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Local advertising with p www itsthebiz co it s the 10 13 July 2019 see back cover EE FREE ROCHESTER CASTLE CONCERTS it s the FR Rochester Issue 1 June 2019 All the local biz that matters THE TROTTERS COME TO ROCHESTER see centre pages WIN Photo Gino Cinganelli BEER WIN A FAMILY PORTRAIT from Love Lane Photography facts quiz see page 18 see page 13 The local biz for Rochester Issue 2 August 2019 Decks hats caravans curtains and more GAMING DRAWING DICKENS DEL BOY ITB01 Artwork indd 1 16 05 2019 09 30 BE PART OF THE BIZ FOR MEDWAY A free glossy A5 magazine distributed to homes and businesses in ME1 The October 2020 edition marked the start of monthly publication and 5 000 copies were printed There s still a way to go before ITB02 Artwork indd 1 every address in ME1 can be covered numbering nearly 15 000 and that s why we need YOU Be a part of this new venture and help it grow by advertising your business Eventually we want to reach all of Medway Although the rates 02 08 2019 08 43 are low the design is polished the printing is high quality on 115gsm coated stock Most importantly the magazine has PERSONALITY it s not a phone book of tightly crammed ads it has an editorial voice and a fun and lively appearance An online magazine too net 2 net
personality and context See pages 10 11 Help raise 100 000 MILKMAN Greg Smith s milk round Milkin Medway it s the it s the KEEP THE BELLS RINGING EE FR EE FR Meet your new See page 5 ROCHESTER WIN Paramedic Chris children s books ES See page 10 See page 10 The local biz for Rochester Issue 3 The local biz for Rochester Issue 4 September 2020 BELLS OFFICES CROCHET WEDDINGS THE MOON ITB03 Artwork indd 1 WIN 15 iTunes voucher See page 25 See pages 12 14 AK LAUREN S LITTL LOCKDOWN HOME OFFICE EM WHAT S IT BEEN LIKE IN THE PROHIBITION YOGA BOTTLES RAINBOWS 22 06 2020 11 20 ITB04 Artwork indd 1 17 08 2020 07 17 It s The Biz also covers community activities not just listing various clubs and charities but featuring stories about them all of this coverage is FREE 3
it s the I would definitely recommend Neil and Its The Biz to anyone looking for advertising for their business or artwork designed and printed for Why It s The Biz LOW PRICES Advertising costs in It s The Biz are lower than comparable free magazines LOWER AD RATIO The ratio of advertising is lower than similar publications Advertising features take up more space than standard display ads and stand alone adverts are not presented in large batches giving each one more prominence DESIGN Design is included in advertising prices presenting advertisers in a highly polished eyecatching style PERSONALITY CONTEXT It s The Biz brings personality to advertising where possible giving a face and a story to each contribution It shouldn t be a phone book of numbers it should tell your story 4 s s e n i s bu SEAN O SULLIVAN SOS ENTERTAINMENT Neil has been such a great help when starting up my business in He really helped me with some advertising in It s The Biz A great free local publication JULIETTE GOSLING FOOTPRINTS REFLEXOLOGY WHAT S THE STORY It s The Biz is a free monthly publication which is distributed to residential and business addresses around Rochester ME1 It s an A5 glossy publication and five editions have been published so far The sixth will be out in November It s The Biz aims to differ from other free mags adding extra promotional value by bringing the feature material and the advertisers together to engage the readers your potential new customers In addition there are local interest stories community news puzzles and prizes You can publish a traditional advert and have the option boost it with an article You can publish a whole advertorial feature between one and four pages or even sponsor a whole edition of the magazine WE RE GROWING For now our target area is Rochester Distribution reached 5 000 copies with the October edition and we re working to reach the entire ME1 area nearly 15 000 addresses Our goal is to eventually expand into further Medway postcodes with titles for Strood Chatham Gillingham and Rainham GET NOTICED What could interest the readers and get your business noticed Do you have a story about your company or the people who work there that could make interesting reading Or maybe some useful advice or information about your profession trade or industry Special offers vouchers and competitions are great ways to connect with customers For a low price you can promote your business with advertising in tandem with engaging features Turn readers into your customers AMAZING VALUE Prices start from as little as 24 for a small display ad in one edition There s also a chance to get a discount by placing multi edition bookings as well as highlighted classified line ads for a budget option If you ve been thinking of conducting a leaflet drop why not consider placing a full page ad in It s The Biz instead For up to 250 you could have your ad designed printed and distributed to 5000 addresses incredible value compared to a traditional drop See page 6 for all rates net
