OPEN SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS • RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON • PLAZA PARADE, ROMSEY • THE PRECINCT, CHANDLERS FORD ALL DAY COD & CHIPS £1 OFF On presentation of this advertisement MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY ONLY Not valid with any other offer. Valid until 8th January 2025 v EMAIL: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v 5th December 2024 • The HERALD • Page 49 FOOD FOR THOUGHT e Waterside Food Project, part of the New Forest Aquaponics CIC family of projects, host a FREE Community Cook Up every Thursday 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Black eld Baptist Church on Hampton Lane. Surplus food from supermarkets that would otherwise go to waste is collected by volunteers and used to cook tasty meals. Go along for some tasty food and great company, everyone is welcome. e Waterside Food Project aims to reduce food waste across the Waterside and also runs the Community Fridge in Hythe Library. For more information please visit: www.facebook. com/Watersidefoodproject Christmas might be viewed as all about entertaining, rich food and overindulgence but it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way! Festive salads that can be eaten alone, or as a support for the main act are just the thing to serve as a lighter alternative to traditional Christmas dishes. e Watercress Company has developed a fabulous selection of salad recipes combining delicious fresh watercress, with other seasonal produce for the perfect healthier interlude to party fare. Surprisingly watercress has a long association with Christmas; in medieval France watercress was served with the roast bird to soak up the juices, and, packed full of antioxidants it provided a boost to the immune system, perfect for this time of year. With these salads it could do the same for you, as well as taste amazing, try the Christmas Pancetta Salad. Christmas Pancetta Salad Serves 1 | Prep time: 10mins/Cook time: 10mins Ingredients • 40g Watercress • 20g Pancetta • 30g Brie, sliced • 15g Walnuts, crushed • 2tbsp cranberry sauce • 1tsp oil • 1tsp wine vinegar FREE COMMUNITY COOK UPS Festive Salad to Beat the Christmas Bloat! from The Watercress Company • ½ tsp cinnamon • Salt & pepper • (pomegranate/cranberry garnish) Method 1. In a frying pan, fry the pancetta until cooked through and crisp. Set aside. 2. For the dressing, mix together the cranberry sauce, oil, vinegar and cinnamon. Season to taste with salt & pepper. 3. Arrange the salad ingredients in a bowl, top it with the cooked pancetta and drizzle with the cranberry dressing. For other festive salad recipes visit: www.watercress. co.uk or follow @lovewatercress on Facebook and Instagram The Travelling Players Return with “A Humbug Christmas Carol” from Waterside Arts Waterside Arts is thrilled to announce the return of e Travelling Players to Jubilee Hall, Fawley, on Thursday 2nd January at 3pm. e troupe arrives with their suitcases bursting with merriment, mayhem, and a touch of humbug as they bring to life the haunting tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Humbug Christmas Carol”. Join us as the tight-fisted curmudgeon, Scrooge, is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. rough their unique brand of quirky storytelling, live action, music, puppetry, and Gothic surprises, e Travelling Players promise to make this a Yuletide classic you won’t forget. As Dickens himself said, “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.” is heart-warming performance, designed to send you home warm and happy a er the rigors of Christmas and New Year, has been generously sponsored by Cllr Alexis McEvoy. anks to this sponsorship, Waterside Arts can o er a limited number of tickets at subsidised rates, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy this festive event. Tickets are available at: www. watersidearts.org.uk, make sure to book early, as this popular show is expected to sell out quickly. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of “A Humbug Christmas Carol” and share in the spirit of the season! e UK’s stunning coastline is a treasure trove of prehistoric gems waiting to be uncovered. From towering cli s to sandy shores, the nation o ers a wealth of opportunities for fossil enthusiasts and curious families alike. e colder months provide perfect conditions for fossil hunting, with quieter beaches and rougher weather washing fossils out of the so clays and muds for budding paleontologists to nd. South Western Railways delved into 23 coastal locations across the UK to identify the best spots for fossil hunting. By analysing factors such as fossil nd frequency, (based on fossil abundance, rock type, and recorded nds), local weather conditions and accessibility, they’ve narrowed down the top 10 destinations that promise both amazing discoveries and beautiful seaside escapes. Barton on Sea takes 6th place in the UK and the top spot in the South West for fossil hunting, thanks to its rich geological history and stunning coastal views. e cli s here are part of the Barton Beds, dating back to the Eocene epoch around 40 million years ago. With its high weather score of 8.87/10, picturesque surroundings, and easy accessibility, Barton on Sea is perfect for both families and seasoned collectors. For more information and other fossil hunting hotspots visit: www.southwesternrailway. com/where-next/things-to-do/fossil-huntinghotspots Barton on Sea Crowned the Best Fossil Spot in the South West! A new social event has been launched by Abbey United Reformed Church in Romsey. Chill Out Tuesday will take place on the second Tuesday of each month, from 8pm-9.30pm in the Abbey Hall Lounge. It provides a simple social opportunity for people to take time out of their busy timetables to sit back, relax and socialise. Commencing on Tuesday 10th December, Chill Out Tuesday o ers a chance to chill out, chat and make new acquaintances in a welcoming, warm space with refreshments. More information can be found on the Abbey URC Facebook site or by emailing: abbeyurc. chillout@gmail.com Chill Out Tuesday at Abbey Hall Lounge
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