What's Around Magazine July 2013

Issue 96 - July 2013

Delivered throughout Ibstock, Ravenstone, Heather, Coleorton, Swannington, Packington, Normanton le Heath and surrounding areas

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Food & Drink 8

Coconut chilli chicken

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Beetroot salad with goats cheese

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Lamb meatballs with a ragù of aubergine

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Kohlrabi citrus salad

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Cherry Pie

Monthly Features 10

Crossword

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Sudoku

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Book Review Too

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Book Review

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Wordsearch

Contents

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The Palace

General

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Jobs in the Garden

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The Health Benefits of Apricots

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Just for Kids

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Wines from South Africa

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Good New Films and those you may have missed

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Rainbows Annual Super Draw

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Your Stars by Dan Worthaus

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Ibstock in Bloom

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What’s On

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Well Families Clinic

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Useful Numbers

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Eco-Recycling

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Recipe

Coconut chilli chicken Serves 4 Preparation Time Less than 30 mins Cooking Time 10 to 30 mins Ingredients 3 plump stalks lemongrass 50g/2oz fresh ginger 2 hot red chillies 2 cloves garlic a bunch coriander 2 limes 2 tbsp groundnut oil 200g/7oz tomatoes 2 tbsp fish sauce (nam plah) 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 8 chicken thighs 400ml/14oz can coconut milk 8 apricots, halved 1.

Peel and discard the outer leaves of the lemongrass- they can sometimes be tough.

Cut the inner leaves into short lengths and put in the food processor. Peel the ginger, then slice into thin pieces and add to the lemongrass. Chop the chillies, discarding their stems and add to the ginger with the peeled garlic. Roughly chop the stems and half of the leaves of the coriander to add to the food processor, reserving the rest for later.

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Grate the lime zest into the food processor, reserving the limes for later, then turn the machine on and let it chop everything to a coarse paste. Add a little groundnut oil and scrape the sides down with a spatula if it sticks. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce and the tomatoes and process for a few seconds longer.

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Warm a further tablespoon of groundnut oil in a deep pan over a moderate to high heat and use it to brown the chicken pieces, turning them so they colour nicely on both sides. Lift the chicken pieces out and pour away anything more than a tablespoon of oil and juices. Add the spice paste and let it fry over a moderate heat for two minutes till fragrant, stirring almost constantly, then return the chicken to the pan. Pour over the coconut milk, stir, cover and leave to simmer over a low heat for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile halve and stone the apricots and leave them to one side.

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Test the chicken for doneness making certain it’s cooked right the way through, then add the apricots. Leave to simmer for a few minutes, then add the juice of the limes and the reserved coriander leaves.

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Book Review Too!

by Buck Verm

The Quarry

By Iain Banks Kit doesn’t know who his mother is.

What he does know, however, is that his father, Guy, is dying of cancer. Feeling his death is imminent, Guy gathers around him his oldest friends - or at least the friends with the most to lose by his death.

Paul - the rising star in the Labour party who dreads the day a tape they all made at university might come to light; Alison and Robbie, corporate bunnies whose relationship is daily more fractious; Pris and Haze, once an item, now estranged, and finally Hol friend, mentor, former lover and the only one who seemed to care.

But what will happen to Kit when Guy is gone? And why isn’t Kit’s mother in the picture? As the friends reunite for Guy’s last days, old jealousies, affairs and lies come to light as Kit watches on.

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Recipe

Beetroot salad with goats cheese Serves 4 Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Ingredients 400g/14oz fresh beetroot 1-2 tsp sea salt 120ml/4½fl oz olive oil 2 thick slices granary bread, crusts removed, cut into 1cm/½in cubes 1 lemon, zest and juice salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 75g/2¾oz goats’ cheese, crumbled 50g/1¾oz sultanas 15g/½oz fresh basil, torn 1.

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.

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Place the beetroot onto a large piece of aluminium foil and sprinkle over the sea salt. Bring the edges of the foil together loosely around the beetroot and seal to create a parcel. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beetroot is tender.

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Open the foil parcel and set the beetroot aside to cool slightly. When the beetroot is cool enough to handle, peel and cut into cubes.

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Heat three tablespoons of the olive oil in a small, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bread cubes, sprinkle over the lemon zest and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, or until crisp and golden-brown on all sides. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on kitchen paper.

Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside and keep warm.

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Whisk the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and the remaining olive oil together until well combined. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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To serve, divide the cooked beetroot cubes equally among four serving plates.

