LETTER Editor’s
Frill
Spring is looming although if the last few weeks weather is anything to go by its taking its time to appear! Why is it when the sun is shining we always feel more upbeat and raring to go whether it’s work, family commitments, days out, it all just seems a little easier when the sun is shining. We seem to have a more positive outlook on life, although being positive doesn’t mean that we no longer experience difficulties or challenges but it can certainly change the way we view those challenges it’s all about the mindset, turn to page 12 to see how you can implement steps to help you cope with a break-up.
Mother’s Day is once again upon us (30th March) a time to show all those amazing mums out there how much we love and appreciate them (and dads who take on the role of Mum and Dad) – We’ve been busy finding our favourite gifts (page 28) that we know will bring a smile to your mum’s face.
If you’re busy planning your getaways for this year we have a great selection of places we’re sure you’ll love, whether it’s overseas or in the UK, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites, page 47 tells you more.
Spring is also a great time to get outdoors and start walking, but not any old walking, this is yoga walking (page 16) which encourages you to pay attention to your surroundings, senses, how the walk feels in your body, and how to synchronize your breathing. It helps you walk mindfully, enjoying the little things and finding happiness in the details.
Springtime, is also a time to update your fragrance for something lighter and fresher, whether it’s a quintessential floral fragrance or fresh crisp citrus scent, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites (page 20) – ENJOY!
Until Next Month
Jane x
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What is Self-Love and How Can You Practice It?
Self-love is the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life. It is the practice of appreciating, accepting, and nurturing oneself with kindness, compassion, and understanding. Self-love is not about arrogance or self-absorption; rather, it is about recognising your own worth and treating yourself with the same care and respect that you would offer to others. When individuals cultivate self-love, they experience increased confidence, resilience, and overall well-being. It is a multi-dimensional concept that encompasses various aspects of personal well-being, including mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health, including:
- Self-Acceptance – Embrace who you are, including your strengths, weaknesses, flaws, and imperfections, without judgment.
- Self-Compassion – Treat yourself with kindness and understanding, especially in moments of failure or difficulty.
- Self-Care – Engage in activities that nourish and support your physical and emotional health.
- Setting Boundaries – Saying no to toxic relationships and situations that are not in your best interests.
- Forgive Yourself – Let go of past mistakes and move forward with positivity and understanding.
- Trust Yourself – Listen to your intuition and make decisions that align with your values and goals.
- Be Authentic – Live in alignment with your true self rather than trying to meet social expectations.
Self-love is essential because it affects every aspect of life. When people practice self-love, they develop a strong sense of self-worth, which positively influences their mental health, their relationships, career, and personal growth.
Developing self-love is a continuous journey that requires patience and dedication and includes:
Positive Self-Talk
Your inner dialogue has a significant impact on your self-esteem and confidence. Replace self-criticism with encouraging and affirming words. Instead of saying, “I am not good enough,” try saying, “I am capable and worthy.”
Taking Care of Your Body
Physical health plays a crucial role in self-love. Nourish your body with healthy foods, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and engage in activities that make you feel good physically and emotionally.
Set Healthy Boundaries
Protect your energy by setting boundaries with people who drain you emotionally. Learn to say no to things that do not align with your values or make you uncomfortable.
Practice Gratitude
Focusing on the things you appreciate about yourself and your life can shift your mindset towards positivity. Keep a gratitude journal and write down three things you are grateful for every day.
Forgive Yourself
Holding onto past mistakes or regrets can hinder self-love. Accept that everyone makes mistakes and use them as learning experiences instead of allowing them to define you.
Engage in Activities You Enjoy
Spend time doing things that bring you joy and fulfilment. Whether it’s painting, reading, dancing, or spending time in nature, prioritise activities that make you happy.
Surround Yourself with Positivity
The people you surround yourself with play a vital role in your selflove journey. Choose relationships that uplift, support, and encourage you rather than those that drain your energy.
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparing yourself to others can be damaging to your self-worth. Remember that everyone is on their own unique journey. Focus on your progress and celebrate your achievements instead of measuring yourself against others.
Accept and Embrace Your Imperfections
Nobody is perfect, and striving for perfection can lead to self-doubt and frustration. Instead, embrace your flaws and imperfections as part of what makes you unique and special.
Seek Professional Help if Needed
If you struggle with self-love due to past trauma, low self-esteem, or mental health challenges, seeking therapy or counselling can be incredibly beneficial. A professional can help you work through negative patterns and develop a healthier relationship with yourself.
