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I hope you have all been keeping safe and well. Things are looking up with regards to the arrival of the vaccine and we’re moving forward in a positive direction. Hopefully we will be returning back to some sort of normality very soon. As we enter March we have Mother’s Day on Sunday 14th March to look forward to. Also right around the corner we have the celebration of Easter on Sunday 4th April. This issue is packed with lots of recipes, creative bits and lots of great content to read. Once again a big Thank you to all our readers and contributors of this issue, for without them this magazine would not be possible! I do hope you enjoy reading the articles and connecting with the contents to follow, in some way or another.

Wishing you all A Happy Mother’s Day & A Happy Easter

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CONTENTS 3...............CONTENTS 5...............EXCITING NEWS 6-7............RHYS DAVIES ON TRAVEL 8-9............MOTHER’S DAY AT A DISTANCE 10-11........DAMP PRO & CO - JESSE & SETH LONG 13.............DIY DISASTERS 14-15........DECORATIONS FOR EASTER 16-17........LOCAL HISTORY - CAMPION HOUSE 18-20........MR SIMON CARTER - HEAD OF TGSB 22-23........TEA PIGS - MONTHLY TEA NOTES 24-25........CURFEW KITCHEN COOK - BY JACQUIE MCBETH 26.............INTRODUCING VANILLA MOON - COFFEE AND GIFT SHOP 27.............CODEWORD PUZZLE 28.............PHOTO CORNER 29.............CREATIVE CORNER 31.............ADVERTISING RATES

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CORONAVIRUS

COVID-19

STOP THE SPREAD

HANDS

Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or using hand sanitizer, regularly throughout the day will reduce the risk of catching or passsing on the virus.

FACE

Coronavirus is carried in the air by tiny respiratory droplets that carry the virus. Larger droplets can land on other people or on surfaces they touch while smaller droplets, called aerosols, can stay in the air indoors for at least 5 minutes, and often much longer if there is no ventilation. Face coverings reduce the dispersion of these droplets, meaning if you’re carrying the virus you’re less likely to spread it when you exhale.

SPACE

Transmission of the virus is most likely to happen within 2 metres, with risk increasing exponentially at shorter distances. While keeping this exact distance isn’t always possible, remaining mindful and careful of surroundings while continuing to make space has a powerful impact when it comes to containing the spread.

Rhys Davies on travel

Can you tell us a bit about what you do? My name’s Rhys and I’ve lived in the TW area for the past 18 years. I’m a Personal Travel Consultant with Not Just Travel. I provide a tailored booking service for people who want to get away – for business or pleasure (or both!). I love travelling myself. And I love talking to people about travel. It’s a real privilege helping others make their memories, so being a Travel Consultant is a perfect fit for me. Why would someone use your services? Some people don’t have the time to research or book travel themselves. Others find it frustrating or tricky to navigate. And recently, many of those who didn’t use a professional to book their travel were hit hard when forced to change or cancel their plans. I offer an end-to-end service, which takes all the hassle away from my customers. (Plus, I’m ABTA and ATOL bonded so bookings are fully protected.) I can work in a way that best suits them – over the phone, by email, via Zoom or even a socially-distanced walk. I’m flexible on when I work too – after the kids are in bed, before/ after shift work or at the weekend. And I have access to hundreds of travel options you simply won’t see anywhere else. Last but not least, customers don’t pay me anything for my services.

What’s the best thing about being a travel consultant? Talking to people about their travel dreams and making them a reality. And getting great feedback is always nice too! What about Covid? Being in lockdown has meant we’ve not been allowed to go on holiday for a while. And that’s absolutely the right approach. But it doesn’t mean we can’t have something to look forward to. Now is actually a great time to be planning a holiday. There are some fantastic deals out there at the moment, with low deposits and maximum flexibility – and many operators are taking bookings all the way through to 2023. Once restrictions ease, there’s going to be a real surge in people wanting to get away. And with the vaccination roll-out progressing well, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel. My advice would be to get something booked now, while there’s still some availability.

What holidays can you book for your customers? Pretty much anything and everything you can imagine. Luxury honeymoons, UK cottage breaks, golf trips, European packages, cruises… the list is long. Just give me a shout and I’m sure I’ll be able to help.

