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ITH the nights drawing in and the slightest suggestion of winter’s chill in the air, we bid a fond farewell to a scorching summer and say hello to autumn, which the po et John Keats once famously described as “a season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.” And what dear readers does everyone in the this neck of the woods now associate with autumn? Why, the Abergavenny Food Festival of course. Billed as the Glastonbury of the the culinary world, the famous festival has grown to become one of the leading food events in the Uk attracting visitors from all over the country and aboard. For two days every September, Abergavenny is transformed into a paradise for culinary connoisseurs and people like us, who just love cake, the obligatory hog roast and pint of homemade cider in the grounds of Abergavenny Castle. It really is true, everyone on our team
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absolutely adores the Abergavenny Food Festival and to celebrate our love of this gala of food glorious food, we’ve lovingly prepared a special Food Festival edition of the Gazette and Diary which we hope will whet your appetite for this year’s event. I nside, you’ll find all the information on exactly what and who’s going to be at the 2013 Food Festival, as well as a festival map and the lowdown on individual events, sponsors, and exhibitors. This really is a must read. so go on tuck in! In keeping with the autumn flavour, this edition really is a bumper harvest of treats for the eye to eat. Elsewhere in the magazine all you budding golfers will find a very interesting feature on Par Four Golf, which will give you a general guide to the game as well as a working knowledge of local golf venues. So if swing is your thing, then without further ado, please dig right in! Until the next time dear readers, eat, drink and be merry and enjoy this year’s Food Festival. We’ll see you there. Chin Chin!
See you at the Food Festival!
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Brecon Beacons National Park National Park Visitor Centre Tearooms & Restaurant Canolfan Ymwelwyr y Parc Cenedlaethol Ystafell De a Bwyty Set in stunning scenery, come and experience the National Park Visitor Centre. Enjoy delicious, homemade food and cakes, fantastic arts and crafts and learn more about the Brecon Beacons Nation Park. Open 9.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week. Libanus, near Brecon. LD3 8ER. Tel: 01874 623366
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Food Festival What you get with your Abergavenny Food Festival Stroller Ticket
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OUR Abergavenny Food Festival Stroller ticket gives access to five fabulous venues in the centre of Abergavenny with over 200 exhibitors from Wales, The Marches and the UK and further afield – including Spain. These are: The Market Hall, Brewery Yard, Lion’s Place, The Priory and The Castle. Please see main venue map. Entertainment / activities across these venues includes the Grill Stage with Grillstock, featuring street-food chef dems /cook-offs; hands-on young people's workshops at the Food Academy in the Dome at The Castle (sponsored by Organic Centre Wales), finals of the schools Cookery Competition; Rude Health rants, plus music, comedy, street theatre and creative food-themed activities. The Robert Price Kitchen Stage in the Market Hall has a rolling programme of live cookery demonstrations from the best chefs in the region. Plus there’s a great choice of food to buy and eat on the spot at various catering outlets. Try Otley Brewing Company’s special beer of the Festival at The Blorenge Bar (at the Castle), Stroller Tickets cost: Saturday Adult: £9, Sunday Adult: £7, Weekend Adult: £14. All children under sixteen get in for free if accompanied by adult. Stroller tickets can be purchased from the Borough Theatre until Friday September 20 at 5pm. After that date strollers can only be purchased on arrival at the Festival from one of the ticket points as indicated on the site map. Festival opening times are as follows: Saturday September 21 9.30am – 6.00pm (last entry 5.30pm except the Castle which closes at 5pm. Sunday September 22 9.30am – 5pm. When buying your stroller ticket be sure to pick up your complimentary full colour Festival Guide which contains listings and maps for all the exhibitors, plus interviews with guest peformers and info on what’s new for 2013.
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HE Food Academy, sponsored by Organic Centre Wales is being moved into the Dome in the Castle this year. All children can join in the fun! Just come along half an hour before the workshop ply come along to watch and taste some starts to secure your place. All free on a delicious organic treats! On the Sunday morning at 10.30am in stroller ticket. Budding chefs will work with Jethro Carr the Market Hall it’s the grand finale of the from the Kitchen Academy to make all Food Academy’s Grow It, Cook It, Eat It sorts of treats - from Falafel with a Leaf Harvest Meal competition for secondary Salad & Goat’s Cheese Dressing to Giant schools. Not only have students had to come up Waffles with Welsh Chocolate and Spiced with their own Harvest Meal recipe, they Pumpkin, Pea, Y Fenni Arancini. have had to grow as many ingredients Guest chef Valentine Warner will be as possible in school for their meal doing a special slot “Fin and too. Garden Organic donated Feather” on Saturday and Roger seeds to all schools and they Stevens from Lasswade Counwill bring along the produce try House Hotel will be holding they have grown to create their an organic Masterclass with very own take on the Harschools involved in our Grow It, vest Meal. Cook It, Eat It project. TV presenter Kate Students will bring along their Humble comperes the harvest bounty and he will help event and crowns the them transform it into a magnifioverall winners who will cent harvest meal. So please win a Celtic Manor Resort join us by taking part or simCHEF Valentine Warner
Adventure Activity Pass. This comprises a full day of activities at Celtic Manor including Adventure Golf , Forest Jump Treetop Adventure, Laser Combat and Archery or Crossbow. With a Best Food Hygiene prize up for
grabs from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (Wales) and a prize for the ”Best Growers” from Waitrose as well, it promises to be a closely contested battle! Come and cheer on your local school.
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HERE’S so much culinary innovation in Abergavenny and Monmouthshire. The area boasts some top-notch restaurants and pubs for starters. We’ve got growers and makers, real ales, posh teas, wild walks. This year’s Abergavenny Food Festival Fringe brings it all together and celebrates the joy of food, drink, hospitality and creativity across the whole community. And it perfectly complements the core weekend programme. Abergavenny Town Council is keen to promote the wealth of talent and experiences on offer in the town and surrounding area. This year The Fringe has been made possible thanks to their financial support. There’s a really diverse programme of activities on offer: exhibitions, festive menus, food demonstrations and workshops, music, walks and other special events with a food connection. For full details of all these events, including booking information, please visit the Fringe pages of the Festival website at www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com
Delicatessen counter with an array of hand crafted farmhouse cheese, including local varieties, traditional farmhouse cheddars, rich flavoured goat cheese, sheep cheese, artisan and continental cheeses. Usk River Chutney, Bay Tree Pickles and sauces, and a mouthwatering range of local pates, pork pies, ploughmans and game pies, award winning hams and cooked meats and organic wine!
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Don’t miss out at the Food Festival As well as all the experiences on offer through the Five-Venue Stroller Ticket, there’s also a programme of 50 individually ticketed events featuring the brightest lights of the food world. Here’s a selection of four – all of which include conversation with cookery. Tickets can be purchased at The Borough Theatre or online at www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com
REMEMBERING ELIZABETH DAVID: Abergavenny’s own Maestro, Franco Taruschio, will be taking part in a very special event in the Borough Theatre on the Saturday September 21, 12.30pm). FRANCO and his wife Ann knew the legendary Elizabeth David well and have fond memories of this hugely in-
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fluential woman who transformed fifities culinary culture. They were inspired by her books when they opened The Walnut Tree in 1963. The admiration was mutual and they went on to become firm friends and collaborators at the stove. Writer Tim Hayward will be joining them along with Elizabeth’s editor Jill Norman to relive those heady days. And Franco will also be demonstrating some of her dishes. Tim says, “David was never a simple character. She was extremely private, almost impossible to interview and showed a truly patrician disregard for social niceties.” After her death many of her kitchen implements were auctioned off at Southebys and the crazy prices achieved showed the huge esteem in which she was held. One man paid £400 for five wooden spoons! “I’m hoping some of the magic will rub off,” he explained. Tickets: £6.
THE MASTER CHEF:
Shaun Hill in conversation with Simon Wright
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SHAUN Hill is a legend among British chefs. Not just for the Michelin stars which he has brought to three different establishments. Not just for his food which combines impeccable accuracy with an absolute absence of pretension. Not just for his intelligence, humour and geniality. But for the sheer dedication to his trade which sees him still at the stove ‘shaking the pans’ nearly 50 years after he first took them up in Robert Carrier’s kitchen in 1966. Shaun demonstrates dishes and talks cooking with the writer, broadcaster, and restaurateur Simon Wright. Saturday September 21, 3.30pm in the Borough Theatre. Tickets £6.
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CHICKEN & EGG:
Conversation and Cookery with Kate Humble and Genevieve Taylor
INCREDIBLE EDIBLES LIVE: IF you’ve got younger children in your family then you’ll know all about CBBC’s fabulous Stefan Gates. This event in the Borough Theatre (Saturday 21 September, 11.00am) is a chance for them to see him in action with his spectacular live show with edible insects, mindblowing food science and some very, very big explosions. Brilliant fun for the whole family. Tickets: adults £6.00, children: £3.
A warm welcome awaits you from Vera Watkins & family.
Capture the Festival magic Keen amateur photographers wanted– fantastic prize to be won!
FORMER TV colleagues, Kate and Genevieve, discuss their respective quests to bring their lives closer to the logic of nature and the seasons. On a working farm in Monmouthshire, Kate has assembled a group of colleagues to revive and teach the fast disappearing arts of rural living; a story she tells in her new book Humble by Nature. Meanwhile in the city, Genevieve has become a food-writer, gardener and backyard poultry keeper. She demonstrates some dishes from her latest book A Good Egg, a record of a year’s cooking with the seasons and her own hen’s eggs. Sunday 22 September, 12.30pm in the Borough Theatre. Tickets: £6.
IF you’re coming to the Festival here’s a chance to put some practice in. The weekend is a real visual feast and organisers are inviting keen amateur photographers to capture some of the magic. Thanks to generous sponsorship from Shackleton Photographic (3 Nevill Street, Abergavenny) entrants will be in with the chance of winning some fabulous prizes. The first prize – to be awarded by Shackleton Photographic in the aged 16and over category has a retail value of £600. It is a Canon EOS 100D Camera with one 18-55 lens, one Sigma 70300mm lens, one Canon 300EG camera bag, and one Panasonic 8GB SDHC Memory Card. The runner-up will receive a 20” x 16” framed poster print of a photographic image of choice. There is also a category for under-six-
teens – and the prize is a Camlink tp2500 tripod with case and a framed 20”x16” print. There are six categories to focus on: Shopping Around, Fabulous Food and Produce, Taking Time Out, Sharing and Tasting, Street Entertainment. Here’s how to enter: First of all, buy your day or weekend Festival Stroller ticket. If you are under 16 you can get a complimentary young person's wristband (if accompanied by a paying adult. You can buy in advance or on the day from one of the Festival’s ticket points. Go to Shackleton Photographic in Nevill Street (in the centre of town) and fill in a registration form between 9.30am and 12 noon on Saturday September 21 and Sunday 22. You will be issued with a unique registration number on a receipt to be used on all photos submitted to the competition. Alternatively you can download the registration form at www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com and complete it in advance, but you must still go to Shackletons to hand it in and receive your unique registration number. Full details as to the submission and judging process are available to download from the festival website, and you can also pick up copies at Shackletons. Happy snapping!
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RINDISA offers fine Spanish gastronomy, drawing on 25 years of carefully sourcing Spanish food for the U.K. market. The classic ingredients of Spanish cooking are available from our Shop at Borough Market and our online shop; and we serve them daily at our four London Tapas restaurants. Monika Linton founded Brindisa in 1988 and Brindisa Tapas Kitchens in 2004. From her early days selling to the first brave chefs who were willing to experiment with Spanish ingredients nearly 25 years ago, to today, Monika maintains a core role in product selection. She brings inspiration and vision for all the very specialist and artisan products our customers love and which bring a unique flair to our restaurant menus. Brindisa Borough Market shop near London Bridge, offers an unrivalled range of delicious Spanish food with something to satisfy all lovers of Spanish gastronomy, from our ham counter to our famous Chorizo grill. This year at Abergavenny we will showcasing a selection of cheese and charcuterie including but not limited to Ibérico Bellota ham, Chorizo and Salchichón, rare cheeses from artisanal dairies and some Brindisa staples like our Gordal olives. On Saturday we will be doing a ham masterclass where we will be demonstrating the differences between various Ibérico hams and explaining why the product is so prized. This will give an opportunity for tasting hams from a number of different regions.
