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SEASONAL RECIPES | COMMUNITY EVENTS | REVIEWS | SERVICES | PUZZLES ISSUE 121 AUGUST 2015

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Film Review Page 45

Seasonal Desserts Page 42

Food & Drink 8

Seasonal Recipes

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Spicy lamb burgers with coriander

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Piri-piri chicken

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Fattoush

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Seasonal Desserts

Monthly Features

Copy deadline for sep 2015 is 17th aug 2015

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Crossword

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Sudoku

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Book Review Too

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Book Review

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Contents

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The Palace

General

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Jobs in the Garden

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British GT Championship

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Just for Kids {by I4 Design & Print}

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What’s in season in August

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Good New Films and those you may have missed

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Heather Scarecrow Festival

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Your Stars by Dan Worthaus

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Winning Wines: Let’s go Sparkling

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What’s On

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Market Bosworth Country Show

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Index of Advertisers

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Ashby Museum News

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seasonal recipes Salmon ceviche

Roasted vegetable stack with griddled halloumi cheese

Serves 4 ing no cook required Ingredients For the ceviche • 250g/9oz organic salmon fillet, skinned • 2 tbsp rock salt • 1 tbsp red chillies, finely diced • 75ml/3fl oz pink grapefruit juice • 1 tbsp lime zest • 150ml/5fl oz lime

juice (about 5 limes) • 20g/¾ caster sugar • 30 coriander leaves, finely chopped For the salad • 1 fennel bulb, finely sliced (using a mandolin if possible) • 110g/4oz baby salad leaves

1. For the ceviche, lightly sprinkle the salmon fillet with rock salt. Transfer to the fridge and leave for 20 minutes.

2. Remove the salmon from the fridge, carefully wash off all the salt and pat it dry.

3. In a small bowl, mix the chillies, grapefruit juice, lime zest and juice together and add the sugar. Add the coriander at the last minute and toss to combine.

4. Slice the salmon at an angle - each piece needs to be about 2-3mm thick.

5. Lay four slices evenly in a straight line onto each serving plate.

6. Spoon all but two tablespoons of the ceviche dressing over the salmon. Set aside for about 30 minutes.

7. For the salad, soak the sliced fennel in iced water for 2-3 minutes, before removing and draining. Mix with the salad leaves and the reserved two tablespoons of the ceviche dressing.

8. Place the fennel salad on top of the salmon and serve.

Courtesy Stuart Gillies

Serves 4 Prep 30 mins Ready in 10-30 m ins

Ingredients For the dressing • 1 x 200ml/7fl oz pot low-fat crème fraîche • ½ handful fresh mint, finely chopped • ½ ruby grapefruit, juice and flesh • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the vegetable stack

• 1 each red, green, and yellow sweet peppers, quartered, seeds • removed • 1 medium aubergine, sliced • 1 medium courgette, sliced • olive oil • 1 x 250g/9oz block halloumi cheese • To serve • courgette flowers (if available) • 4 mint sprigs

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

2. For the dressing, mix the crème fraîche, mint, grapefruit juice and grapefruit flesh in a bowl until well combined. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Set aside until needed.

3. For the vegetable stack, place the peppers, aubergine and courgette onto a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly crisp on the outside.You can also grill the vegetables on a preheated barbecue, but watch them carefully so they do not burn. Set the vegetables aside.

4. Cut the halloumi lengthways into eight slices.

Brush a griddle pan with oil and place it over a medium heat. Add the halloumi to the griddle pan and cook for 20-30 seconds on each side, or until golden-brown griddle marks appear on both sides.

5. To serve, place a slice of griddled halloumi onto each of four plates and stack alternate slices of the vegetables on top. Top with another slice of the halloumi. Serve the dressing alongside the vegetable stack.

Garnish with a courgette flower (if using) and

one of the mint sprigs.

Courtesy Neneh Cherry and Andi Oliver

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recipe Spicy lamb burgers with coriander, tomato and yoghurt relish Makes 8-10 Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Ingredients For the burgers 1kg/2¼lb minced lamb (it’s best not to use extra-lean mince as the fat will help bind the burgers and keeps them juicy when cooked) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1-2 tbsp mango chutney 3cm/1¼in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped ¼ tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper oil, for brushing flat bread, pitta bread or burger buns, to serve For the relish 6 ripe tomatoes, quartered, de-seeded and diced 200g/7oz tub of Greek yoghurt bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped squeeze of lemon or lime juice

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Place the minced lamb in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic, onion, mango chutney, ginger, chopped chilli, turmeric, crushed coriander and cumin. Season well with salt and pepper and mix by hand until combined. The burgers can be briefly mixed in a food processor until just starting to hold together, but be careful not to over-work the mixture.

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Divide and shape the mixture into 8-10 burgers. If you want to check the flavour, fry a small burger in a drop of oil before shaping the rest and, if necessary, add extra flavourings or seasoning.