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which has really NDLY the deliveries went IE ss busine FR the when starting ECO AGING PACK ries of the milk round ENTER memo AnyTO ct range produ the about Tell us year Youyester can enter online by going to from service patiently www itsthebiz net win and the reach of your remember waiting Or send a text I can on our key so I a child reference to 07510 298499 quoting We will be focusing for the milkman as and bread a was address BIZ3 plusbreakf and ast Itemail items milk juice eggs have your name could akes and then your answer The winner will be drawn service al we also offer milksh person more much is more of a randomly fromthe the milkm correctan answers on a alternative milk which knew ne everyo on and announced ineven a future edition the entirety of W invited call IN we please coup We will cover basis order your name first To place Closing date for entriesWe is 18want September and possibly to or email tea the Medway Towns or text 07928 237933 him in for a cup of if there com service back go a little further afield milkinmedway hotmail bring that traditional st we would o uk was enough intere 10 nmedway c Across to the towns Down www milki ers to move need a few custom 2 Large school bedroom 1 File linked to an email our n sustai 5 in to a new area to us a bit Hi Greg can you tell round about your backg my whole life I ve lived in Twydall many jobs in d worke have and ing petrol since I left school includ Eventually stations and even KFC the feel for I joined a dairy for I ve loved being a milkman and the job ever since e EVENTS MEDWAY S ONLY LOCAL DAIRY Tim Parsons is the writer of the Paramedic Chris books which are out in hardback and audiobook see feature on the facing page For a chance to win a set of three hardbacks simply answer the following question Where was the author Tim Parsons born Clue You can find the answer at www timparsons co uk TO ENTER simply go to www itsthebiz net win and fill in the form Alternatively send a text to 07510 298499 quoting reference BIZ4 plus your name email address and your answer The winner will be drawn at random from the correct entries received and announced in a future edition Closing date for entries is 18 September G DID YOU KNOW The South East Coast Ambulance service covers a geographical area of 3 600 square miles Brighton Hove East Sussex West Sussex Kent Surrey and North East Hampshire with over 4 000 staff working across 110 sites MILKMAN 020 07 18 17 08 2 Greg Smith s milk round Milkin Medway it s the 5 INTERVIEW FEATURE A new business is newsworthy and so we interviewed Greg Smith about how he got Milkin Medway started with the advert featured on the same page This deal included a front cover helping to raise profile EE FR ITB04 Artwork indd See page 5 ROCHESTER WIN WIN Paramedic Chris children s books 15 iTunes voucher See page 10 Tim goes out with ambulance crews to support them with stressful situations On his voluntary duties he sees what pressure the crews are under In the course of this work Tim was inspired to create the character of Paramedic Chris as a means of educating children about the importance of the ambulance service The idea came to him after he attended a call with the crew only to find it had been a prank The perpetrator was never found but Tim felt that some sort of public Available now around Medway Tiny Tim s Caf Rochester Pepe s Tea Room Gillingham The Baobab Centre and Bookshop Chatham The League of Friends Shop at Medway Hospital Available from Amazon co uk Waterstones com Foyles co uk Gardners com Now available on audio format from timparsons co uk store 50 of audio sales going to local foodbank and donations to a local children s hospice See page 10 The local biz for Rochester Issue 4 September 2020 PROHIBITION YOGA BOTTLES RAINBOWS 17 08 2020 07 18 11 ITB04 Artwork indd 11 17 08 2020 07 18 NEWS FEATURE For the Paramedic Chris books written by Tim Parsons the tone is more news report detailing the author s background and inspiration Paired with a half page advert and a competition which is also flashed on the front cover and featured on the website this is an extensive promotion resulting in reader engagement They are driven to the advertiser s website to find an answer to the competition question ITB04 Artwork indd 1 17 08 2020 07 17 Health Discover the b LIFESTYLE FEATURE home improv Local lettings An item that conveys ements you can take wit when you mo h you factual information ve house about the particular activity while promoting the specific business with the advertising featured Pri te Sa le LeCartavvaev on the same page ans er yday veg supe rcha rge yourindithe Located et lifestyle section of c the magazine along with other healthrelated items LIFESTYLE FEATURE A three page feature full page advert flanked either side by an item relevant to the industry but intended as factual and interesting reading The article concludes with an additional promotional message from the advertiser If you re 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resources Tim s stories filled with colourful illustrations and based on real life events help to teach children the correct way to call an ambulance and not abuse the system He says I am hoping readers will be made aware of how hard my colleagues work within the ambulance service and can share respect to one another as a result There are three titles so far Paramedic Chris A Helping Hand and A Sorry Bully available in net Meet your new ITB04 Artwork indd 10 Tim Parsons of Gillingham is a volunteer Chaplain for the South East Coast Ambulance Service and he has created a series of inspirational books for children Paramedic Chris teaches children about the Ambulance Service a set of three PARAMEDIC CHRIS children s books lifestyle SEE FACING PAGE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN MY BOOKS Books net 17 08 20 20 07 1 8 17 08 2020 07 18 ITB04 Artwo rk indd 17 17 17 08 2020 5 07 18
