Choice Magazine - Stubbington & Hill Head - March edition

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GARDENING LEMON DRIZZLE GUIDE FOR MARCH

CAKE RECIPE

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You spoke, I listened! Lot’s of you didn’t like the

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The cheery daffs continue in abundance. There

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Crescent Garden this spring. Find it on page 34.

Wishing all our Mum readers and my lovely Mum

RECIPE

a Happy Mother’s Day. Thinking of the lovely

My neighbours helped demolish last months

Mums that are no longer on this planet.

cake recipe. Thankfully they gave it the thumbs up! I asked them for inspiration for this months recipe, their favourites are lemon drizzle and Victoria sponge. Not wanting to take sides I’ve

With cheery spring flowers, plus the clocks changing this month March is sounding good!

Have a good March. See you next month!

included a recipe that takes the best bits of both their favourites! It is for a lemon drizzle layer cake. Which means a delicious cake and happy neighbours! You’ll find the recipe on page 6.

WHAT’S ON Do you love a quiz night? Is dancing your thing?

Interested in the history of the local area? Love a a Variety Show? You’re in luck! Details of all these events and much more are listed inside. You can help the Crofton Parish ‘Save Our Gutters’ campaign by heading to their Craft Fayre this month. Plus there’s a heads up of plant sale that’s happening next month!

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• 4 tbsp icing sugar • 4 tbsp jam of your choice For the drizzle syrup • 2 tbsp sugar Method Grease both cake tins and line the base with discs of baking paper. If you don’t have baking paper, grease the tin, add a tablespoon of sugar, then tip the tin and shake it around to cover the surface, shaking off any excess.

Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas 4. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt with a whisk.

LEMON DRIZZLE LAYER CAKE This is another great Anna Jones recipe. It’s a wonderful mix of both Victoria Sponge and Lemon Drizzle cake. You will need two 20cm round cake tins. If you’re not using vegan yoghurt you could use cream cheese or Greek yogurt.

This is a photo of mine, I’d love to see yours!

citrus juice. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well with a wooden spoon.

Add the zest from the citrus fruit. Beat well, until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is smooth.

Spoon the cake mix evenly between the lined tins, spread to level it out with the back of a spoon, and bake on the middle shelf of the

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oven for 30-40 minutes. Transfer to a rack and

To make this you’ll need:

the tin.

• 350g plain or spelt flour • 250g sugar (caster is best, granulated or light brown also work)

leave to cool completely before removing from Meanwhile, make the drizzle syrup, combining three tablespoons of the remaining juice with the sugar, then carefully and evenly spoon it

• 2 tsp baking powder

over the top of just one of the cakes – this will

• A pinch of salt • 350ml milk of your choice (I used oat) • 120ml flavourless oil (such as vegetable, sunflower, light olive, coconut) • 2 unwaxed lemons or limes, zested and juiced (about 8 tbsp) For the yoghurt-jam filling • 4 tbsp thick vegan yoghurt (or thick coconut or Greek yoghurt or cream cheese)

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In another bowl, whisk the milk, oil and half the

be the topping.

Once the cakes are cool, make the filling.

Combine the yoghurt and icing sugar, and mix the jam with a tablespoon of lemon juice. Put the bottom cake on a plate, spread over the filling, dot with the jam, then make sandwich with the sugared cake on top.

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Shoreline Church meets every Sunday, 10.15am, in the main hall at Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington

Please join us, everyone is welcome Visit shorelinechristianchurch.com for more information or phone Kevin Stares on 07462 066104 or Julie Stares on 07531 856465 Waves meet every Sunday in Crofton Youth Project 10.45‐11.45am (adjoined to Crofton Community Centre)

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GOSPORT GOLDEN MILE IS BACK This Easter Monday, 21st April, Stokes Bay Promenade will be alive first thing to hundreds of runners setting off on a one mile run between the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service HQ (Gafirs) and the Bayside Cabin.

The event is being jointly organised by Gosport Rotary Club and the Absolute 545 RunClub to revive a popular event which at one time attracted top international runners.

This year, the focus is on a community event with a children’s race at 8.30am, followed by a wheelchair event, and then the adult’s race at 9am. Proceeds will be donated to Gafirs, whose crew will be turning out in force in the morning to support the runners.

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It promises to be a fun, family event open to everyone who fancies a one-mile Easter run along the prom.

Organisers expect the Gosport Golden Mile to attract club runners from across Hampshire, as well as new runners looking to get into the sport. Local schools are promoting the Gosport Golden Mile, while several disabled clubs have been invited to put forward wheelchair entries.