Sprinkle over the crumbled goats’ cheese, sultanas, croutons and torn basil.

Drizzle over the dressing.

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Recipe

Lamb meatballs with a ragù of aubergine and tomatoes Serves 1 Prep Time less than 30 mins Cooking Time 10 to 30 mins Ingredients ½ tsp coriander seeds ½ tsp cumin seeds pinch dried chilli flakes salt and freshly ground black pepper 150g/5½oz minced lamb 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 1 tbsp olive oil For the ragu 2 tbsp olive oil ½ onion, chopped ½ aubergine, chopped 100ml/3½fl oz white wine 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tbsp tomato purée salt and freshly ground black pepper

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For the meatballs, toast the coriander and cumin seeds in a dry frying pan (shaking the pan frequently to prevent the spices from burning) for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly golden and aromatic. Transfer to a pestle and mortar, add the chilli flakes and grind until finely crushed.

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Combine the spice mixture with the minced lamb and chopped fresh herbs and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Using damp hands, pinch off piece of the lamb mixture and roll into meatballs the size of walnuts.

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Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden-brown all over and cooked through.

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For the ragu, heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the onion for 3-4 minutes, or until softened, then add the aubergine and continue cooking for a further 4-5 minutes.

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Pour in the wine and simmer until reduced by about a third, then add the tomatoes, tomato purée, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened. Add the meatballs into the pan to heat through for a few minutes, then serve.

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Healthy Living

The Health Benefits of Apricots You know summer is here when you look in the shops and see those beautiful orange coloured fruits packed tightly against the vibrancy of the reds and greens of the other health benefitting delicacies. Apricots are a versatile fruit; they can be eaten raw, cooked, dried, or tinned. Apricots are full of beta carotene, vitamins, minerals and fibre and are a relative to the humble peach.

Fresh apricots are very low in calories, just 50 calories per fruit so they are a perfect fruit to add to your diet.

Dried apricots have a higher concentration level of nutrients.

When making dried apricots, fresh apricots are stripped of their water content without tampering with their nutrient qualities. And do you know that 5 pounds of fresh apricots produce only one pound of dried apricots?

They are a good source of minerals such as potassium, iron, zinc, calcium and manganese.

Potassium is a heart-healthy mineral; an important component of cell and body fluids that help regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

They can also help with many health problems or difficulties.

If you suffer from constipation try apricots as they can act as gentle laxative due to its cellulose and pectin content. Hence, if you suffer from chronic constipation, consume 6 to 8 apricots per day should help improve your condition.

Ease Indigestion — as they produce an alkaline reaction on the body system, apricots can help

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you to digest better if you consume some before meal.

Suffer from anaemia? Try eating apricots, especially the dried variety as they contain a high content of iron which helps with this condition.

If you are suffering from a fever mix apricot juice with glucose and honey, this will help to cool your body when you are suffering from a fever.

This can also quench your thirst, eliminate the waste products from your body and tone up your eyes, stomach, liver, heart and nerves by supplying vitamins and minerals.

Not only are apricots delicious and nutritious but they can also help with other health problems such as skin conditions like eczema, sunburn and skin itching can also be eased with apricots.

Avoid Fat Deposits — As apricots are low in calories and fats, you can purée canned apricots in a blender until smooth and use it as substitute for oil, prunes or applesauce in high-calorie, high-fat recipes.

When buying your apricots eat them soon after purchase or store them in a fridge and eat within two days as ripe apricots are easily perishable. If you intend to keep these fruits for some time you can cut the fruits into halves, wrap them in a baking sheet and freeze them.

If you buy apricots that are unripe place them into a paper bag with an apple and store in a cool place away from sunlight, here they will ripen within two to four days.

Remember, they can be eaten cooked too; there are some delicious recipes available which have apricots as an ingredient. Or you can put them into a trifle, cook them and make a pie or crumble or if you are unable to get fresh apricots just buy a tin.

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WINES FROM SOUTH AFRICA : MY CHOICE The winelands of South Africa are very beautiful and renowned, throughout the world, for productions of exceptional wines. The climate is an important factor, along with skill, knowledge, plus dedication and love, for producing excellent wines.

With increased plantings of red wine grape varietals, my quest, on this occasion, was to identify a producer with a range of wines which includes several impressive reds.

The Holden Manz wine estate has a superb range of wines, which includes the wonderful reds – exactly what I was looking for. Holden Manz, Vernissage, is a deep red, with a very good fruit bouquet. A well-balanced wine, having a most pleasant, extended palate sensation.

