Recipe Pancake Day 2024: Make yourself some yummy pancakes this Pancake Day!
Make yourself some yummy pancakes this Pancake Day!
This year Shrove Tuesday, also known as “Pancake Day” or “Mardi Gras”, falls on 13th February. On this day, it is customary to eat pancakes as a meal. Try our favourite pancake recipe this Pancake Day 2024. Super quick, in 3 easy steps.
Ingredients
• 200g plain flour • 1 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp salt • 2 Tbsp sugar • 1 egg, at room temperature • 2 Tbsp butter, melted • 250ml milk, at room temperature
Optional ingredients
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Preparation time: 10 mins • Cooking time: 15 mins • Total time: 25 mins • Yields: 8 pancakes • Serves: 2 hungry people
Directions
Step 1
Dry ingredients: in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon if using.
Wet ingredients: in a separate bowl, lightly beat an egg, then combine with the melted butter and the milk, and the vanilla extract if using. Whisk lightly.
Step 2
Make a well in the centre of the dry mix and pour in the wet mixture; mix until smooth, but do not overwork the batter.
SECRET TIP
Let the batter rest while you heat your pan up. This will make your pancakes nice and fluffy.
Step 3
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. If you use a non-stick pan, you will not need to grease it.
Pour or scoop the batter onto the pan, using a couple of tablespoons for each pancake, making sure they don’t spread out to the outside. Wait until the top of the pancakes begins to bubble, then turn them over and cook until both sides are golden brown and fluffy. Serve hot.
Serving suggestions
Top the pancakes with your choice of maple syrup & butter, or honey & fresh blueberries or strawberries, or banana slices & Nutella for truly decadent pancakes. Yum!
Let us know if you will make pancakes for Pancake Day and if you follow our recipe, tell us how they turn out!
Recipe Pancake Day 2024: Make yourself some yummy pancakes this Pancake Day!
Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK. Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.
Recipe Pancake Day 2023: Make yourself some yummy pancakes this Pancake Day!
Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK. Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.
For almost 15 years the Stambourne website has been entirely funded by one single person. Now we are asking for a small token donation, to keep things running smoothly. If you find value in our website and in what it offers, consider buying us a virtual coffee ☕
Use the button below to make a contribution, however small, to the upkeep and running costs. We would be immensely grateful for the support. Thank you! And cheers!
Saturday, 18th May 2024 — 10am – 12pm // Plant swap & sale at Stambourne Chapel – With the worst of the frosts hopefully over,… Read more: Stambourne Chapel Plant Sale
Saturday, 18th May 2024 — 10am-3pm // Stained glass class at the Stambourne Village Hall: a fantastic workshop to create your very own stained glass… Read more: Stained glass class
Every Thursday — 5pm – 7pm // THE Stambourne Knitting group – Get crafty with knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, quilting and more! Bring along your… Read more: Knit & Natter Club
Wednesday, 7th February 2024 — 7pm for 7.30pm // Welcome all to a New Year with the Stambourne Ladies Group! It’s membership time again—bring your purse and sign-up for another year with us, as we share our exciting plans for 2024. Catch up with your Gal-entines (Valentine’s Day is just around the corner after all) or make new friends. As usual, there will be chats, laughs and delicious food. Buffet provided courtesy of the Stambourne Ladies Group. Contact Lorna on 07980 922 636 or Zoe on 07740 723 057 for more details.
Join the Stambourne Ladies for the first meet-up of 2024
Welcome all to a New Year with the Stambourne Ladies Group! It’s membership time again—bring your purse and sign-up for another year with us, as we share our exciting plans for 2024. Catch up with your Gal-entines (Valentine’s Day is just around the corner after all) or make new friends. As usual, there will be chats, laughs and delicious food.
Buffet provided courtesy of SLG.
Contact Lorna on 07980 922 636 or Zoe on 07740 723 057 for more details.
When
Wednesday, 7th February 2024 — 7pm for 7.30pm
Where
Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP.
Cost
Freefor members; £5 for guests
We look forward to seeing you there!
Stambourne Ladies get-together February 2024: Join the Stambourne Ladies for a fun get-together!
Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK.
Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.
Join the Stambourne Ladies for a fun get-together!
Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK.
Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.
For almost 15 years the Stambourne website has been entirely funded by one single person. Now we are asking for a small token donation, to keep things running smoothly. If you find value in our website and in what it offers, consider buying us a virtual coffee ☕
Use the button below to make a contribution, however small, to the upkeep and running costs. We would be immensely grateful for the support. Thank you! And cheers!
Wednesday, 10th July 2024 — 6pm for 6.30pm // Join the Stambourne Ladies Group for a fun get-together at the Stambourne Pavilion for an evening… Read more: Fish and chips supper
Thursday, 13th June 2024 — 7pm for 7.30pm // A walk and talk with viewing of Wendy’s interesting historical finds. If you have anything you’d… Read more: Visit: Wendy the Detectorist
Wednesday, 8th May 2024 — 7pm for 7.30pm // Tonight’s highlight is a talk about the history of tea and the tradition of afternoon tea,… Read more: Talk: Everything stops for tea
Wednesday, 13th March 2024 — 7pm for 7.30pm // Today our very own baking queen Zoe will teach us how to get crafty in the… Read more: Easter crafty bakes
Saturday, 20th January 2024 — 10.30am – 1.30pm // Come along to the Stambourne Village Hall on Saturday, 20th January 2024 for our Winter Craft Market, part of what is becoming a regular Craft Market appointment in Stambourneand support local makers and businesses! What will I find at the market? Craft and food stalls, charity tombola, tea, coffee & refreshments. Contact Coral Fordham on 07876 553 332 for more details.
Come along to the Village Hall on Saturday, 20th January 2024 for what is becoming a regular Craft Market appointment in Stambourne and support local makers and businesses!
There will also be a charity tombola and light refreshments.
Contact Coral Fordham on 07876 553 332 for more details.
When
Saturday, 20th January 2024 — 10.30am – 1.30pm
Where
Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP
Cost
FREE ADMISSION!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, 20th January 2024 — 10.30am – 1.30pm // Come along to the Stambourne Village Hall on Saturday, 20th January 2024 for our Winter Craft Market, part of what is becoming a regular Craft Market appointment in Stambourne and support local makers and businesses! What will I find at the market? Craft and food stalls, charity tombola, tea, coffee & refreshments. Contact Coral Fordham on 07876 553 332 for more details.
“Stambourne is probably as secluded a village as you can find within 50 miles of London” – Nicholas Enticknap
Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK.
Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.
For almost 15 years the Stambourne website has been entirely funded by one single person. Now we are asking for a small token donation, to keep things running smoothly. If you find value in our website and in what it offers, consider buying us a virtual coffee ☕
Use the button below to make a contribution, however small, to the upkeep and running costs. We would be immensely grateful for the support. Thank you! And cheers!
Saturday, 18th May 2024 — 10am – 12pm // Plant swap & sale at Stambourne Chapel – With the worst of the frosts hopefully over,… Read more: Stambourne Chapel Plant Sale
Saturday, 18th May 2024 — 10am-3pm // Stained glass class at the Stambourne Village Hall: a fantastic workshop to create your very own stained glass… Read more: Stained glass class
Every Thursday — 5pm – 7pm // THE Stambourne Knitting group – Get crafty with knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, quilting and more! Bring along your… Read more: Knit & Natter Club
“Stambourne is probably as secluded a village as you can find within 50 miles of London” – Nicholas Enticknap
Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK.
Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.
“Stambourne is probably as secluded a village as you can find within 50 miles of London” – Nicholas Enticknap
Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK.
Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.
Saturday, 20th January 2024 — 10am – 12pm // Come along to Toppesfield Village Hall for a coffee morning with display of photos and memorabilia.
Come along to Toppesfield Village Hall for a coffee morning with display of photos and memorabilia
When
Saturday,20th January 2024 — 10am – 12pm
Where
Toppesfield Village Hall, Toppesfield CO9 4DR
Cost
FREE ADMISSION
Display of photos and memorabilia
We look forward to seeing you there!
Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK. Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by. Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK. Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.
