focus around forest hall - july 2011

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Focus Around......FOREST HALL

West Moor & Benton

Issue 52 - July 2011

For advertising details call 01609 773222 or email [email protected]

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Great North Electricals is a professional, family-run business providing electrical services to local people. We take great pride in the quality of service we offer, and whether you require an extra socket or a full rewire you will get a prompt and professional service at a fair price.

We offer the following and much more...• Complete rewire specialists• New fuse boards supplied & fitted• New or extra lights/sockets• Kitchen & bathroom installations• Showers installed/replaced• Homebuyers reports/landlords certificates• All domestic & commercial work undertaken• No job too small • All work certified

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WELCOME FOCUS AROUND FOREST HALL

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Hi folks...

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

Now that Summer is officially here there are plenty of activities taking place across our ares. Many of these are organised by local community groups in order to raise valuable funds.

As a true community booklet we will always try to promote these through our pages.

Here are just a few events coming up in July so please try & support them, you should also have an enjoyable day out as well!

St Oswalds HospiceMidnight walk Saturday 9th July The Midnight Walk is back and this year it’s more special than ever, as the flagship event to celebrate the Hospice’s 25th birthday. This year’s walk is still 10km but takes place in the city centre and we areaiming to sign up 2,500 walkers. For more details please contact Amy Wilson on 0191 246 9123 or email [email protected]

Dinnington First SchoolSycamore Avenue, DinningtonSummer FairSaturday 3rd July 11am - pm

West Moor Community CentreAll-weather football pitches are available for hire for childrens kick-abouts at affordable prices plus lots more organised activities for all ages.Contact the centre on 0191 216 1005 or email [email protected] for more information.

If you have an event coming up please contact us to include details in our next issue.

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Wed 6.30-7.30pmPalmersville Sports Pavilion, NE12 9HW

Fri 6-7pmDaverson Hall, N Gosforth, NE13 6PH

Fri 7.30-8.30pmPalmersville Sports Pavilion, NE12 9HW

Sat 9.30-10.30amBenton Dene School, NE12 8ER

Sun 9.30-10.30amSpringfield Community Centre, Forest Hall NE12 9AG

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARDFOCUS AROUND FOREST HALL

BABY 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

KILLINGWORTH LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY St John’s Church Hall, Killingworth VillageCome & join us in St John’s Church Hall on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Speakers, refreshments and raffles. Membership £5. Phone 0191 266 1993.

LINE DANCING CLASSESBurradon Community Wing(adjacent to Burradon Primary School). Fridays 6pm - 7.30pm - Everyone welcome. Please contact Shirley Copeland on 0191 236 6075 for more info.

WEST MOOR COMMUNITY CENTRELooking for affordable activities with the children this summer?Why not contact West Moor Community Centre to find out what’s happening there this summer.All-weather football pitches are available for hire for childrens kick-abouts at affordable prices plus lots more organised activities for all ages.Contact the centre on 0191 216 1005 or email [email protected] for more information.

TAI CHI WITH AGE CONCERN West Moor Community Centre(for people over 50) Try this ancient form of gentle exercise on Tuesdays at 1.30 (£3.00) For more information contact Eileen on 0191 238 7726

MONDAY LUNCH CLUB West Moor Community CentreThe Lunch Club meet on a Monday (term time only) at West Moor Community Centre from 12pm to 1pm.A homemade two course menu is served, all for £2.50. Just drop in or call 0191 216 1005 for more info

TYNESIDE LADIES BARBERSHOP West Moor Community Centre - Benton LaneFemale singers wanted to join an exciting Acappella chorus. If you love to sing, come along and sample the fun. We meet every Monday evening 7.30 - 10pm.. For further information call 0191 236 2825

CLOSE HARMONY CHORUS West Moor Community CentreFemale singers wanted to join an exciting close harmony chorus. We meet every Monday evening at 7.15pm. For further information call 0191 236 2825

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

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.

