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Issue 84 - June 2011

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Small Adverts SectionBOX-ADS Page 23

Index Of AdvetisersPage 22

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Hi folks...

...and welcome to the June issue of Focus Around.

As we move into Summer we are getting back to some form of normality after the abundance of Bank Holidays over the last two months.

We took the opportunity to grab a break during that time which has set us up nicely to push forward in the rest of this year.

During the Summer many local community groups run vital fundraising events for their organisations. Keep an eye on our Community Noticeboard pages for details of any galas or fetes in your area. These are usually good fun so why not pop along, have a day out and help your local community into the bargain!

If you are involved in a local not-for-profit group and want to publicise your organisation or any event you are holding just contact us and we’ll do our best to promote it in Focus Around.

Also in our next issue we are looking to include a special feature on activities during the school holidays. If you have a business providing such activities (kids play area, tourist attraction etc.) and would like to advertise in this special feature please contact us for details.

In the meantime enjoy the long (and hopefully warm & sunny) summer days!

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARDFOCUS AROUND HIGH HEATONBABY AND TODDLER NEARLY NEW SALES/EXHIBITIONS In aid of the Tiny Lives Fund. Our next event will take place on Saturday 9th July 10am - 1pm, Trinity Church, High Street, Gosforth. To donate, sell or exhibit please contact Marina on 07986 902 471 or visitwww.tinylivesnearlynewsales.org.uk

ST FRANCIS’ PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Saint Francis’ Church Hall, Cleveland Gardens)St Francis’ parent & toddler group meet Thursdays 1.30pm-3.00pm in school term times. Everyone welcome. Chat over a cup of tea while children can play together safely. £1.20 per family.

FRIDAY ACTIVITIES CLUB St Andrew’s Church, Station Road, BentonA new Activities Club is being held every Friday 1.00pm till 3.30pm for anyone who is over 60, lives alone and is in need of company, games, quizzes and afternoon tea, cost £1.00, venue held at St Andrew’s Church, Sta-tion Road, Benton , if you require any more information contact Jeanette on 0191 272 8368.

LINE DANCING Byker & Heaton Union Club K/A Key Club Shields Rd. BykerClasses for beginners are held every Tuesday between 6-15 & 7-30 and for the more advanced dancer 7-45 & 9-30. Come along and have some fun, no need for a partner. Fully qualified and insured teacher. Please contact Shirley Copeland on 0191 236 6075 for more info

CRAFTY LADIES Martha and Marys, 212, Chillingham Rd.A warm welcome to all who would like to Knit, sew,crochet etc. Wednesday from 1-3 pm then every last Wednesday in each month. All abilities catered for.

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN SOCIAL GROUP VEGNEmeet the 3rd Saturday of each month, 10.30 am at Jack Sprats Veggie Cafe - Heaton, and Bob Trollops Veg-gie pub 1st Wed of each month 7pm. Various other events every month inc Sunday lunch, walks, meals out etc. See www.vegne.co.uk for more details or tel Mark 0191 236 4904.

FREE FURNITURE COLLECTIONSThe Revive Furniture Charity has helped so many people on low incomes over the last year that we are now urgently in need of donations of more good quality furniture. Every furniture donation we receive goes a long way to helping local families to properly furnish their homes at low cost All collections are free of charge.If yu have some furniture you would like to donate, please give Revive a call on 01670 368665

ST. GEORGE’S UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, HIGH HEATONFor information see www.stgeorgesurc.org.uk or Tel 0191 281 4693 or 266 9221. The church is situated on the corner of Newton Road and Boundary Gardens. Entrance to the halls is via Boundary Gardens. Please come and join us for Sunday worship to suit your needs. 9.30–10.15am - Fun for all the family with singing, stories, craft and games 10.00–10.45am - We join the family service for a time of praise before sharing our theme through discussion & praise 11.00–12.00am - A more traditional worship time following the morning theme

HEATON METHODIST CHURCH Heaton Road/Simonside TerraceMinister: Rev. Frank Sykes Tel: 216 9137, Deacon John Hill Tel: 265 5907Sunday worship 10.45 am, (Sunday Club for 5-15 year olds 10.30 am)Weekday activities: Scouts, Brownies, Guides, Girls’ Brigade, Wives & Friends Club, Parent & Toddler Group and discussion group. Halls & rooms for hire, ring 240 1589.Saturday 25 June. Coffee morning and mini-market (books, bric-a-brac, cakes, toys, jigsaws)

