What's Around Magazine June 2014

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Film Review Page 53

Food & Drink 8

Seasonal Recipes

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Smoked haddock chowder with leeks & s/corn

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Tandoori lamb wrap

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Spicy lamb burgers

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Seasonal Desserts

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

Copy deadline for july 2014 is 17th june 2014

Seasonal Desserts Page 50

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Jim’s Tractor Run - Ashby de la Zouch

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Just for Kids

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Book Launch - Ravenstone Hospital

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Good New Films and those you may have missed

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Bananas

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Your Stars by Dan Worthaus

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Picnic in the Park - Coalville

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What’s On

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Worthy Wines: Croatia

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Useful Numbers

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Family Fun Day - Packington

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seasonal recipes Nduja and potato hash Serves 4 mins Prep 30 Ready in ins 10 -30 m Ingredients • 300g/10oz new potatoes • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 onion, sliced • 75g/3oz nduja (available from Italian delis and specialist online retailers) • 1 red chilli, chopped

• 200g/7oz Serrano ham, chopped • 1 tbsp capers • 100g/3½oz butter • 8 free-range eggs To serve • 4 slices French bread • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley • chilli sauce

1. Place the new potatoes in a saucepan, fill with water and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat one tablespoon of oil in two heavy-based frying pans set over a medium heat. Divide the onion between the two pans and fry gently for 10 minutes, or until soft and goldenbrown.

3. Add half the nduja and chilli to each pan and cook for three minutes. Stir in equal amounts of the Serrano ham, cook for a further three minutes.

4. Add half the potatoes, capers and butter to each pan. Let the potatoes brown - keep turning them every so often with a spatula until crisp all over.

5. Make two holes in the mixture in each pan. Crack two eggs in each hole, cover with a lid and cook for three minutes until set.

6. Meanwhile, toast the bread on a griddle pan until crisp.

7. Spoon the hash onto four plates, giving each person two eggs, and sprinkle over the parsley. Serve with the toast and chilli sauce on the side.

Courtesy Simon Rimmer

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Merluza à la Gallega Serves 4 Prep 30 mins Ready in 10 to 30 mins Ingredients

• 50ml/2fl oz olive oil • 2 onions, sliced thinly • 6 garlic cloves, sliced • 2 tsp paprika • 3oz cured chorizo sausage, cut into cubes • 1 x 15cm/6in pimientos de padron or other tiny green peppers (or 1 • large pepper, diced)

• 900g/2lb floury new potatoes, scraped and halved lengthways • 85ml/3fl oz dry white wine, such as Albarino • 300ml/10fl oz water • 8 x 100g/4oz or 4 x 225g/8oz hake steaks • salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat the olive oil in a terracotta cazuela or a shallow flameproof casserole.

2. Add the onions and garlic and cook gently until soft.

3. Add the paprika and fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the chorizo sausage and green peppers and fry for another 3-4 minutes.

4. Stir in the potatoes, then pour in the wine and water, season with some salt and pepper and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the potatoes are just tender and the liquid has reduced a little.

5. Season the hake steaks well on both sides. Put them on top of the potatoes, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the hake is cooked through.

Courtesy Rick Stein

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Book Review Too!

by Buck Verm

Who is Tom Ditto

By Danny Wallace We join the action just as our ‘hero’ Tom, (early thirties, reads the ‘news’ on the radio) finds out that his girlfriend has NOT left him.

Tom, I have not left you. But I am gone.

Please carry on as normal.

Love always, Hayley Has Hayley gone or hasn’t she? Is she coming back? If she has gone, but is coming back, when is she coming back? And what is he supposed to bloody do in the meantime? And what if she’s never coming back?? Trying to work out what’s happening to his confusing life, Tom tries to track Hayley down. In doing so, he stumbles across a strange and eccentric group of people with an irregular and highly-addictive hobby.Next, he’s being followed, but he’s not sure by whom. And then he also almost loses his job at the radio station in the now infamous ‘Jam Nazi’ episode, which of course, you know about.Above all, Tom is trying to work out who everyone is.

Because who is Hayley? Who is this new girl following him around the supermarket?

And who, for that matter, is TOM DITTO?

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recipe Smoked haddock chowder with leeks and sweetcorn

Serves 4 Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

Ingredients 1 good slice butter 3-4 medium leeks, roughly sliced 1 small handful tender fresh thyme sprigs 1 corn on the cob a couple of handfuls of new potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks a couple of undyed smoked haddock fillets milk, enough to cover the fish 2-3 fresh bay leaves a sprinkling of black peppercorns a good handful fresh flatleaf parsley, roughly chopped 1.

