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Merry christmas Everyone, once again I’m walking around Briz wondering where the decorations are,

where we could have a tree and thinking - next year we should organize something. When thinking about presents, gifts and cards this year, don’t forget our independent stores such as Briscycle, Sandy Park Butchers, My Make and Do, Love to Brew, Shiney Rocks, Get Knitted and more.

This issue, we’ve got some great articles on local community groups including the woodcroft community orchard and our first piece from the Birchwood nHs clinic. You’ll also find a couple of Christmas-themed puzzles and information on a Christmas book. Admittedly, this is my book, so I’m a bit biased - the Girl who Made it snow.

We should also spare a thought for those who are far away from their friends and family this Christmas. Five of my Christmases in the last decade were spent on the other side of the planet working in Japan. I could not afford to go home, so Christmas was spent video chatting with relatives and trying to cook a roast dinner in a tiny toaster oven. Another was almost spent in Budapest airport after it was encased in ice and snow.

My thanks once more to our valiant team of volunteers, Susan, Julie, Terry, Matthew, Chris, Wendy and to Greenwoods for offering so much help and support. If you’d like to volunteer to deliver on your road, do not hesitate to get in touch!

Mark wollacott Editor [email protected] 07891 919208

contents 4 news 5 what is Reflexology? 6 your health & wellbeing neighbourhood Partnership 7 woodcroft community orchard 8 christmas reading 9 christmas games 10 councillors’ corner 11 Greenwoods - lettings & sales 14 whats on... 15 Brislington wi

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a Potty solutionBrislington resident, Michael Jones has made a hash of his debt repayment plan after cops raided his home on Sandy Park Road. Police Officers found 22 cannabis plants growing on his property. The plants were reportedly found in a greenhouse and a tent in his garden. When taken to court, Jones admitted that he’d agreed to grow the plants to pay off £2,500 of debt. After 44 previous convictions, though none since 1999, Jones was given a 10 month prison sentence suspended for 15 months and 200 hours of community service.

attacks at the Back of churchill Road21 year old Deno Harrison was arrested on 25th of November, charged with four counts of robbery in Brislington. Residents reported an attempted mugging and a the theft of a phone and laptop along the footpath behind Churchill Rd. Harrison has been charged and released on bail pending trial.

Railing against the systemTraffic on Sandy Park Road was brought to a halt in November after reports of a man being stabbed on the bridge leading to the Bath Road. After reports of a stabber on the lose, it later turned out that the man, aged 30, had actually been stabbed in the stomach by some railings. We’re not sure what actually happened, but the injuries were not life threatening.

st. anne’s Footbridge closesThe footbridge next to the St. Anne’s Cooperative Store has been closed after a routine inspection noted higher levels of decay than initially thought. The bridge will be closed until January 5th or when the bridge is fixed, whichever is sooner.

Police on trialWhile delivering magazines to Broomhill in November, I saw a police motorcade including outriders, minibuses and a blacked out car. Like a few others in the area, I wondered what it was all about, but it seems it was part of a trial involving four police officers over the murder of Bijan Ebrahimi in 2013. The court case is still ongoing at the time of writing, but the police have admitted to not patrolling the area on foot for 40 minutes (actually a few in a car) and to having warned people about the danger of rumours prior to his murder. The police officers are charged with willful neglect in public office. The trial continues.

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TUESDAY St Anne’sWicklea Academy, Wick Road 7.30pm Tel: Emma 07867 783911

WEDNESDAY BrislingtonSt Christopher’s Church, Hampstead Road 5.30 & 7.30pm Tel: Emma 07867 783911

What is Reflexology?

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the ancient healing art of Reflexology is a holistic therapy which involves using gentle pressure on the reflex points

of the foot or hand. these reflexes correspond to all the organs, glands and systems of the body, and when a treatment is given it not only treats the symptoms of illness and disease but the cause.

It is now increasingly accepted that diseases and conditions start as imbalances in our subtle energy field. These imbalances can be caused by shock, childhood traumas, negative belief patterns, pollutants, diet, chemicals, environmental factors etc.

