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Welcome Welcome to the third edition of Community Contact Magazine!

CONTENTS 4-5

Summer Living

Fathers Day Gift Ideas

Prego, Restaurant Review

Your New Jeans

Summer is my favourite time of the year and this issue is packed full of great ideas to really get you into the full swing of summer. From the top festivals, to creating your perfect summer garden, you will be sure to find some inspiration. We also have our regular features including health and beauty, our travel blog where we take a trip to St Agnes in Cornwall, the Twyford Pantry and much much more.

Our Wedding Diary

Festival Season Style

Pet Care

22-23

Events Calendar

24-25

St Agnes - Travel Review

26-27

Noticeboard

We are always interested in hearing from you, so if you have any article ideas or events that you would like us to include, then just please just contact me by email: lbaxter@communitycontact.co.uk.

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The Twyford Pantry

Gamers Hub

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Garden Centre Advice

38-39

Healthy BBQ Thinking

40-42

The Hidden Quarter

Adult Puzzles

Win a Tour of Stadium:MK

Kids Corner

Curious Fox Competition

Meadow Farm

Interesting, Steve Davis Book Review

Win a Signed Book

Mini Convertible Review

Useful Contacts

Advertiser Directory

We are so excited that summer is finally here! The smell of cut grass and BBQs is in the air and everyone is generally happier, even the animals!

Competition Winners! A BIG congratulations to all of our competition winners: MK Dons Match Tickets for a family of four Kev Wall, Twyford - Answer - Germany Deliciously Ella Signed Book, donated by Coles Books Holly Franklin, Marsh Gibbon - Answer - Facebook Buckingham Garden Centre Voucher worth ÂŁ25 each Freda Graham, Granborough & Karen Hands, Edgcott Answer - Dahlia. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to enter our competitions on pages 36, 49, 50 and 55. Enjoy the start to your summer.

Neil and Laura

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SUMMER LIVING It is finally summer and for many it means BBQs and using the garden as an extension to our homes. Check out these gorgeous garden accessories to help turn your garden into the perfect outside living space…

Weber BBQ - £279 Buckingham Garden Centre

Giant Outdoor Floor Cushion - £120 Tesco Clear Drinks Dispenser - £15 John Lewis

Bright Folk Cutlery Set - £30 Culture Vulture Direct

Picnic Hamper £20 Wilko Barbecue Tool Set £29.45 - Not on the High street

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Wasp Catcher £2.99 Homebase

Picnic Hamper £150 John Lewis

Etna Steel Fire Pit £160 - Not on the High Street

Cool Bar £45 B&Q

Stainless Steel Fire Bowl - £89.99 Waitrose

Wooden Deck Chair Blue Stripes - £30 Tesco

Butterfly Home by Matthew Williamson £3 - Debenhams

Ontario Bistro Set £119 Homebase

Handmade in Spain Cherry Sangria Jug Finca El Monte £19.95 | Buckingham

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Sunday 21st June

FATHERS DAY

GET THAT SPECIAL GIFT Golf Day at Buckingham Golf Club £40 Formula Silverstone Racing Car Experience | £199

Go-Pro Hero Action Camera | Currys £94

Rocky Road Giant Slab Hotel Chocolat | £16

Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity Wristband Amazon | £55

Personalised Fathers Day Cushion Not on the High Street £30

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The Crown at Granborough is a beautifully refurbished ancient pub serving delicious homemade food in three restaurant spaces: the Oak Room, the Crown Room and, weather permitting, the Garden Restaurant. Featured here is our Sweet Scotch Egg, with coconut panna cotta, mango gel, sweet piccalilli and Viennese finger -‐ just one of the signature dishes from our Crown Jewels menu, served on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Our Crown Classics menu, offering perfect pub grub, is served from Tuesday to Saturday. We also offer a set two and three course lunch menu from Tuesday to Saturday. Then there’s our sensational Sunday Roast...and the Barbeque menu…and the Pizza Oven…actually, it’s probably best if you come and see first hand what all the fuss is about!

We’re between Aylesbury and Buckingham, a mile south of Winslow. For reservations please call us on 01296 670216 or e-‐mail us at info@thecrowngranborough.co.uk. For more information visit our website at www.thecrowngranborough.co.uk

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Restaurant Review - Prego, Buckingham Prego is an independent Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar located on the high street in Buckingham. Prego is owned and operated by Chris Fox who brought the restaurant in April 2014 having been part of the management team since the restaurant opened in 2003. Chris has a dedicated team who provide excellent, freshly prepared food and exceptional service. The restaurant is in a traditional and quirky building which stands it apart from the many chain restaurants in the area. There is even a sunny courtyard garden which is a real sun trap in the summer; bringing a slice of Italy to Buckingham! Why not make the most of the summer sun with a cocktail in the courtyard or enjoy a lunch al fresco? Prego prides itself on its freshly prepared food and excellent service. The food is locally sourced where possible as Prego believes in small businesses supporting other small businesses in the local area. Extra to the exciting and varied menu there are specials available throughout the week. If you are looking for a venue for a celebration, meeting or family get together then Prego has a private dining room with its own bar and the team are happy to create bespoke packages to suit any occasion. The room accommodates between 12 and 26 people and has been used for meetings, christening parties, engagement celebrations, business dinners and family parties.