In a deep pan, heat the butter until melted, add the leeks with the thyme and cover with a circle of greaseproof paper big enough to tuck down a little over the leeks.

Cover with a lid so no steam escapes, and cook gently for about ten minutes.

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Run a sharp knife down the sides of the corn to remove the kernels and add them to the pot with the potatoes, which will add some body to the chowder.

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Replace the greaseproof paper and the lid and continue to cook for a further ten minutes.

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Meanwhile, place the smoked haddock fillets in another shallow pan and pour in the milk, enough to just cover the fish. Add a bay leaf or two and a sprinkling of peppercorns. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook the fish for eight minutes or so, being careful not to overcook it.

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Lift the lid of the pan containing the leeks and remove the greaseproof paper, and ladle in the poaching milk of the fish without the bay leaves or peppercorns, followed by large chunks of haddock, removing any bones as you go.

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Bring to a simmer and finish with a good sprinkling of chopped parsley before taking the pan to the table for the food to be served into bowls.

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recipe Tandoori lamb wrap Serves 5 Prep Time overnight Cooking Time less than 10 mins Ingredients For the marinade 150ml/5fl oz Greek-style yoghurt ½ small onion, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 2.5cm/1in piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 2 tsp each garam masala and ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp ground fennel seeds ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves ½ tsp red chilli powder, or to taste 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt, or to taste For the lamb 400g/14oz lamb (leg meat is ideal), bones removed, cut into 2cm/1in cubes and pierced with a fork 2 tbsp melted butter, for basting To serve 5 ready-made flour tortillas, wrapped in foil and placed in the oven for the last five minutes of cooking ½ onion, finely sliced 2 tomatoes, finely sliced 1 Little Gem lettuce, finely sliced 100ml/3½fl oz green chutney, mixed with 3 tbsp yoghurt, to serve

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Place all the marinade ingredients into a food processor and blenduntil smooth. Pour into a large bowl and stir in the lamb cubes. Mix well and leave to marinate in the fridge for as long as possible, preferably overnight. Bring back to room temperature an hour before cooking.

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Preheat the grill to medium. Thread the lamb cubes onto the skewers leaving a space between each piece and place under the grill. Cook for around 5-6 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until tender. Alternatively, cook in an oven preheated to 200C/400F/Gas 6 for eight minutes. Baste with the melted butter and cook for another minute or two for slightly pink meat, or longer if you want the lamb well done.

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Divide the lamb pieces into five equal portions and place each portion in the centre of a warmed tortilla. Top with a handful of the sliced vegetables and a spoonful of chutney. Roll up and serve.

Courtesy Anjum Anand

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healthy living Bananas Have you ever sat and thought of the health benefits of that banana you are eating? You eat them because you are hungry, you like the taste and they are supposed to provide you with a slow release energy. But have you really thought about what else that delicious fleshy fruit is doing to your insides?

Bananas have a high level of tryptophan which converts into serotonin. Serotonin is the happy hormone that we need to make us feel happy and in high spirits.

As bananas contain tryptophan they can be part of the treatment people need to overcome depression.

Feel tired and shattered after a strenuous workout? Combat this by eating two bananas before you exercise, they help to give you energy and also sustain your blood sugars.

Do you suffer from muscle cramps at night-time? Eat a banana to help to combat this. This also works for people who experience muscle cramps during workouts.

Bananas contain iron which helps to prevent anaemia and potassium which helps to lower blood pressure.

If you are feeling tense, stressed and anxious eat a banana, they are an excellent food to help to calm and relieve stress.

are high in fibre which help to prevent hard stools and normalize bowel movements.

Do you have the opposite problem and suffer with diarrhoea? A banana will sooth the digestive tract and help to restore electrolytes that have been lost through diarrhoea. If you find that you have heart burn, try eating a banana.

Got exams to do or feel that you need to be more alert? The high levels of potassium in a banana will benefit you.

If you have skipped a meal, a banana is the best thing you can eat. It helps to stabilise your blood sugars and if you are pregnant, it can help to reduce nausea from morning sickness.

Feeling very hot in this wonderful summer sun? A banana can help to lower your body temperature.

Have you been bitten by a bug? Try rubbing the bite with the inside of the banana peel as it will relieve itching and irritation cause by the bite.

Feeling health conscious and trying to quit smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-vitamins as well as potassium and magnesium to speed recovery from the effects of withdrawal.

Worried about calcium being lost from your bones? You have guessed it, eat a banana.

And bananas are not just good for health, if you have a leather hand bag or leather shoes, rub the inside of the banana skin onto the leather and polish it up for a wonderful shine.