How do people get in touch? Call, text, email, through my website or via my Facebook page. Whatever works best for the customer is fine with me. Mobile: 07735 907363 Email: rhys.davies@notjusttravel.com Website: www.rhysdavies.notjusttravel.com Facebook: Rhys Davies – Not Just Travel

Maldives

Romania Ice Hotel

Bali

African Safari

MOTHER’S DAY AT A DISTANCE

For whatever reason mothers can’t always be with their parents on Mother’s Day. While this certainly isn’t ideal, the best we can do is make it as memorable and enjoyable as possible. Some of our favourite Mother’s Day activities such as big family meals might not be able to happen but with a little creativity, you can still enjoy the occasion. Consider these great ways of enjoying a creative and fun Mother’s Day, from a distance.

Try Something Different Bring the Restaurant Home While you cannot meet up with the wider family, the mum in your home can be treated to an amazing meal from a wide range of restaurants. Many popular restaurants are still offering takeaway while others offer meal kits and the chance to recreate their classics in your

own home. It’s a lovely way of still having a special meal and celebrating the occasion. You could even consider a virtual meal with your parents, with the webcams open and the chance to chat and discuss as if you were sat together. Celebrate Nature Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion for a local walk. The kids get a chance to burn off some energy and the spring flowers are just coming into bloom, so getting out and enjoying the fresh air is a great celebration of Mother’s Day and the beginnings of the warmer seasons. Obviously don’t stray far, but a local park or nature walk is a lovely idea. Virtual Music and Shows Many of the leading theatre companies and even individual musicians and bands

are streaming concerts of opening up their archives. You can enjoy old favourites or try something completely new. If culture isn’t your thing then there are many zoos, travel experiences and even theme parks offering the chance for visitors to get virtually on board and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the comfort of their own home. Socially Distanced Celebrations If Mother’s Day without your mum is completely inconceivable and they live locally enough then consider a drive by or even ask them to walk past and fill your window and garden with over-sized cards, decorations and a celebration of all things mum. You can leave mum’s gift on the doorstep, wave through the window or even video call as she comes past to leave a lovely message and catch her reaction.

Let the Kids Decide With no school and little chance to fully relax and enjoy themselves, why not let the kids take control on Mother’s Day? Their creativity and fun ideas will make for an unforgettable Mother’s Day. It may mean enjoying a less-than-tasty burnt toast and cold tea breakfast-in-bed and some crazy activities throughout the day, but what’s Mother’s Day for if not to let the kids show mum just how much she means?

Distant Celebrations If Mother’s Day won’t quite be like it has been in previous years, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a wonderful day and a great celebration of mums across the country. Try something a little different and you’ll be surprised how much fun you can have.

Damp Pro & Co

What are some of the most challenging projects you have worked on? We have never found a damp problem we couldn’t fix. Sometimes it’s a tough and very challenging job; we have found buildings so damaged that they’re no longer safe to inhabit, but no matter what, we will get rid of the damp – guaranteed. Take a look at some of the photos on the opposite page to view some of our projects. Give us an introduction to who you are? We are Jesse and Seth Long, proprietors of DampPro&Co, with over 30 years experience in damp proofing and property services. We pride ourselves on our efficient, friendly, high quality services. We take time to understand your needs and requirements. We visit each of our clients and talk through the best solutions on how we can help resolve their concerns. We offer our highest standards of service at all times without compromising on quality. What services do you offer? We treat all aspects of damp proofing including: rising/penetrative damp, water damaged walls and ceiling repairs, chemical mould removal treatments, condensation and ventilation issues, full free surveys and quotes for work.

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How are you prepared with regards to Covid? We are keeping completely Covid safe at all times. We keep regular checks on ourselves to ensure we are safe. We always wear our masks and gloves. Our equipment is always cleaned on a regular basis and we are fully protected. Are you registered under any special organisations? We have been validated by Checkatrade and Trustatrader local heroes. We’re incredibly proud to be stamped by Which? Trusted rating! Being able to Traders, with a 5 include the Which? Trusted Trader logo to our name is a sign of reputation and trust, which is an incredible endorsement. Also members of Ratedpeople.com, Mybuilder.com for our quality and local tradesmenship.

