Christmas Edition 2015 by INAANIAH Limited

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Christmas 2015

IS THE CHRISTMAS CARD A THING OF THE PAST? WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MISTLETOE? A MESSAGE FROM CLARICEINA CIC NATURES TREE v SILK TREE SEASONAL RECEIPES THE WINE CODE FESTIVE FUN SSCM15

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CONTENTS

Christmas Edition | 2015

A Message from INAANIAH Limited

Festive Fun

The Holy and the Ivy Song lyrics

Silent Night Song Lyrics

What Do You Know About Mistletoe?

The Wine Code

Between pages 8 & 9

Is The Christmas Card a Thing of The Past?

Natures Tree V Silk Tree

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Christmas Cake Recipe

INAANIAH Limitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Dream Dessert

#JustForFun

Seasons Greetings!

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Christmas Edition | 2015

Seasons Greetings Passion Styled Devine Creations, Make Reality of Ones Imagination!

!! ! “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, yuletide carols being

sung by a choir and folks dressed up like eskimos. And so I’m offering this simple phrase, to kids from one to ninety-two, Altho, its been

said, many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you!” !!

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year and the ambience t INAANIAH Limited is the epitome of Christmas. As we begin to really enjoy the most wonderful time of the year, it was an experience that had commenced at INAANIAH Limited, long before many

had even begun to dream about Christmas 2015. Whilst our readers enjoyed the elements of Summer, INAANIAH Limited had already begun sourcing the best venues, materials and designing festive projects for Christmas 2016. Yes! 2016! Why? Because the best goes first and we aim to deliver the best every time. Attention to detail has never been so true to form and in 2016 INAANIAH Limited will continue to lead by example. Continuing to engage in new and innovative technology, we are designing new ground breaking concepts that will enable us to expand the services we offer to our continuously growing client base.

Your feedback is important to us and whilst we excel in delivering ‘Passion Styled Divine Creations and Making Reality of your Imagination’, we acknowledge the importance of keeping the client involved in an everchanging events scene; as it helps us to shape the service we deliver. Therefore, throughout January and February 2016, we shall place a link on our website, to a survey, enabling our readers to express their views, pertaining to critical topics INAANIAH Limited have identified within the events scene. Micro-Events INAANIAH Limited is accustomed to delivering mega events, which requires copious organising and the 4

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Christmas Edition | 2015 skills of our multidisciplinary staff. Although your Christmas day event may not be on the scale of a mega event, it still requires several skills and methods to ensure the day is a success. If you’re feeling the pressure of the big day INAANIAH Limited is here to help ease your pressure. Although at the time of this newsmail publication, we would have a full diary of micro-events Dinning Out During Party Season Dinning out during party season for most, is imperative! If this is you, do you know the Wine Code? If not, no need to panic, ‘The Wine Code by INAANIAH Limited’ will guide you and inform you; on everything you need to know, about serving, tasting, sipping, pouring and holding the glass. The consumption of wine is an affluent experience rooted in elegance and to help ensure, you enjoy the most of it’s experience INAANIAH Limited has prepared a guide to help you enjoy the

experience as intended whilst avoiding the faux pas. Dining out has the advantages of being waited on, various menus and ease of preparation other than that of ones self, to name but a few. Dinning out also has the disadvantage enjoying your guest complementing the wonderful essence of your cooking as it fills the house complementing the festive ambience, not having the satisfaction of receiving compliments to the chef and the bonding time that is somehow magically unavoidable at the most wonderful time of the year and which is where the best memories are made and so on. Festive Fun Many would agree, Christmas is not complete without a traditional Christmas carol or an enjoyable Christmas song and whilst the Christmas card may or may not be dying a slow death; one thing that is around and

would appear pretty much here to stay, is a good ole festive song or carol; View pages 5 & 6 for the lyrics of INAANIAH Limited’s 2016 Christmas favourites and spread festive cheer this season. Oh Christmas Tree! If you’re considering whether or not to change your Christmas tree this year, page 17 of this ‘Christmas Edition 2015,’ offers a guide on size, type, natural, silk, economical and sustainable factors. There are many pros and cons of having a synthetic tree and vice versa with a real tree. You Scream, I Scream we all scream for Ice Cream Ice Cream may not necessarily suit your palate; so try out ‘INAANIAH Limited’s festive Dream Dessert’ on page Whatever you decide to do, wherever and however you decide to do it, from all at INAANIAH LIMITED we

