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Focal Point

“Some of the greatest gardens

work well because they have

given as much, if not more

attention to creating vistas and

viewpoints” - In The Garden

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Contents Page 5

“In The Garden”

Jane Jordan

Page 6

“Little Apples - Home Learning Centre”

Page 8

“Suduko”

Page 9

“Recipe - Indian Barbecue”

Page 10

“Shaw Trust - Growing Links”

Page 12

“Oakley Hall”

Page 14

“Suduko Answers”

Echinacea Purpurea Hemerocallis (dancing crab)Persicaria bistorta

Issue 2 CorreCtIon

Within Issue 2 in the article “Come rain, Come shine”, I

made a classic ‘cut and paste’ error and used the wrong captions

on the pictures used within the article. for production reasons I

had to replace the original photographs that Jane had supplied

along with her article and despite the number of times the

document had been proof read, the errors were missed. I would

therefore like to stress that these errors were introduced by

myself during the editing process. The correct names were:

Echinacea purpurea, persicaria bistorta and hemerocallis

(dancing crab)

In the garden....

What’s Your Point of View?

By Jane Jordan

IN aNY GIVEN sETTING the human eye

will automatically seek out the most

interesting and intriguing thing in it. In

a landscape our eye will look for the

church spire; in a field we look at the

cows; in a dark corner we look through

the gap in the hedge to the field beyond.

It isn’t always obvious, but some of the

greatest gardens work well because they

have given as much, if not more,

attention to creating vistas and

viewpoints as to the planting. These

provide relief and contrast to the detail

and mass of plants and the experience of

both is improved by the presence of the

other.

any garden of any size and in any

setting can include interesting

viewpoints, but the setting determines

whether these need to draw the eye

inward, away from the boundary or

outward to ‘borrow’ the view

beyond. a fully open aspect

works better with larger garden

spaces that can stand up to the

scale of the surrounding

landscape, whereas with a smaller

garden human scale is needed,

achieved by framing the view with

carefully placed trees or hedges.

small gaps in boundary walls,

hedges or fences are particularly

effective and inviting to look

through.

Where the garden’s

surroundings are not so attractive,

focus needs to be drawn into the

garden. any kind of circular

ground pattern is effective for

holding attention, whether in the

form of pond, lawn or border, but

can make the garden feel static so

may not be suitable in all

cases. Installing structural

plants, sculpture, statues or

pots, as focal points in

strategic positions around

the garden are effective in

creating interest and encouraging

you to move through the garden.

It’s important not to get carried

away – less is definitely more in

this case as too many elements

(including surface materials) start

to confuse and distract; the

simpler the arrangement the more

power it will have. Think of a long

pool of water, edged simply with

stone, or a neatly clipped lawn, or

a gravel path through an arch

tunnel.

If starting from scratch, built

structures such as arch tunnels,

pergolas, arbours are handy for

creating or screening views

instantly, with or without a focal

point at one end. Left empty,

they are great for framing an

attractive view whether nearby or

distant. The style of the structure can

create a focal point in its own right, so

needs careful integration unless you

want it to be the star of the show.

Built structures clearly cost to make

or buy so if you are willing to be patient

the cheaper option is to use planting –

trees, topiary and grasses can all be used

to great effect. In a mature garden

careful reshaping of existing hedges,

trees and borders can result in surprising

new perspectives – sometimes it may be

as simple as lifting the canopy of a tree or

reducing the height of a hedge to open

up a whole new world beyond.

for more information about creating

views or vistas or for any other advice on

getting the best from your garden contact

Jane Jordan on 07879 606714 or go towww.janejordangarden-design.com

This simple arch tunnel, framed by low hedges, leads

the eye to the area beyond

small gaps left in hedges are impossible not to look through

Little apples of Bramley is a local pre-school, offering Early

Years education for children from 2 years 9 months – school

age. situated in Bramley Village hall it is open between 9 &

2.45 during term time (9-12 on Tuesdays). The managers are

very proud of the facilities they offer the local children, which is

largely due to the help of volunteers; the school is a committee-

run charity.

