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Loci Pannum AUG 2012
Focal Point
“Some of the greatest gardens work well because they have given as much, if not more attention to creating vistas and viewpoints” - In The Garden
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Contents Page 5 “In The Garden” Jane Jordan Page 6 “Little Apples - Home Learning Centre” Page 8 “Suduko” Page 9 “Recipe - Indian Barbecue”
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Page 10 “Shaw Trust - Growing Links”
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Page 12 “Oakley Hall” Page 14 “Suduko Answers”
Contact us for all your advertising or editorial news: editor@locipannum.co.uk Issue 2 CorreCtIon Within Issue 2 in the article “Come rain, Come shine”, I made a classic ‘cut and paste’ error and used the wrong captions on the pictures used within the article. for production reasons I had to replace the original photographs that Jane had supplied along with her article and despite the number of times the document had been proof read, the errors were missed. I would therefore like to stress that these errors were introduced by myself during the editing process. The correct names were: Echinacea purpurea, persicaria bistorta and hemerocallis (dancing crab)
Echinacea Purpurea
Persicaria bistorta
Hemerocallis (dancing crab)
In the garden.... What’s Your Point of View?
By Jane Jordan outward to ‘borrow’ the view beyond. a fully open aspect works better with larger garden spaces that can stand up to the scale of the surrounding landscape, whereas with a smaller garden human scale is needed, achieved by framing the view with carefully placed trees or hedges. small gaps in boundary walls, hedges or fences are particularly effective and inviting to look through. Where the garden’s surroundings are not so attractive, focus needs to be drawn into the garden. any kind of circular ground pattern is effective for holding attention, whether in the form of pond, lawn or border, but can make the garden feel static so may not be suitable in all cases. Installing structural plants, sculpture, statues or small gaps left in hedges are impossible not to look through pots, as focal points in strategic positions around attractive view whether nearby or the garden are effective in distant. The style of the structure can creating interest and encouraging create a focal point in its own right, so you to move through the garden. needs careful integration unless you It’s important not to get carried want it to be the star of the show. away – less is definitely more in Built structures clearly cost to make this case as too many elements or buy so if you are willing to be patient (including surface materials) start the cheaper option is to use planting – to confuse and distract; the trees, topiary and grasses can all be used simpler the arrangement the more to great effect. In a mature garden power it will have. Think of a long careful reshaping of existing hedges, pool of water, edged simply with trees and borders can result in surprising stone, or a neatly clipped lawn, or new perspectives – sometimes it may be a gravel path through an arch as simple as lifting the canopy of a tree or tunnel. reducing the height of a hedge to open If starting from scratch, built up a whole new world beyond. structures such as arch tunnels, pergolas, arbours are handy for for more information about creating creating or screening views views or vistas or for any other advice on instantly, with or without a focal getting the best from your garden contact Jane Jordan on 07879 606714 or go to point at one end. Left empty, This simple arch tunnel, framed by low hedges, leads www.janejordangarden-design.com the eye to the area beyond they are great for framing an
N aNY GIVEN sETTING the human eye will automatically seek out the most interesting and intriguing thing in it. In a landscape our eye will look for the church spire; in a field we look at the cows; in a dark corner we look through the gap in the hedge to the field beyond. It isn’t always obvious, but some of the greatest gardens work well because they have given as much, if not more, attention to creating vistas and viewpoints as to the planting. These provide relief and contrast to the detail and mass of plants and the experience of both is improved by the presence of the other. any garden of any size and in any setting can include interesting viewpoints, but the setting determines whether these need to draw the eye inward, away from the boundary or
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L it t le A pple s ittle apples of Bramley is a local pre-school, offering Early Years education for children from 2 years 9 months – school age. situated in Bramley Village hall it is open between 9 & 2.45 during term time (9-12 on Tuesdays). The managers are very proud of the facilities they offer the local children, which is largely due to the help of volunteers; the school is a committeerun charity. Little apples is committed to providing a quality pre-school education, as detailed in the Early Years foundation stage. Within this framework their ethos is to give and nurture in young children the confidence and interest to explore their world without fear of failure. It is through this that young children can learn the skills that will enable them to make the most of learning opportunities here, at school and in life, and become confident learners.
