Winchester Lifestyle Aug - Sep 2023

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Leading girls and 

girls' schools 

Marina Gardiner Legge President of the 

Girls’ Schools Association celebrates the 

power girls-only education has to build a 

brighter world.. 

As President, what’s your mission and what does the GSA do? 

My mission as President of the Girls’ Schools Association is to 

celebrate the power of girls’ schools to transform young women’s 

lives for the better. GSA has always been at the forefront of 

campaigning for the best interests of girls and in our schools 

girls embrace life to its fullest. We’re incredibly proud to offer 

dynamic educations built for girls and GSA champions a girls-first 

education. We’re a membership organisation made up of Heads 

from a diverse range of independent and state girls’ schools 

including many of the top performing schools in the UK. Together 

we educate over 80,000 students. I’m excited to lead GSA this 

year. 

Why should parents send their daughters to GSA schools? 

What opportunities can a GSA girl expect from life? 

At GSA we place girls and the best interests of young women 

at the heart of everything we do. Robust research consistently 

proves an all-girls education is best for our young women 

today, our future trailblazers and society makers. We know our 

Heads have a deep understanding of what girls need to thrive 

and every one of our schools puts them first. The expertise in 

girls’ schools lies in their understanding of how to teach girls 

in the best way possible - to bring the best out in them. In a 

girls’ school, she will study whatever interests her free from any 

stereotypical limitations, she will have the freedom to be herself. 

In girls’ schools we know girls are three times more likely to take 

maths and science at A-Level, for example, and they frequently 

outperform boys academically. 

Describe what modern girls’ schools are like, and what 

parents can expect. 

In girls’ schools today girls can expect to be listened to, to be 

involved in decisions being made about them, and to grasp 

brilliant opportunities in life both inside the classroom and out. 

We put girls first to foster their courage, curiosity, and self-belief. 

Research demonstrates that women need female role models; 

this is a priority in our schools. 

Cont... 


school; they know your daughter best and will have a wealth 

of experience to help you. With such a great choice and 

variety of schools at GSA there is one that fits your daughter. 

You can use our school search tool to see all the diverse 

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Cont... 

How can parents choose the right school for their 

daughters, do you have any tips? 

I’m a passionate believer in taking the time to decide with 

your daughter what the best school is for her. There will be 

a whole host of unique considerations for you but a good 

place to start is to think about what environment suits your 

own family and child. Are they keenly academic but also 

want to be free to enjoy sport, do they like a rural setting 

or are they keen on a city? Does day or boarding suit you 

best? Does she thrive in a more formal or informal setting? 

How warm do you feel about the school community when 

you visit? Do take a keen interest in the caring support of 

pastoral team who will look after her personal development, 

you want a nourishing community for her to thrive in. Keep 

your conversations open, curious, and encouraging. It’s 

important too to consider your family needs. Is having wrap 

around care important? Check the logistics too as that is vital 

for family life. Finally, check with the Head of your current 

What are the biggest opportunities for girls now? 

I think it’s more about what girls can offer the world, to be 

honest. We know firms with more Women in the C-Suite are 

more profitable: a 30% female share in corporate leadership 

is associated with an up to 15% increase in profitability for a 

typical firm. Locally to me, in Oxford, we watched a femaleled 

team develop the Covid-19 vaccine, faster than anyone 

expected and it’s been estimated that if countries could 

catch up with the most advanced nation on gender equality 

in their region, it could be worth $12 trillion worldwide. We 

have no time to lose! 

As a female leader yourself what inspires you, have you 

had to overcome any challenges yourself? 

I’m inspired every day by my students in my own school 

Oxford High School GDST. I’m blown away by their 

extraordinary power. They have fascinating views, they feel 

passionately about the world, they relish school as a place 

to safely exercise their voices, learn to own their power, and 

joyfully experiment in their own leadership. 

I’ve had my own challenges; one of the biggest was needing 

to retrain to find a new path for my children and I in the 

world. I chose to undertake a PGCE, one of the best choices 

I’ve ever made and loved it. I’ve never looked back; teaching 

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Top Tips 

when considering an independent school 

Every parent wants to give their child the best start in life, and this naturally 

includes choosing a school that best suits their child’s needs. For many this 

can be a daunting task, and it can be hard to know where to start. 

An independent education remains a 

popular choice for families, with lots of 

different schools to choose from including 

day and boarding, single-sex and coeducational, 

and schools with specialisms 

such as in the arts or sport. 

Open days give families the opportunity to 

see first-hand whether a particular school 

is the right fit. Some schools continue 

to run virtual open days in the aftermath 

of the pandemic, making it possible for 

families to explore what a school has to 

offer from the comfort of their own home. 

There are many different aspects to 

consider when attending an open day, 

so to help ease the process, here are 

some top tips for parents considering an 

independent school for their child: 

NARROW DOWN YOUR CHOICES 

If you live in an area with a number of 

good schools nearby, create a shortlist 

and take time to plan your school visits. 

For parents with a limited choice of local 

schools, the ‘Find a School’ tool on the 

isc.co.uk website is particularly useful, 

as it enables you to refine your search by 

distance, day and boarding, age range, 

fee assistance options and more! If you 

are considering a school which is further 

afield, it’s worth making a day of it so you 

and your child can get a feel for the area. 