Have digestion problems? Bananas are high in pectin which aids digestion and also act as a pre biotic which helps to stimulate the friendly bacteria in the bowel. In addition to this they produce digestive enzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients.

If all of this is not enough to tempt you into eating a banana, then slice one up, put it into a dish with a couple of scoops of ice-cream, top with cream and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Lovely and perfect as a summer pudding.

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WORTHY WINES : CROATIA The continental climate of Croatia is to be found in the southern part of central Europe. Croatia has Zagreb as its Capital.

The viticulture of Croatia dates from some 2,500 years ago. These days Croatian wines are receiving the backing that they justly deserve and with long-term investments now being made into their wine industry, these wines, including many award winners, can be located and enjoyed globally, including in the UK. The Bolfan winery utilises biodynamic processes. Having a 100% natural method of vine growing is all part of this process, to produce outstanding wines with natural bouquets and an intoxicating freshness.

The Bolfan range of wines appeals to me, with Rizling, Sauvignon and Pinot being amongst many choices of wonderful productions. A light, fruity bouquet drew me to the Pinot Noir, Bolfan Primus. This full-bodied red wine has softness, too, as a feature, which is, in part, the outcome of barrel-ageing. A powerful wine, this will pair with many dishes, including beef and tuna, etc. The Sauvignon Bolfan, I found aromatic, with tropical fruits being detected in the bouquet. Again, a fullflavoured wine, having an excellent balance and a most acceptable palate, with a superb finish. Another splendid wine, by this fine wine producer, which will match with many dishes. Impressive wines, from a multi award-winning, dedicated winery.

www.bolfanvinskivrh.hr Zdjelarević Classic Rajnski Rizling, I found to be both fruity and fresh, with a good bouquet. This Riesling wine is a very popular choice, for many. Zdjelarević Classic Graševina, has an elegant, easy-drinking mouthfeel. Again, a regular dry selection, having, particularly, a most pleasant palate sensation. These wines pair extremely well with numerous dishes, including fish, seafood and white meats. Vinarija Dingač Plavac (Plavac Mali), is an excellent red wine production. The enticing aroma leads to a palate which is both flavoursome and satisfying. For further details about these wines and many more: www. croatianfinewines.com Today, with viticulture far more developed, the winemaking industry of Croatia is enjoying increased sales volumes, including exports. High-quality Croatian wines can now be found in the UK supermarkets, independents, hotels, restaurants, etc and are available online, too.

As always, Enjoy!

Trevor Langley

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This event has been organized by Ashby Hastings Rotary Club, Ashby Inner Wheel & the Packington Post Group.

Come & enjoy the excitement and adventure of Robin and Marian’s stories with Nottingham’s Official Robin Hood and Maid Marian as they re-tell some of their most famous stories-and some new ones too! Their baby, Scarlett will be there as well.

COME TO OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY FAMILY FUN DAY, FUN FOR ALL AGES! SATURDAY JUNE 28TH FROM NOON TO 5PM AT PLUMMERS WOOD INCLUDES STORIES OF ADVENTURE FROM ROBIN HOOD & MAID MARION! HOG ROAST, ICE CREAM AND BAR! VEGGIE OPTION AVAILABLE! BOUNCY CASTLE, TREASURE HUNT + GAMES GALORE! ENTER VIA 29 BABELAKE STREET PACKINGTON ON THE DAY ENTRY TICKET PRICES: ADULTS £1, CHILDREN UNDER 12 YRS FREE!!

PRE-ORDERED FOOD TICKET FOR FAMILY OF 4: INCLUDES 2X ADULTS & 2X CHILDREN TO INCLUDE ENTRY, ONLY £12!!

SINGLE PRE – ORDERED FOOD AND ENTRY TICKETS AVAILABLE: ADULTS & CHILDREN OVER 12 YRS OLD = £4.50 EACH, CHILDREN UNDER 12 = £1.50 FOOD ORDERED ON THE DAY: ADULTS £5 & CHILDREN £2 TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM LA ZOUCH 2 KILWARDBY STREET ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH TEL:01530 412536 THE BULL & LION INN 48 HIGH STREET PACKINGTON TEL: 01530 415257 PHILL OR EMMA OR CALL PAUL BERTENSHAW MOBILE: 07905 848981

Throughout the course of the day Robin Hood and Maid Marian will be telling tales of daring adventure and thrilling heroics as they take on the Evil Sheriff of Nottingham, trying to beat him and his schemes and plans. Hear how Robin and Marian first met, listen to the tale of the famous archery competition, how Little John joined the Merry Men and even the incredible story of Robin Hood and the Sorcerer, when the Sheriff hired a Wizard to summon a dragon to beat Robin and Marian!

