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June 2018June 2018

Carrington In Focus

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Welcome to the June edition of

Carrington in Focus.

This month’s edition is marred by the deeply sad news

that Sid Neild, Chairman of the Council passed away

last month. Sid championed the idea of a village

magazine, and without his determination we would not

be in print today. Our condolences are with his family

and friends at this difficult time. Our own tribute to

him is on page 7.

We also have our regular features including News from

the Council, the puzzle page, our recipe page and great

tips for your garden.

If there is something that you would like to see in the

magazine, then please get in touch. Its great to hear

your feedback and we look forward to adding your

ideas.

Answers in next month’s edition

Across

1. Restricted (7)

5. Perils (5)

8. Detection device (5)

9. Villain (5)

10. The sheltered side (7)

11. Flightless bird of

Australia (3)

12. Chasm (5)

14. Complies (5)

19. Prohibit (3)

20. Diplomatic (7)

22. Nimble (5)

23. Light beam (5)

24. Reside (5)

25. Boring (7)

Down

1. Food store (6)

2. Decoration (5)

3. Goals (7)

4. Fin (6)

5. Stiff (5)

6. Stage set (7)

7. Repress (6)

13. Dressing (7)

15. Perplexed (7)

16. Overseas (6)

17. Dialect (6)

18. Tusked marine

mammal (6)

20. Test (5)

21. Lariat (5)

Answers to last month’s crossword

In the Garden ... June is here, and things are really hotting up in the garden. Make the most of yours with our top tips.

Snip off and spray your roses: June is the perfect time to deadhead your roses after they have flowered. This is a quick and easy job which stimulates the growth of new blooms and ex-tends the flowering season. Make sure you snip off the old flower at the base of the bloom, this will encourage the plant to send new shoots from the leaves near the top of the bush, producing smaller flowers. Don’t forget to spray your roses too to ensure they remain healthy throughout the drier months.

Protect ripe fruits from ravenous pests!: Your garden is looking partic-ularly vibrant, packed full of exotic colours and scents, which mean it won’t just be friends and family flocking to enjoy it, but plenty of wildlife too. Birds and other species will be seeking out fruits and seeds to snack on, so be ready to protect your produce. Mesh netting is a great, non-chemical solution to deter pests and allow your fruit to fully ripen. Remember, it’s important to wait until the bees and butter-flies have worked their pollinating magic before you cover your plants.

Plant out tender vegetables: Make sure to plant tender vegetables such as cucumbers, cour-gettes, and peppers. June is the perfect time to plant up these vegetables as there is a significantly reduced risk of wind and frost, conditions which are detrimental to the growth

of tender vegetables. The hot weather provides the perfect conditions for these vegetables to grow, ready to harvest in the following months!

Start feeding and pinch out tomatoes: Pinching encourages branching on the tomato plants as by cutting off part of the main stem you encour-age the plant to grow two new stems from the leaf nodes below the pinch. Simply use your fingernails to pinch off the new growth at the end of the stem (if you don’t want to use your fingers you can always use a sharp pair of pruning shears!).

Feed baskets and containers: Check baskets and containers every day to avoid drying out in the hot weather. Ensure that they remain moist but not soggy as over-watering leads to poor quality plants. Make sure to also apply a liquid fertiliser once a week to ensure the contain-ers and baskets maintain optimum conditions for plant growth.

Wildlife: Keeping the bird bath topped up means that birds can drink and bathe in dry weather. With clean feathers, birds are better able to regulate their body temperatures and fly from predators. Keep above ground if cats are around. Create a cool, damp spot for am-phibians and their prey to take shelter during the day by making a log pile in a shady corner. Half bury the bottom layer of logs, and fill nooks and crannies with fallen leaves and moss. If you get tiny pests such as aphids on your plants, it's best to avoid spraying, as pesti-cides will also kill ladybirds and other helpful insects. Many birds, such as tits, will eat insect pests. If greenfly or aphids become a real concern, you can wash them off with a dilute solution of washing-up liquid.

KIDS CORNERKIDS CORNER

Something a bit different this month. This is a map of Carrington

from around 1925. Can you spot anywhere you know?

News from your Council

Windmill Inn: It was a shock to see that the Windmill owned by

Samuel Smiths brewery was recently closed and boarded up. We

have spoken to the brewery who gave us this statement: “The

landlords left unexpectedly, and we are currently in the process of

looking for a replacement. We do not have a time frame at the

moment.” We are aware that there are conflicting reports from

this, however as we cannot confirm those at this time, we can only

work with the information that we have been given. We shall con-

tinue to speak to Samuel Smiths for updates and more details.

