Community Contact - December - January 2021

DECEMBER - JANUARY EDITION 2021

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Contents 06 XMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR HER

10 XMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR HOME & FOODIES

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THE EIGHT DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS

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LOCAL FOOD FINDS

14 XMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM

15 XMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR KIDS

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COMMUNITY CONTACT LOCKDOWN HERO AWARD - NOMINATE NOW

ASTON MARTIN BY BEN COLLINS Purchase a signed copy of Aston Martin by Ben Collins at Coles

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WIN A SIGNED BOOK FROM COLES BOOKS, BICESTER WIN a signed copy of Aston Martin, Made in Britain by Ben Collins

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WINTER IN THE GARDEN

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TWYFORD PANTRY

CHRISTMAS WORDSEARCH Can you find the 17 hidden words in our Christmas wordsearch?

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THE TRUTH ABOUT CBD FROM 21 ATOMS What do you know about CBD and can it really help?

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Editor’s Note bit this Christmas by supporting our small, local and independent businesses. Rather than shopping on amazon or in big department stores, supporting our high street is more important than it’s ever been.

Merry Christmas and welcome to the Christmas edition of Community Contact magazine!

At the time of writing this we have just started lockdown 2.0!

I really hope that by the time we go to press that the virus levels will be lowering, our NHS will be coping and our schools are still managing to stay open.

2020 has been a very strange year, and I hope that in 2021 we can start to rebuild our communities. We can all do our

Over the next few pages you will find a jam packed shop local gift guide with different gifts for the whole family, all available right on our door step!

Are you ready to vote for your lockdown hero?

We have teamed up with the wonderful people at Whittlebury Hall this year to bring to you the Community Contact Local Lockdown Hero Awards! Your local lockdown hero will win a spa and stay for two as well as being crowned our local lockdown hero. Turn to page 28 to find out more

and head to our website to nominate your lockdown hero.

We have some gorgeous Christmas recipes from Twyford Pantry and Kate has written a fabulous article about her favourite places to eat this Christmas. Let’s keep everything crossed that we can go back out to eat in December.

If it is a no from Boris, then make sure you check out if they are doing takeaways. Isn’t it amazing how everyone is adapting during these times.

Congratulations to Helen Black who won our Annie Nightingale book – we will make sure your book is on it’s way to you soon.

Merry Christmas everybody, and here’s to a happy and healthy 2021...

Laura

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Our Contributors

Jessica Naish

Louise Lambert-Day

Tina Hodges

Kate Edwards

@lollyandthehare

@placeeightwellness

Twyford Pantry

@katesfoodadventures

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Bookish gifts - handmade with love

Diffusers £30 Fleur Botanical, Winslow www.fleurbotanical.co.uk

from £12-£120 - Bagsy Me First www.bagsymefirst.com

Flower arrangements from £20 Fleur Botanical, Winslow www.fleurbotanical.co.uk

For HER Fleur Botanical Candles, from £7

Spoil her with stylish gifts that’ll put a smile on her face..

£23 or plain leather £19.99

Fleur Botanical, Winslow

Beautifully Different, Winslow

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Macrame Plant Hangers £20 Mini Macrame Wall Hanging £15 Mayflower Designs, @fallonknowles

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Animal leather cross body phone purse

Wool Mix Tank Top, £25 Beautifully Different, Winslow

Fine Silver Snowflake Pendant, £82 Corzo and Wood, Claydon House www.corzoandwood.co.uk

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Oz Clarke’s World of Wine Fine Silver Snowflake Stud Earrings, £52

Signed Edition - Coles Books, Bicester - coles-books.co.uk

Corzo and Wood, Claydon House

Christmas Bouquet Howes the Florist, Buckingham www.howestheflorist.com

Christmas Afternoon Tea £25 or £37 for the luxury option

Animal cuff gloves, £15 Beautifully Different, Winslow

St Eval Candles Rebecca Marsala Flowers, Swanbourne

Pure Pattiserie, Buckingham www.purepatisserie.co.uk

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Pamper Baskets from £5

Personalised Christmas Wreath Embroidery Hoop 3” £18 and 6” £25 Pipcicle, www.pipcicle.co.uk

