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We are so pleased with the positive feedback that we

have received from our first issue! You know, you are more

than welcome to leave comments on our Facebook

page – just look for Community Contact and you will see

us pop up. We use our Facebook page to share events,

news from local businesses, recipes from the Twyford

Pantry, articles and much more. It also helps us to keep in

contact with you lovely lot inbetween issues!

In this issue we take a look at Easter (and Easter Eggs),

Spring Fashion, a day out in Oxford and celebrate St

George’s Day. We also have our regular slots from The

Twyford Pantry, Chris Day at Buckingham Garden Centre

and a Book Review from Coles Books in Bicester.

If you are looking for something to do this Easter, check

out our events section on page 24. There are several

Easter Egg hunts taking place at Stowe, Claydon House

and Waddesdon Manor. There is also an article on page

52 about making your own alternative Easter Egg Hunts

for your little ones!

Competition Winners!

A BIG congratulations to Guy Horwood, Twyford, who

won the family of four tickets to watch the MK Dons

against Chesterfield! The winners of the £25 Buckingham

Garden Centre vouchers are Alison Hodges, Twyford

and Jean Thompson, Tingewick. Last but not least,

Bonita Bridges, Calvert, is the winner of our signed book,

Fathomless Riches, donated by Coles Books.

Happy Easter and enjoy the bank

holidays!

Neil and Laura

Welcome CONTENTS

4 Celebrating Easter

5 Top Easter Eggs

7 St George’s Day

9 The Black Boy, Oving

11 Spring Table Arrangment

12 Our Wedding Diary

14 Nails, it all started with PINK

16-17 Top Food Festivals

20-21 Spring Wardrobe

23Meet Jackie Smith, Stella & Dot

24-25 Events Calendar

26-27 Oxford Review

29 Noticeboard

30-31 The Twyford Pantry

36-37 In Your Garden - Chris Day

40-41 Happy Easter Eating

42-44 Well Street Walk

45 Springtime Safety Advice

47 Adult Puzzles

49 Win Tickets to the Stadium:MK

50 Kids Corner

50 Curious Fox Competition

52 Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

54 Deliciously Ella Book Review

55 Win a Signed Book

58 The New Ford Focus

65 Useful Contacts

66 Advertiser Directory

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CelebratingEaster

So it’s finally Easter weekend! It’s the first bank holiday weekend of the year and we get four days off!

But why do we celebrate Easter?

Easter is the time for holidays, festivals and a time for giving chocolate Easter eggs. But Easter means much more. Easter is the oldest and the most important date in the Christian Calandar as the celebration of the death and coming to life again of Jesus Christ. For Christians, the dawn of Easter Sunday with its message of new life is the high point of the Christian year.

Easter is the story of Jesus’ last days in Jerusalem before his death. The Easter story includes Maundy Thursday (the Last supper leading to the Eucharist), Good Friday (the day on which Jesus was crucified) and Easter Sunday (the day on which Jesus came back to life).

It is a sad story because Jesus died, but the story has a very happy ending, because Jesus came back to life and visited his friends and followers once more. He did not die at all, but went back up to Heaven to be with God, his father.

Easter also marks the end of lent and for many who have given up a certain food (like chocolate!) can start eating it again on Easter Sunday!

Easter Facts1. Every child in the UK receives an average of 8.8 Easter eggs every year – double their recommended calorie intake for a whole week!

2. The largest ever Easter egg hunt was in Florida, where 9,753 children searched for 501,000 eggs.

3. With all those eggs and other chocolate treats for family, relatives, loved ones and friends, it should be no surprise that households spend an average of £75 on Easter each year.

4. The world’s most popular egg-shaped chocolate is Cadbury’s Creme Egg. Workers at Cadbury in Birmingham produce 1.5 million of these every day.

5. The White House hosts an Easter Egg Roll on the front lawn each year. This tradition was started by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878.

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St George’s DayNot many of us celebrate St George’s Day, in fact we are more than likely to celebrate St Patrick’s Day rather than our own Patron Saint St George!

This St George’s Day why not get down to London and celebrate St George’s Day with a day of free activities, food stalls, children’s games and more at the Mayor of London’s annual Feast of St George in Trafalgar Square?

While St George’s Day is officially on 23 April, the event in Trafalgar Square will take place on 25 April from noon until 6pm.

