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Editors Letter
Who else is enjoying this warm weather, not wanting to jinx it, has summer has finally arrived? Lets hope it’s here to stay! Did you read the Summer Edition of our printed magazine, read it on our website if you missed it because if you are planning a wedding, you’ll find it very useful. In August’s issue we talk to siblings Daisy & Sam Coleman who are currently dominating the UK powerboating P1 Superstock Championships. We also have our regular columns from Celtic Sustainables, gardening tips, and advice from Pembrokeshire Dental Centre on how best to deal with your childs wobbly teeth. Discover the local ales of West Wales and grab some local casks of ale for that summer barbecue. I’d love to hear from you to discover your local business & events or just to hear your veiws on Your Local Crowd. Get in touch via Facebook or Twitter, or email the team on info@yourlocalcrowd.co.uk. Don’t forget to check out our website where you will find our What’s On Guide, magazine archives, articles and interviews of local interest, recipes, guides and not forgetting, our directory of local businesses, but most importantly use the local businesses in this magazine and tell them you found them here & recommend the services they provide. If you would like to promote your business or would like to contribute articles, guides or recipes to Your Local Crowd, please do get in touch. With a distribution of 30,000 free magazines, door to door with Royal Mail, we offer great reach and exposure.
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Cover Story
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EAVING the Army can be a challenging time, but for Pembrokeshire’s Daisy Coleman it was the start of an adventure that just keeps getting bigger. With no previous ‘boating’ experience, Daisy was introduced to offshore powerboat racing after she left the Royal Artillery (during her service she saw tours in Iraq and Afghanistan). She quickly got to grips with the sport and began competing almost immediately. After racing with former champion John Wilson, who
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Currently dominating the UK powerboating P1 Superstock championships, Saundersfoot sister & brother team, Daisy and Sam Coleman, are making a big splash across the country! then retired, Daisy has been joined in the boat by her brother Sam – and it’s a winning formula. Daisy & Sam have been competing in the UK P1 Superstock series throughout the summer, and at the time of writing (July 2016) they’re at the top of the leaderboard, 25 points clear, with 2 races left to go, in Cardiff Bay and in Bournemouth. Sam is
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the pilot, Daisy co-pilot, navigating and advising Sam during the course of the race – as you can imagine, racing a boat on the sea is a very different experience to racing a car on the track. For a start, the sea state is constantly shifting which means there can be no pre-planning; success involves dynamic, 360 degree awareness in order to advise the pilot where to go.
Racing may take them all over the UK but training is very much a Pembrokeshire activity. The pair use Milford Haven to train and launch from Saundersfoot when the tides allow. There is currently no P1 racing off the Pembrokeshire coast, although Daisy would love to see this happen. “This is Wales’ “Year of Adventure” and there’s lots of regeneration going on around the Pembrokeshire coast line, and an emphasis on marine tourism. We’d
love the sport to be part of that and for there to be more recognition of the Pembrokeshire coastline.” Despite the high adrenaline nature of their chosen sport, the siblings have to keep their feet firmly on the ground. As you can imagine, powerboating is an expensive sport and logistically complex, They both work full time – Daisy as an IT trainer, Sam in the family’s Pembrokeshire guest house – and have to fit training and competing in around work. Although racing usually takes
place over a weekend, travelling and making sure the boat is ready means leaving on a Friday – or even in some cases, Thursday – and returning on a Monday. Being the youngest in their sport hasn’t deterred either the duo. As Daisy explains “A lot of our competitors are in their 40s with plenty of disposable income behind them. We’re young and we have to work hard in our ‘day
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Daisy & Sam racing ©Terry Hewlett Photography
make a winning team!
