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Masters in Montreal in a few days time and also had plans to swim in an over 70’s RECIPE OF THE MONTH
cross channel relay team later in the month: a busy man!
The lido had remained open during the Thanks to our WI members for sharing their favourites
war with the American forces along
with their British comrades using the Potato Pasty
pool for recuperation. Once the famous
Ol y mpi c swi mme r a n d ac tor A lovely farmer’s wife passed this recipe on. It is filling and tasty and can be
(remember the Tarzan films?) Johnny served with cold meat or cheese or just chutney.
Weissmuller dived off the boards (sadly The ingredients are cheap so if you are worried about oven time bake it
taken down in 1995 for health & safety with something else as it will keep.
reasons), swam 50 metres underwater
and was pulled out of the water by Joe Ingredients
Louis the world heavy weight boxing
champion. Pastry/ or buy ready made shortcrust pastry
8oz (225g) self raising flour
I was able to speak to Ian Barton who was in charge of special events. He had 2oz (50g) butter
arranged a full programme of theatre and sporting events during the summer.
Ian, an actor/performer found himself out of work in 2001, popped into the pool 2oz (50g) lard
and landed a job as a lifeguard. With his love of performance and his links with 3 tbsp cold water
the local Everyman Theatre, he soon found his niche organising a wonderfully
varied programme of events. This summer for instance, the lido is putting on “A Filling
Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Treasure Island”. 1lb (450g) potatoes
Ian was also very proud of the success of the Triathlon which started and finished 4 tbsp ( 60g) clotted cream (double cream
at the pool. The event has grown from just 300 in 2009 to 800 this year. Also, he or knobs of butter can be used instead)
had put on a Pied Piper Junior Aquathlon with children aged 8 to 16 taking part in Salt and pepper
a run/swim over varying distances. 1 egg or a little milk to glaze

The Devil’s Aquathlon takes place each October with a tough 2kms cold water
swim and 10kms run up to Devil’s Chimney and back. Also, 250 swimmers turn up Method
each year for their annual Christmas Day swim with around 700 spectators. If making pastry sift flour with a pinch of salt into a bowl and rub in butter
and lard then add the water and make into a dough then put in the fridge
I was interested to talk to some of the to rest.
pool users. Jacqueline Quinn told me
“Usually there is a big gang of us but Heat the oven 350F/ 180c/ gas 4. lightly grease an 8inch pie plate or dish
most of my friends came to watch the Peel potatoes and thinly slice. Roll out half the pastry on a floured board
water polo game this morning. I am a and line the dish with it.
widow and this is the one place I can Fill with half the potatoes, spoon on the cream and sprinkle with a good
come, be on my own and not feel out grind of salt and pepper ( I like to use white pepper)
of place. This is a wonderful place and I Top with remaining potatoes.
love it!”
Roll out the remaining pastry, damp pastry edge with water to help it stick
Gill Kirkham and Jayne Layton were and then place the pastry lid on top. Press the edges to seal
reclining on the grass enjoying the Brush the top with a beaten egg or a little milk and prick with a fork.
afternoon sun. Gill said “I am really
Bake for about an hour until golden brown and enjoy.

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