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WELCOME Welcome to the October-November issue of Community Contact magazine! As we dust off our coats and get ready for the autumn and winter months ahead, we are all starting to plan for Halloween, Bonfire night and Christmas!!! How is it nearly that time of year already... Take a look on page 24 to see which events are on in the area and make sure you book early to avoid missing out.
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Safe Lifting with the Hooka from KJN
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Gorgeous clothes for every occasion with Beautifully Different
In this issue we have great new features from Kirsty Davies owner of the Energy Effects Studio in Buckingham and Louise Lambert-Day, owner of Place Eight Wellness in Swanbourne, who has some really helpful advice on key food choices and lifestyle tweaks to help boost your mood and get through the winter feeling a bit brighter and healthier. We also have a feature from KJN on Safe Lifting with the amazing Hooka machine, fashion advice from the team at Beautifully Different, a food review from our recent visit to Coluco in Tring and our regular slots from The Twyford Pantry, Chris Day at the Garden Centre and a Book Review from Coles Bookshop, Bicester!
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Beat the winter blues with advice from Place Eight Wellness
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Christmas mini photo sessions at Laura Louise Photography
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Fitness classes in Buckingham at the Energy Effect Fitness Studio
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WIN a Family Four ticket to an MK Dons Home Game
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Events Calendar
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An Evening with Bernie Marsden at Coles Books Bicester
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In Your Garden with Chris Day Buckingham Garden Centre
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Win Garden Centre Vouchers
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Colucu Cafe and Wine Bar
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Food and Drinks Guide
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The Twyford Pantry
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Bernie Marsden Where’s my guitar?
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Win a signed copy of Bernie Marsden Where’s my guitar?
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Kids Corner & Puzzles
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Fireworks and pets - Advice from the Blue Cross
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Useful Contact Details
Don’t miss our exciting competitions, Enjoy your Halloween and Bonfire Night and don’t forget to put your clocks back on the 28th of October. Thanks Laura and Neil
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COMPETITION WINNERS! A BIG Congratulations to Louise Thresher who won the family of four tickets to watch an MK Dons league game of her choice. The winners of the £25 Buckingham Garden Centre vouchers are Roger Short and Grace Tearle. And last but not least, Tony Wells is the winner of The Porpoise by Mark Haddon, our signed book, kindly donated by Coles Books, Bicester.
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SAFE LIFTING WITH THE HOOKA FROM KJN Well known as the premier plant and tool hire company in this area, Marsh Gibbon based KJN Services has recently added a unique machine to their fleet, the ‘Hooka’ – tracked micro forklift – available for you to hire throughout Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Northants. This innovative piece of equipment combines the features of a micro-forklift, spider crane and tracked dumper all in one machine! It has been specifically designed to revolutionise the safe lifting, shifting and installing of bulk building materials, steel beams and machinery. At only ONE metre wide, it has been size matched to pallets and bulk bags, but can also transport and install garden statues, pizza ovens, street furniture, root ball trees and other materials. Above all, the Hooka’s patented Load-lock™ system completely eliminates the inherent instability of traditional forklifts by transforming dangerous suspended payloads into safety ballast for the machine. This allows the Hooka to be extremely compact, lightweight, and have turn on the spot manoeuvrability. This provides unrivalled delivery access into the heart of sites, thereby minimising manual handling, yet the machine still lifts and shifts loads of up to 1.5 tonnes with complete safety! Additionally, the Hooka runs on a large footprint rubber track base which gives it outstanding stability, low ground pressure and enables it to travel on existing infrastructure including paving and lawns without causing damage – making it ideal for town centres and parks as well as traditional building
sites, landscaping projects and domestic gardens. Furthermore, as the Hooka can reach the places no other machine can, it allows materials to be moved to point of use which covers off the employer’s legal duty to minimise manual handling. The Hooka is designed and built in the UK and represents a quantum leap forward in best practice – saving time and money and reducing health risks and liability. KJN customer Chris Wilkinson of Grendon Underwood based Garfield Developments comments “We’ve used the Hooka to install steel lintels on building works. Its compact size and simple to use controls makes the work safer and quicker than other methods. It’s ideal for the sites where we have limited access and room to work ”. A repeat hirer, Chris adds “Although we have only used it so far for this one type of job, we will certainly use it for its other capabilities in moving building materials where we can free up labour and increase our productivity”. For a demonstration, hire quotation or more information, please contact Alastair or Chris on 01869 278389. Email hire@kjn.co.uk or check out our website kjn.co.uk. Whatever your project, at KJN we always try to find equipment which will make your job easier and safer. And don’t forget, if you run a business and need training for your employees, KJN offers regular training courses for powered access (no experience necessary), and excavator, dumper and forklift course for both experienced who need a formal qualification and novices who need a multi-day course. Contact Lucy Pointer on 01869 278389 or email lucy@kjn.co.uk.
