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6 Fashion Show for HIOWAA 8 Hampshire Art for groups 10 Pub Quiz

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12 Interview: Keanu Reeves

It has been an unusual two years, that is for sure and here we are in December 2021. I have to admit that I have had some difficulty ‘gearing up’ to the festive season, but I think I have finally decided to let my hair down and enjoy some time with family and friends, which is after all what this holiday period is all about for many. Good company, good food, time to laugh and appreciate each other.

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Our loyal local trades and services certainly appreciate all your calls and bookings. Each and every one of them wants to wish you a Happy Holiday Season and thank you for all your support over this particularly challenging time. Without you, some of these companies would have struggled much more, so a big appreciation from all of them! In the new year we are looking to add more local clubs and societies again, so please let us know if you would like some promotion. We are here to help you. If you have a business that would benefit from our thousands of magazines which go out every month, please give me a call or send an email. I would love to help you. Stephen, myself, Julie, Mel, Tracey, Steph, Chris and Jannike wish you a really special Christmas. May you eat, drink and be merry. Very Best Wishes,

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Unconventional fashion show raises £1,680 to keep local Air Ambulance charity ﬂying and saving lives Over 100 guests showed their support for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) at the Solo Mia Winter Fashion Show on Thursday 4 November at the Holiday Inn, Winchester. The charity event featured models with a personal connection to the local Air Ambulance, including the mother and grandmother of Joshie, who was rescued by the service when he was just three-years-old. Models Kate, Joshie’s grandmother, and Danielle, the friend of a patient who was crushed by a horse, opened the show with a touching talk about how HIOWAA was there for their loved ones in their hour of need. HIOWAA Director of Marketing and Fundraising, Keith Wilson, said, “It was an honour and a privilege to attend this fabulous event. The talk delivered by both Kate and Danielle at the beginning of the night emphasised the impact our

life-saving service has on so many lives. Each mission we attend costs on average £2,882, and the money raised from our incredible supporters will help ensure we can continue to be there for those who need us most.” The sell-out audience were treated to an evening of catwalk creations, independent stalls from local businesses and the latest Italian clothing from fashion brand Solo Mia, with one attendee saying, “People were queuing to buy stuﬀ all night!” Guests were welcomed with a complimentary drink supplied by the evening’s sponsor Good Vibes and Mindset and were entertained throughout the night by local DJ, DJ Scotty. For more information on the Air Ambulance charity, visit www.hiowaa.org

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Hampshire Art Studio offers art workshops for groups From company team building and problem solving to improving mental health and well-being. Hampshire Art Studio offers a range of exciting art in its fully equipped studio in idyllic surroundings beside the River Dever in the Test Valley, Hampshire. They cater for both groups and individuals. Using their experienced tutors they offer art workshops that are designed to help businesses build their employees' team spirit and morale. The classes encourage thinking out of the box, getting rid of the word ‘can't', building confidence and helping with problem solving. Well-versed in looking after groups of all kinds, Hampshire Art Studio believes art has an important role to play in people's wellbeing, too - focussing on creativity allows people to manage stress, explore solutions and feel good about themselves. A proven fact is that art has a real role to play in unleashing creative thinking, problem-solving and building teams - all making a significant impact on employee morale and the way companies perform. Hampshire Art Studio would love to chat to businesses and other organisations about how to increase team spirit and therefore productivity. It suggests a Christmas morale boost may be the way to kick start these art workshops - a different kind of office Christmas Party - ‘the Art feast', a morning of creativity and then an afternoon feast - what better way to celebrate the festive season! Organisations can also make use of something unique - visual facilitation - a way of illustrating words with pictures. Visual images are recalled by individuals 95% more than words are. So meetings can be presented by using both! While you're presenting, a talented illustrator will draw on a board beside you the significant points of what's being said so the audience can ‘listen in pictures', too really livening up the presentation in a unique and colourful way and ensuring that more people retain the information and understand it. No more ‘death by Powerpoint'! Creativity is also good for the soul and has many healing properties, not least changing a person's thinking and view of the world and themselves. Getting involved with art can

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1. What is the opening line to 'Let it Snow'? 2. Which Christmas carol was originally written in Latin as 'Adeste Fideles'? 3. What type of pudding do the carolers sing about in 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'? 4. Which carol includes the lyrics, 'Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis'? 5. How many types of birds are mentioned in the Twelve Day of Christmas song? 6. In the words of the famous carol 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing', to whom is glory proclaimed? 7. Which Christmas carol is commonly known by the title 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire'? 8. Which famous Xmas song sends 'tidings of comfort and joy'? 9. Which Christmas carol was composed by Rector Phillip Brooks following a pilgrimage to the Holy Land where he had felt mesmerized by the town in which Jesus was born?

