Village Raw - ISSUE 9
Village Raw is a magazine that explores cultural stories from Crouch End, East Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and the surrounding areas. The magazine is created by the community, for the community. If you like this issue you can support the project through a subscription or donation. See the links below. The ninth issue of Village Raw magazine includes: DOUBLE TAKE - Noma Bar - the illusionary storyteller. SOUNDS FROM THE CITY, SOUNDS FROM THE SEA - Singer-songwriter Austel on her musical journey. MR TOMMY HILL KNOWS - A new project from the artist previously known as WILLIAM. THE COLLODION WAY - John Hoare and his 19th century collodion photographic portraits. WITH. NOT FOR. - Wave Cafe – pushing boundaries and changing attitudes. BRIGHT ORANGE TILES - Revisiting Hornsey Town Hall to see how the restoration is progressing. WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY - Planting trees for the future. PLANT POWER - The healing power of plants with Handmade Apothecary. A GREAT WASTE OF TIME - Creating a compost lasagne. THE NORTH LONDON CHEESE HUNT - Meeting the local cheesemongers and producers. AND MORE…
Village Raw is a magazine that explores cultural stories from Crouch End, East Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and the surrounding areas. The magazine is created by the community, for the community. If you like this issue you can support the project through a subscription or donation. See the links below. The ninth issue of Village Raw magazine includes:
DOUBLE TAKE - Noma Bar - the illusionary storyteller.
SOUNDS FROM THE CITY, SOUNDS FROM THE SEA - Singer-songwriter Austel on her musical journey.
MR TOMMY HILL KNOWS - A new project from the artist previously known as WILLIAM.
THE COLLODION WAY - John Hoare and his 19th century collodion photographic portraits.
WITH. NOT FOR. - Wave Cafe – pushing boundaries and changing attitudes.
BRIGHT ORANGE TILES - Revisiting Hornsey Town Hall to see how the restoration is progressing.
WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY - Planting trees for the future.
PLANT POWER - The healing power of plants with Handmade Apothecary.
A GREAT WASTE OF TIME - Creating a compost lasagne.
THE NORTH LONDON CHEESE HUNT - Meeting the local cheesemongers and producers.
AND MORE…
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING<br />
Previous pages: Kim (left) and Vicky (right) in the Queens Wood community garden. This page: Photos from a herbal tea<br />
and body scrub workshop held at The Postal Museum.<br />
For now though, both have a business to run and they’ve seen<br />
in terest increase, particularly when it comes to foraging. They partly<br />
attribute this to what they call the “Instagram life” - millennials<br />
being more health conscious in general and more likely to embrace<br />
veganism and drink less alcohol. “People are naturally converting<br />
to other things that would help their life,” argues Kim, “so I definitely<br />
think there has been a resurgence in herbal medicine as well<br />
as other lifestyle choices.” Vicky agrees that trends have changed:<br />
“When I was a teenager you got an alcopop and sat in the park. Now<br />
they are all in Planet Organic with their smoothies.”<br />
Both - reassuringly - are drinking red wine as they say this<br />
and you get the impression that they’re not advocating an entirely<br />
hermetic existence. Up next is a short break for Vicky who<br />
wants to escape the winter, potentially in Morocco. Kim, however,<br />
isn’t bothered by the dark days and the cold, which is fortunate as<br />
she has 20,000 words to write for her thesis. Later this year they<br />
will offer some of their popular workshops from their narrowboat,<br />
bought and renovated together. The renovation is another experience<br />
that nearly drove them to the brink of despair but which has<br />
seen hard work pay off. “We’ve done some good stuff,” reflects<br />
Vicky. “We never seem to remember that when we are sitting in<br />
the woods looking at mud,” Kim replies. At that, they both laugh. •<br />
To find out about workshops run by Vicky and Kim, check their social media accounts<br />
or sign up for their newsletter at: www.handmadeapothecary.co.uk<br />
Follow them on Instagram: @handmade_apothecary<br />
ELDERBERRY SYRUP<br />
Vicky and Kim swear by elderberries as a<br />
natural way to help boost the immune system.<br />
This remedy is perfect for combating flu,<br />
winter colds, coughs and sore throats.<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
400g fresh or 250g dried elderberries / 1<br />
thumb-sized piece of ginger root / 1 cinnamon<br />
stick / 2 star anise / 6 cloves / 6 cardamoms /<br />
6 peppercorns / Zest of 1 unwaxed lemon / 500ml<br />
water / Approx. 500g sugar / 1 tsp citric acid<br />
per 500ml<br />
METHOD<br />
Place the elderberries, spices, lemon zest<br />
and water (if using dried elderberries add an<br />
extra 100ml of water) in a pan. Bring to the<br />
boil and simmer uncovered for 20-30 mins until<br />
water has reduced by 1/3. Strain the berries<br />
through a muslin-lined sieve into a measuring<br />
jug. Measure your liquid and return to the pan.<br />
For every 100ml of liquid, add 50-100g of<br />
sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until<br />
thick and glossy. Stir in the citric acid and<br />
pour into bottles, label and date. Lasts up<br />
to 1 year in a cool, dark place. Once opened,<br />
keep in the fridge and use within 1 month.<br />
Take 1 to 2 tsp as necessary or stir 2-4 tsp<br />
into hot water for a soothing drink.<br />
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