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TASTY DATES The North East has a fast developing reputation as one of the most up and coming regions in the country for the quality and diverse range of its food and drink. The 2019 calendar is already filling up with culinary festivals and markets. Here are just some of the regions events already confirmed for this year.
Proper Food and Drink FestivalS
These festivals have already proved themselves a popular addition to the region’s gourmet calendar with outings in North Shields, Whitley Bay and Cramlington in recent years. This year’s confirmed events are: North Shields 4-6 May; South Shields 25-27 May; Whitley Bay 15-16 June; Gosforth July 13-14 Finally, the Great North Feast, South Shields August 24-26 a massive celebration of food and drink, bringing together the community for a social eating experience which has never been seen before in the North East. www.properfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
The fastest growing food festival in the region returns to this burgeoning County Durham town on 13 and 14 April with a programme of workshops, chef demonstrations and more. www.bishopaucklandfoodfestival.co.uk
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Gateshead Beer Festival
The tenth annual event is scheduled for 3 - 5 May at the ground of Gateshead Rugby Club at Eastwood Gardens, Low Fell. As well as ales and ciders produced locally and from around the country, hot and cold food will be available along with Cava, gin and whisky. There will also be a full programme of live music, with a mix of genres including soul, rock, indie, folk, irish, tibutes and even male voice choirs. www.gatesheadbeerfestival.co.uk
Seaham Food Festival
This year sees the first ever Seaham Food Festival taking place on 8 and 9 June. Set in the lively harbour town, the festival will bring a host of culinary delights to Durham’s heritage coast, with top chefs, fabulous traders and producers, and tasty demonstrations to get the taste buds tingling. www.seahamfoodfestival.co.uk
North East Chilli Festival
Since its inception in 2010, the Chilli Festival has grown from a one day event into a 3 day music and food celebration. This year the festival will take place at Meggies Burn Fields on Blyth seafront from 5-7 July, and, as the name suggests, will feature an array of spicy treats to tempt, and definitely tingle the taste buds! The main stage will play host to a variety of local and national bands, as well as the infamous chilli eating competition! www.chillifest-ne.co.uk
Berwick Food & Beer Festival
Now in its 12th Year, the Berwick Food and Beer Festival is taking place from 6 - 8 September, and is a must for anyone interested in great tasting food and beer. Organised by Berwick Slow Food, and held in the
magnificent surroundings of the towns 18th Century Barracks, the entrance fee to the festival also grants you access to the museums many informative exhibits. In addition to over 80 stalls of the finest local and regional produce and beers there is also a selection of wine, gin champagne and cocktails too. There are cookery demonstrations, information stands, an animal farm, foodie films and live music. www.berwickfoodandbeerfestival.co.uk
Morpeth Food & Drink Festival
Scheduled for 5 and 6 October, it’s still early days but more than 50,000 people attended last year’s event so planning is already under way for the sixth annual event which is sure to be a big attraction in the town. www.moreinmorpeth.co.uk/events/morpeth-food-drinkfestival-2018
Craft Beer Calling
This is to take place from 24, 25, 26 October at Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle. Craft brewers will run their own bars and visitors will be able to chat to staff about their products. Also promised are a gin palace, a wine cellar, cider, street food and music. www.craftbeercalling.com
Gin & Rum Festival The UK’s largest Gin & Rum Festival tour is coming to Newcastle for the first time. The festival, held at the Civic Centre in Newcastle on 24 and 25 May will showcase over 60 different Gins and 60 different Rums in an amazing venue. A guide will be on hand to showcase you all the products on offer, and their own award-winning resident DJ will keep you entertained, playing music from all genres. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-gin-rum-festivalnewcastle-2019-tickets-51509147246 7