Reflexology taps into the body’s natural intelligence to find the root of the problem – no therapist can know better than your own body how its imbalances have occurred, and how it can be restored to balance health.

ancient therapy for modern ailments.

The art of reflexology dates back to ancient Egypt, India and China. In 1913 Dr William Fitzgerald introduced this therapy to the west as ‘zone therapy’.

In the 1930’s Eunice Ingham further developed this zone theory into what is now known as Reflexology.

Reflexology is a very ancient holistic therapy, however, widely used today within NHS and recommended by GP’s and other health care practitioners.

What is Reflexology?

TUESDAY St Anne’sWicklea Academy, Wick Road 7.30pm Tel: Emma 07867 783911

WEDNESDAY BrislingtonSt Christopher’s Church, Hampstead Road 5.30 & 7.30pm Tel: Emma 07867 783911

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it’s no secret that we here at Greenwoods care a great deal about our local community: Brislington. we have been

serving our community for more than 26 years and are always happy to inform local residents (and potential local residents) of community news, events and business. this is why we work so closely with the nightingale each month.

As a city, Bristol has a wide community feel to it, and when you have been here as long as we have, you realise that the community feel also boils down and concentrates into areas, such as Brislington. Brislington has a number of active residents who lead the way and ensure everyone has a chance to have their say.

That being said, we don’t know it all. I would like to raise awareness of the importance of The Greater Brislington Neighbourhood Partnership.

Neighbourhood Partnerships are local decision-making structures that consult on and agree community priorities and deliver positive impacts in their areas. The agreed priorities are set out in each area’s Neighbourhood Partnership Plan.

The Greater Brislington Neighbourhood Partnership is represented by two elected officials from the two local electoral wards. The membership of each partnership meeting includes local residents, organisations and council officials.

The Partnership allocates significant resources to benefit the local community. Improvements have been made include new playgrounds, sports facilities, provision for older and younger residents, as well as making grants to support many local voluntary groups.

The Partnership holds regular open meetings called Neighbourhood Forums, where anyone from the neighbourhood can come and raise ideas and concerns about local services and community issues.

The Partnership also has a Well Being sub group which makes recommendations on a small grants pot, which is then discussed and agreed by the local ward members at the Neighbourhood Partnership meetings.

The Greater Brislington Neighbourhood Partnership is looking for resident members for both the Partnership and Well Being Panel Meetings, and for local residents to come along to the Forum meetings to both find out and share what is happening locally.

To give an idea of the community actions being tackled at the Forum meetings, here are a few points to highlight the main agenda of the last meeting. Concerns about a development proposal at pre-application stage on Bath Road at The Paintworks, Parking issues on the Wick Road, Pathways and railings on Nightingale Valley and the disabled access onto St. Anne’s Wood.

If anyone wishes to have an informal discussion or for more information on how to get involved please contact Ariaf Hussain (Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinator) on 0117 922 3218 or you can email him on [email protected] or you can contact Mary Jane Wilshire (Neighbourhood Officer ) on 0117 357 4838 or email [email protected].

the Greater Brislington neighbourhood Partnership

with the assistance of Birchwood Medical Practice we are introducing a regular section with hints and tips

to help you with your health and wellbeing – we hope you will find this helpful.

Being healthy is not just about looking after your physical health. Have you considered your mental health? Evidence suggests there are five steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing.

You may already being doing these things but if not, keep an open mind, try them out and consider how they made you, and others feel.

• connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships.

• Be active – you don’t have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find the activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life.

• Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not sign up for that cooking course, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your bike?

• Give to others – even the smallest act can count, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks.

• Be mindful – be more aware of the present moment, including your feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness “mindfulness”, and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

If you are ever concerned about the mental health of yourself or someone you are close to please speak to you GP.

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looking for something fun to do in the new year? do you like meeting new people and do you enjoy the outdoors?

then read on... in spring 2012 woodcroft community orchard in st. anne’s was born. a year later over 50 fruit trees were planted, these included; apple, Pear, Plum, damson, Gage, Mulberry, Quince and Elder.

