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You’ve been waiting for this all year, finally the festive season is kicking in at intu Potteries, with their festive display where a white Christmas is guaranteed, walkabout Santa and carol singing.
Whether customers want to catch a Christmas children, snapchatting the elves and ringing his movie, have fun together with friends or do a bit bell. Make sure the little ones have their wish of festive shopping, they can do it all thanks to lists ready as we have our Santa letter writing our later-night opening which kicks in with our stations at our festive display. Thursday late nights from 2 December. Opening We would like to invite local choir groups to hour details can be found on our website at intu. entertain our shoppers over the festive period. co.uk/potteries or by picking up a Christmas Email us at [email protected] for leaflet in the centre. more information and an application form. Join us in the middle mall where you can sit in Let friends and family pull a cracker on a great Santa’s sleigh with our two fluffy reindeers and take selfies to share with family and friends. gift this Christmas with an intu Gift Card, the gift We’re guaranteeing a white Christmas this year, of choice for savvy shoppers. Give them the gift courtesy of our magical indoor snow fall. Young of over 70 shops and restaurants and let them and old alike can enjoy watching the snowfall get the gift they really want. every 20 minutes until Christmas Eve at our Sandrine Rutter, marketing manager at intu festive display. Potteries said “Christmas really has kicked in Our walkabout Santa is here each weekend at intu Potteries with lots to do for all the family from the 14 November and then every day from including our festive display, snow, Santa, carol the 16 December until Christmas Eve greeting singing and our newly opened games room.”
4 JUNCTION 15 Wine Wisdomwords by Tom Hancock Which wine should you choose? We are a family run business with over 25 year experience in the carpet and flooring industry I was always a bit hazy about which wine to serve with which food. They didn’t teach that sort of thing at our local comprehensive. Then one day a WE SPECIALISE IN CARPET, chef friend explained that far from being an elitist concept it was simply VINYL, LAMINATE FLOORING about marrying flavours that blend well or complement each other, much like cooking. I managed to get her to distil her wisdom into this handy guide. & LUXURY VINYL TILES. Whether it is a bargain roll end Fish Vegetarian food ROLL STOCK or a quality brand give us A delicate fish dish calls for a delicate wine, There is a misconception that vegetarian from £6.99 mtr the chance to impress you such as Pinot Grigio. If the fish is more food should only be served with white wine. with our friendly robust and served with a rich sauce, it will But medium reds, like Merlot work well knowledgeable require a more full-bodied flavoursome white with lots of vegetarian dishes, particularly like Chardonnay. Salty seafood marries tomato-based recipes. service. surprisingly well with champagne. VINYL STOCK Cheese board from £8.99 mtr Chicken or Turkey Some cheeses go better with red, some Choose a full-flavoured white, like a with white. Sauternes and Stilton are a white Côtes du Rhône, or a delicate red, perfect match, while Chardonnay works well such as a Frappato. with brie. A dry Rosé is a good all-rounder.
