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Dear neighbours,Welcome to this month’s issue of the MeltonMessenger TM the free monthly localdirectory of businesses and servicessuggested by yourselves for yourselves.

I am proud to announce that it is our 10thBirthday in December. Where has that timegone? We certainly couldn’t have done it without all youreaders out there who have helped to recommend ouradvertisers and who are using the Messenger to sourceyour local goods and services. So THANK YOU! You canread more about how we started in the centre pages, butmeantime some of our regular writers look back at whatchanges have happened over the last 10 years in theirindustries and we have an extra special competition tocelebrate our birthday with too.This month will also be our Christmas issue. We have lotsof festive events happening in our local area listed in ourevents diary, as well as a few ideas for locally bought giftsand useful information on the Christmas post. Please dofeel free to ring and make any suggestions for improvingthe directory. We had a couple of readers suggestadditional tel. nos. for our Useful No. page last month.

Look out for the special stars against the relevantadvertisers in the index as once again we have somegreat special offers and discounts in this month’s issue.

Don’t’ forget you can follow us on Twitter or like us onFacebook. Contact me on 01664 852940 or drop me anemail [email protected].

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COMPUTER SERVICESComputer SOS 14Mark 1 15COUNSELLINGJoan Carter 41CYCLE SHOP / REPAIRSS2 Cycling 66DOG GROOMING / BOUTIQUEDoggy and Gabbona 65DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRNB Automatics 52DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRSAs Good as New 27DRY CLEANINGRita ’ s Alterations 55ELECTRICIAN / ELECT.CONTRACTORS

LOL 35Melton Electrical Services 27Will Pickard 17EMPLOYMENT ISSUESLawson West 18,47Oldham Marsh Page Flavell 46ESTATE AGENTSMelton Premier 19EVENTSEvents guide 70FENCINGBetta Fencing 11Carl Wyles 10FINANCIAL ADVICEAbsolute Financial Services 28FIREPLACES /FIRES STOVESLittle Stove Shop 31FRAMING / ART/ CARDSClassic Picture Frames 61FURNITURE RESTORERC J Green 55GARAGESGraham Skinner 20Tanvic Tyres 21GARAGE DOORSAS Doors 20

Asfordby Garage Doors 21Prestige Security Systems 18GARDENINGA&D Gardens & trees 12GARDEN DESIGN & PLANNINGGreen Rooms 9GIFT SHOPDotty Gallery 61Fairtrading Post 63

Foxy Lots 62GLAZIER / CUT MIRRORSMelton Glass 7

ACCOUNTANTSFoxwise Accountancy 72ACUPUNCTUREAriane Thompson 41AERIAL SERVICESAirwave Aerials 14AIRPORT TRANSPORTT&H Solutions 58Valley Taxis 58ANIMAL FEEDSButtercup Feeds 65ARCHITECTHaywardMacmullan 19BATHROOM/KITCHEN FITTINGiplumb 48RPM 33Stuart Harrold Design 35Aquarius 34BEAUTY SALONSophie Elise Beauty Boutique 42ReNu 43BLINDS & AWNINGSTown and Country Blinds 50Your Blinds 6BOOK SHOPMelton Bookshop 62BUILDERSAG Construction 47Alex Fairbrother 26Colin Mousley 34Milton Construction 29Tony Brown 32CARING OPPORTUNITY / JOBLeicestershire County Council 67CARPENTERChris Bradbury 48CARPET/ UPHOLSTRY CLEANINGA & G Chemdry 54All Seasons Carpets 53Rutland Cleaning Company 55CARPETS AND FLOORINGHallsorts 55King ’ s Road Carpets 54CHIROPODYElaine Etherington 41CHIROPRACTORThe Back Pain Clinic 45CHRISTMAS TREESC&C Plants 8CLEANINGDusters 52CLOTHING/ FURNISHING ALTERATIONS

Rita ’ s Alterations 55COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTAnna Marie Clark 42

GUEST HOUSEGrange Guest House 69GUTTERING SERVICESMelton Guttering Services 38HAIRDRESSERBec ’ s Men ’ s Haircutting 42HAIR [email protected] 24HARD LANDSCAPING/BUILDINGMAINTENANCEBuckleys 12Building Maintenance Services 11

Kee Construction 11HEALTH CARENuffield Health 40HEATING ENGINEERCC Plumbing 35Dormouse Heating Services 31David Bradley 59JP Roe Plumbing 38Unigas 31HEATING OILBoiler Juice 30HOME IMPROVEMENTSDaniel Casey 18HOUSEKEEPINGCarol ’ s Housekeeping 53HOUSE CLEARANCEAncient and Modern 19Green Rooms 9INSURANCEJSW Insurance 17IRONINGIroning Bored 23JEWELLERSPearces 1JOINERMark Reynolds 27KITCHENS/ DESIGN & INSTALLATION

See BathroomsKITCHEN DOORS/REFURBISHING

Dream Doors 2LANDSCAPINGBetta Gardens 10Green Rooms 9Jordan Landscapes 12LOCKSMITHRoc- locks 17LOGSThe Log Man 31METAL WORK/GATES RAILS ETCMichael Dean 11MUSIC SHOPIcon Music 63OPTICIANSBowleys 43

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OSTEOPATHClare Spencer 41OVEN CLEANEROven Fairy 52Oven and Out 53PAINTER & DECORATORSGordon Decorators 48Melton Decorators 38Steve Martin 7PERSONAL COACHINGAmanda Williamson 41PEST CONTROLP Cox 65PHYSIOTHERAPYMelton Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic 45PLANT NURSERYC & C Plants 8PLASTERERAP Plastering 16Mark & Ian Davis 16PLUMBERSCC Plumbing 35David Bradley 59BPG Plumbing 32JP Roe Plumbing 38Melton Plumbing 34PRINTINGLeaflet printing & distribution 66PROPERTY MAINTENANCEDarren Wood 48PUBS/ CLUBSConservative Club 59RESTAURANTSJasmine House 57Spice Club 56RIDING SCHOOLOwston Lodge 65ROOFERDiamond Flat Roofing 33RSJ Roofing 29SCAFFOLDINGC and A Scaffolding 26SECURITY SYSTEMSA1 Security 17Rutland and Belvoir 17SMALL PET PLAY EQUIPEMENT /BOARDINGHop Inn 25SOFT FURNISHINGSThorpe Curtains 51SOLICITORSLawson and West 18,47Oldham Marsh Page & Flavel 46SPORTS INJURYMelton Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic 45

We are designed to be a useful localbusiness directory! All the servicesyou see here in the Messenger havebeen personally recommended to usby genuine people who have usedtheir service. We rely on you ourreaders out there to tell us aboutthose businesses you think have givena good service and therefore shouldbe advertising with us.

