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Situated in a magnificent parkland setting of mature woodlands bordering the famous Blaise Castle Estate is where you will find the picturesque surroundingsof Henbury Golf Club in Bristol. Our club has great views over Westbury on Trym

and to the countryside beyond with a terrace overlooking the course that is just perfect for a drink after a round of golf.

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Where will you be for Th e Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations next month? From the many house and street parties which will be happening around the country, this is a perfect occasion to plan some family activities for your and your kids to really enjoy this once in a lifetime national event. Our feature story this month will also help you to tell your children about Th e Queen’s childhood, how the past royal jubilees were celebrated and taking a look at some of the activities you and your family can take part in coming Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

We hope you like our lovely cover picture this month of Th e Queen using postage stamps. Th is was created by one of our local artists in Bristol, Kelly Bevan who specialises in making hand-cut collages, personalised cards and wedding stationery. If you want to get in touch with Kelly, you can contact her at www.fl ickr.com/photos/kellybevan/ or [email protected].

Finally, are you ready to start toning up for the summer? If you missed our off er last month, this is the last chance for you to sign up and get a chance to win 3 free Hatha Yoga classes with Yoga Bristol in our Reader’s Corner section on Page 22. We just can’t wait for the summer to come!

EmilyEditor

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SOMETHING NEWContents

Celebrating Her Majesty 5

Pilates 1 4

New Books 1 6

Big Day Out 1 8

Expert Says 20

Reader’s Corner 22

Ways to Go Greener 24

It’s Cider Heaven 26

Recipes 28

Kids Corner 30

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The Greens The Course The Atmosphere The Club House The Pro Shop

Situated in a magnificent parkland setting of mature woodlands bordering the famous Blaise Castle Estate is where you will find the picturesque surroundingsof Henbury Golf Club in Bristol. Our club has great views over Westbury on Trym

and to the countryside beyond with a terrace overlooking the course that is just perfect for a drink after a round of golf.

Come along & check for yourself, membership available

Where will you be next month in the biggest national celebration of the country?

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated in thousands of homes across the country and around the world. A Diamond Jubilee is a rare occasion and it has only ever happened once before in Great Britain back in 1897 with Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Now in the Diamond Jubilee Year of Queen Elizabeth II, we will look at the remarkable life of The Queen, the past jubilee celebrations of The Queen and the many activities you can do and take part in for the greatest national celebration in our lifetimes.

The Queen’s Early YearsThe Queen was born Princess Elizabeth of York at 2.40am on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair, London. She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who were later crowned King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. At the time of her birth, Princess Elizabeth stood third in line of succession to the throne after Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), and her father, The Duke of York. But it was not expected that her father would become King, or that she would become Queen.

Princess Elizabeth’s early years were spent at 145 Piccadilly and the London house taken by her parents shortly after her birth, and afterwards at White Lodge in Richmond Park. In 1930, Princess Margaret was born and the family of four soon moved to the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park as their own country home.

In 1936, Princess Elizabeth’s grandfather, King George V died and his eldest son came to the throne as King Edward VIII but, before the end of the year, King Edward VIII had decided to give up the throne in order to marry the woman he loved, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Upon his abdication, King Edward VIII’s younger brother, The Duke of York acceded

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Celebrating Her Majesty

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

to the throne as King George VI. As the next in line to the throne, Princess Elizabeth was now first in line to the throne, and a figure of even more intense public interest.

On 20 November 1947, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was married in Westminster Abbey.

On 6 February 1952, following the death of King George VI, Princess Elizabeth acceded to the throne at the age of 25 to become Queen Elizabeth II.

the Queen’s Silver JubileeOn 6 February 1977, The Queen’s Silver Jubilee marked the 25th anniversary of her accession to the throne and the theme of the Jubilee was the ‘unity of the nation’. The Queen spent the day at Windsor with her family and the anniversary was commemorated in church services throughout the month. As part of the celebrations, The Queen embarked on an overseas tour to visit 36 Commonwealth countries and after which, was followed by a tour of the UK. It was estimated The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, travelled 56,000 miles during the year.

