The sun is up, the days are long… it’s grill time!
There’s nothing we like more in this country than a slap-up barbecue. On pages 7-14 you’ll find some cracking recipes for cooking outdoors, lots of SPAR ready-to-grill options, fabulous cocktail ideas for a garden crowd, plus top tips on how to pimp your outdoor area for the perfect party. So grab some charcoal (or turn on the BBQ gas!) and get to it!
For deliciously simple summer recipes that’ll hit the mark whatever the weather, turn to page 16… or if you need a cooler when the sun is high, discover our surprisingly simple make-your-own ice cream hack on page 20.
From ice-cool cheats to sizzling hot treats, we've got everything you need to make it a champion summer!
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Check in store for our latest champion BBQ products, orsee pages 10-11
Sun’s up, barbecue’s out! Reign supreme at your garden grill, with our banging burger recipes, tasty sides and sizzling kebabs. You’ll also find lots of delicious barbecue options in store, ready to slam straight on the grill and enjoy with friends.
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I'm veggie! Tuckin.Vegout!Serve your preferred patty in a burger bun with sliced red onion, tomato and gherkins, plus cheese and sauce of your
Deliciously moreish sweetcorn patties with a spicy kick.
sensationally summery side that’s perfect with burgers, chicken and anything else you’re throwing on the grill
Prep: 5 min Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
• 250g SPAR mozzarella
• 6 large tomatoes
• 50ml SPAR olive oil
• 1 tsp SPAR Pesto Genovese
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh basil leaves
(optional)
Method
Slice the mozzarella and tomatoes into slices roughly 5mm thick, then layer across a large plate. Mix the oil and pesto together in a bowl, then drizzle over the cheese and tomatoes. Finish with a grind of
Grab a bag!
Stick a slice on top ofyour burgerforthe final minute it’s grilling foran oozing cheese burgerfinish.
Cheeky chicken pittas
Gorgeously meaty burgers you can flavour any way you like.
Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Makes: 6 patties Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Makes: 4 patties
Ingredients
• Glug of SPAR olive oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tin SPAR red kidney beans
• 2 tins SPAR sweetcorn
• 50g breadcrumbs
• ¼ tsp chilli powder
• 3 tbsp plain flour plus a little extra for dusting
• 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
• Salt and pepper
Method
1 Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and gently fry the onion for 4 mins until starting to brown. Transfer to a blender or food processor along with the kidney beans, sweetcorn, breadcrumbs, chilli powder, flour, barbecue sauce and seasoning, and blitz until combined. 2 Use your hands to form and press the mix into 6 patties, then lightly dust with flour. 3 Grill on the barbecue for 15 mins (avoid direct flames), carefully turning regularly until cooked through.
Ingredients
• Glug of SPAR olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 500g lean minced beef
• 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
• Salt and pepper
• Your choice of herbs and spices
Method
1 Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and gently fry the onion for 4 mins until starting to brown. Transfer to a large bowl and leave to cool for 5 mins. 2 Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and use your hands to blend everything together. Once barbecued, this mix will taste great as it is - but you can add any extra flavours you like at this point if you like: chilli flakes, dried mint, chopped coriander, a dab of mustard… then form into 4 patties. 3 Grill on the barbecue for 15 mins (avoid direct flames), carefully turning regularly until cooked through.
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Great with... a dollop of tzatziki! Make your own on page 38
Zesty, smoky chicken bits and fresh crunchy veg in a pitta. Go pesto or go spicy – it's up to you.
Cook: 15 min Serves: 5-6
4 chicken breasts, diced
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp SPAR Pesto Genovese or 1 tsp chilli flakes Squeeze of lemon juice Salt and pepper
5 tomatoes, roughly chopped
½ cucumber, roughly diced
1 red onion, roughly chopped 6 SPAR pitta breads
Place the chicken in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the oil, pesto or chilli flakes, lemon juice and seasoning. Pour about 2 thirds of the oil mix over the chicken and stir. Thread the chicken onto 3-4 metal skewers. 2 Add the tomatoes, cucumber and onion to the bowl you made the oil mix in and stir.
3 Barbecue the chicken for 15 mins until cooked through, then remove from the skewers into a fresh bowl. Cut each pitta in half widthways and place on the grill for 2 mins, turning once. Use a knife to open up each pocket and fill with a spoon of the tomato mix, followed by the chicken.
or fragrant, we’ve got a winning line-up of kebabs and koftas ready to throw straight on the barbecue this season.