Organised by the Mayor of London, the Feast of St George is inspired by St George’s Day’s 13th-century origins as a national day of feasting.

There’ll be lots of things for all ages to enjoy:

• Explore market stalls selling mouth-watering treats such as hog roasts and homemade pies

• Dine in a banqueting area surrounded by Trafalgar Square’s iconic fountains• Watch live demonstrations from leading London chefs• See live performances from talented musicians, artists and entertainers• Enjoy some family fun with a host of indoor and outdoor games• Get creative in arts and crafts stalls and food workshops

The History of St George and the Dragon

St George is the patron saint of England. His name is most commonly associated with the legend of St George and the Dragon.

In the mythical tale, George obtains glory by slaying a dragon that is terrorising the countryside and is about to eat a beautiful princess. George survives the ordeal by invoking the sign of the cross.

As a mark of their gratitude, the local citizens all convert to Christianity and seek to copy George’s chivalrous, princess-saving behaviour.

The story is loosely based on a real-life George who was born around 280AD and grew up to become a Christian soldier of the Roman Empire.

The myth of St George and the Dragon in England was known prior to the Norman conquest in 1066. But the idea of George as the nation’s patron saint probably caught on around William Shakespeare’s time.

In Shakespeare’s play Henry V, the English troops are famously rallied with the cry “God for Harry, England and St George!”

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The Black Boy is now under new management. Ian and Lisa have years of experience providing front of house service at the highest standards, and together with their friendly team of staff wait to meet you and try to make your visit a pleasant and memorable experience.

Situated in the heart of rural Buckinghamshire, 5 miles north of Aylesbury, this 16th Century pub is proud of it’s consistently good food, fine wine and real ales. There are two hand pulls and they are currently serving Doombar and Side Pocket, making good use of the local Tring brewery.

Popular Daily Specials

Tuesdays for our more mature customers, a specially selected menu is offered comprising of either 2 courses £9.50 or 3 courses £12.50.

Sundays we offer a Carvery which comprises of your choice from Pork, Beef, Gammon or Turkey and a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables, homemade Yorkshire puddings and The Black Boy’s own gravy.

Adult £8.95Child (under 14) £4.95

The Black Boy at Oving was built in the early part of the 16th Century. The original building is still standing and boasts two open fires, an open bar area, a snug with sofas and a large extension housing the restaurant area which seats approximately 50 people.

The restaurant has views over generous and picturesque gardens which flow practically seamlessly into The Vale of Aylesbury.

It is rumoured that The Hossle or village pond, situated at the bottom of the pub gardens, was used as a camp by Oliver Cromwell and his New Model Army after sacking nearby Bolebec Castle at Whitchurch.

Our highly regarded chef, Paul King, in residence at the Black Boy produces a menu using locally sourced produce of exceptional quality enabling him to deliver consistently good food. Our menu is available on our website and Paul is pleased to offer various specials on a daily basis.

Restaurant Review: The Black Boy, Oving


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What you will need to make your Spring arrangement:

• A pot, without holes in the bottom• A block of florists foam• Florist pot tape• A selection of flowers and foliage

For example I have used:

Lilac, Viburnum Opulus, Hellebores, Spray Roses, Clematis, Silver Birch twigs and Eucalyptus foliage.

Spring Table Arrangementby Jessica Rose

Spring flowers are such a joy and after a dull winter they are a refreshing reminder of nature’s beauty. So add an injection of colour to your table and bring a little of the outside inside this Easter with a simple Spring table arrangement.

Cut the block of florist foam to the right size for your pot. It needs to sit a few centimetres higher than the rim of your pot.

Soak the foam in water and tape it securely into the pot.

Starting with your foliage, roughly cover the oasis. You can keep it as wild or as neat as you want it to be. Don’t worry if you can still see a lot of the foam at this stage, the flowers will cover this up.

Start adding your flowers one variety at a time. Keep it neat or loose for your chosen style. I like mine a bit wild and natural for these flower types.

At Spring time your local florist will be bursting with colour, scent and lots of gorgeous flowers that Spring brings with it. You could use scented Hyacinth and Lilac or classic Tulips for a fresh and vibrant arrangement.

Place your pot on a table or windowsill to be admired.