Holden Manz, Merlot, is another example of the company’s ability to produce highquality wines. This ruby red production has a powerful aroma, which leads perfectly to the palate’s senses, for the enjoyment of a very smooth wine, with a lengthy finish. Holden Manz, Shiraz, is a further, wonderful red, with a very good nose.

Again, a powerful production, which will delight many lovers of Shiraz, this wine, too, has an excellent finish. Holden Manz, Cabernet Sauvignon, is dark red, with an intense bouquet and long palate sensation.

Holden Manz, Big G, my final selection for the reds, very much impresses me also.

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Having a deep, enticing red colour and again, an intense nose, with a powerful mouthfeel, the blending of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, is, as with other wines from Holden Manz, containing grapes picked at optimal ripeness. This ensures exceptional wines of high-quality, which can be paired with many dishes.

If a rosé wine is a favourite choice, then the Holden Manz, Rosé, will not disappoint. Light salmon in colour and having a delicate bouquet of fruits, this is an ideal wine to enjoy on its own and with numerous dishes. The palate sensation is most acceptable from this production, which is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc grape varieties.

These are just a selection from the Holden Manz wine range, which I am most pleased to have located. www.holdenmanz.com For stockists and ordering details: www. henningswine.co.uk. Tel: 01798 972485

As always, Enjoy!

Trevor Langley

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Recipe

Kohlrabi citrus salad Serves - 2-3 Prep Time Less than 30 mins Cooking Time - No cooking required Ingredients ½ kohlrabi 1 pink grapefruit, peeled 1 blood orange, peeled 1 tbsp capers 4 tbsp olive oil 3 spring onions ½ a clove garlic 2 tbsp plain yoghurt 1tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus a few picked leaves salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼ celeriac 1 lemon 1 beetroot 1. Begin by thinly slicing the kohlrabi, pink grapefruit and blood orange crossways into rough disc shapes. Build the salad with a layer of the kohlrabi first followed by the grapefruit and the orange. Scatter the capers over the top and trickle round two tablespoons of olive oil. Leave aside in the fridge or under some cover while you tend to the rest.

2. Finely slice the spring onions and garlic and put in a bowl with the yoghurt, the chopped parsley and a little seasoning.

3. Grate a quarter of a peeled celeriac squeezing a little lemon juice over it as you go to stop it browning. Grate a peeled raw beetroot and then combine it all with the yoghurt mixture. A couple of tablespoons of olive oil here will loosen the mixture slightly and then a few picked parsley leaves will give it a good balance.

4. Finally spoon the grated vegetable mixture over the kohlrabi and citrus and serve.

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Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith

Stalin’s Soviet Union strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions.

Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in Moscow, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal - a murderer - is on the loose, killing at will.

At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he’s ever held shattered.

The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it’s a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won’t admit even exists.

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The Palace

July’s forthcoming events at the Palace are as follows: Friday, 5th July - Palace Line Dance - with Honky Tonk Cliff. A great social night out with no partner required! Dancing from 7.45pm. Doors, Box Office and Licensed Bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: In advance £4.50 from the Palace, High Street, Ibstock tel. (01530) 262400 or Halls Electrical, High Street, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460 or £5.50 on the door.

Saturday 13th July – Local History Day at the Palace from 10am to 12 noon. Come and see Ibstock through the ages. Ibstock Historical Society will be exhibiting maps and archive material showing Ibstock and it’s development over the centuries. Exhibits will include materials found from local Roman settlements, courtesy of the Witan Society, photographs of Ibstock past, various maps from different centuries, help and advice for tracing family history. The Historical Society are also collating information regarding the men honoured on Ibstock’s War Memorial and would welcome any help and information regarding these men. So if you want to find out more about your village’s history or have some archive material/information and photographs that you would like to share with the Historical Society, come along to the Palace between 10am and 12 noon. Free admission, light refreshments.

Friday, 19th July - Film Night – ‘Song for Marion’ (PG) Grumpy pensioner Arthur honours his recently deceased wife’s passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James. Doors, Box Office and Licensed Bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £4.00/£3.00 from the Palace, High Street, Ibstock tel. (01530) 262400 or Halls Electrical, High Street, Ibstock, tel. (01530) 260460.

Saturday, 20th July – Sinfonia Viva present A Sinfonia Viva Quintet. Leader Benedict Holland returns to The Palace as part of a fabulous Sinfonia Viva Quintet.