Self-love is a transformative journey that requires conscious effort and practice. It is about treating yourself with kindness, prioritising your well-being, and embracing your true self. By implementing selflove practices, you can cultivate a life filled with confidence, happiness, and inner peace.
Start small, be patient with yourself, and remember that you deserve love and respect—especially from yourself.
Beauty NEWS
Soothe & Repair with Dragon’s Blood Rodial has expanded their Dragon Blood range with their latest product launch, Dragon's Blood Water Serum (£130, www.rodial.com). This light-weight serum’s ingredients work to provide a comprehensive "360-degree" hydration system. Crodarom Dragon's Blood and Rubixyl soothe and repair the skin, while Ectoin and Hyacare Tremella protect and hydrate. All this moisture is retained and locked in with Hyaluronic Acid, giving intense, long-lasting hydration and strengthening the skin barrier.
Three-Dimensional
Cleansing Pollution, stress, UV rays and hormonal fluctuations can cause skin concerns that are affecting us more and more each day. To fight these blemishes and restore a natural balance, it is vital to cleanse the skin deep-down.
The EviDenS de Beauté All in One Purifying Cleanser (£125, Harrods) has been specially formulated to respond to these needs and reveal visibly healthier-looking skin. This revolutionary cleanser combines dual purifying and rebalancing action. Its unique texture transforms from a refreshing gel to a delicate foam for an ultra-sensorial experience.
Glow Up
Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush (£22, Sephora) has now launched! Expanding on their Glow Hues collection, this latest launch brings a fresh new way to achieve a radiant, skincare-infused flush. This tinted cheek serum isn’t just about the colour as it’s 100% skincare-powered, delivering hydration, brightening, and plumping benefits while creating a natural, dewy flush. Available in two shades, Watermelon Flush and Berry Flush, these sheer, buildable tints are the perfect final step in a skincare routine, enhancing the skin's natural flush while letting its true radiance shine through.
A Brighter Smile
It’s time to experience professional-quality results from the comfort of your home with Dr. Mahsa’s premium Whitening Collection Set (£195, www.mahsa.co.uk).
The set includes three innovative products for a brighter, healthier smile. The Garden Mint Toothpaste, a whitening toothpaste infused with refreshing garden mint that removes surface stains and leaves your breath fresh. The Whitening Dental Polish with Professional Toothpaste and Squeezer, contains colour-correcting pigments to neutralise yellow tones and remove stains from food, drinks, and smoking- offering a temporary instant whitening effect with blue pigments and finally, the Trio LED Light Kit, a dual-purpose device that accelerates teeth whitening for a complete oral care experience and a brighter smile.
Struggling After a Breakup?
Breakups are incredibly tough, it's completely normal to struggle after one. There's no single "right" way to feel, and it's okay to experience a wide range of emotions, from sadness and anger to confusion and loneliness. It’s an extremely emotional time and can increase your psychological distress and decrease feelings of life satisfaction.
Practising healthy habits and mindfulness may help you deal with the negative feelings that come with a relationship ending.
We spoke to the experts at Meditopia, all-in-one mental health solution who have put together a mindfulness guide that will help you navigate a breakup and help you feel like yourself again.
Mindful eating and drinking
We rarely pay attention to food or the action of eating during meals as we tend to be talking with others or watching television. Food brings joy and is worth paying attention to. Try these steps during your next meal:
- Pay attention to where you are eating, whether you are in your room, restaurant, garden, or kitchen.
- Find a comfortable position and visualise your food.
- What’s on your plate? Look and smell the food and drink before you taste it.
- Bring attention to yourself. Are you hungry? Thirsty? Are there other feelings present? Focus on your sensations.
- Now, mindfully taste the food. Chew each bite slowly with joy. Bring your attention to your sensations. How does it taste? Enjoy the food you are eating. Gently ask yourself how you feel. Is it enough or do you need more?
- Practice gratitude towards the food as you finish eating.
Mindful communication
Increased mindfulness about how you communicate can create a safe, secure, and nourishing relationship with others where your needs and wishes are both seen and heard. Try these exercises to engage in mindful communication:
- Join the conversation with a full focus on the communication.
- Realise where you are. Are you sitting or standing? What is the weather like?
- Recognise the tone of the conversation and the emotions it is making you feel.
- Listen to the other person with full attention, really digesting the conversation and the message they’re trying to convey.
- Identify your feelings and reactions during the conversation.