Remember, the main rule is to pair the Juicy red meat characteristics of the dish with the characteristics of the wine. So, a buttery For beef or steak a rich red, such as a sauce will work well with white a wine Bordeaux or Cabernet Sauvignon will work also described as ‘buttery’. well or even a Rioja. ROLL ENDS Spicy dishes Experiment and enjoy! FROM These require a spicy wine. Look for a £99 Malbec, Syrah or Shiraz will all hold their own. If the spicy food is vegetarian, then a dry Riesling will pair well. Unit 1 Heathcote St, Chesterton Newcastle under lyme, ST5 7EB 5% (IN THE OLD GOODMANS CARPETS BUILDING) discount when quoting Tel 01782 229257 Mob 07368 636389 J15 Email [email protected] @castlecarpetsnewcastle 6 JUNCTION 15 And obv on the December one wed like,
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● STUDENT DISCOUNT The Natural ON PRODUCTION OF I. D. ● CONCESSION PRICES History of EVERY DAY ● FATHER & SON PRICES Staffordshire AVAILABLE EVERYDAY Mon- 9:00 - 5:30 by Robert Plot, 1686 Tue - 8:00 - 5:30 Wed-8:00 - 5:30 A Merry Christmas & a Thu-8:00 - 5:30 Fri-9:00 - 5:30 Happy New Year to all our customers Sat-8:00 - 3:30 Robert Plot was the first professor and Hanley green, whereof the blew Later, he records what was known Sun-closed of chemistry at Oxford University. clay burns the whitest.” about the castles in the area. The from all the staff at Sweeney’s Barbers He was also the first keeper of the How local people used iron was first being a ‘Castle of Chesterton Ashmolean Museum. of great interest to him as well. John under Lyme’, which was decaying 2 Pool Dam, Newcastle “The Natural History of Holland, the master of forges at both as long ago as the reign of King Visit our Facebook page Staffordshire” was Plot’s second Keele and Newcastle is mentioned as Henry 3rd” (we now know was a to see our Christmas Opening Times 01782 611061 book (after his The Natural History of one of two “master frying-pan makers Roman fort). He says that there was Oxford-shire, 1677). His books are in the kingdom”. He could make nine nothing left of the castle but local written in old English which can be frying pans at once! people told him the walls were of a tricky to read. Plot holds Thomas Wood of “marvellous thickness”. They give us a fascinating look at Newcastle in high esteem as the first The second being the site of the life in Newcastle-under-Lyme in the tile maker to “burn them (which we New-Castle (on Silverdale road) 1600s as he toured Staffordshire may look upon as an Art relating to which was built “in the midst of a recording all the wildlife he came fire) in a Potter’s Oven.” This made great poole”, and how there was little across. them hardwearing for use in the left during his visit. Interesting finds include flying garden as they could “endure not Some of the links to glow-worms spotted by the “learned only the perpetual moisture of the Staffordshire’s ‘natural history’ are and ingenious” Ralph Sneyd of earth, but frost, snow, and all sorts perhaps a bit tenuous as he goes Bradwell; and the “Gross-beak” birds of weather.” into great detail describing the use “kill’d somewhere about Madeley- He also writes about the local of a scolds bridle in Newcastle – an Manor, and now in the possession felt-making industry, where they iron cage that fits over the head with of the virtuous Madam Offley, a made use of wool from sheep grazing a mouthpiece to quieten gossiping Lady that has an excellent artifice in on the Staffordshire Moorlands for women! preserving birds.” children’s hats. As we have very little written local Plot was interested in how local He tells us about an odd cart history from the 1600s, his book people used the natural materials used at Dimsdale to move hay holds some interesting insights about around them. “made only of two strong pieces of the area. For instance, Charles Riggs, of timber dragging on the ground, and By Clare Griffiths Newcastle, “…makes very good pipes a thripple behind, with which they Brampton Museum Collections of three sorts of Clay, a white a blew, could carry pretty parcel of Hay or Officer, Newcastle-under-Lyme which He has from between Shelton attny such like commodity.” Borough Council
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Staff from Edenhurst Prep School visited Newcastle charity Our Space this week to present them with a cheque for £1,900.
Two of the Edenhurst staff, Mr Hibbert and 10 days consecutively! The ride was a huge Mr Barber, completed a charity cycle ride from challenge, but I truly believe that we have a Lands End to John’O Groats during July, raising responsibility to act as role models for our more than £3,000. The team cycled 912.9 children. We want our children to be adventurous miles and 46,929 vertical feet over 10 days. and healthy, as adults, and we should lead by The School have donated half the funds example. The ride certainly wasn’t easy but I raised to Our Space and the other half is being am delighted to have completed it and to have donated to the Edenhurst Parent and Teacher raised so much money for a very worthwhile Association (EPTA), who are raising money charity and to support the great work done by towards resurfacing the School’s playground. our EPTA. I am eternally grateful to the entire Our Space is a local charity that provides Edenhurst family for their support.” unique social and recreational opportunities Mr Barber, Director Of Studies at Edenhurst, for children and adults with disabilities from said: “We would like to thank all our many its specialist facility, The Brook Centre, in sponsors for their fantastic support and Newcastle-under-Lyme. generosity. We are so pleased to be able to help Mr Hibbert, Headteacher at Edenhurst Our Space continue their great work, as well as Preparatory School, said: “I have never cycled support our own school fundraising efforts to 100 miles in one day – let alone 100 miles for further improve the pupil experience.”
