AUGUST - SEPTEMBER EDITION 2020
DELIVERED LOCALLY TO 8,500 HOMES
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Contents 06 Changes at Beautifully Different
10 Turning Circular with Finca El Monte
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TO DETOX OR NOT TO DETOX?
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FOOD & DRINK GUIDE
19 The Energy Effect Studio Update
68 Woof TImes - Your Dogs One Stop Shop
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Q&A WITH CHRIS MULLIS FROM THE BUCKINGHAM SUPPORT NETWORK
DELIVERING QUALITY HOME CARE WITH A DIFFERENCE Live well and stay safe with Home Instead
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MK18 PRIVATE MEDICAL PRACTICE Buckingham has a new private medical practice
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ENJOY YOUR GARDEN
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TWYFORD PANTRY
15 YEARS OF CYGNET INTERIORS Cygnet Interiors celebrate a landmark birthday
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WIN A SIGNED COPY OF WILDING BY ISABELLA TREE Read our book review from Coles, Books, Bicester and enter to WIN
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Editor’s Note
Welcome to the brand-new look of Community Contact Magazine! After 5 years and during lockdown we have decided to have a bit of a re-brand! We hope you like it! What a weird time it has been for us all, we will be glad to see the back of this virus, whenever that might be! It’s great to see all of our local independent pubs, shops, restaurants, hairdressers and tourist
attractions re-open again, and
stuck and you need help, please
long may it continue!
feel free to call me, or have a look on Facebook and join one of the support groups.
Those who follow us on social media hear me talk about shopping local and supporting our independent traders again and again, but it is true, and at the moment it is as important as ever. Unfortunately, these little businesses that we know and love won’t be here if we don’t go out and support them. So, what are you waiting for eat, drink and go shopping! This issue is packed full of your favourite articles, as well as updates from some of our favourite independents. We also have a Q & A with Chris Mullis, who kindly set up the Corona Virus Support Network in Buckingham. There are also details of other support groups within the magazine. If you are
We also have a brilliant new gardening blogger, Jessica Naish, updates from our wellness blogger Louise Lambert-day from Place Eight Wellness, our Twyford Pantry section with Tina Hodges and some fitness news from our very own version of Joe Wicks, the lovely Kirsty Davies at the Energy Effect Fitness Studio. Not forgetting a wonderful competition from Coles Books in Bicester on page 53. Wishing you all the best and stay safe.
Laura
Our Contributors
Jessica Naish
Louise Lambert-Day
Tina Hodges
Kirsty Davies
@girlflowerpodcast
@placeeightwellness
Twyford Pantry
Energy Effect Studio
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WHAT HAS CHANGED AT BEAUTIFULLY DIFFERENT?
hearts content. You could bring a friend or family member and have the shop, and us, to yourselves.
We hope you have managed to stay healthy and cheerful during these unprecedented times and now we’re looking forward to welcoming you back into your favourite store!
We’re running reduced opening hours initially so please see our Facebook page or give us a call to check, but if you want to book a slot outside of these times just call us.
We are providing hand sanitiser and disposable non-latex gloves at the door so you will be able to browse with confidence, there’s a counter screen, face coverings and gloves for all staff, plus distancing measures in place. We have a comprehensive sanitising process throughout the store, including frequent touchpoints like door handles, changing room, card machines and stair rails and a quarantine process for items that have been tried on.
