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As we approach Christmas and the end of 2018, let’s reflect upon our actions and learn from our mistakes. Being kind, loving and respectful isn’t just during Christmas! The prayer of St Francis reminds us just how we can do that! I am not religious, but this is such an encouraging and uplifting prayer that teaches us how we can serve those around us and put their needs first. Why not pick one of the sentences below from St Francis prayer and make it into a daily task? : ) Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace!

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Local Buzz!

Thank you for your support in 2018 : )

That where there is hatred, I may bring love.

That where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness.

That where there is discord, I may bring harmony.

That where there is error, I may bring truth.

That where there is doubt, I may bring faith.

That where there is despair, I may bring hope.

That where there are shadows, I may bring light.

That where there is sadness, I may bring joy.

Editor-in-Chief Jackie Osborne jackie@localbuzzmagazine.com

May beautiful moments and happy memories surround you with joy this Christmas and always.

Designer Vanessa Davis studio@localbuzzmagazine.com

Happy 2019!

Jackie Osborne - Editor-in-Chief

Website Editor Charleigh Cox editor@localbuzzmagazine.com Social Media Jamie Blowes jamie@localbuzzmagazine.com Sales Angela Walker angela@localbuzzmagazine.com accounts@localbuzzmagazine.com Contributors Marce Coluccis, Kevin Laing & Dr Michael Greger

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The Warren Pre-school The Warren Pre-school is situated in the heart of Bishops Green, an upcoming, thriving, rural community.

Having been in existence for over 30 years our team comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience. As a non-profit community run Pre-School, it is our unique staff that makes our Pre School special. Led by a mother and daughter team, your child will be welcomed into a home from home environment, where the smallest things matter the most.

to engage with the environment around them. Forest walks, gardening, messy play, drama sessions, cooking, role play or just snuggling up with a book. It can all be found at The Warren Pre-School.

Recently the Pre School has been hit by government funding cuts and was ready to close its doors for the last time. Thanks to community funding the Pre-School can now stay open and with the continued support of Mr Manj Mahal of Infinity Fire Prevention Ltd the Pre-school will be revamped and continue to provide high quality care, where children are ready to learn and ready for life.

Come along and join us in our rural setting that gives the children ample opportunities

What our parents say. . .

“What makes a Pre-School stand out for me as a mum?

The Staff – Fun, friendly and above all, they don’t sit back and watch the children play, they always get involved!”

“There’s a good balance of fun and educational activities, such as Debutots - the leading company specialising in drama and drama-in-education.

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The Tomlin Fountain The unveiling ceremony took place on 5th July 1911. The fountain stood unaltered until 1939 when a public lavatory was built adjoining it. By 1969 the fountain and facilities were no longer adequate and were demolished to make way for new facilities.

Ann Jenkins was born in 1832 in Thatcham to William and Ann Jenkins.

William worked as a farmer and farrier at Waterside Farm in Thatcham.

He was so good as a farrier he became known as Dr Jenkins.

Ann married Stephen Tomlin and together they moved to Hall Court Farm in Midgham. Shortly after the death of her husband in 1869, Ann moved back to Thatcham living at a property in Station Road. She purchased Sydney Lodge in 1890 for £755 but appears to have not lived there initially and rented it out to one of the local surgeons. By 1911 though she was living at Sydney Lodge with at least one servant.

In 1911, a proposal to mark the Coronation of King George V at a Thatcham Parish meeting was put

To find out more contact us via email enquiries@ thatchamhistoricalsociety. org.uk or visit our website thatchamhistoricalsociety.org.uk forward. The proposal was to install a drinking fountain in the Broadway, or Broad Street as it was then known. The majority of those at the council meeting though thought it was too ambitious. That is until Mrs Ann Tomlin offered to pay for it.

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“Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.”

“I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.”

Richard Benyon MP

Kit Malthouse MP

Best in Business Awards

Dynamic and Innovative

I attended the annual Best in Business Awards evening at Newbury Racecourse last month which is always an inspiring event, showcasing the energy and enterprise of the West Berkshire business sector.

Did you know that just seven per cent of engineering graduates are female? We must do more to encourage our youngsters, especially girls, to consider it as a career option - and I had the pleasure of co-hosting the Festival of Engineering to do exactly that with my friend and colleague Richard Benyon MP at Xtrac, Thatcham where they make parts for F1 cars.

There were awards given, amongst other categories, for best independent retailer (the Hare and Hounds at Speen), the best rural business (The Fox at Peasemore), the best entrepreneur (Alison Huntley from Tigers Day Nursery) and the Best Small Business award which this year was won by Market Place restaurant, The Sushi Maki.

