Weekend 7 July 2016

July 07, 2016

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THE PIG GUIDE | 11 MEET SERA AND SARAH OF NEPALESE RESTAURANT YAK YETI YAK | 12 BEN WHITE TAKES US ON A TOUR OF MARSHFIELD BAKERY | 16 IT’S TIME FOR TEA AT BATH’S PUMP ROOM | 20 WE VISIT CHEQUERS FORTONY CASEY’S VEGETARIAN SUPPER CLUB R | 24 OUR TOP-SEEDED TIPPLES FOR WIMBLEDON | 28 PIMM’S O’CLOCK WITH A TASTY FRUIT COCKTAIL | 30

HEALTH AND FITNESS GET SET FOR THE GREAT BRITISH TENNIS WEEKEND | 32 REASONS EVERYONE SHOULD BE PLAYING TENNIS | 34 BATH FITNESS COACH ZITA ALVES | 37 LIFE COACH ALISON HEATHER SUTTON | 45

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THE LAUNCH OF THE FUSSELS FINE FOOD KITCHEN | 38 BATH CENTRE NATIONAL TRUST TEA PARTY | 42

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The glorious Pump Room in Bath is serving an exquisite afternoon tea especially for the Wimbledon season

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1$1&< 6$<6 It is that time of year when we all fall in love with the game of tennis.

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1: Present Laughter at the Theatre Royal Bath It’s your last chance to catch Samuel West and Phyllis Logan in Noël Coward’s sparkling comedy Present Laughter at the Theatre Royal Bath. Directed by Stephen Unwin, this brand new production closes on Saturday, July 9.

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2: Make your own espadrilles at The Makery In this three hour class on Sunday, July 10 you will learn how to make your own espadrilles without needing any prior knowledge of sewing. You’ll need to bring a piece of fabric measuring 40cm by 55cm, enough for the one shoe you’ll be making in class. The class runs from 10am and costs £40.

3: The Big Sing at The Royal Crescent On Sunday, July 10, for the first time in Bath, right in front of the Royal Crescent, 1,000 singers from across the West will come together to perform pop, jazz, African and original songs in gorgeous harmony. Raising funds for WaterAid’s Sing for Water projects in Ethiopia. The fun starts at 3pm.

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4: Bath Carnival On Saturday, July 16 Bath will be transformed with the sights and smells of South America with a wonderfully colourful Carnival procession around the streets of Bath. The carnival parade features hundreds of school children, dance clubs, community groups and professional acts, setting off from Great Pulteney Street with a grand finale in Kingston Parade.

The procession starts at 3pm and admission is free.

5: “David Bowie is” at the Little Cinema Bath Described by The Times as “stylish & outrageous” and The Guardian as “a triumph”, the David Bowie is exhibition was the fastest selling in the Victoria & Albert Museum’s history, featuring a remarkable collection of handwritten lyrics, original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set designs, Bowie’s own instruments and album artwork from the David Bowie Archive. The screening starts at 8.30pm on Thursday, July 14 and tickets start at £8.

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6: Sculpture to enhance a garden at Newbridge Hill On Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 three local sculptors come together to showcase their dynamic sculpture within a garden setting. Entrance payable at the gate is £3. Refreshments are in aid of The Peggy Dodd Centre in Combe Down which helps those suffering from memory loss.

This event is sponsored by The Hidden Gardens of Bath.

7: Moon Princess at Prior Park Landscaped Gardens Set among the ancient trees of Prior Park Landscape Gardens, this is a captivating retelling of traditional Japanese tale Moon Princess. There are several performances from Friday, July 15 through to Sunday, July 17. Tickets start at £7.50, Visit www.theatreroyal.org.uk for times.

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8: Outlook Festival Bath Launch with Shy FX Alternate make their Bath debut at Komedia on Friday, July 15, bringing Jungle pioneer and UK underground veteran Shy FX to their Outlook Festival launch party! Doors open at 11pm and tickets cost £12.

9: Spanish Andalucian Tapas at DeMuth’s cookery school Andalucia, the most southerly state of Spain is as large as England and is one of our favourite regions of Spain. With its Moorish influence and abundant natural produce makes Andalucían cuisine some of the most delicious in Europe.

Create the perfect tapas in this class which runs from 10am to 4.30pm and costs £160.

10: Stubbs and the Wild at The Holburne All week you will be able to enjoy the Stubbs and Wild exhibition at the Holburne Museum. The exhibition will be accompanied by a free audio guide featuring responses to Stubbs’ work by animal experts and artists including Simon King, Wendy Moore and Carl Hestor.

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You say Sera, I say Sarah, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call the whole thing fate Yak Yeti Yak is the only Nepalese restaurant in Bath. Owners Sera Gurung, from Nepal and his wife Sarah, who live in Box, tell Nancy Connolly about how they met, how they came to be running one of Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular restaurants, and about their new streetfood café soon to open in Kingsmead Square

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They have one son Arun, 19, and a daughter, Manisha, 12.

Seraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story Sera was born and grew up in a tiny mountain village in the Himalayas, Armala, outside the spectacular city of Pokhara, about 200k from the capital Kathmandu.

