Alans Back!
 
The Alan Titchmarsh Show, Monday - Friday 5pm ITV1

After a festive fill of mince pies and brandy butter, Alan returned to ITV1 on Monday 11th January 2010 for a fabulous new series. Kicking off with The Saturdays, the series promises to have a line up of fantastic guests, topical debates and top tips for everything from choosing wine to what to have for dinner.

Keep checking back here for what's coming up on the show this week, and for a quick link to all the recipes and other show info you may be seeking.  For information for the Show's plant supplier visit: http://www.tendercare.co.uk/  

For further info on Jason Isaacs, please go to: www.jasonisaacs.co.uk

Information on downloading:

Useful links:

What is iTunes?  http://www.apple.com/uk/itunes/what-is/

Video tutorials showing how to download & use iTunes:  http://www.apple.com/uk/itunes/how-to/#video-download

New to iTunes?
If you haven't used iTunes before, in order to download music from the iTunes Store you'll need to install iTunes and set up an iTunes Store Account.
Here's what you need to do:
1. Download iTunes for Mac or Windows, free of charge, at http://www.apple.com/uk/itunes/download/
2. Open iTunes
3. Select "iTunes Store" from the menu on the left
4. To create an iTunes Store Account - select "Store" from the Top menu, and choose "Create Account" from the drop-down list
5. Follow the instructions to set up your account

Click here to download now

For details on Dancing On Ice Tour and tickets : www.dancingonicetour.co.uk hotline number - 08444 999955Ticket

For details and tickets of Priscilla Queen of the Desert http://www.priscillathemusical.com/

Ostrich Eggs
www.waitrose.com

Bowl- Rachel’s Organics / Emma Bridgewater “Made With Love” www.rachelsorganic.co.uk

Equestrian crop - Dogwood London
www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk

Sooty and Sweep.
For more information on The Sooty Show, please visit www.thesootyshow.com

It’s completely free and a fantastic, fun, safe, online environment for kids (and big kids). There are great games, and videos, and has new content every month. DVD’s, CD’s, toys and more are all available from the Sooty shop on the site too. 

Alton Towers
‘Thi3teen’ Opens at Alton Towers on the 20^th March. ‘Thi3teen’ is the ultimate rollercoaster, which joins a long line of world firsts at the Alton Towers Resort. The world's leading coaster and thrill consultants have collaborated to create what experts are dubbing a 'psychoaster'. For more information, and to buy tickets, please visit: www.altontowers.com

Waiting for Godot – Matthew Kelly
Matthew has joined the cast of ‘Waiting for Godot’ as Pozzo, alongside Sir Ian McKellen (Estragon), Ronald Pickup (Lucky) and Roger Rees (Vladimir). The show will run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket until 3 April 2010. For more information and to buy tickets, please visit: www.waitingforgodottheplay.com

Sugababes : For more information on the Sugababes, and their new album ‘Sweet 7’, please visit: www.sugababes.com

Thursday 18th March

Legally Blonde at The Savoy, London
www.legallyblondethemusical.co.uk 

Dance clothes
http://www.dancemania.biz 

Nicky Hodgkinson
http://www.orionbooks.co.uk/content/search?SearchText=life+with+the+lid+off

Nicky is doing book signings at: Halesworth Bookshop Saturday 27^th March 11 – 12.20 and there will be signed copies available Browsers in Woodbridge

Pineapple Dance Studio
http://www.pineapple.uk.com/ Information on the Pineapple Dance Studios programme http://sky1.sky.com/pineapple-studios

Banana costume available at: Fancy Dress Me www.fancydressme.com

Recipe for 'Dogs Dinner' item:

Magic Mutt-loaf
This wholesome mutt-loaf really is magic. Your pup won’t paws for thought over this meal…

Ingredients

150g (5oz) carrots, finely diced
125g (4 oz) fresh or frozen peas
500g (1 lb) fresh minced turkey or chicken
75g (3 oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs, made with wheat and gluten free bread (preferably)
2 tablespoons tomato puree
15g (1/2 oz) parsley, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 eggs, hard-boiled and shelled
Parsley to garnish 

Makes 8-10 portions
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 

Steps

1. Steam the carrots and peas until just tender and set aside to cool. Mix the minced turkey with the bread crumbs, tomato puree, parsley and beaten eggs until well combined. Stir in carrots and peas.

2. Roll the mixture into a ball and divide in half. Place half of the mixture in the base of a greased 1kg (2 lb) loaf tin, pressing firmly down into the corners. Make a slight dip along the centre.

3. Place the boiled eggs in a row down the centre of the tin on top of mixture. Place the remaining mixture on top and press firmly around the sides and on top to comjpletely cover the eggs.

4. Cover with foil and bake on the middle shelf of a preheated oven, 180C (350F), Gas Mark 4 for 1 hour. Turn out on to a plate and leave to cool. Cut into slices, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

Store leftover slices in the refrigerator or freeze portions for future use.

Additional info

Carrots are a great source of Vitamin C benefiting your dog’s vision, heart, skin and lungs. They are also rich in beta-carotene which helps protect against cancer

Eggs are an excellent source of protein, amino acids, vitamin A and vitamin D. Can help to absorb calcium and phosphorus

Tomato puree has antioxidant properties that are known to protect against cancer. Also a source of vitamin A and C. Don’t feed raw tomatoes, skins or stalks.

MUTT-BALLS 

Take some of the mixture above and roll into small balls

Place on a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven 180C (350F), Gas Mark 4 for 15-20 mins until golden brown. Remove balls from the oven and leave to cool.

Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Alternatively, place in resealable freezer bags and freeze for up to 6 weeks until required.

