Plympton Community Magazine November 2020

November 2020 | Area 3

HALFORD & HOMES We follow the story of three friends who came together to grow their own Estate Agent business from the ground up

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November has arrived and we are welcoming the hat, scarf and gloves weather.

The Christmas to-do lists are growing and the Remembrance Poppies are coming out.

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With the pandemic interfering with hundreds of events, we thought we would find out for you what Plymouth are doing to pay respects for Remembrance Day. We also delve into the history of Remembrance Day and how Plymouth has been affected during the Plymouth Blitz. (Pages 14-15)

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Three great friends came together to make their dream a reality and started their own Estate Agent company from the ground up called Halford and Homes. We caught up with James, Helen and Leah, 2 ½ years later to see how they are getting on. (Pages 6-7)

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Healthy veggie dishes don’t have to be just for summer. November is the month of the Veg Pledge so we have gathered together some our favourite comforting veggie dishes to keep you warm during the winter months and also maintaining a healthy diet. (Pages 26-27)

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This is a story of how three great friends who once worked at different branches of an Estate Agent came together to grow their own business from the ground up. James, Helen and Leah; never lost touch with each other despite travelling to the other side of the world and it’s that strong friendship and bond that has helped to grow one of the most successful Estate Agencies currently operating in Plymouth. Starting a business with friends sounds like a risk doesn’t it?

However, doing something you love with your best friends will never feel like work and this is the reason why on the 2nd May 2018, Halford and Homes opened its doors to the public!

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It’s not just a job, it’s a life choice, and what a great choice it was” Said James

The three young estate agents all met after working at the same large company, though neighbouring branches in and around Plymouth. Bouncing off the same energy, James, Helen and Leah all became very close friends from the moment they met and kept in contact wherever they decided to go in the world.

In 2006, both Leah and Helen went travelling around the globe for a year. After falling in love with the country Helen decided to move and work in Australia in 2008, however being so far away from her friends and family took its toll and Helen flew back after a year down under and settled back into a similar position working on the customer service side of estate agency but from her home office. After a short while Helen felt a longing to meet with her clients and interact with the customers as well as her work colleagues and did not fit well with work isolation.

After Leah came back from travelling, she pursued a change of career and went to work for a Training Provider advising young people and local companies about the benefits of Apprenticeships.

Leah also completed various teaching courses and delivered training in Sales and Customer Service.

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Whilst Leah and Helen were exploring the World, James in the meantime carried on working but had started to lean towards the corporate side of the business and dealt more with lettings. James wanted to avoid the larger estate agent companies as he believes their mentality is focused solely towards making numbers, selling mortgages, ticking a box and at the end of the day, James knows that there is more to a successful business than just ticking a box, which is why he jokingly repeated to Helen, ‘Oh I’d love to do it myself one day.’

James had been keeping an eye out for the right premises for a while and it just so happened that the right one came up in Peverell. So, over a spot of lunch, a large bottle of bubbly and many persuasive verbs later, James managed to get Helen on board to support him with his new venture. The dotted line was signed and James officially opened the doors to Halford and Homes in May 2018. There were many logistics that came with setting up the business and obstacles to overcome but with Helen’s help, they hit the ground running.

Fortunately James was well known within the industry and many of his previous clients naturally approached him to manage their rental portfolios which meant their income within the first 6 months was predominantly from lettings. However, the balance soon shifted to property sales as this is where their passions lie which, in turn, is what drives the business to continually succeed.

You may be wondering about Leah now. Leah never felt left out as it was always part of the plan for Leah to join the team as soon as their finances allowed it.

As the business grew, Leah joined her fellow friends on the 1st birthday of Halford and Homes, in June 2019. Working part-time to begin with, helping with the social media and marketing.

All three of their roles within the team can overlap, and as a result they will always be assisting each other which is one of the reasons they work so well together.

Helen works primarily on the after-sales, Leah works on the marketing and James leads the sales, viewings and valuations. James’ mum, Pauline, also helps out with

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the company as and when they need an extra hand.

Pauline is experienced with surveyors and deals with the finances so she is very well equipped to provide the extra help.

While Halford and Homes are a small, independent business, this does not mean they compromise on experience and knowledge. James and Helen have both been in the property industry for 15-18 years and both have a lot of experience under their belt. Larger companies will tend to hire more people who may only have a few years’ worth of experience to offer their clients. The three have built this company from the ground up and they would not have done that if they weren’t confident and good at what they do.

Estate Agents can sometimes receive a negative persona that they don’t care about the individual client and they only think about the money game.