100% natural products wax melts

Sophs Scents and Beauty

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CHAFOR Vintage Cuvée 2014 Christmas Treat Box £35 Savour The Moment, 07919 348905 savourthemomentbyp@gmail.com

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Christmas Offer £25 per bottle or 6 for £126 Chafor Wine Estate, Gawcott www.chafor.co.uk

Old Winchester, Made in Wiltshire £26 per kg, Open Air Foods, Buckingham IG & FB - @openairfoods

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Christmas Scene Wall Art £49.99 Finca El Monte. Buckingham

Patchwork Stag Head £99.98 Flying Fox, Claydon House www.theflyingfox.co.uk

Hand made real Christmas wreath Rebecca Marsala Flowers, Swanbourne www.rebeccamarsala.co.uk

Christmas Personalised Festive Five

Christmas Table Decoration

Embroidered 3” Decorative Hoop £5

Rebecca Marsala Flowers, Swanbourne

Pipcicle, www.pipcicle.co.uk

Twig Wreath, £22.99 and Twig Lantern £19.99 Willow and Hen, willowandhen.co.uk

Gift Cards from £10 Fleur Botanical, Winslow www.fleurbotanical.co.uk

www.rebeccamarsala.co.uk

Christmas Cards, 12 for £18, Single for £2, Delivery £1.50 Anna Jayne Designs www.annajaynedesigns.co.uk

St Eval Woodland candles, Orange & Cinnamon, Inspiritus & Winter Thyme £9.50 - Willow and Hen www.willowandhen.co.uk

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Beautifully Different Winslow gorgeous clothes & accessories

Things are a little different this year for everyone and we’ve been working hard to make it as easy as possible to be Beautifully Different!

Visit our new online shop at www.beautifullydifferentwinslow.co.uk or call us to arrange a “virtual” video shopping experience for you to choose your goodies. We can post out to you at home or you can safely Click and Collect from our store in Winslow.

We’ll even post out to your friends and family and of course we hope to be welcoming you back in store as soon as we are allowed.

Stay safe, love Kim and the girls xx WhatsApp or call Kim on 07832 616694

@beautifullydifferentinwinslow

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Hello all, I hope this message finds you well.

With Christmas just around the corner and uncertain times upon us, it's not easy to keep a positive outlook on things, but if you’re looking for some distraction from all the doom and gloom.... I have been busy sourcing the most beautiful gifts, homeware, decorations, plants and flowers to help create a festive feeling in our homes, or if you’re looking for a special gift, I have a wide selection from as little as £5. If p you’re passing, feel free to pop in for a browse, in a very safe, clean and cosy environment.

Keep safe and well everyone - Mandy X

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Golden Pineapple Foiled Art Print £20 - Fox in the Box Studios IG & FB - @foxintheboxstudios

Antiqued Bronze £40 Flying Fox, Claydon House www.theflyingfox.co.uk

For HIM

Make him a happy chappy with these most wanted presents Stag Bottle Opener £19.96

Aston Martin by Ben Collins Signed Edition £20 - coles-books.co.uk

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The Eight Dimensions of Wellness with Louise Lambert-Day - Place Eight Wellness

It’s a word banded around quite a lot at the moment, at a time when we seem to be suffering with more chronic disease, mental health issues and dysfunctional relationships than ever. Clearly, though we seem to be aware of our need for the elusive ‘wellness’, as more of us than ever are attending yoga retreats and self-care days, burning essential oils and reading self-help books than ever before.

But what exactly does wellness mean?

And what are the eight dimensions of wellness?

Most of us know that wellness is much more than being physically well. Whilst physical wellness is clearly one impor tant dimension (without it, the other dimensions are harder to achieve), it’s so much more than just being free from illness and more than simply taking care of the foods we eat and exercising regularly.

Did you know there are in fact eight dimensions of wellness? They are all mutually interdependent & neglecting just one

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for any time can have a knock-on effect, ultimately affecting our health and general wellbeing. The good news is that each dimension doesn’t have to be equally balanced. Each of us will place more impor tance on some dimensions than others. The point is to aim for a balance between them that feels right to us, not right to someone else. We all have our own views of what it means to be ‘fulfilled.’

PHYSICAL Caring for your physical body to stay healthy now and to prevent illness in the future.