For almost 15 years the Stambourne website has been entirely funded by one single person. Now we are asking for a small token donation, to keep things running smoothly. If you find value in our website and in what it offers, consider buying us a virtual coffee ☕
Use the button below to make a contribution, however small, to the upkeep and running costs. We would be immensely grateful for the support. Thank you! And cheers!
Saturday, 18th May 2024 — 10am – 12pm // Plant swap & sale at Stambourne Chapel – With the worst of the frosts hopefully over,… Read more: Stambourne Chapel Plant Sale
Saturday, 18th May 2024 — 10am-3pm // Stained glass class at the Stambourne Village Hall: a fantastic workshop to create your very own stained glass… Read more: Stained glass class
Every Thursday — 5pm – 7pm // THE Stambourne Knitting group – Get crafty with knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, quilting and more! Bring along your… Read more: Knit & Natter Club
For almost 15 years the Stambourne website has been entirely funded by one single person. Now we are asking for a small token donation, to keep things running smoothly. If you find value in our website and in what it offers, consider buying us a virtual coffee ☕
Use the button below to make a contribution, however small, to the upkeep and running costs. We would be immensely grateful for the support. Thank you! And cheers!
Stambourne Parish Council – Agenda Annual General Meeting 2024 The Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council is to be held on Thursday, 16th May… Read more: Agenda Annual General Meeting 2024
Stambourne Parish Council – Agenda Annual Parish Meeting 2024 The agenda for the Annual Parish Council meeting to be held on Thursday, 16th May 2024… Read more: Agenda Annual Parish Meeting 2024
The agenda for the Stambourne Parish Council meeting to be held on Thursday, 14th March 2024 at 7.30pm at the Stambourne Village Hall, Stambourne CO9 4NP.… Read more: Agenda March 2024
The agenda for the Stambourne Parish Council meeting to be held on Thursday, 18th January 2024 at 7.30pm at the Stambourne Village Hall, Stambourne CO9 4NP.
The agenda for the Stambourne Parish Council meeting to be held on Thursday, 18th January 2024 at 7.30pm at the Stambourne Village Hall, Stambourne CO9 4NP.
This document is now available for download by clicking the link below:
For almost 15 years the Stambourne website has been entirely funded by one single person. Now we are asking for a small token donation, to keep things running smoothly. If you find value in our website and in what it offers, consider buying us a virtual coffee ☕
Use the button below to make a contribution, however small, to the upkeep and running costs. We would be immensely grateful for the support. Thank you! And cheers!
Stambourne Parish Council – Agenda Annual General Meeting 2024 The Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council is to be held on Thursday, 16th May… Read more: Agenda Annual General Meeting 2024
Stambourne Parish Council – Agenda Annual Parish Meeting 2024 The agenda for the Annual Parish Council meeting to be held on Thursday, 16th May 2024… Read more: Agenda Annual Parish Meeting 2024
The agenda for the Stambourne Parish Council meeting to be held on Thursday, 14th March 2024 at 7.30pm at the Stambourne Village Hall, Stambourne CO9 4NP.… Read more: Agenda March 2024
“Stambourne is probably as secluded a village as you can find within 50 miles of London” – Nicholas Enticknap
Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK.
Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.
“Stambourne is probably as secluded a village as you can find within 50 miles of London” – Nicholas Enticknap
Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on Stambourne, a village in rural North Essex, UK.
Here you will find the live weather in Stambourne, our events calendar, ideas on what to do in the area, lots of information on the history of the village, what’s happening and almost 10 years of the Stambourne Newsletter, the village’s bi-monthly printed newsletter. There are also lots of photos of the village as it is now as well as in times gone by.
Digital version of the December 2023-January 2024 Stambourne Newsletter, the bi-monthly printed newsletter published and distributed by Stambourne Parish Council – No: 277
The latest Stambourne Newsletter is now available. Read all about the Parish Council, news from Stambourne Chapel and Stambourne Church, activities in Stambourne and more.
The last meeting of the year took place on Thursday, 23rd November 2023 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. We were pleased to welcome our District Councillor, Richard van Dulken.
