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MAY 2019 ISSUE

May is a wonderful month – full of delights; with bright mornings, an abundance of colour in the garden and two Bank Holidays to enjoy – what’s not to like?!

We’ve a cheery, energetic feel to this month’s magazine as well – plenty of ideas to spark your imagination, offers and information galore, and our usual complement of coffee-break features – so get that kettle on!

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May Day The first Monday in May is a date that’s steeped in tradition. May Day, as it’s known, is not just a countrywide Bank Holiday, but has its roots as a day of celebration in ancient times, as an end to the cold austerity of winter and a start to the new season of growth.

Festivities at the start of May are thought to date back as far as the Roman occupation of Britain, when soldiers brought their customary celebrations of the Floralia – a week of dancing and feasting to please their goddess Flora – at the end of April and into the start of May. Flora was goddess of flowers and blossom, and so keeping her happy was thought to help bring a good fruit harvest. During Floralia, temples were decorated with bright flowers and there was dancing around blossoming trees decorated with ribbons.

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Few things will step up your cooking quite like having fresh herbs to hand, says Buckingham Garden Centre’s Chris Day. The good news about herbs is that they don’t all need to be grown in a garden; almost any kitchen can accommodate pots or window boxes, and with the right care and attention, your herbs will flourish.

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Terracotta pots are great because they’re heavy and porous, which means they will be stable, won’t suffocate the soil, and they also look great.

They do, however, dry out very quickly, so always keep an eye on them. You’ll find that Basil, Coriander and Helichrysum (curry plant) really enjoy being baked in the sun in these pots, however they will need to be watered regularly to keep the new growth lush and flavoursome.

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When it comes to composts you really need a very coarse compost specifically made for aiding drainage in pots and window boxes. I like to use two-thirds Jack’s Magic All Purpose Compost mixed with one-third horticultural

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Keep your herbs well-trimmed to stop them from bolting (producing flowers in an attempt to reproduce, thereby affecting the quality of the leaves). Given that herbs often need a great deal of light to remain healthy, a windowsill is a good spot for your pots indoors, or a sunny border outside.

Last but not least, give them the space to breathe and grow out – if you overcrowd your herbs they will be stressed and quickly die.

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Soft herbs are delicate, which affects how they’re grown and used. They do need care and attention when growing, and are usually only added to dishes at the end of the cooking process, or simply folded through salads, so as not to ruin their structure and subtle flavours.

Woody herbs - including Thyme, Rosemary and Sage – tend to benefit from a hot, dry location. They will generally survive winter well, though flourishing less than they would in the spring and summer. Even though these herbs are resilient, they need water too – the lower, woodier branches can get hard and often dry out.

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There is no doubt that herbs can be picked from very early in their growing season. In fact this encourages the plant to produce vigorous new growth.

Most herbs reach their peak of flavour just before they flower. Snip off stems early in the day before the sun is fully up, or, even better, on a cloudy day. Cut whole stems rather than single leaves or flowers. Always use a sharp knife, sharp scissors or secateurs, and cut lengths of 5-8cm from the tip of the branch, this being the new, soft growth. Do not cut into any of the older, woody growth. Cut from all over the plant, leaving it looking shapely.

Finally, remember the golden rules for success with herbs: keep them watered, make sure they are able to drain freely where ever they are growing, give each plant enough space to breathe, and prune (and harvest) them regularly.

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Saturday 23rd June starting at 1 o’clock on the Recreation Ground in Water Stratford Road, MK18 4NU. The fun day includes a village fete, classic cars, dog show & beer festival. A BBQ, a pig roast, cakes, beers, ciders and Pimms will be available. There will be music during the fete. Also, the beer festival continues into the evening with music from 60s Jukebox and Cerys Price until 11 pm.

The main band, Bang Tail Feather, will play at 9 pm.

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Every Monday/Thursday Buckingham & Stowe Running Club. Please see our website for more information www.buckinghamrunningclub.com or email buckinghamrunningclub@hotmail.co.uk Every Monday Evening SCUBA diving with Stowe Sub Aqua Club, see the web for more information. StoweSubAqua.co.uk Men in Sheds Buckingham Meet every Tuesday (10am to 1pm) Thursday (10am to 2pm) and Friday (10am to 2pm) We meet in our workshop behind the Cote at the Woolpack in Well Street, Buckingham email: buckmshed@btinternet.com Self Defence Classes Every Wednesday Maids Moreton School. Kids and Teens 6.00 Adults 7.00 cskravmaga@sky.com 07526629955 Alternate Wednesdays ‘Just Friends’ social club for single people aged roughly 45 - 70+ Meet 8.00pm Villiers hotel lounge Walks, theatre, eating out & much more. justfriends2004@gmail.com

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Wednesday evenings Great Horwood Silver Band 7.45pm (trainng band 7pm) n Great Horwood Village Hall.

