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70 glorious years indeed! Our wonderful Queen Elizabeth II has been a pillar of stability.

What an amazing achievement and I do hope you can celebrate with her in style this June. There are street parties planned which is a fabulous way of getting to know our neighbours more and let’s face it a great excuse to let our hair down. After the last two years I think we all deserve a good old-fashioned knees-up! Long live our Queen.

Your magazine this month is a celebration of our British values and sense of pride. We hope you enjoy reading all the interesting articles. The advertisers, who make this Advertise with us all possible, are here for you, as are the shops, clubs, societies and churches.

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We wish everyone a very jolly June and we congratulate sincerely Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her outstanding dedication and duty for the last 70 years!

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The Queen in her own words Quiet, impeccably mannered, but always addressing with poise and precision, what Queen Elizabeth II says is always worth hearing.

The Queen and Diana The idea that the Queen was in some way unapproving of Diana is one that has permeated the popular press and, it might be said, has left an indelible stain on the reputation of both. Yet many biographers have noted that the relationship between the two was excellent, even after the break-up of Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles.

“No one who knew Diana will ever forget her. Millions of others who never met her, but felt they knew her, will remember her.

“She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.”

Serving her country Upon the Queen’s coronation, she declared herself fully at the service of the nation she was serving, as have all Monarchs coming to the throne. While the words are regularly spoken, the intensity with which they were said perhaps should have given

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some indication that Elizabeth truly was giving herself over to the nation, a

efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.” fact that has been borne out in the 70 years that have followed.

“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”

Struggles Taking strength from all around her, the Queen has never professed to have all the answers.

“I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their

Family Bringing the royals back to a status where people can empathise and share in the joys and pain of the family unit, is something Elizabeth has excelled in.

“Like all best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.”

Contrition Finally, the Queen has not only had to reference and apologise for events that occurred long before she was born.

“To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the benefit of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all.”

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Take a walk on the wild side in Dorset: 30 Days Wild, the UK’s biggest nature challenge, is back!

Dorset Wildlife Trust is inviting everyone to take part in the UK’s biggest nature challenge which kicks off on 1 June 2022 with the Big Wild Breakfast, the first of the ‘random acts of wildness’ designed to bring people across Dorset closer to nature every day in June. Across Dorset, there are so many opportunities to connect with nature from the beautiful Jurassic coast to chalk streams, forests, heaths and meadows. To mark the 30 Days Wild Weekend on Saturday 18 June, there will be a series of events at Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor centres including the opportunity to explore moths at the Kingcombe Visitor Centre or take part in the Brownsea Island early bird walk and breakfast. Find out more here Events | Dorset Wildlife Trust Last year a record 760,000 people took part in 30 Days Wild which is for people of all ages and from all backgrounds. From mums, dads and kids to schools and care homes, participants come from all walks of life. Last year supporters across the UK completed over 16 million acts of wildness; the most popular activities were wildlife-watching, eating outdoors, planting wildflower seeds and listening to birdsong.

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• 78% of participants said the pandemic made them value nature more.

• 88% said they were very likely to make their garden more wildlife-friendly after participating in 30 Days Wild, or had already done so.

• 74% said they had either already taken action to reduce their carbon footprint or were very likely to after taking part in 30 Days Wild.

Brian Bleese, Chief executive of Dorset Wildlife Trust, says: “30 Days Wild is a great opportunity to take a little time to do one ‘wild’ thing every day throughout June – whether it’s listening to birdsong, seeing a butterfly, walking on the beach, going to one of our 40 nature reserves and 4 visitor centres across the county or watching our barn owl webcam at Lorton Meadows from the comfort of your own home. The annual nature challenge not only connects you with nature but the research tells us that keeping it wild will actually make you happier and healthier too.”

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Everything J 1. In Star Wars, what order can use ‘The Force’?

2. What nationality is Usain Bolt?

3. One of the most hated Game of Thrones characters?

4. What historical period came before the Cretaceous era?

5. What is the capital of Indonesia?

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ANSWERS: (STATE, STALE, STILE, STILT, STINT, SAINT, FAINT)

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The Mention of Reinvention Daniel Radcliffe’s ability to embrace new projects across multiple mediums is no less admirable than his willingness to reference the past, and a certain wizard who just won’t go away.

