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WHERSTEAD PARISH MAGAZINE Number 99
Contents include
Cookery
Ever Wonder?
Nature
Folk Law
Gardening
and more
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WHERSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL Chairman
David Baldry
Restholme
The Strand
Wherstead
(689681)
Vice Chairman
Andrew Myers Sarah Knibbs
Mustar House Fairways
Vicarage Lane Bourne Hill
Wherstead Wherstead
(686825) (690106)
Douglas Cobb Nigel Moyes
Cotswolds Bourne Haven
Bourne Hill Bourne Hill
(601966) (682397)
Lucy Seager Terry Hooley
Harland House 30 The Strand
The Street Wherstead
Wherstead (680346)
(690623)
Parish Clerk - Cari Hodkinson (604514)
Room Booking Secretary
Graham Silwood (683272)
PCC Secretary/Magazine Editor
Maggie Talmer (689878)
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WHERSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL
The Annual General Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 9th May
2017 at 7:30pm was attended by Messrs. Baldry (in chair), Cobb, Hooley
& Moyes
District/County Councillors Nicholas Ridley Barry Gasper & Chris Hope
Apologies were received from Andy Myers , Sarah Knibbs & Lucy Seager
Election of Chairman: David Baldry – proposed by Doug Cobb, seconded
by Nigel Moyes
Election of Vice-Chairman: Andy Myers – proposed by David Baldry,
seconded by Doug Cobb
Election of Other Officers
SALC representative – Nigel Moyes – proposed by Doug Cobb seconded
by Terry Hooley.
Treasurer – Sarah Knibbs – proposed by Nigel Moyes, seconded by Doug
Cobb
History Recorder – Doug Cobb – proposed by David Baldry, seconded by
Nigel Moyes
Transport Liaison – Terry Hooley – proposed by Nigel Moyes, seconded
by David Baldry.
David reported that the PC had received a letter of resignation from Lucy
Seager due to family and work commitments. David thanked Lucy for all
her hard work while serving on the PC and wished her and her family all
the best in the future. David explained that the PC would begin the
process to fill the vacancy.
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Matters Arising
Village Litter Pick 6th March 2016
All agreed this was our most successful to date. A good number of
residents turned out for this year’s litter pick and worked extremely
hard filling a large pile of large black bags full of all kinds of rubbish.
David thanked all who attended and gave special thanks to Andy who
arranged for the equipment to be onsite and to him and his family for
supplying drinks and bacon rolls. It was agreed to arrange another litter
pick for 2018.
Bourne Hill Parking (survey conclusions)
David reported that the parking survey has now been completed. Also
that former councillor Dave Busby with a representative from SCC
highways had visited the site and seen the problem for themselves.
After discussion it was decided to defer the matter until after the
presentation of the proposed housing on Klondyke Field, Bourne Hill.
Great East Run(update)
David reported that 2,500 runners had signed up for the run with a
possible 500 additional runners likely to be allowed to take part. The
event on Sunday 24th September 2017 from 10am to 4pm will close
Wherstead Road and The Strand, as the route comes out of town up to
Freston village and back along the same route into town. There is a
possibility that the gates may be allowed to be opened at the top of
Bourne Hill whilst Wherstead Road and The Strand are closed.
Blue Plaque(Wherstead Park Stable Block)
The unveiling ceremony is to take place on Saturday 10th June 2017 the
invitation is open to the residents of the village
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Financial Matters
Treasurer's report / Village Hall
Doug presented the treasurer’s report for the Parish Council and the
Village Hall to the Committee (copies of which are available with the
main report).
Doug reported that he is working with Sarah to ensure a smooth hand
over as she takes over the role as treasurer for the Parish Council.
a - Village Hall redecoration
David reported that the majority of the work has been completed and
that Phil is liaising with Graham to find dates in the diary that causes the
least amount of disruption to get the outstanding work completed.
Planning Matters:
Applications – David updated the meeting with both existing and newly
received planning applications.
Bourne Hill development (opening meeting)
There is to be an Opening meeting on the 13th June from 3pm until 8pm
at the Village Hall. This has been arranged by a Planning Consultancy
company called Armstrong Rigg who are working for members of the
Paul family. The meeting with local residents is to discuss a potential
housing development behind Bourne Hill (the Brick Yard).