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he 15th annual Mouth of the Tyne Festival takes place this summer, with shows from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th July in the surroundings of Tynemouth Priory and Castle, and this year features a local North Shields artist as one of the headline acts! North Shields born artist Sam Fender is headlining the main stage on Thursday night. The Brits Award Critics Choice 2019 winner will bring his alternative rock style to Tynemouth to kick off what is likely to be a big summer for the up and coming performer. Friday sees solo acoustic star Jack Savoretti headlining the main stage. The London based artist has 6 studio albums behind him and brings a set list packed with hits. The headline act on Saturday is an 80's legend - Rick Astley! The 'Never Gonna Give You Up' hitmaker has sold over 40 million records worldwide and will be playing a mix of old classics as well as songs from his recently released album 'Beautiful Life'. The Mouth of the Tyne Festival takes place in Tynemouth and is a four day cultural celebration of live music, dance and arts by the sea, attracting around 100,000 people. Live music concerts take place in the grounds of English Heritage property Tynemouth Priory and Castle. Local street food pop-ups trade under festoon lighting whilst festival go-ers gather around shipping bobbins and on reclaimed driftwood seats. There’s a jazz stage outside the Priory next to a welcoming pub overlooking the sea. A free programme of international street theatre provides the entertainment. Hundreds of local children learn new music skills in the weeks leading up to the event and participate in a
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colourful parade to kick things off. Surf lessons take place a stone’s throw away and cruise ships enter the River Tyne just beyond the headland. There’s an innovative programme of dance and one-off attractions on the platforms of Grade II listed Tynemouth Station, as well as evening concerts at the Playhouse Whitley Bay and Tynemouth’s Surf Café. The festival will also feature a free programme of events including international street entertainment, live jazz music and a children’s pageant. This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area. For full details, ticket information and more news on performers visit www.mouthofthetynefestival.com
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FAMILY DAYS OUT With the Easter Holidays on the horizon, we have picked 6 great family days out... right on your doorstep!
Canny Crafty Let’s get creative at Canny Crafty in Gosforth, and bring out your kids creative side - and set yours free too! Visit a family run craft centre for little kids and big kids who love to paint and create. With ceramic painting and free-play your kids can get all sorts of crafty. Paint your own pottery is available Tuesday - Sunday, drop-ins are welcome during weekdays and booking is recommended on weekends and during school holidays. Free-play is great for those who love to get messy, and you won’t have to worry about cleaning up afterwards! You can get crafting even if you’ve got a baby. Bring your baby along and get their hand or foot printed onto ceramics. Create a memento that you can cherish when their feet and hands have doubled in size, so you can remember just how tiny they were. The centre also runs occasional workshops so make sure to look out if a new one is coming out soon You can also enjoy locally roasted Pumphrey's coffee or other refreshments plus sweet treats and snacks. 147 Salters Road, Gosforth, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1DU www.cannycraftynewcastle.co.uk
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Dinosaur Encounter Adventure Golf Dinosaur Encounter is a thrilling 12 hole adventure golf course, complete with roaring and moving dinosaurs, artificial rocks and lush vegetation! All set within a 9,000 square foot site that charmingly recreates the mood of the land that time forgot! Get your putters at the ready and keep your game face on as you sneak past 10 life size dinosaurs who guard the course! The Brachiosaurus and the Spinosaurus are easy to spot, they’re ones who are moving! With tropical plants and palm trees, convincing boulders, and an actual waterfall, this is a great place to take kids whether they like golf or not! And, if you’re tough enough for dinosaurs, you’re tough enough for a bit of drizzle: don’t let the weather put you off! Although they’ll have to close if it gets too treacherous, the course is open in most conditions and the weather rarely affects the quality of the course. If the weather is inclement though, it’s always worth phoning to check if the course is open before you set off. And whenever you go, go early - because a second round on the same day is half price! So if you’re a sore loser in this morning, why not try and get revenge this afternoon?! Heighley Gate Garden Centre, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3DA www.golf-attractions.com/dinosaur-encounter-morpeth
Segedunum Roman Fort The Segedunum Roman Fort is the most excavated and developed Fort along the famous Hadrian’s Wall. The site features a 35m high observation tower providing outstanding views across this impressive World Heritage Site, an amazing back drop for your family photo. The site now also boasts a large interactive museum showcasing Roman artifacts found in the excavations, ranging from the only known surviving stone toilet seat, to accurate models of the Carpathia (the ship that rescued over 700 of the Titanic ships survivors) and HMS Comus, plus a recreated section of Hadrian’s Wall itself. You can also step out and explore the Roman Garden and Colliery and, if you’re taking a group, you can book a guided tour. Buddle Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HR www.segedunumromanfort.org.uk
