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Do you remember the Coronation? Most people had no television and I stood outside the garage in Frome Valley Road and watched the procession on a tiny television - no sound. Then we had a street party with the children in fancy dress. I went as Queen Elizabeth 1st and my brother went as King Farouk (he was constantly …
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June is the month where sunshine is at its most. It may not be the hottest month but this is when plants are given their most productive time to grow and thrive. New plants in the vegetable garden and bedding or container plants actually to do most of their growing now whilst light levels are high and temperature …
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I always have a bag of frozen squid in my freezer as a standby. This recipe makes a great snack with drinks, a starter for 4, or a quick supper for 2 with a salad. Make the garlic mayonnaise by mixing ½ a clove of garlic and 100g best quality mayonnaise and adjust according to taste and make more if you feel it will …
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Yes, on the last day of April, my family joined me in celebrating this event. What fun we had! On the previous Sunday, I shared a special service in Frenchay Church, and kind friends had the spire lit for me on the 30th. How lucky I am! I still have a party to look forward to, to be given by my neighbours who are also …
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After a wonderful display of spring bulbs an application of liquid fertiliser after they have flowered will encourage good flowering next year. After the joy of the spring display comes the difficult bit, allowing the foliage to die down naturally so the goodness is absorbed into the bulb. This is normally about 6 …
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The 31st of May this year marks 150th anniversary of the death of Lizzie Tuckett. Born in The Old House Frenchay in 1837, Elizabeth Fox Tuckett was the eldest surviving daughter of Francis and Mariana Tuckett. Lizzie was educated at the Quaker Girls’ School in Cedar Hall, and became an artist, and the author of many …
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Herb Sauce Ingredients 4 tbsps chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsps chopped fresh dill 4 tbsps low-fat crème fraiche 4 tbsps light mayonnaise 4 spring onions, finely shredded 1 tbsp chopped capers Juice of ½ lemon Salt and freshly ground pepper A little caster sugar Method Mix all the ingredients together and season to …
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Unlike myself, I hope that you eat proper meals! Hopefully my family will join me for lunch at the end of April, for my first restaurant visit for several years! I have booked a French restaurant in Clifton Village, and my son and his ‘clan’ are coming down from York and Manchester, whilst my daughter and her family …
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Perhaps you have already come across Frenchay’s two Police Community Suport Officers (PCSOs) as they move around the area, but if not, please be introduced to Bianca Rotariu (seen here on the left) and Sam Norster (on the right), sometimes patrolling on foot, sometimes as here on their bikes, or otherwise keeping in …
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In April the weather can still remain unpredictable and we can have anything from a heatwave to ground frosts and sleet; be prepared. Now is the time to really start off new plants and seedlings, watch trees and shrubs bursting back into life. Sowing from seed can be time-consuming and tricky but also very rewarding. …
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