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Food & Drink 8
Seasonal Recipes
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Roast lamb rump with spring onion mash
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Spaghetti vongole
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Spring minestrone soup with pesto
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Seasonal Desserts
Monthly Features
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Book Review Too
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Book Review
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Contents
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The Palace
General
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Jobs in the Garden
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Ashby Farmer’s Market
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New! Just for Kids (by I4 Design & Print)
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What Counts as 5 a day?
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Good New Films and those you may have missed
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Wines: Off the beaten track - Italy
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Your Stars by Dan Worthaus
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Ibstock in Bloom
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What’s On
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Ashby Museum News
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Index of Advertisers
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The Great Bake Off
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seasonal recipes Chicken and leek pie Makes 8 mins Prep 30 time g in k o o C urs o h 2 1 to Ingredients • 2 chicken thighs • 2 chicken legs • 8 peppercorns • ½ onion • 1 bay leaf • milk (enough to cover chicken pieces) • 6 rashers of smoked streaky bacon, cut into postage stampsize pieces
• 30g/1oz butter • 2 leeks, sliced into ½ inch discs • 3 tbsp plain flour • 3 tsp Dijon mustard • 2 x 375g/13oz packs of puff pastry • 1 egg, beaten, for glazing • parmesan, grated, for topping
1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2. In a saucepan add the chicken, peppercorns, onion and bay leaf. Cover with milk. Bring to the boil and simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked. 3. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in the butter. Add the sliced leeks and allow to soften. 4. When the chicken is cooked remove from the milk and flake the chicken meat into the pan with the leeks, discarding the bones. 5. Add the flour and cook through for two minutes before adding the milk through a sieve to remove the peppercorns and bay leaf. Add the Dijon mustard. Stir constantly to make a thick sauce. 6. Roll out the sheets of puff pastry to a rectangular shape at a pound coin thickness. Lay the filling on one sheet and then cover with the second sheet and crimp the edges. 7. Brush the pie with a beaten egg and sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the top. Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes. Courtesy Nigel Slater
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Fennel and mushroom tartlets Serves 30 mins 4 to 1 hr Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Ingredients • 225g/8oz shortcrust pastry For the filling • 175g/6oz mushrooms, ideally mixed, such as brown caps, shiitake, oysters, trimmed where necessary • 1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges • 1 bulb fennel, cut into 1cm/0.5in slices, blanched and drained. • 6 cloves garlic, lightly
crushed in their skins • light olive oil • 100ml/3½fl oz whipping cream • 100g/4oz unsalted butter, chilled and diced • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp snipped fresh chives • 1 tbsp chopped parsley To serve • a handful of herby salad
1. Grease 4 x 10 cm/4 in tartlet tins. Roll out the pastry to about 3 mm/1/8 in thick, and use to line the prepared tartlet tins. Chill the lined tins for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. 2. Preheat the oven to 180C/375F/Gas 4. 3. Cover the pastry with greaseproof paper, fill with baking beans, and bake for 10-15 minutes, until cooked and light brown. Remove from oven. Remove the paper and the beans and set aside. 4. Turn the oven up to 220C/425F/Gas 7. 5. Place all the vegetables and garlic on a baking sheet, drizzle with the light olive oil, and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper and bake in a hot oven for twenty minutes, or until lightly browned. 6. To make the sauce, bring the cream to the boil in a small pan. Whisk in the butter, and add the lemon juice, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. 7. Take two garlic cloves from the vegetables, tease out the roast garlic from the skins, and mash it with the point of a knife. Add this rough mash to the cream mixture. 8. To serve, fill each pre-baked tartlet shell with the vegetable mixture.Heat the tarts for a minute or two in the oven, and then present on warmed plates, surrounded with a little sauce. 9. Serve with herby salad. Courtesy Paul Rankin
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Book Review Too!
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The Puppet Master By Jan Coffey Four seemingly disparate lives are beginning to unravel... and one person is holding the strings. The Rocket Scientist On the eve of a new satellite launch, the fiancé of NASA Project Manager Alanna Mendes is killed in a fishing accident…only to be spotted six months later in Silicon Valley. The Computer Genius Four years after being caught by Homeland Security hacking into NASA’s mainframe computer, Jay Alexi is still blacklisted from the top colleges and computer companies. Now a changed man with a pregnant wife, he is desperate for a second chance. The Financial Wizard Once a successful international banking CFO, today David Collier is a broken man who can’t afford the expensive treatment for his daughter’s rare kidney disorder. The American Dream When a terrorist group abducts the son of rags-to-riches Steven Galvin, the billionaire is trapped in a nightmare where no amount of money can help him. One person ties them together...