THINK ABOUT THE SCHOOL’S 

SPECIALISM OR FOCUS 

All independent schools are different, 

offering unique specialisms and 

strengths. Ask yourself what type of 

school would best suit your child – are 

they sporty, academic or creative? If you 

have an academic child you might like 

to consider a selective school, whereas 

if your child is very creative, you might 

prefer a school with excellent arts 

provision and facilities. 

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS 

Teachers expect parents to be inquisitive 

and are well prepared to answer 

questions, so ask teachers everything you 

want to know; it is always best to speak 

up if you have any queries or concerns! 

Important areas that you might ask about 

include class sizes, the subjects on offer, 

methods of assessment, extracurricular 

activities and pastoral support. 

It would also be worthwhile learning more 

about how the school communicates with 

parents; it’s important that you feel wellinformed 

and able to discuss any matters 

pertaining to your child’s progress or 

wellbeing. If you are considering a 

boarding school for your child, take the 

opportunity to find out more about the 

on-site accommodation, flexi-boarding 

options and what activities take place 

over the weekends. 

Chat to pupils as well as staff and ask 

them about their experiences at the 

school. Much can be learned from 

observing their behaviour – do they seem 

happy, confident and at ease in their 

environment, are they engaged with their 

lessons and wider activities? 

MAKE A FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT 

An open day allows you to build an 

impression of what type of school is on 

offer. So, if you are happy with what you 

see, book a follow-up appointment with 

the school. This will enable you to speak 

more personally with the headteacher or 

registrar and provide another opportunity 

to ask any further questions or raise 

concerns you might have. 

The independent sector is diverse, with a 

huge array of schools and approaches to 

education on offer. Make the most of your 

open days, and use the experience to 

guide you as you choose the right school 

for your child. 


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Sue Powell brings a wealth of experience 

and expertise to her new role. As 

the current Head of English and a 

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Prep School, she has consistently 

demonstrated her passion for education 

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and academic success. 

With an impressive career spanning 

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educated in the primary phase, Sue has 

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understanding of the unique needs 

and developmental stages of young 

learners has contributed to her success 

in fostering an engaging and supportive 

learning environment. 

As a member of the Senior Management 

Team, Sue will play a pivotal role in shaping 

the school’s Early Years Foundation Stage 

provision and ensuring its alignment with 

best practice in pursuit of excellence in all 

aspects of children’s development. 

Outgoing Prep Headteacher Jonathan 

Brough stated, “I am delighted that 

Sue will be taking a well-deserved step 

up to manage our Early Years groups 

at St Swithun’s. It has been a real joy 

and privilege to work alongside her in 

a number of different roles for over a 

decade. I have watched her flourish here 

during the past two years and I cannot 

wait to hear about her successes to 

come.” 

Incoming Headteacher Liz Norris said 

on the appointment, ‘We are thrilled that 

Sue will be taking on her new role as 

Head of EYFS at St Swithun’s Prep from 

September. Her extensive experience, 

deep commitment to education, and 

passion for early years learning will 

undoubtedly contribute to the continued 

growth and success of our Early Years 

provision. We look forward to the 

positive impact she will have on our 

students and staff alike.” 

Sue will officially assume her new 

responsibilities as Head of EYFS in 

September. The entire St Swithun’s Prep 

School community congratulates her 

on this well-deserved appointment and 

wishes her every success in her new 

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Ching’-He 

HUANG 

Sally Thomson was fortunate 

enough to catch up with 

Ching-He Huang MBE. She 

is affectionately known as 

Ching. Born in Taiwan she 

has appeared in a variety 

of television cooking 

programmes and is the 

author of nine best-selling 

cookbooks... 

The first thing I was going to ask you is 

when did you first start cooking? 

I think I was five years-old, but I wasn’t 

really cooking I was messing about in my 

grandmother’s kitchen watching her cook 

on this huge wood-fired stove. 

I really started cooking at about 11 - I 

was making congee (a Chinese rice 

pudding) for my dad because my mum 

was away. She went away for work a 

lot, so that’s how I actually learnt how to 

cook. But the young formative years is 

when I learnt from my grandmother as I 

lived with her. She took care of us before 

we emigrated to South Africa. It was 

amazing because we had all this produce 

and I just saw her preparing chickens, 

gutting fish and getting vegetables out of 

the ground. She was a full-on lady. Oh my 

gosh, such a lovely memory. 

So, we lived in a Chinese courtyard home 

There were twenty-five great uncles and 

aunts all living together with each of their 

families. Honestly, every meal-time, was 

like a party. It was like a mini street party 

and it was amazing. 

And that was all the time virtually 

every day? 

Yeah, because every day you have to eat 

a breakfast, lunch, dinner and everyone 

sat down to eat. All the families lived 

around each other and the centre of 

the courtyard so it had the buzz and 

We all stood around 

looking at an avocado 

thinking “what is that, 

and what the heck do 

you do with it?!” 

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excitement of daily life. Also, each of the 

homes there were gardens and people 

kept chickens. 