Well that couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to Halford and Homes. When Halford and Homes are faced with a house they need to sell, they are in it with the client right until the end.

A unique element to Halford and Homes is that they conduct online housing auctions. Due to the pandemic, this is something that has been adapted and it is working extremely well. People have this perception of auctions selling for under the guide price however; the Halford & Homes team have found that not to be the case. They have seen one of their listed properties, in particular, go for £20,000 above market value and the majority will sell for the guide price. This way of buying is a forgotten concept to many however it is one that involves no hassle and very little of your time. As soon as the hammer has dropped, contracts are exchanged and then the process starts instantly. The vender gets to put their feet up and the buyer has 60 days to complete the deal. It really is as easy at that.

The current housing market at the moment is very promising and Halford and Homes are doing better than ever. House prices for 3-bed properties with gardens are rising due to people being encouraged to work from home. A lot of customers are waiting for the house prices to drop dramatically however, James says that while new homes are still being built then the demand is still there, therefore, house prices will not drop.

Face-to-face house viewings are still in occurrence however, facemasks and gloves are to be worn, a questionnaire is to be filled out and no more than 6 people are allowed in the house at any one time.

The team from left to right: Helen, Leah and James

Whilst Virtual Tours are available to buyers, James would always encourage the buyer to have face-toface viewing prior to agreeing a purchase as buying a house is a huge decision.

James has a great skill of advising clients on how they can make money on their house before selling. This is entirely down to the property and its location. Once the property has been valued, James will give his honest opinion on where the vendors can make their money.

This might mean not changing anything if they know it needs work, it still might not change the value of it if the area is good. Valuing a property at the right price is key to its success and that is another one of James’ brilliant skills. He believes that any house should sell within 4 weeks and if it hasn’t, then it’s at the wrong price. Halford and Homes are honest and want the best for their clients which is why they get recommended so highly.

The team have brilliant local knowledge that they always share with their clients. They are happy to advise on local schools and get to know the clients hobbies and interests to recommend areas based on lifestyle. Something that larger agents don’t always have the time for.

We always ask our interviewees where they would like to see their business in 5 years, however, it is so clear to us that within the 45 minutes that we interviewed the three of them, at this moment, they wouldn’t change a thing. Working alongside your friends, having time for family life, enjoying your career and shaping your own business is what most of us would call ‘the dream’. It is James’, Helen’s and Leah’s reality so why would they change it?

Three genuine friends that went their separate ways over the years, have finally all come together and are here to provide you with a trustworthy, experienced service from people who really do care about you.

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SHOP LOCAL IN PLYMOUTH THIS CHRISTMAS Whilst you are writing your Christmas list this year, have a little think about how you could help out your local business, to give them the Christmas they deserve.

After all, Christmas is the time for giving and spreading joy to all!

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he growing trend of 2020 is to support your local businesses because the high street shops struggle to compete with large scale companies. Independent businesses have their place in our economy and play a very important role. Firstly, if we didn’t support them, our high street would be looking very bare, and secondly, they are actually better for the economy of your community. It has been proven that if you spend as little as £10 with your local independent shop, up to £50 goes back into the local community. This is primarily because the local shop owner will be putting the money they earned into other local businesses such as pubs, restaurants, which in turn circulates the money around the community.

Surprisingly, compared to large chain companies, small independent companies employ more people nationally. This means that more jobs are available for people if we can keep these small companies on the high street.

I personally prefer to see unique shops on the high street that I don’t quite know what to expect when I walk in, rather than the chains that you see everywhere. You also tend to find items that are rare or exclusive to that particular shop which can make you feel special. Seeing lots of independent shops on the high street gives the place character and in turn attracts visitors and tourists from all over the world. It can be a real breath of fresh air when you turn down a shop and you don’t recognise a single shop front.

A little splash of colour here and a unique shop front there and you’ve got yourself a new tourist hot spot!

Even better still, independent shops are better for the environment. Most small shops these days are very picky about how they’re stock is shipped and what type of packaging is used as they have the time to think about these details.

It may mean paying slightly more for a similar product

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you may get at a supermarket, however the longterm benefits on the environment and of the quality of the product are a no brainer! Since they are local, this means that less pollution is caused as people can easily walk to them! Independent shops tend to be those you can spend hours in, browsing at their unique products which means you are more likely to walk and take your time.

Although it’s convenient, online shopping plays havoc to independent shop owners as the big brands tend to do better. But picture this, it’s a frosty morning, the sun is shining and beginning to melt the frost, you wrap up warm in your winter coat, gloves and woolly hat and take a stroll down your local high street. Grab a coffee from your local barista if you must.

