Hello November

November is here! As quick as you know it, the festive season is upon us once again. Even though the weather has certainly taken a chilly turn, there’s lots of fun things to look forward to in November. With Bonfire Night and the much-awaited Black Friday sales, it is a month full of fireworks, shopping and anticipation leading up to the Christmas season, with hopefully a party or two along the way! Don’t forget to wear your poppy too, as Remembrance Sunday occurs on the second Sunday this month.

 

What’s happening in November 2022?

 

5^th November – Bonfire Night/Guy Fawkes Day

7^th November – Join us for our weekly coffee morning @ Chelmsford Quadrant

9^th November – British Pudding Day

10^th November – Join us for our weekly coffee morning @ Braintree Quadrant

11^th November – Armistice Day – Our stores will be observing a two-minute silence at 11am

12^th November – Members’ Trip: Historic Town of Battle, Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Cream Tea

12^th November – Festive Find Event – Food tastings & prize draw @ Braintree Quadrant

13^th November – Remembrance Sunday – Our stores (where open) will be observing a two-minute silence at 11am

14^th November – Join us for our weekly coffee morning @ Chelmsford Quadrant

17^th November – Join us for our weekly coffee morning @ Braintree Quadrant

18^th – 19^th November – BBC Children in Need

21^st November – Join us for our weekly coffee morning @ Chelmsford Quadrant

24^th November – Join us for our weekly coffee morning @ Braintree Quadrant

24^th November – Members Fish & Chip Quiz @ Braintree Quadrant

25^th November – Black Friday

 

Remember, Remember, the fifth of November…

Read about the history of Bonfire Night here – and check out our top tips to keep your pets and wildlife safe and calm throughout the festivities.

 

November Star Signs

 

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

 

 

 

November Birthstones

There are two birthstones for those born in November; Topaz and Citrine. Warm and autumnal in colour, Citrine is prized for its orange and yellow hues, while Topaz comes in a variety of colours. Both stones are believed to bestow calming energies, fortune and warmth to the wearer.

 

November Flowers

While Chrysanthemums are Novembers birth flower, thought to attract good luck, friendship, honesty and happiness, Poppies will feature prominently this month in reflection and anticipation of Remembrance Sunday on the 13^th.

 

 

Seasonal Produce

According to the National Trust, here’s which vegetables are in season at this time of year..

• Potatoes
• Sprouts
• Spring green cabbage
• White cabbage
• Red cabbage
• Savoy cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Kale
• Leeks

 

Why not take a look at our recipes and see what you can whip up?