A further two years on this community project has been handed over to a core group of local residents. We now lead the project, making decisions together on the direction the orchard should take whilst understanding the needs and interests of the local area. The orchard is going from strength to strength and this year we welcomed our first fruitful year. We can’t wait for next year, as we now have the new addition of bees and a wildlife pond to add to the trees and the soft fruits. To celebrate the orchard coming of age, we ran some lovely community events. We celebrated Easter with a trail through Nightingale Valley and a Mini-beast hunt at the orchard, in June we opened our gates as part of the Bristol Get Growing Trail and ran a summer pruning course with an expert, and in October we were busy carving pumpkins and building our compost bays and bug hotel. Every month we get together for a regular work day which happens on the first Saturday of the month.

Our plans for 2016 include continuing to experiment on the best method for creating a wild flower meadow, creating a series of communal seasonal raised beds, perfect for keen growers who do not have the time to take on a whole allotment plot alone, and starting a community composting scheme. We also plan to replace our onsite toilet which we were devastated to loose in a fire this November. We are also always open to new ideas from anyone who would like to get involved.

woodcroft community orchard

Our regular work days start at 10am on the first Saturday of the month. Those that come along enjoy the fruits of their labours, in fruit and veg(!) as well as meeting new and friendly people in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Over time there is nothing more satisfying than seeing how the orchard progresses and continues to supply us with delicious seasonal food! Workdays include varying activities from grass cutting using traditional methods, planting and weeding to harvesting crops and helping run events. We also welcome families just looking for an excuse to get outside for a bit. The orchard has so much wildlife around there is always something interesting and exciting for children to look at and explore. Yes, at the moment the winter weather can be a bit off putting but burning a few calories on a blustery day is very rewarding, especially when in such a beautiful spot. During the summer months we really do make a day of it, all coming together for lunch to share ideas whilst soaking up the sunshine. Even if you just have an hour or so free you are very welcome. We aim to be a fantastic place for people to learn about food growing, share stories and skills, a place for children to be close to nature and feel secure and relaxed, for parents to have some space from the hectic life, for mature residents to relax and share wisdom with the community.

So if you think you might like to join us, please just come along, or check out our blog, https://woodcroftcommunityorchard.wordpress.com, Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/WoodcroftCommunityOrchard or drop Andy an email on [email protected]

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Kara cove-Brown’s great-grandmother, nanna Pearl wants only one thing for christmas - for it to snow. the only

problem is that all the weather experts on tv are sure it will be another snow-free christmas. what is Kara to do?

Well, Bristol and Brislington are areas steeped in mythology, something Kara knows more than any other. Teaming up with her black dog and her little sister, Kara sets out to challenge weather presenters, balloon pirates, the ghosts of Arnos Cemetery and the monsters who live in the Nightingale Valley including the nasty trolls of Packhorse Bridge.

This book is suitable for all ages, is a fun romp through Brislington and contains a few brain teasing riddles. Here’s one to test your brains this Christmas. Can you solve it?

“My tears treat, all troubled bodies Though it seems, I’m seen as God’s seed

Where I wend, and widen off other’s labour So I may, frown over frozen kisses While abound, Gods whisper wise And tell stories tall, and rarely true

Though one, thought of me too young So ending early, her eldest son.”

Why not buy a copy to find the answer to this riddle and challenge yourself with a few others, while finding out more about Brislington’s mythological past (as semi-made up by me) and whether Kara can make it snow.

Copies can be bought on Amazon - both paperbacks and kindle, plus on other sites including smashwords, iTunes and Skoll Books.

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The Girl Who Made It Snow Mark Wollacott

Christmas reading:

the Girl Who Made It SnowAuthor: mark Wollacott

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What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a

chimney? Claustrophobia!

What do they sing at a snowman’s birthday party? Freeze a jolly good fellow

Why does Santa have three gardens?

