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Welcome to the fourth issue of the Normanton Review

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This month we have a delicious Pumpkin Pie recipe and

details of some seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our Green

Fingers page looks at what needs doing over the autumn and

for the wildlife lovers there are tips on how to build a hedgehog

hibernation box. We also have a feature for those readers

planning a wedding and some traditional remedies for when the

‘cold’ season starts.

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8 Food & Drink - Seasonal Produce

10 Eating & Drinking Locally

12 Health & Wellbeing - Traditional

remedies for the cold

14 Coffee Break

16 Wedding Bells

20 Green Fingers

22 Parenting - Starting a New School

24 Diary Page - What’s On across the

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26 Community Pages

28 Local Directory

30 Useful Telephone Numbers

32 Domestic Services

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AUTUMN FOODSThe abundance of fruits from the autumn harvest gives plentyof scope for delicious recipes from vibrant squashes to sweetfigs but the classic fruit crumble really takes some beating!

In season during September and October:artichoke, aubergines, beetroot, blueberries, broad beans,broccoli, butternut squash, carrots, celery, chestnuts,clementines, courgettes, cranberries, cucumber, duck,elderberries, elderflowers, fennel, figs, French beans, garlic,grapes, kale, leeks, mackerel, mangetout, marrrow, melons,nectarines, onions, parsnips, peaches, pears, peas, peppers,potatoes (main crop), radishes, rabbit, raspberries,r ocket,runner beans, salmon, sardines, scallops, squid, tomatoes,walnuts, watercress, wild mushrooms

FIGSThe fig is considered to be one of the most sensual of fruitswith its tempting, luscious flesh that is at its best when it hasbeen left to ripen in the sunshine. The ancient Greeksrecognised the health benefits of figs and included them in thediet of the athletes for the first Olympic Games. Some preferto peel the fig before eating, but in fact the whole fruit isedible. Figs should be eaten at room temperature, as chillingsuppresses the flavour. If you get a glut, fig jam is delicious orthey can be poached in syrup and served with a little crèmefraîche or mascarpone. Try fresh figs quartered, served withthick Greek yoghurt and drizzled with honey - delicious!

BLACKBERRIESBlackberries can be gathered as soon as they ripen from redberries into dark, plump ones. They can be eaten fresh (theyonly keep for a short time) or preserved into excellent jelly orjam - although the latter can be a bit 'pippy'. They are alsodelicious in pies, crumbles, ice cream, fools and summerpuddings and are a natural partner to the first cooking apples.Blackberry and apple jam or crumble are popular recipes.Blackberries also make an excellent match for rich or gameymeat such as venison, lamb or pheasant.

APPLESWorcester Pearmains, Bramleys, Discoveries, Early Windsorsand Cox’s Orange Pippins should all be making anappearance this month. Some of these are available insupermarkets, but searching out local growers and visitingorchards will give you an even wider choice. It will also meanthat the apples you buy will be as fresh as they can be. UseBramleys in pies and crumbles, or bake them whole withsome brown sugar, butter and spices. Slices of caramelisedapple also work wonders with meat, especially pork.

Pumpkin Pie

Use a ready made sweet crust pastry case.

For the filling:450 g/1lb prepared weight pumpkin flesh,cut into 1in/2.5 cm chunks2 large eggs plus 1 yolk 3 oz/75g soft dark brown sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon½ level teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg½ tsp ground allspice½ tsp ground cloves½ tsp ground ginger10 fl oz/275 ml double cream

Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

Use a shop bought sweet crust pastry case,about 9 inch/23 cm diameter and 1½inches/4 cm deep.

To make the filling, steam the pumpkin thenplace in a coarse sieve and press lightly toextract any excess water.

Lightly whisk the eggs and extra yolktogether in a large bowl.

Place the sugar, spices and the cream in apan, bring to simmering point, whisking.Pour over the eggs and whisk again briefly.

Add the pumpkin pureé, still whisking tocombine thoroughly.

Pour the filling intothe pastry case and bakefor 35-40 minutes, by which time it will puffup round the edges but still feel slightlywobbly in the centre.

Remove from oven and place the tin on awire cooling rack.

Serve chilled(stored looselycovered in foil inthe fridge) withsome equallychilled crémefraïche, cream orice cream

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Old-fashioned Cold RemediesAfter years of fobbing them off as old wives'tales, scientists have discovered that some ofthe traditional old fashioned cold remediesactually do work. Hot fruit drinks andchicken soup are just two of Granny's old-fashioned remedies that have been proveneffective in the fight against colds and flu.

