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Welcome to the Men’s Health special edition of Bee Local Magazine. I hope you find some of the articles useful.
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As well as some articles particularly for men I am excited to have our new fashion feature from Jo at Kings Road in Leighton Buzzard (and Woburn Sands). Also if you don’t already know about Peacock Mews be sure to read all about this little hidden gem on page 22.
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On the 23rd of April, KidsOut organised for 27 children from refuge and their mums to attend an Eastleigh football match versus the Tranmere Rovers as VIP guests. Treated to lunch at the club house, face painting, their own football kit and special meet sessions with the Eastleigh players, the children came primarily from refuges in the Southampton and Hampshire area. Each
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was tasked with escorting a player onto the pitch, and then returned to special seats to watch the game. “The children have all stated that they really enjoyed meeting the players and being able to walk out with them wearing their very own kit,” said Jane, a local refuge worker. “They loved the stadium and food, and described the day in one word: AMAZING!!!!!” The day was part of KidsOut’s Fun Days service, which works to give children living in refuge, who have escaped domestic violence, or those with other disadvantages the opportunity to have fun and remember what it’s like to be children. “My experience with KidsOut is one of great gratitude and positivity,” said Patricia, a refuge worker. “It has been lovely to watch so many of Leighton Buzzard Garden Centre. WI member, Laura Wheeler, was chosen for a ‘make over’. Well done Laura!
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In May Leighton Buzzard Riverside WI enjoyed a fascinating make-up demonstration by Jenny and Ruth from Eden Beauty,
Jenny spoke about skin care benefits, colours and tricks of the trade. We heard about revolutionary eyelash products and brow treatments. Members returned home to experiment with, and perhaps replace some of, their make up!
the families having fun family time together as l know for many that has been their first time and this was only made possible by Fun Days. The mothers told me they could not believe how fantastic the day was and it was amazing to see their children look so happy; they would never have been able to afford a day like this for their children and are so appreciative.” Based in Leighton Buzzard, KidsOut charity brings fun and happiness to over 50,000 disadvantaged and vulnerable children across the UK each year, and this is largely due to the fantastic support received in the local area. If you are interested in joining the KidsOut Leighton Buzzard Community Committee to help plan events and raise the charity’s profile locally, please contact the Fundraising Team on 01525 243215. Visitors are always very welcome at our Thursday evening meetings. Info from Vivien Tel: 01525 790194.
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A big thank you to Karenanna Cakes for the fabulous Bee designed cakes especially for Bee Local. If you would like your very own designed cakes why “I would just love him to know not get in touch with Karen on that not only me but all his staff 01525 217754 or visit her think very highly of him, he is a website. www.karenanna.co.uk great boss”
Lisa told Bee Local she was so surprised to hear that they had won but delighted for Steven and of course she and the team shared the prize at their tea break! Bee Local popped into Local family firm Stewkley Stone to deliver a box of delicious cup cakes to the boss and Director Steven Reeves. Steven was the winner of our
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On one amazing day this July, Milton Keynes will be the setting for a very unique event. In a celebration of Milton Keynes’ people and places, what could be the longest line of super-sized dominoes ever seen will weave across the city taking in in shopping areas, leisure facilities, residential areas, restaurants, bars and boulevards. Dominoes is a one-off event for Milton Keynes, bought to the city by IF: Milton Keynes International Festival (15 - 24 July) and created by international company, Station House Opera. It will take place on Saturday 16 July. Thousands of special blocks will be used to create a moving domino line that runs across 2 kilometres of the city, unfolding over the course of the day. Along the route there will be sculptural features, highlight ‘performances’ or gravity-defying ‘tricks’. This extraordinary event definitely has a unique wow-factor! An international phenomenon, Dominoes has featured in cities across the world including Hel-
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partnership with her sister Jo Carter, who owns a successful recruitment company specialising in staff for the advertising, marketing and digital industry. Sarah, a mum of two who lives in Leighton Buzzard, said: “I’ve known the pub for many years, and had both my daughters’ christening parties there, so it was sad to see it fall on hard times. “I drive past it every day and it has always been my dream to bring the place back to life so when the opportunity presented itself I leapt at it, although there was a great deal of work to do to retain its original features as well as bring the facilities up to date.”