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Place the burgers on a cling film-covered tray and keep them in the fridge to relax for at least 30 minutes. They’re ideal made the day before cooking.

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To prevent the burgers from sticking, brush with a little oil before barbecuing over mediumhot coals for about 5-6 minutes each side.

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Mix together the tomatoes, yoghurt, coriander, onion and lemon or lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with the burgers, either inside the bun or as a dipping sauce.

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For a change, use diced, seeded cucumber instead of tomatoes, and try mint instead of coriander.

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recipe Piri-piri chicken Serves 2-4 Prep Time 1 to 2 hours Cooking Time 30 mins to 1 hour Ingredients 1 whole chicken (about 1kg/2lb 3oz), spatchcocked salt and freshly ground black pepper For the piri-piri sauce 6-12 fresh red chillies, depending on how hot you want it 1 tbsp garlic, blanched and chopped 1 tsp salt flakes ½ tsp oregano ½ tbsp paprika 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil 50ml/1¾fl oz red wine vinegar To serve chips salad 1.

To make the piri-piri sauce, preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Place the chillies on a roasting tray and roast them for 10 minutes.

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Cool and roughly chop the chillies. Place the chillies, garlic, salt, oregano, paprika, olive oil and vinegar in a saucepan, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

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Allow the mixture to cool, then blend it to a purée in a jug blender or food processor. Store in a lidded container at room temperature; it will keep for about a month. Shake before using.

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Place the spatchcocked chicken in a sealable plastic bag. Add half the piri-piri sauce, spreading it evenly over the chicken. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

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Preheat the oven to 200C/390F/Gas 6, and preheat a large griddle pan on the hob. Alternatively, light your barbecue.

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Season the marinated chicken, and cook it on the griddle pan for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

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Transfer the griddled chicken to a roasting tray and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, until cooked through. Alternatively, place the chicken on a medium heat barbecue, covered, for 10-15 minutes on both sides or until cooked through, basting regularly with the remaining piri-piri sauce.

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Serve with chips and salad.

Courtesy Antony Worrall Thompson

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healthy living What’s in season in August According to www.whatsinseason.com August is the month for some delicious and versatile fruits and vegetables. As we can obtain most fruits and vegetables throughout the year, we are not always aware of what is in season and what isn’t.

Foods in season in August include: Aubergines, Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Courgettes, Cucumber, Fennel, Garlic, M a r r o w s , Mushrooms, New potatoes, Peas, Peppers, Radishes and many more.

Foods that are in season taste much better and are very enjoyable. Take the humble Aubergine, this decadently rich coloured vegetable is packed with health benefiting nutrients. They are a fantastic source of dietary fibre and contain Vitamins B1, B6 and Potassium and are also low in fat.

Beetroot is another rich coloured vegetable which houses some very impressive dietary statistics. It is known to help to lower high blood pressure, it helps to fight inflammation, is a good source of fibre and contain Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese.

Broccoli is at its best in August and is a great source of Vitamin K and Calcium and dietary fibre. The best way to cook broccoli is to steam it lightly rather than boil it as you retain more of its super nutrients this way.

Cabbage is one of those vegetables that often gets overlooked for the health benefits that it provides. Not only is cabbage great for people who wish to lose weight, it is packed full of Vitamin K and Potassium. It helps to clot blood, reduce blood pressure and also has anti-inflammatory properties.

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Even in Roman times cabbage was a useful vegetable as it helped to overcome a hangover.

Celery, as many dieters will know, is one of those vegetables which contains very few calories. It can be eaten raw, chopped and mixed with a salad and cooked. It is filled with Vitamin C, flavonoids and many other antioxidant nutrients.

Sweetcorn is a gluten free vegetable which is suitable for people who suffer from Coeliac disease. It is a great source of B complex vitamins and dietary fibre.

Courgettes are very low in calories and contain no cholesterol or saturated fats.

They have high levels of antioxidants as well as being a good source of potassium.

They also c o n t a i n Vitamins B, C and A. Fennel dramatizes its appearance within a garden. It is a large plant which shows delicate, almost feather like leaves. It has a strong and abundant flavour and a liquorice aroma. All parts of the fennel can be eaten such as the bulb, the stalk, the leaves and the seeds. It contains Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. Peas are a very understated vegetable.

They are added to soups, stews, casseroles and other dishes to bulk out the meal. The pea is placed on the side of the plate to garnish the other food but the humble pea should be celebrated. Peas are low in fat, they contain high levels of flavonoids and have anti-inflammatory properties. They are a high source of fibre which helps to prevent constipation and also contain Vitamin K and B. Most importantly of all, they taste great!

