Plympton Community Magazine, August 2019

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SUMMER DAYS OUT Adventure days out & breaks for you this summer!

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Editor’s Note...

Hello - The summer holidays are in full swing it’s the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine and it certainly looks like it’s here to stay!

Sophie introduced me in last month’s issue, and now that I’ve settled into my new role as Editor at OM, I’m happy to finally be able to introduce myself to you - nice to meet you!

We’ve had a busy month with a few business profiles in store for you. Our team had a brilliant day out at Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre to find out about their history and what their plans are for the summer.

Ivybridge Accountants gave us an insight into what it’s like to be a local accountant in Plymouth and their new expansion venture. Read our Summer Days Out editorial to find the best adventure days out for you this summer!

I’ve had an amazing start at OM! It’s been lovely getting to know everyone and I look forward to what the future here brings!

Enjoy this issue and have a great month!

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Dream Doors

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Mount Batten Centre

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Russells Flooring

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Hair @ Home

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Ivybridge Accountants

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Recipes

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Summer Days Out

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Paul Johnson Roofing

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Plympton Photoshop

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National Days

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Coping with the Heat

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When it comes to accounting and taxes, we all bury our heads in the sand, but why? With plenty of accountancy firms at your fingertips here in Plymouth, you are lost for choice. But what is it that you want from an accountant?

Does a large corporate firm sound like your cup of tea, or would you prefer a more local accountant that delivers a personal service catered to your needs? If the later is sounds right to you then Ivybridge Accountants are a perfect fit for you.

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vybridge Accountants are your local accountancy firm covering Ivybridge, Plymouth, and South Hams. Director, Simon Jilks has grown the business from two employees to now a team of 8. A recent expansion to the business has seen the team grow as they have now opened a new office in Kingsbridge, rebranding to Kingsbridge Accountants at the end of August.

We spent some time chatting to Simon about his history as an accountant and how Ivybridge Accountants was set up.

Ivybridge accountants were set up on 1st November 2015 when company director, Simon Jilks took a leap of faith and finally set up his own firm after nearly 30 years experience in the accounting industry.

His previous working history of accounting started at the age of 16 when he finished school in 1990. Upon finishing school, Simon knew that he didn’t want to work outside or in construction, but ultimately had no idea what would work for him.

“I kind of fancied the idea of going into finances; I thought well I’ve got a bank account, how hard can it be?...”

At the age of 16, not knowing anything about finances or tax, he secured his first full time job after interviewing for several different firms in The Midlands where he grew up.

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Simon Jilks - Director Subsequently, Simon was a trainee at the firm for 3 years before moving to Warwick to work for another firm. He had the opportunity to study for the AAT (Association of Accountant Technicians) exam, which allowed him to gain a qualification in accounting when he didn’t have a degree or A-levels.

The move to Warwick saw a natural progression in the firm, where he trained and looked after trainees that came through the door. Later becoming Head of the accounts department where he was carrying out accounts preparation as well as looking after 5 members of staff.

Simon remained at the firm for around 8 years before making the life-changing decision to relocate to the South West in 2001.

Despite being promised a partnership in Warwick, Simon focused on the opportunities open to him down in the South West and took the leap to find him working at a small accountancy firm based in Plymouth where he was able to finish his ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) qualification that he had previously started back in Warwick.

After various roles at accountancy firms in Plymouth and years building up a strong client portfolio, Simon decided he wanted to fulfill his goal of setting up and owning his own firm away from the corporate world and focusing on local businesses.

Setting up a business in the South West can be hard, with a huge array of businesses to compete against; but this didn’t stop Simon. With around 400 clients and only 4 years down the line he has an office space with 8 staff in Ivybridge and expansion is in full swing.

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“It’s not about size, it’s not about growth. The vision has always been providing something that bigger outfits tend to overlook, it’s the ability for someone to come in and sit down to have a chat about their accounts without worrying about a big bill or sounding silly or being afraid to ask, that’s the vision.”

Ivybridge Accountants provide an array of services everything from basic requirements such as your day to day stuff like payroll and bookkeeping. To handling accounts and tax returns which is seen as all of the normal compliance stuff.

“Planning forward is a big thing.”

