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THE CLASSIC SUNDAY ROAST THE NATION'S FAVOURITE MEAL

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BENEFITS OF BEING OVER 65

WHO'S A BETTER DRIVER? MUM OR DAD?

MERCURY RULES OUR PETS

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I love this time of year. The weather’s not yet too cold but with the lovely crisp mornings it’s a joy taking the dogs out early, with the mist over the hills, spiders webs glistening on the bushes, the trees changing their spectacular colours through hues of green, red and gold - just lovely. October is of course when the clocks go back - fall back, spring forward is how I remember it! Though the darker nights are probably a bit of a giveaway!! Normally we start thinking about Christmas being just

LOCAL NEWS 2.0 - Progressive design 4 Uplift tackling mental health apple festival 6 Trowbridge goes virtual

FEATURES Halloween cancalled 8 Isstrange times this year 29

Artisan Gin maker has record sales during covid19

Who's a better driver? Is it mum or dad?

Book review - Some of this months good reads

around the corner. Sadly it’s probably going to be a very different sort of Christmas this year with the restricted number of people able to visit each other’s home. But we Brits are made of sterner stuff and if it helps to control this virus then that’s what we have to do. With Covid 19 cases on the rise and the possibility of another lockdown looming, the darker nights drawing in, we are surely in for a tough time ahead again. It’s important we remember to support our local shops and businesses to enable them to keep them going. We are so grateful at The Town Crier for all your support and loyalty and we in turn will do everything we can to in our

power to supporting you too! On a lighter note, inside the magazine we have recipes and lots of interesting articles for you. Read what benefits of being over 65 are or if your pet has a funny 5 minutes, perhaps it’s Mercury In Retrograde!!! And it’s probably not a surprise to know that the nation's favourite meal is the Sunday roast -plus so much more. Put your feet up and have a good read. Till November.

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FOOD classic sunday roast and all 14 The the trimmings

HEALTH & BEAUTY and Covid 19 33 Obesity What's the link?

Our world is changing - get involved with cooking together

Cinder toffee - a perfect autumnal sweet treat

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Get a flu vaccine - are you in an at risk group? The benefits of being over 65

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On the move - the reasons for wanting to move home

Beautiful Berberis - a purple treat for your garden

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Hand Assembly begins for Uplift 2.0 in Malmesbury The new progressive design tackling mental health, made from 100% recycled fishing nets

Award-winning British inventor, designer and TV personality, Tom Lawton starts production of Uplift 2.0 – a solar powered spiralling kinetic sculpture made from 100% recycled fishing nets. Tom Lawton, co-founder of Uplifting Products, will hand assemble 1,000 Uplift 2.0s this month from his workshop in Malmesbury. Uplift 2.0 is Lawton’s latest creation – a mesmerising, solar powered sculpture for home. Designed to sit on your window-sill and revolve, it’s hypnotic motion creates a sense of calm to help you relax and unwind. The progressive design uses waste fishing nets sourced from Cornish Hake Fisheries to form the structure’s spiral. Lawton comments, “I wanted to make Uplift 2.0 in a beautiful aquamarine colour translucent like ocean waves, so I turned to the coast in search of inspiration. There I found the same problem we are all staring at, but rather than feel despair I saw incredible potential in the marine plastic that littered the beach.” One plastic fishing net allows Lawton to make roughly 70 Uplift 2.0s. With sales reaching 600 to date and a total

of 1,000 going into production this month, it’s a significant amount of fishing net being recycled off the Cornish coast and prevented from going to landfill or left in the ocean. Lawton continues, “As an inventor, I strive to bring uplifting products and long-lasting solutions to the world’s problems and for me Uplift 2.0 is such an achievement and so relevant for today – it’s good for the mind and for the planet.” 1,000 Uplift 2.0s are going into production in September and for each Uplift 2.0 sold on beuplifted.co.uk, £10 will be donated to The Sea Sanctuary – a unique mental health and wellbeing charity rooted in the concept of ‘blue health’. So far Lawton has raised over £1,000 for the charity whose programmes rely on the environment for marine activities and evidencebased therapies to help children and adults who struggle with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression. Uplift 2.0 is designed and assembled by hand in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. RRP: £185.00 For more information visit the Uplifting Products website: www.beuplifted.co.uk

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Trowbridge Apple Festival Goes Virtual This year’s Trowbridge Apple Festival will be a virtual event, so the public are being asked to take part by sharing videos and pictures of their apple trees and results of their cooking exploits using apples. Organisers, The BIG Community Grow, are planning a range of videos that showcase some of the well-loved activities from the Festival. Local food producers and environmental groups are being asked to share videos about their work to be released during the Virtual Apple Festival, during the week commencing 17th October 2020.

