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Wonderful Watervoles Water voles are Britain’s largest voles, with fully grown adults reaching lengths of 20cm (plus a 12cm tail) and weighing up to 350g. They are charismatic little creatures with a round face, blunt nose, short furry tail and glossy dark brown or black fur.
body weight every day. Their diet consists mainly of grasses and waterside plants, plus twigs, bulbs, roots and fallen fruit.
Despite their name, water voles are not particularly well-adapted to aquatic life. They’ve evolved to live alongside water and their characteristic ‘plop’ is the sound of them diving into water to escape predators and access the underwater entrance to their burrow. But they are clumsy swimmers and lack rudder-like tails or webbed feet that other waterloving creatures have evolved.
They aren’t too picky and have been recorded feeding on up to 220 different plants.
Burrowing and breeding Water voles live in burrows, which they build by biting into the banks with very strong, enamel-coated orange teeth. These burrows can be complex and consist of nesting and nursing chambers, with two entrances, one on the bank and one underwater. A water vole burrow is roughly the width of a balled-up fist or a tennis ball. During winter, water voles live in family groups in their burrows; but become very territorial during breeding season between April and October. Water voles are extremely successful breeders with a gestation of just 23 days! Pups leave the nest after three weeks and can breed at just 15 weeks old. One female water vole can have up to 30 babies in a single breeding season. Water voles have a very short lifecycle and don’t usually live for more than one winter.
Water voles in decline Sadly, water voles are one of the UK’s fastest declining mammals with up to 90% of the population lost since the 1970s due to habitat loss and fragmentation and the introduction of American mink. Water voles are predated by native animals like otters, buzzards, owls, and foxes but can cope by breeding rapidly and escaping into their burrows. A female mink, however, is slim enough to follow water voles into their burrows and kill entire populations. Fortunately, it’s not too late for water voles. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is helping water vole populations recover in our two counties through reintroductions, coordinating national projects and managing our nature reserves with water voles in mind. Winnall Moors in Winchester boasts good water vole numbers as the banks are protected and no dogs are allowed in the nature reserve to disturb them. Find out more at: hiwwt.org.uk Photo courtesy of Terry Whittaker
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Money on my mind... the Martin Lewis column He’s the UK’s leading money saving expert - a journalist and presenter who has kept millions of pounds in people’s pockets as well as lifting the lid on the threats and dangers we need to be aware of as consumers. In this month’s column, Martin Lewis looks at keeping our money safe online. Staying one step ahead of the fraudsters isn’t a battle just reserved for those who patrol the internet. The unregulated nature of the world’s biggest information source means we need to take control of our own vigilance. The good news is that by following a few easy steps, you can protect yourself from the dark forces at work across the web. Firstly, when visiting a site, in the web address at the top, look for an ‘s’ after ‘http’ at the beginning of the line. The lack of an ‘s’ doesn’t directly imply you are on a scam website, but it is telling you that the
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An agent for change Why preservation of both people, and the planet, is the next venture for Amal Clooney. Amal Clooney is best known for human, not environmental, advocacy; yet it was at the Greenbuild 2018 Conference that we saw, for the first time, a new side to the human rights lawyer. It was one that followed the conference’s mantra that we can only solve society’s ills by proper intersection of humanity and the wider environment.
around the world; they add to political instability that only compound the problem.
