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Eclectic Delights of Serendipity Stockists of unique products
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• We look forward to you visiting us, especially during the famous Matlock
Bath Illuminations which are on every weekend during September &
October. • We are proud stockists of many British
Companies including Wot ma Like,
Zatchels, Frenchic, Waggy Dogz,
Emma Ball, The Curious Pancake &
Lucy Loves this to name just a few. • We open 7 days a week 11am until 5.30pm or later if the weather is good. • My Memento print your own items in store in minutes starting at £2.99 for personalised cards, magnets & keyrings. • Huge range of Helium balloons and cards for all occasions. • Our range of Children’s products both educational & fun has grown massively with Clockwork Soldier,
Apples to Pears activity tins, Recycle me kits from Inside out toys and the fabulous Djecko range. • Leather handbags, wallets, purses from Ashwood Leather & Zatchels. • Large Jewellery collections available in silver and precious stones including the famous ‘Blue John’ • Soft toys in all shapes & sizes from
The Puppet Company, Wilberry, Suki plus Jomanda. • Arts & Crafts from Sweet Poppy
Stencils, Stencil Studio, Faber &
Castell & Creativ and we are Frenchic
Stockists keeping as large a range as possible of this award winning paint. • Gifts from some quirky and original
British companies including Wot Ma
Like coasters and keyrings, Enamel
Pins from Glitter Punk, The Curious
Pancakes sweary pencils & pens through to the Beautiful Emma Ball ranges plus Waggy Dogz for all our
Animal lovers. • We now have a large ladies boutique upstairs and one side of our shop is a fabulous children’s toy area with gifts for everyone available throughout & perfect with Christmas on the way.
Shops at two locations
Matlock Bath, South Parade. DE4 3NR Hope, Hope Valley, Castleton Rd S33 6RD
Telephone 01629 593 990 or 07506 681 946 To advertise please call the Voice Team on 01629 364 015www.eclecticdelightsofserendipity.co.uk 19
The Duke of York is a traditional pub serving homemade, locally, sourced food and real ales. Dine in the bar (dog friendly), dining room or outside in our garden with great views of the Peak District countryside. At the end of the High Peak Trail at Pomeroy, we are also close to the Limestone Way, Midshires Way and Pennine Bridleway.
Our Adult only campsite has fantastic views and is Open all year. All pitches are hard standing with electric.The modern amenities block is underfloor heated on colder days.
To book a pitch or for more info see the website: www.thedukeofyorkpomeroy.co.uk
The Duke of York, Ashbourne Road, Pomeroy, Flagg, Buxton SK17 9QG dukeofyorkpomeroy/ Pub 01298 83345 Campsite 01298 83545
Slimming World Recipe
Chicken Tikka Rogan Josh
Slimming World are famous for their fakeaways and their curries are some of the best. Whether you are on plan or not this is packed full of flavour and will leave you feeling full and satisfied! Method:
Serves: 4 Ready in: 50 Syns per serving: FREE
1. Put the chicken in a bowl, sprinkle with the tikka curry powder and toss to coat well. Set aside. 2. Put the garlic, ginger, coriander, remaining spices and 100ml water in a small food processor and blitz to a paste (or use a stick blender and a jug). 3. Place a non-stick saucepan over a medium heat, add the paste and cook for 5 minutes. Add the diced onion and tomato purée and cook for 5 minutes or until soft, then add the sliced onions and peppers to the pan and cook for 10 minutes. 4. Reduce the heat to low, add the chicken and cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Add the passata, stock cube and 200ml boiling water and cook for a further 10 minutes. 5. Stir in the yogurt, bring back to a simmer and serve with plain boiled rice and Speed veg.
Ingredients:
• 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into bitesize chunks • 2 tbsp medium tikka curry powder* • 4 garlic cloves, chopped • 5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped • ½ small pack fresh coriander • 2 tbsp medium curry powder* • ¼ tsp chilli powder • 2 tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp garam masala* • 4 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 large onion, diced • 4 tbsp tomato purée • 2 large red onions, sliced • 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into chunks • 250g passata • 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled • 2 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt
Who doesn’t love Halloween - well, ME for one! That could be because I am in the (err umm) slightly older age bracket and simply don’t get what amounts to the Americanisation of the day…I mean, giving kids carte blanche to knock on doors and expect sweeties cannot be a good idea - surely?! But taking a step back from the sugar fuelled fest of today, who knows the real reason we mark the 31st of October?