Pokhara is famous for its outdoor activities, it is surrounded by white river waters and lakes, it has spectacular mountain scenery and is a gateway to the world-famous treks in and around the Annapurna range and beyond.

Sera, whose dream was to open a hot air balloon business in the Himalayas, grew up in the tiny village with his parents, brother and two sisters.

He learned to cook from his mother, who grew vegetables and herbs in the garden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of my fondest memories is going to pick fresh vegetables from the garden, coriander, fresh ginger, garlic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meat was a luxury but my mother taught us alll to cook with fresh vegetables and spices, everyone learned to cook in those days.â&#x20AC;?

Seraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents have both passed away but the family still has a house in Nepal.

He still visits the area regularly with his wife and children, and has strong ties in the area.

He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life is still very simple and primitive there, but it is very beautiful and the children like visiting, although sometimes they miss their phones and laptops. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is one water tap for about ten houses and people live with very little, but they are a very happy people.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love going there, I feel myself relaxing immediately, especially after the long hours in the restaurant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love living and working in Bath, it is a lovely and safe place to bring up children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have the best of both worlds as I have my life in Bath and my life in Nepal, it is a great contrast. Âł:H XVXDOO\ Ă&#x20AC;\ IURP 1HSDO VWRS RYHU VRPHZKHUH LQ WKH 0LGGOH (DVW OLNH 4DWDU WKHQ Ă&#x20AC;\ RQ WR .DWKPDQGX :KHUH , DP IURP LV DERXW D ÂżYH KRXU GULYH IURP Kathmandu.

What will the new cafĂŠ be like?

The new cafĂŠ will be called Phat Yakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. It will be in Kingsmead Square where Java cafĂŠ used to be, and will open in September. Serving typical street food from Nepal, it will be take away only with grab and go delicious Nepalese food with a twist.

Sarah said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to create a cafĂŠ serving the type of food you would get in a typical street market in Kathmandu. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be experimenting with a fusion of Nepalese and western food with kebabs, pakoras, wraps, baguettes and other spicy dishes.â&#x20AC;?

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Sera and Sarah, with their experience as guides Se and expedition leaders in Nepal, were able to an spri sp spring into action to send help directly to the stri st stricken areas.

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They have received a lot of support from their customers in the restaurant, and from people in Bath generally and will be organising a bike ride in Nepal next year.

They are currently looking for some business sponsorship to continue the work of the foundation to build more schools.

Sarah said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thousands of children have lost their schools. It is vitally important for them to get an education early as there is a huge dropout of children leaving education in Nepal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I visited one village and the teacher was literally teaching his little pupils in a tiny outdoor space with no walls or roof.â&#x20AC;?

For more information about the foundation visit www.yakyetiyak.co.uk/

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Bakeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treats just like mother used to make Famous for flapjacks, shortbreads and fruit cakes, Marshfield Bakery has become an institution in BATH. Boss Ben White talks to Nancy Connolly about the business which started in his motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmhouse kitchen

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Some of the tasty treats produced by MarshďŹ eld Bakery Photos by Artur Lesniak arturlesniak.com

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The bakery is a hive of activity. Many of the employees, both men and women, have been working there for many years and they are all ages.

7KH ÂżUVW WKLQJ ZKLFK JUHHWV \RX RQ DUULYDO LV WKH sweet aroma of fresh baking. Inside staff, dressed in compulsory hygienic coats and hats are busy mixing, kneading and spreading the beautiful sponge and Ă&#x20AC;DSMDFN PL[WXUHV RQ WUD\V UHDG\ WR EH SODFHG LQ WKH huge industrial ovens on site. +XJH EDJV RI Ă&#x20AC;RXU RDWV DQG VXJDU DUH VWDFNHG XS LQ RQH FRUQHU 7KH EDNHUV VSUHDG DQG Ă&#x20AC;DWWHQ WKH PL[WXUH on to trays with knives, just as you would do in any kitchen, and nowhere is there a sense the cakes are mass produced.

Ben said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to keep true to our original value that everything is home made. If the cakes were made by machines they simply would not taste the same. We like to keep it all very personal even WKRXJK ZH DUH H[SDQGLQJ :H KDYH WR ÂżQG WKDW balance between being homemade and also expanding our business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although we keep our original recipes, we add new products all the time and we also provide sponges and brownies to main supermarket chains to be included in their desserts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big business, but we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to ever lose our core value of providing beautifully homemade cakes and snacks for our customers.â&#x20AC;? $IWHU WKH FDNHV DQG Ă&#x20AC;DSMDFNV FRPH RXW RI WKH KXJH ovens, they are brought to a special area where a robot cuts them into bite-sized snacks, ready for packaging. They are then sent in boxes to local shops and supermarkets, as well as to businesses for corporate events.

It is common, at conferences and business meetings LQ %DWK WR VHH 0DUVKÂżHOG %DNHU\ ELWH VL]HG VQDFNV on the table when coffee is served. This is a large part of their business, and they have recently formed a partnership with nearby Bath Racecourse.

