Community-Matters-Newsletter-Winter-2025-final - Flipbook - Page 11
5 top tips for staying
cool this summer!
Beat the heat by following these quick and
easy tips:
1. Keep your curtains and blinds closed during the
hottest part of the day.
2. Wear lightweight, loose 昀椀tting clothing.
3. Take cool showers to help lower your body
temperature.
4. Put a damp 昀氀annel or cold pack on your neck
and wrists.
5. Stay hydrated - drink plenty of water/cold drinks,
including the refreshing Lemon & Cucumber
Cooler recipe below.
Lemon &
Cucumber
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Cooler
Ingredients
(serves 2-3):
• 1 lemon
• ½ cucumber
• 500ml cold water
(still or sparkling)
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!
Method
1. Slice the cucumber thinly and put it into a
jug or similar container.
2. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir in honey
or sugar if you want a slightly sweeter drink.
3. Pour in the cold water and mix well.
• 1–2 tablespoons
honey or sugar
(optional)
4. Add some ice cubes and leave the
ingredients for 10 to 15 minutes, so the
昀氀avours infuse.
• Ice cubes
5. For a stronger taste, lightly mash a few
of the cucumber slices before adding the
water.
• A few mint leaves
(optional)
6. Serve chilled.
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