Little apples is committed to providing a quality pre-school

education, as detailed in the Early Years foundation stage.

Within this framework their ethos is to give and nurture in

young children the confidence and interest to explore their

world without fear of failure. It is through this that young

children can learn the skills that will enable them to make the

most of learning opportunities here, at school and in life, and

become confident learners.

Click on the following link to visit the the Early

Years foundation stage web page at the

Department for Education http://bit.ly/EYfs_Lp

our settIng

The children enjoy a large garden featuring a variety of

different surfaces and equipment. They grow flowers, herbs and

vegetables and explore water, sand and mud! Large chalk

boards allow little ones to explore drawing and mark making,

the pre-cursor to writing.

The school uses the garden as much as possible, whatever

the weather, but inside they have a new selection of large soft

play equipment to help develop those gross motor skills, and a

large and varied range of activities, some adult led and some

child led. The children can explore a new ipad and laptop, as

well as many more traditional books, games and toys. The

children love traditional ring games and every day ends with a

traditional sing song of nursery rhymes and old favourites.

the PeoPle

sian Davies and Joanne shearing took over as Joint

managers at Little apples last year. sian has been at Little apples

for over ten years and has NVQ Level 3 Childcare and Education,

whilst Jo has Ba (Dist) primary Education. Both live in Bramley,

and their children attended Little apples (a long time ago!)

before moving onto local schools.

at Little apples they are lucky to have a team of

experienced staff, most of whom have been at the school for a

long time! 12 of the 16 staff are trained to NVQ level 3, while

the other three intend to start studying for appropriate

qualifications in september.

Current news

Little apples has enjoyed a fun summer term, even if it has

been a little wet. It has celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee with a

red, white and blue dress-up day and the children have been

making flags and bookmarks as keepsakes. They also made a

lovely card to send The Queen (pictured). The annual summer

trip was a great day at Wellington Country park and the weather

was kind to them. The children ran around to their hearts

content, took a ride on the train and visited the farm too. The

weather held out (just) for the first ever Little apples olympics

too, which took place on Clift meadow. families came together

to enjoy mini olympic events and traditional races as well as

face painting and an ice cream van.

Little apples have been helped by a team of volunteers

from southern Electric who have been painting the fences and

shed, making the garden bright and cheerful. a big Thank You to

them!

The term was rounded off by a party on the last friday of

term, when the team wished Good Luck to all the children

leaving to go to school. It’s always a bit sad saying Goodbye, but

the time has come to move on.

helP lIttle APPles wIn £5000!Little apples is lucky to be shortlisted to win a grant in the

Lloyds Banking Group Community fund.

Could you take 5 minutes to vote for them by visiting this

link: www.lloydsbankinggroupcommunities.com

You will need to search for Little apples to vote for the

school and then confirm your vote by responding to the email

they send you.

If you would like to contact Little apples, telephone 01256

886408 during term time, or email manager@littleapples.org

Little Apples

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corner

We all know sharing books with ourchildren is so important for many reasons,but what to do when your child insists onthe same old favourite again, and evenGranny groans inside? Try some ideas tomake the same book different:

Become a picture explorer – don’tworry about the words, talk about

the illustrations with your child toencourage new vocabulary and extend

thinking and imagination

Book treasure hunt - Lookaround your home for items thatwere in the book, or that link to thestory.

Travelling books – Take a book

to read in a different location; howabout in the garden, under the

kitchen table or hidden in a cosycorner

Role play – take on the role of acharacter or object from the book toact out part of the story or extendwhat happens. How does that personor thing feel? What are they thinking?

suduko

Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty) Puzzle 2 (Medium, difficulty)

Puzzle 3 (Medium, difficulty)

Indian Barbeque Indian Barbeque

Throw something different on the coals

Ingredients

Tandoori Chicken8 small chicken skinless pieces

(breast or thigh)3 dried red chillies/2 tsp dried

chilli flakes1 tsp sea salt

2 tsp coriander seeds2 tbsp lime juice

2 garlic cloves, crushed2.5cm/1 inch piece of ginger root

1 clove2 tsp garam masala2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 large onion, chopped300ml / half pint natural yogurtfresh coriander, chopped (garnish)cucumber raita (accompaniment)

Naan Bread50ml/2 fl oz warm water

pinch of sugar1/2 tsp active dried yeast

500g/1 lb strong white bread flour1/2 tsp sea salt

50ml/2 fl oz natural yogurt

Instead of those burgers, sausages and

shop bought kebabs, why not try some

authentic Indian cuisine cooked on your

very own barbeque? and if like a regular

British summer the heavens open, you can

cook the following recipes under a high

grill.