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Flared Flare Jeans Mango | £39.99

Flare Jean Warehouse | £42

Your New Jeans Await You! Petite Baby Kick Flare Jeans Boston Mid-Wash ASOS | £35

Move over skinny jeans this season welcomes back the flare which has arrived in full fashion fanfare for spring 2015, with designers such as Tom Ford, House of Holland, Balmain and Céline strutting theirs on the runway.

High-Rise Flared Jeans Michael Kors £290

A retro throwback to the Seventies, flares can be slimming, flattering and lend a chic bohemian vibe to any outfit. Unsure how to wear them? Sticking to a denim pair is a safe way to ease yourself into the trend. Keep the look up to date by opting for a highrise bell-bottom in a dark wash and team with layers and crisp tailoring. Keep it simple with a fail safe navy striped top, or work yours at the office with a polo neck and pea coat duo.

Flared Jeans Victoria Beckham Denim | £235

Flared Jeans Noisy May £35

High Rise Flared Jeans | Stella McCartney | £255

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Our Wedding Diary So how is only four months (four months!) until we get married!? We are finally getting round to the fun stuff! I mean it’s all supposed to be fun right?! To be honest it is hard to find the time to actually enjoy all the planning! As a bride to be I have realised you can get very carried away and every tiny detail starts to add up dramatically! I mean who would have thought that a wedding band would be double the price than a normal band that you would hire for the pub or a regular party!? However, we want our day to be just how we want it - and for us live music is a must. All of the bridesmaids have tried on their dresses and can you believe it, they are all happy with them! (well that is what they have told me anyway!). Our save the dates have all gone out all over the world – and guess what, my 86 year old Aunt Susan from Canada is making a special trip to England for our wedding! I am truly touched and honored and can’t wait for my mum to have all of her sisters at our wedding.

This month we will be getting all of our invitations out to all of our lovely

guests – designed by my very talented husband to be! Neil has been to try on his suit at Suitors in Buckingham, and next up we need to choose our wedding rings, find our flower girl’s their dresses and also help our mums get their outfits!

In July we have our Hen and Stag parties! How exciting! I can’t actually believe it is our turn! Being 30 I have been to many hen parties and for mine I will be going down to beautiful Devon with my favourite girls, to stay in a really cute country cottage called the Cider Press. A lot of it is a surprise as I have no idea what we will be doing whilst we are there, and I just want to say a BIG thank you to Sarah Kay and Stephanie Partridge who are organising the hen party for me (I have been told you guys are doing an outstanding job at organising it!). Neil will be going on his stag weekend with 20 of his favourite mates to endure a boys weekend of drinking, horse racing and partying! His Best Man Leo is doing an outstanding job, so a BIG thank you from me for making Neil feel special on his weekend of (well I don’t know what!) Just make sure you bring him home in one piece! So until the next time! Laura x

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See in the Festival Season in style Urban Decay glittery eye liner House of Fraser | £13 These glittery eyeliners are easy to apply and will take you through to the night.

With the festival season in full swing take a look at our top beauty products to get you in the festival spirit and see you through the summer in style.

Mac Mini Strobe Cream MAC | £12 This travel-sized highlighter will brighten and boost tired-looking skin.

Topshop Crayon in Sunshine Topshop | £8.50 Apply this crease-proof, long lasting creamy eyeshadow straight from the tube for golden metallic eye, or use to draw face art for a psychedelic look.

Dior waterproof mascara Amazon | £32 Even when it’s pouring down, this mascara is guaranteed to stay put.

Long-lasting Poppy Red Lipstick KIKO | £6.90 Beautiful glowing long lasting lipstick which will last all day!

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Eylure Girls Aloud Lashes Kimberly Walsh Look fantastic.com £5.10 Beautiful eyelashes and easy application!

Batiste Dry shampoo 400ml Superdrug £4.99 This dry shampoo is every girls festival must have! Do not go to the festival with out this!

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Looking after your pet during the warmer months When it’s hot outside, us humans make sure we’re cool, hydrated and protected against the rays of the sun, and it’s important to think about the same things when looking after a pet. Hotter months can be uncomfortable and dangerous for animals, so there are a few ways to make sure that your beloved pet is its usual happy self in hot weather. Hydration Make sure your pet has a continuous water supply that’s kept in the shade and refreshed multiple times a day. Good grooming Grooming your pet is important for their health and comfort, and making sure they’re well groomed during the summer will help them regulate their temperature. Speak to a groomer or vet to find out what‘s best for your pet. Pack the sun cream If your pet is light-skinned or doesn’t have much or any fur, make sure they’re protected from the sun with animal-friendly sun protection - your vet may recommend a suitable product. Pay particular attention to vulnerable areas such as their ears and nose. Get the hose out If your pet isn’t averse to a bit of water, they might enjoy being cooled down with a hose or sprinkler.