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Click on the following link to visit the the Early Years foundation stage web page at the Department for Education http://bit.ly/EYfs_Lp
our settIng The children enjoy a large garden featuring a variety of different surfaces and equipment. They grow flowers, herbs and vegetables and explore water, sand and mud! Large chalk boards allow little ones to explore drawing and mark making, the pre-cursor to writing. The school uses the garden as much as possible, whatever the weather, but inside they have a new selection of large soft play equipment to help develop those gross motor skills, and a large and varied range of activities, some adult led and some child led. The children can explore a new ipad and laptop, as well as many more traditional books, games and toys. The children love traditional ring games and every day ends with a traditional sing song of nursery rhymes and old favourites.
the PeoPle sian Davies and Joanne shearing took over as Joint managers at Little apples last year. sian has been at Little apples for over ten years and has NVQ Level 3 Childcare and Education, whilst Jo has Ba (Dist) primary Education. Both live in Bramley, and their children attended Little apples (a long time ago!) before moving onto local schools. at Little apples they are lucky to have a team of experienced staff, most of whom have been at the school for a long time! 12 of the 16 staff are trained to NVQ level 3, while the other three intend to start studying for appropriate qualifications in september.
Current news Little apples has enjoyed a fun summer term, even if it has been a little wet. It has celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee with a red, white and blue dress-up day and the children have been making flags and bookmarks as keepsakes. They also made a lovely card to send The Queen (pictured). The annual summer trip was a great day at Wellington Country park and the weather was kind to them. The children ran around to their hearts content, took a ride on the train and visited the farm too. The weather held out (just) for the first ever Little apples olympics too, which took place on Clift meadow. families came together to enjoy mini olympic events and traditional races as well as face painting and an ice cream van. Little apples have been helped by a team of volunteers
from southern Electric who have been painting the fences and shed, making the garden bright and cheerful. a big Thank You to them! The term was rounded off by a party on the last friday of term, when the team wished Good Luck to all the children leaving to go to school. It’s always a bit sad saying Goodbye, but the time has come to move on.
helP lIttle APPles wIn £5000! Little apples is lucky to be shortlisted to win a grant in the Lloyds Banking Group Community fund. Could you take 5 minutes to vote for them by visiting this link: www.lloydsbankinggroupcommunities.com
You will need to search for Little apples to vote for the school and then confirm your vote by responding to the email they send you. If you would like to contact Little apples, telephone 01256 886408 during term time, or email manager@littleapples.org
Home learning corner We all know sharing books with our children is so important for many reasons, but what to do when your child insists on the same old favourite again, and even Granny groans inside? Try some ideas to make the same book different: Become a picture explorer – don’t worry about the words, talk about the illustrations with your child to encourage new vocabulary and extend thinking and imagination Book treasure hunt - Look around your home for items that were in the book, or that link to the story. Travelling books – Take a book to read in a different location; how about in the garden, under the kitchen table or hidden in a cosy corner Role play – take on the role of a character or object from the book to act out part of the story or extend what happens. How does that person or thing feel? What are they thinking?
suduko
Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty)
Puzzle 2 (Medium, difficulty)
Puzzle 3 (Medium, difficulty)
Throw something different on the coals
Indian Barbeque nstead of those burgers, sausages and shop bought kebabs, why not try some authentic Indian cuisine cooked on your very own barbeque? and if like a regular British summer the heavens open, you can cook the following recipes under a high grill. Indian food uses many spices and people often confuse spice for heat. spice means flavour, heat can be one element, but entirely controlled by the person in charge of doing the cooking. most of the heat in the following recipe comes in the form of chilli, whether whole (dried) or flakes. If you like your food spicy, add more but if you prefer your dish mild or with no heat at all, you can completely omit the chillies and chilli powder. remember, chilli isn’t just there for heat; it can be used to enhance the other flavours around it! (Who has tried chilli and strawberries?) a barbecue is a great way to cook many Indian dishes as it can be used to replicate the high heat of a traditional tandoor oven. The flavours are enhanced even more if charcoal is used but a gas barbecue or grill will suffice.
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tAndoorI ChICken make several slashes into the flesh of the chicken. using a spice grinder or pestle and mortar, crush the chillies, salt, coriander seeds, lime juice, garlic, ginger and clove. add in the masala and chilli powder. In a small saucepan, heat gently until you begin to smell the aromas increasing.
add the chopped onion and fry until the onions begin to soften or become translucent. stir in the yogurt and remove the pan from the heat. place the chicken in a non-metallic dish and pour over the sauce from above. Cover well and place in the fridge to marinate for 4 hours. (overnight is best) If cooking indoors, arrange the chicken on a heavy tray under a pre-heated grill or if outdoors on the barbeque, place directly onto the grill. It will be dependent on the thickness of your chicken pieces but it should take 20-30mins, turning once but you must ensure that the juices run clear. Try not to continually puncture holes into the chicken pieces as this may cause the meat to dry out. If you are ever unsure whether meat from a barbeque is cooked and you don’t have a meat thermometer, finish them in a hot oven. You will already have the flavour from grilling and it’s better to be safer than sorry. arrange the chicken on a serving plate and garnish with the chopped coriander.