Cover Story continued from page 7 jobs’ to fund our involvement in the sport, but that makes winning even better.” On the upside, it’s an attractive sport for sponsorship. With the UK series televised by Sky Sports and Motors TV, figures available for 2014 show that it attracted £364,000 worth of TV time for headline sponsors, Pertemps Network. £45k of shich was from the branding on their race suits alone!. Estimates for 2016 suggest it will have increased to nearer £400,000. As the team stack up their wins, and start looking to compete in the United States series in 2017, they’re keen to talk to any businesses interested in getting involved! Once the racing season is over in 2016, there’s more excitement to come for Daisy who has been selected as the only woman taking part in a team attempt to circumnavigate the globe in a powerboat
“A lot of our competitors are in their 40s with plenty of disposable income behind them. We’re young and we have to work hard in our ‘day jobs’ to fund our involvement in the sport, but that makes winning even better.” with Team Britannia. The team will attempt to break the current world record of 61 days and begin sea trials in September. . Daisy and Sam’s next race is in
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Cardiff Bay over the August Bank Holiday weekend when they will be competing on the Sunday and Monday. The event promises to be an exciting one, and Daisy is keen to have as many supporters there as possible – there’s free entry and there will be plenty going on to keep spectators amused, not just the racing itself. After that it will be back to Pembrokeshire to prepare for the final race of the series in Bournemouth and then the Team Britannia adventure – Exciting times indeed! To find out more, you can follow Daisy on Twitter @DaisyColeman86 and Sam @RacingColeman and their team page at facebook.com/racingcoleman
Pembrokeshire DentalCentre
What the tooth fairy didn’t tell you...
... dealing with wobbly teeth
Milk tooth to wobbly tooth Flushed cheek, increased dribbling, sore gums – these are the signs of teething that parents come to recognise – and dread! Starting any time from 3 months old, most children will have cut a tooth by their first birthday, and will have the full set of 20 milk teeth by the time they are 3.
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Waiting for the tooth fairy is a rite of passage – an inevitable part of your child’s development. In this blog, Pembrokeshire Dental Centre offers advice on caring for your child’s first teeth and how to prepare for the tooth fairy.
show signs of wobbliness, talk to your dentist. If there are any problems, he or she will be able to explain. Common worries If your child is worried about losing their teeth, reassure him or her by explaining that losing these first teeth is a normal part of growing up. Your dentist will also be able to talk things through with your child if that will help. Explaining about the tooth fairy may help make the loss of a tooth something to look forward to.
Dental hygiene is important from the start Once your child cuts their first tooth, introduce a regular brushing routine, begin regular dental check ups and teach your child good habits will set them up as they move into adulthood. It should also mean that your child’s first wobbly tooth should be an entirely natural experience Pembrokeshire and not brought on by decay.
Dental CentreWhen the tooth comes out
can be stopped using a gauze pad. Getting ready for the tooth fairy Once the tooth is out, try and keep it safe till bedtime. While tradition dictates that the tooth should be left under the pillow, leaving it on a bedside table may be more practical. Some children don’t like the idea of someone – fairy or not – going into their bedroom at night, in which case, find somewhere else. This is supposed to be fun, not stressful for your child. Once you’ve successfully negotiated the first visit of the tooth fairy, it will become much more of a routine. You and your child will know what to expect, and you’ll probably go through the ritual 3 or 4 times a year as your child’s milk teeth fall out and their adult teeth take their place.
The first wobbly tooth It’s better to let loose teeth come Your child’s first wobbly tooth out of their own accord not to force could become apparent any time it, although wobbling the tooth between 5 and 8, once adult with the tongue or a clean finger teeth become ready to820083 take their is fine. It should come out with rel01239 place. If you’re worried that your atively little bleeding. If your Pembrokeshire child Newport, Pembs, SA42 0LT www.pembrokeshiredentalcentre.co.uk Dental CentreQueries about your child’s teeth? child’s teeth haven’t started to pulls the tooth out, any bleeding Want to arrange your child’s first check up? Call Pembrokeshire Dental Centre on 01239 820083.
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Guide
Discover the
LOCAL ALES of West Wales
There’s nothing like sampling local produce to get a sense of the place you’re in – whether living or visiting. Not just food but drink too. We’ve written recently about our local vineyards, so in this article we thought we’d explore the ales of West Wales.
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EREDIGION, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire are home to a number of micro-breweries, all producing some great local ales. Infused with the fresh air and sea breezes, buy local and support these businesses, and enjoy an unmistakeable flavour of West Wales.