Sarah Restores Landmark Several thousand pounds have been spent on the pub’s facelift, Pub To Former Glory A landmark pub in the centre of Heath and Reach has been restored to its former glory, thanks to the vision of a local resident and hospitality entrepreneur. The former Dukes Head, an 18th century, Grade II listed pub opposite The Green, has gone through extensive refurbishment and opened a few weeks ago as The Dukes gastro pub offering freshly-cooked food, real ale and bed and breakfast accommodation. The move is the brainchild of Sarah Smith, who has a 14-year background in hospitality, including a spell as restaurant manager at the Michelinstarred Stonor Arms Hotel near Henley on Thames. The new venture has seen Sarah go into
which includes restoring the open fire, re-equipping the bar and restaurant areas, and refurbishing the six bed and breakfast rooms.
“We set up a Facebook page to ask people what they wanted to see at The Dukes, and as well as some great ideas such as making the pub dog-friendly to accommodate local walkers, people came forward with their photos and memories of the place in its heyday.”
(left to right): Sisters and business partners Sarah Smith, and Jo Carter
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COPinG ThiS FaTheR’S Day With Father’s Day just round the corner, we have put together some ideas for families who are separated or divorced, which we hope will help to make it a positive experience.
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Plan ahead Do not leave it until the last minute to decide what you are going to do. Having a plan will help to reduce uncertainty and stress. If you cannot see your children on Father’s Day then try to arrange to phone or Skype them on the day. Then celebrate it when you next see them, perhaps having a special meal.
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Leighton Buzzard keeps some of its secrets well hidden. If you haven’t discovered Peacock Mews, tucked between Hockliffe Street and Lake Street, then you are missing a treat. One of the oldest parts of town, built in the 16th century, this pretty mews hosts an array of small independent businesses which are all unique and specialists in their field. From coffee to collectables, clothing to chiropractors there is much to discover.
modern wool shop. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable, and full of advice and inspiration for all kinds of projects. Full to the brim with the most gorgeous yarns, you won’t know where to start! Peacock Mews Collectables reside in a number of units and sell everything from vintage clothing, retro and antique furniture, ceramics, collectables and vintage jewellery. They truly are treasure troves to explore. The owners are now hosting table top sales in the mews every Sunday (where the Great British weather allows!)
It’s so easy to overlook places like this. When you live somewhere long enough, you forget about the parts of the town that brought you pleasure when you first moved here. Or perhaps, if you are new to the town, you haven’t yet discovered Peacock Mews is nestled around the coffee shop patio these quaint little nooks. The weather is improving so make this summer your time to (re)discover the joys of your town and try When it comes to health and wellbeing, choose these specialist shops run by local people with a from a wide range of beauty treatments including passion for their product. a relaxing massage, facial or a summer pedicure with the team at Bare Essentials. Or for help with Peacock Mews’ shops are nestled around a any aches and pains look no further than Morag lovely cafe called Latte Dah. It has been recently Pine for skilled Chiropractic care. refurbished by its new owners and is now a light and airy coffee shop with an outside patio area. For hairdressing, try Twinstyle, where owners and Perfect for sharing tea and cake with friends on twin sisters, Mandy and Julie have established a sunny afternoons. fantastic reputation since starting the business in 1988. They are one of the mews’ longest standing If you like clothes which are stylish and a little residents and are welcoming and friendly to all. bit different then try KINGS ROAD, a fantastic independent womenswear shop established in As you can see, there is so much on offer within the town for nearly 35 years. Huge choice and a the Mews but it doesn’t stop there. Some more welcoming atmosphere, makes this a destination of the best independent businesses occupy this shop for ladies fashion, shoes and accessories. part of town. On the Hockliffe Street approach you have The Bald Buzzard, Leighton’s first micro For the creative types, The Spotted Sheep is a fun, pub, a small independent ale house serving
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Sshhh - Bowel Cancer
This is because of early diagnosis Have a read to get to the bottom and mainly from knowledge of the disease. of things What do I need to know? 1. Those most likely to be affected: • Age - almost 9 in 10 cases of bowel cancer occur in people aged 60 or over • Diet - a diet high in red or processed meats and low in fibre In the UK over 40,000 cases of can increase your risk Bowel Cancer are diagnosed • Weight - bowel cancer is more every year and about 1 in 20 common in people who are people will develop Bowel Cancer overweight or obese sometime in their lifetime. How • Exercise - being inactive many people are there in your increases the risk of getting community group, church, work, bowel cancer street, family, etc? Do the maths. • Alcohol and Smoking - a high If you’re not directly affected alcohol intake and smoking may chances are you will know at increase your chances of getting least a dozen or so people who bowel cancer will be, sometime. • Family History - having a close relative (mother or father, Each year in the UK around brother or sister) who devel16,000 people die of the disease, oped bowel cancer under the that’s one person every half an age of 50 puts you at a greater hour. But despite such alarming lifetime risk of developing the statistics, the good news is that condition bowel cancer can be successfully treated in over 90 per cent 2. What to look for: of cases if caught early. Early • a persistent change in bowel diagnosis means that survival habit that causes them to go to from Bowel Cancer is growing. Us British are famous for our toilet humour. However, what I am talking about here is certainly a subject for the inner walls of the toilet but not a laughing matter at all.
