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Editor’s Note ...

Summer is finally making it’s way over to Plymouth and its time for us to rejuvenate our mind and bodies; a perfect time to dig into the big dogs of the super foods family. Page 24 has a great collection of why these foods are so good for you and how you can incorporate them into your meals with quick and easy recipes!

If you’re looking for interesting events taking place across Plympton this coming month, then turn to page 14 to look at our What’s On Guide for a whole host of brilliant ideas.

We are holding a Photography Competition, a chance for you to show off your Photography skills. The winner’s photograph will appear on the front cover! All you need to do to is take a photograph of an area in Plympton that you think would make a great front cover image and email it to nimra@oracle.uk.net by 18.05.2015. See page 23 for more details.

I hope you enjoy this issue, packed full of great features and information and I will catch up with you next month!

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Contents May 2015 4

Ben Bennett Flooring

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Family Law Company

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UK Blinds

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Distribution Map

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Halo Hairdressing

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SuperFoods to the Rescue

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Russells Flooring

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A1 Carpets

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Right Price Windows

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Plymouth Pavilions

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White House Dental Care

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Smeaton Homes

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Chris Kallis

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Mortgages 4 Plymouth

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What’s On Guide

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RIGHT PRICE Hundreds of satisfied customers praise local, independent business Right Price Windows. Based in Newnham Industrial Estate, Plympton, for its friendliness and quality of service.

Company directors Travis Chiddle and Sarah Haseler are delighted to see the business continue to grow since purchasing it in 2013.

Over the past two years, their mindset has been solidly focused on hard work and commitment to the firm’s loyal customers – which has even seen the team work on Christmas Day. “We are passionate about Plymouth,” says former Royal Marine, Travis. “We employ 15 people and our goal is to aid the city’s economy, manufacture items on site, and maintain a low carbon footprint.”

“We also make sure that there is little waste by recycling as much as we can.”

Making products and frames on site means the company can provide a wide bespoke range for the home. These are certain to provide sparkle and added value – from energy efficient PVCu windows (in a wide range of designs and colours) through to a multiple story extension.

The company’s conservatories are also manufactured in house and are designed to have a long life and also be energy efficient.

The team is happy to aid with any planning issues to ensure you have minimal fuss when it is being installed.

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Or, if you are looking for something with a real sense of “historic grandeur,” then why not invest in an Orangery? “An Orangery incorporates not only the best of the modern world with its technology, that ensures a warm and energy efficient finish, but it also encompasses the elegance of the Victorian era,” says Travis.

Or, if you don’t have quite the space for an Orangery, then the company can also fit a “skypod” into a roof area, so adding height, light and volume to your living space.

The high spec quality and finish on the porches, doors, windows and rooflines make Right Price Windows the natural choice for many homeowners looking for home improvements.

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Additionally, the company’s wide range also makes a tempting array for clients – from Sarah’s favourites, the vertical sliding window, to by-folding doors where the door will literally fold back on itself in a concertina style.

By-folding doors can have a maximum span of six metres which allow for a huge area to be opened up for those all important spring rays of sunshine!

“We employ 15 people and our goal is to aid the city’s economy, manufacture items on site, and maintain a low carbon footprint.”

Sarah, who has just had her first baby, says people are also attracted to the business because of its sense of fairness for the customer – they provide discounts for OAPs, military personnel and emergency workers.

Her grandfather was a former Royal Marine and Travis’ connection with the Forces, together with the city’s strong ties to the Royal Navy, means that both Sarah and Travis felt it important to be able to provide a discount for the military.

Sarah also enjoys success as a singer whose large repertoire of music is enjoyed at various social events across the city. Her passion for singing extends into work where, during the recent cold snap, she started singing a song from the hit film, Frozen.

She soon found that other members of the team also knew the song and joined in! “It really made for a warm, happy atmosphere and it is that friendly atmosphere that is what our business is all about,” says Sarah.

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lmost all of us will experience an injury at some point in our lives. Only then do we realise how significantly an injury can interrupt our daily routine and activities.

Some injuries can be very obvious. Other injuries are less so. In a car accident, traumatic forces can cause the head to stretch the neck muscles beyond their normal range.

This often results in a muscle strain or muscle tear, which can be extremely painful and debilitating.

Injuries can prevent us from exercising, playing, sleeping and working.

At Chris Kallis Solicitors, we recognise that the most important focus after an injury should be on recovery and rehabilitation. The earlier a patient is able to start safe and appropriate exercise, the better the opportunity to return to work or sports as soon as possible.

It is generally accepted that there are three basic phases to getting yourself back to where you were prior to the injury: (i) the acute post-injury phase, (ii) the recovery period, and (iii) the functional phase.

