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It’s that time of year when summer is in full swing which means summer events galore and accidentally looking exactly like a sunflower when out picking them!
The wonderful Royal Marines School of Music concert is this month! Grab your ticket and get over the water to the Portsmouth Guildhall for a wonderful afternoon!
Who doesn’t love a garden sale? How about a garden sale in aid of the Rowans Hospice? I can justify any purchases but these kind of purchases are the easiest to justify!
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LEMON & COCONUT CAKE
We’ve loved seeing your pics of last months recipe! We’ve gone with a touch of citrus this month! Lemon and coconut are - we feel - a truly delicious combo! We’ve included a recipe with these ingredients by Michelle Vonhahnr for a light and fluffy loaf! One slice isn’t quite enough. It was devoured in record time in our house! Check out page 6 for the recipe. We look forward to hearing what you think of it!
Have you been enjoying Louise Courtney’s articles on herbal health? You can now book an appointment with her at her newly opened clinic, all the details are inside.
CHAIR YOGA
Like the idea of yoga but feel it maybe too much for you? How about chair yoga? You can experience all the great benefits of yoga but from the comfort of a chair. We’re lucky enough to have two local yoga teachers offering chair yoga classes on your doorstep! Details inside.
This month Rita talks about the Sisyrinchium striatum. It’s often mistaken for Iris before it flowers. Inside you’ll find the gardening guide sudoku, plus lovely advertisers, news and more!
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LEMON & COCONUT LOAF
This recipe is by Michelle Vonhahnr. She is right when she describes it as light and fluffy! The lemon and coconut is a delicious combo!
You’ll need
• 2 cups ground almond
• 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
• 1 tsp baking soda
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/3 cup lemon juice (from around 2 lemons)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
Optional lemon honey glaze:
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
Method
Whisk all dry ingredients together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix all wet ingredients together until combined.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix
- careful not to overmix!
Line a loaf tin with coconut oil or parchment paper and pour mixture into it.
Bake at 350°F/Fan160°/Gas4 for 35-40 min and let cool for 10 min.
To make the lemon honey glaze, combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Spoon over the top of the cooled loaf. Enjoy!
JULY IN CRESCENT GARDEN
Photo credit: Rita Rundle
they grow in open meadows and grasslands. The plants were introduced into Europe many years ago and were first mentioned at Kew in 1792. The conditions in which they grow best are those which most nearly imitate those of its native area. In other words, full sun and almost any soil as long as it is well drained. It is drought resistant and the one condition in which it will not survive is waterlogged soil, as this rots the roots. It does well in a gravel garden.
Sisyrinchium striatum (common name satin flower) is a plant with strap shaped grey green leaves about 40cms long and 2cms wide. It belongs to the iris family. When not in flower it could easily be mistaken for an iris, but when its distinctive flowers appear in May, June and July it is unmistakable. Tall straight stems, about 80cms tall, bearing rows of pale yellow star shaped flowers, grow from the middle of each clump of leaves. The flowers are nectar and pollen rich and, therefore, attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. There are several clumps of Sisyrinchium in Crescent Garden around the various borders. The name is of Greek derivation; sys is the Greek for pig and rynchos means snout as the roots used to be readily consumed by pigs. The specific name, striatum, comes from the Latin for groove as the leaves tend to be rather ridged.
They are native to Argentina and Chile where
It is a very easy plant to grow and makes an attractive clump in any border and is almost entirely pest free. Even snails don’t find them pleasant to eat, though they do find the clumps to be good hiding places during the day! The flowers are followed by interesting black seed pods. Some people do not enjoy these plants as they increase rather easily. A small piece planted will soon become a large clump as it spreads by a creeping rootstock. Most gardeners find this a pleasure, however, as a clump, if it gets too large, can easily be dug up and divided, a small piece put back and this lovely plant shared with friends. It also selfseeds readily, but if you do not want a lot of small Sisyrinchium in your garden, cut off the seed pods as they form. Another slightly annoying feature is that some leaves readily go black in the autumn, but they can easily be cut off and a fine display of sword shaped leaves will adorn the garden throughout winter and spring before the plant flowers again in the summer.