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the toilet more often and pass looser stools, usually together with blood on or in their stools • a persistent change in bowel habit without blood in their stools, but with abdominal pain • blood in the stools without other haemorrhoid symptoms, such as soreness, discomfort, pain, itching or a lump hanging down outside the back passage • abdominal pain, discomfort or bloating always provoked by eating, sometimes resulting in a reduction in the amount of food eaten and weight loss So, now you know. If you do suffer from any of these symptoms ,and especially if you are in one of those high risk groups of people, get straight down to see your GP and get an early appointment so they can get some tests underway and catch this horrid disease early. If you want some further information I would suggest you look at the Beating Bowel Cancer web site: www.beatingbowelcancer.org by John Dale
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In the Garden
June 21 is the longest day of the year, and the extra light and warmth encourages the garden to put on an extra burst of growth. It can be a variable month, with chill nights and rain, but the chances of frost are slim and the garden may never look better; regular upkeep will ensure a long summer of interest.
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potatoes. Earth up the rest and promptly plant any potatoes still remaining. • Pinch out side shoots on tomatoes and tie in as required • Shade greenhouses to keep them cool and prevent scorch
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An easy to grow, evergreen shrub that produces masses of beautifully scented flowers above green or silvery-grey foliage. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in a sunny border, container, herb or gravel gardens. On heavier soils, like clay, lavender can be fairly short-lived, becoming woody at the base. To prolong its life, add organic matter and gravel to improve the drainage and plant on a mound. If growing as a hedge, plant on a ridge to keep the base of the plants out of wet soil. There are a number of different types of lavender with English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia the hardiest. Its flowers range from white to deep violet. L. Hidcote has a beautiful deep violet-purple flowers growing to about 60cm high, L Munstead, another favourite has highly-fragrant, blue-purple flowers and is only 45cm high. French lavender, Lavandula stoechas and hybrid lavenders are not as hardy and may suffer in severe winters. They are easily recognised by the colourful ear-like tufts topping the flowerheads. They have a long summer flowering period are ideal for containers. All lavenders benefit from annual pruning and you can, of course dry the flower heads and use as a pot pourii.
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Midsummer's Day The longest day of the year comes all too soon in my opinion. Just three weeks after the arrival of summer on 1st June, the summer solstice (21st June) has passed and we have winter to look forward to again.
Our ancestors - in awe of the power of the sun - celebrated the summer solstice by lighting bonfires to protect against evil spirits. They also built stone circles, set in alignment with the rising of the sun, such as those at Stonehenge.
It's all to do with which calendar we follow. The astronomical calendar has summer starting in March when we put our clocks forward an hour, whereas the meteorological summer runs from June to August.
Midsummer's Eve was a time for fairies (hence Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream) and flowers, which were placed under the pillow to induce important dreams about future loves.
This mixture of calendars is indicative of the mixed-up celebration Midsummer's Day has become. Like many other ancient traditions, it has its roots in pagan Britain but has been adopted and adapted to fit in with Christian beliefs.
