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Loci Pannum NOVEMBER 2012

“Lest we forget”

“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We shall remember them.” Laurence Binyon, 1914

November 2012 - Issue 7 Being November, traditionally this is the time we remember those who have fallen or those who have been injured in the service of our country. I served in the royal Navy between 1987 and 1995 and thankfully avoided serving in the Gulf campaign. I say thankfully, not because I would not have wanted to serve, but because no one should have to suffer the pain that conflict causes. In fact I came close to being drafted to hms Gloucester as an emergency relief when someone broke their leg and I was all packed and on my way to the airport when the call came to stand me down. This week, I received a message from a friend of mine who once like myself, was in the submarine service. he was in argentina preparing to attend a parade to honour the many argentinian soldiers, sailors and aircrew who lost their lives during the falklands conflict. They knew he was a submariner, they knew he was British, they also knew he was in the falklands at the time of the conflict. Yet they stood, shoulder to shoulder , almost comrades in arms to remember aLL who had fallen. There is no pride in the taking of another life when defending one’s rights, our rights, your rights. To all involved, they were just doing their job in the belief that those who make the decisions, were making the right ones. afterwards, we remember all who fell, all who were injured no matter whose side they were on. This is the first year that there have been no living survivors from World War one left alive. Let us ensure that going forward, we never forget all those who came before us exactly what they gave up for us. regards and best wishes, Chris

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Contents Page 5

TREATZ Boutique Page 6 “Winter Recipe Suggestion” Chris Wright Page 9 “In The Garden - Let It Be” Jane Jordan Page 10 “Waking Up To Winter” Page 11 “St Michaels Hospice” Page 12 “Suduko Quiz & Answers”

Page 12 “Chocolate Quiz Winner”

Winter Recipe Suggestions Tomato, pasta and flagolet bean soup 10g (1/2oz) unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely diced 3-4 cloves garlic, finely crushed 1 tsp dried chilli flakes (adjust for personal taste) 400g (14oz) tin of chopped tomatoes 1 litre (1 3/4 pints) vegetable stock (from cube, fresh or home made) 75g (3oz) small pasta bouquet garni 375g (13oz) tin of flageolet beans (drained and rinsed) Ground black pepper sea salt to season

melt the butter in the saucepan on a low heat but do not allow it to brown. as soon as the butter has melted, add the onion, garlic and chili ﬂakes. Gently fry the onion until soft but do allow to brown or colour which should take around 20mins. add the stock, pasta and bouquet garni and simmer for 15minutes.

a bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs that is added to casseroles, stocks, sauces and soups. It traditionally comprises parsley (or parsley stalks, which have lots of ﬂavour), a few sprigs of thyme and a bay leaf. These herbs may be bundled into a strip of leek or a piece of celery stalk, or tied in a muslin bag or with string, to keep them together during cooking and allow easy removal before serving. melt the butter in the saucepan on a low heat but do not allow it to brown. as soon as the butter has melted, add the onion, garlic and chili ﬂakes. Gently fry the onion until soft but do allow to brown or colour which should take around 20mins. add the stock, pasta and bouquet garni and simmer for 15minutes. stir in the beans and bring back to a simmer. add extra stock to adjust the thickness of the soup. season to taste with ground black pepper and sea salt.

stir in the beans and bring back to a simmer. add extra stock to adjust the thickness of the soup. season to taste with ground black pepper and sea salt.

Paprika goulash Paprika goulash 2 tablespoons corn flour. 750g (1lb 10oz) chuck steak, brisket or silverside, cut into medium sizes. 1 tablespoon of sunflower/rapeseed/vegetable oil 50g (2oz) smoked bacon (finely chopped). 4 cloves garlic finely chopped. 1 large onion, finely chopped. 1 large carrot, chopped into slices. 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, (reserve some for garnish). 600ml (1 pint) Beef stock 2 tablespoons of tomato puree. Large tub of Greek style yoghurt. Ground black pepper. sea salt to season.