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recipe Fattoush Serves - 4 Prep Time Less than 30 mins Cooking Time No Cooking required Ingredients For the dressing 300ml/10fl oz olive oil 2 lemons, juice and zest only 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 tbsp sumac (a sour-tasting ground spice, available in Middle Eastern delicatessens) salt and freshly ground black pepper For the salad 1 pitta bread, torn into small pieces 8 plum tomatoes, seeds removed, quartered half cucumber, peeled, cut into 5cm/2in batons half green pepper, cut into strips 8 radishes, sliced 1 shallot, sliced small handful rocket leaves 1 small Little Gem lettuce handful fresh mint leaves Method 1. For the dressing, place the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, crushed garlic and sumac into a bowl and whisk together to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2. For the salad, place the torn pitta, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, radishes, shallot, rocket leaves, Little Gem lettuce leaves and mint leaves into a large bowl and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. To serve, pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix together to coat the salad evenly with dressing.

Courtesy Simon Rimmer

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WINES: LET’S GO SPARKLING The popularity of sparkling wines increases yearly. Always a major part of a celebration or occasion, as well as being enjoyed on their own, sparkling wines offer excellent value and impress, regularly. I searched for a company supplying sparkling wines from different countries and then selected just four, which, to me, offer quality, very good value for money and are widely available.

Codorníu Reina Maria Cristina Blanc de Noirs Vintage Reserva Cava Brut (Spain) I found to be superb. Produced in honour of the Regent Queen Maria Cristina of Austria, this production uses Pinot Noir Grapes. A most pleasant bouquet greets the nose and extends pleasures, wonderfully, to the taste buds.

Bouvet-Ladubay Saumur Brut NV (France) has Chenin Blanc grapes utilised to great advantage, in this excellent production. A floral and fruity bouquet leads enticingly to the wonderful mouthfeel and palate sensation. This wine is very popular and enjoyed at a great number of events.

Famiglia Pasqua Prosecco D.O.C. Treviso Brut (Italy) welcomes with a fruity bouquet. The palate is fresh. This wellbalanced production is highly-popular and very suitable for so many occasions, including parties.

Graham Beck Brut Rosé NV (South Africa) has Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from Graham Beck’s own estate vineyards.

This colourful wine has a bouquet of lightred fruits and on the mouthfeel delivers a refreshing taste. Great for al fresco dining.

I located these productions at the multi award-winning Majestic Wine Company.

Well-renowned for competitive prices and impressive customer service, Majestic Wine has a most excellent range. There are many wines – each to their own – plus beers, spirits and other beverages, available. I found the staff very knowledgeable and always able to advise on food pairings, etc.

Majestic Wine has free tastings, with the opportunity, sometimes, to meet winemakers. Also, I consider the discounts on ‘mix and match’ to be really good, providing great value for money. There is free delivery and free glass hire available (if an event is planned, for example), also.

For all details, including ordering online, too: www.majestic.co.uk

As always, Enjoy!

Trevor Langley

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On a hot summer night in 1980, twoyear-old Audrey Cutler was snatched from her bedroom and never seen again.

The Hidden Man by David Ellis

Twenty-six years later, her brother, Sammy, fatefully crossed paths with the man the police failed to convict for her abduction and murder.

A few weeks later, that man is dead, murdered. Private attorney Jason Kolarich, Sammy’s long-lost childhood friend, is engaged to defend him. But can he trust the people who hired him? Why are they paying for Sammy’s defence and why do they want the case heard so quickly, leaving Kolarich no time to prepare it? Why, when Kolarich’s investigations lead the police to a buried cache of children’s bodies, do they kidnap his brother and threaten his life?

As the clock ticks for both his brother and his childhood friend, Jason must discover the shocking truth in order to save them and, finally, to save himself.

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Breach of Trust by David Ellis Former college football star and criminal defense attorney Jason Kolarich returns in this shocking thriller from the award-winning author of The Hidden Man. Jason Kolarich has spent the past year struggling to recover from the horrific deaths of his wife and baby daughter.

On the night of their deaths, Kolarich was at the office, awaiting a call from a confidential informant named Ernesto Ramirez-a call that never came. Kolarich blames himself not only for the deaths of his wife and child, but for the informant’s murder as well. He can’t bring back his family, but he can find out who killed Ramirez and bring the killer to justice.

Unfortunately, Kolarich’s guns-blazing approach to justice lands him smack in the middle of an FBI probe of a deeply corrupt governor and his cronies. To avoid jail, Kolarich must enter a world of wiretaps, double-dealing, and kickbacks, where he soon discovers that the murder of his informant was only the tip of the iceberg.

This breach of trust runs up to the highest levels of power, and exposing it may drag Kolarich into the fight of his life.

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the palace

August’s forthcoming events at the Palace are as follows: TICKET BOOKING - To book advanced tickets for any event please contact The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Electrical Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability) Please check with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment.

Friday, 14th August - Palace Film Night - ‘The Water Diviner’. (R) After the Battle of Gallipoli, in 1915, an Australian farmer, Connor (Russell Crowe), travels to Turkey to find his 3 missing sons. Enjoy a drink from the bar whilst watching a great film in this unique venue; one of the oldest surviving purpose-built cinemas in the country. Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00.

