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Book Reviews Twisted fairy tales
Sweet & Savoury Recipes One pot chicken dish Chocolate and chilli tartlets
Interiors
Making an entrance
History
The history of the Remembrance Day Poppy
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I hope you’ve all enjoyed the glorious Summer we’ve had. In this issue I thought it would be appropriate to have an article about the history of the Remembrance Day Poppy. I hope you find it an interesting read. We also have our usual Interiors feature, a couple of recipes, book reviews and a packed full What’s On section to keep you busy. Later this month on the 28th there’s going to be lots of Macmillan coffee morning events taking place. There’s an event in Chappel which is featured in the What’s On pages. This time last year my husband was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Macmillan nurses were with us on every step we took , reassuring us and guiding us through as we navigated the journey ahead. I make no apologies for sharing this very personal information. My husband and I want to raise awareness and even if only one person were to read about his experience on page 10 and take heed and get checked out – it would be worth it. Macmillan were a great help at a difficult time so if you get an invite to their Biggest Coffee Morning please do try and go – it’s for a fantastic cause and there’s always great cake to eat!
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Twisted Fairy Tales If you like your fairy tales more Brothers Grimm than Disney, you’re in for a treat with this lot… The bloody Chamber and other stories – angela Carter Angela Carter is often seen as the queen of the reimagined fairy tale. In this collection, the stories are as dark, twisted and brilliantly written as they come. The main story, The Bloody Chamber, is a retelling of the French folk tale Bluebeard, which sees a young wife make a gruesome discovery in a locked room at her new husband’s house. The collection also includes retellings of Puss in Boots, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Red Riding Hood. Grimm Tales for old and Young – Philip Pullman Pullman has reworked 50 of the Grimm brothers’ tales. He’s kept most of the content the same, but updated the language and ‘tidied them up’. The collection includes well-known tales, such as Rapunzel, Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin, along with lesser-known stories such as Hans-My-Hedgehog and The Musicians of Bremen.
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Revolting Rhymes – Roald Dahl Dahl’s childhood classic is more than 35 years old but still just as funny today. Six well-known fairy stories are reimagined in rhyme, with various twists to the tales and extra helpings of gore. Cinderella’s stepsister has her head chopped off, Red Riding Hood turns out to be a crack shot with a pistol and Jack’s mum gets eaten when she climbs the beanstalk. Great fun for kids and parents alike. The surface breaks – louise O’neill The Surface Breaks is a feminist reimagining of The Little Mermaid. In Gaia’s world, mermaids are supposed to look good, entertain the mermen and stay subservient. Gaia’s father, the king, rules with an iron fist. Gaia swaps her life underwater, her tail and her voice for a chance with the man she saves from a shipwreck. But is he really worth it? An intriguing, thought-provoking tale.
Kissing the Witch – emma Donoghue Donoghue wrote Kissing the Witch long before her bestselling Room. It’s a collection of 13 rewritten well-known tales, including Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White. Whether it’s Cinderella choosing the Fairy Godmother over the prince, or Beauty discovering an entirely unexpected Beast, the tales are original and well-written. They’re also very short – perfect for enjoying over a coffee break. The True story of Hansel and Gretel – louise Murphy In Nazi-occupied Poland, two Jewish children take on new identities – Hansel and Gretel. Pursued by soldiers, the children’s father and stepmother urge the children to seek safety in the forest while they try to draw the danger away. Deep in the woods lives an old woman who may be the children’s only hope. A harrowing read, but a memorable one.
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Home & Interiors Making An Entrance
By Katherine Sorrell especially if you have pets and children. Stone, ceramic or quarry tiles, or Victorian encaustic tiles, are all easy to care for, while solid wooden boards or parquet simply require regular polishing or waxing. Linoleum or vinyl can look impressive but carpet is more problematic. Choose a colour or pattern that won’t show the dirt, and make sure it’s suitable for a hallway: an 80:20 twist classified for heavy domestic use is often the best.
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Your hallway is the first part of your home you see when entering. A well thought-out design helps make an impression. Hallways are crucial to the look and feel of a house, acting as a ‘welcome home’, a connection between rooms and a vital storage area for everything from shoes and umbrellas to coats, gloves and scarves, plus all kinds of things that don’t have a specific place elsewhere. On the wall In a narrow hallway, pale colours emphasise a sense of space. Specialist light-reflecting paints may help, or look for patterned wallpaper with a metallic sheen, and add large mirrors. Choose an extra-tough paint if you expect wear and tear, or add a dado rail and clad the walls below it with panelling, tiles or hard-wearing vinyl wallpaper. Period-style tiles or embossed wallpapers suit older properties with period features. DuRable FlooRs Flooring should be non-slip, durable, dirtresistant and easily maintained. Darker colours are generally better than pale,
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lOvely lighting Light in the hallway should illuminate steps, stairs and thresholds clearly and help provide an even flow of light. With a high ceiling, a beautiful chandelier, or a series of pendants, looks great; otherwise, a row of downlights set into the ceiling is better. Avoid protruding wall lights in a narrow hall where they become obstacles. SenSible StOrage Built-in storage makes the most of available space. Shallow, floor-to-ceiling cupboards with doors painted the same colour as the walls, or mirrored, are discreet but hold masses. Alternatively, use free-standing cupboards, sideboards, tables, benches, hooks or racks that suit your layout and style. Somewhere to keep post and keys is useful: perhaps a bowl and rack on a console table, radiator cover or shelf, or a small, wall-mounted cupboard and hooks. FiniShing tOucheS Windows will benefit from shutters, blinds or curtains, with fabric co-ordinated with cushions or upholstery. A long, thin floor runner works beautifully on hard flooring. Fit shelving above doorways or above head height along the hall’s length for books and delicate items. And, finally, add a personal touch with paintings, photographs or other artworks.