Members of the public are also invited to share pictures of their apple trees and apple baking. Mel Jacob, Chair of The BIG Community Grow said: “The Apple Festival has always been a much-loved event in the Trowbridge calendar, but after much consideration, it was felt the public’s safety regarding social distancing could not be guaranteed. “It’s such a shame that we cannot put this wonderful event on for our visitors and community this year. In previous years it attracted hundreds of people, but we felt the risk would be too high to the public.” Working with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the Apple Festival plans to plant some apple trees in Biss Nature Park near Castle Mead this Autumn. There will also be a competition where schools and members of the community can win an apple tree to plant in their garden or school grounds. Mel added “2020 has been such a challenging year, we want to try and give people something lovely to do like planting an apple tree.” Details of competitions and how to take part and share videos will be announced shortly on Facebook and Instagram – search for Trowbridge Apple Festival. In addition, a date will be announced soon for the 2021 festival.

CALNE’S BONFIRE & FIREWORKS NIGHTS AND CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CANCELLED Calne Town Council have taken the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Calne Bonfire & Fireworks Night, scheduled for Friday 6th November, and the Calne Christmas Festival of Lights, scheduled for Saturday 28th November. The cancellation of these events are due to the ongoing social distancing and safety restrictions placed on large events. A Calne Town Council spokesperson commented “Calne Town Council has not taken this decision lightly and we looked at a multitude of options and changes for each event. Our priority must and always will be the safety of everyone involved. We understand how important these events are on Calne’s yearly events calendar and how much work local schools and community groups put into creating their lanterns for the annual lantern parade. We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who continues to support Calne’s events, from the stallholders and stewards to the parade walkers and visitors.

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The cancellation of the events will also impact our dedicated local event stallholders and shopkeepers who rely on the additional footfall the events bring to the Town Centre. Calne Town Council recently launched a ‘Shop Local’ campaign to highlight the importance of shopping locally and the benefits it has on the local economy. We will continue to support and promote our independent business owners during these difficult times. The Town Council are working alongside Calne Town Mayor, Cllr Robert Merrick, on plans for a Mayor’s Shopping Week, running between 7th and 12th December. The week will include a late-night shopping event and Santa’s Grotto events at Calne Town Hall. We will also ensure that residents will still get to enjoy the Christmas lights throughout the Town Centre later this year, and further information on these will be shared as soon as possible.” www.calne.gov.uk

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Is Halloween Cancelled? By Sarah Davey

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he classic Sunday roast – and all the trimmings – has been named the nation’s favourite meal.

A study of 2,000 UK adults revealed the top 50 best-loved dishes, which also included a full English, pizza and curry. In true British fashion, fish and chips featured in the top 10, as well as scones with cream and jam, sausage and mash and shepherd’s pie. The study also found that more than six in 10 adults will turn to their favourite foods for comfort, while 36 per cent treat themselves to their preferred dishes on the weekend as a reward. A spokesman for Crisp ‘n Dry, which commissioned the research to mark its 50th anniversary, said: “There is nothing like tucking into your favourite meal – especially when you’ve made it yourself.

The study also found chilli con carne, jacket potato with cheese and beans and toad in the hole to be among the best-loved meals, as well as British staples such as steak and chips, cottage pie and sausage rolls. But while a third enjoy these foods because they are filling, 27 per cent love them because they are nostalgic and remind them of their younger years. Nearly a fifth turn to their favourite meals after a bad day, but 59 per cent will just eat them as and when they please. Half of those polled will feel happy when they eat any one of their preferred foods, while a quarter will even feel relaxed. The research, conducted via OnePoll, also found 65 per cent enjoy cooking and 62 per cent of Brits would even describe themselves as a ‘good cook’.

“Whether it’s something simple like sausage and mash, or a full-blown Sunday roast, nothing compares to that sense of achievement and enjoyment when you can sit down to eat a tasty dish. “Our study has also shown that Brits won’t stray far from their roots with a number of British staples making the list. “Although it’s also great to see some more exotic meals within the top 20 such as curry and stir fry.”

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A further 63 per cent like to experiment when slaving over a hot stove, and more than half will typically cook their favourite dishes themselves rather than relying on someone else to make it for them. But 39 per cent admitted their preferred dishes taste better when made by someone else. Some have no choice though as one in 20 don’t have no idea how to cook their favourite meal. A spokesman for Crisp ‘n Dry added: “Learning to cook is a process that takes time, and when you learn something new, you’re not always likely to get it right first time. We’ve been supporting families for 50 years now with a product that helps them – whether it’s browning and basting or roasting and frying. As they say, practice makes perfect, and sometimes you find that you like things a certain way the more and more you cook them. But there are other times when the reason you love a certain dish is because of the one someone else makes it.”