The national celebrations reached a height on 6 June, where The Queen lit a bonfire beacon at Windsor which started a chain of beacons across the country and on 7 June, vast crowds saw The Queen travel in the Gold State Coach to St Paul’s Cathedral for a Service of Thanksgiving. The final event of the celebrations was a river progress down the Thames. This was followed by a firework display and a procession of lighted carriages which took The Queen back to Buckingham Palace where Her Majesty and the Royal Family appeared on the balcony appearances to a cheering crowd. Street parties and village parties started up all over the country and in London alone 4,000 were reported to have been held.

the Queen’s Golden JubileeIn 2002, The Queen’s Golden Jubilee marked the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne and celebrations took place around the country in the first week of June. In one of The Queen’s speeches during this period, she said ‘Gratitude, respect and pride, these words sum up how I feel about the people of this country and the Commonwealth — and what this Golden Jubilee means to me’.


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From February through to August, Th e Queen and Th e Duke of Edinburgh travelled over 40,000 miles throughout the UK and the world and met with people of all ages, religions and nationalities. However, it was also a very sad time for Th e Queen, who lost both her mother and her sister within seven weeks. Th e Queen (aged 76) became the oldest monarch to celebrate a Golden Jubilee and a special dinner was hosted for all reigning European Sovereigns. Th e Queen also attended a dinner with her fi ve surviving UK prime ministers and gave a dinner for Governors-General of the Commonwealth countries of which she is Queen.

A chain of 2,006 beacons was lit across the world on 3 June, including the length and breadth of the UK, the Channel Islands, the Commonwealth, and the world. Th e Jubilee parade on 4 June involved 20,000 performers and a million people gathered in Th e Mall to watch the festivities. Th e Gold State Coach was used twice during the Golden Jubilee, making its fi rst appearance since the Silver Jubilee in 1977.

the Queen’s Diamond JublieeTh e Central Weekend to celebrate Th e Queen’s Diamond Jubilee takes place from Saturday 2 June to Tuesday 5 June 2012, with celebratory activities throughout the UK and across the Commonwealth.

Th e Jubilee Weekend features an extra Bank Holiday for the Diamond Jubilee, with the late May Bank Holiday moved one week later, thereby making a 4-day long weekend.

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Th e Queen in herGolden Jubilee year, 2002

Th e Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012

Saturday 2 June, 2012Th e Queen will attend the Epsom Derby.

Sunday 3 June, 2012Th e Big Jubilee Lunch: Building on the already popular Big Lunch initiative, people will be encouraged to share lunch with neighbours and friends as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Th is may take the form of a traditional street party or a picnic lunch in small or larger groups.

Sunday 3 June, 2012Th e Th ames Diamond Jubilee Pageant: Th is event will take place on the Th ames and consist of up to 1,000 boats assembled from across the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world. Th e Queen and Th e Duke of Edinburgh will travel in the Royal Barge which will form the centrepiece of the fl otilla.

THE CENTRALWEEKEND2 - 5 June


Monday 4 June, 2012BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace: Th ere will be a televised Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. Th e musical programme for the concert is expected to feature British and Commonwealth musicians.

Th e Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Beacons: A network of 2,012 Beacons will be lit by communities and individuals throughout the United Kingdom, as well as the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Commonwealth. As in 2002, Th e Queen will light the National Beacon.

Tuesday 5 June, 2012Th e Diamond Jubilee weekend will culminate with a day of celebrations in central London, including a service at St Paul’s Cathedral followed by two receptions, a lunch at Westminster Hall, a Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace and fi nally a Balcony appearance and Flypast.

Marriage and familyPrincess Elizabeth’s engagement to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten was announced in the summer of 1947.

Th e couple, who had known each other for many years, were married in Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. Th e event was fairly simple, as Britain was still recovering from the war, and Princess Elizabeth had to collect clothing coupons for her dress, like any other young bride. Th ey spent their honeymoon at Broadlands, Hampshire, the home of Lord Mountbatten, and at Birkhall, Balmoral.

Th ey have four children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Prince Charles, now Th e Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the throne, was born in 1948, and his sister, Princess Anne, now Th e Princess Royal, two years later.