So do think of having some of this plant in your own garden. It will reward you for years.
Rita Rundle
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IN THE GARDEN
• Feed dahlias and keep them well watered
• Pinch out annuals
• Divide iris
• Thin biennials
• Water and feed sweet peas regularly, pick the flowers every few days, and remove seed pods to prolong flowering
• Take cuttings from pinks
• Sow fresh seed of foxgloves
• Trim lavender after it flowers
• Deadhead your lupins
• Prune summer-flowering shrubs
• Collect flower seeds, take clematis cuttings
• Boost poor lawn growth with a liquid feed
• Trim conifers & hedges, clip/shape bay trees
• Prune the long sideshoots on wisteria, cutting them all back to a length of about 20cm
• Top up bird baths, ponds and water features during hot weather
• Cut back hardy geraniums and delphiniums after the first flush of flowers to encourage new growth and further blooms
• Dead-head your roses, feed them too
• Sow biennials
• Plant autumn bulbs
• Feed, water and deadhead!
GREENHOUSE
• Leave cans of water in the greenhouse to warm up
• Stand pot plants on capillary matting, or in trays of gravel and water, so they don't dry out
• Damp down the greenhouse floor on hot mornings
• Keep pinching out side shoots of cordon varieties of tomato
VEG PLOT
• Pinch off the growing tips of squash and courgette
• Mix 8 parts water to 1 part milk and spray courgette leaves that have a white powdery mildew
• Spray apples & gooseberries with fungicide
• Sow an autumn crop of peas before mid-July
• Sow seeds of salad leaves, beetroot, radishes, spring cabbages, kohl rabi, Swiss chard, spinach, Oriental greens, chicory, swede and turnips for green tops
• Lift early potatoes
• Plant out purple sprouting broccoli and winter leeks
• Cut down broad beans after harvesting, but leave the roots in the soil to release nitrogen as they decompose
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WHAT’S ON
ANNUAL GARDEN SALE
Saturday 6th July 9.30am-12.30pm
16 Anglesey Road, Gosport PO12 2EQ
Pre-loved goods, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac, toys, plants & more! Free entry. Takeaway tea & cake available. Held in aid of Rowans Hospice. Come along and support this amazing charity.
SHORE LEAVE HASLAR MEMORIAL GARDEN OPEN DAY
10th July 11am - 1pm. Free entry, donations gratefully accepted. Crafts, plants, produce for sale, homemade cake, drinks. Walk around the peaceful garden. Please park in main Haslar site.
LEE HIGH STREET MINI MARKET
6th July 10am-3pm High St, Lee on the Solent
Pop along and support Lee High Street by visiting the various local stalls, selling their wares alongside fabulous independent High St shops & businesses.
ALVERSTOKE BOWLS CLUB
Situated in Gosport Park. We meet Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 2pm. Monday & Friday 6p.m. An Old English Bowls Club. One of the oldest Clubs in Gosport. Friendly and informal, we welcome new members. Contact us at alverstokebowls@gmail.com or come along to any of our sessions.
GOSPORT JAZZ CLUB - JULY
Gosport & Fareham Rugby Club, Dolphin Cres, Gosport, PO12 2HE 8-10.30pm 3rd Excelsior Vintage. 17th Paula Jackman’s Masters. 31st Harry Strutter’s Hot 7 M £10 G £12 - book early 023 9242 9302 or gosportjazz.org.uk gjcreserve@gmail.com
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If you are caring for an elderly relative, or are likely to be doing so in the future, a Lasting Power of Attorney will mean that you can provide the support your relative needs and access services on their behalf, without the difficulties, stress and resistance you would otherwise encounter.