So he can ‘ho ho ho’!

Why did Santa’s helper see the doctor?

Because he had a low “elf” esteem!

What happened to the man who stole an Advent

Calendar? He got 25 days!

What kind of motorbike does Santa ride? A Holly Davidson!

What do you get if you cross Santa with a duck?

A Christmas Quacker!

Who is Santa’s favorite singer?

Elf-is Presley!

What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees?

Horn-aments!

Councillors’ Corner’

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109 Sandy Park Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 3PG+44 (0) 117 977 [email protected]

Great size, great location with all amenities on your doorstep. A well presented and proportioned 1 bed first floor flat with some excellent features. With it’s own entrance the flat has an upper landing, open plan living room and kitchen, a good size double bedroom and modern bathroom.

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Sandhurst Road, £650 pcm

Allison Avenue, £895 pcm

Excellent family home in great location. Spacious 3 bed semi with generous gardens and off street parking. Large lounge, kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom, double glazing, gas central heating and very nicely presented throughout.

Wick Road, £995 pcm

Superbly refurbished Victorian terraced house of even better proportions. Great location overlooking Nightingale Valley, accommodation comprises lounge/dining room, quality fitted kitchen with breakfast room off, 3 good sized bedrooms (1 with balcony) and modern fitted bathroom.

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cllr Rhian Greaves and i wish everyone in Brislington and in our great city of Bristol a very Merry christmas to

one and all. At this time of year, our thoughts go back to review what has happened during 2015; representing Brislington West in Bristol City Council has kept us very busy. Below is a selection of the issues that we have, and indeed still are, tackling:

• Save Wick road Library; our view has always been that this is a Brislington community campaign and as such was too important for party politics and competing claims. We were fully involved with the campaign group that planned the various events such as the march to Broadwalk Library and the community picnic alongside local residents. As your Labour Councillors we are proud to have worked with the Save Wick Rd Library campaign – we didn’t only turn up when the local press and media were there – and we have never tried to claim the credit! That our library is saved for the time being is entirely thanks to you, the people of Brislington.

• Public transport to Callington road Hospital; again, we are drawing together a campaign group, liaising with Healthwatch, Bristol MIND, Rethink, BIMHS and PONHS – Protect Our NHS. Questions have been asked at the Bristol CCG and Bristol Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB). Cllr Eileen Means put a written question to Mayor Ferguson on the re-routing of No 36 bus and its replacement at the November City Council meeting. A public meeting is scheduled for 30th November at The Station in town and FirstBus and the Mayor/Asst Mayor for Transport invited to attend.

• Highways and transport

problems in Brislington; most issues that you have raised with us at our Councillors’ surgeries are on high-ways and transport; the ‘rat run’ that Hungerford Road has become with high volume and speed of traffic avoiding the Bath Road; dangerous traffic signals at the junction of Bath Rd/Stockwood Lane and also at Eagle Rd. The change in the bus lane at Eagle Rd caught lots of drivers out who received unexpected penalty tickets earlier this year. The lane behind Churchill Rd/Bloomfield Rd that drivers speed down – if you are one of them, STOP IT!

• Housing; not enough affordable, social or reasonably-priced houses or flats for ordinary people on average incomes.

As this article goes to print, we are waiting for George Osborne’s Financial statement. More unnecessary cuts in vital services affecting ordinary people whilst he protects the rich and tax-avoiding Corporations are expected. With your support, we will continue to fight for a fair deal for Brislington and its residents.

Happy new year. we will continue to be on your side in 2016

cllr Eileen Means cllr Rhian Greaves Brislington West Brislington West

Political opinions expressed in this article are those of Cllr Means and Cllr Greaves and do not reflect the opinion of The Nightingale.

reporting Back to You: the Voters of Brislington

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From the entrance hall you will find an open plan bayed lounge diner, kitchen and with stairs rising to two double bedrooms and the bathroom. Whilst outside there is an enclosed patio and lawned rear garden. Offered with no onward chain, be quick!

