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Forest of Dean November 2019

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Prepare for the Winter

The Garden Lady 01594 541118 or 07767 690009 Catherine uses her 26+ years of knowledge, skills and experience to create landscape magic, transforming your garden into a beautiful and practical oasis.

November is a glorious time thanks to late fruits and berries, turning leaves and roasted chestnuts. Now is the perfect time to rethink your space as fading foliage shows bare earth and empty patches.

AVAILABLE FOR: • Training on ‘How to maintain your garden’ • Solving problem areas & revamps • Talks & workshops for clubs/groups • Demonstrations & question time • Garden design & consultancy • Professional speaking & signing of her book Covering the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye.

Relish time in the garden as there are still a few late-flowering perennials, bulbs and grasses to add interest to the shortening days.

Contact Catherine for a no obligation chat about how she can help you in your garden or speak at your event.

With so much dead plant material and leaves around, it is an ideal time to make a compost heap as garden compost with its high amount of plant nutrients is the number one soil improver. Don’t add cooked food though as it attracts vermin. You can use the compost as mulch around plants.

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Protect containers from the worst frosts by wrapping them in horticultural fleece.

This is the best time of year to move established evergreen shrubs and tidy up wayward stems of climbers.

Cover plants of borderline hardiness with a mulch of dry straw and collect seeds on dry days.

Lightly prune the tops of roses, especially top-heavy roses that may be vulnerable to ‘wind-rock’ in exposed gardens.

Clean the interior of the greenhouse while it’s not in use and bring tender plants undercover.

Cover and protect crops such as 2

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chicory and chard so you can keep on harvesting throughout the winter.

Lift and store plants such as tender Dahlias, Cannas and Gladioli. Store the tubers or corms in a frost-free shed.

Top tip: Use chicken wire to protect bulbs in pots and in the ground from hungry squirrels and mice.

Written by Catherine Williams, The Garden Lady

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Items need to be in good condition and in working order (upholstered furniture needs to have fire labels).

Help us to help those who need us with your donations.

We do FREE COLLECTIONS on furniture every Thursday. Please call us on 01594 827205 to arrange collection and we will be happy to help you.

Remember, Remember... ...the fifth of November, when it will be time again for crackling bonfires, tasty hog roasts and colourful firework displays. Not everyone is a fan of the latter though. Animals, in particular, are often frightened of the loud noises and flashing lights, so make sure you keep your pets safe and indoors. If you are worried about your pet, you can speak to your vet about tips, tricks and products to ease the stress that fireworks can cause.

on their Christmas lights. Christmas markets, festive days out and seasonal entertainment will help you kick-start the "most wonderful time of the year". Have a look at our 'What's On' section for more information.

At the end of this month, it will be time for local towns and villages to switch

Have a lovely month,

On 11th November the nation will remember and honour those who have sacrificed their lives to secure and protect our freedom.

Look out for local Remembrance Day services, parades and poppy sales.

Last month marked my 5th year of working here at Love Local Magazines (formerly Glos Directories). I vividly remember my first day at work... I did not have a car back then, so cycled to work - not only uphill but in the pouring rain, I was absolutely soaked by the time I got into the office! I am glad to say that I have since found better (and dryer!) ways of getting to work.

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Chocolate, Almond & Poppy Seed Cake Poppy seeds have a wonderful nutty flavour and are a perfect addition to this simple-to-make chocolate cake.

Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling | Serves 8

Ingredients

2 tbsp poppy seeds 2 tbsp hot milk

175g unsalted butter, softened 175g caster sugar

3 medium eggs, beaten 175g self raising flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder 75g ground almonds Icing sugar, to dust

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Sliced plums, to serve (optional)

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Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm round shallow cake tin and line the base with baking paper. Mix the poppy seeds and hot milk in a small heatproof bowl and set aside.

Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand-held electric whisk until pale and creamy.

Gradually beat in the eggs then sift over the flour and cocoa powder and fold in with a metal spoon. Fold in the poppy seed and milk mixture and the ground almonds.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin and level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until risen, firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust the top of the cake with icing sugar. serve sliced with fresh plum slices, if liked.

This cake makes a delicious hot pudding too. Just cool for 5-10 minutes then cut into slices and drizzle with warmed chocolate or salted caramel sauce and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

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A decorative lamp can come in all shapes, sizes, materials and colours. This is a selection from Woods Furniture.

This sturdy modern lantern would be great inside or out.

Autumn wooden lantern, £24.99, Lights4fun.