The Parish Council urges as many residents as possible to attend the
meeting to view and discuss the proposal prior to any formal application
being submitted.
The Planning consultations are to leaflet drop an invitation to those on
Bourne Hill, Brick Yard and possibly the Strand.
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Ongoing Issues:
a – Drainage ditch behind properties (The Strand)
Terry reported that the ditch is in need of work if it is to protect
properties from flooding if we get heavy rain in the future. David
reported that he had arranged a site meeting with SCC to discuss the
matter.
Neighbourhood Watch.
It was reported that the illegal motorcycle riding at Bobbits Lane is
continuing, residents are urged to reports incidents to the police.
Parish Magazine/ Community website
David reported that we are only two copies away from the 100th
addition of our Parish Magazine. He asked for ideas for a special addition
to mark the 100th magazine for the next PC meeting in Sept.
Anyone wanting to include anything in the Parish Magazine please
contact Maggie.
Next meeting due to be held will be on the 12th Sept 2017 at 07.30pm
There being no other business this meeting closed at 9.20pm
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Ever Wonder
Why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed?
Why the sun lightens our hair but darkens our skin?
Why is abbreviated such a long word?
Why there isn't mouse-flavoured cat food?
When dog food is new with improved taste, who tested it?
Why sheep don't shrink when it rains?
Why when you are in a traffic jam or very slow moving traffic,
it's called the 'rush hour'?
Life is full of these anomalies!
Quick Solutions
Add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar on the final stir of
your cake to make it rise better
Cut lemons into thirds lengthways to extract more juice
Excess fat in your gravy or sauce can be removed by passing ice
cubes over the top - fat will congeal around them
Add a few slices of raw potato to over salted sauce. Remove at
the end of cooking
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Enjoy these last days of summer, welcome the fruits and harvest of autumn
ST MARY'S CHURCH
WHERSTEAD
AUGUST - OCTOBER 2017
ORDER OF SERVICES
Date Time Service Sidesmen
August
13th 11.00am Holy Communion Mr K Widdick
27th 11.00am Morning Prayer Mr G W Paul
September Mr K Widdick
10th 11.00am Harvest Festival Mr G W Paul
24th 11.00am Holy Communion
October
8th 11.00am Holy Communion Mr K Widdick
22nd 11.00am Morning Prayer Mr G W Paul
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Diary Dates
August
10th Wherstead Walkers, Oystereach Car Park 10am
17th Getogether, Orwell Yacht Club 10 - 11.30am
24th Wherstead Walkers, Oystereach Car Park 10am
September
7th Peninsula Pix, Tattingstone Village Hall 8pm
10th Harvest Festival, St Mary's, 11.00am
12th Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, The Room
14th Wherstead Walkers, Oystereach Car Park 10am
21st Getogether, Orwell Yacht Club 10-11.30am
28th Wherstead Walkers, Oystereach Car Park 10am
October
5th Peninsula Pix, Tattingstone Village Hall 8pm
10th PCC Meeting, Bluegates, 7.30pm
12th Wherstead Walkers, Oystereach Car Park 10am
19th Getogether, Orwell Yacht Club 10-11.30am
26th Wherstead Walkers, Oystereach Car Park 10am
Next copy date
5th October 2017
Published by Wherstead Parish Council
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St Mary's Church
Rogation was well supported and all seemed to have had a good
outing. Thank you to all who provided the food and
refreshments for the 'Bring and Share' tea. We were blessed
with good weather and saw lovely sights as we went round on
the trailers.
The Picnic at Bluegates this month (July) resulted in quality
attendees rather than quantity. Again we had good weather and
thanks are due to George and Maggie Paul for hosting it in their
lovely garden.
Fund Raising is being discussed at the moment. Looking for new
ideas we've come up with Wherstead Open Gardens, possibly
next June and a Dawn Chorus event in May in the churchyard
followed by coffee and bacon rolls. We'll also run the Fish & Chip
Supper again. These events are all being planned for 2018. This
year our next festival is Harvest on September 10th at 11.00am.
We repeated the Pet Service on 16th July. Only two pets, and
their owners, came but it was a happy service.