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Sandbach Road, £260,000

Church Hill, £299,950

Ample parking, great location and being offered with no onward chain is high on most tick lists, and this property has them all, being situated in ‘Brislington village’ offers great access to the A4 Bath Road. From the entrance porch is an open-plan lounge diner and a modern fitted kitchen with a utility/lobby area off.

Millbrook Avenue, £185,000

A 1930’s end of terrace offering bags of potential and being situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, but within easy access of local amenities and with direct routes to the city. Being a corner plot also provides ample outside space with parking/garage potential to the rear.

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A beautifully presented double bayed villa being situated in one of Brislington’s premier roads close to the many local amenities, schools and with great access to the city will make this very desirable. Outside can be found an enclosed west facing rear garden.

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Winchester Road, £289,950

Wick Road, £330,000

With a sizeable west facing rear gardens boasting a detached garage with two additional parking spaces. Ideally located for the many local amenities and direct routes to the city, and not to mention the open outlook over Nightingale Valley. Priced to attract instant interest from the most discerning of buyers.

Harrow Road, £317,950

The combination of period features is complimented by the excellent modern fitments that have now been added, including a spacious fitted kitchen, stunning family bathroom, double glazing and gas central heating. Outside is a neat and easily maintained garden with ample parking space to the side.

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December

4th christmas wreath Making workshop, 4 pm, £15pp

11th Raising the Roof! an unusual christmas concert, 7:45pm, £7pp

12th christmas Memorial service, 2pm

13th christmas wreath Making workshop, 1 pm, £15pp

19th christmas carol concert with Bristol chamber choir, 5pm, £5pp

My Make and Do

December

1st sewing surgery, 6:30pm

2nd christmas Bunting, 6:30pm

7th introduction to lampshades, 6:30pm

13th santa sacks, 2pm

16th Reversible tote Bag, 6:30pm

13th c raft club (for grown ups); Embroidery, 7:45pm

16th Patchwork and Quilting club, 2:30pm

January

5th sewing surgery, 6:30pm

13th cushion in an Hour, 6:30pm

Other Events

December

5th coffee Morning- plenty of Christmas goods made by The Busy Bees, 10am - 1:30am, URC Wick Road

5th christmas community Fun day, bouncy castle, Christmas Crafts, Victorian Tea Shop, real donkeys and Nativity photo booth, Hungerford Road Community Centre

6th Gift service, 10:30am, St. Peter’s Church

6th toy service, 10am, St. Luke’s Church

13th christmas carol service - feat. Bristol Concert Wind Band, 10:30am, St. Peter’s Church

13th christingle service, 5pm, St. Luke’s Church

19th Messy church, 3.30-5.30pm, St. Luke’s Hall

20th Junior church Festival service , 10.30am, URC

20th carols By candlelight, 6.30pm, URC

20th carols By candlelight, 6.30pm, St. Luke’s Church

24th crib, 5pm, St. Luke’s Church

24th christmas Eve Family carol service, 6pm, St. Peter’s Church

24th christmas Eve worship, 11.30pm, URC

24th Midnight service, 11:30pm, St. Luke’s Church

25th christmas day services, 8am & 10am, St. Luke’s

25th christmas day Family service, 10am, URC

27th all together communion, 10am, St. Luke’s

January

16th coffee Morning to raise money for water aid, 10am, St. Luke’s Church

Weekly Events

Zumba Gold with Kate, Every Monday, 10am, URC Wick Rd

Zumba with Kate, Every Monday, 6:45pm & 8pm, URC, Wick Road

aerobics with catherine Piper, Every Monday, 6:30 - 7:30pm, URC Wick Road, Tel: 07866 918683

craft club, Every Monday, 6:30 - 7:30pm, URC Wick Road

Baby sensory activities, 10am - 12pm, URC Wick Road. Telephone Gemma on 07834 761191

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Pilates, Every Tuesday, 5:10pm, St John’s Hall, Wick Road