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GREENHOUSE • Sow celeriac, celery, lettuces and parsley indoors to transplant out later • Sow tomatoes, chillies, sweet peppers and aubergines, courgettes, leeks, peas, beetroot and cucumbers in pots indoors • Sow dwarf French beans in a large pot for early crop • Take cuttings from dahlias to raise new plants

VEG PLOT • Plant out onion sets and shallots • Sow parsnips once the soil starts to warm up • Plant out asparagus crowns

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• Sow broad beans direct outside such as spinach, covering with cloches/fleece • Hoe veg beds as soon as the weather starts to warm up

daffodils and other spring bulbs, but leave the foliage to die back naturally • Repair fences and outdoor buildings • Hoe borders now to reduce weeding later • Scarify or rake the lawn • Apply residual weedkillers to paths • Sow annual flower seeds • Plant summer-flowering bulbs • Lift & divide clumps of snowdrops while in leaf • Trim winter flowering heathers • Protect tender new shoots from slug attack with copper ring barriers • Lightly trim winter-flowering heathers • Prune winter-flowering jasmine • Cut down old growth of perennials and grasses left over winter • Order and plant bare root roses • Split polyanthus after flowering • Lift and divide summer-flowering perennials

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FOCOC (FRIENDS OF CROFTON OLD CHURCH) QUIZ NIGHT

29th March Parish Hall, Holy Rood Church, 6 pm.

Everyone is welcome . Bring your own drinks and snacks.

Tea and coffee available. Raffle. Entry is free, donations going towards the upkeep of St Edmunds Church.

STUBBINGTON & HILL HEAD HISTORY SOCIETY Roman Catholic Church Hall, Bells Lane, Stubbington Monday 10th March 7.30pm The Early History of The Manor of Wickham Part 2 Geoff Philpotts merrieldixonhistory@gmail.com shhhs.co.uk

STUBBINGTON & HILL HEAD WI

Wednesday 26th March 2pm, Baptist Church, Jay Close, Cuckoo Lane, Stubbington Speaker is Jill Bentall "A Quiz With a Difference". We have Lunch Club, Book Club, outings, theatre trips, picnics, quizzes and day trips. Visitors can come for two taster meetings before joining.

CROFTON BOWLING CLUB

Stubbington (next to the tennis courts) Coffee morning with raffle Saturday 8th March 10am Everyone welcome. Entry £1.50 for members £2.50 for non members. Drink and cake included. A group of bowlers will be meeting at The Crofton Pub on Saturday, 15th March for a game of skittles and a bite to eat. The monthly quiz will take place at Friday pub night.

INTERNATIONAL FOLK/CIRCLE DANCING

March 4th, 18th 10am-12pm RC Church Hall, Bells Lane, Stubbington £7 Dances to beautiful music from around the World. No Partner or experience is required & all dances are taught.

New members welcome. Contact Bob & Mary 01329 609589 Mobile: 07748009838 neal.bob61@gmail.com

CROFTON GARDENING CLUB 17th March 7.30-9pm Roman Catholic Church Hall, Bells Lane, Stubbington.

South Africa in the Spring, Wild Flowers of the Western Cape

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 7th March

1.45pm Stubbington Methodist Church, PO14 2LF. Everyone is welcome to join us in exploring the Cook Islands: this Service originates from those 15 islands in the S. Pacific. Using their rich and colourful Māori heritage and deep connection to nature, the Celebration will be filled with music & prayer plus refreshments and friendly conversations. www.wwdp.org.uk

LEE PLAYERS VARIETY SHOW Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd March 7pm for 7.30pm Crofton Hall Theatre, Crofton Community Centre, Tickets, £10, from 01329 662128 or on the door on the night. Seating at tables, bring your own refreshments.

STUBBINGTON BELLES W.I.

Monday 10th March 1.30-3.30pm at The Crofton Club, Titchfield Road, PO14 2JH Speaker is Jennifer Parker-Lummis singing Songs from the Shows . We have speakers or demonstrations, plus a monthly coffee morning and Lunch Club, coach trips and local garden visits. Visitors are welcome to give us a try.

Info stubbingtonbellessec@hampshirewi.org.uk

STUBBINGTON STITCH AND KNIT GROUP

Meet every Friday Foster Room, (next to Holyrood Church) 2-4pm. Our next sales: 8th March 9.30am-12pm Stubbington Library 29th March 10-12pm at St. Columba's Church For info, contact Chris 07970 826044.

CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP STUBBINGTON GROUP Meets on the second

Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Catholic Church Hall on Bells Lane in Stubbington. All retirees are welcome. For more information contact Peter Cornish 023 9234 5457 or visit csrf.org.uk/group/stubbington

CROFTON W.I.

Wednesday March 12th at 2pm at Stubbington Baptist Church, Jay Close, Stubbington.

Our speaker will be Mr. Trevor Vidler from Hampshire Search and Rescue. We have Coffee mornings, lunch club, book club, craft club and outings. Any ladies wishing to attend as a guest, will be warmly welcomed.

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ST EDMUNDS (CROFTON OLD CHURCH)

Services 9.30am every Sunday.

1st & 3rd Sunday of month is Holy Communion (BCP).

2nd & 4th Sunday is Morning Service. Coffee served after.

5th Sunday Communion Service, with hymns, in the Common Worship style. Coffee served after.

18th March 10am-12pm The Church will also be open on for visitors/private prayer. We look forward to seeing.

SPRING FAYRE AT HOLY ROOD

Saturday 15th March Come along to Holy Rood and enjoy stalls, crafts, a café and more! All proceeds will go towards SOG - Save Our Gutters project.

