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.

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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

julie@confettishots.co.uk

01635 600 711Inside the barn at Ufton Court

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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.

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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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