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ONE PAN LEMON AND HERB CHICKEN ROAST Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes
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A quick and easy roast for midweek or Sunday lunch with hardly any washing up! Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/ gas mark 6. Place the butter in a bowl and beat in the garlic, mixed herbs and the zest and 1 tbsp juice from one of the lemons. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Ease the skin away from the chicken thigh portions and gently push about 1 tsp of the herb and garlic butter under the skin of each portion then smooth the skin back down. Place all the chicken portions in a large roasting tin. Toss the potatoes in half the olive oil and season. Scatter around the chicken along with the rosemary sprigs. Cut the second lemon into thin wedges and nestle them in between then chicken and potatoes. Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil. Roast in the pre-heated oven for 55 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked though and the potatoes are crisp and tender, turning the potatoes and basting the chicken with the pan juices once or twice. Serve from the roasting tin with steamed green vegetables, if liked. TIP You can use any combination of mixed herbs for the garlic and herb butter – thyme, parsley and oregano all go particularly well with chicken. Or just choose one strongly flavoured herb such as tarragon.
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Pink Pee
Too much red wine?
For several months last year I was noticing that I was passing pink urine. I put it down to too much red wine. When it went from pink to red I finally went to my GP. In September I was diagnosed with Grade 3 T2 bladder cancer. We were told to clear our diaries, cancel plans and prepare for a difficult few months. It was a large and aggressive tumour attached to the bladder lining. I was given chemotherapy for three months and then had surgery to remove my bladder, prostate and pelvic lymph nodes. Thanks to the fantastic NHS we’re hopeful I’ll make a full recovery and life can then get back to normal. It’ll be a different kind of normal, but at least I’ll be here. I’ve been very lucky. If you experience pink urine, go to your doctor as soon as you can. In all probability it will be okay. There could be lots of less serious reasons why there’s blood in your urine, but it’s best to get checked out so you can rule out cancer. Bladder cancer is treatable, but its important to catch it early. The early stages are relatively easy to treat and a lot less radical. The reason I’m doing this is that I want people to talk about it. I didn’t discuss my pink urine with anyone. Why would you? It’s embarrassing. I didn’t want to tell Sarah, my wife, as I didn’t want to worry her. I wish now that I had as I know I would’ve gone to the doctor’s much sooner. I would urge people to ask their loved ones if they have any unusual symptoms that they’re worried about and if they have, please encourage them to make an appointment with their GP. L. Banks.
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*There are different causes for the symptoms above, such as infection or stones in the bladder or kidney. But if you have any of these symptoms, it’s important to get them checked by your GP as soon as possible. The earlier bladder cancer is diagnosed, the more likely it is to be cured. *Information taken from Macmillan website.
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Gardening Beautiful Bulbs
by Pippa Greenwood Why not make your house all the more special this winter with some colourful bowls of bulbs, perhaps with some gorgeous perfume too? You can buy ready-planted bowls of bulbs later in the year, but act now for a stunning display at a fraction of the price. The best bulbs are those described as ‘prepared’, which means they will flower well, reliably and uniformly indoors. Although often pricier they are still great value, as results with standard bulbs may be unpredictable. I like to use prepared hyacinths, but I have bowls of nonprepared bulbs too. Visit your local garden centre now and you should see a good array of bulbs for sale, plus all the other things you need. Special bulb bowls are a good buy, and are available in many colours. They’re like huge soup bowls, but in plastic or china, and have no drainage holes. You can use normal flower pots, but put a fully waterproof container or saucer beneath each pot to protect your furniture. Bulb fibre or special compost formulated for indoor bulb planting performs better in containers without drainage, but is more expensive, and you can use standard multipurpose compost if you wish.