The Fox at Peasemore

Small business, and in particular retail, was an important theme at this year’s Newbury Vision conference, with plans revealed for the future of the Kennet Centre. I was pleased to see that nine small retail units have been planned for the new Market Street scheme with developer Grainger inviting independent businesses to come forward now with any ideas.

The first Saturday in December is always Small Business Saturday which is a chance for us all to support the small ‘indie’ businesses that make such a contribution to our high streets and I hope that the busy Christmas season, together with the promised cut in business rates in the autumn Budget, will mean a prosperous 2019 for those businesses in Newbury.

Rt Hon Richard Benyon MP for Newbury

Over 400 children attended the event and I saw real talent and excitement as they met some of the area’s worldleading businesses and tried their hand at building and making things.

Our region is already a hub for dynamic and innovative manufacturing, from machine parts for submarines and fighter jets to advanced lasers, and it was incredible to see the range of apprenticeships and opportunities they offer. These will be vital if we want our regional and national economies to thrive. We must build our talent pool and make these vibrant and rewarding careers easy to access for our youngsters.

If you’re studying in North West Hampshire, considering your career options and you like designing and building things, I urge you to give science, technology and engineering serious consideration. The future will be in your hands.

Kit Malthouse MP Minister for Housing and Planning in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and socialise whilst keeping active. It allows you to connect with your community and make it a better place.

It can also be of great benefit to you, allowing you to gain career experience, learn valuable new skills or to perhaps increase your self-confidence.

Basingstoke Volunteer Centre can help you find the answers to what, where, when and how to volunteer. We work with many local voluntary, community and charitable organisations that are in need of volunteers in order to fulfil their mission and help the people and communities in Basingstoke and Deane.

We maintain a database of volunteering opportunities in the borough and North Hampshire. You can search and apply for roles that suit what you are looking for via www.volunteernorthhants.org.

Alternatively you can visit our drop-in session in the Basingstoke Discovery Centre in the Town Centre held on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Tuesday of each month from 9.45 – 11.45.

We also offer one-to-one appointments, either in person or over the telephone, giving you the chance to tell us about your own interests. To book an appointment, register roles for Charities or Voluntary Organisations or ask any questions, you can contact us at vc@bvaction.org.uk or phone 01256 423850, www.bvaction.org.uk.

We are open Monday to Friday, 9.30 – 2.30 and are based at The Orchard in White Hart Lane, RG21 4AF alongside the Civic Offices.

Does your Business want to become more involved in Volunteering?

Many businesses allow their employees to take 1 or 2 days a year paid time to carry out volunteering within the community; there are many benefits to the employees, the company and the Voluntary Sector. Companies can register interest for Group Volunteering projects also via vc@bvaction.org.uk.

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What's on in December Santa's Grotto 1- 2 & 14 - 23 Dec (Newbury) by the M&S wall & L’Occitane, inside the Marsh Lane entrance. ​Visit Parkway's & Visit Newbury's Magical Christmas Grotto (in

aid of Naomi & Jack’s Place Hospice) this December!

Christmas Sing Along with Greenham Trust 14 Dec - 6pm - 9pm Market Place Newbury A free evening of festive fun featuring massed choirs, Cold Ash Brass Band and the Ultimate Michael Bublé Tribute Show.

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Festive Fun Run 16 Dec 10:00am – 12:00pm War Memorial Park Basingstoke It’s the second year of our Festive Fun Run, so we’re asking hundreds of jolly Santa’s to once again brave the winter weather and join us for another fun-filled day!

Dick Whitttington 13 - 15 Dec The Milestone Centre in Reading This highly original but classic panto should keep kids of all ages and decades, entertained, bemused and enchanted in equal measure, but watch out. IT’S BEHIND YOU! Elvis New Years Eve 31 Dec 8:00pm - 1:00am Rajmoni in Reading London's Finest Elvis Tribute - DaniElviS returns to Reading for an outstanding night of food, champagne and entertainment. Minimum Age 18.

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Shop, eat and relax at Rosebourne this Christmas Find the perfect gift, deck your halls with decorations and treat yourself to a delicious festive lunch!

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Join us for a sparkling festive season at The Regency Park Hotel Come along and celebrate Christmas & New Year in style

Christmas Day Lunch Sumptuous 4 course Christmas lunch from £79.00 per adult, £39.50 per child Santa will be making a special visit to The Watermark on the 25th December with gifts for children dining with us.

Reservations available from 12 noon until 3pm

Boxing Day On the 26th December. . . A wonderful Boxing Day buffet lunch awaits! £24.50 per adult and £12.50 for children (no washing up required!)