The little shops all have beautiful Christmas window displays, one catches your eye and you walk in, you hear the bell ding and the warm air hits your rosy cheeks. The shop keeper welcomes you with a smile and you begin to browse their unique products.

All of these senses are not possible with online shopping and to me, this is one of the best feelings and best ways to get into the Christmas spirit!

Having a healthy outlook to shopping locally can do more than just keep that particular business running.

Local economy, appearance of high streets and the environment are all brilliant benefits from independent businesses, so do you bit and keep them on our streets!

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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020 “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.�

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emembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day, marks the end of World War I in 1918.

On the 11th hour, on the 11th day, on the 11th month, WWI came to an end. From this day forward, we hold a 2-minute silence to remember those who fought and sacrificed their lives for our country’s freedom. The whole country holds a silence to think and appreciate every soldier from not just WWI, but every war, for us to be here today.

In the United Kingdom, we hold the 2-minute silence on the 11th of November to remember the fallen.

However, in 1956, the British Government replaced Armistice day and moved the Remembrance observance to the second Sunday in November. This was declared after WWII to honour participants who fought or contributed in both wars. This is now known as Remembrance Sunday. In 2020, this will occur on the 8th of November. Remembrance Sunday is when the ceremony officially takes place along with another 2-minute silence.

The current pandemic will not put a halt to the memorial event, but it may look considerably different compared to previous years.

On Sunday in London, the annual Remembrance Sunday March would usually take place around the Cenotaph in London. Due to Covid-19, this will not take be able to take place this year. This decision has been taken by the Government to help protect the health of those who may have taken part. However, the National Service at the Cenotaph will still be going ahead as a private ceremony. This will still be broadcasted to the nation. The National Service has been held at the Cenotaph for almost 100 years therefore, drastic measures have had to be taken to make sure this ceremony can still take place.

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Despite this, we are still encouraged to hold our own remote or socially distanced Remembrance activity, for example, the 2-minute silence or watching the service on the television. If you would like to have your own ceremony to remember a special someone, you can order a wreath for your service from the British Legion website, www.britishlegion.org.uk In Plymouth, Remembrance Day is particularly important due to its strong military history. With its location near the Royal Navy base, Royal Marines and the RAF base, most residents know someone currently serving in these Armed Forces.

Remembrance Day allows the people of Plymouth to commemorate those currently serving or those who have sadly lost their lives, fighting for our country.

During WWII, Plymouth suffered devastation from the bombings. Their main target was Devonport however, other areas of Plymouth were severely affected. Nearly every civic building was ruined including places of worship and schools. Most of these were re-built however, one building still stands as a reminder of the Plymouth Blitz in 1941 which is Charles Church, located on the roundabout opposite Drakes Circus. The remains of the Church after being bombed lie as a constant symbol of Remembrance in the city.

The bombings caused unstoppable fires that could be seen as far as Exeter and deep into Cornwall.

Many different memorial plaques, statues and monuments are situated across Plymouth to remember this devastating time. A few being on the Hoe and under the Belvedere Wedding Cake.

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Remembrance Sunday in Plymouth would usually take place on the Hoe, gathering by the Merchant Navy Memorial, the National Armada Memorial, Plymouth Naval Memorial and Royal Air Force and Allied Air Forces monument. It will be slightly different this year because of Covid-19 restrictions. The ceremony has unfortunately been cancelled due to the crowds of people it attracts. Instead, online streaming will take place of the service located at HMS Drake, attended by the Lord Mayor of Plymouth.

This will be shared through the Plymouth City Council social media channels on Sunday.

The Plymouth Hoe promenade is specifically dedicated to military parades, displays and commemorations which is located directly in front of these memorial statues that overlook the Plymouth Sound. This is where the Remembrance Sunday March would usually take place.

This year, the Royal British Legion has made efforts to educate children from key-stages 1-4 about Remembrance Day and its history in our country.

Resources will be sent out to school across the UK with the aim that every child within the UK understands the importance of Remembrance.

With their best efforts, they hope that teachers can co-operate with this scheme to ensure that Remembrance is something that doesn’t just stop once you finish school.

They would like to remind us of the similar experiences that people went through during WWI and WWII compared with the Covid-19 pandemic.