Micro-breweries in Ceredigion Perched above New Quay, the Penlon Brewery produces 10 ales. Visit their Tasting Room or buy online – or visit one of their local stockists In an unassuming unit on an industrial estate in Cardigan, the Mantle Brewery are producing some really delicious ales using
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traditional techniques and natural ingredients. Beer which tastes like beer should, Mantle’s range is worth sampling (responsibly, of course). Visit their premises on the Pentood Industrial Estate or for those further afield, shop online Micro-breweries in Carmarthenshire Nestled in the Cothi Valley is the Jacobi Brewery of Caio – the result of owners David & Justin’s disenchantment with uninteresting and flavourless ales on the market. To try Buzz Light Beer, Red Squirrel or Dr Harries Dark Magic, visit the online shop
In Llandeilo, Evans Evans is rather larger than a ‘microbrewery’ – with 4 pubs across Wales – but still worth a mention here for the range of ales they produce. The Handmade Beer Co has been brewing in rural Carmarthenshire since 2013. Recently, however, the production facility has been let go as head brewer has taken to the road as the ‘gypsy brewer’ to expand his brewing skills. The beer’s still available though! Micro-breweries in Pembrokeshire The mysterious Preseli mountains
are home to the Bluestone Brewing Company who are doing great things at their brewery near Newport. Bluestone brews include Bedrock Blonde, Moonstone and Crystal Ruby – something for everyone. Also nestled in the Preselis, Seren Brewing Company offers good beer made “on a small scale with no fancy bells and whistles, just pure ingredients, hard work and distinctive flavours.” Their beers – from seasonal beers such as Winter’s intriguing Crafty Smoke, to the brewery’s recreations of beers – are ‘unfined’ and unfiltered making them suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The Caffle Brewery grew from a crazy idea in a pub one rainy holiday to a brewery outside Narberth where Caffle’s Ales – Skaddly Pluck, anyone? Are brewed. Offering seasonally produced ales as well as the regulars, give them a try. Fishguard is home to the Gwaun Valley Brewery which not only produces a range of delicious ales, but offers you the chance to stay onsite at their campsite or in Brewery Cottage. Founded in 2009, and grown from a passion for home brewing, the brewery is now open to the public. Down in Tenby, the Tenby Brewing Company is on a mission to brew interesting and full flavour beers using the best quality ingredients leaving as little impact on the environment as possible. You can find out how they’re getting on by quaffing their ales – from Barefoot Blonde to Idleweiss – available from local stockists, or hire them to provide a bar at your event!
Last but by no means least, based in south Pembrokeshire, the Pembrokeshire Brewing Company occupies what used to be a school in Saundersfoot. With 25 years of combined brewing experience behind them, the range of ales offered by this microbrewery reflect the landscape and heritage around them. What’s your favourite, let us know @ylcrowd or on facebook/yourlocalcrowd
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Summer Gardening
How to make your garden bloom
and surround yourself with glorious colour
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UMMER’S here, and the question is not so much ‘what to do’ as ‘what to do first’ to keep on top of the garden and ensure you have some time to enjoy relaxing outside too. Here’s our guide to some of the major jobs that need to be done. Cut the grass - Some insist on regimented stripes, while others take a more ‘free form’ approach. However you do it, cutting the grass regularly is an inevitable part of the summer. Spread the clippings in shallow layers on your compost heap, or spread them at the base of hedges to prevent weeds growing. Pest Control - If you are enjoying the warmer weather, you can guarantee that the garden pests will be out in force. Blackfly and aphids thrive in warm weather.
Greenhouse chic - Don’t forget that it’s possible for your greenhouse to get too warm. You can paint special shade paint on the panes, and if the forecast is for high temperatures, try hosing the floor in the morning to create humidity during the day.
TOP TIPS 1. Water – water everywhere! 2. Cut the grass 3. Keep an eye on the greenhouse 4. Watch out for pests 5. Regular hoeing will keep the weeds down 6. Prune your spring -flowering shrubs 7. Add instant colour with hanging baskets and summer bedding 8. Support tall or floppy plants with stakes 9. Start to harvest 10. Take advantage of drier weather for maintenance jobs
Water, water everywhere - Even with all the rain we had over the winter, the garden needs to be kept watered. Avoid watering in the heat of the day and be mindful of your overall water consumption, using rainwater stored in water butts or domestic grey water where possible.
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than blitzing everything in one hit. Clear up after Spring - Spring-flowering shrubs will be ready for pruning by June. As bedding and repeat flowering perennials get going, keep on top of dead-heading to prolong flowering. Support tall plants - Your plants and flowers will make the most of the warmer temperatures to do what they do best – grow. Make sure you keep an eye on taller plants, or those that have a tendency to flop, and stake them to avoid damage. Add instant colour - The summer is time to celebrate colour and vibrancy and planting out summer bedding and positioning hanging baskets will bring an instant holiday vibe to your garden, making everything cheerful! A lick of paint - With drier weather comes the opportunity to give a bit of TLC to any exterior woodwork, benches, picnic tables etc. Take the opportunity to add a coat of paint or wood preservative. Reap the benefits - Those of you who were organised enough to get planting early will be able to start harvesting the first crops – early potatoes, lettuces and radishes will start to become available from your plot. Above all – enjoy your garden over the next few months!