The period in the first days after the injury is the ‘acute’ phase. Seriously injured people will be treated by medical experts in hospital. For those with minor injuries, it can be just as important to get checked out by the GP, who may make an early diagnosis of a more serious injury underlying the initial symptoms.

Once the swelling starts to go down or the pain subsides, the injured person moves into the ‘recovery’ period, during which it is important to start to regain range of movement and strength. Too often the tendency is to stop exercising once an injury occurs. But muscle power diminishes rapidly when muscles are not used. Advice from a rehabilitation expert, such as a physiotherapist or chiropractor may be important to guide safe and appropriate exercise at this stage.

The ‘functional’ phase is the last stage and the time to start regaining full exercise capacity. This involves gradually testing the injured area as it is worked up to the previous level of fitness. Preventing repeat injury is an important component of the functional phase. Unfortunately, doing inappropriate exercises or too much exercise can actually cause more tissue damage and delay healing.

Further input from a physiotherapist or chiropractor is likely to be required at this stage, to ensure recovery without setback.

Some people may move through these phases relatively quickly but those with severe injuries can take months in each phase.

Brain injuries are different. Early rehabilitation seems to be essential for how well a patient recovers after a severe brain injury. Unlike most other cells in the body, brain cells do not regenerate when they are destroyed. However, this does not mean that recovery cannot occur. The brain is flexible and is able to reorganise itself to an extent, in order to regain lost function. Rehabilitation from an occupational therapist specialising in acquired brain injury aims to help the brain learn alternative ways of working in order to

minimise the long-term impact. Rehabilitation also helps the patient and the family to cope successfully with any remaining disabilities.

At Chris Kallis Solicitors, we place a strong emphasis on obtaining rehabilitation advice and support from the start.

Provided the Defendant insurer accepts responsibility for your accident, we will arrange for you to be seen by expert medical consultants, physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists and psychologists, to make sure you are on the right road to recovery.

If the Defendant does not accept responsibility, we will fight your case to ensure you achieve a just outcome.

If you have suffered an injury after an accident, contact Chris Kallis Solicitors to arrange a meeting to discuss your claim, without any obligation. Telephone 01752 225060 or email: info@chriskallis.co.uk It might seem a bit old fashioned, but actually it’s still the most direct way to seek advice. It makes sense to know who is dealing with your case. You can even pop into our office and speak to us about it, if you’d rather see us faceto-face over a cup of tea.

Chris Kallis

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Plympton What’s On Guide 12pm-3pm Colebrook Methodist Church

7th May

Plymouth Gardeners Association Plant sale, 7.30pm Harewood House

Ballet and Tap 4pm - 9pm Susan Jane School of Dancing Ballet and Tap Class for Children Plympton St Maurice Community Hall

16th May

Breeze cycling Ladies only cycling group. Free ride once a month led by a qualified cycle leader. All abilities welcome. Great for socialising, getting back on your bike and meeting new people. 11am-1pm Plymbridge Woods and Plym Valley 19th May

Costume Walk About Meet costumed characters from years past in and around the Abbey.

See the mistresses prepare and cook the master’s dinner between 1-2pm.

11:30am, Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate 23rd - 31st May

Seedlings at Saltram Saltram’s gardeners will be showing you all you need to know about planting seeds and home-growing this halfterm. Spring is the perfect time 14

Under 8 Freestyle/ Street Dance 5pm - 5:30pm Dance Studio at Heles School

Seedings at Saltram

of year to plant wild flowers and pumpkins and their gardeners will be on hand with tips and advice. You can plant your seeds with the gardeners here at Saltram then take them home to create your own urban garden. Why not bring your pumpkins back in October to carve in our autumn workshop?

10am-4:30pm,Saltram House.

23rd, 24th, 25th May

Charcoal Weekend Head down to Cot Lane to see our giant kilns turnng into the estate trees

into charcoal.

Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate.

Regular Events Monday Salsa 10am-11am Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Yoga 10am - 11:30am Colebrook Community Centre Little Cherubs Toddler Group 9:30 am - 11:30m Colebrook Methodist Church Hearing Dogs Training

Under 15 Freestyle/ Street Dance 5pm - 5:30pm Dance Studio at Heles School Zumba Training 6:30 pm Heles School Advanced Adult Tap 6:15pm - 7pm Dance Studio at Heles School Plympton St. Maurice Judo Club 7 to 11 years Plympton Guildhall Adult Freestyle/ Street 7pm - 8pm Dance Studio at Heles School Plympton

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May 2015 Metafit 7:30 pm, Heles School Tuesday Bodyblast Ladies Fat Burning Class 9:30 am Energie Fitness Lister Close