Will they survive and beat the Sheriff? Please come along to the Community Family Fun Day on the 28th June! Who knows- you may be able to help them!

To keep you all entertained throughout the afternoon will be attractions of many kinds including a Bouncy Castle, a children’s treasure hunt in a wooded/gladed area, games galore, a welly throwing competition, stalls, Hog Roast, (a veggie alternative for those of you who don’t eat meat!), hot and cold drinks, an ice cream stall and bar. There will be so much to do you will be well entertained.

This event has been made possible thanks to Steve Plummer’s kind offer of allowing us to use his land as well as Ashby-de-la-Zouch Hastings Rotary Club, Ashby-de-la-Zouch Inner Wheel and the People of Packington Post who have helped in the organization of this community event. A massive thank you to you all. All profits will go towards the Ashby Hastings Rotary Club Charities, Ashby Inner Wheel Charities & Packington Post Community Projects Fund.

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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 extralean 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 medium-hot 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 adipping sauce.

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

Courtesy Jo’ Pratt

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Just One Look by Harlan Coben

Grace Lawson is living a happy, straightforward life in the suburbs with her husband, Jack, and two young children. But that security is about to come to a brutal end.

For when Grace picks up a set of holiday snaps, amongst them is one shot that doesn’t fit: a faded image of a life that Grace doesn’t recognise and of her husband as she never knew him.

Within 12 hours, Jack has disappeared, a brutal hitman is stalking her family and the safe world she knows has been turned upside down. And all Grace can see is that the past is coming back to haunt the present and people are getting hurt...

A convicted hitman suddenly confesses to a twenty-year-old murder - the slaying of a District Attorney’s sister. Why he chose this moment to reveal his secret, he refuses to reveal...

A businessman tries to go on the run from his family home when an old photograph turns up in a new roll of film. A photograph of him as a young man. But on leaving his house, he is immediately snatched by a vicious, trained killer and bundled into the back of a waiting car.

These things are linked, but by what, or whom, no one knows. Only that the past is coming back to haunt the present and people are getting hurt...

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June’s forthcoming events at the Palace are as follows: Friday, 6th June - An evening with Leicester City Legends Steve Walsh and Alan Birchenall. Starts at 8.00pm. (Doors open 7.30pm). ‘Walshie’ and ‘The Birch’ will be here on stage telling you about what happened in their time at Leicester City. The evening includes stories about events which city supporters will remember, along with many things that weren’t public knowledge! You will have the chance to ask questions and find out anything you want to know about Leicester City. Tickets: £10.00. Advance tickets: from 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. ADVANCED BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Friday, 20th June - Film Night – ‘The Railway Man’ (15) Based on the remarkable bestselling autobiography, The Railway Man tells the extraordinary and epic true story of Eric Lomax (Colin Firth), a British Army officer who is tormented as a prisoner of war at a Japanese labour camp during World War II. Decades later, Lomax and his beautiful love interest Patti (Nicole Kidman) discover that the Japanese interpreter responsible for much of his treatment is still alive and set out to confront him, and his haunting past, in this powerful and inspiring tale of heroism, humanity and the redeeming power of love. Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00. Advance tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Electrical Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability).

Saturday, 28th June - Palace Social Dance. A very popular evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Sequence. Doors & bar open at 7.30pm. Dancing from 8.00pm ‘til 11.00pm. Tickets: £5.00. Advance tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Electrical Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability).

Coming soon: Friday, 4th July - Palace Line Dance - with Honky Tonk Cliff. A great social night out with no partner required! Dancing from 7.45pm. Doors & bar open at 7.00pm. Tickets: In advance £4.50 from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Electrical Tel: 01530 260460 or £5.50 on the door.

Saturday, 5th July – Ashby Concert Band present ‘An Evening of Viennese Music and Favourite Classical Waltzes’. The concert programme will include favourites such as Radetsky March, Skater’s Waltz, Emperor Waltz, Tales from the Vienna Woods, The Blue Danube, Roses of the South, Persian March, Thunder and Lightning Polka, Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, the beautiful Vilia by Lehar, the Waltz No. 2 by Shostakovich, the Sleeping Beauty waltz by Tchaikovsky and the Waltz from Coppelia by Delibes.

Concert starts at 7.30pm, doors and licensed bar open at 7pm. Tickets: £8.00. Advance tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability) Please check with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment. ADVANCED BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Regular bookings: Monday Mosaic Disability Services - 9.30am - 3.30pm. Contact Amanda Tebbutt on (0116) 2318720

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Fitsteps – 6.15 – 7.15pm. FitSteps has been designed by Strictly Come Dancing stars Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite. Sally Eastham has been personally trained by them to bring you FitSteps the new dance fitness phenomenon. FitSteps is a unique dance fitness programme.