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UTUMN weather can be unpredictable – so whether it is rain or shine, a great way to spend a couple of hours or a day is at Alex Allpress’s Pottery Studio. If you would like to learn more about throwing on the potters wheel and make jugs, mugs, bowls, vases – or want to build coil vessels or learn slab technique: We have all the tools, glazes and kilns you need. Under Alex Allpress’ tuition you can have small group booking or one-on-one days, pottery parties, workshops or book for teambuilding session. We run bespoke workshops & family days, which makes us ready for when you have free time. Alex’s work was recently featured in Elle Decoration – Made to treasure “Handcrafted pots as art for your home� He has exhibited all over the world and last year was awarded an innovative business award for his new tile range. Alex graduated from Camberwell College of Arts with a BA Hons in Ceramics and never looked back.
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HE Festival will be hosting some exhibitors from La Boqueria in Barcelona - one of Europe’s great city markets so you will also have the opportunity to buy some top Spanish produce. La Boqueria was established 170 years ago and today has nearly 250 traders. The turnover of stalls is very small with many stalls handed on from one generation to another. It is a gastronomic hub. Abergavenny Food Festival is planning to make a reciprocal trip - taking a group of Welsh producers to Barcelona in July 2014. London’s Borough Market stallholders made a similar trip this year and were able to put their products in front of
150,00 visitors over a weekend. This year La Boqueria will be bringing products from four of their stallholders: Soley Roser – Edouard Soley is a fifth generation stallholder who specialises in fruit and vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and delicatessen products including truffles. Oleum Flumen – specialists in oils and vinegars. Fromatgeria Elisa – Elisa Gimenez is a cheese-monger selling cheeses from all over Spain and particularly from the Catalan region. Can Vila Boqueria – Speciality hams and pork products from different Spanish pig breeds. Find out where the stall is situated by looking at your complimentary Festival Guide.
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The Grillstock Stage at The Castle GRILLSTOCK, the UK’s top grilling festival brings a bit of barbecue heaven to Abergavenny. A live music stage at The Castle will feature acoustic blues, guitars, harmonicas and genuine Brooklyn dive-bar music through the day. The food pit will be serving up authentic low and slow barbecue food. Try the hickory-smoked pulled pork and ribs. Join in a barbecue demonstration and pick up tips and tricks on how to cook whole joints of meat. Turn your barbecue into a smoker for cooking ribs and learn how to make the famous beer-can chicken. They will also be running their famous food eating competitions to see who can eat the most ribs and hot wings in five minutes Come and join in if you dare!
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That’s so British cheese is among the best in the world right now. Andy Welch sniffs out a prize-winning cheesemaker and some deliciously melty recipes.
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E'VE long since been a nation of were once able to crow about how supecheese lovers, but nowadays rior their cheeses were, that's no longer Britain is well and truly on the the case. foodie map as a great cheese producer Want something so strong, savoury and too. mature that it'll make your eyes water? Indeed, while the Italians and French There are Farmhouse Cheddars and blues to do just that. After something for the perfect ploughWelcome to man's, or a sandwich to remember? Then there's a Wensleydale, double Gloucester Crickhowell or red Leicester for you, while any number of soft and gooey, hard or melting cheeses are available from supermarkets and artisan producers up and down the country. Vegetarians, and those with a lactose inLunch and evening meals tolerance or aversion to the high-fat conserved Monday to Monday tent, are also catered for with new and, Traditional Sunday roast crucially, tastier options popping up all The Bridge End Inn is quite an exceptional public house of some the time. Check out lactofree.co.uk if you quality, set on the edge of the Brecon National Park right next want that cheesy taste without the lacto the river Usk - one of the principality’s best fishing rivers. tose. ◆ Restaurant ◆ Bar ◆ Accommodation ◆ Fishing And while cheese is delightful eaten Bridge Street. Crickhowell. Powys. NP8 1AR straight off a board, there are endless Tel: 01873 810338 Fax: 01873 810338 ways to use it in cooking too, and you'll Email: info@thebridgeendinn.com find lots of recipes on the British Cheese www.thebridgeendinn.com Board's website (Britishcheese.com)
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Farmhouse cheddar linguine with bacon, mint and peas 300g linguine 1tbsp olive oil 4 rashers bacon, snipped into pieces 2 garlic cloves, very finely sliced 1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped 100g frozen petit pois or garden peas, thawed Zest of 1 lemon 75g Farmhouse Cheddar cheese, finely grated 12 mint leaves, shredded Salt and black pepper Mint leaves and extra grated Farmhouse Cheddar, to garnish Cook the linguine in plenty of boiling, salted water for 10-12 minutes, or one minute less than the pack instructions to ensure it's al dente and not gloopy. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sizzle the bacon for two to three minutes before adding add the garlic and spring onions. Cook gently until softened, without
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browning. Add the peas, then heat gently, stirring for a couple of minutes. Drain the linguine, making sure to keep four tablespoons of the cooking liquid, then return it to the saucepan with this liquid. Stir in the bacon and peas, add the lemon zest, Cheddar and mint leaves, stirring gently to combine. Cook over a low heat for about two minutes, until thoroughly reheated. Season to taste, going easy on the salt as the liquor and bacon will add plenty. Transfer to four warmed plates. Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves and a little extra grated Cheddar.
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Liquid news ... Sainsbury’s little cuties ...
SAINSBURY'S have introduced 10 of its most popular own brand wines into single serve bottles (from £1.65 to £3, 18.7cl and 20cl). This cute line-up includes Sainsbury's Winemakers Selection Gavi, Winemakers Selection Merlot, Taste The Difference Macon Villages and Taste The Difference Primitivo Salento, alongside their best selling Taste The Difference Conegliano Prosecco Superiore Brut.
In the pink ...
FOR romantic trysts, pretty sparklers win the day, especially when they're dressed to impress like this cherry pink at 7.5% abv. A South African beauty that's divine with strawberries and cream, try JC Le Roux La Fleurette, South Africa (£7.49, Morrisons). Sauvignon blanc dominant with a generous splash of pinotage and shiraz to give the wine it's hue, La Fleurette is dry and fruity with a clean finish that won't go to your head. Alternatively, if you like to sin with zin, Gypsy Lee Rose White Zinfandel 2012, USA (£8.99, www.virginwines.co.uk) is a notch up the ladder on the abv scale at 10.5%. Light and appealing with a generous punnet of berry fruits, the off-dry flavours dance delicately on the palate.
A toast to Brad & Angelina ... THE celebrity couple collected the keys to Chateau Miravel in Provence in 2008, but waited until 2012 to declare it a vintage year and throw open the cellar doors. Their first release, Miravel Rose 2012, Cotes de Provence, France (£18.95, www.bbr.com) is a delicate pale pink and comes in a distinctive bottle shape similar to Champagne Ruinart. Extremely elegant with a silky mouthfeel, it received 90 points (outstanding) on Wine Spectator's 100-point scale and is produced for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie by the Perrin winemaking family who oversee the estate's 150 acres of vineyards. The first 6,000 bottles sold out within five hours.
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IF you want a tasty alternative to alcoholic choices, Five Valley Cordials have introduced Five Valleys Cordials Peach & Lychee (£3.19, 37.5cl, Waitrose) to their range of flavoursome soft drinks. The closest thing to biting into a sweet, juicy peach, it tastes delightful mixed with sparkling water (recommended dilution 1:10. If, however, you are thirsty for a grownup cocktail, try mixing Five Valleys Lemon and Mint (£3.19, 37.5cl, Waitrose) with a white rum such as Mahiki Coconut (£17.99, 70cl, Tesco).
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F you've ever fried off a clove of garlic, drizzled olive oil over a salad or sprinkled basil over your spaghetti, chances are you've been inadvertently inspired by the late food writer Elizabeth David. Whether or not you are familiar with her name, most will be familiar with the dishes she helped make popular in the UK. As well as bringing Mediterranean fare to our shores, David helped to give vegetables
a starring role in cooking, making meat-free meals appetising to a generation who saw vegetable-based dishes as something they had to endure when money and rations were scarce. In the year that David would have celebrated her 100th birthday a new collection entitled Elizabeth David On Vegetables has been released. The book introduces a new generation of
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The Bull’s Head Tel: 01981 510616 www.bullsheadcraswall.co.uk
Nestled at the foot of The Black Mountain, it’s the perfect spot for lunch. A delightful 30min drive from Abergavenny. ‘Good Food Guide 2013’ ‘Top 3 UK Country Pub, 2012’ The Independent ‘One of the best rural pubs in Britain, with great food’ The Daily Telegraph
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leafy legacy of food fans to David, who was renowned for her evocative descriptions and innovative recipes and praised by people as far-reaching as Brideshead Revisited author Evelyn Waugh and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. "Lots of chefs and often quite unexpected chefs will tell you, 'Oh yes I cook from Elizabeth David'," says Jill Norman, David's editor, who has written the introduction to the new book. "You can find it in people like Jamie Oliver who cheerfully acknowledges her influence," adds Norman, who also cites Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, Mark Hix and Rowley Leigh as fans of David's work. "She just had a natural way of writing. She could have written all sorts things but she happened to choose food. "She would describe a market in a way that made it feel like you were there. She had a very good eye for picking out details and I think that's what makes her writing so attractive." David, who was born in Sussex in 1913 to parents Rupert Gwynne, an MP for Eastbourne, and Stella Gwynne, the daughter of a former home secretary, was named one of Radio 4's top 60 Britons to have lived through Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Although initially determined to be an actress, the teenage David became fascinated by French food when she moved in with a Parisian family aged 17 while studying history and literature at the prestigious Sorbonne university. She began recording recipes on her travels
which later took her to Greece, Italy and Egypt. When she returned to the UK, to make some money, David started writing Mediterranean recipes for Harper's Bazaarmagazine. A year later, in 1950, her first collection, A Book Of Mediterranean Food, was published. Seven more books followed and in 1982 she was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. To top if off, in 1986 David was made a CBE. Norman thinks David, who died of a stroke in 1992 aged 78, would have been pleased by how our appetites have developed. "I think she gave a base for lots of people who've written since and made people aware, from the 1950s and 60s on, that there was other food out there," says Norman. "Now we have a very vibrant food culture and I think she'd be quite surprised if she were still alive to see how things have changed and improved. "Elizabeth enjoyed exploring and looking in markets and trying little restaurants. She didn't like to go anywhere grand, she just liked trying out local things really." "I think she'd be surprised and obviously pleasedto know of her popularity today. Her books always sold very well when she was alive and there were always chefs and food writers who acknowledged her, but the fact that she died 20 years ago and this still goes on is pretty extraordinary."
Elizabeth Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tomates Provencal (Serves 2-4) 8 large ripe tomatoes 1 clove garlic, crushed Handful of parsley 2tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper Cut tomatoes in half. With a small knife make several incisions crosswise in the pulp of the tomatoes, and in these rub salt, pepper, and crushed garlic. Chop finely a good
handful of parsley and spread each half tomato with it, pressing it well in. Pour a few drops of olive oil on each and cook under the grill for preference, or in a hot oven at 200°C/gas 6. To be quite perfect, tomates provencales should be slightly blackened on the cut surface.
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In January 2013 a Mother and Daughter duo launched the high end designer shop Baroque Boutique & Beauty in Abergavenny. They specialise in outfits for Mother of the Bride, Bridesmaid, Prom, Races and are the only company in Wales to stock Lucy Choi shoes. Lucy Choi is the niece of the world famous Jimmy Choo. Baroque Boutique & Beauty is not your typical shop selling clothes and shoes. This shop has its own hair and beauty salon at the rear of the shop for the ultimate shopping experience! Young entrepreneur Coryn, aged 21, designed the shop to offer customers the full shopping experience. The entire look, layout and design of the shop exudes luxury to match the product and brand. Combing Coryn’s fashion experience with her Mum Marion’s business expertise, the duo are a strong team together. As a warm welcome for locals and visitors to the Abergavenny Food Festival, Baroque Boutique are giving away a FREE £25 VOUCHER to spend. The voucher can be used in the shop or in the beauty salon from Saturday 21st September 2013 until Saturday 28th September 2013. To redeem the offer please cut out and bring the voucher to the shop. Terms and conditions apply.