Great with... homemade tomato salsa. See page 33.
Ideal for big grill gatherings, our barbecue range covers all the bases – from hearty hot dogs and hamburgers, to perfect pork belly and Piri Piri chicken. If you’re entertaining a hungry crowd this summer, pick up our big value packs in store and enjoy some easy grilling!
Don't forget... to pick up SPAR Salad, SPAR garlic bread and your favourite sauce in store!
Say cheers to summer with a refreshing jug of cocktail – perfect for garden gatherings and grills with friends and family. You bring the pitcher, we’ll bring the ingredients - we’ve got everything in store you’ll need to throw together a tasty tipple at a great price.
Each of these recipes serves 6-8 people. Combine all the ingredients in a 2-litre jug, add a generous handful of ice and serve immediately in glass tumblers (or keep in the fridge for up to half an hour before pouring).
A summertime classic with a sparkling kick.
Ingredients
1 bottle SPAR red wine
½ bottle SPAR cava or SPAR rose prosecco 200ml SPAR cherryade 2 oranges, halved and sliced
Drinks for two? Enjoy one of these ice-cool alcoholic fruit slushies with your loved one or your bestie.
A summertime classic with a sparkling kick.
Ingredients
• Handful of SPAR frozen mixed berries
• 6 ice cubes
• 200ml SPAR cranberry juice
• 100ml SPAR vodka
• Dash of SPAR lime cordial (optional)
• 2 fresh strawberries
Method
Use an electric blender to blitz the frozen berries and ice cubes, then transfer to a 1-litre jug. Add the cranberry juice, vodka and lime cordial, and gently stir. Pour into 2 tumblers and serve with a strawberry on the edge of the glass.
Club Tropicana in a glass.
Ingredients
• 250ml SPAR vodka
• ½ bottle SPAR cava
• 400ml SPAR lemonade
• 500ml SPAR tropical juice
• 2 oranges, halved and sliced
A deliciously refreshing summertime swig.
Ingredients
• 300ml SPAR London Dry gin
• 200ml SPAR cava
• 1 litre SPAR lemonade
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced (optional)
• Sprig of fresh rosemary (optional)
A summertime classic with a sparkling kick.
Ingredients
• 50ml SPAR lime cordial
• 8 ice cubes
• 100ml SPAR lemonade
• 60ml tequila
• 4-5 limes
• ½ tsp sugar
Method
Fake it!
Switch the alcohol
The night before, mix the lime cordial with 100ml of water, pour into an ice cube tray and freeze. At cocktail hour, blitz your lime ice cubes and normal ice cubes in an electric blender. Add the tequila, lemonade, the juice of 4 limes and sugar, and blitz again briefly. Pour into two cocktail glasses and serve with edge of lime on the rims.
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Margarita ‘n’ chill
Be gardenparty-ready at the drop of a sun hat with SPAR
Longer days, bigger spaces! After months of the garden being off limits, it’s like having a whole extra room to play in again. Be garden-party-ready, with our handy tips for entertaining outdoors at the drop of a sun hat.
Bring the music
Dig out a portable speaker, curate a summer vibes playlist and bring the tunes to the garden (just be mindful of the neighbours if you have them!)
Light some candles Tea lights in jam jars, candles in plant pots… it all adds to the atmosphere. If it’s a balmy night, candles with citronella are ideal for keeping the bugs at bay.
Power your party with the sun
Solar lights are gorgeous in the evening (and because they’re wireless they’re practical too). String some up on the garden fence, hang some in a tree or shrub, or place a few in a flower bed or pot.
Play some games
Use chalk to mark out a classic Twister board on your patio, or find a long stick or piece of bamboo and start a limbo competition.
Throw on a throw
Even in the height of summer it can get a bit nippy after dark.
If you haven’t got a fire pit extend the night by having a pile of blankets to hand.
Pick up a party in store
Keep a stock of this lot and you'll be ready to entertain as spontaneously as the weather can warm up.
- SPAR firelighters
- SPAR wines, beers and spirits
- SPAR olives and dips
- SPAR breadsticks and pittas
- SPAR crisps and nuts
- Bag of ice cubes
These colourful dishes celebrate some of summer’s lovely fresh ingredients. Easy to make and bursting with flavour, they’ll satisfy your crew, come rain or shine.