The poppy has become a defining symbol of remembrance since 1921 when The Royal British Legion organised the ‘poppy appeal’ to remember those who had fallen in the ‘Great War’. The poppy itself stemmed from the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ written by Canadian doctor, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae following the death of his friend and brother in arms. There are several different metaphors for the poppy but the overall story comes from the battleground of Flanders Field where poppies became abundant. The blood-red colour has long symbolised blood spilt during conflict but also hope for the future.

A poppy is worn, but is not compulsory, during November and at all ceremonies to show your support to the Armed Forces community. When purchasing a poppy, the money goes towards vital funds to the British Legion.

Poppies will still be sold in most major outlets across Plymouth however, you may not get the Poppies in

the Post this year due to social distancing guidelines.

The collection of wearable poppies goes much further than the tradition paper pin.

With choices of pins, brooches and badges, to home accessories, kitchen & dining, pet accessories, bags and so much more! Head to the poppy shop as part of The British Legion at www. poppyshop.org.uk The Remembrance Sunday service allows for a moment where we can pause from our fast-paced lives to appreciate the soldiers, nurses and many civilians that fought and lost their lives for our country’s freedom. We can pay our respects for them by honouring the 2-minute silence and by wearing a poppy.

This year, more than ever, we are reminded of the sacrifices made during the Great Wars. Plymouth has a prominent history relating to the Armed Forces and the Great War. The Box, museum is a great place to find out more about Plymouth’s history with their large archive and photo album.

For other information about Remembrance Day, its history and how to get involved, head to their website www.britishlegion.org.uk or you can visit your local Royal British Legion branch.

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Two strong businesswomen whose friendship jelled over the past few years, have come together to make their dream a reality. By combining 2 business passions into one outlet, a salon and a shop combined, this double opportunity presents a unique yet distinctive ambience together with a sublime experience whilst ensuring great customer service.

With a focus towards progressing the business forward, they have decided to rebrand their shop to ‘B!#@*in Beauty’ however, still making it recognisable for their longstanding loyal customers. With this rebrand, they are looking to expand their salon by growing the treatment’s side of the business so expansion in staff recruitment is a main focus.

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or Julie Jeffs and Hilary Cragg customer satisfaction and wellbeing come first above anything else. This stems from their personal backgrounds, working with people struggling with mental health and human rights throughout their working lives.

Julie has been self-employed for over 20 years as a psychotherapist and owns her own training program. She progressed her career as a business entrepreneur, always seeking new opportunities to get stuck in to. Julie also organises her own mindfulness and meditation retreats on top of everything else.

Hilary has been working as a human rights lawyer for Nash & Co for many years, working with elderly and disabled clients. Much like Julie, she prefers to keep herself busy, and as a result she has managed to write a book about dementia.

Julie and Hilary originally met at a monthly selfdeveloping group and hit it off from the word go.

In 2018, they both went on holiday to Morocco together after a cancellation of plans, this holiday brought their relationship up to a very strong friendship, which has been stronger than ever since.

This particular business venture was originally investigated by Julie to begin with after searching for something new to undertake. She spoke with the owner at the time, they came up with a deal and transfer of the business was done in March 2019, 1 month after enquiring. Julie and Hilary had never envisaged working together as business partners, yet they both thought it could be an exciting adventure to go on with a great friend. After hearing the news that

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Owners from left to right: Julie Jeffs and Hilary Cragg

Julie was going ahead with the business idea, Hilary said “Oh, I’d quite like to be part of that!” And with that they took over Treat: Beauty & Gifts.

Once purchased they re-opened the salon and shop to the public 10 only days later, on Julie’s Birthday to be exact! A few changes were made with the stock they purchased but nothing major was altered.

As soon as they had re-opened, their very first customer came in and said “Thank god you’re still here! Don’t ever change a thing, it’s amazing, I love this place!”.

The shop itself has been in Peverell for 11 years therefore, all of the locals know about it and they know its uniqueness of being both a gift shop and a beauty salon. Julie and Hilary’s aims are not to make it unrecognisable for those who already love the shop, they would simply like to develop both the shop and make it obvious that it is a beauty salon as well and share their love of this business with more people. A change of name is the first step, and due to the rapid expansion, the next step is recruiting more brilliant therapists to join their team.

As it stands, their team consists of 4 retail staff members, Julie and Hilary, the directors and Donna, their part-time therapist. To apply for the vacancy as therapist in this friendly company, contact them via their Facebook page @TreatPlymouth or give them a call on 01752 222777 Due to Julie and Hilary’s busy lifestyle, they are unable to spend much time working on the shop floor or not as much as they would have liked too. They focus primarily on the stock and the behind the scenes work

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because they believe that if you have the business side in order, then everything else simply falls into place. This is where their brilliant and welcoming staff come in, treating every customer with respect and attention which is how they stand out above large retail companies.