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events in the area. It also runs apprenticeship and other educational schemes, and has close links with Bath Spa University and Bath College, as well as secondary schools in the Bath area.

For a business which started in the kitchen of a young mother, it is going from strength to strength, but Ben is determined to never lose the personal touch of his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will continue doing what we do best, and stick to our core values,â&#x20AC;? he said.

A shop at the bakery is open to the public and sells a wide range of produce including bags of offcuts which have been rejected by the fussy bakers. They also make hampers for birthdays, Christmas or Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. With the current drive to eat healthy, Ben says their SRUWLRQ VL]H LV ZKDW VHWV 0DUVKÂżHOG DSDUW â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe in low sugar or low-fat brownies, that is just ridiculous,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We use all natural ingredients but our portions are small, we think that is better for you. Our snacks and cakes are not meant to be eaten every day, they are a small, bite-size snack full of local, delicious, homemade ingredients.

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A stylish summer luxury that will suit you to a tea ...

The glorious Pump Room in Bath is serving an exquisite afternoon tea specially for Wimbledon season. It features a deliciously green choux bun in the shape of a tennis ball, filled with a rich and creamy filling made with Pimmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and fresh mint, all washed down with a glass of Lanson rose champagne. Nancy Connolly sampled the special high tea to celebrate the run up to the Wimbledon Championships finals this weekend

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here are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea, said acclaimed writer Henry James.

And is there anything more glorious than sipping real leaf tea and delicately munching into an exquisite handmade cake or fancy bun on a summer afternoon?

That is exactly what is on offer from Searcys at the iconic Pump Room, one of Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most glorious buildings, with its beautiful colonnades and pillars right beside the Roman Baths.

Wimbledon and afternoon tea is a marriage made in KHDYHQ :LWK WKH ÂżQDOV FRPLQJ XS D VSHFLDO afternoon tea has been dreamed up so local people and tourists can delight in the splendour of Wimbledon, even if they are miles from the leafy British Lawn Tennis Association in the capital.

Bath is famous for its afternoon tea, and all the hotels and many of the restaurants now serve this ever-popular spread, and more and more young people in particular are enjoying its delights.

The main room of the Pump Room is something special. Every afternoon a string quartet or pianist SOD\V KDXQWLQJ FODVVLFDO PXVLF ZKLOH ÂżQHO\ GUHVVHG guests enjoy a sumptuous high tea served on tiered displays on crisp, starch snow white tablecloths.

Food is provided by the renowned Searcys. Founded in 1847 by John Searcy, the pastry chef to the Duke of Northumberland, Searcys is the oldest and one of the best known hospitality companies in England, providing food for many of the historic buildings in Bath. Real tea from China or Ceylon is served

Green choux pastry bun in the shape of a tennis ball

The glorious setting of Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pump Room

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These are the only kind of decisions you have to make As you while away the hours in the splendid atmosphere the only decisions you have to make are: $UH \RX D MDP RU FUHDP ÂżUVW SHUVRQ ZKHQ LW FRPHV to eating scones? Do you put your milk or tea in the FXS ÂżUVW" Freshly made, steaming and wonderfully crispy but soft scones, accompanied by deliciously smooth and fruity strawberry jam and creamy clotted cream, are on the bottom layer of the tiered cake stand which arrives at your table, served by waiters and waitresses in smart, formal uniforms. The mezzanine layer contains all the savoury delicacies, including thinly and elegantly sliced cucumber sandwiches, with no crust of course, creamy poached salmon mousse served in a shot glass and with crunchy crispbreads, and naughty little cheese pastries.

7KH WRS Ă&#x20AC;RRU IHDWXUHV DOO NLQGV RI OLWWOH VZHHW IDQFLHV and delicacies, the highlight being a round, green choux pastry bun in the shape of a tennis ball, and ÂżOOHG ZLWK WKH PRVW GHOLFLRXV FUHDP PDGH ZLWK PLQW and Pimmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. There are also cute little strawberry tarts, with beautiful pastry, and the most exquisite chocolate and coffee opera cake. The Wimbledon afternoon tea at the Pump Room is a most indulgent treat, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all washed down with a sparkling glass of Lanson rose champagne.

The Wimbledon champagne afternoon tea at Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pump Room costs ÂŁ38. To book, visit romanbathssearcys.co.uk XXX

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Wimbledon champagne afternoon tea at the Pump Room in Bath

How History served up afternoon tea Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around 4pm, when she famously got that “sinking feeling”.

The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at 8pm, leaving a big gap between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.

This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between 4pm and 5pm.

Unlike the Duchess, few of us can afford either the time or the cost of a traditional afternoon tea which, nowadays, can be anything from a mug of tea with a digestive biscuit or furtive fag in the rain.