Stay shady If your animal is out in the sunshine, make sure there’s an easily accessible shady area for them to seek shelter under when the heat gets too much. Alternatively, keep them indoors in a well-ventilated, cool room. Limit exercise Take care when exercising your pet on warmer days. Adjust the frequency and duration of exercise with the temperature, and limit activity to the early morning or evening when the temperature’s cooler. Some canines are more prone to heatstroke than others - for example older dogs, larger dogs and long-haired ones. If you think your dog may be suffering heatstroke, make sure they’re in the shade and have access to water, then immediately ring a vet. Read more about travelling with pets in our guide. The Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) advises owners to look out for a number of symptoms: Heavy panting Profuse salivation Rapid pulse Very red gums/tongue Lethargy Lack of co-ordination Reluctance/inability to rise after collapsing Vomiting Diarrhoea Loss of consciousness

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EVENTS 5th June - 2pm-4pm Windmill Hill Archive Public open afternoons Collection. House & Garden Admission Free to Windmill Hill. 5th June - Caspian: Live & Unreal, Stowe School £10 adult and £7 Children (10-16yrs) Now celebrating twenty years pursuing his passion, Master Magician Caspian has thrilled audiences around the world with his heartstopping illusion show. 6th June – Steeple Claydon Church Fete 6th June - 10am-12pm & Tues 23 June, 7-9pm Wild Life Trust Guided walks. Find out more about these rare meadows with a member of staff. 7th June - Buckingham Park Community Fete Enjoy the fun of rides bbq music and most of all FUN FUN FUN. From 1pm. 8th June - Free basketball sessions for young people. Hour long turn up and play sessions will be taking place on Monday’s for 12 weeks. The sessions will be taught by a qualified coach. Young people aged 8-12 yrs can attend sessions at Chandos park at 5:30pm and over 13yrs can attend sessions at Bourton park at 6:45pm. For more information contact Buckingham Town Council on 01280 816426. 11th June - 10.15am-12.15pm Study Session: British Portraits at Waddesdon Collection 9th June, 14th July - 10-11.30am or 1-2.30pm Wild Life Trust Nature Tots: Nature discovery for pre-schoolers, aged 3-4 years. 12th June - 10.45am-12.15pm Coffee on arrival 10.15am Study Sessions: Waddesdon at War Exhibition Tour Collection - £31.20 - Includes your house and garden admission. 12th June - 2pm-4pm Windmill Hill Archive Public open afternoons

Collection House & Garden Admission Free to Windmill Hill. 12th,13th,14th, 15th June; 2-6pm Wild Life Trust Open Meadows - Special opportunity to experience these beautiful wildflower meadows at your own pace. No booking required. Parking on-site limited. No dogs please. See advert on page 51. 13th – 20th June Buckingham Fringe Week. A week full of music, comedy arts and more. More information on the events can be found on the Buckingham town Council website www. buckingham-tc.gov.uk and on facebook and twitter. 14th June - Marsh Gibbon Pony Show 16th June - Centenary Garden Party Come and help Buckinghamshire WIs celebrate 100years of the WI at our Garden Party at Waddesdon Manor which will be closed to the public. Listen to Vintage brass band, the Joyful Divas choir and Andy Carter - ukulele man. There will be trade stalls, demonstrations, competitions, side shows and a Grand Raffle. Tickets £10 18th June - 6.30pm Jazz at The Five Arrows Hotel, Waddesdon. Food & Wine - £42.50 20th June - 10am-5pm Lily & Rose Festival - Evenley Wood Garden 20th June - 10am-5pm Feast Festival weekend at Waddesdon Family Performance - £28, £11, £6 20th June - 12noon, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm - Waddesdon Manor Feast Festival Weekend Afternoon Tea Food & Wine - Family - £23.50, £18.50, £8.50 Feast Weekend admission charges apply. 20th June - 7pm - Waddesdon Manor Feast Festival Evening Supper Food & Wine - Family - £55.00

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JUNE - JULY 2015 21st June - 10am-5pm - Waddesdon Manor Feast Festival weekend at Waddesdon Family Performance - £28, £11, £6 21st June - 12noon, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm - Waddesdon Manor Feast Festival Weekend Afternoon Tea Food & Wine - Family - £23.50, £18.50, £8.50 Feast Weekend admission charges apply.

The parade starts at 11am and the fun continues all day til 3pm. 12th July - Dog Awareness event - 11am–3pm The Paddock, Bourton Park, Buckingham Free event with fun dog show and information stalls. Contact Buckingham Town Council for more information 01280 81642

20th June - Tingewick Village Fete with Classic Car Show, recreational ground, Tingewick

18th July - 7.30pm - Waddesdon Manor Flute and Harp Summer Recital - with Anna Noakes (flute) & Gabriella Dall’Olio (harp) Performance - £15.00.

