No. 35 / 09 Christmas 2014
My Friend Huntingdon’s local magazine
MINCE PIES
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MULLED WINE
WIN panto tickets! and
a bottle of Merlot
GIFTS GALORE
all from local businesses
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13 Win Panto Tickets 14 Cambs Lock 19 Secret Diner vists Abbot’s Elm 20 Mince Pie Recipe 22 Win a bottle of Valori “Inkiostro” Merlot IGT Colli Aprutini 2009 23 Law Matters 24 Local Business Directory 26 Little Hair Boutique 30 The Gardener 34 Puzzles 40 Business of Godmanchester 44 Books
Christmas is upon us I hear you all cheer. . . it’s time to get the squabbles about who is hosting Christmas settled, start collating goodies in your Christmas cupboard, (Yes, its deemed necessary to have an allocated space) and to decide, if attempting to make one’s own Christmas pudding, to get the ingredients now before stir-up Sunday is upon you. But first, make a cup of something frothy and spend some time with My Friend’s bumper Christmas issue to get you in the mood. We have some delightful Christmas gift ideas for you to browse, all in support of local businesses: please where possible shop local! A new regular feature from The Gardener encourages us to give some thought about choosing a real Christmas tree and thus avoiding the pitfalls of purchasing whatever sad specimen is left on the shelves. In food and drink we will have your taste buds warming up with a delicious, spicy mulled wine recipe; and impress your guests with homemade mince pies with a recipe courtesy of The George in Buckden. Planning on having the perfectly coiffed bonnet this Christmas? Meet the team behind The Little Hair Boutique in our beauty pages, a wonderful haven in St Ives, and get that ‘me-time’ booked in before the mayhem commences. This Christmas we have two competitions to kick off the festivities; Spowart Wines have a sumptuous merlot waiting to be won (try and keep that in your Christmas cupboard) plus, complete our word search competition and be in with a chance of winning tickets to Huntingdon’s pantomine ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ - a great way to tear the family away from the box! Finally, we would like to welcome all the new businesses who have joined us this Christmas and thank everyone involved in this issue; we value all those businesses who gave their co-operation in our ‘shop local’ feature and hope it will be a prosperous time for you all. To all our readers, wishing you much merriment, happy planning and local shopping over the coming weeks.
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Stuck for inspiration for that perfect gift? Then close your laptop and treat yourself to a trip around Cambs Lock Antiques. Nestled in the middle of Huntingdon lies this Aladdin’s cave, filled to the brim with unique and unusual treasures that you simply won’t find anywhere else. With an old Victorian bicycle hanging across the door you immediately know that you are in for a taste of the unusual. Once inside you won’t be disappointed, but be prepared to lose track of time. A series of passageways and staircases lead to rooms upon rooms of exciting discoveries. With over 60 stands, you will find yourself lost in a magical mix of times gone by. From teapots to toys, china to chairs, the list of possibilities is endless. In the age of the Internet it’s all to easy to forget the gems on your own doorstep and order gifts with little thought and a few clicks on your computer. But with the festive season fast approaching, perhaps its time to revert to our shopping habits of the past too. There’s nothing like the personal touch and handpicking that special present, or being on the receiving end of a ‘one of a kind’ thoughtful gift. Leave no stone unturned as you browse and rummage through all the goodies – hand painted furniture, jewelry, cute wooden ducks, vintage kitchenalia, endless crockery and teasets, cake-stands, photo frames, military items 14
and glassware to name a few. There’s something to suit all ages, tastes and pockets! And it’s not all about nostalgia and previously loved items. Fans of shabby chic will be spoilt for choice with pretty bunting, cushions, bookmarks, lavender filled fabric hearts and beautiful handmade cards. Perfect stocking fillers! Make sure you check out the furniture gallery too for some beautifully restored upcycled pieces. It may give you inspiration to start a project of your own! Cambs Lock is just off the ring road; turn right before the bus station. So wrap up warm, take a stroll and pop inside. Immerse yourself in a little Christmas magic, you’ll be pleased you did. Cambs Lock Antiques - 1 St Mary’s Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PE 01480 431 142