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SPORTS MASSAGEDonna Wright 41Graham Spencer 45SPORTS SHOPMelton Sports 44SWEET SHOPFearn Maes 63TAXIST&H Solutions 58Valley Taxis 58TEA ROOMOld Brickyard Tea Garden 8TENNIS CLUBHamilton Lawn Tennis Club 59TILERAnthony Gordon 51TILE SHOW ROOMTile n Style 49TREE SURGEONA&D Gardens and trees 12TOY SHOPMelton Toys 71TYRE SUPPLIERS/FITTERSTanvic Tyres 21VENUE HIREConservative Club 59Tennis Club 59

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CONTENTSWelcome Letter - Editor 3Index / special offers 4-5Hobbies - Festive Florals 6Trees and shrubs - Pippa Greenwood 10-11Hate Widows 8? - Brian Kirk 14Neighbourhood Watch news - Eric Tindall 16Quiz - Languages 23NEW LAUNCHES 23-25Ironing Bored 23Hair@ NO.11 24Hop Inn 25Pictograms 27Financial advice - Adam Fearn 28Our 10 year birthday 36-37Organise Christmas spending 39Bad beauty habits 42Health - Seeing clearly 43Winter training tips - Michael Cooke 44New purchasing rights - Robert Cox 46Word Ladder 48Interiors - Alternative facelifts 50-51Recipe - Ginger Christmas puds 57Christmas crossword 58Tech - Gifts for him and her 60-61Christmas in books 62View from a farm - Julia Hawley 64Competition - 10 Year birthday 66Useful nos. 68Melton’s community news / quiz answers 68-69Events pages & Diary 70

WATCH SALES/REPAIRSVortex 60WEBSITE DESIGN AND HOSTINGHere 2 Host 15WINDOWS/ DOORS ANDCONSERVATORIESHomesure 7Melton Windows 13Window Consultant 22WINDOW CLEANING/PRESSUREWASHINGMasterpane 53

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Flowers are a treat for the senses and it’sworth taking time to work out exactly how youcan use them to best effect. Beforeyou rush down to the florist, take aminute to think about location,colour and theme.

Make sure that you clean yourvase thoroughly before adding theflowers, using bleach or Miltontablets and a bottle brush. It’s vitalto use flower food if you want yourbouquet to last: you can make asolution yourself using a quarter ofa teaspoon of bleach, twotablespoons of lemon juice and one tablespoonof sugar in a quart (1136ml) of warm water.

If you are creating a table centrepiece, thegolden rule is that the colour of thearrangement should harmonise with thetablecloth, napkins and crackers. A crowdedtable might look better with just one or twostems placed in narrow bottles, arranged alongthe middle.

One of the most distinctive aspects of a

traditional, seasonal arrangement is the use ofdeep green foliage, but remember that

evergreen branches have woodystems that can sometimes bereluctant to absorb water. Youcan give tough stems a headstart by plunging them into amug containing a couple ofinches of boiling water andleaving them for a minute to“sear”.

Flowers can be more expensiveat Christmas time, but you cancreate some fantastic

arrangements by supplementing a few choiceblooms with evergreen leaves and decorations.A festive floral arrangement provides us with asimple reminder that spring is on its way, sothis year don’t forget to say “Happy Christmas”in the language of flowers.

If you’re tempted to take up flower arranging asa hobby, then you’ll find some helpfulinformation at www.nafas.org.uk, where you’llbe able to find out about local clubs, coursesand classes.

Make It Festive, Keep It Floral

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Steve MartinPainters and Decorators

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Telephone: 01664 853340Mobile: 07889033072

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Planting Trees and Shrubs by Pippa Greenwood

Trees, shrubs and woody climbers in particularare often a very good buy at this timeof year so take a look at yourgarden and see what you couldadd, or perhaps considerremoving that plant which hasnever quite done what youhoped….and replace it withsomething new.Planting trees and shrubs iscertainly not difficult, but it is oneof those gardening tasks aboutwhich ideas seem to change regularlyand it can be confusing if you read widelydiffering opinions and ideas. So whatshould you be doing if you have justdecided to add a few trees to yourgarden?

A good planting hole or pit is essential,you should make sure that it is at leastseveral inches larger than the currentspread of the roots of the tree or shrubthat you want to plant.For years the advice has been thatplenty of bulky organic matter should beincorporated in to the hole and the mixture

with which you back fill it. Investigations nowsuggest that this may not necessarily be thebest way of going about things: make theplanting hole too ‘cosy’ and the tree’s rootsmay be inclined to stay in the hole and not

venture out in to the surrounding soil.However, if you garden on a

very sandy, poor soil, a well-prepared planting pit whichincludes bulky organic matter

such as garden compost will helpto reduce the risk of drying out,and increase the chances of thetree growing away well. Similarly,provided the organic matter isincorporated over a good enoughsized area on a heavy soil, I think itdoes help to improve aeration anddrainage around tree roots,especially if you incorporate somegrit too.

To tease or not to tease the roots?I’m a teaser every time, havingseen thousands of trees fail

because their pot-bound roots never movedout in to the soil properly, if at all.

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Planting depth is important too, so do makesure that you cover the roots, and only theroots, with soil. Even the compost level in thepot is often too deep, so start from scratch ifnecessary. Laying a straight cane over the topof the planting hole will help you to gauge thecorrect depth more easily.

Then of course there is staking. I suggest onlydoing this with large trees, apples on verydwarfing rootstocks or if the site is extremelywindy, as a tree will get tougher and moreresilient if given a chance to move aroundslightly and so form a strong trunk. If you dostake, short stakes at an angle are nowregarded as best, and do use a good qualitytree tie, properly fitted so that the tree’s bark isnot chafed.

Finally, remember that aftercare is essential,regular, thorough watering will be neededduring dry weather, especially for the firstcouple of years after planting. If you don’t getthe aftercare right, both the plant and all thattime and effort (and enthusiasm) can easily belost.

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Since it’s launch, the new look and feel of Windows 8 has not been widely liked. So much sothat Microsoft rushed out a major update (Windows 8.1) to appease the Windows 8 ‘haters’.This was still missing one traditional feature, the good old Start Button at the bottom left of thedesktop screen. That handy little button that gave easy access to shutting down the computer,your list of programs and your personal folders. It might seem like a small thing but without thisfeature I have heard stories of customers buying a new Windows 8 computer, switching it onthen being unable to switch it off…... Well there is a solution.

A program called ‘ Start Menu 8’ supplied free of charge by IOBIT.com.There are alternatives but this is the one I recommend. To find this, follow these steps :

Go to iobit.comSelect ‘Products’ at the top of the page & select ‘Start Menu 8 for Windows 8’Press green ‘ Free Download’ buttonThe download should beginIn internet Explorer press ‘RUN’ or in Google Chrome press ‘startmenu-setup’ and then runPress ‘YES’ to the User access control promptPress Next, then Accept, then NextSelect ‘Custom Install & untick everything followed by NextUntick all on the next screen then click FinishThe start menu program options will now startPress ‘Start Button’ on the left, Press ‘Classic’ then ApplyPress the cross at the top right of the screen

That’s it! You now have a traditional Start Button that will now appear every time you start yourcomputer. If you don’t feel happy following the above, I will be happy to help. Just call me atComputer SOS on 01664 431139 or 07894352517.

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Hello neighboursLast month I was honoured tobe promoted to the role ofChairman within LeicestershireNHW. As a result of the extraduties this role entails, we are asking againfor new volunteers to help fill some of theduties and tasks within Melton NHW. As apriority we need to find a South of Town Man-ager, An E-Mail Manager for Dorian Ward, AManager for Craven Ward and a Manager forAsfordby Ward. If you can spare some timeplease do contact me. We all benefit fromhaving a strong and fully operational NHW.

Thank you Eric Tindall

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Suspicious? Then phone CrimeStoppers 0800 555 111. For local nonemergency help call 101 or call me,Eric Tindall on 07958 139944

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23Local mum Vikki Nolan wanted to do some-thing that she could work around her children.As a busy mum she knew that the one jobthat always gets put off is the ironing, so sixmonths ago she started up her business,Ironing Bored.

“Time is precious and when the weekendcomes around it should be time to spend withthe family and not catching up with chores.It’s nice knowing we are helping release thestress of a busy life.”