They have a sustainable outlook to support the planet and their local community by sourcing products from small, local companies. A lot of the products they have on offer are relatively rare due to this reason.

When Julie or Hilary go on holiday, they will also try to source something they find in independent shops all across the world. This means that a lot of their products are limited or one-offs, therefore “When it’s gone, it’s gone!” Caring for the environment is key to the success of the business at the current time and it really is the way forward, therefore, they have sourced chemically friendly beauty products for all of their treatments.

The treatments on offer include: • • • • • • •

During the lockdown from Covid-19, beauty salons were unable to reopen for a while after most other businesses. This affected their company; however, their customer’s safety is paramount and they have adapted accordingly to ensure everyone’s safety.

When customers come in, they are asked to hand sanitise and facemasks are worn by everyone unless they have a valid reason not to or if the treatment is facial. Donna, their therapist wears a facemask and a face shield and will hand-sanitise her hands before and after each client, as well as clean the therapy room between clients.

A lot of people have come back after the lockdown restrictions because they miss that social interaction with people, they miss being touched.

This can be fundamental to people struggling with mental health issues that have been heightened by the pandemic.

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If you are highly qualified in all of these areas and are looking for a happy, friendly company to work for, give them a call.

The run-up to Christmas can be a stressful time, so treat yourself with a relaxing treatment and whilst you’re there, what better place to buy some Christmas gifts than your local, sustainable gift shop! To book a treatment, head to their Facebook page and send them a message or give them a phone call on 01752 222777. If you fancy going into the store for a browse and having a chat with the lovely staff members and then decide to book an appointment, this is also possible and same-day appointments are sometimes available!

Julie and Hilary’s passion for the business is more than just about the money. They both live very pressured and full-on lifestyles with the types of jobs they undertake. For busy women, B!#@*in Beauty offer a service to ensure that they can still have first class beauty treatments in a time frame that works for them.

When women have more time, they can enjoy a cuppa (outside of the corona restrictions) and a browse in the shop in a relaxed manner.

They want it to feel like an experience from the moment the door opens. Hilary had a couple come into the store a while ago and the gentleman took a seat and got his phone out as he felt out of place.

After tending to the woman, Hilary asked the man if he would like a cup of tea and he appeared shocked.

Hilary then said “I’ll put the kettle on, you tell me about the last holiday you went on.” And after that, the gentleman said to his wife, “Babe, you take as long as you want!” Hilary believes it really is that simple to make someone feel happy and welcome in their shop.

Looking towards the future, they strive to ensure every customer walks out of the store happy and nurtured.

They wish to have multiple branches across Devon and Cornwall and they are even thinking about setting up their own skincare range and selling it at their shops.

A welcoming approach and smiling staff members are paramount to their business and how it is successful. This is the most important thing to Julie and Hilary and ‘That is why it is a business owned by a psychotherapist and a human rights lawyer.’

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SEASONAL & VEGetarian Recipe ideas It’s Veg Pledge month! Go vegetarian this month to raise money for Cancer Research UK! Source locally and shop in-season. We have gathered together some delicious seasonal and veggie recipes to warm the cockles and keep you healthy during the colder months.

Cauliflower and Vegetable Stew (Serves 8) 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, finely diced, 2 leeks, split lengthways up to the root several times, washed under running cold water then sliced thickly, 2 carrots, cut into, 1cm/½in dice, 2 garlic cloves, finely diced, 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika, ½ tsp dried thyme, 2 potatoes, peeled, cut into 1cm/½in dice, 600ml/21fl oz vegetable stock, ½ head cauliflower, cut into small florets, 200g/7oz fine green beans, cut into 2cm/¾in pieces, 1 x 400g/14oz tin baked beans, 2 tbsp roughly chopped, flatleaf parsley, crusty bread, to serve, salt and freshly ground black pepper ONE Heat a large frying pan or saucepan until medium hot, add the olive oil, onion and leeks and cook gently for 5 minutes until just softened.

TWO Add the carrots, garlic, paprika and thyme and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes.

THREE Add the potatoes and vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 5 minutes until the potatoes are just softening then add the cauliflower and simmer for another 5 minutes.

FOUR By now, all the vegetables should be nearly cooked. Add the green beans and baked beans and cook for 3 minutes then stir in the chopped parsley and season well with salt and pepper.

