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Lifestyle magazine for North Hampshire
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Loci PannumIssue 1 May 2012
Delivered free to 4000 homes, around Bramley, Sherfield Park, Sherfield-On-Loddon, Pamber Heath, Little London, Silchester
Your new local
free magazine
A new beginning!
Welcome to a new lifestyle magazine
for Bramley, Sherfield-On-Loddon,
Sherfield Park and surrounding areas.
This is an exciting new enterprise for Chris and
me and we hope to see it grow over the
coming months.
We will be looking to provide you with
interesting articles about local people, food,
wine, interiors, gardening, fitness, health and
beauty, art education and many other lifestyle
choices. If you have an unusual job or are a
secret specialist in any area of general interest
we would love to hear from you.
Throughout the magazine you may notice
some QR codes (squares of scrambled data),
these are designed to make your reading more
interactive. If you have a smart-phone, QR code
scanning apps can be downloaded free. Give
them a go and see where they take you.
There are so many local thriving
businesses, some of whom you will find
amongst our pages here and we thank them
for supporting us. In addition it was great to
meet Candice at the Sherfield Park Community
Centre where there are a number of activities
and events taking place on a daily basis.
We are rapidly approaching the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee and I know there are a vast
number of events arranged within the area.
For details of the events being held in Sherfield
please visit their website
http://www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk/jubilee-
2012.pdf . At the time of going to print the
Bramley events were being finalised, however,
we do know there is a Beer Festival at The
Bramley Inn.
We hope you enjoy this first edition and
we would love to have some feedback either
by email or follow us on Twitter @locipannum.
Designed, produced and
published by
Mike Peates
Chris Wright
3 Holman Close
Bramley
Hampshire
RG26 5XD
01256 881452
www.locipannum.co.uk
@locipannum
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Mike Peates
Although not everyone likes meringue, a pavlova is one of
those desserts which always makes people go ‘oooohhh’
when they see it.
Beautiful soft pillowy meringue with a crisp outside and
marshmallow centre, topped with softly whipped cream and
summer fruit – raspberries, strawberries, ripe peach slices, or
(my favourite) passion fruit: essential eating after a summer
meal with friends (hopefully in the sunshine). I guess this is my
‘signature’ pudding, made every year for our Close barbecue, and
it has also graced the table at a Henley Regatta event. Yet it is
actually really quick to whisk up and bakes in an hour or so.
This recipe is plenty for 6, depending how many burgers
and sausages have been previously consumed....if there are
more of you it can be quite easily scaled up, by adding more egg
whites, sugar etc in the appropriate quantities, and of course a
larger tin! Use a calculator if, like me, you can’t do it in your head.
IngredIents
4 egg whites – please use free range and feel free to use
organic if you can afford it!
250 g of caster sugar
2 teaspoons cornflour
A teaspoon of really good vanilla essence
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Centigrade
In a spotlessly clean pyrex or stainless steel bowl, whisk the
egg whites using either an electric whisk or (if you have the
kitchen and budget for it), your KitchenAid mixer! Make sure
they get really fluffy so that when you lift up the whisk, you get
peaks that stand up and fall over slowly. Then add the sugar
about a tablespoonful at a time, whisking in each spoonful well
before adding the next. The meringue should start to get very
white and shiny by the end, as the sugar melts into the egg.
Then stir in the remaining ingredients with a metal spoon, gently
but thoroughly.
Use a baking sheet that is big enough to spread your
meringue on – traditionally pavlovas are circle shaped but I’ve
been known to make it in the shape of a square! Cut a piece of
baking parchment big enough to cover the baking sheet, then
dob a couple of bits of the meringue onto the sheet so that you
can ‘stick’ the parchment on to it. Pile up the meringue mixture
into the middle of the sheet and spread it out carefully so that
it’s at least an inch or more thick. If it’s too thin it will be difficult
to move once cooked. Use your best plastering technique to
make it level on top.
Put into the oven but make sure that you immediately turn
the oven down to 150 deg Centigrade and set the timer for
about an hour. Check it once the time is up and if it’s still too
‘wobbly’ when you press it, let it have another 10 mins or so. A
slight golden colour is fine – it won’t stay white.
Remove and let cool completely before you try to move it.
You can put it on the plate either right way up or turn it upside
down – whichever you find easiest or looks the best to you!