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The holly and the ivy When they are both full grown Of all the trees That are in the wood, The holly wears the crown Chorus:

O the rising of the sun The running of the deer

The Holly and the Ivy

The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing in the choir Sweet singing in the choir The holly bears a blossom As white as lily flower And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To be our sweet Saviour (Chorus)

The holly bears a berry As red as any blood And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To do poor sinners good (Chorus)

The holly bears a prickle As sharp as any thorn And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas day in the morn (Chorus)

The holly bears a bark As bitter as any gall And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to redeem us all (Chorus)

The holly and the ivy When they are both full grown Of all the trees That are in the wood The holly wears the crown (Chorus)

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Silent Night

Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright.

Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born Silent night, holy night! Son of God love's pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face With dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord, at Thy birth Jesus Lord, at Thy birth 7 7

What Do You Know About Mistletoe?

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THE WINE CODE By INAANIAH Limited

CONTENTS How To Avoid A Wine Faux Pas

To Do and Not To Do

The Ritualistic Art Of Drinking Wine In A Restaurant

The Experience: From ordering to receiving

Which Glass, You Ask?

Red V White

Glass Chart

Which glass, for what drink?

Drinking Responsibly Penalties and the Law

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WINE FAUX PAS

How To Avoid A Wine Faux Pas? This Christmas, many people will be consuming wine in it’s vast quantities. There is a fine art to drinking wine and INAANIAH Limited has collated the most popular blunders in wine consumption, to help our readers acknowledge and respect the wine code as well as impress their guests and colleagues during this festive party season: Never serve red wine cold. It should not be stored in the fridge.

like a top up first and pour their glass first before pouring yours.

Refrain from drinking from the bottle, not only for obvious hygiene reasons but is will be deemed unclassy.

Wine is not served with a slice of lemon and asking for one could cause embarrassment for your and your company and ruin the experience.

A corkscrew should not be used for wine bottles with a screw cap. Wine glasses should not be served from or accepted with lipstick stains on. Red and white wine should not be served with ice. Wine should be served in and consumed from the appropriate wine glass and not in a tumbler. (Please refer to page 3 of this ‘Wine Code’ for further reading)

Refrain from complaining the red wine is not cold. Red wine is served at ambient temperature. When requesting your wine, the ‘t’ should not be pronounced in Pinot Noir and Merlot. It is grossly distasteful to take home the bottle you have brought to an occasion because it hadn’t been opened.

It is unnecessary to shake a bottle of red before serving or at any other time. It is inappropriate to attend an occasion without a bottle of wine but consuming everyone else’s. It is a faux pas to request the waiter pours extra wine , only intended for a taster. You should always ask others at the table if they’d 3

WINE RITUALS

The Ritualistic Art of Drinking Wine in a Restaurant §

Upon the wines arrival at the consumer’s table, they will ensure it’s the bottle and vintage they ordered.

The server should remove the capsule and wipe the top of the cork.

The cork is then given to the consumer who ordered the wine; who will elegantly sniff it to ascertain its quality. This can be the first indication if something is wrong with the wine.

The consumer will check the cork for mould or a vinegar scent. If mould is present, it doesn’t necessarily mean the wine itself is mouldy. However, if a vinegary scent is present, it may be an indication, the wine has been tampered with in transit from the winery to consumer. N.B Most restaurants will gracefully accept back bad wine.

The consumer who ordered will be poured a small amount of wine for tasting before drinking.

The consumer should give it a ‘small sip’.

If the wine is ‘bad’ the consumer will send it back. corkscrew sniff test will have indicated this.

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N.B: Try not to be overly hypercritical! §

Arcane Ritual: The consumer should then elegantly swirl the glass to release the smell of the wine, important to enjoy the experience: Swirl, sniff, sip.

Pending the consumer’s satisfaction, the glass of wine will now be poured in accordance with the desired measurements.

