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Hello once again everyone and a massive welcome to another very busy October edition of your Fuddler!

As always we very much hope you will enjoy the issue - there’s loads of local information inside, lots of stories, the usual fun and nonsense and of course

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Flitwick Pet Services We care for your pets while you’re at work or on holiday x x x x x x x

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07379 690824 / 01525 635465 The Friends of Ampthill’s Christmas Lights are delighted to announce this brand new fundraising event at The White Hart Hotel, Ampthill on Friday October 12th at 8.00pm. Teams up to 6 will compete for some sparkling prizes while enjoying pizza and nibbles. TICKETS cost £10.and must be pre-bought from The White Hart. Should be a very enjoyable evening.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!

Following last year’s successful trial The Friends of Ampthill Christmas Lights will again be choosing the young person to Switch on Ampthill’s Christmas Lights from entrants who attend one of the town’s schools or pre –schools.

Entry forms will be available at the entrant’s school from Monday November 5th and must be returned completed to the entrant’s school together with a £1 coin taped to the form, by Friday November 9th.

Multiple entries are allowed but each one will cost £1. The draw will take place on Monday November 12th in good time for the switch-on on Sunday November 18th.

Who will press the plunger to light up Ampthill this year?

The town’s traders are fully supporting the continuing purchase of the stunning icicle lights which proved so popular last year.

We all say a very big ‘THANK YOU’ for your generosity.

Richard Holden Fundraiser for The Friends of Ampthill’s Christmas Lights

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Friday the 12th October sees the annual Millbrook Church and Village Harvest Supper which is taking place at Millbrook Village Hall. The event is at 7pm for 7.30pm and tickets cost £10.00 per person which includes a two course meal. There will also be an auction of produce and raffle and the licensed bar will be open. Please contact Julia Shayler for tickets on 01525 404297.

Millbrook's Harvest Supper is always a great evening so we hope you will come along and join us.

100 years ago the First World War ended, and a new world began. The example and experience of those who lived through it shaped the world we live in today. In 2018 The Royal British Legion is leading the nation in saying Thank You to all who served, sacrificed and changed our world.

Calling all Artists! St Andrew’s Church in Ampthill is holding an Art Exhibition on the 6th and 7th of October.

Artists who would like to exhibit should contact a_bhodges@btinternet.com or telephone 01525 404625 for further information or an application form.

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LORD DEE’S PONDERINGS

Now the hard work starts on the estate grounds. The water feature is looking fine but there is some tidying up to be done particularly on the eastern meadow.

Then it will be time to find the Christmas lights again ready. If only I could find them.

Perhaps Alexa knows where I put them.

Ciao

A BRIANISM (With fond memories)

Someone spotted an internet barbers shop - what is all that about?

KINGS ARMS PATH GARDENS, AMPTHILL These beautiful gardens are open on the last Sunday of the month from January until October from 2.30 until 5.00pm Admission in October is £3.00 under 16’s free Plants for sale. Refreshments available.

Across: 1 Rivals, 4 Hubbub, 7 Polygraph, 9 Item, 10 Sail, 11 Chaos, 13 Futile, 14 Nephew, 15 Minims, 17 Dazzle, 19 Bosun, 20 Tine, 22 Aria, 23 Transcend, 24 Devout, 25 Treble

Down: 1 Relief, 2 Atom, 3 Scythe, 4 Hereon, 5 Baps, 6 Bellow, 7 Pertinent, 8 Haphazard, 11 Climb, 12 Sedan, 15 Method, 16 Sonnet, 17 Dulcet, 18 Elapse, 21 Ergo, 22 Ante

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It’s not too late to book your Christmas advertising in The Fuddler! Please send an email to martin@thefuddler.com for all the details or if you prefer call 07530 869 365

With The Duchess of Troll Reflections in the Dewpond.

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'The Old House' The Mrs Sam had spent a pleasant afternoon looking through the contents of the biscuit tin, it's ornate decorated lid of elephants, flowers and leaves now laid open filled with sorted out photographs. Many times these had been laid out on the covered polished table, in the Old House, especially when on a Sunday the house would be filled with visitors, who talked about of who was who, and of when the pictures were taken. As children you were taught to be quiet, so outside we played, if we haven't all walked up the fields and woods, so often missed some of the details.