Mindful movement and outdoor activities
When we exercise, we tend to distract ourselves from our heightened heartbeat and sore muscles to get it over with, to move past the more difficult parts. But just as in life, the more we escape from the uncomfortable feelings, the more we carry their stress within ourselves. Moving mindfully is a nice reflection of our mindset in our daily lives.
- Visualize yourself. Try to imagine how you would look if you were able to watch yourself from afar.
- Push through the ground with your feet, standing tall and still.
- Open your chest up to the sky.
- Roll your shoulders back.
- Take a few very slow steps, monitoring each component of those steps as if you just learned how to walk, as if you were describing it to someone who has not walked yet.
- Ask these questions of yourself with the curiosity of a child: Are you comfortable moving? How does your body tend to move? How does it feel to move?
- Explore the constant change. Notice how your body adapts to those changes and how it fluctuates within a movement.
- Notice if the movement in your body coincides with the shifts in your mind. The posture of your body might help you to get a stronger and more confident perspective.
Being mindful of your body will enable you to realise what it needs at that moment and to treat yourself with compassion and patience during movement. Practice moving mindfully during the day, not just during exercise, and try to see if there’s any difference.
Yoga, Pilates, running, dancing, and other forms of exercise are also great opportunities to practice mindfulness as all of them require you to be present and pay attention to your breathing. Focus on activities that make you feel good and bring you joy.
Mindfulness is the practice of being in the present moment and experiencing what is happening now. Mindfulness does not have to be limited to a certain period or activity; it can be embedded in all aspects of your life. The more you practice mindfulness, the more it will come naturally to you and ultimately guide you through difficult times in your life, such as a breakup.
Based on research carried out by Bumble, the standard timeframe to heal from a breakup is around three to six months. This allows for you to put these self-care tips into practice.
Mindfulness may not work for everyone, but for those experiencing a tough time, it may be the way forward.
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HOT PICKS AFFINITY
This month’s must have gifts and accessories
Littel Miss PJ Set, £69,
100 Weekends in Europe, £25, Lonely Planet
Arethuse Bracelet, £890, Lalique
Heart Drop Earrings, £22, Oliver Bonas
Outdoor Fire, £399.99,
Raffia Bag, £38, River Island
Embellished Skirt, £30, Very
Birthstone Cross, POA, www.philippaherbert.co.uk
Confetti Vase, £15, Marks & Spencer
Love Hearts Bag, £175, www.cambridgesatchel.com
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Lace Lingerie, £20, River Island
b.Box Water Bottle, £32.99, Amazon
Chandelier Necklace, £25, Monsoon
What Is Walking Yoga & Should We Be Trying it?
Sophia Drozd, Yoga Instructor & Founder of Yoga 4 Pain has launched the first yoga app designed specifically to meet the needs of the chronic pain community, Y4P. The app goes beyond traditional yoga by offering practices thoughtfully sequenced for those living with chronic pain. The classes are gentle, supportive, and accessible, with a focus on slow-paced, nourishing movements and purposeful breathwork.
Walking Yoga is a practise that combines yoga, and breathwork with walking. It's a simple mix of the physical benefits of walking and the calm focus of yoga.
It started in the 1970s as a walking meditation. Walking while syncing your steps with your breath and saying mantras. Now, this practice has grown to add poses you can do while walking. It also helps you notice the world around you and feel more in tune with your body as you move.
People now know more about their health and taking breaks. They step away from screens and take time to focus on themselves. Walking yoga is a great way to do this. Before, walks were often just for a purpose—walking the dog, getting steps in or having a meeting while walking. These are good for steps, heart health, and blood flow. But now, more people are looking for ways to be present and aware.
Walking yoga, at the very least, encourages you to pay attention to your surroundings, your senses, how the walk feels in your body, and to synchronize your breathing. It helps you walk mindfully, enjoying the little things
and finding happiness in the details. Additionally, you can advance your practise by adding in some yoga poses that help your body stay flexible and ease any tension that many arise while you walk.
Physically the benefits of walking yoga are muscle strength, help with weight management, improved cardiovascular health, increased flexibility and mobility, as well as helping to reduce pain and stiffness.
Mentally the benefits are reduced stress, improved concentration, positive mood boost, enhanced mindfulness and lowers anxiety.
Start small, a short walk, perhaps one you have done before or know well. So you can focus more on your body and the sensations of how the walk feels first. This is going to be really beneficial when you synchronise your breath to the movement of walking.
Walking yoga gets you out in nature, you are moving with more mindfulness and kindness to your body. Having greater awareness of how your moving and how it feels is going to lower the risk of injury.