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recipe Roast lamb rump with spring onion mash Serves 4 Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Ingredients 4 x 200g/7¼oz or 3 x 300g/10½oz boned lamb rumps (chumps) 4-6 anchovy fillets sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 200g/7¼oz cherry tomatoes For the spring onion mash 600g/1lb 5¼oz potatoes, peeled 1 tbsp butter 6 spring onions, finely chopped 60ml/2¼fl oz milk grated nutmeg 1.
Heat the oven to 220C/428F/Gas 7.
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Arrange the anchovy fillets on the ‘inside’ of each rump, season well, roll up and tie into shape with string.
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Brush with olive oil and sear in a hot pan until well-browned all over.
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Toss the cherry tomatoes in olive oil and bake in a roasting tray for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the lamb to the roasting tray with the tomatoes and roast for 15 minutes for 200g/10¼oz rumps, or 20 minutes for 300g/10¼oz rumps, for medium rare meat.
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Remove the tomatoes when soft and squishy.
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Cut the potatoes into chunks and cook in boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
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Rest the lamb for 10 minutes under a loose sheet of foil.
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Drain the potatoes, add the butter and mash.
10. Beat in the spring onions, milk, grated nutmeg, sea salt and pepper. 11. To serve, remove the string from the lamb and thickly slice. Serve with spring onion mash and roasted tomatoes, and drizzle with the roasting juices. Courtesy Jill Dupleix
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recipe Spaghetti vongole Serves 4 Prep Time less than 30 mins Cooking Time 10 to 30 mins Ingredients 500g/1lb very small fresh clams, or a small jar of clams in brine 3 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp anchovy paste 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley 400g/14oz canned chopped tomatoes salt and freshly ground black pepper 450g/1lb dried spaghetti Method 1. Scrub the clams, discarding any that stay open when tapped sharply. 2. Place the clams into a pan over a high heat. Add two tablespoons of water, cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until all the shells have opened. Discard any clams which have not opened after five minutes.
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3. Remove the clam flesh from the shells and dip them quickly into their cooking water to rinse off any sand. Strain the clam juices from the pan through a sieve lined with muslin or kitchen paper and save the liquid. 4. Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and fry until the garlic begins to colour, then add the anchovy paste and parsley and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. 5. Add the chopped tomatoes and the strained clam juices (if you are using a jar of clams, use the brine from the jar). Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes. 6. Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions and drain. 7. When ready to serve, add the clam flesh to the tomato sauce and stir well. 8. Mix the sauce into the cooked spaghetti. 9. To serve, spoon the sauce and spaghetti into bowls. Courtesy Nigella Lawson
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healthy living What Counts as 5 a day? We all know that we should have at least 5 portions of fruit and veg per day to keep us healthy and maintain wellbeing. But what is classed as a portion? Do you need to eat a whole apple, 2 bananas, a plate of carrots and a whole cucumber each day? Or does 5 portions mean 5 pieces of a cut apple or 5 blueberries? It can be confusing when trying to decide what to have and how much of it. Also, it is sometimes hard to get these foods into our kids. So what do we have and how to we eat them? To begin with, you can have any fresh fruits or vegetables. It doesn’t matter which ones you choose, they all count towards your 5 a day. These foods can be frozen or out of a tin or can. Dried fruits also count if you prefer to eat these rather than fresh. A glass of unsweetened fruit juice or vegetable juice is also counted. Although potatoes are a vegetable they are NOT counted in our 5 a day and beans and pulses only count as one portion a day no matter how much you eat. Quantity is the next item to look at. Yes, consuming an apple and having peas on the plate at lunch time does add up to the ‘5 a-day’ but five peas or 5 baked beans is not a portion. This is where it gets confusing for people. As long as we eat or drink 5 portions per day it doesn’t matter if they are just fruits or just vegetables. Obviously, to obtain the most nutrients we need to have a combination of fruits, vegetables and salad vegetables. To explain a little more here are some
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foods and their quantities: 1 apple, 4 dried apple rings, 3 fresh apricots, 1 banana, 9-10 blackberries, 4 heaped tablespoons of blueberries, 11 tinned cherries, 14 fresh cherries, 2 clementine’s, 2 Satsuma’s, 1 heaped tablespoon of currents, 3 fresh dates, 1 handful of gooseberries, 2 slices of mango, 1 slice of papaya, 1 slice of melon, 6 fresh lychees, 6-8 kumquats, 1 large slice of pineapple, 5-6 passion fruits, 2 halves of tinned peaches, 1 medium pear and 20 raspberries. As you can see, the type and size of fruit makes all the difference to the quantity that you are supposed to have. It isn’t just fruit that we need to portion, vegetables do too. 1 portion of equals to: 5 fresh asparagus spears, 1 medium tomato, 7 slices of beetroot, 4 heaped tablespoons of runner beans, 8 Brussel sprouts, 3 heaped tablespoons of sliced carrots, 8 florets of cauliflower, 2 inch slice of cucumber, 3 tablespoons of peas, 14 button mushrooms, 8 spring onions. Can you honestly say that you are managing to eat your 5 – a – day fruits and vegetables? How do you manage to consume so much in one day? It can be difficult but if you spread it over the day, you will soon find that you are eating your recommended quota. Have blueberries in your porridge and a glass of fruit juice, snack on a banana and some fresh berries. Have lettuce, cucumber, tomato and onion in your sandwich or on a salad at lunch time, and add as many vegetables to your main meal as possible. Don’t forget that you can add onions, carrots and peas to stews, soups and even curries.
