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Welcome August is a well-known month of celebrations. If you go back to the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar, the eighth month was when most of the events in his life took place. For us here, it is also a month when families spend more time together or embark on new activities. We have collated a few unique ideas for you to do in this coming month. See more on page 12 and do let us know how you get on!
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If eating healthy is key for you, then look no further. Did you know that berries are extremely high in some of the highest forms of chronic disease and cancerfighting compounds such as vitamins C, E, and ellagic acid? Go to page 38 and find out the benefits of some of the healthiest food on the planet. Until next month, have a super time digesting this issue and enjoy the glorious weather!
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From festivals to quiet and traditional afternoon teas, you have plenty to do in August. Have a look at various places you can delight yourself with wonderful choices for afternoon teas. And if you are chilling at home, why not make your own scones? Turn to page 36 for the most delicious recipes.
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Your Local Buzz You’ll be a teacher over my dead body YO U ’ LL B E A TE AC HER OVER M Y D E A D B ODY
These frank and funny Memoirs are based largely on the time that the author spent working for the former Berkshire County Council at first Shire Hall, Reading and then Shinfield Park.
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The author is also enlightening on the various scandals he encountered during his public sector career – the way Berkshire was carved up at reorganization in 1974; the inability of the Civil Service to deal with serious problems; a corrupt Masonic court; the Colebrooke Housing Affair; the Head who had a second career writing pornography and many more.
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He records the outrageous antics of the late Judge Claude Duveen, who was both Chairman of Berkshire BY CLI VE W ILLI A M S OB E Quarter Sessions and the County Court Judge. The author has Not far behind in the self-published his Memoirs as a outrageous stakes was the late Edward hard-back, quality production. Printed Terrell, Recorder of Newbury. Then by Lamport Gilbert of Reading. there were the Councillors – the Hon Elizabeth Samuel – ‘Don’t you think Cliff Rayner is rather sexy, in an earthy sort Available from the author for £12-50 or of way ’ and Steve Norris, later Minister £16-50 including P&P. Please contact: of Transport, who was in the toilets for clivewilliams@gmx.co.uk a crucial vote, - the most expensive pee Tel 01491 671631 or 07974 314929 in history - as his absence led to 1p being Clive Williams - Honeycroft House, added to the rates to introduce nursery Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon education . There are a host of similar Berks RG8 8LP anecdotes and stories.
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Thatcham Historical Society
Thatcham: village or town? Many locals still call Thatcham a village, but we have a Town council, so what is it? At the time of Domesday, 1086, Thatcham was the administrative centre of a Hundred (an administrative area). By the 12th Century, it had a market and by c.1300 had became a Borough. The exact details and charters have since been lost to time. However in 1445 there is the record of “Ralph Castell, Constable of the town of Thatcham.” There are many other records, such as court proceedings from 1502 that note the "Towne of Thatcham."
The market appears to have died out in the 16th Century and it seems that the use of both Borough and Town, with a few exceptions, ceased by the time of the English Civil War where some records record Thatcham as a village. With a population of c.2,500 in 1900 Thatcham retained the village status, however a post-war population boom saw a rise from c.5,000 residents in 1951 to over 10,000 in 1971. This allowed the parish council to apply to become a town officially in 1974. To find out more contact us via email enquiries@ thatchamhistoricalsociety. org.uk or visit our website thatchamhistoricalsociety.org.uk LOCAL BUZZ
Richard Benyon MP
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Good news for West Berkshire
A place to call home
In amongst all the political turmoil last month, you might have been forgiven for not spotting two pieces of good news for West Berkshire. The first was to do with ‘bed days’ which are those days that people spend in hospital even though they are ready to leave, mainly because there is nowhere, or no care, for them to go to. West Berkshire’s ‘Delayed Transfer of Care’ team has managed to reduce the number of these by 51% over the period from April 2017 to April 2018. This is good news for the recovery of the people involved and for their families, as well as for the NHS, and represents hard work and creative thinking by the Council’s team.