Aft er Princess Elizabeth became Queen, their third child, Prince Andrew, arrived in 1960 and the fourth, Prince Edward, in 1964. Prince Andrew and Prince Edward were the fi rst children to be born to a reigning monarch since Queen Victoria had her family.

Th eir grandchildren are Peter and Zara Phillips (b. 1977 and 1981); Prince William of Wales and Prince Henry of Wales (b. 1982 and 1984); Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York (b. 1988 and 1990); and Th e Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn (b.2003 and 2007), children of Th e Earl and Countess of Wessex.

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Facts about the Queen


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Th e Queen is the second longest

serving monarch. Only fi ve

other kings and queens in

British history have reigned for

50 years or more. Th ey are

Victoria - 63 years George III - 59 yearsHenry III - 56 years Edward III - 50 years

James VI of Scotland

(James I of England) - 58 years

Th e Queen has made a Christmas Broadcast to the Commonwealth every year of her reign except 1969.

The Queen learnt to drive in 1945

Th e Queen is the fi rst member of the Royal Family to be awarded a gold disc from the recording industry. 100,000 copies of the CD of the “Party at the Palace’”, produced by EMI, were sold within the fi rst week of release. Th e “Party at the Palace” pop concert was one of the most watched pop concerts in history, attracting around 200 million viewers all over the world.

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Classes at Yogawest run seven days a week, early morning to late evening, for all levels of ability. There are classes for beginners and returners, and termtime sessions for children and teenagers. Pregnancy classes run on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Special workshops run regularly.

Our studios are newly refurbished and are warm and welcoming. Most classes are drop-in: we’d love you to come and try us!

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Tony Blair was the fi rst Prime Minister to have been born during Th e Queen’s reign. He was born in

early May, 1953 - a month before the Coronation.

26196116In 60 years, Th e Queen

has undertaken 261

offi cial overseas visits,

including 96 State Visits,

to 116 diff erent countries.

Over the reign, Her Majesty has given regular audiences to 12 Prime Ministers. Th ey are: •WinstonChurchill1951-55•SirAnthonyEden1955-57•HaroldMacmillan1957-63•SirAlecDouglas-Home1963-64•HaroldWilson1964-70and1974-76•EdwardHeath1970-74•JamesCallaghan1976-79•MargaretTh atcher1979-90•JohnMajor1990-97•TonyBlair1997-2007•GordonBrown2007-2010•DavidCameron2010-present

The Queen’s real birthday is on 21st April, but it is celebrated offi cially in June.

Sources from www.thediamondjubilee.org

The Queen is currently patron of over 600 charities and organisations, over 400 of which she has held since 1952.

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To help you get your Diamond Jubilee Party started, we have designed a unique Diamond Jubilee Party Kit for you! Th e Party Kit includes invitation cards, poster, party bunting, cupcake/canapé fl ags and it is exclusive for our readers only!

All our designs are in colour and can be printed out in A4 size paper, you can also personalised by adding your own text and party details. Please note that this Party Kit is for your personal use only and not for commercial usage.

To get you copy of the Diamond Jubilee Party Kit, simply join our Facebook page and write on our Facebook Wall ‘Th e Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Party Kit’. We will then contact you via email and send you the Party Kit for you to print out so you can start decorating right away!

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What is Pilates? A complete mind and body work out for men and women, Pilates is a method of exercise that helps to elongate, strengthen and restore muscle balance around the joints.

How does this muscle imbalance occur? The reasons are many and varied but typically muscle imbalance arises from poor postural holding patterns that develop throughout our lives. The causes are complex, and can often be traced back to adolescence when we become much more self aware and sometimes embarrassed by our bodies. Shoulders start to slump and the upper back rounds forward in a bid to try and make ourselves appear smaller. The problem is then compounded as we take on more sedentary lifestyles, spending increasing amounts of time in front of a computer and the steering wheel of a car. Over time poor posture can lead to lower back, shoulder and neck pain.