21st June - 10am-12.30pm or 2-4.30pm Family event at Wildlife Trust - Minibeast hunts, wildlife spotting and crafts for families

18th July - Buckingham Beer Festival, Buckingham Rugby Club - Live music, Big BBQs and over 35 real ales, Perrys and Ciders

28th June – Art Exhibition, Brill Memorial Hall, Brill

25th July - 7.30pm - Waddesdon Manor Twelfth Night - Performed by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Performance: £18.50, £10.00, Under 3s Free.

26th June - 10.30am-5pm Waddesdon Manor Seasonal photography workshops with Stuart Bebb - House & Garden - £92.20 per person. Includes your garden admission. 26th, 27th, 28th June – Phoenixbury, The Phoenix Pub, Steeple Claydon 1st July - 10.45am-12.15pm. Coffee on arrival 10.15am - Waddesdon Manor Artist’s Tour with Simon Periton Collection House & Garden - £22.20. Includes your garden admission charge. 3rd & 4th July - The Crown Beer Festival Live music and real ales in Twyford! 3rd-5th July - Britsh Grand Prix, Silverstone 4th July - Roald Dahl Festival This scrumdiddlyumptious family favourite brings thousands of children, families and visitors to Aylesbury Town Centre every year.

30th July - Play Around the Parishes - 10am -3pm Chandos Park, Buckingham. Free event Bouncy castles, giant games, face painting and lots more for ages 1-12 yrs. Contact Buckingham Town Council for more information 01280 816426

Markets Winslow Farmers Market, Market Square, Winslow – 1st Sunday of every month Winslow General Market, Market Square, Winslow – Every Wednesday Aylesbury Farmers Market, Old Market Square, Aylesbury – last Tuesday of every month Aylesbury Vintage and Craft Bazaar - Every Tuesday Buckingham Flea market – Every Tuesday and Saturday Buckingham Street market – Every Tuesday and Saturday

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St Agnes

Cornwalls Hidden Gem

If you ever visit Cornwall, St Agnes is definitely worth a visit. You can find St Agnes on the north cost of Cornwall carved into a niche in the cliffs between St Ives and Newquay. As well as a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a World Heritage Site, St Agnes has a thriving and creative local community with a number of independent shops, stunning beaches, bars, pubs and restaurants. St Agnes has an extremely rich mining history, which has helped shape the beautiful landscape over the years. This is still evident today in the iconic mine ruins and harbour where ore was shipped and coal received. It’s therefore no surprise that the legendary Winston Graham based his original Poldark novels on areas in and around St Agnes. Most of his writing was written while the author lived in Perranporth. He had moved to Perranporth at the age of 17, just a few miles from St Agnes. In fact, part of the current 2015 BBC’s remake of Poldark was actually filmed on St Agnes Head. Another pastime linked heavily with the village is surfing. The area is generally regarded as one for the more experienced surfers, although there are some excellent surf schools in the area if you fancy taking to a board for the first time. The main beach at Trevaunance Cove is lifeguarded during the holiday season and St Agnes is also a base for the environmental pressure group, Surfers Against Sewage.

By Si Craze, St Agnes Throughout the year there are numerous events for visitors to enjoy. The community of St Agnes rarely need an excuse to party and annual events include the Victorian Fayre, Giant Bolster Festival, Bodysurfing Championships, Beach Dog Racing and Lifeboat Day to name a few. The epic carnival in August turns the village into one gigantic party with street parties and dancing into the night. The legendary Giant Bolster, the foolish giant outwitted by the fair maiden Saint Agnes, also makes an appearance, leading the procession across the Beacon and into the village.

Places to visit or things to do while in St Agnes include: Wheal Coates and St Agnes Head - An iconic mine shaft on the north coast that extends all the way down to the sea and enjoys spectacular views down the coast towards St Ives and beyond. While here, it’s worth walking the coastal path to the great little cove at Chapel Porth. Be sure to sample the café’s legendary ‘hedgehog’ ice creams, a concoction