The 44-year-old’s energy for environmental projects is not and will never be as great as the advocacy she gives to human rights the world over. Quite simply, it is not what she has committed two decades to specialising in; and yet, in a sense, that makes her interest all the more commendable. “The pursuit of human rights is one that is intrinsically linked to the pursuit of the environment, because both are equally dependent on each other,” she begins. “If we are not at one with ourselves, we are never going to move forward into the next realm which is to look after the environment. “And when climate change itself is impacting the basics of what we have… when it is leading to flooding, unstable food supplies, drought, wildfires and hurricanes, then this, quite obviously, leads to a human crisis in the world, whereby all of these elements contribute to the increase in refugees
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“George inspires me in much the same way as he says I inspire him. If you care for someone, you invest in their passions and the drive to make change. “He is a tremendous support and he has opened my eyes to another side to justice, for the planet, and I do cherish that.” “It means harmony and equilibrium between human and environmental factors are intrinsic to each other, so we have to be passionate about both.” Clearly, Clooney has been steered in this direction by husband George’s vociferous commitment to environment change. And while even the Clooney Foundation, set up by the couple in 2016, dominates its pledges towards justice for the individual, the ethos of change for the greater good is a common thread that runs within.
While Amal Clooney benefits from inherent beauty, wealth and celebrity status, what makes her so engaging is something separate that cannot be learned or taught – it is an ability to light up the room; she is someone who appears capable of speaking to anyone at any level. “I think a part of us needs to relearn the art of conversation and compassion. What has happened across the world in the last couple of years has provided real challenges and we need to stick together.”
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Totton & Eling Cricket Club As we move into the second half of the season, we are delighted to report that the club is having a good season, with lots of success throughout all our junior and adult side’s. We are also delighted to report record numbers of junior boys & girls from 6years old have joined our ranks via both the All Stars and Dynamo’s cricket coaching initiatives. In June, the clubs practice nets were completely renovated to the tune of £20,000. Whilst a part of this expense was covered by an ECB grant, the club continues to fundraise, to find the balance. Our biggest Fund raising event will be, the visit of the Lashings World XI on Thursday 18th August featuring “international” cricketers from around the globe. Tickets are now on sale, with admission from just £3.00. Corporate packages: Enjoy the marquee lunch, with entertainment from the compere-comedians, meet the players, get autographs, take selfies with your favourites. Then watch the thrills of T20 cricket. Meet Henry Blofeld who will be doing the commentary in his own inimitable style. A great day out and a great way to reward business clients, your staff or friends and family. Contact lashings@tottonandelingcc.co.uk for further information.
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A Design for Life… The Kevin McCloud Column Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architectural business owner talks about the difference between decorative and functional. The other day I found myself having a conversation about clocks, and it dawned on me how our reliance on them in the home has changed so much over the years. The reason for this is obvious – we have watches, phones, laptops, and various other timing devices scattered about our personal space. The era of having to get up and walk into another room to discover we’re late for the train, is long gone. There feels some justice in that, too. After all, the humble wall clock was, for many years, vilified in its role in reminding us that we were behind schedule. It must be relieved to know that now, in 2022, it serves a new purpose – it is an aesthetic choice; it is a timeless interior addition that alludes to a tradition of sophistication and style - content, simply, to sit smugly in the background of household life, faithfully ticking
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Its riling raison d’être aside, there was a time when large clocks were considered emblems of opulence; and although the clamour for small and sleeker accessories has relegated the wall clock to an afterthought, there’s a case for arguing this timeless timepiece can add an eye-catching allure to any contemporary space. The clock is, in many ways, a piece of moving, evolving art. It can exaggerate, calm or simply just sympathise with a wall. It can bring out colours and connect furniture, items and artwork in genre or era or style. Even if you’re hoping to emulate uber-minimalist interiors, an elegant or oversized wall clock can offer a break from potential
monotony while still appearing a natural extension of its surroundings and theme. Designers now treat these creations as art pieces – ditching the rounded constraints or traditional elements to drag the timing device into the present. Whichever way you look at it, wall clocks belong in a different era, though that tangible link between functional and decorative is one that we should consider across a number of objects and a number of rooms in our homes. The truth is, a good home, or house, or space, should combine the two. We need things around us that add to the feeling of being provided for us, yet at the same time we want to enjoy that elegance and beautification. The secret to any space is finding the correct ratio between the two, and that sometimes can be easier said than done. Good luck!
