Evening Post (Bristol, UK)

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Get Yourself in a Jam or a Pickle

Pickling, jam and wine making - and freezing - are popular methods of dealing with a glut, but there's a less well known way to preserve many crops, and that's to dry them. Many kinds of fruit can be dried, including apples, pears, plums and berries, and, of course, tomatoes. As for vegetables, mushrooms and onions can be dried, as well as peppers and chillies.

Coulson Is the Top Rod

DISABLED member Tom Coulson came up with a 43-0-0 victory in the South West Disabled & Over-55s match, fished on Match Pool at Acorn Carp Lakes, Kingston Seymour. He fished a straight lead with bread into the middle of the top bowl from end peg 12 for skimmers, perch and carp weighing in the 3- 5lb bracket.

Friendly Rivalry has Been Key to Norton's Fine Start

DAN Norton has revealed how a spot of rivalry with flat-mate and fellow winger Mat Turner is helping to bring the best out of him. The 21-year-old, a summer signing from Gloucester, has impressed on his first two competitive appearances for Bristol, scoring tries against both London Welsh and Birmingham & Solihull.

A Couple of Knockouts ...

In Memoriam

BAILEY Maurice. Seven years today, September 19. Loved and remembered always. Loving Wife Betty, Julia, Anthony, Glenn, Samuel, Rachel, Stephenie. BROWN Leslie David. My darling Les. Five years today you became an angel up above. Everyday I think of you and send you all my love. For when you left it broke my heart, I never thought that we would part. I miss you Les. Love you forever. Your loving Wife Marg xxxx.

Acknowledgements

Deaths

BAKER Douglas Much loved brother, uncle and great uncle, died on 04/09/09. Funeral at Canford Crematorium at 9.00am on 22/09/09. All friends welcome, no flowers, donations to St. Peter''s Hospice. R.I.P. Your loving sister Betty and family. CHISWELL Patrick John (Pat).

Andrew Parker and Tina Tongue ; the Marriage Of

Baby Danso ; the Birth Of

Building Is Calling Out for Women

MORE work needs to be done to encourage women into the building world, researchers at a Bristol university say. Action also has to be taken to increase the proportion of workers from non-white backgrounds and those with disabilities, they report.

Levi Cooks Up a Storm at Book Signing in the City

HUNDREDS of people queued yesterday to see Rastafarian entrepreneur Levi Roots at a book signing in Bristol. Fans lined the pavement outside Stanfords bookshop in Corn Street to meet the man who is now a regular on TV cooking shows.

Ferrari-Giveaway Home Is to Become Offices Instead

BUSINESSMAN Brian Jones was on the brink of selling his five-bed mock Georgian mansion in Bristol for Pounds 1.1 million - complete with a Ferrari - but has now been given permission to turn it into offices. After his proposal to throw in the sports car, the recession began to bite and he was forced to consider other options for the property in Henbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym.

Go Along to College to Find Out About Courses

FILTON College is holding two additional adult enrolment evenings designed for anyone wishing to undertake a part-time course from this month. These enrolment evenings will centre on adults wishing to improve their English and maths skills either for their own goals or to assist children with their homework.

Gold-Standard Blooms Are Recognised in Competition

TWO North Somerset towns have been awarded gold medals in the annual South West in Bloom awards. Portishead received double success with two awards during a ceremony in Yeovil.

Cooking Up Treats at Market

TOP chef Ron Faulkner whipped up some tasty dishes in a demonstration at Thornbury farmers' market. The owner of the award-winning Ronnie's restaurant used as much produce as possible from the stall holders to show what is available.

Somerset to Hunt for England-Qualified Batsman

SOMERSET will try to sign an England-qualified batsman during the winter - but only if he is of sufficient ability. Brian Rose's side will replace captain and No 3 batsman Justin Langer with Indian spinner Murali Kartik. An announcement is likely next week.

Lewis and Kirby Keep Glos in with a Chance of Victory ; Strike Bowling Pair Each Take Three Glamorgan Wickets

GLAMORGAN hold the advantage in their crunch Division Two match, but Gloucestershire fought back through seamers Jon Lewis and Steve Kirby on the third day at Cardiff. The Welsh county will go into the final day holding a 295-run lead after they reached 169-8 in their second innings before bad light stopped play.

Sports Quiz

Accountants Help Out in Buying New Football Kit

A NEW football team in Peasedown St John is celebrating after receiving financial backing. Bijok Associates, a Peasedown accountancy firm, has donated Pounds 500 towards the cost of a football kit for Peasedown Athletic Reserves.