Field: Thanks to everyone who has given their feedback regarding

the work on the field. We are all as excited as you are! Planning

permission has been put in with Trafford Council and we are now

just waiting for approval. We will keep you updated when we have

more.

Potholes on Manchester Road: We are continuing to pressure

Trafford Council over the terrible road conditions near the bridge.

As yet, unfortunately we still have no reply.

Next Council Meeting: June 27th at Carrington Business Park.

Meeting starts at 7.30p.m. (subject to change, please check

Facebook for updates)

If you have any issues that you would like to raise, please contact

us on Facebook, Twitter or via the website. Alternatively contact

one of our councillors; Roy Gaskill, Tony Marsh or Gavin Lees.

Monthly updates from the Parish Council about issues

important to our village

How to ditch the bathroom clutter and restore its zen-like serenity

Hands up if your bathroom cabinet is fit to burst? Research from B&Q shows

that the bathroom cabinets are now filled with 140 million more products than

5 years ago. Over half (57%) of Brits whose bathroom products have

increased blame the expansion on the huge choice of products. What’s more, 55% have multiples of the

same product in their bathrooms, but 68% are craving clever storage solutions to make better use of

their space. That's where decluttering comes in. Our top tips can make bathroom clutter a thing of the

past and restore its zen-like serenity.

1. LET YOUR SPACE BE YOUR GUIDE: With so many storage solutions available, there’s no excuse for

cluttered bathroom surfaces and bulging cupboards. Use available storage in your bathroom and neatly

store any extras out of sight. Additional products could be a sign of unnecessary purchases.

2. DECLUTTER WITH EASE: You will need:

A clear space to lay everything out in categories (the bathroom floor is fine!)

A rubbish bag (to get rid of horrible bits we know are there)

A recycling bag (for all the empty plastic bottles and tubes)

A wet and dry cloth to give the cupboards a once over before replacing items back again.

3. POSITIONING IS KEY: Position your belongings in the correct place within your bathroom to ensure

maximum efficiency and enjoyment. Store the items you use most frequently in the most accessible area

of the bathroom and any spares tidied away.

4. PRACTICAL THINKING: Always place newer items at the back of your cupboards – this will enable you to

'use things up in order of when you bought them'.

5. YOUR BATHROOM IS NOT A SHOP!: You don’t need to store endless numbers of the same product - that’s

the job of the shop. There is nothing wrong with having a backup or two of your essential items but any

more is an inefficient use of precious space.

6. MONITOR YOUR SPARES: Designate an area where you store your spare products and toiletry items. Store

spares in baskets or boxes which complement the style and design of your bathroom.

7. FEEL DESERVING NOT GUILTY: Use up what you have before buying more and check your spares BEFORE

you go shopping for more. The feeling you get from buying when you need to as opposed to when you

want is a far more positive one. Take a moment to see how you feel once you have decluttered…. it’s a far

better feeling!

8. KEEP TIDY, KEEP CLEAN: Creating a bathroom you love and feel good about takes work, so why ruin your

hard work with unsightly products everywhere? Clutter-free bathrooms are easier to clean and maintain,

so your feeling of bathroom pride lasts longer.

9. THROW SHADE: Not only will your bathroom look better with products tidied away, but the toiletries and

beauty products you love so much will last much longer when kept out of direct sunlight.

10. LET GO OF THE PAST: Products expire and whilst everyone has a different view on how long to keep

toiletries once their "use-by" date has passed, in general a product won’t work as well once expired. A

good opportunity to declutter is to get rid of out-of-date products that you don’t need.

Everyday sun protection tips you need to know

The perils of overexposing yourself to the sun are well-

documented, meaning that, whether you’re jetting off to the south

of France or a tropical island, your suitcase will generally be well

-stocked with sun cream. But what about back home in the UK? The Great British summer may not be

as hot, but the sun can be just as powerful. Even if you’re just out for a sunny stroll, it’s important to

protect yourself against sun damage. In fact, even when it’s cool and cloudy outside, it’s best to arm

yourself against UV rays. Check out these 5 everyday sun protection tips for the whole family.