How does Pilates work? Unlike many forms of Western exercise, which tend to target the superficial, outer muscle layers (the ‘pretty’ ones such as biceps, six pack etc), Pilates targets the deeper muscle layers that lie close to the joints. Over-use of the superficial muscles can result in the deep stabilising muscles becoming weakened and inhibited


Pilates regain your inner strength and poise

By Linda Hardwick Accredited Pilates Foundation teacher White Tree Pilates

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leaving the joints vulnerable to injury. These deep muscles are also known to ‘switch off ’ in the presence of injury.

Through Pilates you will learn to reconnect with those core muscles around the joints, re-establishing the neuro-muscular connections so that the joint is stabilised before and during movement. In this way you are protecting your body from injury and developing a superior level of strength and endurance.

The benefits of Pilates Pilates is excellent for general fitness, specific health conditions and overall well-being and is suitable for all ages. Benefits include:-

• Improvedposture,mobilityand flexibility• Improvedmuscletoneespeciallyaroundthecore• Alleviatingachesandpains• Injurypreventionandrehabilitation• Improvedbalanceandco-ordination

Finding the right teacher The right teacher will make a big difference to your experience of Pilates. If you choose a teacher through the Pilates Foundation you can be secure in the knowledge that they will have been through a rigorous training programme of at least a year and abide by a strict Code of Ethics and Conduct.

If you are interested and would like to know more about classes or one-to-one sessions please contact me on 07941 550447, or visit my web-site: www.whitetreepilates.co.uk

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New Books

So You Think You Know the Olympics(Clive Gifford, Paperback RRP £5.99)

So you think you all about the Olympics? Have a go at these: Which country’s population was granted a day’s holiday when its men’s football team won gold at the 2000 Olympics? At the 2012 games, only two stadiums used for the football events are Premier League grounds. Can you name both? Name one of the three sports that George Eyser, a man with a wooden leg, won at the 1904 Olympics. Whether you want to test your knowledge or are keen to learn more about the biggest sporting event EVER, here are over 1000 Olympic teasers that cover everything from the history of the games and sports knowledge to weird and wonderful trivia that will put even gold medallists to the test and will make sure that you’re ready for this summer’s olympics!

Scotland Camping with Kids (Andrew Thomson, Anna Stevenson, Heather Macpherson, Paperback RRP £6.39)

Features 30 of the best child-friendly campsites and caravan parks in Scotland as well as all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Scottish camping experience, whatever the weather! The book also provides essential information on: Choosing your site and planning your trip; Camping equipment: what you really need and how to use it; Setting up your pitch; Wild camping; Animals, beasties and the infamous Scottish midge; Fun recipes for eating in the great outdoors. Whether you and the kids are experienced or novice campers, this book will give you a new perspective on the best Scottish sites for your camping holiday. Lavishly illustrated with colour photos and packed

with site descriptions, reviews and helpful advice on things to do onsite and in the area, this is the only guide you will need to see you through your camping adventure.

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The “Everything” Kids’ Magical Science Experiments Book: Dazzle Your Friends and Family with Dozens of Science Tricks! - Everything Kids’ Books(Tom Robinson, Paperback RRP £7.99)

“The Everything Kids’ Magical Science Experiments Book” is filled with over 50 science experiments that bend the rules of time, space and logic so far, they appear to be magical.Kids can conduct these experiments safely in the home, unlocking the mysteries of experiments that: you can create using common food items; will help you explore the “magic” of heating and cooling; you can conduct in your front or back garden; have to do with the senses and human body; probe physical processes and changes; and, delve into chemical and biological processes and changes.Packed with 30 “magical” science-related puzzles and over 50 experiments that are sure to get kids excited about chemistry, science and physics, “The Everything Kids’ Magical Science Experiments Book” is the perfect tool for anyone who is awed by the magic of science.

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Big Day Out

Sunday 20 May Cotham Hill Street Party Kick off the start of the summer and come join in the fun at our very own street party at Cotham Hill from midday to 6pm!

At the party, there will be plenty of live music and street entertainment and even face painting for the kids! Not to mention you will be able to visit stalls by our local trader and artists!