Top 10 best dishes according to Brits: 1. Sunday roast with all the trimmings 2. Fish and chips 3. Full English breakfast 4. Curry 5. Roast potatoes 6. Roast chicken meat 7. Chips 8. Pizza 9. Christmas dinner (with turkey) 10. Bacon sandwich

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Orders are now being taken for Christmas; as well as home reared turkeys, the butchery specialises in local free range cockerels, chickens, geese, ducks and home cooked hams, all cuts of pork, beef and lamb as well as local seasonal game, dry cured bacon and gammon joints and homemade sausages and faggots. The fabulous Allington hampers are available all year round but with Christmas around the corner, what a lovely gift they make! Whether you’re looking for a single hamper to thank your client, or as Christmas gifts to your staff, family or friends, a bespoke hamper full of local goodies, hand-picked with its recipient in mind really does go a long way. There is a huge range of both essential and speciality grocery items sourced from the local area and from further aﬁeld including; a great selection of local cider, beers, wines & spirits. Luxury chocolates handmade locally and the ﬁnest West Country Fudge, perfect gifts and scrummy treats! Open 7 days a week for shopping in store, contactless collections and deliveries to your door are also available.

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A poll of 2,000 adults looking to sell up in the next six months also found one in 20 are so annoyed by glare on their TV screen, they’re going to buy a whole new house. Another one in 10 are worried they’re currently living in a ‘ropey’ neighbourhood while another tenth of those polled think crime rates around them are going up. But more than one in twenty want to move because they are too far away from their nearest pub while the same number plan on moving because their cat or dog ‘doesn’t seem to like’ where they currently live. Sam Mitchell, CEO of online estate agent Strike, which commissioned the research, said: “People move for all sorts of reasons. Some are more pressing than others – not getting on with your neighbours can be a real emotional drain, particularly if you’re spending much more time at home currently." But some of the other reasons that turned up in our survey were definitely a bit more frivolous.

“Our results found there’s a level of uncertainty around moving to a new house at the moment – people aren’t sure if prices are going to go down or up for example. “However, with so many reasons pushing us to move home, and exaggerated by the extra time we’ve spent at home recently, clearly this uncertainty isn’t enough to deter people from selling.” The study also found that since lockdown measures were introduced, half of prospective movers say their priorities for a home have changed. Four in 10 now want a bigger garden or outdoor space, while three in 10 want to be closer to their friends and family. With working from home now the new normal, a quarter say not having a home office has become a dealbreaker and three in 10 are now looking to move further away to get more for their money. And more than 36 per cent expect house prices in their area to go up as millions across the nation look to buy and demand dials up. Just a quarter think there is a chance their property value could go down, but 62 per cent do believe buying or selling could be more stressful now due to the pandemic. As the UK slowly eases out of lockdown, more than eight in 10 respondents think it’s important to sell their home in a socially distanced way. Because of this, 44 per cent now say they’re likely to use an online estate agent to sell their home, rather than a high-street presence. Half of respondents said that the bottom line is that Covid-19 won’t stop them doing what they want to, according to the OnePoll figures.

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Strike’s CEO Sam Mitchell added: “Property demand in the UK is back and interest from buyers has returned to pre-coronavirus levels far quicker than expected. "We’re currently seeing at least a 25 per cent increase in demand from buyers now versus before lockdown began. Meanwhile, the backlog of sellers who need to move has never been greater. "Brexit uncertainty stunted plans for many long before Covid-19 and now patience is wearing thin. This has only been exaggerated by the fact we’ve all been locked inside our homes and our priorities for what we want in a home have changed. Our job is to guide sellers and ensure their move is as efficient as possible now that they can finally proceed. Virtual tools and tech services have become commonplace and it’s about time our industry embraced that to deliver a better and quicker service.”

28. Got a new job somewhere else 29. To be closer to nice cycle routes 30. Wanting to go travelling 31. For better Wi-Fi 32. Wanting space for a bigger TV 33. Too far from the nearest school 34. Too far away from a pub 35. Children don't like the current property 36. Putting the bins out is annoying/difficult such as having to go through the house 37. There is glare on the TV screen 38. Cat/dog doesn't seem to like the current property 39. A mysterious leak we can't be bothered to fix 40. Think it might be haunted.