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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON at the Cantreff in September 7th September 200ft BUNGEE JUMP - in aid of Ty Hafen (sponsor forms available for those brave enough to jump ask at Y Cantreff) LIVE MUSIC in the night with the awesome PROJECTORS 23rd September STEADY GOATS - live music from local premier band
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Cakes you could only dream about I
F you believe a good cake should be as light as a feather, as rich as Alan Sugar and exotic as a rainbow made of angel dust, then the good news is thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new tea room in town which ticks all of the above boxes and much, much more. Emmelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s which has just opened in the Old Police Station in Abergavennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baker Street is run by Norwegian born Emmeline and her German/English husband Justin. The couple only recently moved to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gateway to Walesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on St Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day with their two young sons Mikael and Tomas. You might say cake making is in their blood. Emmelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother runs the hugely successful Potting Shed Tea Room at Inshriach Nursery in Scotland, which has previously been listed in the Guardianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top ten tea rooms in Britain. Quite naturally Emmelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mum has dutifully passed all her tricks of the trade and secret recipes to her daughter and son-in-law. Emmeline said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mother was once described by Ron Mackenna in the Glasgow Herald as being as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;black-belt bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and thankfully
sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been staying with us for a bit to help get the new tea room in Abergavenny up and running. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An experience she has enjoyed immensely because we all think this town is wonderful and have been overwhelmed by how friendly everyone has been, especially Jeremy Mead (architect), Jon Pudney (joiner), and Paul Stone (plasterer) who have all worked tirelessly to help us get this place off of the ground. Emmelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pride themselves only using only the freshest ingredients to bake their cakes and if any cakes remain uneaten after a 24 hour period they go in the bin because as Justin points out, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heartbreaking to see your cakes end up this way, but we stand and fall by our product which we believe to be unique, and the Emmeline ethos is all about guaranteeing the customer a cake thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as fresh and as delicious as it possibly can be.â&#x20AC;? Both spacious and welcoming, Emmelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers a relaxed and family friendly atmosphere, where customers can enjoy a diverse range of cakes from the traditional Lemon,
Carrot and Chocolate cake, to the more exotic flavours of Strawberry, Peanut and Peach and Passion. Obviously all the cakes have a distinctly Norwegian twist, particularly the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;White Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which is definitely one for all you adventurous types. Alongside the diverse and daily selection of freshly baked cakes, Emmelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also offers a wide
selection of soup, coffee, tea and cold drinks. So if you fancy a slice of cake to lighten your day and lift your spirits in a friendly and relaxed environment, then why not pop along to Baker Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best kept secret where Emmeline and Justin are busy baking the sort of cakes Marie Antoinette could only dream about.
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YRUS Todiwala - who is appearing at the Abergavenny Food Festival and Tony Singh, aka The Incredible Spice Men, are on a mission to liven up British food. After all, good grub is the spice of life, as Andy Welch discovers. Cyrus and Tony love food. They both believe traditional British fare is among the finest in the world, while our home-grown produce is the very best money can buy. Their passion for British grub is also the reason the pair, who call themselves The Incredible Spice Men, first met back in 1999. Singh, a fourth-generation Scottish Sikh, had won a local cooking competition in Edinburgh and headed to London soon afterwards. His food philosophy - cooking British classics with an Indian twist - led him to seek out Todiwala, who had recently relocated from Mumbai. Todiwala's mission was to cook Indian classics using the finest British ingredients, and he quickly became known as one of the most exciting chefs in London. Fast forward almost a decade and a half and the duo are releasing a book, The Incredible Spice Men, and have a five-part BBC Two series of the same title. "We've thought about doing something like this series and book, independently, for so long," says Todiwala. The TV series shows them delivering a batch of recipes which are a blend of their cooking styles, while travelling the length and breadth of the UK, in search of the finest produce. When they find an item they return to their kitchen where they offer up a spicy new recipe as an alternative to tried-andtested methods. Todiwala and Singh say it's important to let people know what they mean by 'spice'.
"I was scared when they turned up, I tell you," says Todiwala. "But they were fabulous people and they took to it brilliantly. The main thing is they all said they'd order it again. "All we want is for people to get over the hurdle of spice equalling hot, and to think about easy ways to liven up their food." Todiwala adds: "Pick things up in the supermarket and try them. Experiment with an ingredient you haven't used before. Let your palate be your guide, and try a bit of something different."
up your life! "What do you think when someone says that word?" asks Singh. "Everyone just thinks it means chilli, but there's so much more than that. "People already eat spices - things like vanilla ice cream, cinnamon doughnuts, nutmeg on hot chocolate, or pepper, the most common of all. "Wars were fought for the stuff, explorers went all over the world looking for it," he adds. "Spice is about all sorts of things, all sorts of flavours and interesting combinations that serve to enhance the taste of the main ingredient.
THE INCREDIBLE SPICE MEN by Cyrus Todiwala and Tony Singh is published by BBC Books, priced ÂŁ20. Available now. An accompanying five-part series of the same name is currently on BBC Two on Mondays until September 16. Missed episodes can be viewed on BBC iPlayer
"We've used spices since the Romans were in Britain, but we've drifted away from that." The two chefs' recipes include a goats' cheese tart flavoured with caraway seeds, and an orange and fennel Victoria sponge which they tried out on the notoriously hard-to-please ladies of the WI. Then there's strawberries dusted with black pepper and cinnamon; turmeric and cinnamon honey-roast chicken, and traditional fish and chips with spiced batter, which they bravely served to a gang of bik- SMOKED SALMON WITH SPICED BEETers. ROOT: A recipe from the book
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Art in Penallt Festival
Friday 27th September – Sunday 29th September
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OR the third year the village of Penallt, looking down into the Wye Valley below Monmouth, is hosting a major art event in the Autumn. It is not only to celebrate new work by leading artists, many of whom are exhibiting here for the first time, but also to create an event with a difference. This is not just about artists showcasing their latest work; it is also about enthusing and exciting people of all ages in the creative process. On the Sunday, in next door Babington Meadow, the festival will include demonstrations by artists and makers. Have a look at the programme on-line. Any surplus in the proceeds will go to local charities and also to sustain this type of event in future years. Penallt is no stranger to the arts and people from George Bernard Shaw to Robert Plant have lived and worked here. There are five linked events in the programme:
Dinner and lecture
Brecon Beacons by David Day
7 pm, Friday 27th September The Inn at Penallt NP25 4SE The event will be opened on the Friday evening with a talk by the international acclaimed local potter, Walter (Wally) Keeler who is a renowned speaker with a deep
Capel Pentwyn in the centre of Penallt will once again be transformed into an art gallery for two days. There will be a stunning exhibition of work for sale by well-established local and national artists and makers.
Meet the artists
5pm – 6pm, Sat 28th September Capel Pentwyn, Penallt NP25 4SE. Free entry. An opportunity for all to meet and talk with the exhibiting artists over a glass of wine (or fruit juice) in the beautiful Arts & Crafts period Capel Pentwyn. Free entry.
Artist in Residence
Throughout the weekend there will be an artist in residence recording the event and those who visit it as well as other on-site knowledge of ceramics that will be fol- activities for younger visitors. lowed by a dinner in the Inn at Penallt. Tickets at £39pp for this event are limited and Art in the Meadow will be on sale from Alastair Robertson – demonstrations and sales 01600 715781. 10am- 3.30pm, Sunday 28th September Babington Meadow, Penallt NP25 4SE Fine art exhibition Two years ago we saw the first ever art 10am – 4.30pm, boot sale in this part of the world. It was a Sat 28th & Sun 29th September really successful event and is sure to be Capel Pentwyn, Penallt NP25 4SE again. This year we are widening the exhiFree Entry. The beautifully converted bition in the meadow and also inviting local makers to give hands-on demonstrations. This will be fun. Babington Meadow, alongside Capel Pentwyn, is a stunning setting for an ‘Art in the Park’ event. Two marquees will also be available on the site for those worried about the weather. For general enquiries and booking pitches contact Alastair Robertson 01600 715781 qwest@btconnect.com The Red Dress by Hannah Firmin
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Time for tapas? U
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PCOMING chef Omar Allibhoy is on a mission to put more tapas on our tables. This year, a staggering three Spanish restaurants made it into the top ten of the annual World's 50 Best Restaurants list, compiled by Restaurant magazine. With staples like huge pans of paella and succulent skewers of meat at the heart of Spanish cuisine, it's easy to see why we've fallen in love with it. But you don't need to book a flight to Spain to enjoy a taste of the country. Allibhoy is convinced that we can make Spanish food as good in the UK as the meals being rustled up in his homeland. "I would argue that there's no such thing as 'authentic' Spanish cooking," says Allibhoy, whose first cookery book, Tapas Revolution, is released this month. "Spanish food is constantly evolving and every region, restaurant, chef and home cook has its own different interpretation of the same dish. For me, taste and ease is sometimes more important than 'authenticity'." Refreshingly, Allibhoy, who hails from near Madrid and for a time worked at Gordon Ramsay's Maze restaurant (Ramsay dubbed him the 'Antonio Banderas of cooking'), is openminded about making life easy for home cooks. "I have always loved cooking. One of my earliest memories was watching my mother cook. I was only three, but I remember being in awe of her command of the kitchen," he recalls. Today, this self-styled 'home cook' is never happier than when he's whipping up signature tapas dishes. Why not try one for yourself?
Artichokes and Asparagus 'Granada' style
(Alcachofas Y Esparragos A La Granadina) (Serves 4) 4 globe artichokes (or your favourite in-season greens) ½ lemon 1 bunch green asparagus (or your favourite in-season greens) 50ml olive oil 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1tbsp pine nuts Pinch of cumin seeds 10 saffron threads 1tbsp freshly chopped mint Sprig of thyme, leaves picked 40-50ml white wine Salt and freshly ground black pepper First, prepare the artichokes. Trim the stalks and peel away the outer leaves so you're just left with the artichoke hearts. Scrape away any furry choke with a teaspoon and then run a lemon half over the hearts so they don't discolour. Trim the asparagus by peeling the bottom of the stalks and snapping off the hard ends. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and squeeze the lemon half into it. Boil the artichokes for 10 minutes, adding the asparagus two minutes before the end of the cooking time. Drain and refresh under cold water. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and gently fry the sliced garlic and pine nuts until light golden. Add the cumin seeds and saffron and very quickly add the drained asparagus and artichokes. Saute for a couple of minutes, adding the chopped mint, thyme leaves and seasoning as you toss in the pan. Add the white wine and let it reduce until it has almost all evaporated.
Delicious flour from a real water-mill in the heart of the Black Mountains! Our community project in Talgarth has brought the town’s mill back into action again after 70 years. Having starred on the BBC’s Village SOS programme, we’re the only working flour mill in the Brecon Beacons National Park and have just won a 2 Star Great Taste award from the Guild of Fine Foods for our Wholemeal flour which is either made from local or organic wheat. We sell our flour and bread kits at the Mill and run regular tours around the Mill – telling the story of the mill renovation and flour-making. We’re open every day from 10 am till 4pm apart from Mondays. We have lovely gardens, a café and a craft shop too. Do come and see us!
Check out our website www.talgarthmill.com Tel. 01874 711352 email: Gez@talgarthmill.com Postcode LD3 0BW – we’re bang in the middle of Talgarth!
