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CONTENTS

Community News ...........................................4 Beaumond House ...........................................8 Community News ..........................................8 Use Locally Meets..... ....................................10 Remembrance ..............................................12 Prostate Cancer ...........................................14 Horoscopes .................................................16 Crossword ....................................................18 Book Reviews ...............................................20 Festive Toys .................................................22 Newark On Trent Photographs Competition 26 What’s On ....................................................28 Competition Page .........................................30 YMCA Adventure Guides .............................32 Food Review by Leisa Pickles .....................34 Recipe – Tear ’n’ Share Sweet Bread ...........36 Gardening – Alan Titchmarsh Column .........38 Advertiser Directory .....................................46

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Community News Fancy a coffee and some company?

The Wellbeing Café at St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark is held every Monday afternoon from 1.30-3pm. It’s a community outreach project aimed to get people socialising safely again, where free tea, coffee and cake are provided.

Although the Wellbeing Cafe is primarily a place to chat and meet or make friends, they also have representatives from Nottinghamshire Mind, Age

UK and the Citizens Advice Bureau present to offer targeted support for those who need it.

For more details, contact Helen at wellbeingcafe@stmnewark.org

Another step forward for Newark’s IASTI

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stands are progressing. The hope is that, subject to planning permission, the new IASTI® Newark building will open its doors to students in September 2023.

Councillor David Lloyd, Co-Chair of Newark Towns Fund Board and Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “I’m thrilled that this centre is opening right on our doorstep. It offers a tremendous opportunity for our children and young people. While it is incredibly sad that, despite our best efforts, Newark’s Cattle Market is no longer operating, I am delighted that we have found a third party who is keen to re-open a Cattle Market locally.”

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Newark’s world-class International Air & Space Training Institute (IASTI®) has welcomed its first students all hoping to become pilots, engineers or ground crew.

This brand-new educational facility will be the first of its kind, with military and civil aviation partners, including the Royal Air Force, East Midlands Airport and National Space Centre working collectively to get more people working in the aviation and space industries.

While the first intake of students will be housed within temporary facilities in the existing Newark college site, plans for a permanent home on the site where the vacant cattle market currently

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Community News Pantoland at the Palace

Christmas pantomime returns the Palace Theatre with this year’s show, Dick Whittington and His Cat, running from Tuesday 7 December through to New Year’s Eve. Katherine Glover, who stars as Dick Whittington, said: “It’s so exciting to be back in a theatre; especially one as beautiful as the Palace. The show is going to be filled with music, dancing, lots of laughs and feel-good fun. My cat and I can’t wait to see everyone there!”

This year’s show promises a sparkling return to Pantoland, bringing back all your favourite panto pastimes from ‘it’s behind you’ to ‘oh no you

didn’t’, side-splitting slapstick, sensational songs and, as ever, a much-needed heart-warming happy ever after.

Carys Coulton-Jones, manager of the Palace Theatre, said: “It will be truly magical to see our theatre packed with happy smiling faces, enjoying the biggest family event of the year once again. We’ve put in place some extra safety precautions and introduced a new Book With Confidence Guarantee so that if any members of your party are unable to attend due to COVID, their tickets can easily be refunded.”

You can find out more about the purr-fect family pantomime Dick Whittington and His Cat and book tickets now at www.palacenewark.com

District home to best parks Four parks across the district are celebrating as they have been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award.

All managed by Newark and District Council, the successful green spaces are Newark Castle Grounds, Sconce and Devon Park, the combined sites of Sherwood Heath, Cockglode and Rotary Woods, and Vicar Water Country Park. Newark Castle and Gardens has also achieved the much-coveted Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for the management of its historic features.

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to relax, exercise and meet friends and family safely, the news that these local landmarks have achieved the Green Flag Award is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that make these green spaces a great environment for everyone to enjoy.

Councillor Roger Jackson, Chairman of the Leisure and Environment Committee at Newark and Sherwood District

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Council, said: “To win this prestigious award at all four sites we put forward is fantastic and is a celebration of the true team effort that goes into maintaining these spaces for our residents. From our own park rangers, grounds maintenance staff, asset management team and site managers to the incredible groups of Friends and volunteers whose passion for the parks is palpable, each is vital in preserving the quality of our award-winning spaces.”