Saturday, 22nd August - Ibstock Allotment Society’s 20th Open Flower and Vegetable Show - Open to the public from 2.00pm. Schedules are available from Ibstock Business Centre, The Palace or Mr R Whitby. For more details contact Mr Whitby on Tel: 01530 260830.

Coming soon: Saturday, 5th September - Ibstock Community Choir in Concert. A musical evening performed by members of Ibstock Community choir and other local artists. For more details contact Alison on Tel: 01530 261003.

Friday, 11th September - On the anniversary of 9/11, The New Theatre Players (from The Concordia, Hinckley) present ‘The Guys’. Everyone remembers where they were on September 11th 2001. A day that changed the world forever and that left lasting images in all our minds. 2996 lives were lost that day, of which 343 of them were fire fighters. This is their story. Based on a true story of a meeting with a New York Fire department captain, Anne Nelson wrote this, her first play, just 12 days after that fateful day. “The Guys” was premiered just 12 weeks after the attacks on the world trade centre, 7 blocks from ground zero and became New York’s most cathartic piece of theatre. Since then it has played in 45 states and 17 countries and has been turned into a film with Anthony Lapaglia and Sigourney Weaver. Starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets: £5.00.

Regular bookings: Monday Mosaic Disability Services - 9.30am - 3.30pm. Contact Amanda Tebbutt on (0116) 2318720 0r (07912) 480961.

Zumba Fitness – 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Ditch the workout – join the party! Contact Laura on (07702) 345586.

Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm – 8.45pm. Focussing on core stability whilst improving tone and body alignment through controlled movement. Contact Michelle on (07887) 678367 Tuesday Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am – 12 Noon.

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Circuit Training – 6.45pm – 7.45pm.

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Tai Chi – 8pm – 9pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on (07969) 480684.

Wednesday 50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am – 10.30am. A specially designed program to encourage maintenance and flexibility of muscles used in our everyday movements providing a sense of harmony and wellbeing. Contact Michelle on (07887) 678367 PLYOMETRICS, total body workout – 6.00pm – 7.00pm. Tel: 078114 00990 or signup online at www.sctotalbodyworkout.co.uk Palace Players – 7.30pm – 9.45pm. For anyone who is interested in getting involved with any aspect of amateur theatre. Contact the Palace on (01530) 262400 for more details.

Thursday ‘Healthy Hearts’ Low Impact Physical Training – 9.30am – 10.20am - A low impact aerobic workout specifically designed for the 50+ age group. Contact Michelle on (07887) 678367 50+ Fitness Pilates – 10.30am – 11.30am. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367.

Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) - 1.30pm – 3pm. Contact Elaine Hodgetts on (01530) 262400.

Friday Tai Chi – 10am – 11am. Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216.

Childrens Dance Classes - Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.455.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, (07949) 121442 or office@ rochelle-dance.com Monthly Bingo – CHANGE OF DAY – NOW MONTHLY ON A FRIDAY. 1st Monthly Bingo Friday 28th August. Doors open 7.30pm. Eyes down at 8pm. Licensed bar & refreshments. Everyone welcome.

Saturday Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12 noon. Every Saturday (except the 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your community, come along to the Palace.

Also a variety of market stalls selling locally produced goods, including delicious home made cakes, plus produce from Ibstock’s very own Dairy, including milk, butter, yoghurt and cream. Light refreshments available.

Sunday Gatling Gun Productions – local film group - 2.00-4.00pm. Every two weeks. If you are interested in being involved in the film making business, ring Ian Hodges on 07964 976099 for further details.

The Palace Community Centre is available to hire for regular events and commercial hire, as well as private parties and celebrations. The Palace has a fully licensed bar, kitchen facilities, large free car park opposite venue, good disability access and facilities, full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous types of events.

SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk FOR MORE DETAILS The Palace Community Centre Ltd., High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. Tel (01530) 262400. e-mail: enquiries@thepalaceibstock.co.uk

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seasonal desserts Apricot and chocolate Make flapjacks s9

Prep 30 m Read ins y in 1-2 hours Ingredients

• 200g/7oz unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing • 300g/10½oz golden syrup • 450g/1lb jumbo rolled porridge oats

• pinch of plain flour • pinch salt • 200g/7oz dried, ready-to-eat apricots, roughly chopped • 100g/3½oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/ Gas 4. Grease a 20cm/8in square cake tin with butter, then line the base and sides with baking parchment.

2. Slowly bring the butter and syrup to the boil in a saucepan, stirring.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in the oats and salt, then the dried apricots, until well combined.

4. Scrape the mixture into the prepared tin, then press it into an even layer using the back of a wooden spoon.

5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until goldenbrown. Set aside to cool slightly in the tin, then run a round-bladed knife around the inside edges of the tin and cut the flapjack into squares. Set them aside to cool completely in the tin.