BBC Newcastle Tour Why do some newsreaders only wear one shoe? Why does the weather forecaster have an earpiece in their left ear, while presenters have theirs in their right? What’s the RATS alarm? Find out all this and more at the BBC Newcastle Tour! Start your adventure and see what you discover at the hub of the BBC in the North East and Cumbria. Come see where many of the exciting shows you know and love are filmed, including the CBBC's hit shows 'The Dumping Ground' and 'Wolfblood'! There is also a treat for Dumping Ground fans part of the set is here ready for you to dress with props. Fancy having a go at creating a show yourself, then why not? Get set to explore the whole host of interactive elements in their specially designed studio inviting you to make your episode of Newsround and star in a radio programme or, if you prefer a behind the scenes role, how about trying vision mixing or sound effects? Broadcasting House, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE99 2NE www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tours/newcastle
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The Great North Museum The Great North Museum has lots of exciting and interesting things to do and discover, you can easily spend a few hours here with the kids. There are a number of fascinating permanent displays covering topics such as Natural Science, World Culture, Archaeology and Geology. Be sure to check out the Living Planet display, which gives you the chance to investigate and study hundreds of cool creatures using a mixture of hands on investigation and interactive touch screens! There are live animal tanks and displays which are a always a big hit with the smalls and a virtual aquarium, plus full sized models of an elephant and a great white shark! Learn about Hadrian's wall on a large scale interactive model, see a life sized T Rex dinosaur replica and
discover spectacular objects from Ancient Greece, plus there are mummies from Ancient Egypt. There are loads of interesting fossils to investigate and one of the largest collections of World Culture items in the North of England, which includes a complete Inuit kayak, a sealskin Parka, and aboriginal religious items and message tokens. Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT www. greatnorthmuseum.org.uk
Airbox Bounce Airbox Bounce offers terrific trampoline fun for children and adults alike. The venue is full of interconnected trampolines, angled walls, roll-over platforms, foam pits, battle beams and so much more! The foam pits, battle beams, Ninja area and angled walls will have you literally bouncing off the walls... Your kids will love this place (and so will you)! There’s even a mini area with soft play and mini trampolines, especially designed for under-5's. If your child is feeling anxious about making a large jump don’t worry, the patient and friendly staff at Airbox are there to make sure every little bouncer builds the confidence to take the leap and has the best time possible at the trampoline park. Want to get fit? Warm up on the interconnected 14
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atch Seafood is a dedicated fish and seafood restaurant located just outside of Ponteland, entering through the main glass doors lit by a Catch sign guests are greeted by a host and shown to your table in either the bar or restaurant areas. The bar has a modern contemporary feel with an open glass-fronted wine cellar, quirky lighting and a sleeper fronted chrome topped bar, where drinkers receive a warm welcome. Catch has a fantastic wine list with some great house wines along with some more refined bottles. Each week there are cellar selections and cocktails to compliment the chefs specials. The restaurant area features an open kitchen where you can watch the team of chefs hard at work creating unique and delicious seafood dishes. The menu highlights are of course the Fish and Chips but also the 'Catch' Signature Seafood Grill, market fresh fish cooked to perfection, prawns, mussels, kiln smoked salmon, chips cooked in beef dripping and a rich sauce or chilli butter. During the week a 'Daily Catch' menu offers diners two courses for £16 or three courses for £20. At weekends the chefs create an individually priced menu where diners can enjoy dishes like Pan Fried King Scallops Roasted Chorizo, Black Pudding and Garlic Butter to start. Surf and Turf, Half Lobster, Ribeye Steak, Vine Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Beef Dripping Chips and Thermidor Sauce. To round it all off a Chocolate Brownie, Cinder Toffee and Whiskey Chocolate Sauce.
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Clearing the Clutter Clutter can have a major impact on health and wellbeing. Cath Hindle helps people regain space and organise their belongings as a professional declutterer and organiser.