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Hyacinths for forcing are available in many shades, but use a single colour in any one container as there is often some variation in flowering times between the colours, and ideally you want all the flowers out simultaneously. Specially prepared crocus, paperwhite narcissus and some other daffodil types are also available. You can create a low-cost bowl with a large bag of inexpensive dwarf narcissus, such as ‘Tete-a-Tete’. Crocuses also work well. Fill your bowl about one third full of compost for larger bulbs to one half full for smaller bulbs. Firm the compost gently and position the bulbs pointed end uppermost. They can be quite closely packed, but not so they touch each other or the sides of the bowl. Nestle the bulbs gently into the compost and then top up with compost so that just the noses are poking out. Water the compost lightly until moist but not waterlogged. Cover the bowls loosely with a black bin liner and put them in a cool, dark place so that the bulbs can form good root systems. Check the bowls every week or so and apply a little more water if necessary. Bring the bowls out into the daylight once the shoots are about 2-3cm tall, which usually takes 3-5 weeks. Put them in a cool spot with plenty of natural daylight, where the shoots will continue to grow and develop a healthy green colour; they will now need a little more water. Put your bulb bowl in a warmer room once the flower buds start to colour up. For a really smart look, cover the compost with some moss or tie a seasonal ribbon around the bowl.
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Notice Board Are you out of work and needing support to gain employment?
Colchester to Get First Zero-Waste Shop
We are a friendly group aiming to help you find direction and confidence. This 8 week course including workbook is designed by Christians Against Poverty (CAP). The course is free and covers everything from finding motivation to CV writing and interview skills.
Local company Repair, Reuse, Recycle is launching a new environmentally-friendly shop selling recycled, plastic-free and ethical products opening at 15 Queen St, Colchester on Saturday 29th September at 10.00am.
The group takes place at 76 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QW, starting on Monday 1st October from 10.30am – 12.30, for 8 sessions. Please ring Des Stubbs on 07933 473133 to book your place.
Senior Citizens’ Christmas Parties The parties are hosted by Halstead Town Council for Senior Citizens who joined the programme of Summer Outings during the year. Parties are by invitation only and are held at Queen’s Hall, Halstead on Thursday 6th December and Friday 7th December at 4.00pm. Further details can be obtained from Halstead Town Council on 01787 476480.
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) are looking for volunteers Could you spend a couple of hours a week or even a hour a month helping a family with a child who accesses our hospice in Ipswich in their own home? Caring for a seriously ill child or young person can put a lot of extra demand on a family. The aim of the Help at Home service is to put a caring individual into a family’s home to provide everyday practical support such as cooking, sibling support, cleaning and gardening. We provide you with the necessary support and training, so all you need to do is provide some of your precious time. If you would like any more information or to apply then please contact Hugh at hugh.fenton-anwyll@each.org.uk or call 07714 737139.
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The shop will sell ethical products that promote the repair, reuse and recycling of all materials, diverting goods from landfill, and offer refill opportunities of whole foods and cleaning products to encourage the reduction of wasteful packaging. Shopping at the Zero-Waste is not only better for the environment but could also help people save money - the ecological household cleaning products, for example, are fairtrade, sustainable, locally-made detergents which can be decanted straight into people’s own containers, cutting out waste and the industrial recycling of packaging. The shop will also stock a wide range of refurbished, affordable household appliances. Chris Blomeley, founder of RRR explains ‘We hope to change the way Colchester shops by making it as easy as possible for people to do the right thing by choosing to refill products where possible and by not always buying new when good quality items are already available’. For more information please call 07799 494797 or email repairreuse@gmail.com
Fresh feel for local charity to help sustainability Death, dying and bereavement is a hard sell. It’s one of the few certainties in life and maybe we could feel less fearful if we talked about it more? Unless local charity St Helena can get you interested in their cause, they may not be there when you do need them. With uncertainty regarding government funding St Helena, previously called St Helena Hospice, now has a new visual identity with a fresh and vibrant feel to help the charity stand out in a crowded marketplace. To make it easier for people to support the charity and understand exactly who they are and what they do, St Helena has launched a new website: sthelena.org. uk St Helena wants to be there to support the local community for many years to come but needs you to be interested in them now!
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History
By Catherine Rose
The History of the Remembrance Day Poppy
With celebrations to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, the humble but striking poppy will once again be evident as a symbol of hope and remembrance. but what is its history? Over the four years that the Great War raged, the fields of Flanders in Belgium that saw much of the bloody trench warfare were decimated. But like some miracle of life triumphing over death, out of this devastation grew hundreds of field poppies. Part of the papaver family (papaver rhoeas), the Flanders Poppy, as it came to be known, thrived in the barrenness – its bright red colour echoing the bloodshed and a perfect symbol of hope for the future. Canadian WW1 soldier and poet John McCrae wrote the now famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ about their significance in 1915. After reading a copy of McCrae’s poem, American University Professor Moina Michael was so moved that
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she promptly went out to Wannamaker’s – a department store in New York – and bought all the artificial poppies they had. She then sold them as souvenirs of remembrance under the banner ‘keep the faith’. Due to Moina’s efforts, the National American Legion adopted the poppy as their symbol, agreeing to wear it on Armistice Day, 11th November. While attending an American Legion Convention in 1920, Anna Guérin, a member of the French YWCA, saw the poppy not only as a global symbol of remembrance but also as a way of raising funds. She decided to start mass producing artificial poppies to sell as badges in France. The proceeds would be used to help war widows and orphans. After they proved a success in France, Anna took them abroad. In England, she met Field Marshall Douglas Haig, also the first president of the (Royal) British Legion founded in 1921 and the first British Legion Poppy Day Appeal took place in 1921 with nine million poppies sold and over £100,000 raised. The other allied countries soon followed suit.