A classic bacon and egg combo in salad form for a lighter but just as hearty summer lunch.
Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 10 baby potatoes
• 6 SPAR eggs
A light and lovely crowd-pleaser you can whip up in no time.
Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4
Ingredients
300g SPAR spaghetti
300g SPAR frozen peas
Method
Glug of SPAR olive oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
40g SPAR butter
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Salt and Pepper
Pinch of chilli flakes
1 Cook the spaghetti as per the packet instructions. Add the peas for the last 2 mins of boiling, then set aside. 2 Gently fry the onion in the olive oil for 5 mins until translucent. Add the butter and melt, then add the lemon juice and zest, seasoning and chilli flakes if desired. Stir in the spaghetti and pea until coated, then plate up. Serve with a few
• 1 packet SPAR smoked bacon
• 4 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 bag SPAR crispy salad
• Generous pinch of dill (optional)
• Salt and pepper Method
• Glug of Caesar salad dressing
1 Boil the baby potatoes as per the packet instructions and set aside to cool. 2 Hard-boil the eggs for 8 mins in a pan of water, drain and allow to cool before de-shelling and cutting in half.
3 Grill the bacon for 5-8 mins, turning halfway, until crisp. Once cooled, break into bits. 4 Put the salad, spring onions and dill in a large serving bowl and toss with dressing. Chop the potatoes in half and carefully fold into the salad along with the eggs and bacon bits. Finish with a crunch of salt and pepper.
satisfyingly healthy.
Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min
Ingredients
• ½ red onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped, plus extra for garnish
• ½ red pepper, deseeded and chopped (optional)
½ slice SPAR white bread
3 tbsp SPAR olive oil
3 tbsp SPAR balsamic vinegar
Splash of tabasco sauce (optional)
2cm of cucumber, chopped Basil leaves (optional)
Put the onion, garlic, pepper and tomatoes in a food processor. Remove the bread crusts, tear into bits, add to the processor and blitz until finely chopped. Tip into a large bowl and stir in the passata, water, oil, vinegar, tabasco, and seasoning. Cover the bowl with cling film and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hrs. Serve with a little chopped cucumber, tomato and basil.
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Who needs a garden grill? Enjoy a classic barbecue flavour even when it’s grim outdoors, with our ready-to-go BBQ chicken drumsticks. Delicious with SPAR crispy salad and a wedge of lime.
TMake a batch of these easy freezers for instant access to an indulgent dessert whenever the summer mood takes you. All you need is an ice lolly mould kit, our delicious SPAR flavoured milks and a few optional extras. GO TO PAGE 42 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO
Time to chill...
Blitz 6 strawberries and 500ml of SPAR strawberry milk in a blender, pour into lolly moulds and freeze.
Make it naughty... Add a little grated white chocolate or a splash of SPAR vodka.
Blitz about 40g of milk/dark chocolate and 500ml of SPAR chocolate milk in a blender, pour into lolly moulds and freeze.
Make it naughty... Add some crushed cookie dust or a splash of SPAR Irish cream.
Blitz half a banana and 500ml of SPAR banana milk in a blender, pour into lolly moulds and freeze.
Make it naughty... Add some smashed up SPAR shortbread or a splash of rum.
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Isn’t food just the best? We think so. That’s why, this summer, we’re putting great food on the podium. And because we’re championing the thing we’re most passionate about, as a SPAR customer you can bask in the glory too – by picking up amazingly tasty morsels from around the world, and while you’re at it, some deliciously good deals too.
Whether you’re entertaining a crowd during this summer of sport (turn the page for ideas!), cooking up tonight’s tea for the family, or firing up the BBQ this weekend, SPAR has everything you need to be a foodie champion.
Visit spar.co.uk/recipes formore tasty ideas
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Coming to a town near you… We’re taking our amazing food on tour! This summer we’re hitting the road in our very special SPAR food truck, spreading the food-love at special events across Wales and the Midlands. Come and see us! We’ll be giving out samples of some of our favourite food champions, and sharing info on special food ranges and promotions coming to your local SPAR store.
Time for kick-off. Spot of tennis? On your marks, get set, GO! A sizzling summer of sport is about to burst out of the starting blocks – so get ready to keep your crowd fuelled with finger food bites during every beautiful game.