We offer a free damp survey and quote, we will be happy to help you or arrange a date for a full, no obligation, damp inspection.

Contact Details: Website: www.dampproandco.co.uk 8 Manor Road Ruislip, London HA4 7LB Facebook: @DampProandCo T: 0800 593 0300 M: 0780 325 3337 Jesse Long M: 0790 087 7146 Seth Long

High Grade Driving School "Quality and Perfection matters when teaching a skill for life" High Grade Driving School is a family run business with over 20 years experience. We cover a vast area and offer a variety of services to taylor the best package to you. We have consistently been rated 5* across various platforms and have been Highly Commended by the Intelligent Instructor Awards for London and South East region.

Charlotte - 07792 086409 / Jasraj - 07412 545651 www.highgradedrivingschool.co.uk

DIY DISASTERS How many times have you eagerly started a DIY project full of enthusiasm only to get halfway into it and get bored? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. About 1.7 million of us are living with a DIY or home renovation project that has remained unfinished for the past two years or more. Consider the Risks of DIY If you think that’s bad, almost a quarter of a million households are so resigned to their ongoing DIY nightmare that they have lived with an unfinished project for more than 10 years. For many of those DIY part-timers a restful sleep is also out of the question, as 38 per cent have unfinished projects in their bedroom while culinary creations will be difficult for the 2.8 million of us who are living with unfinished kitchen refurbishments. You won’t even be able to wash the DIY dirt off yourself if you are one of the 2.5 million British households living with an unfinished bathroom. And you can forget that fancy dinner party you’ve been planning if you’re among the 15 per cent of households awaiting completion of a dining room refurbishment. Make that another TV dinner. However, it’s not only your or your spouse’s sanity you risk by taking on sizeable DIY and renovation projects. You may also risk invalidating your home insurance policies, especially if you take on complex electrical, plumbing or building work that you are not trained to complete. If an unqualified householder causes a fire with faulty wiring or floods the house when installing a shower, they may find they are left picking up the cost of any claim.

Don’t Let Your DIY Get You Down A bad workman blames his tools, or so the saying goes, but in the UK it seems a bad workman blames lack of time to complete the job. Half of those living in a property with an unfinished DIY or renovation project blamed too little time for the project being left unfinished Almost a third blamed a lack of finances for the incomplete project. If it isn’t time or money that’s stopping us completing a task, it’s other people. Disputes with tradesmen, planning departments and neighbours have called a halt to nine per cent of unfinished projects. Household appearance isn’t the only thing to suffer as a result of uncompleted tasks. It seems that when our DIY projects get left on the back burner, so do our social lives, as a quarter of households living with a never-ending renovation drama, have been unable to invite friends or family to visit their property. On top of this, unfinished DIY projects provide a big source of conflict. In a quarter of households this has resulted in arguments between partners. This is hardly surprising when you consider that in 10 per cent of all cases at least one room has been left completely uninhabitable. As a result, ongoing DIY dramas result in significant mental anguish, according to the study. Nine per cent of us with unfinished projects have suffered from insomnia, while five per cent believe the emotional stress has damaged their performance at work. Maybe there’s a lesson for us all – planning a home improvement project properly in advance, and being realistic about the costs and time involved can reduce the amount of stress and disruption to our lives – and in many cases, bringing in a professional tradesperson can ensure that the work actually gets completed, and to a decent standard!

DECORATIONS - NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS, BUT EASTER TOO!

Decorating for Easter can be as minimalist or as outrageous as you like and, in all instances, you can benefit from the fun factor and another opportunity to dress up your house.The nature of your Easter decorations will be highly dependent on your taste and just how far you want to go. Below are some home decoration ideas with Easter in mind.

Making Easter Special Consider an Easter Tree It’s a little off the wall but becoming more popular as we look for fun new ways to celebrate, why not setup your own Easter Tree? Unlike Christmas trees which may take over a whole room, Easter trees tend

to be a more minimal affair, miniature inside and usually decorated with egg charms, chocolate treats and occasionally a bunny or chick or two. Some households like to setup a small tableau with the Easter tree at the centre as a sign of your celebrations. Paper Party Paper decorations may be a bit retro but they’re also super-cute. Pastel coloured paperchains and banners with Easter animals and treats illustrating them look great in many different homes. You could even create your own Easter lanterns, paperchains and crafts and display them around the home. There are plenty of websites allowing downloads of templates to create fun ideas to make yourself.