Change and reinvention for Daniel Radcliffe has never been in doubt. Of course, the 32-year-old, to some, will always be Harry Potter, no matter how much the genre changes or the boyish good looks lessen.

“I learned a long time ago you can’t keep going back to the well,” he admits. “Harry Potter was great but, you know, I was a kid, and I’m definitely not that kid now.

“Of course I will always be grateful, and I know to a certain generation they would love me to stay that character forever, but for my own sanity I had to reinvent as far away from that

as I could, and I feel I have done that.

“And besides, what film does is immortalises people in that moment… so I will always be there, in one sense.”

Since the final Potter film screened in 2011, Radcliffe has extended his range with a series of daring performances in horror films (The Woman in Black and Victor Frankenstein), dramas (Kill Your Darlings and The Gamechangers), and edgy comedies (Horns and Swiss Army Man). He’s also made a name for himself on stage in Equus (famously appearing naked), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Broadway play Privacy.

“I don’t have any strategy other than to choose projects that make me happy and satisfy me creatively.

“It starts with the script, but I’m also anxious to work with actors and directors I admire, and who are going to help me grow as an individual and evolve in my profession.”

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seemed as though Radcliffe, who is in a long-term relationship with actress Erin Darke, was going to head the way of emotive, intellectual independent movies. After all, that would match the headspace he occupied as a kid growing up writing and poetry – two things he loves. “I think my love of words comes from having grown up surrounded by books, scripts, and plays.

My father was an agent whose clients were writers and directors and there were always stacks of books lying around the house.

“I didn’t read that much when I was a child but suddenly around the age of 14, I began to devour everything, especially books on history. I still read a lot although now it’s mainly nonfiction. Reading and writing are great passions of mine and I think that has helped me in terms of choosing scripts.

“Ultimately, whatever it is – TV, film, stage – I know what makes me tick and I look forward to the next job, and making the best of that experience.”

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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 haggling, and discusses whether it’s a dying art into which we need to breathe new life.

We have a real aversion to haggling in this country – in fact, I would say we are some of the world’s worst hagglers.

We’ve lost the bravado and confidence we once had to cut a deal, yet if you master haggling, and it is an artform, it’s fun and actually adds a layer of enjoyment to the process of buying and selling.

Most people encounter haggling when it comes to their utilities and other service providers, and in simple terms, if you don’t haggle when it comes to renewing your broadband or TV package or mobile contract or car insurance or whatever it is, you are simply costing yourself money that could translate to a meal, or a deposit for a car, or a holiday.

The first part of haggling where utilities are concerned is to get on price comparison sites in order to get a benchmark of what is available elsewhere, because that’s your target.

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in the form of ‘new customer’ initiatives, though as an existing customer who has already paid into the pot, why the hell should you not be qualifying for the same deals.

At the end of the day, a lot of haggling comes down to being honest, forceful and confident, but also charming and friendly.

Explain your budget, explain the better deal being offered by another provider, or by your own provider to new customers, and make it clear you will leave unless something changes.

Of course, many of us know

those best deals come when, as an existing customer, you get put through to disconnections – it’s the point at which your provider is really just one step away from losing you for good, and it is those customer service agents who have the ability to get you a much better price.

Ultimately, it is your negotiation here that will count, but if you don’t get the deal you think you deserve, my advice is to walk away.

If you can negotiate a new deal, don’t get caught on a long agreement, and do remember to phone back to renegotiate again when any promotional period ends.

Mostly, be charming, friendly and forceful, and enjoy the process of haggling!

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The Queen in Decades

Buckingham Palace announced recently that it was already beginning plans for Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, even though she is still over four years from that milestone.

Even now, at 95, Elizabeth still undertakes her seemingly endless list of public and private duties with consummate ease, and to begin the long process of

preparations in the lead-up to her century milestone in 2026, we have compiled a collection of images of the Queen on every decade of her life.

At 20 - Princess Elizabeth in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, seen here with her mother Queen Elizabeth.

At 10 - Princess Elizabeth, right, arriving with her sister, Princess Margaret, at the Royal Tournament, Olympia.