11. Which famous Christmas carol was written as a poem by C. F. Alexander, the same inspirational poet credited with having composed the hymn 'All Things Bright and Beautiful'?

12. The famous song 'White Christmas' originally featured in which 1942 musical ﬁlm starring

Bing Crosby, Fred Astair and Virginia Dale? 13. Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics, 'They looked up and saw a star, Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night'? 14. Christina Rossetti wrote a poem that was to become the basis of which famous Christmas Carol? 15. What is the ﬁnal line of the famous 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' song? 16. Which carol was originally composed by James Pierpoint in 1857 for Thanksgiving? 17. In the words of 'Away in a Manger', what was the Lord Jesus asleep on? 18. Which Christmas carol begins with the lyrics, 'Sleigh bells ring are you listening'? 19. What type of tree is mentioned in the Twelve Days of Christmas song? 20. Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics, 'From now on, our troubles will be out of sight'?

10. Which song repeats the catchy lyrics, 'pa rum pum pum pum'?

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Reimagining the Matrix Another excellent – if familiar – adventure on the way for Keanu Reeves. Keanu Reeves doesn’t subscribe to cancel culture, and besides, there aren’t too many sins to account for! In fact, if skirting back over past behaviour is a determination of popularity in the years to come, then the 56-year-old Beirutborn star has stored up enough credits to last well beyond retirement. From queuing in the rain outside his own party because he didn’t want to make a fuss to bouncers, to redistributing his movie fees around support staff and special effects workers, through to acts of random kindness to strangers, such as giving up his seat on the New York subway. Add in charitable donations thought to exceed $100m, and the star clearly goes well beyond what is expected of him. “I don’t do things for any other reason than they feel right,” he says. “And that makes me no different to 99% of people out there – good people who give up their time

or their energy for something that doesn’t directly beneﬁt them.” While his behaviour onset is no less community spirited, it’s accurate to say the actor’s feelgood vibes haven’t directly translated into big hits in the past couple of years – his most recent movie being the semi-successful reprisal of Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan in the Bill & Ted franchise last year, and John Wick in 2019. “I think I’ve really taken a new view to it all in the past decade,” he says. “I don’t subscribe to the fanfare and the glamour. You’ve seen the way I live – I like basic things, I love motorbikes; I’d rather be out on a gravelly road getting mud on my boots than sat in the back of a limo. That’s just then person I am now. “Of course, I respect in others a desire to go after the bright lights, but I’d rather have a conscience that is more about people and worthwhile experiences, so I guess that leads me to do a lot of the things that I do. I’m not

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Local author publishes three new books during lockdown

Once she’d overcome the shock of schools being closed at the start of the ﬁrst national lockdown, Winchester writer Susana Cory-Wright began chronicling her family’s experiences. While her young son sat at the kitchen table doing lessons, and with nowhere to go, Susana let her imagination ﬂy.

teaching profession, with a special mention for The Pilgrim’s School, the entertainment industry whose artists leapt onto a virtual stage to keep us connected, and ﬁnally retail, particularly the Winchester branch of M&S whose staﬀ were unfailing professional and cheerful throughout.

What emerged were three novels starring the globe-trotting, fun-seeking heroine, Carla Cave. But for those for whom the very word ‘lockdown’ evokes boredom, these three stand-alone or tobe-read as a trilogy books oﬀer escapism as Carla zigzags across the world from Oman to South America to Russia. While certainly reﬂecting the confusion and fear of the early days of the pandemic, the courage and optimism displayed by so many later on, they also provide mystery, intrigue and romance.