Ironing Bored offers a friendly hassle freeservice where customers’ ironing can bepicked up and delivered at a time that suitsthem. Collection and delivery is free to homesin Melton and just £2 to surrounding villages.Ironing charges are £3.00 per kilo and 90pper shirt. Vikki is gradually building up a clientbase of regular customers, but she is happyto tackle one off occasional loads too. Sowhether you are a busy mum, professional oryou just hate ironing, Vikki can help.

Please give Vikki a call on 07800 667532 oryou can contact her through her facebookpage, search Ironing Bored Melton Mowbray.

Affordable relief?

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Just opened this October is new hair salonHair at No 11, which can be found at MarketPlace in what used to be Cutting Edge.Owned and run by local mother and daughterpartners, Debbie and Kate Dziura, they areexcited to be returning to a business whichhas run in their family formany years. As Kate ex-plains,“ I myself have recently re-trained as a hair stylist, butmy mum Debbie has beencutting hair in Melton forover 20 years, after trainingat KH Hair in Leicester. Evenmy grandmother used to bea hairdresser. When theopportunity of having our own salon came up itjust seemed right.”

The new salon has been completely re-furbished with a simple and stylish interior.Upstairs they have created a tranquil newbeauty room where beauty therapist RachelRobinson offers beauty treatments to compli-ment the hair styling below.

“ Some salons can be a little intimidating, we

really wanted to create somewhere wherepeople can come and be pampered in afriendly and welcoming atmosphere.”Clients are certainly well looked after, they canchoose which music to listen to, use the freewi-fi and can enjoy a glass of prosecco as an

alternative to the usual tea andcoffee!

The salon caters for all familymembers and age ranges, butKate would particularly like thesalon to be known for excellentcuts and colours. Anyone whois thinking of trying a new lookis welcome to visit and take afree 15 minutes consultation

with a stylist to discuss their ideas before theybook an appointment..

This month Hair at no.11 is offering readers aspecial FREE nail tidy and OPI polishwith any hair cut and finish or colourbooked. Free treatment must be redeemed attime of or within 14 days of hair treatment.

Please mention the Messenger at time ofbooking.

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Lisa Newton, whoruns one of thefew rabbit andguinea pig holidayretreats in the area, has recentlylaunched a brand new range ofspecialist pet play equipment.Aimed at small animals :rabbits, guinea pigs, kittens, catsand small dogs etc. her newrange of quality play cubes andtunnels will give pets hours oflasting fun and could be theperfect present for animals andanimal loving owners alike. AsLisa explains,

“ Understanding the needs ofrabbits and guinea pigs inparticular, I know how muchpleasure it gives me to watchfurries enjoy themselves in asafe and stimulating environ-ment. We have designed ourplay equipment so that they canbe easily stored and cleanedwith the option to add on extratunnels and cubes as required.”

Lisa has been greatly successfulin getting her products into arange of well known stockistsand stores, but she is keen to letlocal people know about her newproducts too.

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Reflection overthe last 10 yearsand how thingshave changed?

The Melton Messenger will be celebratingits 10 year anniversary soon, so well doneto Debbie and her team for an excellentpublication.With this in mind I thought it an opportunetime to reflect back over some of thestatistics and changes that have affectedall our lives over the last 10 years.

I have noted below 10 of the often talkedabout figures when we reminisce:

Petrol £3.67 per gallon in 2004, now £5.73per gallon, a 56% increase

FTSE 100 closed at 4564 (25.10.2004),closed at 6388 (24.10.2014), a 39%increase

ISA limit £7,000 in 2004, £15,000 in 2014,a 114% increase

Mortgage interest rates (Halifax standardvariable) 6.75% in 2004, 3.99% in 2014,41% decrease

Annuity rates 7.352% in 2004, 5.626% in2014 (age 65, level payment), a 23%decrease

Average house prices in the East Midlands£141,966 in 2004, £149,714 in 2014, a 5.5%increase

Average pension fund value at retirementin 2004 £28,656, in 2014 just £36,800, a28% increase

Inheritance tax nil rate band in 2004 was£263,000, in 2014 it is now £325,000, andincrease of 23%

Number of people aged 16+ unemployed(not just those claiming jobseekersallowance) in 2004 was 1.43m and in 20141.97m people, an increase of 37%

And finally in 2004 you started to payincome tax if your income was over £4,745;in 2014 it is £10,000 (this excludes agerelated allowances)

In isolation some of this data looksextremely positive and some negative. Theyshould be read in context of the widerpicture.

As Mark Twain once said ‘’there are lies,damned lies and statistics.’’

The data quoted here has been sourced fromThe Office for National Statistics, Gov.ukwebsite, Halifax, Nationwide and tax briefs.

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Who would'vethought(and it still amazesme) that theMelton Messengerhas now beenrunning for tenyears….?

I started the Messenger after having a badexperience with a tradesman and thought thatthere was a need out there for a handy littledirectory listing local servicesrecommended by realpeople. All this was wellbefore any of the customerrated websites had beenformed. I started out byknocking on neighbours’doors and asking them if theywould mind telling me whatservices they had used andwhich had done a good job!

Over the years we haveendeavoured to maintain theMessenger’s ethos ofincluding businesses andservices that have beenrecommended by previouscustomers. And thank you to all of you who wehave spoken to and who have helped us to dothis.We still encourage readers to feedback on theservices featured in the directory and we willpass this back to the advertiser concerned.Nine times out of ten this is positive, but if wedid get lots of readers complaining about aparticular service we do reserve the right totake them out of the directory - thankfully thishas only ever happened on a handful ofoccasions.

Our main aim has always been to providereaders with a handy, interesting and usefulpublication and to encourage them to use localbusinesses.Over the past 10 years we have kept up todate with the changing technology with ourwebsite, online magazine, social media and

mobile app. I still however firmly believe thatthere will always be a place for a qualityprinted local directory.

Readers may remember the very first issue weproduced in December 2004, rather differentfrom what it looks like today. It’s thanks to ourlocal contributors and writers that has helpedkeep the publication interesting and relevant.Back then we only distributed to one thousandhomes, today its almost 14,000. I must alsomention here my fantastic distribution teamwho reliably deliver the Messengers throughyour door every other month. It started outwith friends helping me deliver and now most

of their own children havegrown up and taken over!

I am proud to say that lots ofour advertisers have been withus many years and I wanted totake this opportunity of thankingthem all for their continuedsupport. In particular are thosewho were with us in those firstfew months and who havestayed in every single issuesince!You may recognise some oftheir original adverts opposite.

Finally, last but not least, a bigthank you to you the readers.By using the Messenger to

source your local services you are not onlysupporting the local economy, but keeping theMessenger going too. We are not run by theCouncil or part of the local paper, as somepeople may believe, but an independentcompany run solely by yours truly. Please dofeel free to contact me if you have anysuggestions on improving the Messenger, anyfeedback for any of our advertisers orrecommendations on who we should beincluding.For more details please see our websitewww.meltonmessenger.co.ukOur full contact details on page 3.

To celebrate our 10 year birthday wehave an extra special prize for you to winin our Find Sam Competition on page 66!