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GORGEOUS CLOTHES FOR EVERY OCCASION Here at Beautifully Different we have gorgeous clothing for every occasion and every kind of weather. We’re always looking out for the best styles for comfort and fit, with the emphasis on style. The one thing our customers told us they were always searching for are trousers that fit. How long have you spent wrestling in changing rooms, having waistbands that dig in, uncomfortable zips and ill-fitting shapes? We’ve been stocking Robell trousers for a couple of years now and the feedback from our customers is amazing! They make Europe’s best-selling trousers for women, with several different fits and lengths, not to mention over 40 colourways, so you are bound to find the perfect pair.
They have just the right amount of stretch to be super comfy and the fabric is colourfast at 30 degrees. Machine washable and light, they are perfect for travelling and their crease resistant fabric means you arrive looking as fabulous as you did when you set off! The very flattering 7/8 length is the most popular, it’s ankle grazing hemline working beautifully with flats and so elegant with heels. This length will work throughout the spring/summer season and even take you through to autumn with boots. Each season sees a new release of limited edition styles and colours, so there’s always something new to try. Our team are always on hand to offer advice and help you find the style to suit you and we will happily order a particular size or style for you if we can.
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Your local carpet and flooring showroom KARNDEAN
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Unit 6 Ball Moor, Buckingham Industrial Estate, Buckingham MK18 1RT Tel: 01280 817742 Visit us from 9am every Monday to Saturday www.mjharrisflooring.co.uk
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COMMUNITY CONTACT MAGAZINE IN THIS NEW REGULAR COLUMN, LOUISE LAMBERT-DAY, NATUROPATHIC NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST, HOMEOPATH AND OWNER OF PLACE EIGHT WELLNESS IN SWANBOURNE, BRINGS YOU TIPS TO HELP YOU ON YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS JOURNEY.
BEAT THE WINTER BLUES With Summer behind us, the coming months of shorter days and cooler temperatures can leave many of us with the Winter blues or even worse, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - with symptoms including fatigue, depression and social withdrawal. We also tend to put on weight as the nights draw in as we reach for foods to comfort us. Our modern lives mean most of us no longer work outside as we once did, which is fine during the Summer months when there are more daylight hours, but during the Winter many of us are going to and returning from inside, desk-bound jobs in the dark. Our day is no longer dictated by dawn and dusk as electric light allows us to carry on well into the night. As a result, we’re no longer as effective in regulating our own body clock and are suffering more of the symptoms associated with light deficiency.However, the news isn’t all gloomy like the weather can be! Look to these key food choices and lifestyle tweaks to help boost mood and get through the winter feeling a bit brighter and healthier. Carbohydrates - we tend to eat more in colder weather to keep us warmer but don’t automatically reach for bread, white rice, pasta, sweets and cake. Simple carbohydrates can provide temporary feelings of euphoria (hence the phrase ‘comfort food’) but can ultimately increase feelings of anxiety and depression. Instead, stick to wholegrain options for breads and pastas and think of bean and lentil-based stews and soups for comfort. Oily Fish - research tells us that Omega 3 fats may help with depression. Look for oily fish such as wild
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salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, and trout. If you’re vegetarian (and even if you aren’t) consider flax and chia seeds, walnuts, kidney beans, wild rice, cabbage and dark berries. Or consider a good supplement with a high EPA and DHA content. Folic Acid - This B vitamin is used by the body to create serotonin, a feel-good chemical that helps us feel calm and relaxed. Reach for dark leafy greens, beans, whole grains, oranges, sunflower seeds and lentils. Vitamin D - an important nutrient for brain function and low levels may be linked to increased risk of depression. Our body produces vitamin D from the sun, but we won’t have adequate exposure during the winter months and it can be difficult to get this vitamin from foods, especially for vegetarians. Egg yolks, oily fish and some mushrooms such as chanterelles are good sources but taking a Vitamin D3 supplement is worth considering if your levels are low. Ask your GP to check. Magnesium - a mineral involved in mood regulation. Low levels are associated with oxidative stress and
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2019 increased inflammation, both of which are associated with depression. Go for avocados, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains. And good news! Good quality dark chocolate may help enhance mood and relieve anxiety. Look for choices with over 75% cocoa or raw cacao chocolate… and not the whole bar in one go!
Make your environment brighter - Open curtains, trim back tree branches, and sit closer to windows. For many severe SAD sufferers, sitting next to a light box for 30 minutes per day can be as effective as antidepressant medication.