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With the weather warming up and the garden really getting going, there are a million and one jobs to be doing around the garden before settling down with a cup of tea (or a glass of Pimms) and really enjoying your outdoor haven.
Guide
7 great reasons to shop local
We can all agree that the development of the internet has made it much easier for us to shop online. However by using the web in such a way, we are not helping our local communities. In Wales we have seen the slow demise of the High Street in small towns with many local businesses simply not surviving the economic climate set by the online giants.
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OWEVER, there are success stories with many small independent businesses thriving but not getting the credit or indeed the exposure they deserve. Your Local Crowd strives to encourage people to give more support and attention to their local High Streets, local services and the businesses surrounding them. There are so many advantages of looking locally. Here’s some of them… 1. LOCAL SPENDING BOLSTERS THE LOCAL ECONOMY By spending locally you really help boost the local economy, allow it to expand and reach out to more and more people as well as encourage others to start trading. 2. IT’S ETHICAL The field-to-fork journey made by the produce is much less when you buy local. It’s completely unethical to have had your food flown half way around the world, gulping up valuable resources like fuel, this without even mentioning the high shipping costs. 3. UNIQUE PRODUCTS Local independent shops will have products that are sourced locally and that you won’t get anywhere else. There is nothing more satisfying than buying something that is rooted to a particular place, it’s original, it could be unique,
or made with a particular product only found in that area. 4. SUPPORTING BRITISH TALENT There is serious innovation within British Entrepreneurs. By buying from them you will be encouraging them to be more productive and to continue pushing themselves in what they create. This will hugely benefit the customer too because the range of products available will continue to improve. 5. DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITIES Local groups within the community often host events involving local businesses, like cafés, bookshops, galleries, cinemas and kids clubs. Essentially, if there is no support for the local businesses then groups within the community will also vanish. Indoor and outdoor local producers markets are a great example, giving somewhere for community groups and social enterprises to prosper as both social spaces as well as business outlets. People are the most important aspect of local trade.
It is easier to negotiate with local traders and they are less likely to try and tempt or distract you with items you don’t really want or need. The relationship between a local trader and customer often works better, as the trader has the opportunity to build a relationship with the customer and deal with them on a more personal level, giving a one to one service. 7. THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF TRYING BEFORE YOU BUY Everybody knows that it is easier to sample a product at a small local business. You can’t grab a bottle of wine off the shelves in the supermarket, open it and take a swig to see if you like it or not, but pop into the local wine producers shop and you’ll not only see how the wine has been produced but you may find that you’ll be offered a sample to try before your purchase.
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News
Mural ma Mill story Pupils from Sageston Community Primary School have created a bright new mural at Carew Tidal Mill with the help of local artist Helen Astley, telling the story of how wheat was grown, turned into flour and used to make products such as bread.