Indian food uses many spices and

people often confuse spice for heat. spice

means flavour, heat can be one element,

but entirely controlled by the person in

charge of doing the cooking. most of the

heat in the following recipe comes in the

form of chilli, whether whole (dried) or

flakes. If you like your food spicy, add more

but if you prefer your dish mild or with no

heat at all, you can completely omit the

chillies and chilli powder. remember, chilli

isn’t just there for heat; it can be used to

enhance the other flavours around it! (Who

has tried chilli and strawberries?)

a barbecue is a great way to cook

many Indian dishes as it can be used to

replicate the high heat of a traditional

tandoor oven. The flavours are enhanced

even more if charcoal is used but a gas

barbecue or grill will suffice.

tAndoorI ChICken

make several slashes into the flesh of

the chicken.

using a spice grinder or pestle and

mortar, crush the chillies, salt, coriander

seeds, lime juice, garlic, ginger and clove.

add in the masala and chilli powder. In a

small saucepan, heat gently until you begin

to smell the aromas increasing.

add the chopped onion and fry until

the onions begin to soften or become

translucent. stir in the yogurt and remove

the pan from the heat.

place the chicken in a non-metallic

dish and pour over the sauce from above.

Cover well and place in the fridge to

marinate for 4 hours. (overnight is best)

If cooking indoors, arrange the chicken

on a heavy tray under a pre-heated grill or

if outdoors on the barbeque, place directly

onto the grill. It will be dependent on the

thickness of your chicken pieces but it

should take 20-30mins, turning once but

you must ensure that the juices run clear.

Try not to continually puncture holes into

the chicken pieces as this may cause the

meat to dry out. If you are ever unsure

whether meat from a barbeque is cooked

and you don’t have a meat thermometer,

finish them in a hot oven. You will already

have the flavour from grilling and it’s better

to be safer than sorry.

arrange the chicken on a serving plate

and garnish with the chopped coriander.

nAAn BreAd

Combine the water and sugar in a

bowl and sprinkle over the yeast. Leave for

5-10mins until the mixture has begun to

foam and the yeast is fully dissolved.

place the flour and salt into a bowl and

make a well in the centre. add the yogurt

and yeast to the flour. mix together adding

enough tepid water to form a soft dough

(about 150ml/ quarter pint).

Turn out onto a floured surface and

knead for 10mins until the dough is smooth

and elastic. place into a lightly oiled bowl

and cover with a cloth. place in a warm

place and leave for about 3 hours.

Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll

each piece out to a 20cm/8 inch oval.

pull one end out into a teardrop

shape. prick all over with a fork.

Brush both sides of the bread with oil

(or melted ghee or butter). place onto the

barbeque or under a very high grill. Cook

for 3 minutes and then turn the bread over

and cook for a further 3 minutes. (It should

have dark brown spots all over).

for a n extra special Naan, make up a

mix of crushed garlic, sea salt and lemon

juice and brush over one side of the hot

naan bread. If you prefer plain Naan, just

brush with melted butter and sprinkle with

sea salt.

shaw Trust is a

national charity

which supports

disabled and

disadvantaged people to

prepare for work, find

jobs and live more

independently. shaw

Trust believes everyone

has the right to work and

has campaigned for 30

years to turn this vision

into a reality.