Green waste collections
The deadline to sign up for the early bird discount had now passed. Cllr van Dulken advised that 36% of households in the district had signed up.
Wethersfield Air Base
The outcome of the judicial review is awaited. The airbase was expected to be at capacity with 1700 migrants by January 2024.
Pavilion
It will soon be closed up for the winter. There are new statutory regulations on fire safety for public building and this will be dealt with over the winter months.
Highways
Our new VAS sign is in place in Dyers End and does appear to be slowing the traffic down. This is a moveable sign and it will rotate between Dyers End, Church Road and Chapel End Way.
Potholes are a continuing issue and can be reported to Essex County Council Highways on or let me know and I will report them in. Photos are always helpful.
Footpaths
Our footpaths are regularly monitored — if you see any problems when you are out, walking please let the Parish Council know and they can report them to Essex County Council Highways.
Bonfire Night
Sadly the decision was made to cancel Bonfire Night due to the extremely wet weather and flooding that happened in the run up to the event. We look forward to it taking place in in 2024.
Parish Council Meeting Dates 2024 • 18th January 2024 • 14th March 2024 • 16th May 2024 • 18th July 2024 • 19th September 2024 • 21st November 2024
All are Thursdays at 7.30pm in the Village Hall unless shown otherwise.
I would like to start my input to the newsletter with an update on the harvest items I took to the food bank. Our donation totalled 57.66 kg and supplied 52 meals. So a huge thank you to all who donated.
The Remembrance service on 12th November 2023 was well supported. It was nice to be joined by and share the morning with Adrian and our friends from Stambourne Chapel.
I am trying to arrange for two services a month at Stambourne and although they may not be on the 1st or 2nd Sunday of each month, I am asking for your support at as many as you can attend as we are still in the long process of advertising for a new Vicar. Please check the Church noticeboard for any changes and updates.
On behalf of Stambourne Parochial Church Council I would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas & a peaceful 2024.
First our thanks to all who came to the Christmas Fayre and made it such a success. Together you raised £360 for our chapel building fund and £73 for the Stambourne Chapel Care fund. We are very grateful to all who donated prizes and cakes and who came along to make such a lovely Christmassy atmosphere!
Our Christmas Carol Service is on 17th December at 4pm when we will have a traditional candlelight service. Do come along and enjoy a hot mulled wine and mince pie and lots of carols. We look forward to sharing Christmas with you and on Christmas day will be holding a short birthday celebration as we remember that this is the official birthday of Jesus, our Saviour and King. So be ready for a real celebration!
So we pray that your Christmas will be joyful and peace filled.
And as Tiny Tim said “May God bless them one and all”.
Our New Year’s service is about our plans for 2024 and so come along and find out and contribute. We have many ideas of what we can do, but none are useful without you! Happy Christmas!
Morning Services 10.45am. 1st Sunday includes Communion. We come together to share in our Sunday Service of worship. All are welcome!
Tuesday
Coffee morning » 10am – 12pm. Coffee and chat in a “warm space”. This often includes a visit from the Community Police or from Richard Van Dulken, our District Councillor.
Strong Seniors(fitness class for seniors) 2pm. Keeping independently mobile, strengthening muscles, improving bone density, mobility and cardiovascular health.
Coffee morning » 10am – 12pm. Coffee and chat in a “warm space”. This often includes a visit from the Community Police or from Richard Van Dulken, our District Councillor.
Also on 3rd Thursday each month we have our Outings Group meeting, where everyone is invited to come for a cuppa and to share where they would like to visit in the next couple of months. We will then organise and order tickets (if necessary) and arrange transport for all who would like to go. If you haven’t any transport but would like to have a couple hours outing, then come along and find likeminded people who can share the experience with you!
EVENTS for December 2023
Day
Activity
3rd December
Haverhill Silver Band Family Christmas concert At Haverhill Arts Centre. Tickets are £12 or £10 for concessions.
Pantomime Dick Whittington 1pm. At Haverhill Arts Centre The Arts Centre events are booking up fast so please let Jill know if you would like to come.