Tuesday 22 May - The London 2012 Olympic Torch comes to BristolThe London 2012 Olympic Flame will past through Bristol on Tuesday, 22 May 2012! This is day four of the epic 70-day journey covering 8,000 miles around the UK for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay and you can see it right here in Bristol before it finally arrives in London at the Olympic Stadium! To find out the route of where the Olympic Torch will be travelling, visit www.london2012.com/olympic-torch-relay

Sunday 20 May - Bristol 10K With over 11,000 entries in 2011, the Bristol 10K Run is now one of the most popular of its kind in the UK. Runners start from 9:30am at the scenic, sea-level route along the Harbourside, out and back along the Portway, through the Avon Gorge, and passes twice under Brunel’s famous Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Saturday 19 May - Car boot sale The car boot sale is held on the every 3rd Saturday of the month at the Redland Green School. The venue is on hard standing ground (not muddy fields!) and will be indoors if it is raining. Hot and cold refreshments, toilet facilities, restricted disabled parking are available.


Saturday 26 May - Mash up

Mash Up is Arnolfini’s regular family friendly activity day. Join artist Jessica Palmer in a free workshop from 1pm - 5pm using precision paper - cutting techniques to create a startling Sci-fi inspired tunnel book. Bring along some old books and magazines to cut up along with other found materials for this workshop to suit all skill levels. For more details, please visit www.arnolfini.org.uk

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Expert Says

Practicing yoga while pregnant is lovely for both you and the baby. Yoga teaches you how to work with your changing body as the bump grows, it prepares you well for the birth both physically and emotionally, and the classes are an energising and relaxing activity (both important during pregnancy). You will also meet other Mums-to-be in class which is a great way of making long term friends who have the same-age children. You can come to our pregnancy classes from Week 13. We have 2 antenatal classes per week for all Mums-to-be.

Q I am in my early pregnancy, am I suitable to practice yoga and what are the benefits for my body?

Some Stretching Questions

For you

Diana Penny, Yogawest

Q Do children really enjoy yoga? Is yoga too passive for them to get them interested? What is the best age for them to start learning?

Children LOVE yoga! We teach children from age 7 upwards at Yogawest: one class for 7-12s, one for 10-16s. Children age 14 and up are also welcome to come to classes with an adult, and we can advise you which classes are most suitable. Our class for 7-12s is a fast-paced, action-packed 45 minutes of fun yoga activities designed to inspire children and work with their growing bodies. Children come back term aft er term to this: they really look forward to it at the end of a school day. Teenagers however need a diff erently paced class: we teach them how to use yoga to re-balance, re-energise and de-stress as an antidote to all the commitments and concerns that secondary school children have.


YogawestDenmark Place, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NWTelephone: 0117 924 3330 www.yogawest.co.uk

Q There are a lot of types of yoga classes in the market today, what is the right class for me to start with as a first time beginner?

Complete beginners might consider doing a 6-week foundation course to learn the basics (these run regularly throughout the year) or they might prefer to try a few beginner or general classes fi rst to see if they like them before committing to a course. At Yogawest we teach Iyengar Yoga, which is known for it’s attention to detail, anatomical precision and safe working practices. Iyengar yoga was one the fi rst types of yoga to be taught in the UK back in the fi ft ies, and is still considered to be one of the best and safest methods around – a good place to start!

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Reader’s Corner

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Ways to Go Greenerin your kitchenSmart water consumptionBuy a tap aerator for your kitchen (or bath) faucet will cut down on water consumption, sacrifi cing very little if any water pressure. Installing a tap aerator is a simple and inexpensive way to reduce water consumption at your tap outlet. Some of the tap aerators with integrated fl ow regulators can reduce the fl ow rate by 60 % and more.

Ventilation improvementTo exchange indoor air with the outside air helps to improve air circulation within the building. Good proper ventilation in your kitchen will keep bills down and up air quality. Opening up your kitchen with window rooft op allows natural sunlight to your kitchen, improving ventilation and it is a natural, free way to light your space.

recycling at homeFree a corner in your kitchen or front garden for recycling bins or bags to make green living a convenience for you family. Th ere are colour-coded disposal units with separate compartments and lids which can be fi tted into your kitchen cabinet or front garden. Or you can create your own recycling centre with inexpensive bins from your local store.