In 1922, Major John Howson opened the first UK poppy factory in London. Howson had received the Military Cross during the First World War and had subsequently set up The Disabled Society to help provide employment for disabled veterans. His initial staff were five disabled ex-soldiers. Today there are two poppy manufacturers in the UK – The Poppy Factory in Richmond (the original poppy factory relocated) and The Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh. The Scottish poppy is slightly different to the English in that it has four petals instead of three and no leaf. Both are staffed by exservicemen and women and produce millions of poppies annually. The Poppy Factory also does free tours which are open to all. Along with the crosses and wreaths that will be placed on war memorials across the country on Remembrance Sunday this centenary year, armies of volunteers will sell millions of poppies in the run up to 11th November. The idea behind them remains the same – a non-religious, noncultural symbol of remembrance that helps to raise money for veterans and their families.
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Autumn Fair At Bures Community Centre, Nayland Road, Bures Saturday 17th November 11.00am - 2.00pm Lots of stalls including cakes, craft, Bric a Brac, books, gifts, bags and scarves, DVD’s and CD’s, tombola, bottle stall, plants and produce, toiletries, raffle and delicious light lunches. All profits to be shared between Water Aid, providing wells for clean, safe water to villages in the Third World and the Church Urban Fund helping the Homeless and others who have met with adversity in the UK.
NSPCC Book Fair At Holmwood House School, Lexden CO3 9ST Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October 9.30am – 4.00pm 35,000 books, games, jigsaws, CDs and DVDs will be on sale and refreshments available. Entrance fee is £1.50 and we re-stock on Sunday. We hope to raise well over £20,000 as usual, so please come along.
Nayland Bonfire and Fireworks At Nayland Village Hall Playing Field, Church Lane, Nayland CO6 4JH Monday 5th November 6.30pm, display at 7.00pm Barbecued hot dogs, sparklers, luminous necklaces, soft drinks, hot chocolate and mulled wine available. Adults £4, Children £1. For more information please call
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Pew Boot Sale At St Andrew’s church, Earls Colne. Saturday 27th October 10.00am – 12.00 noon Pews £5 each, details from 07908 138853. Free entry and refreshments also available in aid of St Andrews church.
Autumn bespoke birdwatching boat trips on the River Blackwater Join us afloat for our very special birdwatching boat trips exploring the sheltered coastal waters and mudflats around Tollesbury and Mersea. With expert local guides, we will expect to see a wide range of species. These unique trips offer unrivalled close up viewing twinned with up to date species and conservation information. Suitable for experts and beginners alike, with excellent opportunities for photography. Tuesday 30th October 10.30am - 12.30pm
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Macmillan Coffee Morning At the URC Chapel (opposite Rose Green, Chappel) on the A1124 Friday 28th September 10.00am – 12.00 noon Coffee and cake, bring and buy, raffle and other items. Please come along and support us on the day and if you would like to donate a cake(s) or provide prizes for the raffle and bring and buy, your contributions would be gratefully received. For further information please contact Patrick Dent on 01787 220147.
Quality Jumble sale At St Francis Church Hall, Colchester Rd, Halstead (opposite cemetery). Saturday 27th October 9.30am - 11.30am Good quality clothing for all ages, bric-abrac, household goods and more. Free car parking, 20p admission. All proceeds to be donated to charity.
Charity Christmas Bazaar At Marks Tey Village Hall Sunday 4th November 10.30am – 2.30pm Annual Christmas Bazaar raising funds for The British Heart Foundation and Cancer UK. Unusual and handmade artisan gifts, cards, glassware, handbags, clothes, engraved wooden gifts, jewellery, hand crafted pens and much, much more. Refreshments available. All proceeds
to charities. Come and find that idea Christmas present in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Entry £1, accompanied children free. For more information please contact Newman Accountancy Services Ltd www.newmanaccountancy.co.uk
Table Top Sales At Aldham Village Hall (off A1124) Saturday 13th October and Saturday 10th November 10.30am Free entrance, refreshments available. If you would like your own stall, please contact Anne on 01206 211624. Tables cost £5 each. Aldham Village Hall will provide your table and seating. Please book as early as possible for both these very popular events, as the hall is usually fully booked quite quickly.