Reservations available from 12 noon until 3pm

New Year’s Eve Buffet & Boogie Celebrate the arrival of 2019 at our New Year’s Buffet & Boogie event.

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New Year’s Eve Monday 31st December 2018 New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball Join your friends and family at our glamourous masquerade ball for an evening filled with love, laughter and live music as we count down to 2019!

Champagne reception | A spectacular five course tasting menu £99 per person Dress code: Black tie

New Year’s Eve Party For a more informal gathering, join us for our New Year’s Eve Party to dance the night away and celebrate the start of the New Year in style!

Two course hot fork buffet | Music from our resident DJ

£59 per person Dress code: Smart Casual or glammed up, the choice is yours

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Apple & Cranberry Chutney Great for gift hampers and served with festive meat and cheese.

TRY Peach & chilli or spiced pear chutney.

Brussels Sprouts Pad Thai Vegans will love this pad Thai that you can make on Boxing Day to use up leftover Brussels sprouts.

You could also cook the dish using fresh sprouts.

During the Stuart and Georgian times, mince pies were a status symbol at Christmas.

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Christmas Mince Pie Brownies Combine two favourites in this clever mash-up of brownies and mince pies.

These sweet treats will prove a big hit throughout the festive season.

Marmalade Glazed Roast Duck Try roast duck as an easy alternative to the usual turkey dinner on Christmas Day. A sticky Seville orange and marmalade glaze makes it even more festive.

Take the stress out of Christmas with these easy yet scrumptious festive food ideas!

Christmas Salted Caramel Yule Log Treat your Christmas party guests to a salted caramel yule log or bûche de Noël, decorated with redcurrants. It makes a great centrepiece dessert.

One of the earliest references to a ‘Marmelet of Oranges’ comes from a recipe book written by Eliza Cholmondeley in 1677.

Panforte Enjoy this honeyed Tuscan dessert with candied peel at the end of a meal with sweet wine or coffee, or wrap up and give as a homemade Christmas gift.

The origins date back to the crusaders who discovered it in Turkey. The soldiers used this staple on their long marches as it kept well due its excessive honey based content. Honey was abundant in Turkey and in the Middle East and formed part of the Turkish delight and other desserts.

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Ideal dessert menu wines for Christmas The Christmas meal is well and truly consumed. Everyone is starting to feel more stuffed than the turkey they just ate.

Now it’s time for the “pièce de résistance” – your marvellous dessert – what everyone is here for right?

This year instead of serving just the regular tea and coffee, give your guests a touch of something they will rave about for months to come.

Make your dessert experience unforgettable with an addition of a lovely dessert wine. A good sweet wine can really enhance the afterdinner experience. While some can be enjoyed on their own, dessert wines are best when paired with food, and using the wine to enhance the dessert and vice versa can lead to some pretty mind-blowing combinations. While there are many dessert wines here are but a few suggestions to get your guests talking.

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These will be high in alcohol and usually highly sweet although sherries can be very dry so don’t assume any sherry will do.

One of my favourite wines is a late harvest or “noble rot” sweet wine.

Don’t be put off by the “rot” as it is not really rot. They are grapes that have been exposed to a fungus

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called botrytis that causes the moisture to be extracted leaving a raisiny type grape with just the sweet sugars resulting in a lovely tasting sweet wine. Two common types are Riesling and what is arguable the world’s greatest sweet wine, Sauternes. Either of these will go nicely served with cheesecake crème caramel or even strawberries and cream.

But one of my new-found favourites is a Tokaji from Hungary. This wine is excellent with some black forest cake, cheesecake or crème caramel.

Any of these wines will give your dessert dishes that extra flair that one wouldn’t normally expect from a Christmas dinner. Again, the main thing is to experiment and find the combinations that you enjoy the most.

So much wine – so little time! Let’s make the most of it this Christmas season.

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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.

Discover

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NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS where magical memories are made.

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR AT DONNINGTON GROVE FESTIVE DINING

in newly refurbished Beau’s Bar and Restaurant, great for lunch or dinner.

2 Courses £22 per person 3 Courses £27 per person

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA

From £8.50 During the Christmas period our afternoon teas take on a festive twist.

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CRAVEN ARMS Welcome to the Craven Arms. A cosy 17th century coaching inn in the pretty village of Enborne. Our time served talented chefs prides themselves on creating and serving great value delicious home cooked food using local suppliers and seasonal produce.

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We are located just outside of Newbury town centre with easy access for all major routes and recently under new management. We offer varied worldly specials board and serve food every day.