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Happiness is the main ingredient on supper club menu Supper clubs are becoming ever more popular with many of Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top restaurants closing their doors to the public so they can cook a special meal for guests who pay an overall price for food and wine. Nancy Connolly went along to The Chequers in Rivers Street where chef Tony Casey is preparing a special vegetarian supper club on July 14

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What is a Supper Club? club yet as I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what vegetables I will have to work with. I get all my vegetables from Eades greengrocers in Crescent Lane. They are amazing. I get the best vegetables from there and then I decide what I have to work with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes they will ring me with pictures of vegetables they are about to harvest so that I know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming in. They sent me a picture of tiny, baby courgettes, the VL]H RI D ÂżQJHU DQG Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited about what I am going to do with them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to get the very best out of each vegetable. People are always really amazed when they see the food on the plate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is sometimes not what they ey expected at all.â&#x20AC;?

One of the signature dishes at The Chequers is a beetroot starter. But this is no ordinary beetroot and goats cheese dish. Anyone expecting to see a standard salad with slices of beetroot and goats cheese are in for a big suprise.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing what Tony can do with a beetroot. He prepares, powders, poaches, and uses all sorts of techniques with his vegetables so that, in the end, the customer is faced with a visual and gastronomic

delight which sends the taste buds soaring. The last thing you would think about is the missing piece of PHDW RU ÂżVK Âą LWÂśV QRW PLVVHG DW DOO The essence of this kind of cooking is making the most of each vegetable. The beetroot starter at The Chequers features all kin of beetroot and tiny kinds EDOOV RI GHOLFLRXV WUXIĂ&#x20AC;H goats cheese.

Although Tony will not decide his menu until a few days before the supper club on July 14, he has a few ideas in mind. Sweetcorn risotto is one of them, and he said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to use rice.

Tony said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not what it sounds. Part of this kind of gourmet vegetarian cooking is the surprise element.

Customers are always amazed at the results, sometimes they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even recognise the ingredients. For example, it can be impossible to recognise certain vegetables in certain dishes. I cooked a carrot terrine once and nobody could spot the carrot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work with lots of textures. For example, FDXOLĂ&#x20AC;RZHU FKHHVH LV QRWKLQJ OLNH ZKDW \RX ZRXOG H[SHFW 7KH FDXOLĂ&#x20AC;RZHU FDQ EH VHUYHG LQ DOO VRUWV of forms and textures, it is just a different form of cooking.â&#x20AC;?

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A supper club is when a restaurant closes its doors to the main public for an evening, or uses a separate room, and paying guests â&#x20AC;&#x201C; either singles, doubles or small groups â&#x20AC;&#x201C; join other people at a table to share an exquisite meal cooked by a top chef.

It usually consists of three courses for a set price. A specially selected wine ďŹ&#x201A;ight with a different wine for each course costs extra.

They are growing in popularity, and with their enjoyable club atmosphere the same guests often return for other themed supper clubs.

General manager of The Chequers, Lianne Cooper, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really fun evening. You get to meet lots of like-minded people, usually people who are interested in really good food and wine. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole evening â&#x20AC;&#x201C; guests usually arrive at 7pm and it goes on for the whole night. There is always an amazing atmosphere and people really enjoy it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to meet friends new and old... so much better than just going out on your own.â&#x20AC;?

The vegetarian supper club at The Chequers costs ÂŁ50, with an optional wine ďŹ&#x201A;ight at ÂŁ25.

Email reservations@thechequersbath.com or call 01225 360017 to make a booking

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DRINK TOP SEED A multi-award-winning gin, Martin Miller’s (£26, 70cl, Sainsbury’s) was one of the pioneers of the gin renaissance when it was created more than 15 years ago. Made with Icelandic spring water, it balances juniper with bright, refreshing notes of citrus and a clean, soft finish.

Here’s a recipe to champion the tournament...

50ml Martin Miller’s Gin, 150ml elderflower tonic water (for a sweeter taste), a couple of quartered strawberries, black pepper.

Fill a highball or large goblet with ice. Pour in the gin, add the strawberries, top up with tonic and season with a twist of black pepper.

DROP SHOT A fruity aperitif that tastes “like a garden at dusk”, The Wingfield (£37, 70cl, www.harveynichols.com) takes it’s name from Major Walter Clopton Wingfield, who pioneered lawn tennis in the 1870s and changed the face of the British Summer. Made with London dry gin, cucumber, pink grapefruit, elderflower, fruits and spices, it’s fresh and beautifully balanced. Serve over ice in a large wine glass and top with soda. Garnish with an orange twist.

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DOUBLES TEAM A pretty pink fizz, Perlezza Spumante Rose, Italy (£9, Spar) is delightfully fresh and crisp with red fruit aromas and notes of strawberry. Pleasantly quaffable with a clean finish, it’s a perfect match with strawberries and cream.

WINNING SERVE A stroke of genius, Sipsmith London Cup (£18.95, 70cl, www.31dover.com) is the cup of choice for summer soirees. Crafted from their award-winning gin, it’s infused and blended with Earl Grey tea, borage, lemon verbena and other botanicals to create its zesty, slightly bitter sweet taste.

For the quintessentially English tipple, pour a generous amount into a large wine glass, top with lemonade and garnish with a wheel of lemon.