6. Meanwhile, suspend a heatproof glass bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, making sure that the base of the bowl does not touch the water. Add the chocolate and stir until melted.

7. Turn the cooled flapjacks out onto a wire rack and drizzle them with the melted chocolate. Set aside for a further 25-30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!

Apricot tarte tatin s6 Serve ins m 0 3 p Pre in y d a Re s - 1hr in m 0 3

Ingredients • 75g/2¾oz caster sugar • 40g/1½oz unsalted butter, cubed • 300g/10½oz fresh apricots, halved and

stoned (about 7 or 8 apricots) • 375g/13oz sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry, plain flour for dusting • crème fraiche or ice cream, for serving

1. For caramelising the apricots, you need a small ovenproof frying pan with a base that measures about 20cm/8in in diameter. Put the sugar in the pan and set it over a medium heat. Cook until the sugar first melts and then caramelises and turns golden brown. Don’t stir the sugar but swirl it around the pan every now and then.

2. Remove the caramel from the heat and stir in the butter with a wooden spoon. The caramel will be extremely hot so watch out for splashes and don’t dream of tasting it.

3. Continue stirring for 2–3 minutes as the caramel cools and thickens. It will look oily and separated to begin with, but will become smooth and toffee-like as you continue stirring. When the caramel is smooth, carefully arrange the apricots on top, cut-side down. Leave to cool for 20 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

5. Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out until it is 2cm/1in wider. Place a dinner plate or 25cm/10in cake tin on the pastry and cut around it.

6. Gently slide the pastry on top of the apricots and push down the sides with a round-bladed knife.

Prick the surface to allow steam to escape.

7. Bake the tarte tatin for 25 minutes until the pastry is golden-brown and the apricots are cooked.

Remove the pan from the oven usingan oven cloth to hold the handle of the pan – don’t forget - it will be very hot.

8. 8. Leave the tart to stand for a couple of minutes to allow it to settle, then loosen the edges and place a large serving plate or board ontop of the frying pan. Very carefully, but quickly, turn it over, using a folded dry tea towel to help you hold it, and allow the tarte tatin to drop gently on to the serving plate.

9. Serve warm with crème fraiche or ice cream.

Courtesy Tom Kerridge

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This Months Jobs in the Garden Raise the blades on the mower before cutting fine lawns. This will help reduce drought stress. Mow lightly and frequently so that short grass clippings can remain on the lawn during hot summers to act as a moistureretentive mulch.

Excess thatch can be scarified out during autumn maintenance next month.

Lawns on thin soils may benefit from a high phosphate feed. Summer meadows may need mowing now if they have past their season of interest.

Collect seed from favourite plants. Prune Wisteria and shrubs such as Pyracantha after flowering. Hebe and lavenders can be given a light prune after flowering. Continue to deadhead shrubs, such as roses, to extend flowering into early autumn. Rambling roses can be pruned now, once they have finished flowering.

Thoroughly soak drought-stressed plants and shrubs, especially newly planted ones. Use grey, recycled or stored rain water wherever possible.

Semi-ripe cuttings can still be taken to propagate many common garden shrubs (e.g. box, Ceanothus, lavender). Rhododendrons, azaleas and Clematis can be propagated by layering.

Don’t neglect hanging baskets - deadheading, watering and feeding will help them last through until autumn. Deadhead plants such as Dahlia, rose and Penstemon and bedding to prolong the display colour well into early autumn. Don’t cut off the flower heads of ornamental grasses. These will provide winter interest.

Propagate irises by dividing the rhizomes if not done last month. Propagate perennials by dividing once they have finished flowering, but only in areas with some rain and duller weather, to avoid drying out problems.

Take cuttings of tender perennials such as Pelargonium and Osteospermum, as soon as possible. A greenhouse, cool conservatory or a light windowsill are ideal to bring them on until they are established.

Most perennial weeds are best dealt with when in active growth. Applying a weed killer containing Glyphosate during summer will ensure that the roots, as well as the top growth, are killed. However, Glyphosate is non-selective and plants you want to keep should avoided.

Don’t delay summer pruning restricted fruits. Harvest sweet-corn and other vegetables as they become ready. Continue cutting out old fruited canes on raspberries. Lift and pot up rooted strawberry runners. Prepare new strawberry beds for next year if not yet done. Tie in new growth on blackberries and hybrid berries.

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When four people teleport to an alternate universe, which alters their physical form and grants them new abilities, they must learn to harness their abilities and work together as a team to save the Earth from a familiar enemy.

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your stars Your Stars for the Month 2015 by Dan Worthaus Aries - March 20th - April 20th

The focus is on your personal life and goals in August, dear Aries. While much contentment can be found at home, you’re also more than willing to enjoy leisure activities and to make new plans for keeping organized and efficient on the job, particularly around the 17th. Demands from a friend, or the need of others to lean on you for support, can keep you especially busy in the first week of the month. Events occurring now bring you to the realization that you need to reach out and connect.