Having inherited the biscuit tin in recent years, some photos were quickly looked at, not always recognising the content. However thanks to The Mrs Sam, and her granddaughter Joanne and her fiancée Andy being invited to the Great Park, in Ampthill, in the summer for opening by the Mayor of a plaque to commemorate the Duke of Bedford's Training Camp Site for local men, to go off to join other regiments in W.W.1. one hundred years ago. A display area of the camp training exhibition, sitting beside The Roll of Honour, facsimile, the original is in Ampthill Church, the Mrs Sam, asked if she had any relatives, that might be on the Roll, thinking this was for the fallen, was amazed to see her Grandfather's Ampthill cousin, then right b e s i d e h er s h o u l d er Grandfather's name. Both

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men had survived The Great War, although The Mrs Sam's Grandfather had come home disabled. This did not stop him earning a living, or riding his "sit up and beg" bike, up and down Ampthill Hill. The Mrs Sam, as a child, remembering being told he was too young to join up.

Most country dwellers could shoot a gun, mainly for poaching rabbit or deer.

Most thought it wouldn't be a long war, so friends and family members just joined up. His brother didn't join in Ampthill Park Camp.

One of the sepia pictures, now faded with age, and with dog eared corners is none other of the plaque in Ampthill Church. So if the invitation to The Park hadn't been arranged by Stephen Hartley that photograph would have remained a mystery. On looking further into another photo of men sitting at tables, this too being The Training Camp.

For all those interested in our colourful local History events are taking place in The Great Ampthill Park to remember and never forget all those local lads that went to France, Flanders, many not to return, others living with their wounds the rest of lives.

2018 One Hundred Years ago the Great War ended.

When you are young the memories told by older friends and relatives might not seem important as playing in the garden.

However bits and pieces do get recalled, as with the sepia picture, that too has become a memory for the Mrs Sam. A description now written in pencil on the back.

D.O.T.

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ARE YOU WORKING FROM HOME?

Why not book an economical ad like this in The Fuddler and let everyone know what you do?

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With Jimmy The Voice This month JTV has been practising making things with his carpentry set and has sent us this picture of a bookcase that he thinks he has made ...

... but we reckon that the bookcase he has made is not a possible structure at all!

But, what do you think?

FARMERS MARKET

The Farmers Market in Woburn is held on the third Sunday of every month from 10.00 - 2.00 at The Pitchings in the village.

Don’t forget The Charter Market in Ampthill every Thursday and Flitwick Market on Fridays!

15th October A very Happy Birthday to Julio

By Julio Van Peebles Julio’s worries and useless facts: 1) Does anyone still eat paste sandwiches?

2) Did you know that when the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded shortly after launch in 1986, a football survived the disaster?

3) Do double yolked eggs produce two chickens?

4) Did you know that the world’s oldest operating electric railway is in Brighton?

5) How much is an undisclosed sum?

Julio’s interesting ‘Pie’ fact: Did you know that this year’s annual pie festival is at the Queens Head in Ampthill on Saturday 13th October?

Happy Birthday Sweet Pea for the 19th October hope to see you soon! xx

Thought for the month: ‘Worrying is like walking around with an umbrella, waiting for it to rain.’

Birthday greetings to Steve for the 7th October 1st November STEPH Happy Birthday Squiffy - my Child Bride

From your Slipper xxx

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19th October A very, very Happy Birthday to Katy

Lots of love your dutiful husband xx

Here’s a little more whimsy from one of our readers: I went into a pet shop and said, ‘Can I buy a goldfish?’ The guy said, ‘Do you want an aquarium?’ I said ‘I don't care what star sign it is.’

I only know two tunes: one of them is ‘Yankee Doodle’ and the other one isn’t.

How do you tell when you're out of invisible ink?

My friend’s husband is so silly that he thought he could buy a wind powered clothes drier.

The only normal people are the ones you don’t know very well.

Ensure that if you have an appointment it is not important, that way it won’t matter if you are late.

