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ISSUE 14: september 2012

Codicote Spice

Gizzi Bags

JD Interior Design

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WELCOME to september As we are writing this mid August, the Olympics have finished and we have to say a huge Congratulations to team GB, a fantastic effort and a games to be proud of! Let’s hope we bring back the Golds at the Paralympics which are due to start.

This month, Jose popped in to Codicote Spice to try some of their new dishes, we find out more about Herts Garden Machinery, JD Interior Design and also Zizzi Bags, a Knebworth based business crafting handmade leather bags.

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Contents

Gizzi bags: page 8

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Local News

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Wellbeing: MarilynTuck –Weight Loss

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Business: Gizzi Bags

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Business: JD Interior Design food review: page 14-15

14-15: Food Review: Codicote Spice 16:

Lifestyle: Spirit of Tring

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Business: Herts Garden Machinery

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What’s on in September / Take a break

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Conscience comes to Stevenage this month

Adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name, the play Conscience will be on show for one night only at The Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage September 27th, before moving on to the west end of London.

Conscience is a story about a self-obsessed, bitter middle-aged woman, a compassionate teenage girl with a cross to bear and a misogynistic retired police officer – three people with nothing in common find themselves trapped together in a hell of their own making. As the story unfolds we see they are not so different. This is a fictional story based on actual events but where does the fiction end and the truth begin?

Written and directed by Codicote based Comedian and author Johnny Tait, Conscience opened in April this year to critical acclaim, and has kept the audiences spellbound.

Described as taking the audience on “An emotional rollercoaster with a dramatic twist at the end” “Conscience” is sure to have theatre goers at The Gordon Craig riveted to their seats.

Tickets are available from the box office 01438 383200, www.gordon-craig.co.uk Conscience contains adult content and is not suitable for children.

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Disgwell Arts Trust supporting emerging artists

The Digswell Arts Trust is an innovative charity that for over fifty years has focused on artists in the early phase of their careers.

Through their studios in Letchworth, Stevenage and Welwyn, they provide studios for approximately forty emerging artists, whom they call Fellows.

Rather than being a studio provider; they are an incubation platform for emerging artists. The first years of attempting to make a living from their art are challenging, and often involve developing a wider set of skills outside of their art practice. In addition, their art practice must also continue to develop.

Digswell Fellows experience a collaborative and supporting environment that offers for a three – five year period, the space to experiment and innovate within a creative community of other Fellows that are developing both their art practice and their wider commercial skills.

The Digswell Arts Trust has a long tradition of artists working in the community, derived from the early vision of our founder, the educationalist Henry Morris, who believed passionately in art for people, and maintained that artists were vital for the well-being of society.

The Trust has a committed administration, that both cares and understands how artists minds work. They strive to maintain the correct balance between the expectations of what Fellows have committed to do and understanding that occasionally individuals may need time to flourish.

The Letchworth Studio will be having open days on 8-9th and 22nd-23rd September. For further information, contact George Woodcraft on 01707 326109, george.woodcraft@ntlworld.com or visit www.digswellartstrust.com

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1.Walking or cycling is easy enough. It is pleasant to get out in the fresh air and good for your muscle tone and health. If you exercise for half an hour 4 times every week in six months you will have made a huge difference to your body shape and mind clarity.

2. Drink water often. It is free, and if you put a slice of lemon, lime or orange in it you will enjoy the taste and help your digestion.

3. Cut back, or eliminate all fizzy drinks.

The sugar in them is seriously and frighteningly fattening.

4. Eat only what you need. Many people eat way too much ‘rubbish’ food. Say, “no thank you, I don’t need that,” more often. It is surprisingly easy to say No, and surprisingly liberating.

5. Say “Yes,” more often. Say “Yes” to fruit, veggies and salads. Say “Yes” to having a buddy to do all this with. Know that yes is an easy word to say when you think of your health and fitness. Say “Yes, I can do this!”