NEWCASTLE REFORMED EVANGELICAL CHURCH Hoylake Avenue, LongbentonSunday Services 10.30am & 6pm and Midweek Bible Study/Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 7.30pm

NEWCASTLE SPIRITUAL EVIDENCE SOCIETY Spiritualist National Union Church)11, Osborne Road, Jesmond (Next to Osborne Hotel - 300 yards from Jesmond Metro station) Bus services 33/80A, Osborne Hotel stop. (Public transport recommended)Wednesdays: 7.15pm - Questions & answers followed by Open CircleThursdays: pm-9pm - Spiritual Healing • Saturdays: Specials as announcedSundays: 6.30pm - Public Service with different mediums every week

GEOFF WALTON ORCHESTRA Heaton Community Centre, Trewitt Road, HeatonThe orchestra was formed in 1987 and is for players of all ages and abilities. New members are always welcome, especially string players. There are NO auditions. We meet in Heaton Community Centre in Trewitt Road (off Chillingham Road), Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne from 1.45p.m. to 3.45p.m. every FRIDAY.The cost is only 50 pence per session. Further information from Chairman, Michael Bell 0191 2521 328 or Secretary, Terry Mason - 0191 253 1467.


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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARDFOCUS AROUND HIGH HEATON

ST JOHNS CHURCH SUMMER FAIR. West Lane Killingworth NE12 7BESaturday 11th June 2011 2pm to 4pm Stalls- cakes – books – white elephant – garden plants – tombola – raffle and many more. Refreshments available. Come and join in the fun.

61ST SCOUT GROUP SUMMER FAYRE Cragside, High HeatonSaturday 18th June 2011 from 1:30pm.Come along and join us for a ‘Caribbean’ Summer Fayre with many side shows and stalls selling cakes,hot dogs,ice creams,tombola,toys/books,plants and much more. Come along for a great afternoon of fun for all the family. ADMISSION FREE.

ST GABRIEL’S CHURCHSaturday 9th July 7.30pm at St Gabriel’s Church, Heaton Road - a concert of English Romantic Composers given by the Northern Praeclassica Choir. Tickets £8 (£6 concessions) available from JG Windows or at the door.

FAIRWAYS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Hoylake Avenue (near Barclays Bank Four Lane Ends)Fairways Friendship GroupWhy not pop along to meet with old, make new friends in a warm and friendly environmentThursday’s 10a.m. - 2pm. £1.50p includes first refreshment (tea/coffee/home made cakes, scones) and free raffle. Meals and snacks available, All welcomeFairways Parent and Toddler Group - Monday and Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30£1.50p includes drink/biscuit for child, Under 6 months free For further information on these and other activities/ room hire ring 07852716907

FRIDAY ACTIVITIES CLUB St Andrew’s Church, Station Road, BentonA new Activities Club is being held every Friday 1.00pm till 3.30pm for anyone who is over 60, lives alone and is in need of company, games, quizzes and afternoon tea, cost £1.00, venue held at St Andrew’s Church, Sta-tion Road, Benton, if you require any more information contact Jeanette on 0191 272 8368.

LOVE TO SING?Frightened to sing with others? Join our really relaxed ‘choir for people who think they can’t sing’. At Benton Community Choir we believe EVERYONE can sing! No musical knowledge or experience necessary. Benton Community Choir meets every Friday, 7 - 8pm, at St Andrew’s Church, Station Road, Benton, NE12 8AW. Phone Peter on 266 1353 or Sue on 268 4400 for more information

ROTARY CLUB OF LONGBENTON WITH KILLINGWORTH.Are you over 18 yrs old?Are you, or have you been, a business or professional person?Would you like to make a difference in your community?Do you enjoy good company and want to make new friends?Then think about joining your local Rotary Club.Call Julie on 01670 512189 or Google Rotary Club of Longbenton with Killingworth.

Daft as a Brush Charitable Trust was founded by Brian Burnie to provide free transport for Cancer outpatients that, because of their illness, have to undergo Chemotherapy and/or Radiotherapy treatment. There is no charge to thepatients for the service that entails collecting and transporting the patients in a safe and comfortable environment from where they are living, taking them to where they will be having their treatment and, if required, staying with the patient whilst they have their treatment and then bringing them back home.

The patient's transport is a fleet of brand new Nissan NV 200 seven seater people carriers that are staffed by two persons, a Chauffeur and a Companion. The target/goal is to create a world-class organisation that is capable of transporting 50,000 cancer patients per year.

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LEGAL MATTERS

emmersonssolicitorsby Jacqueline Emmerson

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There are many issues to consider when you first separate.