More recently the focus has been on making sure their clients stay ahead of the curve. With everything moving digitally, the rise of cloud based accounting solutions is rapidly increasing.

Changes imposed by HMRC have resulted in businesses needing to become compliant with new software and their till systems. Simon has ensured that he is always ahead of the game by informing his clients of any changes they need to make, as well as supporting them during these changes.

Tax is becoming digital and people need to be on cloudbased software. Ivybridge Accountants offer three types of software for their clients to choose from depending on what they want - including Xero, Quick Books, and Free Agent. They can retail this software to clients and train them on how to make the best use of them.

Simon and his team are on hand to help you with your accounts, whatever it is you need, they are always there to help you out in any way. Whether you need bookkeeping services, payroll, retirement plan, succession planning or general account handling and tax returns - Ivybridge Accountants are your local accountancy firm there to help when required.

“We operate an open-door policy, I don’t want clients to feel like they can’t email or phone.

Clients can come in and sit here for as long as they like, and get the advice they need.”

Meet the Ivybridge Team!

Earlier this year Simon was approached about expanding to Kingsbridge and with the Ivybridge office thriving it was a no brainer. In August, they are set to officially re-brand the Kingsbridge office to Kingsbridge Accountants with the view to provide local services as they do in Ivybridge.

With a strong team in Ivybridge and growing team in Kingsbridge, Simon is more than happy to invest in his staff and their professional qualifications. He is keen to develop his staff and put them on the most appropriate training courses and sponsor them with qualifications such as the AAT as it will help benefit the firm.

“Someone trained me once and someone spent some time and effort and put that into me. I’m all for investing in staff” It’s amazing what has been achieved by Simon and his team in 4 years, and how that’s expanded organically and progressively with the staff, and now the expansion to Kingsbridge.

Ivybridge Accountants stands as your local accountancy firm, there to take care of any needs you may have, big or small. The firm stands on the values that it doesn’t matter what size business you are if you’re a shoe shop, web developer, farmer or IT company - any business is catered for with Ivybridge Accountants.

For more information about Ivybridge Accountants, the services they offer and their expansion to Kingsbridge contact them through any of the details below.

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SUMMER DAYS OUT! ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE We’re giving you our recommendations on ways you can entertain the family this summer and places to get away!

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t’s official - summer is here and the school holidays are in full swing. School is out and so is the sunshine! Let’s face it, there are many different places to visit and things to do during the summer holidays that it can sometimes be overwhelming to choose what is right for you.

Do you want to travel abroad? Or would a local holiday with the family be more suited to you?

What about day trips instead? The South West provides endless opportunities for you this summer!

Days out in the South West can be as simple as you want, or more extravagant affairs. Beach days can offer you a well earned day of relaxation as well as spending quality time with family and friends. You can build sandcastles, sunbathe and even dip your feet in the sea - if you’re brave enough.

Days out in the South West provide you with the family time you want as well as fitting to your budget. it only seems appropriate to consider alternatives that lie right on our doorstep.

Set in 90 acres of parkland within Dartmoor National Park, the River Dart Country Park is one of Devon’s best-loved family tourist attractions and campsites.

Summer isn’t all about going on holidays and with sky-high prices for a family holiday abroad, potentially setting you back a few thousand, why not make the most of what is right here in the South West!

There is nowhere more perfect for an adventure in Devon this summer than River Dart Country Park. Only a short 30-minute drive from Plymouth it is both a day trip and a holiday if you want it to be.

Voted one of the best visitor attractions in Devon, there is something for everyone at River Dart Country Club. The range of family activities are endless from their Adventure Playground, Bike Trail, High and Low Ropes Course, Zip Wire, Obstacle Course, Pirate Ship, Climbing Wall, Kayaking, Canoeing and much more for you to get involved with this summer.

Whether you’re more chilled or a daredevil - you’re welcome at River Dart, with activities available for all to take part in.

One of the things that sets River Dart aside from other attractions in the South West is that it isn’t just a day out.

To find out more about River Dart, their facilities, activities, and information on prices, visit www.riverdart.co.uk Days out aren’t always about spending your money, there are plenty of ways you can have a budgetfriendly day out with the family or your friends this summer. Why not go for a walk along the coastal paths of Devon and Cornwall?

