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FREE POSTURE AND SPINE CLINIC AT ACESO
CORNWALL PLACE
CHIROPRACTIC ON
KITCHEN,
5TH OF MARCH
A BIG PART OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
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SPRING FOOD IDEAS FROM THE TWYFORD PANTRY
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SO MANY GREAT PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK LOCALLY
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EASTER COMPETITIONS
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A FUN DAY OUT AT THE CORZO AND
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YOUR GARDEN IS WAKING UP...
WOOD JEWELLERY SCHOOL
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Editor’s Note Spring is coming!
are also the best around, so well worth the trip into
Thankfully spring is on the horizon and as we
come out of what seems like another hibernation, we have so many things to be thankful for and to look forward to!
Buckingham Town Centre if you fancy a treat! Find out how I got on at the Corzo and Wood
Jewellery School on page 24, I got to make my
very own silver bracelet and I am very proud of it!
Also, what’s quite bizarre is that it’s not pancake
day until the 1st of March! Which ultimately means Easter is also really late this year on Sunday 17th April!
In this issue we have our regular wellness slot with Place Eight Wellness and recipes from Twyford
Pantry as well as a chance to win a signed copy of Tour de Force by Mark Cavendish kindly donated
Let me introduce you to the wonderful Lion House
Dental Practice on pages 6 and 7. Formally known as the Buckingham Dental Practice, the practice
has been serving the community of Buckingham and its surrounding areas for over 35 years. The
practice prides itself in providing high quality and
affordable dental treatments. They are also giving one lucky person the chance to win £350 worth of teeth whitening!
by Coles Books Bicester.
On page 38 there is a fun Easter colouring
competition for children where they can design
there own Easter egg and win yummy chocolately prizes from Cocoa and Paper and Pure Patisserie! If you have any exciting news you would like to share email laura@communitycontact.co.uk
or get in touch with me by following Community
We also hear from Cornwall Place Kitchen on
page 14, who have had a wonderful first year in
business. If you haven’t tried one of their pop up
chef tables with their delightful taster menu, then I urge you to. We went to one for our Christmas
meal and it was absolutely fantastic. Their coffees
Contact Magazine on Instagram and Facebook! Don’t forget that the clocks go back in the early hours of Sunday 27th March!
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Our Contributors
Laura Massey
Louise Lambert-Day
Tina Hodges
Sharan Kaur Dewgun
Editor
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Lion House Dental
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Lion House Dental Practice, formally known as Buckingham dental practice, has been established for over 35 years, serving the community of Buckingham and its surrounding areas. The practice prides itself in high quality and affordable dental treatments. All aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry are treated, including composite bonding, dental implants, teeth whitening, teeth straightening (Invisalign and Nuvola aligners), crowns, veneers and hygienist services.
Dr Harbinder Singh Dewgun graduated regarded
in
the
highly
Peninsula
dental
school of medicine and dentistry
We understand patient’s needs differ from one individual to another. Some of the most common concerns and problems are:
Gum Disease
in
Plymouth,
qualifying,
Devon.
Dr
Since
Dewgun
has
undertaken advanced study in dental implants and root canal therapy.
One of the most common signs of gum disease is bleeding gums. Often patients feel that bleeding gums occur due to brushing too hard. However, this is actually the bacteria in your mouth changing the sugars into acids, leading to inflammation. The long term effects of gum disease can be tooth loss if not detected and treated earlier. One of the biggest culprits for causing gum disease is smoking. To keep your gums healthy: • Brush twice daily • Floss or use interdental aids to clean in between your teeth
Dr
Dewgun
is
an
award
winning dentist, in 2019 was awarded best young dentist UK in an award ceremony held in the Houses of Parliament, London. This is an incredible achievement to be recognised by fellow colleagues in the UK and internationally. His warm and caring personality is a real patient winner as he believes
• Visit the dentist regularly
every patient should be treated
• Avoid smoking
with dignity and respect.