My thanks go to Dorothy Radley who is helping with flower
displays. Are any of you able to join us? My plea in the last
magazine didn't result in anyone coming forward. Perhaps my
thoughts about arrangers being extinct is correct!
MAT
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ST MARY'S CHURCH
WHERSTEAD
Rev Geoffrey Clement
15 Denmark Gardens, Holbrook 01473 327141
Church Wardens
Mr G W Paul Mr K Widdick
Bluegates 504 Wherstead Road
Wherstead IPSWICH
IPSWICH
01473 601920 01473 688554
Church Collections
April £537.64
May £301.21
June £333.00
Entry from Records
None
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Letter from Geoffrey Dear Friends
Anyone who has teenage children will know all about Attitude!
Teenage children can be hard work, but there is nothing better
than watching them grow and develop into 'adults'. I read this
the other day about 'attitude'
90% of life is attitude, 10% is the hand we are dealt. We all have
the power to choose what attitude we are going to have in any
given situation
We cannot change our past, we cannot change the fact that
people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the
inevitable. The only thing we can change is our attitude to the
situation we find ourselves in. The remarkable thing is we have
a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for
that day.
As the American theologian put it so succinctly: God grant me
the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to
change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
And just remember, most smiles are started by another smile.
I remain your friend and Rector
Geoffrey
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Gardening
With this better weather, we are all more inclined to be outside
than in. Gardening can provide a good workout too. Looking out
onto an attractive green space raises spirits and improves
mental wellbeing.
Old tyres make inexpensive planters. Billowing grasses and
flowering perennials can help soften the edges of the tyres.
Build a greenhouse from recycled windows and doors. These
can be obtained for little cost and become an added feature of
your plot.
When growing vegetables choose varieties you really like, are
easy to grow and don't take up much space. Once you've
finished with seasonal pots and planters, don't throw old
compost away. Break it up with your fingers, pull out any plant
debris and then spread around your borders to act as a mulch.
Watch for 'special offers' in supermarkets and garden centres.
These can range from plants to garden furniture and can offer a
real saving.
Enjoy your garden at this time
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Did you know
41% of us prefer vanilla ice cream, 26% mint chocolate
chip, 17% strawberry and 16% rum and raisin
50% prefer sweet peas as a cut flower, 20% roses, 17%
lilies and 13% tulips
When asked about scones with jam and cream 67%
prefers jam on first, 32% cream on first and 1% mixed
altogether
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Nature
Look for fungi this autumn and you might just find one of our
newest discoveries. Geastrum britannicum is a member of an
intriguing family - earthstars. They are strange in appearance,
as the fruiting bodies peel back from the central pore sac,
creating a star like body, hence the name.
Man has discovered some 100,000 species of fungi but
scientists estimate there could be millions still waiting to be
discovered.
Earthstars grow in rich soil in broadleaf woods and hedgerows.
Some can be found on sandy soil and in sand dunes. All are
inedible.
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Cheese & Wine
During camping holidays in France, we would often drive to the
beach taking a bottle of wine, bread and cheese.
It didn't matter which wine or which cheese but below are
suggestions I've since learnt.
Goat's cheese needs a wine with gooseberry and citrus flavours.
Strongly suggested is Sauvignon Blanc.
Soft cheese calls for Chardonnay.
Cream cheeses are delicate in flavour so a sweet sparkling wine
would be a good match.
Blue cheese, perhaps the strongest in flavour needs fortified
wine such as a Sauternes or Port
For me, red wine complements cheddar and brings back those
times of people watching on the beach or in the water, relaxed
and chilled!
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Poem
Heaven and earth are enduring
The universe can live forever
Because it does not live for itself
And so both last - outliving themselves
The sage guides his people
By putting himself last
Desiring nothing for himself
He knows how to channel desires
And is it not because he wants nothing
That he is able to achieve everything?
From Tao Te Ching
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Hands
Hands age faster than our faces. Keeping them strong is vital as a firm
handshake can be linked to longer life.
Soak nails in warm almond oil for 10 minutes, then add 1tspn sugar to
the mix. Rub the mixture over your hands to nourish and exfoliate.
Rinse and pat dry.
Nails can flag up health problems. If they become spoon shaped or
streaked, see a doctor to rule out any disease
Exercise your hands. Stretch and work them, clench your fist then open
several times. Slide your thumb back and forth over the top and
beneath on palms massage gently.