Hot FruitDrinksExperts at CardiffUniversity'sCommon ColdCentre haveproved that asteaming mug ofhot fruit cordialhelps to reducesymptoms of a cold.Sipping the hot fruity drink increases airflow through the nose, making it easier tobreathe, and raises body temperature,making you feel immediately better. Lemonor citrus flavours are best and the drinkshould be drunk piping hot or at roomtemperature.

ChickenSoupChicken soupcontains a numberof ingredients thathelp to easeinfections of theupper respiratorytract; in other

words a blocked up nose and a sore throat.A good hot chicken soup made with chicken,

onions, sweet potato, parsnips, turnips andsalt and pepper, calms inflamed throats,breaks up mucus and creates airwaysecretions, making it easier to breathe.

GarlicAlthoughher adviceto crush itin a glass ofmilk mayhave been alittleextreme, Grandma was rightagain with her tip that garlicwas good for fighting colds.Research has shown that garlicis an antioxidant and can shortenthe life of a cold. Also, Allicin, aningredient found in garlic, is adecongestant that will help clear yourblocked nose and sinuses.

A Hot Toddy This one might havecome from Grandparather than Grandma,but whoever advisedyou to slip a couple ofdrops of whiskey intoyour hot honey andlemon drink was

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As the cost of weddings rocket, many couples are

exploring the option of getting married abroad and

combining the wedding and honeymoon into one

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as the Seychelles, the wedding and honeymoon together

can often work out less expensive than a traditional

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and good wedding photographs!

Specialist companies are available to help you make

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The USA is perfect for unusual weddings - it seems to

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weddings offer a great

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don’t want a large reception and would rather just go

away and do it. Or for the impossible romantics, what

could be more romantic that being pronounced man and

wife on the beach, with the sound of the sea lapping onto

the shore and a glorious sunset?

But are destination weddings the easy option? They

can be, but you have to bear in mind that you may be

getting married in a place you have never seen until the

day before you wedding - you really do need to go into a

destination wedding with your eyes wide open!

Many tour operators offer wedding packages that

takes most of the planning and stress away from you.

You’ll have different options to choose from, but other

than getting official documents officially translated to

comply with legalities, there may not be that much else

to do.

What you do need to consider is is that setting -

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overlooking the beach or a fabulous view. If you are

opting for a beach wedding, please be aware of the time

of day you will be getting married - you may not want to

stand for very long in your finery if the heat is blistering

and there is not shade nearby, and your guests may

suffer, if you have family and friends with you. Also the

sand can get very hot and won’t be suitable for many

types of footwear, so warn your guests and think

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able to stand still!

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Even with destination

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can say about our experience is that it was the perfect

wedding for us. Low key, easy to plan, a great setting and

a lovely holiday to boot. We opted for Greece so that both

sets of parents could be there and we had a lovely party at

my parents on our return.

For us it was perfect, but I must warn you that our

marriage certificate looks like a scrap of A4 paper and

totally unrecognisable as a marriage certificate - it’s in

Greek. That alone has caused a few raised eyebrows and

hiccups when I’ve been asked to confirm my marital

status. Hubby is convinced we’re not actually married!

And as idyllic a sunshine wedding is, if you’re not

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Starting a new school can be both exciting and verydaunting for children of all ages but, as a parent,there are many things you can do to make thetransition a little easer.

• Talking to your child about the changes they arefacing, will help them share any concerns orworries they may have.

• Ask if there is anything they are unsure orworried about

• Do a trial run of the journey to school if it isdifferent or further than before

• Help your child prepare by getting everything(uniform, stationery, money, etc) ready the nightbefore; encourage them to take responsibility andorganise themselves

• Keep a copy of the timetable where it can beeasily seen; this serves as a reminder about dayswhere certain books, or PE kit, are needed

• Take an interest in what they are learning andhelp them (see Help with homework). If theschool uses a home-school diary or homeworkdiary make a point of looking at it to see whatthey are – or should be – doing

• Take an interest in new friends they are making • Encourage them to take part in after-school clubs

and activities – they can help your child learnnew things in a fun way and increase the overallmotivation to learn. They will also meeting lotsof new friends through their new activities,which will help them settle in easier.

• Make a note of key school events on a wallplanner or calendar, for example schoolproductions, parents' evenings, sport days.