Taurus - April 21st - May 21st

August is strong for romance and finances for you, dear Taurus, although impulsiveness is an inclination in both areas. Conversations with others are for the most part healthy and forward-looking. Mid-month, a heart to heart with a lover has a more serious tone, and should be considered carefully. Changeful conditions surrounding your career this month eventually lead to improvement of your position and an increased sense of personal fulfilment, even if it feels a little chaotic for the time being.

Gemini - May 22nd - June 21st

In August, the spotlight is on your home and family, dear Gemini, as well as necessary errands, paperwork, and learning. You’ve been quite “me” focused recently, and a restless urge is likely to take hold in the first week of the month. You are reminded of important responsibilities surrounding family and finances mid-August. Until the 25th, Mars in your sign keeps you on your toes, providing you with the energy and gumption to go after what you want from your life. Friends are helpful and seem to have your best interests at heart.

Cancer - June 22nd - July 23rd

August is a month in which you are hatching plans, resting more than usual, and experiencing less personal energy, dear Cancer. You are instinctively preparing for a more outgoing phase starting in the last week of the month, when energy returns, particularly when it comes to career matters. A struggle over matters of dependence and personal freedom might kick off this new cycle. A friend, family, or group activities inspire you this month, and you feel supported and acknowledged. Pay special attention to what a partner has to say mid-month.

Leo - July 24th - August 23rd

The spotlight is on you, your needs, and how you present yourself to others in August, dear Leo. Your mind is focused on security, finances, and practical matters. Matters of the heart touch you deeply, and could involve some personal sacrifices. The 1-8 might feel chaotic, as relationship epiphanies, challenges, and tests occur. It’s an emotional time, but also a period that leads to important discoveries. A surge of personal magnetism and charm heads your way in the last week of the month, when your ideas and conversational skills are in demand.

Virgo - August 23rd - September 22nd

August is often a month of endings and some cocooning for you, dear Virgo, as you instinctively need to assess what needs to go and what to carry forward into your upcoming birthday year. However, this year, it’s likely to be more active than usual.

Friends are important, career goals and initiatives figure strongly, and your urge to talk, project, and learn is strong. Epiphanies surrounding your work or health are likely from the 1-8, when life could feel quite chaotic, but you make a new plan around the 20th that pulls everything together.

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Libra - September 23rd - October 23rd

While others are seeking you out this month, dear Libra, you are not especially communicative when it comes to sharing personal matters, until after the 25th. You are thinking things through and keeping your ideas and plans to yourself. Still, your social calendar is busy. It’s a strong period for dreaming up new plans, making presentations, and connecting with others. The 1-10 brings epiphanies and fruitions with a romance, and perhaps some tests and trials.

Scorpio - October 24th - November 22nd

Life isn’t especially private for you this summer, dear Scorpio, and August is no exception. Home life requires special consideration from the 1-7, and again on the 17-18, even if work seems more of a priority. You’ve been expanding your personal circle and home life is sometimes chaotic. You’re filled with ideas about your goals and the future. With regards to romance, you have a strong desire for something different and perhaps a little exotic. Pay special attention to advice from an older (or more experienced) friend on the 16-18.

Sagittarius - November 23rd - December 21st

You are very busy thinking ahead of yourself in August, dear Sagittarius. Next month is strong for career matters, and this month, you are hatching many plans along those lines. Restlessness experienced from the 14-17 might prompt you to consider making travel plans, or plans to broaden your intellectual horizons whatever it is, you feel the need to widen your experiences. Your energy reserves receive a nice boost now, and you feel the need to take action. Financial matters require special consideration on the 25-26. Romance is lively yet deeply stirring in August.

Capricorn - December 22nd - January 20th

Much is going on with partnerships, sharing, shared finances, and work this month, dear Capricorn. August is strong for negotiating and ironing out differences with a special someone in your life. Love matters are both demanding and rewarding, particularly towards the last week of the month. Much of your energy is poured into work, health routines, and reorganizing. Getting these matters into order will help free your mind. Special attention to money, sources of income, and personal possessions is required from the 2-10. Others turn to you for solid advice on the 16-18.

Aquarius - January 21st - February 19th

The delicate balance between your needs for independence and your needs for close personal relationships is a big issue for you in August, dear Aquarius. Balancing can sometimes feel like a tug of war, but keeping alert to the heart of the matter will give you perspective and ease the tension. From the 1-8, aligning yourself with the image you have been projecting to others can be a challenge. Consider the possibility that you may have misrepresented yourself if others are misunderstanding you. Sorting out financial matters is easier and more objective this month.

