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Holiday in the UK. Last year was a boom time for the British Travel Industry with many holidaymakers forgoing their Mediterranean holidays due to claims that the UK was going to have one of the warmest summers in years but unfortunately the heat wave didn’t materialize. However, a new word was born calling these holidaymakers STAYCATIONERS. Once again the choice is endless from hotels to holiday parks, which over the years have spent millions upgrading their complexes with new swimming pools and slides and outdoor pursuits. There has been a large growth in the demand for luxury lodge accommodation that includes DVDs, LCD, TVs and outdoor hot tubs.

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Even the most enthusiastic of Spring cleaners find donning rubber gloves and tackling the oven one of the most loathed household chores, and if people are not thorough with their oven cleaning, fat and food can cause future problems which could result in an oven fire and it’s also a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and germs.

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Richard said: “People don’t realise that the more you use your oven the more debris and grease starts to build up and this can affect its efficiency. Remnants of food could still be lurking in the oven, hiding behind the panels, behind the fan cover or even dribbling over the heating elements in those hard to reach places.”

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Britain has plenty of venerable institutions, but none so tasty as Fish and Chips, which this year celebrates its 150th birthday.

It’s a simple dish, usually a hunk of golden brown cod or haddock served with thickly cut strips of potatoes sprinkled with salt and vinegar. Despite that simplicity, the dish has become an icon of British culture. Winston Churchill called them “the good companions”. Michael Jackson liked them with mushy peas. For generations, fish and chips have fed millions of memories - eaten with greasy fingers on a seaside holiday, a pay-day treat at the end of the working week or a late-night supper on the way home from the pub. Everyone has their own preferences, and tastes vary from one part of the country to another. Cod or Haddock? Salt and vinegar? Pickled onion? Scraps?

Like Morecambe and Wise or Wallace and Gromit, Fish and Chips are a classic double act - and yet they started life as solo performers. And their roots are not as British as you might think.

The story of the humble chip goes back to the 17th Century to either Belgium or France, depending who you believe. Oddly enough, the chip may have been invented as a substitute for fish, rather than an accompaniment. When the rivers froze over and nothing could be caught, resourceful housewives

began cutting potatoes into fishy shapes and frying them as an alternative.

Who first had the bright idea to marry fish with chips remains the subject of fierce controversy and we will probably never know for sure. However it came about, the marriage quickly caught on.

What is it about fish and chips that make them the number one takeaway in the UK? Is it the wonderful aroma, their unrivalled flavour, the warm comforting feeling that they provide, or simply their natural golden good looks? Fish and chips from fish and chip shops are freshly prepared from natural products. Fillets of fish are covered in batter, fried until golden and served with freshly chipped potatoes. Fish and chips are a wholesome dish and lower in calories than many of their fast food rivals, have only 9.4 grams of fat per 100 grams, easily beating other takeaways – the average high street chain burger has 14.8 grams and Donor Kebab, pitta and salad have 16.2 grams!

As part of the celebrations for the 150th birthday of fish and chips, Friday 25th June is ‘National Fish and Chip Day’ and fish and chip shops all over the country are holding special events to celebrate; ranging from organising picnics and street parties to balloon races and charity fundraising events.

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The award winning Towngate Fisheries in Idle is celebrating fish and chips’ 150th birthday Towngate Fisheries in Idle, Bradford, is celebrating by selling Fish and Chips for only £1.50 all day on the 25th, with all the proceeds being donated to The Fishermen’s mission. The Fishermen’s Mission helps provide emergency and welfare support to Britain’s fishermen and their families. The staff at Towngate Fisheries will be dressing in Victorian costumes for the day and creating a party atmosphere, hoping to raise as much money as possible for this worthwhile cause.

Mark Drummond, owner of Towngate Fisheries is the current training co-coordinator for the National Federation of Fish Friers, which represents about 8,500 fish and chip shop owners

in Britain. So it’s easy to see why his own fish and chips have won many awards! Mark has an excellent business record having owned businesses in the Bradford area for the past 18 years. He holds a five-star Seafish Quality Award and was Yorkshire Area Winner of the Seafish Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Competition in 2007/8.

After all, there are fish and chips and then there are award-winning fish and chips! And now we all know where to go for an award-winning experience...Towngate Fisheries in Idle, where you will see Mark and his team preparing our nation’s favourite take-away for us lucky folk who live in Mark’s area, and if you don’t...it’s worth the journey!