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16 JUNCTION 15 A LITTLE LOCAL SUCCESS STORY – DERMALOGICA WINTER SHOPPING EVENT PLATINUM WEDNESDAY AWARD WINNING SALON DECEMBER 11th Grace Beauty Therapies began life in January 2013. Marie Wood the salon owner developed her small beauty business in a converted garage to the side of her home in the Thistleberry area 4 - 8pm of Newcastle. Having qualified as a Beauty Therapist in the late 1980’s Marie has enjoyed a varied career in the beauty industry and has used all of her experience to build her small business. COME SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL
Towards the end of last year, it was clear that the salon had outgrown its home in the garage and GIFT SETS DESIGNED BY so, in April 2019 we moved to our new location in Esk Way, Clayton (a walk way to the side of the KELSEY MONTAGUE shops in Windemere Road). It has been really hard work to get us here but we are settling in well and have received lots of support and encouragement. ‘Grace’ has developed into a busy space employing a team of six therapists. In addition, the salon enjoys the services of two medically qualified aesthetic practitioners who hold regular clinic sessions. JOIN US FOR A The team at Grace Beauty Therapies offer a wide range of beauty therapy services, keeping MINCE PIE & A GLASS up with all of the latest trends including; LYCON WAX THE PAIN FREE INTIMATE WAXING, OPI SPA MANICURE AND PEDICURE TREATMENTS, THE GEL BOTTLE INC AND BUILDER IN A OF HOLIDAY CHEER! BOTTLE GEL NAIL ENHANCEMENT SERVICES, SIENNA X THE UK’S No 1 TANNING BRAND, • Free Prize Draw LASH PERFECT AND HI BROW, PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP BY ART DECO COSMETICS and also • Demonstrations • Gifts & Sets for the over 50’s BY LOOK FAB FOREVER, MASSAGE AND HOT STONES, BODY TREATMENTS AND MORE. As an award winning DERMALOGICA PLATINUM SKIN CENTRE, (one of only three • Vouchers • Trial Treatments in the UK), we provide bespoke skin treatments, advising and actively treating individual skin • Nail Art • Wish Lists • Raffle concerns from acne to ageing and everything in between. Customised to achieve phenomenal • Party Packages • Freebies results we use the latest in equipment and product technologies. • Gift wrapping A warm, friendly environment is offered to everyone within our little salon, we have disabled • Call & Collect service access and ample parking to the rear, and late night opening. Our motto is #MAKE TIME FOR YOU and in today’s busy world Grace Beauty Therapies Offers you the space to do just that. & much more…
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18 JUNCTION 15 ~ Histories and Mysteries ~ Do You Know Your Local History? Let us know where you think this picture was taken, do you recognise it?
Please email [email protected] with your answers We will publish the correct answers next month. Good luck with this month’s teaser.