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I have worked in events for many years so planning my wedding should be easy, right? Well it is and it isn’t… we have a lot of work to do and not a lot of time to plan the fun stuff! We have just over 5 months to go and there is still time!

The main item is bought though… THE DRESS! I was so happy to finally find my dress in February at Serendipity Brides in Weedon, I thoroughly recommend them by the way – every bride I know seems to find their perfect dress here!

My dear friend Jessica Rose is helping me with flowers, she is the most talented florist I know! By combining expensive fragrant roses with lots of other pretty flowers, they are all going to look gorgeous!

Check out her website, www.jessica-roseflowers.co.uk or find her on facebook.

I have also got the most fabulous photographer, Gemma Lovett-Hume. There are no ends to her talents and I am absolutely delighted that both Gemma and David can photograph our special day! You should check out her website too! www.gemmalovetthume.com

I think the catering is all sorted but we

need to make sure we choose our menu, and order the cutlery, crockery, table linen, glasses – you really need to think of everything! Oh and then there are the suits for Neil, his Bestman and Ushers! I think we are going to hire – but of course I need to make Neil feel as though he is making the final decision (you are darling – you really are!)

I think Sue at work is making my cake and have the bridemaids dresses sorted.

If any one has any suggestions or recommendations for planning weddings, please do get in touch – I would LOVE to hear from you all! I need to find outdoor games, fire-pits, hay bales – think country vintage!

Until next issue (when it will be only THREE months to go!!)

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Brought to you by Jamie Oliver and Alex James this is waaay more than just a food festival. Set on Alex James’ farm in the Cotswolds, the 2-day party will also hold host to some huge names in the music world (Paloma Faith, Groove Armada and Ella Eyre announced so far) as well as showcasing a vast array of the UK’s top street foods.It’s even raising money for Jamie Oliver’s very own charity, The Better Food Foundation.

Thame Food Festival is a local festival packed full of food producers, food retailers, chefs, food and drink experts all from the local area.

The Festival was introduced in the town in 2008 to promote and celebrate the wealth of wonderful food producers, food retailers, chefs, food and drink experts, restaurants and cafes in the local area. This remains the ‘raison d’etre’ of the event. The event also showcases the town, which is a beautiful historic market town in Oxfordshire.

Live music, great food and talks on everything from wine and real ale to nutrition. Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival is held each year in the beautiful Montpellier Garden. Highlights of the festival include the Kitchen Theatre, where top local chefs are joined by TV duo Two Greedy Italians to showcase local food with demonstrations of innovative cooking and tasting sessions of local ales.

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Grillstock is the UK’s biggest BBQ and music festival, and as well as being held in Manchester and Bristol, Grillstock is coming to the big smoke for a rowdy weekend of Meat, Music and Mayhem on the 5th and 6th of September 2015!

Grillstock is all about the BBQ, with some real American roots music to match. With BBQ classics such as 18-hour smoked lamb, pulled pork and a truckload of daily specials, you won’t be disappointed. The weekend will also feature 24 teams competing for the coveted Weber King Of The Grill trophy as well as chilli, ribs, and hot wing eating contests. Can you handle the heat?

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Wednesday 1st April to Sunday 12th April 2015 - 11am-4pm, last entry 3.30pm @ Waddesdon Manor

Colourscape is a large and extraordinary lanyrinth of colour and light. Enter into a new world where you can freely explore intense light, colour and space within 66 interlinked chambers, and encounter unusual musical experiences during your journey!

Friday 3rd April Good Friday – Bank holiday

Easter egg hunt at Claydon HouseEntry £2.50

Saturday 4th April Easter egg hunt at Claydon HouseEntry £2.50

Saturday 4th April - Sunday 5th AprilBritish Racing & Sports ClubSilverston Race Circuit

Sunday 5th AprilEaster Sunday

Easter egg hunt at Claydon HouseEntry £2.50

Easter Egg Hunt in Granborough Village followed by a roast dinner at the Crown

Monday 6th April Easter egg hunt at Claydon HouseEntry £2.50

Tuesday 7th April - 7.45pm KOMK Dons vs Scunthorpe @ Stadium MK

Friday 10th April to Sunday 12th April2015 FIA World Endurance Championship - Silverstone Race Circuit