Since being elected as the Member of Parliament for North West Hampshire I have found planning matters have produced some of the most bulging post bags. I am thrilled then, to have been appointed as the Government’s Minister for Housing and Planning by the Prime Minister this month and to have the opportunity to work at the heart of an area so important to my constituents and the country. Everyone deserves a safe, affordable and secure place to call home and fixing Britain’s broken housing market is of paramount importance to me. As I start the job it will be safety, affordability, environmental quality and my longstanding commitment to strong local plans and neighbourhood plans in the forefront of my mind. It is important to me that local communities are empowered to decide what kind of housing they want and where they want it. This is not about having less housing, but the right kind in the right place. Planning needs to be something done with people, not to them, and I hope we can continue to see growing volumes of building as we win back the trust and consent in the planning system across the country.
Richard with Kennet School sixth formers fund-raising in Parkway for the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent hospice.
The other piece of news is that Newbury was singled out as a ‘winner’ on something called the Digital Influence index, with 64% of its local businesses active on social media as well as a rise in the number of independent shops in the town using social media to engage with customers. Evidence shows that there is a clear link between digital activity and physical footfall with shoppers increasingly starting their journey online so this proactive approach is really good news for our local high street.
Rt Hon Richard Benyon MP for Newbury
Debi Richens
Supporting grandparents Berkshire Grandparents Support Group is a safe supportive space for grandparents and close family members who have little or no contact with their grandchildren due to difficult family situations. On Wednesday 2nd May 2018, I attended the ‘Grandchildren’s Access Rights to their Grandparents’ debate in parliament brought by Nigel Huddleston, MP for Mid-Worcester. I believe the time is right to create a local group in Berkshire that would support all those grandparents in need. I am Debi Richens - I am an estranged parent and alienated grandparent. I have two granddaughters who I have not been allowed to get to know, the oldest girl born Jan 2015, and the youngest girl born Sept 2017. I have only seen the oldest a handful of times and have never met my youngest. The estrangement from my daughter has been ongoing since I started divorce proceedings in late 2005. There have been sporadic periods of contact however they have been difficult and limited. I have felt isolated and unwelcome by my own family.
For more information please contact: Kit Malthouse MP Minister for Housing and Planning in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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What's on in August Miniature Train Rides Sun 5 11:00 - 16:00 Basingstoke Miniature Train rides for children of all ages! Tickets are £1.50 each. basingstoke-dmes.co.uk I'll Take That One Dispelling the Myths of Civilian Evacuation Free Talk Wed 8 . 19:30 – 20:30 Greenham Common, Control Tower, Burys Bank Rd, Greenham RG19 8BZ Dr Martin Parsons dispells the myths of civilian evacuation in wartime Britain. Hebborns Family Funfair Tues 9 – 19 Sun . All Day Taking place in Victoria Park, Newbury Alton Farmers' Market Sat 11 . 10:00 - 2:00pm High Street, Alton Hampshire GU34 1AB Enjoy the great taste of Hampshire, savour the delights of truly local food reared, grown, baked, caught and brewed in Hampshire.
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The Living Rainforest Explore the Rainforest without leaving the UK. During your visit you will learn about ongoing research in to the rainforests and how they will be in years to come. You will discover an array of animals including butterflies, lizards, birds and over 300 species of plants. Every year The Living Rainforest's acclaimed education programme welcomes over 22,000 school children. Opening Times Open all year. Daily 10:00 - 17:00 Closed 24 - 26 Dec 01635 202444 Directions Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 0TN The Living Rainforest is clearly signposted from the A34 / M4 Junction 13 intersection at Chieveley (look for the brown Tourist Information signs).
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Directions Castle Hill, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ From the M4 take junction 12 and follow the brown tourist signs to Pangbourne, A329 towards Oxford.
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Go Ape Itchen Valley For a fun and active fun day out for the family take them here to this fantastic outdoor activity set in his 440 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows close to the River Itchen. With 5 sections, 40 crossings and the longest zip wire being 193m it will get the adrenaline going! Opening Times Check Online for availability www.goape.co.uk 08432 497343
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Plan your flight in 15-minute slots For a three-hour journey you need around ten activities to keep young kids entertained (as the first and last 15 minutes you can occupy them by looking out the window for take-off and landing). CBeebies magazines, a favourite story book, drawing, Snap, and snacks are all good activities to keep them entertained.