In addition to food, make these small lifestyle changes to help keep spirits up through the darker months: Exercise - Recognised to improve symptoms of depression. Exercising under bright lights or even outside may be even better for seasonal depression. Add some upbeat music to improve mood even further. Get outside - Talking a walk when its cold and gloomy outside isn’t easy, but spending time outside can improve focus, reduce symptoms of SAD, and lower stress levels. Try to be outside as close to midday as possible. If you’re working, go for a walk at lunchtime. It’s often less depressing than watching a gloomy day from the inside.
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Most babies learn best when they see, hear, feel, touch, taste and smell.
Sneak a peek, it’s all amazing! Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents. Specifically designed from birth to aid your child’s development, the programme is packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, signing and massage – and you’ll never experience the same class twice.
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INTERESTED IN FITNESS CLASSES IN BUCKINGHAM? Since the studio opened in May 2016, Level 2 Exercise to music instructor and Level 3 personal trainer Kirsty Davies has continued to bring unique, challenging and fun fitness classes to Buckingham that are exclusively available at the studio and creating amazing results. In 2017 after completing her Indoor Cycling qualifications Kirsty converted the first floor into a fantastic spin studio where classes are run in a darkened room with a disco feel every day, making Energy Cycle one of it’s most popular classes. The weekly class timetable now includes, Body Conditioning, Toning Blast, HIIT Training, Boxercise, Kettlercise, Dancercise Gold (a little something for the more mature generation), Energy Glow, Body Blitz, Abs Attack and Hatha Yoga, there really is something to suit everyone’s fitness level. Earlier this year Kirsty completed her Level 3 Personal Training and Nutrition qualifications and after one final room conversion the studio now has a Personal
Training room where PT sessions are now available from 6am-9pm daily. As the studio evolved Kirsty took on 2 fantastic instructors who also take pride in knowing all the members and providing high quality classes and Personal Training sessions, in a friendly and welcoming environment. With membership starting from £35pm and sessions also available to non members there’s nothing stopping you visiting The Energy Effect Fitness Studio. Contact Kirsty on 07725 537002 or add The Energy Effect Fitness Studio Buckingham to your Facebook likes and start feeling The Energy Effect. Like The Energy Effect Studio’s Facebook page or visit her website www.theenergyeffect.co.uk to see the most up to date time table and book your first class today!
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IT’S COMPETITION TIME! WIN 4 TICKETS FOR A HOME LEAGUE GAME DURING THE 2019/20 SEASON AT THE STADIUM:MK All you have to do is answer this simple question:
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WHATS ON... October 2nd WOKE by Testament 8pm Roxburgh Hall, Stowe Expect beatboxing, spoken word, storytelling and hip-hop classics, as you have never heard them before. October 6th Sunday Scramble 9am - 2pm - Bicester Heritage Centre, Bicester Sunday 6th October sees the return of the Scramble open day to Bicester Heritage, the UK’s Centre of Excellence for the classic motoring industry. Tickets available online - bicesterheritage.co.uk October 12th An Evening with Bernie Marsden 7.30pm - Roxburgh Hall, Stowe Tickets £25 - book online www.artsatstowe.co.uk October 15th England U21’s v Austria U21’s 7.45pm Kick Off at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes Tickets available online - www.mkdons.com October 20th Wedding Showcase at Villiers Hotel 11am - Villiers Hotel, Buckingham Experience a taste of wedding magic and discover our picture perfect venue set in the historic Ballroom at Villiers Hotel. Meet our dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator who’ll be on hand to discuss all your unique wedding wishes. October 23rd Morgan and West: Unbelievable Science 7pm - Roxburgh Hall, Stowe Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by the daring duo’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method. Leave your lab coats at the door it’s time for Unbelievable Science! Tickets available online - www.artsatstowe.co.uk October 26th I Believe in Unicorns 2pm - Roxburgh Hall, Stowe This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books, and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas. Tomas hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library... Tickets available online - www.artsatstowe.co.uk October 26th -31st Halloween Spooktacular 10am daily - Evenley Wood Gardens Join us for our annual Halloween activities. Pumpkin carving
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Hair-raising Halloween trail, torchlight terrors, Crafts, Tricks and treats, Magic School, Fang-tastic facepainting and more October 29th NT Live: A Midsummers Night Dream 7pm - Roxburgh Hall, Stowe November 9th Potter and Play at PK Kids Zone 6pm - 8pm - PK Kids Zone, Buckingham November 16th Onwards Christmas at Waddesdon Manor Grounds: 11am-6pm. House: 11.30am-6pm Displays in the House this year explore Waddesdon’s connection to the world of music with a festive twist, from traditional Christmas carols to Christmas hits. Outside, witness the gardens illuminated with sparkling lights and colour. November 16th Christmas Fair at Waddesdon Manor 11am - 6pm, 16th Nov to 22 Dec - Wed-Sun The spectacular fair at the front of the house is a Christmas shopping experience not to be missed. November 16th Charity Quiz Night in Aid of Lucy’s Mission to Michigan 7pm - The Crown Inn, Twyford £20 per team - up to 5 members per team, including a light supper. Contact Tina Hodges on 07779 128285 to book. November 22nd Onwards Christmas at Blenheim Palace 4.40pm - 9pm, Blenheim Palace It’s the most wonderful time of the year as treetops glisten and the Great Lake and the waterfall of Blenheim Palace shimmer and sparkle. There’s something for everyone as the one mile glittering path winds its way through the worldfamous Parkland in a magical after dark experience. November 23rd and 24th The British Dressage National Convention Addington Equestrian Centre, Addington Title sponsors Harrison Clark Rickerbys and British Dressage are delighted to introduce the 2019 National Convention, Develop to Perform. Tickets available online. November 28th An Evening with Bernie Marsden 7pm - Cole’s Books, Bicester Join music legend Bernie Marsden for an evening of storytelling and music, where he’ll be discussing his anticipated memoir Where’s My Guitar? : An Inside Story of British Rock and Roll. This will be followed by a book signing. Tickets are £5 which can be redeemed against the purchase price of a signed copy of Bernie’s book on the evening.