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On this occasion our diner visits Abbot’s Elm in Abbots Ripton 01487 773 773 The Secret Diner has recently reached an age generally considered to be something of a landmark. This landmark has the odd downside (creeping sense of mortality, potential fire hazard due to birthday cake candles best measured by the acre) but also, happily, brought a surprise visit to an excellent, new (to us, at least) inn and restaurant, The Abbot’s Elm. Situated in Abbot’s Ripton, the building itself has been tastefully rebuilt following a devastating fire in 2010 and, under its charming thatched roof, is an airy and spacious bar and restaurant. Over my many years I have developed quite a fondness for wine and I was impressed to see that the Abbot’s Elm’s house wines are made exclusively for them by a prestigious Burgundian winemaker. I thought, upon arrival, that it would be rude not to try the house white burgundy. It was very good and a snip at less than £5 for a medium pouring. This bargain was indicative of the wine list as a whole, including 50-60 bins most of which were available by the glass or carafe. I couldn’t make it through them all in the one sitting but those I did try were excellent
and keenly priced for the quality. On to the food; there were between seven and nine choices for each courses and, rarely, I think I could quite happily have eaten any of them. After some deliberation and several changes of mind I opted to start with Fricassé of lambs’ kidneys & black pudding with my wife choosing Herefordshire snails. Mine was absolutely delicious, and plentiful, and my wife, who loves snails (except in the garden) was more than happy with her choice. We both plumped for the trio of pork for our main courses which included rolled shoulder, some melt in the mouth braised belly and a very flavoursome faggot. It was all very good and, in common with everything we chose, was beautifully presented. Desserts were also excellent with Mrs Diner’s honey and lavender panna cotta proving far more successful than poor Norman’s lavender meringue on GBBO. My vanilla parfait was also delicious, set off perfectly by a piercing raspberry sorbet. The food here really was excellent and we will definitely be back. After all, there are still more than fifty wines to try...
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Mince Pies
Mince Pies are a Christmas tradition and whether you make the mincemeat yourself or buy a good quality one here is how to impress your guests with those added touches that make them homemade. Financier (almond cake) For the pastry: topping: 100g demerara sugar 150g egg white 75g unsalted butter 100g caster sugar 100g plain flo ur 50g flo ur 100g gro und almonds und almond : 50g gro For the mincemeat filling 70g melte d butter 540g mincemeat Few dro ps of vanilla Pinch of maldon salt extract 75ml water 1 whole orange 75g caster sugar 1 / tsp gro und cinnamon
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6. Fill each case with about 3 teaspoons of mincemeat mixture. Bake in the oven for approx. 15-20 minutes until golden brown. 7. For the topping whisk the egg whites and sugar together until stiff, stir in the flour, ground almond, melted butter and vanilla extract. Place a dollop on top of each mince pie and cook again in the oven for approx. 5 minutes until golden and firm to touch. El Akil Benasissa is the Head Chef at The George Hotel and Brasserie in Buckden 01480 812 300
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Easy Mulled Wine by Spowart Wines Ingredients 1 bottle red wine, we suggest Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel 60g/2oz Demerara sugar 1 cinnamon stick Grated nutmeg 1 orange, halved 1 dried bay leaf 60ml/2fl oz sloe or damson gin or brandy (optional)
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By Wills Jacobsen
Eleanor Jacobsen
Recently the President of the Family Division of the Supreme Court considered a group of 180 divorces of Italian nationals and it transpired that of those, 179 lived at the same address in Maidenhead.
