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In this issue...

Christmas is coming!!

For those of you that love Christmas it can be a magical time of year, but please remember that there are many people for whom Xmas is not a happy time, this may be a good time to chat to an elderly neighbour and make sure they have plans for the festive season or maybe even invite them to join you, giving of ourselves can be harder than buying gifts!

If you are alone this Christmas, what about volunteering to help at a charity Christmas lunch? It gets you out of the house and I promise you will feel great for helping out.

Scarlett, Gromit and Wally are off to the EuroDogshow in Belgium in November, my nails are getting shorter!

Wish us luck!

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Technology - Black Friday and Cyber Monday: will you bag a bargain?

Seventy Years of Marriage: The Queen and Prince Philip Finance - Should You Invest In Stocks And Shares, And If So, How Do You Start?

Recipe - French Omelette With Garlic Tomatoes Competitions Cake and Bake - Chilled Orange Mousse With Fresh Orange Glaze And Another Thing - Tom And The Man Who Came To Dinner (Part 2) Gardening - A Busy November Home & Interiors - Scandi Winter Trends Horoscopes - November 2017 Motoring - Honda’s Automatic Africa Twin is a Commuter’s Dream Beauty - Christmas Gifts Health - November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month Puzzles

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Technology

BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY: WILL YOU BAG A BARGAIN? It’s the annual online shopping frenzy, but not all bargains are brilliant.

At the end of November the UK will celebrate a fairly new annual event: Black Friday. It’s an import from the US, where retailers kick-started the Christmas shopping season with big bargains, and now it happens here too. This year Black Friday falls on 24th November, but there will be deals for the week running up to it and in the days afterwards too, most notably Cyber Monday on 27th November.

One of the biggest Black Friday players is Amazon, which extended the shopping weekend to what it called Black Friday Deals Week in 2016.

Other retailers have followed suit, making Black Friday a week-long event that often carries across well into the next week. It’s mainly an online event, although some High Street chains take part too, and while the emphasis in previous years has been on electric and electronic items such as home electricals, computing and gadgets, the scope has been widening to encompass fashion, jewellery and other distinctly low-tech 1 items too.

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Seventy Years of Marriage The Queen and Prince Philip but, unsurprisingly, he was courting older girls. However, he visited Windsor often and was entranced by the family feeling of Christmas there with Elizabeth in 1943, which his own life so lacked.

On 20th November, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrate seventy years of marriage (the longest of any British monarch). We look back over their 75-year romance.

A QUEEN IN WAITING AND A HANDSOME PRINCE Born on 21st April 1926 to Albert and Elizabeth, the Duke and Duchess of York, Princess Elizabeth became heir to the throne when her uncle’s abdication in 1936 made her father King George VI. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born on 10 June 1921 to Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg. An oftentragic childhood was spent in exile with relatives, mainly in England without his parents.

His mother was taken to an asylum when he was nine.

After boarding school, he joined the Royal Navy and served during WWII. (OL]DEHWK DQG 3KLOLS ÀUVW PHW at a royal wedding in 1934, but in 1939 Philip gave 13-yearold Elizabeth a tour around Dartmouth Naval College.

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AN UNSUITABLE BOY? After his posting home in January 1946, Philip regularly visited Buckingham Palace, carrying a picture of Elizabeth in his bag while she made noticeably more fuss about her appearance! In a letter, Philip wrote that he had “fallen in love completely and unreservedly.�

But despite Philip’s loyal service and royal connections, the courtship wasn’t welcomed by all. Philip didn’t have the ‘right’ education, clothes or money - and had sisters married to Nazis.

However, Philip’s uncle, Lord Mountbatten, worked to change popular opinion. When Philip proposed in summer 1946, the King consented but LQVLVWHG RQ GHOD\LQJ WKH RIÀFLDO announcement until Elizabeth turned 21. Philip renounced his Greek and Danish titles and was merely Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on their RIÀFLDO HQJDJHPHQW LQ -XO\ 1947. Before the wedding, however, he was made Duke of Edinburgh, with Elizabeth becoming Duchess on their marriage.

MARRIED LIFE Elizabeth and Philip married at Westminster Abbey on 20th November 1947. A year later their son Charles arrived,

followed by Anne in 1950.

But family life was soon disrupted. In February 1953, Philip broke news of the King’s death to Elizabeth while in Kenya, and abandoned his naval career to support her in her new role. They moved to Buckingham Palace and Elizabeth was crowned on 5th June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, watched by millions on TV. Andrew and Edward, born in 1960 and 1964 respectively, completed their family.