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STAR GAZING WRITTEN BY KATE EARL

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Welcome to the December Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include a line of bright planets in the early evening, and the chance of spotting elusive Mercury at the end of 2021. International Space Station The ISS can be spotted in the evening from the 1st - 10th, with the earliest sighting around 4.45pm. Viewing then moves to morning skies from the 18th, and anyone wishing to catch Santa returning home will need to look up at either 4.50am or 6.25am on Christmas morning. 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.

Moon December’s full moon occurs on the 19th and is traditionally known by a variety of rather apt names, such as Cold Moon, Snow Moon, and Moon before Yule Moon. A crescent Moon joins the trio of planets in a line between the 6 – 9th. Object of the Month The recognisable ‘W’ constellation of Cassiopeia lies high in the north around 7pm. To locate it, ﬁnd the Plough asterism low in the north, locate the north star using its two pointers, and Cassiopeia is almost directly opposite on the other side of the pole star (see ﬁgure). Cassiopeia is one of several circumpolar constellations viewed from southern England. Circumpolar constellations never set below the horizon, and are visible throughout the night. Cassiopeia is a great place to scan with a pair of binoculars or small telescope, revealing areas of rich star clusters. Jupiter

Saturn

Events The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks on the night of 13/14th December. A bright gibbous Moon will spoil the show in the evening, so you’ll need to wait until the early hours of the 14th to see any shooting stars. Alternatively, try looking northeast earlier in the week when the Moon is less bright. Unusually, the Geminid meteor shower is caused by Earth passing through the trail of debris left over by asteroid 3200 Phaethon, and not by a comet. The Winter Solstice takes place on the 21st December; marking the shortest day and longest night.

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Capella

Venus Venus is still low in the southwest, but by month end it is setting around 5.30pm. If you have a set of large binoculars or a small telescope, Venus will appear as a tiny, beautiful crescent, which due to its dazzling brightness is best viewed in twilight, rather than against a dark sky.

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Whole Logo Love Like the changing of the tide, the trend for logos and brand visibility seems to ebb and ﬂow as the years go on, and this winter they are really having a moment. At revered Italian fashion house Balmain, Olivier Rousteing paid homage to founder Pierre Balmain with a very modern update on the brand’s iconic labyrinth logo as darling minidresses, jackets and handbags were printed mosaic-like in a seventies inspired palette. Meanwhile, the usually brand-forward Versace dialled back on their ubiquitous Medusa head emblem with a new design called La Greca – less brash perhaps, but no less luxurious. Even bright young upstart Marine Serre has become synonymous with her celestial moon motif which bedecks shoes, shirts and even leggings; proving that the power of the logo is such that names or initials are not a requisite for brand familiarity. Iconography has long been a sign of status, right back to when Coco Chanel revived her fashion brand in 1925 by putting her own name (in the

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is arguably one of the most recognisable sartorial motifs of all time. By the 1980s, logomania was a fully-ﬂedged social movement whereby if you had it, you ﬂaunted it. From head-to-toe Burberry tartan, Gucci emblem handbags, belts, and key fobs along with more accessible (and affordable) clothing such as Giorgio Armani motif sweatshirts and tees. This branding boom continued through the Nineties

where sportswear giants like Adidas and Nike churned out distinguishable clothing like it was literally going out of fashion. In fact it was only after the 2008 economic crash that aggressive label-wearing became passé along with many other manifestations of outward opulence. Understandable then, that the latest incarnation of logomania is more subtle and understated. In the same why that it is deemed socially inappropriate to use disposable plastic water bottles (naturally, Louis Vuitton and Chanel boast luxurious reusable bottle holders) ‘fast fashion’ – cheap, sweatshopled products churned out with questionable provenance and social responsibility – is an equally distasteful tag. Motifs no longer signify just wealth; instead consumers additionally seek brands which align with their social and moral values. In short, it’s okay to ﬂaunt whichever label your heart desires, and 2022 is set to display this mode of thinking more than any previous year - just ensure it is done with contentment and conﬁdence.