Most cars on the road have only one occupant. Usually the driver.

Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.

You could cheer yourself up by making a list of things to do that you have already done.

You never have to change anything you got up in the middle of the night to write.

My friend thinks that artery is a study of paintings.

When you have a stressful problem run away from it. Fast as you can.

The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.

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with Auntie Vi I miss the days when everything worked with just an ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ switch.

1. In which year was the broom invented?

2. Who presented ‘Blue Peter’ from 1979-80?

3. When did cartoon character ‘Porky Pig’ make his screen debut?

4. An ‘Armoury’ is a collective term for which creature?

5. Where would you find a ‘Tragus’?

6. In which Dickensian novel would you find ‘Mrs Dibabs’?

7. I f y o u s u f f e r e d f r o m ‘Ecophobia’ what would you fear?

8. What is a ‘Boletus’?

9. Who wrote the novel ‘A Room with a View’?

10.Where in the US is a place called ‘Pumpkintown’?

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CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN!

Here are more of your splendid pictures of The Fuddler on it’s travels around the world! On the left this month is Steve with his copy of The Fuddler at the local tram stop in Witterswil, Switzerland and below is Irene reading her favourite mag in Montenegro! Many thanks for those and if you are going away don’t forget to pack your Fuddler too!

Please send your photos of a Fuddler being read away from home to martin@thefuddler.com

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EN E S V! T S A N O

SUNDAY LUNCHTIME NIBBLES

Saturday October 13th

You are invited to enjoy your Sunday lunchtime drink with more bar snacks than you could shake a stick at, and all with Richard’s compliments!

IT’S PIE FESTIVAL TIME!

THIS MONTH’S CHESS PUZZLE Once again we are hoping you might be able to help us with this conundrum! It’s white to play and checkmate in just moves. But how? If you can help please pop in, show us the answer and enjoy a pint of beer!

WEDNESDAY QUIZ FROM 8.00pm Come and join in our friendly Wednesday night quiz - no charge and welcome to all. September quizzers include another welcome visit from JVP, Malcolm, H & Miripops and even the landlord may ask a few questions!

New quizmasters always welcome.

This year it’s the 14th Annual Pie Festival!

If you have decided to enter a pie then please bring it along to the pub between 11.00am and 1.00pm for registration and then judging happens until 3.00-ish!

Fabulous day for pie eaters too as once the judging has taken place, donations for the charity PTSD Resolution will be accepted in exchange for mouthfuls of pie.

During the afternoon we have live music with

SLOOP GROGGY DOGS The winners of the pies will be announced just after 4.00pm with presentation of prizes.

The best raffle in town also takes place as our fabulous local businesses donate prizes to help raise even more money for our chosen charity.

Entry forms and rules are now available at the bar

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It's that time of year we all fear As Halloween will soon be here.

Spooks ghosts and ghouls around our town Including the witch in her long black gown.

It's their night so we are told Rather them than me out in the cold lol.

But if you would like to go out and join in Pop into McColl's we have our Halloween products in From witches hats, face paints, scary masks, Even torches to help you around in the dark.

And if you're going out trick or treating Please watch what you are eating, We have many treats in stock and out on display Which will make a great treat to give away.

So if you get children knocking at your door At McColl's we can offer so much more, So if you would like something healthy Shopping at McColl's you don't need to be wealthy.

We have great fresh fruit out on display A healthy option on this fun day.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an adult and would like to celebrate too We have great wine and beer chilled just ready for you.

So while your children are in bed You can chill and rest your head.

But please drink sensibly as we all should know Many of us off to work we have to go.

So to finish off it just leaves me to say I hope you all have a great Halloween day

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The Sea Cadets Unit, Althorp Close Flitwick MK45 1HY are holding a jumble sale in aid of Flitwick & Ampthill Sea Cadet Unit. The event is to be held on Sunday 7th October from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Entry costs just 50p. Cadets and their friends and family are de-cluttering & re-cycling all their preowned & pre-loved items ready for their next jumble sale. They will be selling toys, clothes, bedding and bric-a-brac amongst other items. Why not come along to see and buy some bargains? Tea, coffee and cakes will be available. Please tell your friends & family around Bedfordshire about this fantastic sale. The Hall will be open from 09:00am - 10:00am on the day to receive Jumble. All proceeds to Flitwick and Ampthill Sea Cadets Registered Charity 287167 .

