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By Helen Taylor

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Pet Advice p4

Finance p6

These days, many of us are unfaithful – at least as far as customer loyalty is concerned. Most people will happily flit from one mobile service provider to another, chasing the best packages and handsets, and are equally happy to change internet providers, energy companies and insurers in pursuit of the best deals. Yet according to research from the Independent Commission on Banking, on average we only change bank accounts every 26 years.

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Because we hate the thought of the hassle.

We think about all the incomings and outgoings, wondering how we could ever switch at the right time so that they all continue smoothly – and what might happen if they don’t. Say a direct debit gets lost along the way and goes unnoticed, meaning we default on a bill or the mortgage?

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You simply choose anddate try out an A-list makeover a switch (remembering you yourself? must allow seven working days and can’t choose a Saturday, Sunday or bank holiday), then sit back as your new bank or building society transfers all incoming payments, outgoing payments and your balance (subject to their overdraft rules). They’ll also close your old account, which you can continue to use up until your switch date. Neither you, nor anyone you pay or who pays you, have to do a thing. It’s up to your new bank to inform everyone concerned and process the changes; and payments in or out of your old account are automatically re-directed for 13 months to ensure once-a-year payments are covered. Simple.

Relax. Banks have recognised these fears and realised it’s in their best interests to make it easy for you to swap your account to them; some even offer financial incentives. such as ‘Fox-Watch’.

And in September, following a recommendation from the ICB, Sometimes a few strategically seventeen banks joined the To see which banks and building planted dense and prickly shrubs new Current Account Switch societies have signed up so far, such as pyracantha may help to Guarantee scheme which should Brian,” Adeline smiled.

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Pet Proof your Garden p10

I’m talking about cats and dogs.

What can you do to ensure that you continue to garden happily, successfully and safely, despite the fact the garden is visited by cats and dogs… and without harming these lovely creatures either?

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Professional Beauty Secrets p8

Kim Kardashian is known for her flawless make-up look which perfectly accentuates her features and draws attention to her razorsharp cheekbones.

Skilled in the art of contouring, her make-up artist cleverly uses cosmetics to emphasis particular parts of her face, which creates her striking trademark look.

Here’s how you can get cheekbones which rival Kim’s: Firstly you’ll need to prime your skin. Choose the primer that’s right for you - green toned versions neutralise redness in the skin and mattifying primers eradicate shine. Firstly, smooth the product over your entire face, after applying a light moisturiser.

Next, select two foundations in two different shades; the first should be one shade lighter than your natural skin tone and the other should be one shade darker.

Sweep the darker shade under your cheekbones, along the outer sides of your nose - either side of the lighter colour - and on your temples and jaw line. Blend down onto your neck so that you don’t end up with a visible foundation line.

Use a light-reflecting - not a glittery or overly shimmery highlighter to make certain areas of your face really stand out.

Apply the product under the arch of your eyebrows, then along the tops of your cheekbones, down the centre of your nose and onto your cupid’s bow, just above your top lip.

To finish, and to bring the entire look together, dust translucent powder over your entire face and add a touch of colour to the apples of your cheeks using a pink blusher.

Spot the Difference

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Don’t forget to check your makeup in natural light – this will help you make sure that everything is well blended and you don’t have any unsightly patches.

What’s On p14

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“Daisy’s not my wife, she’s my If you fancy a change from the usual sausage and mash why not sister,” Brian said crossly. “Why go Continental? Tasty Toulouse sausages wrapped in pancetta and does think puy that?” servedeveryone on a bed of flavoursome lentils make the perfect midweek Oh meal. dear, thought Adeline, I’ve only just got a secret admirer Place the lentils in a pan and cover with water.and Bring to the boil reduce thehaving heat and simmer 10 minutes. we’re then already ourforfirst row. heat the olive oil in said, a deep frying “InMeanwhile, that case,” she “I pan and fry the shallots for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just starting to apologise, andover thank forcook for a further 8-10 soften. Sprinkle the brownyou sugar and

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4 Dear Denise “My pet is overweight what should I do?”