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OUT AND ABOUT WITH GOSPORT ROAD RUNNERS
Beginners Group
A massive “Well Done” to all of the ‘Couch to 5k’ beginners. The Run Leaders have thoroughly enjoyed supporting you on your journey so far. You have all been amazing. Despite having some awful weather thrown at you along the way you still turned up and got the job done. We look forward to watching you progress in whichever way your running journey takes you and welcome you to the family.
Out of Town Runs
A tradition the club has had over many years is that on the last Thursday of every month between April and August we have an evening ‘Out of Town’ run of approximately five miles. The emphasis is on enjoying our local countryside, to run together as a club and to have an opportunity to chat and make new friends. It is a social run for all abilities, certainly not competitive and we car share whenever possible, which ensures that all members have transport to and from the venue. These are fun and relaxed evenings. In addition, some members organise their own weekend and evening runs in the beautiful South Downs and invite members to join them. Depending on the time of day this invitation normally can culminate in a late breakfast or a pizza in a local pub.
Club Time Trials
These time trials are held on the first Tuesday of every month starting and finishing on Stokes Bay Road. During the winter months the club runs a 5km time trial and during the summer months we also hold a 5-mile trial as well. All members, whatever their abilities, can participate.
The course is marshalled and there is lots of encouragement from the club members for all the runners.
To add a bit of spice to the trials we occasionally invite other local running clubs to join us. There is friendly rivalry which makes the event more competitive. The idea of all these time trials is that whatever your ability you give your best effort to try and improve on your individual time and build up your stamina.
Events to look forward to in July:
• Tuesday 2nd July Club 5k Time Trial (Stokes Bay Road).
• Sunday 7th July Lordshill 10k - A Hampshire Road Race League and Club Championship event.
• Tuesday 16th July Joining Fareham Running Club for their Time Trial run.
• Thursday 25th July - Club Out of Town run.
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening we meet at 7pm at the Gosport and Fareham Rugby Club in Dolphin Crescent.
If you would like to know more about our club and all our activities, please refer to our website gosportroadrunners.org.uk
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Monday 26th August Stubbington Recreation Ground 10:30am - 4 pm
ENTERTAINMENT - LIVE MUSIC
INTERACTIVE BUBBLES - DRIVING CLUB
BUSKERS - GOSPORT BRASS BAND LUNA ACROBATICS - STALLS - EATERIES AND MUCH MORE!
SHORE LEAVE HASLAR MEMORIAL GARDEN OPEN DAY
10th July 11am - 1pm.
FREE ENTRY, donations gratefully accepted. Payment can be made by card or cash. Crafts, plants and produce for sale, homemade cake and drinks. Walk around the peaceful garden and see what the Volunteers and Veterans do. Please park in the main Haslar site. Access for visitors through green pedestrian gate towards the junction of Haslar Road with Fort Road.
SPITHEAD ARTS LECTURE
23rd July 7pm. Bay House School, Alverstoke
The Cult of the Celebrity: Omai, the Exotic and Joshua Reynolds. Membership £40 per year, or come along as a guest £7, refunded if you decide to join. www.spitheadarts.co.uk
THORNGATE MEMBERS BAR
QUIZ every 1st & 3rd Saturdays of month. £1 to sign in £1 to play. Teams up to 6 followed by card bingo. gosportcommunityassociation.com Thorngate Halls, Bury Road, Gosport PO12 3PX
FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK
Monthly litter pick first Sunday of the month 10-11am Meet in The Alverbank Hotel car park. We provide pickers, bags, gloves and smiles!
MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS
Every 4th Tuesday of the month* 10.30am
Alverstoke Parish Centre, Green Road, Alverstoke alverstokeparishcentre.org.uk *not Dec
INTERNATIONAL FOLK / CIRCLE DANCING
July 16th, 30th 10am-12noon
RC Church Hall, Bells Lane, Stubbington £6.50 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
OPEN MIC NIGHT
1st Sunday of the month. Members Bar Thorngate Hall, Bury Road. 2:30-5:30pm. Come along and join in or just come along and enjoy the evening.