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recipe Spring minestrone soup with pesto
Serves 6 Prep Time Less than 30 mins Cooking Time 30 mins to 1 hour Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 40g/1½oz butter 2 large onions, finely chopped 1 leek, halved lengthways and thinly sliced 250g/9oz potatoes, peeled and finely chopped 3 sticks celery, finely chopped 150g/5oz savoy cabbage 2 litres/3pints 10½fl oz beef or vegetable stock 400g/14oz can Italian chopped tomatoes salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp green basil pesto
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Method 1. Heat the oil and butter in a large pan. Add onions, leek and potatoes and cook for about five minutes, until starting to soften, stirring from time to time. Add the celery and cook for a few minutes more. 2. Meanwhile cut the half cabbage in quarters. Remove central stalk from cabbage and discard. Cut leaves across the wedge shape in short shreds. 3. Pour stock and can of tomatoes into the pan with the cabbage. Bring to the boil. 4. Season with salt and pepper and gently simmer for about 30 mins. 5. Add pesto for the last 5 mins, and check the seasoning before serving. Courtesy Mary Berry
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WINES : OFF THE BEATEN TRACK – ITALY France is world-renowned for excellent cuisine and very impressive wines. There are many high-profile, well-known wine producers in France, but, also, there are makers of wines, including full-bodied productions, who produce in smaller quantities, a good number of which are award-winning. I aimed, on this occasion, to locate wineries producing highquality wines (hidden gems) that deserve recognition – very much so. Oedoria produces superb wines and I found Crémant de Bourgogne Diamant to be a sparkling white that suits my palate. This is fresh on the mouthfeel, and, with Crémant de Bourgogne Claude Denis Cuvée Millésimée makes for a pair of great sparkling wines. Excellent red wines include Accord Majoeur Beaujolais Rouge Cuvée Prestige and Accord Majoeur Coteaux Bourguignons Cuvée Privilège. These very popular productions excite with their bouquets and follow with impressive palate sensations. www.oedoria.com P.Ferraud & Fils has a very good selection of wines which includes excellent reds. Morgon Les Charmes, Fleurie Le Reposoir and Juliénas Les Ravinets are all recognised for their structure and character. They are expressive on the nose, which is elegantly followed by splendid fruits for the palate. www.ferraud.com
personality and also appeal to me. Fleurie Cru du Beaujolais and Chiroubles I found most pleasing. Excellent bouquets lead enticingly to the wonderful palate sensations, with an abundance of fruits. Crème de Cassis is a special treat, from this producer. www.trenel.fr Château la Dournie wines will not disappoint. Saint-Chinian and Saint-Chinian Etienne are powerful reds with excellent bouquets and plenty of lasting dark berry flavours exuding on the palate. www. chateauladournie.com Olivier Sumeire Collection rosé wines impress me. Château Coussin SainteVictoire and Cabaret Côtes de Provence are my choices from this producer. These versatile, smooth wines are chosen numerous times and enjoyed as pre dinner drinks, with main meals and are great for al fresco dining, too. www.sumeire.com These are just some of the selections, from each of these producers, which appeal to me. All details of their full ranges can be located on the respective websites.
As always, Enjoy!
Trevor Langley
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American Sniper [Movie Tie-in Edition] by Chris Kyle Scott McEwen Jim DeFelice
NOW A BLOCKBUSTER MOTION DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOOD— NOMINATED FOR SIX ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE.
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From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the Iraq War, called him “The Legend”; meanwhile, the enemy feared him so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle, who was tragically killed in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war—including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates—and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time. Includes new material by Taya Kyle about the making of the American Sniper film About the Authors SEAL Team 3 Chief Chris Kyle (1974-2013) was awarded two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, and numerous other citations. Following four combat tours in Iraq, he became chief instructor for training Naval Special Warfare sniper teams. He is the author of American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms. A native Texan, Kyle is survived by his wife, Taya, and their two children. Scott McEwen is a trial lawyer in San Diego. Jim DeFelice is the author of Omar Bradley: General at War, the first in-depth critical biography of America’s last five-star general. He also writes a number of acclaimed military thrillers, including the Rogue Warrior series with Richard Marcinko, founder of SEAL Team 6, and the novels in the Dreamland series with Dale Brown.