Image: Simon Hylton

Brighten Up Your Evenings Adding some good-looking illumination is a great way to introduce both a decorative focal point and increase atmosphere in any room.

Lined with a navy cotton interior, this lampshade uses nautical imagery from a series of eighteenth century hand-coloured prints, depicting a series of ships in dramatic ocean conditions.

Shipwreck lighthouse lampshade, £58, Cream Cornwall.

Sleek and sophisticated, this large glass and metal lamp would add a touch of modern classic style to any room. Cranmer table lamp, £369, Pepper Sq.

This textural, informal lantern would add fashionable interest in an understated, modern space.

Antique brass knitted lantern, large, £48, Rose & Grey.

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A simple outline and modern shape gives this concrete and brass lamp a stylish edge. Skasen table lamp tall, £69, MADE.COM.

An on-trend, metallic cage-like base is teamed with a pretty cotton shade, making this distinctive lamp ideal for classic, contemporary and industrial-inspired interiors. Maui LED table lamp, £79, Atkin and Thyme.

A minimal table lamp from Lene Bjerre would make the perfect accent for a contemporary home. Metta table lamp, £90, Sweetpea & Willow.

Bring on some Hollywood glamour with a gold and feather lamp (the feathers are ethically sourced, by the way). Mini feather lamp by A Modern Grand Tour, £1,900, Sweetpea & Willow.

Let There Be Light

• When you are seeking an inexpensive update, simply remove any dull, old, lessthan-stylish table lamps and plug in your new, on-trend, up-to-the-minute choices and voila! an instant change of look.

• Use a table lamp to create a welcoming reading corner in a living room, or simply to introduce a cosy pool of light in a dark area. They look great on a hall console or a small table on a landing, and are, of course, both practical and beautiful either side of a bed.

• Lanterns are even easier than lamps, as they don’t need a nearby plug. If you are wary of using candles for safety reasons, substitute battery-operated LED candles instead.

• Buying more than one lamp for a room?

Identical pairs look smart and traditional, but you don’t have to buy them all the same. A range of styles can create interest and work in different areas. It is, however, worth choosing styles that have colour, pattern, material or shape in common, in order to give the room a sense of overall cohesion.

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fireworks and will be able to stay calmer.

Keeping your pets calm on Bonfire Night The noise and flashes of light on Bonfire Night are startling for any animal, and it’s understandable if your pet feels anxious and stressed. So is there anything you can do to help them stay calm, both beforehand and on Bonfire Night itself?

ON BONFIRE NIGHT ● Close windows and curtains before it gets dark. ● Switch on the television or radio to mask the sounds. ● Speak to your vet about pheromone diffusers or calming medication. ● Provide a ‘safe’ place in the house – maybe a den under a table, for instance, with their favourite comfort blanket, some toys, or an item of your clothing to cuddle. ● Bring outdoor hutches into the house, shed, or garage, and add some extra straw or hay for soundproofing and an extra feeling of security.

Collars and name tags Hopefully, your pet won’t need to go outside during the evening but if they do, you need to make sure they’re wearing their collar and name tag. If you have a dog you’ll be able to take them out on a lead, but cats may become startled once they’re outside and run away to hide.

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a good Citizen

˜ A short story written by local writer Geraldine Faulkner ˜ Henry was taking Caspar for a walk.

It was not something he did often but Caspar, a dog of mixed parentage who belonged to Henry’s neighbours, Tom and Alice, had been left at home on his own for the day. They had buttonholed Henry while he had been pulling up beetroots in the garden and he had not had time to think of an excuse for why he couldn’t take Caspar out for them.

“I could be planting daffodil bulbs instead of taking this mutt for a walk,” muttered Henry as they turned into a footpath leading into the Forest of Dean. Caspar looked at Henry from under his shaggy fringe. He could smell squirrel and wanted Henry to walk faster.

It had been a few months since Henry and his wife, Annie, had walked down this footpath and he ‘tsked’ loudly when 10

he spotted discarded crisp packets and empty plastic bottles on the path. Faced with a walker’s dilemma, should he pick the items up and stuff them in his pockets until he found a bin, or ignore them?

Henry decided to be a good citizen; he picked up the litter and carried on down the path.

The Forest was looking lovely in its autumnal colours. Copper coloured leaves were falling off the trees and swirling around dizzily as Henry and Caspar continued on their way.

“Oh, not again!” exclaimed Henry as he spotted sweet wrappers among the fallen leaves.