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From sandy beaches and lighthouse-topped cliffs to views of the Jurassic Coast, the Devon coastline offers many perfect locations for a seaside walk.

Where else can you walk along 630 miles of such superb coastline which makes up the longest National Trail in the UK? Grab your hiking boots and even a picnic for a day of walking your socks off around the coastal paths of the South West.

If days out don’t appeal to you and you’re after a holiday then look no further than Alan Witt of Not Just Travel. Alan is a Personal Travel Expert with over 30 years experience in the travel industry. He can plan a short break in the UK to round the world holidays and cruises. Whatever your holiday requirements are this summer, Alan Witt can help you out and organise the perfect getaway, from the beautiful setting of Cornwall to the stunning beaches in the Carribean.

Alan has teamed up with Hoseasons to find you the best deals on places to stay this summer.

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you select a bike that suits your needs and set you up for your cycling venture.

For more information about bike hire, including prices head to www.puffingbillycycles.uk

Alan Witt can take care of anything you need from a holiday regardless of budget, taking the stress away from you so you can sit back, relax and have the peace of mind that your holiday is sorted.

If cycling isn’t your cup of tea but you’re keen to get out in the glorious summer weather, then head down to Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre. They welcome families, friends, individuals, businesses, and schools to participate in many water and land-based activities.

Wherever you are in the South West there is always something to do on your doorstep and with the stunning scenery and the sun shining during the summer holidays it only makes sense to make the most of it.

Throughout the school holidays, the Mount Batten Centre provides a fun-filled, dynamic range of both wet and dry Adventure Days for 8 - 16 years. They have an array of activities to enjoy this summer; including paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and windsurfing - plus many more!

If you love an adventure whilst getting your daily exercise in then get in touch with Puffing Billy Cycles.

They hire out bikes for all ages and sizes including electric bike hire for anyone aged 12 and over.

Go to www.mount-batten-centre.com to find out more about what the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre have on this summer, their prices and to book in for a fun-filled summer day out in Plymouth.

Take on Dartmoor with a ghost mountain bike or if you’ve not got your road bike, hire one of their highquality road bikes. They are sure to have the right size bike to fit you, so you can still enjoy taking on some of the best hills and corners around Dartmoor.

Make the most of the weather this summer, whether you decide to go on holiday with the family or choose to stay in the South West for a camping trip or a few days out instead. If a holiday is more your style then be sure to contact Alan Witt of Not Just Travel, he will be sure to sort you out the best summer holiday abroad or in the UK. The possibilities in the South West are endless with River Dart, Puffing Billy Cycles and the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre - get out and have fun this summer!

Puffing Billy Cycles are your first stop for a cycling adventure this summer, whether you are heading out with the family or you have a day off work and want to get out and enjoy the sun whilst getting fit - they’ll help

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Coping with the heat THIS SUMMER With many ways to cope with the heat this summer, we’ve found the best tips for you to follow to stay cool during the heat.

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ost of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot for too long, there are health risks. If a heatwave hits this summer, make sure the hot weather does’t harm you or anyone you know; and be aware of the risks of staying in the heat. The best way to survive the heat is to plan ahead for hot days and know what to do when the heat hits.

between 11am and 3pm if you’re vulnerable to the effects of heat.

Heatwaves can be harmful if you don’t take the necessary precautions. The main risks posed by a heatwave are not having enough water (dehydration), overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart or breathing, as well as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Keep rooms cool by using shades or reflective material outside the windows. You should also shut windows and pull down the shades when it’s hotter outside. You can open the windows for ventilation when it’s cooler.

A heatwave can affect anyone, but the most vulnerable people are: older people, especially those over 75, babies and young children, people with a serious long-term condition, those with heart or breathing problems, people with serious mental health problems and people on certain medicines, including those that affect sweating and temperature control.

There are many different ways you can prepare for a heatwave and cope with the heat this summer. We have come up with the steps you should take this summer to help you and your family cope with the heat and the sun safely.

The first way to help you cope is to avoid the heat altogether. Stay out of the sun and do not go out

Plan your daily run or walk in the early morning or in the evening when it is cooler. If your schedule won’t allow you to be outside during the cooler hours, switch to a gym workout until it is cooler.