ROWING AT HILL HEAD SAILING CLUB Nestled by a natural harbour at the mouth of the River Meon. It is a typical local club, run by the members and full of people who simply enjoy being out on the water.

The club is keen to welcome anyone with an interest in rowing to contact the Rowing Captain Julie Thorpe at rowing@hillheadsc.org.uk for a trial row.

MENOPAUSE TOGETHER GOSPORT

Every first Saturday of the month 10am-12noon Methodist Church, Soke Road, Gosport & Every third Wednesday of the month 6-7.30pm at Lee Hub 14 High St, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9BZ

CHARITY PLANT SALE

Saturday 26th April 9.30am-4pm Held at 66 Catisfield Road, PO15 5LY Plant donations appreciated. Proceeds go to Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance.

STUBBINGTON VILLAGE W.I.

Methodist Church Hall, Mays Lane every second Thursday of each month 7.15pm Lunch club, games, darts, natter, knit & stitch, book club.

Speakers & demonstrations. Wait list for new members.

For more info please ring Chris on 07970 826044.

CROFTON PROBUS CLUB Monthly social lunch at Lee-on-the-Solent Golf Club.

For retired and Semi-retired professional/businessmen.

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Bay House School, Gosport. Tuesday 25th March 7pm.

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Haslar Road, Gosport Wednesday 12th March 11am1pm. Free entry, donations gratefully accepted. Crafts, plants, produce for sale. Homemade cake and drinks.

Walk around the peaceful garden. Please park in main Haslar site. Free entry. Donations gratefully received.

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Crofton Short Mat Bowls Club Wednesdays 1:30-4pm.

Community Centre Sports Hall We are a small relaxed club. only requirement is to wear flat-soled footwear on the mats. We welcome new and experienced players. we play indoors and over a short distance. Simply turn up or contact the Club Secretary on 01329 315304 email PRKavanagh@hotmail.com

Rugby Club, Dolphin Cres, Gos, PO12 2HE 12th Enrico Tomasso, Nat Gonella Night.

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MARCH IN CRESCENT GARDEN Daffodils are a real sign that spring is definitely underway; days are getting longer and maybe we’ll see a bit more of the sun.

The daffodils we know and love are in the genus Narcissus and all are characterised by the presence of six tepals (see previous article on crocus for definition) forming a perianth surrounding a trumpet shaped corona. Flowers are usually yellow or white; sometimes there is some orange in the flower especially in the corona. There are six pollen laden stamens inside the flower surrounding a three lobed stigma. Most Narcissi have a distinct perfume to attract pollinating insects.

The plant has a long history, being mentioned in Greek and Roman literature and on into Medieval and Renaissance times. These early writers were as much interested in its medicinal properties as in its botanical features. All parts of the plant are at least slightly poisonous to humans, but in small quantities they were used to treat various ailments in past times. In 1753 Linnaeus described it in his Species Plantarum, which put the plant in a more scientific context.

Daffodils are mainly native to the Mediterranean area with a particularly great diversity of species in Spain and Portugal.

Introductions so ancient that they are considered native are found in Asia and in Northern Europe, including Britain.

There are a large number of species and

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varieties of Narcissus and since they readily interbreed to produce ever more varieties and cultivars there are now thousands from which to choose. Every year nurseries will proudly introduce you to the latest daffodil! All the daffodils in Crescent garden, however, were introduced into Britain before 1850 like all the other plants in the garden to help maintain its Regency character.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus Lobularis or lent lily is as near native to Britain as any daffodil and is thought to be the one that inspired Wordsworth’s poem, when he saw ‘a host of golden daffodils’ in the Lake District. These are planted in random areas around the garden in true ’wild’ fashion.

Narcissus jonquilla, the Jonquil or rush daffodil is native to Spain and Portugal, but is now naturalised all over the world, having arrived in Britain in 1753. In France, since the eighteenth century it has been used in perfume making. It has narrow rush like leaves, hence its name from junquillo, Spanish for rush from the Latin juncus.

It is planted in the garden around the roses in the circular basket in the western lawn Narcissus pachybolbus is a daffodil native to Morocco and introduced into England in 1846.

It bears a cluster of fragrant small flowers with a white perianth and a small cup shaped bright orange corona. It is rare in the wild and has not done well in Crescent Garden where it was planted behind the fountain, so may not be easy to find.

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Narcissus pseudonarcissus Obvallaris or Tenby Daffodil has a single flower per stem each with a flared bright yellow trumpet with slightly paler tepals round it. These, too, are planted randomly around the garden and were brought to Britain in 1796.

Narcissus Sulphur Phoenix is a very old double daffodil whose flowers look like a ruffled bunch of feathers in shades of lemon and butter yellow. It is a sturdy plant whose blooms are weatherproof. It arrived in Britain before 1820.

Narcissus Grande Monarche was introduced into Britain before 1759. It has a lot of flowers atop its stem, each one having a bright white perianth of overlapping pointed tepals crowned with a small yellow cup. It is planted in the bed behind the fountain.

I hope you have daffodils in your own garden to enjoy, but if not come and enjoy those in Crescent Garden.

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