Colebrook Community Centre Dance Aerobics 6pm - 7pm Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Under 14 Modern Jazz 6pm - 6:45 pm St Maurice Primary School

Prayer Group Healers 9:15pm - 10:15pm Woodford Methodist 6pm - 9pm Colebrook Church Community Centre C. Friends Over Clubbercise 60’s Club 2pm - 4pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm Colebrook Woodford Methodist Community Centre Church Devon Dogs Training Zumba Party 5pm - 8pm 6:30pm Colebrook Heles School Community Centre Under 14 Ballet Legs, Bums & Tums 6:45pm - 7pm 7pm-7:45pm St Maurice Primary Plympton St School Maurice Community Metfit Hall 7:30 pm, Heles Open Mic Night School from 7pm till late Monday, Tuesday Lord Louis and Wednesday.

Kettlebells and Adult Ju-Jitsu Core 6:50pm - 8pm 7:40pm, Heles School Plymouth Ju-Jitsu, Plympton Wednesday Thursday Play and Craft Pilates Dog Training 9:30 am - 10:30am 5pm - 7pm

Colebrook Community Centre Adult Ballet 6:30pm - 7:15pm Dance Studio at Heles School Club Fit 6:30 pm Heles School Multiple Sclerosis Every 3rd Week Colebrook Community Center Friday Ladies Only Low Impact Aerobics 9am, Eneergie Fitness, Lister Close

Community Centre Country Dancing 2pm - 4pm, Colebrook Community Centre After School Story Time For under 10s 4 pm at Plympton Library Kettlebells 6:30pm - 7pm Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre Salsaciso 6:00pm - 6:45pm Plympton St Maurice Community Hall Saturday

Free Running Group May Fair 9:30am, Meet in 11 am to 3pm at Saltram Car Park Harewood House Ladies Only Ju-Jitsu 9:30 am to 10:30am Plymouth Ju-Jitsu, Plympton Pilates 9:30am - 10:30 am Colebrook Community Centre Toddler Group 10am - 11:30am Ridgeway Methodist Church Country Dancing 2pm - 4pm 1st and 3rd Week Colebrook

Plympton St Mary’s Mothers Union St Mary’s Infant School 10 am - 12 pm

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Q & A: International and EU Law and Children.

By Alexandra Boardman Alexandra Boardman is a Chartered Legal Executive with The Family Law Company. Alexandra primarily deals with domestic abuse related proceedings including injunctions, occupation orders, transfers of tenancy and child contact. She also handles children cases with an international element.

Q: I am married to an EU National. Our marriage has recently broken down and I have moved out of the house. What advice can you give me about spending time with my children?

A: If you are still on good terms after separating then it is always preferable to reach an amicable agreement about how much time your children will spend with you both. If it is proving difficult to resolve the arrangements, we recommend that you seek the assistance of a trained Mediator who may be able to help you reach an agreement. Alternatively, you can seek independent legal advice. Legal advice alongside mediation may be appropriate, especially in complex circumstances such as where there are elements of European or International Law. Q: Is it important to formalise arrangements?

A: If an agreement has already been reached on the amount of time your child will spend with each parent, we recommend this is put in writing and signed by both parents. Then, if there is any future disagreement about the arrangements, you can rely upon this document to evidence the agreement. A formal agreement can be drawn up either by a Mediator or through a family lawyer if you prefer.

Q: What happens if my spouse decides to return to their home country?

A: The advice we give in this instance depends on the circumstances surrounding your spouse’s desire to return to their home country. Issues include where the child was born, how long the child has lived in our jurisdiction, whether the child will remain here or whether it is intended that the child will travel with the EU National.

Q: I am not from an EU member country, does this make a difference?

A: If neither parent is British or has the right to live in the UK but has travelled here for work, for example, and the other parent has accompanied them on a Spousal Visa, this will be a more complex situation to advise

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on. Issues include whether the non-EU partner’s home country is a Member, Non-Member Contracting State or not a signatory to the Hague Convention. If your expartner is refusing to allow you access to your children, you will need to take legal advice. In this instance it will be very important to establish what the other parent’s plans are in the short, medium and long term in relation to the care of the child - if you are concerned that the child may be taken abroad without your consent, we recommend that you seek legal advice urgently.

Q: Should I apply to the court for an order?

A: The court only needs to become involved in the arrangements for a child if the parents cannot agree what is in the child’s best interests, or there are other significant issues. If one parent intends to leave the jurisdiction with the child, it may be an opportune time for either parent to ask the court to consider what is in the child’s best interests, especially where parents disagree which country the child should reside in. Such an order can be enforced if the other parent does not comply with the provisions for the child to spend time with the non-resident parent. An application would also be appropriate if there is a risk that one parent will, without the consent of the other, remove the child from this jurisdiction potentially preventing any future contact between the child and the other parent.