Some kind words“Thank you for continuing to provide a trustedsource for a wide range of services.”Garry Swann - reader

“Hi Debbie, just to say thanks for such a goodmagazine, keep up the good work”David Fessey - Reader

“Advertising with the Messenger over the last 10years has been a hassle free effective way ofgaining new customers.”Dean Cordwell - Valley Taxis

“Debbie realises how busy I am ... she sorts outmy adverts with little or sometimes no input fromme. Our "These are the only corners we cut"advert that she designed is in my opinion the bestadvert I've had in the 23 years of Kings RoadCarpets”Peter Cox - Kings Road Carpets

“The Messenger is a trusted local magazine, butnot everyone realises that the advertisers in therehave been recommended by local people as yet.”Cliff Hefferman - CC Plumbing

“ We monitor all of our calls & we know that themessenger advertising works. Debbie is alwayskeen to help and looks after us well. We wishDebbie & the Melton Messenger every successfor the future.”Dawn and Paul Gartshore - LOL Contracts

“ After all this time it still works for me”Brett Dziura - Betta Gardens

“Being in the Messenger only strengthens ourquality reputation within the bathroom andkitchen industry.”Richard Potts - RPM

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Organise Your Christmas SpendingWith a little forethought and planning it ispossible to get to the New Year withfinances intact, withoutcompromising on thecelebrations.Here are some ideas.

Saving money inChristmas ClubsChristmas Clubs arebasically savingsschemes that help youspread the cost ofChristmas, with members making smallmonthly deposits that cannot be withdrawnuntil November or December.Savings may be exchanged for vouchers to bespent in certain stores, or a catalogue is sentout from which you choose your gifts.They are a good place to put money aside,although some people might find them toorestrictive when it comes to buying presentsand prefer to accrue interest on their savings,however paltry the amount. This gives thefreedom to shop where you like, and withdrawsome of the money if you spot the perfectpresent before December.Is it worth trying a cash back site?Cash back sites like Quidco and TopCashback offer a percentage cash back onevery purchase made. A directory ofparticipating online retailers is listed on thesesites, which pay a referral fee to the cash backsite for directing shoppers their way. Apercentage of this fee becomes the cash backyou receive.Both Quidco and Top Cashback offer two tiersof membership. The basic account is free ofcharge, with the ‘premium’ account offeringadditional services for a £5.00 annual fee. Arange of payout methods is available,including having your money paid into a bankaccount, PayPal account, or choosing anAmazon Gift Card.It’s a good idea to move your money as soonas possible as it won’t be protected should thecash back company go into administration.Also consider telling family and friends whatyou are doing, as the sites sometimes offer areferral fee for new sign-ups. Quidco currentlyoffer a £2.50 bonus for each referral whoearns £5.00 cash back themselves.A good time to use creditPurchases of £100 to £30,000 are

automatically protected under Section 75 ofthe Consumer Credit Act. This means that

if the trader goes out of business, orthe product is faulty and you can’tget your money back from theseller, your credit card companyprovides a full refund.For larger Christmaspurchases, it’s a good idea touse a credit card for this reasonalone as long as theoutstanding balance is repaid as

soon as possible. It offers avaluable level of protection that isn’t availablewith a debit card.Some credit card companies also offerpurchase protection, so that if an item is lost orstolen they will refund you in full within acertain period of time - often 90 days. It’sworthwhile keeping your receipts and creditcard statements for at least this length of timein case of any problems.Careful when buying gift cardsWith so many household names going intoliquidation it’s not always a good idea to givegift cards at Christmas. If there is any doubtsurrounding the ongoing status of a company,it might be safer to give cash or a cheque in aChristmas gift envelope instead.If the company does go into administration youmay find that they don’t have to honour theamount on the card. This is a bit of a grey areathough, and is largely dependent on the policyof the administrator.Vouchers and discountsVoucher codes and deals can be found atvarious websites includingwww.moneysupermarket.com andwww.moneysavingexpert.co.uk with savings tobe made on a wide range of products fromelectronic gadgets to jewellery and perfume.Some codes offer free postage and packing,so it’s worth shopping around on the internetfor these deals.0% credit cards for when it’s too lateIf it all goes wrong and you’re dreading thecredit card bill, look for a 0% interest creditcard and transfer the balance if you can. Thisspreads the cost interest-free over a period oftime, usually between 6 months and 2 years.There is generally a transfer fee of around 3%of the balance, and you’ll need to pay it offwithin the 0% interest time limit to get the mostbenefit.

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PERSONAL & CAREERCOACHING: 07717 754802Amanda Williamson BEd (Hons) EMCC RegCoaching supports individuals to tackle selflimiting beliefs and old patterns of behavior. Itfinds new ways to move forward and make themost of clients’ potential both at home and atwork. www.spirallifecoaching.co.uk

ACUPUNCTURE: 07791 347960Ariane Thompson MBRCPAcupuncture uses very fine needles to restoreand maintain good health and a balanced body& mind, improving your recovery time frominjury and ill health. A deeply relaxing treatment,shown in clinical trials to be effective for manyconditions, from acute & chronic pain andarthritis, headaches, IBS, to fertility issues andIVF support. Available on Wednesdays.

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42Recognise any of the following?Then perhaps its time for a change…Sleeping with your make-up onNever - no matter how tired you are - go to bedwith any trace of make-up still on your face.Mascara that hasn’t been removed will quicklydry-out your eyelashes, making them brittle andweak. Last night’s foundation will clog yourpores, leaving you prone to nasty break-outs.

Using heat stylers on your hair everydayIf you straighten, curl or blow dry your hair everyday you will be causing damage to your tressesthat could result in split ends, dried-out lengthsand tired, dull-looking locks.You don’t have to say goodbye to your much-loved heat styler altogether. Instead, you shouldensure that you use it more sparingly and don’tforget to spritz your hair with a good quality heatprotecting product first.

Using make-up that is past its bestAlthough your cosmetics look innocent enough,after being opened they offer a perfect breedingground for bacteria. And over time, if you don’tkeep a careful eye on your products, you canend up suffering from some seriously nasty eyeinfections, skin irritations and blemishes.

Mascaras, liquid eyeliners and lip glosses shouldbe thrown away every 3 or 4 months.Foundation is ok for around 12 months, as arelipsticks and eyeshadows.

Overlooking your eyebrowsOver-plucked brows are as bad as over-grownbrows. Eyebrows serve as a frame for your eyesand by creating the right shape you can instantlylift your face and draw attention to your eyes.You can’t beat professionally sculpted brows,your beautician will assess your needs andleave them looking perfect.

Not keeping skin safe in the SunYou’ll be well aware of the need for sunscreenwhen you’re lying on the beach, but you mightnot realise that you need to use it every day.That’s because skin-damaging UV rays arepresent even when the sun isn’t shining. Thesun is one of the biggest factors in prematureageing.

SmokingThe free radicals in cigarette smoke break downcollagen, slow the skin’s ability to heal and makeit look sallow, dull and lifeless. Smoking inhibitsthe blood supply that keeps skin looking healthy.

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43Thinking of contact lenses? Nowadaysthere’s a range of options to correct pooreyesight whatever your prescription.Contact lenses may be more convenient thanglasses and both rigid and soft versions allowoxygen on to the eye. This keeps the eyehealthy and allows them to be worn forextended periods. Toric lenses to correctastigmatism and bifocal lenses are availabletoo.Soft contact lenses are made from a plasticpolymer with high water content. They’reeasier to adapt to than rigid lenses. Daily ormonthly disposable versions decrease thechance of infection, while non-disposablesare cleaned every day and changed yearly.Pros: Comfort; no loss of peripheral vision.Cons: Easily damaged or polluted.Rigid gas permeable contact lenses aremade from silicone polymers.Pros: No loss of peripheral vision; bettercorrection of some eyesight problems thansoft lenses; durable.Cons: Less comfortable and harder to adaptto than soft lenses; reduced risk of infection(due to lack of water content).Before making any decisions, seek advicefrom your optometrist or eye consultant.