All ages and abilities (including beginners) welcome.

Contact: Beryl Lack 01908 510809 www.greathorwoodband.com

Every Wednesday Bounce and Rhyme for babies and young children in erm time 10.30am-11am Knit and Natter Group every Thursday 2pm-3.30pm Reminiscence Coffee morning hird Thursday of every month 1.30am-11pm Learn My Way one to one computer sessions for complete beginners t times to suit the learners Family History sessions. One to one help in tracing your amily history at times to suit the customer

First Thursday of the Month OPEN HOUSE part of Community Care North Bucks) Living on you own? oin us at The Centre, Verney Close, Buckingham.

0.30am - 12.30pm for coffee and cake.

Occasional speakers and trips out 7473766365

Alternate Thursdays The Registrars are at Buckingham Library 10am -3pm.

Email registrars@buckscc.gov.uk or phone 01296 383055 o book an appointment to register a birth or death and for iving notice if marriage.

Thursday evenings Brackley Morris Men Taster Sessions 8.15pm Brackley CE Junior School, Manor Road Brackley Further details from Stephen Ferneyhough 07764 799947

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julia@buckingham-yoga.co.uk * Starting Tues Sep 25th* Buckingham Community Centre Hatha Yoga 7-8:15pm * PLUS Every Wednesday* Lace Hill Sports & Community Centre * Vinyasa flow 7-8:05pm & Yin Relaxation 8:15-9:30pm First Saturday of each month Buckingham Railway Walk Conservation Group 10am in the University Car Park Chandos Road. http://buckinghamrailwaywalk. btck.co.uk/ or https://www.facebook. com/Railwaywalk

First and Third Thursdays: Buckingham National Women’s Register (NWR) We are a friendly group of women of all ages who are interested in everything and talk about anything!

If the idea of taking part in lively discussions, sharing ideas, meeting other women and making new friends appeals to you, contact the Buckingham Group local organiser, Jane Wardale on 01280 814067, for programme details.

THE BIG EVENLEY WOOD ASCOT EVENT GARDEN PARTY AND RACING EVENING

Evenley Wood Garden Lily & Rose Festival 300 roses and 150 lilies in the wood.

Tickets available in advance from evenleywoodgarden.co.uk or Stowe Church.

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New Older Adult Community Programmes in Buckingham OF THE GROUNDS WALK AROUND PHOTOS OF THE A SCENIC WEEKLY UNITY TO TAKE AND DIANA FOR R FOR THE OPPORT JOIN MICHAEL HAVE TO OFFE OFF ON ROUTE THE GROUNDS G T THA PPIN STO LIFE STOWE, AND WILD SURROUNDINGS PICTURESQUE 2PM - 3PM

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A set of three new community physical activity programmes aimed at older adults launched in and around Buckingham during February. As part of the countywide Active Bucks Older Adults project, supported by Bucks County Council and run by Leap (Bucks & MK County Sport Partnership), these weekly programmes provide local opportunities for older adults to have fun, keep fit and meet new people.

No previous experience is required and all ability levels are welcome.

The programmes that residents of Buckingham and the surrounding areas can get involved in include: Zumba Gold Tuesday’s (10.15am to 11.15am) Buckingham Youth Centre, MK18 1AS £4 per session Zumba@BHiveEntertainments.com | 07484 133705

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Sherriff tion contact Rebecca For more informa .uk e@nationaltrust.org E. getinvolved.stow T. 01280 817156

Photography Walk Thursday’s (2pm to 3pm) Stowe National Trust, MK18 5EQ £2 per session getinvolved.stowe@nationaltrust.org | 01280 817156 Walking Netball Thursday’s (7pm to 8pm) Buckingham Community Centre, MK18 1RP £4 per session www.englandnetball.co.uk/netball-sessions/ For more information on the Active Bucks programme, interested residents can

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ZUMBA GOLD IS A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A MODIFIED ZUMBA CLASS THAT RECREATES ORIGINAL MOVES AT A LOWER INTENSITY. EACH CLASS WILL FOCUS ON ELEMENTS OF FITNESS, FLEXIBILITY AND BALANCE

EVERY TUESDAY FROM 12TH FEB | £4 PER SESSION | 10:15AM TO 11.15AM

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