At 40 - The River Severn was at its full tide of 46ft as the Queen opened the world’s seventhlongest bridge with Mrs Barbara Castle

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At 30 - Harry Primrose, the 6th Earl Of Rosebery, With Queen Elizabeth Ii At Epsom On Oaks Day

At 50 - Queen Elizabeth II visits Associated Newspapers in Fleet Street, London, in 1976

At 60 - Queen Elizabeth II with David Attenborough, filming the Christmas Message in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace

At 70 - Queen Elizabeth II out and about in her Range Rover

At 90 - Queen Elizabeth II is accompanied

by Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness, as she unveils a portrait of herself by artist Colin Davidson at Crosby Hall in London

At 80 - The Queen at the State Opening of Parliament in November 2006

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Have you seen this car?

Motoring classic is stolen!

The owner of a classic car is appealling for the public’s help after it was stolen from the driveway of his Poole home.

A police investigation is ongoing after the two-door bronze-coloured Ford Escort Mk1 was taken overnight from outside the property in Mossley Avenue, Wallisdown. The car theft took place sometime between midnight and 5am on Tuesday, April 12th 2022.

The vehicle owner’s appeal goes out to anyone, including taxi drivers, who may have recorded dash cam footage of the car being transported during the early hours of April 12th 2022.

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“If you know someone who has any knowledge of where it is or any information about it, then please contact Dorset Police on 101 (options 6 and 2), quoting reference number 552200-57276 in the first instance and/or contact Nigel at Trickett Welding vehicle restoration on 01202 625050”, he said.

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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about immersing ourselves in the great outdoors this summer.

back that the person isn’t into nature, or doesn’t know where to start when it comes to pruning or trimming.

Get out! Get out! Get out!

Yes, you – I’m telling you to get up, put your shoes on, open the door and immerse yourself in what a wonderful country and wonderful landscape this is.

Even after my 70-plus years here, I am proud and passionate and loyal to the UK, and I could never live anywhere else; and while those emotions hold firm all year round, in my mind there is never a better time to soak up the majesty of nature than now, with the sun out, the days growing longer, and nature unequivocally at her most resplendent.

When I suggest getting outdoors in this way – and I suggest it a lot! – on some occasions I get the answer

In reality, it doesn’t matter. Of course I want our gardens to be at their most beautiful as regularly as they can, but these spaces are as much about what they give us, as they are what we give them.

So while our own lawns and beds and trellises are often a priority, in these early days of summer I would encourage you to take the opportunity to sample those of others… in the wild, at a country house, even at a neighbour’s. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so get out there, get imitating, and get inspired.

And by the way, take your kids… every time. Get them off their consoles, prise them away from social media – it’s really good for

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them to see this whole other side of things. It’s funny, the three big things government are always ranting on about are law and order, health, and education. That’s fair enough.

And yet, time outdoors, time gardening, gives us all of them.

If you’re letting off steam, you’re less likely to use your anger in a place where it wouldn’t be suitable.

If you’re out there, you’re learning about how things grow, so that’s the education element.

And the health part is obvious fresh air, exercise, open spaces gardens, parks, woodland, moorland.

I know it sounds terribly tribe, but I do think if some of these world leaders just went out and pottered about in their garden for an hour every Saturday letting off steam, the world just might be a better place!

So, please… get out!

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This month, we have a very special prize on offer... a chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to the Open Air Concert of your choice taking place 22-24 July at The Tank Museum, Bovington.

MRC Presents’ inaugural Open Air Concerts will take place from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July 2022 featuring a different tribute act each evening at the popular Dorset attraction’s outdoor event arena: Kicking things off on Friday 22 July is Waterloo - The Best of ABBA, which looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of the Swedish pop group ABBA. The show captures the unique ABBA sound and feel with incredible attention to detail by a full live cast and band, stunning costumes and breath-taking choreography. The iconic lyrics composed by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful, captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus. OUTDOOR CONCERT Next up on Saturday 23 July is Queen Rhapsody, the ultimate live concert experience paying tribute to the legend that is Queen. A passionate and thrilling show, Queen Rhapsody recreates the majesty of rock’s greatest ever band.

Performing hits from every decade of Queen’s musical legacy, this all new live spectacle faithfully recreates the energy, showmanship and emotion of a classic Queen concert.