Spring in your Living Room Sprouting branches and delicate blossom are an ideal choice for your home Easter display. They’re understated compared to a blast of homemade paper decs but they still add a lovely Easter feel. To make them a little more festive you could decorate with small Easter-themed baubles and hanging decorations. Wreaths and Garlands While we tend to associate wreaths with Christmas, our florists are extremely creative people who create seasonal and celebration wreaths regularly now too. Hanging an Easter wreath on your door may incorporate painted eggs, delicate spring blooms and fresh greenery to give your home a stylish Easter-inspired entrance. Garlands with an Easter theme can also be laid out around the home, adding a different feel to a traditional vase of tulips or daffodils. The Ultimate Dinner Setting Easter Dinner is one of the highlights of the whole celebration and your dinner table can be as extravagant and eye-catching as the one you lay out at Christmas. Choose a theme which suits your family and also your meal. For young families go all out with the pastels and brights, cartoon bunnies and chickens. For a more sophisticated setting consider a few choice spring blooms and

coordinating earthenware dinner and serving plates. Your table centrepiece could be anything from the ultimate egg display to some elegantly selected sprouting greens, both bringing their own unique Easter twist to the setting.

Crack out the Decs Decorating is a great way to get in the mood for a special occasion. There’s no reason Easter can’t be just as fun and exciting as other celebrations, so cracking out the decs is absolutely worth it.

LOCAL HISTORY - CAMPION HOUSE

Back view of Campion House today

Campion House as it stands today

Campion House was a Roman catholic college run by the Society of Jesus in the Archdiocese of Westminster. It was situated in Osterley on the Thornbury Road, off the A4 road, in the London Borough of Hounslow.

education, helping them progress in their training for the priesthood. The college was not just for the Jesuits but also for students from all the Catholic dioceses of England and Wales, other religious orders and even from outside of the UK.

Foundation It was originally a Victorian mansion called Thornbury House. In 1911, it came under the ownership of the Society of Jesus as a retreat house. It supplied weekend retreats in Ignatian spirituality for working men’s sodalities and parish groups.

The college provided its own newsletter Stella Maris which was read by some of the soldiers within the British Armed Forces.

In 1915, Fr Edmund Lester SJ took over as director of the house. After the First World War he saw a dramatic increase in the number of vocations from veterans of the First World War, so he changed the name of the house to Campion House College and turned it into a sort of ‘pre-seminary’, a house of studies, a place to help young men, between 18 and 40 who had a late vocation to learn Latin and to further their

Second World War In 1935, Fr Clem Tigar SJ replaced Fr Lester as director of the college. Again, after the Second World War, the number of students drastically increased. So the stable and coach-house of the mansion were converted into a dormitory called Bethlehem. As the number of applicants continued to increase, appeals were made for funds to build extra space and accommodation. Other additions were made such as a statue, immediately to the south of the house, called the ‘Ghost’

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or ‘Descent from the Cross’. It is a Grade II listed sculpture, designed by Andrew O’Connor in 1937, and was displayed in the Tate Gallery, London. On the 11th November 1953, it was presented to the college by Fr. Martin Cyril D’Arcy S.J. In the early 1960s, over 160 men were annually being trained. So it was decided to make the college permanent and for it to serve all men who had a late vocation. In 1960, a new appeal was launched by Fr Tigar, to raise £250,000 to build a permanent college containing dormitories, classrooms, common rooms and a library, so it could accommodate 140 residential students during a two-year course in English, Latin, Greek, French and European history. Life at the college in the 1980s was described by Greg Watts in his memoir The Long Road Out of Town. Closure However, from the 1970s, student numbers lessened and more spaces became available. So some of the buildings were used by the Jesuit Refugee Service to accommodate Vietnamese refugees. Later, it was used to also house migrants from Eritrea and Kosovo as well as Kurds. Canadian servicemen in 1943

From 1918, around 1,500 of the men trained at Osterley had gone on to become priests. However, by the turn of the 21st century, students numbers had gone down and the house was used more and more as a retreat centre. So in April 2004, it was announced that it would close. Its closure was marked on 12 May 2004 by a Mass at Westminster Cathedral, which was led by the Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, alongside bishops and archbishops from throughout England and Wales. Present After its closure, Campion House was sold to a housing development company. In 2008, plans to convert the site and it’s surrounding area into a new housing development were refused by Hounslow London Borough Council because councillors raised concerns about the buildings encroaching on land classified as public open space and the lack of family housing provided. Eventually, amended plans were approved and the development went ahead. Campion House and Tigar Hall still exist and are private residential houses.