Entertaining children on aeroplanes At holiday time, parents around the world worry about the ‘joys’ of flying with their young children. Here are some helpful top tips. . .
Longer lasting foods Offer foods that take longer to eat which will occupy your child for longer. A box of raisins is great because it contains natural sugars, while strawberries, grapes and cherry tomatoes are similarly healthy and fun to eat.
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If you keep your wallet, keys, passport, and mobile in your purse or travel bag, then you’ll be in an unpleasant position if that bag goes missing or ends up stolen. A simpler way to carry property is to split them into different bags. If you loose your cash card then you’ve got a backup Visa card in another bag to use for the period of your trip. This one is maybe one of the most important travel packing tips.
Ziplock bags Do you really need it? Be ruthless with your clothing. Whatever clothes you think you’re going to need, get rid of at least a third. You’ll probably spend most of your time in your swimwear.
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Snorkelling You will see some truly spectacular sights when snorkelling when you visit another world. Staying safe while enjoying the experience is paramont, here are some helpful tips : Swim with a someone, especially an older child, many accidents occur when people are alone.
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On Saturday 25 August, racegoers can enjoy the thrill of 7 high-octane races at this unique and lively racecourse on the banks of the River Thames. Then, as the final set of hooves thunders over the finish line, one of the country’s most popular bands – The Kaiser Chiefs will take to the stage to keep the party going! Performing chart topping hits such as ‘I Predict a Riot’, ‘Ruby’ and ‘Every day I love you less and less’ it’s sure to be a sell out crowd and a spectacular night out.
Bank Holiday weekend!
TICKETS Tickets are still available for both events from: www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk. Tickets for the Saturday start from £39 in advance. Adult tickets on the Sunday are £35 in advance and children under 18 are only £10 (Under 3s, free).
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On Sunday Royal Windsor Racecourse will host their inaugural ‘40 Year Festival’ a celebration of music through the ages! Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys will be headlining playing all your favourite Beach Boy hits! He will be joined by Heaven 17, Sister Sledge & Heather Small to celebrate forty years of fantastic music! The day will be have a Hawaiian theme so flowery shirts and flip flops are very much the dress code of the day! Families can also enjoy the massive funfair and bring a picnic in the sunshine with the family! Brian & Al 2016. Photo courtesy Jardine Productions
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Beer is the oldest recorded recipe in the world. The ancient Egyptians first documented the brewing process on papyrus scrolls around 5,000 B.C. These first beers were brewed with things like dates, pomegranates and other indigenous herbs. The Egyptians used beer for religious ceremonies, with the Pharaoh directing the brewing schedule and distribution to the masses.
To Europe Beer eventually made its way from the Middle East across the Mediterranean to Europe, where it became an integral part of life. This was especially true in Northern Europe where abundant barley crops provided ample raw ingredients for brewers. Beer was valued both for its nutritional value and because it was a safe alternative to drinking water.
Middle Ages It was during the early Middle Ages that what we think of as modern beer was born. Brewers had been using malted barley as the main source of fermentable
sugar for hundreds of years, but the use of hops as a bittering and flavouring agent did not become common until around the twelfth century. Before that time, many different herbs and spices were used to balance the sweet malt flavours in beer; everything from spruce boughs to dried flowers to bitter roots had found their way into brew kettles. Around 1150 German monks began commonly using wild hops in beer and the ingredient quickly caught on. Brewers found that hops added a very pleasing, thirst quenching bitterness and as an added benefit, the hops acted as a natural preservative extending the life of their beers.
There is a huge range of different beer styles, but each falls into one of two main categories - ale or lager. ALES include bitters, milds, stouts,
porters, barley wines, golden ales and old ales, use top-cropping yeast. This forms a thick head and the process is quite short, vigorous and carried out at higher temperatures than lager, typically 18 - 24ยบC.