The final act under the stars is ELO Again on Sunday 24 July. The show celebrates the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra, giving you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday. Expect all the big hits, professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects.

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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 very first and most basic element of any project, communication.

I take it as a huge compliment when I see the Grand Designs format taken to foreign shores. In particular, our Grand Designs Abroad project, which is going back well over 15 years now, saw us working with ambitious homeowners in France, Italy and Spain in undertaking ventures to make their design dreams come true.

What dawned on me is the fact that anything is possible when you are able to communicate a concept… clearly, concisely, properly. In reality, that’s no more difficult to do in a foreign language than it is in English.

After all, how often do we see home improvement shows here in the UK where the concept of what someone wants ends up a million miles from what they get?!

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we want and what we don’t want.

I do believe in rural areas it’s a bit easier to harvest contacts and make a difference,

but wherever you are, city or countryside, the Loire Valley or London, ultimately what makes a difference is working on and solidifying personal relations. It’s about sitting down, being firm but polite, offering incentives and trying to get others investing in your project. Above all else, it’s about communicating.

And that communication doesn’t end when you’ve had your house extension done; it should carry on over time.

When we returned to France to catch up with some of our couples, it was great to see so

many of them fully integrated into their communities.

Their contribution wasn’t just about adding to the local economy but learning the language and forming genuine friendships so that they could be really engaged with becoming part of that place.

After all, a home is an entity not just in the context of what’s inside it, but what’s around it as well, and that’s always worth bearing in mind.

People buy into people, and it’s amazing the extra lengths all of us will go to when we like, trust and believe in the people who come to us for help and support. So as I said at the start, communication is the first step… and sometimes the biggest one you’ll make, as well, so get it right!

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Puzzle Page Answers Quick Crossword Solution #016

Answers: Across: 1. Again, 4. Adamant, 8. Becomes, 9. Cheap, 10. Tough, 11. Implant, 12. Petrol, 14. Upstir, 17. Portico, 19. Ascot, 21. Lavra, 22. Agonize, 23. Airtime, 24. Nomad.

Down: 1. Abbot, 2. Account, 3. Nymph, 4. Abseil, 5. Alcopop, 6. Arena, 7. Tipster, 12. Papilla, 13. Origami, 15. Tachism, 16. Rotate, 18. Rover, 19. Acorn, 20. Tweed.

Everything J Answers

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Jedi

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Judy

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Jennie Bond A portrait of the Queen, by revered royal correspondent, Jennie Bond.

Jennie Bond worked as Royal Correspondent for the BBC throughout the Nineties, covering some of the happiest, most tragic and scandalous moments that have befallen the family in recent times.

“At the heart of it, I am fan of royalty and a fan of the family unit,” she says. “The trials that the Royal Family have been through are really no different to our own, and that should reassure them as well as us.

They are human beings, and fate doesn’t shine brighter on them, because the everyday gains and losses that are just part of being alive.

“Ultimately, it is how you come back from the challenges that really matters – and the Queen has, over the past seven decades, truly shown herself to be the most resilient person possible.”

Bond is certainly relieved our Head of State has styled and

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positioned herself with such a brand of quiet authority. “You could arguably look at almost everyone around the Queen and pick out faults and failings,” she says.

“We’ve seen so many in recent years, to the extent we don’t need to name the culprits or the dealings.

“Yet when you shine that light on the Queen it’s really difficult, at any point, to say, ‘you got that wrong’, or ‘this could have been done better’.

“I think with Elizabeth we tend to take that for granted – we tend to just accept she is like that without contemplating what sort of royal landscape we would have with someone less capable at the helm.”

As far as privacy goes, the

Queen values it, but respects the need to be visible and approachable. “Elizabeth is funny, charismatic, sharp as anything, but I think worn down at times by the sheer weight of what it is she has to do. It’s no easy task for someone in their nineties and no amount of wealth or privilege will compensate for what is an incredible commitment to her people,” says Bond.

“I have had the honour of covering a lot of royal moments of great importance… moments in history I suppose – Princess Diana’s death, the Queen Mother’s death, the divorce of Charles and Diana. All those were very important moments I had to report on. But honestly, I think the jubilee celebrations and the pomp and pageantry is the most important. I know it signifies a simple anniversary – just a date in the calendar – but more than that it’s a way of looking back over the continued efforts of someone so brave and inspiring, and is the perfect way to say ‘thank you’ to a very special lady.”

