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What A Wonderful Time I Have Had!

April 6, 2014 By SO53 News 18 Comments

Carolyn Darbyshire MBE

By: By Carolyn Darbyshire

 

1999 saw me start in post as District Commissioner for Chandler’s Ford District and was the start of some memorable years.

I had been in Scouting then for 15 years at the 2nd Ramalley Group and when offered the post of District Commissioner I realised that my close contact with the young people was going to change. [Read more…] about What A Wonderful Time I Have Had!

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How To Make An Orange Pomander

December 20, 2013 By SO53 News 3 Comments

Alan Page: step-by-step guides to make an orange pomander.

This is part two of Alan Page’s latest post: The Pomander: A Brief History.

Essentially, the way to make an Orange Pomander has not changed since Tudor times.

The main ingredients are still a fresh orange, whole cloves and cinnamon, [Read more…] about How To Make An Orange Pomander

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The Pomander: A Brief History

December 17, 2013 By SO53 News 3 Comments

Fragrant Pomander made by Alan Page from Chandler's Ford.

By Alan Page

The Pomander has been known since at least the 14th century, although its form has changed considerably.

Originally the main ingredient was a nugget of the mysterious and exotic substance Ambergris, which was considered to have life-enhancing properties.

A wax-like substance produced in the intestines of the sperm-whale, [Read more…] about The Pomander: A Brief History

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