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The Alan Titchmarsh Column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist, and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about the pests that parade our petunias… and more. We all want our outdoor spaces to be as beautiful and as thriving as possible, yet by employing a host of natural ways to put pests off, we can keep our courtyards canny, and our green spaces chemical-free. The best way to do this is to think about natural barriers. These, if done well, can comfortably eradicate snails and slugs and all those little creatures who slide and slime over our prized plants. Any type of copper can be used to make a wall that electrically shocks their body, deterring them from moving further forward, while wood ashes or crushed eggshells also work to put those meddling molluscs off their lunch. While most people consider sprays and pesticides as the best way to keep unwanted intruders away, there are a range of natural squirts that do the same thing. For instance,
garlic and chilli may be a culinary staple, but they hold a secret power for gardeners looking to dispose of invaders in a natural manner. Combine crushed garlic and chilli (powdered chilli will do if you don’t have fresh) with one tablespoon of vegetable oil and a small amount of dishwashing liquid or soap flakes. Leave to soak overnight in a jar, then strain and spray on plants. The spray is very effective towards aphids and caterpillars – but keep away from kids, avoid contact with your skin and eyes, and use within a fortnight! It’s also worth reminding ourselves that not all bugs and beasties are bad news, and done well, you can encourage some into your garden. Plant mint, fennel, dill, yarrow, sunflowers and dandelions will attract ladybirds, hoverflies and lacewings, all of which will happily feast on your aphids. Birds and hedgehogs eat slugs and snails, beetles and insects… as do frogs and toads. Finally, try a trap. Earwigs can devastate seedlings, so if they do pose a problem in your garden, try filling a few plastic flowerpots with straw and balancing them upside down on sticks to attract the pests.
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The earwigs crawl up the poles and take shelter in the pots at night and you can humanely dispose by emptying them in the morning. Removing pests and critters the natural way takes effort, imagination and no small amount of patience, but opening your garden to nature’s bounty, whilst preserving as much life as possible, is surely the best and most satisfying way to enjoy the fruits of your labour.
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Carry on camping How to ensure a camping trip means going back to nature… rather than going back home early. While that desire for wholesomeness should make every parent proud, it’s not to suppose camping is an easy option. Indeed, many venture off into the great beyond with high hopes of reconnecting and resetting, only to find the experience uncomfortable and stressful. Like any parenting adventure, planning is essential, even more so in unfamiliar surrounds; so here are a few survival guide hints and tips that will ensure your perfect parenting escape is a happy experience… for all! CAMPING: QUICK DOS AND DON’TS • DO - embrace your wild side and sense of adventure - go as far afield as you dare - spend time planning your trip (including arriving early and never when it starts to get dark)
- camp away from toilet blocks and communal areas • DON’T - camp close to toilet blocks and communal areas - forgo those little luxuries that make you happy (gin in a tin anyone?) - lose sense of the fact you are in charge - go unless you’re fully prepared - get bogged down by agendas, it’s an adventure after all! - choose to pitch at the lowest spot on the campsite TOP TIPS • Test your gear No-one wants to arrive in a muddy field only to find their tent isn’t up to the terrain, so have a trial run in your garden before you go. • Prepare for cold Buy good quality sleeping bags and avoid sleeping directly on
the ground. Camp beds, yoga mats and air mattresses are all good ways of putting some distance between you and the earth. • Let there be light Good lighting is essential both within and outside your tent. • Research is king Make sure your campsite has all the amenities that you require. • All the little things Hay fever medicine, matches, bottle/tin opener, wet wipes… these are the items that elevate a camping trip. WHERE TO GO • For stunning views and excellent amenities – Castlerigg Hall Caravan and camping Park, Cumbria • For great glamping – Redwood Valley, Powys • For families – South Lytchett manor caravan and camping park, Dorset • For couples – Newbourne Woodland Campsite, Suffolk • For something truly unique – West Stow Pods, Suffolk • For dog lovers – Old Oaks Touring Park, Somerset • For Eco Warriors – Eco Retreats, Powys