Imagine the size of the table for Christmas dinner! Clearly, they did not all live together. In fact, the address was not a residential address at all. It was a mail box used to satisfy the habitual residence requirement of the Divorce Petition. The humbug, Christmas or otherwise, that this matter revealed is that the Divorce petitions were issued in 137 different courts across England and Wales. It was only when a member of the court staff at Burnley County Court noticed that the same address had been used before, that an investigation was made and the fraud was bought to light. Ultimately, the President dismissed the petitions and, where decrees had been pronounced, set them aside on the grounds of fraud. The President of the Family Division’s judgment in this case indicates that not only do tighter controls need to be in place but he also indicated that, within a year, as part of the process of reform of the Family Legal System there will be fewer than 20 courts in which divorces can be processed. This hints at there being a centralised register where addresses will be checked by a database and probably, no fault divorce. There were an abundance of changes to the Family law system in 2014. In view these are
set to continue through 2015 and onwards, we advise our clients that it is best to consider a proactive approach in both Family and Private Client matters now. In practical terms we suggest that the time has come for pre-nuptial agreements before marriage, post-nuptial agreements during marriage, and cohabitation agreements for couples living together in order to make the process of separating and divorcing simpler, clearer, more amicable, and above all cheaper. The same is true for tax planning, making wills and trusts to shield assets from care fees, and preparing lasting powers of attorney to take effect if you can no longer make decisions for yourself. Taking a proactive approach now in these areas can literally save you thousands of pounds in the long run. This is why as part of Wills Jacobsen’s New Years Resolutions, we will be offering fantastic packages for all the above products to you, our clients. Wills Jacobsen wish you all a very merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Contact Eleanor Jacobsen or Clare Wills for advice about any of the above areas on 01487 842 789.
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Bathroom Barn www.bathroombarn.co.uk T: 01480 458 900
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Bliss Beauty Salon 65 High Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3DN T: 01480 456 223 Divino’s Hair & Beauty Room www.divinohairbeauty.co.uk T: 01480 453 775 M: 07940 209 210 Four Seasons Beauty www.fourseasonsbeauty.co.uk Contact Tracy Stratton T: 01480 414292
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Welcome packs given to all new residents Plus, regular social events contact Sheila Fielding on Welcome packs given to all Please new residents 01480 412567 or Sheila Customer Services Please contact Fielding on 01733 347135 01480 412567 or Customer Services Managed by Axiom Housing Association 01733 347135 Managed by Axiom Housing Association
Axiom Crossroads Care is a charitable non-profit making organisation which combines the excellence and strength of both Axiom Housing Association and Crossroads Care Cambridgeshire. We offer tailored home care services to support people in Huntingdon, Godmanchester and surrounding areas. We are passionate about providing excellent care services that make a positive difference to people’s lives.
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We are also passionate about our staff and offer them a range of benefits and training opportunities to develop their career in care. So if you want to make a real difference in your life and to others then a career with Axiom Crossroads Care could be just what you have been looking for. We offer competitive pay and mileage, guaranteed hours, full time and part time contracts, a mobile phone, attendance bonus and discount high street and child care vouchers. We are looking for more passionate people to join our team and help us deliver a first class quality service that we can all be proud of. Experience is not essential as full training will be given.
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Business in Godmanchester (BiG) is an online directory of local businesses based in Godmanchester. Set up in 2012 it has developed into Laura Varey an active group of local entrepreneurs to promote the many businesses in Godmanchester that service the local community. The aim of the group is to develop more business locally within the town. The businesses within the town range from Plumbers to Wine Merchants to Pest Control, Estate Agents, Administration Support and anything in between. BiG operates as a online directory of all businesses with a core group that actively market BiG within the community. We held our first community fund raiser for the Mayors Charity at Gala Day this year, with the BiG Balloon Release which was a huge success, followed by the BiG Garage Sale stall. We are always looking for new members to truly reflect the whole business offering within Godmanchester. We have recently expanded the online directory to include a recruitment page to allow local businesses to attract local employees. We operate a tiered membership with Business in Godmanchester, starting at a one off fee of ÂŁ20 to be included on the online directory. If you would like to find out more
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