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OCAL farmers would bring their grain to be ground into flour at the Mill, which used the power of water to turn the grindstones. Although the Mill ceased operating in 1937, the building still contains much of its original machinery. Carew Tidal Mill is set across the Millpond from the picturesque Carew
Roundhouse reconstruction commences The deconstruction phase of a fascinating Iron Age Roundhouse project has begun at Castell Henllys Iron Age Village in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
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wo roundhouses, the Cook House and the Meeting House (or Earthwatch) first constructed in 1981, will be rebuilt over the next two years as they have come to the end of their useful lives. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s Castell Henllys Wardens began carefully stripping thatch from the Cook House supervised by the Authority’s Site Warden Dylan Evans. Managing the reconstruction project will be the Authority’s Building Project Officer Andrew Muskett,
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who said: “Before the Warden Team began, Dyfed Archaeological Trust carried out a full photographic survey. Also, we commissioned consultants to carry out a 3D laser survey of the two houses providing an extremely accurate record of the structures to give a complete archaeological record. The frame and walls will be removed during the summer, with the footprint protected for further archaeological investigation and rebuilding of the Cook House commencing in summer 2017; this process will be replicated for the Meeting House which is
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to be rebuilt in summer 2018. There are five Iron Age constructions in total on the site: three large roundhouses, one small roundhouse and a granary structure on posts. Castell Henllys Manager Rhonwen Owen said: “Castell Henllys Iron Age Village has gone from strength to strength, with a new Visitor Centre and Café opening in 2015. The new roundhouses are an exciting project taking place here and it will be fascinating to watch. “An innovative Barefoot Trail has opened to the public this summer, with eight different surfaces for walkers to feel under their shoeless feet, from crunching flint gravel to
asterpiece tells Carew Tidal y from seed to plate Castle, with both buildings managed by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. The Castle and the Tidal Mill are jointly run as a popular visitor attraction. National Park Authority Interpretation Officer Jill Simpson said: “The idea of the project was to create a backdrop to one of the popular child-orientated interactives in the Mill – a hand operated stone quern. “We are delighted with the finished artwork and hope this will inspire people of all ages to learn more about the central role the Mill held in this community. We also hope the children enjoyed the experience and gained some valuable knowledge of
the links between farming, local food production and the use of renewable energy in milling the grain.” Artist Helen Astley was chosen from a group of talented applicants to lead the five-month project and help the class of 25 children create the colourful painting. The pupils worked with grains, clay and paint at school, and did a bushcraft session making damper bread, before creating the mural at the Mill. Helen added: “This was a wonderful project with the mural design coming from all the children’s ideas and drawings, which developed from a series of process-led multi-media workshops. Hopefully it has given the
at Castell Henllys
squelching clay to wood chips. “The site also has access to beautiful woodland walks and the
River Nant Duad, adding to the atmosphere of truly stepping back to another age at this unique place.”
children a deeper connection with their local landscape and heritage.” The mural was officially launched on Wednesday 6 July with children visiting the Mill to see the finished product. Members of the local community were then invited to an event later that evening to see the children’s work for themselves. The funding for the project came from the Little Green Grant, which was secured through Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services. Carew Castle and Tidal Mill is open every day 10am-5pm during the summer (last admission at 4.30pm). For more information visit www.carewcastle.com. Hugh Foster bought the Castell Henllys site in the 1970s, and invited archaeologists to begin excavations. The Iron Age site subsequently became the location of the largest teaching dig in Europe during the 1980s and 90s under the supervision of Harold Mytum from the University of York, who worked closely with the Dyfed Archaeology Trust. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority purchased the Castell Henllys Iron Age site in 1991, with the last roundhouse being rebuilt on the site in the year 2000. For more information on Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort, visit www.castellhenllys.com.
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Ahoy me Hearties Interior designer Janey Evers has complied a mood board capturing this season. Use this board to inspire you with colours and trends when you are out shopping on your local High Street.
Pitch blue paint - Farrow & Ball – Celtic sustainables; Jute rug – Next - £35 - £130; Sailing bunting – Asda £6; Glass bell jar with rope – Asda £6; Wood & rope lantern – Homebase £17.99; Shell draw pull handles – Laura Ashley £11.34; Let’s set sail votives – Asda £5; Reclaimed wood chest of draws – Swoon editions - £449; Set of mugs – The Range £6.99; Puffin cushion – Asda £6
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Preparing our wood for winter Wood is a beautiful, sustainable and versatile material which is ideal for use both indoors and outdoors. It is the oldest and most reliable building material used by man and as a result deserves a bit of respect. WORDS Florence Jackson Celtic Sustainables