Whip up a winning pile of pizzas, no yeast required!
Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Makes: 4 pizzas
• 700g SPAR plain flour
• 5 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp SPAR olive oil
• 340ml water
• 4 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp SPAR balsamic vinegar
• 500g SPAR grated mozzarella
• Additional toppings of your choice
Great with a chilled Rosé See page 35
1 Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl, then add the oil and water, stirring until a ball is formed (it should be soft but not sticky). On a floured surface, knead the dough for 5 mins, then cut into 4 equal balls. Use a rolling pin to flatten each one into a pizza base.
Score big on the sandwich front with our crowd-pleasing fillers. Easy to prepare in advance, you can whip out a plate of sarnies and a pile of napkins at the drop of a hat-trick, allowing the most dedicated fans to keep their
2 Mix the tomato puree, oregano and vinegar in a small bowl, then spread equally across the bases, followed by the mozzarella. Add some toppings: sliced onion, ham, mushrooms, olives… choose your own winning formula! Bake for 12 mins until bubbling. SPORTING FIXTURES SUMMER
Pick up a podium’s worth of tasty snacks and half-time refreshments to enjoy with your crowd when the whistle blows. We’ve got plenty of offers in store to suit every sporting occasion.
GRAB EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN STORE!
Want to make the most of the great outdoors this summer?
Whether you're barbecuing on a campsite, toasting marshmallows on a firepit, preparing a camping breakfast, or sipping bubbly in the tub, we've got all the essentials in store to get you started.
- SPAR charcoal / briquettes
- SPAR firelighters
- SPAR BBQ meats (see page 10)
- SPAR alcohol and soft drinks
- SPAR marshmallows
- SPAR milk
- SPAR baked beans
- SPAR sandwich fillers
- SPAR crisps and dips
- SPAR breakfast cereal
- SPAR bread and butter
- SPAR tea and coffee
- Matches / lighters
Keep close to nature with a camping, glamping or log cabin & hot tub holiday.
Who knew sitting in a field could be so fulfilling?
Camping is the best way to be at one with nature –and it’s a relatively cheap holiday too. All you need is a tent, plenty of warm layers, decent sleeping bags and extra blankets. Camping is all about embracing the simple life, and leaving your creature comforts at home – but we do recommend taking a sleeping mat or a blow-up mattress, for a little added comfort at night. It’s also a good idea to pack a camping stove and kettle for that morning cuppa or beans on toast! A cool-box is another great idea – perfect for keeping milk and butter cool for a couple of days, plus the beers! iIf you love an open fire, choose a campsite that permits firepits and barbecues. After playing a bit of footie, hide and seek or whatever other outdoors games you like, light a fire, wrap up warm, toast some marshmallows, stare at the stars and breathe in the glorious fresh air.
Check out hipcamp.com for ideas.
Fancy all the joys of camping without the hassle of all that kit to bring? Glamping is the answer. You can experience the fresh air on your skin in just the same way – but with plug points! Stay in a purpose-built pod on a campsite (all bedding, heating and electricity is provided), or seek out something extra special like a fully equipped yurt, safari tent or treehouse.
Visit canopyandstars.co.uk/glamping for inspiration.
Log cabin & hot tub
The ‘business class’ version of camping… a cabin in the woods! There’s only one thing greater than sitting under the stars with a glass of bubbly in hand, and that’s sitting under the stars with a glass of bubbly in hand… in a hot tub. And because the UK is blessed with endless beautiful forests in the countryside, you don’t have to look too far online to discover a world of lovely cabin hideaways complete with outdoor tubs.
Visit canopyandstars.co.uk/glamping/ hot-tub-holidays as a starting point.
Be cool as a cucumber: make these amazingly quick and easy little dishes to win favour at barbecues, garden parties and al fresco lunches galore this summer.
Pickled cucumber is super tasty and super easy too!
Use a wide -cutting grater or spiralizer to cut 1 cucumber into ribbons, then toss with a big pinch of salt in a colander. Leave for 15 mins then squeeze out any excess moisture and pat the ribbons dry with kitchen towel. Place in a bowl and stir in 1 tbsp vinegar and 1 tbsp sugar, and you're pickleready to go.