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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and allround horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about making time for your garden to serve you as a place of creativity and contemplation. It was pointed out to me a few years ago that a lot of my novels contain a sort of yearning for something. That led me to think, maybe I’ve

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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 discusses the beneﬁts of mixing formal and contemporary, to great effect. Where two or more interior design styles meet, it can be for a number of reasons. Sometimes it’s down to ‘making do’ on a budget – there was perhaps never a more popular time for such contrasts of ideas, side by side, than after the Second World War. That necessity to get the country back on its feet in any way possible meant, in design terms, a whole new set of rules were laid down, where the beauty of aesthetics or the complementing of materials and fabrics could, frankly, wait for another day. It was more important to get our spaces back in a liveable condition. On other occasions where very polarised looks are worked in together, it can be because the person with the brief wants

to create something unique, or shock people, or just rip up the rulebook to do something different. In more recent times, I’ve noted that same acceptance to mix things up when it comes to sustainability. Where the environment and eco matters are concerned, there is an understanding that not everything is perfect; not everything needs to, or even should, ﬁt together with precision.

On Grand Designs, we have had both ends of the spectrum - people who are seeking to thatch their roofs, then others looking at solar panels. So when people ask me if there are going to be more futuristic looking buildings in the future, or if the traditional will stay in fashion, for me I think straight away about a whole band of architects who are there trying to evolve a style of architecture that does both. And when you drop in the word sustainability, I think there’s much more leeway, much more margin to perhaps do things that don’t ﬁt as well as we might want them to in the sense of everything matching up to the last piece of fabric.

Mostly, sustainability for me means people are looking both forward, in the sense of caring for and planning for the future, of course. Yet at the same time they are upholding traditional aims, often using an existing template. And that could be anything from the footprint of the house to the setting it is in.

It’s okay to incorporate natural materials with contemporary. It’s okay to mix gothic with country kitchen if what is represented is personal taste and style. And where sustainability is concerned, perhaps we should even be encouraging this new brand of diversity.

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A clover leaf style of walk AROUND THE FRINGE OF TEST VALLEY This walk conjures up a great variety of terrain and covers woodlands and reserves in a remarkable area. At around 4. 5 miles this outing should take the regular walker about 90 minutes, but add more for halts at photo calls. There are 9 road crossings involved so care should be taken at these points. The meeting point is at The Hilt, Hiltingbury Recreation Ground, Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 5NP

1 where there is ample, free parking, servicing a variety of sporting venues at the ground (tennis, football, leisure centre and community centre).

By carefully crossing here we adopt the path that is directly behind the fence and weave gently downhill between a myriad of gardens to halt at North Millers Dale in around 600 metres. We actually cross this road and veer left to then enter Flexford Meadows after 100 metres. The path here can be wet and muddy, being part of the stream’s ﬂood plain; however we venture along for only 200 metres when we take the right hand wooden bridge that crosses part of Monks Brook and once again follow this path beside the brook and soon move away, heading through a gate then over a wooden bridge to ultimately re-emerge along North Millers Dale. A careful crossing here will take us into a path through more woods and ultimately veers left to halt at Flexford Road with another careful crossing into a gravel road.

On leaving the car we need to aim towards the perimeter path away from the entrance and turn right threading our way around the playing ﬁelds. Once at the T junction we take the right turn underneath the trees for 300 metres up to Hiltingbury Road. From there it is left along the footpath up to the main Hursley Road traﬃc lights. 28

3 This gravel track threads between houses, crosses a local road, and resumes it’s journey as far as Hook Crescent. We keep to the left down

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the Crescent until it takes a sharp right hand turn, which is the point where we aim directly forward into a nicely hidden footpath.

4 By following this narrow path for 300 metres we ﬁnally arrive at Hook Road and another careful crossover. Our next path enters Hook Woods and is about 100 metres across the road on the left and provides a steady climb amongst damp mud and shingle for some 400 metres until it levels out and we pass a wood stock compound on the right. Obviously stacked to season for future use. Shortly after this the gravel road meets a gate at which point we once again turn right into the woods to zig zag between the trees, over another crossing of Monks Brook (more a bog), before a steady climb and then coming back out beside Hook Road. This should mean we are now facing the crossroads into Hocombe Road, which is our next destination and the penultimate road crossing and a very busy junction so do take care. Keeping to the footpath we pass number 131 Hocombe Road and select the next delights of Hocombe Mead Nature Reserve on the right hand side.

