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December 2020 - photo by Simon Williams of Church Lane, Bedlington.

Thank you for trying. Maybe there is nothing else,who knows? Every now and then,something not previously seen turns up. As we say in Wales, Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The Santa tour for the west end of Bedlington will being going ahead Monday night, 21st Dec. We intend starting off at 4.00pm and will head off down Link Avenue and along North Ridge. After a stop at the Willian Allen Homes to give our seniors a carol its then into the West Lea Estate. Hazlemere next and then the Meadowdale Estate followed by Cumberland and Westmorland. After going along Deanery Street and Bishops Meadow we will finally end up going to the Chesters. Sorry can’t give exact times but follow our progress and updates either on my page or Leading Link’s Facebook page. Fingers crossed for the weather! Looks like Stead Lane PTA did a great job let’s hope we see as many smiling faces tomorrow night!

1. In the book of Genesis, which land is said to lie to the east of Eden? Answer = Land of Nod 2. Marble is formed by the metamorphosis of which rock? Answer = Limestone 3. What would you do in a Cambio? Answer = 4. Which European country produces Tokay? Answer = Hungary 5. Which football club play at Gresty Road and are nicknamed the Railwaymen? Answer = 6. How is deoxyribonucleic acid better known? Answer = DNA 7. Tverskaya is the name of one of Moscow’s most important streets. What was it called prior to 1990? Answer = Gorky Street 8. That’s one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind, said Neil Armstrong. Which of his feet, right or left, made that first step on the moon? Answer = Left 9. What is a killick? Answer = anchor 10. What do fennel leaves taste of? Answer = 11. What does the name Spam stand for? Answer = Specially Produced American Meat 12. Who lived at 221b Baker Street? Answer = I’ll bet you didn’t know …. Author Raymond Chandler’s wife did the housework in the nude. Answer = I didn’t - but as I dream of that lady cleaning The High Window with her feather duster I imagine the event would trigger The Long Goodbye before the final Farewell My Lady as I enjoy The Big Sleep that will follow.