LAGERS are brewed with mostly
very lightly kilned malt. This produces different flavour characteristics from the pale malt used in ales, specific varieties of hops and bottomcropping yeast. This does not form the thick yeast head associated with ale fermentations and fermentation takes place at a relatively low temperature (10 - 15ยบC).
British Beers Along with Northern European countries like Germany and Belgium, the British Isles too, became a brewing center. Many styles of beer familiar to drinkers today have their roots here; pale ales, porters, and stouts have been brewed for hundreds of years. Beer has been such an integral part of life that the army issued daily beer rations to each soldier and the Royal Navy delivered beer to troops in even the furthest corners of the Empire.
INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY
3rd August
International Beer Day
is a global celebration of beer, taking place in pubs, breweries, and gardens all over the world. It is a day for beer lovers everywhere to raise a toast to our brewers and bartenders and rejoice in the greatness of beer!
International Beer Day is celebrated in over 200 cities globally
Newbury Real Ale Festival 2018 Saturday 8th September Northcroft fields, Newbury The theme this year is 'Celtic Connections'. So expect to sample a wide range of unsual ales, alongside popular favourites. Newbury Real Ale Festival is a fun, friendly and safe event. Families are encouraged to come along and enjoy the weather and musical entertainment. The site will be bigger and there will be more Ale and Cider. We aim to have around 140 Ale, 100 Ciders and a small number of other options available. We also aim to provide a diverse range of food options at the festival, including a Hog Roast!
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Halfway Inn it's Smokin’!
Outside Dining
Try our delicious smoked meat, fish and homemade sausages cooked outside on our newly arrived smokers.
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Enjoy the cosy atmosphere at The Halfway Inn. Our friendly and attentive staff go out of their way to make customers comfortable, serving traditional English and Polish food. Our food is prepared fresh every day using the highest quality local produce and the wonderful team in the kitchen make everything from scratch. The menus are based around seasonal dishes and specials change regularly depending on what is available. The Halfway Inn Bath Road . Newbury . Berkshire . RG20 8NR 28
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Any wine, on a very basic level, is made from fermenting a fruit. While people mostly associate wine with grapes, wine can be made from almost any fruit, as long as there’s enough sugar content in the fruit to convert into alcohol during the fermentation process. Fruits that can be made into wine range from the familiar (blackberries and bluberries) to the exotic (mango and pineapple). Apples However, one of the most widely produced non-grape fruit wines is apple cider, or “apple wine,” which is made from fermented apples. Apple wines are widely produced throughout England and the rest of the U.K. as well as in Germany, France (Brittany and Normandy), Spain (Asturias, Basque Country, and Galicia), Ireland, Argentina (Patagonia and Mendoza), and Australia (Tasmania). While ciders can be made of any apple variety, they are typically produced from specific varieties that are high in sugar, which as we have seen, helps facilitate the fermentation process. The most popular apple varieties for making cider in the UK are Yarlington Mill, Kingston Black and Chisel Jersey. Next time you’re
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Japanese But not only fruits are used to make popular wine. The Japanese have their own unique versions of wine made of rice. Sake is a well known wine with mysterious origins that date back to over 300 years before the current era. Sake in Japan is enjoyed by families and friends in an atmosphere of ritual and custom. There is a running debate over how best to serve sake. Traditionally sake was served warm. This was due to the more rudimentary production processes they had in the past. As production processes have been refined, so too has the quality of sake. So in short, good quality sake should be served
Colucci’s Prosecco will help get your next party started with panache!
slightly chilled, similar to a white wine 10 – 12ºC. If you want a good quality sake, expect to spend upwards of £25 per bottle or more. Making wines from other fruits and berries is more commonly practiced as a craft by home brewers. Some fruits such as cherries, raspberries, strawberries and pineapples are also very high in acid, which can translate into a very sour tasting wine. In these cases, sugar and/ or water can be added to help counter the fruit’s tart acidity. So if you want to experiment a bit more with wines, why not try a cider or a sake. Or if you are really daring, next time you go to a farmers market, look for a nice strawberry or cherry wine. Be bold!
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The 1st Floor Music Room complements The Lounge for sumptuous Japanese food. Available to book for private dining, parties and celebrations, it offers the perfect venue for relaxing with friends or having a sing-along with state-of-the-art digital karaoke technology.