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Maintain your training regime throughout thewinter months with some helpful tips fromMelton Sports.1 Eat rightPasta, soups and baked potatoes are greatfoods as they provide a slow release ofenergy. Keep energy levels topped up with asports snack/bar and make sure you keep wellhydrated. You may not feel thirsty but yourbody uses up a lot of water through respirationin order to maintain it’s temperature.Replenish these fluids and electrolytes withdrinks such as Lucozade Sport and have arecovery drink after your session.2 Layer upGive your body a hug by wearing a base layer.This traps the heat in and the fabric works tomaintain your body temperature by aiding theevaporation of sweat. When it gets really coldwear a layer that blocks the wind, gloves anda hat or headband. Be careful not tooverdress, less is more. As a rule of thumbdress for 15 to 20 degrees warmer than itactually is.3 Extend your warm upYour body warms up more slowly in coldweather, especially first thing in the morning.Put your kit in the airing cupboard overnight orin the clothes dryer for a few minutes beforeheading out. And don’t forget to do somedecent stretching or run up and down thestairs a few times. Remember it may still take10 to 15 minutes of running or riding beforeyou are completely warmed up and hit yourstride.4 Be safe, be seenTry to exercise during daylight hours andabsorb what sunshine there is. If it’s dark out,wear bright, reflective clothing. Lights are a

must for cyclists and a headlamp or flashingarmbands for runners. Don’t forget to lookahead for potential hazards, everyone’s visiontends to be reduced in winter.5 Train with a friend or groupMake your fitness sessions safe and social. Ifyou’ve arranged to meet someone it’s harderto make excuses and cry off.6 Try out new routesRunning or riding the same old routes canbecome a chore so try out some new ones.Go off road and hit some trails if you can asthey are good for building strength and power.If you’re working away or having a weekendbreak take your kit with you. Start off into thewind, this way you’ll have the wind at yourback on your way home and avoid a chill afteryou’ve been sweating.7 Increase your intensityIf you’re on a tempo run or ride mix bursts ofspeed work into your session, but take everyfourth week a bit easier. Time out and rest isimportant too.8 Set a specific goalSet some goals and/or enter a competition.Knowing you have to train for a race or hit amileage target or fitness goal is a realmotivator. Reward yourself when you achieveit, then set another one!9 Go to the gymWhen it’s bone-chillingly cold or icy outsidetreadmill running, a spin cycle class or turbotrainer or gym session/activity class is a goodway to stay fit without risking injury.10 Change quickly afterwardsChange quickly when you finish exercising asyour core body temperature will drop as soonas you stop. Try to drink something hot, thenrelax . . .

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For a professional,friendly and dependableservice, call on yourlocal legal team.

Ten years ago people were beginning touse the internet for shopping but thishas rapidly accelerated since that time.The law has taken time to catch up.

The Sale of Goods Act 1979 as amendedand the Supply of Goods and Services Act1982 will apply to goods and servicespurchased. Any goods purchased (even ifbought in a sale or with points or vouchers)must be of satisfactory quality, fit forpurpose and fit for a specific purpose, (ifstated), be as described and must last areasonable length of time.

This year, the Consumer Contracts(Information, Cancellation and AdditionalCharges) Regulations 2013 provided newand additional consumer protection,particularly Distance selling, in addition tothe legal rights you have if buying goods orservices in a shop.Distance selling is selling and buyinggoods, services or digital content withoutface to face contact, for example, on line,mail order, phone or television. Becauseyou do not actually see the goods or service

before you buy them, you have extra legalrights to protect you, (although exceptionsinclude gambling, financial services,transport services etc.).

Under the Regulations you must be givenclear information before and after thepurchase, and expressly agree to anyadditional payments etc. You have a right tocancel your order within a 14 day cooling-off period (subject to exceptions includingpersonalised goods, fresh produce, urgentrepairs, etc.) In addition goods must besupplied within 30 days, unless otherwiseagreed, and you may get a refund if itemsare not delivered as agreed. You areallowed to keep unsolicited goods and totelephone the supplier at a basic rate.

Goods can be new or second hand and itmatters not how you pay for the goods.Usually risk passes from the supplier to theconsumer when the goods are delivered.

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50 Alternative facelifts for your wallsInteresting decorative effects on yourwalls don’t have to rely on traditionalwall paper and paint…Terrific tilesHard-wearing, long-lasting,easy to clean and potentiallyhighly decorative, tiles areoften overlooked as awallcovering other than forthe inevitable bathroom orkitchen splashback. Yet theyare available in as great avariety of colours andpatterns as wallpaper, andcan have just as muchimpact. They can be super-shiny or matt andunderstated; sleek andmachine-made or wobbly,rustic and hand-made; evenand smooth, or knobbly and textured; evendigitally printed with your own designs.Something to suit every style. Why notconsider tiled walls for hallways,conservatories, laundry rooms and utility

rooms? Given their fabulous decorativepotential, they may also work as part of aliving area too.

Just how a tiled area looks –whether it’s a whole wall or asmall splashback – depends ona variety of factors. Their colour,pattern and texture are mostimportant, of course, but size(from huge slabs to tiny mosaic)matters and shape also plays apart. While most tiles are squareor rectangular, other shapes areavailable and can createcomplex patterns that haveenormous impact. Your chosenlayout also makes a difference,whether it’s a simple grid, anoffset design (also known asbrick bond), herringbone,pinwheel or random. Will you

add borders or mix two or more patterns? Howwide apart will your tiles be spaced? And whatcolour grout will you choose? Tiling may notbe as simple as it first seems – but it cancertainly be rewarding.

51Timber panellingWood panelling keeps heat in and noises out,and is great for disguising wonky walls. Morethan that, though, it has fabulous warmth andcharacter. Choose fielded panelling for classicfeel, or simple tongue and groove for thatcosy, country look. Leave natural or paint toco-ordinate with the rest of the room.MirrorA wall (or a portion of it) covered with a sheetof mirror will reflect light around and instantlymake the room seem bigger. The larger themirror, the thicker it needs to be, so it’s often agood idea to get professional help to attach itsecurely.Polished plasterA centuries-old Italian technique, also knownas Venetian plaster, involves applying severalthin coats of plaster and polishing with wax.The finished result boasts a lovely depth ofcolour and can resemble marble, stone orsuede.FabricChoose your fabric, line it, stretch it, andstaple it to battens fixed to the walls. There’sno way around it: this traditional technique isexpensive. It looks amazing, however, and ishelpful in insulating against cold and noise.

Composites and laminatesThey may seem dull, but in fact sheets ofplastic laminate or solid composite havedecorative potential. As they are waterproofand require few joins, they make an especiallygood choice for bathrooms.LeatherCostly but eye-catching and incrediblyluxurious, leather-clad walls possessenormous character, while their patina, likethat of a quality shoe, will develop over time.Apparently, they are even sound- and fire-retardant.CorkCork sheets and tiles offer many appealingqualities, from being warm and soft to thetouch to having insulating and soundproofingbenefits. What’s more, they are highlyenvironmentally-friendly. A range of moderncolours, patterns and textures is available.Sheet metalFancy an unusual wall installation? Then optfor sheets of metal – steel, copper oraluminium, say. Finishes include differenttextures, laser-cut designs or even designerrust and, depending on their patina andarrangement, the end result could be eitherovertly industrial or sleek and upmarket.