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y t i n u m it s the PICK ME UP Could your premises be a pick up point for the magazine If you have room to be a stockist please get in touch Community coverage is FREE m o c for Asthma doesn t have to stop you getting on with your life It is very common to become so used to experiencing asthma symptoms on a daily basis that you no longer question them you just accept symptoms as normal for you This shouldn t be the case Whether you have had asthma for a long time or have recently been diagnosed there are always ways you can improve your chances of staying well and symptom free There are seven key points to good asthma control USE A PERSONALISED ASTHMA ACTION PLAN PAAP Asthma UK produce a clear PAAP that can be downloaded and completed with your practice nurse GP or the asthma nurse in one of our MASH clinics It has all the information you need in one place what medication you should take and when and what to do if your asthma gets worse There is evidence that people who are given a written PAAP are four times less likely to need hospital care for asthma USE YOUR PREVENTER INHALER EVERY DAY EVEN IF YOU ARE FEELING WELL The benefit of your preventer inhaler builds up over time and protects the airways from getting inflamed and you are then less likely to react to your triggers ALWAYS CARRY YOUR RELIEVER USUALLY BLUE INHALER WITH YOU Just in case you have symptoms GET YOUR INHALER TECHNIQUE CHECKED Using your inhaler in the correct way can make a big difference to how much medication gets into your lungs and may reduce side effects from medication Don t assume that because you have used an inhaler for many years that your inhaler technique can t be improved Motor Neurone Disease Association Mid Kent Branch FREE FOR NON PROFIT Every edition of It s The Biz features listings for local non profit groups clubs and charities In addition feature stories tell readers more about their activities Here are just some of the groups covered so far n Medway Foodbank n Medway Asthma Self Help n Parkinson s UK in Medway n Friends of Broomhill n Kent Goddesses n 5th Medway Beaver Scouts n The Hygiene Bank n Motor Neurone Disease n Just Add a Picnic neurological MND is a progressive life limiting no cure condition for which there is currently with other agencies providing specialist equipment not available via statutory services assisting with financial support for equipment complementary therapies counselling social and enrichment activities etc meetings and You can find all dates for our support nd org uk other fundraising events at www midkentm or on Twitter MNDMidKent KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PEAK FLOW MEASUREMENTS Peak flow is a measurement of how quickly you can blow out air from your lungs Measuring your peak flow and noting your asthma symptoms is a simple way to help assess asthma control Julie Millest MASH s Asthma Nurse If you are unsure whether your asthma is well controlled make an appointment to talk to our asthma nurse You could also check out the Asthma UK Asthma Risk Test www asthma org uk advice man age your asthma risk Medway Asthma Self Help MASH MASH supports people and families affected by asthma in Medway We aim to improve awareness and understanding of asthma its triggers and treatment and to empower people with asthma to self manage their condition During Covid 19 telephone consultations our asthma nurse can provide advice and support with asthma discuss medications asthma reviews and personalised asthma action plans Letters containing the advice given and any recommendations will continue to be sent to clients to forward to their GPs When face to face appointments are able to safely resume we will again be able to offer spirometry and FeNO testing for asthma diagnoses and monitoring and airborne allergy testing All of our services are FREE and open to all q01634 855844 E medwayasthma selfhelp btconnect com f medway Selfhelp Y MedwayAsthm a Hwww medwayasthmaselfhelp co uk Pet Care Bee The Hygiene Bank Strood Hoo Peninsula bank com f thbStroodHooPeninsula q07940 329994 H www thehygiene community it s the rol ime symptom s no nigh t time wak ing no need inhaler to use reliever usually blue no asth ma attacks no limi tations daily life in your sorted and given out to a network of organisations and services that support vulnerable and struggling people The Hygiene Bank doesn t feeding checking petting walking to individuals give products to stop them fretting be there with local partner wecan directlywe events Corporate charities schools and existing Call 07720 537492 Special occasions such as foodbanks supported utlook com refuges hostels petcarebee o housing schemes All props and instant then and social services who prints included in package Fully insured distribute the products to the com people they are working with Call 07507 284988 Email hmmhire gmail This means everything donated net locally stays in the area and is 12 24 out to local families and 14 05 2020 given 24 Haskins Bus Card indd 2 individuals