View of the chapel

Lunch on the Campion House lawn

The kitchen in 1943

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Simon Carter is the Head of School of The Green School for Boys (TGSB) - part of the Green School Trust, based opposite the Green School for Girls at Busch Corner in Isleworth. With schools returning they are reflecting on the impact of the lockdown and how best to support children as they come back to the classroom.

BACK TO SCHOOL? As we come to the end of what we hope has been the last Covid-19 lockdown, primary and secondary schools and colleges across Hounslow are getting themselves ready to welcome back their students and are looking at ways to manage the impact of another protracted period of time away from the structure and routine of the school environment. The rhythm of the school year affects us all - students, staff and parents. We become accustomed to the routines and practices of our schools and our lives move to the rhythm of the school year. This cycle helps the students to manage their learning and to cope with the pressures that school creates for them. When we returned to school in September last year most of our boys were happy to be back at school and quickly got back into the normal routine. However, after such a long break, it was clear that some of our students were struggling to readapt to the rhythm of school life and had to work to re-learn what was expected of them in school. We, like many schools, did a lot of work on supporting the mental health of the young people in our care so that we could get them focusing back onto their learning as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, almost as soon as we were back up and running, the third lockdown arrived and again we were forced to close physically and had to move to teaching remotely. At TGSB we learnt much from our previous lockdown experiences and, as a result, were able to develop and improve our remote learning, moving to live lessons in line with the new Government expectations. Although this brought with it a whole new range of challenges in terms of access to technology. Digital poverty is another of the new terms that has crept into our vocabulary during the pandemic. It is used to describe a lack of access to digital resources, including devices and the internet, or the lack of digital literacy. With schools moving to remote learning and live lessons, the disparity between families who do and do not have access to laptops and a good internet service has been brought into sharp focus. At TGSB we have loaned

devices to 15% of the boys at the school. Most of these have come from existing school supply. These loans have been supported by some laptops provided by the Government. However, with this scheme still leaving families short, Hounslow Council have supported schools by purchasing devices and mobile internet dongles themselves. The local community has also rallied around schools. The Hounslow Education Partnership has worked with a charity Hounslow’s Promise (hounslowspromise.org) to use their ConnectingKids@Home programme to provide additional reconditioned laptops and to look at others ways of assisting families during this challenging time. This support has helped to ensure that many more children in the local area have had the equipment they need to access their learning from home. When this has not been possible, or where children have struggled to work at home, schools have been inviting children in to school, alongside the children of critical workers, so that additional support can be offered and to make use of the school’s digital infrastructure. During this lockdown, digital lessons have looked very different. At TGSB we have moved to a virtual school day with the boys following their normal timetable whilst at home. For us this has all been run using the Google Education Suite, whilst other schools have run lessons through Microsoft Teams or Zoom. The boys have logged in for virtual registration first thing in the morning with their tutors, so that we can monitor who is up and ready for the day and who needs a wake up call. Lessons have then run throughout the day in a mixture of formats. Some lessons have been live with the teacher working with the boys for the full lesson, whilst others involve a teacher-led introduction with the boys then working independently through tasks. Tasks are set and handed in through the virtual Google Classroom, allowing us to monitor the progress that the boys have been making. Many of the boys have coped brilliantly with this learning format, making great progress and getting