Obesity not only affects us but also our pets. Like us it can put a lot of pressure on the heart and joints and could cause joint problems or even heart problems.

1. Visit your vet to get your pet checked out just in case it is a medical problem. Do you know your pets correct weight?

2. Make a diary of exactly what your pet is eating (no cheating) if your cat brings in his/her trophies then reduce their food accordingly. Like us reduce the quantity of food you feed them. Feed 2/3 times a day to ease the amount the stomach has to digest a little and often is better than all in one go. When you put their food down do not leave it down all day, if they don’t eat it then pick up the bowl.

3. Increase their exercise. Want to know more? View the website for a basic exercise regime.

Why not join some friends and make a competition of this and make a realistic weekly goal. Don’t forget to reward yourself and your pet on achieving this goal.

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As well as celebrating their 20th anniversary, this year First Call have something else to be proud off; winning an Environment 2020 Award from Worcester, Bosch Group after being nominated for installing a new air-to-air heat pump at the Centre Stage Youth Theatre in Chandlers Ford.

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When the staff at the Youth Theatre approached First Call and explained that their existing system was proving too expensive to run, managing director, James Walker (pictured) provided a solution that was not only going to help keep the costs down but also opertaed in a more environmentally friendly way.

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Carl Arntzen, managing director of Worcester, Bosch Group said commented, “the judges believed First Call Heating was a clear winner and by receiving this award, the company has shown it is an inspiring ambassador of the heating industry, as well as energy efficiency as a whole.”

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All Change

By Alison Runham

These days, many of us are unfaithful – at least as far as customer loyalty is concerned. Most people will happily flit from one mobile service provider to another, chasing the best packages and handsets, and are equally happy to change internet providers, energy companies and insurers in pursuit of the best deals. Yet according to research from the Independent Commission on Banking, on average we only change bank accounts every 26 years.

So why aren’t we all regularly browsing comparison sites, checking which current account would make the most of our money - or walking along the high street laden with leaflets from every bank with a branch?

Because we hate the thought of the hassle.

We think about all the incomings and outgoings, wondering how we could ever switch at the right time so that they all continue smoothly – and what might happen if they don’t. Say a direct debit gets lost along the way and goes unnoticed, meaning we default on a bill or the mortgage?

The Current Account Switch Guarantee Relax. Banks have recognised these fears and realised it’s in their best interests to make it easy for you to swap your account to them; some even offer financial incentives.

And in September, following a recommendation from the ICB, seventeen banks joined the new Current Account Switch Guarantee scheme which should see your bank account transferred within seven days - with a

minimum of effort from you.

Under the guarantee, once you’ve asked your chosen new bank to switch your account, they’re responsible for all the hard work (including making good any direct debits, charges etc if anything goes wrong). You simply choose a switch date (remembering you must allow seven working days and can’t choose a Saturday, Sunday or bank holiday), then sit back as your new bank or building society transfers all incoming payments, outgoing payments and your balance (subject to their overdraft rules). They’ll also close your old account, which you can continue to use up until your switch date. Neither you, nor anyone you pay or who pays you, have to do a thing. It’s up to your new bank to inform everyone concerned and process the changes; and payments in or out of your old account are automatically re-directed for 13 months to ensure once-a-year payments are covered. Simple.

To see which banks and building societies have signed up so far, you can visit www.simplerworld. co.uk., which also has full information on the Switch

7 Guarantee. What the website doesn’t have is information on available accounts or comparison tools.

So where can you find them?

www.moneysupermarket.com/current-accounts/ allows you to narrow your search for the right current account by using their handy dropdown filter menu or sidebar categories to search for accounts including business accounts, accounts with interest, overdraft facilities, cashback, rewards and even specifically for accounts from banks signed up to the 7 day Switch Guarantee.