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Show your love by buying a Hospice Heart

Beaumond House Hospice Care, with the support of Motorfinity, is delighted to launch the next phase of its Keep our hospice in your Heart campaign.

Following the success of the appeal launched in April where individuals could buy a heart in memory of a loved one, the hospice is extending the offer to local businesses.

50 blue hearts, made by local crafts people using different materials, depending on their expertise, will be available for local businesses to buy.

Catheryn Lowe, head of fundraising and marketing said; “We know how important Beaumond House is to many local companies, so we are extending our Keep our Hospice in your Heart campaign to businesses. By buying and displaying one of our unique hearts you will demonstrate to your colleagues and customers, how much Beaumond House means to you. The hearts connect you directly to the love and support which Beaumond House gives to the community day and night.”

Companies can buy a heart from £250 which will pay for a day therapy patient to come to the hospice once a week for three weeks; £500 pays for two days care for a patient in Beaumond House; £1,000 is enough for a patient to remain in their home helped by Hospice at Home.

Dean Skiba, chief operating officer at Motorfinity said;” It goes without saying that we are extremely proud of our ongoing partnership with Beaumond House Hospice Care, a hugely loved and respected local charity in our area, and we are so grateful for the hard work they do within our community.

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Daniel Briggs – CEO Motorfinity Catheryn Lowe – Head of Fundraising & Marketing, Beaumond House Dean Skiba – Chief Operating Officer – Motorfinity

Campaign, not only can we remember all our loved ones in our local community but also help the hospice recover from the detrimental impact of Covid 19 in every way possible.

As a company, Motorfinity has, and always will, hold charity right at the heart of our business. It is what we do: We always try our utmost to support both national and local charities.

Dean continues; “After what has been an extremely difficult 18 months for Beaumond House Hospice Care, when events have been cancelled and their shops have been closed for significant periods of time, we are campaigning to raise muchneeded funds for them. They are at the heart of our local community and are reaching out for help in funding the crucial

services they provide. I am asking all companies to find that little pot of heart-felt gold and dig deep to support our amazing hospice at the very heart of our local community.”

Catheryn added; “We are incredibly grateful to Motorfinity for their support of this campaign, it will make a huge difference to us at Beaumond House.”

All businesses who buy a heart will also be invited to a thank you event at a local venue in the New Year.

The hearts will be 20cm in height and a similar size in width, something that can be easily put on your reception to show your love for Beaumond House and support for the campaign.

Please show your love …. Have a Heart.

To purchase a heart or find out more please email fundraising@beaumondhouse.co.uk or call 01636 610556 and ask to speak to the fundraising team.

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Where did you grow up?

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What was your favourite lesson at school?

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What was your first job?

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How did Newark Paint & Hardware come about?

There was an opportunity within my career to open my own shop doing what I enjoy and providing a service to local people and supporting independent tradesmen.

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What is the best piece of business advice you have ever received?

Work hard and you can achieve.

If you ever eat out locally where is your favourite place to go?

I am partial to a good curry and within Newark we have a wealth of good restaurants and takeaways.

Describe your perfect weekend.

An ideal weekend for me is watching the football and having a good Sunday roast and spending time with family.

Do you do all your own handyman jobs at home?

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What future plans do you have for Newark Paint & Hardware?

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Newark Air Museum

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

The museum’s annual Remembrance Sunday Service will take place at the RAF Winthorpe Memorial at 3.00pm on 14th November 2021.

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he service will commemorate all of the service personnel who are remembered on the various memorials and tributes around the museum site.

The service is due to be led by the Reverend Alan Boyd, with various local service organisations in attendance along with local civic dignitaries. The parade will assemble between 2.30pm and 2.45pm in the Museum Café on the Southfield Site. Visitors and museum members are all more than welcome to attend this act of remembrance.

Attendees are reminded that it is the Vintage Tractor event on

the Showground, so we suggest that you allow a little extra time when planning your arrival and departure times.

Please be aware that these arrangements assume that there will be no changes to any

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St Giles Church in Balderton would like to invite you once again to decorate a stone or rock and place it in their cross frame as a mark of Remembrance throughout the month of November. They will also have a stunning curtain of red and purple poppies, knitted by members of the community, hanging from the church tower for the season of Remembrance.