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Taking the worry out of house hunting L
OOKING for a home can be a difficult thing, especially with small children. It can seem a nightmare to visit all of the homes you want to get the best place for you, and can put many people off their search for their perfect home. But after experiencing this struggle herself, Laura Duggan set up her own business, 'My Perfect Home' in June, to help other people in these circumstances, to ensure they get the ideal place for them in the area they want. Laura said, "When I was looking for a home recently, I had to drag my two-year-old from house to house for all of the viewings, and it all became very stressful. "I thought if I am having this problem, then others must be too, so I decided to start up my business to help people make the search a lot easier for people." Having trained as a surveyor, and having experience in home renovation, Laura was
the perfect person to latch onto this idea, as she can not only help search for homes for people, she can hep them with valuations, renovation costs, and advice on more tricky home. She said, "I will take on any project, whether it is a barn conversion, or simply a studio flat, as long as I can help them get exactly what they want." Growing up in Abergavenny, Laura is especially happy that one of her current projects is based in the town, and she is hoping to get the chance to work in the area more. Laura said, "After getting married I moved over to Builth Well, but Abergavenny is where my heart is, so am very excited at the opportunity to help someone find their ideal home in the town I love so much." To get help with finding your perfect home, or for more information, contact Laura on 01982 560248, or email laura@my-perfecthome.co.uk
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PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH PANTGLAS, PANDY £345,000 SITUATED approximately 5 miles from the market town of Abergavenny is this superbly presented and extended semi-detached period property which has been refurbished and updated throughout by the current owners. The spacious and versatile accommodation includes 3/4 bedrooms, open plan kitchen/living/dining area with 2 further reception rooms. There is a en-suite and ground floor shower room with a first floor family bathroom. Approached via a gravel
driveway with ample parking facilities and an enclosed garden, the
agents would urge an early inspection to fully appreciate.
PLAS DERWEN VIEW £175,000
SITUATED on the outskirts of Abergavenny in a quiet cul-de sac location. This is a detached bungalow compromising 2/3 bedrooms, con-
servatory, fitted kitchen, bathroom, gas central heating which would benefit from some further updating. Garage and drive providing
parking facilities. With enclosed gardens. It is also offered with no onward chain and viewing is highly recommended.
Is your home cracking up? How to deal with subsidence
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HE idea of your home having subsidence is pretty scary, and dry spells like the one we’re currently having make it even more likely. The good news, though, is that it won't necessarily be as difficult to remedy as you might think. Subsidence is the shrinking and lowering of the earth that your home is built on, which results in the foundations moving and cracks appearing in the building. It’s more of a problem with certain types of soil and with period properties, as they often have shallow foundations. There are several causes of subsidence, but one of the most common is trees. Tree roots can cause movement by growing under the foundations, but even if they’re not that invasive, the roots extract moisture from the soil, causing the ground to contract. Consumer group Which? estimates that around 70% of subsidence is caused by tree roots, which is why you may want to think twice before planting a tree near your home or buying somewhere with a sizeable tree close to it. Pruning or removing the tree is often the solution, but it can sometimes make the problem worse. Clay soil is another common cause of subsidence. It usually holds a lot of water, but when the water table drops during dry weather, the clay starts to shrink. Hidden mine shafts or bell mines, culverts and pipework, or sandy or gravelly soil can also cause subsidence. Defective drains also mean that leaking water can wash away unstable soil from around a building’s foundations. If you do see cracks in plaster or brickwork, they’re not necessarily a sign of subsidence - cracks can be caused by all sorts of things, and are often nothing to worry about. However, new or expanding cracks wider than 3mm may be caused by subsidence, especially during a dry spell. Cracks that are wider at the top than the bottom and that run diagonally, particularly from window and door frames, can be a sign of subsidence too. A crack that’s on both the interior and exterior of a wall, plus rippling wallpaper can also be evidence of subsidence.
If your doors and windows start to stick, it may mean that the building’s moving due to subsidence, although it’s often just harmless seasonal movement. If you think your home is suffering from subsidence, tell your buildings insurer, as they should get an expert to check it out. It’s often a case of monitoring the situation, which can be a lengthy process lasting months or even years, and drain and geological surveys may be necessary. If you don’t have insurance, or don’t want to involve the insurance company straightaway, get a chartered surveyor to assess the problem. In the worst cases, a structural engineer will also be needed. Assuming it does prove to be subsidence, the insurance should pay for the remedial work (less any excess, of course). Relatively easy solutions can often be found,
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such as fixing the defective drain or water pipe. If a more radical remedy is required, metal piles can be used to shore up the foundations, but only if the foundations are strong enough. Jet grouting can be used in some situations too. This means injecting chemicals underground to fill gaps and make unstable soil solid. It works well with gravelly soil, for example, but not clay. People associate underpinning with subsidence, but underpinning is actually only necessary in a small proportion of cases - which is just as well because it's a slow and expensive process. Underpinning basically involves digging pits under the foundations and filling them with concrete, so while it's a pain to do, your home should be a lot sturdier for it.
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On the move? Thinking of upping sticks to Abergavenny? Pop into this friendly estate agent for local expertise, knowledge and a professional approach
As an established local independent Estate Agent, Parrys know the market place intimately – from property values, the advantages features and benefits of locations within the town and surrounding villages, including schooling, transport and commerce. If you are looking to sell, buy, let or rent a property in Abergavenny or the surrounding area, make Parrys your first port of call.
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hy move to Abergavenny? Where do we start? Abergavenny was recently featured in the Sunday Times ‘Best places to live in Britain’ and there are many reasons why locals and ‘incomers’ would endorse this sentiment. Many of our buyers already have a connection with Wales, maybe lived here as a child, have family connections or have spent many an idyllic holiday walking, cycling or just relaxing in the Brecon Beacons or Black Mountains. Others are attracted by the town’s location surrounded by the beautiful and unspoilt countryside of Monmouthshire, Powys and the Brecon Beacons National Park yet with excellent road and rail communications to London, Cardiff and the Midlands. The thriving town of Abergavenny lies on the banks of the River Usk and is known as the ‘Gateway to Wales’. The town has a lengthy history with its castle and a host of listed buildings displaying a whole range of architecture from small stone cottages to impressive Victorian houses. Abergavenny, whilst still retaining the atmosphere of a traditional market town is moving with the times, the cattle market, which has been such a prominent part of the town for many years is now being relocated to a purpose built site a few miles away, allowing the opportunity for the site on the fringe of the town centre to be redeveloped. Other areas of the town centre have recently been regenerated improving the overall ambience. The high street itself is partly pedestrianized and comprises an attractive mix of individual shops and national chains, coffee shops and pleasant hostelries. Abergavenny also retains its Victorian Market Hall which hosts many events from Farmer’s Markets to Antique Fairs as well as the normal weekly markets and of course, it plays a central role in the Annual food festival which has made the town a huge attraction to food connoisseurs. Parrys are delighted to be a key sponsor of this annual event. Heading Parrys team is Partner Heather Chidgey who, like all her team, lives within a few miles of the town. Parrys prides itself on training and developing all its staff to ensure that their intimate local knowledge can be fully utilised in providing the high level of service and standards to which their customers have grown accustomed and which they are determined to maintain
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book of the month Books are my bag Celebrate a love of reading and support your local bookshop
THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW BY JONAS JONASSON IF you thought that Sweden only produced dour and depressing crime books, then think again. Jonas Jonasson has here produced a comic gem that has been gaining popularity by word of mouth alone. It all starts on the one-hundredth birthday of Allan Karlsson. Sitting quietly in his room in an old people’s home, he is waiting for the party henever-wanted-anyway to begin. The Mayor is going to be there. The press is going to be there. But, as it turns out, Allan is not… Slowly but surely Allan climbs out of his bedroom window, into the flowerbed (in his slippers) and makes his getaway. And so begins his picaresque and unlikely journey involving criminals, several murders, a suitcase full of cash, and incompetent police. As his escapades unfold, we learn something of Allan’s earlier life in which – remarkably – he helped to make the atom bomb, became friends with American presidents, Russian tyrants, and Chinese leaders, and was a participant behind the scenes in many key events of the twentieth century. Already a huge bestseller across Europe, The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared is a fun and feel-good book for all ages. Hesperus Press £8.99
images of book readings, in-store cafes and delight at the discovery of a new author. In fact, 56 per cent of all book buying decisions are made by consumers in a bookshop and high street bookshops (both chains and independents) still account for almost 40 per cent of books bought by consumers. Yet, many high street bookshops are under threat. “Books are my bag” aims to halt this process by celebrating the nation’s love of bookshops, calling on book lovers to show their support by visiting and purchasing a book from their favourite bookshop on Saturday, September 14th. Bookshops nationwide will be throwing a Big Bookshop Party on Saturday, September 14th to mark the launch of Books Are My Bag – a nationwide celebrity backed campaign, that will celebrate high street bookshops. More information can be found at www.booksaremybag.com.
■ COME and celebrate with Bookish in Crickhowell throughout the day on September 14th. Bookish will be celebrating throughout the day along with local authors and band 'Roshi feat Pars Radio'. There'll be balloons, cake, special offers and competitions throughout the day. All customers making a purchase will receive a special 'Books are my Bag' canvas bag as a thank you for their support. We hope you can join us!
WHEN you buy a book from a bookshop, you get a possession that you may well value for the rest of your life. You’ll have enjoyed the pleasure of browsing around a whole host of other books before making your choice. You may well have got advice from someone who may love books even more than you do, the bookseller on the other side of the counter. You will have partaken in a process that is a vital part of our culture, our community and our High Street. And soon the chances are that you will also get a bag that says “Books are my bag“. That says “I use bookshops, because I value them, and I want it to stay that way.” “Books are my bag” is a campaign on behalf of the bookshops of this country. It is a nationwide campaign to celebrate bookshops. This collaboration between publishers, bookshops and authors is the biggest ever promotion of bookshops. For many people bookshops conjure fond
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Shop at Shiraz in Abergavenny WHEN Marion Meek made some jewellery to help funds for her local church she had no idea it would be the start of a whole new career. Satisfied customers urged her to make more of her talent and her business began to grow. Marion has developed her ranges using semi-precious stones including Swarovski crystals and pearls for her jewellery and added tiara making to her skills. After several years of supplying her creations to
shops throughout Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, Marion launched Shiraz in Lewis Lane, Abergavenny, where she makes most of the jewellery herself. Marion is able to match the colours and sizes to her clients’ needs and bridal tiaras can be created to each bride’s individual requirements. Marion aims to offer unique, but affordable jewellery, along with a tempting array of accessories.
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On a bicycle you can travel up to 1037kms on the energy equivalent of a single litre of petrol. On a bicycle you can expect to be as fit as an average person ten years younger, if you cycle regularly. On a bicycle you weigh about six times more than your vehicle. With a car your vehicle weighs around twenty times more than you do. Cycling burns 600 calories an hour. On a bicycle you provide a motor - your heart - which improves it's own strength and efficiency - and even it's working life - the more it is used. On a bicycle you use up fewer watts of energy than a car consumes simply to power it's lighting system for the same distance. On a bicycle you protect yourself against the 'Western Diseases' of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and stress. On a bicycle you consume a fiftieth of the oxygen consumed by a motor vehicle, and expel no pollutants. On a bicycle you can travel four times faster than you can walk using the same amount of energy. On a bicycle you can have your cake and eat it. A moderate half-hour each-way commute will burn eight calories a minute equivalent of 11kg of fat in a year. On a bicycle you are faster, friendlier and and more free than any other vehicle in city traffic. Around half of car trips in our major cities are less than 5km in fact 40 per cent are less than 3km. Twenty bicycles can be parked in the same space taken up by one car.
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Wear a helmet - it might save your life! T
HE owner of M & D cycles in Abergavenny is campaigning for cycle helmet awareness after surviving a cycle accident two weeks ago, all thanks to his own headgear. Miles Preece suffered an array of injuries, including a broken neck, fractured vertebrae, a shattered collarbone, broken ribs and a massive amount of bruising. But he surprisingly sustained no head injuries, and he says it is all down to his Kask Mojito helmet. Miles said: "Without wearing a helmet I almost certainly wouldn't be here today, and now I want to make more people aware of the importance of wearing one." Miles is an avid cycler, and his shop enters teams into a large number of competitions every year. Following an event, he was out with some of his team coming down from the Blorenge, when his tyre slipped from the concrete and catapulted him through the air. Miles said: "I must have flown at least 20 feet and landed straight onto the concrete, helmet first." Luckily for Miles, his trusty mechanic Argo Bowsher was along with them, and quickly returned to help him. They sent for an ambulance, but due to the difficult location, they could not be reached by the ambulance and had to help get him down to a more suitable place. But Miles never lost his sense of humour despite the pain, making light of the situation the whole way to the hospital. Argo said: "He was laughing and joking, making fun of us all - we didn't know how bad his injuries were." After six days in intensive care and a lot of casts, Miles is feeling fit and just
wants to be able to ride again, but said he has a great deal of gratitude for his team, and especially Argo. Miles said: "I owe so much to them, and want to give all my thanks to everyone who helped and wished me well." Currently Miles is out of commission from riding, but is using his time to promote people wearing cycle helmets when out on their bikes. Miles said: "It makes me angry when I see parents telling their children to wear a helmet but not wearing one themselves. "I want to get everyone who helped me from the ITU and ambulance service involved, to show that wearing a helmet can save your life, as I am walking proof. LIFE SAVER: Argo Bowsher and Milo with the helmet that saved his life "It is important to get a good quality helmet, which you can do for around ÂŁ30, and it will save your life."
