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We had trips down HospiceCare to both the Alnwick Castle & The Alnwick Gardens and got well and truly scared, top job Light up a Life to everyone involved with those Spooktacular events. see page 9 Another Scare that happen was the Zip Wire challenge Richard completed in aid of the Hospice, (Well we hope he did the mag went to print 2 days before he was meant to NEW FEATURE: complete the challenge) We have every faith in him. Ask a Solicitor Now we are well and truly on the home run to Christmas (it only seems 2 minutes ago, we see page 12 where enjoying the summer heatwave). We hope that all our readers can support all the fabulous local business in our area this year. (Many thanks to Warcup Law I know we say this every year, but spending firm for helping us with this your Christmas pennies with small local business will not only make the receiver of the new feature) gift have a great Christmas, but also one of our very hard working local shop keepers. STILL OPEN: And if you are planning on sprucing up the house before Father Christmas arrives Alnwick Lions with have a great offer from Williamson Decorating Centre on page 17, or if you don’t Bookshop fancy the DIY approach our local trades would love to help, but don’t leave it till the last has asked us to let minute, I am sure they will all be in the middle of their Christmas rush. you all know they are Finally our ‘Whats On’ section on page 8 is still open for business extra busy this month with all the Christmas during the building lights and events, be sure not to miss any of these. works. Team Cryer The Cryer is an independent publication delivered to homes and businesses in the Alnwick, Amble, Alnmouth, Shilbottle, Hipsburn, Lesbury, Foxton, Felton, Newton- On-The-Moor, Swarland, Longhoughton, Denwick, Rennington & Warkworth areas. 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