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Handmade Leather Bags from Knebworth based craftsman

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ark Gizzi from Gizzi Leather makes high quality traditional leather bags and satchels from the best materials, all cut, stitched and finished by hand. The thought behind the manufacture is that the bags are made to last in a classic style that never goes out of fashion.

Mark trained at Capel Manor College, one of the foremost leather craft and saddlery training establishments in the country where he learnt the skills and appreciation of his craft and the satisfaction of creating, by hand, products that will be used and loved for many years.

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From a small workshop in Knebworth, Mark hand makes bags and satchels to any specification from quality English saddlery leather using the best solid brass fittings and linen thread. As is traditional with satchels the bags are unlined.

From the marking and cutting to the hand stitching and finishing, every care is taken to produce an individual crafted item that when looked after will provide a lifetime of service.

Mark told us, “Customers can choose the colour, bag size and style of fittings to be used. Some colours may take a little more time to source, but I always have stocks of black, dark brown and tan which are more traditional. As each stage of the construction is done by hand, I can incorporate the customer’s ideas creating a unique item. Leather is a natural product so it will improve with use and the colours will mature to become rich and deep.

There is no menu of pricing as each bag is unique and will need more or less time and leather depending on the style. Please see my website where I have listed some of the bags I have made with what they would cost to give you a guide.There are more details and styles pages to give you an idea and examples of what can be made. It is usually quicker but expect a four to six week turnaround time from order to delivery.”

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Do you need help with your Interiors?

Jane Fleming & Deborah Negri set up their interior design business in 2006. They were originally both working independently and decided to join forces to bring together their love and knowledge of interiors and to provide a complete interior design service to home owners and business owners.

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heir interior business can provide a full interior design service including 3D drawings for both large and small projects and they offer inspirational ideas for all areas of the home and work environments. Projects range from hotel refurbishments, complete house renovations including kitchens and bathrooms, to designing a single room to sourcing single items. As well as being able to supply wallpapers, carpet, lighting, furniture and accessories, all at competitive prices, they also provide a complete soft furnishing service which includes all curtains, headboards, bespoke bedding, cushions and also offer a restoration and upholstery service.They really can help with even the smallest of design problems!

One area which has been very well received is their home styling service where Jane and Deborah offer a three hour session for £285. Before visiting, clients complete a questionnaire and provide photographs of the room or area’s they need help with. Jane and Deborah can then come prepared and give tips and advice on the room layout, colours and fabrics, lighting, accessories and space saving, and anything else that the client needs help with.They believe the success of their home styling

service is because people are completely bewildered by the choice of furnishings that are now available.

Jane told us, “Most people have a vision but just don’t know where to start, so the beauty of the home styling sessions is that they give inspiration and confidence for our clients to then move the project forward themselves”. Deborah said, “Feedback from clients is that they appreciate our friendliness, the personal service we offer, our knowledge, our attention to detail and finally, of course, they love the finished result!”

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“Throughout the entire project we appreciated your professionalism and patience with us during some of the decision making. Rest assured that we will be using you again in the future and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending you to others.”

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food review

Codicote Spice

79 High Street, Codicote, SG4 8XE 01438 820 166 / 821 613

Looking for a great curry or takeaway?

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his month I visited Codicote’s Indian Restaurant – Codicote Spice to sample some of their new dishes. Based on the high street near the Bell Motel, the restaurant offers a warm and cosy atmosphere with 2 seating areas for up to 54 guests. I was welcomed by Dinar who has been running the restaurant since 1996.The chef has over 35 years experience and has been there from the beginning.

Dinah told me “We have very high standards and are proud of our 4 star hygiene rating.We use the best quality ingredients and serve generous portions.

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Delight and Lamb Passanda.This month we have added some new dishes to the menu including Chicken or Lamb Rongpuri, cooked mild to medium with button mushrooms, fresh garlic, ginger and coriander and Fish Kofta Masala, an Indian fish (talpia), which is made in to spicy balls with crushed garlic, ginger, cadomen and coriander, and served mild to medium. If there is something that is not on the menu that the customer would like then we will prepare it for them.”

