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We’ve got plenty of festive features to get you in the mood for Christmas. Florist Lindsey Kitchin shows you how to put together a stunning wreath and she’s Welcome to the December issue of OUT&ABOUT

also running some charity workshops (p14), plus there’s some seasonal cheer from local group the Barfield Handbell Ringers (p42). If you’re looking for something different, our 12-page Christmas gift guide (p17) is packed with ideas from local independent businesses and present ideas for bookworms. We’ve selected some glam party dresses (p10) and plenty of food suggestions to keep you going over the holiday period (p32), fishy alternatives (p37) and some fortifying tipples (p37). Or you could treat yourself to a meal out at The Blackbird (p30). Plus all the regular items on motoring, gardening, travel, health and beauty and interiors. There’s also four pages of what to see and do during December (p59), including Trish Lee’s round-up of the pantos. So, put your feet up, grab a mince pie and a cup of tea and enjoy – and don’t forget to enter our amazing competitions. With seasonal wishes to all our readers OUT&ABOUT EDITOR: GERALDINE GARDNER (01635) 886684 geraldine.gardner@newburynews.co.uk

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Jonathan Hopson: Is entranced by the The Marriage of Figaro Fitness: Vicki Brown keeps you on track and gives you the chance to win some free personal training Health & beauty: Winter skin tips and the healthy goodness of lemons Fashion: Glam up for the party season with some sequin numbers Interiors: Add a splash of colour to your kitchen space Antiques: The results of the Great Antiques Pursuit are in Travel: Sun, sea and sand – get transported to far away lands Motoring: Maurice and Annette Hardy go rough with the Outlander Gardening: The cyclamen is an easy-to-nurture winter warmer Competitions Nature: December goings-on at the Discovery Centre Four pages of where to go and what to see and do this month LiveFitNow : win a month’s online training or three PT sessions What’s on Highclere Castle : win a gourmet hamper Ardour log store : win a designer candle-shaped log holder Beaulieu : two family tickets to be won

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TO ADVERTISE IN OUT&ABOUT Abigail Reddin. (01635) 886612 abigail.reddin@ newburynews.co.uk

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Family invasion Some ideas to help you prepare for the extra catering demands Fly over to Bagnor Hilary Scott says The Blackbird is flying high Seasons samples Romilla Arber is a fan of winter comfort food Festive fish Simon Rhodes suggests an alternative Christmas, with oysters, lobster and salmon on the menu Top tipples James Allen’s selection of Christmas Day tipples Gift guide gift ideas from local independent businesses, plus books for all ages and competitions Christmas wreath masterclass Lindsey Kitchin demonstrates how to make a stunning door decoration Ding dong Charlotte Booth hangs out with the Barfield Handbell Ringers Food & drink

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GROUP EDITOR: ANDY MURRILL (01635) 886625 andy.murrill@newburynews.co.uk Production design: Carrie Faithfull, Helen Layton, Tim Silvester Published on Thursday, November 23 free with the Newbury Weekly News. The January issue of OUT&ABOUT will be published on December 21, 2017 Deadline for listings for the January issue is: Tuesday, December 5. Email details to: report@newburynews.co.uk (subject line ‘what’s on’) OUT&ABOUT is published by Newbury News Ltd, Newspaper House, Faraday Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2DW

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