Q: What if I decide to return to my home country (A non EU member state)?

A: If one parent decides to leave this jurisdiction with or without the child, that parent will benefit from either a written agreement or preferably a court order setting out the parameters for the time the child will spend with each parent. The parents can rely upon that agreement or order in the future if there is difficultly implementing the parameters.

For more information please visit: www. thefamilylawco.co.uk email:enquiries@thefamilylawco.com Tel: 01752 674999 The Family Law Company, Princess Court, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2EX

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Super foods to the rescue Food, if chosen well, can improve our mood, focus, energy, skin and metabolism. There are some such foods, branded as Super Foods, that are nutrient powerhouses, packing large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals. Eating them reduces risk of chronic disease, increases likelihood of a prolonged life and people who eat more of them are healthier and happier. We’ve picked for you the big dogs of the Superfood family, so dig in to find out more… By Nimra Imran Tomatoes These red orbs contain lycopene, an antioxidant rarely found in a majority of foods. Studies suggest that it could prevent certain cancers and lowers the level of cholesterol. Plus, tomatoes contain high amounts of potassium, fibre and vitamin C. Why not try making your own Salsa recipe wich is quick and easy! All you need is one clove of garlic, one medium onion, 3 large tomatoes, juice of one lime, one tablespoon of freshly chopped corriander, half a teaspoon of chili powder, three pinches of salt and pepper and half a teaspoon of cumin. Make sure that the galric and onions are finely chopped.

Then all you need to do is mix the ingredients together and enjoy your freshly made salsa!

neutralise potentially cancer causing substances.

An excellent way to incorporate Kale into your diet is by eating Kale chips, which are incredibly quick and easy to make, and taste amazing! You will need one bunch of kale, washed and dried, two table spoons of olive oil and salt to add flavour. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees and remove the center stems of the kale bunch. Then either cut or tear up the leaves. Toss the kale and olive oil together in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Spread the kale chips out on a baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for fifteen minutes or until crisp and enjoy!

Blueberries These berries are full of phytonutrients that neutralise free radicals (agents that cause aging cells damage). The antioxidant in these berries may also protect against cancer and reduce the effects of age related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Start your day right with a hearty breakfast of greek yoghurt with a handful of blueberries, drizzled with some delicious honey and nuts of your choice!

Black Beans A cup of black beans packs 15 grams of protein which is excellent for your health, with none of the artery clogging saturated fat found in meat. Plus, they’re full of heart healthy fibres and antioxidants and energy boosting iron. Making your own black bean sauce at home has never been easier! You will need the following ingredients: two table spoons of vegetbale oil, 180g tin of salted black beans (drained and rinsed), four cloves of garlic (finely chopped), 200ml Vegetable Stock, two table spoons of Dark Soy Sauce, two tea spoons of sugar, two to three tea spoons of Cornflour.

Kale Kale contains a type of phytonutrient that appears to lessen the occurrence of a wide variety of cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer.

Though scientists are still studying why this happens, they believe that phytonutrients in Kale trigger the liver to produce more enzymes that

In a small pan, heat the oil and add in the beans and the garlic. Cook gently for about a minute and mix togehter the remaning ingredients in a jug, then add to the pan. Bring up to the boil, stirring throughout. Once thickened, the sauce is ready to use, or allow to cool in order to bottle and refridgerate for future use.

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Liquidation In A Nutshell As a licensed Insolvency Practitioner, the main part of my work revolves around advising Directors on the insolvency options for their companies when facing financial difficulty and then holding their hands through the most appropriate insolvency procedure.

Liquidation is one of the most common insolvency procedures used when a company is insolvent with no prospect of recovery or rescue.

A company can go into liquidation in two ways - either being forced to compulsorily by the Court or voluntarily using an Insolvency Practitioner like me.

The voluntary procedure is known as a Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (“CVL”). Directors call meetings of the shareholders and creditors to place the company into liquidation and appoint a Liquidator. The company ceases to trade and the employees are made redundant.

Once appointed as Liquidator I take control over the Company. I help the employees claim any money due.

I safeguard and sell the company’s assets and deal with any leases.

I also investigate what went wrong and file a report on the Directors’ conduct with the Insolvency Service.

At the end of the liquidation process if there are funds available I pay the proceeds to creditors in a certain priority.