WW1 Living History Encampment Ampthill Great Park Friday 12th October, Saturday 13th October -

The “Living History Event” gives an insight into ‘camp life’ and how WW1 soldiers trained and lived in Ampthill Great Park. This fits in well with the History Curriculum for WW1.

See a living history group in WWI uniform work from period tents with weapons, equipment and accessories for the 1918 period.

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There will be a small charge for entry. Tea and biscuits will be served before the meeting. Everyone welcome.

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Meet at ARA club Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF. Thursday 18th October Euan Dunn presents: ‘Puffins in Simmering Seas’.

A talk about the effects of how rising sea temperatures are becoming a threat to seabirds & their food.

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07702 080623 Tel & Fax: 01525 714057 Lovers of Croatia may have spent time wandering around the fabulous remains of the Palace of Diocletian in Split. Diocletian was a roman emperor of the later 3rd century, famous for his administrative efficiency and loathed for his severe persecution of Christians in the area. He built a fabulous palace for his retirement in Split, which also served as a Roman army fortress.

Much remains of this building. His mausoleum was converted into a cathedral and the architecture of the palace heavily influenced the neo-classical architecture espoused by Robert Adam in the late 18th century. It is a world heritage site and Dr Isabella Image is going to talk about it to the Arts Society in Aspley Guise village hall at 7.30 on 25th October. Admission is free for members and guests are welcome for a small fee.

Members will also be visiting Peckover House in Wisbech, an elegant Georgian National Trust property, and also take in a visit to Octavia Hill’s birthplace. Octavia Hill was a reforming philanthropist in Victorian times who helped to establish the National Trust. So, lots to look forward to in October.

To join the Arts Society contact the membership secretary on 01908 582313.

New members wanted for Ampthill & District Probus Club (for retired professional business people aiming to give their grey matter a work out). Reward - good company and enjoyment with like minded ‘young at heart ‘ professionals.

Contact Alan on 01234 961786 for the low down or view our website on www.ampthillprobus.co.uk.

Tuesday 20th November tickets £10 Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th tickets £12 This is a comic opera set in a Cornwall village where a team of professional bridesmaids is looking for work. Rose Maybud and Robin Oakapple are a likely couple but Robin is hiding his true identity as Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, baronet of Ruddigore.

Unfortunately the title comes with a curse which means he has to commit a crime a day or die in torment. In desperation Sir Ruthven goes to see his dead ancestors in the picture gallery in Ruddigore Castle and pleads with them for help. The audience are in for a treat with a few Gilbertian plot twists, directorial liberties and beautiful music.

Stewartby Village Hall, Stewartby Way MK43 9LX. Tickets via saods.org.uk and 07557 670703

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With Henrietta Wainsworth.

Michaelmas Day, September 29th, seems to come and go with little celebration, yet it is an important date in the church calendar and is also steeped in tradition and superstition.

It is the feast of St. Michael the Archangel who hurled the devil out of heaven for his evil ways back down to earth. Legend has it that when he fell down he landed in a bramble bush.

He cursed the fruits, scorching them with his fiery breath, stamped on them and spat them out making them unfit for human eating. Legend goes on to suggest he renews his curse every year and so it is considered unlucky to pick blackberries after Michaelmas Day. Michaelmas Day is sometimes called Goose Day. Goose Fairs are still held in some English towns although geese are no longer sold. The most famous of these is the Nottingham Goose Fair. The Goose Fair in Tavistock and the Michaelmas Goose Fair in Colyford, Devon are the only two remaining smaller goose fairs that can be visited.”Eat a goose on Michaelmas Day, want not

for money all the year.”

Apparently Queen Elizabeth 1 was said to be eating goose when news came of the defeat of the Armada. In celebration she declared that she would, from then on, always eat goose at Michaelmas.

The Victorians believed that trees planted at Michaelmas would grow especially well and in Ireland finding a ring hidden in a meat pie meant one would soon be married.