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Pantone Colour of the Year Concrete The much-anticipated announcement of Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2019 was recently revealed with Living Coral taking the title. The strong and vibrant colour is described as “an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone” that effuses warmth and stimulates positivity. It pays homage to the nourishing impact of coral on sea life and sets to remind us of our own impacts on the environment around us. While the introduction of Living Coral in the home can be as simple as adding cushions to a create a playful, expressive space, it can also be taken further such as the inclusion of the Villeroy & Boch Artis washbasin in a Living Coral shade. For the living room the Aragon sofa by Arlo & Jacob is the perfect addition to the space and creates a central focal point at the same time as boosting your mood.
Velvet
This luxurious, seductive material is the most searched for fabric by consumers and this shows no sign of slowing down in the new year. Its ability to add depth to colours and versatility between rooms only enhances its popularity. While in the past it may have been seen as old fashioned, velvet now has a new identity that is being celebrated in the design sector. Whether it is a blush sofa or deep purple cushions, bringing velvet into the home instantly transforms a room and the pieces are a true design statement.
Art Deco
Jewel tones, large scale designs and scalloped accessories will define spaces within the home in the new year. The use of bold patterned wallpaper creates an opulent vibe and a little can go a long way in a small space such as a hallway or cloakroom and offer a welcome break from muted minimalism. This stylish scalloped mirror woud look perfect in a hallway and the deco inspired Toledo Bedside Drawers lovingly made from acacia wood with attractive brass cladding and a brass finish to the legs and handles adds a touch of 1920’s glamour to your bedroom.
While it has long been a practical material to build property, concrete is now being used throughout the home, inside and out, to create an industrial, architectural feel. From furniture and lighting to kitchenware and plant pots, the brutalist style of concrete is taking over every room in the home, bringing new textural finishes to unexpected places. The wonder of concrete is its ability to mix seamlessly with other materials including wood, marble, copper and brass, all of which can bring warmth to what can easily become a cold style. Unsure about committing to a large piece such as a concrete worktop in the kitchen? Begin with smaller items such as a hanging shelf or candle holder and gradually build up to a more daring, permanent feature.
Brass Taps
Not simply a practical necessity in the bathroom and kitchen, taps are the finishing touch to the space. The addition of brass taps can help to soften a room with large concrete features such as a butler sink or island. However, brass can also add a touch of timeless design to a contemporary technology focused bathroom. The statement feature pairs extremely well with dark colourways as well strong materials and is guaranteed to have your guests in awe of your design expertise. Cooke & Lewis Brass
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With the increased interest in self sufficiency and organic produce, it’s a great time to try growing your own fruit and veg at home. Here’s some tips on how to start from PlantsPlus Garden Centre...
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e’ve said if before and we’re going to say it again growing fruit and veg is IN! No longer associated with those in the countryside or those who are naturally green fingered, GLEE 2018 (Garden, Leisure & Equipment Exhibition) referenced a study that revealed 43% of gardeners under 40 grow their own vegetables compared to 32% of over 60s. The benefits far surpass just having food on the table: You can keep it organic; it’s not space dependant; it’s healthy, both the physical nature of the task and the freshest nutrients you could put in your body; it’s educational and fun for all ages.
SIZE DOESN’T MATTER Urban gardeners are bringing grow-your-own into the 21st century which means there are plenty of creative ways to plant and harvest them, even if you have limited space. So forget about thinking that you need a large patch of ground in a garden or an allotment, you can get started now even if you live in a small apartment.
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window and if you look after them well instead of treating them as disposable, they will keep rewarding you for months to come - trimming them will actually encourage more growth. Whilst they may look tropical with their bright and sculptural fruit, chilli plants can thrive on sunny window sills too!
DO A SWAP Swap the flowers in your patio planters or window boxes for vegetables. Grow all of your salad greens in one container such as lettuce, spring onions rocket and spinach. Planted away from the ground you’ll have less problems with pests such as slugs and snails, and if they’re on a balcony you’ll definitely not catch any rabbits or deer having a nibble of them! Although great for restricted spaces, just be aware that smaller containers will need more watering. If you want to make things even easier, there are ranges of self watering systems on the market such as easy drip systems that you can place in your pots to relieve the fear of over or under watering your crops.