Initial opening times: Wednesday to Saturday 10.00 to 16.00
We will be allowing a maximum of three people in store at any one time and to make things easier for you we have introduced the concept of the “relaxed 30 minute browsing slot”. To save having to wait around or come back later to find someone else has nipped in before you, why not book a slot (or two!) to browse to your
Simply pop over to our Facebook page and click on BOOK NOW, or call: Liz on 01280 700111 or 07889172627 for Brackley Kim on 01296 713787 or 07956505624 for Winslow
We are very much looking forward to establishing the “new normal” with you and if you have any concerns or questions about how we are providing a safe place in which to shop, please call either Kim or Liz on the numbers listed above and we will be happy to talk to you. Love Kim, Liz and the BD Team xx
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Turning Circular! Finca El Monte has reopened after ‘lockdown’ not only with a new colour scheme throughout but also with a renewed purpose! We have always had recycling and sustainability as the bedrock of our ethical sourcing policy, however, the time off has given us the chance to really think about what more we can do. Since Blue Planet II highlighted how ecosystems in the ocean could be destroyed with plastic waste everyone seems to be talking plastic! Many ordinary people have been inspired to go “Plastic Free” and our own
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Town Council has unanimously agreed to tackle plastic use in Buckingham. We must be realistic: we cannot banish plastic. In many cases it’s actually the better material choice for the environment. There’s a danger, however, of using plastic as a scapegoat, when the real problem is the linear system. Thinking and working in circles instead of along the same old lines, means today’s waste IS tomorrow’s product. We have many items which have taken this “reuse” idea to a beautiful and colourful level including rugs, throws and cushions made from plastic bottles, a clever way of using recycled sari material and a lovely range
of tableware and gifts made from recycled aluminium, which saves up to 90% carbon emissions compared to producing new aluminium. We are also constantly looking for new ideas so if you can’t find the sustainable product you require please let us know and we can try to find it for you! If you haven’t already, you can start today by changing your habits and choosing one of our reusable water bottles, coffee mugs or fruit and veg produce bags. Together we can make a difference as every little helps. Check out our webshop www.fincaelmonte.com or follow us on Facebook at @fincaelmonte
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Live Well, Stay Safe
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The Energy Effects Studio Update Since day one of lock-down The Energy Effect Fitness Studio has continued to deliver 18 live classes and online PT sessions every week for our members, everything from high impact Spinning, Kettlebells and Bootcamps to fun classes like Energy-Glow and Dancercise Gold, all filmed live from the instructors homes and streamed through a private members facebook page. Behind the scenes we have been preparing the studio ready for a long awaited re-opening, ensuring that we meet all COVID-19 regulations and provide a safe workout environment that still maintains the fun and friendly atmosphere that we all love. Upon re-opening class numbers will be strictly reduced to ensure that social distancing can be maintained, therefore advance booking will be a necessity. All participants will be required to hand sanitise at the dedicated stations when arriving. We have ensured that every member now has all the equipment that they need at home to carry out their classes
online so they will bring these items with them to avoid sharing studio supplies. We have kept a small number of dumbbells, kettlebells and mats that can be pre-booked for new members, these will be cleaned before and after use. To avoid excess numbers in the building there will be an additional 15 mins between each class to allow time for the previous participants to vacate and cleaning to take place. There are also a few small changes, the lovely pink towels in the toilets have been replaced with paper towels, antibacterial wipes are in each toilet so that members can clean after use and these should be disposed of in the new peddle style bins to avoid unnecessary hand contact. We have also moved our spinning bikes downstairs where there is more ventilation for what is without a doubt one of our most popular but hottest classes. The bikes will be moved into place by the members and thoroughly cleaned after each use. The whole studio has also been given a lovely fresh coat of paint and a thorough deep clean throughout, which will continue to be done on a regular basis.
popular, reaching people are far away as Somerset, these will continue to be filmed and live streamed via the new web-cams and will be available to all members, so even those that live locally can join us from their homes if they can’t make it into the studio. We are extremely proud of how hard our members have continued to workout whilst in lock-down, so many have achieved amazing results, it’s certainly kept us all sane and focussed. The Energy Effect team can’t wait to welcome you all safely back to the studio soon. Stay safe. Kirsty (The Boss) xx
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TO DETOX OR NOT TO DETOX?