2024
Various trips are being planned for 2024. Let us know if there is anywhere you would like to go and we will see if we can get a group up to all go together.
Stambourne Chapel Care
This voluntary organisation was set up to help people as they go through life changing situations. Our group of 8 volunteers currently serve around 40 people. The group is funded by grants and by donations as there is no charge for any of the things we do, although we are very grateful for the donations that many people make. If you would like to support this work by volunteering, or by donating please contact Jill.
Come along to the Village Hall on Saturday, 20th January 2024 for what is becoming a regular Craft Market appointment in Stambourne and support local makers and businesses!
Saturday, 20th January 2024
10.30am – 1.30pm
Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP
FREE ADMISSION!
Contact Coral Fordham on 07876 553 332 for more details
THE Stambourne Knitting group: get crafty with knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, quilting and more!
Bring along your projects, share ideas and tips, get inspired or just come for a chat. Everyone welcome!
Contact Anna on 07944 696 527 for more details
And if you can’t knit/won’t knit? That’s fine! Just come for a natter and to meet friends (or make new ones). Whatever your levels of craftiness, join in! More info »
Toppesfield Parish Paths Group: New Year Walk
Sunday, 7th January 2024
10.30am
Meet at The Green Man, 3 Church Lane, Toppesfield CO9 4DR
Start the year as you mean to go on
Join me for a ramble around our beautiful parish
Walk off the excesses of the last few weeks
An hour and half to two hours depending on weather and conditions
Stout footwear recommended. It might be a bit muddy!
Dogs welcome, on a lead, please
Great exercise, conversation and company
ALL WELCOME
Why not book in for Sunday lunch in The Green Man for when we get back?
Contact Ann Read on 01787 237 464 for more details
Stambourne Newsletter
Ideas and contributions for the next newsletter to Karen Crago at kcrago@btinternet.com or the post box at Tagley Farm by Friday, 26th January 2024.
Thank you.
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For almost 15 years the Stambourne website has been entirely funded by one single person. Now we are asking for a small token donation, to keep things running smoothly. If you find value in our website and in what it offers, consider buying us a virtual coffee ☕
Use the button below to make a contribution, however small, to the upkeep and running costs. We would be immensely grateful for the support. Thank you! And cheers!
Saturday, 16th December 2023 // Photos of the Christmas quiz held at the Stambourne Village Hall on 16th December 2023: Stambourne Village put on a much entertaining Christmas quiz night, with great company, delicious food and prizes! A big thank you to the organisers for arranging a great evening! Special thank yous go to Fiona and Tony for being brilliant Quiz Masters, to Zoë for feeding us all, to Cath for the raffle, decorating the hall, dishing out puds, and the list goes on! Thanks also to Sue for helping on the night and making sure we all received our delicious food. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we all look forward to next year!.
For almost 15 years the Stambourne website has been entirely funded by one single person. Now we are asking for a small token donation, to keep things running smoothly. If you find value in our website and in what it offers, consider buying us a virtual coffee ☕
Use the button below to make a contribution, however small, to the upkeep and running costs. We would be immensely grateful for the support. Thank you! And cheers!
Sunday, 2nd June 2024 – 10am // Stambourne Charity Tractor Run, raising money for Breast Cancer UK. Craft fair and classic car/tractor show. Run to… Read more: Stambourne Charity Tractor Road Run 2024
Saturday, 18th May 2024 — 10am – 12pm // Plant swap & sale at Stambourne Chapel – With the worst of the frosts hopefully over,… Read more: Stambourne Chapel Plant Sale
Saturday, 18th May 2024 — 10am-3pm // Stained glass class at the Stambourne Village Hall: a fantastic workshop to create your very own stained glass… Read more: Stained glass class
Every Thursday — 5pm – 7pm // THE Stambourne Knitting group – Get crafty with knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, quilting and more! Bring along your… Read more: Knit & Natter Club
Tuesday, 19th March 2024 — AGM: 7pm; Talk: for 7.30pm // Essex Wildlife Trust (Braintree group) presents “Amphibians” — an illustrated talk by Jon Cranfield… Read more: Talk: Amphibians