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The Adventures of Daichi
The Modern Magazines Camper Van Royal Ascot! How delighted were we to be presented with four tickets to have a wonderful day out at the races. How very exciting. Who would we see? Would we meet the Queen? Very unlikely of course, but one can always have that moment of flutter in anticipation, and probably delirium… We can all dream and have delusions of grandeur. Can’t we? Then of course, the panic hit… what on earth would we wear? Oh NO, only 3 days to go and a very prestigious event to attend. We did not panic much …. honestly! Daichi, the Modern Magazines Campervan who is used to seeing us in shorts, caps, anoraks and even wellies, was eager to see what we would look like. Well, it turns out that us girls can ‘scrub up well’ if we want to. It was a Modern Magazines girl’s trip and we were going to have fun. I did go shopping but could I find anything suitable? Absolutely not. There is something about being in a rush, really wanting to get that perfect outfit, and just not finding it when the pressure is on. Have you ever found that, or is it just my aberration? Well, I found nothing… but frustration. Now Stephen my husband has always been a life-saver in these situations. It’s a good job he is patient and gets much less distressed than me (I blame it on
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The ladies arriving at Royal Ascot my hormones), or I think I would be very single by now. In my extensive bags of clothes, he found not only the dress, the handbag but also the hat! I felt a million dollars. Well that maybe a slight exaggeration, a few bob anyway. We were all set. A short drive to Mel’s where all four of us met and many photographs in the garden later (very self- gratifying) we drove out of the driveway to enjoy ourselves and walk with the rich and famous. On arriving, the whole town of Ascot was buzzing. Horse and carriages in all their glory slowed the traffic. We followed in gentle admiration. Ladies in wonderfully coloured dresses, hats and fascinators, teetering on very high heels, men in glorious top hats and tails ambled confidently along the pavements. It really was an incredible sight to behold. An English tradition that has stood the test of time. We saw a car with the number plate “Tom” on it and all four of us, being avid Top Gun fans, were desperately hoping it was Tom Cruise and of course we would meet him there. Girls hey! Even in our fifties (late fifties at that) the teenager in us was yearning to come out. It is a good job we can laugh, that is all I can say. We were privileged to have tickets for the Queen Anne Enclosure. So exciting. This meant
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we could watch the horses circling the parade ring before and after the races. I absolutely loved it. I remember as a child, my grandfather every Saturday glued to the TV having made a bet… or two… or three. That unmistakable babble very much like the rhythm of those galloping hooves, blasting out of the tv, that only he seemed to understand and get very exhilarated about. His language was sometimes colourful too… My Mum’s brother had actually run away from home and never came back at the age of fifteen I think, to be a jockey. We never did know where he lived, though we met him a few times at weddings and funerals. So, here we were, placing a bet.. or two… or three. It just had to be done. I won a race! Totally beginners luck as we had great fun choosing a horse each, purely due to its name. Very technical and highly skilled of course. My winning horse was called Perfect Power and I believe Kate Middleton won on that one too, so I was in good company. Talking of which… yes, we saw William and Kate arrive on the famous straight mile. There was a huge cheer as we all saw them approaching. The arena was alive. This was by far the nearest I would ever get to our future King and his beautiful wife. The funny part is that my sister who came with us has an incredible photograph her husband found online, of William and Kate in their carriage with Sue, Mel and Julie right in the background. I have a bright red phone right in front of my whole