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Artisan gin maker record online sales An artisan gin maker has recorded an 800 per cent increase in online sales as Brits’ love for G&T continues in the Covid-19 era. Over the past decade the gin market in the UK has grown, but like the whole of the drinks industry, they faced a crisis in March as pubs, bars and restaurants were forced to close their doors. But Bramley and Gage's 6 O'clock Gin, based near Bristol in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, has had a buoyant period and expects overall sales to increase on last year - thanks in part to the huge spike in their online business as loyal customers demand their G&T fix. Monthly sales on their website soared from just under £10,000 per month to £80,000 per month, while orders on other platforms such as Ocado, Amazon and Master of Malt have doubled. Bramley and Gage launched 6 O’clock Gin in 2010 on the back of a £25,000 loan from Funding Circle. Across the business, they are targeting turnover of £10 million per year by 2021 – a 9,900 per cent increase on 2007. They also plan to crack America, having recently opened a base in Tampa, Florida, and signing a deal with RNDC, the USA’s second biggest distributor, to help growth.

safer manner.” To diversify during the crisis, they also launched a ready to drink range, releasing a classic London Dry Gin and Tonic (7.0 per cent ABV), and a ‘Light and Low’ (<0.5 per cent ABV) version plus two new flavours in July - Exotic Orange and Damson & Ginger as well as a Light alternative to their classic London Dry gin and tonic.

Michael Kain, co-founder, said: “Covid has been a challenge but our sales have increased. We've been able to compensate for the loss in pubs, bars and restaurants, the cancelling of tours, our own shop closure and the cancelling of outdoor events by selling direct from our website and through other online stores.

This range of gin combinations is designed to provide a more practical solution to serving high quality G&T’s in pubs and restaurants.

“We’ve had an 800 per cent increase in purchases from our website and sales on sites such as Amazon and Ocado have doubled. We’re a small, flexible and innovative business and pubs and hotels are now reopening. In the mid-Covid era, people still want high-quality G&T and that takes staff time to pour. Safety is important and by putting a high-quality G&T in a ready to drink can, staff are saving time and serving in a

Bramley and Gage have been a remarkable success story since 2007, when Michael and his sister, Felicity Hall, took over their parents’ liqueur business following their retirement. They launched 6 O’clock Gin in 2010 against the backdrop of a financial crisis where banks were hesitant to lend. At the time, they were one of just 23 spirit distilleries in England when small batch, artisan gins were a rarity. However, they saw an opportunity for growth and, not wanting to give away equity in the business, approached Funding Circle for a £25,000 loan to pay for a new bespoke still. www.towncriermagazine.com

...continued After securing the capital, they transformed themselves into an award-winning gin maker, with its flagship 6 O’clock Gin London Dry stocked in the likes of Waitrose, Harvey Nichols and more than 6,000 pubs, restaurants, and hotels across the UK. Ten years on and there are now 441 gin distilleries across the UK – with the market worth a staggering £3 billion. Michael said: “The market has exploded. I could never have expected how much it would grow by. We’re 100 times bigger than we were in 2007 and Funding Circle played a massive part in it. In 2010, we needed to invest in stock to help us scale and grow and at the time the banks weren’t being helpful. We didn’t want to give away any equity, so a syndicated loan made sense to us. We borrowed £25,000 through Funding Circle and we were able to put in a second still (gin-making apparatus) which we have today. We got a good rate and paid it back within three years - we’ve since used them again.” The siblings named their brand 6 O’clock gin because that was the time they would always have a G&T. The family and their employees still maintain their tradition of indulging in the first G&T of the evening at 6 o’clock - a very British custom. Bramley and Gage, through their 6 O’clock brand, has played an important role in the success of the industry, going from a team of two to 25 and using more than 120,000kg of sloe berries each year. They have also picked up 150 awards around the world and their distillery in Thornbury is visited by around 5,000 gin fans annually. To keep their customers entertained during lockdown, they launched live 6pm shows online, which featured cocktail masterclasses and tips on serving the perfect G&T. As 6 O’clock Gin turns 10 years old in September, they are preparing to give away 3,652 free G&Ts to fans across the UK – one for every 6pm since they launched their business a decade ago. Lisa Jacobs, managing director at Funding Circle, said: “As one of our first customers, it's been fantastic to watch Bramley and Gage go from strength to strength over the years. 30