However, of great importance something which should be considered in the first instance is this: Most couples when buying their home buy it as joint tenants. Most of my clients when asked don’t even realise this. The consequence is that when one you dies the other automatically in-herits the entire house. This is the case even if you make a will stating otherwise. To avoid this you need to sever the joint tenancy. This is a straightforward procedure. It means that you then each own a share of the house which you can leave to family members other than your spouse/civil partner.

If you are going to do this you must also at the same time make a will excluding your spouse, otherwise they would automatically inherit your estate in any event as your next of kin.These are issues which should be considered as soon as it becomes evident that you and your spouse/civil partner have decided topermanently separate.

The whole idea of making your new will is to protect your share of the house. In many cases clients will choose to leave their share of the house to their children or their parents. You should sign a separate document at the same time as executing your will explaining that you do not wish to leave your estate to your spouse. This makes your intentions clear and would be taken into account by the court if your spouse/civil partner challenged your estate. They are likely to do this prior to a finalfinancial settlement being reached between you upon divorce/dissolution.

Handy hints for separating couples

Many couples will have joint bank accounts. This is fine whilst you are still in a relationship. However, after separation one party mayremove large sums of money from a jointaccount which could leave the other struggling financially. Under the circumstances it would be better for you to discuss the matter and agree that each can take a certain amount from the account. This would be pending a finalfinancial settlement. Thereafter the account should be frozen so that no further monies can be removed until a settlement has been reached.

In some cases one party will cause a jointaccount to become overdrawn. Unfortunately the other party is just as liable to pay back the debt to the bank. If you think that there is any danger of this happening ask the bank to freeze the account. Advise them in writing (and keep a copy of the letter) that no further funds are to be removed.

Finally, don’t forget to inform the council tax department that your partner is no longerliving with you. If you are the only adult left in the house you will be entitled to the single persons discount.

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Focus Around...

Since our launch in 2004, Focus Around Community Information Booklets have continued to provide cost-effective advertising for local businesses and a noticeboard for community groups & charities.

In 2011 we plan to add additional areas and are looking for someone to attract new customers for these booklets as well as our established publications.

This will be a commission-only position but we are offering good commission rates on all new adverts. You would be operating an a self employed basis and hours can be adapted to suit your

circumstances.

For further information please email with a brief CV [email protected]

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK ?DO YOU ENJOY TALKING TO PEOPLE ?

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Summer Fair

Sat 2nd July2pm – 4pm

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Please come and join us for a fun filled family day of games

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St Francis’ Church Summer Fair

Sat 2nd July2pm – 4pm

Everybody welcome!

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HERECOMESSUMMER!

JULY ISSUESPECIAL FEATURE

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS FOR THE SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK

If you run a business or tourist attraction that would fit the bill and would like to promote it to up to 50,000 people please contact us for details.

01609 773222 • [email protected] appear in these feature pages the deadline for artwork sign off and payment is Fruday 10th June.

Booklets will be delivered between 25th June & 6th July.

During the school holidays adults are always looking for ways to occupy the kids.

In our July issues we would like to dedicate a section of our booklets to help them.


INDEX OF ADVERTISERSFOCUS AROUND HIGH HEATON

Aerial & Satellite SpecialistsTVS - P16 0191 230 0999 Bathroom & Kitchens Lifestyle KBB - P19 0191 266 2596Building & Groundworks D McHale - P9 07841 515842Carpets, Beds & Sofas Easy Carpets, Beds, Sofas - P9 0191 236 8732 Central Heating Installation Harry Willis Ltd - P2 0191 265 3191Childminders High Heaton Childminders - P4 0191 266 3436Children’s Activities Dance Sacks - P23 0191 234 3284Chiropodists Heaton Chiropody - P11 0191 265 6688Cleaning Services Molly Maid - P13 0191 272 8696Computer Services Computer Heroes - P15 0800 468 1912Magtech - P13 01670 736905Electricians AJL Electrical - P2 07974 085571Great North Electricals - P2 0191 236 6331Estate Agents Bowes Mitchell - P1 0191 266 4455 Garage Services Access Repair Centre - P15 0191 266 1111Citadel MoT Centre - P1 0191 268 0767Gardening & Landscaping Garden Const Serv - P17 01670 733499Integrity Garden Services - P23 0191 236 6533Rainbow Garden Maint. - P6 0191 266 8778SPS - P23 07932 673708Gas Harry Willis Ltd - P2 0191 265 3191Hairdressers Parks Hair Design - P23 0191 236 2979HandymenProperty & Landscape Servs - P4 0191 217 1210Reed & Co - P2 01670 354745Healing & Relaxation Inspirations - P23 0191 266 1643 Health & BeautyEagle Hair & Beauty - P5 0191 266 4444