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KANPAI!
Smoked salmon and cream cheese canape Smooth and creamy soft cheese, spread on a savoury biscuit with smoked salmon and spring onion to garnish these look a picture!
Blueberry muffin
In 18th century, the recipe of blueberry muffin was introduced. It was sold as a tea time snack in the London streets by the muffin men. They possess high amount of antioxidants which enhance the immune system and prevents various infections.
Blueberries freeze in just 4 minutes.
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Afternoon Tea Roasted tomato, basil & parmesan quiche
Chicken sausage roll
Instead of the traditional, why not try these delicious summer rolls? Made with chicken, bacon, sundried tomatoes and basil. Make and bake within 40mins.
Lazy summer days and afternoon tea in the garden - perfect!
A taste of summer, this quiche is full of Italian flavours and is perfect for dinner in the garden. The quiche is such a versatile dish, try experimenting with different ingredients.
Mini meringue
Homemade lemonade
Refreshing on a hot summer day, homemade lemonade is a must for the kids (and adults)! Interesting facts about lemons: Native to Asia Lemon trees produce fruit all year round.
Meringues are a wonderful dessert and handy to have in the cake tin ready to fill. They can be made up to two months ahead and kept in a bag or box. They are best frozen in a box to protect them.
Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in 1840.
Preparing your tea Allow the tea to brew between three and six minutes; leave it any longer and you risk ‘stewing’ the tea, damaging the flavour. Tea or milk first? Some say it is traditional to put milk into your cup first before pouring the tea. In the past, this was to stop low quality drinking vessels from cracking due to the hot liquid. It is not an issue nowadays and therefore more common to add milk after the tea. This allows you to add just the perfect amount of milk to create the tea colour of your liking. 32
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Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is surprisingly, a relatively new tradition.
The custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China, it was popularised during the 1660s by King Charles II and his wife the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza. However, it was not until the mid 19th century that the concept of ‘afternoon tea’ first appeared. Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess
of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon.
The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.
. . . the Devon tradition is cream with jam on top, the Cornish prefer it the other way around!
noon Tea This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s the upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
Next, move onto the scones and cakes. Scones should break into two halves easily without the need for using a knife. They should be eaten in two halves, rather than being sandwiched back together.
Afternoon Tea Etiquette
There is an everlasting debate about whether cream or jam should be added first to the scone. While the Devon tradition is for cream with jam on top, the Cornish prefer it the other way around. Don’t worry, whichever way around you decide, you won’t commit a social faux pas. The only thing to remember is that scone should be pronounced ‘skon’ and not ‘skone’.
When deciding what order to eat your afternoon tea goodies, think savoury first and progress to sweet. Finger sandwiches served at afternoon tea always have their crusts cut off and are served in small squares, rectangles or triangles – ideal for eating by hand.
Cream or jam first?
Afternoon tea myths When drinking your tea, some people say sticking your little finger out creates a perfect balance when handling your tea cup. This is a myth, albeit a funny one. All fingers should be kept on or near the teacup when drinking your tea. 33
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Traditional From traditional to something different, try these delicious scone recipes. . .
RECIPES
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SCONE RECIPES
Traditional Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl. Cut the butter into small squares and add it to the flour. Mix the butter into the flour until all the pieces are coated, then rub in, using your fingertips, until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Lift the mixture to incorporate air and keep it light.
Cheese & Pumpkin Seed Preheat the oven to 200˚C, fan 180˚C, gas 6. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Beat the egg in a measuring jug and add enough milk to make 150ml liquid in total. Sift the flour, cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt into a food processor. Add the butter, whiz to fine crumbs, and then tip the mixture into a bowl. Mix in the cheese, stir in the egg and
3 1/2 cups self-raising flour
milk until it forms a soft dough. Lightly knead until it is just smooth.Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out evenly to 2.5cm. Using a 6cm diameter scone cutter, stamp out your scones. Place on the baking sheet. Brush the top of the scones with a little milk and scatter a few pumpkin seeds over each. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until well risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Place flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add butter. Rub butter into flour until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre. Add milk, chives, dried herbs and 3/4 of the cheese. Using a flat-bladed knife, stir until dough almost comes together. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
Place scones, just touching, in prepared pan. Brush with extra milk. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden and hollow when tapped on top.