JUST DO IT! We’ve saved our best tip for last and it’s a tried and tested one that works for most people… buy some seeds or some starter veg and just have the confidence to put them in the ground and give grow-your-own a shot. Like everything else, practice makes perfect and when you finally pick that first juicy, red tomato from your window planter and taste how much more flavoursome they are compared to the supermarkets, you’ll be hooked! Nothing will beat being able to plate up the rewards of your own hard work.
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asting Powers of Attorney are invaluable documents as part of the overall planning of your estate as managing your financial affairs can become more difficult as you get older. If a person is unable to manage their affairs due to mental incapacity and they have not made a valid Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney, their assets will be frozen as no one (including their spouse and children) has the authority to deal with them. At this point someone will need to apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed as the person’s Deputy. The Court will then authorize the Deputy to deal with the person’s affairs in a certain manner. This is a very time consuming (around 6 months) and expensive (in the region of £1,750) process. This situation can be simply avoided through the making of a Lasting Power of Attorney. By making a Lasting Power of Attorney you can decide whom you would like to manage your affairs in the event that you are unable to do so either due to physical or mental incapacity. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney that can be made, one dealing with your property and financial affairs and the other dealing with your personal welfare.
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FRESH NEW LOOK at Foxhunters Carpet and Bed Warehouse
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oxhunters Carpet and Bed Warehouse has undergone a refurbishment, with striking new signage and a brand new layout. The premises on the roundabout of Claremont Road in Whitley Bay has had many looks over the years, and some may remember when it was the old Citroen garage, in fact many customers who visit the store claim to have bought their first car from there! A family-run business with over 21 years’ experience, Foxhunters pride themselves on their quality customer service and In most instances we are able to deliver goods to your home within days of your order. With a wide range of beds and mattresses, from single to king size, divan beds with different storage options and a choice of mattresses to suit your comfort preference and budget, Foxhunters carpets and beds, based on Claremont Road in Whitley Bay, have a choice that will suit everyone. Add a comprehensive range of quality headboards, bedframes
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and bedroom furniture and you have the perfect recipe for a goodnights sleep. With ranges from Silent Night, Sealy and Rest Assured, the team at Foxhunters advise you to allow plenty of time when deciding on the bed you want. When shopping for a new bed, Foxhunters advise you to start with lying on the most expensive bed and work your way down. (So you get to know all levels of comfort.) Shop with your body and not with your eyes, most manufacturers offer mattresses in soft, medium and firm. Try all of these options to be sure what feels best for you but remember, there is no industry wide standard for tension so they will vary between ranges. Remember, as a general rule, you get what you pay for. So every £100 you spend represents an investment of just 3p a night! (Assuming a life span of 10 years). If you’re looking to update your interior, Foxhunters have every room covered! They also offer a wide range of flooring, from luxurious patterns to stylish plains; whether you want to make a strong statement in your lounge or a classy backdrop to your bedroom scheme – they have a carpet for you from brands such as Brintons, Ulster and Cormar. Hard flooring solutions such as vinyl and laminates are on offer, and they also stock an extensive range of remnants at knock down prices for you to take away or be delivered to your home the following day. With Free local delivery, no obligation measuring and quotations, free car parking and expert advice, there’s plenty of reasons to visit Foxhunters Carpets and Bed warehouse. Foxhunters Carpet & Bed Warehouse, Claremont Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 3TP Phone: 0191 251 7776 www.foxhunterscarpetandbedwarehouse.co.uk
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ENJOYING INDEPENDENT LIFE with Eothen Homes
In 2016 Eothen Homes, opened a brand new, purpose-built residential home in Wallsend for people living with dementia. On the site are eight apartments available to rent, which have been specifically designed for the over 75s. Here residents Doreen and Denton Gunn, both 83, tell us why it’s a lovely place to live.