Home Delivery - FoodRiverford - P13 0191 488 0900 Home Improvements ACE Home Improvements - P17 0191 242 3840Lifestyle KBB - P19 0191 266 2596Joiners Dendron Joinery Services - P9 0191 268 6653KP Woodworx - P5 07905 356927SJP Joinery - P4 01670 737732Leather CareLeathercraft UK - P5 0191 217 19Letting AgentsInternational House - P12 0191 232 9551 Locksmiths Strongs Locksmith Servs - P23 07948 977952 Memory Foam MatressesMem Foam Matress Man - P9 0191 236 8732 Opticians Four Lane Ends Opticians - P5 0191 447 7079Painters & Decorators B&I Decorators - P2 0191 217 1997DS Decorators - P13 0191 268 5525PavingSPS - P23 07932 673708 Pet Shops & Supplies Forpaws - P15 0191 284 3103Plans (Building) Home Designs - P23 0191 268 6857Plumbers BP Plumbing Services - P4 0191 286 6104GT Plumbing Services - P9 07866 687407Q-Fix Plumbing - P6 0191 274 0313W Elder & Son - P4 0191 215 1619Roofing & RoofersForward Roof Repairs - P6 0845 116 2067Slimming Classes Slimming World - P11 Solicitors Emmersons - P7 0191 284 6989Taxis Citadel Taxis - P1 0191 268 0767Five Star - P24 0191 222 0555Upholstery Services Leathercraft UK - P5 0191 217 1991 Vacuum Servicing & Repair VCRM - P7 0191 226 8856

FOCUS AROUND - serving the communities of WIDEOPEN,CRAMLINGTON, KILLINGWORTH, FOREST HALL/BENTON & HIGH

HEATON EVERY MONTH, with additional coverage through our sister publications in GOSFORTH, JESMOND, KINGSTON PARK &

MORPETHLocal goods & service providers, index with phone numbers, community

noticeboardsLOCAL INFORMATION & AFFORDABLE ADVERTISING - AT YOUR

FINGERTIPS


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PARKSHAIR DESIGN

LADIES & GENTS

Styling for all ages35 Canterbury Way,

Woodlands Park, Wideopen, NE13 6JQ

Tel: 0191 2362979APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT

ALWAYS NECESSARYOPENING TIMES

Mon CLOSED, Tues 9am-5pmWeds 9am-5.30pm

Thurs 9am-6.30pm, Fri 9am-5.30pmSat 9am-4pm

STAMP FAIRS

For details call0191 281 4287

St George’sUR Church Hall

High HeatonNE7 7HPThe last

Saturday of eachmonth from

January 20119.30am – 1.00pm

Untitled-11 1 3/12/10 09:25:28ESTABLISHED 1990

Integrity Garden Services

GARDENMAINTENANCE

Call Michael onTelephone:

0191 236 6533Mobile No:

0788 790 5400

RAINBOWGARDEN MAINTENANCE

FREE advice & estimatesEstablished 1983

Gardens professionallymaintained to a very

high standardTrained at

Kirkley Hall CollegeDAVID HAZELL

0191 266 8778See advert on P6 for more info

StrongsLocksmith Services

Mortice, Chubb, Union, Yale, UPVC & ERA locks

supplied and fitted. 24/7 lockouts / Security

upgrades Fully insured quality local

work25% OAP discounts

Free estimates Please call:

07948 977952

HOME DESIGNS Plans drawn for house

extensions and loftconversions.

15 years experience ofdealing with local planning

and building controldepartments

Call: 0191 2686857 or07947476737

email:[email protected]

For a free consultation

STONA'S

PAVING GARDEN BUILDING

SERVICES

PavingLaid on a concrete sub-base

LandscapingFencing, Turfing, Fortnigtly and

monthly upkeeps, Gravel laying, Tree and hedge cutting.All building work

Brickwork, Pointing, Painting, Roof and gutter repairs, Drainage

• 31 years experience• No hire charges

• All work fully guaranteed• Easy payment scheme available

For a great quote phoneKevin on 07932673708

Children’s Music Sacks & Classes. Check out

www.dancesacks.co.ukor call Nicola

0191 234 3284to find out more.

Classes in Newcastle & North Tyneside.

Parties, private bookings & Zumba Fitness Movement

also available.

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