Christians celebrate the birth of St. John the Baptist on Midsummer's Day (24th June). Mystery plays, based on biblical events, are performed at this time of year, particularly in cathedral cities such as Chester, Lincoln and York. By Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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WHAT IS 3D PRINTING 3D printers are a new generation of machines that can turn a computer design into a real object on your desk. They can make almost everything from plastic toys to metal components , they can also produce clothing, shoes, dental implants and one day soon, body parts. 3D printers are remarkable because they can produce a myriad of things from different materials, all from the same machine. They work by taking a 3D computer image and slicing it into thousands of tiny slices thinner than a human hair. It then extrudes (melts) the raw material and lays these slices down from the bottom up and as the slices stick together they form a 3D object. Why is it important? It quite simply is changing almost every aspect of design prototyping and manufacturing. It is no exaggeration to call it the New Industrial Revolution This all means that probably the most important place for 3D printers is in our schools. Tomorrows employers in any industry to do with design and/or manufacturing inc aerospace, automotive,
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architects, medicine and even fashion will need students with this experience . 3D PRINT WORLD AYLESBURY run a schools challenge called FORMULA 3D where 12 schools design and 3D print a slot car (think Scalextric) They then race these against 12 schools on a huge 18m digital track. 4 lanes wide with 12 cars, (yes you can now overtake), the prizes include 3D printers. We then encourage local businesses to sponsor their local school and have their logos on the car, track side and on YouTube and all sponsorship goes towards printers for that school. These events can also be put on for PTA groups with money raised supplying Printers for the school. It’s great fun (better than a quiz night). We also, through the charity E-nable, are printing prosthetic limbs for children and helping schools get involved with this. A prosthetic hand for a child can be printed for around £10, that’s life changing.
So is it the next big thing? If you are a designer, engineer or student then yes but for most people maybe not yet. It’s an emerging technology which means, like home computers and mobile phones most people will remain sceptical about needing one until everyone has one and then we’ll all wonder how we ever managed without one. Come and see it in action at our Aylesbury Showroom: 3D Print World Aylesbury 32 Parton Rd, HP20 1NG
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Appledown Rescue’s Dog of the Month Handsome young Tig is a Husky/Rottweiler cross aged 8 months. Tig was brought up in a flat and needs someone to help him expand his horizons. He enjoys the company of adults and teenagers and is good with other dogs. He needs to learn his basic training and to get out and meet new things. The rewards will be there for an owner willing to put in the time. If you could offer Tig or any of our other dogs a loving and secure home, please call in at the kennels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. or give us a call for more details. Please note that there are restrictions on rehoming adult dogs to families with children under seven years of age. Full details of the rehoming process can be found on our website or please contact the kennels. Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels, Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY 01525 220383 e-mail: appledown.kennels@btinternet.com Website: www.appledownrescue.co.uk Follow us on Facebook & Twitter!
Leighton-Linslade in Bloom Leighton-Linslade in Bloom has been in existence for over five years and has maintained a silver gilt award in the Anglia in Bloom competition. Leighton-Linslade in Bloom is a charitable campaign that aims to create lasting improvements to the local environment for the benefit of local residents, workers and visitors, now and for future generations to enjoy. There are a number of organised events that happen through the year; Open Gardens open please get in touch with The Friends of Leighton-Linslade in Bloom. The Leighton-Linslade Open Gardens Scheme remains a popular and much-anticipated Open Gardens Linslade event in the town. It is one of the key events Sunday 12th June 2016 organised by the Leighton-Linslade In Bloom Committee and raises significant funds for our Open Gardens Leighton Buzzard nominated charities and In Bloom projects Sunday 26th June 2016 across the town. Plant Stalls Saturday 4th June The Open Gardens Scheme also gives local Held by the Flypast Monument on Bridge Street organisations the opportunity to engage with is a great opportunity to buy excellent quality the community, as in the case of the special plants grown by The Friends of needs school, which has developed a fantastic Leighton-Linslade in Bloom horticulture and animal husbandry facility and the Friends Meeting House, which welcomes visitors to their historic building and garden. a garden that you would you like tofound them in Bee Local Magazine 36If you haveTell our advertisers
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BEER AND A BBQ FOR FATHER’S DAY Sunday 19th June Spend time with your dad in a historic wartime setting This year there will be a special Fathers’ Day barbecue at Bletchley Park, complete with the visitor attraction’s very own beer. Created by The Concrete Cow Brewery in Milton Keynes, the beer has been named Station X; one of the terms used to describe Bletchley Park during World War Two. Dads and their families can enjoy the traditional barbecue with burgers and hot dogs plus a vegetarian option whilst listen to the vintage sound of The Bevin Boys. The swing band plays vocal led jazz standards and other hits from the 1940s. Anyone wishing to enjoy the Father’s Day barbecue should enter through admissions as usual then head to one of the food outlets on site to buy a barbecue voucher.