Rossy Horror Party Night At Stock Street Farm Barn, Stock Street, Coggeshall, CO6 1NX Saturday 27th October 8.00pm – 1.00am A fantastic party night hosted in a GII listed 350 year old barn - the atmosphere couldn’t be better. ‘Timewarped’ Rocky Horror tribute act will perform the Rocky Horror Show live during the evening. Photobooth, DJ, licensed bar, cocktails and hot food van. In support of St Helena Hospice and in memory of Ross Saxton-Davies. Strictly
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What’s On over 18’s (ID needed). Fancy dress obviously and party till 1.00am - how lip smackingly decadent! Tickets £20 from www.eventbrite.co.uk and search Rossy Horror Party Night.
Markets4Mums Baby and Children’s Market At Stanway Village Hall, Villa Road, CO3 0RH Saturday 17th November 10.00am – 12.00 noon Join us for many preloved bargains. £1 entry for adults, children free. Homemade cakes for sale and free parking. Please contact Sarah for further details on 0787715942 Markets4Mums@hotmail.com
Leavenheath Cricket Club Quiz Night At Leavenheath Village Hall Saturday 13th October 7.00pm for 7.30pm Quiz including hot supper and licensed bar (vegetarians please pre advise). Great raffle prizes with a case of wine for the winning team. Tickets £8 per person. For more information or to book tickets please call Ron Sherriff on 07769 117734 for Dave Little on 07921 396171. Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
The Warm and Toasty Club Memory Afternoon At Colchester Arts Centre Sunday 14th October 1.30pm for 2.00pm A delightful live entertainment show for everyone. Host Johnno
Casson and the team have been visiting wonderful Colchester people and they want to tell you all about it - expect live music, charming chat, video and song premieres, hilarity, good community feeling, biscuit of the month and free hot buttery toast for everyone. With guests Ady Johnson, Marina Florance, Emma Miller and The Countless Ukes. Tickets £5 from 01206 500900 or online at www.colchesterartscentre.com
Raqs Media Collective: Not Yet at Ease At Firstsite, Colchester 28th September – 31st December 10.00am – 5.00pm An exhibition exploring the history of psychological disorders resulting from conflict and the stigmas attached to them. Using poetry and performance, this immersive artwork is inspired by letters written by soldiers during wartime. Innovative video and sound installations tell the story of the condition known at the time as ‘shell shock’ and considers how attitudes have changed towards those who carry the psychological burdens of war. For more information please visit www.firstsite.uk
Music
Quattro Amici At Roman Circus House, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester CO2 7GZ Saturday 29th September 7.30pm A fabulous concert from the acclaimed quartet
of classical vocalists featuring opera, operetta and musical theatre including Mozart, Bizet and Gilbert & Sullivan via Cole Porter and Lloyd Webber to Abba, Disney and The Beatles. Tickets (including drink and nibbles) £12, £10 concessions from Roman Circus House, email hb@catuk.org or call 07415 952891. Disabled parking only on site.
Roman River Festival Starring over 80 worldclass performers, Roman River Music presents a spectacular array of theatre, talks, music and debates, throughout a fun filled 10-day festival – taking place within unusual buildings across Colchester and the surrounding areas, between Thursday 20th and Sunday 30th September. For more information and to book tickets please visit www. romanrivermusic.org.uk or call 01206 729356.
Colchester Symphony Orchestra Concert of French Music featuring the organ At St Botolph’s Church, Colchester Saturday 20th October 7.30pm Philip Scriven, the internationally renowned organist, is our soloist in the Organ Concerto by Poulenc and the Third Symphony (Organ Symphony) by Saint-Saëns. Our concert starts with Bizet’s Carmen Suite. Tickets £15, £13 (concessions). Under 25s are admitted free to all our concerts. Tickets are
available on the door or may be reserved in advance by calling 01206 271128 or emailing csosecretary@ colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk Please see www. colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk or www.facebook.com/ colchestersymphonyorchestra for further information.
Lexden Choral Society Concert with Kingfisher Sinfonietta At St Botolphs Church, Colchester Saturday 10th November 7.30pm Featuring Faure – Requiem, Barber - Adagio For Strings, Elgar – Nimrod, Guest - For The Fallen and many other patriotic items with audience participation. Tickets are £13, under 18’s/full time students £8 available from: Manns Music, Colchester, by calling the Box Office on 01206 543280, online at www.lexdenchoral. org or on the door.
Colchester Organ Society At Thomas Lord Audley School, Monkwick Avenue, Colchester CO2 8NJ. On the first Friday of each month 7.45pm - 10.15pm Live keyboard concerts with music to suit all tastes, featuring top musicians from around the country. Friday 5th October
Rod Pooley
Friday 2nd November
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£4 members, £6 non members. Refreshments and raffle. Ample parking inside school grounds.