CRUSHED: The helmet after the accident
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Five-star golfing on the If you're heading to the Mediterranean for a spot of golf, forget booking a hotel in Portugal or Spain - try Cyprus instead
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BY DOMINIC PICKSLEY
or years, Portugal and Spain have enjoyed something of a monopoly on the finest golfing destinations in the Mediterranean, but they may be about to face quite a challenge from Cyprus. When it comes to golf, Cyprus is the new kid on the block - it only boasts three courses, but there are ambitious plans for another 14 in the next few years to turn the island into another golfer's paradise. If the impressive courses at Aphrodite Hills, Secret Valley and Minthis Hills are anything to go by, Cyprus is well on its way to becoming a utopia for golfers of all abilities. I teed off my experience at the opulent surroundings of the Aphrodite Hills Resort, a fabulous five-star development in a plateau overlooking Petra tou Romiou, the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. This five-star resort oozes elegance, with many of its 290 rooms and suites fit for a king, but it also boasts an 18-hole cham-
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pionship golf course, designed by Cabell Robinson, Europe's leading course architect. It's spectacular, but for 150 euros a round, you expect something special! Built on a mountain, it is separated by a dramatic ravine, so buggies are essential to complete the course in a day. The drive from second green to third tee is about a kilometre in itself, but this is nothing compared to the perilous, rollercoaster-style descent to the seventh. You drive your cart down narrow twists and turns, daring not to take your eyes off the road ahead, to reach a glorious tee shot over a 160 metre gorge towards a luscious green surrounded by olive and carob trees. The next hole is again impressive, with the massive eighth green seeming to teeter on the edge of the Mediterranean. Every hole is an event in itself, and is a fantastic experience. Aphrodite Hills has plenty for golf wid-
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five-star island of Cyprus ows and families too: It also features a first-class tennis academy, a beach club, and a multi-purpose sports court for children with anything from volleyball to mini-football. The surrounding region of Paphos is steeped in local history and culture too: Taste the local vintage at a nearby winery and wine museum, or try your handiwork at workshops which turn out traditional Cypriot clay pots. Completing our rounds in near darkness, we headed back to base, the fivestar Columbia Beach Resort in the picturesque coastal village of Pissouri, for a traditional Cypriot meze, a constant supply of small dishes of meat and fish, including delicious barbecued octopus, all cooked to perfection. Smaller than Aphrodite Hills resort, the Columbia is equally luxurious. With elegant suites around the main pool, a stone's throw from the sea, this hotel is rightly regarded as one of the best in the region. After a day's golf, what better way to relax than in the hotel's spa, with highly-trained therapists on hand to massage aches and strains away? Next up was Secret Valley Golf Club, a short drive from Aphrodite Hills, and a course within a colourful, picturesque valley. An 'easier' proposition than the previous day, but hardly one to be taken lightly. The course has a stunning new clubhouse, redeveloped in 2006, and manager Stelios Patsalides summed up the course perfectly: "The views of the surroundings combined with the design efforts create a unique and memorable golfing experience." Quite right. Although less glamorous, Secret Valley still had an air of grandeur, in the setting of a natural amphitheatre with Key facts: Best for: Year-round sun and three fine courses. Time to go: Spring and early autumn - it's not too hot and island is in bloom. Don't miss: Tombs of Kings, Paphos, a World Heritage site. Need to know: They drive on the left in Cyprus, so driving is no problem. Don't forget: To go native for traditional Cypriot meze.
the hills looming up to create a bowl. It felt the most 'British' of the three - and the rain we encountered made us feel decidedly British too. While we got drenched by a heavy downpour - rare in these parts, but welcome for the rain-starved country - this was Cyprus, so we were soon dry and the round completed in bright sunshine. We then moved up the road to Paphos, a city festooned in history and an archaeology lover's delight, whether it be the immaculately preserved mosaics at the House of Dionysus near the popular harbour, or the World Heritage site of the Tombs of the Kings. Our home for the next couple of nights was the impressive Almyra Hotel, the firstever hotel built in Paphos in 1972. Originally the Paphos Beach Hotel, it was re-named Almyra after a huge renovation in 2003. A very modern-feeling complex, the hotel offers the ultimate in 'resort chic' and our Aethon Sea View rooms resembled mini-villas with a balcony overlooking the sea. We lived like kings for two days. One of the main selling points of the Almyra is the Almyra Spa, which promises "to create a holistic approach through health, beauty and fitness". With luxury treatments ranging from Fragrant Flower Rituals to Mountain Herb Retreats, the Spa provides a pampering to ease any painful memories of poor shots on the fairways. Our final golfing destination was Minthis Hills near the village of Tsada, just 15km north-east of Paphos, another venue of breathtaking beauty. Built in 1994 by Donald Steel, the course underwent massive renovation before reopening in June 2007. A new clubhouse is under construction. The club's temporary base, a ramshackle-style building, might lack the 'wow factor', but the course has that in spades. Afterwards, the clubhouse restaurant served a cracking mixed grill. At an altitude of 550 metres above sea level and with meandering hills all around, Minthis provides a stunning vista of the Cypriot countryside and offers a really challenging 18 holes. Stand-out hole is the 14th right on the
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edge of the course, where the tee has been cut out of the side of a hill, with a drive over a valley of out-of-bounds shrubbery and olive trees, with ominous perils awaiting those brave enough to have a blast at the hole perched above the valley, some 250 metres away. Just enjoying the beautiful Cypriot sun-
shine and countryside was a delight in itself, but to do it while playing a round was pure heaven. If you're seeking a new challenge, Cyprus is definitely the place to take your clubs too. And make it snappy before the secret's out about a new golfing paradise.
Travel facts: Dominic was a guest of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and flew Cyprus Airways which offers return flights ex-London, Manchester and Birmingham. Reservations: 020 8359 1333 and www.cyprusair.com. Operators to Aphrodite Hills Resort include Olympic Holidays, reservations: 0844 576 2386 and www.OlympicHolidays.com. Further resort information: www.aphroditehills.com. Destination enquiries: Cyprus Tourism Organization (020 7569 8800 and www.visitcyprus.com). Columbia Beach Resort Pissouri (www.columbia-hotels.com) operates free shuttle bus to the golf courses. Junior garden view suites start at 195 euros per night. Almyra Hotel (www.almyra.com) has garden view rooms from 160 euros per room per night. Details of Secret Valley and Minthis Hills courses available on www.cyprusgolf.com.
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Top five golf shoes to wear this winter
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PUMA JIG GOLF SHOES
Found on the net for around £95, these Puma Jig golf shoes offer a brilliantly stylish pair that throw a slight nod to the old style of golfing footwear.
With Puma being one of the leading brands of sportswear not only in the country, but the world, you can walk across the course assured that you’re wearing some of the most premium shoes on the market. Worn by Rickie Fowler, Ian Poulter and Johan Edfors, you never know, the shoes may just help you win a competition or two!
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FOOTJOY – DRYJOY TOUR GOLF SHOES
Branded as the #1 golf shoe for any serious golfer, you know that when you purchase a pair of these Footjoy golf shoes,
you will be in good hands. With their design taking a more traditional approach from their Puma counterparts, they still have the beautiful ability to remain in the realms of stylish footwear. With more than 55 years of amazing shoes under their belts, Footjoy assure you that every pair of shoes that they sell is built on years of professional golfing experience.
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NIKE TW13 GOLF SHOES
Designed, manufactured and worn by Tiger Woods himself, Nike offer one of the best pair of golfing shoes that the world has ever seen. Found for around £139, they allow the golfer a restriction free swing that helps the player release more power on impact, giving you just that extra little bit of advantage. Not only that but every single inch of the shoe has been designed with golf performance in mind meaning that no matter what you’re doing on the green, the shoe will be there to help you attain the 100% performance that you’re striving for.
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ADIDAS TECH RESPONSE 4.0
One of the cheapest golf shoes on our list, the 4.0 shoe offers the latest trainer design in the series, offering you one of the most comfortable shoes around. Found for around £39, the shoes are made from a synthetic mesh, giving the wearer a lightweight shoe that offers ventilation for all weathers; keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. As the winter months are indeed approaching, you’ll be glad to know that the 6 spike configuration is also designed against clogging of mud; providing you with the best stability throughout a game.
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MIZUNO LIGHT STYLE
A pair of shoes that are simply packed with technology, the Mizuno Light Style Shoes are the ideal choice for any golfer. Found for £20 cheaper online at £100, the 6 Mizuno spikes are designed by the company themselves in order to give you the maximum traction during a swing whilst enhancing stability, thus affording you more consistency throughout your game.
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Finding the right balls for you Here is a simple guide to help you s elect the correct golf balls for yourself or as a present for someone else. We have a huge selection of golf balls for you to choose from. But how do you choose the right one for your game? Consider the following questions then check out some of our recommendations.
BUDGET Golf Balls
● What level of golfer are you? A low, middle, high handicapper or a beginner? In general the quality and performance of golf balls increases the more you pay. Quality budget golf balls start from around £10/box, ideal for beginners or someone with a high handicap. Quality mid range golf balls start from around £15/box and rise to around £30/box for the tour/low handicap golfer. ● Do you prefer distance or do you want a softer feel around the green? A general rule of thumb is to think about whether you want more distance or more spin. If you hit the ball a long way then go for more spin to help you around the greens, otherwise stick with a distance type ball as this will give you more benefit off the tee. The four major technical factors (not price) in choosing a golf ball are: Durability: Most of our budget and mid range golf balls are extremely durable. The more expensive tour balls tend to be less durable due to the softer cover giving extra spin. Feel: Most budget golf balls will feel fairly
MID-RANGE Golf Balls hard and will give exceptional distance. There are a selection of softer mid range golf balls giving more feel around the greens. Our tour/low handicap balls will all feel softer but do vary between product and brands. Spin Rate: Tour/low handicap balls offer the highest spin rate which will stop quicker on the greens. Some of the mid range balls spin well and budget golf balls offer less spin but give more distance. Flight/Trajectory: The design and cover of a golf ball will determine the launch angle, giving a higher/lower flight.’
● What time of year is it? In the summer use a softer, spin ball when distance is not such a problem, but in the winter use a distance ball as both the temperature and the wetter fairways will take considerable distance off your tee shots. Furthermore, in the winter balls tend to stop easier on the greens thus negating the need for a softer golf ball. In winter it might be worth considering using a coloured golf ball making it easier to find on a frosty morning.