Caspar thought the same thing as once more he was obliged to stand still as Henry stood and fumed. Henry didn’t have a plastic bag with him – only the

ones to pick up Caspar’s deposits – and they would not hold much.

He held up the black bin bag and the picker-upper.

“I’m going to have to come back with a black bin bag and my picker-upper,” he told Caspar. “Something has to be done about this litter.”

Rosie’s eyes shone. She adored Henry and the opportunity to have him all to herself was too good to miss.

Since Henry seemed to expect a response, Caspar panted loudly.

Once Caspar had been safely deposited at his home – to collapse on his bed and sleep until his owners returned – Henry went to his shed to collect a black bin bag and his picker-upper.

“Granddad, is that you?” called a well-loved voice.

“Rosie!” exclaimed Henry with pleasure as he recognised his granddaughter’s voice. “Do you fancy coming for a walk with me and picking up litter in the forest?”

After popping indoors to let Annie know where they were going, Henry and Rosie set off. Rosie was in charge of the pickerupper while Henry had been delegated to hold the bin bag.

Apart from minor distractions such as spotting the biggest and shiniest conker, Henry and Rosie spent a very enjoyable hour filling their bin bag.

“Can we do this again next week, Granddad?” asked Rosie.

Henry beamed down at her.

“I can’t see why not,” he said.

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Sesame chicken and crunchy veg stir fry Stir-fries are a great way to use up any left over veggies in the fridge. This one has added crunch with red cabbage and a nutty sprinkling of sesame seeds.

Ready in: 20 minutes | Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp grated root ginger

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced

350g chicken breast fillet, cut into thin strips 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsely grated 225g broccoli florets, blanched (see Tip) 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp runny honey

300g pack fresh noodles 1 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp sesame seeds

Âź of a red cabbage, finely shredded and blanched (see Tip)

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Lime wedges, to serve

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Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or nonstick frying pan over a high until until almost smoking. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds then add the onion and chicken and stir-fry for a further 2-3 minutes until the onion is tender and the chicken is almost cooked through.

Add the grated carrot and broccoli and stir-fry for another minute then stir in the soy sauce, honey and noodles with 1-2 tbsp hot water. Stir fry for a further 1-2 minutes until the noodles are piping hot. Stir in the sesame oil and half the sesame seeds.

Divide the stir-fry between four warmed serving dishes and top with the rest of the sesame seeds and the shredded red cabbage. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Blanching the broccoli and red cabbage will just soften them slightly. Plunge into a pan of boiling water for 1 minute then drain and refresh under cold water.

Auction Anecdote I’m afraid I am going to have to mention the dreaded “Christmas” word as auction rooms can be a fantastic place to purchase ‘something special for someone special’. This is particularly true of jewellery which can be bought at a fraction of the price found in the shops.

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Although one can buy all types of jewellery at auction, there is a very strong demand from the trade for Victorian diamond and pearl brooch set antique jewellery Sold £620 that has come freshly onto the market.

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One of Britain's rarest mammals returns to the Forest of Dean Once a familiar feature of the woodlands

“We are delighted be involved with the return

in England, the pine marten stood on the

of the pine marten, a charming, but highly

brink of extinction – until very recently;

elusive mammal that was once widespread

following the successful release of 18

throughout England,” said Rebecca

pine martens into the Forest of Dean.

Wilson, Forestry England’s Planning and

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, together

Environment Manager in West England.

with Forestry England, Vincent Wildlife

“As native omnivores, pine martens play

Trust and Forest Research have reached

a vital role in the delicate balance of wood-

a major milestone in a project to

land ecosystems. Living at low densities

bring the pine marten back home.

in the landscape, they forage on fruit,

From the same family as otters and weasels, pine martens were once common among British wildlife. Similar in size to a domestic cat, with slim bodies, brown

fungi and a range of prey including the grey squirrel, a non-native species which is having a detrimental impact on broadleaf woodland throughout England.”

fur and a distinctive cream ‘bib’ on their

The 2020 Biodiversity Strategy for England

throats, they have long, bushy tails and

identified the need to recover threatened

prominent rounded ears.

species and habitats across the country.

Extensive hunting, however, together with the loss of the woodlands pine martens once called home, resulted in near extinction in England.