Instructions Tip the cornﬂour and beef into a plastic bag, seal the top and shake well until all the beef pieces are coated. heat the oil in a ﬂameproof casserole dish, add the bacon, garlic, onions and cook for three minutes. add the smoked paprika and cook for a further minute. add the beef to the casserole dish along with the beef stock and tomato puree. season with black pepper and sea salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for a further two hours, stirring occasionally.

serve with boiled plain rice or with fresh crusty bread. place a dollop of the Greek yohurt onto the goulash sprinkled with paprika.

In the garden.... Let It Be By Jane Jordan ardens are extremely important for wildlife, providing food and shelter for a huge range of plants and animals.

autumn is usually the time when gardeners get stuck in to the seasonal tidy, cutting perennials back, removing seed-heads and raking up and burning leaves. for many of us, seeing a lot of dead material in a border is difficult to resist removing, but resist we must if we are to help overwintering wildlife. Good news for those of us who need a break after the rigours of the summer garden. Leaving dead and dying plant stems standing allows birds to pick out seeds and provides withered foliage that insects love to shelter in. all sorts can be found there, including beetles, ladybirds, lacewings, solitary bees, solitary wasps, parasitic wasps, hibernating caterpillars, fly larvae, flies and small moths. Loose organic material, such as piles of leaves or mulch (especially under evergreen trees and shrubs) is great for queen wasps and bumblebees to overwinter in, and a large enough pile of leaves can also provide a ‘des res’ for hibernating hedgehogs. making leaf mould by stacking leaves in chicken wire

enclosures is incredibly useful in the garden but will also be colonised too, forming a habitat for a range of insects while the leaves rot down. Leave them there for a year and then bag up ready for use, so you can add next year’s leaves in a fresh pile. If possible, leave pruning hedges and climbers until late winter, as flowering and fruiting hedges are important sources of food for wildlife. Ivy is invaluable for its late nectar and berries, so delaying pruning until after the berries have gone will be appreciated. Likewise, rose hips are a useful food source for some birds, including mistle thrushes and fieldfares so if you can, leave the rose pruning until these have been stripped. Cutting the tops off hollow stemmed plants, such as delphiniums, angelicas, fennel and ornamental thistles allows beetles to shelter in the stems. The best way to help wildlife is to leave the stems in situ, but if you feel you really can’t wait to cut back until spring leave some of the cut stems in bundles in out of the way places for insects to find there. Dead wood is extremely valuable to wildlife at any time of year – it supports a

Hollow bamboo canes can be made into insect homes oﬀering warmth and shelter

huge range of specialist insects – but is particularly useful for sheltering frogs, toads, shrews and voles. You can stack any woody prunings or make a log pile out of sight at the back of a border or behind the shed. although most frogs hibernate in ditches and leaf or log piles, some frogs (particularly males) hibernate at the bottom of ponds, breathing through their skin. In severe winters thick ice on ponds can trap noxious gases in the water, poisoning the frogs below. If your pond freezes over, remove any snow and melt a hole in the ice using a pan of hot water so the gases can escape. so, having done nothing in the garden all day, you can for once pull the curtains guilt-free, safe in the knowledge that all sorts of creatures are enjoying the fruits of your idleness. for more information about gardening for wildlife or for any other advice on getting the best from your garden contact Jane Jordan on 07879 606714 or go to www.janejordangarden-design.com

Sleeping hedgehog

Waking Up To Winter h to be a grizzly bear and to be able to go to bed at the start of winter and to wake up in the spring. so why do so many of us dread the winter months? It is not just the cold dreary weather that dampens our mood; it is actually linked to the lack of sunlight. During the winter our sleep and waking cycles are aﬀected by the shorter days. Less sunlight means that our brains produce more of a hormone called melatonin which is a substance that makes us sleepy.