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Obesity & COVID-19 COVID-19 and its effects have scared us all, health professionals and public alike. We’re still learning about the virus, but one fact has been all over the news in the past couple of months. Obese people (people with a BMI over 30) are more at risk of complications. Why is this? Most of my friends with BMIs close to or greater than 30 seem perfectly healthy individuals. Should they be worried? In order to answer this question, we need to look at the immune system:

When we catch a virus our body’s defence system is triggered, and inflammation occurs. This is due to our all-purpose innate immune response, which serves as the first wave against foreign invaders. Blood flow increases to the infected area causing redness and swelling. When your nose blocks and becomes red when you catch a cold, that’s inflammation. This reaction is caused by white blood cells called macrophages and the proteins they produce called cytokines. It’s the cytokines which trigger inflammation. Usually this inflammation is a simply a sign that our body is releasing the hormones and proteins which activate our white blood cells to kickstart the recovery process, and ultimately defeat the infection. No inflammation means no defence…and that’s bad.

When your body keeps adding adipose tissue (fat) cytokines are released by your fat cells, triggering inflammation. Researchers even characterised obesity as ‘…a state of low-grade, chronic inflammation.’ This means that an obese body has its immune system permanently switched on and is therefore in a constant state of inflammation. Over time this can lead to the development of both minor and major illness and conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.

How does this relate to COVID-19? Back in 2009 the H1N1 Swine Flu was at its most virulent, doctors in Spain noticed that overweight and obese patients were being admitted to intensive care units in disproportionate numbers and took longer to recover than non-obese or overweight individuals. Their increased risk was attributed to the excess number of proinflammatory cytokines in their bodies. Researchers in Canada then analysed the flu records for the previous 12 years and found that people who were obese were statistically more likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory diseases than those whose BMI was in the normal range. They concluded that obese people were an “at risk” population during flu seasons due to their compromised immune response. As we go into the winter and the risk of a second wave of coronavirus, if you have a BMI over 30 it makes sense to try to bring it down and minimise your risk. Talk to your GP. By Louise Addison

So far so good; so why is obesity a problem? Well it turns out that white blood cells aren’t the only type of cell that have the ability to produce those inflammationinducing cytokines. Fat cells (adipocytes) can also do this. Scientists have learned that fat is an active endocrine organ, one that can secrete a whole host of proteins and chemicals, including inflammatory cytokines. www.towncriermagazine.com

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The study also found feeling less stressed, being able to try new things and actually enjoying exercise are also among some of the best things about growing older. Also making the list was knowing your likes and dislikes, being more sensible with money and being able to pass on your wisdom to younger generations. As well as highlighting the many gifts that old-age can bring, the poll found that growing beyond middle-age triggers an appreciation of what does and doesn’t make us happy.

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Berberis thunbergii are deciduous shrubs which look particularly fabulous at this time year, producing highly coloured leaves, and often berries which last well into winter.

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These berries are actually edible and rich in vitamin C, though because they are very acidic, they are not widely consumed by people. They are an important food for many small birds though. They get their other name of 'barberry bush' because of their vicious spines. This makes them useful as an impenetrable barrier hedge and may be another reason why the berries arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t harvested much!

There is a Berberis for most gardens: They can grow to a maximum height and spread of 1.5m, but there are now dwarf forms which grow to just 50cm, try 'Tiny Gold' or 'Lutin Rouge'. They grow best in full sun but also tolerate partial shade. They do well in most soil types, and even do well in drought, but will thrive particularly well in well drained moist soil. Their easy-going nature extends to aftercare, as they are generally pest-free and require little attention, other than a trim to tidy them up periodically. If you don't have much space or mainly grow in containers on a balcony 'Lutin Rouge' does very well in a pot.

Like the colourful Japanese Maple, they originate from Eastern Asia. Berberis vary in colour according to the cultivar and variety. The common Berberis thunbergii have green

Though Berberis are generally grown for their autumn colour, they are a hard-working shrub, and produce a mass of tiny yellow flowers in spring, providing interest at either end of the year.

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Mid-September to October, and mid-March to April are the best times to plant so now is the perfect time. Dig a hole double the width of the root ball. Sprinkle in a handful of blood, fish and bone and work into the ground. Place the plant into the hole, fill in with soil around the root ball and firm the soil down gently but firmly, finish by watering well. They will appreciate being mulched with well-rotted organic matter in late spring, but they aren't fussy; grass cuttings will do fine.

My absolute favourite is Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Admiration'. This lovely plant has extremely attractive orange-red foliage, edged with yellow, and forms an attractive mound shape. Its masses of small yellow flowers in the spring followed by purplecrimson berries in autumn make it the most perfect Berberis in my opinion. Happy gardening. By Rachael Leverton

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