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Finance

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By Ann Haldon

Should You Invest In Stocks And Shares, And If So, How Do You Start?

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A Vets Voice

By Mark Lainchbury

This week we had a little visitor who arrived in a cardboard box at the clinic. It was a tiny bat who had been found at a local factory and the gentleman who brought it in was worried that he might have suffered some damage.

The Good Samaritan had phoned the Bat Conservation people who recommended he brought it to us !

With no expertise in batcare, we also phoned the bat hotline in order to find out the necessary protocols .

Batty was given the required care and attention and after a while it became very clear that he was on the move in his box and perking up!

Bats are fully protected by law in this country and also a European protected species so we were aware that guidelines from the Bat Protection Trust were paramount in dealing with him. (www.bats.org.uk) After a few hours Batty was taken back to his home and released.....well rehabilitated and hopefully joined his chums for a busy Halloween !

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Collingham Veterinary Clinic Mark Lainchbury B.V.S.C., M.R.C.V.S.

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Special Solution to Loneliness with Man’s Best Friend Have you always wanted a dog but worried you couldn’t look after it full time? A company based in Grantham owned by Colin and Jacqui who live in Grantham with Tinkerbell their blue and white Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Gordon the Jack Russell pup is giving people the chance to dog-sit whilst their owners are on holiday.

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arking Mad Newark, Sherwood and Kesteven offers dog loving people the chance to take in a pooch on a temporary holiday, allowing you to enjoy the social aspects of going out walking and the company of a wagging tail at home. You would also become a member of the Barking Mad family of hosts which meet periodically at organised events.

Their journey towards taking over the Newark, Sherwood and Kesteven area of Barking Mad began after seeing a leaflet posted near their regular dog walk. They were in the process of booking a summer holiday and considering how to ensure the best care for their ‘pups’ while away.

They contacted Barking Mad and decided it was the perfect option.

They enjoyed their holiday and after receiving a text and photograph of Tinkerbell and Gordon took comfort knowing the pups were also having the best of times. Not long after their return they heard that the area was for sale and after receiving such a great Barking Mad service and knowing the ‘pups’ had enjoyed their stay with the specially selected host, they brought the business.

They are now up and running, arranging holidays for customers dogs and witnessing for themselves the joy of customers on the dogs' return and the pleasure that host families get out of ensuring their doggy visitors have a

great stay. Becoming a host by looking after someone else’s dog whilst their owners are away is all set up and organised by Colin and Jacqui, who takes this often informal arrangement and makes it fully safe, insured and easy to take part in without costing a penny. As a dog holiday host, you provide a loving home environment where your doggy visitor relaxes and feels at home. Regular exercise and companionship is your part of the deal, the transport is dealt with by Colin and Jacqui. There is no need to worry about paperwork or dealing with the customer yourself because they take care of this. All you need to do is meet up and you agree together; the type of dogs you like and when you are available to look after them.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Barking Mad Host and our Community, please give them a call – 01636 302636 / 07384 252920 or email murphy@barkingmad.uk.com

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Tom and the Man Who Came to Dinner (Part 2)

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Ken, my oldest friend (who had invited himself to stay chez Hughes), was trying to be as unobtrusive as possible. To make himself scarce during the day, he would either nurse a pint GRZQ 7KH 2OG 3DUDIÀQ Lamp, go for a long walk, or sit in the library and annoy the librarian with requests for obscure titles DERXW ÀQH DUW

really ‘do’ jobs.”

at me anxiously.

“Oh doesn’t he now?

Well I don’t really ‘do’ bed and breakfast, OK?” At which point, in sauntered Ken carrying the carpet sweeper, and staring at the rug in the hall. “Well that’s another job out of the way - anything to help.”

After a week and a half into Ken’s three day stay, the novelty value of a house guest began to wear rather thin on Sarah (My Dearly Beloved), who became prone to tugging at my hem, pulling me to one side and saying, “Tom, we can’t just keep him here forever.”

“Anywhere nice, Sarah dear?”

“But, well you haven’t got a job and well, we thought by now, you see the thing is, my friend Barry has a building company and he’s looking for labourers and I’ve had a word and well, you can actually start tomorrow.”

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“How kind, because I love being here.”

“That’s lovely but…”

Ken, pinny in hand, looked

“Working on a building site? With my back?”

“Why, what’s up with your back?”

“An old industrial injury.”

“Ken, you used to work in soft furnishings!”

“Listen, those hessian backed rugs weighed a ton. Anyway, I can’t work on a building site.

It’ll…stop me looking for a job. Tom, why don’t we talk all this over in The Lamp?”