1.Skin-friendly SPF face cream:

If you’re using a foundation or moisturiser, an easy way to protect your face from the sun’s harmful rays could

be to buy products that incorporate a Sun Protection Factor (SPF). Luckily, SPF skin care is no longer a niche

area, and the majority of mainstream brands now offer cosmetics containing an SPF of at least 15. This can be a

great rating to wear all year round, while during the summer months, you may want to switch to something a

little stronger.

2. Protect your eyes:

Sunglasses are largely seen as a stylish summer accessory, but did you know they could mean the difference

between healthy eyes and damaged peepers? Even during the winter months, UV radiation from bright sunlight

can, over time, damage the surface tissues of the eye, much like sunburn. In the worst case scenario, prolonged

exposure to the sun could even lead to cataracts. A good quality pair of sunglasses can go a long way to help

preserve your sight.

3. Wear sun cream:

The UK might not experience the kind of heat you’d expect to find abroad, but heat isn’t necessarily the thing to

worry about when it comes to applying sun cream. Breeze or no breeze, the sun’s UV rays can still damage your

skin, so in summer especially, it can be best to apply sun cream to any exposed skin before leaving the house.

It’s recommended you do this 20 – 30 minutes in advance, so the cream has plenty of time to sink in properly.

4. Stay hydrated:

A water bottle could be one of the best investments you ever make, especially during the warmer months. With

the average man and woman already drinking below the recommended daily amount of water, ensuring you

stay hydrated in higher temperatures seems more important than ever. Using your own water bottle means

you need never be without a refreshing drink and can save you a significant amount of money in the long run.

Why not try infusing your water with things like strawberries and mint for an even more refreshing drink.

5. Be Prepared:

You may think that it’s all well and good highlighting the dangers of UV, but how are you meant to know when

it’s at its strongest? Luckily, there’s a helping hand in the form of the World UV app. Created by the British

Association of Dermatologists in partnership with the Met Office, the app offers a daily UV forecast. So, what

should you look for? UV radiation rated between zero and two is minimal, three and four is low, five and six is

moderate, while seven to nine is high. Why not check the day’s UV forecast and decide how to protect yourself

accordingly.

Urms ton Job Fa i r

Wednesday 4 th Ju l y . Urms t on L ibrary , Go l den Way , Urms t on , M4 1 0NA

No need to book, drop in between 2:30pm - 6:30pm

A wide range of opportunities on offer including full time, part time, apprentice-ships, community learning, training, volunteering, work experience opportunities along with start-up business advice. Business confirmed to attend so far include Trafford Council, Amey, Cartwrights, City Year, NHS FT, Sainsburys, Trafford College, Trafford First, The Village Nursery Group, The Skills Centre, Sale Sharks, Manchester Airport Academy, GM Police, Convergys, National Careers Service (NCS), Thrive Trafford, Chill Factore, explore learning and more still to be confirmed.

Te lephone : 0 16 1 9 12 4 176 . E -ma i l : emp l oyment@traffo rd . gov . u k

NHS 70 th B i r thday Par ty

Sa turday 7 Ju l y 20 1 8 , 1 2pm to 5pm

A local community event at Golden Hill Park, Urmston to celebrate the 70th birthday of our NHS at Trafford General Hospital.

A variety of activities taking place including: Live music, Special VIP Guest, Food and drink. Fun for families and children. Bouncy Castle. Ice Cream. Face Paints. Bring a Picnic!

Venue: Golden Hil l Park, Urmston, Manchester. M41 5AR

Sid was our Chair for over 5 years and had been on the Parish

Council on and off for the last 30 years. He was passionate

about Carrington and his role within the Council. He was a

force to be reckoned with and worked tirelessly to promote

the village and ensure the best for the community.

Sid and his family moved to Carrington in the 1970’s when he

worked for the C.E.G.B. at Carrington Power Station. Whilst medical issues meant he

had to retire early, this did not dim his love for the area. Moving from the now

demolished Station Cottages on Manchester Road, to their home on Ackers Lane only

cemented his wish to help the community.

His incredibly likeable nature, and ability to bring people together, even sometimes

warring parties from opposite ends of an argument, was also certainly a big part of his

appeal. He was, for all his life, a hard man to say No to. Sid was a thoughtful man, the

first to see a need and offer to fill it. He was a gentleman. A character. A charmer,

articulate and persuasive, intelligent, funny and extremely literate.

He was always there when someone called on him. Whether it was building a bench for

neighbours, fitting alarms for an elderly resident, helping to get a broken car fixed,

weeding the planters or moving rubbish from the community field.