Pisces - February 20th - March 20th

Life might seem a little chaotic in August, dear Pisces, as you feel pulled in many directions. However, if you take extra time for relaxation and reflection, which the cosmos fairly forces you to do from the 1-8, you will find the energy to balance it all. It might seem counter intuitive to take extra time for repose when you’re in demand, but you’ll be far more effective if you do. Getting organized and sorting out mundane affairs is necessary, while expressing your creativity and romantic impulses are strong.

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what’s on Sunday 26th July to Sunday 2nd August Heather Scarecrow Festival 2015 Free Parking at Heather St. John’s Football Club, Ravenstone Rd Heather LE67 2QJ.This popular annual event is an excellent day out during the school holidays for all ages. Guides and map cost only £2 and will be available from the football club, corner shop and both pubs. Refreshments available – or bring a picnic. Heather Scarecrow Festival is a community event organised by a small group of volunteers.

Saturday 1st August 2015 Open Art Exhibition Visage Open Art Exhibition, Heather Village Hall, 1st August, to coincide with the famous scarecrow festival. Free entry ..... prizes.... refreshments/cakes .... raffle..... competitions etc ..... Artists invited to submit work for sale or display. For information pack & entry form contact vickybenton@hotmail. com or phone 07876 276873. Closing date for entries is 17th July 2015.

Friday 7th August 2015 Suite Francaise (15) Following the German occupation of France in WW2, romance blooms between a French villager (Michelle Williams) and a refined German officer (Matthias Schoenaerts). Powerful British romantic drama based on the best selling novel, also starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Sam Riley.At Century Theatre at Snibston starting at 7.30. Admission £3.50 pay on the door. For more details call 01530 278444.

Friday 7th August 2015 Coalville by the Sea - Free Family Fun Event 11am until 4pm. Bring the whole family along to the the grass area of Needham’s Walk, Coalville (off Belvoir Road towards the town centre car park). Children will get the chance to kick off their shoes and feel the soft sand between their toes before building sandcastles using some bright buckets and spades. There will be crafts to have a go at and some magical music to sing along to. A puppet show will entertain young and old with family favourites before a giant whale decends and brings some magical surprises. Coalville Library Storytelling, Play bus, inflatable, Ice Cream, Face Painting and good family

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Friday 14th August 2015 Moira Furnace Folk Festival Fri 14 August to Sun 16 August, 2015. The Moira Furnace Folk Festival at the heart of the National Forest takes place at Moira Furnace located on the Leicestershire / Derbyshire border, one of the most picturesque settings in the industrial midlands.The Festival features some well known and talented main acts, plus local and national, up and coming artists.

A programme of workshops has been arranged and will be detailed in the Festival programme, which will be available in advance of the Festival.

Most events take place on the green site of Moira Furnace, with a Ceilidh on Saturday Night.There are concerts over the 3 days. Local camping is available and free car parking close at hand. There is fun entertainment and activities for children. Festival goers will find a choice of trade and food stalls, plus a Real Ale bar. For more information: www. moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk Sat/Sun 22nd/23rd August 2015 Ashby Willesley Vintage Festival A two day vintage steam rally - 22nd & 23rd August 2015. Lots for all the family to see and do including steam engines, tractors, cars, stationary engines, trade stalls etc, etc....

Also don’t miss this year’s fantastic children’s entertainment including science experiments by Mad Science and the chance to meet some creepy crawlies in The Minibeast Roadshow plus lots, lots more. At Moira Furnace, Moira, DE12 6AT. 10.00am to 5.00pm each day. Admission Charges: Daily admission prices: Adults £5, Children (15 and under) £2, under 5s free.

Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £12. For more information email info@ashbywillesleyvintagefestival. co.uk.

Saturday 5th September 2015 73rd Packington ( Open ) Horticultural Show This wonderful ever popular annual event to be held at the Memorial Hall, High St Packington. This great family day out is one not to miss, its popularity has grown over many years and suits all ages. Everyone welcome, just relax and enjoy. Brief Itinerary, 0900-1200

hrs booking in registering of exhibits, Refreshments and Bar available, Judging of all exhibits, Presentation of awards, Auction of all produce / exhibits, fantastic finale to the day.

Schedules outlining the details of all classes and groups are available from the daybreak store, a few steps from the Memorial Hall, or call 01530 811494 for more information.

Saturday 6th September 2015 A Celebration of Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) The event celebrates the life and work of Robert Bakewell of Dishley Grange, Loughborough, with a barbecue, a display of original paintings, prints, books and other contemporary material and short talks on his life and his work in livestock breeding and agricultural improvement. It will be held at the Blackbrook Gallery, Springbarrow Lodge, Swannymote Road, Grace Dieu, near Coalville, Leics LE67 5UT. Booking essential for the barbecue

by August 24th 2015, tickets 5 each, collect them on arrival. Please make cheques to "The New Dishley Society" and book with The Secretary, 28 Wilfred Place, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics LE65 2GW. No charge for the gallery, talks or parking.