What’s On Free one off entry for two non members upon production of this advert (Friday concerts only). For more information please contact Alan Pilgrim on 01787 269458 or email alanwpilgrim@tiscali.co.uk
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At St James’ Church, Nayland Saturday 24th November 7.00pm A concert by Nayland Choir with a mix of sacred and secular music celebrating the work of composers who had a connection with WW1. Tickets £10, under 16s free, from Nayland Post Office, any choir member, or call 07954 334548.
Lexden Choral Society Concert At St Leonard’s Church, Lexden, Colchester Saturday 6th October 7.30pm The concert is part of the Flower Festival and features Vivaldi – Gloria. Carter – Benedicite and Rutter - The Heavenly Aeroplane. Admission free, suggested donation £10.
Drama and Dance CALIFORNIA SUITE by Neil Simon
24th to 27th October 2018 at 7.45 pm Assembly Room Dedham. A sparkling comedy, set in a 1970s Beverly Hill Hotel Suite. DEDHAM PLAYERS’ AUTUMN PRODUCTION Refreshments included. Tickets £10 online at www.dedhamplayers.org.uk or Shakespeare
Badger Boogie Jive Swing Dance At Lawford Venture Centre, CO11 2JE
The amazing DJ Texas Tommy & Vintage Rob will be providing the sounds and a free1 hour jive class is included! Tea and coffee will be freely available, and this venue also has a full bar. Tickets are £8 booked in advance by calling 01621 862960 or 07469 787883. Tickets are £10 on the door, if available so please call before you travel. This is a fundraising event for the Essex Wildlife Trust.
The Titfield Thunderbolt At Earls Colne Village Hall Friday 5th and Saturday 6th October 7.30 pm Performed by the Stane Street Players. The branch line between Mallingford and Titfield is threatened with closure and the villagers decide to take charge and run it themselves. This wonderful stage version is presented with hilarious consequences. An evening of great family fun from this cheerful and delightful play. All tickets £10. Please book online at www.stanestreetplayers. co.uk/boxoffice or call 07423 063007
The Orpen Players present “Secondary Cause of Death” by Peter Gordon At the Orpen Memorial Hall, West Bergholt Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th October. Doors open 7.30pm for 8.00pm curtain up. The second in a trilogy of plays built around the hilarious investigations of Inspector Pratt. Tickets are £6 for Thursday, £7 for Friday and Saturday and can be obtained by calling Roger on 01206 241048 now, and from Ash’s Store West Bergholt from Saturday 29th September. Details can also be found on our website www orpenplayers.co.uk
Cinema
Leavenheath Village Hall Digital Cinema At Leavenheath Village Hall, Wrights Way, Leavenheath Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Refreshments (wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee) will be available before the film starts and during the interval. Tickets £3.50 per adult and £2 per child. Reserve your seat online at www.leavenheath.org. uk or please call Lesley 01206 262505 or Ken 01206 263266 for tickets. Saturday 6th October
‘The Hatton Garden Job’ (15)
Starring Matthew Goode, Joely Richardson and Stephen Moyer. In April 2015, the Hatton Garden Safe
Deposit Company, an underground safe deposit facility in London’s Hatton Garden area, was burgled by 4 elderly men. The total stolen may have a value of up to £200 million, the incident has been called the “largest burglary in English history.” Saturday 3rd November
‘The Rider’
Starring Brady Jandreau,Tim Jandreau and Lily Jandreau, After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.
Dedham Films At The Assembly Rooms, High St, Dedham Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. If there is a suitable break in the film, there is a 15 minute intermission for drinks at the bar and ice cream. Open seating at all our screenings. Tickets are £4. There are usually a few tickets for sale at the door, but this cannot be guaranteed so please buy your tickets at the previous screening or as soon as you can from Shakespeare House Gallery, Dedham High Street or online at www.dedhamfilms.co.uk
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What’s On Wednesday 17th October
‘The Mercy’ (12A) British biographical drama film based on the true story of the disastrous attempt by the amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst to complete the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race in 1968 and his subsequent attempts to cover up his failure. The film stars Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis and Ken Stott.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with live soundtrack At Colchester Arts Centre Tuesday 2nd October 7.30pm Film and TV composer Jason Frederick performs a new score live-topicture to the classic 1920 silent horror film starring John Barrymore. Featuring violinist Mary Felgate. Tickets £7, £6 concessions available from 01206 500900 or online at www.colchesterartscentre.com
Things for Children
Events at the East Anglian Railway Museum At the East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Colchester CO6 2DS
Steam Day and Model Railway Show Sunday 7th October 10.00am – 4.30pm In collaboration with our friends at the Braintree and Halstead Model Railway Club, we are delighted to
host this great day of steam action and model railway displays. Numerous model railway layouts in different gauges all around the museum. Historic steam locomotives running for rides all day long and you can have a go at driving a diesel loco for just £10 with our Taster for a Tenner offer.