So why did you end up going to South 

Africa then? 

We emigrated because my father was in 

construction management. He was one 

of seven children and the only one that 

went to university. He always had ideas of 

having his own business but he hated the 

construction management work and he 

went to the foreign office. 

He met this African businessman in 

the foreign office in Taiwan and at that 

time they were trying to get people to 

emigrate. Helping people to understand 

trade or go and emigrate. The Taiwanese 

Foreign Office said to him, “Oh, you need 

to go to South Africa!” 

That must have been a shock to the 

system? 

Absolutely - particularly the food - on 

reflection it was quite funny - we all stood 

around looking at an avocado thinking 

“what is that, and what the heck do you 

do with it?!”. It was such a culture shock 

but really exciting at the same time. 

Then, when I was 11, we moved again 

to the UK. Apartheid was about to 

be dissolved. And there were a lot of 

turbulent times in South Africa. He said 

“we better, you know, up and leave”. 

Many people were leaving. The South 

Africans had the Commonwealth link, we 

were told, “Oh, go to UK because you 

know you can send your daughter and 

your son to Oxford or Cambridge.” You 

know, it was all about education. And he 

worked really hard and built a great life 

for us over there, but then decided to up 

and leave all of that. 

We came to UK in 1989 and then soon 

after was a recession in 1990 we lost 

everything. My father had invested in a 

lot and he had started from scratch. But

then because of the recession no one 

paid him back, so it all folded. They were 

very difficult times. We went from nothing 

to something in South Africa to back to 

nothing in UK. My brother and I were also 

the only non-white children in our school 

- it was very difficult, but it made the 

bonds we did make even stronger. 

But that’s how I learnt to cook, because 

my mum would go away for work a lot. 

My dad stayed here and I ended up 

cooking for him because he’s so clueless 

in the kitchen! My mum taught me how 

to make congee, which I did because I 

couldn’t make fried rice. And then I learnt 

how to do fried rice and then stir-fried 

veggies. When she came back home 

she’d teach me some more and then I’d 

cook for him. 

What was the light bulb when you 

suddenly thought this is what I want 

to do? 

It came in gradually and dripped and you 

just thought this is what I need to do. 

I just went to university - Queen Mary 

Westfield and I studied economics. After 

uni everyone was going to banking and 

into the city, but I needed to start earning 

quickly - I just set up my own food 

business called Fuji and started making 

jacket potatos, sandwiches etc. 

Where were you selling those in the 

central London? 

Yes, and then I ended up selling them to 

people like Collins, and Europa Foods. 

I had the food business for ten years, 

but while I was doing that in the first few 

years I met my husband. At the time, his 

sister worked for UK TV Food, so she 

was like, “Oh, Ching, your noodles are so 

good and you need to like come on Great 

Food Live TV show.” So I agreed. I met 

the Commissioner and did a screen test - 

the rest is history! 

You’ve presented 11 TV shows? 

Yes - some in the UK, some America. 

I started with Ching’s Kitchen, then I 

got a break a few years later on, with 

Chinese Food Made Easy for BBC and 

that was 2008. And then in 2009, 2010, I 

did a show for Channel 5 called Chinese 

Food in Minutes. In 2011, I went over to 

the States and did Easy Chinese, San 

Francisco. 

Did you enjoy it whilst you were doing 

that? 

Oh my god I was like a treadmill. I loved 

every minute of it. I just loved my team. 

They were incredible. I mean I was much 

younger back then, so I had more energy. 

And then, I did Exploring China with Ken 

Holm in 2012. I love Ken. I don’t know 

where he gets the energy from. Nothing 

phases him. And he’s just so kind and so 

lovely - he put me at ease immediately. 

So, do you ever go out to eat? 

I love going out to eat. And I love it when 

a friend has opened a restaurant and 

then I go and support them. Honestly, 

it’s so important. And locally we’ve got 

like a really good Indian restaurant called 

Dastan. It’s fantastic. There’s a Greek 

restaurant I’ve recently discovered in 

Notting Hill which is fantastic called 

Zephyr. Mini Mayfair, my friend Sam’s 

restaurant, they do excellent Peking 

duck and Imperial Treasure, my friends 

at Fallow restaurant, they do British and 

they’re just fantastic. 

What’s the best meal that you’ve ever 

had? Can you remember? 

Oh God, the best meal. Oh, you know 

that’s really hard. I think probably The 

Eight in Macau. Yeah, for sure The Eight. 

It’s Michelin-starred and it’s the best 

Chinese in the world. It’s in the Grand 

Lisboa Hotel. If you love chicken, the 

chef does the most fantastic chicken. He 

honestly does the most tender yellow 

chicken pomelo salad you will ever have. 

It’s so refreshing and just delicious. It’s a 

kind of like a drunken chicken dish which 

is basically steamed chicken in wine. 

In a French kitchen you have different 

stations, but in a Chinese kitchen it’s 

even more complex because you have a 

wok section. You have the cold section, 

you have the dim sum section, especially 

in this kind of restaurant. You’ve got the 

rotisserie section, yomaking your char 

sous, your roast pork. It’s massive, like 

there’s so much going on in one kitchen. 