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Three hours later and all seemed well with the world. Ken was in a good mood as we both became lachrymose, reminiscing about our salad days.

Unfortunately, the return from our bacchanalian reverie coincided with Sarah’s half day. Leaning on me for support, my rheumy-eyed pal looked on in wonder as half-closed VXLWFDVHV EHJDQ Á\LQJ SDVW our bemused gaze and onto the front path. “Listen here, Bootsy and Snudge – if you think I’m letting you two live high on the hog while I’m slaving away you can forget it. Here, FOHDU RXW DQG JR DQG ÀQG somewhere else to doss down.”

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up Sarah asked, “Where’s Ken?” “Ken? He’s gone to stay with his Auntie Joan in Blackpool. He said it was for the best. Anyway, he bought you this.” I slid a box over to her. She looked up and lifted up the lid.

“Well Ken, it’s like this – if my name is on the deeds and I’ve been given my marching orders, I don’t hold out much hope for you.”

“A Victoria sponge? I suppose it’s quite apt.”

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“Well don’t leave it too long, the date’s up today.”

“I told him it was your favourite. I’ll get a knife.”

“I don’t want any just yet.”

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A Busy November

by Pippa Greenwood

It is time for the seasonal slowdown, as your garden and most of the plants and animals in it start to prepare for the colder months ahead.

But, of course this doesn’t mean to say that you can start snoozing! There are lots of jobs which, if done now, could end up saving you time and money later on in the season or when the garden comes back to full life next spring, so I thought it’d be a good idea to take a look at the top November gardening tasks that you should try to get to grips with.

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Rabbits can be a menace at the best of times, but over the next few months their natural or wild food supplies are likely to dry up. This means they will be on the lookout for some tasty meals from your garden.

Make sure that rabbit netting is not damaged and that trees, especially those that have been planted recently, are ÀWWHG ZLWK WUHH JXDUGV Rake, rake and rake some more! That’s what you’ll need to be doing if there is a sizeable tree near your lawn.

Use a spring-tined rake and do it on a regular basis - if you don’t collect up the fallen leaves they can do quite a lot of damage to the grass

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Trees, shrubs and climbers that have been planted over the last few weeks may need a little protection over their ÀUVW ZLQWHU )ROLDJH WKDW ZLOO be perfectly tough and hardy once the plant is established may well succumb to frost or cold wind damage this year.

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Get prepared for a relatively weed-free few months but hoe off weeds that are around now, as some might still set seed during mild, damp periods. Provided they don’t have any seed pods on them their top-growth can safely be composted. Bin, burn or URW GRZQ à HVK\ ZHHG URRWV WR prevent them growing in the compost heap!

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Home & Interiors Scandi Winter Trends

By Katherine Sorrell games; a log burner. You get the idea. Overall, it’s not about spending money, but trying to be kind to yourself; hygge is when there’s nothing going on to worry or annoy you, and you’re able to take great pleasure from simple things.

If you thought lagom was a kind of bean and gluggavedur a creamy Christmas tipple, don’t miss Katherine Sorrell’s guide to the Scandinavian interiors trends that will see you (and your Instagram feed) through the winter.

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HYGGE The best known of our Scandi set, hygge (named a word of the year 2016 by the Oxford dictionary) was massive last winter and it looks like it’s here to stay. Pronounced ‘hoog-uh’, the Danish word is not directly translatable into English, and can be a noun, verb or adjective, but the overall concept stands for cosiness and contentment, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, and enjoying good times with friends and family. When you recognise that special moment – it’s the feeling of hygge. It’s

well known that the Danes are the happiest people on the planet, and maybe it’s all because of hygge, which is an integral part of the nation’s culture and psyche.

The high season for hygge is winter – it helps make long, dark evenings more bearable – and, especially, Christmas.

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LAGOM The lagom trend hails from Sweden, and it roughly translates as ‘not too little, not too much’ – in other words, just the right amount. It’s applied to everything, from drinking coffee to buying a house, and its aim is fairness and contentment (you know how well-adjusted the Swedes are). Apparently, while hygge is a momentary state of happiness, lagom is more to do with an overall approach to life. And this sense of moderation and balance extends naturally to home design – functional, unfussy, minimal and well-made pieces are key, with an emphasis on durability and sustainability.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

LEO

March 21st - April 20th

24th - August 23rd

The Full Moon on the 4th brings in an impressive payment for a job well done.

Use some of these earnings for a solitary trip. Staying at a tranquil place by the water will give you the peace and quiet you feel your soul needs. On the 18th, the New Moon will mark an exciting turning point in a close relationship.