themselves into a good place to pick things up quickly on themselves into a good place to pick things up quickly on their return to school. their return to school. For others it has been a struggle for a whole host of For others it has been a struggle for a whole host of different reasons. These are the students who will need different reasons. These are the students who will need specific support to catch up and to ensure that any gaps specific support to catch up and to ensure that any gaps in their learning are filled as quickly as possible. This is in their learning are filled as quickly as possible. This is going to be the first job for every school once the going to be the first job for every school once the students return. Alongside the work in school is the students return. Alongside the work in school is the National Tutoring Programme where students are able to National Tutoring Programme where students are able to get access to academic tutors and mentors to help them get access to academic tutors and mentors to help them catch up. Schools like TGSB have also looked at catch up. Schools like TGSB have also looked at appointing their own academic tutors to carry out appointing their own academic tutors to carry out additional support teaching during the school week, once additional support teaching during the school week, once the boys return to school. We are confident that once the boys return to school. We are confident that once back our pupils are back in the classroom we will be able back our pupils are back in the classroom we will be able to improve things quickly and help get them back on to improve things quickly and help get them back on track. track. There can be no doubt that this lockdown has been There can be no doubt that this lockdown has been incredibly challenging for everyone. Those of you with incredibly challenging for everyone. Those of you with school age children at home may well have been battling school age children at home may well have been battling with the competing demands of doing your own work with the competing demands of doing your own work from home whilst trying to oversee home schooling. You from home whilst trying to oversee home schooling. You will have been there trying to help solve that tricky maths will have been there trying to help solve that tricky maths problem or scratching your head as to what is a fronted problem or scratching your head as to what is a fronted adverbial. You will also have seen how challenging it has adverbial. You will also have seen how challenging it has been for students to be spending so much time on been for students to be spending so much time on screens seeing their friends, but lacking that personal screens seeing their friends, but lacking that personal contact that we all rely on so much. Schools know that contact that we all rely on so much. Schools know that our families will have done the best that they can under our families will have done the best that they can under their own personal circumstances. their own personal circumstances. As we prepare for school to reopen we know that As we prepare for school to reopen we know that there are going to be many challenges for us to deal with. there are going to be many challenges for us to deal with. We will work with our students and do all we can to make We will work with our students and do all we can to make sure that the pandemic doesn't have the damaging long sure that the pandemic doesn't have the damaging long term effects that have been talked about in the media term effects that have been talked about in the media and to give them the best possible future that we can. and to give them the best possible future that we can. FREE SCHOOL MEAL SUPPORT FREE SCHOOL MEAL SUPPORT If you have seen the news or read the papers you will If you have seen the news or read the papers you will not have been able to miss the reports about the impact not have been able to miss the reports about the impact of Covid-19 on child poverty. The TW7 and 8 area has of Covid-19 on child poverty. The TW7 and 8 area has been no exception to this impact and the contraction of been no exception to this impact and the contraction of local employers like Heathrow has not helped. local employers like Heathrow has not helped. Schools have been dealing with more safeguarding Schools have been dealing with more safeguarding referrals and have been trying to provide as much support referrals and have been trying to provide as much support as possible to our families. Hounslow Council and the as possible to our families. Hounslow Council and the Hounslow Education Partnership (HEP) have been Hounslow Education Partnership (HEP) have been working with schools across the Borough during this working with schools across the Borough during this lockdown to support the Free School Meals programme, lockdown to support the Free School Meals programme, They have helped schools order vouchers for their They have helped schools order vouchers for their families in term time and have provided additional families in term time and have provided additional support during the school holidays. As a school we know support during the school holidays. As a school we know that many of our families have been adversely affected that many of our families have been adversely affected with parents being furloughed or made redundant and so with parents being furloughed or made redundant and so we know this support has been greatly appreciated. we know this support has been greatly appreciated.

WHAT’S BEHIND THE WALL? WHAT’S BEHIND THE WALL? One of the challenges of the pandemic has been the One of the challenges of the pandemic has been the lack of access to secondary schools for the Year 6 pupils lack of access to secondary schools for the Year 6 pupils and their families. The Autumn is usually full of open and their families. The Autumn is usually full of open events allowing families to visit Hounslow schools and to events allowing families to visit Hounslow schools and to try and find out more about what goes on. try and find out more about what goes on. At TGSB we have not been able to welcome any of our At TGSB we have not been able to welcome any of our current or future families to see our fantastic new school current or future families to see our fantastic new school building and we hope that as restrictions ease we can building and we hope that as restrictions ease we can finally welcome visitors. You will have seen the wall being finally welcome visitors. You will have seen the wall being rebuilt if you drive past Busch Corner regularly, but rebuilt if you drive past Busch Corner regularly, but what’s behind the wall has remained something of a mystery...