So, you get your energy from your diet, 

do you think, that you are so busy? 

Energy from my diet? I don’t know - I am 

mostly plant-based now. Maybe it’s from 

my DNA, maybe my mother, I inherited 

I make my own 

kimchi. I always 

make sure we have 

something fermented 

on the table. 

from her because she’s, bless her, 

she’s like the bunny with the everlasting 

battery. Her mind is so quick and sharp. I 

think I get it from her. 

You would recommend you follow your 

diet and that’s now you’re still you’re 

introducing a little bit of protein into 

your diet? 

I always try. I make my own kimchi. I 

always make sure we have something 

fermented on the table. This is very good 

for your gut health. Then it’s a lot of teas 

with lemon, ginger, lemongrass - all the 

good stuff. 

What’s next for you? 

I’m appearing on Saturday Kitchen soon, 

then at the Big Feastival. At some point I 

will have to proof my new book! 

Can you tell us more? 

I don’t know if I can talk much about it 

yet. It’s about the times that we’re living 

in now. Everything is stretched so it’s 

having to make everything go that much 

further. I’m always about non-waste. I 

absolutely hate waste. I really do - so the 

book echoes that and is themed around 

making sure we make the most of all our 

ingredients - even the bits we’d typically 

throw away. 


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Ching’s 

Braised Hong Sao Pork 

PREP TIME 10 mins 

COOKING TIME 70 mins 

SERVES 4 

INGREDIENTS 

700g pork belly slices, 

rindless 

2 tablespoons rapeseed or 

groundnut oil 

1 tablespoon grated peeled 

fresh ginger 

3 tablespoons Shaohsing rice 

wine or dry sherry 

3 star anise 

1 teaspoon whole Sichuan 

peppercorns 

3 long whole dried red chillies 

250ml chicken stock 

80ml dark soy sauce 

3 tablespoons brown sugar 

pinch of salt 

Another 

slightly 

longer dish. Regional 

variations on Hong Sao Rou, or 

red braised pork can be found 

across China. It is said to have 

been one of Chairman Mao’s 

favourite dishes. 

Traditionally, belly pork pieces 

are cooked in a braising liquid of 

spices and sugar, the caramelised 

sugar imparting a rich brown 

colour. However, dark soy sauce 

is a popular way to enhance 

the umami salty-sweet flavour 

and I have used it in this dish. 

It adds depth and colour, giving 

the braising liquid a deep, reddy 

shine. The resulting pork should 

be sweet, salty and spiced and 

the sauce thick and sticky. I have 

reduced the amount of sugar to 

keep 

it healthier, 

but you can add more if you 

prefer a sweeter taste. It is best 

served simply with some steamed 

jasmine rice and stir-fried greens 

such as pak choy. 

METHOD 

Bring 1.5 litres water to the boil 

in a large pan. Add the pork belly 

slices and simmer over a medium 

heat for 30 minutes. Remove the 

pork and drain well, then pat dry 

with kitchen paper and slice into 

2cm x 2cm pieces. 

Heat a wok over a medium heat, 

add the rapeseed or groundnut 

oil and give the oil a swirl. Add 

the pork pieces and brown for 

2 minutes, then add the ginger, 

rice wine or dry sherry, the star 

anise, Sichuan peppercorns, 

dried chillies, chicken stock, 

dark soy sauce, brown sugar and 

salt. Cover with a tight-fitting lid 

and cook over a medium heat for 

45 minutes, until the liquid has 

reduced and thickened slightly 

and is a glossy reddish-brown 

colour. 

Remove from the heat (see tip) 

and serve with steamed jasmine 

rice and stir-fried greens of your 

choice. 

CHING’S TIP 

For a smooth cooked sauce, strain 

through a sieve and discard the 

whole spices, or you can just eat 

around them like the Chinese do! 


Cantonese-style 

Egg and Tomato Macaroni Noodle Soup 

A classic comfort dish served in 

many of the licensed street 

vendors (dai pai dongs) offering 

Hong Kongers a quick snack. 

Add a good amount of sriracha 

for a kicked-up version. This is 

pure comfort in a bowl and yes, 

you read correctly, you’ll want 

canned plum tomatoes for a rich 

tart flavour. 

METHOD 

If you want to skin the fresh 

tomatoes before chopping, cut a 

small cross at the base of each 

one. Plunge them into a wok or 

pan of boiling water for less than 

1 minute, then drain. The skin will 

peel off easily. Finely chop the 

flesh, discarding the hard centre. 

However, most of the nutrients 

are underneath the skin so I don’t 

bother – also it does make the 

dish even quicker to prepare. 

Pour 800ml boiling water into a 

wok and bring back 

to the boil. 

bouillon powder and bring to 

a simmer, then add the fresh 

tomatoes and cook over a 

medium heat for 5 minutes until 

the tomatoes have softened. 

Add the canned plum tomatoes 

with their juices and bring to 

a simmer. Pour the beaten 

eggs into the broth, 

stirring gently. Add 

the tamari or light 

soy sauce, sesame 

oil, salt, white 

pepper, sriracha 

chilli sauce, 

cooked macaroni 

and blended 

cornflour. Mix 

well and heat 

through. If using, 

add the baby 

spinach and let it 

wilt, then garnish 

with the spring 

onions and serve 

immediately. 