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othen Homes Wallsend has secured a reputation as a groundbreaking dementia facility, ideal for those who wish to live independently within a safe and secure environment. Why did you choose Wallsend and why Eothen Homes particularly? We were both living in another home not far from Wallsend and heard about Eothen Homes through Denton’s niece, who decided it was the perfect place for her Mum (his sister) to stay. Denton has Alzheimer’s and we knew a time would come when we’d need additional help. While we live independently, we are now in the perfect place to source that, as needed. As for Eothen Homes, it had a nice feel and although we didn’t choose it for its Christian ethos, it’s nice to be somewhere where the team really cares about the residents, which is clear from the start. What’s good about the design of the home and in particular your flat? The design of Eothen Homes, Wallsend is lovely. There are landscaped gardens we can enjoy and anyone living in the flats has the use of a private lift to take us up to the second floor. There is a roof top area, which will be nice when the weather is better, a cafe and also an atrium with birds, which we enjoy. Cleaning services, laundry and meals are available at a cost but we don’t use those facilities at the moment as we
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like to go out and do our own shopping and cleaning. There are lots of buses we can catch nearby when we want to have a day out locally. We love our flat. We can spend our time together, it’s really calm and cosy and we have decorated it to our own taste. The kitchen is twice the size of the one we had before, the bathroom is roomy and the bedroom is spacious too. It has everything we need really. We’re both looking forward to our daughter visiting from Australia next year so we can show it off to her. Tell us about the team at Eothen The team here are very kind and go out of the way to ensure we are ok. We also get invited to meetings downstairs where we can learn about any activities taking place and give ideas about what we’d like to do. We like to walk at Richardson Dees Park, which is just over the road but if we want to do something different, everyone does whatever they can to make it happen. It’s a very nice place to live. About Eothen Homes, Wallsend Rents at Eothen Homes Wallsend start at £600 per month, inclusive of maintenance charge, gas, electricity and water but excluding council tax and telephone. For further details or to arrange a viewing appointment, please call 0191 2819100 or visit www.eothenhomes.org.uk
Independent living with Eothen Homes ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR THE OVER 75s
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Looking for the perfect flooring solution for your home? Local flooring experts, Michael Metcalf Carpets explain the benefits of both Luxury Vinyl Tiles and carpet...
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Certainly over the last twenty years however, the trend and fashion is lending toward LVT. The advantage of this product which is made of tough vinyl is that it can be produced with a massive range of designs and colours to complement anyone's particular chosen style, furniture, or installed kitchen or bathroom. This can be selected either during the process of interior design, or indeed following a decoration or new kitchen due to the vast array of choice and availability. It was popular up until recently to have these tiles arranged with borders around the perimeter though most installations now are without borders. Luxury vinyl tiles mainly are available in three different configurations, namely to resemble either wooden floorboards, slate, or ceramic tiles. As ceramic tiles too seem to be fading out of fashion to a degree, most present day installations of LVT are in the floorboard format. The quality of the tiles themselves is determined to a large degree by the thickness of the tough clear vinyl wear layer which covers the coloured layer underneath, and usually a minimum of a 0.50mm wear layer is considered preferable. Amtico is manufactured in the UK and is generally considered to be the toughest and the best choice of vinyl tile. Karndean do not actually manufacture, but as with most other suppliers of these products, source them from the far east. This however does not mean that they are not excellent products, because the manufacturing process is highly regulated due to the market being mainly in the UK and Europe. What is not usually readily understood by the consumer though, is the absolute importance of the installation process. All Amtico and Karndean products are of a superb standard, and to complement this, both companies insist on strict procedures when it comes to having them fitted in one's home so that they will last for many, many years. Installations often fail due to the trade guidelines being ignored, and incorrect or inferior materials being used under the tiles during the sub floor preparation process. Your local experts Michael Metcalf Carpets have over 20 years of experience in the installation of Amtico and Karndean. They offer a complete, personal, and free onsite survey and estimate where advice can be supplied and any questions answered. Their installer works to the highest standard possible, and achieves 100% successful customer satisfaction. In addition to Amtico and Karndean, the showroom at 69 Bridge Street Morpeth, also displays LVT from Distinctive Flooring, another top class company with a beautiful range of modern tile and plank. In all, around 400 variations of colour and design are on display in your local Morpeth high street studio.