with Louise Lambert-Day - Place Eight Wellness I’d think there are a fair number of us right now who believe they could do with a detox after a few months of lock-down. I’m often asked if a detox is worth doing and if so, what the best approach is. I’ve participated in lots of detoxes myself and some are definitely not for the faint hearted. But do we really need to detox and if so, what is a realistic, effective and safe way to do it? Most evidence for detoxing comes from naturopathy, a system of natural medicine. Even if the clinical evidence for detoxing is still forthcoming, the list of potential benefits is enormous. Depending on your existing level of toxicity (in other words how well or badly you generally treat yourself), you might be surprised to find a whole array of health problems can often disappear. In my experience these can include: • Bloating, nausea, indigestion and a furred tongue may vanish as your liver gets back to optimum function. • Constipation, gas and cramping can resolve itself as intestines return to balance. • Frequent colds and flu, tiredness, cellulite,
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blemishes and puffy eyes can all improve as your lymphatic system shifts into a higher gear. • Clogged sinuses, congestion and nasal drip can disappear when your lungs function properly. • Urinary problems often clear up as kidneys stop overworking and under-functioning. At the very least, most people who detox experience a marked increase in energy. Often, they see a clearer complexion and brighter eyes. Concentration and mood can also improve. There are many types of detox and some are fairly severe. No doubt you’ll have seen adverts for detox pills and potions, wraps and kits & whilst some are certainly supportive, most are not strictly necessary. Detoxing can actually quite simple. It’s a natural, pre-programmed process that your body conducts on its own. So, the truth is that you really need to do the work yourself – with diet, exercise and some will-power. Sorry. Here is a very simple detox which is safe, sensible and supports all the main detox systems of the body. Ideally you would stick to this for as long as possible as it’s really more of a blueprint
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for healthy living: • Eliminate the following: alcohol; caffeine; dairy; wheat; red and processed meats; convenience & processed foods and of course sugar. • Eat lots of fresh fruit & vegetables. Fruit and vegetable juices are ideal for detoxing, so try to juice whenever possible. • Have two or three servings of protein a day. Include deep-water fish, organic eggs, chicken and legumes. Incorporate some Brazil nuts and sunflower seeds, all of which contain vital detox amino acids (and which make great snacks). • Instead of tea or coffee, drink herbal teas (nettle or fennel are especially good choices) and/ or dandelion coffee, which is liver-supporting. • Start your day with two tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, half a pinch of cayenne pepper and at least half a pint of warm water. • Drink eight glasses of still water a day – more if you are exercising.
• Brush skin daily for five minutes before washing to stimulate the flow of lymph and promote circulation. • Gentle exercise is beneficial when detoxing. Walking and swimming help and Yoga is superb as it supports and strengthens all of the body. • Have a sauna or steam bath - including them where possible while detoxing helps the process. Having a massage, or MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) is also effective. • Allow time to detox your mind by resting it. Try some guided meditation or at the very least permit yourself half an hour per day to just sit. • Get plenty of sleep. Powerful healing and detoxifying processes happen whilst we slumber. • Be gentle on yourself. Learn to listen to your body and its needs. • Ideally, visit a naturopath or nutritional therapist who can help you devise an ideal program of supportive supplements.
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@MK18 has a strong following on social media and is proud to have maintained a 100% fivestar rating on Facebook and Google. The practice also achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at its first attempt, receiving extremely positive feedback about the services provided.
@MK18 Private Medical Practice is a new private practice providing high quality medical services to patients in Buckingham, the surrounding areas - and further afield. Founded by Dr Kevin Barnett, who grew up in Buckingham and practiced as a GP Partner in the town for five years, @MK18 has grown into a well-respected patient-centric healthcare facility. Dr Barnett is an experienced clinician, having qualified 20 years ago, and currently practices as a Medical Director in London as well as working in urgent care centres and supporting the local Mini and Junior section of Buckingham Rugby Club. Over that period, he has gained experience in treatment of acute illness, chronic disease and injuries – including repairing broken rugby players’ faces! The practice itself is based in a beautiful rural location adjacent to Stowe Castle, just outside of Buckingham. With ample free parking and stunning views, the quality of care is matched by its surroundings. Enter the practice and patients experience care in a clean, modern and welcoming environment.
