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Victoria Sponge cake (class 31 in the Annual Show)

August 3, 2017 Lynda Gibbins

This is the standard recipe to be used for class 31 in our Annual Show. The recipe is kindly supplied…

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Blackcurrant Cassis

July 27, 2017 Lynda Gibbins

Recipe submitted by Lyn Barwick Ingredients 1kg blackcurrants trimmed and washed 350g to 500g granulated sugar 500ml brandy Method Place…

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Blackcurrant Gin

Lynda Gibbins

This makes a great long drink with tonic water, and an alternative to a G&T! (Lyn Barwick) Ingredients 500g blackcurrants…

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Courgette Chutney

Lynda Gibbins

Recipe submitted by Lyn Barwick Ingredients 1.5kg courgettes 2 tablespoons salt 450g tomatoes skinned and chopped 225g onions, peeled and…

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Sweet Beetroot Chutney

Lynda Gibbins

Thanks to Lyn Barwick for this recipe Ingredients I kg beetroot 500g cooking apples 2 onions 300g granulated sugar 300ml…

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Mary Berry Lavender Shortbread Biscuits

July 25, 2017 Lynda Gibbins

A lovely Mary Berry recipe, recommended by Lyn Barwick. Ingredients 175g softened unsalted butter 2 tablespoons fresh, unsprayed, finely chopped…

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Sweet Cucumber Pickle

Lynda Gibbins

Thanks to Lyn Barwick for this recipe Ingredients 900g (2lbs) cucumber 2 onions, peeled 1 green pepper 3 tablespoons cooking…

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Redcurrant Gin!

Lynda Gibbins

If you’re struggling to use up a glut of redcurrants, I can recommend this recipe! (Lynda Gibbins) Ingredients 10oz redcurrants,…

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New trading hut officially handed over!

July 11, 2017 Lynda Gibbins Leave a comment

Earlier this year the Association received a generous donation from allotment holder Chris Dorkes of St James’ Place which allowed…

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John Keating on growing carrots @ Watnall

June 15, 2017 admin

I grow my carrots in a bottomless covered container about 15″ deep, which is filled with washed or sharpe sand.…

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