We now descend into a truly boggy zone, cross a stream then turn left using the raised duckboards wherever possible up to a wide gate, pass through this and work round left, passing another entrance to the Reserve, then following right and uphill. Once on top of the hill we drop down again taking care across the slippery steps, aiming towards the bog and a section of further duckboards. Before that section do pause to view carvings in a tree trunk on the right,

6 then continue long the path that will eventually curtail at Hiltingbury Recreation Ground. We are now faced with just one more road crossing, then a trip around the playing ﬁelds in the reverse direction from much earlier – and retrieving the car. The nearest coﬀee house or refreshment lie a short distance along the main road heading towards Chandlers Ford, within a parade of shops. WRITTEN BY MALCOLM PRICE

the Crescent until it takes a sharp right hand turn, which is the point where we aim directly forward into a nicely hidden footpath.

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Green Meanies

Five considerations and potential changes we can make at home, if we’re serious about helping the planet. ONE - What materials are your furnishings made from or containing? You’re redecorating that front room or bedroom, looking to pick up on the latest trends to make it stylish, homely and aesthetically impressive. But wait, are those soft paint colours and shades environmentally friendly, do they promise they are nontoxic, did you select the vegan option? Even consider whether the materials contained in that wicker chair or sideboard are sustainable. Keep a lookout too for the chemicals and treatments applied to furniture. Some items in the home – mainly those imported – are found to have been treated with chemicals that have been linked with endocrinal interruption - this is when chemicals mimic a natural hormone, fooling the body into over-responding to the stimulus. The message is this - be sure to research the materials you are bringing into your home. TWO - What size is your carbon footprint? Our carbon footprint is created by a wide variety of contributing factors, but recent focus has turned to our laundry habits.

Washing and drying laundry releases more than just dirt into the water and the environment: detergent chemicals and synthetic fragrances, genetically modiﬁed enzymes, carbon dioxide and microplastics. As far as the latter goes, it’s estimated that as many as 700,000 microscopic plastic ﬁbres can be released on every wash!

Lowering our wash temperature to 30°C would help reduce the carbon emissions by the equivalent of 400,000 motor vehicles. THREE - How awesome is your air? Are you someone who has your windows open almost all year round? The assumption may be that your air quality is being optimised, though this is only the case if ventilation is good. Purchasing an air quality monitor that quickly and accurately monitors chemicals, dust and allergens, will tell

you exactly how good your air quality really is. FOUR - Are you an energy monster? The world in 2021 is obsessed with technology, yet the efficiency of our gadgets and devices, combined with awareness campaigns over what we use, has actually led to a 20% decrease in energy consumption over the last decade-and-a-half. Yet if you’re the type of person who leaves lights on when we go out, keeps appliances on standby, or simply runs a dishwasher halffull, more can be done. FIVE - The heat is on Although the winter months will necessitate artificial heating in every single home in the UK, the way we heat the space around us can usually be made more efficient. Keeping your home at a constant temperature is more efficient than bursts of heat, while isolating certain rooms that you use infrequently will ensure heat wastage is minimised, as are bills!

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QUIRKY FACTS by Mica Bale As the nights have drawn in and autumn is on the cusp of being retired in favour of the winter weather, what could be better than enjoying a delve into Hampshire’s quirky facts from the comfort of your own armchair? From an interesting zoological connection to Queen Victoria herself, here’s another handful of quirky facts!

Although the notion of English sparkling wines is hardly a new one, Cottonworth Vineyard has been established since 2005, with origins on the farm dating back several generations of the Liddell family. Alongside Cottonworth Vineyard is Hattingley Valley, another well-respected English wine producer. Historically France has always had the upper hand as regards to wine production however in recent years, English wines, especially those grown in Hampshire, are not only being recognised for their taste but are also making waves to the point of being not only renowned but respected.