YOGA CLASSES Yoga Classes in Forest Hall for age 50+, Springfield Community Centre, 1p.m on Wednesday. ContactMargaret 0191 2680130 or Barbara at Age UK on 0191 2939141

THE RADIO RAMBLERSWOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND GET FIT THROUGH WALKING? Fortnightly on Sunday mornings we have moderate walks of between 6 & 8 miles and have walks arranged for great places such as Keswick, Berwick, and the North Yorkshire Moors. We have local pick-up points at St

Thomas Street Newcastle (opposite the Haymarket bus station),, South Shields, Jarrow & HebburnWHY NOT JOIN US ? For more information call: PAM BRITTON 0191 483 6183

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


Clearflow uPVC SystemsuPVC gutters new or repaired

Fascias, soffits, barge boards, downpipesRoof repairs, ridge tile replacement

Chimney stack pointingLeadwork, dry verge & roofline installer

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Longbenton Tuesday 5.15pm and 7pmThe Oxford Centre,West Farm AveChris 0191 266 9430

Forest HallMonday 7pmSpringfield Community Centre,Springfield ParkXena 0191 268 0366

West MoorTuesday 7.30pmWestmoor Community CentreBenton LaneAngela 07778560462

KillingworthThursday 5.30 & 7.30pmBailey Green Primary SchoolRachel 07950822853

KillingworthWednesday 5.30pm and 7pmWhite Swan Centre,(next to Morrisons)Linda 0191 292 1285

KillingworthThursday 9.30amWhite Swan Centre,(next to Morrisons)Linda 0191 292 1285

Four Lane EndsWednesday 9.30amBenton Conservative ClubHoylake AvenueLinda 0191 292 1285

Four Lane EndsThursday 5.30pmBenton Conservative ClubHoylake AvenueLinda 0191 292 1285

Block Paving • Concreting • FencingFlagging • Drainage • Turfing

Tree work • Grass cuttingBrickwork & drop kerbing

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARDFOCUS AROUND FOREST HALL

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.

If you are interested in becoming a VOLUNTEER either visit our website www.daftasabrush.org.uk to download an application form or send us a stamped addressed envelope to 3-5 Hood Street, 1st Floor Grainger Chambers, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JQ or call in to our Hood Street office (we are between the Vivienne Westwood shop and the Newcastle Building Society branch on the first floor) to have an informal chat with one of our staff. We look forward to welcoming you to Daft as a Brush.

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.

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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

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LEGAL MATTERS

by Jacqueline Emmerson

emmersonssolicitorswww.emmersons-solicitors.co.uk

My mother has dementia and needs to go into care, what will happen to her home?

This is a common situation which our firm deals with on a regular basis. As members of Solicitors For The Elderly we are trained to deal with such ascenario.

In the first place it is important to determine whether or not your mother still has any mental capacity. Sometimes a person in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia can still make important decisions. The Mental Capacity Act makes it clear that allattempts must be made to ascertain whether or not a patient/client is able to make a particular decision and whether they understand the implications of making that decision.

We would contact your mother’s doctor and ask them to complete a mental capacity form. If the doctor is of the opinion that your mother still has mental capacity then it may still be possiblefor her to sign documents dealing with the sale of her home. At this stage however, it would still be a good idea for your mother to appoint at least one relative or friend as her attorney. If shedeteriorates further the attorney can continue to manage her affairs. It does take at least four months to receive the paperwork back from the Office of the Public Guardian. Therefore your mother should contact a solicitor ASAP toarrange a Lasting power of Attorney.

If the doctor feels that your mother lacks mentalcapacity then it is likely that an application will have to be made to the Court of Protection to appoint you or another relative as a deputy. It is possible to appoint more than one deputy, family members should agree this before the application is made.

The forms which are submitted to the Court of Protection are very detailed; they will require information not only about your mother’s finances but also those of the deputy. The court needs to be sure that the deputy is a financially sound person.