Contact ndssecretary@gmail.com for any other enquiries. 12.00 noon to 4.00pm. Free admission, only charge is for the barbecue. For further information, call 01530 415117.

Wednesday 9th September 2015 Ravenstone Local History Group has arranged a talk to be gien by Mr. Jeremy Prescott on the Great War 1914-1918. The event will take place in St. Michael’s Church, Ravenstone commencing at 7.30pm. The speaker is Lt. Col. Rtd. with a wide service experience, serving at one time with the Royal Anglian Regiment. Mr. Prescott is currently Director of the Rural Services Council. Tea and coffee, etc. will be available afterwards.

Tickets for the event from members of the group or by contacting 01530 455950 and 836122.

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Females Win all Round at Market Bosworth Country Show The crowds attending Market Bosworth Country Show this year were rewarded with lots to do and see and a fine warm day (well nearly all day). There were animals and birds to handle and to see from piglets to birds of prey. Many chose to dress in a beekeeper’s suit and closelyobserve honey bees at work. Children could practice handling a coracleor learn how to be safe in a smoke filled building.

Mr T. J. Yates celebrated a return to Market Bosworth for the first time in 15 years by winning the heavy horse championship with his brood mare Sheepwash Derbyshire Eventide. Reserve champion was R. G. Rawlins 2 year old filly Bromford Lucky Surprise. Mares took the main prizes as Mr C. W. Dawson’s Eastcote Tulip won the Shire Horse Society silver spoon and Silverhill Lady Penelope was awarded the best turned out for JE & AG Goodwin.

The largest display of heavy horses for many years was much appreciated by the crowd who also lined the main ring to see the Side Saddle Association’s Area 5 demonstration as Ginny Oakley-Pope’s team highlighted the range of horses which can be ridden in a side saddle and explained the dress and saddlery involved.

The side saddle champion was an Irish Draught mare, Rebecca Mawer’s Park Potion and reserve was the ex racehorse Lord Manhattan owned and ridden by Elizabeth Rogers.

The Hereford cattle classes were topped by the female breed champion Newtoncroft Farms Newtoncroft 1 Truelove 231. The reserve and male champion belonging to Ryan Coates was RTC 1 Lombardi.

Main ring entertainment included the Ibstock Scout Band and Sky Symphony Kite and Entertainment team, as well as a parade of 50 vintage tractors, many with implements, led by the Fowler traction engine, and a display of various World War 2 vehicles.

New exhibitors and old hands were winners in the Flower Show marquee.

Isabel Morris gained the most points in the children’s classes and a plaque for the best first time exhibitor. Best in show was awarded to another first timer, the winner of the Simples flower arrangement, Lynn Wright. Christine Godfrey repeated last year’s success in the floral art section while Linda Ashley won the Harvest class.

Mr & Mrs North achieved the most points in the plant and vegetables classes while Christine Ives displayed the best pelargonium. Jennifer Carter was the most successful competitor in the home baking/preserves/crafts.

Funds raised by the Show will be donated to Rainbows Hospice for children and young people.

Full results will be available via the Market Bosworth Country Show website www.marketbosworthshow.co.uk Photos by Steve Marriott

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Our Dolly Shepherd display has recently been enhanced by excerpts from an audio recording ‘The Awesome Silence of the Infinite Skies’, a drama voiced by a local cast who worked on the project with a professional playwright and director (Martin Berry). Dolly was an Edwardian daredevil who parachuted from hot air balloons, worked in a Wild West sharpshooting act, undertook the first mid-air parachute rescue, drove munitions in France in WW1 and flew with the Red Devils in her nineties. The audio project was produced by Mantle Arts in conjunction with the Museum.

Our summer programme of walks and talks is now underway with the next three town history walks starting at 7 p.m. from the Museum on Wednesday 8th July, Wednesday 15th July and Wednesday 19th August. Please register your interest by either telephoning 01530 560090 or calling in at the museum as these walks do fill up quickly.

We are planning our temporary exhibitions for next year and ask that any organisation, or individual, who would wish to put on a display to get in touch with us.

The publication of the 17th edition of ‘Past and Present’ is now available to buy at the Museum. Featured articles include :- The Callis, Ashby Swimming Baths, the Kergrist family, the death by hanging of John Varnam of Coleorton, the rise and fall of the cinema at Ashby, WW2 harvest camps for girls, the Burton and Ashby Light Railway and a History of the Mammatt family part 2.

Friends of Ashby Museum The Friends of Ashby Museum were disappointed that the Talk on Hathern Brewery had to be cancelled due to lack of support, but hope to rearrange it for the Autumn.

We are also planning some future events, look out for more details here and on the museum website.

The Friends of Ashby Museum have had another successful year and been able to help the museum with several projects including the restoration of the Coronation robes. Can I remind members that the year ends on 31st July, so we will be sending out renewal notices soon. We hope you will be willing to re-join. New members are always welcome. For £5 a year you have free access to the museum during the year.

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