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EFORE the winter comes around again, it is now time to protect our untreated timber. Wood can be long-lasting when it is properly maintained, with some structures having lasted over several centuries. By taking the time to protect our timber, in turn are rewarded by its enhanced natural beauty for many years to come. It is important to treat exterior wood as soon as possible as it is more vulnerable to moisture damage. While it is impossible to stop the movement of moisture completely, there are a few ways of slowing down the process. Placement can create a significant difference in how exposed the wood is to the elements, these effects can be reduced if it is kept away from areas with large quantities of water or that receive regular bouts of rainfall and heavy winds. One of our tried and trusted brands that strive to prevent these problems is Treatex. They are best known for their high quality wood finishes that can enhance the natural beauty of the timber whilst protecting it from damage. When
The wood panels treated with Treatex above the entrance of our showroom & shop
looking to add a hint of colour to woodwork (especially when thinking of ways to brighten up your garden over the winter months). The Classic Colour Collection is a high quality opaque wood finish that is ideal for doors, windows, fences, sheds, cladding, kitchen cabinets and anything you would like to make a little more vibrant. The product is suitable for both indoor
High quality wood finishes that enhance the natural beauty of the timber whilst protecting it from damage
and outdoor use and comes in a wide selection of elegant colours. If you’re feeling a little more creative, you can combine the different colours to create our own unique blend, whether it is a slightly deeper Midnight Blue or an even richer Burgundy! We always test our products to give the best advice possible to our customers and the Classic Colour Collection was no different. If you come to visit us at Parc Teifi you can view the panels above the shop entrance where we tried out all the different shades so that you can see for yourself why we rate it so highly. The finish glides on evenly and smoothly and the range of colours definitely lives up to its Classic title. If you are still unsure about which colour you prefer, we offer 50ml sample testers in store and online. If you would like to find out more about Treatex, please pop into the shop and showroom at Unit 9, Parc Teifi, Cardigan. SA43 1EW or go online at www.celticsustainables.co.uk. You can also get in touch by email at info@celticsustainables.co.uk or by phone on 01239 623506 Read more from Celtic Sustainables at www. yourlocalcrowd.co.uk
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O – it’s one of crazy brilliant times of year if you are growing in the garden – but also a fabulous time to frequent your local farmers markets and roadside stalls for lots of cheap, yummy, seasonal fruit and vegetables to enjoy now and preserve for later. Tomato sauce This is a brilliant thing to have in the freezer for a quick healthy supper for the kids or to add to many other sauces like bolognaise/curry/ratatouille/or to top pizza. Heat oven to 200 degrees 1 kilo tomatoes, any variety or size, cut in half chopped more if large, put on an oiled baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and more olive oil and
some balsamic vinegar Roast for half and hour to 45 minutes until starting to go brown Allow to cool Whizz up in a blender Add basil if you wish Eat with pasta and a fresh green salad or pop in a bag in the freezer for a burst of colour in those cold winter months. Slow roast tomatoes Lovely to eat as anti pasti, stirred through pasta with parsley and garlic and parmesan, in sandwiches, stored in olive oil in the fridge. Heat oven to 130 degrees 1 kilo of small tomatoes, cut in half and put on an oiled baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, thyme, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
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Do you suffer from neck or upper back ache, stiffness or twinges? Then, like many others, you may be straining your neck. WORDS Leanne Bird BirdSol OUR head weighs a hefty 10-12lbs, which your neck is designed to take. However, if you start to bring your head forward, to look closer at a computer or play with your phone for example, your neck will be holding up to six times 1 the original weight of your head . Constantly repeating this action and/or holding this position for prolonged periods of time causes the muscles in the back of your neck to strain. Not only a common cause of neck pain, but it can also cause headaches and foggy head. Left unrecognized the long-term issues could cause a domino effect, impacting on your upper back, lower back and hips. Arthritis could even start to form in the neck over time.
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So how do you fix this? Here are 6 tips to get you started: 1. Adjust your seated position. Be mindful of your posture and make sure you head is always seated directly on top of your shoulders. 2. Carry out neck stretches and exercises. Practice these techniques regularly throughout the day to start to relieve the daily aches and pains. 3. Stretch your chest and strengthen your mid back. Often poor upper back posture is connected to forward head posture and therefore stretching out your chest and strengthening your mid back may help to correct this. 4. Go see a sports massage therapist. Massage around the neck, upper back and shoulders will help to lengthen the muscles, release knots and break down scar tissue. 5. Attend a Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates class regularly. There may be areas of
tightness elsewhere in your body. Physical techniques such as yoga postures will help to stretch out your whole body and over time help correct your posture. 6. Put the phone down and get outside! Keep texting, social networking and online gaming short and sweet, holding your arm up instead of bringing your head forward. Why not meet up with friends face to face instead or get outside and enjoy nature. More details including relevant stretches and exercises can be found at www.exerciseyourfreedom.com/fit-tips. Always consult a health professional before deciding whether any treatment is suitable for you. Leanne Bird, Founder of BirdSol me@exerciseyourfreedom.com 1. Hansraj, K. (2014) Assessment of Stresses in the Cervical Spine Caused by Posture and Position of the Head. Surgical Technology International 2014, 25: 277-9.
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