Stir in 

the 



SERVES 2 

INGREDIENTS 

3 ripe tomatoes, sliced 

1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon 

powder 

200g canned plum tomatoes, 

retain juices from the can 

3 eggs, lightly beaten 

1 tablespoon tamari or low sodium 

light soy sauce 

dash of toasted sesame oil 

pinch of salt 

pinch of ground white pepper 

1 tablespoon sriracha chilli sauce, 

to taste 

300g cooked macaroni pasta, drained, 

dressed in a little rapeseed oil 

1 tablespoon cornflour, blended with 2 

tablespoons cold water 

large handful of baby spinach (optional) 

2 spring onions, finely sliced 


Taiwanese-style 

Seafood ‘Pancake’ 

PREP TIME 5 mins COOKING 

TIME 5-8 mins SERVES 2 

INGREDIENTS 

40g potato flour 

40g cornflour 

2 spring onions, finely diced 

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely diced 

2 tablespoons rapeseed oil 

100g fresh mixed seafood 

(squid rings, mussels and tiger prawns) 

2 eggs 

75g pak choy, each leaf sliced down the 

stalk into 5mm strips 

sliced spring onions, to garnish 

For the sweet hot sauce 

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 

2 tablespoons oyster sauce 

2 teaspoons sriracha chilli sauce 

This delicious snack or quick mid-week 

supper is inspired by my love of the 

oyster omelettes that you get in the 

street food stalls found in the night 

markets in Taiwan. It involves making a 

thin, egg crêpe-like pancake. The trick is 

to stir-fry the seafood first and then pour 

in the potato and cornflour batter and 

cook it like a thin eggy crêpe. Serve it 

with a spicy sweet concoction of hoisin, 

oyster and sriracha sauces – so umami 

and full of yum! 

If you’re vegetarian, you can use an 

assortment of sliced fresh shiitake, 

shimeji and enoki mushrooms instead of 

the seafood. 

METHOD 

Combine all the ingredients for the sweet 

hot sauce and set aside. Mix the potato 

flour and cornflour in 80ml cold water, 

then add the diced spring onions and 

chilli. 

Heat a wok over a medium heat, add 

1 tablespoon of the rapeseed oil and 

give the oil a swirl. Add half the mixed 

seafood and fry for a few seconds, 

then add half the spring onion and chilli 

mixture. Lightly beat one of the eggs and 

add to the wok with half the pak choy. 

Cook for 2–3 minutes until the potato 

starch has turned a translucent colour. 

Spoon out onto a serving plate and 

cover with foil to keep it warm. Make the 

second ‘pancake’ in the same way, using 

the remaining ingredients. 

To serve, drizzle with the sweet hot 

sauce and garnish with some sliced 

spring onions. 


Ching’s 

Three-Cup Chicken 

This classic Taiwanese dish is warm and 

comforting - perfect for the cold weather. 

The chicken, ginger and chilli will give 

you a warm zingy lift. It’s also quick and 

speedy - prepared in 5 minutes and 

cooked in 7 - which means chopping 

board to table in under 15 minutes. 

Traditionally the dish uses 1 cup of soy 

sauce, 1 cup of rice wine and 1 cup of 

toasted sesame oil (there’s not 1 cup of 

each in this recipe but equal quantities of 

all three). If Japan is famous for inventing 

their teriyaki sauce, Taiwan is famous for 

inventing Three Cup Chicken sauce. The 

sweet basil at the end imparts a sweet 

aniseed aroma and taste, which pairs 

perfectly with the dish. If you can’t get 

Taiwanese nine pagoda basil try Thai 

Sweet Basil instead. 

METHOD 

Place the chicken in a bowl, add the salt 

and ground white pepper and then dust 

with the cornflour. Mix well to coat then 

set aside. 



SERVES 4 

INGREDIENTS 

250g boneless chicken thighs, sliced 

into 1cm x 2.5cm cubes 

Pinch of sea salt flakes 

Pinch of ground white pepper 

1 tablespoon cornflour 

1 tablespoon rapeseed oil 

Large knob of fresh root ginger, peeled 

and cut into large slices 

2 garlic cloves, crushed but left whole 

1 red chilli, sliced into rings 

1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry 

sherry 

50ml LKK Premium light soy sauce 

50ml toasted sesame oil 

1 teaspoon caster sugar 

5g Thai sweet basil 

Rice: 100g wild rice, 100g red rice, 100g 

Thai Jasmine rice 

Heat a wok over a high heat until 

smoking and add the rapeseed oil. Add 

the ginger slices and fry until crispy and 

golden, then add the garlic and red chili 

and toss for a few seconds to release 

their flavour. Add the chicken pieces 

and leave for 10 seconds to sear and 

colour, then flip them over. Season with 

Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry and 

stir-fry for 2-3 minutes on a high heat 

until the chicken is almost cooked. 

Add the light soy sauce, the toasted 

sesame oil and sugar and cook for 

5 minutes until the liquid has almost 

evaporated. The chicken should have 

a dark brown, slightly sticky shine. Add 

the basil leaves and toss through to 

will, then take off the heat and serve 

immediately. 