The origins of what we now know as Halloween are very ancient indeed, dating back to the pre-Christian Celtic peoples of Britain (and Northern Europe). The feast of Samhain (which is actually pronounce ‘sowain’) marked the end of their year - sensible really as it’s the end of the growing and harvesting season and the beginning of the winter months. It was seen as the most important one of the four quarterly “fire festivals”. At that time of year it was thought the veil between the living and the dead thinned, and the souls of the dead would return to visit their homes and families. As evil spirits and otherworldly beings could also breach “the veil” at this time, people would dress up in animal and monster costumes to confuse the potential visitors and avoid kidnap. Individual hearth fires would be allowed to die down and communal bonfires would be lit for roasting sacrificial cattle, the people would feast (whilst ensuring a share was left for the spirits, ancestors, and faery folk!) and a flame from the bonfire would be used to re-light their hearth fires. When the Roman’s invaded Celtic lands they incorporated their own gods, Feralia, commemorating the passing of the dead, and Pomona, the goddess of the harvest. The advent of Christianity saw attempts to transmute Samhain into a Christian celebration, and in the 5th century A.D. Pope Boniface moved the festival to May 13th as a day to commemorate saints and martyrs. Funnily enough, this didn’t stop the fire festivals and so in the 9th century Pope Gregory moved the festival back to the original time of year, calling the day (1 November) All Saints Day. The day before became known as holy, or hallowed eve, which eventually became Halloween (een being another word for eve). Some of the traditions we see today can be traced back to the original Celtic Samhain, dressing up for example, whilst “trick or treating” may have derived from early Scottish and Irish traditions of going from door to door singing songs for the dead in return for “soul cakes”. Hollowed out and carved turnips with candles inside, known as Jack O’ Lanterns (after a legendary character) originated in Ireland and were taken to the US by immigrants who switched to using readily available (and easier to carve) pumpkins. Would Halloween be such a feature in UK life, particularly for children, without the influence of the US? Personally, I think not - it certainly wasn’t prominent in my childhood… although that was many moons ago!
These articles are researched and written by Laura Billingham, a local content writer and author. Laura moved to the Peak District several years ago to pursue her passion for writing.
To find out more visit www.landgassociates. co.uk or contact Laura on 07736 351341
FESTIVE GIFT FAIR
FESTIVE GIFT FAIR IS BACK IN 2021!
Celebrating our 25th LIVE event in 2021, the fabulous Festive Gift Fair has been the #1 event for Christmas shopping in the heart of England for over two decades.
Missed by thousands last year, this ever popular 4-day event is back again in November and looking forward to re-uniting 300 stallholders with 1,000’s of high-spirited shoppers. Once again offering a fabulous choice of gifts, decorations, food and drink in a jolly atmosphere with live music and festive entertainers.
Dedicated to Christmas shopping and catering for all your needs over the seasonal period, the busiest and most established Fair in the Midlands has lots to offer in 2021 ...
FABULOUS FOODIE SECTION
Companies NEW to the fab foodie section this year are Whistler’s Storm – the newest alcoholic tea brand to hit the market. Campbell’s Chutneys – handmade mustards, marmalades, pickles and preserves. Limpopo Biltong – The snack The Lions could not handle! Schokolat Scotland – unique chocolate gifts made to look like teapots, tools and so much more!
Back by demand are favourites including Ace Tea London, The Tipsy Tart, Popcorn Kitchen, Cheshire Cheese, Condessa Welsh Liqueurs and Georgie Porgies Puddings.
GIFTS IN GENERAL
So many wonderful new companies this year it’s been difficult to select just a few! NEW in 2021 include Rebel Records and Toys – music vinyls, cd’s and music memorabilia.
Big Chief Studios - licensed character collectables Star Wars, Doctor Who, Only Fools and Horses, Dad’s Army, James Bond, Mr Bean etc. Wish Upon Threads - Embroidered apparel inspired by characters from hobbies and films. Popular favourites returning include Football Stadium Photography, Kensington Collection, MacDonald China and The Perfume Shop.
DÉCOR FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON and BEYOND!
Always popular, joining us again are favourites including Delightful Decorations, 1 Stop Christmas Shop and The Rugshack. NEW include At Home for Christmas – Christmas wreaths. Finishing Touches – Christmas rugs and cushions. Step Into Christmas – everything LED from Lanterns to fairy dolls! Foy & Co Interiors – luxury cushions and throws.
FOR THE KIDS (YOUNG & OLD!)
More companies than ever before…, seems like the kids are going to get spoiled this year!!! NEW include Maria Valentina Baby – trendy clothes and shoes for baby and children. Christmas Board Games – Christmas Eve The Race To Help Santa!, Grace’s Book Adventures – kid’s books and colouring activity sets. If you’re looking for Fair Trade wooden toys then Lanka Kade will be back along side Splat Planet selling colour-in tshirts, Iconic Kidswear with their 0 - 8yrs clothing range. Funblox, Magic Pens and so much more! Be inspired and get your festive preparations off to a flying start at the Festive Gift Fair. With ticket prices so affordable bring friends and family with you for a fun-filled day Christmas Shopping.
Tickets available online from just £6 per adult (plus fulfilment fee)
The Fair is open daily 9.30am-5pm Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st November at the NEC, Birmingham For much more information, including videos, show highlights, exhibitor list, show offers and all the Live Performers, Please visit www.festivegiftfair.co.uk Competition Time!
