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Hi there, Welcome to our April edition Brrrrrrr, has the snow gone yet? As I’m writing this the final patches are slowly melting. I don’t know about all of you but my fingers are firmly crossed that The Beast From the East, Episode 3: Return of the Snowman doesn’t return anymore until Christmas time.
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As the optimist that I am, I hope you all enjoy a warmer Easter. No matter what the weather though we have a delicious Greek Roast Lamb recipe this month that is sure to be a treat for the whole family.
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We also have some great events for around our part of Essex. The Real Ale and Cider Festival in Benfleet sounds like a great event not to be missed for adults and the Character Disco at Stay & Play is the ideal treat for the kids at the end of the month!
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Roast Greek Lamb 1 large leg of lamb, about 3kg/6lb 8oz, 6 garlic cloves 1 bunch oregano, zest and juice 1 lemon, 6 tbsp olive oil 1½ kg new potatoes, 400g can chopped tomat, olives
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Heat oven to 240C/fan 220C/gas 9. Pound the garlic, half the oregano, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar, then add the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Stab the lamb all over with a sharp knife, then push as much of the herb paste as you can into the holes.
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treats on display. • Aim for three regular meals a day. So if you’re raiding the snack cupboard several times a day, have a think about the meals you’re eating and when. You could be filling up on calories when a meal would keep you going for longer. • If you’re feeling peckish, try a glass of water instead. Chances are you’re thirsty rather than hungry. Healthier alternatives to sweet snacks Try these ideas and see if you can chuck the choccie! Try some healthy ways with fruit great for counting towards your 5 A DAY: • Chunks of melon, strawberries, grapes, or whatever you have to hand. Look out for fruit that’s in season, it’s likely to be cheaper. • Low fat fruit yoghurt. • A handful of dry, low sugar cereal.
MAKE GOOD SNACKING CHOICES Avoid chocolate bars and have some good snacking choices to hand for those peckish moments. We all probably snack more than we realise. It’s so easy to grab a chocolate bar or a bag of crisps if we’re hungry, instead of reaching for something healthier, that we don’t notice how often we do it. If the snacks are there, we’ll eat them! But they can be full of hidden nasties, like saturated fat, salt and sugar. And in time, too much of these can lead to serious health problems like heart attack, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
Healthier savoury snack ideas Instead of crisps, salted nuts, pork scratchings, which can all be high in salt and fat, try: • Baked crisps • Small handful of unsalted mixed nuts • Pumpkin and sunflower seeds • Pitta and lower fat dips like salsa or reduced fat hummus • Rice cakes with lower fat cream cheese and cucumber • Celery sticks filled with lower fat cream cheese • Homemade popcorn (without sugar or salt) • Unsalted ricecakes, corncakes or oatcakes Fun for dipping
Try these ideas to get you started:
Snacking on veg also counts towards your 5 A DAY and ups your fibre intake too. So how about these:
• It’s the simplest tip in the book – but if you don’t have the snacks in the house, you won’t be able to eat them! Skip that aisle in the supermarket and try to avoid the checkouts with loads of
• Veg sticks - carrot, celery, baby sweetcorn, peppers and radishes with a reduced fat hummus dip • Sliced apple and a lower fat soft cheese to dip
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CPBC is working on this year’s big Summer Show! Would your business like to reach out to thousands of people at one event? The Castle Point Summer Show will this year be held on Sunday 22nd July 2018, 11am to 4pm at Waterside Farm Show Ground, Canvey Island. This showcase event attracts thousands of visitors each year from within and outside of the Borough. We have a full entertainment schedule and lots of returning stall holders already booked in, including community safety partners like Essex Police and the Fire Service. The Summer Show is a great opportunity for our local businesses to exhibit. We have competitively priced inside/outside stall space available. If you would like more information and/or an application form please contact Jo Wadeson 01268 882474 or e-mail jwadeson@ castlepoint.gov.uk
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LOCAL BUSINESS INDEX & ANSWERS ALL YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES BROKE DOWN INTO CATEGORIES WITH THEIR PAGE NUMBERS
Accountants Castle Point Accountancy 3 Nokes Accountants 31 Martin Green Accountants 8 Airport Transfers Tony Your Chauffeur 9 Barber The Barber Lounge 11 Blinds Specialist Made 2 Measure 6 Marts Blinds 34 Retracxt Blinds 5 Carpet Cleaning PJ Cleaning 9 Carpenters & Builders PH Refurbishment 35 Chiropractors Spinal & Natural 15 Children’s Play Area Stay & Play 33 Cleaning Services Molly Maids 13 Community Transport CPSCS Volunteers Needed IB Computer Specialist CBITS 13 Conservatories & Roof Systems Ultra-Lite 16 Counselling Compassion Counselling 9 Curtain Specialist Carvosso 34 Diet & Weight Plan Slimming World 4 Driveway Cleaning & Sealing Sealing Technique 21 Education First Class Learning 5 JJ’s Tuition 29 Electrician Eco City Electrical 1 SJH Electrical 17 Estate Agents Amos Estate Agents Back Cover Haart Estate Agents Front Cover Fencing Bradley’s Fencing 23 Fitness Classes Cherie Ford 28 Foot Care Colleen’s Footcare 5 Oakwood Podiatry 29
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