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It’s good to grow

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Just a few weeks now till the Belvoir Castle Flower & Garden Show is back…

And organiser Andy Tudbury is back too, on Girls Around Town this weekend, with details of what to expect from a event that’s been growing bigger and better since its debut four years ago almost to the day!

Andy will be live in the studio with June in the first hour of the show to share the latest news about this year’s festival, which takes place in the grounds of Belvoir Castle on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July,

Perhaps you’re already a keen gardener searching for inspiration from some of the stunning show borders and gardens brought to Lincolnshire by award-winning designers who will once again be battling it out to win the coveted Duchess of Rutland Trophy?

Maybe you’re new to gardening and want ideas on how to turn a neglected space into a flower-filled spot to enjoy with family and friends?

Or you’ve a question for one of the well-known specialists and experts on the talks stage?

You’ll find all this and more in the beautiful grounds of Belvoir Castle, along with garden sculptures, furniture and tools among the items on sale, together with live music and a range of food and refreshments to enjoy too.

Make sure you’re listening on 107.8FM, on the apps or online from just after 10.20am to hear what Andy has to say about this year’s show…

And in the meantime, if you want to book your tickets for a great day out, you can follow this link to do just that!

An easy way to curry favour with family and friends!

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If you were listening to Girls Around Town this morning, you’ll have heard Amanda Whitehead sharing her Easy Chicken Curry recipe…

Want to give it a go yourself but didn’t manage to jot down the details?

No problem – here they are, ready for you to download so you can put it on the menu next time you want to curry favour with your family and friends!

Easy Chicken Curry

  • Servings: Serves 4
  • Difficulty: Easy
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    Ingredients

      3 tbs coconut oil
      2 medium onions, peeled and sliced
      2 green chillies, seeded and chopped (optional)
      3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
      3-4 chicken breasts, skinned and chopped into bite sized pieces
      ½ tsp sea salt
      ½ tsp turmeric
      1 tsp ground cumin seeds
      ½ tsp ground coriander seeds
      2 tbs tomato puree
      ½ tsp garam masala

Method

    1. Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan, then fry the onion, chilli and garlic for a few minutes, add chicken pieces and continue to fry for about 5 minutes.
    2. When the mixture begins to brown add salt, turmeric, cumin and coriander to the chicken mixture.
    3. Stir well and continue to fry.
    4. Add the tomato puree and garam masala.
    5. If you like you could add some other vegetables to the chicken.
    6. This recipe feeds 4 people so you can cut down on ingredients or have left-overs the next day.

Taking action to take care of your gut

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From creating a healthy lifestyle to cooking up a simple supper – this week’s guest on Girls Around Town has all that and more to share in the second hour of the show.

A holistic health and nutrition coach, Amanda Whitehead will be live in the studio with June, explaining how she helps overwhelmed men and women aged 35+ increase their energy, enhance their sleep and get back their bounce…

And what’s more, how they can do it all without calorie counting!

She’ll be sharing details of how, through her business Purposefully Nourished, she works with clients to help them create a clean, sustainable lifestyle, along with some of the top tips she offers that help them take action to take care of their gut health.

Someone who definitely practises what she preaches, she says “As a mum, I must constantly remind myself that when I take care of myself, I am taking care of everyone around me.

“And when I follow my gut health, I take care of my body, mind, and self.”

Don’t forget to Put On Your Sunday Best by tuning in to 107.8FM or listening on the apps, on Alexa or online from just after 11am for those top tips from Amanda…

And make sure you stay tuned all the way to the top of the hour – if you’re looking for a super simple way to curry favour with family or friends, you won’t want to miss the recipe she has to share!