• Use a fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash • Limit sugar based snacks and drinks
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Stained and Discoloured Teeth Teeth naturally acquire staining from the foods we consume. These can be things such as coffee, red wine and curry’s. Smoking is also a factor that causes staining. These can be easily treated by visiting the hygienist to have staining removed and professional teeth whitening to help brighten the colour of your teeth without causing damage to the tooth structure.
Tooth Decay Tooth decay is as common as gum disease. Due to the bacteria breaking down sugars and releasing acids, this process can lead to holes forming in the teeth. Generally, a sign of decay can be sensitive teeth or sharp twinge like pain lasting a few minutes. If left untreated or un-detected, it can lead to further problems like nerve death, causing a need for root canal therapy or extraction.
Dental Implants Known as the best options for tooth replacement, dental implant provide a fixed option for missing teeth. A titanium screw is placed into the jawbone allowing to restore the health, function and confidence in your smile.
Teeth Straightening Having the perfect smile has become so important in recent times. Using teeth straightening methods allows us to achieve alignment of teeth in a safe and predictable manner. Treatment times can take as little as 6 months followed by complimentary teeth whitening. Using the latest methods in treatment (Invisalign and Nuvola Aligners) allows us to demonstrate what your smile could look like even before starting your treatment. Every patent is different so will require a pretreatment assessment to determine the best way to plan and treat the alignment of teeth.
For more information Lion House Dental Practice, 50 Nelson Street, Buckingham, MK18 1BT Call: 01280 813868 Visit: www.lionhousedentalpractice.com
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FREE Posture and Spine Clinic at Aceso Family Chiropractic on Saturday 5th March Have you ever wondered if seeing a
In fact, at Aceso Family Chiropractic in
chiropractor could help with your back
Buckingham we believe so passionately
pain, neck pain or sports aches and
in this that we are running a FREE
pains? This is a question we often get
posture and spine check at the clinic
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the individual and what the root cause
chiropractic care may be the right thing
of their problem is. The great news is
for you. So, if you have ever wondered
chiropractors are trained to diagnose,
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CORNWALL PLACE KITCHEN Since opening our doors for the first time a little over the year ago, one of our favourite aspects of getting to know everyone here in Buckingham has been the sense of community that we’ve encountered. It’s abundantly clear that everyone in and around the town takes pride in being connected to each other, whether that be long-standing friendships and family ties or developing work relationships and partnerships. Before welcoming you all into our place, we had no idea whether or not we’d be welcome in yours – but the reception we’ve received so far has been nothing short of overwhelming. We believe passionately that becoming a part of that community is vitally important to us and that we’re not solely here to serve your coffees or wait on your special occasions. That passion extends to the network of local suppliers we work with, as we believe that working together in this way helps us all to create that harmonious community that we can all enjoy. Both George and Sarah grew up in tight-knitted rural settings – George in Buckingham itself and Sarah in Northamptonshire – so we understand how important those bonds can be. Since day one, we’ve strived to bring in the best quality produce we can from local suppliers because we want to support the businesses around us and we know how valued and respected they are among our customers. During the initial lockdown in 2020, our business first grew from delivering pies, which gave us a great opportunity to meet the people who were prepared to put their faith in us. Since then we’ve seen so many of you again and now you’re all returning with extended families (some grown in lockdown) and every breed of dog imaginable – our pupaccinos continue to rank among our best sellers!
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There’s nothing we enjoy more than working with the likes of Smith & Clay Butchers, Isla Jane Bakery, Mr G’s Greengrocers and Wooden Hill Coffee, to name just a few, to learn more about their products and share them with you as part of the whole CPK experience. These relationships provide us with great opportunities to develop new and interesting menus for our evening events and a variety of seasonal specials depending on the produce they know will go down a storm. We even like to take this kind of personality a step further, literally, whether it be heading out on foot to make deliveries, walking the market on a Saturday morning in George’s case or following Sarah’s lead at parkrun. Implanting ourselves in the daily hubbub of Buckingham came with clear risks, but we’ve loved every minute of it so far, thanks in no small part to the way in which everyone we’ve met has gone out of their way to make us feel welcome. We’re barely a year old and already it feels like we’ve been here and part of this growing, warm and friendly community since forever. Thank you!