If you’re more of a walker than a yogi it’s going to improve your breathing and help create space in the mind and if you’re more of a yogi than a walker it's a nice alternative to getting off the mat.
If you struggle with motion sickness or vertigo it may not be a great option for you.
www.yogaforpainapp.com
& mother BABY NEWS
Play-Time
My 1st Years (www.my1styears.com) is the one stop shop for personalised gifts and toys for your little one. Whether it’s a newborn or toddler, there’s something for everyone. Wooden personalised toys are perfect for your toddler exploring and experiencing play, like this Wooden Tool Station (£86), Bluey Wooden Tea Set (£15), Personalised Wooden Doll’s House (£125), the only problem you’ll have is what personalised toy you’ll choose for your little one.
The Perfect Combo for Every Journey
No matter where you and your little one’s are headed, they’ll have everything they need with the Stokke JetKids Travel Bundle (£219, www.stokke.com) - the ultimate companion for your next family adventure.
The bundle includes the Stokke JetKids BedBox and the Stokke JetKids BackPack. Your little explorer can ride alongside you with the BedBox, which offers lots of packing space as well as including a mattress that transforms any seat into a bed for extra comfort. Meanwhile, the BackPack carries all your little ones essentials, ensuring they’re ready for whatever comes their way.
Celebrate World Sleep Day with Shushiie
Ahead of World Sleep Day (14th March) reminds us of the vital role sleep plays in our well-being, yet for many new parents, restful nights feel out of reach. Studies show that sleep deprivation affects up to 75% of parents in their baby’s first year, leading to exhaustion, stress, and reduced quality of life.
That’s why The Cot and Cradle Company is making better sleep a reality with Shushiie (£107.42) the world’s first customisable baby sleep speaker—designed to soothe infants and help parents get the rest they desperately need.
Good sleep is essential for healthy brain development, emotional regulation, and overall well-being in babies. Well-rested parents experience improved mental health, energy levels, and stronger parent-child bonding and Shushiie transforms bedtime into a calm, seamless experience, making every night as restorative as possible, or baby and parents alike.
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Springtime Fragrance
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A dreamy spring fragrance can bring the sunshine, whether or not the sun decides to shine
1. Dior J'adore L'or, £150, Dior
2. Creed Fragaria, £260, Creed Fragrances
3. Ormonde Jayne Levant, Harrods
4. Gucci A Floral Verse, £240, Harrods
5. Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche, £104, Sephora
6. Prada Les Infusions, £135, John Lewis
7. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde, £126, John Lewis
8. Marc Jacobs Eau So Fresh Glow, £79, John Lewis
9. Yves Saint Laurent Libre, £97, John Lewis
10. Tom Ford CaféRose, £106, Look Fantastic
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FASHION
Pretty in Pink
This season, it's time to think pink as you step up your style game. Channel your feminine vibes with pink outfits, whether it’s head to toe or just accessories it’s time to add a touch of pink to your look
Boucle Bag, £49, Dune London
Button Through Dress, £125, Jaeger
Cardigan, £32, Very
Floral Blouse, £28, Very
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Pink Cap, £12.50, Marks & Spencer
Ruffle Blouse, £55, Monsoon Satin Dress, £32, George
Scallop Jacket, £125, Monsoon
T-Shirt, £32, Oliver Bonas
Tie Front Tabard, £35, Per Una Wide Leg Trousers, £39, River Island
Denim Dreams
There’s a reason denim forms the basis of any capsule wardrobe. It’s versatile, goes with everything, comes in lots of different washes and styles and will never go out of fashion
Bag, £95, Dune London
Belted Shirt, £195, Saywood
Denim Crop Jacket, £26, George
Embroidered Top, £20, Primark
Jacket, £39.99, Skirt, £25.99, New Look
Jumpsuit, £65, River Island
Midi Skirt, £55, FatFace Shirt Dress, £45, Marks & Spencer
Tote Bag, £46, River Island
Tu Clothing
Wide Leg Jeans, £35, Very
Zip Dress, £48, River Island
Spring Greens
Delicate and feminine, soft shades of green are the ideal colour palette to add to your wardrobe this springtime
Bardot Top, £22.50, Marks & Spencer
Bead DropEarrings,£18, Oliver Bonas
Blouse, £79, Jaeger
Bomber Jacket, £69, FatFace.