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AN EVENING WITH BERNIE MARSDEN COLES BOOKS - 28TH NOVEMBER 2019 @ 7PM Join music legend Bernie Marsden for an evening of storytelling and music, where he’ll be discussing his anticipated memoir Where’s My Guitar? : An Inside Story of British Rock and Roll. From touring with AC/ DC, to befriending The Beatles, to writing one of the world’s most iconic rock songs, Bernie will give fascinating insight into his role in establishing one of the world’s most famous rock bands of all time – Whitesnake. Packed with stories and encounters with the likes of Ringo Starr, Elton John, Cozy Powell, Ozzy Osborne, B.B. King and Jon Lord, Where’s My Guitar? isn’t just a remarkable look into the highs and lows of being a true music legend, but an intimate account of the revolutionary impact rock and roll music has offered to the world. Don’t miss this chance to meet the man who helped define a music era, and get the inside story on what it was like to live through and shape the golden-age of 1970s and 80s rock and roll. Bernie will be recounting stories from his memoir, interspersed with songs from his illustrious career on acoustic guitar, followed by a book signing on Thursday 28th November 2019, at Coles Books, Pioneer Square, Bicester. Tickets are £5 which can be redeemed against the purchase price of a signed copy of Bernie’s book on the evening.
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IN YOUR GARDEN Topical advice from Buckingham Garden Centre’s, Chris Day
Late Autumn provides a wealth of rich and diverse colour from the likes of Asters, Hardy Cyclamen, Dahlias and Sedums and we can enjoy our trees as they begin to display their rich hues, however its those plantings for spring that require our attention now. YOUR planters and baskets will need changing
harvesting others, bringing in half-hardy and
over from summer to winter shortly. Replace
tender perennials and giving temporary cover
the used compost with a multi-purpose
to any established but vulnerable plants left in
compost and add bulbs to pots in layers starting
the ground.
with Tulips at the bottom followed by Daffodils and Narcissus and then finally Crocus and Dwarf Daffodils nearest the top. Leave at least 3in (7cm) at the top clear of bulbs enabling you to plant the top of the pot with a selection from winter-flowering plants, for example Pansies, Violas, Dwarf Wallflowers (pictured) and Hedera (Ivy). Do water regularly as autumnal winds can
Container grown plants should be given first
dry the compost out.
priority as their roots are more at risk than those grown in the open soil. Also keep a close eye on any newly germinated seedlings and of course for slugs. There is still time to sow some hardy annuals such as Cornflower, Poached Egg Plant (pictured), annual Poppies and Larkspur which will flower early next year. California Poppies don’t transplant well so sprinkle them
ROUTINE... The weather is the key to gardening
into your borders where you want them to
in October as it will determine how much work
flower for stunning colour late next spring.
you need to do. Some Octobers can be very mild, like an extension of summer (think 2011,
Direct sowings of Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist) will
2013, 2015 and 2018), while others can be poor
overwinter quite happily as will Delphiniums
with cold and even have frosty nights. Keep a
and again sow these where you would like
close watch on the daily weather forecast and
them to flower next summer. Simply draw a
protect tender plants if frost threatens. This
shallow drill by using a trowel and sow into this.
can be done by putting cloches or horticultural
Germination normally takes between 10-14
fleece over tender vegetables (pictured),
days.