Stay hydrated. Keep a bottle of water handy throughout the day. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty.

Symptoms of dehydration can include tiredness, headaches, infrequent urination and dark urine.

To prevent dehydration, you need to drink adequate amounts of water. There are many different opinions on how much water you should be drinking every day.

Health professionals suggest a woman should aim to drink about 1.6 litres and a man should aim for 2 litres.

However, this is just a guide, it is your own judgement on how much you drink to stay hydrated during the heat.

Pay attention to your diet during the hotter months.

It’s normal for your appetite to go down in extreme heat. Adjust your intake by eating smaller meals more frequently. Avoid heavy foods and opt for lighter foods, such as salads, fruits and cold pasta dishes.

Foods that are rich in potassium such as broccoli, potatoes, spinach, watermelon, sweet potatoes and mushrooms can have a natural cooling effect on the body, this will benefit you as the temperatures rise.

Just remember that it’s not all about sunbathing and getting a tan, there are consequences to spending too long in the sun and it’s important to always put your health first.

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Plympton What’s On Guide 9th - 11th August

Sunday 25th August

Love Summer Festival 2019 Newnham Park is hosting Love Summer Festival once again this year. With a weekend full of fun and fabulous events you cannot miss out on! The theme this year is jungle, so get your leopard print out and flaunt it at Love Summer Festival 2019. Acts performing across the 3 day event include: The Electric Swing Circus, My Bad Sister, DayToner and SubGiant. You can bring the camper/caravan, attendance by families and children is encouraged & you can even bring the dog. Tickets range between £15 - £40 for a day ticket and £30 - £85 for a weekend ticket; dependant on age. For more information and to book tickets, head to www. lovesummerfestival.com.

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Cornwood Horse Show Head on down to Cadleigh Farm fields this August for the Cornwood Horse Show on the 25th. The event will be packed full of activities and shows with various prizes being given out throughout the day. Judging starts at 9:30am. The show has been organised by The CAHS, a local charity whose aim is to support Agriculture and Horticulture in the Parish of Cornwood and surrounding area.

Cadleigh Farm fields, Ivybridge

Saturday 24th August

Coffee Morning Gables Farm will be holding a coffee morning with homemade cakes, teas and coffees on Saturday 24th August to raise to money for their dogs and cats! If you attend, you will also receive 10% off anything in their shop.

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Friday 2nd August

12 Years A Slave The film popping up in August at the Pop Up Picture House, Plympton-St-Maurice is 12 Years a Slave (Cert. 15, runtime 134 minutes). Doors open at 7pm, screening starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets £5 on the door.

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Family Fun Dog Show Come and join the fun at Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge on 1st September for Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary’s Family Fun Dog Show. The first class starts 11.30am and the event finishes at 3pm.

There will be 14 different classes, and entry is £1.50 per class.Some of the classes include: happiest dog, best rescue, most like their owner, gorgeous golden oldie and judge’s favourite. Pop along and enjoy this fun day out with your furry friend!

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Finding ways to entertain the family can be difficult at the best of times. Well now you have no reason to struggle, the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre has a wide range of watersports and activities being provided throughout the summer and beyond. With a huge range of facilities, equipment and instructors on hand to ensure everyone gets the most out of the on-water experience; you are sorted this summer!

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he school holidays are finally here and there is no better time to get out with the family this summer whilst making the most of the glorious sunshine. The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, set in Britain’s Ocean City, has some of the best watersports facilities in the South West. We spent the afternoon at the Mount Batten Centre chatting to Centre Director, Alex King, about the history of the Centre, what watersports activities they offer and we even got to get out on the water ourselves!

The Centre sits on ex-MOD land which was used as a base for flying boats during and after the Second World War. After this, the peninsula was handed back to the local authority and converted from a Sergeant’s Mess to what it is now. The peninsula was very different back then and has been adapted and changed to make it how it is today.

The Centre first opened in June 1999 and has operated in a similar way ever since.