Cardigan, £60, Oliver Bonas
Flower Heel Shoes, £46, River Island
Ghost High Waisted Jeans, £29.50, Marks & Spencer
Knitted Top, £22.50, Marks & Spencer
Maxi Dress, £1,135, Harrods
Ruffle Dress, £75, River Island
Tie Neck Cardigan, £28, Very
Trench Coat, £199, Albaray
Blaze of Blazers
Blazers are a wardrobe essential. Fitted silhouettes with one or two-buttons offer a chic, smart look; try a boyfriend fit layered over a t-shirt for a relaxed take, with double-breasted designs adding a seventies feel, whatever the fit, there’s a style for everyone
Blazer, £648, Veronica Beard
Brown Blazer, £199, Karen Millen
Checked Blazer, £379, LK Bennett
Double-Breasted-Blazer, £379, LK Bennett
Roman Originals
Ecru Blazer, £69, Marks & Spencer
Floral Blazer, £160, Karen Millen
Green Blazer, £69, River Island
Grey Blazer, £35, Very
Pale Blue Blazer, £95, French Connection
Wool Blend Blazer, £645, Joseph
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Floral Ears
Whether you choose beaded, gems or metal, floral earrings will add a touch of elegance and style to any outfit
1. Betsey Johnson Floral Earrings, £49, Very
2. Daisy Drop Earrings, £1,600, Philippa Herbert
3. Pink Earrings, £26, Oliver Bonas
4. Floral Stud Earrings, £72, Ammelia Scott
5. Floral Drop Earrings, £169, Swarovski
6. Floral Tassel Earrings, £34.99, Debenhams
7. Gemstone Earrings, £12,055, Nadine Aysoy
8. Gold Flower Earrings, £19.50, Oliver Bonas
9. Statement Flower Earrings, £17, Very
10. Floral Chain Earrings, £17, Jon Richard
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The Mum’sWord
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show those special women in your life just how much they mean to you. Whether you’re looking to treat your mum, step-mum, mother-in-law, grandma, partner, aunt or friend we’ve got extra special gifts they’ll love
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Double Band Stacking, £269,
Faux Flower Bouquet, £95, www.bloomingartificial.co.uk
Floral PJ Set, £85, www.peteralexander.co.uk
Sporting Club Sweatshirt, £12.50, Matalan
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Bag, £79,
Gold Pearl Hoops, £99, Amelia Scott
Katie Loxton Candle & Diffuser Gift Set, £24.99,
Molton Brown Bluebell & Wild Strawberry Perfume, £120,
Mother's Day Beauty Box, £30, Marks & Spencer
Movie Night Candle, £45,
The Joy of Quiet Places, £22.99, Lonely Planet
Mother of Pearl Necklace & Bracelet, £49,
Food & Drink
FOODIE NEWS
Dine with Duck
Are you looking for delicious and easy-to-cook ideas for Mother's Day meals? Then take a look at Gressingham Duck's Bistro range that allows you to cook delicious and special duck dishes in under 40 minutes. Ideal for date nights or treating mum on her special day.
The Bistro range includes delicious duck classics such as Duck a L’Orange, Confit Duck, and Duck Legs in Plum Sauce and now there’s Gressingham’s new ‘Easy to Cook’ Duck Breast in Plum & Hoisin sauce which can be ready in under 30 minutes all full of exciting flavours that require minimal fuss in the kitchen.
All Gressingham products are available from all the major supermarkets.
An Unforgettable Taste
A Touch of the Mediterranean
Mediterranean food brand, Cypressa has a range of products ready to add a little Va Va Voom to your dishes. The range of pastes, pestos and tapenades conveniently blend selected ingredients and spices for you to easily recreate authentic dishes at home and include Aubergine & Feta Mezzo, Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade, Rose Harissa Paste, Rose Harissa Pesto, Smoky Tagine Paste or Tomato, Feta & Kalamata Olive Tapenade.
Whether used for dipping, spreading, snacking, sharing, stirring-through or marinating –they’re guaranteed to add the rich, sunshine flavours of the Mediterranean to your dishes.
Farhi, have launched their latest chocolate creation; Dubai Chocolate with pistachio Knafeh.
Inspired by the much-loved Knafeh dessert, these beautiful truffles and chocolate bar feature a creamy pistachio Knafeh centre, enveloped in smooth milk chocolate and elegantly finished with delicate green and yellow chocolate drizzles.
Available in a box of 16 truffles (£20), a stick of 6 truffles (£10) and a chocolate bar (£12.50) all offering an unforgettable taste experience in every bite and available from Harrods.
Think Pink
Get your socials ready, Sarti Rosa is here! This fruity Spritz is the perfect accompaniment to the evergrowing pink trend that’s sweeping through men's and women’s wear, interiors and now drinks. Bursting with delicate notes of passion fruit, mango, and blood orange, Sarti Rosa is a fruity Spritz, combining modern vibrancy with fresh flavours. A standout choice for those looking to embrace the pink trend in style.