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JUST THE TICKET Another newcomer to the drinks circuit, Ciroc Pink Grapefruit Flavoured Vodka (£27.99, 70cl, www.drinksupermarket.com) has been gently infused with citrus extract from the peels and oils of pink grapefruit. With a faint note of orange blossom, it resembles pink grapefruit in luxe, liquid form.

Serve in a highball glass with plenty of ice and add a splash of cranberry juice and squeeze of fresh lime for a modern twist on a sea breeze cocktail.

eeded tipples Ahead of the Wimbledon finals this weekend, spectators thirsting for some terrific grass court action should try one of these tennis-inspired cocktails or speciality serves..

ADVANTAGE Bursting with blackcurrant flavour and a citrusy finish, Lejay Original Creme de Cassis (£12.99, 37.5cl, Oddbins) tastes utterly delicious in a Kir or a Kir Royale. A simple wine cocktail adored by the French, add a small measure to the bottom of the glass and top with a white Burgundy or champagne. The dark rose hue will also complement strawberries and cream.

UMPIRE’S CALL A delicious aperitif that bridges the gap between a white wine spritzer and a vodka and tonic, a white port and tonic is this summer’s trendy tipple. So much so, sales of Taylor’s Chip Dry White Port, Portugal (£13.29, 75cl, Waitrose) at Waitrose have risen by 25% over the past 12 months. Dry and fresh with nutty aromas and a hint of oak, serve on the rocks topped up with tonic water and a sprig of mint.

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Feeling fruity A great outdoor feast deserves the perfect al fresco drink, and Pimm’s is a classic especially if it’s served with loads of fruity ingredients.

Lindy Wildsmith, author of Eating Outdoors, has devised John’s Jug O’ Pimm’s inspired by a traditional recipe.

JUG O’ PIMM’S Ingredients (serves 4) 8 slices of red apple, such as gala 8 strawberries or cocktail cherries, sliced 8 slices of lemon or orange 8 slices of cucumber 8 sprigs of mint 750cl chilled lemonade 250cl Pimm’s No 1 ice cubes, to serve Method Put half of the apple, strawberries, lemon and cucumber in a large jug, then add four mint sprigs. Add the Pimm’s No 1, cover and leave for one hour.

Thread the remaining slices of fruit and cucumber on to cocktail sticks. When ready to serve, add the lemonade and stir well. Add a mint sprig and ice cubes to each of four goblets or tumblers.

Fill with Pimm’s No 1 and top with the fruit sticks.

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Anyone for tennis?

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ven though we host the biggest tournament in the world and boast its (currently ranked) second best player, we Brits are not terribly au fait with tennis.

Yes, we all cheer along to Wimbledon (said biggest tournament), weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased when Andy Murray (said second best player) wins, and for a few blissful ZHHNV D \HDU ÂżUHG XS E\ :LPEOHGRQ 0XUUD\ fervour, tennis courts across the land will be jammed with waving racquets and over-bouncy new balls.

But fast-forward a few months, come your average, grey autumn day, and most courts lie empty; tennis racquets banished to the back of the cupboard until next June and their next annual two-week airing.

Why? Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the weather â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rain and wind never feel entirely conducive to batting about a ball.

Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the slightly stuffy image â&#x20AC;&#x201C; true or not, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a general feeling that tennis and tennis clubs, with their whites and their Pimmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, are slightly elitist. Most schools donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t teach tennis either, so it can never really standd a by chance against the behemoths of football, rugby or netball. nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t But it should stand a chance. In fact, it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just stand it; it should jump up at the net and slam down a volley on it. Because, for all the fair-weather doubters, for all the people who seee LW DV ÂłGLIÂżFXOW´ RU ÂłERULQJ´ RU ÂłXQWRXFKDEOH´ youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wrong. Tennis is one of the best sports you can play. And hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why:

It IS for all seasons Firstly, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address the aforementioned â&#x20AC;&#x153;antiâ&#x20AC;? tennis points; at number one, that the British weather and British winter is an excuse not to SOD\ :HOO LWÂśV QRW DW DOO Âą DFFRUGLQJ WR RIÂżFLDO ÂżJXUHV WKHUH DUH WHQV RI WKRXVDQGV RI WHQQLV courts across the UK, and a good number of these ese are indoor. Even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t opt for one of these se under-cover courts, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t brave the elements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; after all, most tennis courts ts are all-weather surfaces, unchanged in rain or wind, unlike, say, the pitches for those other â&#x20AC;&#x201C; oddly, when you think about it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;winter-friendlyâ&#x20AC;? sports of rugby or football.

It IS for everyone The second â&#x20AC;&#x153;antiâ&#x20AC;? tennis point was that people might see the game as a bit elitist, a bit of a middle-class haven out of reach for your average person. But think about some of the greatest players â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jimmy Connors, the Williams sisters, our own Andy Murray; none of them born into privilege, all of them learning to hit a ball on their local neighbourhood courts.

This year, the LTA is highlighting this accessibility again with its nationwide Great British Tennis Weekend where free tennis events will encourage families to pick up a racquet. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll provide these rackets (and balls) for free too (al-

Most of us are gripped by Wimbledon fever for two weeks every summer, but what if you fancy hitting a few aces yourself?