living in crisis I support right across Medway 22 06 2020 During coronavirus communities have ITB03 Artwork indd 24 never needed each other more and we have seen how we can all decision to eat or stay play our part In I m Emma Thomas clean because they March due to the coronavirus can t afford to do both This is project coordinator restrictions Government and about dignity We aim to break for The Hygiene Bank all my 15 drop off points are the stigma of hygiene poverty closed almost overnight or were Strood Hoo Peninsula It is shaming humiliating This meant that inaccessible result can and excluding and a project I run from my our much needed donations in social isolation Hygiene from the Woods products of hygiene home in Cliffe poverty leads to a crippling lack public had completely dried up of confidence and negatively The Hygiene Bank Strood Hoo Unfortunately due to the current affects good health and mental Peninsula are a Medway based tough economic environment well being These can impact project of a national grassroots the demand for our services development childhood early but foodbank charity like a from our beneficiary partners learning employability and for hygiene products trying to significantly increased with social interaction meet the need locally for those many more demands from new The Hygiene Bank Strood in poverty or crisis Our ethos is and vulnerable individuals and Hoo Peninsula Hygiene give local help local We want families But the community and people encourages Bank to bring communities together came together and we adapted businesses in Medway to donate to tackle hygiene poverty by by offering a Just Giving Page hygiene essential toiletries providing essential donated to enable us to purchase the beauty and grooming products across vulnerable the to products essentials and an online Wishlist via drop off points and collector the Medway towns in conjunction where items were delivered off points drop 15 Our schemes with our network of charity directly to me It really is heart include local shops sports partners and schools warming that thanks to local centres community groups Many people living in poverty people s generosity we have or we can accept schools and in themselves find or those who coped with increased demand donations via our online Wishlist times of a major life crisis often but we can always do more collected are products these All have to make the distressing ma Cont al care Hi r Hire Mirror and person Magic Mir Hygiene Haskins Birthdays parties those in need products for Weddings it s the fund local hospice support days enabling crucial support to be provided in that setting MND is a rapidly progressing illness often requiring support to be provided in a timely way This can include working Our Branch is run entirely by volunteers who undertake fundraising and awareness raising activities throughout each year enabling us to support people diagnosed with MND in the local area We have trained volunteer visitors who befriend and support those living with MND and their families by providing practical and emotional support We also USE A SPACER IF YOU USE A METERED DOSE INHALER PRESS DOWN INHALER Using a spacer makes it easier to get the right amount of medicine straight to your lungs and reduces the chance of side effects Applies to adults as well as children MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN ANNUAL ASTHMA REVIEW During the review you can update your PAAP If you are currently well still attend your appointment it may be that your medication may need changing or even reducing community Good Asth No dayt 23 The BIG Sing Community Choir are working hard to show community singing at its best ITB04 Artwork indd 23 17 08 2020 07 19 Available to perform at local events email requests to info big sing com 11 21 Introducing our brand new charity The BIG Sing Soul The BIG Sing has now grown to become a family for all ages The choirs are open to everyone You don t need to have a fantastic singing voice just bring your enthusiasm There are no auditions The weekly rehearsals are very relaxed but most of all fun Music is great for the soul and we want to share our uplifting songs with people who can t come to us We are raising money to start choirs in hospitals schools and with disabled groups The members are people from the local community who have a desire to sing The BIG Sing gives them the opportunity to be taught by expert tutors turning the choir into an amazing sound and giving them unique performance opportunities The BIG Sing is the dream that we have created together Uniting communities with uplifting and motivating music The BIG Sing is more than a choir we are a family So many members have found that the choir helps them through loneliness depression grief illness and we have been growing from strength to strength in number and ability Together we CAN achieve greatness Now we are sharing our music with as many people as possible and the Charity will help us fund choirs for people who need the music the most The songs taught are pop Motown contemporary inspirational soul and gospel songs All with uplifting and motivating lyrics As The BIG Sing grows we are continuing to reach out to more people of all ages and backgrounds We aim to unite people with music and have seen the choir members grow in confidence experience the thrill of performing on