We Will Remember Them 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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PROSTATE CANCER FACTS & ADVICE FOR MEN OVER 40

Prostate Cancer did not stop affecting men because of Covid-19. In fact a recent survey showed that urgent referrals by GPs in England dropped by over 52,000 since March 2020. As a result over 8,600 fewer men in England started treatment for Prostate Cancer (PCa) in 2020.

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n 2018 a total of 49,029 men in England were diagnosed with PCa. This is more than ladies diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2017 12,301 men died of the disease which is approximately one every 45 minutes.

An early diagnosis of PCa makes an enormous difference.

When the cancer is still in the early stages and hasn’t grown outside the Prostate, treatments like radiotherapy and surgery are very effective.

One in 8 men will get PCa in their lifetime and for Black men it is 1 in 4. It occurs mostly in men over the age of 40.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant

ARIES

March 21st - April 20th November has an intense beginning for you. It's possible you'll get an unexpected bill on the 4th, when the New Moon disrupts your cash flow. If you're looking for work, seek opportunities that pay on a commission basis. You'll easily outperform the competition. Close relationships can be a source of irritation in the middle weeks of November.

TAURUS

April 21st - May 21st The New Moon on the 4th pressures you to make a commitment or walk away from a union. An intense desire for freedom may prompt you to go solo.

Don't overestimate your importance at work towards the middle of the month.

On the 19th, a Lunar Eclipse will tempt you to change your image. This could do more harm than good.

GEMINI

May 22nd - June 21st On the 4th, the New Moon warns against accepting a job that seems too good to be true. It's better to hold out for a position at an established company with a good reputation. A Lunar Eclipse on the 19th brings the end to a secretive situation that has been making you miserable. Turning your back on this part of your life will be a relief.

CANCER

June 22nd - July 23rd The opening days of the month can emphasise the need for fun, romance and adventure. The New Moon on the 4th could make you irritated. Until you change your priorities, you'll remain anxious and stressed. On the 19th, the Lunar Eclipse will prompt you to leave an organisation or friendship that no longer reflects your values.

LEO

24th - August 23rd Family matters will inspire a big change on or around the 4th, due to a conflicted New Moon. Alter your approach to work so that you can spend more quality time with your nearest and dearest. The middle of the month finds you facing off with your best friend or romantic partner. Be honest when they ask for more than you can deliver.

VIRGO

August 24th - Sept 23rd Traffic tie-ups and electronic breakdowns could wreak havoc in your life on the 4th, due to a tense New Moon. The middle of November warns against overindulging in food and drink.

Practicing moderation will boost your productivity, helping you attract a good work opportunity. On the 19th, the Lunar Eclipse could mark a shocking end to a legal matter.

LIBRA

September 24th - Oct 23rd Salary negotiations could be stressful at the start of November. The New Moon on the 4th will make it difficult to get the compensation you deserve.

Instead of committing to a long-term contract, it might be best to sign on for a couple of months, then renegotiate the terms of the deal early next year.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 19th puts strain on an intimate relationship.

SCORPIO

October 24th - Nov 22nd Resist the temptation to undergo a radical makeover at the beginning of November. Although the New Moon on the 4th will make you yearn for a different look, you could be terrifically disappointed with the results. The Lunar Eclipse on the 19th could mark the end of a close relationship that is no longer working for you.

SAGITTARIUS

November 23rd - Dec 21st The New Moon on the 4th could push you into the background, despite a desire to command the spotlight.

Attending to background tasks and administrative work is critical to your wellbeing.. A Lunar Eclipse on the 19th demonstrates the need to take good care of your body. Replace sugar, fat and alcohol with lean protein, fresh produce and whole grains.

CAPRICORN

December 22nd - Jan 20th Working on a group project could be frustrating at the start of the month.

The New Moon on the 4th could throw some technical glitches into a teleconference. The middle of November warns against engaging in retail therapy. If you want to fill an emotional void, pour your energy into realising a dream you've had since childhood.