Come and join us and sit by our roaring fire and sample our Wadworth ales, lagers or specialist gins! We cater for large and smaller parties and are perfect for families!

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Christmas at Oakley Hall Hotel

Christmas Parties

Celebrate Christmas with us at one of our spectacular themed party nights, taking place between the end of November & 23rd December 2018. Enjoy a cocktail on arrival, followed by a delicious four course dinner, a photo booth with prints, and dancing until 1am with our fantastic DJ. All from only £45 per person.

Luxury Christmas Break

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What to eat to boost immunity Do people who eat healthier actually get sick less?

Those who eat more fruits and vegetables appear to have a lower risk of getting an upper respiratory tract infection like the common cold, whether they’re otherwise vegetarian or not.

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that was conducted to determine the effect of brightly coloured vegetables on the immune system. For the first two weeks, the subjects ate basically no fruits and veggies. Then, they drank one and a half cups of tomato juice every day for two weeks, followed by two weeks of carrot juice, and then two weeks of spinach powder.

Within two weeks of a fruit- and veggie-deficient diet, immune function plummeted. However, just one and a half cups of tomato juice a day brought subjects back from the ashes. It didn’t take five servings a day—just one tall glass of tomato juice produced results.

The carrot juice alone didn’t seem to help as well, however, nor did the powdered equivalent of a serving of spinach. This tells me two things: how remarkably we can affect our immune function with simple dietary decisions and that not all veggies are alike.

There is one family of vegetables that we definitely don’t want to miss out on.

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Best not wrap gifts for your dog Let them rip the paper off one gift and they might think it’s okay to do so on all of them! Also, tape, ribbons and other decorative bits can be quite harmful to dogs, so it’s best to keep them unwrapped. Your dog won’t mind!

CATS - Always keep candles out of reach of your cat.

Never leave candles or fireplaces burning unsupervised.

Vomiting and diarrhoea Often it is a result of being fed too many treats or rich food. Ask visitors to refrain from feeding your pets unless they have permission and keep all festive food out of reach!

Chocolate Dark chocolate is poisonous to dogs so seek advice immediately.

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Pets Though Christmas is a fun time for humans, even we can feel overwhelmed. For our pets, Christmas can be confusing, a bit scary and even dangerous.

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Some pets will eat anything.

Christmas baubles, lights tinsel and small toys. Ask guests not to leave things on the floor and keep a watchful eye.

DOGS cannot digest tree needles and they can be toxic so don’t give your dog the opportunity to have a tasting session.

CATS - Hang lights out of reach of your cat and secure loose cords so they don't dangle.

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When family members or guests bring their pet, bear in mind your dog or cat will see this as an intrusion into their territory and some animals are very territorial indeed. Don’t leave unfamiliar animals alone together, even if they seem to be tolerating each other.

Dogs and cats can be stepped on, have things dropped on them, or be hit by cars while running around on the drive as visitors arrive.

If Grandma trips over your Chihuahua BOTH might end up in casualty so keep an eye on pets.

In severe cases enmity separate rooms might be in order. If a guest brings a dog and your kids own a treasured hamster or guinea pig keep the small furry being well out of danger.

Avoid giving your dog bones from meat you have cooked, as they can split and hurt your dog.

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Poinsettias are known for their toxicity to cats, but they tend to have only mildly toxic effects.

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Feeding a Crowd Whether it's the gradual increase in food prices over the past year or your desire to cut back on food waste, there has never been more incentive not to over cater at Christmas. But just how do you work out how much food and drink you need when you are feeding far more people than usual? We have come to the rescue.

Turkey Allow approximately 500g per person. This doesn't mean that you'll get 500g of meat each, simply that to get a good portion size you need to allow this much turkey-weight per person. So, if you want to feed 8 adults your turkey should be at least 4Kg, more if you want leftovers.

Roast beef or pork If the joint is off the bone, allow 250g per serving – so 2kg for eight people.

Allow 350g per serving for roasts on the bone – so around 3kg for eight.

Roasties Everyone loves roasties! Allow 250g of potatoes per person, so 2kg for eight people.

Stuffing You need to allow 100g of stuffing per person, so that’s at least 800g for eight people! With stuffing it's better to have more than run-out and it's great on turkey sandwiches later!

Carrots and other roast or steamed veg 80g - 100g is about right for any serving of vegetables, so you need 800g combined for eight people.

You don’t have to do it all. Give your creative friends the job of dressing the table.

Sprouts Unless you are a sprout-lover allow 80g per person – or 650g for eight people. If you do have any leftover they go great in bubble and squeak for boxing day brunch.