Every year shaw

Trust works with over

75,000 clients who face

barriers due to disability,

ill health or social

circumstance. Thousands

of employers and public

sector organisations also

benefit from our range of

services for business. We

are the uK’s largest third

sector provider and one

of the Government’s lead

partners in the delivery

of employment

programmes for disabled

and disadvantaged

people.

here in Basingstoke,

shaw Trust has a

community horticulture

project called Growing

Links which supports

adults who are suffering

with anxiety or

depression. The project

started in march 2010

and is funded through

Ecominds (part of mIND

distributing Changing

spaces Big Lottery

money).

Growing linkshealthy mind,

healthy Body

Growing Links is a natural, free and accessible way to

boost mental health. There is plenty of evidence to show

that regular contact with the natural environment

enhances both physical health and mental wellbeing. It

reduces stress, improves mood, and provides an

environment for people to relax, unwind and recharge

their batteries.

our project is based on two allotment sites. The

main site is in south ham and the second site is in

oakridge. participants work with an experienced

horticulture trainer where they learn how to grow plants,

fruit and vegetables. They

learn about organic

growing principles,

wildlife planting and

recycling and have the

opportunity to prepare

and maintain plots. We

promote exercise and

healthy eating and aim to

increase people’s self

esteem in a supportive

and relaxing environment.

No gardening experience

is needed!

our gardening

sessions run every

monday and Wednesday

at our oakridge

allotments and every

Tuesday at our allotments

in south ham.

participants normally

come along for a morning

or afternoon session each

week.

over the last two

years Growing Links has

directly supported and

clearly improved the lives

of 64 adults and we

estimate that by

improving participant’s

mental health and

wellbeing this has

indirectly had a positive

impact on over 300

members of the

community such as family,

friends and employers.

one participant suffering

from depression said

“Growing Links has

changed my life,

distracted me from my

past and taught me new skills. Coming here and being

involved with everyone makes me smile. It’s great and

there’s always laughter.”

Growing Links is not just about growing plants and

produce but about participants growing and developing

confidence, positive friendships and new skills.

If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, and would like to get in-

volved, please contact Becky Jones on 07720996657 or email

becky.jones@shaw-trust.org.uk.

With its sweeping

driveway, pretty tiled

hallway and an

impressive walnut-panelled library

overlooking the large south-facing

terrace, oakley hall truly is a

hidden treasure amongst the

rolling countryside of North

hampshire. Built by Wither

Bramston in 1795, oakley hall has

a distinguished past, the Bramston

family were close friends with

Jane austen, it is mentioned

fondly in austen’s letters to her

sister Cassandra at the turn of the

19th Century. Indeed the

character “Lady Bertram” was

based on mrs Bramston who was

of the thought that “sense and

sensibility” and “pride and

prejudice” were

“downright

nonsense”,

although she

expected to like

“mansfield

park”!

oakley hall

hotel offers 18

elegant

courtyard

bedrooms in the

recently

converted 18th century stable

block along with a three bedroom

gingerbread style cottage. all

bedrooms have been individually

designed and furnished to a very

high standard complete with

every modern convenience and

home comfort.

Corniced ceilings adorn the

dining room where you can

discover a gourmands dream at

oakley hall’s one rosette

restaurant. our marvellous chefs

at this luxury hotel have created

culinary magic, plate by plate. The

hallmark of oakley hall’s amazing

cuisine is their strong partnerships

with local suppliers - ensuring the

freshest ingredients to create

delicious dishes and hand picked

wines from some of the finest

vineyards in Europe. Never will

the a la carte menu and wine list

Oakley Hall

stand still. The Winchester

restaurant is open for

breakfast, lunch and dinner

seven days a week. also

during the summer months a

Lounge/alfresco menu is

available, serving an

assortment of sandwiches

and Light Bites.

afternoon Tea is

available seven days a week

offering a selection of

sandwiches, homemade

Cakes, scones with Clotted

Cream and Jam and of

course a pot of Tea of your

choice. This is available on

the terrace, weather

permitting or in our beautiful

walnut panelled Library

allowing you to relax and

enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

The terrace at the back of the

hall is laid out to box hedging and

overlooks a sunken garden and

pond with a striking fountain. an

extensive lawn stretches into

woodland of mature trees - beech,

yew, wellingtonia, blue cedar and

oak - some of which are over 200

years old. Enjoy the spectacular

rolling views over the grounds to

the fields beyond. Discover the ha

ha Wall and the ornamental pond

as you wander through our

woodland walk and catch a

glimpse of how the gardens once

were.