Once appointed, a deputy can then take over the running of your mother’s affairs. This would include dealing with a sale of property and looking after bank accounts and all other investments. Dealing with a property sale as a deputy is different to a normal sale. You should consult a solicitor about the rules before contacting an estate agent!

In the meantime you should make sure that the house is secure once it is empty. You must advise your mother’s insurers. If they refuse to continue insuring the property you will need to contact a specialist insurer who deals with empty properties.

You should make sure that your mother receives all benefits to which she is entitled. Remember, the NHS is duty bound to fund all nursing care. Your mother is entitled to an early assessment of her care needs. If you are appointed as her attorney or deputy you have the right to see the assessment. Often the NHS determines that a person is not entitled to nursing care funding. This decision can be challenged. This is important as it could mean the very expensive difference between a person being funded by the NHS or having to fund themselves at a cost of about £550.00 per week!

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LEGAL MATTERSFOCUS AROUND FOREST HALL


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INDEX OF ADVERTISERSFOCUS AROUND FOREST HALL

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 & MORPETH

Local goods & service providers, index with phone numbers, communitynoticeboards

LOCAL INFORMATION & AFFORDABLE ADVERTISING - AT YOURFINGERTIPS

Joiners Davidsons Joinery - P15 0191 215 1852Kevin Crozier - P6 01670 735783KP Woodworx - P2 07905 356927SJP Joinery - P5 01670 737732LeafletDesign & PrintingLSW - P15 07904 788677 Leather CareLeathercraft UK - P5 0191 217 1991Legal Services Allguard Legal Services - P19 0191 289 2924Letting AgentsInternational House - P13 0191 232 9551LocksmithsNLS - P11 0191 236 6000 Memory Foam MatressesMem Foam Matress Man - P15 0191 236 8732Music TuitionLearnfast - P19 07802 520653Opticians Four Lane Ends Opticians - P6 0191 447 7079Painters & Decorators Combat Decoration - P6 0191 266 6383DS Decorators - P7 0191 268 5525Splash of Colours - P15 07962 685835PavingSPS - P19 07932 673708Plasterers KP Bowman - P7 0191 270 1301Plumbers BP Plumbing Services - P4 0191 286 6104Gas Safe Engineering - P19 07957 686173Lakeside Plumbing - P4 07759 720791W Elder & Son - P2 0191 215 1619Slimming Classes Slimming World - P7Slimming World - P9Taxis Citadel MoT Centre - P20 0191 268 0767Transport & Removals Cellar Logistics - P19 07826 517249Tree Surgeons Lish Tree Care - P19 07985 379823Upholstery Services Leathercraft UK - P5 0191 217 1991Vacuum Servicing & Repair VCRM - P4 0191 226 8856

Aerial & Satellite Specialists TVS - P12 0191 230 0999Bathroom & Kitchens Lifestyle KBB - P10 0191 266 2596Block PavingBBP & FC - P9 0191 289 4517Builders KP Bowman - P7 0191 270 1301Building DevelopmentsARC - P1 0191 213 2777 Building Services SPS - P19 07932 673708Carpets, Beds & Sofas Easy Carpets, Beds, Sofas - P15 0191 236 8732 Central Heating Installation Harry Willis Ltd - P2 0191 265 3191Children’s Activities Dance Sacks - P19 0191 234 3284Tumble Tots - P5 0191 236 6993Cleaning Services Molly Maid - P4 0191 272 8696Electricians AJL Electrical - P2 07974 085571Great North Electricals - P2 0191 236 6331Garage Services Access Repair Centre - P4 0191 266 1111Citadel MoT Centre - P20 0191 268 0767Gardening & Landscaping Garden Const Servs - P11 01670 733499Integrity Garden Servs - P19 0191 236 6533Northern Groundscapes - P7 07846 136487Rainbow Garden Maint. - P19 0191 266 8778SPS - P4 07932 673708Gutters & GutteringClearflow - P9 0191 289 4517Gas EngineersSteve Flanagan - P6 0191 268 9388Handymen JPM - P20 0191 266 0920Property & Landscape Servs - P7 0191 217 1210Reed & Co - P5 01670 354745The Gray Toolbox - P6 0191 217 1461Health, Fitness & Beauty Beauty Moves - P15 07739 849888Eagle Hair & Beauty - P2 0191 266 4444Zumba Fitness - P7 07954 348869Home ImprovementsAce Home Improvements - P15 0191 242 3840Lifestyle KBB - P10 0191 266 2596


BOX-ADSA FULL YEAR’S ADVERTISING FROM

JUST £72!The CHEAPEST way to get your business name

out there!!!