nAAn BreAd Combine the water and sugar in a bowl and sprinkle over the yeast. Leave for 5-10mins until the mixture has begun to foam and the yeast is fully dissolved. place the flour and salt into a bowl and make a well in the centre. add the yogurt and yeast to the flour. mix together adding enough tepid water to form a soft dough (about 150ml/ quarter pint). Turn out onto a floured surface and
knead for 10mins until the dough is smooth and elastic. place into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a cloth. place in a warm place and leave for about 3 hours. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll each piece out to a 20cm/8 inch oval. pull one end out into a teardrop shape. prick all over with a fork. Brush both sides of the bread with oil (or melted ghee or butter). place onto the barbeque or under a very high grill. Cook for 3 minutes and then turn the bread over and cook for a further 3 minutes. (It should have dark brown spots all over). for a n extra special Naan, make up a mix of crushed garlic, sea salt and lemon juice and brush over one side of the hot naan bread. If you prefer plain Naan, just brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt.
Ingredients Tandoori Chicken 8 small chicken skinless pieces (breast or thigh) 3 dried red chillies/2 tsp dried chilli flakes 1 tsp sea salt 2 tsp coriander seeds 2 tbsp lime juice 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2.5cm/1 inch piece of ginger root 1 clove 2 tsp garam masala 2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 large onion, chopped 300ml / half pint natural yogurt fresh coriander, chopped (garnish) cucumber raita (accompaniment)
Naan Bread 50ml/2 fl oz warm water pinch of sugar 1/2 tsp active dried yeast 500g/1 lb strong white bread flour 1/2 tsp sea salt 50ml/2 fl oz natural yogurt
Growing links healthy mind, healthy Body haw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently. shaw Trust believes everyone has the right to work and has campaigned for 30 years to turn this vision into a reality. Every year shaw Trust works with over 75,000 clients who face barriers due to disability, ill health or social circumstance. Thousands of employers and public sector organisations also benefit from our range of services for business. We
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are the uK’s largest third sector provider and one of the Government’s lead partners in the delivery of employment programmes for disabled and disadvantaged people. here in Basingstoke, shaw Trust has a community horticulture project called Growing Links which supports adults who are suffering with anxiety or depression. The project started in march 2010 and is funded through Ecominds (part of mIND distributing Changing spaces Big Lottery money).
Growing Links is a natural, free and accessible way to boost mental health. There is plenty of evidence to show that regular contact with the natural environment enhances both physical health and mental wellbeing. It reduces stress, improves mood, and provides an environment for people to relax, unwind and recharge their batteries. our project is based on two allotment sites. The main site is in south ham and the second site is in oakridge. participants work with an experienced horticulture trainer where they learn how to grow plants, fruit and vegetables. They learn about organic growing principles, wildlife planting and recycling and have the opportunity to prepare and maintain plots. We promote exercise and healthy eating and aim to increase people’s self esteem in a supportive and relaxing environment. No gardening experience is needed! our gardening sessions run every monday and Wednesday at our oakridge allotments and every
Tuesday at our allotments in south ham. participants normally come along for a morning or afternoon session each week. over the last two years Growing Links has directly supported and clearly improved the lives of 64 adults and we estimate that by improving participant’s mental health and wellbeing this has indirectly had a positive impact on over 300 members of the community such as family, friends and employers. one participant suffering from depression said “Growing Links has changed my life, distracted me from my past and taught me new skills. Coming here and being involved with everyone makes me smile. It’s great and there’s always laughter.” Growing Links is not just about growing plants and produce but about participants growing and developing confidence, positive friendships and new skills. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, and would like to get involved, please contact Becky Jones on 07720996657 or email becky.jones@shaw-trust.org.uk.