For the rice 

Rinse the rice in cold water until the 

water runs clear. Add to 600ml of cold 

water and bring to the boil, put the lid 

on and leave to simmer for 15 minutes. 

Once the rice is cooked, it should fluff 

up with a fork 


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has created the scheme is to balance texture and tone - we look at some design 

considerations to help you pull together a beautiful rooom 

Texture is, quite simply, an object’s 

physical feeling or visual appearance. 

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throw to a cane screen and a suede 

wall to a stone backsplash count as 

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Layering in interior design is key to 

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BATHROOM BLISS 

You might think it’s challenging to add texture to a bathroom, but it is 

both possible and something that can really elevate the space. 

Wall treatments, flooring and tiling are great ways to add texture. Tiles 

with textured surfaces, including handmade tiles which are always 

beautiful, marbled or geometric tiles offer both visual and tactile 

textural qualities, as does natural stone on the walls or floors. 

Wood panelling also adds so much warmth and impact - you can opt 

for contemporary boarding or more classic wainscoting. 

Oasis Ceramic White, £49.25 per box of 38, 

capietra.com;Wooden Slat Feature Wall 

Panels, from £138, rubberduckbathrooms. 

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Extra layers of texture are 

added by accessories, 

meaning you can easily 

change them 

VISUAL WEIGHT 

Texture is also a way to create accents. 

Interior designers will use texture to add 

what’s referred to as ‘visual weight’. In other 

words, how an object or section of the room 

is able to draw attention to itself. Contrasting 

textures is one way to make certain aspects 

stand out more than others. You can also use 

tone - dark colours carry more weight than 

light, so you can draw attention to one side 

of the room using deeper shades. 

Malvern Small Wall Light, £86.40, corston. 

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LIGHTING 

A room’s overall textural feel translates in a similar way 

to physical and visual texture, but it also touches on 

how we perceive things. Lighting, for example, is neither 

physically or visually textured itself, but it’s one of the 

biggest contributors of texture in the home. Its ambient 

glow can transform an entire space into one of incredible 

softness or, conversely, one that’s hard and harsh. 

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BLENDING ELEMENTS 

Mixing materials within a kitchen design is a brilliant way 

of easily creating visual variety in your interiors, without 

committing to a bold colour palette. Combining textures, 

such as exposed brick with natural wood and stone, adds an 

array of textures to your space, which ensures your interior is 

interesting without becoming overwhelming. 

For those who love to ‘mix up’ their 

interiors more frequently, laying the 

groundwork with a varied textural palette 

provides a great foundation upon 

which to play and experiment with 

different colours and seasonal 

elements using accessories. 

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TONES 

Try to use the 60-30-10 rule - for a balanced 

scheme, keep 60% of the elements (say, 

walls and floors) as one colour, then add 

30% in another colour (fabrics such as that of 

upholstery, curtains and rugs), and 10% in an 

accent colour (cushions, décor objects etc.) You 

can play with shades of the colours, but try not 

to introduce too many colours into one space. 

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This three-colour rule will allow you to create a 

balanced, restful-looking colour scheme that’s 

difficult to go wrong with – particularly if you 

are creating kitchen colour schemes and dining 

room colour schemes in one open-plan space 

that is likely to be busy and perhaps more 

cluttered than other rooms in your home. 


We’re staying on 

your High Street 

With the face of high 

street banking remarkably 

changed since the 

pandemic, and many 

large banks closing the 

doors of small village and 

town branches, Newbury 

Building Society’s 

Dean Scott discusses 

why a ‘bricks and clicks’ 

approach is so critical to 

the Society’s business. 

What’s the one piece of positive feedback we hear more than any 

other when talking to our customers? Without a doubt, it’s how 

much they appreciate the human touch. In today’s digital world, 

it’s vital to our members that they can speak to a living, 

breathing human being who is ready and waiting to help – not a 

robot, chatbot (although we do have those now!), or a round-robin 

calling system that leaves you listening to hold music for hours. 

Abingdon branch 

The pandemic reinforced the importance of digital banking 

infrastructure, but despite this, we are still extremely passionate 

about the difference people make to our business – both customer 

and colleague. As a multitude of other lenders close the doors of 

small local branches, the high street is exactly where we want to 

be. 

“I opened a Senior Saver account online. It was so simple to do 

with very clear and easy to follow instructions. I love it that they 

also make it easy for me to visit one of their local branches with a 

passbook as well if I want to, despite it being an online account. 

So many banks/building societies are leaving the high street, it’s 

comforting to know that Newbury Building Society aren’t following 

that trend and that their customers can still go in and chat face to 

face” 

Yvonne, Smart Money People review, January 2023 

Being present for our customers, in the places they live and work, 

is part of our ethos as a trusted mutual organisation. Unlike banks, 

we have a commitment to reinvest our profits. We don’t have 

shareholders, so we get to put time and money back into the 

communities we operate in. 