The practice adheres to the strictest infection prevention and control principles which has enabled @MK18 to continue practicing safely during the current COVID-19 pandemic, expanding its services to include swab tests for current infection as well as antibody testing. These new services are available to individual patients as well as businesses, with corporate discounts and on-site visits available to employers for group bookings. Patients can be assured that the practice environment ensures their safety, should they wish to visit the practice. For those who don’t wish to come to the practice or are self-isolating, @MK18 offers telephone and video consultations with remote prescribing. In addition to GP consultations, the practice provides a number of services including private prescriptions, private referrals for imaging and specialist opinions, medical certificates, well man and well woman medicals, HGV, racing and other medicals, hay-fever injections, minor surgery (removal of lumps and bumps), vaccinations, blood tests and much, more more. GP consultations start from just £50, which includes the cost of issuing a prescription or making a referral. Bookings can be made online or by telephone. Follow our Facebook page @MK18Medical to keep up to date, or head to our website mk18medical.com for more information.
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Providing high quality and safe care to suppor t people at home Home care is safe care Our professional and DBS checked CAREGivers are required to protect you and themselves and are highly experienced and trained in using a combination of social distancing, infection control procedures and wearing PPE as guided by government. Personal care
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Keeping you safe and happy at home Award winning care Same CAREGiver each visit Highly trained CAREGivers Our CAREGivers can facilitate activities to help stimulate the mind and body Helping you stay connected with friends and family
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Home visits available and clinics at The Swan Practice, Verney Close, MK18 1JP and Place Eight Wellness Centre, MK17 0SR. Amberly is your local experienced microsuctionist and fully qualified BSc (Hons) PGCert Audiologist with over 15 years extensive experience with adults, children, hearing aids, rehabilitation, ear protection, rehabilitation and tinnitus.
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GROWING AND ENJOYING YOUR GARDEN MY GARDEN RIGHT NOW Stake and dead head, this is all I seem to be doing right now. It’s all growing and it’s all getting tall. Hollyhocks are towering overhead, perennial sweet peas, passion flower and clematis are covering the fences, the roses are really coming to their best now. But the current stars of the show are the poppies who bloom so beautifully and briefly that the bees flock to them to fill their boots with pollen. Every evening I’m snipping the heads of all the roses that have gone over, I have even
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managed to cut some a little early so as to dry the petals. These petals will probably end up as ‘perfume’ for my 9 year old but if they dry well enough may be confetti for my Brother’s wedding. Right now is a good time to feed your roses, either with a rose food or using well rotted manure around the base. To me, roses are an investment and well worth looking after, they are a plant that with the right care will just get better year on year. Coming from a florist background I am always drawn to the big and blousy David Austin varieties and
I have always loved being outside and noticing the wildlife that plants and flowers bring into our gardens. As a youth I was much happier surrounded by my pets and plants than anything else, this has never changed. Now at the age of 40 I think I’m where I’m meant to be; surrounded once again by plants and pets. For the last 12 years I have been a florist, I have owned my own shop, been studio based and freelanced for some amazing florists having the opportunity to work at amazing venues all over the country. During the last 5 years I have had the space to grow my own flowers, often adding the perfect bloom into my floral displays. Right now a new chapter is opening up and there is much more flower growing in my future. These articles will be my thoughts and observations of the garden as it grows and changes.
