Island Magazines August 2022 Ryde & Wootton Area

Ryde & Wootton Area

August 2022

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Tel: 01983220200 220200 Tel: 01983 Email: info@alzheimercafeiow.org.uk Email: info@alzheimercafeiow.org.uk Website: www.alzheimercafeiow.org.uk Website: www.info@alzheimercafeiow.org.uk East Cowes Café East CowesAlzheimer Alzheimer Café

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East Cowes Town Hall York Ave, East Cowes PO32 6RU First Tuesday of the month 2pm—4pm 2pm 4pm

Football Club, Church Reynolds Close All Saints’ Hall Queens’s Road,Cowes Ryde, PO31 PO33 7NT 3AF off Park Road, First Friday of the Second Wednesday of month the month

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The Close StFootball SavioursClub, HolyReynolds Family Centre off Park Road, Cowes PO31 Weston Lane, Totland PO397NT 0HE Second Wednesdayof of the the month month Third Wednesday

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Newport PO30 5TA Last Thursday of the month 6pm—8pm

Newport Alzheimer Café Newport Methodist All Saints’ Church Church Hall Quay Street, Newport, PO30 5BA Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3AF Last Wednesday of the month First Friday of the month 6pm 8pm 11.30am—2pm

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St Saviours Holy Family Centre The Broadway Centre Weston Lane, Totland PO39 1 Broadway, Sandown PO360HE 9GG Third Wednesday month Fourth Wednesdayofofthe the month

2pm 4pm 2pm 4pm 2pm—4pm

Sandown Alzheimer Café ACE7 Alzheimer Café

The Broadway Centre Carers IW, Riverside Centre 1 Broadway, Sandown PO36 Newport PO30 2QR 9GG Fourth of of thethe month 2nd and Wednesday 4th Tuesdays month

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ACE7 Alzheimer Café Newcomers very welcome

for people with early onset dementia aged 45-65 yrs

Riverside Centre Booking only necessary Newport PO30 2QR when Covid-19 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month restrictions apply 10.30am 12.00 o’clock

verygiving welcome An Alzheimer Café Newcomers is a meeting place informal education about Booking only necessary when Covid-19 restrictions apply dementia, guidance and signposting to other services.

An Alzheimer Café is a meeting place giving informal education about dementia, We welcome people with dementia, their families, carers, guidance and signposting to other services. We welcome people with dementia, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia. their families, carers, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia.

What is an Alzheimer Café?

An Alzheimer Café is a meeting place that provides informal education and information about the issues surrounding dementia.

Alzheimer Cafés welcome everyone who has an interest in dementia; people with dementia, their families and friends and people in the community, who would like to learn more about dementia.

Alzheimer Cafés provide an informal, safe, and sensitive environment for, sharing feelings, giving, and receiving support and guidance, and provides the opportunity to make new friends with people in similar situations.

Alzheimer Cafés have a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Each month there is a speaker who presents information on a dementia related subject, sometimes from another service, and welcomes professionals and visitors’ who provide updates and information on their areas of expertise.

The Alzheimer Café Team will give you a warm welcome, ‘a listening ear’, provide refreshments and signpost people to other services and agencies, where appropriate, to access information and services.

There is no need to book to attend an Alzheimer Café, you are welcome to come along to any of the Cafés across the Island (ACE7 is for people with Young Onset Dementia aged 45-65 years).

There is no charge to attend an Alzheimer Café – but we welcome donations in the orange collection boxes.

(Booking is only necessary when Covid19 restrictions apply.)

For further information, please leave a message on the message service – 01983 220200; or email: info@alzheimercafeiow.org.uk.

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Welcome to the August issue and there is no denying that summer is here!

Whilst writing this we are in the middle of an amber weather warning for the extreme high temperatures the island is experiencing... like many others I am finding it quite unbearable, but it could be worse - we could be in a built-up city, hours away from the beach and ocean.

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This month is set to be a great month on the Island, as after being absent for a couple of years due to the pandemic we can finally say that August is once again Carnival time...