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General Knowledge Crossword #016

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Across Clues: 1. Iron attracts (6) 5. Spite (6) 10. Changing order of letters (7) 11. Oppresses (7) 12. Middle Eastern language (6) 14. Passionately (6) 15. Single point (3) 16. Not difficult (4) 19. Immediately (4) 20. Profit (7) 21. Expel (4) 23. Stick down (4) 27. Police (3) 29. Veto (6) 30. Angel represented in art (6) 33. Appearance (7) 34. Feature (7) 35. Outfitter (6) 36. ____ Messi (6)

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Down Clues: 2. Determined not to change mind (7) 3. Fair hair, blue eyes (6) 4. Boring (4) 5. Servant (4) 6. Derived from milk (6) 7. Live entertainment (7) 8. Outward appearance (6) 9. Factor (6) 13. Dry one-seeded indehiscent fruit (7) 17. Small drops of water (3) 18. Wind (3) 21. Hardship (6) 22. Red wine, orange, soda, brandy (7) 24. Pain organ hearing (7) 25. Form of body piercing (6) 26. Be amazed (6) 28. An area occupied by a minority (6) 31. Confusion (4) 32. Shout (4)

Answers: Across: 1. Magnet, 5. Malice, 10. Anagram, 11. Incubus, 12. Arabic, 14. Fierce, 15. Ace, 16. Eath, 19. Stat, 20. Benefit, 21. Oust, 23. Seal, 27. Fed, 29. Denial, 30. Cherub, 33. Arrival, 34. Article, 35. Tailor, 36. Lionel. Down: 2. Adamant, 3. Nordic, 4. Tame, 5. Maid, 6. Lactic, 7. Cabaret, 8. Facade, 9. Aspect, 13. Achenes, 17. Dew, 18. Air, 21. Ordeal, 22. Sangria, 24. Earache, 25. Labret, 26. Marvel, 28. Ghetto, 31. Blur, 32. Bawl.

Paul Hollywood’s Authentic Cornish Pasty Introduction A Cornish pasty is one of those things we almost always buy, yet in baking terms the concept is really very simple. After all, this was a homebaking staple for the tin miners of Cornwall, with its thick crust ready to be disposed of, so ensuring dirty hands wouldn’t contaminate the meat.

Delicious, wholesome, and able to be added to vegetables or salad to form a main meal, the pasty really is one of my favourites.

Ingredients (serves 5) For the pastry • 450g plain flour • salt • 115g cold lard, diced • 75g cold unsalted butter, diced • About 90ml ice-cold water • 1 egg, lightly beaten, to glaze For the filling • 1 large onion • 120g swede • 1 large floury potato, such as King Edward or Maris Piper • 400g beef skirt • 50g butter • Salt and pepper to season

Method

1. To make the pastry, mix the flour and salt in a large bowl, add the lard and butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in enough

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water to make a fairly firm dough, then knead briefly until smooth. Shape into a ball, wrap in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes.

2. Now move on to the filling, slicing the onion finely to start.

Cut the swede and potato into small, thin strips; keep each separate. Cut the beef into small, thin pieces and divide into five portions.

3. Heat the oven to 200°C/Gas mark 6. Divide the pastry into five equal pieces. Roll each out on a lightly floured surface to a 3mm thickness and cut out a 24cm circle, using a plate as a guide.

4. Scatter a scant layer of swede on the pastry semicircle, leaving a 1cm border.

Add a similar layer of potato, season lightly and top with

some onion. Repeat the swede and potato layers, seasoning as you go. Check the pasty will close, then add the beef. Add a final layer of onion, season and dot with butter.

5. Brush the pastry border with a little beaten egg, then close the lid of the pasty, making sure that the edges meet. Press together firmly and then crimp the edges together by pinching all the way round between your thumb and forefinger.

6. Fill and seal the remaining circles of pastry in the same way. Place the pasties on two baking trays and cut two small slits in the middle of each one.

Brush the pastry with beaten egg. Bake for 20 minutes, then lower the oven setting to 160°C/Gas mark 3 and bake for 30 minutes longer.

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