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2019 COMPOST TIMES... If you haven’t already done
climes in the house or frost-free greenhouse or
so, start your compost going by purchasing
conservatory.
a bin or follow Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don’s example and build a partially enclosed area for a heap. In gardening terms it is vital to replace the goodness in soil after a hefty growing season, and as autumn produces masses of garden waste that, when composted down, will put
If you are simply bringing indoors, do watch
invaluable organic richness back into the
for slugs and snails, earwigs and vine weevils
ground for next spring.
– many of which can cause considerable problems once inside. Both Cannas and Dahlias will eventually be placed in store, so these plants must be gradually allowed to dry out so the roots/tubers can be stored successfully.
Add a variety of different materials; spent
LAWNS... Any lawns that were sown last
vegetable and bedding plants, herbaceous
month or earlier this month can be expected to
leftovers, thatch, moss and cuttings from the
germinate and start showing green after around
lawn, annual weeds, hedge clippings, vacuum
10 to 14 days, provided that the ground has
cleaner contents, kitchen peelings and tea
been kept moist. Any stones that appear should
bags are ideal ingredients. However, never
be removed without delay. Once this is done
add diseased or pest-ridden material to your
and the new grass has grown to about 2-3cm
compost bin or grass cuttings recently treated
(1 inch) high, it can
with a weed or moss killer.
be given a light rolling to settle
Turn the compost heap contents once a week.
the surface so that grass seedlings are
FROST... Protect protect vulnerable tender
bedded-in.
plants such as Cannas, Fuchsias, Palms, Pelargoniums, Bananas and Dahlias as we go
Do not do any
into autumn. We’ve already had some cold
heavy rolling,
nights, so depending on what the plant is and
especially when the soil is wet, as this will cause
how delicate, do make sure it can be suitably
compaction. Most of the weeds appearing at
protected/fleeced or returned into warmer
this time of year will be annuals and are usually
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gales that can easily knock fruit to the ground,
Autumn Feed to established lawns to help
thus bruising them and rendering them
stimulate strong root growth and this will help
unsuitable for storage, so pick as many as you
the lawn cope with harsh winter weather, plus
can if a gale is forecast.
it contains a control for existing moss issues. TIMING... Continue deadheading roses, RICH PICKINGS... The soft fruit season is
perennials and bedding plants to help extend
drawing to a close now. Keep picking the
the display and to encourage further blooms.
remaining fruits as they become ready. If the
Weed through shrub and perennial beds and
weather is changeable, try to gather them
spot treat pernickety perennials weeds with
when it’s dry. Wet fruits are always more
Roundup Weedkiller Gel.
likely to attract diseases. Autumn Raspberries and perpetual Strawberries should now be in
Most weed killers work best in reasonable
fruiting in abundance.
temperatures when the plants are still in good active growth. October is the last chance for planting out Japanese onion sets. These are hardy, short-daylight onions so will bulk up about a month earlier next year than the normal onions but they don’t store as well, so go for a smaller quantity rather than larger.
They can be kept going longer by covering the Strawberries with cloches or tunnels, and Raspberries with polythene sheeting at night, and during cold or wet days. Any remaining summer fruiting Raspberries, Blackberries or hybrid cane fruits that have finished fruiting, but still haven’t been pruned
Elsewhere on the veggie plot, keeping weeds in
and trained, should be pruned now without
check within the established crops is a must –
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keep the hoe going!
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY On Friday 4th October join us for our Autumn Tasks Workshop, 10.00am-1.00pm. Clare Price will provide topical advice on getting the best from your garden at this time of the year and will cover topics including propagation, planting and pruning.
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Later that day, at 4.00pm, BGC’s Chris Day will
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Open Air Foods - Buckingham
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Fusing together a passion for cooking alongside superb skills gained over the years to create fantastic, fresh and flavoursome food for private parties, street events and outdoor markets.
t. 01280 811200 e. info@openairfoods.com w. www.openairfoods.com facebook. @openairfoods Manor Farm, Bourton Road, Buckingham, MK18 1DS
The Direct Pizza Company
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Takeaway collection | Free delivery within 4 miles Online ordering available | Two for One Tuesday Every Tuesday | Collection Deal - £8.99 any pizza, any size | 25% off pizza when you spend £30 or more
t. 01280 824894 e. directpizza1@gmail.com w. www.thedirectpizzaco.co.uk The Direct Pizza Company 25 Hillcrest Way, Buckingham, MK18 1UH
The Peri-Peri Chicken Company
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The grilled chicken comes in 4 levels of hotness..... Can you handle the heat? Free delivery within 4 miles | Online ordering available | Open noon till midnight every day
t. 01280 815522 e. theperiperi@live.co.uk w. www.theperiperi.co.uk The Peri-Peri Company, 4 Homeground, Buckingham, MK18 1UH
The Farm Deli - Winslow
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If you’re shopping or you just want to think about t. 01296 712466 what to take home, take the time for a cuppa and a facebook. @thefarmdeliwinslow home-baked pastry or a slice of cake? Take a seat and contemplate the range of delicious treats in the store. The Farm Deli, 14 High Street Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3HF
Prego, Italian Restaurant
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Friendly Mediterranean restaurant open for lighter bites, lunches and dinner, or just relax with a drink. Looking for a private function room? The Prego Wine Bar is available, contact us for details.