face where I was taking a video! Only my hat is there - hilarious and typical of me. I have great video though. The whole day was a fantastic success. Putting bets on the horses was quite something when you really have no idea on what you are doing. One bookie looked at me very sympathetically, patted me on the shoulder saying, “Just enjoy yourself, love”. Ever felt like a five-yearold, much later in life? It was all part of the atmosphere and the fun. The weather was very hot, but there was quite a breeze and my hat flying off at the top of the stairs with poor Julie chasing after it, and a man politely handing it back to her, was another one of those, ‘I am not quite in my usual comfort zone moments’, but all added to the spirit of the whole day. Spirit, well yes there was a lot of that consumed on this day and the gin stall was ever busy. I wouldn’t be surprised if a few top hats also fell off and several fascinators bounced to the ground. There were lots of swaying individuals as we were leaving. All well behaved though. So, I want to thank Abby sincerely for the tickets. We had the best girl’s day out and I thoroughly recommend Royal Ascot. It is a wonderful British occasion. Daichi wants to go next year, but he may need to lose some weight to fit into any suit, let alone a top hat… Where will he take us this summer I wonder? By Debbie Corney
we could watch the horses circling the parade ring before and after the races. I absolutely loved it. I remember as a child, my grandfather every Saturday glued to the TV having made a bet… or two… or three. That unmistakable babble very much like the rhythm of those galloping hooves, blasting out of the tv, that only he seemed to understand and get very exhilarated about. His language was sometimes colourful too… My Mum’s brother had actually run away from home and never came back at the age of fifteen I think, to be a jockey. We never did know where he lived, though we met him a few times at weddings and funerals. So, here we were, placing a bet.. or two… or three. It just had to be done. I won a race! Totally beginners luck as we had great fun choosing a horse each, purely due to its name. Very technical and highly skilled of course. My winning horse was called Perfect Power and I believe Kate Middleton won on that one too, so I was in good company. Talking of which… yes, we saw William and Kate arrive on the famous straight mile. There was a huge cheer as we all saw them approaching. The arena was alive. This was by far the nearest I would ever get to our future King and his beautiful wife. The funny part is that my sister who came with us has an incredible photograph her husband found online, of William and Kate in their carriage with Sue, Mel and Julie right in the background. I have a bright red phone right in front of my whole
face where I was taking a video! Only my hat is there - hilarious and typical of me. I have great video though. The whole day was a fantastic success. Putting bets on the horses was quite something when you really have no idea on what you are doing. One bookie looked at me very sympathetically, patted me on the shoulder saying, “Just enjoy yourself, love”. Ever felt like a five-yearold, much later in life? It was all part of the atmosphere and the fun. The weather was very hot, but there was quite a breeze and my hat flying off at the top of the stairs with poor Julie chasing after it, and a man politely handing it back to her, was another one of those, ‘I am not quite in my usual comfort zone moments’, but all added to the spirit of the whole day. Spirit, well yes there was a lot of that consumed on this day and the gin stall was ever busy. I wouldn’t be surprised if a few top hats also fell off and several fascinators bounced to the ground. There were lots of swaying individuals as we were leaving. All well behaved though. So, I want to thank Abby sincerely for the tickets. We had the best girl’s day out and I thoroughly recommend Royal Ascot. It is a wonderful British occasion. Daichi wants to go next year, but he may need to lose some weight to fit into any suit, let alone a top hat… Where will he take us this summer I wonder? By Debbie Corney
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STAR GAZING WRITTEN BY KATE EARL
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Welcome to the July Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include a close meeting of Jupiter and the Moon around midnight. International Space Station
The ISS can be spotted most nights throughout July, transitioning from early morning to late evening as the month progresses. To establish exact timings please refer to www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to your observing area.
in size, with the largest about half the mass of our own Sun. Even though they are small, red dwarf stars can shine for trillions of years. Next come orange and yellow dwarf stars, of which our Sun is one. Then we get blue giant stars, some a few times more massive than our Sun, others hundreds of times heavier. These really gargantuan stars are known as supergiants, or hypergiants. When stars the same size or larger than our own Sun run out of hydrogen fuel, they swell up to form a red giant star, which if placed at the centre of our solar system would have outer layers that reach to the orbit of Jupiter. In the next Stargazing pages, we’ll learn about stars that aren’t really stars: brown dwarfs, white dwarfs and neutron stars.