To find out more about the school you can:• Attend school events. • Attend Parents’ EveningsIntroductory events and induction evenings are

designed to let you meet teachers and see theenvironment your child will be learning in. If youcannot attend these sessions or your child isstarting a new school mid term, contact the schooland ask if you can go along at another time. Always be prepared at school meetings with a setof questions covering all the things you and yourchild want to know about Keep in touch with the school and let them knowany important information about your child Read information provided by the school, whichmay include: • information leaflets and newsletters • handbooks or prospectuses • information on the school website • information afternoons and evenings • induction events • parents' evenings, to provide feedback and

opportunity for discussion. If you do not receive documents or informationabout these kinds of events, contact the schooloffice and ask.

To help the school you can:• Let the school know how they should contact

you, especially in an emergency • Inform them of any details about your child,

such as medical conditions and hobbies/intereststhat you believe are important.

To become involved in a new school andsupport it, you can find out…• What opportunities there are to assist in the

school. Schools are always looking for parentvolunteers to help with events, trips etc

• If there is a group of parents already supportingthe school, which you can become involved with

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Dates for your diarySEPTEMBER 2009Thursday 10th - Sunday 13th SeptemberHeritage Open Days across the districtFive Civic Societies across the Wakefield Districtare organising events and tours in conjunctionwith WMDC and property owners under thebanner of Heritage Open Days. Where there isnormally an admission charge, the charge will bewaived for at least one day. There are also specialevents, tours, exhibitions and talks. Contactindividual properties or Wakefield TouristInformation Centre for detailsThursday 17th SeptemberA film show on St Petersburg and MoscowNostell WI, 7.15pm at the Church of theResurrection, Kinsley. New members welcomefrom all areas. Contact Pauline Firth on 01226727313.Sunday 20th SeptemberLocal Band Showcase Clarence Park Bandstand, Wakefield 3pm - 7pm Contact: info@themusiccollective.co.ukSaturday 26th SeptemberYorkshire Philharmonic ChoirArmed Man, JenkinsAfrican Sanctus, Fanshaweconductor ANDREW PADMORE Leeds Town Hall - 7.30pm For further information and tickets please contactthe Concert Treasurer (01924 364862)

OCTOBER 2009Wednesday 7th - Saturday 10th OctoberThe Pirates of PenzancePresented by The Castleford Gilbert & SullivanSociety at Pontefract Town HallIncludes a Saturday MatineeBox Office: 0113 287 3461 www.gilbertandsullivancastleford.org.ukThursday 15th OctoberNostell WI Open Evening Dance the night away with the Caledonian Society.Details on time, admission etc. not yet finalised. Nostell WI, 7.15pm at the Church of theResurrection, Kinsley. New members welcomefrom all areas. Contact Pauline Firth on 01226727313.

Saturday 17th OctoberPinderfields Coronary Support Group Coffee Morning at St Johns Community Centrefrom 10am. All welcome to enjoy a drink andachat in congenial company.Saturday 17th OctoberWakefield Concert SocietyFeatured String Quartet QUATUOR ARDEO fromFrance playing music by Mozart, Schubert andMedelssohn.Jubilee Hall, Margaret St, WakefieldAdmission £11 with concessions. Tickets at thedoor. Under 16s free with a paying adult. Moreinformation from Chris on 01924 371546Sunday 18th OctoberLofthouse 2000 Brass Band - 10th AnniversaryConcert2.00pm Blackburn Hall, RothwellFeaturing guest soloist Mark Wilkinson, PrincipalCornet Fodens Richardson BandTickets £5.00 Adults, £3.00 ConcessionsAvailable from The Secretary on 01977 607352www.lofthousebrassband.org.ukThurs 29th Oct – Sunday 1st Nov KTs 3rd Blues Festival, Wakefield Taking place in participating pubs - DNE, ODs,Talbot and Falcon, Jockey – including Dr.Feelgood- other bands and times TBC

NOVEMBER 2009Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th NovemberRosebasket Autumn Craft & Gift Fair at the NCMIndoor craft and gift fair at the National CoalMining Museum, New Rd, Overton. Open 10am -4pm each day. Free Entry. Free Parking. 40stalls, all quality products - no bric-a-brac orsecond hand goods.Contact: Paul Gunson on 01924 377694 www.rosebaskets.co.ukSaturday 14th NovemberYorkshire Philharmonic ChoirMagnificat, RutterMusic Makers, Elgarconductor ANDREW PADMORE Dewsbury Town Hall - 7.30pmFor further information and tickets please contactthe Concert Treasurer (01924 364862)

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Communitypages

Neighbourhood PolicingDirect contact: 01924 295453

Non-emergencies 0845-6060606

Crimestoppers: 0800-555111

In all Emergencies dial 999www.westyorkshire.police.uk

Your WMDC CouncillorsWard 10: NormantonCouncillor Barry SmithTel: (01924) 895527Email: barrysmith@wakefield.gov.ukCouncillor Elaine BlezardTel: (01924 894581Email: eblezard@wakefield.gov.ukCouncillor David DaggerTel: 01924 896804Email: ddagger@wakefield.gov.uk