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of Cornish ice cream, covered in clotted Restaurants and Cafes – St Agnes is a cream and topped with crushed hazelnuts. great place for sampling top end cuisine. ‘No 4 Peterville’, a Trip Advisor 5 star rated St Agnes Beacon – On a clear day you restaurant serves great food as does the can see for miles and miles across the equally impressive ‘Taste’ in Vicarage beautiful coast of Cornwall and it’s a great Road. The award winning ‘Cornish Pizza place to blow the cobwebs away after a Company’ and ‘Fission Chips’ are also night sampling the local beers. St Agnes both worth visiting for takeaways. Add Beacon and the surrounding cliff tops are to this the great food served in the pubs, one of the last remnants of a huge tract Chinese Restaurant and Meadery, there’s of heathland which once spread across no shortage of places to eat. Cornwall. This rare and important habitat is internationally recognised for its wealth There are numerous places to stay in the of wildlife and from late summer onwards village, from hotels, B&Bs and Holiday Lets. comes alive with colour, forming a brilliant yellow and purple patchwork of gorse and One place worth checking out is Chy Cos. heather. Built in 2014, Chy Cos is a luxury two bedroom Eco Lodge nestled at the top of a wooded valley that winds its way down to Trevaunance Cove. It overlooks the valley with beautiful views of Churchtown and Local Pubs – You can’t visit St Agnes the famous Stippy without visiting one of the local pubs. The Stappy. It’s just Taphouse Bar is a small contemporary minutes from top rated bars, restaurants bar, famed for its live music on Thursday and pubs but still enjoys a peaceful nights and has had artists such as Newton and quiet setting, adjacent to the world Faulkner and George Ezra entertaining the renowned coastal path and a 10 minute locals over the years. Great food and an walk to the beach. To book call Si on 07929 outside eating area it’s well worth a visit. 348369 or email chycos@booking.myzen. co.uk. Just minutes from the beach you will find the Driftwood Spars. An old pub with its own brewery, steeped in history. Perfect both in the winter for enjoying the local ales in front of the roaring fire and summer, out in the wonderful beer garden hidden away along the coastal path. In addition there’s the St Agnes Hotel in the heart of the village which is a great community pub with a beer garden and is popular with locals and visitors alike. Finally, The Railway Inn and Peterville Inn are two other great pubs with beer gardens and live music serving great ales.

As you can see, St Agnes has plenty to offer but also provides a perfect base to explore other parts of Cornwall being just 20 mins from St Ives and the city of Truro. Just one thing though. If you do visit, please keep it a secret. We don’t want everyone knowing about this hidden gem!

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The Twyford Pantry This month in The Twyford Pantry we celebrate the arrival of the occasional sunny evening with 3 easy side dish recipes that can accompany Barbeque food or dinner from the oven if the inevitable happens! We also have some special recipes for the Dads and Grandads this time as its Father’s Day coming up on Sunday 21st June. We have Piri Piri Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges for the funky ‘go with the flow’ Dads or for the traditionalist there’s a lovely Steak and Ale Pie. For vegetarian Dads we have a tasty Spiced Vegetable Biryani. Whatever you serve him, finish off the meal with a nice little selection of cheese and biscuits. As a special gift to give them we also have the

Sweet Potato Salad (serves 6)

Easiest Fudge Recipe Ever! For those of you who have missed the recipes in previous issues, visit www.communitycontact.co.uk where they will all be kept in the recipe file. I’ve had some lovely feedback from those of you who tried the recipes so thank you for that and also those of you who find the Tips From The Jar helpful in the kitchen. As always, any comments, suggestions, feedback or ideas please do contact me at thetwyfordpantry@communitycontact.co.uk or via Facebook or the website. Tina x

Green Beans and Radishes (serves 6) • 500g fine green beans, trimmed • 1 banana shallot, finely diced • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil • juice ½ lemon • 250g pack radishes, thinly sliced

• 1.2kg sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into biggish chunks • 1 tbsp olive oil For the dressing • 2 shallots (or half a small red onion), finely chopped • 4 spring onions, finely sliced • small bunch of chives, snipped into quarters or use mini ones • 5 tbsp sherry vinegar • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp honey

Boil a large pan of water. Tip in the beans and cook for 4-5 mins until just tender. Meanwhile, mix the shallot, mustard, oil and lemon juice with a little salt and pepper. Drain the beans well, then toss with the radishes and dressing. Serve warm.

Courgette, Feta and Mint Salad (serves 4)

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the sweet potato chunks with the olive oil and some seasoning, and spread on a baking parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30 - 35 mins until tender and golden. Cool at room temperature.

• 2 courgettes • 100g bag rocket leaves • 200g pack feta cheese (or vegetarian alternative), crumbled • bunch mint, leaves picked

When just about cool whisk together all the dressing ingredients with a little more seasoning and gently toss through the potato chunks – use your hands to avoid breaking them up.

Peel the courgettes into long ribbons with a potato peeler. Arrange with the rocket on a large platter. Scatter over the feta and mint leaves, and drizzle on your favourite dressing.

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Piri piri chicken With sweet potato wedges

Cut the chicken in half along the backbone. Pick the thyme leaves into a pestle and mortar, peel and add 1 garlic clove, then add the paprika and a pinch of salt. Bash to a paste, then muddle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Rub the marinade all over the chicken, Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4. Place a large griddle pan over a high heat. Quarter the unpeeled onions and halve any larger tomatoes, then place on the hot griddle with the chillies and the remaining unpeeled garlic cloves. Grill for 5 to 10 minutes, or until charred all over, turning regularly. Remove the garlic skins and peel the onions, then add all the vegetables to a food processor with a splash of red wine vinegar and a good splash of extra virgin olive oil. Blitz until smooth, then add a splash of water to loosen, if needed. Season to taste.