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Let us host your Christmas Party with our special Banquet menu from £15.95 PPOr why not let us take the stress out of Christmas Day for you, your family and

friends. Just £34.95 PP to include complimentary wine.

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These fruity mini pudsflavoured with stemginger are much lighterthan a traditional richChristmas pudding anddon’t need to be madeweeks in advance.

Makes 6

• 175g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing

• 175g self-raising flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• 175g light muscovado sugar

• 1 tsp each ground mixed spice and ground ginger

• 3 large eggs

• 100g dried mixed fruit

• 50g glace cherries, chopped• 50g stem ginger, finely chopped

• 4 tbsp stem ginger syrup

• Softly whipped cream or brandy butter to serve

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5.Butter six small pudding basins (each about200ml capacity) and line the bases with circles ofbaking parchment.Place the butter, flour, baking powder, sugar,spices and eggs in a large mixing bowl and beattogether with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutesuntil pale and creamy. Fold in the dried mixedfruit and two-thirds of the cherries and stem gin-ger.Divide the mixture evenly between the preparedpudding basins then cover each basin with acircle of greased and pleated baking parchmentand secure with string. Cover each basin withpleated foil.Stand the basins in a roasting tin and pour inenough boiling water to come halfway up thesides of the basins. Bake for 45-50 minutes, oruntil risen, firm to the touch and a skewer in-serted into a pudding comes out clean.Leave the puddings to stand for 10 minutes thenturn out onto serving plates. Mix the remainingcherries and ginger with the stem ginger syrupand spoon over the puddings. Serve with creamor brandy butter.

Special party group menu (min of 6) also available.A la carte menu available as usual every evening

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CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD (answers p. 69)Across2. The celebration of

the Eucharist (4)4. The wise men (4)6. Evergreen climbing

plant (3)8. Public house (3)9. Colour of trees (5)10.One of the gifts

brought by theThree Wise Men(4)

11. Term referring toGod (4)

14.Great happiness(3)

15. Toys particularly forgirls (5)

16. Transport used onsnow (4)

17.Often filled withmincemeat (3)

19. Santa's helpers (5)

Down1. Noisy celebrations

(10)2. Amazing or

wonderfuloccurrence (7)

3. 26th December(6,3)

5. Heavenly creature(5)

7. The seasonaround Christmas(8)

12.Cooking methodfor turkey andchestnuts (5)

13. Popular Christmascolour (3)

14. Specialanniversary (7)

17.Coniferous tree (4)18.Gifts given to

children (4)

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60 Gadget gifts for him & herA good place to start is with a case. Firmssuch as Tuff-Luv make really nice vintageleather Kindle cases for around £40. Ofcourse you can get leather cases for otherdevices such as laptops and tablets too in awhole range of designs and colours.

If they haven’t already got a tablet, there areplenty of alternatives to the all-conqueringiPad and iPad Mini. Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD(£89) is good for ebooks and movies, and arange of affordable Windows 8 tablets havebeen launched by the likes of Asus, Acer andToshiba, all below £200.

If cooking’s their thing then Belkin’s ChefStand and Wand (£29) is a smart gift idea. It’sa tablet stand designed specifically for thekitchen, enabling them to see the recipe (ortutorial videos) without getting it covered infood. If they are more of an outdoor cookingtype, iGrill’s range of smartphone-connectedthermometers ( £34.99) give them a new toyto play with while burning theburgers.

One of the more unusual newgadgets we’ve seen is the PlayBulb,a bluetooth speaker that’s also anLED light bulb. The £59 device iscontrolled via an iPhone and Android app thatenables you play music and, er, turn the lighton and off.

This year’s hot technology is thesmartwatch - of which LG’s GWatch R is one of the nicest. TheAndroid-compatible smartwatch islikely to be keenly priced. Sadlythe Apple smart watch is not beingreleased until later in 2015.

How about a drone? Parrot’s AR.Drone 2.0(£224) is a smartphone-controlledquadricopter, a flying drone that can streamhigh definition video back to the owner’sphone or tablet. There are drones to suit allbudgets, from the £36 Quadricopter X4 toones costing over £600.

GoPro cameras are small high definitioncameras that can be attachedto almost anything. We’veseen GoPros strapped to bikehelmets, animals, remotecontrolled cars and even tomusical instruments.Expect to pay from around £199.

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Many women’s lettersto Santa will include theinitials GHD, whosehair straighteners havebeen tucked underChristmas trees forseveral years now. The firm’s latest range isthe GHD Curve, a collection of curling wands

and tongs that cost £110.

For sporty types there are stacks ofgadget gifts, such as the Fitbit Flexactivity tracker (£75), the Zeppmotion sensor for tennis players

(£129), Garmin’s Forerunner GPS watches(£89) and the TomTom Multi-Sport GPSWatch (£149). Don’t forget headphones,either: Philips’ ActionFit Sports (£30),Sennheiser’s PMX 685i Sports (£35),Monster’s iSport Victory (£130) and Pioneer’sSE-E721 (£40) have been specificallydesigned for runners and won’t pop out or falloff.

Finally the excellent Aeropress coffee makerproduces brews that rival the world’s mostexpensive coffee machines, and you can pickone up - brand new - for around £25.

Est. over 25yrs.St. Mary’s Way car park, Nottingham St.,Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1NW

TEL/FAX 01664 500729From traditionally stretched tapestry andcross stitch to football shirts, baby shoes,silk bouquets and cut to size mirrors.

Large selection of open & limited prints,original water colours, pastels & oils by

leading artists.OPEN Tues - Sat. 9.30am - 5.00pm

62The Tree: ‘The Giving Tree’ by ShelSilversteinWhat better kind of spruce this festive seasonthan ‘The Giving Tree’. Loved by children andadults alike, this is a story about a little boywho grows up under the branches of a tree,and continues to take and take throughout hisyears into adulthood. If you don’t cry when youread this then quite frankly, you must have aheart of stone. It’s such a simple and touchingstory about our capacity to love and it’s perfectfor some fireside snuggling up with whoeveryou have staying with you this Christmas.The Gift: ‘The Gift’ by Cecelia AhernIf you ever thought there weren’t enough hoursin the day then meet Lou Suffern, a man whois constantly needs to be two places at onceand who is struggling to keep up. He finds itimpossible to really ‘be’ in the present,whether it’s at work or at home with his family.One day he meets a homeless man calledGabe and, taking pity on him, sorts him outwith a job in the post room. But there’ssomething not quite right about Gabe. Healways appears to be in more than one placeat once. It’s a bit ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ formodern times, and goes to prove that as wesuspected, time really could be the greatestgift of all.The Weather: ‘Let it Snow’ by John Green,Maureen Johnson and Lauren MyracleHere are three touching and romantic storiesthat all stem from one incident, as a young girldecides to ditch the stranded train she wastravelling on and heads out into the blizzard.The tales then take place over the followingfew days as the residents of Gracetownstruggle to cope with the Christmas Eve storm.Written by some of today’s best-selling authorsthey are like three perfectly wrapped littlestocking fillers.The Family: ‘A Proper Family Christmas’ byChrissie ManbyWhenever someone tells you this is what theywant, they mean the nostalgic Christmas card,cookie cutter image. They don’t mean thearguments, tears and recriminations thatusually go hand in hand with the festiveseason. This is the story of two clashingfamilies, brought together by the need to helpthe Buchanan’s seriously ill daughter, Izzy.The matriarch, Annabel, was adopted and soneeds to find her own biological parents to seeif Izzy can be saved. It sounds like a tear-jerker but it’s a warm and fuzzy one forChristmas.