Our dates for your diary section on pages 14 and 15 is a handy guide to know what’s on and when, ensuring you don’t miss any of the fun or if carnivals just aren’t your thing, you’ll know which areas to avoid and when!!!

This month’s issue is once again packed with news, information, local advertising, puzzles and much more.

I need to stop looking at this month’s front cover as the temptation to get up and leave the office in search of a 99 with an extra flake is very strong. I have certainly eaten more than my fair share of ice cream during this hot spell, but I believe that by eating them I am supporting local businesses... well that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.

Please keep using the services of local advertisers who advertise with us, and I hope you all have a lovely August, and, on that note, I am off to get an ice cream! See you again next month.

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News Report from Cllr Phil Jordan - Ryde North West.

Tel: 07929 376375 | Email: phil.jordan@iow.gov.uk A fantastic success story and a great time was had by all over the weekend of the 16th and 17th July for the Pride weekend. Starting with the parade that ran from Queens Road all the way down to Eastern Gardens, thousands turned out to participate and to watch the event.

Really good to see the Ryde youth service involved and walking in the parade along with a number of Ryde Town Councillors.

Yet again, entertainment for free on our seafront on the Saturday and Sunday and a very positive and happy atmosphere was enjoyed by all. Ryde is lucky to have so many events and carnivals and along with the beach sports and beach soccer tournament is making its mark right across the Island for community spirit and inclusion. A big thank you to HoverTravel who supported the Pride event in many ways and actually put on some late-night crossing on the Saturday night which, I understand, was very well used.

The work to sort out the sand issue on the beaches around the Marina has seen sand removed from the entrance and thousands of cubic metres of sand moved back along the beach towards the Appley area. The beach was losing sand around Appley and the build-up of the sand around the Marina walls was affecting the Marina use. Moving it away serves a dual purpose and offers a better outcome for the town on both counts.

On a less happy note, it is really distressing to see the vandalisation going on to the temporary toilets on Western Gardens. In the first three weeks of opening, they have been seriously damaged on three occasions. This affects those wanting to use the facilities and is costly and time consuming to fix. We are looking at potential cameras for the area in a bid to fight this blight in our community. It would be a real shame if the toilets had to be closed permanently due to the vandals and I do hope the community keeps an eye out to help with the situation.

Finally, the worst kept secret perhaps, but I have met with providers of a Dotto Train, and we are moving forward with plans to introduce one for Ryde as soon as we possibly can. There are a few operational details to resolve but these will be ironed out over the coming weeks and months. It may be later this year or perhaps early next year, but it very much looks like we are going to see the Dotto Train running in Ryde once again.

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The plans for the public to see are out for Vectis Hall and for St Thomas’s church which are part of Ryde Town Councils future strategy for the buildings in our Town. These are longer term projects but with architects engaged and working on the plans we are starting to see how the buildings can be brought back into public use and restored and re-invigorated within Ryde. Details of consultations to follow shortly.

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News Report from Cllr Vanessa Churchman for Haylands and Swanmore - 01983 866135 07388 669071 | email:- vanessa.churchman@iow.gov.uk GOOD NEWS The Haylands (Ryde URC) Horticultural Show will be back at the Church in Corbett Road on the 17th Sept. This popular event has been sorely missed for the last couple of years so please get your entries in as soon as possible for this event. Unfortunately it is one of the few flower/veg/cake shows left so please support it. Contact: Martin Stock, Show Sec. at martinstock741@gmail.com.

GOOD NEWS AGAIN After consistently asking for over 12 years that Smallbrook roundabout be reconfigured it has finally been completed. It eventually reached the top of the ‘road engineering’ schedule because it was an accident black spot and there were more collisions there than anywhere else on the Island. I am sure most people will agree with me that not only is it safer but the design and layout are extremely attractive and, unlike most road schemes, actually improve the look of the area.

SOUTHERN VECTIS I attended the Stakeholder Meeting in Southampton to ensure the continuation of the No.37 bus service round Haylands which I instigated back in 2007. All is well and although everybody has had problems with Bettesworth Road seemingly being consistently dug up I, hope we are now well over that.