Ward 3: Altofts & WhitwoodCouncillor Darran Travis Tel: 01977 519702Email:dtravis@wakefield.gov.uk Councillor Peter BoxTel: (01977) 514715Email: pbox@wakefield.gov.uk, Councillor Heather Hudson Tel: (01924) 896864Email:hhudson@wakefield.gov.uk

Your MPsNormanton ConstituencyEd Balls MP Tel: 01924 898158 Email:ed@edballs.comConstituency Office: 54 High Street, Normanton WF6 2AD

SurgeriesRegular advice surgeries are held across theconstituency on Friday afternoons by appointment.Urgent appointments can be arranged by contactingthe constituency office

Woodhouse Community CentreQueen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton Centre is available for hire from as little as £5.00 perhour. Perfect for parties, presentations, events, clubsand exhibitions. Contact Normanton Town Councilfor details: 01924 893794 Email:enquiries@normantontowncouncil.co.ukNormanton Stroke Support GroupThe Baptist Church, High Street, Normanton

John The Baptist Catholic ChurchNewland lane, Normanton WF6 1BATel: 01924 892172www.stjohncatholicchurch.webeden.co.ukParish Priest: Canon Peter Maguire

St John The Baptist Parish HallSunday 7.20pm - Bingo(Doors Open 6.45pm)Snowball Prizes Raised WeeklyNew members always welcomeBooking enquiries - Jean 01924 223291St John The Baptist Catholic Social ClubTues 9.30pm - General Knowledge QuizWeds 8.30pm - Prize BingoSat 8.20pm - Bingo

A Warm Welcome, Big Screen TelevisionPrivate parties catered for - Contact Eddie 893270Normanton Strole Support GroupThe Baptist Church, High Street, NormantonMeet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 1pm-3pm. Further info from Donna Casey 01132044885 Email: donna.casey@stroke.org.ukwww.stroke.org.uk Stroke Helpline 0845 30 33 100

The Royal British LegionNormanton, Altofts & Whiteood BranchBranch Secretary: M Reather 01924 897456New members are always welcome and membershipis not confined to ex-servicement.Contact Membership Secretary for details: HeikePullen on 01924 825863

The Royal British Legion - MeetingsThe branch meets every 1st Saturday in the month at10.30am - Comrades Club, Ashgap Lane, Normanton.Poppy People are always needed. Are you able toassist with the Poppy Appeal? Contact the PoppyAppeal Organiser Richard Ball on 01977 556343If you or your family are ex-service and require help,contact the County Office on 0113 256 4477 (ext226)

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CommunitypagesForget-Me-Not CafeDo you or a loved one suffer from dementia? Meetother people who understand what you are goingthrough over a cup of tea or coffee. Please stop by.You will find us at: Altofts Methodist ChurchEvery third Wednesday of the month 1pm - 3pmFor more information contactThe Alzheimer’s Society on 01924 373264 orGemma Mann on 01924 327913

Normanton Dog Training ClubKennel Club Registered. Altofts Church Hall, ChurchRoad, Altofts WF6 2QG. Puppies to advanced; PuppyFoundation Courses; dog Display Team for HireContact: Paul 01924 360814 / 07768 588203Mick: 01924 895422 / 07961 296002Les: 01924 893706

Normanton Town Council Citizen Advice Bureau -Outreach ServiceThe Outreach service is held every Monday from10am - 1pm at Normanton Town HallMembers of the public are asked to collect a numberfrom the reception area and wait for a member ofstaff to collect you.

Normanton Town CouncilNormanton Town Hall, PO Box 145 WF6 2WBThe office is open to the public Mon - Fri 9am-1pmGraham Wilson - Town ClerkDonna Johnston - Deputy Town Clerk & RFOTel: 01924 893794Email: enquiries@normantontowncouncil.co.ukwww.normantontowncouncil.co.uk

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EMERGENCY SERVICESPolice (Non Emergency) 0845 606 0606

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

Wakefield Fire Station 01924 334 020

HEALTHDewsbury & District Hospital 0844 811 8110

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St James Hospital 01132 433 144

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Local GP Surgeries & Health CentresPrincess Street Surgery, 0844 8151340

Newlands Surgery 01924 220256

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Normanton Health Centre,

Church Lane 01924 327900

Park View Surgery 0844 477 3977

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Lee Brigg Infant School 01924 302515

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