Try the Great British Tennis Weekend

though, to be fair, buying them wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set you back any more than a pair of football boots).

The next date here in Bath takes place at Bath Tennis Club, Park Lane, Weston, on Sunday, July 17. The day offers free coaching, mini tennis, cardio tennis, beat the ball machine, fastest serve and a chance to win one yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free membership. If the weather is good there will be a barbecue and strawberries by the bucket load. Whatever your plans that day make Bath Tennis Club one of them.

Other centres hosting Great British Tennis Weekend events include: Saltford Lawn Tennis Club, Writhlington Tennis Centre & Club, Trowbridge Westbourne Tennis Club, Pensford Tennis Club, Knowle Lawn Tennis Club and Frome Selwood Tennis Club.

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dream â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an hour of singles will easily cut through 500 calories, with the brilliant added bonus of up to 500 bursts of energy per match (think a circuit class gone mad), endless arm and leg toning (think 60 minutes m of weights, lunging, squatting and jumping), and constant twisting and stretching for your abs (think a solid hour of mini stomach crunches). Well, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reason Nadal looks like he does.

It boosts your brainpower Scientists at the University of Illinois discovered the tactical thinking required in a game of tennis could generate new connections between nerves in the brain. This is hardly surprising; tennis is all about strategy, plotting your next point, driving your opponent to the wrong side of the court â&#x20AC;&#x201C; imagine a game of chess with a lot of running.

And your willpower Any sport, team or individual, requires a certain level of grit, yet thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something about tennis that really ups that level. You only have to watch one of those eternal professional matches, where after six

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Or, of course, you could just stand on the court yourself. You will quickly realise how much tennis is all about you, how only you can make a difference, only you can try harder or run faster or dodge quicker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no teammates bailing you out (unless youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing doubles, obviously), no taking a quick breather, no half-heartedly dribbling the ball to buy yourself time; just you, your racket, and a split second to read your opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shot, react, and do something about it.

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To take part in the Great British Tennis Weekend and ďŹ nd a club near you, visit https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/OpenDays

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Game, set & match Above, The Royal High School staff at Lansdown Tennis Club and, below, the women open double team members

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What are the beneďŹ ts of playing tennis?

It has many health beneďŹ ts which are well known to help with your physical conditioning and psychological needs which anyone can read about if you search on the internet.

What I see though through my experience is that the game can give happiness to players starting from three ir four years old to players I see playing at our club in there 70s.

You can play tennis for many reasons and enjoy the beneďŹ ts, be it for competition or improvement, physical conditioning or social! All all of those reasons in one.

Is it easy to join a club in Bath?

Joining a club is easy, you can speak to the manager or a coach at a facility they can help you to ďŹ nd the right set up for your needs.

Be it coaching, club-play, competitive internal box leagues, practice partners etcâ&#x20AC;Ś Is it easy to learn how to play tennis from scratch?

Yes, learning to play from scratch is easier then people think, rackets are lighter easier to use, training balls can be lighter and slower tailored to your ability.

Usually the best method is to either book into a Tennis Xpress course at a club (complete beginner course) or alternatively if you wanted to do it in private book two or three individual lessons to get

you going, then join a group at the right level.

With a little perseverance, practice you can become a good tennis player enjoying all the health beneďŹ ts of the game!

What are the facilities on offer at Lansdown?

The facilities we offer at Lansdown Club are: four brand new artiďŹ cial clay courts (my favorite!), three artiďŹ cial grass courts, and four hard courts (Tarmac), six of these courts are ďŹ&#x201A;oodlit. We also have four squash courts.

We also have a fully functional clubhouse with catering and a bar with is open all day for food and excellent coffee.

This is great as it means you can have a quick drink after your game with your friends.

We also have a club shop which offers: re-stringing service, rackets to sell including demo on ball machine if want to try out, shoes, balls, bags and accessories.

What is the best way to start?

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I think the best way to start is to pop in face to face or send an email to the club and we can have a friendly chat at the club and show you what is on offer, we are happy for you to try out perhaps an adult club-play for example or as I said earlier have a free session on one of our pay and play coaching sessions. Also you do not have to join straight away you can have coaching at the club without being a member.We have done this successfully in collaboration with the club to give perspective new members the conďŹ dence they need to join the club.

We also have a diverse coaching pay and play programme where the ďŹ rst session you book on to is free.

Visit www.lansdownclub.co.uk for further details

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Our recently refurbished Lower Deck can be used as a meeting room or private dining for up to 40 people. Larger events and weddings have the option of exclusive use of the boat for up to 150 people. This romantic setting is also available for licensed wedding ceremonies.

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his week in Ask the Experts we speak to osteopaths Jay Ruddock and Sheena Harper from the Align Body Clinic, 29 James Street West, Bath, about avoiding Achilles and heel problems when playing sport on hard surfaces, and what you can do if you suffer from “tennis elbow”.

I used to play a lot of tennis, but each time I try to start now I get a lot of problems with my ankle and Achilles tendon, how can I get rid of this?