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Firstly congratulations to the MeltonMessenger on its 10th birthday!

I thought it would beinteresting to look back towhat we were up to onthe farm 10 years ago.Like most farmers wekeep a day to day diary ofthe main farm events –important managementinformation for individualcows like calvings andmedical treatment, butalso a brief note of theweather and main farmevents.

I’m writing this at the endof October and due to themild and dry weather, themilking herd are still grazing in the morningsand the late lactation cows are out at nighttoo. In 2004 we brought them all in on 20th

October which is really more typical. Thereare a handful of the same cows – some ofour older ladies were in the herd 10 yearsago.

Most years there is a very definite changein the weather in mid October whichrequires firstly that we get the wheat drilledby then and secondly that the cows come inabout a week later once they start making amess. This year we were delayed in drillingour wheat because the grass beingploughed out was so hard after that very drySeptember!

We had a TB test in 2004 – back then weonly had to test every 4 years. We nowhave to test annually as the disease hascontinued its spread and Leicestershire is inthe risky ‘edge’ area, although we remainTB-free.

Our milk price for the year averaged justunder 20ppl, this year although it is nowfalling fast, it will average around 30ppl, butlots of other costs have gone up too.

We have moved on a lotin terms of some of thetechnology we use withthe cows for heatdetection and the healthprotocols so that we arerunning a better herd andour heifer rearing is moreefficient. We have alsoimproved the wildlifevalue of the farmconsiderably, having beenin an agri-environmentscheme for a further tenyears. Thousands ofpeople have also had thechance to visit us overthat time too!

I wonder what the next ten years will hold.More extreme weather events undoubtedly– look back at the summer of 2007 and theflooding that we had then. More volatility onmilk and grain prices as we are increasinglyinfluenced by global markets. Perhaps inthe UK we will at last be starting to get agrip on bovine TB – or will some newdisease be the problem? Whatever thefuture holds, hopefully it will include afurther ten years of health and happinessand the satisfaction of farming.

Julia Hawley

@brentingbyfarm

www.brentingbymeadows.co.uk

Rural Ramblings -View from the FarmJulia Hawley helps husband Ianand his family to run Hall Farmin Brentingby where they havefarmed since the 1880’s. Herethey manage a traditionalmixed farm with sheep, beef,arable and dairy enterprises.

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• Easy park and load• Complete dry dog food• Friendly specialist advice• Delivery service available• Equestrian products• Range of premium brands• Animal and pet beddingAnything required that is not normallystocked can be specially ordered for you

OPEN Mon to Fri 8am - 4pmand 8am-12 noon on Saturdays

Stanley St., Melton Mowbray, LE13 1PG

Please feel free to come along and visitour shop on Stanley Street next to

Halfords.

*AM Bradshaw 26, Pillings Road, Oakham,Tel: 01572 770880

Suppliers of qualityanimal feedsEst. 1988

RRiiddiinngg ffoorr aallll aagegess && aabbiilliittiieessLLeessssononss ** HHaacking * Liveries *cking * Liveries ** In* Indoor & outdoor & outdoor schools *door schools *

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Tel : 01664 569910www.s2cycles.co.uk

S2 CYCLES29 Beler WayMelton MowbrayLeics.LE13 0DG

Thank you to everyonewho has entered ourcompetitions over the pastten years. Also to all ouradvertisers who have

supported our competitions enabling usto give away well over a £1000’s worthof prizes over that time.To celebrate our 10 year birthday wehave a special competition to win£200* to spend at S2 Cycles herein Melton. A fabulous additionalChristmas present for someone!Hidden throughout the Messenger are10 Cycle wheels like the one shownbelow. Simply locate all 10 and tell uson what page or advert they appear.

Send your entry along with yourname, address and tel. no. toMelton Messenger Birthday

Competition - Nov / Dec to :

52 Longfield Road, Melton Mowbray,LE13 1PP to arrive no later than the closingdate.First correct entry will be drawn from thehat and notified by post. Alternatively youcan e-mail us [email protected] - don’tforget to include your postal address andyour telephone number in case we needyou to pick up your prize.Closes Dec 20th .

GOOD LUCK!* Excludes sale items but includes anything instore including bikes, accessories and servicing

CONGRATULATIONSTO OURWINNERS.

Christine Parker and Hazel Tufittboth from Melton who win a £25 worthof vouchers to spend with Sophie Elise

Beauty and Dotty Gallery.Sam was hidden on page 62 on the

Your Books advert.

Other sizes and options available

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Electricity -Power loss(Low cost Mob)

0800 0568090

0330 123 5009

GasEmergency

0800 111 999

Severn TrentWater

0800 783 4444

VirginBroadband

0871 2251111

BT Fault Line 0800 800151

TrainEnquiries

0845 748 4950

Melton Library 0116 3053646

Regal Cinema 500642

Latham House 503000

Emergencyout of hours

111 or 999

Melton Hospital 854800

Maternity Unit 854854

John Ferneley 565901

Longfield 561234

Brownlow 562315

St. Mary’s 562500

The Grove 562554

Swallowdale 565456

Sherard School 565124

St. Francis 562891

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502502

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REGULAR LIBRARY EVENTS

Every TUES - VOLUNTEERING DROP IN SESSION. If youare interested in volunteering opportunities in the Melton areadrop in and speak to an advisor from VAM. 10am-12pm

Every WED - WRIGGLY READERS - at Melton Library2.00 –2.30pm. Under 5’s and babies are invited along with theirparents to join in with songs, rhymes & stories. FREE.

Every THUR—YOUR WORK CLUB 9am-12 noon. Drop in forsome help with getting back into work including CV, cover letterand job search support.

First FRI of every month - FAMILY HISTORY SELF HELPGROUP. 10 –12.pm, Use library’s resources and help withfree access to Ancestry Library Edition. Open to all. Tel 0116305 3646 for more info

MELTON CARNEGIE MUSEUM EVENTSWed 3rd Dec -Talk by Rosemary Gibson on the Corieltauviand life in the E. Midlands Iron Age. £4 PP. Pre bookingrequired Tel 0116 3053860

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS DROP IN EVENTSDuring usual opening times £2.50 per child. Make your own :Sat 29th Nov ADVENT CALANDERSSat 6th Dec.– CHRISTMAS CRACKERS.Sat 13th Dec.– CHRISTMAS BAUBLES .Sun 7th Dec.– CHRISTMAS FAIR . Handmade gifts, jewelleryand treats. Melton Carnegie Museum 10-3pm. Free admission.

MELTON CARNEGIE MUSEUM will be closed from Sat13th Dec and will reopen on Tues 13th Jan 2015

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1. Talk is cheap 2. Blood is thicker than water3.Back to basics 4. Life begins at forty

WORD LADDER

PICTOGRAMS

With a record number of trees in2013 the 12th annual Tree festi-val will this year take part over the usualfive days. Refreshments served in Churchfor the whole period of the Festival. Allproceeds to Church funds. All welcome.Thur 4th - 7.30pm - Preview evening

ticket onlyFri 5th - 9.30am to 9pm open to public

(last admission 8pm)Sat 6th - 9.30am to 4.30pm. Carols

amongst the trees at 5pmSun 7th - 9.00am to 5.00pm (6.30pm

songs of praise with HathernBrass Band)

Mon 8th - 9.00am—9.00pm (wine &mince pies at 5.00pm)

Tues 9th - 9.00am - 4.00pm (last admission3pm)

St Mary’s Parish Church, Melton MowbrayAdmission: £2.00 Adults, Under 12’s freeTel: 01664 851457. E: [email protected]

Local ChristmasPost DeliveriesThe 36th Melton Scout Group willbe running a local Christmascard delivery service for MeltonMowbray.(PLEASE NO VILLAGES)20p per card. Delivery points are:

Age UKAsfordby Road StoresCards for good causes @ Foxy LotsChocolate ShopCraven Street ShopMelton Building SocietyMelton Book ShopNigel’s News, Hartopp RoadSt John’s Drive ShopSuperdrug

Last year just over 13,000 cards were deliveredraising over £2,000 all going towards youthdevelopment within the Group.Post-boxes will be in place from28th Nov to 17th December. Deliverieswill start 8th December and will be com-pleted before 25th.