Friday 10th April RSPCA Spring Ball - 8pm till LateIn aid of RSPCA Blackberry Farm Rehoming Centre in Quainton

Sunday 12th April Stowe House presents Rule Britannia: How Stowe Created Modern Britain

Saturday 18th April - 3pm KOMK Dons Vs Leyton Orient @ Stadium MK

Sunday 19th AprilStowe House present Royalty and Revelry: Regal Visits to Stowe House

Sunday 19th April - 10am - 2pmNorth Bucks Spring Fair 2015, Old Cattle Pens, High Street, Buckingham

Thursday 23rd AprilCelebrate St George’s Day at the Crown Granborough

Thursday 23rd AprilArts at Stowe presents - A Strange Wild Song

Saturday 25th April Saints vs Saracens @ Stadium MK

Sunday 26th April St George’s Celebration - Fun Day and Scout Parade in Aylesbury.

A free family fun day in celebration of England’s patron saint St George. All of the entertainment, games, craft and activities are free and themed around the 3C’s associated with St George - Courage, Chivalry and Charity.

Friday 1st May - 11amTraditional maypole dancing from the children of Buckingham on the green outside of St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Buckingham.

Sunday 3rd May - 12.15pm KOMK Dons Vs Yeovil @ the Stadium MK

Monday 4th MayWhitchurch and Creslow May Feast

Don’t miss the Children’s Entertainment, the Tug of War, the traditional may pole dancing and Parade from 12.00 Noon.

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Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th May Saints v London Welsh @ Franklins Gardens

Sunday 17th May - 8pmBuckingham Comedy Night in the Old Town Hall, Buckingham. Comedians to be confirmed.

Sunday 17th MayStowe House presents Just Like Elizabeth Bennet: Visiting the Georgian Country

Sunday 17th May Alecs Angels It’s A Knockout

It’s A Knockout charity fun day, a day out for all the family at Buckingham Rugby Club. We will be hosting an official its a knockout competition, where teams for 10 will compete in fun games on bouncy castles with lots of water and bubbles to make it that little bit harder. There will also be live music, food and drink available, trade/crafts stands and other family fun activities to take part in. Day Entry is £1.

Sunday 17th May Race for Life – Aylesbury

Sunday 24th May - FREE EVENT - 1pm - 10pmMusic in the Market in Buckingham Town Centre. Organised by the Buckingham Acoustic Club and sponsored by Buckingham Town Council.

Markets

Winslow Farmers Market, Market Square, Winslow – 1st Sunday of every month

Winslow General Market, Market Square, Winslow – Every Wednesday

Aylesbury Farmers Market, Old Market Square, Aylesbury – last Tuesday of every month

Aylesbury Vintage and Craft Bazaar - Every Tuesday

Buckingham Flea market – Every Tuesday and Saturday

Buckingham Street market – Every Tuesday and Saturday

Dickins Auctioneers Auctions

3rd & 4th April - Antiques & Collectables

11th April - General Goods & Chattels

11th April - Paintings & Prints

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9th May - General Goods & Chattels


We are SO lucky to live near the beautiful city of Oxford! Oxford, known as “The City of Dreaming Spires”, is famous all over the world for it’s University and it’s place in history. For over 800 years, it has been home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years.

There are 38 colleges, which make up the University, and these are located all over the city. Many students elect for the older colleges as they are all much more central and full of character!

There is plenty of shopping to be done with all the high street shops along the historic high street. There is even a Covered Market and it is right in the centre of Oxford. The Covered Market has been around for over two centuries and as you would expect has a long, varied and interesting heritage.

Top Things to do

Punting on the riverHave you been punting? If not, first of all… WHY not! It’s so much fun and perfect for just the two of you or with friends. It’s definitely more of a fair weather thing to do as you don’t want to be punting in the rain – that wouldn’t be fun at all! Our favourite places to

hire a punt from are a gorgeous little boat house called the Cherwell Boat House or the Magdalen Boat House. Pack a picnic, a bottle of bubbly and enjoy an afternoon on the river!

Prices (Cherwell Boat House)Weekdays: £15ph / £75 dayWeekends & Holidays: £18ph / £90 day

Visit the AshmoleanContained in a gorgeous building across from the Randolph Hotel, the Ashmolean has paintings, coins, musical instruments, antiquities, statues of deities, and a must see Egyptian exhibit. Cafe and Museum Shop.