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I go for repeat flowering ones to make sure their season is as long as possible. Climbing up my fences I have clematis, passion flower and perennial sweet peas that seem to grow and grow no matter how much a prune and try to tame them. They all last really well in a vase too and can provide real interest trailing from a vase on a shelf or windowsill. Taller plants such as Salvia, lupins, scabious and delphinium continue to need some support especially with the recent wind we have had. Try not to stake them too stiffly and tie them to canes, metal bow plant supports are the best to use right now. I’m a fan of the rusty metal ones that I buy from Preston Bissett Garden Centre. Earlier this year I dug up my Dahlia bed to make way for some vegetables to enjoy. I redistributed my beloved friends throughout the main flower bed and now some are showing signs of flowers. I am so relieved the move didn’t damage them especially as I didn’t lift them last year either. Now is the time of year I can see any gaps in my flower beds and I definitely go for the more is more approach and never want to see any soil poking through. So I have bought a whole tray of pink Achillea which I can now dot (cram) through the flower beds to give even more colour and the bees love these too. Until next time, enjoy your gardens.
A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust. Gertrude Jekyll
GARDEN FAVOURITES The single best plant I have in the garden is an Annabelle Hydrangea. It has grown and spread quickly and blooms prolifically. The pale lime colour brightens up a dull area in the garden and I have just planted a few more to enjoy next year too. The stems grow long and straight and are also great for cutting and putting in a vase, lasting a week or more if the water is changed. I pruned this down by two thirds in the autumn and it seems to have benefited from that and come back stronger than ever.
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CYGNET INTERIORS ARE CELEBRATING THEIR 15TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR! We are delighted to announce the re-opening of the showroom in castle street after lockdown. We will be open by appointment, so that we can observe social distancing and follow the government guidelines. We have many new fabric and wallpaper collections from our leading brands and new home accessories coming soon.
WHAT WE OFFER We specialise in bespoke handmade curtains, all types of blinds upholstery, re-upholstery wallpaper, in fact we can source just about anything, for your home. We also offer a styling or interior decoration service as far as you would like to go! Some of these services attract fees, some of which are redeemable against purchases, terms and conditions apply. If you’re selling your home, do you need help with styling your home to attract buyers? We can help with that too.
HOW WE WORK Often, we begin with a chat in your home or in the showroom to discover what you are looking for, be it a single blind or a whole house, and everything in between! We have extensive knowledge of fabrics and wallpapers from traditional to contemporary and can supply an extensive array of furniture and accessories to suit your budget. We will then work with you to finalise the planning and installation of your bespoke design. Call Margaret on 07769 606697 or email Margaret@cygnetinteriors.co.uk www.cygnetinteriors.co.uk
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Your local carpet and flooring showroom
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FOOD & DRINK GUIDE We are lucky to have so many great places to enjoy a drink, eat a fantastic meal, grab a delicious takeaway or pick up some treats from your local deli. Take a look at these local food and drink businesses and be sure to use them soon, you will not be disappointed.
The Crown, Granborough
The Old Thatched Inn, Adstock
The Crown Inn, Twyford
t. 01296 670216
t. 01296 712584
t. 01296 730216
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Winslow Road, Granborough, MK18 3NJ
Main Street, Adstock, MK18 2JN
The Square, Twyford, MK18 4EG
The Dipalee Lounge, Buckingham
Prego, Buckingham
The White Hart, Preston Bissett
t. 01280 813151
t. 01280 821205
t. 01280 847969 or 07775 625355
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18 Castle Street, Buckingham, MK18 1DS
4 High Street, Buckingham, MK18 1NT
Pound Lane, Preston Bissett, MK18 4LX
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The Woolpack, Buckingham
Direct Pizza, Buckingham
The Larder Cafe, Buckingham
t. 01280 817972
t. 01280 824894
t. 07954 152172
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57 Well Street, Buckingham, MK18 1EP
25 Hillcrest Way, Buckingham, MK18 1UH
Manor Farm, Buckingham, MK18 7DS
The Farm Deli, Winslow
Black Pepper, Buckingham
The New Inn, Buckingham
t. 01296 712466
t. 01280 821133
t. 01280 817000
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The Farm Deli, 14 High Street
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Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3HF
3 Cornwall Place, Buckingham, MK18 1NT
18 Bridge Street, Buckingham, MK18 1AF
Chafor Wine Estate, Gawcott
Louis’ Buckingham
Cindys Kitchen, Winslow t. 07988 592511
t. 07973 892427
t. 01280 815556
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Winslow Grange, Winslow, MK18 3FP
High Hedges Vineyard, Gawcott, MK18 4HT
Nelson Street, Buckingham, MK18 1BT
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The Twyford Pantry Who would have thought since writing for the Feb/March issue our worlds would have been thrown into such turmoil? I hope that you have all stayed safe and well but if you have suffered
Here are some popular Lockdown recipes…once the ingredients became available again!