TOP TIP ELECTRICITY - If not using your microwave, unplug it because the panel is HAYLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL using power. Again you could do the same Due to retirement and house moves we with your oven but you may have to reset have vacancies for Governors at the school. timers, etc. If you are charging your phone Please can you give us some of your time to remember to unplug both the 3-pin plug join the Board and help support the children and/or disconnect the lead between phone and staff at our lovely school. If you would and plug. Tumble dryers use a lot of power like more information please contact me and are not particularly environmentally initially and I will pass on details to the Chair friendly, if you have a garden or space buy of Governors. a washing line. If you turn a light on and then leave a room but will be returning, DO LITTER BINS NOT switch off the light. It is the initial Please note that dog poo (the bane of our turning on of the light that creates the surge lives) can be deposited in any street litter in electricity use. That does not mean you bin. We are the catchment area for not only should leave lights burning for more than Haylands Primary but Ryde Academy so maybe an hour. please help to keep our streets and footpaths clear of dog muck.

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dates for your diary Wednesday 3rd August – Shanklin Main Carnival – Parade starts in Popham Road at 7pm and on Saturday 6th August – Shanklin Illuminated carnival – Floats and parade start in Popham Road at 9.15pm Saturday 6th August – Vectis Radio Coffee Morning 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Maybe you would like to join their team of volunteers, whether that is presenting, marketing, collating news or something else. There will be tea and coffee, and some biscuits. All they ask for is a donation in the bucket to help them to keep going.

Wednesday 10th August Ventnor Children’s Carnival – starting in Dudley Road at 12 noon.

Followed by Ventnor Main Carnival from 7pm starting in Albert Street and on Saturday 13th August and the Illuminated Carnival at 9pm.

Thursday 11th August – Shanklin Regatta.

A whole day of fun along Shanklin Seafront.

Dancers, stalls, quiz, beach games, Regatta Queen Knobbly Knees, BBQ, and much more including fireworks at 9.30pm Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August – Sandown Bay Regatta. There will be sea and shore side fun for everyone plus a free music event and market stalls lining Sandown Esplanade. To finish off the weekend there will be a spectacular fireworks finale on Sunday 14th August at 9.30pm Wednesday 17th, 18th & 19th August– Flowerpot Puppet – Free Carnival Workshop each day at Oakfield C of E Primary School from 11am – 3pm.

Help create a large flowerpot person puppet to go on the parade.

Under 16’s accompanied by an adult. Please contact Gemma to book your place: gemma@ thenewcarnivalcompany.com 01983 716095

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Wednesday 24th– Saturday 27th August.

FREE Daily Carnival workshops from 10am – 12 noon or 2pm – 4pm. Sewing Seeds of Ryde. Join Shademakers at Department, Cross St, Ryde to make large, detailed flowers which will be attached to a wheeled structure that will be in the carnival processions. All under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

To book: Please contact Lily on lilygeorge9@ hotmail.co.uk.

Thursday 25th August – Newport Illuminated Carnival – starting at Church Litten and moving off at 9pm Thursday 25th – Monday 29th August - Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally August Bank Holiday Weekend at Sandown Airport.

Ride out on Sunday.

Saturday 27th August – Children’s Carnival Day in Ryde. 11am-3pm. The event will take place in different locations in Ryde town centre. Such as Minghella’s Square and the Town Square and a Children’s Parade through the High Street.

Monday 29th August – St Helens Carnival – starting from The Green and moving off at 6.30pm Wednesday 31st August – Sandown Illuminated Carnival.

Assemble along Culver Parade from 6:30pm, judging starts at 7:30pm. The main carnival procession starts from Sandown Library at 8:30pm.

Thursday 1st September – Ryde Main Carnival – starting at the Esplanade and moving off at 6.30pm. Followed by Ryde Illuminated Carnival on Saturday 3rd September moving off at 8.30pm. Come and join the fun and soak up the heady atmosphere of the evening.

All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.