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YOUR MORTGAGE & PROTECTION SPECIALISTS With 35 years of financial planning experience behind her, together with numerous awards, then it is perhaps not surprising that Tricia Kennedy’s company, Mortgages4Plymouth, is the number one choice for people looking to buy a home.

Tricia is part of a five strong team based on Peverell Park Road, Plymouth.

Part of her success has been in the company’s attention to the personal touch that sees her happily taking calls from clients in the evenings.

Plus, if the client prefers to meet outside of office hours, then Tricia is happy to arrange an appointment for them in the evening.

“I think it is fairly unique for someone in our line of work to be available on the mobile, seven days a week, until nine in the evening,” says Tricia.

And, with Plymouth’s close links to the Royal Navy, then Tricia believes that offering this type of flexible approach to working hours is important for military families.

“The military do a great job and we understand the difficulties that military personnel may have to get in touch with a broker as their working hours may mean that they are only available to talk at weekends and evenings.”

“We are proud to be part of the ‘Forces’ Help to Buy’ scheme and also to be able to provide military personnel with flexible meeting hours as I feel we should give them as much help and support as we can. It is an honour to help people in the armed forces,” says Tricia.

And it is not just helping military personnel that have helped to earn Tricia and her team national recognition.

Since Mortgages4Plymouth was launched in 2000 then the company has seen hundreds of people write thank you letters and cards.

The business has a wide portfolio of services that it can provide for clients – with help and advice available for mortgages and insurance, including cover for death, critical illness and income protection schemes.

When it comes down to mortgages then the team has an excellent reputation for being able to cut through the jargon involved to be able to simplify some of the terms used – it is a skill honed during Tricia’s original training as a teacher.

There is even a “jargon busting” guide on its website!

Tricia says it is a good time to look at mortgages as rates are very low at the moment and house prices are set to carrying on rising as the demand for housing continues to grow.

And of course, you may also want to consider a Buy To Let mortgage as an alternative to paying into a pension,

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or to top up retirement funds. Having spent 25 years advising on pensions and seeing the returns, a buy to let is a fantastic investment, with both property growth and rental income which continues to grow“I sold pensions for 20 years so know what pensions provide and I feel that a ‘Buy to Let’ portfolio is valuable as rental income grows and so lenders feel confident in that market – which means that rates go down.”

It is perhaps not surprising that given the team’s combined experience of around 80 years in the industry then they are naturally respected nationwide - and even top financial experts seek their advice.

And their service doesn’t just stop with ensuring you’re satisfied.

When you do business with Mortgages4Plymouth then the company is happy to provide a free Will service which Tricia says can save massive pitfalls for the 70% of people who haven’t planned ahead in event of their death.

Mortgages4Plymouth are also happy to help people who may have only recently gone self employed as the team can match mortgages for clients with just one year’s worth of accounts – so helping you onto the property ladder faster.

The friendly and experienced team is happy to provide a no obligation, face to face initial appointment, to help you move further on the property ladder or to discuss the government backed “Help to Buy” scheme for new homes.

And, of course, no office would be complete without the office dog.

The sixth member of the team is Miss Ellie, a two and a half year old French bulldog.

Not only is Miss Ellie an intrinsic part of the Mortgages4Plymouth family but everyone always find her charm irresistible and she certainly lives up to the French bulldog’s reputation of being known for their comical talent!

“She is our meet and greeter who often takes on the role of office childminder and is always very entertaining for us all,” says Tricia.

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8 skin on, bone-in chicken thighs 2 tsp turmeric 1 tbsp garam masala 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 onions, finely sliced 3 garlic cloves, sliced 500ml chicken stock (from a cube is fine) large handful whole green olives zest and juice 1 lemon 250g couscous small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Method

1. Toss the chicken thighs in half the spices and a pinch of salt until completely coated. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large sauté pan with a lid. Fry chicken, skin-side down, for 10 mins until golden brown, turn over, then cook for 2 mins before removing from the pan. Pour the rest of the oil into the pan, then fry the onions and garlic for 8 mins until golden. Stir in the rest of the spices, then cook for 1 min longer. Pour over the chicken stock and scatter in the olives. Bring everything to the boil, turn down the heat, then sit the chicken, skinside up, in the stock.

2. Cover the pan with a lid, then simmer gently for 35-40 mins until the chicken is tender. Put the kettle on, then lift the chicken onto a plate and keep warm. Take the pan off the heat. Stir the lemon juice and couscous into the saucy onions in the pan and top up with enough boiling water just to cover the couscous if you need to. Place the lid back on the pan, then leave to stand for 5 mins until the couscous is cooked through. Fluff through half the parsley and the lemon zest, then sit the chicken on top. Scatter with the rest of the parsley and zest before serving.

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