Lemon Garlic Pasta - Serves 2
or lost anyone my thoughts are with you. Our wonderful NHS and keyworkers have continued to do all they can for us – never have we needed them more or appreciated them enough, so the clapping may have stopped but the sentiment should never falter. Hopefully, by the time you read this I will once again be able to spend close time my parents who have been shielding, like some of you who have had to endure isolation like never before. I don’t know how you have found lockdown, I know I had my struggles – even losing my mojo for cooking at one point. I joined a fab group on Facebook called Let’s Get the Nation Cooking Again which allows people to swap favourite recipes and show the odd butchery tutorial – check it out for some great ideas. As I write this, the doors are re-opening for bars, restaurants and cafes which is a welcome step for the hospitality industry. Let’s hope by the time you read this all has gone well. As always, have fun in your kitchens whether for simple grub, functional meals, special occasions, or home fine-dining. Now more than ever, as my new best friend, whom I found in Lockdown, Marie Kondo suggests – only do it, keep it or live with it, if it brings you joy! Love Tina x
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Ingredients 250g Spaghetti/Linguine pasta 2-3 garlic cloves chopped Zest of 2 lemons 2 tbsp of lemon juice 2 tbsp Regular olive oil for cooking Salt to taste approx 1/2 tsp Drizzle of Extra virgin olive oil for dressing Optional dried herbs and chilli flakes
Method Cook the spaghetti as per packet instructions (less 1 minute) in plenty of boiling hot water. In a separate pan, add a good drizzle of regular olive oil and the garlic on low heat. As the garlic is simmering, zest one lemon and add to the garlic. Zest another lemon and set aside to add at the end. When the garlic starts to sizzle but still has not changed colour much, add the lemon juice and salt and squish the garlic down with the back of a fork. If you want to add the optional dried herbs or chilli flakes do so now.
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Two minutes before the pasta is done, transfer the spaghetti to the garlic lemon pan and reserve some pasta water. Turn up the heat and toss the pasta in the sauce for a minute or two Taste the pasta before serving and adjust with extra salt or
Tip onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 mins until soft and elastic – you should be able to stretch it without it tearing. If you‘re using a mixer, turn up the speed a little and mix for 5 mins. Place the dough in a large, well-oiled bowl and
lemon juice.
cover with oiled cling film. Leave in a warm place to rise for 3 hrs. You may not see much movement, but don’t be disheartened, as sourdough takes much longer to rise than a conventional yeasted bread.
Drizzle on a little extra virgin olive oil for extra flavour. Sprinkle on the rest of the lemon zest and serve immediately. source: zaatarandzaytoun.com
Sourdough Bread - 1 Loaf
You will need a sourdough starter to make this, see the website for details on how to make it or contact us if you need a recipe and don’t have the internet.
Ingredients 500g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp fine salt 1 tbsp clear honey 300g sourdough starter flavourless oil, for greasing
Method Tip the flour, 225ml warm water, the salt, honey and the starter into a bowl, or a mixer fitted with a dough hook. Stir with a wooden spoon, or on a slow setting in the machine, until combined – add extra flour if it’s too sticky or a little extra warm water if it’s too dry.