RYDE LIBRARY EVENTS Colouring Club Wednesday 10th & 24th August 2.30pm – 5pm. All high-quality materials are provided. There is no need to book - just turn up. Inc refreshments for Come along and join in the fun. All you suggested- of donation £1. have to do is read 6 books during the summer holidays. Bring your library card and pick up Sewing Saturday - Saturday 27th August 10 – 4. Turn up and enjoy a day of sewing all your collecting sheet. materials and equipment provided even the sewing machines. Don’t forget to bring your Summer Holiday Events in the Junior Library • Rhyme Time every Monday starting at lunch! Come for good company and sewing advice if you need it.

10.30 • Storytime every Saturday starting at 11 • Every Tuesday afternoon starting at 2pm Isle of Wight Age UK are offering a Digital until 5pm we will get our Lego out be prepared help sessions Wednesday 10th & 24th August 10.30 -12. Drop in no need to book Call (01983) to build something amazing!

•We also have an assortment of family board 525282 or email digital@ageukiw.org.uk games available, Saturday and Wednesday afternoons from 2pm and if it is raining, we We are hosting a ‘Musical Tea’ Wednesday July 20th at 2pm. Come along to celebrate the will get them out for extra fun! connection between music & memories. Please join us for tea & cake and some great music.

Special Summer Activities for Families.

•Make a Rocket! Wednesday 3rd August Call 07570 674166 to say you are coming or 10.30 – 12 just turn up, limited numbers no for more information or just turn up or visit playlistforlife.org.uk for even more information. need to book. Free event •Special Story time with local author Jules This event is free!

Marriner, Friday 5th at 10.30 story and a craft.

This is a ticketed event with limited numbers, Blokes Book Group - Wednesday 3rd August pop into the library for more information. at 4pm- discussing ‘A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale’ book supplied by the Library Free event.

•Massive junk modelling session Wednesday Service.

17th August starting at 10.30. Come along Classic Book Group – Wednesday 10th August and make a robot! All materials provided. at 11am - discussing ‘A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute’ you will need to source your own This event is FREE! • Carnival Craft Workshop come along to book. make a Streamer Flag to wave during the Crime Book Group - Monday 1st August at carnival procession. Wednesday 31st August 5pm - discussing ‘The Case of the Poisoned Chocolates by Anthony Berkeley’ you will 10.30 till 12 . This event is FREE! need to source your own book.

3pm Readers - Tuesday 30th August at 3pm Regular Events Wednesday 31st August Knit & Natter 5pm discussing ‘Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen’ to 7pm. Come a long to this friendly group book provided by the library service. for a chat whilst you knit or crochet, light Friday 5th August at 2pm our VIP (Visually refreshments and knitting advice always Impaired Book Group). Please call the library for more details. Books are provided by the available. library on USB sticks or MP3 discs.

All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.

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News Report for Wootton Bridge from Cllr Daryll Pitcher Tel: 07511 045 145 | daryll@planetmail.net resurfacing of New Road.

This is taking a lot of negotiating between numerous parties, but we are still making progress. I have also been checking the condition of other roads to see if there are any defects, the latest being Lushington Hill where several drains and covers had sunk. Being the main A road, it is to be expected that this gets the heaviest use. The truth is that many of these issues rely on being reported by members of the public and As I write this we are sweltering in a local Councillors. Island Roads will fix heatwave. If you are aware of any of your neighbours who may need extra help at this things, but they have to be informed of time that you cannot provide, please let me the problem before they can do remedial work. Their District Steward covers a vast know and I will try and support them. I realise of course that my writing that means area of the northeast of the island so to get something done it is quickest to report it will rain for the rest of the year! it yourself.

The pathway around the recreation ground A pressure group called Wootton Against is also well under way as I write this. The Solar (WAS) held a public meeting in weather so far has been perfect for laying the community centre recently. They are the surface so hopefully it will make a campaigning against the proposal for big difference for people. I know that if I a solar farm on Whiterails Road. The were wearing thin shoes I could not walk company behind it also held an event at on the old path, which kind of negated the community centre a couple of months the purpose of having one. I am aware back and attended a recent Parish Council that there is an issue with the proximity meeting. I would be interested to hear of the rugby pitch, but the Isle of Wight Council staff have agreed to come up with a feedback from people to gauge what the community feeling is on this. solution to this problem.