This is something that has become even more critical to us recently 

and is why we launched our Cost of Living Support project last 

year. To ensure we’re using our space to the best of our ability and 

that our branches remain fit for purpose, we’ve been working hard 

on a series of refurbishment projects over the last few years. We 

started with Abingdon in 2021, and we finished work on Newbury 

branch in December last year. 

Newbury branch 

Member feedback has been great, and we look forward to 

continuing to modernise our branch network this year, with 

plans to refurbish Winchester branch and subject to 

costings, our branch in Thatcham, too. 

Whilst we will certainly continue to improve our online 

platforms and digital experience, our strategy will remain 

one of ‘bricks and clicks’, a blend of physical High Street 

branches and online digital services, where good old 

fashioned service with a smile is at the root of our 

organisation. 

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Planting for Autumn colour 

NOTES FROM 

THE GARDEN 

As the full light of summer fades into 

Autumn so the colour palette of our gardens, 

changes and for me, Autumn is one of the 

most beautiful seasons in the garden. 

If you are starting from scratch and planning for colour, lucky you, 

then there are so many options, but the addition of some or any of 

the following will reward you as the summer wanes. Backlit plants 

can look amazing as the sun comes and goes and immediately, we 

think of Acers, that blaze of fire that creates so many spectacular 

exclamation points at this time of the year. Size certainly matters 

so check the height and spread that each plant will reach and then 

a little research will find you the ideal choice. If your soil type isn’t 

ideal – they are acid loving plants, then grow them in pots. A two- or 

three-year-old Acer in a beautiful pot can look spectacular and you 

can move it to the most advantageous spot to enjoy its autumn show. 

Trees are an obvious choice for colour and Amelanchier lamarkii or 

‘Snowy Mespilus’ is another beauty – it grows to about 7 metres so 

place it carefully, but it offers a lot- silvery leaves followed by snowy 

white flowers and pale copper leaves in spring. Berries follow that 

and then in autumn a stunning display of orange and red leaves – 

what more could you ask for? Shrubs also play a part – the wonderful 

‘Smoke Bush’, Cotinus ‘Grace’ has deep maroon leaves and a halo 

of fluffy grey toned flowers which look like the smoke of an autumn 

bonfire. Hydrangea quercifolia – the ‘Oak Leaved Hydrangea’ is 

“PALE AMBER SUNLIGHT FALLS ACROSS 

THE REDDENING OCTOBER TREES, 

THAT HARDLY SWAY BEFORE A BREEZE 

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ERNEST DOWSON 

another treasure offering incredible leaf colour, and white flowers too. 

Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’, turning yellow in autumn, looks 

fabulous …… I am spoilt for choice! 

Smaller plants also offer great colour, from Nandina domestica ‘Fire 

Power’ to Asters, Helianthus, Japanese Anemone, Cyclamen – and 

let’s not forget the grasses. Miscanthus and Pennisetum or fountain 

grass add a totally different texture to the garden and as autumn 

winds increase also add a wonderful fluid movement too. 

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DEMENTIA 

DIAGNOSIS: 

what are the next steps? 

Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a 

difficult and overwhelming experience. It 

is important to understand what dementia 

is and how it affects the brain. Dementia 

is a general term that describes a decline 

in cognitive function severe enough to 

interfere with daily life. It is caused by 

damage to brain cells, which affects 

thinking, behaviour, and feelings. There 

are different types of dementia, including 

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, 

and Lewy body dementia. Each type of 

dementia has its own set of symptoms 

and progression. Understanding the type 

of dementia and its symptoms can help 

individuals and their families better cope 

with the diagnosis and plan for the future. 

After receiving a dementia diagnosis, it 

is important to seek practical advice on 

how to cope with the changes that may 

occur. Simple strategies can make a big 

difference in day-to-day life. For example, 

providing clear and simple instructions 

can help individuals with dementia better 

understand and complete tasks. It is 

also important to recognise the coping 

strategies of the person with dementia 

and see things from their perspective. 

Seeking support from organisations 

such as the Alzheimer’s Society and the 

Contented Dementia Trust can provide 

individuals and their families with helpful 

resources and guidance on how to 

manage the diagnosis. 

It is important to care for oneself and 

seek emotional support after receiving 

a dementia diagnosis. This may include 

making regular appointments with 

a primary care doctor or specialist, 

such as a neurologist or geriatric 

psychiatrist. Additionally, caregivers 

should acknowledge their feelings 

and seek practical help and emotional 

support when needed. Asking doctors 

about trials or studies and contacting 

dementia charities for potential research 

opportunities can also provide individuals 

and their families with hope for the 

future. Planning for the future and making 

necessary preparations, such as legal 

and financial planning, can also aid the 

feeling of control during this difficult time. 

NEXT STEPS AFTER A 

DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS 

Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be 

overwhelming and emotional. However, 

it is essential to take the next steps 

to manage the condition effectively. 


Recognising that dementia affects a 

person’s abilities and treating them with 

dignity and respect is crucial. Therefore, it 

is important to educate oneself and loved 

ones about the diagnosis and the best 

ways to provide care and support. 

Legal and financial planning is another 

critical step. It is essential to establish 

consent to manage finances and consider 

being named as a power of attorney. 