Historically, they were pushed to the more

Similarly in 2018, The Government’s 25-year Environment Plan stated that the reintroduction of native species like otters and polecats was key to nature’s recovery.

remote parts of the UK, becoming Britain’s

Vincent Wildlife Trust, a national

second-rarest native carnivore. Eventually,

conservation charity that focuses on

their only remaining stronghold was in the

British and Irish mammals, has for the

North-West Highlands of Scotland, but now

past 20 years highlighted the decline

things are looking up for the pine marten.

of pine martens in England and Wales.

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In a bid to safeguard the future of this

Members of the public are unlikely to

charismatic creature, the organisation was

spot these solitary mammals, which have

able to move 51 pine martens from Scotland

exclusive territories and go out of their

to Wales between 2015 and 2017, where

way to avoid each other, and people.

they now have an established population.

The future looks bright for this species

During this time, the Forest of Dean was

as they are protected by the Wildlife and

identified as another potential location

Countryside Act (1981). This, combined with

to reintroduce the pine marten. Between

the support from the people of the Forest

August and September this year, 18 pine

of Dean, and wider Gloucestershire, will

martens were moved from Scotland to

ensure that the pine marten can come

Gloucestershire, fitted with tracking

back to its native home for good, paving

collars and released into the Forest.

the way towards healthier woodlands

Their activity will be closely monitored.

and adding to the wildlife diversity

The hope is that over the next two years,

of the county, and the wider country.

more pine martens will be released into the

The project has been made possible

Forest and that a population will establish

by Forest Holidays and supported

there. This population will then spread and

by the Woodland Trust.

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Mesh baskets allow for easy side planting. Cut holes in the liner then insert small plants such as pansies at regular intervals around the sides of the basket, inserting them from the outside inwards to reduce damage. Nestle the

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Your local EVENTS GUIDE REMEMBRANCE Ongoing until 17 Nov, 10am - 4pm, Gallery 41, Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley. An exhibition to commemorate Remembrance.

BONFIRE & FIREWORK DISPLAY. 2 Nov, from 5pm, Speech House Field, Coleford, GL16 7EL. n aid of local charities. Funfair, stalls & refreshments. Bonfire & fireworks. Free parking. NO ALCOHOL permitted on the field. £6pp, children u11 free.

WINTER OWL EVENINGS 2 - 30 Nov, 6.30 - 9pm, International Centre for Birds of Prey, Newent, GL18 1JJ Spend a magical evening watching owls fly by moonlight. £35 per person. Approx.

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TREASURES OF FAR CATHAY 7 November, Highnam Community Centre (Gambier Parry Hall), GL2 8DG. With Peter Le Rossignol.

The wonders and exoticism of the East that held the West enthralled for over two centuries. Ticketed event.

The Arts Society West Glos: 01684 833701 ART LECTURE 14 Nov, 2pm, Highnam Community Centre (Gambier Parry Hall), GL2 8DG. The Arts & Culture of Fin-de-siècle Vienna: When Vienna was one of the most exciting artistic laboratories in the world. Visitors welcome.

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The Fall Of The Berlin Wall - 30 Years On movement as a temporary measure.

In just two weeks, the army, police force and a swathe of construction workers had erected the temporary barrier.

9th November 2019 marks thirty years since Berlin became reunified, with the fall of the Berlin Wall which had kept the city divided for almost the same amount of time.

Today Berlin is a bustling city, home to over three million people offering city breaks to Europeans, an innovative art scene, museums and a vibrant night life.

But it hasn’t always been this way.

At the end of WWII, Germany was divided in to East and West zones. Whilst Berlin sat entirely within the Soviet part of the country, it too was divided into Allied and Soviet territories. For the first several years, freedom of movement was permitted, with many citizens living and working in different areas of Berlin. As time progressed, repressive laws and regulations, a deteriorating economic climate and poor living conditions were all motivating factors that encouraged people to leave East Berlin, with almost 3000 leaving in a single day at its peak. In a desperate attempt to stop this flow of migrants and ‘brain drain’ to the West, the Communist government of East Germany began to build a wall between the two areas in August 1961.

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Travel was officially permitted through one of three checkpoints – Checkpoints Alpha, Bravo and Charlie. Over time the permanent wall was put in place: 12 feet tall and 4 feet wide, topped with a smooth pipe to ensure scaling it was almost impossible. In all, more than 100 people died trying to cross into West Berlin over the thirty years the wall stood, a stark symbol of the Cold War and Iron Curtain that separated the Soviet Bloc and the democratic West.

By 1989, after years of resistance to westernised reforms by the East German leader Erich Honecker, the East German government was overrun by the democratisation that was sweeping the rest of Eastern Europe.

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