(courtesy of www.jamieoliver.com) • 1.3 kg free-range chicken • 3 sprigs of fresh thyme • 4 cloves of garlic • 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika • sea salt • freshly ground black pepper • olive oil • 2 red onions • 4 ripe tomatoes, mixed colours if possible • 6 fresh chillies, mixed colours if possible • red wine vinegar • extra virgin olive oil For The Sweet Potato Wedges: • 750 g sweet potatoes • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • 2 tablespoons fine semolina For The Jalapeño Salsa: • 1 x 200 g jar of pickled jalapeños • 1 bunch of fresh coriander

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Return the griddle pan to a high heat, add the marinated chicken and sear all over for 8 to 10 minutes, turning regularly. Transfer to a roasting tray, then pop in the hot oven for 45 minutes, or until cooked through. Meanwhile, cut the sweet potatoes into rough 2cm wedges. Combine with the paprika, semolina, a small pinch of salt and pepper and a lug of olive oil. Spread the wedges out onto two large baking trays, then place in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender and crisp. To make the jalapeño salsa, drain and add the jalapeños to a food processor with a splash of the pickling juice. Tear in the coriander (stalks and all) and add a splash of extra virgin olive oil. Blitz well until smooth. Serve the roast chicken with your piri piri sauce, sweet potato wedges and a little jalapeño salsa.

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• When chopping herbs on a board sprinkle a little salt on them, it will save them springing about.

Our hints and tips to ease your lives in the kitchen – feel free to share yours with us for the next issue. • Do you have a stainless steel sink? If your hands smell from cooking prep wash them and rub them on the inside of your sink to remove the odours! • To keep cauliflower bright white add a little milk and salt to your boiling water, works a treat.

• To test if you oil is hot enough for frying stick a wooden spoon in the oil and little bubbles will form around it. • To make the best mash put your hot drained potatoes back in the pan with the lid on, off the heat, for 5 mins – this will steam them making them drier and more absorbent for the lovely milk/cream and butter.

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IN YOUR GARDEN

Topical advice from Buckingham Garden Centre’s, Chris Day

As spring swiftly moves into summer, there are plenty of tasks to be done to get the best from your plot – whatever its size!

Stake tall or floppy plants. You buy special support systems from Garden Centres or simply use short bamboo canes and raffia to hold stems in place. Collect rainwater and investigate ways to recycle water for irrigation. Keep the hoe moving through the borders to help control weeds. Remember the adage - one year’s seeds is seven years’ weeds. Catching weeds

before they have a chance to flower and set seed is essential. You can always spot treat the likes of Dandelions and Hairy Bittercress with Roundup Weedkiller Gel. Application couldn’t be easier; simply touch the weed and the gel adheres to the leaf so is perfect to use on weeds in flower beds, vegetable plots and other awkward places.

Plant out summer

seasonal plants aka bedding plants by the middle of June latest – all fear of late frosts should have now passed. Position summer hanging baskets and containers outside – a slightly sheltered location is usually the best option for baskets. Preventatively spray all roses with Roseclear Ultra to help discourage Blackspot, Mildew and

Check that there are no nesting birds before clipping hedges. Newly planted hedges need to be watered regularly to keep them growing well. Second and third year hedges would benefit from a feed to

Aphids from spoiling your display this year. Once the early flowering shrubs (such as Forsythia, Kerria, Philadelphus, Ribes and Weigela) have finished flowering then is the time to trim these back to help maintain a good shape as well as encourage better flowering next year. It would be beneficial to feed around the base of these plants to help the process.

help stimulate some new growth and to promote more structure. Apply Vitax Q4 (non-organic) or Blood, Fish & Bone fertiliser if you garden organically. A good handful along each 1m (3ft) run will be sufficient.

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Remember to regularly mow lawns

to keep them in shape - removing ‘little and often’ is the key to a good quality sward. Continue cutting lawn edges with a half-moon edging iron to ensure they are neat. Ensure new lawns (either from turf or seed) do not dry out during hot weather, as turves will shrink and fail to knit together causing cracks and gaps

Apple (and sometimes

Pear) trees are likely to drop large numbers of excess fruit around now. This is known as the ‘June Drop’, and is nature’s way of thinning out the crop. Inspect fruit bushes and trees for pests and diseases, and treat as necessary. As new canes of Raspberries and Blackberries appear tie to support wires,

to appear. If persistent broad-leaved weeds, such as Dandelion, Plantain, Common Mouse-Ear and White Clover are still proving a nuisance then control them with an application of Verdone Extra. This highly effective lawn herbicide can be applied from April to September. Do follow the instructions carefully on the packaging for best results.

but remember to keep them away from last year’s growth as this will flower and fruit this summer. It is a good idea to drape netting over soft fruit bushes such as currants, as well as Strawberries which are either growing in rows or containers, to prevent birds, especially cheeky Blackbirds, from stripping unprotected plants of their fruit.