Using the most popular Latin and Ballroom dances, they have developed a dance fitness programme that delivers results fast. Contact Sally Eastham on 07966 107244.

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 – 6.45pm – 7.45pm. Contact Curtis Smith on (07870) 498110 or (01455) 291656.

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

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

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) 262400.

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.

Childrens Dance Classes - Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.45-5.30pm; 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 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 (first session is on January 12th, 2014). 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.

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seasonal desserts Fruity fritters Make Prep s 12 30 m Read ins 10 to y in 30 min s

Ingredients • 200g/7oz selfraising flour (white or wholemeal) • 2 free-range eggs • 150ml/5fl oz milk • 1 tbsp butter, for cooking

Strawberry cheesecake s6 Serve ins 0m 3 p e r P in Ready s in m 10

• 2 bananas, sliced or 2 large apples, cored and sliced into 1cm/½in rings • or a handful of frozen soft fruits (or a mixture) • ½ tsp cinnamon • 2 tsp caster sugar

Ingredients

water or orange juice • 100g/4oz caster sugar • 1kg/2lb 3¼oz strawberries, cleaned and sliced For the cheesecake layer • 2 sheets gelatine • 1-2 tbsp of lemon juice • 350g/12¼oz cream cheese • 225g/8oz caster sugar • 300g/10½oz thick Greek-style yoghurt • 1 tbsp of vanilla extract To serve • whipped cream • sprigs of mint

2. Kid’s job: Knock the egg gently on the work surface to crack it – cracking on a flat surface will create less little bits of shell. Pull the egg open over a small bowl. Pull out any bits of shell that have fallen into the bowl. (Wash your hands after handling eggs.)

For the biscuit layer • 150g/5¼oz crushed digestive biscuits • 2 tbsp melted butter • 2 tbsp caster sugar • ½ tbsp freshly grated lemon zest, very finely chopped • 6 tbsp orange juice or juice from the strawberries For the strawberry layer • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp water • 2 tsp cornflour, dissolved in a little cold

3. Kid’s job: Add the eggs and a little bit of the milk to the sifted flour and stir with a whisk or fork. Add the rest of the milk bit by bit, mixing as much as you can to get rid of any lumps.

Leave the mixture to stand for a few minutes.

1. For the biscuit layer, mix all the biscuit ingredients together and reserve.

2. For the strawberry layer, place the lemon juice and water into a small saucepan and mix in the cornflour well.

4. Kid’s job: Gently stir in the fruit that you want to use. Dip the apple rings into the batter so they are coated on both sides. Be careful – they are fragile!

3. Bring to the boil and when the cornflour is dissolved, mix in the sugar and the strawberries.

1. Kid’s job: Sift the flour into a large bowl.

5. Adult’s job: Melt a teaspoon of butter in a frying pan over a medium heat.

6. Adult’s job: Carefully drop four large spoonfuls of the fritter batter onto the frying pan making sure you leave space around each spoonful as the fritters with spread as they cook. Apple rings will make one fritter each.

7. Adult’s job: Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side.

You should see bubbles forming and the mixture should begin to set around the edges.

8. Adult’s job: Carefully flip over the fritters and cook on the other side until they are goldenbrown and cooked through this should take another 3-4 minutes. Repeat until you have used all of the batter mix, adding a little more butter each time you add more fritters to the pan.

9. Kid’s job: While the fritters are cooking, mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the cooked fritters with cinnamonsugar and tuck in.

4. Heat gently to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool and thicken.

5. For the cheesecake mixture, soften the gelatine in the lemon juice and a spoonful of water if needed, for 3-5 minutes.

6. Heat the mixture gently over a low heat in a small saucepan until the gelatine is completely dissolved.

7. Meanwhile whisk the cream cheese and the sugar in a mixer or blender on medium speed.

8. When the sugar is dissolved turn down the speed and add the yoghurt and the gelatine.

When the mixture is blended together add the vanilla extract.

9. To assemble, place the biscuit layer into the base of six wine glasses, add a good dollop of cheesecake mixture, then add some strawberries. Chill the mixture for a few hours and top with whipped cream and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

Courtesy Paul Rankin

Courtesy Jo Ingleby

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This Months Jobs in the Garden Lawn maintenance - Mowing and edging regularly will set off your borders brilliantly and make the garden look well maintained even if there are a few weeds in the beds! Mowing should be done at least once a week at this time of year.

Dead heading - Dead heading those plants which will flower for longer if the old flowers are removed (e.g. some roses, bedding plants).