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WHY CARPET IS STILL KING While the above products presently reign supreme in kitchen, hallway, bathrooms and toilets, only a few families choose to cover the entire ground floor of their home with vinyl tiles, and almost everyone prefers carpet in the bedrooms. So why is carpet such a dominant floorcovering in the UK? The main consideration is insulation. Carpet with a good quality underlay cannot be beaten when it comes to comfort and warmth, providing a great choice for any home, and they also reduce noise levels. Studies reveal that older people are over three times more likely to suffer a fracture when falling on vinyl floors than if they landed on a carpeted area. Carpet, especially with a good quality polyurethane high density underlay has been shown to help cushion a fall and minimise injuries. It is also for the same reasons, child friendly. A significant point to note is that wool is naturally flame resistant due to its unique chemical structure which has a high nitrogen and moisture content, and this is one reason why wool carpets are used on cruise ships and in major hotels. Additionally there has recently been a huge growth in demand for soft, silky, deep pile carpets, and they have become a firm favourite with homeowners. These carpets are even more akin to cushion a fall. Carpet companies have responded to demand in the market for softness underfoot at an affordable price by launching various ranges that can be found at Michael Metcalf Carpets by the manufacturers Cormar, Cavalier, and Associated Weavers. Michael Metcalf Carpets, 69 Bridge Street, Morpeth NE61 1PQ. Tel: 01670 513 868 www.michaelmetcalfcarpets.co.uk 41
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BOOST YOUR METABOLISM Sarah Howe is a Fitness trainer for women, Director of 3 Curves fitness facility’s in the North East, and a mother of two. Here she gives the low-down on getting the best out of your metabolism.
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ou usually hear people blaming their weight gain on a slow metabolism. They’ve cut down on calories and they are walking more or exercising more (usually aerobic classes, “walking the dog” or running). So lets talk about what your metabolism actually is. It’s not an organ like your liver or kidneys. Your metabolism is necessary to maintain life. It is the organic & chemical process inside your organisms (or how quickly your body can burn calories & fat which allows you to stay alive). Your metabolism takes all the calories from the food and drink that you consume, mixes it with oxygen and releases energy into the body for your body to function i.e. breathing, repairing cells and digesting. Some people have a faster metabolism which means their body can burn energy from food at a faster rate. This also depends on body size, age and gender. Muscle cells require more energy to maintain than fat cells, therefore the more muscle you have the more calories your body burns. As you age and you lose muscle, your body replaces it with body fat which is why your metabolism slows down (unless you strength train and replace the muscle loss). Men tend to have more muscle than women which explains why men have a faster metabolism and can eat more calories than women. The last two items on the lista bove are probably the most important. Doing a HITT workout will help burn more fat & therefore increasing your metabolic rate even after you workout. As mentioned earlier, muscle is more metabolically active so by strength training you will gain muscle mass, reduce body fat and increase your metabolism. Plus your body will burn more calories at rest.
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TOP 10 METABOLISM BOOSTERS 1. Eat protein with each meal 2. Stand up more 3. Drink green tea 4. Add spices to your food 5. Drink plenty of cold water 6. Get a good nights sleep 7. Drink coffee 8. Use coconut oil instead of cooking fat 9. High intensity workout 10. Strength training
People who do diets and only do walking, running, aerobic classes, treadmills, bikes etc. will lose muscle mass therefore lowering metabolism. A lot of people who starve themselves on lower calories, under eat or do diets they are depriving their bodies. Take a look at this - on a daily basis this is how much of the energy/calories your body
uses to function, Your brain 20%, your beating heart all the time accounts for 15-20%, the liver another 15-20% as well as kidneys, lungs and other tissues etc. The only other thing remaining is your muscle which is 25% of your resting metabolism. So, stop cutting down on calories, do strength training (each new pound of muscle increases your metabolism) aerobic exercise can not offer this alone! At Curves we offer a safe environment for women of all ages, shapes & sizes to combine strength training & cardio in a HITT style. 30 minutes at Curves burns up to 500 calories compared to 30 minutes on a treadmill burns 216 calories approx or 30 minutes on a rowing machine 189 calories approx. Just imagine only having to do 30 minutes at Curves and being able to eat properly and not have to deprive yourself battling against your weight? Follow Sarah on instagram @buffmammy For more information on Curves visit www.curves.eu/uk
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