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A thatched country pub in the beautiful village Preston Bissett in Buckinghamshire. Serving great tasting and beautifully presented food in a peaceful and relaxing setting.
t. 01280 847969 or 07775 625355 e. tim.north@me.com w. www.thewhitehart.pub The White Hart Pub, Pound Lane, Preston Bissett, Buckinghamshire MK18 4LX
The Winslow Cafe & Bistro
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Cafe & Bistro by day and Turkish restaurant by night t. 01296 713222 serving amazing Turkish food. (Opening Hours) Find us on Facebook: Bistro - Mon to Sat: 7am-5pm | Sun: 9am-5pm The Winslow Cafe & Bistro Restaurant - Open Friday & Saturday - 6pm-11pm 1 Horn Street, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3AQ
The Crown Inn - Twyford
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Classic English pub situated in the heart of the countryside, serving excellent real ales in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Live Sky and BT Sports, Pool Table and Darts. Large room for hire.
t. 01296 730216 e. contact@thecrowntwyford.co.uk w. www.thecrowntwyford.co.uk The Crown Inn, The Square, Twyford, Buckinghamshire MK18 4EG
The Woolpack - Buckingham
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Friendly, welcoming community pub that offers a great dining experience. Traditional British features with contemporary trends. Customers are met with a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.
t. 01280 817972 e. mail@buckinghamwoolpack.co.uk w. www.woolpackbuckingham.co.uk The Woolpack, 57 Well Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1EP
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A small, family run business with a quality of produce and farm to fork ethos being the top of our priorities. Serving breakfasts and lunch every Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m.
t. 07954 152172 e. bourtonfarmedfoods@gmail.com w. www.bourtonfarmedfoods.co.uk Manor Farm, Bourton Buckingham, MK18 7DS
The Old Thatched Inn, Adstock
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A countryside gastro-pub, offering its customers a unique blend of high quality dining in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Open 7 days a week serving locally sourced food.
t. 01296 712584 w. www.theoldthatchedinn.co.uk The Old Thatched Inn Main Street Adstock Buckinghamshire, MK18 2JN
The Crown, Granborough
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Tuesday Steak Night Thursday Burger & Pint £10 night Sunday roasts only £10 with bookings between 4-7pm Special Chinese Night - last Friday of the month
t. 01296 670216 e. info@thecrowngranborough.co.uk w. www.thecrowngranborough.co.uk Winslow Road Granborough Buckinghamshire, MK18 3NJ
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The Twyford Pantry It’s hard to believe that we’re on the Autumnal countdown to Christmas already when it’s still the tail end of the late Summer weather we long for and it only feels like 5 minutes ago we were enjoying light fresh food rather than cooking rich warming dishes. The heating went on a little bit earlier than normal this year and I hear a colderthan-normal Winter is on its way so we may as well embrace it. However you spent Summer I hope it had a few highlights for you – mine included becoming Neil and Laura’s second son’s Godmum and buying our new home – hopefully by the time this arrives we will have moved in, whatever stage of renovation it is in – minus a kitchen that’s for sure so cooking will not be high on my list for a while! Thank you to everyone who supported and helped on the Twyford Pantry food stand at this year’s Twyfest Roc @ the Rec – hope everyone who came had a great time.