Centre Director, Alex King began his employment at the Mount Batten Centre in January 2010 after spending 12 years working in artificial winter sports around the country in the leisure sector. His initial aim was to drive the Centre commercially, so Alex took it in his stride to pick up and move forward, making a few changes along the way with a few challenges to tackle at the same time.

“It’s been a challenging and very interesting 8 and a half years.”

The Mount Batten Centre has come a long way since it first opened and although the day to day operation of the Centre is similar to when it first opened, many aspects are

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very different due to various challenges that the Centre has overcome.

Due to changes in government policy and funding; NVQs became unavailable to the Mount Batten Centre.

One of the main winter incomes for the Centre was providing NVQ level 1 and NVQ level 2 opportunities for outdoor adventure to those that hadn’t met their full educational development or had faced challenges in early life.

Moving forward, the Centre adapted to replace NVQs with BTECs as an alternative vocational, non-GCSE qualification. However, changes in educational policy two years later meant it was deemed compulsory for every child to do GCSEs and BTECs were scrapped. The consequences of this led to part of the Centre’s winter income being reduced again “We have had to diversify, we’ve had to tighten our belts and we’ve had to look at the opportunities and we’ve done that on several platforms and we are still doing it. So we created a charity” In December 2014, The Mount Batten Centre Charity Trust was created.

There were a number of reasons for the change, one of those being due to the access restriction to what the Centre could deliver from the changes in government policy. Since the charity has been set up, it has created opportunity and positivity for a lot of young people’s lives; whether the barriers to them getting out on the water and involved in physical activity are physical, mental or financial.

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“We’ve been able to bridge across those barriers in a number of ways and we’ve done that by fundraising for assets and equipment that will help those that would struggle otherwise.”

In terms of more recent provision, the Mount Batten Centre is in the midst of their first major indoor activity being built; an indoor climbing wall. This will be a huge asset to the Centre, providing an all-weather activity space for young people using the Centre.

“We work closely with Woodlands School who love coming down here and engaging in what we’ve got, it does their students a lot of good. However, we have the UK weather and the number of times we can actually get them out on the water in term time between September and July is limited by the weather conditions.”

By having an alternative activity that is indoor, protected from the weather and that can be run and managed safely, there is then a degree of option for times when the weather isn’t playing ball.

During the school holidays, the Centre provides Multi Adventure Days – perfect for adventurers aged 8 to 16 with activities ranging from sailing to stand-up paddleboarding, to climbing and abseiling.

For younger adventurers aged 7 to 11 years the Centre provides a Multi Adventure Day, each colour-coded day has three different activities including abseiling, slacklining, soft archery and photo orienteering. For adults the Centre offers a wide range of Royal Yachting Association and British Canoeing courses, and they also provide popular 2 hour taster sessions in kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

They provide all of the equipment including - wetsuits, buoyancy aids and spray tops, as well as ensuring an instructor is on hand at all stages for a safe and secure experience. So there is no need to worry about going out to hire the kit separately, it’s all included in the cost with safety being put first at every stage of the process.

We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to find out what Centre Director, Alex King’s plans are for the Mount Batten Centre in the future:

“I think this facility is a massive asset to this city and it’s an asset that for large elements of the city is currently underutilised. I find it sad to think that there are school children within the Plymouth area who have never been in or near the water. I would like to expand and enhance what we offer, I’ve always had the aspiration that any young person going through their school career and education career should be given the opportunity to engage with what sets this city aside from many, many others which is that out there.”

“If you live in Plymouth, and you’ve not seen Plymouth from the sea then you’ve not seen Plymouth at its best. After all, it is Britain’s Ocean City.”

Alex concludes “With plans forging ahead to establish the UK’s first National Marine Park here in Plymouth we’re excited to be considered one of the city’s key stakeholders in the process. We look forward to what the future may bring for us at the Centre, and the city as a whole, and how we can adapt and embrace the concept so we continue to be able to do what we do best for many, many years to come.”

For more information about the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre and what they have to offer, head over to their website on www. mount-batten-centre.com or call on 01752 404567.

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August is finally upon us, and lets hope the sun stays out! Eat healthily this summer with our favourite healthy recipe ideas that are perfect for flavoursome meals that’ll leave your taste buds yearning for more deliciousness!