The Pitts River MuseumThe Pitt Rivers Museum is one of Oxford’s most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many cultures around the world. The entrance to the Pitt Rivers Museum is through the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. The Pitt Rivers has three floors of curious artefacts contained in glass display cabinets - including masks, magic, musical instruments and much more, with a memorable period atmosphere.

Admission, exhibitions and events are FREE.

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Bill Spectre’s Oxford Ghost TrailYou are hereby cordially invited to join Bill Spectre on Oxford’s only theatrical ghost tour. Illustrated with props and illusions, your costumed guide (who is a professional actor and equity member) will entertain and horrify you through the streets of this most historic city. You may regret not bringing a camera!

Best places to eat

The PerchJust on the outside of Oxford, The Perch with it’s beautiful thatched roof inn located on the edge of Port Meadow in Binsey. Warm fire in the winter, gorgeous garden in the summer.

BillsLocated in Northgate Hall on St Michael’s Street, Bill’s stunning and glamorous Oxford restaurant is in an imposing former Methodist church and recently won an award in the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards. 01865 202 550 / [email protected]

Pierre VictoireA delightfully authentic French restaurant in Little Clarendon Street, their menu follows the seasons and uses fresh local produce.

Places to stay

Le Manoir Aux Quat’ SaisonsChurch Road, Great Milton, Oxford

The Old Bank Hotel92-94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BN

The Old Parsonage1 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6NN

The RandolphBeaumont Street OX1 2LN

Malmaison Hotel 3 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1LD

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That The Great Hall at Christ Church was used as inspiration for the Hogwarts dining hall in the Harry Potter films. The staircase leading up to the hall was actually used in several scenes in the films.

Hitler was intending to use Oxford as his capital if he conquered England. It’s one of the reasons it was not bombed.



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Welcome back to The Twyford Pantry – the foodie section of the magazine for all you food lovers out there! Thank you to those of you who have given me lovely feedback on the section last month, glad you enjoyed reading it and cooking the recipes. For those of you who missed the recipes in last month’s issue, visit www.communitycontact.co.uk where they will all be kept in the recipe file. You can also find them on The Twyford Pantry facebook page.

This month, from a foodie point of view, we’re entering chocolate lover’s heaven as we celebrate Easter. It’s often a time to entertain and cook special meals, so I’ve included a lovely easy recipe for Garlic Roast Lamb with Hotpot Potatoes to put in the oven while you relax with your family and guests. If fish is more to your liking, you can try the Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Herbs which can be prepared a few hours beforehand giving you more time for other things.

Either way, you’ll want to finish off the meal with

something delicious, if a little naughty, so try the Hot Cross Bread and Butter Pudding which is both easy and a way of using up oldstale hot cross buns.

It’s good to get the kids involved too. The Mini Egg Rocky Roads will keep them busy for a while and provide everyone with a treat to enjoy at any time.

Whether you cook some recipes, do the puzzle, take note of the kitchen tips, or do the whole lot, I hope you enjoy reading and remember to email me on [email protected] if you have any cooking questions or suggestions for next month’s issue.

Cook, Eat and Enjoy… and Happy Easter!

Tina x

The Twyford Pantry

Garlic Roast Lamb with Hotpot Potatoes (serves 8)

• 1.8kg part-boned leg of lamb• 5 garlic cloves, sliced• a few rosemary sprigs• a few thyme sprigs, plus a few extra to serve• 50g butter• 2 large onions, thinly sliced• 400g pack diced mutton or lamb shoulder, finely chopped• 2kg large potatoes, such as King Edwards, thinly sliced• 300g carrots, sliced at an angle• 3 tbsp plain flour• 700ml lamb or beef stock, plus 450ml (optional)• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Pierce the skin and flesh of the lamb in several places and stuff each piercing with a slice of garlic, using 3-4 of the cloves, and a few leaves of rosemary. Stuff some more inside the lamb, with some thyme, where the bone has come

from. Put in a roasting tin, season well and cover with foil.

Melt half the butter in a large frying pan. Fry the onions, stirring frequently, until softened and golden. Tip into a second large roasting tin. Cook the chopped mutton or lamb in the pan until brown. Add to the onions in the tin, and toss with the potatoes, carrots, remaining garlic and chopped herbs, 2 tbsp of the flour and some seasoning.