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Well done to all of you that got last month’s picture correct. The first people to contact us were: Chris Heath Megan Mandley Brian Simcock Jeanette Hodges Cynthia Dumbleton Chas Hobson Pam Bailey Michael Griffin Anthea Rushton Jeff Farrington Marie Right Rachel Greaves Lisa Holt James Gunner
Last month’s image was of the canal running alongside London Road Stoke War Hospital
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TAURUS VIRGO CAPRICORN April 21 – May 20 August 23 – September 22 December 22 – January 19 All your wishes can come true if Everything you have been Continually turning around in a you’re willing to briefly take on a taught will be forgotten in a circle is not a good way to avoid life of crime. Clutching your heart crazy moment of rash behavior. seeing the horrors you have and complaining that your arm Jumping up and down is great created. Your life is a mess, now hurts is quite a mean thing to do fun and encouraging others to do stop getting dizzy and sort it out. when trapped in a lift for 2 hours. so is a fine way to make friends and see wobbling bottoms. GEMINI LIBRA AQUARIUS May 21 – June 20 September 23 – October 22 February 19 – March 20 Smiles help the world go round, Your career, unpaid work or study With all you’ve been through you especially when the smiles is now being thrown around in should be glad that this week are accompanied by dirty big the change zone. You can’t return will actually come to a close. wads of cash. Cold hard cash. to what or who you used to be, Your future may be tainted by why replace when In fact, forget the smiles, if you are a realist, because a mistake in your past. Now is just give everyone money. the evidence is there. That ship the time for a new resolution. you can reface? has now sailed, move on!. • Huge choice of doors, CANCER SCORPIO PISCES worktops, appliances, June 21 – July 22 October 23 – November 21 December 22 – January 19 Tight-rope walking is an excellent You have been thrown a couple of The only conspiracy theory you sinks and taps way to lose a few pounds...from really big opportunities this year, in need to worry about is the one that Call Allan For a Free Estimate: your intestine. You may be better relation to income, charity, property involves you. You knew about that • The whole process off taking charge of your own and finances. One is staring you conspiracy, right? Oh....dear... 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1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C 11. For the stuffing, heat two tablespoons of the Fan/Gas 6. reserved fat in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the onions for five minutes, or until softened 2. Place the goose on a rack over a large sturdy and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. roasting tin and prick with a skewer a few Scatter the apple into the pan with the onion times down each side just below the wing. and sprinkle with the sugar. Cook for a further Season the goose well with salt and freshly 3-4 minutes, or until lightly carameslised. ground black pepper. Add the goose liver and fry for a further 1-2 3. Put the quartered onion and three bay leaves minutes until browned. Place the mixture into a into the goose body cavity and cover the legs large bowl and set aside to cool. with folded triangles of foil. Roast the goose ROAST GOOSE 12. Stir in the breadcrumbs, sausage meat and for one hour, then take it out of the oven and sage to the onions, apple and liver once put on a board. Carefully drain the fat from the cooked. Season with lots of salt and pepper roasting tin into a large heatproof bowl. and mix well. Grease a 20cm/8in square 4. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/160C shallow baking tin with a little more of the A dinner that Dickens would be proud of. Roasting a goose is easier than Fan/Gas 4. reserved goose fat. Spoon the stuffing mixture into the tin and spread evenly. Cover and chill turkey and produces fat for the most wonderful roast potatoes. A few seasonal 5. Cook the goose for another hour, removing the until ready to bake. trimmings and a punchy trifle will ensure everyone is merry and bright. foil after 30 minutes so the legs can brown. (If your goose is very fatty, you may need to 13. Place the eating apples alongside the stuffing. remove it from the oven and drain the fat one Brush the cut-side of each apple with a little Ingredients more time during the last hour of cooking.) more oil. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the stuffing is golden-brown and cooked through. FOR THE GOOSE FOR THE APPLE AND 6. To test when the goose is cooked, pierce the thickest part of the thigh with a skewer, then 14. For the gravy, hold the roasting tin with a dry 1 x 5kg/11lb oven-ready goose SAGE STUFFING press the skewer against the leg and check the tea towel at one end, so all the cooking juices 1 onion, peeled and quartered juices that run out. When the goose is cooked, run to the corner. Remove as much of the 2 tbsp goose fat (reserved from cooking the juices should run clear. goose fat as possible. 