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the palace
March’s forthcoming events at the Palace are as follows: Wednesday, 11th March – The Palace Wine Club wine tasting evening. Starts at 7.00 pm. Presented by Majestic Wines. Tickets: £8.00 and limited to a maximum of 30 places! Tel: Gary at The Palace on 01530 262400 or Corinne 01530 451725 to reserve your place. Friday, 13th March - Skittles Night with supper included. Doors/Bar 7.45pm. Starts at 8.00pm. Tickets: £5.00 from Halls Electrical, High Street, Ibstock, Tel: 01530 260460 or The Palace Tel: 01530 262400. Friday, 20th March – Centre Stage present ‘The Baghdaddies’ in Concert. Hop onto The Baghdaddies’ magic carpet for an amazing musical trip from Newcastle, England through Eastern Europe as a gateway to the rest of the world! They have been astounding audiences across Europe for over 15 years on stages big and small, on the streets and in village halls. The music appeals to everyone with a pulse with their eclectic fusion of Balkan Roma wedding and brass band music played at breakneck speed. Throw into the mix a little punk, jazz, reggae and ska and you have one of the most danceable bands on this or any other planet. Performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £8 (full), £6 (concessions), Combo ticket £16 (1 full & 2 concs.) Advance tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Electrical Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability) Please check with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment. Saturday 21st March GIANT Jumble Sale – as part of the Palace Community Morning – 10am to 1pm. You can’t beat a jumble sale – come and rummage round and find a gem or two. If you want to book a stall please contact the Palace on (01530) 262400. Sunday, 22nd March - Palace Indoor Car boot Sale from 9.00am – mid-day. Pick up a bargain! Admission 20p. For more details or to book a stall call Gary on Tel 01530 262400. Friday, 27th March – Palace Film Night. Enjoy a drink from the bar whilst watching a great film in this unique venue; One of the oldest surviving cinemas in the country. ‘What we did on our Holiday’ (12A). This uplifting family comedy follows Doug, Abi and their three children to Scotland to visit the grandparents. It’s Granddad’s birthday, so the whole clan head up north to the Scottish Highlands for the big day, but as their holiday progress, things go awry and the outspoken kids start revealing some rather uncomfortable truths! Starring Billy Connolly and David Tennant. Doors/ bar open at 7.00pm. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5.00/£4.00. Advance tickets: from The Palace Tel: 01530 262400 or Halls Tel: 01530 260460. Tickets can be purchased ‘on the door’ (subject to availability) Please check with ticket outlets to avoid disappointment. Regular bookings: Monday Mosaic Disability Services - 9.30am - 3.30pm. 2318720 0r (07912) 480961.
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Zumba Fitness – 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Ditch the workout – join the party! Contact Laura
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on (07702) 345586. Fitness Pilates class – 7.45pm – 8.45pm. (07887) 678367.
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Tuesday Bubbles Playgroup – 10.30am – 12 Noon. Contact Rachel Seabrook on (01530) 452144. Circuit Training – 6.45pm – 7.45pm. (01455) 291656.
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Tai Chi – 8pm – 9pm. Contact Doug Gerrard on (07969) 480684. Wednesday 50+ Fitness Pilates – 9.30am – 10.30am. (07887) 678367.
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Thursday ‘Healthy Hearts’ Low Impact Physical Training – 9.30am – 10.20am - improve co-ordination, circulation, strength and endurance. Suitable for GP referral participants. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367. 50+ Fitness Pilates – posture, balance and fitness class – 10.30am – 11.30am. Contact Michelle Scott-Worthington on (07887) 678367. Outlook Group (a social group for senior citizens) - 1.30pm – 3pm. Hodgetts on (01530) 262400. Bingo – Doors open 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
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Friday Tai Chi – 10am – 11am. Contact Michael Cashmore on (07714) 215216. Childrens Dance Classes - Beginners Ballet 4.00-4.45pm; Beginners Tap 4.45-5.30pm; Musical Theatre 5.30-6.15pm Contact Miss Jessica of Rochelle School Of Dance (established over 60 years in the area) (01455) 636514, (07949) 121442 or office@ rochelle-dance.com Saturday Community Morning at the Palace – 10am to 12 noon. Every Saturday (except the 1st Saturday each month) the Palace plays host to groups, organisations and associations from the village, including the Ibstock Historical Society. So if you would like to learn more about what is happening in your community, come along to the Palace. Also a variety of market stalls selling locally produced goods, including delicious home made cakes, plus produce from Ibstock’s very own Dairy, including milk, butter, yoghurt and cream. Light refreshments available. Sunday Gatling Gun Productions – local film group - 2.00-4.00pm. Every two weeks. If you are interested in being involved in the film making business, ring Ian Hodges on 07964 976099 for further details. The Palace Community Centre is available to hire for regular events and commercial hire, as well as private parties and celebrations. The Palace has a fully licensed bar, kitchen facilities, large free car park opposite venue, good disability access and facilities, full PA and lighting system, large screen and wi-fi, making it an ideal venue for numerous types of events.