Originally commissioned by King Charles II Lainston House became the scene of a society scandal years later when sweethearts Elizabeth Chudleigh, a court favourite and Navy commander Augustus Hervey were married at this regal palace. Neither bride nor groom could afford to allow their secret marriage to be revealed for fear of losing PHOTO: MANGOPEAR their positions. The marriage was not a success however due to the nature of its secrecy, there seemed little point in an official annulment until such time came that Elizabeth wanted to remarry, thus bringing a charge of bigamy against herself and throwing Lainston House into scandal. Today the palace is a five star hotel and hosts many weddings, thankfully none bringing such scandal as in the past!

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Renowned for its beauty, Beaulieu is well known, not only for its history but also for its birdwatching with many ﬂocking to see the village’s local populations. Wintertime is a good opportunity to catch a glimpse of Black-Tailed Godwits or the Brent Goose, both species may be seen along the River in winter fresh from Iceland and Russia respectively. 32

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Did you know that it was 170 years since Osbourne House was completed for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert? The Isle Of Wight royal retreat has often been remembered as the place that both Queen Victoria and her husband could enjoy away from prying eyes and was largely designed by Prince Albert himself. The house took several years to complete and yet the husband and wife were only to enjoy the house for a relatively short time together owing to Albert’s death just ten years later.

Have you heard of Dr. Philip Sclater, the Hampshire born lawyer and zoologist? The secretary of the Zoological Society of London for more than 40 years, his work as a progressive ornithologist saw him greatly hailed and respected in his profession and even today, his legacy has seen several species named after him as well as his initial identiﬁcation of zoogeographic zones still being in use today!

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Answers Page PUB CHRISTMAS QUIZ 1) Oh the weather outside is frightful, 2) O Come, All Ye Faithful, 3) Figgy pudding, 4) Ding Dong Merrily on High, 5) Six types of birds: Partridge, Turtle Doves, French Hens, Calling Birds, Geese, and Swans 6) Newborn King, 7) The Christmas Song, 8) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 9) O Little Town of Bethlehem, 10) Little Drummer Boy 11) Once in Royal David's City, 12) Holiday Inn, 13) The First Noel, 14) In the Bleak Midwinter, 15) You'll go down in history, 16) Jingle Bells 17) Hay, 18) Winter Wonderland, 19) Pear tree 20) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

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Rustle up a little festive cheer with these delectable and delicately spiced biscuits, ideal for hanging on your tree or just for brightening up your tea break.

Ingredients

For the biscuits

350g plain ﬂour – plus extra for rolling 200g butter 175g dark brown sugar 1tbsp golden syrup 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 large egg ½tsp ground cinnamon ½tsp ground nutmeg ½tsp ground ginger For the decoration 100g white chocolate (melted) OR 100g icing sugar Sprinkles or silver baubles

Top Tips • Turn your biscuits into tree decorations by making a hole into each one before baking, using a skewer then thread through ribbon once cooled. • This dough can be made ahead by placing in the freezer after having been wrapped in cling ﬁlm to chill. Simply defrost and roll out to bake. • Pre-made icing or chocolate that is ready-to-melt in a tube is a great option for those who feel less conﬁdent using a piping bag.

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Decorated biscuits will last several days on a tree or up to a week in an airtight container.

1. Gently warm the butter, sugar and golden syrup over a low heat until it has melted. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl making a well in the centre to pour the wet ingredients into. Mix until a workable dough forms. Once cooled, wrap the dough in cling ﬁlm and place in the fridge for at least one hour to chill. 2. Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas mark 5 and line two baking sheets with baking paper. Meanwhile, roll out the biscuit dough onto a lightly ﬂoured surface to around ½cm thick and cut out your biscuits using festive shapes of choice.

Reroll leftover dough and cut until you have none left. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a golden brown. 3. Once cooled, preferably on wire racks, place either melted chocolate or icing sugar – that has been mixed with water to form a thick paste – into a piping bag and use to decorate the biscuits, adding baubles and other decorations while the icing is still wet. Let dry completely before hanging.

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POETRY PAGE

A visit from St. Nicholas 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave a lustre of midday to objects below, When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer, With a little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; So up to the housetop the coursers they flew With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too— And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The

prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a pedler just opening his pack. His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight— “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” Source: The Random House Book of Poetry for Children (Random House Inc., 1983)

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