GOURMUTT GRAVY

To top your regular dog food or your Muttloaf

Place left over chicken/lamb bones in a large stock pot, add a few vegetables and cover with water, simmer for 45 mins-1 hour.

Important: do not add salt. Discard bones. Blend stock (including veg) to make gravy. Freeze in portions and use as required.

Don’t use gravy granules as these are high in salt.

To finish:

Muttloaf comes out of oven, turn out onto dog plate/bowl
Serve with a couple of muttballs. Top with a dash of gourmutt gravy and a sprig of parsley (good for fresh breath)

For puppy party accessories and doggy clothes including the formal collars go to www.maxandmargot.co.uk 

For puppy party accessories please go to www.latestgifts.co.uk/tag/Puppy-party/

For more information on The Colliery Band featured on today's show please go to: www.betteshanger.org

For more information on the miniature horses featured on today's show please go to: www.mhcgb.net

Thursday 4th February

Andre Rieu information on tour dates and other news
www.andrerieu.com

Wednesday 3rd February 2010

Pets item :

Legally Blonde Pet Carrier
St Tropez Pet Carrier
Dog T-Shirt
www.urbanpup.com 

Dog Bag carrier/tent
www.roofbox.com

Dog Stroller
Dog Car Booster Seat
Dog Crate Fan
The Outward Hound Legs Out Pet Carrier
www.canineconcept.com 

Doggles
www.firebox.com

First Aid Box for Pets by Hi-Travel
www.petsathome.com

Travel Anxiety Drops
www.companyofanimals.co.uk 

For more details on the Pet Travel Scheme please go to:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/index.htm

For more details on our opera singer featured on today's show please go to:www.Belindawilliams.co.uk 

The drinks featured on today's show are available from:
WKD Vodka Iron Brew - Sainsbury
Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer - Waitrose
TVX Blue - Tesco
Infusion - www.drinkshop.com 

The final dates for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour
2nd - 3rd February - London Wembley Arena
4th- 7th February -London O2 Arena
8th-9th February - Nottingham Trent FM Arena
11th-14th February - Glasgow SECC Arena
16th 17th February - Belfast Odyssey Arena
19th-21st February - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
For more information on tickets go to www.strictlycomedancinglive.com 

Tuesday 2nd February 2010

The Perfect Pushup can be found at:
www.perfectpushup.co.uk 

For more information on Gyrotonic and classes
www.golborneplace.com

More Gyrotonic classes are available at The Kinesis Studios in London.
www.kinesis-studios.com

Hypoxi S120
www.hypoxi.co.uk 

Bodi Tex Body Toning Surfboard
www.bodi-tek.co.uk

Stiletto Workout
www.gymbox.co.uk

Friday 29th January 2010

Inflatable wigs: £9.99 each and available from www.iwantoneofthose.com

Sally Lindsay: Actress, Sally Lindsay was on the show this week calling on people across the UK to nominate their favourite local Lottery-funded project for The National Lottery Awards 2010. Sally says:  “Lottery players raise £25 million every week for projects both large and small, which are benefiting people, places and communities all across the UK.  These Awards are the annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects and are an opportunity to highlight just some of the fantastic work that is being done with that money, as well as recognising the dedication of the people behind the projects who are making a difference in their communities.

Sally continues: “The deadline for entries is drawing closer as all completed entries must be in by 5pm on Friday 12 February 2010. So if a Lottery-funded project has had a positive impact on your local area, made a real difference to your life or if you are personally involved with a project that is transforming your community with the help of Lottery funding, then now is your last chance to nominate. It couldn’t be easier to nominate a project, you just call 020 7324 4366 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk.”

Gardening

If you have any questions for Alan about your gardening needs, please e-mail us on alan@itv.com (please try to include a photograph!)

Wednesday 27th January 2010

Remy Cognac - A shot of frozen Remy Martin VSOP Cognac from the ICE BOXX is around £5-8 depending on the bar. A bottle of Remy Martin VSOP is available from all supermarkets/ off licenses at £28.99.(The glasses and ICE BOXX its self are only for sale to bars directly)

Croft Pink Port £9.99 From Tesco, Sainsbury, Morrisons, Costcutter, Selfridges

West Eleven Mojito £4.89 From Tesco

Homemade Elderflower Collins cocktail : 

Homemade Elderflower Collins
Ingredients:
A bottle of premium vodka
Fresh lemon juice
Elderflower cordial
Gomme Syrup
Soda water 

Method:
Add all the ingredients to a highball glass filled with ice. Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon slice. Serve with a straw.

or more information on Dreamboats and Petticoats go to:
www.dreamboatsandpetticoats.com

For more information on the Big Birdwatch go to: www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch

For more information on International Fitness week please go to:
www.internationalfitnessweek.com
www.fitnessfirst.com

For more information on Ice Skating go to:
www.iceskating.org.uk

Thursday 21st January 2010

Kimberly Wyatt T – shirts and organic products
www.beautifulmovements.com

Jonathan Pryce: information about the play The caretaker
www.trafalgar-studios.co.uk/

Tim Vine: information about tour The Joke - Amotive
www.timvine.com
 
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
www.grimethorpeband.com

Hire a mascot
www.mascotcostumes.co.uk

Chicken and Potato Pie Recipe

Tuesday 19th January 2010

Dave Gorman's Tour dates:

Monday 11th January 2010

Recipes :

Rosemary Shrager’s Rich Bread Plait

Rosemary Shrager’s Shoulder of lamb with haricot beans

Tuesday 12th January 2010

Calendar Girls on tour :

1st Leg :