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seasonal desserts Blood Orange Tart Serve Prep s 8 30 m Read ins Over y in 2 hou rs
Ingredients • 200g/7oz sugar, plus extra for dusting • 3 blood oranges, juice and zest • 1 tsp orange blossom water • 2 free-range eggs, plus 6 yolks • 200g/7oz butter, cubed • 25cm/10in
sweetened shortcrust pastry tart shell, blind baked (you can use ready-made) • 3 blood oranges, peeled, sliced into rounds • 1 tbsp demerara sugar • double cream or custard, to serve
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/ Gas 4. 2. Whisk the sugar, orange juice and zest, orange blossom water, eggs and egg yolks together in a bowl until well combined. 3. Add the butter and set over a pan over simmering water. (Do not let the base of the bowl touch the water.) 4. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the butter has melted and the mixture has thickened. 5. Pour the mixture into the cooked pastry case , cover with clingfilm (to prevent a skin forming) and set aside to cool. 6. Arrange the orange slices on the cooled tart and sprinkle over the demerara sugar. 7. Using a cooks’ blowtorch, heat the sugar until caramelised. 8. To serve, slice the tart and serve with double cream or custard. Courtesy Simon Rimmer
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Chocolate and ginger oat
biscuits 24 Makes s 30 min in Ready 1 hr to s 30 min Ingredients
• 225g/8oz unsalted butter • 100g/3½oz golden syrup • 200g/7oz soft brown sugar • 150g/3½oz plain flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
• 4 tsp ground ginger • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • 400g/14oz rolled oats • 2 free-range eggs, beaten • 50g/1¾oz stem ginger, chopped • 115g/4oz good quality dark chocolate
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line two baking trays with nonstick parchment. Melt the butter and the golden syrup in a pan over a low heat. Set aside to cool slightly. 2. Combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and spices and mix well to combine. Stir in the rolled oats and mix thoroughly. Pour in the melted butter and syrup and stir until well combined. Then stir in the beaten eggs and the stem ginger. 3. Spoon in even, heaped teaspoons onto the lined baking trays, leaving room for them to spread. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove the biscuits from the oven and set aside to cool completely. 4. Melt the chocolate in a bowl suspended over a pan of barely simmering water (do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water). Dip the biscuits in the melted chocolate and place on a cooling rack until the chocolate has set.
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This Months Jobs in the Garden Lightly prune mophead and lacecap hydrangeas, taking off the old flower heads and cutting just above a strong pair of buds. Remove very spindly twigs. On old, congested bushes, take out some of the oldest stems at ground level. Hard prune Hydrangea paniculata and its cultivars, such as ‘Kyushu’ and ‘Grandiflora’, to leave two or three pairs of buds on each branch. The popular silver-leafed pear tree Pyrus salicifolia ‘Pendula’ has wiry, weeping branches that tangle into a bird’s nest if left unpruned. You can take advantage of this habit and trim it into a dense, topiarised ‘mophead’, after its April flowering. But march is the best time to prune. If not already done lift and divide congested clumps of Snowdrops while still in leaf. March is a good time to plant or move evergreens, as the weather warms up and root activity commences, but before new shoots have opened. Evergreen hedges such as yew and cypress should also be planted now. Pot-grown hedging evergreens can be planted at any time, but they will establish better if planted now or in the autumn. Bare-rooted hedging evergreens should be planted quickly now, and should be watered well over the next three months. Cold winds can burn plants whose root systems have been recently disturbed, and it pays to protect very exposed plants from wind until they are established. Prune the butterfly bush Buddleia davidii hard back to a framework of older wood at 60-120cm. Shoots will already be starting to grow. No matter. Cut hard back to the size you require, even if it leaves the plant entirely leafless. Flowers will be on the ends of this year’s growth. Buddleia globosa, which has orange spherical flowers, and the delicate weeping Buddleia alternifolia both flower on old wood, and should be more lightly pruned after flowering in late spring. Be patient still, and wait to prune back grey and tender shrubs damaged by winter cold, such as ceanothus, phlomis, helichrysum, salvia, artemisia, etc. Sage (Salvia officinalis) and many artemisias tend to layer themselves down, producing roots from twigs touching the ground. These can be severed and planted elsewhere next month. This is a good time to dig out and divide large clumps of hostas, before the leaves expand. Use a spade to slice through the solid rootball, cutting it like a cake into several sections, each with some shoots at the top. Replant at the original level.