The results table also shows you a customer rating, with statistics taken from:

www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/compare-best-bankaccounts This site has detailed discussions and comparisons of the best buys in a number of categories, fitting accounts to your circumstances. It includes a section on the best ethical banks.

www.which.co.uk/money/bank-accounts/reviews-ns/bankaccounts also advises on best bank accounts if you always stay in credit, need authorised overdrafts or need unauthorised overdrafts.

But fee-charging bank accounts are listed separately, so you may want to consider them alongside the other options. Sometimes paying a fee can be the best option – which brings us to the most important part of the process: THINK LONG AND HARD ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR CURRENT ACCOUNT There’s a bewildering array of account types these days, so before you plunge in, it’s worth considering what you need from your account. Some modern current accounts work in tandem with your savings account or mortgage, and can allow you to shift money from one to the other – reducing interest payments on your mortgage

in the good times, and providing a cheap way to ‘borrow’ money to cover unexpected calamities like boiler or car breakdowns (these are often listed under ‘Offset Mortgages’ rather than current

accounts). Then there’s cashback, airmiles, points, rewards, special deals on savings and mortgages from the same provider, free breakdown cover or travel insurance – the list is endless.

So think carefully about what facilities you need, what extras could save you money, how you want to operate your account (online, post, branch, all three?) and check if paying a fee could save money in the long run.

Some great deals can be found outside the Big Four (Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC), so keep an open mind. Clydesdale Bank and Nationwide both offer good interest rates if you pay in a minimum of £1000 per month.

First Direct isn’t currently offering in-credit interest, but does offer financial incentives for switching and a high interest linked savings account, plus a small free overdraft facility. It’s also won both Money Saving Expert and Which? customer service polls.

So why not take a look?

These deals probably won’t be around in 26 years...

Professional Beauty Secrets: Revealed

By Helen Taylor

Ever wondered how models and actresses manage to look so gorgeous all of the time? Well, we have the answers.

Keep reading for the lowdown on those all important tips and tricks that are used by professionals all over the world. Why not take notes and try out an A-list makeover yourself?

Clever Contouring Kim Kardashian is known for her flawless make-up look which perfectly accentuates her features and draws attention to her razorsharp cheekbones.

Skilled in the art of contouring, her make-up artist cleverly uses cosmetics to emphasis particular parts of her face, which creates her striking trademark look.

Here’s how you can get cheekbones which rival Kim’s: Firstly you’ll need to prime your skin. Choose the primer that’s right for you - green toned versions neutralise redness in the skin and mattifying primers eradicate shine. Firstly, smooth the product over your entire face, after applying a light moisturiser.

Next, select two foundations in two different shades; the first should be one shade lighter than your natural skin tone and the other should be one shade darker.

Apply the lighter foundation to the centre of your forehead, then bring it down onto the middle of your nose, in a straight line -

this will make your nose appear straighter and slimmer. Then, apply under your eyes and to the tops of your cheekbones, then lastly to the centre of your chin.

Sweep the darker shade under your cheekbones, along the outer sides of your nose - either side of the lighter colour - and on your temples and jaw line. Blend down onto your neck so that you don’t end up with a visible foundation line.

Use a light-reflecting - not a glittery or overly shimmery highlighter to make certain areas of your face really stand out.

Apply the product under the arch of your eyebrows, then along the tops of your cheekbones, down the centre of your nose and onto your cupid’s bow, just above your top lip.

To finish, and to bring the entire look together, dust translucent powder over your entire face and add a touch of colour to the apples of your cheeks using a pink blusher.

Don’t forget to check your makeup in natural light – this will help you make sure that everything is well blended and you don’t have any unsightly patches.

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Perfect Pout We’re used to seeing perfectly shaped, kissable lips on every celebrity we can think of. Here are our secrets on how to achieve that gorgeous red carpet look.

Grab a neutral-coloured lip liner and begin lining just outside the coloured part of your lips to create a full effect.

Define your cupid’s bow by drawing a ‘V’ in the centre curve of your top lip - bring the line round and down using soft feathery strokes.

