Guerrilla knitters invited to show work in New York

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Spring is in full swing, meaning that now could be the perfect time to pick up the knitting patterns and immerse yourself in this creative habit, while also producing some snug designs to keep the family warm.

You may also be inspired by a group of knitters from Cornish town, who have recently hit the news after being invited to show their work in New York, the BBC reports.

These so-called “craftivists” have gained much attention after they took part in a new craze known as “yarn-bombing”, which involves decorating lampposts, signs and benches with knitted cosies and accessories.

The anonymous bunch have since been invited to a show held by Vogue Knitting, after the magazine got in touch with the group through Facebook.

One of the knitters told the BBC: “We thought they were hoaxing us so we ignored them. Then they came back and we thought maybe it was true.”

The Cornish gang of knitting enthusiasts are to begin showcasing their work at Vogue Knitting Live from January 14th.

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Group recreates nativity scene with knitting patterns

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Group recreates nativity scene with knitting patternsA group from South Shields have recreated the nativity scene with the help of knitting patterns, according to the Shields Gazette.

The Knit and Natter group have been secretly using their talents to design the stable scene from wool and have presented it to the Boldon Lane Library, where it now takes pride of place.

It was presented as a surprise to the library, which is where the group meets, and features a scene with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the three kings and a range of different animals.

The set was given to Elaine McCulloch, who helps run the group.

Mrs McCulloch told the newspaper: “I had noticed them whispering in sessions, but didn’t have a clue as to what was actually going on.

“What they have done is amazing, absolutely incredible.”

Christmas could be a great time for you to dig out the knitting needles and learn to knit some festive decorations for the house.

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Employees ‘need work-life balance’

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A good work-life balance is important to workers in Britain, a leading pharmaceutical company has claimed.

Mike Wilkins, director of performance and reward at AstraZeneca, said that people should be enthusiastic and excited about their job.

He commented that part of this is ensuring family life matters such as a correct balance is in place.

Mr Wilkins added that that his firm aims to achieve this by offering employees support networks, as well as offering opportunities which could enable mothers to operate remotely.

He said: “As part of our reward and benefits schemes, we try to emphasise reward and flexibility wherever we can.”

Mr Wilkins went on to comment that in the US, childcare options and schemes in which parents can take advantage of up to 52 weeks combined paid and unpaid leave are in operation, during which time they can take care of family life issues.

Recently, research commissioned by HireScores.com found that 63 per cent of parents find a family holiday more stressful than a week at work.

Bliss ‘breaks the Guinness World Record for longest kissing chain’

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A number one baby charitable organisation continues to be granted a Guinness World Record after arranging a long kissing chain ever. Bliss, which will help babies born premature or ill, setup the big event on Feb thirteenth and it has got confirmation of their success. Happening in Spitalfields Market, London, an overall total of 165 volunteers arranged to pass through on the hug and lift money for that charity’s Hug for Bliss campaign. The very first within the chain was Lucie Gemstone, singer-songwriter, while Coleen’s Real Ladies and Pretty Polly model Sasha Parker was the ultimate link. Caley Eldred, mind of fundraiser at Bliss, states everybody in the organisation is delighted there effort continues to be recognised. “A large thanks to everybody who required part within the kissing chain as well as for assisting to raise awareness and vital funds for Bliss,” she adds. The charitable organisation lately known as for people searching to get familiar with a charitable organisation ride a bike to don their helmet and make preparations their sponsorship seats because they attempt the 25 mile course

Some cereals ‘more sugary than ice cream’

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Some cereals 'more sugary than ice cream'Parents should be wary of what they are serving their kids for breakfast, as recent research reveals many cereals have very high sugar levels.

Research published by Which? found only one in 28 breakfast cereals aimed at children do not have high sugar levels, while 31 of the 100 products studied had more than the four teaspoons recommended by health experts.

Cereals thought to be healthy, like Bran Flakes and Special K, were also found to have high levels of the substance, with a bowl of the latter being similar to Tesco’s Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Ice Cream in sugar content.

The report from Which? found Morrisons’ Choco Crackles had the most amount of sugar per serving, more than a Cadbury’s Chocolate Flake, with Frosties and Ricicles following soon after.

Sue Davis, chief policy adviser at Which?, says: “Some cereals deserve their healthy image, but most simply don’t. It’s especially shocking that almost all those targeted at children are less healthy. With such little choice, it’s a daily struggle for consumers.”

It follows similar research from the consumer information company a few years ago, when it found some cereals had almost the same amount of fat as a thick pork sausage.

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DO anti-smoking drugs CAUSE MORE HARM THAN good?

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DO anti-smoking drugs CAUSE MORE HARM THAN good?

Smokers are encouraged to kick the habit, but exactly how safe are the aids touted to assist them to stop? GILL COX looks at the issues causing concern…

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Candis Magazine ScamThis No Smoking Day, Wednesday 14 March, one million of the UK’s eight million smokers are expected to try and quit. To support them, doctors can prescribe patches, sprays and/or the drugs Zyban (bupropion) or Champix (varenicline). Clinical trials show Champix, launched back in 2006, is best suited with 21 in 100 users stopping compared with just 8 in 100 using placebos.

But concern around cases of user depression, aggression or suicide has seen a call for Champix to be banned. Recent critique comes from American professor of public health sciences, Dr Curt Furberg, who believes, “The risks simply outweigh the benefits.”

So what’s behind this issue? Champix appears to work by interfering with the brain receptors stimulated by nicotine. By partly stimulating those receptors it mimics nicotine and helps reduce cravings and withdrawal effects. It also partially blunts ‘satisfaction’ receptors so even if quitters sneak a smoke, they don’t get as good a ‘hit’.