Finish with a good quality hand cream.
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Did you know
Stately homes, scenic areas and buildings used in period dramas, have
increased their popularity as well as bringing in much needed cash.
Maiden Castle, used in Thomas Hardy's 'Far From the Madding Crowd',
starring Julie Christie, Terence Stamp, Alan Bates and Peter Finch, is one
of the largest and most complex hill forts in Europe and built in the 1stC
BC.
Highclere Castle shot to fame as Downton Abbey. It is owned by the Earl
and Countess of Carnarvon. The television show helped save the castle
from closure as it needed £11.75 million repairs before filming could
begin. It now has up to 1,200 visitors per day.
Glenfinnan Viaduct carries steam trains across the drop and is the
location for the filming of the second and third Harry Potter films. It is
famous for its stunning beauty in Inverness-shire.
The Lake District was the backdrop to the film 'Miss Potter' and included
Derwentwater, one of the author's favourite holiday spots before she
bought property in the area.
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Our Sub-conscious
We can dream with our eyes open, going into a trance-like state
can happen at any time.
A piece of music, heard either live, on the radio, the tv or sound
system, can evoke a memory that instantly takes us back to that
moment.
Dance can become an expression of our body and allows the
mind to focus away from the present and into memories of the
past or wishes for the future.
We can get lost in a good book, captivated by the story and its
characters.
Day dreaming is a form of trance. Looking at something intently
but being absorbed in our own world, our own thoughts, not
seeing.
Our sub-conscious is a storage space where experiences and self
belief systems are filed.
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Avoid Food Waste
You can stretch the life of your fresh veg by storing it unwashed
in sealable plastic refrigerator bags with holes pierced in them.
The bags will retain moisture, let oxygen in to allow the veg to
'breathe', and help release compounds that cause spoilage.
Keep cucumbers, peppers and courgettes on the warmest shelf,
and broccoli, cauliflower, celery, green beans, spring onions and
corn where it's cold and moist - in the crisper drawers at the
bottom.
Store butter in the door, it's the warmest part of the fridge and
will give an easier time for spreading it.
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Notes taken at the Village meeting held at Wherstead
Village Hall, The Street, Wherstead 11th July 2017
Summary
Around 50 people attended, and took part in a lively sharing of
information.
There is little enthusiasm in the village for the proposal in the form
presented on 13th June by Armstrong Rigg on behalf of the ROSA
Farming Partnership.
Several questions were raised that will need to be followed through with
Babergh District Council and Suffolk Highways, and the answers will be
sent out when they are received.
An action group will carry forward various actions, including a possible
traffic survey and publicity. The majority of those at the meeting are
interested in taking part in this group.
The issues that are of main concern are:
Density of the development compared with current
housing
Vehicle access and parking
Traffic volumes
Road safety
Surface drainage
Impact on ecology of the woodlands and hedgerows
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Notes
David Baldry, leader of Wherstead Parish Council, opened the meeting with a
short introduction to the reasons behind calling the meeting, and a brief
update on events that have happened since the open meeting held by
Armstrong Rigg Planning on behalf of the ROSA Farming Partnership (ROSA)
that was held on 13th June. Following the June meeting, we had understood
that a planning application would be submitted to Babergh District Council
(BDC) during July. David has since been contacted by another company, Pigeon
Investments, who are working for ROSA to request a meeting with the parish
council to discuss the proposal again, now that the comments made on the
presentation have been received and considered. This is set for early August,
and the expectation is that any planning application is now likely to be
submitted in August 2017, giving us a little more time and space to create our
own strategy.
Wherstead Parish Council will be informed when a planning application is
submitted, and as usual, public notices will be placed locally informing us we
have 21 days to send in comments and objections to the planning department.
The parish council will of course make a response, but David said that it is still
important for local residents also to make their own comments – the planning
department does take notice of the content and number of comments
received. Comments can be submitted by post, e-mail or on the BDC Planning
Portal online.
The Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) has produced a guide
to responding to Planning applications, which provides a framework for
building a strong response to the application. See the link below. David noted
that a few years back, an application to place a wind turbine in the area that
initially had the support of BDC was successfully eventually turned down,
mainly due to the organised actions of the Stop the Turbine action group, that
was made up of residents from the three affected parishes. He suggested that
one of the outcomes of this current meeting could be to set up a similar
action group that would co-ordinate publicity, conduct investigations
(eg road survey) and seek to influence the decision of BDC Planning
department.
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This was followed by an open session – issues were discussed and any
questions raised were answered where possible by either the
councillors or the members of the public.
Attendees were invited to leave their names and contact details, to
facilitate the distribution of information as it becomes available.
Comments and responses
It is likely that the planning application will be an Outline Planning
Application, and that the field will be sold on to the developers with
OPP.
It is possible to request an extension to the 21 day response period, but
is unlikely to be granted in this instance. (David Baldry’s opinion)
Any application will need to include a request for change use from
Agricultural land to residential – this will be part of the application.
This area is still designated as ‘green corridor’
It is understood the Paul family do still own this land. However, David
said that the ownership of the field is not the issue here – we are seeking
to stop the application.
It is not necessary to be the owner of land to put in a planning
application for the area.
The owners of the land will be putting a huge resource into getting this
application through, and we should hire a planning consultant to advise
us. Whilst the parish council does not have sufficient resource to hire a
planning consultant for this. The council may be able, within its remit,
to contribute towards some investigations. The Stop the Turbines
action group received some financial support from three parishes.
Boxford village’s experiences were discussed – where permitting a small
housing development in the locality opened the whole area to
development and the original village has been overwhelmed by new
housing. Many feel that letting this application in Wherstead get
through would be the thin end of the wedge., and the rest of the open
fields would then become the subject of planning applications.
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An action group would be able to work on publicity, researching and
sharing information, supporting submissions to the planning
department, and would be an independent body. It would not be
answerable to the parish council.
The JCB in the Klondyke field last week were used by a team carrying
out percolation testing.
Action
Distribute these notes via email and post on Facebook – Wherstead
Village, and will provide printed copies to those without email via David
and Doug Cobb – Sarah Knibbs
Request further information from the Highways department re traffic
surveys – David Baldry/Wendy Wyard
A Planning application summary (BIE/17/00291 ) for the proposal, dated
February 2017 and published on the BDC planning site in June is no
longer on the site. Sarah Knibbs will try to track down the reasons and
history of this case.
Contact those interested in taking part in an action group, and set up a
strategy meeting – Sarah Knibbs
The action group will liaise with groups that have an interest in rural
development:
Woodland Trust
Ipswich Society
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Other Peninsula Parish Councils
CPRE (Sudbury)
British Rail – re land drainage.
West Bank terminal
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Liaise with Babergh Alliance of Parish & Town Councils to ensure that
our neighbouring councils are aware of the proposal. David Baldry
Contact Boxford village to discuss their experiences. Sarah Knibbs
Update the Remote Control Car club by the ski slope – (Wendy Wyard)
Links to other documents
CPRE
How to respond to planning applications – an 8-point guide
http://www.cpre.org.uk/resources/housing-and-
planning/planning/item/1903-how-to-respond-to-planning-
applications
Babergh District Council documents
Babergh District Council - Local Plan 2006
http://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/adopted-
documents/babergh-district-council/babergh-local-plan/
This page gives links to all the documents that form the local plan, plus
information on the progress towards the next Local Plan
Supplementary Planning Document for CS11
http://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/assets/Strategic-Planning/SPD-
Babergh/CS11-SPD-Adoption-Version.pdf
Joint Strategic Plan 2016 – 2020 – Babergh and Mid Suffolk
http://www.babergh.gov.uk/assets/The-Council/Joint-Strategic-Plan-
2016-2020.pdf
Babergh and Mid-Suffolk Joint Strategic Housing Land Availability
Assessment (SHLAA) DRAFT May 2016
http://www.babergh.gov.uk/assets/Strategic-Planning/Current-
Evidence-Base/Draft-Joint-SHLAA-Report-MAY-2016-FINAL-LowRes.pdf
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Orwell Food Enterprise Zone
http://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/assets/Economic-Development/Draft-
Stevins-LDO.pdf
Orwell Food Enterprise zone map
http://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/business/economic-development/food-
enterprise-zones/#OrwellMap
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Julius Caesar - What did the Romans ever do for us?