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Stay safe on the fairway GOLF CARTS are a popular mode of transportation in gated communities, sporting events, hospitals, airports, college campuses, and military bases. With the use of golf carts on the increase comes the increase of golf cart accidents. When misused, a golf cart can become just as dangerous as a loaded gun. A golf cart is a small vehicle designed to carry golfers and their golfing gear throughout their game. Golf carts come in many different variations and all have the purpose of carrying small numbers of passengers across short distances while driving under 15 miles per hour. A number of golf cart deaths and injuries prove that golf carts are not the safest modes of transportation. Injuries and death due to golf carts are more of an occurrence than one would assume. A crawling 11 miles per hour can eject a passenger during a sharp turn. Injuries range from minimal bruising to death. Other injuries can
include fractures, lacerations, concussions, spinal injuries, respiratory complications, and paraplegic and quadriplegic injuries. Golf cart accidents can happen to anyone at any age; one-third of golf cart accidents involve children. Top Ten Ways to Be Safe in a Golf Cart ● Do not hang limbs outside of the cart, like a leg or an arm, and make sure you and your passengers remain seated at all times when the cart is in motion. ● Never operate a golf cart or any vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ● Follow the rules of the road like you would in a car, including yielding to pedestrians. ● Lock the brake before exiting the cart. ● Limit the passenger capacity to the designations of the cart. ● Drive defensively. Always be aware of surroundings and prepare yourself for anything that may happen. ● Take caution while driv-
ing over steep or rugged terrain. ● Slow down when approaching hills, corners, bumps, or public roads. ● Never try to reverse downhill. ● Approach steep or uneven terrain vertically to avoid tipping over and sliding off the cart. Keeping all of this in mind can really make a difference between a vacation in paradise and tragedy. Next time you’re in a golf cart, remember to be safe and take the necessary precautions. If you’re driving, remember not to take sharp turns or drive in terrain unsuitable for golf carts. If you are a passenger, do not stand up or take part in any horseplay. As long as you are in a golf cart, it is your responsibility to remind those around you of the necessary precautions. If you are driving in a vehicle, keep in mind that golf carts can be found anywhere. Be on the lookout and help keep the roads safe for vehicles and golf carts alike.
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Did You Know? 25 Golf Fun Facts 1
Breaking Barriers - Long before Annika Sorenstam competed in the 2003 Bank of America Colonial, Babe Zaharias became the first – and only – female golfer to make the cut at a PGA TOUR event, shooting 76 and 81 during the first two rounds of the 1945 Los Angeles Open.
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Break Needed - One of the world’s most popular actors, Samuel L. Jackson, is also an avid golfer. In fact, the star of flicks like “Pulp Fiction” and “Django Unchained,” has a contract clause to play golf
twice a week whenever he films movies.
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Fortune Teller? - Prior to the 1957 Masters, Doug Ford not only predicted his victory, but his winning score of 283 as well. Sure enough, Ford’s projections came true, as he was fitted for his only green jacket. Perhaps Ford is a distant cousin of Nostradamus?
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Nearly Impossible - Is there anything that matches the feeling one has when they make a hole-in-one? How about two in one round? Recently, Oakland University’s Kassandra Komma did just that, recording two ones on her scorecard in nine holes. But, the odds are incredibly low, at one in 64 million!
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Splash! - Every year, roughly 125,000 balls are hit into the water surrounding TPC Sawgrass’ world-renowned island green 17th hole. During the 2013 Players Championship, 44 balls were lost. But two errant shots received more media coverage than any other. Attempting to capture his second Players Championship, Sergio Garcia carded an untimely quadruple bogey seven at the 17th on Sunday, losing two balls – and the tournament – in the process.
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Righty Tighty, Lefty Lucy He may be the most famous left-handed golfer of all-time, but four-time
As one of the world’s oldest sports, golf’s history is rich and varied. Although its origins are widely disagreed upon, the game has undoubtedly left an indelible imprint on society. In celebration of golf’s past and present, The Daily Tee has compiled a list of 25 of the game’s most unusual, awe-inspiring, and just plain weird facts. Enjoy! major champion Phil Mickelson is naturally right-handed. As a youngster, he mirrored his father’s swing and enjoyed so much success that he never needed right-handed clubs.
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Grand Finale - The very first nationally-televised golf tournament, the
1953 World Championship of Golf, featured an incredible finish from Lew Worsham. Needing a birdie for a playoff with Chandler Harper, Worsham holed out for eagle from 104 yards on the 72nd hole to defeat Harper by one shot.
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Mighty Condor - As unlikely as a hole-in-one is on a par-three, imagine making one on a par-five. This highly unusual shot, informally known as a condor, has only been verified four times!
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Rain or Shine…and Snow - Dwight Eisenhower. John F. Kennedy. Barack Obama. These are just a few of the presidents associated with golf. But Woodrow Wilson is often overlooked. An avid golfer, he was so dedicated to the game that he even played in the snow – using black golf balls!
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The Power of Golf To millions, she is beloved for her powerful voice, releasing hits like “The Power of Love.” But singer Celine Dion is also a golf fanatic and owns a course, Terrebonne, Quebec’s Le Mirage Golf Club.
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Age is Just a Number - You have heard the stories before. Perhaps you have even witnessed them yourself. A 90-year-old man breaks 90 in consecutive rounds. A lifelong golfer shoots 66 on her 66th birthday. But nothing compares to the feats of Kermit Dannehl, who has shot an astonishing 1,138 rounds at or below his age! Clearly, the old adage still applies – age really is just a number.
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Illegal - Starting in 1457, golf was banned throughout Scotland by the nation’s Parliament, which believed it interfered with residents’ military training. This ban was repeated twice more, in 1471 and 1491. Nearly 300 years later, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews was founded.
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Bird…ie - While playing in Atlantic City, N.J., in 1889, Ab Smith hit a shot he defined as a “bird of a shot.” His description ultimately led to one of the game’s most popular terms, which golfers regularly aim for – “birdie.”
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Tees…Who Needs ‘em? - Long before the advent of tees, golfers played off of hand-built sand piles. That all changed, of course, when
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Moonwalking - To this day, golf is one of only two sports, along with the javelin throw, to have ever been played on the moon. Back on February 6, 1971, Apollo 14 member Alan Shepard hit a ball with a six-iron, swinging onehanded as a result of his pressure suit.
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tees were invented, gaining popularity during the 1920s.
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Walk It Off - If you choose to walk, rather than ride 18 holes, you will not only walk roughly four miles, but also burn 2,000 calories. To compare, golfers that ride carts burn about 1,300 calories.
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Bring Your Benjamins - Charging $500 for an 18-hole round, Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek Golf Course is the United States’ most expensive public course. Known for its celebrity sightings, the Tom Fazio-design is regularly ranked as one of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest.
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Speed Round Alice Miller presently holds the LPGA Tour’s record for fastest round, completing 18 holes in one hour, 26 minutes, and 44 seconds. The record was established during the final round of the 1997 Welch’s/Circle K Championship.
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A True Golf Fanatic From January 1 to December 31, 2010, Richard Lewis set the all-time record for the most holes of golf played in one year – 11,000! Remarkably, he played every single hole at Irving, Texas’ Four Seasons Resort and Club.
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Here’s Johnny! Known worldwide as Johnny Carson’s lovable sidekick, Ed McMahon also hosted a PGA TOUR tournament from 1975 to 1979. The Ed McMahon – Jaycees Quad Cities Open, today’s John Deere Classic, attracted celebrities like Jerry Lewis and Bob Hope.
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Turkey and Cattle In the midst of World War II, Augusta National Golf Club closed for three years,
and cattle and turkey were raised on the grounds to support the war effort. The Masters was not contested again until 1946. That year, Herman Keiser won his only major championship, defeating Ben Hogan by one shot.
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Bring Your Parka Northern Canadian territory Nunavut’s annual Toonik Tyme Festival includes a nine-hole golf tournament. With temperatures well below freezing, golfers play on a sheet of ice, using fluorescent balls, in fear of losing them in the snow.
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No Gimme - Bob Cook holds the record for the longest recorded putt in tournament golf. During the 1976 International Fourball Pro Am Tournament, he holed a 140-foot-and-2 3/4-inch-long putt at St. Andrews’ 18th hole.
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A Win for the Ages - Sam Snead is legendary for his 82 PGA TOUR victories, seven major championships, and longevity. But he is also the only male golfer to win on the LPGA Tour, capturing the 1962 Royal Poinciana Plaza Invitational by five shots.
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Ad-Libbed - “Cinderella story. Outta nowhere. A former greenskeeper, now, about to become the Masters champion.” A cult classic, “Caddyshack” delivers one memorable movie line after another. But few are quoted as often as greenskeeper Carl Spackler’s Masters reference, as he imagines winning the tournament, while swinging away at flowers with a garden tool. Incredibly, the entire scene was improvised by comedic legend Bill Murray.
PAR FOUR GOLF
Six of the best golf gadget buys If you're feeling somewhat inspired by the recent winner of the Open Championship, then dust off those golf clubs - even if you're perhaps a bit under par. The rise in popularity of the sport, one which appeals to all ages, has brought a plethora of gadgetry to the market to help you get back into the swing of things. From game-improving devices to those performing caddy-type tasks, all you'll need now is some outrageously coloured trousers to really look the part of a pro. By Peter Jenkinson
Gripping Stuff - SensoGlove - £49.99 from www.firebox.com
Inside these high-tech gloves are a multitude of sensors that measure, in real time, the pressure you're exerting on to your club. As we know, over exertion on a club has a direct bearing on the quality of your swing - and therefore it's imperative you get to grips with perfecting yours. The information is relayed to the on-board computer, which will tell you with sounds and visuals when you're doing too much, where you should ease off, and it will let you store personal grip settings when you get that hole in one.
Hold All - GoKart - £244 from www.gokart.co.uk
Anyone who has ever carried a set of clubs just from the garage to the car will have considered acquiring an electric assistant such as this. There's choice a plenty when it comes to selecting your golf trolley, so allow us to make it simpler. This UK-made one comes in a variety of colours (to match your outrageous outfits), has the option of a long-lasting lithium battery, and until the end of the month, two free accessories are included with your purchase.
Know All - Caddyaid Golf Mobile GPS - £49.95 from www.golf-direct.co.uk
If knowledge is power then with this application downloaded to your mobile you'll be making a meteoric rise from bogey to birdie very quickly. Data is sent via GPS to your handset to provide you with tour graphics of golf courses you want to play, and it will show you how far you are standing from the key areas on the hole, such as the green, bunkers and ditches. Best of all, it's available for every UK course.
Cover Up - Star Wars Club Covers - £19.99 from www.firebox.com
Quick Return - RoboCup £34.95 from www.golf-direct.co.uk
Choose your favourite Star Wars character - Darth Vader, Yoda, or Chewbacca - to help keep your clubs in top condition. Sporting the trio of covers atop your golfing arsenal will show others your not-so-serious side, as well as keeping your clubs clean and dry.
Watching the professionals sinking those long-distance putts over undulating greens is really impressive, and the only way to replicate their success is with practice. The RoboCup sits inside the hole and when you sink your putt, the clever slinger will return your ball up to 14 feet about 15,000 times - and with the RoboCup Caddy Cord, it can even ping the ball back when you miss your shot.
Personal Assistant- Green Pro Golf Accessory - £14.95 from www.picknfix.co.uk This multi-purpose gadget has seven tricks for you to show off as you make your way around the green. It'll retrieve your ball and fix pitchmarks when you stick it on the end of your putter, that means no more bending down - this alone makes it worth a purchase! The ball marker, line maker, pencil sharpener and stiff brush are simply a bonus.
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HIS year’s Usk Show is set for Saturday 14th September, Usk Showground. The Show, run by Usk Farmers’ Club since 1844, and which last year attracted over 25,000 visitors, is the last Monmouthshire show of the season.
Show Day promises to be another grand day out. Following on from the success of last year, the Main Ring will remain ‘car-free’ so spectators can fully enjoy all the displays. During the morning it will host horse competitions for the In-Hand Cobs, Ridden Hunters and Side Saddle classes. The afternoon programme will include displays from the Curre and Llangibby Hunt Parade of Hounds, Local Mounted Pony Club Games and the traditional Grand Parade of Livestock and Horses. This year they will be joined by two new attractions; The Welsh Axemen, part of the mid-Wales Axe Racing Team, will be showing their strength and skills with axes and saws against the clock, and Joseph Peace, who started his career playing with fire nine years ago at Glastonbury, will also be making an appearance with his spectacular fire stunt show. The Countryside Ring will make a welcome return, hosting displays and demonstrations from Black Mountain Falconry, Rowan Working Horses, Usk Valley Gundogs and The Ferguson Club. Around the showground eleven different sections will be holding competitions and exhibitions throughout the day. The Agricultural section, still proud to be a local show where only livestock from Monmouthshire can compete, is a great opportunity to admire the hard work and husbandry of local farmers. The Horse section will be holding over 100 classes throughout the day including a dedicated Dressage ring and ‘Show Day entry’ show jumping classes are back. The marquees will host Rabbits, Poultry and Pigeons, Homecraft and Horticulture and the ever-popular Companion Dog Show, this year running in aid of the charity Guide Dogs, will be accepting entries from 11:00am. There will also be displays from our Vintage Section and a bustling Steam Corner. Add to this almost 300 traders selling everything from combines to cakes, side shows, children’s entertainment and craft demonstrators, the Usk Show really does have something for everyone. Discounted Advance tickets are on sale until 11th September from local outlets or the Show Office. Visit the website, www.uskshow.co.uk, for further information about the day.