Line the curve of the bottom lip with the same light movements, and soften by lightly blending with your finger.

Finally add a touch of your favourite shimmery clear lip-gloss to the centre of your lips to add instant fullness.

Lovely Lashes Long, luscious eyelashes are a must for anyone in the spotlight.

Most celebrities will be sporting high quality lash extensions, but you can still achieve an impressive look with just a few basic tools.

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Choose a quality mascara to lengthen and colour your lashes.

Wipe the applicator before use - to remove excess product which can cause clumps - and work the brush through your lashes using a quick side to side motion, ensuring that every area is covered.

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Pet Proof Your Garden

By Pippa Greenwood

There’s always a lot to say about small pests such as greenfly, caterpillars, vine-weevil and so forth, but early in the year it’s some of the bigger ‘residents’ which can really drive you around the bend.

I’m talking about cats and dogs.

What can you do to ensure that you continue to garden happily, successfully and safely, despite the fact the garden is visited by cats and dogs… and without harming these lovely creatures either?

You may need to consider actively fencing off one part of the garden for your dog, and trying to keep another area completely dog free. If you have problems with dogs coming in from next door, then it’s essential that you make repairs to fences. Now is a good time because there’s relatively little plant foliage to hide holes, gaps or loose panels in fencing. Remember that the dog is also likely to be able to squeeze underneath or around many types of fence, so you may need to use chicken netting or similar. Don’t forget that gates as well as fences need to be dog-proofed, and never left open for the dog to wander through. If you really have a serious problem that this won’t resolve then you can try a fox deterrent

such as ‘Fox-Watch’.

Sometimes a few strategically planted dense and prickly shrubs such as pyracantha may help to deter digging paws. Obviously you don’t want to cause the animal actual harm, but something sharp, prickly or simply very dense can act as a good deterrent.

Next door’s cat or others in the neighbourhood are trickier to deal with as unfortunately they do tend to try and do their ‘toileting’ along the edges of their own territory, making your garden a prime target area.

If your cat or a neighbour’s cat is a problem, bear in mind that the more bare soil there is, the more likely that a cat will start to use it as its loo. Ground cover planting is essential and you could always use temporary annual flowers to fill in gaps between longer term planting. If you find that these too are scuffed up shortly after you have planted them, then the best thing to do is cover newly planted areas of bedding with an arch of chicken mesh

11 planted areas of bedding with an arch of chicken mesh or with sticks with taut string tied between them. Obviously this will look a mess but can be removed promptly once the plants have rooted well and started to establish. I have found that the electronic cat deterrent ‘CatWatch’ works very well too.

smell do tend to deter cats, as they hate digging in moist material. Take extreme care if dogs use the garden as cocoshell mulches can prove fatal to them.

Mulches made of large pebbles or stones also tend to keep them at bay, but smaller diameter gravel or shingle seems to be quite attractive to some cats.

Mulching materials can sometimes cause problems and despite what the label says, many gardeners have told me that they found that the cocoa shell mulches seem to attract cats.

Generally speaking soggy mulches like this or anything with a strong

Areas of freshly sown seed look very attractive to a cat or dog and again are best protected either by chicken mesh or sticks and string. Remember to keep the string taut at all times, as there’s a slight risk that birds could become entangled in it.

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for a great range of gardening-related items including ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ veg growing system, electronic cat and fox deterrents, lots of slug controls, Pippa’s favourite weeding tool, and many other useful garden items.

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FUN WITH FLORA AND FAUNA 15 - 23 Feb, 10am-4pm Marwell, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH Welcome to the wonderful world of plants! Take part in themed crafts and enjoy animal talks

at Marwell this half term. 01962 777932. beckyg@marwell.org.uk

per day. Booking essential. 023 8047 5080.

HALF TERM FUN ON THE FARM 17 Feb - 21 Feb, 10am-4pm Manor Farm Country Park, SO31 1BH Come along for a week of activities for children including farmhouse arts and crafts, Victorian school lessons, guided farmyard walk and ‘Meet the Animals’. Normal Farm admission charge. 01489 787055.