Chargrilled courgette with basil, mint,chilli and lemon 6 courgettes, ends trimmed (cut into long strips), 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for dressing, 1 fresh red chilli, seeded, finely chopped (or 5 tsp dried chilli flakes), sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, ½ lemon, juice only, handful fresh mint, roughly chopped, handful fresh basil, roughly chopped ONE Toss the courgette strips in a bowl with the olive oil (just enough to coat the courgette), chilli, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Two Heat a ridged grill pan until smoking hot and griddle the courgettes in batches, about four minutes per side, being careful not to crowd the grill pan. They should be tender, but with a crunch to them in the middle. If the strips are not quite cooked, leave them on the grill pan for longer, but watch the heat as you don’t want them to burn.

Don’t be tempted to move the courgette while it is cooking or you won’t get the chargrill marks across the flesh. Drain on kitchen paper.

Three Toss the griddled courgettes in the lemon juice, mint, basil and a good slug of your best extra virgin olive oil.

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Banana choc ices 3 medium-large bananas, peeled (350g/12oz peeled weight), 100g/3½oz full-fat plain yoghurt, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 100g/3½oz good-quality dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids), broken into pieces, 2 tbsp coconut oil For the toppings: , mixed nuts, toasted and finely chopped, coconut flakes, toasted and lightly crushed, pistachio nuts, finely chopped, freeze-dried raspberries ONE Put the bananas, yoghurt and vanilla extract into a food processor and blend until smooth.

Pour the mixture into eight mini ice-cream silicone moulds. Insert a lolly stick into each one and place in the freezer for at least 3 hours until frozen solid.

TWO When the lollies are frozen, place the chocolate and coconut oil in a small heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water; make sure the base of the bowl isn’t touching the water. Stir over a low heat until melted. Remove from the heat and leave until cool to the touch, but still runny.

Three Line a tray with baking paper or a non-stick silicone mat. Take the banana lollies from the freezer. Working quickly, dip one lolly at a time into the melted chocolate and turn to coat all over.

Lift out and sprinkle with your choice of topping.

Place on the prepared tray; the chocolate will set almost instantly. Repeat with the remaining ice lollies. Eat straight away or return to the freezer until you’re ready to serve.

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Teriyaki chicken with leek and pepper stir-fry For the chicken: 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 100g/3½oz chicken thigh meat, scored with a sharp knife For the stir-fry: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced, ¼ leek, sliced into long thin strips, ¼ red pepper, sliced into long thin strips ONE Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

For the chicken, mix the sesame oil, honey and soy sauce together in a large bowl. Cover the chicken in the marinade and leave for 5 minutes.

TWO Heat a frying pan until hot. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserve the marinade mixture. Fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to the oven and roast for 5 minutes, or until cooked through.

Three To make the stir-fry, heat the oil in a small frying pan. Add the garlic, leeks and pepper and cook until soft. Pour in the marinade mixture and bring to a simmer, continue to cook until the mixture is thick.

Four Spoon the stir fried vegetables into the centre of a plate, put the chicken on top and serve.

Lighter lemony pasta and spinach bake 300g/10½oz dried macaroni, 200g/7oz broccoli (cut into small florets), 100g/3½oz baby spinach (any thicker stems removed), 2 tsp olive oil, 2 spring onions (outer leaves removed, thinly sliced), 1 garlic clove (thinly sliced), 1 tbsp plain flour, 300ml/10fl oz skimmed milk, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp wholegrain mustard, 1 unwaxed lemon, finely grated zest only, 100g/3½oz Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated, salt and freshly ground black pepper, mixed salad leaves dressed with a squeeze of lemon juice and 1 tsp olive oil, to serve ONE Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Cook the macaroni in boiling water for 6 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the spinach and leave to stand with the lid on for 2 minutes. Drain well and set aside two Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan. Fry the spring onions for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for another 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring all the time, for 1-2 minutes. Slowly pour in the milk, add the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper. Continue simmering for 2-3 minutes, until thickened. Remove the bay leaves.

Three Stir in the mustard, lemon zest and three quarters of the Parmesan, then season well.

FOUR Tip the pasta and broccoli into a shallow baking dish. Pour over the sauce and mix well. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve with the dressed salad leaves.