INTELLECTUAL Continuing to be interested & to learn; sharing knowledge with others; responding in a positive way to intellectual challenges.

EMOTIONAL Understanding & respecting our feelings, values & attitudes; appreciating the feelings of others; working to feel as positive about life as we can.

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SOCIAL Maintaining healthy relationships; enjoying being with others; developing friendships & intimate relations; caring about others & letting others care about

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VOCATIONAL Preparing for and par ticipating in work that provides personal satisfaction and life enrichment that is consistent with our own values, goals, and lifestyle.

FINANCIAL Managing our resources to live within our means, making informed financial decisions & preparing for shor t & longterm needs or emergencies. Being aware that ever yone’s financial values, needs & circumstances are unique.

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LOCKDOWN HERO AWARDS The Community Contact Lockdown Hero Awards are here!

Since the Coronavirus outbreak, our

to you the Community Contact Local

community has come together in such

Lockdown Hero Awards!

a wonderful way. Groups have been formed to help those in need, we stood

Your local lockdown hero will win a

together to clap our amazing NHS,

spa and stay for two as well as being

businesses have adapted, charities,

crowned our local lockdown hero.

volunteer groups and churches have rallied together to support our community

If you would like to nominate someone,

and our residents.

please head over to our website communitycontact.co.uk/lockdownhero

Because of these amazingly wonderful

and complete the nomination form.

people, we wanted to find a way to give something back by recognising and

Ideas might include, your local support

celebrating some of the incredible work

group leader, your local restaurant, an

that has been done during this difficult

NHS keyworker or your personal trainer.

and strange year.

The winner will be announced on our We have teamed up with the wonderful

website and on social media on 7th

people at Whittlebury Hall to bring

January 2021.

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Hi, i’m Jess

WINTER IN THE GARDEN WITH JESS It may be dull and cold outside but the garden is already preparing for the 2021 show.

I look at the garden and I see dried, brown seed heads and the stubs of the cut back perennials. The gorgeous rusty Autumn colours of the leaves and dahlias are long gone but the beauty of Winter is all around and the promise of next years colourful displays has been planned. There is still a lot to be done!

A simple job to do is to protect your pots from the frosts. If you have invested in beautiful and pricey terracotta pots then move them into a shed, greenhouse or sheltered area of your garden.

If they are too big to move then wrapping them in bubble wrap works really well. I always seem to loose one or two due to my own carelessness and wish I’d taken this piece of advice.

Bare root trees, shrubs and roses can be planted any time from now until about the end of February. They are in their dormant state so get them planted and they will thank you for it in the Spring.

I plant my bulbs in October and November but many seeds can be sown on a warm windowsill so they are ready for planting after the frosts, these will flower earlier and be stronger plants than those sown next Spring. Sweet Peas will benefit from planting now as will Snapdragons.

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I have always loved being outside and noticing the wildlife that plants and flowers bring into our gardens. As a youth I was much happier surrounded by my pets and plants than anything else, this has never changed. Now at the age of 40 I think I’m where I’m meant to be; surrounded once again by plants and pets.

For the last 12 years I have been a florist, I have owned my own shop, been studio based and freelanced for some amazing florists having the opportunity to work at amazing venues all over the country. During the last 5 years I have had the space to grow my own flowers, often adding the perfect bloom into my floral displays.

Right now a new chapter is opening up and there is much more flower growing in my future.

These articles will be my thoughts and observations of the garden as it grows and changes.

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WILDLIFE As for the wildlife in your garden, there are jobs that you should NOT do to help them out. Don’t turn your compost, if you are lucky enough to have Hedgehogs then they may be snuggled up and hibernating in there. Solitary bees take refuge in the hollow stems of plants that have been cut back so don’t cut them back any further for now.

If you have scruffy areas of leaves, logs and sticks then leave then be while the creepy crawlies enjoy the shelter. Lastly, don’t forget to feed the birds with fat balls, nuts and seeds, you will be rewarded by watching them fluttering down to feed. If you provide then with water too, then they will enjoy a bath.

I love watching the birds from my kitchen window and am becoming a proper twitcher, I don’t even mind the pigeons and squirrels.

CHRISTMAS With Covid still affecting everyones lives, I think we all need to support our local businesses this year more than ever and also tap in to our creative sides and make something natural and meaningful.