I was served Bonoful King Prawn as a starter which was two large beautifully cooked prawns with a lovely crispy coating of Indian Lassi with spice and eggs. For my main course I was recommended the Lamb Nagra, a fairly hot Indian Chilli dish.The

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lamb was really tender and the dish was on the hot side and full of flavour. I had a side of Saag Motor (spinach and Indian peas) along with a garlic Nan. Both of these side dishes were delicious and perfectly complimented the curry.

I really enjoyed this meal and it made a lovely change from the usual dishes that I order. If you fancy trying something new, have a chat with one of the waiters who will be happy to recommend something based on what you like. All dishes can be adjusted to your own taste with different levels of spice and heat.

We caught up Pat Harley who was eating with her sister and friends, she told us, “I’ve been coming here for years, the food is always lovely and the service is great.The staff are very polite and friendly and we always have a nice experience.This is a place where you can take family and friends.We’ve had the Banquet tonight which is really good value for money!”

Codicote Spice has been established for 15 years and is open every day 6.00pm to 11.30pm and 6.00pm to 12.00am Friday’s and Saturdays.

They also offer a takeaway service. Every Wednesday is Banquet Night were you can enjoy a starter, a main dish, a side dish and a Nan or rice for just £9.95.

I would highly recommend a visit to Codicote Spice for a great curry with wonderful friendly service, in a nice environment.

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Spirit of Tring 2012 – Two great evenings of first class entertainment within a 40 minute drive of Tewin

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ring based business services company Grass Roots is staging the third Spirit of Tring music festival on Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd September 2012.

The not for profit event hopes to build on the momentum from June 2011 when 5,000 visitors flocked to the Grass Roots Stadium, home of Tring Athletic Football Club, for two days of pop and classical musical. Last year’s show has recently picked up three national awards in recognition of the event’s contribution to the local community.This year’s event is to be held right next door on Pendley Activity Meadow.The use of this space has generously been provided by Pendley Manor – new event sponsors for 2012.

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Tickets can be purchased from www.spirit-of-tring.com or by calling 01442 829320.

The Friday night will kick off at 6pm with winners of Play Live, the local youth band competition, created by Grass Roots for last year’s show.The winning bands came through an X Factor style judging process and are;The Lights, Ego Trip and Soulshaker – each hugely talented and picked from different age categories.

Local band Alibi will then get the crowd up and dancing as the official support act.The party atmosphere will continue with the main event of the evening – Cool Britannia – a West End style celebration of great British rock and pop from throughout the Queen’s 60 year reign. Stars from the London stage will have the whole family up and dancing before a firework finale to round off the evening.

On Saturday it is the turn of the English National Orchestra who will deliver a special Great British Proms evening from 5pm. Star conductor Jae Alexander will lead the orchestra through all the traditional proms classics and there will be a welcome return visit of an original WWII Spitfire, taking to the skies in a spectacular fly-by, choreographed in time with the music.

While Grass Roots generously continues to underwrite the costs of staging the event, local schools and sports clubs will again be given the opportunity to generate much needed funds through ticket selling and operating food and drink stalls inside the venue.

The 2012 event was originally planned for the Jubilee weekend of 2 & 3 June but organizers had to postpone due to the huge amount of competition in the local area.

The new September dates appear to be much better for many local people and Grass Roots Chairman David Evans hopes for a bigger and better show than ever before, ‘The entertainment is world class and you don’t have to get on a train into London for it! The local groups involved benefit hugely from the funds raised so we hope that many thousands of people will come and support their community whilst having a great night out with all their friends, family and neighbours.’

Come along and join in the fun on Friday 21 September – Cool Britannia – and Saturday 22 September – The Great British Proms!

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Lifestyle Pilates

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Helping people to feel better in their backs

he team at Lifestyle Pilates help people to feel better in their backs, teaching them how to sit better, stand better, move better and even how to get out of bed in the morning, as well as overall fitness and wellbeing.

