Recipe of The Month 21 Recipe of The Month

3 large eggs, beaten 240g butter at room temperature 240g caster sugar 240g self 2 large lemons 21 www.villagematters.co.uk Please mention Molesey Matters when

Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 8-10

3 large eggs, beaten 240g butter at room temperature 240g caster sugar 240g self-raising flour 2 large lemons 200ml gin 25ml tonic water (optional –elderflower is particularly nice) 130g granulated sugar

Line a 1Kg loaf tin Preheat oven to 180C / Gas Mark 4. Cream the softened butter and caster sugar together until light. Add the eggs a little at a time and beat until combined. Carefully fold in the flour and the finely grated zest of both lemons. Add the juice of 1 lemon and 100ml of gin, then pour into the lined tin. Bake in the centre of the oven for 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly in the tin while you make the drizzle. Combine the rest of the gin, the granulated sugar, tonic water (if using) and juice of 1 lemon in a bowl. Puncture the surface of the cake all over with a skewer, then pour the drizzle over Don’t remove the cake from the tin until it’s cold and the sugary topping has crystallised. Serve with crème fraiche and a G&T…of course. 21 www.villagematters.co.uk Please mention Molesey Matters when

Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 8-10

3 large eggs, beaten 240g butter at room temperature 240g caster sugar 240g self-raising flour 2 large lemons 200ml gin 25ml tonic water (optional –elderflower is particularly nice) 130g granulated sugar

Line a 1Kg loaf tin Preheat oven to 180C / Gas Mark 4. Cream the softened butter and caster sugar together until light. Add the eggs a little at a time and beat until combined. Carefully fold in the flour and the finely grated zest of both lemons. Add the juice of 1 lemon and 100ml of gin, then pour into the lined tin. Bake in the centre of the oven for 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly in the tin while you make the drizzle. Combine the rest of the gin, the granulated sugar, tonic water (if using) and juice of 1 lemon in a bowl. Puncture the surface of the cake all over with a skewer, then pour the drizzle over Don’t remove the cake from the tin until it’s cold and the sugary topping has crystallised. Serve with crème fraiche and a G&T…of course.

Elmbridge Borough Council has now paid out more than £20 million to support local businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. Elmbridge Borough Council has now paid out more than £20 million to support local businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. Councillor Christine Elmer, Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Community Development said: Councillor Christine Elmer, Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Community Development said:

Support to access the Government Discretionary Grant scheme and links to all available national business support Support to access the Government Discretionary Grant scheme and links to all available national business support

Elmbridge Borough Council has now paid out more than £20 million to support local businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. Small businesses from a variety of sectors and businesses on our high streets from across the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors have benefitted from funding to help them through these uncertain times. The council is doing all we can to back our businesses and high streets to help them adapt, survive and thrive. support we have put together a new support package to help our high streets and independent businesses with access to: Small businesses from a variety of sectors and businesses on our high streets from across the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors have benefitted from funding to help them through these uncertain times. The council is doing all we can to back our businesses and high streets to help them adapt, survive and thrive. To offer further support we have put together a new support package to help our high streets and independent businesses with access to: Up to £2,000 in grant funding to help indpendent high street businesses sell online £250 grants to support independent high street retailers adapt and implement social distancing measures. Apply now through our website. Up to 90% funding available for shop front or signage improvements. “Our high streets and businesses are the life blood of our town and village centres. We will continue to do all we can to back them through this difficult time. We have distributed millions of pounds in grant funding but want to do more to help our businesses adapt and survive. Independent high street businesses can get help to sell online, implement social distancing measures - for example additional signage or a flexi-plastic protective screen round the till to protect staff and customers –and get the right advice and support to get through this incredibly difficult time.” Small businesses from a variety of sectors and businesses on our high streets from across the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors have benefitted from funding to help them through these uncertain times. The council is doing all we can to back our businesses and high streets to help them adapt, survive and thrive. To offer further support we have put together a new support package to help our high streets and independent businesses with access to: Up to £2,000 in grant funding to help indpendent high street businesses sell online £250 grants to support independent high street retailers adapt and implement social distancing measures. Apply now through our website. Up to 90% funding available for shop front or signage improvements. “Our high streets and businesses are the life blood of our town and village centres. We will continue to do all we can to back them through this difficult time. We have distributed millions of pounds in grant funding but want to do more to help our businesses adapt and survive. Independent high street businesses can get help to sell online, implement social distancing measures - for example additional signage or a flexi-plastic protective screen round the till to protect staff and customers –and get the right advice and support to get through this incredibly difficult time.”

Up to indpendent high street businesses sell online £250 grants to support independent high street retailers adapt and implement social distancing measures. site. Up to 90% funding available signage improvements. 22 www.villagematters.co.uk Please mention Molesey Matters when

Access to free business webinars –the next free webinar provides expert advice to help businesses prepare for recovery on 29 May at 11am –Sign up to attend. Free membership of the Elmbridge Business Network 22 www.villagematters.co.uk Please mention Molesey Matters when

Access to free business webinars –the next free webinar provides expert advice to help businesses prepare for recovery on 29May at 11am –Sign up to attend. Free membership of the Elmbridge Business Network

Notice regarding CORVID-19: we want to love our community this Love Molesey and also protect the most vulnerable living within it. If you find that you are not feeling well, it is best not to attend any events or projects that you were planning to in order that we can protect those who need us to look out for them. The #LoveMolesey2020 launch has still gone ahead but we ask that if you have a cough or any flu-like symptoms, please do not come. Stay at home and get well. Notice regarding CORVID-19: we want to love our community this Love Molesey and also protect the most vulnerable living within it. If you find that you are not feeling well, it is best not to attend any events or projects that you were planning to in order that we can protect those who need us to look out for them. The #LoveMolesey2020 launch has still gone ahead but we ask that if you have a cough or any flu-like symptoms, please do not come. Stay at home and get well.

Although some of the projects may have to be postponed, we want to use #LoveMolesey2020 to help those who find themselves in extra need over the coming weeks. Please get in touch if you or anyone you know who are needing to self isolate to see if we can help in anyway. Although some of the projects may have to be postponed, we want to use #LoveMolesey2020 to help those who find themselves in extra need over the coming weeks. Please get in touch if you or anyone you know who are needing to self isolate to see if we can help in anyway.

The love Molesey team. The love Molesey team.

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