stage make new friends and belong to a new choir family Meeting every Monday at St Peter s Church Parish Centre Delce Road Rochester Kent ME1 2EH 7 9pm only 7 per week pay as you go Also at Swanley Christ Church URC and Dartford St Edmunds Living Well Centre find out more at www big sing com 23 community Medway Foodbank implements delivery system at time of increased need increase Our may well be set to be way above figures continue to Last year last year s figures d around 7000 2019 we supporte This year to people in Medway supported date we have already 3000 of nearly 6500 people with In April our these being 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So how has it been swapping the commute and office politics for a desk shared with family and pets We examine the history of the office and find out what it s been like for people forced to work at home during lockdown Dean Holden Roman Empire the concept of dedicated office space was largely forgotten until the 18th Century By this time the kind of work which we now associate with offices was carried out at home with business owners living on the premises employing clerks who also lived on site combining administrative and household duties But in 1726 the first purposebuilt office building in Britain was constructed in Whitehall for the Admiralty It is now known as The Ripley Building after its architect Thomas Ripley Then in 1729 The East India Company opened 12 their headquarters on Leadenhall Street housing their thousands of employees dealing with the complex business of trade with India and Asia Author Charles Lamb worked as a clerk at the East India Company and in his diaries he commented on the long hours On Friday I was at office from 10 in the morning to 11 at night last night til 9 The 20th century saw the advent of the open plan office something many of us are familiar with today Architect Frank Lloyd Wright envisaged an office like an open plan factory with few walls Subsequent variations have seen landscaped workspaces rooms full of cubicles and modular offices consisting of flexible semi enclosed spaces The century progressed and construction innovations enabled taller and taller buildings to eventually allow thousands of workers to inhabit spaces in relatively small square feet of expensive land Technology continued to advance from electric lighting the telegraph telephone typewriters calculators word processors computers the internet tablets and mobile phones gradually transforming the working day It is now easier than ever to conduct office work from almost anywhere wi fi or 4G permitting For some businesses this has proved a lifeline during lockdown as they have been able to continue productive activity from the homes of their employees I had to be Strood set up from scratch we had the space and some of the kit but it was a stressful few days Once done it was business as usual for the whole office able to start earlier and work longer No travel and great weather was great we were able to escape to garden for a break in the sun It works very well and the team have stayed motivated however I can see that we need a mix If we continue working from home during bad weather there is potential for moods to change If we look at the positive side and see us coming out of lockdown then home working will be a great boost to work life balance two days from home would be great for me Mark Black Having Sittingbourne commuted to London for years it s now just a stroll along the landing to the office Initially it was a little stressful with technical glitches setting up remote access to my work computer but with daily Zoom meetings and conference calls the team are able to work efficiently I miss the social interaction of the office but do we need to cram ourselves into expensive communal buildings I can t see myself doing 5 days in the office ever again This virus has changed the work landscape Mary Downie I work for Rochester the Military in Gillingham During lockdown some staff have been working from home some going in for a few hours a week and some furloughed at home While there is a cost to set up home working supplying IT equipment to staff it has been a great success Some people are generating much more work and finding it easier without interruptions One of the guys in my office has even been working on the odd weekend as he has had nothing else to do He lives in a flat so not having a garden means it has helped keep him occupied People have also noticed the financial saving in train and petrol costs Some have asked if the working from home can continue when the lockdown is over and we will be looking at it long term Also we have meetings several times a year These generate a lot of expenses as some travel and have to stay overnight travel and food costs We have often asked if the meetings can be done via Zoom as some of them don t last more than a couple of hours Some people don t like change and some are old school and have refused They now had no choice but to do them via Zoom and they have been a great success so this will definitely continue PROHIBITION GANGSTER GLOSSARY ITB03 Artwork indd 13 22 06 2020 11 20 history since the 18th This year marks a century tion began a Amendment to the US Constitu Prohibition known as period in American history transportation manufacture Prohibition banned the er liquors Local photograph