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PLAYING WITH FIRE Joseph Peace is appearing at the Usk Show
A SHOW of strength from the Welsh Axemen
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Your trusted local fuel supplier FAST FUEL LTD is an independent fuel distribution company offering fuel solutions, wherever you are, whenever you want. Since being under new management for the last three years, Fast Fuel has fast become the most trusted local independent supplier in the market, servicing domestic, agricultural and commercial customers throughout South Wales and the Forest of Dean. We specialise in supplying heating fuel and agricultural diesel. We also stock road diesel for our regular customers and premier paraffin. We stock 200 litre barrels and 25 litre containers, so we can match all our customers’ needs no matter how small. We also
supply tanks and can source all other accessories related to the sale of fuel. We know that our customers need fuel at all times and in all delivery amounts, which is why we have an emergency out-of-office service so you can get hold of one of us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are happy to discuss pricing with our customers and to give advice on where we think market pricing is going. In this way, we can offer you the best advice on when to fill your tanks so that you can achieve the best savings possible. For further information, give us a call on 0800 093 8445. We look forward to helping you.
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Helping farmers to maximise the value of their livestock E FFECTIVE communication in the Welsh red meat supply chain could benefit the whole industry Farmers in Wales are being urged to get important information from their abattoir and auction markets which could see significant improvements to their returns. Welsh red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) is encouraging farmers to take a proactive approach to understanding the current market requirements and reduce costly penalties on their animals. Stats show that last year in Wales, 57 percent of sheep met the market requirements for fat and conformation classification. John Richards, HCC’s Industry and Market Information Officer, said: “While there are many factors which will influence market prices, there are steps that farmers could take, which would ensure that they maximise the value of their livestock. “It’s important that they are producing animals that meet what is being demanded by the market. Knowing what this is, and meeting those requirements, will help to ensure that they get the true value for their animals.” But ensuring that animals have the right fat and conformation levels is not the only way that farmers can ensure they are not
penalised. Among the reasons why returns might be reduced are poor handling facilities and techniques which result in bruising or injection abscesses and also if excess fat needs to be trimmed off. “But a major issue for Wales has been the number of liver condemnations due to fluke” said Mr Richards. “This has particularly been a problem in the last twelve months due to the wet and mild conditions experienced in 2012, which created the ideal environment for the disease to spread.” Figures from the Food Standards Agency show that in May 2013, 16 percent of lamb livers at Welsh abattoirs were condemned because of fluke, four times higher than the figures from the same month last year. Cattle liver condemnations were also up to 34 percent in May this year compared to 18 percent the previous May. “Another reason for this rise in lamb liver condemnations could be due to the increased levels of hoggets going to slaughter in May as a result of the poor finishing conditions in 2012” added Mr Richards. To help farmers to maximise the value of their livestock, HCC will be attending various events over the coming months and staff will be available to answer any questions producers may have on this issue.
Mr Richards said: “We are encouraging farmers to talk to their abattoirs and auction markets to get information on what carcase specifications they are looking for and also to get feedback. “It is also important to start planning ahead for next year. If you are attending a ram sale, look for animals that have Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) with traits that meet the requirements for your business. This could help to bring improved returns for next year.”
HCC has produced a number of publications on maximising carcase value and breed improvement. These are available from the HCC website, www.hccmpw.org.uk, or hard copies can be obtained by contacting HCC on 01970 625050 or info@hccmpw.org.uk For further information please contact Adam Wheeler on 01970 625050 / 07545 211037 or Alan Morris on 01970 625050 / 07595 710232
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KEITH Price Garages, Abergavenny, has recently been named one of the top garages in the UK by Motor Codes, in their initiative to highlight first class standards and top performance, all voted for by customers.
ensures that the vehicle is performing to its optimum and will run effectively to its next due service. I have two levels of service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; basic and full. The basic includes: oil and filter change, visual check of brakes, fluid (e.g. water) and tyre checks and diagnostic inspection. A full service includes all that plus a full brake strip down and inspection, brake fluid change, and air and
pollen filter change. As a minimum I would recommend a full service every two years. A checkup, which is now being offered for ÂŁ20 this autumn to ensure your car is ready for winter, includes a check on the water and oil levels, tyre pressures and lights. So to avoid the disruption of breakdowns and being car-less, just take a little time to look after your car â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they really are worth it!
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Keith Price Garages was named as one of the top 50 franchised main dealers, reflecting the credibility of the business within the community and the continued high standards upheld by the members of the team. Motor Codes UK is the government backed, self regulatory body for the motor industry, and its voluntary membership of thousands of garages is committed to maintaining high standards throughout the new car sales process, administration of new car warranties and car service and repair. Chris Haworth, sales manager at Keith Price Garages said, "We are thrilled to receive recognition for our customer service through winning this award." Vicky Shephard, Keith Price Garages service manager added, "This award is reassurance that we are doing our job well and customers are happy to vote for our performance." The garage is currently showcasing the Peugeot 2008, the compact crossover being the latest expression of Peugeot's renewed brand positioning and its move up the market. By addressing the increasing demands of customers around the world, the 2008 is the first vehicle produced by the Marque which has been designed, developed and engineered simultaneously by employees based in Europe, China and Latin America. Oozing desirability with an athletic design, the 2008 signals the Marque's arrival in a highly competitive sector, pushing customers' expectation to a new level. With the on-the-road presence bursting with character, the 2008 is intended for young city-dwellers who love the
urban environment but also thrive on escaping from it at every opportunity. Measuring 4.16 metres long and 1.74 metres wide, the Peugeot 2008 blends rugged SUV styling with subtle touches of city chic, being compact enough for the urban jungle but spacious and versatile enough for road trips. The intention of the design and engineering team was to combine Peugeot's strong reputation for styling flair with a unique driving experience while offering desirable user benefits. In keeping with the dynamism of its profiled silhouette, power comes from the latest generation of low fuel consumption Peugeot engines. With the e-HDi diesel and three-cylinder petrol technology, Peugeot's urban takeover stands out from the competition, and with up to 74.3 mpg and CO2 as low as 99g/km, meaning no road tax, the 2008 really can save plenty on running costs As a compact crossover it blends the success and design of the award winning 3008 with all the features, performance and state-of-the-art engines of the new 208 supermini, combining the experience and expertise of two acclaimed vehicles. The 2008 is also packed out with technology to make life easier. A 7â&#x20AC;? multifunction colour touch screen puts all of 2008â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s features within easy reach, and features a DAB radio and MP3/USB connectivity keep everyone entertained through the rush hour crawl or a trip to the country. There is also the remarkable Park Assist software, to help you when hunting for those tight parking spaces. All of this is combined with its modern interior lighting, creating the ambience of a boutique hotel. The result is a car that's equally at home in town or on the open road, and from only ÂŁ12,995 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only car that you will ever need. Visit Keith Price Garages to get a closer look at the Peugeot 2008 Crossover.
ARS these days are expensive necessities and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real pain when they breakdown and disrupt daily life. To avoid those disruptions a car needs to have regular check-ups. Some people get confused thinking that their MOT is a service. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. The MOT ensures the car meets statutory criteria such as brake performance, lights, and seat belt operation for safety, to name but a few. A service
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Brecon Car Sales is a family run business in the small town of Brecon. Established for 30 years we will endeavour to provide you with the best customer service within the market place. Although we specialise in Renaults we will service, MOT and carry out work on all makes and models. Our technicians are fully trained to Renault standards. We are a friendly garage and welcome all of our customers.
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Skoda splits new Yeti range in two SKODA has split the facelifted Yeti range into two channels to cater for drivers with urban and outdoorled lifestyles. Although somewhat confusingly they share the Yeti name, with no sub-titles to differentiate them, the outdoor-biased one maintains the outgoing model's dark grey plastic bumper and exterior trim while the onroad Yeti is fully body-coloured. The styling for both has generally been squared off in line with the current 'cubist' design language Skoda is using across its range. More exterior colours and wheel designs have also been added to the list, giving customers more choice than ever for what has been an astonishingly popular model for Skoda UK. The engine range will be shared between both lines, making the differences chiefly cosmetic. The entry level power unit will be the familiar and brilliant 1.2litre 104bhp turbocharged petrol, with the range being topped, in pricing terms at least, by a 168bhp diesel. Both two and four-wheel drive are available according to the engine chosen. The four-wheel drive system uses a 'torque on demand' part-time drive system that
sends power to the rear wheels only when the front wheels start to lose grip. More gearbox options are being made available too. The entry-level 104bhp 1.6-litre diesel can now benefit from an efficient dual-clutch DSG gearbox, for example. The efficiency-biased GreenLine version achieves 119g/km of CO2, ducking under the threshold for free road tax in its first year and qualifying for cheap payments after
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Mercedes GLA enters compact SUV fray MERCEDES has unveiled the brand new GLA, the company's first challenger in the compact SUV sector. With two-wheel drive options and surprising efficiency, thanks in part to excellent aerodynamics, the GLA is built more obviously for the road than any prior Mercedes G-series car. At around 4.4 metres long, 1.8 metres wide (excluding mirrors) and 1.5 metres high, the GLA has a purposeful, muscular stance that will sit well with buyers looking for a compact SUV with a little more visual impact than many of the current options. It has the safety features to back up its looks, with an extremely complex stability control system able to counter-steer in the event of oversteer, emergency braking, hard acceleration, cross-winds and road camber. The option of four-wheel drive refers to a new on-demand system that sends more power to the rear wheels only when needed. It's lighter than permanent four-wheel drive systems and allows for greater efficiency at the cost of outright off-road capability; something few, if any, GLA owners will need. Four engines will initially be available, starting with a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol GLA 200 with 154bhp, rising through a 2.0-litre, 208bhp turbo petrol to a pair of 2.1-litre diesels with 134bhp and 168bhp. The 2.0-litre petrol promises to be the most flexible and fastest, passing 62mph in 6.5 seconds thanks to a torque output as high as the more potent diesel's, but over an even broader rev range. Fuel economy hunters should seek out the 134bhp GLA 200 CDI, which according to official tests can manage 65mpg on the combined cycle in conjunction with just 114g/km, although these are provisional figures. Final UK spec and pricing is yet to be confirmed, however, and it could be 2014 before the model arrives on these shores.
that. Official tests record it at more than 61mpg on the combined cycle. Up to nine airbags can be installed at the buyer's discretion, while the same range of family-friendly touches should continue to see high demand from those with children. Prices and on-sale dates have yet to be finalised, but are expected to be confirmed within weeks.
Nissan expands Juke personalisation
NISSAN has widened its personalisation scheme for the Juke, which is introduced in 2012. The new scheme offers 11 different exterior design options in a choice of eight colour combinations. Options include 17-inch alloy wheels, roof spoiler, side sills and headlamp surrounds, while new colours on offer take in Electric Blue, Mat Black and Black Purple. There is also a new 18inch alloy wheel design offered in silver, black or diamond cut metallic finishes. Nissan also now provides more choice inside the Juke with new colour options for the centre console, door finishers, tweeter stereo speaker surrounds and air vents. Even the floor mats can be personalised with contrasting colour stitching. To help its customers decide what they want to personalise on the Juke, Nissan has also introduced a new online configurator. It uses 3D technology to show how the car will look in any combination of colours and optional extras.