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T H E L I N K B ETW EEN FOOD A N D I N F LA MMA T ION Inflammation is a word thrown around a
fatigue or pain. You may have suffered from
fair amount these days. Previously used
symptoms for years without ever being able
to refer to a reaction to injury or trauma,
to pinpoint what’s wrong.
inflammation is now recognised as a key factor in chronic disease…and you may not
Ongoing inflammation has been linked to
even know you have it.
cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes,
What is Inflammation? When our body is injured or under threat, it has clever way of healing itself. Inflammatory chemical substances are released into the
obesity, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, auto-immune diseases and even cancer. Controlling inflammation holds the key to preventing chronic diseases.
bloodstream by our immune system. This
Foods and Inflammation
causes redness, swelling and increased blood
So, why is chronic inflammation so
flow to the affected area, thereby triggering a
widespread nowadays? It’s likely to be a
healing process.
combination of stress, environmental toxins and food.
Once any damage has been repaired, redness and swelling reduces as the inflammatory
Nutritional practitioners have long known
chemicals subside; a really useful response to
some foods like sugar and processed foods
help us overcome damage from the outside
with chemical additives and processed fats
world.
provoke inflammation. Others, such as plantbased foods containing concentrated sources
The problem occurs when inflammation
of nutrients, and healthy fats from oily fish,
doesn’t subside - known as chronic
nuts and seeds, are great at controlling
inflammation. It might not produce visible
inflammation.
symptoms – you won’t swell up, feel hot or go red. The warning signs of this type
The effect of other foods like meat, dairy and
of inflammation are subtler and easily
grains can be more complicated as it depends
overlooked. It’s likened to an invisible fire
on whether the food is organic or inorganic,
burning inside you, smouldering away
grass-fed or grain-fed, if it’s had its natural
damaging cells and tissues.
fibre removed and finally on the person who is eating it. Studies have shown the body’s
Because chronic inflammation doesn’t create
reaction to different foods (known as the
immediately recognisable symptoms, you
post-prandial response) is widely different
might not suspect it’s presence. Perhaps you
between individuals.
just feel moody, have poor concentration,
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It’s all in the Microbiome!
levels of pro-inflammatory sugar and protein compounds linked to Type 2 diabetes and
These differences in the effect of foods
insulin resistance, while inflammation
are thought to be down to variations in the microbiome; the bugs in your gut. The amount and type of microbes living in our digestive system are as individual as our fingerprints.
caused by certain fats is connected with cardiovascular disease risk. It seems healthy gut bacteria can protect against some negative reactions to food.
A healthy population of bacteria with a wide variety of different species is linked with less chronic inflammation, whilst other, unhealthy types of bacteria connected with increased inflammation.
Certain types of unhealthy bacteria are closely connected with unhealthy postprandial responses, particularly the types of fats in the blood. This presents a great opportunity because it means if you can restore a healthy microbiome, you can control
All foods contain a wide array of different substances which can alter levels of glucose, insulin, and triglycerides (fats) in the blood. It’s normal for these to vary over the short term but if they repeatedly peak high
prandial responses. Testing your microbiome can reveal whether healthy or unhealthy strains dominate and looking at messenger chemicals in your body
and drop low, or remain high when they should have declined, this can strain these mechanisms and trigger inflammation. For example, spikes in blood glucose boost
inflammation by improving your body’s post-
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A fun day at the Corzo and Wood Jewellery School Back in January I was lucky enough to be invited along to the Corzo & Wood Jewellery School where I learnt how to make my very own silver bangle!
wanted to make a silver bangle so Violeta had carefully placed an array of different silver bangle examples for me to choose from.
Their fully equipped jewellery making studio is situated in a peaceful rural location on the outskirts of Wing, Buckinghamshire, not far from Whitchurch, with their gift shop still being at Claydon Estate.
After our coffee we got to work, and the first job was to saw the piece of silver to size over on my work bench. Exciting!