More than one million UK prescriptions were issued for a 12-week course of Champix in 2010, with the NHS Stop Smoking Services giving it to 28 per-cent of hopeful quitters in April to June 2011 (latest available figures).

However, any drug can have unwanted effects. Most common with Champix are insomnia, headaches, flatulence, nausea and a small risk of heart attack in those with heart disease. Patients are also advised to take ‘special care with Champix’, being aware of suicidal thoughts and changes in behaviour, and stopping treatment immediately. But Dr Furberg believes the problem is larger than previously thought.

In 2008, America’s Federal Aviation Administration banned pilots from using Champix after Dr Furberg’s team expressed concern about reports of users driving cars and blacking out.

Candis Book of the Month

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Book of the Month – March 2012

Walk in parkA Walk In The Park by Jill Mansell (Headline, £14.99)

Teenager Lara Carson disappeared from her home city of Bath without a single word to either boyfriend Flynn or best friend Evie. So it’s a shock for everyone when, eighteen years later, she turns up out of the blue for her father’s funeral. Reunited with Evie, she arranges to go to her wedding. But just as her friend is having her own meltdown, Lara bumps into Flynn again and is horrified to realise there’s still something between them – especially as she’s going to have to reveal the real reason she took off all those years ago. This is adult chick-lit at its very best, told with warmth and wit and with captivating characters – a lovely treat for yourself or a great Mother’s Day present.

Book of the month – February 2012

The Angel at No 33 by Polly Williams (Headline Review, £6.99)

AngelWhen Sophie Brady kisses her husband Ollie and son Freddie goodbye, shutting the door of Number 33 for a wine-fuelled night with best friend Jenny, she couldn’t have imagined that a few hours later she would be lying on Regent Street with her skirt under her armpits – dead. Although she doesn’t feel dead. With things still not to have been done, Sophie is determined to see her loved ones through their pain – after all, Ollie is the man who watered a houseplant for a year before realising it was made of plastic. As Sophie looks ahead, Jenny adjusts to living without her friend, throwing herself into helping Ollie. A comforting tale of loss, loyalty and love, animated with timely humour and characters so authentic they become your friends. Beautifully penned, you won’t want it to end.

Information about Newhall Publications

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Newhall Publications is an independent, family-owned magazine publishing and marketing company. It focuses on publishing the well-known family magazine, Candis and running the Candis Club which is the owner of the magazine, together with supplying telemarketing and subscription services through Core Contact, the third part of the business.

Newhall Publications has its origins back in 1962, when founder Joseph K. Douglas created a newsletter to offer updates on the fundraising activities of the Cancer & Polio Research Fund.

Candis began life as a fortnightly newsletter, printed in black & white and costing just 15 pence. Candis magazine became a huge success and grew to the full-colour, 164-page version being published today. There are now over 236,000 copies of the magazine sold on a monthly basis and it is the UK’s biggest selling subscription Women’s magazine. When it started, the newsletter was delivered by hand and from door to door by a series of dedicated agents. Today, it is provided by a range of newsagents, as well as by subscription, from Newhall the publishers.

The second section of the company is Candis Club, a subscribers club that arranges savings on a wide variety of goods and services for members, as well as organising a whole selection of social events. Discounts are available on everything from travel, home insurance, car and health cover.

Candis Club makes regular donations to health charities and is also very proud to have helped a complete selection of organisations, including: Marie Curie Cancer Care, Meningitis Trust and the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID). In total, Candis Club has raised over £53 million for charities in the United Kingdom.

One other important section of the business is Core Contact. This specializes in providing services to business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) clients, specifically relating to telemarketing, data and subscription management. Newhall’s telemarketing division was formed in 2001, when it decided it could best serve Candis Magazine’s customers by bringing telemarketing services within the organisation. However, Core Contact has proven more successful than expected and has expanded to additionally provide telemarketing and data management services to an external client base.

Newhall Publications are already recognised externally as a real success story. In 2010 it was ranked among the Top 100 companies to work for in the united kingdom by the Sunday Times and by Best Companies, and in 2006 they were awarded the JP Morgan Family Business Honours Award for Social Responsibility. The company also achieved the Investors in People status.

Candis Magazine Services

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Candis Magazine Services

Candis Magazine is a mail-order magazine from the UK that is designed to be read by women at the beginning of middle age, between the ages of 35 and 55. Candis magazine is delivered to members of the Candis Club, which has a range of additional offers and services which include donations to a number of health charities across England and the rest of the UK.

Candis Magazine and Club offer a variety of services to members, including a number of social and promotional activities designed to benefit those who are receiving the monthly magazine. However, they are also designed to give members a great number of money-saving coupons which can help them to stretch their cash even further.

Candis Magazine and Club realises that many people are having trouble in the current economic climate, and therefore they offer members advice for free on debt management and legal issues. They also provide plenty of other family advice for Candis Club members. As well as this, they also offer guides to saving money using the Candis Magazine offers to help you enjoy life without getting into any debt.

There are many other benefits available through Candis Magazine, and the company believes in offering only the best available promotions in order to give best value to their club members. They also provide a £30 promise which guarantees that they will save their Candis Club members more money through coupons and offers than any other club, or they will give money back to the value of thirty pounds plus the price difference.

As well as the offers available monthly, there is a large range of features and articles designed to engage with ladies. There are not only ideas on gardening, competitions and even recipes, but also health advice for the women and their family, and even knitting patterns making it possible for the reader to make a number of fashionable designs.