AQUARIUS

January 21st - Feb 19th The New Moon on the 4th brings your attention to career matters. If an exciting opportunity falls through, don't despair. A bigger and better job will arrive. Your job is to stay positive and imagine yourself doing the work you love. A Lunar Eclipse on the 19th brings an end to an upsetting family matter.

PISCES

Feb 20th - March 20th It may be necessary r to cancel a trip or academic program near the 4th, due to a challenging New Moon. Instead of dwelling on your disappointment, fill your time with a writing or learning project that stimulates your intellect. The Lunar Eclipse on the 19th could deliver shocking news about someone you have always admired.

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Crossword Clues Across 1 Second in command (6) 4 Person who maltreats or harms (6) 9 Flammable gas (7) 10 Small herring (5) 11 British Actress _____ Mirren (5) 12 American term for poorly educated person from the south (7) 13 Weaken, fall apart (11) 18 Delinquent, thug (7) 20 Man-made fibre (5) 22 Home of Glasgow Rangers (5) 23 _______ Man - Beatles song (7) 24 There are eleven in the song 'Twelve Days of Christmas' (6) 25 Large snake (6) 18 | Please mention Use Locally when responding to adverts

Down 1 Hidden ______ - quiet wisdom or insight (6) 2 Move stealthily (5) 3 Learner, cadet (7) 5 Located, stationed (5) 6 Glut, plethora (7) 7 Second try at an exam (6) 8 The action of enlisting new people (11) 14 Activity done purely to increase someone’s sense of self-importance (3,4) 15 Escapee, fugitive (7) 16 Shellfish (6) 17 Hidden, not noticed (6) 19 Famous Egyptian city (5) 21 Blood-sucking worm (5)

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Well-Read Winter Warmers As the nights draw in, here are a selection of biographical new releases designed to keep you company.

Never Give Up by Bear Grylls Bear Grylls’ sequel to the multi-million copy selling global phenomenon Mud, Sweat and Tears continues to chronicle the global adventurer and presenter’s life and career since stepping onto screen, taking readers along with him on his most famous adventures, sharing personal stories from his favourite expeditions, and capturing his hairiest survival challenges.

He documents valuable lessons he’s learned in the wild, opens up about his most personal challenges and achievements, and celebrates the true value of adventure and the enduring importance of courage, kindness and resilience.

Published by Transworld on October 28th Reflections by Holly Willoughby A heartfelt, perceptive book about finding beauty, inside and out, Holly Willoughby is the UK’s most popular female TV presenter and is best known for her work on This Morning, Dancing on Ice and, formerly, Celebrity Juice.

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“I’m finally at a point in my life where I can see a little more clearly,” Holly says.

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Published by Transworld on October 28th My Life in Dire Straits by John Illsley One of the most iconic and important British pop/rock bands of a generation, Dire Straits cracked America at a time when many consistently struggled to engage with the US audience, in the process building a transatlantic fan following that celebrated beautiful tracks, heartfelt anthems and timeless melodies that stand the test of time some four decades on.

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In this revealing tale of life as a founding member of Dire Straits, bassist John Illsley reveals the working man’s clubs to Madison Square Gardens, sharing gigs with wild punk bands to the Live Aid stage at Wembley.

Published by Penguin on November 9th Rebel Homemaker by Drew Barrymore Drew Barrymore has always done things in her own rebellious way - including how she cooks, lives, and finds happiness at home. Drew shares recipes, stories and personal photos that show how you too can live a healthy, delicious, and joyful life in her first lifestyle book Rebel Homemaker.

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The six on-trend toys to look out for this Christmas.

• Ravensburger Space Puzzle (£39.99) The board game and puzzle revolution is in full flow, with sales at levels last year not seen since the Eighties. Our rediscovered love of these foldout wonders doesn’t mean we aren’t still expecting innovation, and with that in mind this ingenious design poses a doublelayered appeal – first construct the 3D solar system, then take the time to learn about all its mastery and magnificence.

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• Kinetic Sand Scents (£12.99) When kinetic sand came along it moved the notion of these little grains from outside to indoors, all the while providing for kids (and adults alike) a rather satisfying – and generally unexpected – sensory experience by which these grains can slip through your fingers with all the same pleasure as the real stuff, yet zero mess.