225g (8oz) plain flour
Chocolate Chip
5 tablespoons caster sugar
Preheat oven to 200 degrees C (gas mark 6). Lightly grease a baking tray. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With a large fork, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chocolate chips. Mix in the orange juice to form a dough.
round scones, pushing the dough scraps together for the last few, if necessary. Transfer the scones to the baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
1 tsp salt 60g butter 1 1/2 cups milk 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 2/3 cup grated cheese Extra milk, for brushing
2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 100g (3 3/4 oz) chocolate chips 3 tablespoons orange juice, or as needed
Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C and grease a baking tray.
Turn out the dough on a floured surface. Pat or roll into a 23cm circle about 1cm thick. Cut out 12 6cm
300g self-raising flour 75g butter, chilled 50g caster sugar 150ml milk
Transfer the scones to the baking sheet. Bake for 10 -12 mins, until they are risen and golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack and leave to cool.
Knead gently until dough comes together. Press out to a 3cm-thick round. Dip a 6cm round cutter into flour. Cut out scones. Gently press leftover dough pieces together and repeat to make a total 12 scones.
1 tbsp caster sugar
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Cheese & Chive
Stir in the sugar. Pour in the milk and mix.When the mixture forms a rough ball, knead briefly taking care not to overwork it or your scones will not rise so well. Press or roll out to 1.5cm thickness and cut into rounds with a 6cm pastry cutter.
1 medium egg, beaten 100ml full-fat milk 250g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 60g cold butter, diced 85g comté cheese, finely grated 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
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rasp berries Berries have been shown to be some of the healthiest foods on the planet. It seems new research is constantly being published and berries are being recognized and analyzed for their health giving properties. Goji Berries Sometimes called Chinese Wolfberry or Mede Berry, traditional societies link this potent berry to sexual vitality, happiness, longevity and overall physical strength. Grown in Tibet and Nepal, goji berries have been scientifically linked to possessing the ability to fight negative health 38
conditions and protect the liver from contaminates. Deep red in color, goji berries are composed of 18 essential amino acids, 21 trace minerals, vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E, linoleic acid, selenium, germanium and more beta carotene than the common carrot.
Blueberries The blueberry is an antioxidant powerhouse. That deep blue
color is related to high amounts of phytonutrients called anthocyanidins. These phytonutrients aid in the process of neutralizing free radical damage in our cells. Overtime, the collagen matrix of our tissues and cells begins to deteriorate. Blueberries help to keep this from happening, with a high capacity for free-radical neutralization.
Acai Berries The acai berry is a relatively new-found health treasure. Once only known in the forests of the Amazon rainforest, the acai berry was traditionally used as a powerfully healing, energy-boosting fruit.
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Similar to red wine, acai berries are dense in levels of anthocyanins, a substance associated with heart health and lowered levels of cholesterol.
Blackberries
Blackberries are more than just powerful antioxidants. They are also extremely high in some of the highest forms of chronic disease and cancer-fighting compounds: vitamins C, E, and ellagic acid.
Known as nature's candy, wild raspberries have been gathered for consumption by humans for thousands of years. With their rich color, sweet juicy taste, and antioxidant power, it is no wonder raspberries remain one of the world's most consumed berries. A high consumption of plant foods, such as raspberries, appears to decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality. It can also promote a healthy complexion, increased energy, and overall lower weight.
Physalis is a good source of nutrients, minerals, vitamins.
Physalis Physalis (Cape gooseberry) is native to South America in the high altitude tropical Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile where the fruits are found growing wild. Apart from their taste, Physalis is a good source of nutrients, minerals, vitamins. It is loaded with Viamin B1 (Thiamin). This vitamin is liable for the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter which transmits messages towards the muscles and nerves.
Other amazing berries : Bilberries, Strawberries, Cranberries, Maqui Berries & Sea Buckthorn Berries
Sweet and low in sugar, unlike many other fruits, so you can satiate your sweet tooth with all the health benefits too!