Gravy 125ml per person is enough. You can always freeze leftovers for an easy addition to midweek suppers.

Bread sauce 75ml seems to suffice because not everyone likes it, but for those that do LOVE it, allow around 600-700ml is usually enough for a small party.

Christmas pudding A 900g pudding will be plenty to feed eight.

Custard

Treat it like gravy.

125ml per person unless your family are the type that cannot stop pouring!

Unfortunately, there isn't one shopping list to suit all families but this is a good basic guide; adapt it to suit your own catering preferences.

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Snacks for Santa Whether it is milk and a chocolate digestive or sherry and mince pie, when we leave goodies for Father Christmas, we are possibly participating in a tradition that some scholars date back to ancient Norse mythology!

The early mince pie was known by several names, including "mutton pie", "shrid pie" and "Christmas pie".

Typically its ingredients were a mixture of minced meat, suet, a range of fruits, and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.

According to legend, Odin had an eight-legged horse named Sleipnir. Kids would leave treats for Sleipnir, hoping that Odin would favour them with gifts in return.

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In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas (the Dutch version of Santa Claus) arrives from Spain, not from the North Pole.

In Europe, before the 16th century, gifts were exchanged on December 6th, the feast of St. Nicholas.

Stockings Noddy Holder belting out, ‘Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall?’ is a Christmas tradition.

There is no official explanation of why we hang socks up for Santa though. It probably derives from a tradition of leaving out hay-filled shoes on December 5, the eve of St. Nicholas’ feast day. Children would wake to discover that the hay they left for St. Nick’s donkey had been filled with treats or coins.

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Chris The word “carol” comes from the Old French carole, meaning a ring dance accompanied by song, and first appears in English in the early 14th century.

Born in Patara, a land that is part of present-day Turkey, circa 280, St. Nicholas was a Christian bishop who helped the needy.

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Carolling

You might suppose this is a centuries-old tradition but although the songs go back hundreds of years, visiting neighbours to bid them good luck and good cheer by singing for them didn’t happen until the Victorian era.

Mistletoe This was associated with fertility and vitality

by Celtic Druids because it blossomed even during the most frigid winters. Quite how we got from that kissing under the mistletoe is a mystery, but we do know that it began in the 18th Century and started with guests kissing the hand of their host under the mistletoe, then became progressively more personal over the decades that followed!

Christmas Lights Thomas Edison's assistant, Edward Johnson, came up with the idea of electric lights for Christmas trees in 1882.

Christmas tree lights were first mass-produced in 1890.

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Mistletoe was associated with fertility and vitality by Celtic Druids because it blossomed even during the most frigid winters.

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Historians agree that 'nog’ was probably inspired by a medieval drink called ‘posset’, a milky drink made with eggs, milk, and sometimes figs or sherry.

These were all pricey ingredients, so it was a bit of status symbol to offer it to guests. No-one seems to know for sure why it’s called ‘nog’, but it maybe from the old word ‘noggin’ which was slang for a wooden cup.

The Yule Log

Christmas is all about traditions, but why do we hang stockings, eat chocolate logs and drink eggnog.

Advent Calendars The modern advent calendar with its little doors containing sweets or small gifts began with Gerhard Lang in the early 1900s. His inspiration was a calendar that his mother made for him when he was a child, featuring 24 coloured pictures attached to a piece of cardboard.

Christmas Cards The modern advent calendar with its little doors containing sweets or small gifts began with Gerhard Lang in the early 1900s. His inspiration was a calendar that his mother made for him when he was a child, featuring 24 coloured pictures attached to a piece of cardboard.

Yule logs predate Christianity.

As part of winter solstice celebrations, Gaels and Celts burned logs decorated with holly, ivy and pinecones to cleanse themselves of the past year and welcome the next one. The practice changed over time and eventually edible representations of the log appeared, which is why we eat chocolate logs today!

Evergreen Decorations Before Christianity people decorated their homes with evergreens in the winter as a reminder that spring would return. Christians adopted the tradition and decorated evergreen trees with apples to represent the Garden of Eden. The practice really took off when the public learned that Queen Victoria had a decorated Christmas tree as a nod to her German husband’s heritage.

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of other designs and colours available

No gimmicks, no sales - just great prices throughout the year

T: 01256 889766 . www.oakleywindows.co.uk . E : sales@oakleywindows.co.uk Oakley Windows Ltd, Unit 11 Folly Farm, Kingsclere Road Hampshire RG26 5GJ

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Don’t miss Parkway & Newbury Bid’s Free Christmas Grotto In support of Naomi house & Jacksplace Hospice

18 Nov & 1, 2, 14 - 23 December