There’s nothing wrong with the concept here, nor the brand’s admirable longevity, although while the Joker and Batman are renowned for their trademark gas guzzlers, many may struggle to name Superman’s famous road vehicle!

Now the proposition has been stepped up somewhat with a new scented version, bringing to life creations, and stimulating almost endless offers of serving

• Scalextric Batman editions (£39.99) An electricitydriven staple of so many Christmases, Scalextric have cottoned onto the film franchise game by hooking up two big deals in producing two notable sets: Batman v Superman (available at John Lewis only), and Batman v The Joker.

• GraviTrax PRO Starter Set (£65.00) To prove beyond any real doubt how far some of our toy choices have regressed this year, why not break out the marbles?! The difference here, of course, being that while in the past it was perhaps a quick game of Ker-plunk, now you have full-on ‘build your own’ systems such as GraviTrax completely transforming the landscape.

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myriad of pathways into which you can take your marble on its very own festive rollercoaster of fun!

• Kaloo, My First Doll (£19.99) The prospect of a doll for Christmas will always have the potential to divide parents.

From pretty and cute in one camp, to scary and sinister in the other, the reality is our little ones love to have a buddy to carry around, and the new range of Kaloo dolls are certainly expected to be one of the big Christmas list dwellers this year.

• UNO 50th Anniversary Edition (£19.95) Unlikely to sell out, UNO has nonetheless emerged as one of the best festive family games. Simple to play, sociable, quick, great fun for kids and adults alike, and with more twists and turns than an afternoon in the maze at Hampton Court, UNO may just be the secret antidote to periods of turkey-induced festive malaise!

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Pre-loved Flossie & Boo Kids Fashion Show Sunday 7th November 2.30pm – 5pm Come along and see what amazing preloved clothing and shoes we have in the shop and pick yourself up a bargain or two!

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Tel 01636 918746 Beanblock Café, St. Marks Place, Newarkon-Trent, NG24 1XS Another Winter’s Tale, Musical Theatre Show Sunday 14th November 7.30pm A new theatre show, rich in original music, designed for all ages (8+)), thatt tells stories journeying through the shortest days and longest nights.

Told by two travelling strangers, it draws upon tales of deepest winter from Japan, Russia and across Europe using songs and puppetry, from the joyful to the dark and always with an eye on clock and door for the unwelcome followers..

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Christmas Table Top Sale Sunday November 28th 2pm – 5pm A wonderful selection of stalls for your Christmas shopping. There'll be pork and stuffing cobs, leek and potato soup, mince pies, mulled wine & hot drinks Coddington Community Centre, Beckingham Road, Coddington, NG24 2TP The Staunton Arms Christmas Fayre Sunday 28th Nove ember 11am – 4pm Lots of local indepe endent traders with beautiful gift id deas.

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Food Review by Leisa Pickles HHHHH

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or this month’s food review, my husband and I headed to Greece without leaving Nottinghamshire! Yes, our Grecian culinary experience was brought to us courtesy of a Greek Night at The Corner House Café located within Hardy’s Farndon.

Upon arrival, we were greeted with a Greek inspired cocktail of Ouzo, Cloudy Lemonade and fresh mint and shown to our table with Live Greek music playing in the background. The menu was 5 courses, all of which were traditional Greek favourites with a choice of meat and vegetarian available. To further enhance the Greek experience, the wine and beer was also typically Greek and had been selected especially for the evening by Newark based independent Wine Merchant, Ann et Vin. The 5 courses started with a selection of dips, bread and olives, all of which were delicious.

Then came the giant butter beans in tomato sauce with extra bread for dipping. Next came chicken souvlaki followed by the main course of classic Beef Stifado

with Greek style roast potatoes and green beans.

The beef was deliciously tender and the dish itself was so well seasoned and well presented. The meal was brought to a close with a selection of Greek desserts served with ice cream. The team at Hardy’s Farndon are experimenting with a number of different formats to appeal to both existing and new customers

and also demonstrate the quality of the food they are able to prepare fresh on site. This was my first experience of eating in at the Corner House Restaurant but now I have, I will definitely be back and may even pick up a few items from the Farm Shop on the way through. The Corner House Café is open 7 days a week serving a range of food to eat in and takeaway. They are dog friendly, have plenty of outside seating and cater for all dietary requirements.