Line a medium-sized bowl with a clean tea towel and flour it really well Tip the dough back onto your work surface and knead briefly to knock out any air bubbles. Shape the dough into a smooth ball and dust it with flour. Place the dough, seam-side up, in the floured bowl, cover loosely with a sheet of oiled cling film and leave at room temperature until roughly doubled in size. The time it takes for your bread to rise will vary depending on the strength of your starter and the temperature in the room, anywhere from 4-8 hrs. The best indicators are your eyes, so don’t worry too much about timings here. You can also prove your bread overnight in the fridge. Remove it in the morning and let it continue rising for another hour or 2 at room temperature. The slower the rise, the deeper the flavour you will achieve. Place a large baking tray in the oven, and heat to 230C/210C fan/gas 8. Fill a small roasting tin with a little water and place this in the bottom of the oven to create steam. Remove the baking tray from the oven, sprinkle with flour, then carefully tip the risen dough onto the tray. Slash the top a few times with a sharp knife, if you like, then bake for 35-40 mins until golden brown. It will sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Leave to cool on a wire rack for 20 mins before serving. source: bbcgoodfood.com
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Country Equestrian Horse, Pet and Poultry Home Farm, Poundon
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Joanne Cannon Equestrian Professional livery yard based between Bicester & Buckingham OX26
NOW WITH VACANCIES FOR FULL LIVERY AND SCHOOLING LIVERY Run by a BHS Accredited Professional Coach, 6 dual aspect stables, 18 acres of grazing, all year round turn out 25m X 50m Elmtree Arena with full set of show jumps and fillers Secure tack room, CCTV, tea room and toilet facilites Lessons available for riders with their own horses & discounted lessons for liveries Call: Jo (Bezzy) 07834 035271
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HUNTER PEST SERVICES
Domestic and Commercial Pest Control Fast, Reliable, Discreet | No call out charge Buckingham and surrounding areas’. Contact Tim Hunter
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Q&A with Chris Mullis, Founder of the Buckingham Support Network Back in March, Chris Mullis put together a group on Facebook to support local residents during the Coronavirus outbreak and so far it has over 2,000 members! We wanted to do a little Q & A with him and also we personally wanted to give him some recognition and to thank him for all of his efforts for putting this group together and managing it. To join the group simply search for ‘Buckingham Support Network’ on Facebook. Hi Chris! Thank you so much for doing this Q&A for our readers! If you don’t mind, will you tell us a bit about you? What do you do for a living and where do you live? I am the Client Refund Manager for Bettertax, we specialise in Tax Returns and Refunds. I live in Buckingham and have done for the last 23 years. My grandparents and parents have been here all their lives. What made you put together the group in the first place? I saw an idea being put around on a comment thread on one of the national newspapers online and thought that Buckingham might benefit from a Support group if things did move along to a ‘Lockdown’. I’m pleased to say that I was correct. How many people do you and your network help each week? The numbers at this stage are hard to tell because people are now going direct to those that have helped them previously so no longer come directly to me for assistance. I still have around 5-10 individuals or couples that call me on a weekly basis and request assistance. What are the most popular requests? Prescriptions. The people that were and in some cases still are shielding are the ones that need medication to get by so that is the most prominent request. What have you had to do for vulnerable residents? We’ve cut grass, collected shopping, collected prescriptions, fed a tortoise, lent an ear, given people company and pointed people in the direction of the amazing Emergency Food Bank.
Do you have a list of people who are available to help? If so, who are they? There is a list pinned to the top of the Support Network Facebook page. This is a list of numbers and the street they live on for people to call directly if they are close to them. The amount of active volunteers has gone down as people return to work etc but those that continue to be there for the network and I know who they are and I am grateful to those people. Is your group just for Buckingham Residents only? Simply put, no. We have helped people in Gawcott, Steeple Claydon and as far out as Little Horwood. Will you keep the group going for as long as the Coronavirus is here? Yes and once Covid has gone completely I would like to think that people can turn to the group for Support beyond the virus. The sense of community really came to the forefront once the outbreak took hold and that is something I would love to see continue as a normality. Is there anything else you want to tell us about the group? Just to thank everyone for their kind words to me about the group. I didn’t set out for any personal recognition, I just wanted to bridge a gap between those in need and those that can help. We have achieved that and that is something we as a community should be proud of. Finally once more a huge thankyou to the volunteers still picking up prescriptions and everything else that comes with what we are doing here. It wouldn’t work without that small band of people.