Bringing a sparkling programme of intimate classics with informative introductions by the players. The programme for the evening is as follows; Schubert’s Quartettsatz in C minor, Beethoven’s ‘Eyeglasses’ Duo, Weber’s Clarinet Quintet in Bb, Op. 34, Barber’s Adagio from String Quartet, Op. 11 and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A. Concert starts at 7.30pm. Sinfonia Viva is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Tickets: £15.00 from the Palace High Street, Ibstock or Halls Electrical, High Street, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460.

ADVANCED BOOKING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Coming soon: Friday, 9th August - Film Night – ‘Life of Pi’ (PG). Life of Pi must be the most beautiful film of the 2012. A technical, magical marvel. Anyone who has read Yann Martel’s Booker Prize-winning novel will know that it tells the story of an Indian teenager named Pi (Suraj Sharma) shipwrecked in a lifeboat with a ravenous Bengal tiger. They encounter many marvels — a sky full of flying fish, an ocean swimming with iridescent jellyfish and a carnivorous island. All these wonders and more are brought to the screen with dreamlike intensity. Doors, Box Office and Licensed Bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £4.00/£3.00 from Halls, High

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Regular bookings: Monday Mosaic Disability Services - 9.30am - 3.30pm. Contact Janice French on (07720) 218571.

Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness – 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Contact Judith Sell on (0115) 714 8480.

Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm – 8.45pm. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367.

Tuesday Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am – 12 Noon. Contact Rachel Seabrook on (01530) 452144.

Circuit Training – 7.15pm – 8.15pm. Contact Curtis Smith on (07870) 498110.

Wednesday 60+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am – 10.30am. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367.

Zumba Fitness class – 6.15pm–7.15pm. Contact the Palace on (01530) 267303.

Tai Chi – 7.30pm – 9pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on (07969) 480684.

Thursday Active Steps Workout – posture, balance and fitness class – 11am – 12 noon. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367.

Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) - 1.30pm – 3pm. Contact Elaine Hodgetts on (01530) 267303.

Bingo – Doors open 7.30pm. Eyes down at 8pm. Licensed bar & refreshments.

Everyone welcome.

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

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.

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.

The Palace Community Centre Ltd., High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6LH. email: enquiries@thepalaceibstock.co.uk

Tel (01530) 262400 The Palace Community Centre Box Office is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 9am and 12 noon and Thursdays between 1pm and 4pm.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Palace.

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Recipe

Cherry Pie Serves 6 Prep Time: 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking Time: 30 mins to 1 hour For the pie filling 150g/5oz good-quality black cherry jam 100ml/3½fl oz water 1 tbsp ground arrowroot, mixed to a paste with 2 tbsp water 750g/1½lb fresh red cherries, stalks and stones removed For the pastry 250g/9oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting 175g/6oz fridge-cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 tbsp caster sugar, plus 2 tsp for topping 1 large free-range egg, beaten 1 tbsp cold water 1.

For the pie filling, heat the cherry jam and water in a pan over a low heat, stirring continuously, until the jam has melted and is starting to bubble.

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Add the arrowroot mixture and stir to combine. Continue to simmer the mixture until the sauce is very thick and smooth.Add the cherries and stir carefully to coat them in the hot jam mixture. Transfer the filling mixture to a 1 litre/1¾ pint pie dish (they should reach just above the rim of the dish). Set aside to cool.

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For the pastry, pulse the flour, butter and sugar together in a food processor until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Mix together the beaten egg and water. Set aside one tablespoon of this mixture to use as a glaze. With the motor still running, gradually add the remaining egg and water mixture to the bowl of the food processor a little at a time, until the mixture comes together as a dough.

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Roll out the pastry onto a lightly floured work surface until it is 7cm/2¾in larger in diameter than the pie dish. Cut two or three long strips from the edges of the pastry (2.5cm/1in wide).

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Brush the rim of the pie dish with a little of the reserved beaten egg. Lay the strips of pastry onto the rim of the pie dish, overlapping the strips slightly at the joins. (This will make a thicker edge for crimping.) Brush the pastry rim with more of the beaten egg.

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Gently lift the rolled pastry, using the rolling pin, and place on top of the cherry filling. Press the pastry down at the edges to seal the layers of pastry together. Trim off any excess pastry, then crimp the edges with your fingertips.

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Transfer the pie dish to a baking tray and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

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

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When the pie has chilled, brush the pastry lid with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle over the remaining two teaspoons of sugar. Using a sharp knife, cut a small cross in the centre of the pie lid.

10. Bake the pie in the oven for 25-30 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 180C/350F/ Gas 4 and continue to cook for a further 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden-brown and the pie filling is bubbling. Serve hot with custard or cream.