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Top Tip Do not overknead, or the gluten strands will get overworked and tear, leaving you with a chunky dough that doesn’t have the strength to hold a good rise of the dough.

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Tear ‘n’ Share Sweet Bread Introduction

Although not a traditional festive-themed bake, sweetbreads do tend to come into the ascendancy during the winter months, and this tear ‘n’ share loaf will not only offer a soft, lightly sweetened and buttery bread treat – delicious as toast or as a bigger accompaniment to an evening meal – it’s also sociable and fun.

Top it with some butter, jam or even icing, and serve.

Method 1. Check yeast by dissolving 2tsp of active dried yeast with 1/2 cup milk and 1tsp of sugar from the overall amount and leave in a warm location until frothy, about 10-15mins. If the mixture does not froth up and rise, discard and start again.

2. Into a bowl sift three cups of flour, then add 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup warm milk, 4 egg yolks, 2tbsp sour cream, 1tbsp vanilla extract and the risen yeast mixture. Mix with a paddle attachment on low speed, then switch to a kneading hook and knead on low speed for about 20mins so the dough is elastic.

3. Add 3oz of butter and 1/4 tsp of the salt and knead it into the

(serves four) 1 cup warm milk 2 tsp active dried yeast 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 4 egg yolks 2 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp vanilla extract 3 oz unsalted butter, softened, room temperature 1/4 tsp kosher salt Egg wash (whisk together) 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp water 3 to 4 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

bread until no streaks of butter are seen, (5-7mins).

4. For first proofing, oil the sides of the bowl and the dough, cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and leave in a warm place to proof until doubled in size, about 90mins. Preheat the oven at 100°C for 2-3mins, then turn it off and place the bowl into the oven. To shape, divide the dough into three pieces, rolling each into a tight ball, then into a 20-inch log.

Pinch the ends of the three logs together at one end, then braid them, tucking the ends underneath itself.

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again until the braid doubles in size. Repeat the trick with preheating the oven slightly, if needs be. Once doubled in size remove from the oven and preheat it to 180°C with the baking rack in the middle. Brush the braid with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds (optional).

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The Alan Titchmarsh Column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, as the nights draw in, Alan Titchmarsh explains how our gardens can still be a place of light, stimulation and decoration, and why now is the time to plan for brighter months ahead.

There is a saying: ‘gardeners learn to grow the things that want to grow’. In fact, the truth is everything wants to grow, it’s just up to us not to get in the way of that!

A big part of growing is preparation, and the best time to start planning for next year is right now; so really have a good look around your garden, do some research, and revel in the excitement of what it will look like in six months’ time.

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It’s easy to grow salads in a small space, tomatoes in summer, even dwarf fruit in large pots. No, you won n’t be self-sufficient, bu ut you know that yo ou grew it.

So being realisticc about what’s in front of you, and making the best of it, is crucial. The same e goes for when the evenings begin to get darker so much earlier. Plants begin to wither, flowerful gardens sink into greens and browns, and there’s a feeling of packing up for winter, waitin ng for the spring for colours to beg gin to return.

I’m always keen to show people this isn’t in fact the case, and there is still so much to take from our gardenss every month and every week of the year.

One very obviouss way to extend the days in your garden in autumn/winter iss to add some subtle lighting. I don’t have much lighting in my garden but I try to use what I have to maximum effe ect. There are some up the sides of a path, and others that highlight things - I’ve got a tall hedge with urns in

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They go on in the evening for a couple of hours and then switch off at 10. I loved looking at those urns – it’s not over the top but it keeps the garden alive and to be enjoyed at night.

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Atkin Tree Services Supplying quality work at affordable prices

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OVEN CLEANING

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We are a family run business with over 40 years’ experience in the furniture and upholstery trade.

We re-upholster old furniture.

We are well established for providing a personal service to all our customers. We have an extensive range of fabrics available, or alternatively you can provide us with your own.

Call Steve on 07929 111926 or 01476 360530 www.grantham-reupholstery-ltd.co.uk/ carole.langham@outlook.com

WINDOW CLEANING

Property Clearances and Removals, big or small, we’ve got you covered

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We have a large range of kitchen and bathroom, wall and floor tiles on display.

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