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Apple day
Visit Cragside for a day of apple related fun! Pick an apple straight from the tree and take part in some apple crafts and activties. Then, treat yourself to some apple goodies from the tea rooms - including chef May’s award winning spiced apple cake! 22/10/16, 11am 3pm, Cragside
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Autumn in the air
October usually sees a real change in the weather, with dropping temperatures, and squally showers. This is when it’s traditionally the time to start to clearing up. This month is the last opportunity to scarify, aerate and top dress lawns. Scarification removes layers of thatch and can be done with either a spring-tine rake or a powered scarifier. Afterwards apply an autumn lawn feed; these are low in nitrogen, so discouraging lush green growth that would only succumb to cold and diseases over the winter months. This is also the last chance to mow recently sown grass areas, to neaten them up before the winter. Don’t cut lower than 2.5cm (1in). Topping with the mower will also prevent weeds getting out of hand. Toadstools and fairy rings appearing in the lawn may be a sign that scarification and autumn lawn care is necessary.
It is too late to apply a weedkiller now - effectiveness will be much reduced. A final mow will keep weeds in hand until the spring, when weedkillers can again be used. Consider building a post and chicken wire leaf pen for autumn leaves. They turn into leafmould very useful as a soil improver or as an ingredient in potting and seed composts. If you have not yet fixed or replaced any shed roof leaks, broken glasshouse panes, or worn glazing putty and lost glazing clips, then now is your last chance to do so before the greenhouse is full of tender plants for overwintering.
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Autumn’s a great time to enjoy the outdoors. Head to the woods to see the leaves changing colour. And when they’ve fallen to the ground, it’s great fun to crunch your way through them (whether you’re 8 or 80!). This is also the time of year to spot weird and wonderful fungi growing in the woods, see roaming flocks of small birds and watch animals preparing for the fastapproaching cold weather.
This month's jobs Plan and plant new borders. Plant bare-root and balled shrubs and trees. Plant herbaceous perennials. Ensure bird table and feeders are out. Tidy up ponds. Clean bird baths. Plant forget-me-nots, pansies and wallflowers. Prune tall roses. Plan a vegetable patch and start digging before the first frosts. Leave fallen leaves to provide shelter and protection for wildlife. Plant spring bulbs. Sow hardy peas and broad beans. Leave seedheads to overwinter to provide food for birds.
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Call us: 0191 4871834 Recipes by Kirsty Hale, Riverford Cook and www.riverford.co.uk/recipes
Butternut, Red Onion and Pumpkin Seed Salad Pair the sweetness of butternut and roasted red onions for a fantastic winter side salad. To turn it into a full meal, add cooked Puy or dark green lentils, goat’s cheese or feta and perhaps some strips of roasted red peppers. Serves: 4 as a side
INGREDIENTS 3 red onions, sliced into 1cm-thick discs 6–7 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks A few thyme sprigs (optional) 30g pumpkin seeds Pinch of hot smoked paprika 1 tbsp red or white wine vinegar (or use more balsamic) 1 tsp Dijon mustard, or to taste ¼ tsp crushed garlic, or to taste 1 bag of mixed salad leaves (100–150g) Salt and black pepper
Heat the oven to 190°C/Gas 5. Keeping the onion discs whole, place them in a roasting tin and drizzle with a tablespoon or two of olive oil, the balsamic vinegar and a splash of water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the tin with foil and roast for 30–40 minutes on a low shelf in the oven, until the onions are soft and sweet. Meanwhile, place the squash chunks in another roasting tin, toss with a further tablespoon or so of oil to coat and a good sprinkling of salt and roast for around 30 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelised, throwing in the sprigs of thyme halfway through the cooking time (if using). While the vegetables are roasting, put the pumpkin seeds in a small pan with a teaspoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt and a pinch of paprika. Toast over a medium heat, stirring or tossing frequently, until lightly browned, then transfer to a plate to stop them toasting further. Make a simple vinaigrette: whisk together the vinegar, around 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the mustard and garlic to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Put the salad leaves in a large salad bowl, pour over the dressing and toss to combine. Scatter over the butternut, onions and seeds.
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SPORTS GUIDE: OCTOBER 2016
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
OCT 9: JAPANESE
Lap Record: 1:31.540 Kimi Räikkönen, 2005 Last Winner: L Hamilton
OCT 23: USA
Lap Record: 1:39.347 Sebastian Vettel, 2012 Last Winner: L Hamilton
2016 FOUR NATIONS The 2016 Four Nations tournament is coming to you this October and November. It is the one of biggest international Rugby League tournaments to come to the UK in five years which features host nation England, World Cup holders Australia, No.1 ranked team in the world New Zealand and Scotland. It is guaranteed to be an action packed tournament. Six venues will be used during this year’s Four Nations including Lightstream Stadium, Hull, The John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, Zebra Claims Stadium, Workington, Queen
Elizabeth Olympic Park, London – with the final being played at one of the most iconic stadiums in world sport, Anfield. England Head Coach, Wayne Bennett, said: “I’m excited to begin work with this England team. The venues selected for our games in the Four Nations tournament are world class and I hope that the English fans will be out in force to support us and that we can do them proud on the field.” www.rugby-league.com
SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL
The biggest night in Super League, the First Utility Super League Grand Final takes place at the Old Trafford on Saturday 8 October. The Super League Grand Final is the championship-deciding game of rugby league’s Super League competition. It is played between two teams who have qualified via the Super League Play-Off series. The winning team receive the Super League Trophy and go on to play the
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OCT 30: MEXICAN
Lap Record: 1:20.521 Nico Rosberg, 2015 Last Winner: N Rosberg
BRITISH CHAMPIONS DAY, ASCOT Sat 15 October QIPCO British Champions Day is the breathtaking finale to the British Flat racing season. Ascot racecourse is set alight on the nation’s richest ever raceday, as champions are crowned kings and queens of the turf. The best horses and jockeys from across the globe will be in action to compete for a recordbreaking £4.2 million purse as they bid to follow in the hoof prints of former series stars, no less than the almighty Frankel, who signed off his glittering career in the showpiece event on this day in 2012. britishchampionsseries.com
Leeds are the current champions, beating Wigan 22-20 to add to their Challenge Cup and League Leaders Shield successes, therefore completing the season treble.
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