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This is one of
several pictures
received from
Jason (aged 11)
who lives in
Belsay. We
haven't got
enough space to
print more than one
this issue but
we'll try another
next issue.

ANY OTHER DRAWINGS
FROM ALL AGES WILL
BE WELCOMED BUT
REMEMBER BLACK &
WHITE ONLY PLEASE
-Drop them off at
any of the
addresses on page 1

ELDERFLOWER CHM PAGE . , ^o
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Su e ^ It won't be long befcre th y: elder is in :io^,cr - try making
this delicious and refreu}'n:^ drink. Despite the name it's
} non-alcoholic, and the . ki^d^ 11 love it - but it's also
excellent with gin!
nks
• You need:
1 gallon cold 'a tar 2 lemons
p
lzlb. sugar it 2 tables oons white
7 heads eldcrfL,oser wire vinegar

Bring the water to the boil and pour it over the sugar; when
cold, add the flowerheads, lemon slices and white vine vinegar.
Cover and leave to stand for 2+ hours. Syphcn or strain off
and bottle, using; strong bottles, preferably with screw tons.
After about 10 days to a fortni>ht it should be ready to drink
and yry fizzy - as it relies on natural yeast the fizz doesn't
always happen, but it's still very good without.

CIDER CUP I

Good for summer parties. ¢O -`1 GAG
Manda
You need:
p
One bottle cider (if dry, add a few lum s of ,ugar)
2 bottles soda water
1 small glass brandy
1 lemon

• Peel the lemon thinly, and put the rind with the Cider in a
jug or bowl, with a. sprig of borage or a few strips of cucumber
rind. Add the brandy immediately and the soda wetsr 10 minutes
later. Any fresh fruit sliced up will add to the taste of the
cup, especially if soaked in brandy for a few hours beforehand.
Serve chilled.