RUTH WINSTON COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWSLETTER NO.26. Autumn Edition 2020 Unfortunately, we are again in lockdown and so we will try to bring you a newsletter once every two weeks. Therefore, please send me or Liz any news you have. If you send direct to me my email address is [email protected]. We cannot accept videos because everyone is not on email. So, looking forward to receiving some interesting news from you. We all love baked beans and probably find them a good standby, when we don’t know what to have for a meal. So here is a short history of them. In 1886 Heinz Baked Beans were first sold at the Fortnum & Mason department store in London. After opening the first overseas office in London in 1896, the company opened its first UK factory in Peckham, south London, in 1905. This was followed by a second factory at Harlesden, north-west London in 1919. Production was started at a former munition’s factory at Standish near Wigan in 1946. A new factory opened in Kitt Green, also near Wigan, in 1958. Between 1941 and 1948, the Ministry of Food classified Heinz Baked Beans as an “essential food” as part of its wartime rationing system. The Heinz factory in Kitt Green is one of the largest food factories in Europe, and produced more than 1 billion cans of food every year. In the United States, Heinz Baked Beans had for many years only been available as grey imports in “British Goods” speciality stores. As of October 2016, they are now available as official imports in many US supermarkets and speciality stores, with a label similar to the older British label, but customised for the US market (US spelling and US Nutrition Facts). In 1967, Heinz launched an advertising campaign with the slogan “Beanz Meanz Heinz”. The phrase was created by advertising executive Maurice Drake and went on to become one of the best-known advertising slogans in the United Kingdom. Drake later said the slogan was “written over two pints of beer in the Victoria Pub in Mornington Crescent. In 1998, Heinz Baked Beans was voted one of 12 brands that citizens of the United Kingdom think best represents the final 10 years of the millennium. In 2008 “Heinz Baked Beans” were renamed “Heinz Beanz” as the original title was “a bit of a mouthful to pronounce” according to the company. Heinz Baked Beans are produced by sealing raw beans and sauce in the cans, which are then placed in large pressure cookers. This gives the sauce its thick consistency and ensures a long shelf life for the product. A standard 415g can will contain an average of 465 beans. Geoff Pear’s Recollections/Thoughts on Arsenal FC………………………. I am one of the Arsenal supporters, who have spent years of disappointment mingled with periods of great success. I was 6, when my dad took me to Highbury Clock end for a league match and this is where it all began. The Team at the time could have been better, but they had a great goalkeeper, Jack Kelsey. His less than able defence led to many great saves and demonstrated his particular skill in dealing with crosses. The Welsh International, was a relative unsung hero, but when Wales reached the World Cup final, he was voted best goalkeeper in the competition, effectively the best in the world. It was many years after this that the club achieved any real success. In the early seventies, Bertie Mee and Don Howe lead Arsenal to the double, beating Spurs no less, to win the League and Liverpool to win the cup. Like many thousands, I was locked out of Tottenham but went to the Wembley Final (good old Charlie George). The semi-final at Hillsborough is worthy of a mention as Arsenal was trailing 2 – 0 to Stoke, when Peter Storey, not a prolific scorer, scored twice (one a penalty) against the great Gordon Banks and Arsenal won the re-play. Two other Managers should be mentioned – Arsene Wenger, of course, who despite some disappointment in later years, must still be recognised for the brilliant record in his earlier years at the Club. Before that, George Graham and the one-nil to the Arsenal years built on an outstanding defence, a position, which unfortunately, has not been repeated in subsequent seasons and this still prevails. Many other Managers were unsuccessful. For example, Billy Wright, the ex-England Captain (in tow with the Beverley Sisters) and Bruce Rioch, who didn’t last long or achieve much, but he did sign Dennis Bergkamp (despite Alan Sugar’s opinion). Despite the lack of success, there were some very good players. The George Graham defence, the silky skills of George Eastham, Liam Brady and the even silkier skills of Bergkamp. All credit to Thierry Henry, but for me, Dennis was the man. Mention of Charlie George reminds me that he conducted our tour of the Emirates Stadium, during which I was reminded of a young neighbourhood friend of mine, who joined Arsenal and played for the first team against Leeds, the best team in England at that time. He was roasted by his immediate opponent and never played again. However, on our tour, we examined the Wall of Fame and I was pleased to see his name recorded. Highs: Despite the success culminating in the ‘Invincibles’, I would still opt for the Mee/Howe double, as I was a very active supporter at that time. Lows: No question, attending defeat at Wembley in the League Cup by Swindon town from a lower Division, where Don Rogers took us apart as the rain poured down! So now we pin our hopes on Mikel Arteta – shore up the Defence, I say! A little treat from the Gardening volunteers: There’s been a fight in the biscuit tin. A lad called Rocky, hit a penguin over the head with a Club, tied him to a Wagon Wheel with a blue Ribbon and made his Breakaway in a Taxi. Police say Rocky was last seen just After Eight by a Viscount from Maryland, Hobnobbing with a Ginger Nut and an accomplice, only known to the Police as Rich T. Unfortunately, they don’t have a crumb of evidence, so the Jammie Dodger might get away with it….! Keep well, stay safe. Geoff and Del (Thurs. Garden volunteers.) From one of our older members…… PAT POWELL has been a member of Ruth Winston Centre for many years and now has moved to Devon to be with her daughter. She contacted Liz and asked her to convey her heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, staff, and all the other people she has worked with during her time at the centre. As an older member myself, I would like to add my thanks too and we all miss meeting our friends and helping to run the centre, so much. Anyway, thank you Pat and we all hope you enjoy your time with your daughter and also the beautiful part of England you are in. TIP!!....……… FREEZER AND POWER CUTS: …………. A full freezer will hold a safe temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full and the door remains closed). Food may be safely refrozen, if it still contains ice crystals or is at 40 deg. F or below, however, its quality may suffer Refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers after 4 hours without power should be discarded. If you are having a power cut and you want to know what progress is being made to re-connect, visit the following website and put in your postcode – www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk. Last year’s Yoga Class……. From Vicky Olliver. Gentle Yoga. I’m always early, dependent on train times, but I also like a chat with Ian, who stacks the chairs, with Sue, who takes the register. We’re in the Davies room at the back, a warm quiet space, secluded by gardens, a fig tree, old oaks and red maples. Jill, Marie, Annie arrive close on eleven. Manuel unrolls his blue patterned mat, Cobi picks a sound track, waits to begin. Then coaxes, supports us, we mirror her poses. I pretend she’s my reflection, try not to wobble, sit out, when she stands on one leg. I stretch, close my eyes, I’m already feeling better, do my best to relax, to release all that tension. Then inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, calm down and breathe. From Viviene Hoffman………………………. I baked a fruit cake for a friend, who was unwell. She emailed and thanks me for the lovely cake and asked for the recipe. So, I sent her the following recipe, sent to me by another friend. She couldn’t stop laughing, so at least I cheered her up. Please read through to the end. My favourite fruit cake recipe: You’ll need the following: - A cup of water, a cup of sugar, four large eggs, two cups of dried fruit, a teaspoonful of baking soda, a teaspoonful of salt, lemon juice, nuts and a bottle of whiskey. Sample the whiskey. Take a large bowl, check the whiskey again to be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level small glass and drink. Repeat. Turn on the electric mixer, beat one cup of butter in a fluffy bowl. Add a teaspoon of sugar and beat again. Make sure the whiskey is ok and try another glass. Turn off the mixer, break two eggs and add the bowl and chuck in cup of dried fruit.