Consulting a later life legal specialist 

can ease the burden. Additionally, it 

is important to have important legal 

documents in place, such as a Will, 

power of attorney, and advanced 

directives for healthcare. 

Building a support network and exploring 

care-giving options is also necessary 

after a dementia diagnosis. Care-giving 

can be challenging and impact the 

care-giver’s health, so it is crucial to 

reach out to organisations that can 

provide assistance. Asking friends and 

family for help with daily needs such as 

cooking, transportation, and shopping 

can also be beneficial. Providing choices 

and recognising the person’s coping 

strategies can also help with care-giving. 

Improving communication skills is also 

essential to reduce stress and improve 

the quality of the relationship with the 

person with dementia. 

PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR 

COPING WITH DEMENTIA 

Being diagnosed with dementia can be 

overwhelming, but there are practical 

steps that individuals can take to cope 

with the diagnosis. One of the most 

important steps is to maintain a healthy 

lifestyle. This includes eating a balanced 

diet, getting regular exercise, and 

getting enough sleep. Participating in 

activities that one enjoys can also help 

improve mood and overall well-being. 

Additionally, seeking support from family 

members, friends, or local services can 

help with routine tasks such as cooking, 

transportation, and shopping. By 

prioritising a healthy lifestyle and seeking 

support, individuals with dementia can 

better manage their symptoms and 

maintain their independence. 

When engaging in activities or hobbies, 

it’s important to keep things simple, 

reduce distractions, and break activities 

down into manageable steps. Working 

with an occupational therapist can also 

help individuals with dementia stay 

independent and learn new ways to 

manage daily tasks. 

Coping with memory loss and 

communication challenges can be 

difficult, but there are strategies that 

can help. Breaking tasks down into 

smaller, simpler steps and using written 

instructions can be helpful. It’s also 

important to be clear and concise in 

communication, repeating things as 

needed and reducing extraneous noise 

and distractions. Encouraging the use 

of memory aids, such as a notebook 

or smart phone, can also be helpful in 

managing short-term memory loss. 

Joining a support group or attending 

counselling sessions can make a world 

of difference in terms of managing the 

emotional and practical impacts of living 

with dementia. Support groups offer 

a chance to connect with others who 

can provide advice and understanding, 

as well as to simply listen and create a 

sense of community. 

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL 

THERAPY (CBT) 

Continued Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 

(CBT) is an effective therapy for helping 

those with memory loss manage their 

emotions and behaviour. It focuses on 

problem solving and helps individuals 

identify their triggers and develop coping 

strategies to manage them. CBT can 

help individuals with dementia recognise 

the connections between their thoughts, 

feelings, and behaviours, and help them 

adjust to the changes in their life caused 

by dementia. One of the most important 

next steps after a dementia diagnosis is 

to reach out for help and support. 

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SLOW DOWN AGING...4 habits to adopt today 

How to slow down the aging process has less to do with 

tackling the wrinkles on your face, and more to do with caring 

for your inner health. With the right lifestyle and nutrition 

changes outlined below, you can learn how to slow down the 

aging process at a cellular level. The result? Improved mental 

clarity and higher levels of energy no matter your age. 

EAT A BALANCED DIET 

Where possible, try to avoid processed and ultra-processed 

foods - generally these are the ones with long lists of ingredients 

on the back of the packet. Instead, some easy tips to focus on 

are to include a source of protein with every meal (meat, fish, 

eggs, tofu or legumes) and to aim to ‘eat the rainbow’ eating 

as many different colours of fruits and vegetables a week. The 

colours indicate different vitamins, so it’s a great way to support 

overall wellbeing in an interesting and easy to maintain way. 

LEARN SOMETHING NEW 

Studies have shown that the key to long-lasting mental 

sharpness is testing the brain by learning something new. The 

subject or activity doesn’t matter - it could be learning Mandarin 

or teaching yourself to juggle - but the act of engaging the brain 

in doing something challenging has been shown to dramatically 

slow down the aging process. 

GET PHYSICAL 

We all know about the importance of physical exercise, but 

resistance training in particular is essential as we age. Exercise 

that builds muscle endurance, can help older adults to preserve 

their independence and quality of life. Strength training induces 

muscle hypertrophy (growth), improves muscle mass and 

increases muscle strength. 

It makes your muscles stronger, more powerful and keeps 

them doing their very important job in allowing you to do all the 

functional things you want to do in your life. Whether that be 

walking around pain free to go to the shops and see friends, 

looking after your children and grandchildren, going on long 

bikes rides and country walks, playing sports or even running 

marathons. Strength training for all age groups improves 

muscle and bone health, improves body composition and 

fat loss, prevents a huge number of chronic and preventable 

diseases, improves energy levels and mood. These benefits are 

increasingly important as we age. 

MEDITATE, BREATHE AND STRETCH 

In a nutshell, try some yoga! Mental health is an essential facet 

as we age, but so few of us take a few minutes a day to slow 

down, clear our minds and focus on our breath. Research over 

the past thirty years has shown that the practice of yoga and 

meditation, and clean diet and lifestyle, can greatly reduce the 

fraying of telomeres, the part of our DNA that is related to aging. 

Stretching helps to maintain our flexibility and suppleness too. 

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