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WINE GLASSES

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wine glass should be pinched at the stem in order not to alter the temperature of the wine. Red Wine Larger wine glasses are designed for red wine as the wider circumference enables increased exposure to the air, encouraging the deeper and more complex flavours of red wine to develop greatly.

narrower glass with a smaller surface area and warm the wine. The undesirable effect of presenting white wine in a glass intended for red will dramatically change the experience and could be considered a ‘Wine Faux Pas’ (for further reading, refer to page 2 of this ‘Wine Code’) as white should be served and enjoyed cold.

The oxidisation process accentuates the aromas even following the decanting process and as red wine is served at warmer temperatures it needs less concentration. White Wine Slimmer narrow bowl wine glasses are used to present white wine. The reason is very valid as white wine consists of delicate and lighter fragrances that do not require the great exposure to air red wine does. The larger bowl of a red wine glass has an adverse effect on white wine as the wider surface area exposes the wine to more air, which will disperse bubbles quicker than if served in a

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Red Bordeaux

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Champagne Flute

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Sherry

Red Burgundy

Port

DRINK RESPONSIBLY

Enjoy the experience but don’t let it be the last!

IF convicted of drink driving, a person could face the following consequences: § § § § § § § § § § §

A minimum 12 month driving ban A criminal Record An 11 year endorsement on your driving license A criminal record and the shame that comes with it A fine 6 months in prison Increase in car insurance costs Job loss Trouble getting in to countries like the USA The Loss of independence According to ‘The Institute of Advanced Motorists’, a drink drive conviction could incur costs of £20,000 - £50,000 resulting from fines, solicitors fees, increase in car insurance and loss of job.

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are strict legal alcohol limits for UK drivers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: § § §

35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood 107 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine

The legal alcohol limit for drivers in Scotland is lower: § § §

22 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath 50 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood 67 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine.

It is not possible to say how much alcohol can be consumed to stay below the legal threshold. Alcohol affects individuals differently depending on: § § § §

Weight, age, sex and metabolism (the rate the body uses energy) The type and amount of alcohol the individual is drinking What the individual has eaten recently The individuals stress levels at the time

Be Safe, Not Sorry! Arrange a designated Driver!

Information correct as of December 2015

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Once Upon a time not sending a Christmas card would be unheard of. People would select their cards as they do their presents, with care and attention, as it is an integral part of Christmas festivities; just as the turkey, its trimmings, Decorations, mince pies, stollen and traditional Christmas pudding. The first commercial Christmas card was invented by Sir Henry Cole in 1843 and sold for 1 shilling. Cole, was an inventor and civil servant whom worked for Royal Mail; where he assisted Rowland Hill until 1840. In addition to devising the concept of sending greetings cards at Christmas time, Cole played a integral role in the introduction of the Penny Post. He is also credited with the design of the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black. In recent times economic and sustainable factors threaten the existence and legacy of the Christmas card. People are increasingly neglecting the tradition for, sending emails, social media messages or e-cards or for incentives, that encourage individuals to donate the money they would have spent buying Christmas

cards, to a charitable cause. It is apparent, the advantages of some incentives adversely affect others and vice versa. Individuals who choose to donate rather than purchase and send; are able to be flexible with their contribution and the option also reduces the impact, card production has on the environment. However plausible this intention may be, it is not without its controversy. Research demonstrates charity card sales have plummeted and temporary shops set-up in churches and vacant premises have fallen by 20% in recent years. In light of this trend, a representative for the ‘Benefit of Charities Advisory Trusts Card Aid’, fears within the next 10 years, the Christmas card will be consigned to history. This will be particularly challenging news, for charities that donate 100% of their cards profits and for those it is intended for. Economic and social factors accused of killing the 172year-old tradition are the rising cost of first class stamps and electronic cards.

Charities Advisory Trust’, presented a business case that would enable the national mailing system to reduce the cost of mailing Christmas cards, by introducing a system like the ‘Charity Card Stamp’ system operated in the Netherlands. However, their business case was rejected. Surveys conducted by INAANIAH limited, demonstrate consumers are less engaged with the design and content, of the modern day card, culpable for an increasingly fragmented market, nourished by a generation who prefer social media platforms to spread their festive cheer. Should you decide to stick with tradition, INAANIAH Limited encourage you to dispose of your Christmas cards responsibly and therefore, recycle them post the festive season, at one of the recycle stations usually positioned throughout the borough by local authorities and inside some supermarkets.