Violeta and Sarah really love what they do, and their passion and knowledge is second to none! If you have ever had the urge to learn the art of jewellery making, then Corzo & Wood is a great place to start. Their studio has ample space for each student to have their own jewellers’ bench and a breakout area for lunch and refreshment breaks. They offer you step-by-step tuition in small classes, all set in a creative, friendly, relaxed environment. (larger groups can also be catered for) In the workshops you cover how to make jewellery using traditional and contemporary techniques, and they really support and encourage you to bring your ideas to life. You can make rings, bangles, earrings, pendants, cufflinks and bangles for yourself or as a special gift. If you prefer, they also offer one-to-one tuition for making specific pieces of jewellery. We started the day by choosing exactly what it was that I wanted to make over a cup of coffee. I had already decided I had
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Once the bangle was the right size, I had to file down the edges to ensure that when it came to soldering the two edges together, that it would be a clean join. Now the fun part! Soldering! I was absolutely amazed by this process! Okay for a start, I had no idea that you had to heat the whole bangle in order for the soldering to work, but once the bangle heated up to the correct temperature with the blow torch the solder miraculously sucked up through the join and viola! As you can imagine, the bangle at this point was red hot, so you then place it into a bowl of cold water using some reverse-action tweezers, and as soon as the hot bangle hits the cold water the bangle was freezing cold to touch. Brilliant. Science at its best! Once my bangle was whole (so to speak) it was time to hammer it with a rawhide mallet into the oval shape I wanted. Hammering the silver also makes the molecules tighten together, this makes the bangle into more of a solid state, again – brilliant science again! Next I needed to do some careful filing so that you could no longer see the join.
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Because my bangle was quite thin it didn’t take too long, but on some of the other larger pieces this process can take some time! Now to make it look pretty. I decided to go for a hammered look as I think it looks so lovely! So again, I went over to the hammering blocks and chose the style of hammer I wanted to use and got hammering! Once my bangle was how I wanted it, I placed it into this machine with lots of ball bearings in and it came out looking really shiny! I am so very proud of my bangle and I am definitely going to be back again later this year to make another thicker bangle to go with it! The Corzo & Wood students so far have ranged from 12 to 83 and it is a fun experience that everyone can enjoy whether you are a novice or have had other jewellery making skills.
All the tools and equipment you need are provided. For your safety and comfort, it is essential that you wear closed-toe shoes, bring something to tie up long hair and an apron as filing can be a little messy. If you need glasses for reading, then we recommend you bring them on the day. All materials will be available to purchase on the day.
ONE-TO-ONE If you would like a more intensive experience or the opportunity to explore other projects or your own idea, a one-to-one workshop would be ideal. This can be arranged on a date to suit you. To book your Jewellery Making Course email info@corzoandwood.co.uk or call 01296 706266.
If you are unsure which workshop would suit you best, Sarah and Violeta are always happy to chat to you about the available options.
FULL DAY/HALF DAY WORKSHOPS Full day workshops start at 10.00 am, and end at 5.30pm with working refreshment breaks and a pause for lunch. Half day workshops start at 1pm, and end at 5.30pm with working refreshment breaks. Led by either Violeta or Sarah, the workshop will guide participants through the jewellery making process from design to creation, with demonstrations and advice offered throughout the day. Techniques covered on most workshops will include saw-piercing, texturing, soldering, and polishing. WIN £350 WORTH OF TEETH WHITENING WITH LION HOUSE DENTAL ON PAGE 7
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your wedding breakfast and accommodate an additional 80 guests in the evening. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies with a choice of locations in the main hall or in the quiet country gardens. The barn has many features including twinkling fairy lights, a high vaulted and heavily beamed ceiling, a well stocked bar on the ground floor and a cocktail bar on the gallery above.
Adjacent to the barn is a large silk-lined marquee with chandeliers and festoon lighting. New for 2021/2022 is a Secret Garden for photo shoots with a water feature, venue set high in the North Buckinghamshire bridal swing and more...