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WILDING
The Return of Nature to a British Farm by Isabella Tree Format: Hardback Edition Price: £20.00 Hand Signed by Isabella Tree to the Title Page Available from Cole’s Books - coles-books.co.uk
In Wilding, Isabella Tree tells the story of the
including turtle doves, nightingales, peregrine
‘Knepp experiment’, a pioneering rewilding
falcons, lesser spotted woodpeckers and purple
project in West Sussex, using free-roaming
emperor butterflies, are now breeding at Knepp,
grazing animals to create new habitats for
and populations of other species are rocketing.
wildlife. Part gripping memoir, part fascinating
The Burrells’ degraded agricultural land has
account of the ecology of our countryside,
become a functioning ecosystem again, heaving
Wilding is, above all, an inspiring story of
with life - all by itself. Personal and inspirational,
hope. Forced to accept that intensive farming
Wilding is an astonishing account of the beauty
on the heavy clay of their land at Knepp was
and strength of nature, when it is given as much
economically unsustainable, Isabella Tree and her
freedom as possible.
husband Charlie Burrell made a spectacular leap of faith: they decided to step back and let nature
About the Author: Isabella Tree is an award-
take over. Thanks to the introduction of free-
winning author, travel writer, and owner of the
roaming cattle, ponies, pigs and deer - proxies
the Knepp Wildland Project, together with her
of the large animals that once roamed Britain
husband the conservationist Charlie Burrell.
- the 3,500 acre project has seen extraordinary
She is the author of several books, including
increases in wildlife numbers and diversity in
The Living Goddess and The Bird Man.
little over a decade. Extremely rare species,
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Lockdown has made us realise we need to move – but is now the right time?
Call now to book your free market appraisal. In what has been a surprisingly strong market, you could be moving sooner than you think as buyers are here now. Enjoy a new lifestyle.
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To Andrea and all the team... You have looked after my car for the past 3 years and every time you have been so helpful and made to feel a valued customer well done and thanks..
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Established in 2019 as a dog walking company, Woof Times has expanded rapidly to become a one-stop-shop for all your pet service requirements. 2020 saw Woof Times incorporate dog grooming, dog walking, home sitting/pet visits, pet taxi services, as well as gaining a home boarding licence. The dog walking team offer one-to one walks, rather than walking in packs. Dogs get exclusive care and attention this way, with photo updates and flexible walk times to suit both the dogs, and their owners’ routines. Having recognised the demand for a wider range of pet services, Woof Times started operating their grooming salon from Steeple Claydon. Staffed by City and Guilds qualified groomers, the team is capable of grooming any breed, any style, any sized dog and using any grooming technique. Offering everything from puppy introduction grooms, clip-offs, ‘teddy bear’ trims, scissor trims, full handstrips to de-sheds, the Woof Times grooming team have the equipment and skills to accomplish beautiful grooms every time. Beautiful grooms deserve beautiful smiles so the Woof Times salon has on-site ultrasonic teeth cleaning equipment as an additional service. The amazing feedback and demand for these grooming services, has meant that the Woof Times grooming team have quickly outgrown the current salon space and are in the final throws of fitting out a custom built salon in Hogshaw. Woof Times are thrilled to announce that the new salon will be opening on Friday 7th August, offering the same professional grooming services, alongside a new retail zone. When the team picked the location for the new salon, they wanted to ensure that they were able to reach out to both new and existing customers. Woof Times offer a collection and drop-off service for all four-legged visitors to the salon. Woof Times looks forward to welcoming all of their customers, and future customers to their premises. Staff will be ready and waiting to answer any questions you may have about any of the Woof Times services.
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