Pilates has an array of benefits and is even being practiced

by Olympians such as diver Tom Daley to improve their core stability and integral part of training.

Lifestyle Pilates expert Beverley Densham said, “Well done Team GB in the Olympics! Great to have a Gold Olympic Postbox in Hertfordshire after Victoria Pendleton’s gold and of course Laura Trott who cycles in Welwyn Garden City; well done for your gold medals, brilliant! I love sport too and cardiovascular exercise is as important as Pilates.

Most people come to Pilates because they love the benefits.

How’s this for a list of benefits: better posture, a more relaxed body and mind, improved breathing and relaxation, more strength and stamina, a more toned body and increased flexibility. Some people say they even sleep better at night.”

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One to one client from East Herts, Charlotte says, “The wonderful thing about Pilates is that I am finally being looked at as an individual, I like to have a point to doing my exercise and I go to Lifestyle Pilates as it’s worth driving the 35 minutes to get there. I have learnt how to stand properly today which is great, it feels like I’m toppling forwards at the moment!With other exercise it has made my back hurt, so great to do something that’s comfortable and challenging to do as well as making continual weekly progress” Bev explained, “The exercise featured in the photos is amazing for the stomach and getting your back moving.”

Myo-fascially trained Pilates teacher Fiona McIntosh said, “Supported by the springs, clients learn to move from the spine rather than from the shoulders and hips, balancing the body’s back and front line.”

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For further information, contact Lyndsey on 01707 375 551 or visit www.hertfordshiregardenmachinery.co.uk You can also find them on twitter @ HERTSGMACHINERY & facebook, facebook.com/hertfordshire.gardenmachinery 12 Woodfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 1JQ 01707 375 551 Quote Village Life for a 10% discount off leaf clearance/lawn renovation machinery servicing.

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Charity Community Fete and Craft Fair, Free Church next to The Doctors Tonic Pub, W.G.C AL8 6PR Raising money for local groups and charities. Traditional Crafts, Cakes, Local Produce, Gifts, activities for adults and children, stop for a cup of tea, cake or snack. Each event supports a charity, if you would like to make a donation that is wonderful. We are always looking for future charities or groups & local stall holders Contact 0758 428 4898 for more information.

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Sunday 15th Sept, 10am Celebrity Chef Cookery Demonstrations at Hanbury Manor, Ware SG12 0SD Enjoy a day of cooking with the fantastic celebrity chef Anton Edelmann.

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Hidden Hertford Walk, Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford SG14 1DT The Pubs & Breweries of Hertford in 1900. Booking essential, contact 01992 582686 or hertfordmuseum@btconnect.com to secure your place and find out the meeting point for the walk.

Thursday 20th Sept 2012 to Sunday 23rd Sept 2012 Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival, Hatfield House, AL9 5NQ World class musicians performing in the stunning setting of Hatfield House. Rich and varied programme, music by Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn, Mozart and more. See the house and gardens including an exhibition by the sculptor Xavier Veilhan. Ticket £10-£29. Visit www.hatfieldhousemusicfestival.org.uk or call 01707 357117.

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Saturday 22nd Sept, 7.45pm Thank You for the Music presents ABBA Magic, Hertford Theatre, Castle Hall, Ware SG14 1PS 19th year on tour performing ABBA’s million-selling hits, the acclaimed production Thank You for the Music. Tickets £19.50 & £18.50 from the box office 01992 531500.

Thursday 27th Sept, 7:45pm Conscience - Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage “Conscience” takes us on an emotional roller coaster. Three people that have never met before and have nothing in common find themselves trapped together in a hell of their own making, the tales they tell have been adapted from actual events and as their stories unfold we see they are not so different after all. Conscience is highly controversial and not suitable for children. Tickets: £13 from 01438 363200 or www.gordon-craig.co.uk GET YOUR EVENT LISTED FOR FREE HERE, EMAIL: mail@villagelifemag.com or call us on 01438 216 950 22

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