Just as in the case of the grizzly, it is perfectly normal for our bodies to want to slow down over the winter months, there are some people who are affected to the point where it can cause more serious winter depression. This condition, also known as seasonal affective disorder affects around one in 15 of us but can be treated fairly simply. You can help mitigate the effects of winter depression by using some of the following tactics.

MakE thE MOst Of aNy suNlight open your curtains as soon as you wake to allow more sunlight into your home during the day. If there are no windows in your workplace, or if you at home, go for a lunchtime walk. make the most of sunlight as much as possible. Even if it is cloudy and overcast, daylight still contains enough sunlight to help.

salmon, mackerel and sardines), eggs and meat. Vitamin D is also added to all margarine and infant formula milk, and to some breakfast cereals, soya products, dairy products, powdered milks and lowfat spreads. Even with a relatively healthy diet, it is possible to become vitamin D deﬁcient. The government recommendation is that people at risk of deﬁciency, including everyone over 65, should take a daily supplement. If you are concerned you may be at risk, contact your local practice nurse or Gp who will give you the best advice.

REgulaR aNd quality slEEp. Whilst it may be tempting to ﬁnd a ‘cave’, curl up and sleep for 3 months it isn’t really practical or in fact medically possible for us poor humans. In reality, we don’t actually need extra sleep during the winter period but we do need to make sure we have enough good quality sleep. We should aim for eight hours of sleep a night and try to keep to a regular schedule. Keeping the same routine, clearing the bed room of any clutter and having a nice warm comfortable bed will improve the quality of your sleep.

ExERcisE is gOOd.

sunshine is used by our bodies to create vitamin D which is essential for healthy bones since it aids in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.

We must have some inbuilt natural desire to slow down during the winter months so to combat this, taking regular exercise will help you feel more energetic. The recommendation is to aim for 150 minutes of exercise per week. Exercise in the late afternoon helps reduce early evening fatigue and will help improve the quality of your overnight sleep.

We also get vitamin D from some foods, such as oily ﬁsh (for example

You needn’t go run a marathon every week and even singing can ﬁght oﬀ those

fight fatiguE with fOOd

winter blues. Not only is it exercise for your voice, lungs, and stomach muscles, it exercises your brain. singing has been shown to cause massive releases of endorphins. If you struggle to find the motivation to exercise in the colder months of winter, focus on the positives around you. find exercises that you can do indoors (such as singing in a local choir!). If you do venture out into the darkness, remember to keep to well-lit areas and wear bright reflective clothing. Ideally, exercise with a friend, not only for the safety and security it brings, but you’ll be helping each other fight the winter blues and the company will lift your mood.

MakE tiME fOR yOu stress has been found to increase the effects of fatigue and magnifies any poor feelings of general well-being. It has been said that there is no quick cure for stress (and I am not going to include any kind of happy pill here), but I would argue the cure for stress is both quick and simple: avoid stress, learn to recognise it and combat it as soon as you first notice it. Create a routine for yourself that you can carry out when you are beginning to feel like the stress is building up. Take a break from the situation if possible, listen to some relaxing music, go for a short walk in the fresh air. If the problem is just generally stressed, any of the physical activities previously mentioned may also help.

stOckiNg yOuR wiNtER laRdER. as soon as the cold weather is upon us we tend to stop buying salads/healthy options and ﬁll up on starch based foods such as potatoes, pasta and bread. some would argue we need a return back to seasonal produce as our food during the winter period ideally should be changed to meet the requirements of winter. Traditional winter vegetables such as turnips, parsnips, carrots and swede can be roasted rather than being boiled to within an inch of its life. Consider roasting more than required for a meal which will leave plenty left over to make a heartwarming soup. Casseroles and stews are an ideal winter option as they can be prepared in advance the night before and cook slowly during the day. This would of course in theory allow you more time for you to distress, relax, exercise, be outside in the day time.

