July 23, 2009
Win a hamper of Jordan's cereals
We adore hearing from you. It's what being part of the Joules' extended family is all about. We'd love you to send us your favourite recipes to share, plus any tips for household and garden that are environmentally friendly, as well as saving a bob or two.
So we've got together with Jordans, another like minded business, to award a wonderful hamper of Jordans' cereals for the winner. They care about the environment as much as we do. All their oats are grown by British Conservation Grade farmers who are paid a premium to create nature-friendly habitats on 10% of their farmed land.
To enter the draw to win a hamper of Jordan's cereals just send us your favourite tips and recipes to livingthegoodlife@joulesclothing.co.uk or post them as a comment below.
We'll pick a winner on 6th August 2009 who will receive a wonderful hamper of Jordan’s cereals.
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July 21, 2009
Fruit filled Sangria
Perfect to bring a taste of spain to a bbq or picnic, here is our favourite recipe for sangria filled with fruit of the season
Ingredients
290ml/½ pint golden caster sugar
290ml/½ pint water
1 lemon
2 oranges
1 bottle red wine, chilled
5 tbsp brandy
6 nectarines or peaches
450g/1lb cherries
Method
1. Measure the sugar in a jug until it just reaches the 290ml/½ pint mark. Tip into a pan with the water. Cut a couple of thin strips of peel from the lemon and one of the oranges and add to the pan.
2. Slowly bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then increase the heat and boil for 4-5 minutes to make a light syrup. Strain into a large jug or bowl, leave to cool, then add the wine and brandy.
3. Using a sharp knife, remove all the peel and pith from the oranges, then cut the flesh between the membranes into segments. Halve, stone and slice the nectarines or peaches. Stone the cherries. Divide the fruit between six large wine glasses and pour the sangria over the top. Chill for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
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Have we inspired you too?
I love Joules clothing and have been a regular customer since last September when I discovered the local shop! (Street Outlet store).
Inspired by this season's summery and beachy catalogues and colours you use, as well as various adventures across the country I persuaded myself to pick up my paints again!
The lighthouse was inspired by a visit to Souter Lighthouse, (Up north somewhere) and attached is a photograph!
Liz
If we have inspired you to get creative, send us a picture to livingthegoodlife@joulesclothing.co.uk
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Emily King, Casper and Timmy
I unfortunately haven’t been riding for a while because I had a bad fall off my young horse (Casper) and had very bad whiplash, infected lung, and broken ribs. But luckily I am fully recovered now!
I competed at my first event since my fall yesterday, at Stockland Lovell in the JRN, on Timmy. We did a 35 dressage, one down show jumping, and clear in the time cross country. I came 6th and I was so pleased! But if I hadn't had the show jump down I would have won!
I am competing at Aston Le Walls this coming weekend and Wilton the next, and have got lots more planned!
Unfortunately, Casper has gone and done something to his hock, so he is having the rest of the year out, and hopefully he will be recovered to start competing next year. Because of Casper's injury, I am looking for another horse, so if anybody if wanting to be an owner of an event horse, don't hesitate to contact me on livingthegoodlife@joulesclothing.co.uk
Emily xxx
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July 17, 2009
Your hints & tips using natural ingredients
Share you handy hints and tips on using natural ingredients around your home. Such as basil in the kitchen to keep creepy crawleys at bay or fennel grown next to the dogs kennel to keep the flies from bothering them on hot days.
Post you hints, tips or recipies in the comments below.
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July 16, 2009
Geddington cricket
Geddington has a long tradition street cricket and has been going on for years. the competition is the chance for the whole village to unite and play a fast flowing 5over cricket match against each other.
The base of our team are 4 old primary school friends who have kept in touch from due to the game of cricket and our village school. We all still have family who live in the village and this year we wanted to represent our old school whilst wearing the Joules balliol rugby shirts.
Our first game was against the Geddington tennis club which we cruised past with Michael Thrower opening the bat and some high scores from Tim clay. Also great bowling from Dan litman and not to mention some athletic wicket keeping skills from Cavan Treanor.
Our second encounter of the day was against a strong West Street which we all knew was going to be a hard game. West Street had made a good innings of 74 from 5overs, so it was down to us to bat. Tim Clay and Yannick Green opened the bat, as we were on target from the first two overs scoring 32 runs from 2overs with some huge 6's and 4's! After Yannick Green was dismissed from a strong effort batting, we knew that we had to score 45 runs to win from 2.3overs. Unfortunatly our taget just fell short dispite a galliant slogging spree from Dan litman and Sam Glossop.
We'll keep you posted for the event next year!
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July 08, 2009
What a good idea?!
Thought I'd send some pics of the welly sticks my daughter Sienna made for our recent Glamping trip!
Emma Watts
If you would like to send us pictures and/or a story to put on our blog, either post it as a comment or email them to livingthegoodlife@joulesclothing.co.uk
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July 07, 2009
Wonderful Wedding
The wedding in the photos was our sons James Maitland and Doreen, it was held in Lewes , East Sussex the reception was at Spring barn Farm near Lewes in their field , we had a marque. the happy couple have gone back to Australia to live for a while as Doreen is an Australian Vet .
The ladies in the photo are James sister , 3 cousins and his aunt , they all shopped at Joules especially for this wedding !!they are sitting in the carriage that the horse bought the bride and groom back from the church in !
Robyn Maitland (the Grooms Mother)
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July 06, 2009
Top tips for your hens
I use Life-guard poultry tonic for my ex-battery hens. It’s very economical (25ml to 10 litres of water) and has helped them start laying really soon.
Also I was told at a recent talk by the Kent poultry group that Apple cider vinegar is a very good natural wormer. It’s been used for years, apparently. You need to use10ml per litre of water – use with plastic drinkers not galvanised.
Hope this helps
Lynda Forster
Posted by Joules at 09:17 AM | Comments (1)
Jointers Farm
We are living ‘the good life’ at the moment and have just started keeping our very own little flock of chickens. Link to our blog at http://ournewlifeinthecountry.blogspot.com/for lots of laughs and information.
Sue Hall
Jointers Farm
Oxfordshire
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July 02, 2009
Gardening Questions
How do I prepare the soil? An organic way to control slugs? How do I get rid of carrot fly?
Post your gardening questions in the comments box below. We'll try our best to answer as many as we can on our 'Ask Archie' page in the next issue of Joules Magazine.
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