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The Judge (2014) (DVD & Blu-ray) A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town’s judge, is suspected of murder. Interstellar (2014) (DVD & Blu-ray) In the near future around the American Midwest, Cooper an ex-science engineer and pilot, is tied to his farming land with his daughter Murph and son Tom. As devastating sandstorms ravage earths crops, the people of Earth realize their life here is coming to an end as food begins to run out. Eventually stumbling upon a NASA base near Cooper’s home, he is asked to go on a daring mission with a few other scientists into a wormhole because of Cooper’s scientific intellect and ability to pilot aircraft unlike the other crew members. In order to find a new home while Earth decays, Cooper must decide to either stay, or risk never seeing his children again in order to save the human race by finding another habitable planet.
David Dobkin directs this comedy drama starring Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr as an estranged father and son. Hotshot lawyer Henry ‘Hank’ Palmer (Downey Jr) receives the devastating news that his mother has died. He returns to his home town in Indiana for her funeral, meaning he must also come face-to-face with his father Judge Joseph ‘Joe’ Palmer (Duvall), with whom he has a troubled relationship. The situation becomes even more difficult when Hank learns that his father is to be put on trial for murder. Hank searches for answers while defending the judge in court against prosecutor Dwight Dickham (Billy Bob Thornton). Through the course of the trial father and son reconnect but can Hank win the case and prevent Joe from going to prison? The cast also includes Vera Farmiga, Vincent D’Onofrio, David Krumholtz and Leighton Meester.
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your stars Your Stars for the Month 2015 by Dan Worthaus Aries - March 20th - April 20th Although your ruler, Mars, is retrograde this month, dear Aries, and this can point to some sluggishness or hesitance, you’re not lacking in attention. With Venus gracing your sign from the 8th forward, you’ll be turning heads and attracting money as well. The 7-10 is especially strong for your social life and possibly romantic excitement. Your intuition is becoming a stronger part of your life this month, and many of you will be feeling a little more psychic. Be wary of behind the scenes activity with a friend or co-worker around the 23rd, when a secret could be revealed or jealousies could surface. Taurus - April 21st - May 21st Career and business matters are strong in February, dear Taurus. Some of you will be meeting new and intriguing friends. New contacts might intimidate existing ones or a romantic interest, however. A friend might reveal something you’d rather keep under wraps around the 23rd. Some challenges can surface in a romantic relationship or in relationships with your children this month and next. It’s time to make some changes in your approach. Romantic problems can be especially prominent from the 8th forward, as matters from the past can resurface. Avoidance is a strong tendency right now, but not advised. Gemini - May 22nd - June 21st There can be some difficulties with family or around the home in February, dear Gemini. Work conflicts might be the source, particularly around the 23rd. Things may not be moving at the pace you’d like, but it’s important to be patient. Despite small inconveniences, career matters are strengthening for you. A more creative direction is possible now, and you’ll find that it suits you very well. Intuition is beginning to play a strong role in your professional life. The 7-10 can bring a new friendship or exciting news into your life. Cancer - June 22nd - July 23rd Finances can receive a nice boost this month, dear Cancer. It’s a good time for filing taxes, budgeting, and applying for loans if necessary. You may find the pace of your daily life challenging in February, however. Responsibilities on the home front can be daunting, and finding the time to run errands and handle paperwork may be a challenge. Others might complain that you’re not keeping in touch. Disagreements are more likely around the 23-24. Travel is looking more and more appealing these days, and the more exotic or romantic the getaway, the better! Leo - July 24th - August 23rd A partner and friends have important and practical feedback for you this month, dear Leo. February brings partnering into strong focus. While you may not feel in charge, it’s a good time for learning more about the people in your life. You are growing towards a more romantic or spiritual approach to your intimate life. Watch for struggles with money or values, particularly with a partner, around the 23rd. In fact, all month, it will be important to watch spending and pay attention to fine print when making purchases or commitments. Avoid lending unless you’re certain you’ll get it back. Virgo - August 23rd - September 22nd February brings plenty of work to do, but also your fair share of socializing, dear Virgo. The temptation to push ahead with personal plans is strong, but circumstances could have you feeling stuck. You’ll be at your strongest if you tame impatience and work on projects that need fine-tuning or completion rather than adding more to your plate. Your partnering needs are metamorphosing now and in coming months. A stronger desire for a soul mate-type bond is with you. While relationships are strengthening in general, watch for the 15th and 23rd, when others can challenge your opinions and possibly even your character. Correct misunderstandings swiftly, and don’t dwell on matters you can’t control.