Oakley Hall
ith its sweeping driveway, pretty tiled hallway and an impressive walnut-panelled library overlooking the large south-facing terrace, oakley hall truly is a hidden treasure amongst the rolling countryside of North hampshire. Built by Wither Bramston in 1795, oakley hall has
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a distinguished past, the Bramston family were close friends with Jane austen, it is mentioned fondly in austen’s letters to her sister Cassandra at the turn of the 19th Century. Indeed the character “Lady Bertram” was based on mrs Bramston who was of the thought that “sense and sensibility” and “pride and prejudice” were “downright nonsense”, although she expected to like “mansfield park”! oakley hall hotel offers 18 elegant courtyard bedrooms in the recently
converted 18th century stable block along with a three bedroom gingerbread style cottage. all bedrooms have been individually designed and furnished to a very high standard complete with every modern convenience and home comfort. Corniced ceilings adorn the dining room where you can discover a gourmands dream at oakley hall’s one rosette restaurant. our marvellous chefs at this luxury hotel have created culinary magic, plate by plate. The hallmark of oakley hall’s amazing cuisine is their strong partnerships with local suppliers - ensuring the freshest ingredients to create delicious dishes and hand picked wines from some of the finest vineyards in Europe. Never will the a la carte menu and wine list
stand still. The Winchester restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. also during the summer months a Lounge/alfresco menu is available, serving an assortment of sandwiches and Light Bites. afternoon Tea is available seven days a week offering a selection of sandwiches, homemade Cakes, scones with Clotted Cream and Jam and of course a pot of Tea of your choice. This is available on the terrace, weather permitting or in our beautiful walnut panelled Library allowing you to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The terrace at the back of the hall is laid out to box hedging and overlooks a sunken garden and pond with a striking fountain. an extensive lawn stretches into woodland of mature trees - beech, yew, wellingtonia, blue cedar and oak - some of which are over 200 years old. Enjoy the spectacular rolling views over the grounds to the fields beyond. Discover the ha ha Wall and the ornamental pond as you wander through our woodland walk and catch a glimpse of how the gardens once were. oakley hall provides a perfect setting for a wedding where you can let the most romantic day of your life begin. With a choice of 6 ceremony and wedding breakfast rooms and a magnificent permanent marquee adjoining the main house through a glass walkway oakley hall is able to
provide the perfect day regardless of the size of your party. all rooms overlook the spectacular grounds of the hall and the Garden room and marquee open out onto their own terraces leading onto the lawns. oakley hall offers fantastic photo opportunities, both inside and within the sprawling grounds, creating the perfect venue for the most memorable day of your life. Guaranteed whatever your reason may be to visit oakley hall hotel, we have developed a range of offers and relaxing packages to suit your every taste. We look
forward to welcoming you to oakley hall soon. oakley hall rectory road oakley Basingstoke hampshire rG23 7EL www.oakleyhall-park.com
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Going on holiday? Dicussing what to do in the event of an accident on holiday hilst most people return from their holidays unscathed, many others are less fortunate and have stories to tell which they might otherwise prefer to forget. should you or a member of your party be unlucky enough to fall victim to an accident whilst on a package holiday, do you know what you can do to improve your prospects of advancing a personal injury claim when you return? If you booked your holiday through a tour operator, then your claim will inevitably be directed to them on the basis that they owed a duty of care to you when arranging the holiday for you. a claim will usually be pursued under the package Travel, package holidays and package Tours regulations 1992 and will be made based on contract law. regulation 15 stipulates that a tour operator's responsibilities are extended to cover the shortcomings of agents (such as hotel staff, pool attendants or the tour guides etc) and can thus be liable for damage or loss caused by the failures of a broader range of people, not just its own employees. The availability of documentation to support a personal injury claim is always crucial. Indeed, it might even prove to be the difference between success and failure.
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Claimants have a responsibility to prove their claims so holidaymakers are urged to do whatever they can to maximise their prospects of success. It is sensible to keep a diary of the accident circumstances, the aftermath and how the accident affected your holiday. has anyone else’s holiday been adversely affected because of the accident? Did you report the accident? If so, to whom and when? Was an accident report form completed? If so, ask for a copy before you leave. are you aware of anyone else having a similar accident? If you can show that someone else had had a similar accident before you and the hoteliers did nothing to rectify the cause of the accident, they may have problems defending any further similar claims, including yours. Did anyone witness the accident? a statement from an independent witness (i.e. one who is not a member of your party) is a very valuable resource in any personal injury matter so take down their full names, addresses and contact numbers. photographic or video evidence is also extremely helpful, not just of the accident location but also of any injuries sustained. Were there any "no diving" or warning signs displayed at the edge of the pool? Were there any warning signs where
you had your accident? If there weren't, you can easily prove this by taking photographs of the accident location generally. something as fundamental as this can prove crucial in enabling you to win your case. When you return home, you are advised to retain all documentation relevant to the holiday including invoices for the trip and even the brochure itself. Before travelling abroad it is wise to effect a suitable insurance policy. Travel insurance is now readily available and policies often cover, amongst other things, the cost of medical treatment whilst you are away. and it is worth reminding yourself that the cost of a travel policy will very often be much less than the cost of a trip to hospital if you are the unfortunate victim of an accident whilst on holiday! as a precautionary, final note a tour operator might successfully defend a claim brought by a parent on behalf of a child where the facts suggest that the parents failed to supervise their child adequately or at all. Bon voyage. anna Illingworth anna.illingworth@rowberrymorris.co.uk