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develop hellebore leaf spot on old leaves. Use Bayer Garden Systhane Fungus Fighter or Fungus Clear. Inspect Lilies for the Scarlet Lily Beetle (pictured) whose larvae can strip plants in days. Continue to protect Lilies, Delphiniums, Hostas and other susceptible plants from Slugs and Snails. Regularly inspect plants, and also the structures

of the greenhouse and conservatory, for glasshouse Red Spider Mite, Whitefly, Thrips and other pests. Careful attention to the undersides of the leaves and to each plant in turn, can spot early infestations that would otherwise be missed. Control with approved insecticides and biological controls, and hang yellow sticky traps to help monitor numbers of flying pests.

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Make a date! On Saturday 20th June, between 10am-5pm, Evenley Wood Garden is hosting its annual Lily & Rose Festival. Summer in Evenley Wood Garden brings splashes of colour provided by summer bulbs and lilies together with many shrub and climbing roses that impress the visitors’ eye every year. To celebrate newly planted rose cultivars, the Garden organises its Lily & Rose Festival. A collection of British-bred roses donated by Robert Mattock comprises of commercial varieties as well as rarely grown forms too! The message from the organisers is simple don’t forget your secateurs as there will be practical demonstrations on pruning! There will also be a couple of talks on roses and lilies planned to take place during the afternoon. The event will feature a Plant Fair and a small market, including a range of traditional British products. Buckingham Garden Centre will be attending the event and will be bringing along a range of woodland shade-loving plants, Japanese maples, lilies and of course roses. Children’s activities are also planned, so do come along – keen gardeners, horticulturists and artists embrace the day at Evenley Wood Garden. Normal admission charges apply. http://www.evenleywoodgarden.co.uk TO READ MORE TIPS FROM CHRIS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.COMMUNITYCONTACT.CO.UK

WIN GARDEN CENTRE VOUCHERS We’ve teamed up with the Buckingham Garden Centre, so two lucky readers have a chance to win £25 Garden Centre vouchers! To enter, simply answer the following question:

Rhizomes are a type of what plant? A. Bulbs B. Trees C. Ferns Send your answer together with your name and address to Community Contact Magazine Competition, Buckingham Garden Centre, Tingewick Road, Buckingham MK18 4AE. Alternatively, e-mail your answer with your details to:

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Healthy BBQ Thinking BBQ season is upon us (if we can

just get rid of this rain) and a lot of us will be proudly dusting off our bbq’s and putting our cooking skills to the test in front of friends and family. However, wait a minute! What do you do if you are on a diet?! Never fear, depending on the type of diet you are following you can still enjoy your BBQ and watch your weight. Low carb diets – These have been around for years. The idea behind the low carb diets is to make sure your carbohydrate intake doesn’t go above 80g per day. So ideally, slimmers will be eating meat, fish, leafy green vegetables, eggs etc. Low carb diets work extremely well as your body converts your fat stores into energy by going into ketosis. Many a celeb endorse diets such as these because you can lose weight quite quickly and providing you follow diets like this properly, they are very safe. Calorie controlled diets – The science behind these diets is simple really. In order to lose 1lb, we need to use 3500 calories more than our bodies need for nutritional purposes. So lets say you want to lose 7lbs, then you simply need to use 24,500 calories. That’s a scary figure isn’t it? well no not really. You can make simple changes to your diet and before you know it, you are using calories and shedding those unwanted lbs. Of course there’s so many diets

available to us slimmers however, we will concentrate on these 2 diets for our BBQ special. Fitting your low carb diet in with your BBQ is so simple. Just stay away from those pesky potato salads, breads, pastas and certain glazes and sauces and you’ll be great as a lot of slimmers on low carb diets usually turn to meats anyway. So if you fancy a burger then go for it. You can even have a slice of cheese on top but just stay away from that bun. However, slimmers need to realise that everything is ok in moderation. There’s been a bit of controversy with certain diets when it comes to the amount of meat some slimmers were consuming. Eating too much meat can obviously cause indigestion, constipation, heartburn and can also raise our cholesterol levels. If you are a slimmer who prefers to simply count your calories. Then you aren’t limited by the foods you can consume. However, you would need to be aware of portion sizes and calories contained within foods. For example. Did you know a simple BBQ can add up to about 3000 calories? Shocking really isn’t it? A lot of us feel compelled by the ‘must put and eat everything on our plate syndrome’ when it comes to bbq’s and buffets and those unwanted calories easily add up. Lets look at some facts A simple beef burger (no bun, sauce or cheese) 304 calories! Chicken drumstick 305 calories

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Pasta salad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an average of 278 calories (depending on portion size) Pork sausage 151 calories Chicken skewer 143 calories Potato salad 67 calories And of course no BBQ would be complete without something to wash it down with. So if you fancy that can of beer you can easily add 220 calories on top of that. Your refreshing glass of Pimms can add 180 calories. A glass of coke can add 105 calories and your Rose about 90 calories. So this summer, enjoy your BBQ but watch those hidden calories and beware of your eat everything on your plate syndrome. For anymore information or advice get in contact with us: Phone: 01296 770942 Email: wecare@thesmldiet.co.uk Web: www.thesmldiet.co.uk