St. Michael’s Hospice t. michael's hospice provides specialist palliative care in North hampshire for patients with a life-limiting illness and support to their families and carers.

st. michael's takes a holistic approach to care as it is important to not only look after patient’s physical symptoms but also their emotional and spiritual needs as well. To achieve this holistic approach, hospice staff work as a multi-professional team, which includes nursing and medical staff, a therapeutic team, family and bereavement support. We have well established links and partnerships with healthcare professionals in the hospital and community, which means we can respond quickly to patients' needs. The hospice is a friendly homelike environment and we provide a range of services that include: • In-patient care for symptom control (the main reason for referral), rehabilitation and terminal care. • Day Care for patients living at home; offering peer support, a range of activities and access to professional advice and support. Day Care runs every Tuesday and friday. • additionally we provide a growing range of out-patient services, which include: o Therapeutic Clinic o Complementary Therapy o medical Consultation • In the community st. michael's hospice at home service provides practical and specialist nursing care in people's homes.

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suduko - answers Below are the answers to the suduko quiz from Issue 6. If you would like to see a number of diﬀerent types of quizzes within the magazine, please email me your suggestions to quizzes@locipannum.co.uk. how many of you prefer a crossword over a word search or would you prefer something a bit more challenging? please do send your feedback to us at the above email address, or editor@locipannum.co.uk.

Chocolate Quiz many thanks for your entries into last months Chocolat Chez moi competiion and of course, the correct answer to “how many golden tickets were there in the Willy Wonka movie?” was ﬁve. The lucky winner is Jill ford who wins a selection of hand made chocolates from Chocolate Chez moi.

Lasting Powers Of Attorney t is a fact of life that as a nation we are living much longer. have you considered the impact this may have upon your ability to manage your ﬁnancial and personal aﬀairs later in life and in the event of a physical or mental disability?

a Lasting power of attorney is the way to ensure that the people you trust will be able to make important decisions on your behalf if you become mentally or physically incapable of doing so for yourself. from the 1st october 2007 a new type of power of attorney was created, called a Lasting power of attorney (“Lpa”). an Lpa is a legal document where a person (“the Donor”) appoints a person or persons of their choosing (“the attorney(s)”) authority to deal with their affairs. The Lpa exists in two types: property and financial affairs lpa. This gives the attorney power to deal with the Donor’s property and finances as specified in the document and can include selling the Donor’s property, signing cheques, withdrawing cash,

Who will make your important decisions if you are no long capable? setting up direct debits and applying for an Lpa is an important document benefits. more than one attorney can be and, due to the powers being conferred, there are a number of formal appointed and the Donor can specify requirements that must be satisfied whether they must act unanimously or before either or both types of Lpa can be whether instead the signature of one used. attorney will suffice for certain transactions. The Donor can also impose If you lose the capacity to make a restrictions and conditions or offer financial decision for yourself, and you do guidance as to how they wish the Lpa to not have an Lpa (or an Enduring power of be used. attorney validly made before 1st october health and welfare lpa. This gives the attorney power to make decisions such as where the Donor will live and also to consent to and refuse medical treatment including life-sustaining treatment. as with the property and financial affairs Lpa, restrictions, conditions, guidance and multiple attorneys may be appropriate. all decisions made by the attorney(s) on behalf of the Donor must be in the Donor’s best interests and, if at all possible, after having firstly discussed matters with the Donor and considered their wishes. Care should be taken to appoint an attorney(s) who is trustworthy and has the appropriate skills to make the proposed decisions.

2007) it may be necessary for an application to be made to the Court of protection for an appropriate order to enable someone to act on your behalf. This can be costly, time consuming and stressful for family members. for further information about Lasting powers of attorney please contact helen Greenwood at rowberry morris. helen Greenwood is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and member of the society of Trust and Estate practitioners. Email: bwyatt@rmtadley.co.uk Telephone: 0118 981 2992