heart Club meets 1st Wed each month in The Memorial Hall at 2pm.

Please contact George Burford 01233 850427.

The Lunch Club Alternate Wednesdays in the Church of the Good Shepherd hall, Hamstreet at noon. If you wish to join the club phone Jennie on 01233 732766, Alison 733514 or Rosemary 732644.

Dancing for Fun Come and learn a wide range of wonderful dances, from 17th Century Jane Austen style dances to 21st Century Ceilidh Dances, including American Contra Dance, English Barn Dance, Contra Waltzing and the Polka! Great low impact exercise!

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Beginners’ classes now take place every Thursday at the hall from 9.30am. These are suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Entry is £5 and info can be obtained from www.taichiforyou.co.uk or by phoning 07587 167756.

Email queries should go to taichiforyou@hotmail.co.uk African Drumming Group Thurs 7-9pm at The Birches Nickley Wood Shadoxhurst TN26 1LZ. Contact Leslie Ross on 01233733387. Please call prior to coming so that spare drums can be organised.

ENJOY LEARNING offers enjoyable adult classes in NEW ROMNEY, DYMCHURCH and HYTHE. We teach ART APPRECIATION & SPANISH CLASSES. The Spanish Classes are not for complete beginners, but if you have done a bit of Spanish in the past and would like to brush up your skills, the classes might be suitable.

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Every Monday - Have fun and get fit with a mixed group of friendly joggers with a sense of humour. The Friends of the Mole Hash House Harriers meet at 7.30pm every Monday at various pubs across the East Kent area. All ages and levels of fitness and even dogs are welcome. Find out where we are running this week at:fotmh3. com; find us on Facebook: Fun Running Club East Kent or email: hash.running@gmail. com for more.

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Stuck in a make-up rut? You might want to consider booking yourself in for a make-up lesson. Some of the big brands offer mini makeovers, as it’s a chance for them to show off their products, but if you really want to get out of that rut, try a M.A.C. Full Make Up Lesson (£50), which lasts for 90 minutes and will give you bags of inspiration. Not quite ready to take the plunge? A new nail polish is a great baby step. Nails Inc have added four new colours to their NailKale range, each priced at £14. The NailKale polishes are designed to give your nails a vitamin and mineral boost, as well as colour, to leave them harder, stronger and healthier. The new colours include Regents Mews, a rich crushed damson.

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Smoking is responsible for one in every five deaths in adults over 35 in England, and kills half of all long-term smokers prematurely.

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Nicotine is the addictive component of tobacco, and withdrawal makes addicts feel restless, anxious and depressed – hence the illusion that a cigarette ‘calms their nerves’. However, nicotine isn’t responsible for the majority of damage that cigarettes cause. Smokers want alternatives that deliver nicotine in a less harmful way and that don’t contain the arsenic, cyanide, tar and other toxic nasties found in cigarettes.

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E-Cigarettes (and Mods, Vape Sticks, Personal Vaporisers) E-cigarettes have proved to be somewhat controversial, mainly due to the rapid growth of the industry and its lack of regulation.

Some establishments ban them because of the uncertainty surrounding what chemicals they

contain and may release into the air. Safety concerns include: • Safety of the supposedly ‘safe’ added ingredients, such as flavourings – experts point out that although some of these ingredients are certified safe to eat, this doesn’t necessarily mean they’re safe to inhale into the lungs • The inclusion of dangerous chemicals such as aldehydes, and unspecified ingredients • Inconsistent, unspecified or unregulated quantities of nicotine • Throat irritation due to allergy to ingredients, such as nut flavourings or propylene glycol The NHS QuitForLife campaign advises: “E-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than tobacco cigarettes but are not harmless. Their long term health impact is unknown.”

While some e-cigarettes are made to look similar to a normal cigarette, others don’t look cigarette-like in the slightest.

However, they all contain a battery, an atomiser and either a cartridge or refillable ‘tank’ containing the nicotine liquid.

This ‘e-liquid’ or’ e-juice’ is suspended in propylene glycol or glycerine and water. When a user sucks on the device, a sensor

detects airflow and the liquid is heated via a small heating element in the cartridge. The vapour created is then inhaled by the user.

E-cigarettes are not currently licensed for prescription, but after May 2016, under the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TDP) any e-cigs containing over 20mg/ml of nicotine will require authorisation by the Medicine and Healthcare Products Agency (MHRA) in the same way as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products These provide nicotine in a variety of different ways and strengths, in order to reduce cravings and alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

Patches Patches are a very popular choice.

They release a steady dose of nicotine into the bloodstream and are very discreet. Patches come in a variety of doses and release times, so that you can gradually reduce your nicotine dosage.

Chewing Gum Nicotine gum gives a burst of nicotine rather than a constant dose, just as a cigarette does, and can be used whenever you

get the urge to have a cigarette.

A variety of brands and flavours including mint, fruit and liquorice are available, and there are two strengths: 2mg and 4mg.

The gum should be chewed slowly until a tingling or nicotine taste is detected on the tongue and then left in the mouth until the tingling has subsided, when it can be chewed again.

This is repeated for around 30 minutes. You shouldn’t exceed the maximum quantity stated on the product, and you should space out your gum chewing or you may experience side effects such as heartburn or nausea.

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Mouth Sprays 1mg mouth sprays are used to supply a burst of nicotine to reduce cravings.

Inhalators 15mg inhalators release nicotine from a cartridge when you breathe in, and can be useful if you initially find the habit of holding and inhaling from a cigarette hard to break. One cartridge lasts for around 40 minutes of intense use.

Nasal Sprays The 10mg nasal sprays may be best suited to heavy smokers, as they rapidly deliver a strong dose of nicotine. Research suggests nasal sprays may be the most effective type of NRT, but they’re

not the most discreet option.

If these products don’t contain toxins, then I can use them indefinitely, can’t I? They’re harmless.

No. While all these alternatives provide a safer way to get your nicotine dose than smoking tobacco, they are intended to help you reduce and ultimately quit smoking. Nicotine is an addictive drug with a range of mental and physical side-effects.

The NHS QuitforLife campaign warns: “Nicotine is classed as a poison in its pure form and, if ingested in high enough doses, can kill. It is toxic in contact with the skin in high concentration.

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