The barbecue will be on the main lawn where the Codebreakers spent their free moments during the war so families can relax in these historic and picturesque surroundings. Food will be served between midday and 2pm. Station X beer will also be sold in the Hut 4 Restaurant and the shop. For visitor information, contact 01908 640404, info@bletchleypark.org.uk, or go to www.bletchleypark.org.uk
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AN EPIC READ
As a hunted man without a Film Releases home, family, or identity, Lin June 2016 searches for love and meaning Independence Day Shantaram while running a clinic in one of Resugence (PG) by the city’s poorest slums, and Gregory serving his apprenticeship in the Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman David dark arts of the Bombay mafia. Roberts The search leads him to war, A long awaited Read this if: prison torture, murder, and a series of enigmatic and bloody sequel “we You fancy had twenty yourself as betrayals. The keys to unlock years to a bit of an the mysteries and intrigues that prepare - so adventurer. bind Lin are held by two people. The first is Khader Khan: mafia did they”. A Bee Local indulgence here as godfather, criminal-philosopherRelease: I loved this epic true life novel saint, and mentor to Lin in the 23rd June and so did the poor man I “had” underworld of the Golden City. to talk to when I saw he was The second is Karla: elusive, Elvis & Nixon reading it! Others I have shared dangerous, and beautiful, Kevin Spacey, Michael Shannon it with also end up raving about whose passions are driven by it. This review is from secrets that torment her and yet www.goodreads.com give her a terrible power. The setting here is “It took me a long time and most Burning slums and five-star December of the world to learn what I know hotels, romantic love and prison 1970 as the about love and fate and the agonies, criminal wars and King shows choices we make, but the heart Bollywood films, spiritual gurus up at the of it came to me in an instant, and mujaheddin guerrillas---this gate of the while I was chained to a wall and huge novel has the world of White House being tortured.” human experience in its reach, to request a and a passionate love for India at So begins this epic, meeting with his Commander In its heart. Based on the life of the mesmerizing first novel set in the Chief, Richard M. Nixon. Turns author, it is by any measure the underworld of contemporary out Presley wants Nixon to make debut of an extraordinary voice Bombay. Shantaram is narrated him an undercover agent in the in literature. by Lin, an escaped convict fight against Communism, and with a false passport who flees what happened after that would Sea of maximum security prison in seem ridiculously made up if Poppies by Australia for the teeming streets there weren’t accounts from the Amitav of a city where he can disappear. White House archives and one Ghosh of the most famous photographs Accompanied by his guide and Read this if: of all time to document the faithful friend, Prabaker, the event. Release: 24th June You want two enter Bombay’s hidden another society of beggars and gangepic sters, prostitutes and holy men, adventure soldiers and actors, and Indians and exiles from other countries, Another Bee Local who seek in this remarkable favourtie. Love, honour and the place what they cannot find Indian caste system mixed with elsewhere. pirates and the opium trade.
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11-19 June is National Picnic Week By Susan Brookes-Morris
The weather’s warming up, so why not get outside and go for a picnic? 11-19 June is National Picnic Week a celebration of picnicking that’s been happening in the UK for over a decade. Some see picnics as a romantic affair to be shared with a loved one, fine foods and a bottle of champagne. For others it’s an inexpensive family day out and often a reminder of childhood days. Or it could be a chance to spend time with friends, choosing to meet at a given location and each bringing along their favourite food and drinks to share. The Oxford Dictionary describes a picnic as ‘an occasion when a packed meal is eaten outdoors, especially during an outing to the countryside.’