Much of his work was behind the scenes; he was the first in line at meetings with

Trafford Council, Himor and anyone else who were interested in Carrington. Some

thought that this small, quiet village would not bring much resistance to their plans. Sid

was there to let them know that we would not be walked roughshod over. There were

many meetings where representatives were left red faced and with a flea in their ear

because of this!

He was first on the scene when the hut was burnt down. He then went around to all the

companies in the area to see how they could help us get back on our feet. Without his

enthusiasm and drive, the proposed plans for the new community field would not exist.

He continued to do this right up until the last few weeks of his life. Even from hospital he

was calling and contacting people to see what they could help us with and organising

things.

The gap he has left behind in not only many people’s lives, but in the village as a whole, is

enormous. His shoes are extraordinary ones to try and fill. We know this won’t be easy

but we shall do our best to continue his fine work.

Sid Neild

23rd June 1948 – 16th May 2018

June Cooking with what’s in season is an absolute joy in June, so we’re championing a few seasonal stars and showing you some of the best ways to enjoy them..

FRUITS: Apricot, black cherry, cherry, strawberry,

melon, mulberry, pear, plum, peach, nectarine,

raspberry, currant, gooseberry.

VEGETABLES: Garlic, asparagus, chard, carrot, cu-

cumber, chicory, onion, green bean, broad bean,

courgette flower, lettuce, early potato, tomato,

pea, radish, rocket, celery, courgette.

HERBS: Basil, chives, dill, garlic chives, mustard greens, sage, thyme,

watercress. .

WILD / FORAGED FOOD: Elderflowers, dandeli-

on, chickweed, fat hen, nettle, mallow, oxeye dai-

sy, red clover, sorrel, garlic mustard, sweet vio-

let, wild garlic. Take great care when foraging as

it’s easy to confuse edible and poisonous ingredients.

FISH: Grey mullet, mackerel, crab, halibut, kippers, salmon, sardine, sea

bream, sea bass, sole, red mullet.

MEAT, POULTRY AND GAME: Beef, chicken, lamb,

pork, rabbit.

Pan-fried salmon with mushroom sauce by Paul Heathcote

Method: Start by making the mushroom sauce. Gently fry the shallots and mushrooms in a teaspoon of butter.

Add the white wine and Vermouth and boil rapidly until it has evaporated by two thirds. Add the cream and

bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer until the sauce is creamy and has a consistency to coat the back of a spoon.

Season with sea salt and lemon juice, cover with cling film and keep in a warm place. For the salmon, remove all

the scales from the fish using the back of a spoon or blunt knife. Remove any bones using a pair of tweezers or

pliers and then put in a hot pan skin side down, with a little oil, until golden and crisp – it should take approxi-

mately 5 minutes. Flip over the salmon for a further 30 seconds and add a squeeze of lemon juice, re-season

with sea salt to taste . Slice the salmon into 4 pieces, re-heat the mushroom sauce adding the chopped parsley

at the end. Serve each of the salmon fillets with a generous ladle of the mushroom sauce and garnish with fresh

parsley.

Ingredients

800g of salmon

1 tbsp of lemon juice

sea salt

oil

Mixed berry freezies by Colin McGurran

A simple, easy yet delicious pan fried salmon recipe from double Michelin star winning

chef Paul Heathcote; this seafood recipe is the perfect dish for lunch on a summer's day or

as a light mid-week fish supper, with mushroom sauce to add an earthy dimension of flavour.

Colin McGurran provides a fruity treat for the Summer months with these mixed berry ice lollies.

Incredibly easy to make, they are sure to keep the kids happy and provide a refreshing snack

that's not loaded with added sugar.

Ingredients

300g of raspberries

150g of strawberries

2 tbsp of icing sugar

200ml of water

Method

Place the berries in a blender with the icing sugar and pulse. Add the water and blend until smooth.

Sieve the mixture into a jug, discarding the pips, then pour into sections of a lolly mould tray or

into individual lolly moulds. Add the sticks or lids and freeze overnight until firm. Run the mould or

moulds under hot water to loosen the lollies, then remove from the moulds. Serve immediately.

Sauce:

300g of button mushrooms,

sliced

2 shallots, finely sliced

500ml of sweet vermouth

350ml of whipping cream

175ml of sweet white

wine

2 tsp parsley, chopped

1 tbsp of lemon juice

1 tsp butter