LOLLY AND THE HARE 2021 will see me selling my first British Grown Blooms. Narcissus, Tulips, Anemone and Ranunculus will all be ready for cutting in the Spring.

Follow @lollyandthehare on Instagram and watch out for the website coming soon too.

an actual difference to the lives of the people that live around you.

Many local florists and garden centres are running Covid safe Christmas wreath making courses. Look at www.ivyameliaflorals.co.uk Vic is an exceptional florist based just outside Buckingham, all her classes are available to book via the website. Preston Bissett Nurseries are also running their usual workshops too.

Help to make this year the ‘Biggest Ever Small Business Christmas’.

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CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE This year, Claydon Estate is selling UK grown, Grade A Nordmann Fir Christmas Trees at Claydon Courtyard.

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LOCAL FOOD FINDS...

Hi! I’m Kate and I’m here to talk to you about all things food in Buckingham and the surrounding areas.

You can also follow me on Instagram and Facebook for foodie updates @katesfoodadventures

Christmas is fast approaching and I’m

additional courses available to enhance

finally making peace with the fact that

your experience if you so wish. The menu

those large food-fuelled gatherings that

contains details of how far your food has

normally litter our social calendars in

travelled for each course, and features

December, probably aren’t going to

Newbottle Estate venison, originating from

happen this year. Instead of big parties,

just 1.4 miles down the road.

why not opt for a few intimate meals out (with 5 other lucky people!), exploring

They’ve also purchased a food truck,

some of the amazing hidden gems dotted

serving up fish and chips, pies, soups and

around Buckingham – all within a 20 mile

other winter warmers. I was lucky enough

radius.

to try the fish & chips back when the sun was out and I have to say, it was delicious.

The White Horse – Kings Sutton

The Nut Tree Inn - Murcott

At the time of writing this, Chef Hendrick is running a “Support Local” menu,

If you’re looking for a real treat, this

championing great farmers and producers

Michelin starred pub is the place to go.

in the local area. It’s a fixed menu, with

It is a but further afield, but so worth it

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in my opinion. Their set menu has never

inhaled this plate of bangers and mash

failed to impress me, and I’ve always have

with the most delicious red cabbage.

to restrain myself when the bread basket comes around. The smoked Loch Duart

The Black Boy – Oving

salmon and the lemon meringue served in an egg shell are some repeat favourites of mine, but I think the grilled fillet of Charolais beef is my stand out, all time favourite dish I’ve ever eaten here.

Another charm of The Nut Tree is that it’s a proper local pub too. You can start your evening having a cosy drink at the bar

This little gem is tucked away in Oving

before being escorted to your table by the

(on the way to Aylesbury) and if you go at

incredibly attentive staff.

lunchtime you’ll have the pleasure of the idyllic view of the rolling hills behind the

The Old Thatched Inn - Adstock

pub. The last time I went I had the most epic burger I think I’ve had outside of London. A must visit for any burger lover.

Nothing will quite replace that ultimate Christmas scenario for me, nibble in one hand, glass of fizz in the other, surrounded by friends, family and Michael Bublé

A tad closer to home is The Old Thatched

crooning in the background. But I hope

Inn in Adstock. This is a bit of a family

this gives you some ideas of alternative

favourite with my husband’s lot and you

ways to get your Christmas foodie fix

can see why. It reliably serves up excellent

and support local small businesses at

pub food with great service. We always

the same time. If you try out any of these

opt to sit in the pub, rather than the dining

recommendations, use the hashtag

room, and it’s a much cosier atmosphere in

#buskinghamfoodadventures so I can see

there. The last time I went I was 9 months

all of the delicious food you’ve been eating!

pregnant with my son and absolutely

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Christmas isn’t just about the meals – there are presents many will be thinking of and potentially stressing about – I know some of you have them bought, wrapped and ready to go already but for others its going to be even harder this year. If you wish to send presents – be creative – most people love something homemade or with a bit more thought in it. Jam Jars are versatile things (or kilner jars, whichever you choose) – get one for every person you want to buy for (excluding young children) – decorate it and fill it with something relating to them – sweets, crafty bits, hot chocolate kit, sewing bits, bath time treats, tealights, seed packet and garden gloves, savoury nibbles, flavoured sugar or salt, popcorn, beauty bits even socks or pants!