Chicken, Rhubarb & Potato Tray Bake
Tray bakes are the perfect solution for a dinner with minimal effort, and this one gives you the chance to inject rhubarb flavours for a delicious twist
Method
Ingredients
4 Chicken Thighs or Legs
500g small New Potatoes (halve larger ones)
3-4 stalks of Rhubarb
8 Opies Sliced Lemon Slices
6 cloves of Garlic
2 tbsp Opies Cocktail Onions
1 tbsp Opies Cocktail Onion brine
Few sprigs of Rosemary
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Heat oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / gas 6 and place the potatoes in a roasting tray. Slice the rhubarb into thin slices, scatter over the potatoes and nestle in the chicken pieces and garlic cloves. Place two lemon slices on each piece of chicken and scatter over the cocktail onions. Drizzle over the olive oil and rosemary and season well with salt and pepper. Roast for an hour, basting the chicken with the oil halfway through. Once the potatoes are golden and the chicken is nice and crispy, remove from the oven. Serve straight from the tray with a handful of salad leaves.
Recipe from, www.bennettopie.com.
Gruyere, Asparagus and Onion Quiches
Combining the delicate yet distinct flavour of seasonal asparagus with the rich, nutty taste of Gruyère cheese this is sure to be a treat to the taste-buds.
Ingredients
320g sheet of ready rolled shortcrust pastry
4 eggs
100g gruyere cheese, grated
100g mature cheddar cheese, grated
130ml milk
1 tsp dijon mustard
50g Opies mini silverskin onions
80g asparagus, ends trimmed
Method
Pre-heat oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / gas 6. Unroll the pastry sheet and drape over a flan dish or shallow tin approximately 25cm in diameter. Trim off any excess pastry that overlaps the edges.
Line the pastry with baking beans and bake blind for 15 minutes or until the pastry is lightly golden, then remove to cool slightly.
Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl then add the gruyere, cheddar and milk, reserving a small handful of each cheese for later. Mix well and season to taste. Pour the egg and cheese mixture into the pastry shell, then scatter over the cocktail onions.
Top the mixture with the asparagus spears, arranging in any way you like – if they don’t quite fit inside the dish, dice up the ends of the asparagus to shorten them and sprinkle the chopped pieces over the quiche too, along with the spears.
Top with the reserved cheese and cook in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and set in the middle.
Recipe from, www.bennettopie.com.
Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake
Poke cakes are single-layer cakes baked in a deep-sided pan, then poked full of holes. This cake has colourful blue streaks in each lemony slice of cake.
Ingredients
Cake
3 cups sifted self-raising flour
1 tbsp+ 1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 egg whites
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp almond extract
6 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 lemon, finely zested, divided
Fresh blueberries, for garnish
Blueberry Sauce
2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 tsp cornflour
1 pinch salt
Topping
2 cups thick cream
1/4 cup caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup lemon curd
Method
Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 9×13-inch cake tin.
Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside. Lightly whisk egg whites, buttermilk and almond extract together; set aside.
Set aside a small amount of the lemon zest for garnishing the cake. Cream the butter, sugar and remaining lemon zest together in a stand mixer until light and fluffy; scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove cake from oven and transfer (in the tin) to a wire rack. While cake is still warm (but not hot), poke holes in the cake surface (about 1/2 inch apart) using the handle of a wooden spoon.
Mix blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, cornflour and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat once the mixture bubbles and thickens. Pour the Blueberry Sauce over the cake, making sure to fill each hole as much as possible. Spread remaining sauce evenly over the cake surface; let cool completely.
Whip double cream, icing sugar and vanilla until medium stiff peaks form. (Do not over beat.)
Place lemon curd in a separate bowl and fold 1/4 of the whipped cream into the lemon curd. Fold lemon curd mixture back into remaining whipped cream until fully mixed. Spread topping evenly over the cake and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Before serving, garnish the cake with fresh blueberries and sprinkle with a small amount of lemon zest.
Recipe from, swansdown.com
Mcguigan Black Label Pinot Grigio
This pinot grigio is a refreshing white wine featuring delightful tropical flavours. Well balanced with a clean citrus finish that pairs perfectly with seafood, fish and white meat.
£7.25
Devil's Corner Chardonnay
Cheers to Down Under
Perfect for dinner parties or pairing with meals this curated selection of Australian wines from Tesco highlight the best of Australia’s renowned wine regions.