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Treatment review by Angela Riches Of all the treatments I have had, reflexology was not one of them, so when I heard about local Reflexologist Helen Alred, I was keen to try it out and see what benefits were to be gained.

As Helen works mobile, and I work very long hours, it was arranged for Helen to come to our office at the end of the working day to do the treatment. Helen arrived complete with a folding treatment chair, which has to one of the most comfortable things I have ever sat in, and everything she needed to carry out the treatment, all condensed into a very neat hold all!

First of all Helen wanted to find out about my medical history and lifestyle and we went through a comprehensive questionnaire and then Helen explained to me what Reflexology is, what I could expect to experience and also what after effects and benefits I might have.

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finger walking technique over every part of each foot in turn, toes (even the tips), soles and tops of my feet and ankles, applying pressure to every reflex area in turn. This was never ticklish, however at times I did feel very sleepy and even had to close my eyes for a ‘mini nap’ a couple of times, it was amazing how tender some of the points were and Helen explained which area of the body each point related to that was out of balance – correctly pointing out problems I am experiencing in my back and shoulders. Helen worked on these areas to relieve the issues and explained that I should drink lots of water to flush away the toxins released during the treatment, and that I would probably sleep very deeply that night...correct!

I slept like a baby and felt so relaxed and refreshed the next day, it was amazing.

Helen also called me the next nay to see how I was feeling, a great follow up service, and the whole experience was so rewarding that I will definitely be booking more treatments!

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The Bradford GRID* was established in 2007 to provide support to the Yorkshire business community. Now in its fourth year, the GRID* is a thriving hub of enterprise activity which supports entrepreneurs and actively facilitates the start up and growth of many local businesses.

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The Bradford GRID* was established in 2007 to provide support to the Yorkshire business community.

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30 years ago, exotic-looking psb was the standard, widely available broccoli, before the meteoric rise of green (calabrese) broccoli. But over the last few years, psb has enjoyed a revival and is one of the few ‘trendy’ vegetables that really lives up to the hype.

A good source of folic acid, calcium, fibre, vitamin A, iron and packed with vitamin C, psb is a great choice healthwise. It’s also easy to cook; simply boil, steam or stir fry. The secret is to avoid the flower becoming mushy before the stem is tender. Try bunching it loosely with a rubber band and standing it upright in an inch of boiling water, asparagus-style.

And don’t just eat the flowers and stems, the leaf is tasty too. Leave on the broccoli spear for cooking, or experiment by using it as an alternative green, wilted

down into stews, soups and curries.

So find some psb and try out Jane Baxter’s new recipes this month. Look out for these and more in her upcoming Riverford cook book, hitting the shops this spring.

psb with anchovies

by Jane Baxter Instructions: Cook the psb in salted boiling water for 5 mins. Meanwhile, chop the anchovy fillets. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the garlic and chilli for 1 min. Before the garlic browns, add the anchovies, remove from the heat and mash with a wooden spoon until they have almost completely disintegrated.

Drain the psb and add to the anchovy pan. Mix well and cook over a low heat for a further 10 mins, stirring occasionally.

Serve immediately. a great side dish with grilled fish or lamb

Serves 4 500g psb, trimmed 5-6 anchovy fillets 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ½ red chilli, seeded and chopped

psb with mustard and tarragon hollandaise

by Jane Baxter Instructions: Blanch the psb for a few minutes until just cooked. Refresh in cold water.

To make the hollandaise, melt the butter slowly in a pan, then remove from the heat. Whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice and cayenne in a bowl over a pan of simmering water until thick. Add the melted butter a little at a time until it has all been incorporated. Stir in the mustard and herbs and adjust the seasoning.

Heat a griddle pan (or barbecue) until very hot and griddle the broccoli, turning until slightly charred. Arrange on a serving dish and drizzle over the hollandaise.

Serves 4 400g psb For the hollandaise: 250g unsalted butter 3 egg yolks juice of one lemon pinch cayenne pepper 1 dsp grain mustard 1 tsp tarragon, chopped 1 tsp chives, chopped

spicy psb pasta sauce

by Jane Baxter Instructions: Toss the breadcrumbs in 2 tsp olive oil and spread on a baking tray. Bake in a hot oven for about 5 mins until golden.

Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a shallow pan and add the psb and cauliflower. Stir and leave to cook until the edges brown slightly. Season and stir gently. Soak, rinse and dry the capers then roughly chop and add to the vegetables. Stir carefully. Once the psb and cauliflower are just tender, add a drizzle of olive oil and scatter with the chopped anchovy, garlic, fennel seeds and chilli flakes. Toss well to mix. Cook for 2 more mins and add the parsley and olives. Sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs and serve with pasta.

Serves 4 50g fresh breadcrumbs 75ml olive oil 300g psb, broken into florets 300g cauliflower, broken into florets 1 tbsp capers 4-6 anchovy fillets (optional) 6 cloves garlic, chopped ½ tsp fennel seeds pinch dried chilli flakes 1 tbsp parsley, chopped 4 tbsp black olives, chopped

what you might find in your vegbox this month potatoes, carrots, onions, purple sprouting broccoli, Jerusalem artichokes, spring greens, leeks, kale, cauliflower, mushrooms

about the box scheme Guy Watson began farming at Riverford in Devon over 20 years ago. He was an organic vegbox pioneer, giving customers the freshest possible seasonal fruit and veg at a fair price to customers and growers. Many of our customers are as passionate about the business as he is; no-one wanted the business to be largescale. Guy teamed up with ‘sister’ farms who shared his passion and wanted to re-build the connection between grower and consumer.

River Nene was the first sister farm in 2005. From Sacrewell Lodge Farm near Peterborough, we deliver to homes throughout the east of England. River Swale followed in 2007, from Home Farm in North Yorkshire. River Swale supplies

veg boxes across Yorkshire and the North East. Riverford at Norton has since opened, delivering organic veg to homes around the Hampshire area.

Working as a family of farms means we can maintain our commitment to low food miles, local employment and the support of local farmers and keep a close link between grower and consumer.

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For more recipes and to join our box scheme visit: www.riverford.co.uk, www.rivernene.co.uk and www.riverswale.co.uk.

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SPECIAL FEATURES / RESTAURANT REVIEWS Business Profiles or Advertorials: A high impact way to increase the awareness of your business or services in the community. This approach is proven to be very effective.

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

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Leaflet Distribution is available priced at £25 per thousand inserted in each booklet and distributed into each household. Imagine all the shoe leather that will save you!

As seen on: LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS CLINIC

It’s not you. It’s your metabolism!

WOW!

Look at me now!

Wow, I am so impressed at how easy it really was to lose my weight with SureSlim.

I started at 16st 13lb – I had reached crisis point. The size 22/24 clothes were starting to get tight and this wasn’t good news. Having medical problems including Multiple Sclerosis and IBS meant losing weight was previously a battle. I had tried most things but never found something I could stick to.

I had seen with my own eyes other people that had joined SureSlim and achieved great things. I knew this was the path I was going to have to take.

I was scared and worried at how things would have to change but after my initial visit I felt confident that with the support of my consultant I would give it my best shot.

My plan arrived and with trepidation I embarked on my new quest. My new life!

Within a few months my cholesterol was completely normal but the benefit was really to the IBS. I no longer need to take the medication for this as the plan seems to have sorted it out – telling me that it’s the right food going in my body.

It didn’t take long for people to start noticing that I was losing weight and this of course made me feel

fantastic. My willpower was definitely encouraged by the fact people were commenting but also that the weight was coming off at a super but sensible rate.

I reached goal after Your SureSlim eating 9½ months on plan will include: SureSlim meaning I • Comprehensive blood had lost 7½ stone. tests It’s truly amazing.

• Doctor’s analysis & I am a size 10 now nutritional advice which I didn’t think • Personalised was possible. I programmes for rapid know when I go and permanent weight into a shop I can try clothes on loss confidently. No need • Tailored to your food to hide the tag! preferences and I’ve been able to lifestyle using normal keep the weight off everyday foods with the help of my • Private one to lifestyle plan and I one support plan on keeping it consultations! that way – I feel so comfortable with the new me. My life has changed for the better. My family are proud of me and my achievements. Most importantly I love the fact I feel better about myself.

I now have the key to manage my weight for the rest of my life.

Please phone Linda to book your FREE No Obligation Clinics Nationwide information session at SureSlim Bingley

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Suite 4c Russell Court, Cottingley Business Park, www.sureslimuk.com

Yolanda

0844 585 7500 01274 270511

Bingley BD16 1PE bingley@sureslimuk.com GUARANTEED WEIGHT LOSS : GUARANTEED INCH LOSS

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