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NATIONAL DAYS AUGUST 2019 A guide to National and International days in August!

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ere in the UK we don’t need a reason to pop open the bubbly or throw a party! We love a good celebration, whether you’ve had a great day at work and decided to treat yourself to a glass of wine (maybe two...) or you’re having a birthday bash to celebrate big 50! This August there are plenty of reasons to celebrate with loads of national and international days that you can get involved with and celebrate to your heart’s content!

INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY

INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY For all of you cat lovers out there, the 8th August is your day to celebrate your little fur balls! International Cat Day is a day to raise awareness for our feline friends and learn about ways we can help and protect them. If you have a cat, go and treat them to some catnip and share your favourite photos and vidoes of them on social media for the rest of the world to admire. Or if you don’t own a cat, head on down to Gables or Woodside to see what you’re missing out on - you might even give a cat their forever home!

The 2nd August brings a great start to the month with International Beer Day giving us all a reason to celebrate! Get on down to the pub with the family or friends for a pint, or two... or three! It started in the USA in 2007 and is now a worldwide celebration spanning 207 cities, 80 countries and 6 continents.

Specifically, International Beer Day has three declared purposes: To gather with friends and enjoy the taste of beer. To celebrate those responsible for brewing and serving beer and to unite the world under the banner of beer, by celebrating the beers of all nations together on a single day.

WORLD ELEPHANT DAY World Elephant Day is an international annual event on August 12th, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world’s elephants. The goal of World Elephant Day is to create awareness of the urgent plight of African and Asian elephants, and to share knowledge and positive solutions for the better care and management of captive and wild elephants. Both African and Asian elephants face extinction within twelve years.

You can help by adopting an elephant and help fight illegal wildlife trade, reduce habitat loss and help people live alongside elephants. Visit www.wwf.org.uk to see how you can help today!

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WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY

INTERNATIONAL LEFT HANDERS DAY August 13th is International Left Handers Day. Take the chance to tell your family and friends how proud you are of being left-handed, and also raise awareness of the everyday issues that lefties face as we live in a world designed for right-handers. This international day was launched by The Lefthanders Club in 1992 and it is now an annual event left-handers everywhere can celebrate their sinistrality and increase public awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed.

This event is now celebrated worldwide, and in the U.K. alone there have been more than 20 regional events to mark the day in recent years - including left-v-right sports matches, a left-handed tea party, and pubs using left-handed corkscrews where patrons drank and played pub games with the left hand only. These events have contributed more than anything else to the general awareness of the difficulties and frustrations left-handers experience in everyday life, and have successfully led to improved product design and greater consideration of our needs by the right-handed majority.

On 19th August photography lovers across the globe will be celebrating World Photography Day. This celebratory day was founded in 2009 by the Australian photographer Korske Ara. World Photography Day is an annual, worldwide celebration of the art, craft, science and history of photography. The main aim of the day is to inspire positive change across the world; connecting people and raising awareness through the use of photography. Get involved with World Photography Day this August; grab your cameras and head out with the kids to explore the wonders of the South West to celebrate World Photography Day. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, just be sure to share your best photos on social media and tag using #WorldPhotographyDay. To find out more about world photography day, visit www.worldphotographyday.com

NATIONAL DOG DAY

NATIONAL PROSECCO DAY Now if there is a day that should be a bank holiday it’s National Prosecco Day! And if you’re as much of a prosecco lover as we here at OM, then Tuesday 13th August is your day to celebrate even if you have nothing to celebrate! Pop open the bubbly and invite the girls over for a catch up because...why not?! Raise a toast to those remaining days of the summer and embrace life’s everyday celebrations.

National Dog Day is on August 26th and if you’re a dog lover then this is the day for you to celebrate along with your furry friend! National Dog Day celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure. The mission for this day is to help the public to recognise the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year and acknowledges family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day...for personal protection, for law enforcement, for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and pulling victims of tragedy from wreckage, now they’re detecting cancer and seizures... things even humans cannot do. There are so many ways to celebrate National Dog Day, whether you decide to give your dog loads fuss and a new toy or you want to do something more extravigant; visit www.nationaldogday. com to find out more ways you can celebrate!

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