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Bigwell - big heart! N
ESTLED In a small idyllic corner of the beautiful Wye valley at Tinmans Green in Redbrook three miles from Monmouth is Bigwell Trout Fishery. Over the years it had become neglected and run down, with all four fishing ponds full of weed, overgrown banks, overhanging trees poor access and the water sparsely stocked with fish writes CYRIL PEARCE. Enter-57-year old Gary Gray. Gary and his wife Sue hailed originally from Dudley in the West Midlands, but have lived in Staunton for the last 20 years and regularly fished at Bigwell. They had noticed first hand the deterioration of the fishery and lack of enthusiasm of the then owner to improve things. Gary made a snap decision, and a successful offer to buy it, so on May 1 this year he became the proud owner of a complete shambles - Bigwell Trout Fishery. With wife Sue (who managed to break her leg just after the purchase) and brother in law Andy Hickman they set about sorting it out, clearing the weed, trimming the banks, cutting off overhanging branches and exposing ancient steps to provide better fishing access for anglers. They also restocked the pools at great expense with rainbow and blue trout to 12lb in weight. They are also clearing a natural stream which contains a nice supply of wild brown trout and small perch. The main lake is fed only by a natural spring so the water is always cold, ensur-
ing catches are always consistent. Being a regular visitor myself I have noticed the vast improvement and now use the fishery again regularly. It has also been noticed by one Jimmy Dovoy of Abergavenny, a Gillie and bailiff on the River Usk at Gliffaes near Brecon who has resumed his practice of recommending Bigwell to visiting river anglers when the waters of the Usk are unsuitable to fish. Also available at Bigwell Trout Fishery is home cooked food, rod hire, tackle sales, casting tuition friendly advice and much more. In the near future application will be made to the prestigious Troutmasters organisation for Bigwell to be included in their national competition venues. I feel positive that Gary and his team will be successful. But my main reason for highlighting this LOOKING GOOD: The ponds have been cleared and restocked and now anglers undertaking via this article is that Gary is are once more enjoying Bigwell Trout Fishery taking on this demanding project despite the fact that he has since 1998 been suffering from the debilitating Parkinson’s disease but was and is determined to make it a success. To put it in his own words: “I work a bit then rest a bit, life is for living and getting on with it.” There is no moaning or mention of his affliction. Gary is a very mild, likeable man hiding a steely resolve and determination to achieve his aims and fully deserves all the help that he and his family so justly deserve. Good luck to Bigwell Trout Fishery.
This trout fishery is set in the heart of the Wye Valley at the edge of the small village of Redbrook. Bigwell has been under new management since 1st May 2013. Gary Gray is the new proprietor and is a former client. The fishery has been significantly improved since Gary took the reins and returning anglers have been very complimentary. The venue itself comprises 3 main pools and a nursery pool. Main pool no. 1 is a crystal clear pool where stalking your prey is the order of the day. Pools 2 & 3 are slightly coloured though vision through the water is still very good - wear those polaroids! The fishery is stocked weekly with 2½-3Lb high quality trout maintaining a very healthy head of fish. Also stocked is a quantity of large trout 6-12Lbs, as sporting fish to be released, for our clients added pleasure.
Competions are regularly held for great prizes, visit our facebook page for details! New or old clients; we look forward to welcoming you to a great days fishing! Facilities: Disabled anglers are welcome, Toilets with Disabled facilites All day full English breakfast; Lunch time special; Sandwiches; Cold drinks. Complimentary beverages for clients.
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In the pink ... in Provence P
ROVENCE is so famous for its landscapes that the name alone conjures up images of fragrant hills blanketed in lavender and pretty villages dotted among the olive groves and vineyards. As such, it's a place that's bestowed as much pleasure to the palette (artists like Paul Cezanne have captured its beauty) as it imparts on the palate; Provencal rose is the pin-up of pink wines. Cinsault and grenache are the two main grapes of the region, and 80 per cent of production in the Cotes de Provence appellation is devoted to rose, from the coastal area around St Tropez to the hills in the north. Scented, refreshing and dry, the characteristically pale hues of Provencal rose can vary from nude to pale petal, strawberry, coral, cantaloupe, to mango or mandarin, according to the winemaker's techniques, and how long the skin stays in contact with the juice. As a general rule of thumb though, the more delicate the colour, the more expensive the wine. To get the look and mirror the beauty and glamour of a Riviera lifestyle, here are some posh pinks to enjoy.
Along with its chic label, Mirabeau Rose 2012, Cotes de Provence (ÂŁ8.99, Waitrose) is an irresistible baby pink that's exotically fruity with ribbons of strawberry and raspberry, enhanced by a touch of juicy peach leading to a bone dry finish - the fact that's it's made by an expat living out his dream makes it extraworthy of attention.
A petal pink rose that's as delicious as it is pretty, Chateau Pigoudet 'La Chapelle' Rose 2012, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence (ÂŁ9.99, or ÂŁ8.99 when you buy two, Majestic) is wellcrafted with tender fruit, a core of grapefruit and a crisp acidity on the refreshing berry finish that cries out for a salad nicoise.
A notch up the scale, Sumeire's Chateau Coussin Rose 2012, Cotes de Provence (ÂŁ12.25, Oddbins) is another joyous glass that doesn't hold back on flavour; a bouquet of summer flowers, savoury, red berry fruits and a soft, silky mouthfeel ending with lively acidity.
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It takes great skill to get the most out of the fruit to create the delicate taste - and steeper prices reflect this. Chateau du Galoupet is thought to date back to the 17th century, and Chateau du Galoupet, cru classe, Cotes de Provence 2012 (ÂŁ12.20, www.tannerswines.co.uk) is a very elegant example from this top-notch producer. A delectable coral pink, a veil of wild strawberry follows through with cherry and raspberry flavours, clean acidity and a long fruity finish. Tipplers may think the cost of the next rose is a little much for a casual drinker, but this chi-chi wine is what the jet-set are sippingthis summer. And when you consider the chateau is owned by the same family as Louis Roederer's Cristal Champagne, everything falls into place. Domaines OTT Clos Mireille Rose 2011, Cotes de Provence (ÂŁ26.99, or ÂŁ22.95 when you buy six, www.31dover.com) is bottled in the traditional 'corset' shape and has a salmon pink beauty with a tint of mandarin. It's dry with invigorating citrus flavours and a pure, clean, mouthfeel defines the finish.
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Bude enough to eat Nho, a chef from Vietnam who already boasts Rick Stein and The Lanesborough Hotel in London's West End on his CV, and now appears nightly at The Beach House & Hotel on Widemouth Bay. When you look at a map, this corner of north Cornwall looks a fair way from the big attractions like the Eden Project or The Tate at St Ives. But Bude, a breezy clifftop walk away from Widemouth Bay, is an elegant seaside town, famous for its Sea Pool, refreshed daily by the ocean. There are acres of sandy beaches, one reaching inland for hundreds of yards, swathes of public lawns, a mini castle and a canal surrounded by cobbled walkways. Widemouth Bay became a natural bolthole after our first clifftop picnic. Somehow the whitewashed 1970s bungalows, the cars resting in the dunes and the irregular line of restaurants and bars dotted along the clifftop road looks the perfect backdrop for a family holiday - leaving MUSSELS served at The Beach House & Hotel on Widemouth Bay the 'Chelsea Tractor' PA Photo/Handout.
IT IS such a long, long time since I have sat by the beach as darkness descended that I had no idea of the excitement which would erupt when the setting sun slipped beneath the Atlantic waves in our quiet Cornish bay. Suddenly, at 9.55pm, diners leaped from their seats to photograph the tiny, sinking slither of blazing red on the far horizon. Children paddling towards Camel Rock turned back to the shore and playful terriers at last stopped kicking up the sand with their hind legs. As for me, I paused for moment or two to savour a meal prepared by Thinh Nguyen
brigade to hurtle on their way to glitzier Newquay and St Ives. It's an area perfect for the simple pleasures, like fish, chips and mushy peas on an outside table at sunset. One afternoon, we tried in vain to find a footpath leading from the beach to our holiday home, barely a mile inland. But a walk along the clifftops in the morning haze in the opposite direction, towards Crackington Haven, was more successful. By car, our expeditions along the Atlantic Highway - the dear old A39, weaving its way delicately between green fields and wind farms - rarely lasted more than an hour in stifling heat, but each one was memorable. Following the line of the coast towards Devon, we reached Clovelly, a long narrow road of whitewashed houses on either side of a cobbled street so steep that groceries and drinks are still carried downwards on sledges towards the curving quayside, which dates to the 14th century. On the way back, we found sleepy Morwenstow, a tiny hamlet with a stunning black Cornish chapel, where some pews were carved in 1575. Legend suggests the celebrated Rev Hawker and his flock sometimes held false lights on the coast to boost their income from shipwrecks in Victorian times. Certainly too many drowned mariners lie buried in the churchyard. Hawker's Hut, where the racy rev sometimes took his opium, remains on the clifftop in its original form, the smallest building in the National Trust portfolio. Going south, beyond superbly restored
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Boscastle, lies magical Tintagel Castle, a breathtaking treasure enhanced by the tender touches and wooden walkways of English Heritage. From its highest rampart, you look far out to sea and for miles along a deserted coastline, and then vertically down to shallow blue waters lapping gently over granite rocks into a cave which just might have been Merlin's. It reminded me of a mystical Greek island setting in a John Fowles novel. On the very spot where King Arthur might have convened his Camelot, I ambled under an arch as a German girl, camera poised, joked to fellow students. "She used the German word for slowcoach," my wife pointed out helpfully. "Says she'd like to take a picture, but tourists keep getting in the way!" After that humiliation, it was time for some R&R back at the holiday home to savour a chilled bottle of India Pale Ale brewed with American hops by the newlyformed Harbour Brewing Company, down the road in nearby Trekillick. The Granary, our three-bedroomed holiday home which is part of the Kennacott estate, played a big role in a perfect week: when it was too hot to move, the massive 28-pane window in the living room could be turned into a primitive form of air conditioning, which possibly helped the owners to win a gold award from Visit Britain. In total, Kennacott has 20 holiday homes, sleeping between two and 11 people, in converted farm buildings and newer terraced cottages. But the place never felt
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PAUL Ainsworth, and below, the popular Paul Ainsworth at Number 6 Restaurant in Padstow PA Photo/Handout.
fives, and even a skittle alley which must have been bought from a country pub. There's also a six-hole golf course, playable April-October, for £35 per person per week, including club hire. We found the course perfect for evening walks, with fairway views down to the wide bay of the Atlantic beneath a reddening sky. Phil Myers, who has run Kennacott for the last decade or so, says the knack is to play golf for three holes in the morning, and three more as the sun goes down - then nobody will grumble that they've become a golf widow! But the gilt on the gingerbread of our glorious week was the chance to enjoy food - and drink - produced locally. If I couldn't find that Indian Pale Ale, my second choice was Tribute - finessed, says the St Austell Brewery, by Cornish spring water and Cornish Gold malts. It went down like medicine when temperatures were hitting 30C. Cornish ice cream is already, by some margin, the finest in the land and when it comes to restaurants, you will be truly spoiled for choice. Two were quite exceptional on this visit. With a wide, open terrace carved into the grassy cliffs which overlook Summerleaze Beach in Bude, Life's A Beach seemed a huge hit with every generation on the night we visited. My hunk of local turbot made a great dish with baby Cornish veg and creamy mashed potato, but equally impressive was the friendliness - and expertise - of the waiters. For a fine dining experience, try Paul Ainsworth at Number Six in the heart of heaving Padstow. After training with Gary Rhodes and Gordon Ramsay, Ainsworth has turned an 18th century townhouse
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September/October 2013 - Celebrating the Abergavenny Food Festival 63
WEDDING FAYRE on the
22nd Sept 11am till 4pm
Join us to celebrate Christmas!
The Old Rectory is a highly popular location for wedding celebrations and is licensed for civil ceremonies.
From party nights with tribute act and disco entertainment to a delicious four course Christmas Day lunch we have the ideal offering for you.
From lavish celebrations to smaller more intimate occasions, the experienced team will assist at every stage so that you are fee to relax and enjoy the big day.
A stylish country hotel in a beautiful rural setting, The Old Rectory offers luxurious accommodation in 26 en-suite rooms including 7 new luxury rooms and suites. Owner Shaun Ellis is well known and highly regarded for the excellence of his food and the warmth of his welcome; he ensures that only the finest quality seasonal produce from local Welsh suppliers are used.
Set amidst the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest scenery, The Old Rectory boasts a well maintained par 3 nine hole golf course open to members, residents and all visitors.
Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys. NP8 1PH.
t. 01873 810373 e. oldrectoryhotel@live.com w. www.rectoryhotel.co.uk