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This Months Jobs in the Garden Herbaceous borders are a spectacle of towering delphiniums with bee-centered blooms, achillea’s golden mushroom heads, rich blue campanulas, border phlox in rainbow hues and the scarlet-flowered crocosmias. Earlier care has proved its worth.

July is usually one of the best months weather-wise and is a time when you can sit back for a moment and enjoy the fruits of your labour in the garden.

While there are still other ongoing tasks to perform in the garden, your primary concern will be assuring an ample supply of water for your plants.

And, if you’re looking for things to do, you can spend some time adding summer plants to the garden, lawn care and planting autumn and winter vegetables.

This is the month that you begin enjoying the harvest of your homegrown fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Summer blooming shrubs should be pruned for shape after they have finished flowering. Remove any dead or diseased branches. Fertilize flowering shrubs like Rhododendrons, Camellias and Azaleas immediately after they have finished flowering with a ‘Rhododendron’ or ‘Evergreen’ type fertilizer. Dead head the developing seed pods from your Rhododendrons and Azaleas to improve next years bloom. Be careful not to damage next years buds which may be hidden just below the pod.

Self-clinging climbers such as ivy and Hydrangea petiolaris should have cut away any young shoots which have become unattached, so strong winds do not peel off any further or older growth from the wall. This is especially helpful in the early years, while the plant is still trying to reach the top of its support.

Remove the spent flowers and seedheads on petunias, argyranthemums and nasturtiums in pots and containers for longer flowering. Break off at a low joint with finger and thumb the flowered stems of pinks, it gives a tidier job than cutting with secateurs.

Watch for the gingery spotting of rust on roses, mahonias and hypericums, and begin a programme of regular spraying with fungicide. Plants which suffer premature defoliation from rust will be weakened.

To prolong their season, keep thirsty perennials such as phlox, bergamot and delphiniums well watered when the weather is dry.

Lavatera bushes may need pruning to prevent them splitting in gusts of wind, or overcrowding neighbouring plants. Thin and trim stems as required, but take care not to lose the informal shape of the bush, or too many flowers.

Check the growing tips of herbaceous plants for signs of aphids, which multiply rapidly in the warm weather. Brush them off carefully or zap them in the evening with a jet of water.

Feed agapanthus and dahlias. Start with a general purpose fertiliser, and follow it in a week’s time with something high in potash, such as tomato feed, watered in, to promote good flower development.

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The Internship (2013) Back together again after the hilarious W e d d i n g Crashers, Billy (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Owen Wilson) are salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital world.

Trying to prove they are not obsolete, they defy the odds by talking their way into a coveted internship at Google, along with a battalion of brilliant college students.

But, gaining entrance to this utopia is only half the battle.

Now they must compete with a group of the nation’s most elite, tech-savvy geniuses to prove that necessity really is the mother of re-invention.

Cloud Atlas (DVD & Blue Ray) From acclaimed filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski, creators

of The Matrix Trilogy, and Tom Tykwer, director of Run Lola Run, the powerful and inspiring sci-fi epic Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future.

Action, mystery and romance weave dramatically through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future.

Everything is connected: an 1849 diary of an ocean voyage across the Pacific; letters from a composer to his friend; a thriller about a murder at a nuclear power plant; a farce about a publisher in a nursing home; a rebellious clone in futuristic Korea; and the tale of a tribe living in postapocalyptic Hawaii, far in the future.

A Film Like No Other-Three directors.

Six stories across 800 years. Actors jumping through time, space and personality. How did three visionaries of cinema divvy up the filmmaking to create a coherent whole and how did this massive endeavour come to be?

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Your Stars Your Stars for the Month 2013 by Dan Worthaus Aries - March 20th - April 20th You are spirited and enthusiastic this month, dear Aries, feeling personally on top of your game. You are reinventing yourself, and while this fact doesn’t always go over well with a partner, it’s something you have to do. You could be seeing a partner as holding you back from discovering yourself. Some of you could be feeling lonely, whether you are partnered or not. However, your enthusiasm for self-discovery is undeniable. Family matters are in the spotlight in July. Changes in the organisation of your home or with family members may be in order mid-month. Something has to change. The 8-10 could bring some disappointments in love, but nothing you can’t handle. Work is super busy and you’re pouring a lot of energy into keeping a fast-paced daily routine, tending to health and fitness, and zipping through work projects.