I am glad to say that the majority of the roadworks which have blighted the village have now been completed. I realise that they are necessary but that doesn’t make the disruption any easier at the time, although the feedback that I have received from residents regarding the workers has been positive. They seem to have been trying hard to limit the disruption to people who live on those roads, which is nice.

It has been mentioned to me that dirt-bikes and quad bikes are being ridden on the rec in the evenings. If you know anyone who is doing this, please tell them to stop. I will be checking up on this and I will not hesitate to report it to the police if I catch anyone.

This kind of activity is not allowed and puts other users in potential danger.

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During August we are featuring Tiger Moths – there are several Tiger Moth species in the UK, all are stunning with bright colours or patterns, but the most common garden species are the Jersey Tiger Moth and Garden Tiger Moth.

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If you spot a Tiger Moth please do contact us with the date, location and photo at iwatchwildlife@gmail.com or @iWatchWildlife on Facebook.

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News Report from Cllr. Michael Lilley for Ryde Appley and Elmfield 07769 551 578 | Michael.lilley@iow.gov.uk www.michaellilley.uk Hot July in Ryde July has been not only very hot but also sizzling with activity. Every weekend in July had events on Ryde streets and beaches. July has visually showcased the transformation and work of Ryde Town Council. This has included dredging the harbour and moving sand onto the beaches from Puckpool to Esplanade. Flags, banners, sand, deckchairs, parasols, sun beds, lifeguards, and paddleboards make the Ryde seafront a most-go safe place to enjoy the summer of 2022. Eastern gardens had a range of events that brought music and the crowds. The improvements of the Marina with a new office and the newly dredged harbour, has filled the berths and welcome new sailing visitors.

Appley Tower Day On the 2nd July, Appley Tower Day was held and a new play about the history of the Tower was premiered by the Appley Tower Players. This new theatre group of Ryde and IW residents presented “Where there’s a Will there is a Way”, which is the translation of the Tower’s Latin motto.

A 250 plus audience saw Victorian Ryde residents Sir William Hutt (played by me) and Miss Brigstocke visit the Tower. It was 1878 and Sir William had organised snippets of Shakespearean plays for the theatre loving Miss Brigstocke. These included Romeo and Juliet, Midsummer’s Night Dream, Henry V, and the Tempest.

The pilot play is part of the bid for the final funding application being submitted for the renovation of the Tower in 2023. The idea is to use the play to tell the story of the Tower in local schools and community venues.

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Ryde Mardi Gras – 9th July Ryde Schools had worked for weeks with the New Carnival Company in developing their entries for the Ryde Mardi Gras. The result was amazing, and it was great to see Ryde Streets filled with colour and joy after 2 years absence. The pandemic had made it impossible for this annual event amongst others to happen. Hundreds of children were involved, and thousands lined the streets.

IW Pride Parade– 16th July This was an amazing event and as Mayor of Ryde, I actively took part. Young people at Network Ryde (Ryde’s Youth service) had made some colourful T-Shirts for the occasion. Ryde Town Council staff and councillors joined young Ryde residents in the parade. IW Pride celebrates diversity and inclusivity in our community, especially the LGBT community. It was a joyous day with music at Eastern Gardens with a range of stalls. Thousands attended over three days.

All three events brought Ryde alive as residents and visitors celebrated the diversity, drama, music, creativity and fun that make Ryde such a special place.

These events were free and were able to happen through the support of Ryde Town Council.

August Facts and Historial Events On the 6th August 1762, the first-ever sandwich was created. It was named after the Earl of Sandwich when he requested a dish involving meat between two pieces of bread. As the story goes, he requested it as he was in the middle of a gambling game and didn’t want to interrupt it.

different though, as it is a sign of imagination, eternal sleep, and oblivion!

August was a big month for the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. It was on the 28th August 1963, that Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous “I have a dream” speech to 250,000 people on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Considered to be one of the most iconic speeches in the history of the US, King’s speech called for the end of racial discrimination and for equal rights to all.