Pour the stock into the frying pan, then add the Worcestershire sauce and the remaining butter. When melted and boiling, pour over the potatoes, cover with foil and bake with the lamb for approximately 1 hr.

Uncover both the lamb and the hotpot, and cook for 45 mins more until the potatoes are golden and cooked all the way through. Allow the lamb to rest for at least 15 mins before carving (put onto a hot serving tray and cover with foil and a towel on top to keep warm). Leave the potatoes in the oven (covered if starting to brown too much) until ready to serve.

Drain the fat from the lamb’s roasting tin, reserving the juices. Put the tin on the heat and stir in the remaining flour. Pour in 450ml boiling water or stock and stir until thickened to a gravy. Divide the hotpot into 8 and put onto warmed plates. Carve the lamb into thick slices and place on top, then spoon round a little gravy. Serve with your choice of vegetables.


Roasted Salmon with Lemonand Herbs (serves 6-8)

• 1 x 2kg/4lb 8oz salmon, filleted to give two sides, skin on (or 2 sides of salmon)• 1 lemon, sliced• good handful mixed herbs such as parsley, dill, chervil or tarragon• 2 bay leaves• 1-2 shallots, thinly sliced• splash white wine

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Sit one of the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on a large sheet of foil or baking parchment. Scatter with the lemon slices, herbs, shallots and seasoning, then sit the second fillet on top – skin-side up. Tie in 2-3 places with string to secure, splash with wine and fold up the foil or paper to seal. This stage can be chilled for up to 3 hrs.

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 50 mins-1 hr until the salmon is cooked through – check by poking a knife into the fillets and making sure the flesh flakes easily. The salmon is ready to serve with either boiled new potatoes and salad, or fresh steamed vegetables.

Mini Egg Rocky Roads

• 400 g smooth white chocolate, broken into pieces • 100 g sweetmeal digestives, broken into small pieces • 150 g mini marshmallows • 100 g mini eggs

Line an 18cm x 18cm cake tin with clingfilm. Put the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and place over a pan of simmering water (make sure it’s not touching the water). Stir until the chocolate is completely melted.

Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the broken digestives, mini marshmallows and most of the mini eggs – keep some aside to decorate.Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top with a buttered knife. Scatter over the reserved mini eggs – press them in with the back of a spoon. Chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours. When set, cut into 25 small squares.

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Tips From The Jar

• When slicing avocados, leave the halves in their skin to save any mess. Peel the skin off the slices afterwards• To keep ice-cream softer straight from the freezer, store the container in a plastic bag in the freezer• If your sauce or soup is too fatty, drop a couple of ice cubes in it, the ice cubes will

attract the fat and you can lift them out• If you’ve cooked too much pasta, or are precooking it, drain the pasta and store it in a plastic bag in the fridge. When you’re ready to service, toss it back in boiling water for a few seconds to heat and restore moisture• To ease slicing fresh meat thinly, put it in the freezer for 15 minutes beforehand – it will be easier to handle

Kitchen Quandaries

Have you got a foodie question, culinary dilemma, requests for an idea or need help?

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IN YOUR GARDENTopical advice from Buckingham Garden Centre’s, Chris Day

Longer and warmer days is a sure sign that spring is in the air and there’s no time to lose to get your garden colourful and productive this season.

Plant summer-flowering bulbs and corms as soon as the soil can be worked easily and the fear of the worst frosts have passed. Popular favourites such as Dahlias, Gladioli and Lilies can be established where you want them to flower. Remember you can also grow lilies in pots. I like to

layer them, planting 3-5 bulbs per layer over 2-3 layers in a 60cm (2ft) diameter pot. Use gritty multi-purpose compost with additional drainage at the base and do keep them well watered and fed. Start feeding from late May onwards until after flowering to keep the show going.

Now the soil is beginning to warm up we can start thinking about getting out planting the likes of Asparagus crowns, Shallots, Onion sets, Jerusalem Artichokes, Ginger, Horseradish, Early Potatoes and Rhubarb crowns. You can warm up the soil further by laying some polythene or landscape fabric 7- 10 days before the intended planting

date. These crops need a weed-free location generally in good, direct light in well-prepared soil or if space is limited, grow them in decent sized pots (pictured). Early chitted Potatoes can be planted out from late March onwards. Traditionally Good Friday is when we would plant out our spuds and as Easter falls early this year, there’s no excuse!