Taurus - April 21st - May 21st Pressure in a romance (or with children for some of you) is definitely easing this month, and you’re super-charged and ready to enjoy yourself, dear Taurus. Important conversations and communications occur in July that require special attention. Some of you have decided to begin new studies and to hone your skills. It’s a good time for these matters, particularly since August brings whirlwind energy and stamina for working through projects. While family matters are certainly more comfortable than they were earlier in the year, more adjustments and changes are in order. Many of you have moved home or will soon, and a lot of energy is going into getting settled. A family member is a great friend and ally this month, and could inspire a new money-making idea.

Gemini - May 22nd - June 21st Finances are not without concern for you this month, dear Gemini, but there is excellent energy with you for making a fresh start. A new budget or plan is in order. Luckily, good advice is easy to find now. Many of you will be redecorating and reorganizing your homes in July. It’s also a strong month for entertaining and peace-making with family. Challenges in your love life or with children that you first faced some months ago resurface in the last week of July. You are required to take action and bring more structure and reality to your life. Luckily, you are feeling especially capable and composed.

New friendships recently made or rekindled continue to figure strongly in your life this month, but some challenges are now present that don’t exactly squash your enthusiasm, but tame it somewhat.

Cancer - June 22nd - July 23rd A Solar Eclipse occurs in your sign on July 11th. Before the eclipse is an excellent period for review, meditation, and any kind of purging activity that rids you of things that no longer serve you well.

From the 11th, you shift gears. It’s all about you and your attitude now, and it’s time to reinvent yourself. As you make changes to how you approach the world, you will find that you attract different experiences and people into your life. Finances are very strong this month. People are supportive and offering good, objective advice. Pressures that you felt some months ago surrounding family and partnerships resurface towards the end of the month, signalling the need to take action. Facing important realities is part of the picture, and while it’s not always comfortable, it’s necessary and positive.

Leo - July 24th - August 23rd Rest is in order for the first three weeks of July, dear Leo. You’re not exactly putting everything on hold, but you are taking more time for yourself to recharge. You may be talking ahead of yourself now, about things that you are not quite certain about. Financial worries that may have been plaguing you are lessened considerably. You’re feeling significantly more confident about your moneymaking abilities this month. The 8-10 can bring some disappointments and the 24-27 some seeming setbacks to plans, particularly those revolving around love, learning, and travel. These challenges are temporary and handling them with confidence brings you to a stronger and more mature position.

You’re going to be the rock that others lean on in the coming months, and you enjoy this position!

Virgo - August 23rd - September 22nd A strong month for you is in store, dear Virgo. Making new connections, or cementing existing ones, is in store. The 11th is a great time for making a wish and coming up with an exciting new long-term plan or idea for the future. From the 10th, your charm and personal appeal skyrockets. A new look or manner is likely to be very successful now. If you want others to see things from your perspective, this is an ideal time. You have energy to spare and have few problems asserting your desires and needs. Fortunately, others are listening. Pressures are lifting from the 21st, and you are feeling stronger, more in control, and more mature as well. Friends are in need of attention but supportive.

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Libra - September 23rd - October 23rd Career matters are powerful this month, dear Libra. Changes in goals, plans, and priorities may be necessary. Taking the lead or receiving more attention might initially feel uncomfortable, but as soon as you begin to believe in yourself and have confidence in your abilities, others will return the respect.

You may be seeing circumstances for their flaws more than their overall worth, and this process is necessary in order for you to eventually get to a more balanced and realistic place. Tensions in relationships and family life are possible as you re-examine your position. Love is still exciting, but some problems may be revealed that keep you grounded in your expectations.

Scorpio - October 24th - November 22nd You are feeling quite enthusiastic and hopeful this month, dear Scorpio. Around the 11th, events are such that you see your life from a whole new -- and more positive -- perspective. Your career is growing and some shuffling around is likely now as priorities change. Make a point of spending time with friends or of being involved in group settings this month, if this doesn’t happen naturally. New ideas and inspiration can be found through your networking efforts. Work is busy but sometimes stressful. While work conditions have been looking especially promising, there are some kinks to work out, but these problems are designed to get you to a more realistic position. Treat added responsibilities as opportunities for future success. Much joy can be found through work in the coming year. Finances are similar.

Sagittarius - November 23rd - December 21st Energy levels continue to be strong for you this month, dear Sagittarius. Events are such, however, that tame some of the wild optimism you have been feeling. This is designed to get you on a more realistic track. Challenging or perplexing decisions may need to be made with regards to your social relationships or with children. Financial new beginnings may be in store for you in July. Circumstances require that you rethink your financial strategies. Debts and loans, financial backing, or a partner’s income are part of the picture. Develop strategies to cut out unhealthy dependencies and habits that prevent you from growing as a person. A lot of your energy is channelled into pursuing business and career goals, and you have charm working for you from the 10th on a professional level.