Some cracks will inevitably appear but don’t worry, it looks
attractively rustic that way.
Spread lightly whipped cream on the top and then decorate
lavishly with your chosen fruit. You could also grate some
chocolate (any sort as long as it’s good quality) over the fruit. In
winter, in the absence of ripe summer fruit, I have used
blueberries with a sprinkling of freshly grated lime zest which is
really refreshing and full of vitamin C.
Summer Pavlova
Kiwi, strawberry, wild strawberry, blueberry,pomegranate & mint
a recipe from Sue Barnes
Ufton Court is a remarkable Berkshire house richly steeped in
900 years of history and set in sixteen acres of beautiful
grounds and woodland - just on your doorstep in the
village of Ufton Nervet!
With a licence for wedding ceremonies, Brides and Grooms
have been enjoying this gem as a fabulous wedding venue.
Nestled among winding lanes on the Berkshire/Hampshire
border, Ufton feels suspended in time. Over the centuries Ufton
Court has been many things - a sanctuary for catholic priests, home
to Catholic gentry and Victorian farm labourers and as a hospital for
injured servicemen in WWII. Now the sound of children’s excited
voices echo around the grounds during the week, as Ufton Court
has a renewed life as an educational charity, transforming
magically into a beautiful wedding venue on Fridays through Sunday
and sometimes during school holidays!
The Ufton Court Educational Trust brings history and the
environment alive for over 7,000 children a year and has recently
been awarded the prestigious Sandford Award t Heritage Education
and the Quality Badge for Learning Outside the Classroom.
The story of Ufton Court begins nearly 1,000 years ago in the
pages of the Domesday Book, where it tells us that the land on
which Ufton stands belonged to a powerful and wealthy Norman
knight. Not much is known about Ufton until 1396 when it came
into the possession of a wealthy family called the Lovells. It was
then known as Pole Manor. The oldest parts of the house are
thought to date from this time.
After the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, Francis Lovell was
denounced as a traitor and had his lands and properties confiscated
by the Crown until 1510 when the young Henry VIII bestowed it as a
gift upon one of his favourite pages, Richard Weston. In 1568, Ufton
Court was bought by Lady Elizabeth Marvyn, whose legacy to Ufton
Court is the Ufton Dole: one day Lady Elizabeth lost her way in the
nearby woods, but was directed back to safety by the local people.
In her will she gave instructions for a charitable bequest, or dole, of
bread and cloth to be made by her heirs every year to the people of
the parishes of Ufton and Padworth. In over 400 years this request
has not been broken and is now carried out by the Benyon family
who have owned Ufton for over one hundred years.
Lady Elizabeth passed Ufton Court to her nephew, Frances
Perkins, whose family owned the estate for 200 years. They were
devout Catholics and life in the late 16th century became
increasingly difficult for them. The Perkins hid Catholic priests at
great risk to themselves, in the priest holes which can still be seen
today. The house was raided several times by the king’s soldiers, but
if there were any priests who had been hiding, they at least escaped.
During the latter part of the 18th century, Ufton entered a sad
period of neglect and decay. The estate and house were eventually
saved from destruction by Richard Benyon de Beauvoir , owners of
the neighbouring Englefield Estate, who bought Ufton in 1837.
New owners, Sir Henry Benyon lived in Ufton Court until 1935
when they moved out to nearby Englefield House. However, the
house has remained under the ownership of the Benyons and has
found new life again, this time as an Educational Trust, welcoming
thousands of children annually to experience its rich heritage –
several of whom have come back in later years to get married.
All of the income generated from weddings contributes to the
Educational Trust, which allows children to experience some of life’s
lessons which can’t be learned sitting behind a desk! At Ufton,
children experience unforgettable living history experiences :
discovering the new world; archaeological digs finding Tudor
treasure; making quills and outdoor education.
The latest project at Ufton Court is Ufton Adventure which
aims to raise the aspirations and achievements of disadvantaged
local young people through exciting and stimulating programmes
held in purpose-built log cabins. By making these experiences
affordable, it is hoped these young people will return time and time
Ufton Court
Local 900 year old house now hometo young children and bridal parties
again to Ufton, thus feeling a sense of belonging which will develop
a positive approach to life, lifelong confidence and independence.