Spend the opening days of November catching up with your nearest and dearest. Domestic pursuits, like fixing lavish meals for a family dinner, will be good for the inner you. The New Moon on the 18th is perfect for buying or selling a piece of property. Moving to a secluded area that helps you decompress from public appearances is strongly advised.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st Working as part of a team will be rewarding at the start of the month.

You'll enjoy entertaining the group at your home. At the middle of the month, you'll fall under the spell of a wild rebel.

Let them introduce you to an unusual hobby, cuisine or travel destination. On the 18th, the New Moon will prompt you to spend more time on solitary pursuits.

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VIRGO

CAPRICORN

April 21st - May 21st

August 24th - Sept 23rd

December 22nd - Jan 20th

On the 4th, the Full Moon will put you squarely in the spotlight. This is a wonderful opportunity to show off your creative knowledge and know how. A prestigious organisation will give you a grant toward the middle of the month. A legal matter could go against you at the approach of December; you will have to decide whether it's better to carry on.

At long last, you'll feel free to travel.

Schedule a trip to a destination that is famous for its natural beauty. You could get a generous gift from a relative at the middle of the month. Don't worry; there will be no strings attached to this tribute. Write a heartfelt thank you note for this present. The New Moon on the 18th will inspire you to sign up for a challenging course.

Working behind the scenes will boost your professional reputation in the early days of November. On the 4th, the Full Moon will mark the end of an incredibly busy period, allowing you to take a long trip for pleasure. At the middle of the month, you'll get some surprising news from a relative that sparks celebrations.

This is a great chance to come together in a spirit of harmony.

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LIBRA

AQUARIUS

May 22nd - June 21st

September 24th - Oct 23rd

January 21st - Feb 19th

Your creative work will earn you a reputation for innovation and skill at the start of the month. Don't be surprised if you're given more artistic assignments as a result of a job well done. At the middle of November, you'll get tremendous moral support from a capable partner. Let your best friend, lover or business associate encourage you to pursue an unusual dream.

The Full Moon on the 4th brings an impressive windfall in the form of a work bonus, inheritance or legal settlement. Use this money to splash out on some new clothes, luxurious bed linens or fluffy towels. On the 18th, the New Moon brings a fantastic job offer. Being able to earn money while working from home will be the answer to a prayer.

A moneymaking opportunity that is both financially and spiritually rewarding will arrive at the start of the month. You are proof that one can earn a living from making the world a better place. On the 18th, the New Moon will bring an impressive career opportunity.

Working for a dynamic go-getter will be a good use of your organisational skills.

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June 22nd - July 23rd

October 24th - Nov 22nd

Feb 20th - March 20th

On the 4th, the Full Moon will inspire you to attend a party. Don't be surprised if you start turning heads at this get together. Don't leave until you have gathered a few phone numbers.

An unusual career opportunity will fall into your lap in the middle of the month.

The New Moon on the 18th will mark the announcement of an engagement or pregnancy.

Your star power will attract opportunities for love, adventure and fun in the beginning of November.

Towards the middle of the month, you'll have an opportunity to share your expertise with an appreciative audience. The New Moon on the 18th will encourage you to change your look and style that reflects your ideas and ambitions.

Your idealism will be rewarded in the opening days of November. Don't compromise your principles when it comes to art, romance and the finer things of life. You'll be paid handsomely for your unique abilities at the middle of the month. The New Moon on the 18th will find an intimate relationship taking a torrid turn.

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Honda’s Automatic Africa Twin Is A Commuter’s Dream

by James Baggot

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We’ve been riding the ÀUP¡V ODWHVW PRGHO ZLWK WKH revolutionary automatic DCT transmission for a few months now and soon discovered it’s a staple commuting tool.

If you’re already a fan of enduro-style bikes, the seating position and handling characteristics will be very familiar. The relatively small screen does cause a bit of buffeting, but the sit-up-andbeg style riding position works brilliantly in town.

I’ve ridden the 998cc parallel twin cylinder machine to London and back to the South Coast six times now and found that the seat does get a little uncomfortable after an hour or so – at 6’4’’ I am just a little too big for the Honda.

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On the road, the Honda handles neutrally. Leaning over hard might make you question the available grip; however, that could be down to the tyres. I’ve also noticed the standard forks on the front dip considerably under braking – if you’re used to BMW’s telelever setup on the GS, this bike’s main rival, it takes some getting used to.