Delicious on a BBQ burger, with smoked salmon or as part of a summer salad.
Grate a cucumber and squeeze out the excess moisture. Place in a bowl and stir in about 500g SPAR Greek yogurt and 1 crushed clove of garlic. Add a dash of vinegar, a dash of SPAR olive oil, salt and pepper and, if desired, a handful of chopped mint leaves or a sprinkle of dried mint. Makes a great dip for crisps or SPAR pitta breads, or a tasty condiment with SPAR lamb koftas.
Roughly chop 1 1/2 cucumbers and 1 spring onion, and blitz in a food processor or with a hand blender, along with 150g SPAR Greek yogurt, the juice of 1 lime, salt and pepper, plus a handful of mint leaves (optional), until smooth. Taste the soup and add more lime juice if desired. Serve with a scattering of finely chopped cucumber on top, and a drizzle of SPAR olive oil.
Refreshingly simple served cold with SPAR breadsticks or toasted SPAR pittas.
Cucumbers can growto up to 2ft long •Araw cucumber is 95% water- and just 16 calories •The cooling effect ofcucumbercan help soothe sunburn!
Blitz 1 clove of garlic, 200g SPAR feta cheese, 100g SPAR Greek yogurt, salt and pepper in a food processor or with a hand blender until smooth and thick. You can also add 1 tsp of dried mint if desired. Cut a cucumber in half lengthways, then scoop out the seeds and discard. Spoon the feta mix into where the seeds used to be and smooth over. Cut into slices about 3cm thick and arrange on a plate for immediate consumption. Lovely as a canapé at a garden party, or a side dish for your barbecue.
The base of any tasty ragu-style pasta sauce, the star ingredient of a heart-warming homemade tomato soup... or the key to a deliciously tangy salsa for the BBQ - it's all in the tin.
Tastes great with SPAR cheesy beef burgers
This quick and easy salsa is a sure-fire winner for your BBQ table, or simply as a dip with crisps or nachos. Tuck in!
Prep: 5 min Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 1 tin SPAR chopped tomatoes
• ½ red onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Generous splash of SPAR balsamic vinegar
• Juice of ½ lime
• Pinch of chilli flakes
• Handful chopped coriander (optional)
Method
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until you're ready to serve. This will keep in an old clean jam jar for up to a week!
Pimp your salsa...
Add a handful of SPAR tinned sweetcorn, roasted red pepper, or extra chilli flakes for a fiery fix!
TOMATO SALSA
From beautiful butterfly trails to gorgeous gorges and scenic coastal paths, there are endless magical spots in the UK to enjoy a summer day out.
Pick up a picnic from SPAR, pack your shades and get out there!
1. Amongst the butterflies: Cwm Tydu to Cwm Soden, South Wales
This lovely circular walk is spectacular in summer, taking you along the cliffs from the little bay of Cwm Tydu to Cwm Soden, spotting a colourful array of butterflies as you go.
AT A GLANCE
Level: Moderate - mainly gentle slopes, with a couple of steep bits
Time: 4 hrs Distance: 3 miles/4.8km
LOCATION
New Quay, Ceredigion, Wales
SA44 6LQ. Park in the car park behind the beach at Cwm Tydu (grid ref: SN356575)
Grab a sandwich filler pot,see page 25 2
Facing the sea, bear right onto the path up the cliffs, via the kissing gate, before zig zagging along the coast. After another gate, continue along the coastal footpath, past a clifftop Iron Age hillfort, down to the mouth of Afon Soden at Cwm Silio, and onto the beach where you might glimpse a seal if you’re lucky. Cross the wooden footbridge over the stream (you can explore the maritime grassland on the cliffs here), before heading inland along the main footpath, descending into meadowland on your right. Walk over two bridges, turning right after the second, following Cwm Tydu signs through a field gate and up the hill through a wildflower meadow to a kissing gate onto a short dirt track. Turn right at the end of this into the lane, arriving at Pen Y Graig house. Go through the gate to your right and you’ll be back on the cliff top above Cwm Silio. After the gate bear left, following the path over a bridge towards the Castell Bach settlement, then bear left back along the path to Cwm Tydu.
2. Gorges and rivers walk: Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan, North Wales
Walk through the dramatic Aberglaslyn gorge, the Glaslyn river flowing beside you, and explore the village of Beddgelert and the placid waters of Llyn Dinas.