Weeding - It is important to take out weeds before they flower and send seeds around the garden. Hoe borders regularly to keep them down.

Cutting back – Cut back hardy geraniums, alchemilla and delphiniums to ground level when they finish flowering, then new fresh leaf cover will grow and (hopefully!) new flowers will appear later in the year.

Plant supports - In early June (if you missed it in May) get your plants supports in before the plants flop over and make the job twice as difficult.

Cut at least a third off sedums and some other late flowering perennials as this makes them bushier and less likely to flop open before the flowers appear.

Summer bedding - June is ideal for planting out your tender perennials and bedding plants, but make sure you have watered the plants before and after you plant them, to give them the best possible chance.

Move plants outside – With the risk of frost gone, now is the best time to place tender plants such as agapanthus and citrus plants outside.

Fruit thinning - It’s good to fruit thin for a number of reasons, instead of getting a large quantity of smaller fruit you’ll get a fair amount of good sized fruit. Thinning also helps keep the fruit healthy and stops the tree from becoming depleted, so it’s less susceptible to pests and disease. Fruiting on trees tends to follow a four year cycle of heavy cropping, followed by a very poor year (as the tree recovers), the next 2 years the size of the crop increases until it hits the ‘bumper’ year again, by fruit thinning you’re managing this cycle, eliminating the extremes, to ensure there’s a reasonable crop each year.

Cut your box hedging - Avoid cutting during very hot and sunny weather due to these plants being susceptible to sun scorch. When doing this at home you can avoid this sun scorch by spraying the foliage with water before cutting, but being aware that this should not be done when using electric hedge cutters due to the risk of electrocution!

Don’t forget your veg plot - Pinch out sideshoots on tomatoes and harvest lettuce, radish, other salads and early potatoes. Enjoy the fruits of your labour.

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Edge of Tomorrow (2014) The story unfolds in a near future in which a hive-like alien race, called Mimics, have hit the Earth in an unrelenting a s s a u l t , shredding great cities to rubble and leaving millions of human casualties in their wake. No army in the world can match the speed, brutality or seeming prescience of the weaponized Mimic fighters or their telepathic commanders. But now the worlds armies have joined forces for a last stand offensive against the alien horde, with no second chances.

Lt. Col. Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and then dropped untrained and ill-equipped into what amounts to little more than a suicide mission. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an Alpha down with him. But, impossibly, he awakens back at the beginning of the same hellish day, and is forced to fight and die again and again. Direct physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop

dooming him to live out the same brutal combat over and over. But with each pass, Cage becomes tougher, smarter, and able to engage the Mimics with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski, who has lain waste to more Mimics than anyone on Earth. As Cage and Rita take the fight to the aliens, each repeated battle becomes an opportunity to find the key to annihilating the alien invaders and saving the Earth.

Neighbours (2014) Kelly and Mac are settling down in a quiet neighborhood with their newborn child, until the frat brothers move into the house next door. Teddy is the President, and Pete is his right hand man, and they’re quick to accept friendship when Kelly and Mac introduce themselves as the neighbors.

Night after night, Mac asks Teddy to lower the fraternity’s noise, even accepting the invitation to the party one evening. When Teddy goes back on his word to keep the partying down, Mac calls the police to deal with the problem. The police quickly blame Mac for their presence, and the war begins.

As the family feuds with the frat brothers, things get hilariously dangerous and the fraternity end ups on thin ice with their college. After receiving their final warning and being placed on probation, Mac and Kelly pull a prank so ingenious that Teddy and Mac are forced to respond.

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your stars Your Stars for the Month 2014 by Dan Worthaus Aries - March 20th - April 20th Just make sure you are making the right decision. Some close friends of yours might be going on a long trip and you feel a bit envious. Don’t worry too much about it or let it get to you as your opportunity will be along shortly. New discoveries and new experiences perhaps in the form of a diving or vacation close to the sea will be coming your way. You will more likely be travelling with friends and family. A vacation with new experience will help you to deal with some personal problems and make you feel really positive about your life and the future Taurus - April 21st - May 21st June 2014 will seem to be a bit “confusing” for you. Things in your personal life move on really quickly and just as soon as you have got used to one new idea up pops another one.

Stay fluid during June 2014 and don’t be afraid to embrace change. There will be some problems but don’t push them away. Deal with them head on and you will amaze yourself when you finally appreciate that you have excellent problem solving skills, and can deal with your own problems and those of others as well. Your friends will discover that you are a bit of a trouble shooter, and they will learn to trust you.

Gemini - May 22nd - June 21st You will be proven right anyway so don’t worry about it. Evaluate your emotions and learn how you really feel about things, and why you react in a certain ways. You might have a few sleepless nights watching the clock ticking away whilst you contemplate things.

