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The Word – South Shields
Libraries have had a lot of bad press in the last few years. Local authorities all over the country are closing branches and slashing opening hours. Close to home, our own Gosforth library has seen opening times reduced, despite the protests of the local community. In tough economic times big decisions have to be made…
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Easy Chocolate Souffle Recipe
With Valentines Day not too far away, here is an easy Chocolate Souffle recipe that will definitely win some brownie points. I have made this recipe about 6 times now. To prove how easy it was I got Abigail our 5 year old to help cook it / mix it. This recipe will make 4…
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Durham Oriental Museum
On Sunday afternoon we decided to head down the A1 to visit Durham for a few hours. It’s a gorgeous city that we don’t visit often enough. In the past we have enjoyed lovely afternoons strolling along the river with a picnic in hand. Durham is also a great place for a browse in the shops…
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North East Lego Landmarks at the Centre for Life
This weekend saw the North East Lego Landmarks and Brick History exhibitions open at the Centre for Life. The pair of exhibitions run from January 14th – 23rd April 2017. Although they share the same exhibition space they are by two different Lego Modellers. North East Lego Landmarks North East Lego Landmarks is created by…
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Cat’s Best Books of 2016
To kick off 2017, I thought I’d share my round up of the best books of 2016, that I have read. I had been an avid reader before the girls came along. Many an evening was spent reading a classic novel or a light-hearted chick lit. My part-time student job was in the local library.…
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Hawaiian Pork Skewers with A Sag Aloo side
After doing the weekly shop, I spotted a bargain in a Pork Fillet. It is a great piece of meat to start with and I’m often surprised at it’s price. I wanted to do something different with it. I spotted an idea for a barbecue item, but in the middle of January we grilled it…
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Newcastle Eagles Basketball at Sport Central
A damp Friday morning in Newcastle and I was on route to an even damper Rothbury. Just as I shut the door of my van I spotted a message. “I have 4 corporate tickets for Newcastle Eagles Basketball, for tonight if you fancy them?” We had been racking our brains for something different to do…
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The Funky Indian, Sunderland
The Funky Indian, is based next to the Winter Gardens in Sunderland town centre. We passed it on our Snowdog Trail in 2016. But Every time we walked passed the windows and peered in it looked empty. We’d heard good things about the place, but from the outside it looked like no one was home!…
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Customs House – Jack & The Beanstalk and the Giant’s Feast
Its a bit strange reflecting on a pantomine visit on a cold early January morning. The traditional British pantomine is the epitome of all things glittery, fun and festive. Today I’m really not feeling that vibe. Even though it was only last Wednesday so much seems to have happened in a week. New Years’ Eve has…
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Chicken and Bacon Tagliatelle Recipe
After all the in depth cooking of Christmas, here is a Quick and Easy Recipe with ingredients you may already have in stock. Bacon and Chicken is a great combination as the two meats flavour combine really well. Also Chicken and Bacon are relatively cheap to purchase. I believe that I cooked this meal with around…