The engine develops 94bhp and 98Nm of torque which feels perfectly punchy enough. The real talking point is the DCT automatic gearbox though. For those of you unfamiliar with the setup, the Africa Twin in this guise has no gear pedal and the lever for the clutch isn’t for the clutch at all – instead it operates a handbrake, and is positioned sensibly far enough away that you won’t end up pulling it unintentionally. Once you’re used to it, you’ll soon be enjoying the break your left arm and foot get. As a hardened biker I never thought it would be something I’d enjoy riding quite as much as I do.

There are a few niggles though.

I’ve found the fuel tank a little on the small side. At just 18.8 litres it’s not nearly enough for a bike capable of long distances, and frustratingly won’t get me the 160 mile round trip to London and back without refuelling. I’ve also found the centre stand a little precarious. It’s hard to get your motorcycle boot-clad foot between the frame and stand to push it down sturdily enough.

That might have something to do with my big feet and correspondingly large boots, but it’s still annoying.

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Its combination of solid build quality and capability in a variety of circumstances makes it the perfect bike to tackle our congested roads in pretty much all weathers. And if you’re doubting that automatic transmission – give it a try, you might just like it as much as me.

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Christmas Gifts

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a few ‘smellies’ under the tree. If you’re stuck for the perfect giftset this Christmas, look no further.

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cream, Save the Males moisturiser, Modern Friction exfoliating cream and Clear Improvement charcoal body wash. All the products are between 50ml and 150ml, and you’re saving over £15 on the cost of buying them separately. Plus you get a free wash bag. The shave cream in particular is sure to prove a hit. It smells good, soothes irritation, helps to avoid nicks and leaves skin feeling moisturised. See www.origins. co.uk.

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Whether she’s constantly jetting off on mini-breaks, or just pulls the tent out at the slightest opportunity, treat her to Elemis’ The Adventuress set. The six travelfriendly bestsellers include Ultra-Rich ProCollagen Marine Cream, Frangipani Monoi Shower Cream (which smells amazing) and Smart Cleanse Micellar Water. You also get a case to keep them in. The products are worth £86, so the giftset is pretty good value at £54 from www.elemis. co.uk.

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Optiat’s founders decided they wanted to do something about the amount of used coffee grounds that are discarded every year. So they started buying the grounds and turning them into luxurious face and body scrubs. Now Optiat has several ranges, all featuring at least one ingredient that would otherwise go to waste. The 100% natural soaps include antioxidant-rich chai spices. The soaps are very gentle and help to boost circulation and leave skin feeling smoother.

They’re also cruelty-free, vegan and organic. Individually, the soaps cost £6.95 each, but you could treat your HFR FRQVFLRXV IULHQG WR DOO ÀYH ZLWK the Soap Block Collection for £29.95 from www.optiat.co.uk.

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FOR THE PERFECTIONIST Clarins have some fantastic giftsets out this Christmas. It’s hard to choose just one, but the Precious Lip Collection (£20) is pretty high on the list. Four miniature lip products are included: Joli Rouge lipstick in 742, Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil in Honey and two Instant Light Natural Lip Perfectors.

They’re all very wearable colours, and you save over £11. Plus you get the obligatory free makeup bag, making it a really attractive little giftset. See www.clarins. co.uk.

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By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Around 44,500 people in the UK are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. It’s one of the most feared, yet preventable, cancers.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month aims to foster hope with news of new treatments and alleviate stigma, reminding us that lung cancer can affect anyone.

LUNG CANCER CAUSES Smoking Smoking is responsible for 90% of all UK cases and 6 million deaths, worldwide, each year.

Tobacco smoke contains 60 carcinogens and also causes breast, bowel (colorectal), blood, bladder, liver, mouth, pancreatic and stomach cancer. Cannabis also contains carcinogens.

Starting smoking when young increases lung cancer risk, but quitting reduces risk to that of a non-smoker in 15 years.

Passive Smoking Non-smoking women living with smoking partners are 25% more likely to develop lung cancer than those with nonsmokers. Smokers should never smoke near others or in their environment, as toxins can settle on surfaces and be re-released or form toxic compounds. It’s now illegal to smoke in a vehicle carrying under-18s.

Environmental Toxins These include radon, arsenic, asbestos, beryllium, cadmium, coal and coke fumes, silica, nickel, diesel fumes and high levels of nitrogen oxide (mostly from vehicles).

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Age and Genes About 80% of lung cancers occur in the over-60s and a family history of lung cancer may increase risk.

SYMPTOMS OF LUNG CANCER If you have any of these symptoms, DO see your doctor immediately but DON’T panic; they can indicate less serious conditions.

Common symptoms: • A new, persistent cough.

• A long-standing cough that changes or worsens.

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• In one eye: drooping eyelid and/or a small pupil.

• Loss of sweating on one side of the face.

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