Winters Tale Country Barn is a spectacular wedding Countryside. Whilst bringing all the elegance and style of a modern wedding venue it has retained the Also theGin night your is on-site charm and feel of the barn that stood there 100 years ago. A included Cocktailon and Barofon thewedding Minstrel’s accommodation just across the courtyard in Harvest Gallery, which has its own lounge provides an area of warmth and comfort for those taking a break Moon Barn and Ember Eve Barn.
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I think this is one of my most enjoyable issues and times of year as everything just starts getting so pretty! Spring is officially here 20th March, the shops are filled with gorgeous things to buy the wonderful Mums-of-alldescriptions on 27th March and then we have my 2nd favourite calendar event….Easter with all its glory starting 15th April on Good Friday… oh and its my birthday month then too so of course I’d love it! Whether it’s the Spring lambs jumping in the fields, the emergence of the yellow daffodils everywhere you look, or the year’s indulgent choc-fest is on the horizon there is always a reason to smile. It was a tough choice selecting the recipes for this issue with so much to choose from, but I hope you enjoy the ones I have chosen. The Sweet Pea (not the flower!) Risotto makes the most of the first of the Spring Pea harvest and can be served as a smaller portion starter or a lunch or supper time meal on its own. You can find this recipe on our website. I’m all for easy and prepare ahead when it’s time for a get-together so I’ve included an easy one tray Roast Lamb with Hasselback Potatoes which you can serve with any vegetable sides. The Easter Mini Cheesecakes can either be a tasty dessert or made in cupcake cases to give as treats instead of traditional Easter Eggs (last for 3 days when made). Finally, I loved the look of the Easter Bread as it is a nice alternative to serve either decorated with edible flowers (put on after its cooked) for Mother’s Day breakfast or with the colourful eggs shown for a treat over the Easter weekend whenever you fancy it. You can also find this recipe online at www.communitycontact.co.uk I hope, whatever the start of the year has brought you, these next couple of months can find reasons to make you smile in many ways…and hopefully some of those are in your kitchens having fun, maybe even trying on of these recipes! With love from mine to yours, Tina x
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Twyford Pantry One-Pan Lamb with Hasselback Potatoes (serves 6-8)
Ingredients 1 leg of lamb, about 2kg 2 garlic bulbs 15 sprigs rosemary 15 sprigs thyme 1.7kg medium-sized potatoes (Maris Piper work well), unpeeled 14 bay leaves 4 tbsp olive oil 1 lemon, juiced
Method Use a small, sharp knife to make at least 30 small, deep, incisions all over the lamb. Halve the garlic bulbs, so at the top the cloves fall away and at the bottom, they remain attached. Peel and slice the tops that have fallen away and keep the other halves for later. Use your fingers to push the slices into each slit. Next, pull off small sprigs of rosemary and thyme, keeping the stalks on, and poke them into the slits, too. Can be done a day ahead, then cover the lamb and chill. Remove from the fridge 1 hr before roasting.
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Heat oven to 210C/190C fan/gas 7. Sit each potato between the handles of two wooden spoons and cut widthways at 3mm intervals – the spoon handles will stop you slicing all the way through. Slot a bay leaf into the middle slit of each
potato. Tip the potatoes into a large roasting tin with the halved garlic bulb and the rest of the rosemary and thyme. Drizzle with half the oil and season, then toss to coat and turn the potatoes so they’re all cut-side up. Nestle the lamb in the middle of the tin, pushing the potatoes to the outside, then rub the lamb with the rest of the oil and the lemon juice and season generously. Roast for 1 hr 30 mins, basting the potatoes and shaking the tin occasionally, until the lamb is dark brown and the potatoes are crisp and golden. The lamb will be pink in the middle but cooked. For rare, cook for 10 mins less, and for well done, 15 mins more. Remove the lamb from the tin and leave to rest for 15 mins, putting the potatoes back in the oven if you need to. Serve with any vegetables or salad and drizzled with our green olive & herb
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Ingredients 200 g Digestives 100 g Unsalted butter (melted) 300 g Full-fat soft cream cheese/mascarpone (room temp)
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