For further information please contact:-Catherine Atkin, Group Treasurer: 01664 565250

QUIZ ANSWERS

ACROSS: 2Mass, 4Magi, 6 Ivy, 8 Inn, 9 Green,10 Gold, 11 Lord, 14 Joy, 15 Dolls, 16 Sled, 17 Pie,19 Elves.DOWN: 1Wassailing, 2Miracle, 3 Boxing Day, 5Angel, 7 Yuletide, 12 Roast, 13 Red, 14 Jubilee, 17 Pine,18 Toys.

CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD

LANGUAGES

1. San Marino -Italian2. Mozambique - Portuguese3. Iran - Persian4. Cambodia- Khmer5. Suriname - Dutch6. Liechtenstein - German7. Togo - French8. Qatar - Arabic9. Sierra Leone - English10. Dominican Republic - Spanish

Country Guest House andApartmentsA lovely country house set in formal gardenswith outstanding views. Located 1½ milesfrom Melton in the village of Burton Lazars.

All rooms are ensuite with kitchenette.A continental breakfast is provided.Discounts on 3 nights or more *

Also available serviced studio flats (1-2beds). Let on a weekly basis

TEL: 01664 560 [email protected] SMOKING - SORRY NO PETS * SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

New Road ,Burton Lazars,Melton Mowbray,Leicestershire.LE13 2UU

FREE CAR PARKING in Melton10am – 6pm in the LONG STAY car parks on :Burton St, Mill St. and Scalford Rd. EVERYFriday from 5th Nov. until Fri 26th Dec.Visit www.melton.gov.uk for more information.

70 EVENTS/DIARY DATESNOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2014

Fri 20th Dec - LEICS. SCHOOLS CLOSETues 7th Jan - LEICS. SCHOOLS OPEN

Mon 8th Dec.– MELTON WILDLIFE TRUSTMEETING. Christmas social with members’slides. United Reform Church hall, Chapel St.Melton. 7.30pm. Tel mm 568791 for info.

Sat 29th Nov - MELTON CATH0LICCHRISTMAS FAIR. Melton Cattle MarketBanqueting Suite. Santa, stalls , tombola etc10am onwards. 50p entrance, children free.

Sat 29th Nov - WYMONDHAM WINDMILLCHRISTMAS FAIR. 10-7pm. Free entry.

Sat/Sun 6th & 7th Dec - XMAS FAIR &SANTA PAWS. The Loughborough Dogs TrustRehoming Centre. 10 - 4pm. Santa’s grotto withSanta Paws, stalls, tombola, crafts, cakes etc.

Tues 2nd Dec.– FAT STOCK SHOW & SALE.Melton Market. Sales start 10am.

Sun 21st Dec - BLOKES’ SHOPPING DAY.Melton 10am-4pm. Free gift wrapping and pint!Also on Sun VINTAGE CAR & BIKE MEET.10am - 4pm Melton town centre. Free MM 480234

Sat 22nd Nov - WINTER FETE. Eaton VillageHall 1pm-4pm. In aid of VH and Help for Heroes.

Sat 29th Nov - WALTHAM CHRISTMAS FAIR.Waltham Village Hall. Stalls, Santa’s grotto,mulled wine, cakes etc. 11 am onwards . Free

Fri 5th Dec.– CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON& MARKET. Melton town square. 10am, SantasGrotto 4-7pm Switch on and fireworks 6.45pm

Sun 16th Nov - CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR.The Old Brickyard Tea Garden, see page 8.Sun 16th Nov.– OAKHAM QUALITY MARKETVic.Hall, Oakham, LE15 6AH. 11am-3pm free

Mon 10th Nov.– MELTON WILDLIFE TRUSTMEETING Richard Adams –A camera in thegarden. United Reform Church hall, Chapel St.Melton. 7.30pm. Tel 01664 568791 for info.

Sat 15th Nov - 16TH ANNUAL FOOD FAYRE.Long Clawson Village Hall. 10.45 - 4pm.Quality stalls + tea, coffee & light lunches.All proceeds shared between St. RemigiusChurch & Village Hall. Ad. £1 Child 5- 16 yrs:50p Tel: 07967342713 for more info.

Events at Melton Carnegie Museum see p. 68

Sun 30th Nov - CHRISTMAS MARKET &LIGHT UP A LIFE SERVICE. Market 1-3pm andservice 3-4pm. Dove Cottage Hospice.

Sat & Sun 6th/7th Dec.– FESTIVAL OF CRIBS.Display of a wide range of Nativity cribs fromaround the world. Sage Cross Methodist Church.10am –4pm Sat and 11am-4pm Sun. £2 entryover 12yrs.Food and refs. Available. In aid ofSage Cross Development Fund.

First Monday in the month - BREASTCANCER SUPPORT GROUP – Melton BaptistChurch. 10am. Tel 01664 569299.Every 1st Thursday in the month - RUTLAND& MELTON CANCER SUPPORT GROUP –Samworth Centre Melton.10am. 01664 852138Every Saturday in the month - MELTONCHILD CONTACT CENTRE – A safe place forseparated parents to meet their children. Meltoncentre. 2-4pm Tel.07522297102.Every 3rd Thursday in the month - MELTONPARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP – TheEdge, S. Melton Community Centre, Dalby Rd.Melton.2pm - 4pm Tel Christine 01664 851235

Sun 7th Dec.– VICTORIAN CHRISTMASFAIR . Themed market with stalls, streetentertainment, carol singing etc all in Victoriancostume. Melton town 10-4pm.

Sun 14th Dec.– 5th ANNUAL SANTA RUN .Run/walk around Melton Country Park forcharity. Reg.9.15am for 10am start. Free dogshow and pushchair fancy dress.£12 adults / £6children 5-12yrs. Includes free Santa costume.

Thurs 4th - Tues 9th Dec.– ST. MARYSCHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL . See page 69

Wed 24th Dec - CHRISTMAS EVE MARKET .Melton town centre10am-4pm. Last minute buys.

Sun 7th Dec.– PLUNGAR CHRISTMAS FAIRPlungar Village Hall 11am. Sat nav NG130JG

Wed 26th Nov.– LADIES THAT LOVECHRISTMAS. An eve. of local food and drink,gifts and crafts from local producers.6pm –9.30pm Les Rosbifs Restaurant, Six HillsLE14 3PR. Free entry Tel 01509 889347

If you have any free, charity or communityevents , then please e-mail us [email protected]

Sun 9th Nov.– REMEMBRANCE PARADE.Melton town centre 10.20 & St Mary’s Churchservice 10.45am. 12pm at Memorial Gardens.

Sat 22nd Nov 100 YEARS OF CHRISTMASBelvoir Wassailers male voice choir. Welby LaneMission Church 7pm. Free but collection forRoyal B. Legion. Tel : 568192

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