September 29th is also quarter day and farms are often sold around M i c h a e l ma s , p r o b a b l y because this falls at the end of harvest and the beginning of working the land for the following year.

St Michael the patron saint of the sea and maritime lands, of ships and boatmen, of horses and horsemen together with the traditions and superstitions around Michalemas have once again passed for another year but forever belong to time itself.

I leave you with a couple of sayings to mull over. “If St Michael brings many acorns, Christmas will cover the fields with snow” and “A dark Michaelmas, a light Christmas” © Henrietta Wainsworth.

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Bob the Buck Rabbit.

Bob the rabbit didn't understand that he hadn't been born a hen, or a bantam hen, duck or a indeed a dog or a cat.

He loved nothing better than giving the Mrs Sam a good morning kiss and having a cuddle as the hutch doors were opened. He loved a fuss. As all the other animals socialised together in the large garden and yard . He couldn't wait as he raced towards wherever the chickens, ducks and bantam and join in whatever there was found to do, jumping high in the air, for fun , it seemed. He followed them around, finding dandelion leaves and chickweed, tasty titbits in the garden, while the others found worms, slugs and insects to enjoy.

When the baby Muscovy ducks came to live, he could be found with the ducklings, nestling in his jet black fur, all enjoying the Sun. Bob the Rabbit was unusually large, in fact very large.

Nowadays giant rabbits are kept as house pets, bigger than some dogs. At that time he was different, so excellent for breeding purposes. He returned for his life of leisure. He loved visiting the house, knowing where the bread bin was, he liked crusts, knowing that The Mrs Sam would give him one, and a tasty carrot.

A young friend of young Chris told The Mrs Sam that Bob the Rabbit had chased him up the yard, bit him on the leg.

How could that be rabbits don't bite! He was lovely! One day Sam Ilex came up the yard with Bob the Rabbit holding onto his jeans for dear life. He made good money in Peacock's Auctions in Horne Lane.

Yes rabbits do bite! The Mrs Sam had always wondered why they had such large buck teeth.

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Happy Birthday to Stephen for the 9th October!

With Basher McGraw

There is little good news in the national newspapers these days so Basher was pleased to read that on Sunday 7th October Doctor Who will be back on our screens. Naturally there have been the expected grumbles and moans that this series risks being ruined as the new Doctor is now going to be played by the

actress Jodie Whittaker and the Time Lord will transform into a Time Lady.

We wait to see the reappearance of the Tardis and apparently there will not be a single Dalek in this series. Stay positive; this series will be different by the very fact the Doctor is different but, there is nothing to say it won’t be as good, Give it a chance.

Happiest of birthday wishes to Roo who has made it to 12 years of age, how time has flown!

All our love Mum, Richard, Granni, Dotty and all xxx

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With Lauren Louella Boughalls Hello everyone and again a big welcome to another picture poser. Firstly many thanks to everybody who sent in an answer to last month’s challenge and congratulations and very well done to Ron, Piers, Dave, Tony, Maureen, Alan, Mike and everyone else who correctly identified Ampthill Road, Maulden and many thanks to the reader who sent it to us.

Now this month we have been out and about around the towns and villages of Fuddlerland and have came across this interesting scene and thought we should bring it to you!

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This month we bring some more of Montgolfier’s School day reminiscences: One night we got home from school and collected the milk can and went down to the College Farm for the milk. On walking back up the lane about five bullets splashed in the puddle at the lane side. They were at the end of their trajectory and just falling back to earth.

Another night on getting home from school, in the field in front of the house was a crashed German bomber with a full load of bombs and five crew. The crew were buried in our Churchyard with white wooden crosses saying Unknown Airmen. Later they were given names. At the end of the war they were exhumed and taken back to Germany.

Fifty years later someone realised there should be another bomb; it was found about 1 foot down and had been scratched by the plough and we land workers had been over it all that time. It was a 1,000lb bomb. I even have a photo of it.

Something we used to pick up near home was nice brass shiny cannon shells unfired and dropped by aircraft. Not a lot of them - we used to hide them in the guttering of the outhouse. They soon tarnished. One Sunday afternoon we went out to look at them and heard planes coming. There were five German bombers showing their camouflaged tops. A wonderful sight.