Create your own festival of colour for this summer with our range of bedding plug plants. Look out for our selection of KinderGarden plug plants where the range includes cutting raised Pelargoniums (Geraniums, pictured), named varieties of Fuchsias, foliage hanging basket and container

plants and much, much more. These plants will require frost protection, so simply pot into an 8cm (3in) pot using multi-purpose compost and keep in a frost free, well-lit location. If you have a frost-free greenhouse or porch, you can start planting up hanging baskets to help give them a head start.


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National Gardening Week runs from 13-19th April and is championed by the Royal Horticultural Society. This year the theme is Art, Beauty and Science and you can find out more at their website at www.nationalgardeningweek.org.uk

Open the greenhouse or conservatory doors and vents on warm days to allow good air circulation and to keep the temperature balanced. As days warm up, damp down mid-morning and early afternoon to help improve the immediate atmosphere.Think of new ways to add height to the garden this summer – either structurally using arches, obelisks and even bamboo wigwams planted with your favourite variety or colour of sweet

peas, or simply by growing climbing French Beans or Runner Beans. More permanent structures would look good clothed in twinning toughies such as evergreen Honeysuckle, large-flowered hybrid Clematis, Roses and Wisteria. Make sure they are given a flying start by preparing the soil well beforehand and aim to keep the plants well watered through dry spells to help establishment.

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Easter is probably the largest confectionary giving holiday in the UK (next to Halloween of course). It’s hard not to miss the rows of branded eggs in every shop and supermarket attempting to lead us astray. However, whilst these treats look yummy, it’s important to remember that your long term goals are a priority over what is essentially one day.

That’s why the SML Diet team have come up with some fantastic tips to help you stay on track with your slimming for summer! This is a must read guide that we hope will take you through the next few days and beyond.

REMIND YOURSELF WHY YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT IN THE FIRST PLACE Pop piccys up around the house (even in the sweet cupboard) so when you feel tempted you have that strong willed note urging you why you started your diet in the first place. Recall those feelings you had when you first started losing weight - how unhappy you were, what you felt like (sluggish, lethargic maybe?) Now imagine how you’ll feel if you go off plan and eat that Easter something.

Remember... it may taste nice but that taste is temporary, afterwards you’ll probably have the guilt induced feelings.

DON’T START BUYING FOOD TOO EARLYThe shops have been lined with Easter treats for months now. In fact I remember popping into a supermarket

not long after new year and seeing a certain brand of chocolate eggs staring back at me. Supermarkets/confectioners know it’s a busy and profitable time of year, that’s why they are filled with the offers for months on end. How many times have we gone down that Easter egg aisle and seen an offer and thought, I’ll hide it in the cupboard until Easter? And now how many times have those eggs actually made it until Easter?

If like many people you have children and need to start buying their ‘treats’, stick to your guns on what is for you and what is for the children. Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries. Now that’s a word not heard enough when it comes to restraint.

BUY YOURSELF AN EASTER TREATMake sure it isn’t food related. Maybe go out shopping and buy an outfit that you think would look fabulous on you when you have reached your target. Treat yourself to some nice perfume or make up.

Something that will make you feel like a new you when you pop it on.

DON’T FEEL LEFT OUTJust because you are dieting, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Remember attitude is an important tool. If you approach Easter weekend thinking that you are missing out and what a shame it is that you are dieting (feeling very hard done by), you are more likely to eat off plan and shun your diet for that

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weekend. However, if your approach is one of those that it’s only 1 weekend for the rest of your life, you can celebrate next year, you can have your Easter treats, then you are more likely to stay strong and positive.

Positive attitude = Positive results!

DO THE MATHWhilst dieting, you are probably counting your calories and carbs eaten on an average day. Well hows this for some statistics?!

• The Average hot cross bun contains a whopping 208 calories

• A cadburys crème egg contains 183 calories

• A hollow milk chocolate egg (100g) contains (wait for it....) 538 calories!!!!

Last but not least, a lot of us normally eat a Sunday roast over the Easter weekend. The average roast contains 956 calories Where as, if you stick to your SML diet plans, you’ll be consuming on average 700 calories (that’s including allowed snacks). The difference there is an incredible 1002 calories. When you think it only takes us 3500 calories to put on 1lb it soon adds up. I know which Easter plan I’d rather choose....