Achilles and heel problems are very common in any sport where there is a lot of impact on hard surfaces, and tennis is no different.

When you push off from your feet to get to a shot, or lunge to reach the ball, the Achilles tendon are under a lot of strain and can become vulnerable to either small or large tears resulting in varying degrees of pain. There are several factors that may make you more likely to suffer from Achilles problems, the main ones are: A sudden increase in activity (such as playing tennis for the first time in the season) Inflexibility of the calf and hip muscles and joints Improper footwear To help reduce the likelihood of getting Achilles problems we would advise that you warm up using low-impact activities such as walking and squatting before

even getting on the court to hit a ball, and also ensuring your tennis shoes are not worn out and are a good fit.

To help increase the flexibility in the ankles and hips you can follow the link below to our website where you can find our guide to effective ankle and hip stretching, www.alignbodyclinic.co.uk/ankle-and-hip-stretches I get a lot of pain in my forearm and elbow after I work in the garden. I’ve been told it is tennis elbow, but I don’t play tennis, so why do I get it?

Tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis to give it its medical title) is very common in activities that require movements of the wrist while gripping, such as typing, DIY or even knitting.

It is usually an overuse injury due to doing too much gardening in the spring after not doing any for the winter, or you may have strained the forearm muscles while gripping too hard.

One thing to think about is that tennis elbow is associated with previous shoulder injuries so the origin of the problem may be further up the arm.

If it does continue to be a problem then osteopathic techniques targeted at the correct muscles and some rehab exercises can help.

If you do play tennis and this seems to be the main time when you get pain, try getting into position for your shot earlier to reduce the need for forearm power, change to a two handed backhand technique, or get a larger grip/ larger head size racquet.

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EASY PEASY

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122;m all for making life easy, especially in the kitchen, so the other day I wanted to whip up a quick salad for lunch for me and my husband so I also took the opportunity to make lunch for both of us the next day to save time. Healthy eating is all about being organised and that starts with having a good collection of plastic or glass containers with lids.

Some of my other top tips include: Boiling up half a dozen eggs when you are preparing dinner so there are always some cooked in the fridge ready to grab for a quick protein snack or to add to a salad.

Buying pre-cooked smoked mackeral for the same reason or have tins of sardines, mackerel or tuna for a quick way to add protein to your meal.

Some other great things to have in the store cupboard include a jar of green or black olives, a jar of pesto, a jar of sundried tomatoes as well as a variety of nuts and seeds (toasted ďŹ&#x201A;aked almonds or hazelnuts add a lovely ďŹ&#x201A;avour and crunch to most salads.

Keep some bacon in the fridge to chop up and add into a salad with some lovely avocado for a taste sensation.

Pitta breads or wraps can be kept in the freezer and popped in the toaster or into a pan to defrost and warm up (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a fan of microwaves) and used for a more substantial meal with any kind of ďŹ lling which will always include lots of vegetables right? If you follow me on social media or have been reading my column regularly you will know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m all for #eatmoreveg So back to what I rustled up in no time at all (partly because my vegetable box delivery was due the next day so I wanted to use things up ďŹ rst).

I cooked some pasta (for my husband as I try to avoid too many starches because sadly my body loves them too much) and steamed some asparagus above it in my three layer pan steamer.

At the same time I fried off some chopped bacon and luckily the hard boiled eggs were already in the fridge, as was the smoked mackerel so all I had to do was chop some tomatoes, cucumber, celery, avocado and throw in some pumpkin seeds and some lovely black olives. I squeezed on some lime juice and a tiny dash of olive oil and seasoning and mixed it all together.

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Low ab hold (dish hold) Lie on back with legs almost straight, heels resting on ďŹ&#x201A;oor, arms by side, palms facing up. Pull deep abdominals in tight and push lower back into ďŹ&#x201A;oor then lift head, shoulders and arms off ďŹ&#x201A;oor.

Keeping pulling in abdominals and bringing rib cage to belly button, keep looking at your knees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you should really feel your abdominals working.

Imagine there is a hockey ball on the ďŹ&#x201A;oor under your shoulders so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to relax and lower, keep lifting up. You can make it harder by lifting alternate legs off the ďŹ&#x201A;oor but be sure not to â&#x20AC;&#x153;accidentallyâ&#x20AC;? drop your shoulders and make it easier than it should be. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to breathe.

Start with a 30 second hold and build up to 60 seconds and do three sets, ideally alternating with the skydiver to rest your abs in between.

Skydiver This exercise works the muscles at the back of the body particularly the muscles running down our spine as well as the glutes (bottom) and hamstrings. Many of us are weak in all these muscles so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one not to neglect (Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s similar to cobra in yoga).

Lie face down on ďŹ&#x201A;oor with arms by your side palms facing down. Squeeze your glutes and hamstrings and lift your feet off the ďŹ&#x201A;oor keeping tense and strong then keeping your belly button pulled in gently lift your head and chest off the ďŹ&#x201A;oor and roll your shoulders together so your thumbs go towards the sky whilst you stretch your ďŹ ngers away from your shoulders. Keep everything strong and breathe.