Serve with plenty of crusty bread.

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200g/7oz ready-made puff pastry, 2 tbsp stewed apple, or sweet apple sauce, 6 apples (Cox or Granny Smith), peeled, quartered and cored, 2 tbsp caster sugar, 40g/1½oz butter, cubed, 1 free-range egg yolk, beaten, 250ml/9fl oz double cream, 1 tbsp icing sugar, 1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out, splash of calvados ONE Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

TWO Roll the puff pastry out on a clean work surface to a large sheet, 3mm thick. Using a bowl or plate, cut a circle about 25cm/10in in diameter.

Crimp the edge before turning the whole sheet over and laying it directly onto a flat baking tray.

Chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.

THREE Remove the pastry from the fridge and spread the apple compôte all over the base of pastry, leaving a 1cm/½in border at the edge.

FOUR Slice the apples the thickness of a two-pound coin and place them onto the pastry sheet, fanning them out, starting from the outside and working in. The apples should overlap each other.

Use the largest slices on the outside and place the smallest slices in the middle of the tart.

FIVE Once all the apples have been laid out, sprinkle over the caster sugar and dot with the cubed butter. Brush the border with the beaten egg and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden-brown and risen around the edge.

SIX For the Chantilly cream, whisk the cream, icing sugar and seeds from the vanilla pod in a bowl until very soft peaks form and set aside until ready to serve.

SEVEN When ready to serve, place the tart onto a serving plate. Warm the calvados in a small saucepan. Ignite the alcohol with a match (be careful of your fingers) and pour over the tart.

Serve with Chantilly cream.

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1 tsp cumin seeds, 250g/9oz cooked beetroot, drained and quartered, 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1 garlic clove, peeled, 1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp flaked sea salt, and to taste, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, ground black pepper ONE Toast the cumin seeds gently in a small dry frying pan for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat.

TWO Put the beetroot, chickpeas, garlic, coriander, salt and olive oil in a food processor. Add the cumin seeds and lemon juice and season well with freshly ground black pepper. Blitz until smooth. Check the seasoning to taste, adding a little more salt, pepper or lemon juice if needed, and blitz again.

THREE Use the hummus as a spread for sandwiches and wraps or as a dip. Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze.

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MOVEMBER It’s about to get hairy this month! Grow a moustache this November and raise money for men’s health.

Men are dying too young and it is time to speak up.

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he origins of Movember lies in the hands of two mates from Australia back in 2003. It began with a relaxed beer in a bar in Fitzroy when they began to talk about fashion trends. The moustache came into the topic and they joked about bringing it back into fashion. Inspired by a friend’s mother who had been fundraising for breast cancer, they decided to raise money for men’s health and prostate cancer by all growing moustaches. They devised a campaign and emailed it to people they thought might take up the challenge. 30 guys responded and took to the challenge with great enthusiasm. A year later, in 2004, it became a formalised concept where more people grew their moustache for a great cause.

The campaign is essentially to grow a moustache from the 1st to the 30th November and to get sponsored doing so. These funds raised will go towards mental health & suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. If growing a moustache isn’t easy for you or if you are female and want to help, there are lots of other ways to raise money.

Move For Movember where you run or walk 60km over the month for the 60 men we lose to suicide every hour across the world.

There are many different ways to prevent this statistic for example. Talk with friends but make sure these are people who make you feel good about yourself.

You are more likely to open up to people who you are comfortable around. But it is also important to enjoy the time spent with friends, having a laugh and doing something fun.

This goes the other way too. Talk to your friends, ask them how they really are. You don’t have to be an expert psychologist to be able to make a huge and potentially life-changing difference.

Make sure you are aware of when you should be getting a PSA test. 50 is the age when you should be speaking to your doctor about prostate cancer and 45 if you are black or have a brother or father with prostate cancer.

Host A Mo-ment and gather together some friends, virtually or in-person and do something fun and easy.

For inspiration and information on how to host your own event, visit www.uk.movember.com

You should be getting to know what’s normal for your testicles already. This way you can visit the doctor when something doesn’t feel quite right. Watch the video ‘know thy nuts’ to find out exactly what you should be checking for.

Or you can always Mo Your Own Way by completing your own challenge whether it’s a physical one or kicking a bad habit.

Lastly, it is important to pack in lots of exercises and keep active. This can have brilliant effects on your mental well-being, not to mention your physical health.

It is important not to forget the reasons behind the moustaches. On average, men die 6 years earlier than women, this is a global statistic. This is largely preventable which means we have to speak up now to change this.

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