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Springtime Safety Tips For Dog OwnersSpringtime can sometimes bring an increased number of cases to vetinary emergency clinics. Bright sunny days mean that people are out and about with their pets and it is much more common to see more road traffic accidents, walking injuries, dog fight injuries, allergic reactions and occasionally cases of heat stroke. Here are some things to be vigilant for at this time of year:

Easter goodiesRemember that chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine (a bit like caffeine) that is poisonous to dogs, and hot-cross buns contain raisins, which can cause renal failure in dogs.

Spring plants and flowersWatch out for poisonous plants. Species common at this time of year include lilies, daffodils, spring bulbs and azaleas. If you notice any signs of poisoning such as excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, appearing ‘drunk’ or even collapsing – then contact your vet immediately.

BugsMake sure your dog is up to date with his vaccinations, flea and tick medications as this is the time of year fleas and ticks start to increase in number.



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With the darker days of Winter starting to brighten and the hope of warmer days ahead the Spring term at Twyford C of E School is now well underway.

We kicked off the start of term with a “Big Write” themed around a “Winter Wonderland” and this prompted the children’s imaginations to produce some wonderful work. We regularly hold “Big

Write” sessions in school with whole school themes once or twice a term to really inspire and excite the children’s work. Our second whole school theme will be “Desert Island” and we’re looking

forward to seeing the work that this produces.

Our Key Stage One classroom has been transformed into a Rainforest this term and the children from Years 1 and 2 also visited the Living Rainforest at Newbury to see for themselves the plants and

animals that live in rainforests in different parts of the world. The Living Rainforest is well worth a visit over the school holidays if you’re looking for a fun and educational activity.

http://www.livingrainforest.org/

The end of January saw the launch of Film Club with the support of our PTFA. This is a project that the British Film Institute have introduced to bring films into schools and the children not only get to watch but also to review, analyse and even critique the films. This is a fantastic launch pad for introducing

children to film, as well as boosting literacy, critical thinking and even filmmaking skills.

One very exciting development at Twyford this term has been the introduction of a hot meal service at lunchtimes. This has been a real challenge to introduce, with issues regarding our relatively small numbers of children and rural setting. We are thrilled that it is now up and running and the children

have really been enjoying the section of meals and desserts!

Our School Council will be supporting Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day with a dress in red day and we are also dressing up on World Book Day as characters from our favourite books. We’ll be finishing the

term with our Easter Egg Hunt and no doubt a special visit from our very own Easter Bunny.

If you are interested in your child joining our school please contact us to arrange an informal visit.

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Twyford C of E School Church Street, Twyford, Buckingham, MK18 4EU

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Go to the woodsHead for the woods and make Easter egg hunts even more exciting in the great outdoors. Hide little Easter eggs or treats all around. You can use clues to lead them from one egg to the next or simply let them roamfree and collect as many eggs as possible.

Active treasure huntSet up different ‘activity posts’ around the garden or park, then ask the children to complete various

physical challenges before they start searching for more eggs. They could include star jumps, running up

and down a path, doing a silly dance..

Colour coded huntWrap little eggs and treats in different coloured tissue paper and then give each child a colour. Hide the treats all round the house, garden or park and the children must hunt them - only taking treats in their colour to pop in their baskets.

Give us a clueTreasure hunts with clues are ideal for older children

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them from one hiding place to another untilthey find their eggs.

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The New Ford Focus

Model shown is a Titanium X with optional 18” alloy wheels (available early 2015)

Design with a purposeFrom the bold and sporty exterior, to a refined, spacious and well-equipped interior: every aspect of the new Focus is intelligently designed to enhance your driving experience.

InteriorEntirely redesigned, the interior takes refinement in a Focus to the next level. Both style and quality are matched by substance as the layout puts every control, feature and smart stowage space intuitively to hand.

Power and efficiency: enjoy them bothEngine technology plays a key role in the new Focus, helping to reduce both running costs and emissions while delivering rewarding levels of power and performance.

The line-up now includes 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol and 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine options. Both include Auto-Start-Stop, and fuel-economy figures have been further improved across the range.

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