Energy saving productsTh e kitchen is the big energy consumer at home. If you are planning a remodel or replacing an old appliance, remember that bigger is not always better. Always look for energy-effi ciency ratings on your new purchase and consider going for a model that uses less energy to save the planet but with the same effi ciency.

Grow your greensGrowing herbs or salad greens in your home will bring a natural element and add some relaxation to your home environment. Plants are naturally clean the air you breathe and also does magic for your cooking.



Bristol Cider Shop is Bristol’s specialist cider shop, stocking over 80 varieties of quality draught and bottled cider. We’re passionate about our cider and we only stock ‘real’ cider and perry made from 100% juice. All of our ciders are made within 50 miles of Bristol by small independent producers on traditional cider farms.

You can buy draught cider in any quantity from a pint to a barrel and you can even have it delivered. As well as draught, we stock a wide variety of bottles, as well as cider brandy, cider chutney, cider vinegar, cider hampers, cider books, cider t-shirts and cider gifts.

We also run cider tours and events, where you can visit the farms, meet the producers, and even make your own cider! We have 2 events coming up in the next few weeks

CIDER AND SAUSAGE FESTIVALSaturday 5th - Sunday 6th May 2012, The Gryphon, Colston St, BristolWe return to The Gryphon this May bank holiday weekend for our spring cider festival – this year with an extra ingredient. Not only will there be over 20 varieties of delicious cider and perry to enjoy, but there will also be 20 types of sausages!

CIDER FANTASTIC!Thursday 14th June 2012, The Milk Thistle, Colston Ave, BristolA gourmet cider tasting in the luxurious surroundings of The Milk Thistle. From single variety and Champagne-style ciders to cider brandy and cider cocktails, this is a cider tasting like no other! Add to that a mouth-watering selection of treats from The Milk Thistle’s new menu and you’ve gota West Country taste sensation.


It’s Cider Heaven!

Bristol Cider Shop is based at 7 Christmas Steps, Bristol, BS1 5BS For more information, please visit our websitewww.bristolcidershop.co.uk or give us a call in the shop on (0117) 382 1679.



RECIPE

Ingredients

Roasted Butterflied Spring Lamb with Pancetta and Garlic

Preparation

1.2-1.5 kg leg new season spring lamb boneless and butterfliedLamb leg bonesLarge handful of rough chopped flat leaf parsley3 cloves fine sliced garlic70g pancetta or diced bacon3 tbsp olive oilSea salt, black pepper250 ml lamb, beef or veal stock100g finely diced butter (ice cold)A little wine

1. Preheat Oven to 350f/ 170c/ Gas mark 4.

2. Place the bones in a large roasting tin and let them heat up with the oven.

3. Lay the leg out flat on the board skin side down and evenly sprinkle the parsley, garlic and pancetta over the meat then drizzle the olive oil over and season well with salt and pepper, roll the joint up neatly and tie with kitchen string. (A good butcher will prepare this whole first part for you if you take the stuffing to the shop)

4. Place the joint in the tin with the bones and cook for 1 hour (for rare) 1 hour 15 mins (for medium). Tightly wrap the joint in foil and leave to rest for 10-15 mins.

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Spring lamb is all about tenderness, so a good sauce will add the finishing touch. Here is a great way to get that flavour fix.

Get your butcher to keep the bones from the lamb for you to roast in the pan, as they contain marrow and will give a boost to the stock at the end.


5. Remove the bones pour off the meat juices and separate the fat, deglaze the pan with a little wine and reduce, fine sieve the stock, meat juices and wine stock into a saucepan and reduce by half, add the chilled butter pieces and shake gently to absorb. Check for seasoning.

6. Wilt the spring greens in a frying pan with a little water and butter.

7. Slice the lamb and serve on a bed of greens drizzle the sauce over.

Recipe provided by Molesworth’s of Henleaze101 Henleaze Road, Bristol BS9 4JPTelephone: 0117 962 1095 Website: ww.henleazebutchers.co.uk

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May 2012 - Redland and Cotham Living