Like all charities, volunteers are a vital part of life at Ufton
Court and there are opportunities to get involved in many different
ways from conservation projects to gardening to decorating as well
as helping with our holiday programmes. Our volunteers have been
made up of groups and individuals. Groups have included youth and
church groups, the Princes Trust, the Woodland Folk and Volunteers
Reading. They have tackled larger projects such as wood and pond
clearance, lime washing the Tithe Barn, coppicing and even
restoring our beautiful hall floor by manually removing years of
ingrained dirt. If you would like to become involved, or find out
more, please contact Mary Riall on 0118 9832099.
dates for YoUr dIarY
Sunday 23rd September, 11am-4pm
Ufton Court Open Day
Come and bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds of Ufton Court with
your family. House tours, refreshments and lots of entertainment.
Sunday 30th September, 11am-3.30pm
Wedding Fayre
Looking for a romantic, historic venue to get married in? Come
and see inside our beautiful timber-framed 16th century tithe barn
and view the stunning grounds where you can take memorable
wedding photographs.
For more information please visit:
http://www.uftoncourt.co.uk/
Photograhps courtesey
Confetti shots
www.confettishots.co.uk
01635 600 711Inside the barn at Ufton Court
After 2 ½ years tucked away in a single room in
Sherfield, Tranquil Health and Beauty has moved to
spacious premises at 4 Granary Court, a collection
of converted barns on the locally named “FiveWays
Crossroads” where Bramley Lane, Folly Lane, Mill Lane
and Mortimer Lane meet.
Tranquil Health and Beauty offers a range of massage,
aromatherapy and beauty treatments, as well as products
and gift vouchers. Started in 2006, it is owned by Anna
Toft, a fully qualified and insured complementary and
beauty therapist and a qualified Aromatherapist.
Spacious Treatment Rooms
With beamed ceilings and countryside views the new
premises provide 2 treatment rooms, an area for
manicures and a reception. The telephone number
remains 01256 885012 and there is plenty of free parking.
Massage, Aromatherapy and Beauty - naturally
Since the company’s beginning Anna has strived to
source the most pure and (where possible) organic
products that also give outstanding results; products from
suppliers who do not use animal ingredients or by-
products, nor test their products or ingredients on animals;
products free from parabens, synthetic dyes and synthetic
fragrances.
• Massage - from relaxation to deep tissue, plus
aromatherapy
• Facials – with Neal’s Yard Organic skincare
• Manicures and Pedicures – with Neal’s Yard Organic
skincare and SPARitual professional polishes
• Bio Sculpture and Shellac Gel Nails – the gel nail sys
tem that doesn't damage your nails
• Waxing – PHD hygienic waxing system using tubes and
one-use disposable applicators
• Lash and Brow Treatments - from eye brow tidy to
lash tints and perms. Tints use a vegetable dye, great for
sensitive skin.
• Tanning - SiennaX Spray Tanning with no parabens and
no self-tan smell
Neal’s Yard
Covent Garden
Organic skincare is
used in facials,
manicures and
pedicures. Their
organic skincare range
is formulated to leave
your skin fresh and
glowing.
SPARitual is a
professional range of
polishes which are
toluene and
formaldehyde free.
The formulations are
Vegan approved, are
naturally coloured
without synthetic dyes.
Bio-Sculpture Gel and Shellac Gel are the
healthier alternative to acrylics; no nail buffing, bonders or
primers and the nail lengthening system doesn't use tips or
glue.
It’s easy to find!
Granary Court is off Mortimer Lane, a few minutes’
drive from Bramley and Sherfield, and can be reached a
number of ways. A map and directions can be found at
our website at www.tranquilhb.co.uk
• From Bramley station, take Bramley Lane past the school,
turn 2nd left onto Mortimer Lane
• Go down Folly Lane and straight over the crossroads and
turn onto Mortimer Lane
• From Sherfield go towards Bramley over the small bridge,
right onto Mill Lane and at the end go straight over the
crossroads onto Mortimer Lane
• From A33 turn off at the Wellington Arms Hotel, turn left
at the Iron Duke then right at the crossroads signposted
Mortimer.
Receive special offers and invites by email by subscribing at
www.tranquilhb.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Tranquil Health and Beauty,
4 Granary Court,
Fair Oak Green,
Stratfield Saye,
RG7 2DL.
01256 885012
www.tranquilhb.co.uk
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