Apart from building straight roads, installing 'bath rooms' and
decorating villas with exotic murals and flooring, the Romans
changed British eating habits by introducing such food stuffs as
apples, asparagus, basil, bay, brown hares, cabbages, celery,
cherries, chives, coriander, cucumbers, garlic, grapes, guinea
fowl, leek, marrows, mulberries, onions, pears, peas, pheasants,
radishes, rosemary, savoury mint, shallots, thyme and turnips.
So you see not that much really!
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More Fungi
From writing about an inedible fungi, this topic is about one of
the most valuable and much sort after - truffles. Truffle hunting
used to be a 'gentleman's sport' and dogs were bred to sniff out
where a truffle might lurk. These are subterranean mushrooms
and come in a variety of species - black, white and burgundy
being perhaps the most popular.
Truffles are rich in flavour having an aromatic scent. They are
difficult to find, living in the roots of such trees as chestnut, hazel
and beech, but are difficult to cultivate on a large scale and
therefore command big prices when being used in restaurants
and food outlets.
Ancient Egyptians ate them in goose fat. Greeks and Romans
used them for medicinal purposes.
These days there are also truffle hunting competitions
held in the autumn and early winter.
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Cunning Men
Cunning men were real life experts in occult matters with an important
role in everyday life. There is written evidence from 16th to early 20thC
of their power in magical healing for humans or animals.
They used verbal charms, material charms, ritual actions, medicinal
herbs or a combination of any of the above. If the sufferer suspected
witchcraft, the cunning man could counter spells by identifying the
witch by divination. Cunning Murrell from Hadleigh was famous for
defeating witches.
Cunning men also located lost or stolen property, and might identify the
thief, by looking into water or a mirror or consulting the stars.
The female version of cunning men were 'wise women'. They however
had to take care they were not identified as witches!
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Getting Help In An Emergency
The emergency services number 112 is pre-programmed into all
mobile phones or SIM cards. It is recognised throughout Europe
and 70 countries worldwide.
Dialling 112 immediately forces a phone to make the call on any
network, even if the phone shows 'No service' or 'No signal'. You
can dial emergency numbers if
The phone has no credit left
The keypad is locked
The network is congested because of the volume of calls
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Cookery New Potato and Salad Onion Tart
Serves 4
250g new potatoes, sliced into 1cm rounds; half 270g pack filo
pastry; oil; bunch salad onions trimmed and cut into thirds;
150ml creme fraiche or cream; 2 eggs; wholegrain mustard
Preheat oven to 180C, gas mark 4. Simmer the potatoes in a pan
of boiling, salted water for 10 minutes, until tender and set
aside. Make the pastry base in a 20cm loose-bottomed tart or
sandwich tin. Cut the filo sheets in half and place one by one
into the tin, brushing in between each with a little oil and
overlapping at different angles. Heat oil in frying pan, add the
salad onions and potatoes, season and fry for 3-4 minutes. Set
aside. Whisk together the creme fraiche or cream, with the eggs
and mustard. Season. Scatter 1/2 potatoes and onions into the
tart case, pour over the egg mixture and top with the remaining
veg. Place on a baking sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes until
set and just beginning to colour on top.
Serve with green vegetables or salad
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Wellbeing
Clean sleeping is all about sprucing up your bedtime routine. A
ritual such as visualising a happy place can help your mind switch
off, leading to deeper slumber and 7-8 hours sleep.
Singing in the shower could improve your mental health. Singing
has improved mood and spatial awareness in dementia suffers
more than any other therapy.
Good friendships may lengthen your life span as much as
quitting smoking.
Fiction boosts brain function. That good book you get lost in is
good for you!
Age is just a number.
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Autumn
Fallen and rotting fruit in autumn is a magnet for bees and
wasps. If a bee, wasp or hornet appears, don't get agitated,
don't swat it. Move slowly away. It's wise not to use a strong
perfume either. Insects are attracted to perfume in flowers etc
recognising them as a food source. If they are feeding on fallen
or rotting fruit, keep a wide path around them.
If you do get stung, carefully scrape the sting out sideways with
something hard-edged, such as a credit or bank card.
Soothe the area with antiseptic cream