and sale of intoxicating of actors have recreated Gino Cinganelli and a cast photos depicting the this era in a series of dramatic the illegal production criminal gangs who continued this period and sale of alcohol during spiralling not least because of the cost of enforcement The appeal of creating jobs from a legalised liquor industry the Great was clear by the time of Franklin Depression in 1932 and l D Roosevelt s presidentia of campaign ran on a promise Prohibition repeal His victory t ratified Amendmen saw the 21st of in 1933 marking the end Prohibition CAST Broad Tobias Van De Peer Bob Alcock Glynne Matthews Jon Chloe Miller Russell Yeoell Kate Awcock Daniel Egham Swaylee Loughnane SPECIAL THANKS TO uk www aarionweddingcars co Sniper Featherstones Ltd 308 ABOUT THE PHOTO SHOOT Gino Cinganelli creative in photographer and partner he Rochester Studios says images to wanted to create these of the mark the 100th anniversary SUPPORT TEAM Carrie Hoey Kathy Hodges Daniel Hoey hotography co uk H www ginoandsharonp co uk H www rochesterstudios Following a rise in temperance United movements across the and States in the 19th century sporadic attempts in several on liquor states to introduce bans growing by 1906 opposition was by to saloon culture considered some as corrupt and ungodly wartime Following a temporary grain prohibition in 1917 saving Congress for production of food t submitted the 18th Amendmen into effect which eventually came in 1920 Despite The National in the introduction of Prohibition US He says at our The portraits were done took a studio in Hulkes Lane It sub while to find the Thompson provide to machine gun and I had er and proof I was a photograph British it was a prop The car was perfect so 1933 in and made by timing for the shoot provided Cars Glynne of Aarion Wedding of it We all do this for the fun gets and to be creative No one our time paid and we all give up different to do something a little from the normal 3 5 Last year my website had 17 08 2020 07 18 Sagittarius November 22 December 21 With most planets in the eastern half of the chart you will be more determined and independent Mercury will favour your career progress Be sure to involve your partner in an financial choices Capricorn December 22 January 19 Planetary aspects mean that others are going to appreciate your common sense this month This could be helpful as family expenses are likely to exceed the budget don t get irritable Ingredients 30 19 Pisces February 19 March 20 Don t let domestic and emotional issues worry you Planetary influences mean that professional matters will be in focus With finances influenced by Mars and Jupiter don t take financial risks Aries March 21 April 19 Professional aspirations take precedence over domestic and emotional concerns The beneficial aspects of Mercury Mars and Venus create romantic opportunities for singletons Taurus April 20 May 20 Be patient on the career front when facing opposition from colleagues Saturn s influence will maintain sensible spending but do consider enhancing income with an imaginative concept Gemini May 21 June 20 Your mental capabilities and communication with others will be top notch While you will be able to influence people beware of family friction Married life will be more romantic after the 7th RECIPE Spicy Cancer June 21 July 22 Professional requirements must be balanced with emotional stability Take care with your diet and fitness routine Family happiness will be boosted with a long hoped for celebration Chicken Noodles We checked with Medway Council on a few details Plastic bottles can go into the clear recycling sack with lids on or lids off Liquid Leo Aquarius soap pumps are fine to go July 23 August 22 January 20 February 18 in Medway don t collect This is not the time to make Venus will make this month a plastic carrier or bread bags any rash decisions on a current romantic one at least from the but both Morrisons in Strood relationship The sun s influence Enjoy a7th Don t expect family members home made and Sainsbury s Supermarket means that finances will get an career Waga your mam or friends to help with this will be in Chatham have collection and economical in academic fieldsa exper ience boost unexpected by trying Those nood growth Daniel Austin s le soup recipeuseful for a large expense points for those super easy for a quick family will do very well financially and ITB04 Artwork indd 30 net 18 Scorpio October 23 November 21 Jupiter will be favourable towards your endeavours while Mars will engender positivity All this will benefit your professional life Don t be tempted to go overboard with a benevolent gesture MOBIUS LOOP Although this can indicate that the item is in theory capable of being recycled local facilities may not be able to do so It is sometimes used to indicate a percentage of recycled material has been used in materials million views Prohibition Act guidelines enforcement of Prohibition and proved difficult for federal 1920s local government during The continuing desire of those wishing to consume for its liquor created a market and illegal bootleg production gangs speakeasy sale Criminal from earned millions of dollars such operations with probably of the most notorious gangster Chicago all being Al Capone from million said to have earned 60 These high stakes operations between inevitably led to violence 1929 