Capricorn - December 22nd - January 20th Getting your love life into order is a strong theme this month, dear Capricorn. Before the 11th, take the time to get in touch with your relationship needs so that when the eclipse in your partnership sector arrives on the 11th, you are ready to make a fresh start. Complicated decisions are likely in July revolving around learning and education. Some of you will be deciding whether a project or idea is worth pursuing any longer. A strong focus on career goals, along with the re-emergence of increased responsibilities and work loads, are in focus from the 21st. You may be feeling pressured or scrutinized, but the adjustments you make as a result will dramatically improve your potential for success.

Aquarius - January 21st - February 19th Work and love are strong themes for you this month, dear Aquarius. You are very busy taking care of day-to-day affairs, work projects, and health matters. You are called upon to deal with the details and practical side of everyday life, to become more organized, and to take charge of your routines. It’s time to formulate some clear goals and plans that get you back on track physically and mentally. Very good energy is with you regarding a partnership. While a little more patience is necessary, you are willing to listen and give support. You are entering a cycle in which you feel you are on solid ground.

This comes as a relief after a long period of self-doubt and confusion about your long-term goals.

Pisces - February 20th - March 20th July is a good month for leisurely activities as well as work, dear Pisces. A lighter, less burdened feeling is with you this month, and more joy found in the work you do. You are finding your inner muse, and making a fresh start on a creative level. Some of you will experience a new beginning in a romance. Although your love life is likely to be changeable, good things are happening and others are finding you especially easy to be around. The harder lessons you have been learning about relationships and from others in recent years are wrapped up this month. A new level of maturity is with you. Romance is full-on in July, with lively conversations and much stimulation. Any recent problems in relationships are aired in July. Fortunately, you have all the skills at your disposal to iron out differences.

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What’s On Saturday 6th July 2013 Bluegrass Gospel Singing Workshop. Led by one of Australia’s top harmony bands, SALVATION JANE REUNITED this afternoon workshop takes place at Donington le Heath Manor House, 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm. Everyone welcome even if you have never sung before! Optional opportunity for participants to perform in evening concert, Cost £10. The Big The Big Summer Sing. What could be better than a warm summer evening sitting in the grounds of an ancient manor house listening to an eclectic mix of good music and wonderful harmony singing? We can’t guarantee the warmth, but we can assure you of a great evening’s entertainment when three local community choirs come together to support top Australian harmony singers, Salvation Jane Reunited at the Big Summer Sing! The out door concert takes place on Saturday, 6th July in the grounds of Donington le Heath manor house, Hugglescote at 7.00 pm. Bring your chairs, picnics, parasols for a summer fest chill out!. Telephone: Jane 07968 419158 www. folkonthefarm.co.uk Friday 12th July 2013 Century Cinema: Song For Marion (12A). A grumpy pensioner joins his recently deceased wife’s local choir.

Heartwarming comedy drama starring Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, Christopher Eccleston & Vanessa Redgrave.

At Century Theatre at Snibston.

7.30pm. Admission £3.50. For more information call 01530 278444.

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Saturday 13th July 2013 Comedy @ the Century. Off the Kerb Productions present another night of top quality standup comedy with Andy Robinson, Matt Green and Charlie Baker. At Century Theatre at Snibston. 7.30pm. £5 advance, £7 on the door. For more information call 01530 278444.

Sunday 14th July 2013 Calke Abbey Wedding Open Day. Set in stunning surroundings The Riding School, Calke Abbey is a beautiful & unique wedding venue. Please take this opportunity to explore this magnificent wedding venue draped with rustic charm & see what a perfect location it is for all your wedding day needs.

11.00am to 3.00pm. Admission Free. For more information call 01332 871654.

Saturday 3rd August 2013 Sing to the Lord Flower Festival.

St John the Baptist Church, Heather invites everyone to their Flower Festival on 3rd and 4th August from 11am to 5pm. There is a Craft Fair on the Saturday from 1pm to 5pm and a special Sing Among the Flower Service on Sunday at 10.30am. The Churchyard Cafe is open all weekend selling lovely home made cakes. At St John the Baptist Parish Church, Heather. 11.00am to 5.00pm.

Admission Free - Craft Stalls £5 per stall. For more information call 01530 261398.