Spooky Day Out with Thomas Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October 10.00am – 4.30pm Thomas the Tank Engine with a spooky twist, the perfect Halloween treat! Calling all little engineers! Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, as he visits the East Anglian Railway Museum for a day of spooky family fun. The Fat Controller will be on hand to make sure that Thomas is being a really useful engine whist Rusty and Dusty, Sodor’s Station Sweepers, will be causing mischief. For more information please visit www.earm.co.uk or call 01206 242524.
pie and much much more. For more information please call 01206 282920.
Talks and Workshops The Navy in World War 1 At Raydon Village Hall Saturday 3rd November 3.00pm A Lecture by Mark Mitchels commemorating the end of World War 1. Tickets are £7.50, including afternoon tea and are available by calling 01473 310320.
Polstead WI We meet at Polstead Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. All welcome, we would really like to meet you. Tuesday 9th October
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Hair Care Colne Valley Flower Club
At the Orpen Hall, West Bergholt
Halloween Pumpkin Event
Wednesday 17th October 7.30pm
At High Woods Country Park Saturday 27th October 12.00 noon – 3.00pm Hosted by “Together We Grow” community interest company at the Big Garden. Hold on to your pumpkin and squashes - it’s Halloween! Pick up your pumpkins sown earlier in the year and get creative (other pumpkins will be available if you didn’t sow one in spring). Get stuck into pumpkin soup, cake,
Bring a Friend Free evening. Cake and produce stall and our demonstrator for the evening is Lisa Morgan and her title is “Memories of Summertime” Wednesday 21st November 7.30pm Open Meeting with National Demonstrator Jacqui Arnold is demonstrating “Jingle all the Way.” For tickets for this event or any other information please
telephone Manya on 07759 331719 or Alison on 01206 240262.
Vocal Zones At Little Horkesley Village Hall, School Rd, Little Horkesley CO6 4DJ Tuesday evenings 7.00pm - 8.30pm during term time. A newly formed choir singing popular music accompanied by keyboard and guitar. First night free then £5 each night attended. No auditions necessary, just enthusiastic singers welcome. For more information please call or text Elaine on 07718 886997 or email e.preou@sky.co
Tackling Climate Change. The Hot Debate 2 Creating a Carbon Neutral Country At The Auditorium, Essex Business School, University of Essex CO4 3SQ Friday 12th October 6.30pm - 8.30pm Free public meeting on climate change chaired by Sir Bernard Jenkin MP. Speakers include Adrian Gault of the Committee on Climate Change, Guy Smith, NFU Deputy President, Professor Graham Underwood, University of Essex, Laurie LaybourneLangton, Director, UK Health Alliance on Climate Change, Carina Millstone, Feedback, and Constanza Poggi, Seahorse Environmental Communications. There will be keypad voting so that all the audience can express their views
What’s On on what more should be done to tackle climate change. This meeting has been organised by Chappel and Wakes Colne WI with the Conservative Policy Forum. Register through www.eventbrite. co.uk or email Jill on jbandajs@aol.com.
The Feering and Kelvedon Garden Club meetings At The Institute High Street Kelvedon The meetings start at 8.00pm with doors open at 7.30pm Tuesday 2nd October - Sheila Gunson will be giving a talk entitled “Bag Lady” to encourage bag making with materials. Tuesday 6th November - Dudley Chignall giving a talk with slides about “James Herriott’s Yorkshire.” Raffle and refreshments (free). Members £1, visitors £2. All welcome. For further information please contact Annie Northfield on 01376 517527 or e-mail annienorthfield@ googlemail.com
Tuesday 16th October 7.30 pm
Illustrated Talk: Why Trees Matter Tricia Moxey will talk about what is a tree and how they are useful to us as well as other living organisms and why we need more of them. Tuesday 20th November 7.30pm
Illustrated Talk: Summer Migrants
Bird ringer Barry Williams will be here to talk to us about the summer visitors that have now left us for the winter. Find out who has flown and where they have gone. Barry will also touch on some of the overseas birds already living in these destinations. No need to book, £3 donation payable on the day. All welcome.
Adult one-day workshops in Bures. Which will you do? 20th October
Talks with Essex Wildlife Trust Braintree Group
Autumn Colours in Pencil or Pen and Watercolour
At St Andrews Church Hall, Halstead CO9 2LD
Pen and Ink Basics
10th November
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Further Pen and Ink Basics £50 each or £45 each for two. Email for information: studio@suepownallartist.co.uk and quote The Connection.
Art in the Community At Firstsite, Colchester Wednesday 3rd, 17th, 31st October and 14th, 28th November Art sessions are for people who use creativity to improve their wellbeing, and for recovery from mental and physical issues. Led and supported by Clive Wakeford, new participants are always welcome to come and join this relaxed and informal art class. For more details please contact artbyclive@yahoo.co.uk.
Farmers markets Please note that some dates may be liable to change so for more information contact individual markets for details.