3 bay leaves, plus extra for garnish the goose) 3 small red apples (such as Cox or 7. Remove the goose from the oven and transfer 15. Place the roasting tin over a medium heat and 2 onions, finely chopped to a warmed serving platter. Cover loosely with stir in the flour until thoroughly combined. Discovery), cut in half horizontally 1 medium-sized cooking apple, peeled, foil and a couple of dry tea towels. Leave to Slowly stir in the cider and the goose stock. sea salt flakes cored and cut into quarters rest for 25-30 minutes. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly and scraping up the sediment from the bottom of freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp caster sugar 8. Increase the oven temperature to 200C/180C the pan. Pour into a saucepan and return to a Fan/Gas 6. 1 goose liver (optional) simmer, stirring with a whisk to break up any FOR THE STOCK 100g/3½oz fresh white breadcrumbs 9. Meanwhile, for the stock and stuffing, separate floury lumps. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring 500g/1lb 2oz good-quality sausage meat the liver from the rest of the giblets. Pat dry occasionally then season with plenty of salt goose giblets on kitchen paper and cut into small pieces, and pepper. Strain though a fine sieve into a 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves, discarding any sinew or damaged parts. Put in warmed jug. 1 onion, chopped plus extra sage leave to garnish a small bowl, cover and chill until ready to use. 2 carrots, chopped into 2cm/¾in pieces 16. Remove the tea towel and foil from the goose. 10. Put the rest of the giblets into a large Place the apples around the goose and garnish 1 celery stick, chopped into roughly saucepan. Add the onion, carrots, celery stick, with a few sage or bay leaves. Serve the 2cm/¾ pieces FOR THE CIDER GRAVY bay leaves, thyme and season. Pour over 1 stuffing and gravy with the goose at the table. 2 bay leaves 2 heaped tbsp plain flour litre/1¾ pints water and bring to the boil. small bunch fresh thyme Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 1¼ 300ml/10fl oz giblet stock (from above) hours. Cover with a lid for the final 30 minutes. 250ml/9fl oz dry cider Strain through a sieve into a measuring jug.
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The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown, of all the trees that are in the wood the holly bears the crown.
There’s no doubt that holly and ivy are ‘Frederick’. synonymous with Christmas. This dates back to Ivy is a doddle to grow. There are only a pre-Christian era when pagans used evergreen few things to remember. Cut it back in spring decorations in their mid-winter celebrations. to encourage new growth and take cuttings It’s not hard to see why they were attracted to between October and March when the growth is these beautiful plants which offer a promise of woody. Yellow varieties need sunshine and don’t better times to come during the most barren let any of it grow into your eaves. Other than time of the year. that, it is your undemanding gardening friend. Early Christians adopted them too and imbued Holly (Ilex) is pretty easy-going too. It will grow holly particularly with Christian symbolism. In the almost anywhere except really water-logged soil. carol, ivy isn’t actually mentioned again until the It’s tolerant of pollution, salt and wind and grows last verse which is a repeat of the first. It has a really slowly, so it’s great for small gardens in cameo role because of earlier songs, such as the city and by the sea. ‘The Contest of The Ivy and The Holly,’ in which Protect it from rabbits if they frequent your the attributes of holly (male) and ivy (female) garden as they love to eat the bark. Trim it in are compared. Our ancestors lived close to August if you have to and remove plain green the earth and the seasons and were open to shoots on variegated varieties. Take cuttings in symbolism. As modern gardeners we might be the late summer or autumn. It does resent root sceptical of the symbolism, but we can embrace disturbance once it’s established so make sure the glory of these seasonal plants. you plant it in the right place first time. Ivy (Hedera) comes in many sizes, from the Hollies are male or female but not necessarily tiny-leaved ‘Spetchley’ to the hand-sized leaves named to help you distinguish. ‘Silver Queen’ of ‘Maple Leaf’. It also comes in a beautiful is actually male and ‘Martin’ is female! You’ll variety of colours from the rich green, crimped need both for berries so talk to an expert at the leaves of ‘Parsley crested’ which makes great nursery or garden centre to be sure…or google ground cover, to the gorgeous red-stemmed the answer on your phone! If you only have room yellow leaves of the climber ‘Sunrise’. for one holly bush, grow a self-fertile variety such For winter baskets I’d recommend the as ‘J C Van Tol’. lime-green ‘Ursula’ and her grey-leaved friend Merry Christmas and Happy Gardening!
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