16th & 18th August 2013 Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2013 on the Moira Furnace Site (not to be confused with the National Forest Folk Festival at Moira). Weekend tickets £30

Adults, £60 Family (2 adults, 2 children 5-16years). £6 Child (under 5s free). Saturday ceilidh only Adults £7 Child (5-16 yrs) £3 Camping weekend ticket holders only £13 per unit (tent/campervan/caravan).

For further information, artists performing, events, booking etc. visit: www. moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk or telephone: 01530 272305.

Monday 26th August 2013 Packington Village Open Gardens Day - Bank Holiday Monday.

Gardens Open 2.00pm – 7.00pm. Passport to 12 gardens £3.50 adults – 50p children (including quiz).

Available on the day from Measham Road Car Park or participating gardens.

Cream teas, refreshments, stalls, exhibition, displays & live musical entertainment.

Further details from Geoff Gasson, 01530 412012. Email gasson123@btinternet.com.

Sponsored by David Granger Architectural Design Limited.

Saturday 31st August 2013 Air Ambulance Concert. Ashby and Coalville Lions Club present a Charity Event in aid of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance. The City of Dan will be performing at the Victoria Bikers Pub, Whitwick Road, Coalville Tickets £7.00 from 07964 663 223.

It’s free to have your event details published in the What’s On section. Either email us with your details to info@whatsaround. co.uk or fill out our on-line event form at www.whatsaround. co.uk. Space permitting we’ll get your event noticed.

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Andrews George Thomas, Fowkes Forester Albert,

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Potter William,

Andrews Jacob Clarke,

Glover William,

Prew Arthur,

Bodle Samuel Beeson,

Hancock John,

Sinfield James,

Brooks Arthur Reginald,

Hill Walter,

Brooks William,

Knifton Jack,

Collier Joseph,

Knight William,

Colver Charles Thomas,

Marlow Frank,

Congrave Harold Fred,

Martin John,

Watson John,

Curtis John,

Nicholls James William,

Wilson Cecil Henry Edgar,

Fairbrother Christopher,

Poole Sydney Plant,

Yates George

Snell Stanley, Smith Percy Lawrence, Walker Henry,

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Eco-Recycling Recycling means a lot more than throwing bottles into green boxes. The eco-friendly aim is also about reducing the amount of brand new products we buy, purchasing items made from recycled material and reusing as much as humanly possible.

1. Let your council help Local authorities are constantly improving door-to-door collections, so make use of their facilities. They’ll take care of glass, plastic, paper, cans and garden cuttings. This is a no-brainer! North West Leistershire is particularly good at this and doing even more. Visit their website for more information.

2. Part and parcel Buy products with less packaging - why spend money on something you throw away? For items you use regularly, buying in bulk reduces excess card and plastic.

3. Pass it on Charity shops and www.freecycle.org are a great way to pass on unwanted items - and if you want some cash back, try a car boot sale or eBay! Or Leicestershire FreeUse at www. freeuseit.org 4. Toxic Many cleaning products contain harmful chemicals. Make sure you use all of the product so nothing remains in the container when you get rid of it or, even better, choose eco-friendly alternatives.

5. Electric alternatives Some retailers are happy to take back old electrical items and most can be used for parts. Your local council may also accept them at their waste recycling centre.

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6. Interior designs Furniture and accessories made from reclaimed or recycled material such as glass, wood or plastic are becoming increasingly stylish and innovative. Think solid craftsmanship instead of flimsy, disposable flatpacks.

7. Postal services Put up a sign to ward off junk mail and re-use envelopes by sticking labels over the address or recycle them. For things like bank statements, telephone bills or utility bills, why not view them online rather than having them posted?

8. Put IT to good use To schools and charities, your old PC or those belonging to your workplace may be a godsend.

Visit Computers For Charity, Recycle IT, Tools For Schools or look at Waste Online for a list of computer recyclers.

9. Battery powered Only a few local authorities operate battery collection schemes, battery recycling became obligatory from 1st February this year which means any shop selling more than a pack of batteries a day must have a collection point available to shoppers. Some town halls, libraries and schools will voluntarily offer the service - or how about the rechargeable option?

10. Fantastic, it’s not plastic!

150,000,000 plastic bags are used in the UK every week and each takes around a 100 years to rot away. Reuse them or take canvas bags to the supermarket - they’re easier to carry and won’t split.

For more details and information to help you recycle in your area you can visit the excellent North West Leicestershire Council website at www.nwleics.gov.uk/refuse_recycling .

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