Howard Park Margaret River
Miamup Chardonnay
The use of traditional winemaking practices and maturation on French oak allows our winemakers to craft layered and flavoursome wine with the capacity to age gracefully.
The Howard Park regional range uses premium fruit, grown where there is maximum potential to express the best of the variety.
£12.50
A youthful, dry Chardonnay with melon and nectarine aromas, this wine is equal parts creamy and crisp, with a palate of bright citrus notes and refreshing coolclimate acidity.
£15.00
D'arenberg The Witches Berry Chardonnay
A pure vibrant green gold with aromas of peach, white nectarine and grapefruit that are extremely fragrant on the nose. White peach, apricot and nectarines surrounded by tropical fruits like pineapple and melon that makes you remind this is a warm climate Chardonnay.
£12.50
Hardys HRB Riesling
Pale green with a straw hue and loaded with sweet fruits, mainly citrus but green apple, nashy pear and some passionfruit also appear amongst layers of perfumed jasmine. Beautiful mid-palate texture. Pairs wonderfully with spicy Indian food, pizza, smoked sausage, breaded fish and shellfish
£20.00
Interiors
rustic charm
Bring the charm of the countryside into your home with natural textures and earthy tones that will add warmth and character to any space.
Add a terracotta vase or two to create a focal point in a corner or on a console table. This rustic round vase with square handles (£30, www.heavenlyhomesandgardens.co.uk) is perfect for dried or faux flowers, or as a decorative piece on its own, finished in a washed white & sand neutral tone means it’ll suit any aesthetic.
Whether it’s to simply display in your kitchen or use when entertaining guests, it’s time to add a collection of original, primitive, rustic chopping boards (£65, wwwtheinteriorsyard.co.uk) to your kitchen. Each has their own character, markings and story to tell which means they’re unique to you and your home.
Rustic Oak Chair, £180, Peppermill Interiors
Coffee Table, £1,295, Shhimu
These beautiful Campello Cotto terracotta effect porcelain tiles (www.mystonefloor.com) are a porcelain interpretation of traditional rich terracotta tones and textures. The Cotto colour is an authentic rust brown shade, with rustic variation in hue from tile to tile for a timeless antique terracotta look. This decorative hexagonal format is perfect for classic rustic style bathrooms and kitchens.
The Country Journal Collection (www.iliv.co.uk) features handprinted Alliums and Grasses in chalky colour palettes bringing a rustic country charm to your interiors. Whether it’s cushions or throws you’ll be sure of a cosy atmosphere whatever room you choose.
8-Light Chandelier, £559, Wayfair.
Twined Shapes Print, £15.95, Desenio
Rustic Stool, £99, Katie Fische
Arch Mirror, £195, Click Style
Bronze Photo Frame, £15, www.next.co.uk
Marquetry Frame, £39, www.casabyjj.com
Antique Brass Photo Frame, £39.50, www.clickstyle.co.uk
Blue Frame, £25, www.coxandcox.co.uk
Brown Leaves Photo Frame, £14.99, Gisela Graham
Ivory Photo Frame, £26, www.marquisanddawe.co.uk
Lodaya Bone Photo Frame, £75, www.oka.com
Mia Photo Frame, £40, www.rebeccaudall.com
Mika Photo Frame, £28.50, www.oliverbonas.com
Pink Frame, £7.99, Homesense
The Trotters are Back
Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back in Only Fools and Horses The Musical and coming to Milton Keynes Theatre this March!
It’s time to take a trip back in time, where it’s all kicking off in Peckham. While the yuppie invasion of London is in full swing, love is in the air as Del Boy sets out on the rocky road to find his soul mate, Rodney and Cassandra prepare to say ‘I do’, and even Trigger is gearing up for a date (with a person!). Meanwhile, Boycie and Marlene give parenthood one final shot and Grandad takes stock of his life and decides the time has finally arrived to get his piles sorted.
This UK Tour stars Sam Lupton (Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors) as Del Boy and Tom Major, making his professional theatre debut, as Rodney. Philip Childs will play the role of Grandad, as he did in the West End.
Directed by the originating West End director Caroline Jay Ranger (Fawlty Towers – The Play), and based on John Sullivan’s legendary record-breaking television show, this critically acclaimed homegrown musical spectacular features cherished
material from Britain’s best-loved TV series. With a script and original score written by John’s son, Jim Sullivan and Paul Whitehouse, prepare to get reacquainted with Britain’s most lovable rogues and experience the classic comedy brought to life on stage through an ingenious script and 20 hilarious songs.