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No. 1 Well Street, Buckingham, MK18 1EW Tel: 01280 821452 Email: hello@athomebucks.co.uk at home…. Buckingham was opened in April 2009 by sisters Sarah and Jenny. It hadn’t been a long planned dream, it was quite by chance. One day as they were walking in Well Street they saw a notice in a shop window ‘For Rent’. They met the Landlord and had a look around. They decided to open a shop selling things they loved and after calling on family and friends to help fit out the shop they opened their doors four months later selling a range of gifts, textiles, ceramics and jewellery downstairs and a Dress Agency upstairs. In September 2011 they moved to their current location at No.1 Well Street where they now have a good local following and

are also known further afield having won Best Gift Shop in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire 2014 and just come runner up in Best Interiors Store in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire 2015 (Muddy Stilettos Awards). They sell a wide range of accessories to help make your house a home and if you’re looking for a treat for yourself the Hultquist Jewellery and Neom range of Candles and Bath & Body products are very popular. Take a look at their website www. athomebucks.co.uk but not everything is included there so it’s well worth a visit to soak up the atmosphere and be inspired!

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Meadow Farm

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A remarkable suite of medieval meadows – untouched by modern farming and full of wildlife. Meadow Farm is a relic of ancient ridge and furrow farming techniques, abundant in the wild flowers we once took for granted. Situated within the Upper River Ray Living Landscape, Meadow Farm is a 28-hectare site by the River Ray on the Oxon-Bucks border, surrounded by wide blackthorn hedges and home to whitethroats and yellowhammers. A substantial grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund has allowed us to start an exciting 3-year conservation and community engagement project.

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INTERESTING Hand Signed Edition By Steve Davis Title: Steve Davis, Interesting Author: Steve Davis Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780091958640 Price: £20 Available from Cole’s Books, Bicester Steve Davis was just a rookie from Plumstead, south London, learning how to play from an old book his snooker-obsessed father had given him, when an encounter with Barry Hearn changed his life forever. With his backing, Steve began touring the country in a clapped-out car as an amateur. Challenging established professionals and winning titles, supported by his loyal following the Romford Roar, it wasn’t long before he progressed to the world’s stage. By the eighties, Steve had helped transform a previously shady sport into a national obsession. He and a cast of legends such as Ray Reardon, Dennis Taylor and Alex Higgins, with other young guns like Jimmy White, were doing silent battle in front of huge audiences. Tens of millions of viewers would witness the nail-biting conclusions of his world championship finals; this was snooker’s golden era. Steve Davis has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including a huge total of 28 ranking events and 53 non-ranking. He was the No.1 player in the eighties, and his most significant wins include six world championships and three Masters. In 1988, Steve was made an MBE and was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and in 2001 he was awarded an OBE. He also picked up his ironic nickname ‘Interesting’ and a puppet from the satirical series Spitting Image. Remaining a household name, he has appeared on a number of popular British TV shows, including I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2013. Interesting lays it all bare: what it was like to win in those pressure-cooker situations; how to cope at the top, when everyone wants you to lose; and how you deal with the moment when a man comes along who is finally better than you.

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The Mini Convertible

“Because it’s great to drive and very desirable, the MINI Convertible offers a near perfect way to enjoy the sun.” For drivers who put the emphasis on style and fun over practicality and ultimate comfort, the MINI Convertible is an excellent choice. It doesn’t offer the same amount of space as bigger rivals like the VW Golf Convertible and Audi A3 Convertible, or the quirky roof of the Fiat 500C, but it blends MINI’s desirability with an excellent range of engines, plus handling that’s almost as sharp as the hatchback’s. Now, you can even buy it with a diesel engine for lower running costs. The appeal of the MINI is pretty universal and the key to its success has been maintaining certain key traits across the whole range. The MINI Convertible carries over the key characteristics that make the hatchback so satisfying to own – it’s distinctive and good to look at, plus it’s great fun to drive, while adding the extra enjoyment of open-top, wind-in-your-hair motoring. Full review can be found on www.carbuyer.co.uk

A brief overview...

+ Pros

MPG, running costs & CO2 Remarkably economical, with prepaid servicing softening the initial high price

- Cons

Engines, drive & performance Great handling and strong performance make the MINI fun to drive Interior & comfort The wind makes its presence felt with the roof both up and down Practicality & boot space Tiny boot and impractical rear seats do the MINI Convertible no favours Reliability & safety Owners aren’t very happy, but BMW quality means it should be reliable

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Fun to drive Economical engines Roof operates quickly and easily Firm ride Noisy with roof down Tiny boot and rear seats

At a glance The greenest • Cooper D Convertible 2dr £19,075 The cheapest • One Convertible 2dr £16,585 The fastest • John Cooper Works Convertible 2dr £25,460 Top of the range • John Cooper Works Convertible Auto 2dr £26,730

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