Lavenham Farmers Market At The Village Hall, Lavenham Sunday 28th October and Sunday 25th November at 10.00am - 1.30pm Contact Justine Paul 07704 627973
Colchester Farmers Market The Arts Centre, Colchester Friday 5th October and Friday 2nd November at 9.30am - 12.30pm Contact Rowley Castiglione 01206 367776
Wivenhoe Farmers Market Congregational Hall, Wivenhoe Saturday 20th October and Saturday 17th November at 9.30am – 2.00pm Contact Rowley Castiglione 01206 367776
Sudbury Farmers Market At St Peters Church, Sudbury Friday 26th October and Friday 30th November at 9.30am - 2.00pm Contact Justine Paul 07704 627973
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Sweet Recipe Makes 6 Ready in 1 hour, plus cooling and chilling time
Salted Caramel, Chocolate and Chilli Tartlets
It may sound like an unusual combination but a hint of fiery chilli complements a rich chocolate dessert perfectly. Serve with a spoonful of thick cream or Greek yogurt for a really indulgent dessert.
Ingredients: • Flour, for dusting • 250g ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry • 260g jar salted caramel sauce • 25g unsalted butter • 100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 1 small red chilli, deseeded and chopped (see Tip) • Shredded fresh basil leaves, to decorate (optional) • Icing sugar, for dusting
TIP
Blanch the chopped chilli pepper in boiling water for 1 minute, then refresh under cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper. This will remove a little of the fiery heat from the chilli. If you prefer, replace the fresh chopped chilli with a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes.
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1. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and roll out
the pastry to about 3mm thickness. Use to line six 10cm tartlet tins. Prick the bases with a fork and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas mark 6.
2. Line each tartlet tin with a circle of baking paper
and fill with baking beans. Bake blind in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes. Remove the beans and paper and bake the tarts for a further 4-5 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Leave to cool completely, then remove the pastry cases from the tins and place on a board.
3. Divide the salted caramel sauce between the cold tartlet pastry cases, smoothing the surfaces level with the back of a teaspoon. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4. Place the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl
set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir the mixture until smooth. Cool for 20 minutes then spread over the salted caramel filling. Chill for 1 hour or until set.
5. To serve, sprinkle the chopped chilli pepper over the set chocolate topping and scatter over the shredded basil (if using). Dust with icing sugar.
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Country Mutters In My Lady’s Chamber For many years now I have been harbouring a not so secret flaw in my character. It is a staggering propensity to untidiness. I am untidy on an epic scale. Show me an empty surface and I’ll cover it within the hour and without special effort – it comes to me quite naturally. I live in a morass of things which wash through the house like a tidal wave, punctuated by perilous avalanches of phone chargers, keys, pinecones and bobble hats. Every now and again one of my nearest and dearest will launch into a loud and bitter tirade about ‘The State of This House’, where our bedroom is compared to the back room of a charity shop, the garden to Steptoe’s yard, the bathroom to a midden and so on. The last eruption was delivered by Husband who arrived home one day wondering why he had been scratching furiously and indelicately all day long before the boys helpfully showed him a picture of the feral beast snoozing blissfully on a pile of his clean underwear. I just hadn’t got round to taking it upstairs. For the last 2 weeks. Over the years, in idle moments (which probably should have been spent tidying up) I have pondered why it is that I am quite so slatternly.
accidentally burying your husband’s credit card in a pile of ironing if that task takes place in the laundry room. Small visitors to the house would not be engulfed by toppling towers of books because those massive tomes would be in the library, Very Important Letters would be in the study and that needle that found itself in Auntie Joan’s finger would have been in it’s rightful place in the Sewing Room. Back in the mansion I am delighted to discover a room whose sole purpose is for the butler to iron the morning papers before breakfast and that afternoon tea was served in 11 different places to avoid the obvious social catastrophe of a ladies maid supping next to the under gardener. With that many rooms it would be easy to avoid members of the household who are bothering you with annoying questions beginning with ‘Where is..’ It would take a week to find you, by which time they would have forgotten what they had lost. But best of all, as I glide up the stairs away from the service wing, the whole business of running a house would be hidden behind green baize doors from me, the lady of the house. Leaving me with nothing to do but make a mess for other people to clear up. It’s what I was born to do.
But this weekend I had a revelation. It was while visiting a large Victorian country mansion open to the public. I was wandering down a servants corridor when I spotted a door marked ‘Flower Room’. It hit me in a blinding flash that this was the answer – I am simply born out of time (and in the wrong income bracket). I was clearly meant to live in a house with separate rooms for every undertaking. If you have a whole room for trimming flower stalks, you don’t end up with daffodil stalks in your helping of carrots. There is no chance of
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An established Arborist and Tree Surgery Company based on the Essex/Suffolk borders FULLY INSURED AND N.P.T.C. QUALIFIED Tree Felling, Reductions, Pollarding, Thinning, Crown Cleaning and Hedge Trimming Tom has over 15 years experience working as a professional arborist. Please call Tom Veater regarding any enquiries or for a free quote
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