GOSPORT CATS PROTECTION
Saturday 27th July 8am-3.30pm At High Street Market. Cat-themed merchandise, nearly new goods, jigsaws and a variety of craft items.
ST MARK’S CEMETERY
OPEN DAY Saturday 29th June 2-4pm St Mark’s Road, Alverstoke, Gosport. Tea, coffee, cakes on sale, as well as our guide book. Volunteers available to help guide and give you further history of this lovely churchyard.
GAFIRS EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY
Sunday 21st July 11am-4pm. Free family event. Meet the local emergency services
LOCAL NEWS
STUBBINGTON FAYRE & DONKEY DERBY
Bank Holiday Monday 26th August
Stubbington Recreation Ground 10.30am-4pm
The hugely popular perennial August Bank Holiday Fayre and Donkey Derby, with it's many and varied stalls and eateries, comes to Stubbington again this year.
Both Phoenix Under-17 Driving Club, who offer test drives and a seat belt simulator, and Interactive Bubbles (can you create the biggest bubble?) make a welcome return as highly entertaining activities for children and young adults of all ages!
We also welcome back Luna Acrobatics team
with their displays of flexibility & agility, and music will be provided by the marvellously tuneful Gosport Brass Band.
A quick flutter via the Tote tent on the 3.15? All we need is the going to be good to firm. It's going to be a good one, so put the date in your diary and we look forward to seeing you there!
p.s. If you'd like to help with the organisation of this please come and speak to any of the Lions team members on the day.
Find us: stubbingtonfayre.org.uk facebook.com/StubFayre/ Twitter: @stubfayre
MARVELLOUS MILK THISTLE
This fine specimen of a plant is Milk thistle with the brilliant Latin name Silybum marianum! Its name is derived its huge white-veined leaves. Native to the Mediterranean, this plant is easy to cultivate, in fact this one was grown from seed and is happily flourishing in my back garden. Milk thistle has been used for centuries to support liver health and digestion. It is a rich source of flavonoids, particularly silymarin, which is responsible for its medicinal properties which is found in the seeds. Milk thistle is also a good source of vitamins A, C and E. It has been shown to protect the liver from damage caused by toxins, such as those found in pesticides and pollutants and following the use of pharmaceutical drugs, to help alleviate side effects. On a more frivolous note, Milk thistle can help to minimise hangovers, and more seriously it is used intravenously as an antidote to poisoning by the death cap mushroom! So, it’s main actions are: it is hepatoprotective (protects the liver cells) and hepatotrophorestorative (repairs liver cells after damage) and is a cholagogue (increases bile flow), and also can be used as a galactagogue to increase milk production for nursing
mothers. It helps to control blood sugars and cholesterol levels, it is anti-inflammatory and helps to regulate the immune system. Medical indications for Milk thistle are liver damage, fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, gallstones and gallbladder inflammation, and jaundice.
I use Milk thistle in my practice for people who have been on medication long term, or are showing signs of liver stagnation and congestion and to help improve digestion function. As the main medicinal compounds are not water soluble, this is an example of a herb that would not be included in a herbal tea blend. A stronger solvent such as alcohol is used to extract the medicinal compounds and this is called a tincture. The seeds can also be dried and ground into a powder and taken in a capsule.
But how does it actually work? There are a couple of keys mechanisms; firstly Milk thistle helps to raise levels of glutathione in the liver. Glutathione is one of the most abundant antioxidants in the body and is a key part of the body’s detoxification process. Secondly, silymarin prevents the absorption of toxins into liver cells by occupying the binding sites and thereby inhibiting the transport proteins at the cell membrane. How wonderfully clever nature is!!! So, if you feel your liver is a little sluggish and maybe in need of some support, Milk thistle may well be the herb for you.
Nb. While Milk thistle is a gentle herb, it should be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the alcohol form, and avoided in the first trimester. Please consult a qualified medical herbalist before internal use (especially with the tincture and if you are taking other medications) and for use with children and babies
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