Remember it is important to balance career and ambition. It is important for your health as too much work, and no play, can cause problems with your immune system. Remember that stress weakens the immune system so do things that will boost your immune system, and incorporate easy exercises such as yoga into your life style.

Cancer - June 22nd - July 23rd You are going to win a struggle June 2014. This will boost your independence and give you more personal and emotional freedom. You will learn you don’t need to follow the crowd and the ideas you create within yourself work just fine. Stand proud Cancer - you are great. Most Cancerians are not thought of as business people but opportunities coming your way this month do deserve a second look. There are some new aspects on the horizon which can lead to a change in life style and you should seize them with both hands. Your health is good at the moment so make the most of this period of activity and take advantage of the energy flowing your way.

Leo - July 24th - August 23rd During June 2-13 take a look at your home life and make some decisions. Money will help but it is just as important to show that you care. There will be a strong focus on the younger members of the family and they really do need your help right now. Even if you are not their parent your advise will be appreciated. June 2014 will pass quickly and although work is important it will not be your main focus this month. During June 2014 you will learn there is more to life than hard work and striving for better status in life.

Virgo - August 23rd - September 22nd You will meet new people during June 2014 and they are from totally different circles that you normally move in. They will offer new perspectives and give you an idea. You will also learn that you may have to change your goals. Investments made some time in the past are looking good and will give you scope for movement. This is a good month for winning so you may want to enter a few competitions or even apply for a promotion at work. Be careful with what you eat during 2014 as the wrong foods, or too much, can cause health problems.

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Libra - September 23rd - October 23rd Libra - let June 2014 be a month of reflection and you may want take a look at some of the goals that you have set for yourself. You will feel a bit lonely but you will overcome this sense of solitude. Your intuition will be heightened during June 2014, and you should put this to good use. Seek new alliances and friendships and perhaps rekindle some old friendships as this could bring new business and settle some old dreams. Dreams may start coming true during June 2014.

Scorpio - October 24th - November 22nd Prepared to travel during June 2014, and your efforts made on your trip will mean both personal and professional recognition. Be careful with money as you will feel like splashing out during this month but curb your spending as summer will bring more trips and adventures. You are thinking about organizing a special event. It is important you do your homework for this special event to make sure everything goes smoothly. June 2014 favours charity events which benefit somebody, or something else, than yourself.

Sagittarius - November 23rd - December 21st There is a strong focus on work in June 2014, and it will be important for you to remain professional as this will impress others. If you are assigned a special project at work remember to use professional judgment and select by ability. Don’t follow your heart when it comes to this matter. Find new people to be part of the project and work together with them. You will find you have excellent leadership skills. June 2014 is an excellent month to expand your horizons.

Capricorn - December 22nd - January 20th You might get some disturbing news from work but think before you speak. Remain calm, think things over and take the appropriate action. Remain emotionally strong and don’t let negative influences affect your thinking. Avoid confrontations both at home and with work colleagues. Towards the end of June 2014 you will have more energy and can spend sometime focusing on interests rather than tasks which you need to complete

Aquarius - January 21st - February 19th Handle family problems with care during June 2014, and try to see problems from another perspective. The idea is to solve the problem not to make it worse. Once the problem has been solved enjoy spending time with friends and look on the brighter side of life. Stress will could catch up with you during June 2014 so consider adding extra periods of rest, and perhaps a supplement. Avoid people with colds and infections as you could easily pick them up this month.

Pisces - February 20th - March 20th Hard work will pay off during June 2014. It might have taken sometime to get here but it is now beginning to pay off and you will see some positive results. If you are in a relationship you will enter a period of romance and new adventures. Participate in events and enjoy your health which is really good at the moment. The sun is warming both body and soul, and you will feel much better about your soul. Plant a garden, real or imaginary it doesn’t matter. You will feel creative during June 2014.

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what’s on Thurs 7th June to 22nd July 2014 Meditation Classes. Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre.

Relaxing meditation and practical advice to help us in our daily life at Legion House, South Street, Ashby, LE65 1BQ. Classes from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Thursdays 5th June to 22nd July. There is no need to book-just turn up. Seating is on chairs. Classes cost £6, for details or further information contact 01283 732338 or e mail meditate@tarakmc.org.

Saturday 7th June 2014 Open Gardens. The Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Heather invite you to come along to their Open Garden and Plant Sale at 57 Sweptstone Road, Heather. The Garden Café will be open selling refreshments including homemade cakes. All proceeds towards the Church Flower Festival. At 57 Sweptstone Road, Heather. 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Admission 50p adults, children free.

