Thursday 28 January 2016

Isle of Whithorn Youth Club - Healthy Eating

The young people at the Isle of Whithorn had the chance to make a really healthy Chicken Tikka Masala last night. With all fresh ingredients, the recipe was followed and was really successful as seen in the photos below.

Well done to everyone who attended, it was really good. Thanks to the Isle volunteers and Tracey for their assistance on the night.




If you would like to try this recipe, see below:


Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients for the Chicken Tikka.
(This serves about 6-8 people)
1 teaspoon ground cloves            1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 heaped teaspoon paprika          1 heaped teaspoon garam masala
6 cloves of garlic                         1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
1kg chicken breasts                     3 fresh green or red chillies
Juice and zest of 1 lemon             6 heaped tablespoons natural yoghurt

Method
Put the cloves, cumin, paprika and garam masala into a large bowl.
Finely grate in the zest of the lemon, squeeze in all its juice, crush in the garlic, peel and finely grate in the ginger.
Add the yoghurt and 1 tsp of sea salt.
Cut the chicken breasts into 5cm chunks, then massage all that flavour into the meat.
Skewer up the chicken chunks, mixing them with lemon wedges and chunks of green or red chilli, but don’t squash them together too much.
Place on a tray, cover with cling film and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
Cook under the grill until brown at the edges.

Ingredients for the Masala sauce:
1 small onion                              2 cloves of garlic
1 fresh red chilli                          oil
2 teaspoon ground coriander        1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika                      1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons ground almonds    ½ tin chopped tomatoes
½ chicken stock cube                  50gm grated coconut
100 ml water

Method
Peel the onions and garlic, then finely slice them along with the red chilli.
Put it all into a large pan on a medium heat with a lug of oil and cook for around 5 -10 minutes, or until golden, stirring regularly. (do not allow to burn)
Add the ground coriander, turmeric, paprika and garam masala.
Cook for 2 minutes, then add and toast the almonds.
Pour in the tomatoes, crumble in the stock cube and add 100ml of boiling water and the grated coconut.
Cook for 5 minutes and then add the cooked chicken tikka.
Simmer for a final 10 -15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve with Rice or Naan bread.

Monday 25 January 2016

Wigtown Community Volunteer Day


Capability Scotland Newsletter

To view the Dumfries and Galloway Integrated Service Newsletter click here

Tai-Chi Warming and Stretching Exercise

During the winter months, keep active and healthy, even from your own home, by doing some simple Tai Chi warming and stretching exercises. Click here to view our easy to follow leaflet.

Friday 22 January 2016

Update on Our Blogmeister, Luke.

As most people are aware, Luke Utting, the volunteer who developed this Blogpage, started work in October 2015. We at BHC are very proud of Luke's achievements over the years. Luke has some news that he wishes to share with everyone.

Since leaving Building Healthy Communities as a volunteer, I have been working as a Christmas temp at Whisky Broker Ltd.  My work consisted of dramming and labelling whisky into 30ml glasses which were used for advent calendars and Christmas crackers.  When my temping position finished, at Christmas, my boss offered me a full time job with his company, starting in January 2016. This made my Christmas! 

For the first time in many years I have obtained a job which I love and I have been accepted into the whisky brokers family.  This is all thanks to BHC for helping me find the confidence to push myself into employment. I owe so much to them.

Thank you so much. I will miss my volunteering but I know that everyone will be happy for me knowing that I am finally happy.

Thanks guys

Blogmiester Luke


We all wish Luke every success in the future!

Thursday 21 January 2016

25,000 Views

Thank You... Thank You.....Thank You!!!!

This Blog has now been viewed 25000 times!!!  That's a real achievement!. Keep coming back for up to date news from Building Healthy Communities in the Machars.

Contact us to find out how being involved with BHC in the Machars can help you as an individual or help your organisaion.

Jills in the Community

What with the weather being so cold, the Jills have been asked to repaint the interior front windows of the BHC office to keep them warm. It will also hone their skills of sanding, filling in holes and use of sealant.

These photos show the windows being  prepared for a new lick of paint that will be applied next week.

Lots of preparation!!


Wednesday 20 January 2016

Monday 11 January 2016

Monday Club Programme January - April 2016

There is a full and varied programme organised for the Monday Club in 2016, the first 4 months of the year can be seen below.

Please come along, meet new people and enjoy what the programme has to offer. For more information, contact Samantha on 01988 501111

Hard of Hearing Newsletter

The latest Newsletter from the Hard of Hearing Group can be viewed by clicking here.

Newton Stewart Day Centre - Ceilidh

After the floods that hit Newton Stewart at the end of 2015, the Day Centre was badly damaged. To raise funds, there is a Ceilidh being held at Douglas Ewart High School this Friday, 15th January. Please see the poster below for full details. (click on poster for full view)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Welcome back to the BHC Machars Blog, and a Happy New year to everyone. We hope to keep you updated as to what is happening in the area as well as giving you the opportunity to see what goes on with BHC in the Machars. Keep visiting for regular updates and stay healthy!