AT A GLANCE
Level: Challenging - Steep and narrow path in places. Keep to the path as the area is dotted with tunnels, spoil heaps and pits.
Time: 4-5 hrs Distance: 5.7 miles/9.2km
LOCATION
Nantmor, North Wales LL55 4YG. Park in the National Trust car park, 0.6 miles from the postcode (grid ref: SH597462)
3. Fun by the water… inland!
Live far from the sea? No worries! Head to Rutland Water, a beautiful spot on Rutland’s huge reservoir, complete with sandy beach, wildlife-spotting opportunities, a dog-walking area, childen’s adventure playground, mini golf course and plenty of lovely spots to enjoy a picnic and a relax in the sun. Towards the western end of the reservoir you’ll also find a 9-mile long nature reserve etched with nature trails and shallow water lagoons, and there’s a sailing club, aqua park and watersports centre nearby too.
Sykes Lane car park, Empingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8QL. There are 4 car parks around the reservoir but this is the nearest to Rutland Water beach.
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Go through a gate from the car park (near the toilet block) and turn left for Aberglaslyn, up through the woods to the river, turning right to follow it upstream, along the side of the Aberglaslyn gorge. Take care, as the route here is rocky! Continue to the railway tracks and carefully cross the line. Turn left onto the bridge to cross the river, then right towards Beddgelert Once at Beddgelert, head right over a footbridge then left, following the river before crossing a street and going through a gate. At the next gate, turn right onto a narrow lane, going past Sygun Copper mine to the river. Turn right, following the path towards the lake shore (Llyn Dinas), then turn right again, zig-zagging up the hill. At the top continue for half a mile (ignore the first path on the right), then bear right at the fork. From Bwlch y Sygun take the left path, then bear right, down Cwm Bychan to the car park.
IT’S GOOD TO GIVE!
At SPAR we understand the importance of sport at school, and the vital part it plays in helping children keep active and engaged. That’s why, for the second year in a row, we ran our School Sports Day Kit Grants Scheme – giving 250 schools a total of £50,000 in grants towards Sports Day equipment. Each lucky school also received a sports day kit of supporting material for the event itself, including a poster, banner and stick-on bibs for competitors. It’s safe to say it definitely made a difference to the sporting prowess of schools all over the UK!
What else are we doing? Giving cashback
This summer marked the third year of our UK-wide Community Cashback scheme, which distributes an impressive total of £100,000 to local voluntary, community organisations and charities in recognition of their outstanding contributions. Entries closed on 22 May this year, with grant winners contacted directly and announced at the end of June 2024. We’re sure the scheme will make as big a difference this year as last. Ty Hapus, an organisation that received a £10,000 grant in 2023, provides a distinctive haven of "home away from home" daytime care and respite for individuals impacted by dementia. The grant has enabled Ty Hapus to now offer an extra day of enjoyable activities for their guests, granting muchneeded respite for the devoted caregivers.
We love giving back to our communities, which is why we support two amazing charities – and part of how we help them comes directly from you, our customers. For every Limited Edition SPAR sandwich you buy, we donate 10p to Marie Curie, our chosen charity partner (read more below).
We’re also a proud community partner of the Disability Sport Wales insport Series of events, which provides disabled people with the opportunity to discover and enjoy sports. Find out more about their insport Series event in Swansea on the opposite page.
The start of a beautiful friendship
Marie Curie are delighted to have been chosen as our charity partner. Building on the great success we’ve already had contributing to their fundraising, we’ll also be supporting their annual Christmas SPARKle campaign, as well as their flagship Great Daffodil Appeal. It’s thanks to you, our customers, that we can help Marie Curie push for a better end of life for all –making this a truly beautiful friendship.
Raising some much needed dough for Marie Curie is a piece of cake! Pick up your spatulas and your tea cups, and host a Blooming Great Tea Party
• £23 could fund 1 hour of home-nursing for someone living with a terminal illness
• £100 could fund 4 hours of home-nursing for someone when they most need it
• £200 could go towards 9 overnight hours of home-nursing support in someone's home through the night, bringing the expert care and comfort families need.
Find out more at mariecurie.org.uk
For how to host a party and other ways to fundraise, visit mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved
This July, the week-long Para Sport Festival returns to Swansea Bay, featuring judo, table tennis, boccia, wheelchair rugby, target shooting, rugby league and many more exciting sports, across multiple venues.