GLUTEN FREE CLEMENTINE YOGHURT CAKE - SERVES 12
Back to the food for this issue…. Like it or not Christmas will be with us and although we may not want to see it in the aisles or hear it on TV for a good while yet, we can always do some prep work. One of the best things on the make ahead list is the cake so this issue will give you 3 alternative ideas for Christmas Cakes – unless of course you prefer the same traditional recipe year after year – check out the Community Contact website for my Mother-In-Laws recipe that she sticks to…it is so good we asked her to bake it for our wedding cake too! Whatever Autumn/Winter brings keep warm, make double of any dishes you make to stock up the freezer and enjoy some baking time, ooh and remember Stir It Up Sunday for your Christmas Puddings on November 24th. See you again in the New Year! Love Tina xx shops) 150g Greek yoghurt 1 tbsp orange blossom water Frosting 200g softened salted butter 500g sieved icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 100g Greek yoghurt (room temperature)
Ingredients 4 seedless clementines (3 whole, 1 zested, 2 tbsp juice) 200g golden caster sugar 200g salted butter, softened 4 eggs 250g gluten-free self-raising flour 100g polenta 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp xanthum gum (available in supermarkets, health
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Method Put the whole clementines in a saucepan, cover with water, then bring to the boil and simmer for 35 minutes until the fruit is really tender. If the clementines won’t stay submerged, sit an old saucer or small lid on top of them to weigh them down. Drain the fruit, then whizz to a purée and leave to cool. When the purée has cooled, heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4, butter the bases of 3 x 20cm cake tins and line with baking paper. Put the sugar and butter in a large bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Whisk in the eggs, fold through the flour, polenta, baking powder, xanthum gum, yogurt, orange blossom water and 2 tbsp clementine juice with the
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175ml/6fl oz honey 125ml/4fl oz coffee liqueur 2 oranges, juice and zest only 1 tsp mixed spice 2 tbsp good quality cocoa TO MAKE THE FROSTING AND ASSEMBLE THE CAKE 3 free-range eggs, beaten Beat the butter with half the icing sugar and vanilla until 150g/5¼oz plain flour smooth. Beat in the remaining icing sugar until smooth, 75g/2½oz ground almonds then briefly beat in the yogurt in three batches – don’t ½ tsp baking powder overbeat or the icing may split. Spread two of the sponges ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda with a thick layer of icing and put in the fridge to firm up for 20 minutes. Stir the clementine zest through the Frosting remaining icing. Sandwich the two chilled layers, with 25g/1oz dark chocolate covered coffee beans the plain third on top. Use a big palette knife to cover the Edible glitter whole cake with a thin layer of the zesty icing, filling any Gold mini balls gaps between sponges. approx 10 gold stars TO DECORATE Use woody herbs like thyme or rosemary and leaves like eucalyptus or bay (remember to tell people the leaves are inedible if giving as a gift). Brush lightly with beaten egg white, then dip or dust in caster sugar. Do the same with extra whole clementines and leave for half an hour for the sugar to set, before arranging on top.
Method Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas mark 2. Line the sides and bottom of a 20cm/8in, 9cm/3½in deep, round loose-bottomed cake tin making sure side are twice as high as tin. Place the fruit, butter, sugar, honey, coffee liqueur, orange juice and zest, mixed spice and cocoa into a large wide saucepan. Heat the mixture until it reaches source: Olive Magazine a gentle boil, stirring the mixture as the butter melts. Let the mixture simmer for ten minutes. Then remove the saucepan from the heat and leave to stand for 30 minutes.
CHOCOLATE FRUIT CAKE SERVES 12
After 30 minutes, the mixture will have cooled a little. Add the eggs, flour, ground almonds, baking powder and bicarbonate soda, and mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula until the ingredients have combined. Carefully pour the fruit cake mixture into the bake-o-glide lined cake tin. Transfer the cake tin to the oven and bake for 1¾-2 hours, or until the top of the cake is firm but will has a shiny and sticky look. At this point, if you insert a cake tester into the middle of the cake, the cake should still be a little uncooked in the middle. Place the cake on a cooling rack. Once the cake has cooled, remove it from the tin.
Ingredients 350g/12oz dried soft prunes, chopped 250g/9oz raisins 125g/4oz currants 175g/6oz unsalted butter, softened 175g/6oz dark muscovado sugar
To decorate, place the chocolate covered coffee beans in the centre of the cake and arrange the gold starts around the perimeter of the top of the cake. Then sprinkle some gold mini-balls over the whole of the cake. Sprinkle with edible glitter. source: Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen
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LAST MINUTE FROZEN CHRISTMAS ICE CREAM CAKE - SERVES 8
Ingredients 800 gram square dark fruit cake 550 gram frozen mixed berries 1 litre good-quality vanilla bean ice-cream 2 tablespoon brandy or rum 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated mandarin or orange rind 40g dry-roasted almonds, chopped coarsely Handful mini meringue drops
Method Grease a 20cm springform pan; line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 3cm beyond rim. Cut fruit cake into three slices horizontally. Place a square slice in the centre of the base of the pan. Using remaining slices, trim them to fit the gaps; reserve trimmings. Using your hands, flatten fruit cake to form a level base without gaps. Cut trimmings into small pieces. Remove approx 100g berries from the freezer, cut any strawberries in half stick these to inside sides of the tin – sticking with ice-cream if needed. Place tin in freezer for 10 mins. Spoon remaining ice-cream into a large bowl; stir in brandy, nutmeg, rind and almonds and stir to mix. Spoon one-third of the ice-cream mixture into the pan; scatter with one-third reserved fruit cake, smooth level with a spoon. Repeat with remaining ice-cream mixture and fruit cake. Freeze for 4 hours or overnight until firm. To serve, transfer cake to a serving plate. Pile on remaining frozen fruit and meringues, crushing some as you go. source: Australian Women’s Weekly Food Magazine
ROC @ THE REC 2019 Great to see the Twyford Pantry at Twyford’s annual music festival. Great work by Tina and the team raising money for the village hall and lucy’s mission to michigan.