All our issues now include a “BOX-ADS page. These ads are our smallest advert size and are available on

a 6 or 12 month booking.

Measuring 31mm x 45mm, each BOX-AD is big enough to contain a small logo and up to 30 words

(to include your contact details).

These ads will appear on a specific page and will need to remain constant for the period of the booking.

BOX-AD costs are £36 per area for a 6 month booking or £72 for a full year.

To reserve a slot please contact us

RAINBOWGARDEN MAINTENANCE

FREE advice & estimatesEstablished 1983

Gardens professionallymaintained to a very

high standardTrained at

Kirkley Hall CollegeDAVID HAZELL

0191 266 8778

LISH TREE CAREAll aspects of tree & hedge work professionally done

Planting, pruning & removalFully trained tree surgeons

Free estimates & adviceCompetitive pricesAll gardening work

also considered

Call us on:07985 379823

Friendly, efficient reliable drivers• Short notice collection and delivery• Local and national cover• Single Items or full loads• Delivery, domestic or business• Vans with up to two men available• From as little as £35• Conditions available on request

Tel:07894388923

DOOR TO DOOR MOVING

Email: [email protected]

Forest HallExperts in Wills, Lasting

Powers of Attorney and Asset Protection Trusts

Free 30 minute consultation available.

We have our own Solicitor,Associate Trust Lawyer and

Estate Planners.To arrange an appointment or a

no obligation consultation, phone Martin Wheater [BA] on

0191 2892924 / 07789 712150.http://www.allguardwills.co.uk/martin.wheater

GASsafe

Engineering Ltd

Central Heating Installations

Service & Repair

Gas Appliance Repairs

Plumbing • Power Flushing

JOHN HOGGMobile: 07957 686173Tel: (0191) 268 0567

Heating & PlumbingSpecialists

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.

ESTABLISHED 1990

Integrity Garden Services

GARDENMAINTENANCE

Call Michael onTelephone:

0191 236 6533Mobile No:

0788 790 5400

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

Forest HallEx-Servicemen's

InstituteCrescent Way North

Serving/Ex-Service Personnel Welcome

0191 268 1202Concert Room available for

functionsBirthdays, Anniversaries,

Charities etc(sorry no 18/21 birthdays)Capacity 150, £35 charge Disabled access/facilities

Learn to play songs fast• Great hobby •

• Good fun •• Low rates •

For more details contactRay on 07802 920653

or0191 268 4220

[email protected]

LEARNFASTGuitar tution/lessons


We now MOTMotorbikes for £25

TAXISSAME PRICE 24 HRS PER DAY

7 DAYS A WEEK

0191 268 50500191 268 3000

RUN BY LOCAL PEOPLE FOR LOCAL PEOPLE

4 TO 8 SEATERS

UNIT 9, SAMSON CLOSE, KILLINGWORTH, NE12 6DX

MOT CENTREM.O.T. £39.95

DIAGNOSTICS FROM £25.00M.O.T. & SERVICE FROM

£99.00

RECOVERY FROM £20.00

Tel: 268 0767

£5OFF

with this voucher

for MOT’s

(cars & vans only)

www.citadelmotcentre.co.uk

JPMHomeMaintenance

All jobs considered • Free estimatesFrom painting & decorating

to building worksFor a trustworthy & friendly service

Contact Jonathan on 0191 266 0920e: [email protected]

Or Julie on 07541 502676

focus around forest hall - july 2011

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