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We held the BAACA (formerly BAVH) AGM in early July. The turnout was disappointing but we were very grateful to those who did come. The committee presented reports for the year 2018-19 and was reappointed for the coming year.
We will be again running festive events for both children and older residents in early December, on the 7th and 8th so please mark these dates in your diary.
We are still in need of a secretary, someone to keep an eye on maintenance and some help with the website/newsletters/social media.
The latter would suit someone interested in marketing/media studies who needed some practical experience, or perhaps a Duke of Edinburgh service/skill. contact@bellingdon.com if you’re interested in any of the above.
If you usually rush to Waitrose or Sainsbury’s when you have guests coming over and scoop up their pre-made canapés, perhaps the time has come to think again. For the past few years, Karen has been running canapé making classes at Meadow Barn in Bellingdon.
In a relaxed atmosphere round her kitchen table, small groups of between 6 and 10 participants sit round the kitchen table and watch – and if you want practice – how to make both savoury and sweet canapés.
Karen says: “The idea for Canapease took root about 7 years ago when, having committed to preparing canapés for 80 guests at a do in London, I was told there was not a kitchen on site. Serious panic ensued as I searched my countless cookery books and numerous websites to find that there is no such thing as a comprehensive guide to make-ahead canapés.”
“Somehow I managed to pull it all together but from that experience an idea began to slowly grow: create a source for ‘make-ahead canapés’. Nearly 3 years ago I challenged myself to post a make-ahead canapé on my website every week (some with full size options too) and so far I have created some 150 recipes that are all on the website. I hope to get an e-book sorted out soon too. Please take a look: Canapease.com.”
In the meantime Karen’s website also has a range of handy cookery tips, some from loyal subscribers to the weekly newsletter. If you’re interested in subscribing to the newsletter and/or attending one of the canapé demonstrations, please go to canapease.com or email karen@canapease.com.
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Pub nights continue to be popular, with the addition of football for the U14s in the late afternoon. The BBQ has come out several times this summer and has been very welcome. The next three dates are:
27th September from 7pm
25th October from 7pm
22nd November from 7pm
Upcoming events
15 Sept 3:30-5 Family games and crafts for harvest
22 Sept Harvest Festival
23 Sept Harvest Supper
We had a good weekend celebration at St John’s in July on the theme of “Our beautiful world” . Many thanks to everyone who loaned us exhibits ranging from paintings and embroidery to photography.
Next year our weekend will be two weeks before the village fete – in mid-June, and it will have a historical slant again. If you have anything, especially artefacts, which we could borrow we would love to exhibit them!