This year’s festival is the biggest yet, with more national status tournaments, more competitors from overseas and more opportunities to get involved – as a participant, volunteer or spectator. The aim is to inspire and encourage people of all ages and abilities to participate in sport – for free!
The festival kicks off on 8 July with one of the biggest free participation days on the Disability Sport Wales calendar: the SPAR insport Series event.
Taking place at Swansea University’s magnificent Singleton Park Campus sports facility, over 20 different sports will be delivered under the guidance of qualified coaches. Schools will be invited to attend, while anyone else can register online.
“Creating a fun environment where disabled people can try different activities, meet new people and enjoy playing sport is so important” says
Welsh para-athlete Kirsty Taylor.
“The Para Sport Festival allows young people to see others with similar disabilities, and shows that everyone has a place in sport and can compete at the highest level. I realised I could compete in disability sports at an event like this. I then trained with Disability Sports Wales for many years and now my sport has taken me all over the world.”
Robyn Wilkins, Disability Sport Wales Para Sport Festival Senior Officer, said: “Two years ago, Welsh Government, Disability Sport Wales and Swansea Council came together and set out their aspirations to develop both participation and competitive opportunities for disabled people in Swansea.
As we reach our third year, we’re delighted to see further growth in our competitive schedule; returning faces proving just how successful previous years have been; and the growing reputation of Wales as a go-to host for elite para sport events. We’re also pleased that the event kicks off with the SPAR insport Series event. It’s an ideal opportunity for individuals to find their own journey within inclusive physical activity, and will create a buzz within Swansea for the rest of the week.”
Festival highlights
8 July
SPAR insport Series (Indoor Athletics Track, Swansea University)
10-11 July
Boccia UK Team Championships (LC Swansea)
12-14 July
Welsh Shooting - British Open Championships (Swansea Indoor Tennis Centre)
13 July
EJU Get Together Tournament; Welsh Wheelchair Rugby Open; Table Tennis - BPTT Swansea Open (various venues)
To register to compete or volunteer at the Para Sport Festival, visit parasportfestival.co.uk
Whatever the weather, who doesn't love ice cream?
This is your chance to win your very own digital churnerallowing you to effortlessly whip up your own ice cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt in just 40 minutes! With an easy-to-use display and a recipe book included, you can be creative with flavours as soon as the bowl is frozen.
For a chance to win, visit www.spar.co.uk/summermag
Closing date 31 August 2024
1 Movement of the sea caused by gravitational forces. 3 You might need these to travel to some countries. 5 Summer's middle month. 6 You'd be sniffly if you caught this in summer. 7 Salty water mass. 10 A type of boat powered by oars. 11 To cook over coals on a grill. 14 An adventure by car (4,4).
16 There are two in your sunglasses. 17 Going on a long walk for fun. 19 The collective term for eroded shells and rocks (it gets everywhere!).
21 A really 'cool' device / enthusiast. 22 SPAR deals must be _____ to be believed. 25 'Tis the season to be barbecuing. 27 When the burgers are this tasty it's almost impossible not to over-___. 28 Dive in for one - it's a great way to cool off. 32 A self-propelled form of transport with 2 wheels. 33 The sausages will only sizzle when the coals are ______. 36 The American term for holiday. 37 These can grow inside or outside. 38 A large expanse of water surrounded by land mass. 39 Make your own on page 20 (3,5).
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1 Don't forget to pack one to put on your sun lounger.
2 Fill one up using a spade. 3 Summer's opening month. 4 Not the butcher, not the candlestick maker... 8 Sleeping under the stars. 9 Most dazzling when the skies are blue. 12 A bird's beak / final payment due. 13 Entering the water head first.
15 The final month of summer. 18 Excellent for cooling drinks. 19 Protection from the sun's rays.
20 In summer they make a racket early doors.
23 Where the crowds flock in summer for sun and swimming. 24 A citrus-based soft drink.
26 A refreshingly cool, fruit-based dessert.
29 Two-piece swimming attire. 30 A passing cloud may produce one. 31 Used to orally extract liquid from a glass. 34 A spherical object enjoyed by dogs and humans when air-born. 35 A sweet baked treat.
37 Found in a pod.