They then levelled out and started firing. We heard that they had shot a cow and a bullet went through a baby’s pram by a farm door and luckily the baby was not hurt On D-Day all the soldiers going by were waving to us and throwing us handfuls of coins to get sweets.

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Chilli Con Carnage Revisited (pt. 10) Al’s Pal’s Halloween Chilli As it is the time of year for ghosts, ghouls, and all things ghastly, I thought I would combine Halloween season with my continuing chilly (sorry I couldn't resist) chilli recipe tales. This time however I am going to cheat and choose a recipe that: a} I did not experience personally in my North American adventures; b} I did not actually try the recipe myself, yet; and c} I have not received any feedback on it at all. I did though get the recipe from a pal of mine in the US who suggested this recipe, and sent it to me once he'd heard that I was compiling a chilli journal.

However, once the pumpkins start appearing on the shelves in the grocery stores, I will most certainly give it go. So, more than likely, by the time you read this column, I will have already tried it. It sounds delicious. The addition of pumpkin to a chilli not only makes it extra hearty but also adds a delicious sweetness that will go so well with all the spices. And, as pumpkins are rich in vitamins A and C, it makes it quite healthy too.

This recipe can be done either on the hob or in the slow cooker. (if you are going to do it in the slow cooker I'd brown the meat and sauté the vegetables first). My pal suggests simmering it for 2 hours on the hob as they "enjoy the aroma of a slowcooked pot on the stove that fills their apartment with a divine smell". The one ingredient that might test our limitations is a bottle of pumpkin beer, the alcohol does get burned off, but if you prefer a n on-al coholic alternative, use chicken or vegetable stock instead. Once you're ready, the chilli is served in smaller hollowed out pumpkins used for bowls. Fill the bowls with the chilli 3/4 of the way and pop the pumpkin bowls in the oven for 30 more minutes, and then, when it's time to eat, you can scoop a

little pumpkin flesh onto your spoon. The scooped out pumpkin flesh is included in the recipe which makes the chilli slightly thicker.

My pal gave me this recipe based on a Halloween party for a couple of families so the recipe has 8 to 10 servings, so adjust accordingly.

Ingredients:Flesh from a medium to large pumpkin, deseeded 600g lean turkey mince 10 oz chicken sausage 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 orange bell pepper, diced 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 large can chopped tomatoes 1 can chicken broth 1 bottle of pumpkin beer or 250 ml chicken / veg stock 2 tbsp chilli powder 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp brown sugar 4 tbsp olive oil sea salt and black pepper sour cream grated cheddar cheese spring onions, sliced Method; Thinly slice the sausages and set aside with the turkey mince. In a large heavy bottomed pan, add 2 tbsp of the olive oil and sauté the garlic and the onion until soft.

Add the bell peppers and sauté for a further 5 minutes. Place in a bowl and set aside, in the same pan, add the remaining oil and brown the turkey mince and sausage. After about 10 minutes, season with the salt & pepper. Once the meat has browned, add the vegetables and then the tomatoes, pumpkin, beans and all the spices. Add the pumpkin beer (or alternative) and chicken broth and stir.

Lower the heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Adjust the seasoning accordingly. Now would be a good time to hollow out your smaller pumpkins or squashes ready for use as bowls.

Serve the chilli in the bowls with some grated cheese, spring onion, and a dollop of sour cream.

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Booking and details at 01234 767037 Kids' Halloween Disco Wednesday 24 October 5pm to 7pm £8 per child www.marstonvale.org/Event/kids-halloween-disco-24-oct2018 Kids' Halloween Disco Thursday 25 October 5pm to 7pm £8 per child www.marstonvale.org/Event/kids-halloween-disco-25-oct-18 Volunteer Task - Grange Estate Tuesday 30 October 10am to 3.30pm darren.woodward@marstonvale.org or 01234 762603.

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Short led walks, all welcome.

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Walks last about an hour and a quarter (some hills). Walk at your own pace in a friendly group. It’s all free - just turn up.

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