Saturn
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On July 4th the Earth is at its furthest point from the Sun, known as aphelion.
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The innermost planet cannot be spotted this month as it is too close to the Sun.
Venus
Venus is rising around 3am in the northeast, lying below the sixth brightest star in the sky, Capella (look for its distinct yellow hue).
Mars
View low in the southeast - 19th July at 12.30am
Mars can be seen just after midnight, rising around 12.30am (see figure).
Jupiter
The giant planet is rising around midnight. It spends most of July in one corner of the 14th sign of the Zodiac, Cetus the Whale.
Trees required to indicate low horizon please. Thanks required to indicate low horizon please. Thanks Capella Please note Moon is in Gibbous phase – the shape shown here.
Saturn
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The ringed planet is the earliest planet to appear in the late evening sky, visible above the eastern horizon around 10.30pm.
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July’s full moon occurs on the 14th.
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Mars
in size, with the largest about half the mass of our own Sun. Even though they are small, red dwarf stars can shine for trillions of years. Next come orange and yellow dwarf stars, of which our Sun is one. Then we get blue giant stars, some a few times more massive than our Sun, others hundreds of times heavier. These really gargantuan stars are known as supergiants, or hypergiants. When stars the same size or larger than our own Sun run out of hydrogen fuel, they swell up to form a red giant star, which if placed at the centre of our solar system would have outer layers that reach to the orbit of Jupiter. In the next Stargazing pages, we’ll learn about stars that aren’t really stars: brown dwarfs, white dwarfs and neutron stars.
Saturn
Jupiter
View low in the southeast - 19th July at 12.30am Trees required to indicate low horizon please. Thanks required to indicate low horizon please. Thanks Capella Please note Moon is in Gibbous phase – the shape shown here.
Mars
The Pleiades
Venus
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Ingredients (serves 4) For the cake • 50g beurre noisette, plus a couple of extra tablespoons for the mould (see cook’s tip) • 1 large Waitrose British Blacktail Free Range Egg • 30g golden syrup • 60g plain flour • 30g icing sugar, sifted • 10g caster sugar • 1 pinch of salt • 3g caraway seeds, toasted • 4g baking powder • 15ml whole milk
Heston Blumenthal’s Caraway Bath Cake Introduction
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Cook’s Tip To make the beurre noisette, melt unsalted butter over a gentle heat, whisking continuously until the solids turn golden brown and smell nutty. Remove from the heat, strain the butter through a coffee filter and store in the fridge. 1. To make the bath cakes, preheat the oven to 190˚C, gas mark 5. Brush the inside of a 9-hole madeleine mould with some of the beurre noisette and set aside. 2. In the meantime, using a stand-up mixer fitted with a
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paddle attachment on medium speed, beat the egg and the golden syrup until thick and light in colour. Reduce the speed and sprinkle in the flour, both sugars, salt, caraway seeds and baking powder, continue to mix until well combined. Slowly drizzle in the cool beurre noisette and the milk. 3. Pour the batter into the prepared madeleine moulds halfway up and place in the oven for approximately 10 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and cool on a cooling rack.
For the chocolate crumb • 150g caster sugar • 70g white chocolate To finish • 100g Heston from Waitrose Chocolate Sauce 4. For the chocolate crumb, add the sugar and 75g water to a large pan, place over a medium high heat and allow the syrup to come up to 150˚C. 5. Now remove from the heat and add the white chocolate and continue to whisk. The chocolate will become foamy at first but keep whisking until it crystallizes. Pour the crystallized chocolate onto a tray lined with parchment and allow to cool completely, crushing any clumps once cool. 6. To finish, melt the chocolate sauce according to pack instructions, allowing it to cool slightly. Using a spatula, cover half of the Bath cakes with a layer of the chocolate sauce. Sprinkle some of the chocolate crumb on top. Chill until ready to serve.
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