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WEEDING MADE IT EASY
The weeding operation is also easy. Simply remove the offending weed in your lawn by the Little Plugger method, then eject the soil plug from the device, turn it upside down and re-insert it into the same hole. This way the weed is upside down, 4 inches (approx. 102mm) deep and the weed will die. You are now left with a 2 inch (51 mm) diameter soil area which will allow the surrounding grass to grow back over it.
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It can be a real challenge to get onto the property ladder. However there is help on hand with the Help to Buy scheme. There are two parts to the scheme – the Help to Buy equity loan and the Help to Buy ISA which the Governments tops up by 25% when you come to buy your house.
Help to Buy The Help to Buy equity loan
Help to Buy ISA
This scheme is only available on newbuild properties that have a purchase price of up to £600,000. It is available to both first time buyers and existing home owners, but the property you buy must be your only residence and is not available to buy to let investors.
A Help to Buy Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a high-interest savings account available for people buying their first property and is available at most high street banks and building societies.
You only need a 5% deposit and the government will lend you up to 20%. You will need to apply for a mortgage from a commercial lender for the remaining 75%. For the first five years you will pay no interest, but after that it will cost 1.75% of the outstanding balance each following year.
You can earn up to 2.53% interest taxfree and then the Government will add 25% free cash on top of what you save providing you and the property you purchase meet the qualifying criteria You will need to make an initial deposit of £1,000. After that you can deposit a maximum of £200 a month.
The ISA can be used for a property with a full market value of up to £250,000 or up to £450,000 in London. Zoë Baxter is a Solicitor experienced in advising Help to Buy clients and completing first-time property and shared ownership transactions. At Phillips our charges are transparent and we quote for all fees and disbursements up front, meaning that you will understand the full extent of your conveyancing charges from the very start.
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Book your ticket today and join us at this exclusive event which promises to be our best yet!
2018!
Running for our 3rd year, this is the place to be on 20 September – an opportunity for businesses and charities to get together and enjoy valuable networking, share ideas and the opportunity to re-connect or meet new faces. With wonderful catering and the return of our exhibition, it promises to be a fantastic evening!
Agenda
4:30pm Tour of Shaw House 5:00pm Exhibition, networking, drinks and canapés 6:30pm Speaker - Sir Clive Williams OBE 7.00pm Speaker - Kelvin Bryon 9:00pm Networking
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Book for a tour of Shaw House The story of Shaw House begins with the Dolman family, and their ambitions to move from industry into the realms of the landed gentry. They are thought to have originally come from Pocklington in Yorkshire, settling in Newbury in the 15th century.
Shaw House is famous for its reputation as Kings Charles I’s headquarters during the Second Battle of Newbury, located at Shaw, on the north-eastern outskirts of Newbury in Berkshire.
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We're thrilled to confirm our guest speakers Sir Clive Williams OBE and Kelvin Bryon. Sir Clive Williams
currently chairs three Berkshire based charities and is secretary of two others. He was awarded the OBE for services to the Berkshire community in 1998. History has always been a passion and in 1994, he wrote “History of the Parish of Basildon” with a second edition appearing in 2004. He is also a keen sportsman, playing tennis and enjoying rambling throughout the year, as well as following London Welsh RFC.
Kelvin Bryon,
local businessman shares how he built a selfmade chemical company into to a £14 million turnover! Join Kelvin to lean those very important first steps of building his business, tackling the inevitable challenges on the way and developing his products from his selfmade laboratory. Plus how he optimised the market knowledge, network and steered the firm to a healthy profit.
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BuzzConnect is a non-profit organization. Proceedings from this event will be donated to Colostomy UK.
Meet prospects, clients and suppliers in a relaxed and informal setting. BuzzConnect Ambassadors available to help you network and meet the right people. Grow your local business network. Exhibition of Local Businesses - an opportunity for any business to showcase their services and products.
. . . an opportunity for businesses and charities to get together and enjoy valuable networking, share ideas and the opportunity to re-connect or meet new faces.
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