Saturday 7th June 2014 Netherseal Fete.

Stalls galore, food & drink, live music, displays, exhibits, performances, bar, animals, Dog Show, RAF flypast and a few surprises. Tel: 01283 761202, Email: newlands@ leonardcheshire.org. All funds to charity. Organised with Ashby Castle Rotary Club. 12.00 - 5.00. At Newlands House “Leonard Cheshire Disability home”, Main St, Netherseal DE12 8DA. Admission. £1.50, under 12’s free. For more information call 01283 761202.

Saturday 7th June 2014 Castle Rock High School Presents: Science:LIVE. Over

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100 interactive experiments and activities separated into six different zones (including, CSI Castle Rock, Body + Mind and the Twilight Zone). Meet exotic animals, have a go at putting out chip pan fires, watch HD space films in our inflatable planetarium, learn about the Science of Chocolate.

All completely FREE! BBQ food, refreshments and an ice-cream will also be available. At Castle Rock High School, Meadow Lane, Coalville. LE67 4BR. 11.00am to 4.00pm. Call 01530 834368 for more details.

Saturday 7th June 2014 Sale of summer bedding plants, perennials and vegetable seedlings: lots of healthy plants for you to choose from. Also coffee, tea and delicious home made cakes available to enjoy at your leisure. Organised under the auspices of Swannington Open Gardens in aid of the British Heart Foundation. At Swannington Village Hall, Main Street, Swannington LE67 8QL. 10.30 to 3.00pm. Call 01530 811418 for more details.

Friday 13th June 2014 The Invisible Woman (12A).

True story of Charles Dickens’ (Ralph Fiennes) secret relationship with a much younger woman (Felicity Jones), a happily-married mother and schoolteacher. At Century Theatre at Snibston. Starting at 7.30pm. Admission £3.50 pay on the door. Call 01530 278444.

Saturday 21st June 2014 The Golden Age of the Electric Guitar. John Williams returns with his band to present another night of great guitar music embellished with amusing anecdotes and insights into his 50 years as a working

musician. Featuring the guitar sounds of Scotty Moore, Hank Marvin, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and many, many more.

At Century Theatre at Snibston.

Starting at 7.30pm. Admission £10 advance, £12 on the door.

Call 01530 278444.

Saturday 28th June 2014 Tennis Charity Fundraising Day. Family fun charity fundraising day with summer fete, stalls galore, children’s multisports, adults fun tennis tournament and a 12 hour marathon doubles tennis match. Pimms, strawberries & cream and hot food available throughout the day. Wimbledon on the TV in the bar! Come down to watch the tennis, whilst enjoying refreshments on the terrace in a picturesque setting! 11.00am to 9.00pm at Ashby Castle Lawn Tennis Club (off South Street opposite Ashby Castle). Entry free. Call 07931 412238 for more details.

Sunday 6th July 2014 Calling all Pets! St. Michaels and all Angels Church at Ravenstone would like to invite all pets (large and small) to bring their owners (large and small) along to our annual Pet Service. Held at Ravenstone Village Green at 11.00am. It is a very short, informal and enjoyable service, with drinks and biscuits (for pets and owners) afterwards.

Of course, owners without pets are also welcome. Look forward to seeing you there.

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Ashby museum entered the following for a County Heritage Award and were pleased to win.

Ashby Museum in a Digital Age Ashby Museum and its volunteers have increasingly embraced the use of digital resources to become more inclusive and accessible. In particular the museum has developed its involvement in social media such as Facebook and Twitter; has developed more interactive exhibition rooms, included video clips about local heritage on you tube and the museum’s website.

The museum is now leading the regional development of bar codes to aid object retrieval from the museum’s collections.

We remind you that the Bowls Club display will end at the end of the month. This year, in celebration of the 125th year, Ashby Bowls will host matches against Bowls England, Midlands Counties Bowling Association and Leicester Bowls Association. There will also be a Celebration Match against 6 local bowling Clubs.

The display in the Museum has run from May 9th and gives a full history of the club illustrated with photos, memorabilia and various items of interest.

The summer programme of walks has already begun with a general town history walk and the next one, which will take place on Tuesday 17th June, is called ‘A Thousand Years of Ashby’s History’. Please call the Museum on 01530 560090 to book a place. if you would like to book a place.

The Kids’ Club on Saturday June 7th will feature the Tudors and will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is free but children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Friends of Ashby Museum The Friends of Ashby Museum are planning a World War 1 day at the museum on Saturday August 9th. More details next month. Two dates for your diaries: the next coffee morning will be Wednesday 10th September and the Ian Clewes Memorial Quiz will be held at Packington Memorial Hall on Friday 10th October.

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