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BERNIE MARSDEN WHERE’S MY GUITAR Format: Hardback 1st Edition PREORDER - Publication Date - 28th Nov Price: £20.00 Hand Signed by Bernie Marsden to the Title Page Available from Cole’s Books - www.coles-books.co.uk
A fascinating insight into the golden-age of 1970s and 80s rock and roll told through the eyes of music legend Bernie Marsden and, most notably, his role in establishing one of the world’s most famous rock bands of all time – Whitesnake. Bernie Marsden is a musical treasure…I don’t think people know ALL he has done and just how much he was a part of the early British rock scene to present day. It’s all in here.READ THIS BOOK!’ - Steve Lukather, Toto Touring with AC/DC. Befriending The Beatles. Writing one of the world’s most iconic rock songs. This is the story of a young boy from a small town who dreamt of one day playing the guitar for a living – and ended up a rock n’ roll legend. It follows Bernie Marsden’s astonishing career in the industry – from tours in Cold War Germany and Franco’s Spain, to meeting and befriending George Harrison and touring Europe with AC/DC. It’s a story of hard graft, of life on the road, of meeting and playing with your heroes, of writing iconic rock songs – most notably the multi-million selling hit ‘Here I Go Again’ – and of being in one of the biggest rock bands of all time. At age 30, Bernie left Whitesnake due to serious conflict with his management, something he explores in this memoir for the very first time. Packed with stories and encounters with the likes of Ringo Starr, Elton John, Cozy Powell, Ozzy Osborne, B.B. King and Jon Lord, this is not just a remarkable look into the highs and lows of being a true music legend, but an intimate account of the revolutionary impact rock and roll music has offered to the world.
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Country Equestrian Horse, Pet and Poultry Home Farm, Poundon
Gifts for her and for the horse in her life. Gift vouchers. Country and riding clothing, footwear, leatherwork, stable and yard accessories. Pet and poultry feed and accessories. ALSO IN STOCK: horse, dog, cat, small animal, poultry and wild bird food. Hay, straw, shavings and haylage. Sow & Pigs Public House POUNDON
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FIREWORKS AND PETS - ADVICE FROM THE BLUE CROSS Animals have very acute hearing. Loud bangs and whistles may cause them actual pain in their ears. But by following these simple guidelines your pet need not suffer. SMALL PETS AND FIREWORKS Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, ferrets and birds all need to be treated with special care when fireworks are being let off. These animals are easily frightened. Blue Cross advises that owners of such types of small animal should follow these precautions: • Hutches/cages and enclosures should, if possible, be brought into a quiet room indoors, or into a garage or shed. • Give your pet extra bedding to burrow into so it feels safe. • If you cannot bring your pet’s hutch inside, you should turn its enclosure around so that it faces a wall orfence
instead of the open garden. • Cover any aviaries or hutches with thick blankets or a duvet to block out the sight of the fireworks and deaden the sound of the bangs, but make sure there is enough ventilation. DOGS, CATS AND FIREWORKS • Always keep dogs and cats inside when fireworks are being let off • Make sure your dog is walked earlier in the day before the fireworks start • Close all windows and doors, and block off catflaps to stop pets escaping and to keep noise to a minimum. Draw the curtains, and if the animals are used to the sounds of TV or radio, switch them on. • Ensure dogs are wearing some form of easily readable identification (ID) – even in the house. They should have at least a collar and tag. • Prepare a ‘den’ for your pet where it can feel safe and comfortable –
perhaps under a bed with some of your old clothes. They may like to hide there when the fireworks start. • Let your pet pace around, whine, miaow and hide in a corner if they want to. Do not try to coax them out – it’s just trying to find safety, and should not be disturbed. • Stay calm, act normally and give lots of praise for calm behaviour. It’s OK to cuddle and stroke your pet if it helps them relax, but if they prefer to hide under your bed, then let them do this. • Avoid leaving your pet alone during such potentially upsetting events. • Don’t tie your dog up outside while fireworks are being let off, ie outside a shop while you pop inside... • Never take your dog to a fireworks display. Even if they doesn’t bark or whimper at the noise, it doesn’t mean they are happy. Excessive panting and yawning can indicate that your dog is stressed.
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