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Libra - September 23rd - October 23rd While your romantic life is lively this month, dear Libra, it’s also a little unstable. A partner may be in a state of confusion or stuck in the past. In general, it’s not the best time to ask for commitments from others. Living in the moment, and enjoying it, without too many expectations is your best bet right now. Work is strong towards the end of the month, and you’re likely to immerse yourself in it. The only caution here is to avoid stirring the pot or aligning yourself with people who you don’t entirely trust around the 23rd. A more creative approach to your work is favoured now and in coming months. Scorpio - October 24th - November 22nd Relationships with family are strong this month, dear Scorpio, and your attention to domestic matters brings rewards and positive feedback. February 7-10 can bring surprising developments surrounding work and career. Associates and higher-ups are paying attention, so make sure you’re shining. A little healthy showing off won’t hurt at this point. While romantic relationships strengthen in general towards the end of the month, a conflict with or about a friend can surface around the 23rd. Friendships, in general, require more care this month and next. Misunderstandings can be frequent and complications can arise. Sagittarius - November 23rd - December 21st While family life is mostly strong this month, dear Sagittarius, there are two life “departments” that can stir the pot in February: career and romance. Pressures can mount on the professional front, and you may be experiencing delays and assorted slowdowns. Try to steer clear of differences of opinion and other conflicts. Watch for gossip or misunderstandings especially around the 23rd. Romantic surprises or upsets can occur around the 9-10 and 15th. While your charm is strong this month, some relationships can fall short of expectations. Capricorn - December 22nd - January 20th You’re luckier with money in February, dear Capricorn, and you have a good sense for how much to invest and where. Money matters in general can improve, and conditions are favourable for loans, support, and taxes. More creativity and imagination are brought to your communications - your writing and speaking. You’re developing entirely new interests and absorbing more information naturally. Intuitive powers are strong now. While you can be a little foggy with cold, hard facts, you’re picking up more subtle cues from your environment. Delays and complications with travel or legal matters are possible in February, particularly around the 23rd. Aquarius - January 21st - February 19th You’re personally popular this month, dear Aquarius. Others tend to have your best interests at heart. Your high spirits can lead up to an emotional declaration around the 7th. Money matters are generally good, but complicated at times in February. Differences in values can spark a conflict around the 23rd. While you’re becoming decidedly more creative when it comes to making money, and your intuition tends to serve you well, the tendency to overlook important facts is strong as well. Prepare as much as you can in advance for delays and machinery breakdowns this month. Pisces - February 20th - March 20th February is a month of coincidences and hunches that come to pass. You are especially intuitive and in high demand these days, dear Pisces. However, partnerships can be challenging at times, and especially around the 23rd. Allow others space and time to sort things out. Reconnecting with people from your past might figure strongly now. Finances can be up and down in February - there can be small windfalls and unexpected expenses. Overall, however, you are in a personally powerful position, particularly after the New Moon in your sign on the 21st. Please mention What’s Around when responding to Advertisers - Many Thanks
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what’s on Saturday 7th March 2015 Counterfeit Sixties Show. A showcase of the great bands of the 60s all recreated in this stunning show. At Century Theatre at Snibston starting at 7.30 till 10.00pm. Admission £14 advance, £16 on the door. For more details call 01530 278444 or visit the website www.counterfeit60s.com. Sunday 15th March 2015 The King And I (U) A Silver Screenings presentation of the classic musical starring Deborah Kerr and Academy Award winner Yul Brynner. With Pathe newsreels and usherettes.At Century Theatre at Snibston starting at 2.00pm .Admission £5, adults, 4 groups (10+), 3.50 child. For more details call 01530 278444 or book online at www.centurytheatre.co.uk
Methodist Chapel, Burton Road, Ashby. Admission £2 including refreshments. All are welcome. For more details please call David Maltby on 01530 222934 or Margaret Mabey on 01530 412410. Saturday 21st March 2015 Country Meets Folk Dragonhead - Cajun and Folk.Brian Langtry & Graham - Songs of Johnny Cash and more Award winning comp re - Dave Fry Songs and giggles. At Thringstone House Community Centre. 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Admission £7.50 concessions £7.00. For more details call 01530 222337.