rival gangs such as the in St Valentine s Day Massacre in Chicago depicted by actors photos on this page By the end of the 1920s Prohibition was losing support Libra September 23 October 22 Career development will be held back by Mars While there will be emotional harmony for married couples there will also be family conflict don t be afraid to face the challenge and resolve it WIDELY RECYCLED This is the most helpful as it means that the packaging is recycled by more than 75 of councils across the UK There are also versions that warn you to check locally and indicate items with mixed BOOTLEG liquor Illegally manufactured named from the trick of concealing a flask of liquor down the leg of a high boot astrological forecast for September Virgo August 23 September 22 You can achieve your objectives but you will need the cooperation of others Venus will be helpful in social matters and the prospects are good for a new relationship starting up by the 7th manufacturing SPEAKEASY An illicit liquor shop or drinking club So called from the practice of speaking in quietly about such a place so public or when inside it and as not to alert the police neighbours MOONSHINE from Illicit or smuggled liquor the notion of being brought of in or taken out under cover darkness at night See what the month holds in this GREEN DOT You wouldn t be alone if you ve assumed that it denotes recyclable materials Confusingly it means that the manufacturer has contributed financially to a scheme that supports environmental packaging it has no bearing on the status of the item you re holding 13 22 06 2020 11 20 YOUR STARS Ever puzzled over exact meaning of the symbols printed on packaging Here s a look at just a few CONTINUED OVERLEAF net ITB03 Artwork indd 12 back pages Packaging puzzler Photos Gino Cinganelli There have always been jobs which can only be done in a designated workplace such as certain functions in factories or building sites although even those will have administrative operations which have most likely been conducted remotely during lockdown An office seems to be the place where the admin is done but these days that could be practically anywhere At home In the coffee shop But where does the tradition of traveling to and from an office to conduct business come from Ancient Rome had its own business district each town containing its forum bounded by shops and offices It s the Roman Latin word officium loosely meaning bureau that gives us the word we use today However with the demise of the it s the it s the u o y for Missing the office Since lockdown began the working day has taken a very different form for those able to work at home in spare bedrooms sheds garages or with a laptop on the settee A GOOD READ It s not all about business we want the magazine to be an interesting read too attractively designed and produced to a high standard so that people will pick it up and engage To that end there are prize competitions which can be run in tandem with an advertiser for additional promotion and engagement Plus puzzles with prizes horoscopes articles recipes and lifestyle tips Some of these are stand alone but they could also be advertorial for maximum promotional impact or we can collaborate with advertisers on factual items which add depth to their promotional presence by informing readers about some aspect of the relevant industry or service Get in touch if you d like to contribute photos articles or any comments Method 1 pack chicken flavour noodle s 1 Place or add a chicken the chicken in stock cube a pan of to plain noodle water and bring s to the boil 2 spring onions simmer for 15 20 minutes or until the meat 1 2 a red pepper is thoroughly cooked throug 1 carrot h 2 Remove chicken 1 tsp ground from water cloves and shred with 1 2 tsp chilli two forks powder Keep the water in the pot no 2 tsp dry coriand heat and add er dry noodles 1 chicken breast and flavour sachet just leave Oil for frying them to soak in the water Salt pepper 3 Finely slice to season the veg lengthways julienn e Heat a small amoun style large pan or wok t of oil in a add the veg and fry for a few Serving tip minutes only to retain some crunch We added some 4 Add the noodle sliced s and stock toasted flatbrea to the pan wo d to k and simmer decorate the top No add herbs of and spices the dish and add continue to simme some r for approx crispy texture 5 10 minutes 5 Serve in large bowls topping each dish with the shredded chicken tasty supper for net two Noodle facts 17 08 2020 Noodle07 19 s are believe originated in China d to have 4 000 years ago made from millet a type of cereal grain Noodles are one of the cheapest meals to eat Today we consider instant noodles to be a budget item but they were once considered a luxury item when packet cost about a single ten times that of today s product In Japan apprec iation of a delicious meal is demonstrated by loudly slurping noodle s There is a noodle museum located in Osaka Japan where visitors can find out how noodles are made and see an archive of more than 4 500 varieties 17 08 2020 07 19 ITB04 Artwork indd 19 ITB03 Artwork i ndd 15 ITB04 Artwork indd 18 15 22 06 2020 Go online net Get social ItsTheBizMedway cdf 11 20 call 07510 298499 email neil itsthebiz net Free directory listing comprises name description and one contact method Advertorial and themed editorial content at negotiated cost