Start with a 30 second hold and build up to 60 seconds and do three sets, ideally alternating with the low ab dish to rest in between sets.

If you have a medical condition or injury, consult your doctor before performing any of these exercises Once the pasta was cooked and slightly cooled I added some pesto and some chopped sundried tomatoes and mixed well. I chopped the steamed asparagus and threw those into the salad mixture and then served my lunch with some boiled egg and mackerel whilst Mr Z also had some pesto pasta with his.

Delicous, ďŹ lling, tasty, nutritious, quick and then there were leftovers (on purpose) for the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lunch stored in the containers for which the lids seem to always disappear in the cupboard!

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AT FUSSELS FINE FOODS , RODE Somerset entrepreneur Andy Fussell is celebrating after opening the doors to his latest venture. About 90 guests from the South West’s food and farming scene joined Andy and his team to mark the launch of the Fussels Fine Food Kitchen – a new food and community initiative that will offer a range of food and family-based activities, including demonstrations, masterclasses, social evenings, cookery for children, family days on the farm and more besides.

Local chefs, foodies, media and business owners were among those who enjoyed a first look at the Fine Food Kitchen, which was brilliantly demonstrated by TV personality Lesley Waters, who cooked up a storm using Fussels incredible range of single cold-pressed rapeseed oil products.

Guests also had the chance to tour the new site in Rode, near Frome, with Andy showcasing the field to bottle process, and were treated to goodie bags with samples of his ingredients to take away and try out for themselves.

Andy and his team have an exciting range of projects and events already lined up, many of which involving some of the South West’s highest profile chefs.

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Bath Centre National Trust members know how to enjoy themselves and, three or four times a year meet up for lunches at local restaurants and hotels.

As a special event to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday this summer it was decided to hold an afternoon tea party in the delightful surroundings of the restaurant and gardens of Beechfield House Hotel.

Twenty-six members relaxed beforehand in glorious sunshine on the patio before enjoying sandwiches, scones with cream and jam and an array of scrumptious cakes, all accompanied by generous supplies of tea and coffee.

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Chairwoman Olive Marke, Barbara Kanzell, Dorothea Cuerden, Pat Fletcher and Pam Wells

Bernice Archer and Margaret Kowles

Jill Unwin & Di Carpenter

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Alison Heather Sutton is a Transformational Life Coach, working in Bath.

She aims to help people understand how life works and how to get more out of it; to feel secure and at peace; and to discover how joyful life is when our thoughts are not taken too seriously. She once believed the source of her wellbeing came from her next Gucci handbag. She now specialises in helping people see through similar myths and to notice that they already have innate mental and emotional wellbeing, they just think they don’t.

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LOVE LABOUR’S LOST?

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often write from experiences that I have in my daily life to illustrate the power of the mind and this week I am getting up close and personal on my love life!

I am dating at the moment via a dating website. I have had a few unsuccessful dates which didn’t last longer than one drink or one cup of tea. However, a few

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Saturdays ago I arranged to meet a man for coffee. Coffee turned to lunch, turned to afternoon tea and we left each other eight hours later. We instantly clicked and got on as if we had always known each other.

By the end of the date, whilst I was there with him, I had a gut feeling that despite an instant mental connection there was no emotional chemistry and decided that he would make a great friend but not a potential partner. I let him know how I felt that night.

Then I woke up the next morning and the part of me that wants to be in a relationship started telling me a story“Suppose you have been too hasty”. So we talked again and we agreed to meet up for a second date but due to both our busy schedules it would be in a couple of weeks.

Over the course of the week that followed we spoke a lot by text message and a couple of times on the phone and I found myself starting to feel differently. Maybe he could be someone who I could have a relationship with.

I was noticing that all the self-talk I was having about who he was, who he might be, who we might be together based on words on a screen, was having an effect on my feelings and I started to feel a

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tangible emotional connection - without him even needing to be in the same room!

The point I am making is this: We can talk our self into feeling something and we can talk our self back out again. It has very little to do with the person, or the circumstance, or the event and is based entirely on the created experience via our own thinking and imagination.

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We do well in reality. When we are there, in a live event, and we have a quiet mind we know what to do.

We have access to our wisdom when we don’t have a head full of thought; our gut feelings, that deep knowing.

Where we come a cropper is when we live through our imagination because then we are only experiencing our illusion.

To access this wisdom all we need to do is get quiet and drop out of our thinking.

Good sense and insight rarely comes from a noisy mind.

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whole summer of sport.

Yeesssss! Wimbledon. Le Tour and The Olympics. Give me the remote and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see you in September. Step aside the TV please.

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Also, if the sun does actually come out, can I rig up the TV outside so that you can see anything and avoid all the hideous glare, so that I can sunbathe?

Similar scenario for using any screen-based devices for â&#x20AC;&#x153;working at homeâ&#x20AC;?.

Also, scheduling issues will need addressing but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what live pause and auto record are for so I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get to see everything.

Right we are good to go, so, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do this.

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allowing you to demonstrate your prowess. Yes, naive I now know.

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Game, set and match.

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