WINTER CRAFT 18 Feb, 10.30am-12.30pm Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End SO30 3HQ Come along and take part in an indoor craft session and make an item to take home. Drop in any time. £1.50 per item.

023 8047 5080.

SQUASHED FAIRIES AT TUDOR HOUSE 18 Feb, 10am-12 noon or 1-3pm Tudor House Museum and Garden, Bugle Street SO14 2AD What would happen if a fairy fell into your book and got squashed?

Come along to this fantastic session to make your own squashed fairies! Ages 4-11 yrs. £5, pre book.

023 8083 4536.

WOODLAND ACTIVITY DAY

18 &19 Feb, 9.30am-3.30pm Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End SO30 3HQ Come and spend the day den building, cooking on campfires and much more. For 6 - 11 year olds, packed lunch required. £20 per child

GLOW IN THE PARK RUN 19 Feb Southampton Common, off The Avenue Get your glow on and be part of this unique and exciting running event. Participants are encouraged to wear high-viz clothing, head torches and anything that glows!

The course is professionally designed and checked and will have marshals and medics. Timing chips and race brief given at registration. www.glowinthepark. co.uk

SHIVER ME TIMBERS 21 Feb, 1.30-3.30pm SeaCity Museum, Havelock Road SO14 7FY Avast, me hearties! Come along to hear a tale of life on the high seas and learn some fun pirate facts. Create your own pirate kit, with working navigational device. £4. Ages 4-11 yrs. 023 8083 4536. www.seacitymuseum.co.uk

15 WEEKEND TOUR OF TUDOR HOUSE AND GARDEN 23 Feb, 11am, 1.30pm or 3.30pm Tudor House Museum and Garden, Bugle Street SO14 2AD Join local historian Simon Reynier for a mini tour of Tudor House. Find out more about this historic house and the people who once lived here. Entrance to the museum applies. 023 8083 4536.

CLASSIC CAR EVENT 02 Mar, 10am – 2pm Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Classic and Sports Cars from across the south.

Hillier’s joins forces with Winchesters MG Owners Club to bring you the delights of some great British classics from across the south coast. MG Owners from far and wide will be proudly displaying their beautiful classics such as MGAs, MGBs and Midgets There will be other Golden Oldies including makes such as Triumph, Morris and Austin. Leaving parade from approximately 1.30pm. Free with normal admission

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General Knowledge Crossword Across: 1 Renaissance, 9 Acrobat, 10 Junta, 11 Earl, 12 Sentence, 14 Omani, 15 Gnome, 20 Aquiline, 22 Urea, 24 Adios, 25 Orifice, 26 Chambermaid.

Down: 2 Eardrum, 3 ASBO, 4 Sateen, 5 Adjutant, 6 Canon, 7 Caber, 8 Caret, 13 Uncle Sam, 16 Martini, 17 Canal, 18 Insole, 19 Harem, 21 Uriah, 23 Siam.

Pictograms

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Hidato Childrens Puzzles

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SHORT STORY

The Secret Admirer

By Jackie Brewster

“Someone has a secret admirer.”

The delivery man winked as he handed Adeline Coles a huge bouquet of flowers. “Happy Valentine’s Day, Love.”

Her nosey neighbours, the Peggs, had also opened their front door, and she distinctly heard Mr Pegg whisper to his wife, “Bet she’s sent them to herself.”

Embarrassed, Adeline hurried inside. The flowers were beautiful, lots of lilies which weren’t her cup of tea, but expertly arranged. They were probably from her niece, but you never know, thought Adeline, they might be from Mr Wellbrook.

He occasionally offered her a lift in his Jaguar when he saw her struggling with groceries. She could always dream.

Adeline sighed, put on her reading glasses, and read the little card which accompanied the flowers. It said, ‘From a Secret Admirer’.

Adeline gasped. The delivery man was right, she did have a secret admirer. But who could it be?