If you want to make something or have been caught out short notice, I have found a great recipe this month for Microwave Fudge ready in just over an hour! Another reciepe I spotted that looked interesting was a Seabass in Puff Pastry , it could be an alternative for Christmas lunch! Lastly and I’m yet to try this at time of writing…how to make sloe gin that is ready in two weeks – yes TWO WEEKS!!

Wherever we are, whatever we are able to do and whoever we are able to be with to celebrate, I wish you all a safe and healthy Christmas. Find happiness in what is possible and look forward to being beyond whatever currently isn’t. We’ll get through it if we take care of ourselves and others. If anyone is able to drop an item into a foodbank basket when you are next passing please do, it will make a difference – every item adds up and there will be many more in need this year.

Best wishes for now, see you in 2021 – stay safe and sane in the meantime!

Tina xx

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The Twyford Pantry Seabass in Puff Pasty - Sevves 4

Ingredients 60 g small cooked prawns 2 tbsp tarragon , finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for greasing 1 large free-range egg , beaten 2 tbsp milk plain flour , for dusting 500 g puff pastry , halved 1 kg whole sea bass , filleted (ask your fishmonger to do this) – you can also buy frozen sea bass fillets

Go online to find a delicious Salsa Verde recipe to accompany this beautiful tasting Seabass Method Preheat the oven to 220ºC/450ºF/gas 7. Combine the prawns, tarragon and olive oil in a small bowl and season generously. For the egg wash, whisk the egg and milk in a small bowl and set aside.

Lightly flour a work surface and roll out half of the pastry to a rectangular shape about 5mm thick and 10cm longer than the fish fillets (for the head and tail). Transfer to a lightly oiled baking tin.

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Place one of the fillets, skin-side down, on the pastry, leaving a little more space at one end for the tail shape. Spoon the prawn and tarragon mixture over the fish and place the other fillet on top. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg

397g can condensed milk – always have one of these in the pantry!

140g salted butter, chopped into pieces 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (or another alcohol of your

wash.

choice - amaretto or brandy works well) – if not using a liqueur substitute with milk

Roll out the remaining pastry to the same size and use this to cover the fish, pressing the edges carefully to seal them. Use a small, sharp knife to trim the excess and create your fish shape. Then, with a teaspoon, score half-moon shapes into the pastry in the style of fish scales (but don’t pierce the pastry).

Roll the off-cut pastry to 1cm thick, cut out a few thin strips to shape into fins, and tear off a small piece and roll into a ball for the fish’s eye. Build your fish shape, brush with the remaining egg wash, then bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 220ºC/350ºF/gas 4 and cook for another 20 minutes, until the pastry is golden and the fish is cooked.

To serve, transfer the fish to a platter and serve in slices with the salsa verde and salad or vegetable sides. source: www.jamieoliver.com

Microwave Boozy Fudge makes 24 - alcohol optional!

Method Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking parchment. Put the sugar, condensed milk and butter in a large heatproof bowl (the mixture will bubble up as it cooks to roughly double its size so this is important), add a good pinch of salt and stir together.

Heat the mixture in the microwave on High for 10 mins, stirring every 2-3 mins. Keep an eye on the mixture, as it will bubble up and may go over the sides of the bowl making a sticky mess. Add the vanilla and liqueur to the mixture, whisk together and heat on High for another 2 mins.

The mixture should be caramel-coloured and thickened. Scrape into the tin and set aside for 45 mins to 1 hr until cool and firm before cutting. Pack into a box and eat within 3 weeks. source: www.goodfood.com

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from the dance floor below. The Marquee extension and garden gives added space if required. Also includedas aspart partof ofyour your wedding wedding package package is is on-site on-site luxury luxury accommodation accommodation for included for up up to to 66 people. people.

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at Winters Tale Farm, Steeple Claydon, Buckingham With views overlooking rolling English countryside – enjoy peace and tranquillity and still be conveniently placed for visiting numerous places of interest.

Call today for further details - we can also provide the above accommodation for weddings booked at Winters Tale Country Barn. Other Cottages also available in Winslow and Evenley Tel: 01296 738040 or 07703 171645 www.harvestmoonbarn.co.uk

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