There are of course many incredibly famous and important people who have been born in August including Usain Bolt, Madonna, Sean Connery, Barack Obama, Whitney Houston and although not famous, I myself (Debbie).

Unlike most other months, August has just one birthstone – peridot. One of the lesser-known gems, peridots come in shades from grassgreen to a more earthy olive hue. They’re quite a unique gem, and quite rare as they can only be found from two very different sources – they August was once the sixth month of the year. can be formed deep in the earth and expelled In the original ten-month Roman calendar, the to the surface along with lava, and they can be month went by the name of Sextilis, meaning found in meteorites! “the sixth month” in Latin.

August was a fateful month for the ancient August is also a little bit unique. In a standard Roman city of Pompeii. On the 24th August, year, there is no other month that begins on the 79AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted near the city. same day of the week as August.

The mountain spewed out great clouds of ash, smoke, and pumice, which rained down on Back in the days of the Anglo-Saxons, the Pompeii’s citizens. Unfortunately for Pompeii, month was called Weod Monath. Its translation that wasn’t the end of it either – next came of “weed month” is quite literal – in this month molten lava, which buried the remaining weeds and other plants grow the fastest. residents 7 feet (2.1m) deep!

August is apparently a relatively common name for boys in Sweden. In 2014 it was reported to be the 55th most common name for newborn baby boys. Ironically, only 22 Those born in August are brought into this percent of Swedish boys named August were world under one of two-star signs. If you were actually born in August! born before the 22nd August, you’re considered to be a Leo. If you’re born on the 23rd or later, Rock music lost a you’re a Virgo. Leos are said to be very proud living legend on the people who display great leadership. Virgos, on 16th August 1977, the other hand, are analytical and hardworking when Elvis Presley people, while still being kind and loyal. left the world behind.

The King of Rock’s August has two birth flowers – the vibrant health had been multi-coloured gladiolus and the deep crimson going downhill for poppy. The gladiolus flower is said to represent some time, but his generosity, strength of character, and deep death was a shock to sincerity. The poppy flower couldn’t be more the world.

Source: the factsite.com

From joy’s humble

crumble kitchen

At times there seems to be more ‘month’ left than money. Here are a few recipe ideas (from your store cupboard) that may help you to stretch the gap!

CHICKPEA PANCAKES 1 tin chickpeas - rinse well through strainer and drain 1 egg - little milk.

Blend the chickpeas then add the egg and milk to make a batter consistency.

Put a little oil in a non-stick pan and cook the pancakes 1 - 2 minutes each side.

Top with sliced bananas, a little honey, peanut butter or fresh berries.

TUNA BAKE (serves 6)

FALAFEL BURGERS

serves 4)

400g can chickpeas - rinse well and drain 1 small onion - chopped 1 clove garlic - chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander pinch chilli powder 2 tbsp plain flour 4 pitta bread

Pat dry the chickpeas. Put all the ingredients, plus seasoning, in a bowl. Using a hand blender blend until fairly smooth and mixed together. Shape into 4 patties using your hands. Fry 3 minutes on each side. Serve in a split pitta with any salad you may have.

Oven 180C / gas 4

600g macaroni / penne pasta.

1 tin condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 x 110 tins tuna - drained 326g tin sweetcorn - drained grated cheddar - optional

Boil the pasta - (following pkt, instructions) and drain. Add the mushroom soup, tuna, and sweetcorn to the pasta (add a little water if mixture looks too thick).

Mix together and transfer to a baking dish.

Sprinkle the cheese over and bake 15 - 20 minutes until golden

LENTIL and MUSHROOM LOAF (4 generous portions) 2 tins of lentils - rinse well - drain 1 onion - finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic - finely chopped 3 oz mushrooms - chopped good squeeze tomato sauce 1 egg beaten half a teaspoon thyme and seasoning

Mix all the ingredients with the drained lentils.

Press down well into a lightly greased dish bake for 40 minutes and serve with an onion gravy. Can be eaten with roast potatoes and vegetables or salad - will serve 6 if using as part of a roast.

TIP Empty ketchup/mustard containers - a great way P for decorating cakes/cookies.

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