In a bid to protect the tradition and charitable income source, ‘The

Natures Tree v Silk Tree It’s the time of year again when you may consider changing the tree to a real one, so we’ve made the decision making process little easier with our quick view pros and cons.

Natures Tree

Silk Tree

PRO CON Pine Scent Needles Falling

Selection Environment is Fewer needles by more fun Christmas Day The Genuine Article Needs Watering Regularly to reduce fire risk

Sustainable/Recyclable Insects may be living in it

You can trim to adjust to Uncertainty of environment space required

No Storage Required Fresh unique look every year

Norway Spruce

Noble Fir Christmas tree

PRO CON No need to hunt for a Less Sustainable new one every year Most are Flame Can’t Compost Retardant It more than likely will look as good on Christmas Day as when you bought/erected it

Would have to be used 10 years to keep it’s environmental impact lower than Natures tree

You know how much Higher Carbon space to prepare for Footprint every year Change the trees Can harbour bacteria appearance drastically and dust without worrying if it can breath Storage Space required You can’t trim its metal branches

Normann Fir

Fraser Fir Christmas tree 10

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Christmas Special Edition | 2015

SSCM15 It

is with much regret ClariceIna CIC has had to announce SSCM15 will not operate this festive season, due to unforeseen circumstances outside of its control. However, all is not lost and SSCM16 is planned to operate from Thursday 10 November 2016 through to 31 December 2017. ClariceIna CIC thank you for your consideration and for continuing to support it’s endeavour to preserve this historic area in Old Town Croydon and we shall go forward full steam ahead to ensure the old town Croydon community is proud when SSCM16 is delivered next year. Acting as a conduit between the local authority, community, business and voluntary sector, ClariceIna CIC aims to provide an ongoing service that invests invaluable input into the ongoing economic and social

renewal of Surrey Street, Croydon. We will not give up on Surrey Street Traders or the wider Croydon Community. We ‘ve heard your voice and we have good things stored for you, to improve and refocus the image and perception of Croydon. Side by side with the Community, we aim to ensure Surrey Street Market does not loose its place in this town! The negative propaganda that has persisted for years MUST END! ClariceIna CIC also thank all of those whose expertise and equipment had been sourced and confirmed and we look forward to working with you on the forthcoming projects. The communities’ ability to respond to new and emerging

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innovation is paramount for repairing Old Town Croydon’s reputation, building a stronger society and lifting and sustaining the economy. Connecting with the community, ClariceIna CIC will host a series of road shows providing the platform for the community to sound its views. The feedback captured from the road shows will be applied to ClariceIna CIC’s long-term strategies to ensure the communities voice in shaping project delivery. The first of the road shows is scheduled for March 2016.

SSCM16

will begin fundraising in the New Year and details will be published across all of SSCM16, ClariceIna CIC and INAANIAH Limited’ media platforms. www.INAANIAH.com www.ClariceIna.org www.SSCM.org.uk

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Christmas Cake Recipe MAKES 1 CAKE Ingredients: 250g (9oz) Currants 250g (9oz) Raisins 150g (51/2oz) no-soak pitted prunes, quartered 115g (4oz) cut mixed peel 300ml (1/2 pint) dark rum, plus 4 tbsp. extra for soaking the cake 250g (9oz) softened butter, plus extra for greasing 200g (7oz) dark brown sugar 5 free range eggs, lightly beaten 250g (9oz) self-raising flour 50g (1 ¾ oz.) blanched almonds, roughly chopped (leave lots of big chunks) 1 ½ tsp. ground mixed spice 1 tsp. ground mixed spice 1 tsp. vanilla extract FOR THE FRUIT TOPPING 4 tsp. apricot jam 1 tsp. dark rum 20 -24 no-soak pitted prunes 16-20 no-soak stoned apricots 16-24 glacé cherries, coloured if liked 9-12 no-soak dried figs 50g blanched almonds Method Put the dried fruit and mixed peel in a saucepan and cover with rum. Bring to the boil, stir, then immediately turn off the heat. Cover and leave the fruit to macerate in the rum either overnight or up to 2 days, stirring from time to time. Preheat the oven to 160oc/325oF/ gas mark 3. Grease and line a 25cm (10in) round cake tin with a double layer of greaseproof paper. Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale, then beat in the eggs a little at a time, adding 1 tsp. the flour after each addition until smooth and creamy. Beat in the remaining flour. Stir in the almonds, spice and vanilla extract followed by the fruit. Mix well, adding a couple of spoonful's of rum if the mixture is too stiff – it should easily fall off the back of the spoon but should not be too runny. Spoon the mixture into the pre-prepared tin, cover loosely with foil and bake for about 2 hours. Remove the foil 30 minutes before the end of cooking time. The cake is ready when a skewer inserted into the Centre comes out clean. While the cake is still warm, make holes all over it with a skewer and pour over the 4tsp rum. Leave to cool in the tin overnight, then turn the cake out. Decorate and serve immediately or wrap in foil and keep for up to 1 week before decorating. To decorate, heat the apricot jam and rum until they are mixed together, then brush some of this glaze on to the surface of the cake. Arrange the topping on the cake, either in circles or rows. Brush the fruit very generously with the rest of the glaze, so that the top is shiny. Leave to cool and store in a tin in a dark place. Eat within

