Our 2013 calendar is now available. The theme for this issue is Events and there is a great selection within. Thanks to all members for their contributions of excellent photos and to Ursula for all her hard work editing. Fantastic job. What is more it is still only £5, available from Barton Shop, Hooe, at meetings or direct from Krys Skinner plus p&p.

Meanwhile the August edition of the Newsletter is now published.

The 28page A5 full colour walks booklet describes walks from Hooe, Jennycliff, Mount Batten and Turnchapel. Complete with linked map and historical / heritage notes. The walks are quite short and suitable for wheelchairs, prams and buggies. More details from Krys Skinner. Also on sale at Hooe Post Office

Two new DVDs are now available with two programmes on each. Widescreen, Stereo Sound. PAL system.
1) Radford Castle and Hooe Barn
2) Hooe Lake Quarry and Local Views.

Radford Castle contains a history of the house and estate, the family and the Armada Service with a tour around the interior of the Castle.

Hooe Barn traces the history of the manor of Hooe from Saxon times to 2011 and includes an interior tour and memories of a farm boy.

Local Views a celebration of our area.

Hooe Lake Quarry a programme on the history of the quarry, its varied uses and current redevelopment proposals.

£10 each from Krys Skinner.

Mr Cheal’s Honey Punch

Following the appreciative consumption of Brian’s honey punch at the Christmas Buffet he has very kindly given us the party sized recipe. Very nice enhanced with Gin or Vodka too.

3 litres Cranberry Juice

2 litres Sicilian Lemonade Juice (from the chiller cabinet at Sainsbury’s)

1litre Apple Juice

1 one pound jar of liquid honey

4 Cinnamon quills (Continental Deli Shop, Cornwall Street)

6 Cloves (do not overdo this)

Very small amount grated Nutmeg (or to taste)

Half a teaspoon Ground Ginger

2 sliced fresh oranges.

Method:

Mix all ingredients in a large stainless steel pan. Bring just to the boil with occasional stirring and immediately remove from the heat to cool. Do not over boil. Serve warm. Drink copiously and lie down immediately. It can be re-heated the next day if necessary or conscious.

Yum!s