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over 50s club, Every Wednesday, 2:30pm - 3:30pm, St. Peter’s Church

the King’s arms open Mike night, Every Thursday, 8pm

seniors’ tea dance, Every Thursday, 2 - 4pm, URC Wick Road. Telephone Robin Tiley on 0117 9775002

Zumba with Kate, Every Thursday, 6:45pm, URC Wick Rd

Hatha yoga, Every Thursday, 7 :15 - 8:15pm, St. Anne’s Church Hall

Hungerford caterpillars, Every Friday, 10am - 12pm, Hungerford Road Community Centre, £2 per family

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tonight i was thrilled to see a new series of Kirstie’s Homemade christmas winging its way to our screens. i

turned out the lights, made a cup of baileys coffee and found a snuggly blanket. let the christmas inspiration begin!!

Partway through viewing, whilst dreaming of finding the time to buy fake fur to line homemade stockings, i decided to check facebook. Only to discover Kirstie Alsopp is a bit like Marmite - you either love her or hate her... More precisely you’re either inspired by her or you feel like she has been sent from above (somewhat like good ol’ Nigella) to confirm your inner feelings of deep and desperate inadequacy!

Who’d have thought!

Now... I’ll admit, i love a bit of homecrafting. Every year i make chutneys, homemade truffles and last year i ventured out of my comfort zone and made quilted stockings for all my little family. I love a homemade christmas but it truly isnt all Kirstie makes it out to be.

If I’m honest, yes i do have beautiful homemade chocolate truffles in the fridge but in the process of making them my kitchen looked like a bombsite, the cat dipped his tail in molten chocolate and unbeknownst to me my 2 year old ate 3 baileys truffles whilst they were setting... I mean proper boozy truffles!

Last year i was so stressed about a perfect christmas dinner that took so long to make, meaning my kids ate all the cheese and crackers before it was ready and were then so full they wouldnt sit down to eat!

Ultimately like homemade or hate it, dont compare your behind the scenes film to Kirstie’s highlights reel!

I guarantee that by the time the cameras are off and christmas comes, she forgets the homemade crackers with previous handmade gifts, and plays with a good emotions fish and hopping frog like the rest of us!

Merry christmas all! Have a good one!

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homemade chutney, truffles and xmas stocking

Ingredients:

• 125g ready to eat prunes - chopped

• 225g each of raisins, currants and sultanas

• 50g mixed candied peel

• grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

• 1 medium apple and carrot - grated

• 225g dark brown muscovado sugar

• 225g shredded suet (you can use vegetarian)

• 100g fresh white breadcrumbs

• 125g plain flour

• 1 tsp mixed spice

• 1/2 tsp each of ground cinnamon, coriander and nutmeg

• 3 large free-range eggs, beaten

• 150ml dark ale or milk

• 1 tbsp black treacle

christmas PuddingMakes: 1 pudding serving 8-12, or 2 smaller puddings serving 4-6. Preparation time: 25 minutes, plus standing overnight. Cooking time: 4-6 hours

Method:

1 Place the dried fruit and peel in a large mixing bowl, add the lemon rind and juice, grated apple and carrot. Mix together the sugar, suet, breadcrumbs, flour and spices then add to the bowl. Mix well with a large wooden spoon. Cover the basin with a tea-towel or cling film and leave to stand overnight.

2 The next day spoon the mixture into one buttered and base lined 1.5 litre pudding basin or two 600ml basins. Level the surface and cover the basin(s) with baking parchment and foil with a pleat in the centre to allow for expansion. Tie securely with string and make a string handle to lift the pudding with.

3 Steam in a steamer for 4-6 hours, topping up with boiling water as necessary. remove the pudding and leave to cool. Recover with fresh parchment and foil and store in a cool dark place for at least a month and up to six months.

4 On Christmas Day re-steam the pudding for a further 2 hours. (You can also reheat it in a microwave but ensure you remove the foil. The resulting pudding will not be as dark in colour.) Turn onto a warm serving plate and flam with rum. Add a sprig of holly and serve.

Recipe from: The WI Cookbook- The first 100 years


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