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Comforting Noodle bowl with greens, avocado and lime This dish comes together in about 15 minutes, packs in 4 veggies and is great for using up leftover roast meat. You can play about with the veg you use- swap broccoli for fried courgette if it’s summer, add shredded cabbage for baby spinach or add soft boiled egg if you like. This serves 4 but half it if just for you- it’ll keep for tomorrow’s lunch. 4 medium egg noodle nests A head broccoli, cut into small florets (or tenderstem, chopped) A bunch of spring onions, sliced thinly 150g baby spinach 1 ripe avocado Juice of 1 or 2 limes Soy sauce to taste (but at least 1 tbsp) Chili oil to taste 200g protein (tofu, ham, beef etc) Small bunch coriander, not essential but nice. Boil the kettle and pour the water into a large pan, submerging 4 noodle nests as you go. Simmer for a few minutes until soft. Meanwhile chop a bag of tender stem broccoli and add to pan. Ensure the broccoli only just cooks, you want to retain bite and colour. So about 2 to 3 mins. If there is still lots of water, drain, but retain a little. Add the baby spinach, shredded if you think it will go down better! Throw in 4 thinly sliced spring onions. Use tongs and toss in the hot cooking liquor until wilted. Now squeeze over the juice of 1 or 2 limes, a good glug of chili oil and 2 or 3 tbsp soy. Add some chopped soft herbs if you have them, I use coriander and mint, but often have neither. Mix well. Scoop out a really ripe avocado with a teaspoon, add to pan and give a final toss. The chili oil we use is home-made find a good recipe and try it out - ours is an everlasting bottle that gets added to every so often. Stir through any leftover chicken, ham, tofu or any other protein if you like.

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Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) Feeds 4-6 | Time: 30 mins | Good for • Getting kids to eat cabbage • Fast food • Versatile with veg & toppings These are delicious little pancakes that the whole family will love. Traditionally made with finely shredded cabbage, you can add carrot, parsnip or any other root veg- if you’ve got flour and eggs- you’ve got this! The Japanese have many regional variations, using bonito (tuna) flakes, tiny bits of bacon and even cheese as a garnish. They also love a bit of sauceJapanese Kewpie mayo (but you can use regular) and a special condiment, see recipe to make your own overleaf. Ingredients (makes 4-5 large pancakes or 20 smaller ones) 6 eggs 400g flour 400g stock ½ head cabbage (finely shredded) 1 small potato, peeled and grated 2 carrots, grated

From your store Cupboard For the sauce (optional) 3 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp brown sauce 1 tbsp Worcester sauce ½ tbsp soy ½ tbsp vinegar 1 tsp honey

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until combined. Whisk in the flour, then add the stock little by little (you don’t want to cook the eggs) Then add the vegetables and mix well ensuring everything is coated with the batter. Open a window and tie up your hair! Get a frying pan nice and hot with 3 tbsp oil, adding more with each batch if you need to. If you’re making small fritters (I prefer these, as do the kids) you can fit around four in a normal sized pan. Cook them on a medium heat until for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy then flip over for another 3 minutes. Repeat until you’ve finished the batter. If you’re in a rush, use two frying pans and make big ones! You can put these on a baking tray and top with strips of streaky bacon and cheese and stick them under the grill- or just serve with sweet chili sauce and plain yoghurt. They are actually pretty fantastic on their own too.

Jacquie McBeth is a working mum who has been teaching children and their families how to cook healthy food for 5 years: in schools, children’s centres and all kinds of settings. Her ambition has always been getting kids to love kale. She’s launched local healthy eating campaigns and runs a busy Instagram account and Facebook page, aiming to inspire busy parents with quick, healthy and cheap dinner ideas. She’s also launching Stir It Up in Spring, a recipe box delivery service for busy families, bursting with locally sourced veg. Find her on: Instagram @curfewkitchencook FB @stirituprecipebox Twitter @stirituprecipebox www.stiritup.org.uk

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