Saturday 28th March 2015 Race Night Night at the Races. To raise funds for Heather FC/ Hermitage Radio at St John’s Football Club - 7.00pm to 11.00pm. Admission Free. Friday 21st March2015 For more details call 07824 The Imitation Game (12A) 777547. During WWll, Alan Turing Thursday 2nd April 2015 races to crack the Germans’ Easter Bingo Easter Bingo all Enigma Code with the help welcome at Heather St John’s of fellow mathematicians. Football Club - 7.30 to 9.30. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch Admission Free. For more and Keira Knightley.At Century details call 07824 777547. Theatre at Snibston starting Friday 17th April 2015 at 7.30pm. Admission £3.50 The North West Group of pay at the door. For more the Leicestershire & Rutland information call 01530 Wildlife Trust presents 278444. a talk by Roger Bisgrove of Saturday 21st March2015 Swannington Heritage Trust. The North West Group of He will describe the fascinating the Leicestershire & Rutland mosaic of the newly restored Wildlife Trust presents a windmill, the Gorse Field talk by Dr James Robinson, Nature Reserve, the Califat head of Nature Policy RSPB. archaeology “dig” and the He will describe the many Incline. The talk will start at challenges to the conservation 7:30pm in the church hall of raptors throughout the UK. of Ashby Methodist Chapel, The talk will start at 7:30pm Burton Road, Ashby. Admission in the church hall of Ashby
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£2 including refreshments. All are welcome. For more details please call David Maltby on 01530 222934 or Margaret Mabey on 01530 412410. Saturday 20th June 2015 Ivanhoe Way Challenge Wishes 4 Kids supporters Richard and Angela Bebbington are pleased to announce applications for the 7th annual Ivanhoe Way Challenge are now open. The challenge, to walk the 37 mile Ivanhoe Way route within 15 hours, takes place on Saturday 20th June 2015. Since the event was launched over 280 people have completed the challenge, raising over 35,000 for Leicestershire Charity, Wishes 4 Kids. We are pleased to announce the Ivanhoe Way Half Challenge will also take place on the same day. The 18 mile route will follow the same route from Stanton Under Bardon. With the Full Challenge starting at 4am, from Ashby De La Zouch, the route passes Staunton Harold Reservoir, through the rocky outcrops of Charnwood Forest, out to Bagworth, and back along the route of the Ashby Canal, via Shackerstone. Once back in Ashby there will be a well earned meal and drink waiting for the walkers at The Ivanhoe Club. Entry £22. For more information call 07752259489 or go to the website at www. ivanhoechallenge.co.uk. It’s free to have your event details published in the What’s On section. Either email us with your details to info@whatsaround.co.uk or fill out our on-line event form at www. whatsaround.co.uk. Space permitting we’ll get your event noticed.
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Ashby Museum has been working with innovative local arts organisation Mantle Arts on a project about pioneering Edwardian parachutist Dolly Shepherd. Dolly undertook the first mid air parachute rescue, drove munitions in France during WW1 and flew with the Red Devils in her nineties. ‘The Awesome Silence of the Infinite Skies’ is an audio drama based on Dolly’s life, written by playwright Ade Morris and directed by BBC radio director Martin Berry. A community cast of local people have brought the play to life playing a wide range of characters, as well as helping with the research in the Dolly Shepherd Archive, housed at the museum. The cast performed a rehearsed reading of the play at the Venture Theatre before Christmas, along with an illustrated talk about the history of parachuting. Mantle Arts’ Director Matthew Pegg says, “The audio format really lends itself to telling Dolly’s story. It allows you to have big spectacular scenes, including her mid air parachute rescue, as well as intimate moments where you get inside the character’s head and hear her innermost thoughts. We’ve got some great performances from the local cast. I hope people enjoy listening to the finished product.” The recorded version of the drama will be available on CD from Ashby Museum and from Mantle Arts. It is hoped that it can also be broadcast on the local community radio station. Visitors to the museum will be able to listen to key moments from the drama incorporated into a new display added to the existing Dolly Shepherd exhibit. The project was supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund. The exhibition on Ashby Cottage Hospital will open on 2nd March. It includes photographs and illustrations from its earliest days, as well as telling the story of an integral and important part of Ashby’s history. Documents on display include annual reports, fund raising events and the centenary celebrations in 1997, when Earl Ferrers unveiled an additional plaque kindly donated by the Ferrers and Ivanhoe Freemasons. Please come along and have a look at the story of this well-loved institution. The 16th Earl of Huntingdon’s Coronation robes, having been professionally restored, have now returned to the Museum and will soon be on display in the Zouche Gallery. On March 7th, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., the Kids’ Club will be a Tudor Special to coincide with the re-burial of Richard III. Activities will include making a Tudor timeline and dressing up in period costume. Come and learn about the time of Richard III and take look at Tudor life. Free entry. Open to all children of primary school age, accompanied by an adult. Friends of Ashby Museum The Friends of Ashby Museum would like to thank all those who supported the recent folk entertainment at Packington Memorial Hall when a great time was enjoyed by all in the presence of ‘The Travelling People’. We are hoping to organise another afternoon tea talk soon. Please look out for posters and the museum website for details.
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