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Whilst many do choose a countryside spot for their picnic there are many other options including local parks, the grounds of stately homes, the seaside and riverside settings. You can find recommendations for places to enjoy your picnic on the National Picnic Week website: www.nationalpicnicweek.co.uk For many people a picnic consists of traditional items such as sandwiches, crisps, boiled eggs and cakes or fruit. Research shows however that Mediterranean options such as deli-style meats, olives, humus and crackers are also now commonly included and some choose to create items from special picnic recipe books. One of the tricks of picnicking successfully is packaging items correctly to ensure food is not squashed beyond recognition
and drinks don’t leak. Carrying your picnic on a bike ride can create extra difficulties but add to the fun. Utilise specialist plastic containers, cling film, foil and sandwich bags, or buy items pre-packed. You could even splash out on a traditional picnic hamper. You can now buy a wide range of stylish brightly coloured plastic plates, cutlery and cups to enhance your experience. It’s a good idea to remember to take napkins or kitchen roll and some wet wipes, as eating a picnic can get a little messy, particularly if you are sat on a picnic rug rather than at a table. Do take some bags for your rubbish too; never leave litter behind. It’s not just about the food and drink. Most picnics include some form of group exercise such as a walk, cycle, swim or game of rounders, in addition to a good laugh and a chat. This makes picnics a stressbusting, healthy activity. And if the weather isn’t kind you can still create a picnic atmosphere indoors. You could even try a ‘carpet picnic’ at home. Kids love them!
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Ingredients Mini Tuna Bites makes 20 300g/10z Potatoes, peeled and cubed 400g/14oz tuna in brine, drained 10 spring onions chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped parsely 2 small eggs beaten Salt & pepper to season Oil for frying Easy Hummus serves 6 425g tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 garlic clove 2 tbsp tahini paste Juice of 2 lemons 50mls/2 fl oz extra virgin Olive oil Salt and pepper to season Paprika A few stoned black olives St Clementine Jellies serves 6-8 2 small oranges 2 limes 2 lemons 250ml/8 fl oz apple and blackcurrant juice 250ml/8fl oz orange juice 4 tsp powdered gelatine
Mini Tuna Bites Boil the potatoes until soft and then mash until smooth and leave to cool. Mix the potato with the rest of the ingredients except the oil, combine well and then form into 20 small cakes. Heat the oil in a heavy based, non-stick pan and fry the cakes until crisp and golden.
Chill until ready to use. Serve with ketchup or salsa depending on your guests. They are also great in pittas and wraps looks too dry add a little warm boiled water to soften. Taste and season well with salt, pepper and more lemon juice if needed.
Easy Hummus Place the chickpeas, garlic, tahini and lemon juice in a processor and blend on full speed until the mixture forms a paste. On a low speed gradually add the olive oil. If the mixture St Clement’s Jellies Half the fruit, (cut the lemons and limes lengthways) and scrape out the fruit. Heat a little of one flavour juice and sprinkle over 2tsps of the gelatine, stir until dissolved. If not fully disolved re-heat the juice but do not boil. Stir in the remaining juice. Repeat for the next flavour.
Serve sprinkled with paprika, a drizzle of olive oil and black olives. Add a selection of crudites and strips of pitta for dipping. This recipe can be made up to 3 days in advance and transported in a screw top jar.
Pour the jelly into the fruit halves to the top and chill until set. Cut into quarters with a very sharp knife to serve. Cheat with sachet jelly mixes and experiment with other fruits and flavours
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What’s On Sunday 5th June Band Concerts begin at Parson’s Close Recreation Ground 3pm every Sunday Sunday 5th June The Big Lunch Food Festival Leighton Buzzard Town Centre 11am to 4pm 6th -12th June National Carers Week 11th June Dunstable Convoy see page 45 12th June Stockwood Park, Luton Transport Fair see page 48 12th June Tea and Homemade Cake sale at Potash Nursery Sunday 12th June Anglia in Bloom Open Gardens -Linslade 12-5pm www.facebook.com/ LeightonLinsladeInBloom for up to date information Sun 12th June Cublington Gardens Open Garden for NGS A group of diverse gardens in this attractive Buckinghamshire village (2-5.30). Combined adm £4, Children free. Homemade teas at the village hall, an old Victorian school.Cublington Gardens, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0LF
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