INAANIAH’s Christmas Dream Dessert Ingredients The Base1 28 Digestive Biscuits 200g Butter Ground Cinnamon 8 tbsp Vanilla Essence The Colis3 250g Raspberries 1 tbsp of icing sugar Brandy Cream2 400ml Créme fraîche 1 Vanilla bean 3 tbsp of Brandy 3 tbsp of light muscovado sugar

To Serve4 Edible Gold Glitter Dust 10 fresh Raspberries

Tools A Food Bang Rolling Pin Collander Frying Pan X2 Mixing Bowls Sieve Whisk Teaspoon 1 Food Processor Dessert Cups

Method:

Preparing the Brandy Cream Trim the ends of one vanilla bean and slice lengthways through the centre. Open the bean and using he back of a teaspoon, scrape the seeds out With a whisk, use wide strokes to blend 400ml of Créme fraîche , the vanilla seeds and 3 tbsp brandy, adding the sugar gradually Blend until the cream starts to thicken and can form soft peaks Cover with cling film and place in a fridge for 48 hours Preparing The Colis3 Place raspberries into a colander and wash thoroughly and drain Preheat the frying pan Add 250g of raspberries to frying pan and heat until they break down, Do Not Boil Pass through a sieve to remove the pips Set aside to cool Preparing the base1 Place 28 digestive biscuits into a food and seal Using a rolling pin, crush the biscuits until ground Blend the biscuits and ground cinnamon in a bowl until evenly distributed In a separate bowl, blend 200g butter and 8 tbsp vanilla essence together until smooth Add the butter and vanilla essence to mixture and blend until it resembles breadcrumbs Putting It All together Place the base1 in the dessert Cups, filling it 1/3 of the way Place the chilled Brandy cream 2 on top of the base1, filling it 1/3 of the way Place the cooled Raspberry Colis3 on top of the Brandy cream2 Place 5 fresh raspberries4 onto top of the Raspberry Colis3 Using a sieve, delicately sprinkle Edible Gold Glitter Dust4 on top of Raspberry Colis3 Chill in the fridge until ready to serve Serve with sparkling spring water to compliment the experience.

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Real Trees can be_______ (7) A dying tradition_______(13) A3 Resolutions for_______(7) A4 Toxic for human consumption_______(9) A5 A Chrostmas Sensation_______(7) A6 The Day before Christmas Day_______(3) A7 Needed for a white Christmas_______(4)

Real Cjristmas trees are_______(11) ClariceIna CIC Christmas project_______(4) D3 Father Christmas Helpers_______(3) D4 Opposed to Christmas_______(9) D5 You should _______real Christmas trees(7) D6 The age of wine_______(7) D7 Away in a _______(6)

Music Corner #Completethebeat

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer, it’s….”

F W I P M B U U F M M C P F E

Key Christmas Events

Christmas Eve CHRISTMAS DAY Boxing Day Rum New Years Eve NEW YEARS DAY

Festive

Family

Resolution

Mistletoe

Fruitcake

Elf

Holly

Food

Wine

Stollen

Merry

Party Season

Ivy

Fun

Experience

Mulled

Floral Design

Christmas Tree

Celebration

Jingle

Sustainable

Pine

Star

December

New Year

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