oakley hall

provides a perfect

setting for a

wedding where you

can let the most

romantic day of your

life begin. With a

choice of 6

ceremony and

wedding breakfast

rooms and a

magnificent

permanent marquee

adjoining the main

house through a

glass walkway

oakley hall is able to

provide the perfect day regardless

of the size of your party.

all rooms overlook the

spectacular grounds of the hall

and the Garden room and

marquee open out onto their own

terraces leading onto the lawns.

oakley hall offers fantastic photo

opportunities, both inside and

within the sprawling grounds,

creating the perfect venue for the

most memorable day of your life.

Guaranteed whatever your

reason may be to visit oakley hall

hotel, we have developed a range

of offers and relaxing packages to

suit your every taste. We look

forward to welcoming you to

oakley hall soon.

oakley hall

rectory road

oakley

Basingstoke

hampshire

rG23 7EL

www.oakleyhall-park.com

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suduko - answers

Going on holiday?

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Whilst most people return from their

holidays unscathed, many others are

less fortunate and have stories to tell

which they might otherwise prefer to forget.

should you or a member of your party be

unlucky enough to fall victim to an accident

whilst on a package holiday, do you know

what you can do to improve your prospects of

advancing a personal injury claim when you

return?

If you booked your holiday through a

tour operator, then your claim will inevitably

be directed to them on the basis that they

owed a duty of care to you when arranging

the holiday for you. a claim will usually be

pursued under the package Travel, package

holidays and package Tours regulations 1992

and will be made based on contract law.

regulation 15 stipulates that a tour operator's

responsibilities are extended to cover the

shortcomings of agents (such as hotel staff,

pool attendants or the tour guides etc) and

can thus be liable for damage or loss caused

by the failures of a broader range of people,

not just its own employees.

The availability of documentation to

support a personal injury claim is always

crucial. Indeed, it might even prove to be the

difference between success and failure.

Claimants have a responsibility to prove their

claims so holidaymakers are urged to do

whatever they can to maximise their

prospects of success.

It is sensible to keep a diary of the

accident circumstances, the aftermath and

how the accident affected your holiday. has

anyone else’s holiday been adversely affected

because of the accident? Did you report the

accident? If so, to whom and when? Was an

accident report form completed? If so, ask for

a copy before you leave. are you aware of

anyone else having a similar accident? If you

can show that someone else had had a similar

accident before you and the hoteliers did

nothing to rectify the cause of the accident,

they may have problems defending any

further similar claims, including yours. Did

anyone witness the accident? a statement

from an independent witness (i.e. one who is

not a member of your party) is a very valuable

resource in any personal injury matter so take

down their full names, addresses and contact

numbers. photographic or video evidence is

also extremely helpful, not just of the

accident location but also of any injuries

sustained. Were there any "no diving" or

warning signs displayed at the edge of the

pool? Were there any warning signs where

you had your accident? If there weren't, you

can easily prove this by taking photographs of

the accident location generally. something as

fundamental as this can prove crucial in

enabling you to win your case.

When you return home, you are advised

to retain all documentation relevant to the

holiday including invoices for the trip and

even the brochure itself.

Before travelling abroad it is wise to

effect a suitable insurance policy. Travel

insurance is now readily available and policies

often cover, amongst other things, the cost of

medical treatment whilst you are away. and it

is worth reminding yourself that the cost of a

travel policy will very often be much less than

the cost of a trip to hospital if you are the

unfortunate victim of an accident whilst on

holiday!

as a precautionary, final note a tour

operator might successfully defend a claim

brought by a parent on behalf of a child

where the facts suggest that the parents

failed to supervise their child adequately or at

all.

Bon voyage.

anna Illingworth

anna.illingworth@rowberrymorris.co.uk

Dicussing what to do in the event of an accident on holiday