There was only one florist in town, Blossom’s, run rather fittingly by Brian and Daisy Blossom. She’d ordered flowers from them for her niece’s wedding. She would walk into town, and ask them who’d sent the flowers. The mystery would be

solved.

On her way she kept her eyes peeled for the Jag, but her potential secret admirer was keeping a low profile. Once at Blossom’s she was perturbed to find Brian stood at the counter.

She was fond of Brian, but she would have rather discussed the matter with his wife, woman to woman.

“Good morning Miss Coles, lovely to see you,” Brian smiled as she entered. “To what do I owe the pleasure?”

“It’s a delicate matter.” Adeline placed the little card on the counter. “I’d like to know who sent me these?”

“Ahh.” Brian looked uncomfortable. “I’m afraid we have a policy of client confidentiality.” Adeline blushed.

“I don’t want to get you into trouble. Perhaps if I suggested a few names you could nod or shake your head?”

The shop was empty, yet Brian performed a theatrical glance to check the coast was clear.

“Go ahead,” he said.

Heeding the words of Mr Pegg, Adeline asked, “Did I send them to myself in a senior moment?”

Brian laughed, “I can reassure you that you didn’t.”

“Remember to nod or shake,

Brian,” Adeline smiled. “Was it my niece?”

Brian slowly and deliberately shook his head. Adeline felt a glow of relief. She adored her niece, but would much rather have a proper secret admirer. She decided to go for broke.

“Was it Mr Wellbrook?”

“That chap who flashes about in his Jag?” Brian frowned.

“Certainly not.”

Adeline was stumped, and a little disappointed. “Could you give me a clue?”

Brian leaned in closer, “How would you feel if I said your secret admirer is in this shop right now?” Adeline looked around her.

“But there’s nobody here.” And then she realised, “Mr Blossom!” She declared, “How would your wife feel?”

Brian looked shocked, “I don’t have a wife.”

“Have you told that to Daisy?”

Adeline arched her eyebrow.

“Daisy’s not my wife, she’s my sister,” Brian said crossly. “Why does everyone think that?”

Oh dear, thought Adeline, I’ve only just got a secret admirer and we’re already having our first row.

“In that case,” she said, “I apologise, and thank you for the flowers”. Flattered and embarrassed, Adeline decided now was a good time to leave.

As she opened the door, Brian called, “Would you be amenable to receiving Valentine flowers from me again?”

She paused, then threw a look over her shoulder which she hoped was smouldering, “Possibly. Though less of the lilies, I’m a roses kind of girl”.

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Recipe

Sausages and Puy Lentils Ready in 40 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients: • 225g puy lentils • 225g shallots, peeled and halved • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp brown sugar • 150ml vegetable stock • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 8 Toulouse or chunky pork sausages • 8 rashers pancetta or smoked streaky bacon, stretched with the back of a knife • 2 tsp clear honey • 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

If you fancy a change from the usual sausage and mash why not go Continental? Tasty Toulouse sausages wrapped in pancetta and served on a bed of flavoursome puy lentils make the perfect midweek meal.

Place the lentils in a pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan and fry the shallots for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften. Sprinkle over the brown sugar and cook for a further 8-10 minutes until the shallots are golden and caramelised.

Drain the lentils and add to the frying pan with the stock, vinegar and 2 tsp of the mustard. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils are just tender. Stir occasionally and add a little more stock, if necessary.

While the lentils are cooking, wrap each sausage with a pancetta rasher. Cook under a medium-hot grill for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently until the sausages are almost cooked through. Mix together the rest of the mustard with the honey and brush over the sausages. Cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the pancetta is crisp and browned.

Stir half the parsley into the lentils and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the lentils and sausages on warmed plates garnished with the remaining parsley.

Tip Try your local butcher or deli or visit a farmers’ market to find the best quality Continental-style sausages. If you can’t find Toulouse sausages, Lincolnshire, Cumberland or pork and leek varieties will work just as well.

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