With musical contributions from the iconic Chas & Dave, the beloved theme tune as you’ve never heard it before, and an array of brand-new songs full of character and cockney charm, you’re guaranteed to have a right ol’ knees-up! Only Fools and Horses The Musical is a feel-good family celebration of traditional working-class London life in 1989 and the aspirations we all share.
So don’t delay, get on the blower, and get a ticket for a truly cushty night out - only a 42-carat PLONKER would miss it!
Only Fools and Horses comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday 17 – Saturday 29 March 2025.
Tickets are available from www.atgtickets.com/MiltonKeynes
TRAVEL
Mauritius
Heritage Le Telfair’s Exclusive Adults-Only Wing
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Bel Ombre in Mauritius, Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort have a new Adults-Only wing designed for ultimate escape and relaxation. This intimate sanctuary within the 5-star resort, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, promises tranquil ambiance, high-end services, and convenient amenities.
Ideal for couples on a serene getaway, this area enhances Heritage Le Telfair’s overall offerings with a more luxurious and bespoke experience. This wing, designed to appeal to an exclusively adult clientele, features a collection of suites elegantly appointed in a U-shape around a heated pool, creating a more secluded and intimate experience with ocean views. A dedicated butler service around the pool, refreshing cocktails and snacking options at the Tiki Bar, special in-room treats, and a dedicated Resident Host are among the highlights of this new Adults-Only experience at Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort (see details below).
With its minimalist style and elegant all-white architecture, Heritage Le Telfair welcomes guests in the most enchanting surroundings. The resort offers gastronomic encounters, luxury wellness experiences, and exclusive access to Le Château Golf Course, the best golf course in the Indian Ocean, as well as La Réserve Golf Links, the first and only contemporary links course in the Indian Ocean.
The new Adults-Only wing offers the option of staying in one of the Deluxe Seaview Suites overlooking the turquoise lagoon, Deluxe Beachfront Suites, conveniently located next to the beach or with a balcony on the first floor, Junior Beachfront Suites with panoramic views over the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean or Senior Seaview Suites offering exceptional comfort and spectacular ocean views.
Each guest staying in the Adults-Only wing enjoys a host of exclusive benefits including an espresso machine in every suite, complimentary Resident Host Service, a selection of in-room local herbal teas. Pool amenities including towel service, sunglass cleaning, fruit skewers, flavoured water throughout the day, and afternoon ice cream cups.
As well as an exclusive butler service around the Adults-Only swimming pool.
BOOK IT
Rates start from £542 per night for a Deluxe Seaview Suite in the Adults-only wing for 2 adults including breakfast.
For more information or to book visit www.heritageresorts.mu
The Salamander Experience
Salamander Voyages, a family-run gulet charter company renowned for its highly inclusive offering with no hidden extras, is launching The Salamander Experience - a brand-new slow sailing itinerary in Turkey this May.
This seven-night itinerary has been specifically designed for travellers seeking a deeper connection and redefines the traditional gulet sailing experience. Rather than covering vast distances, it focuses on a carefully selected area closer to Bodrum, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the culture, history, and natural beauty of the Turkish coast. With a slower-paced journey that prioritises depth over distance, guests not only have more time sailing under the open sails, swimming, and snorkelling, but also the opportunity to uncover local traditions and hidden gems that most travellers simply sail past.
Throughout the voyage, guests can experience Turkey’s rich culture through a thoughtfully curated selection of activities. Enjoy wine tasting with local experts, master mixology in cocktail workshops, sail on a race winning Tirhandil. Pick fresh fruit and vegetables in Salamander’s old captain’s garden before enjoying a leisurely lunch onboard. Wander through bohemian markets in Gümüşlük, meet local carpet makers, have lunch anchored off the ruins of the ancient amphitheatre at Knidos, and explore the historic site of Kissebükü. Shop in Bodrum’s vibrant streets, savour leisurely lunches in tranquil bays, and enjoy exceptional onboard dining crafted by Chef Tugay, a Turkish Master Chef finalist, ensuring that every meal is a highlight of the journey.
BOOK IT
Salamander Voyages offers seven nights aboard Salamander from £1,666 per person, based on 12 guests, on a highly inclusive basis. Private charter only. The price includes daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and five dinners, plus all house wines and drinks, crew, local airport transfers, harbour dues, fuel, and water.
To book, visit www.salamandervoyages.com
Create Your Own White Lotus Experience
Were you one of the millions of viewers worldwide looking forward to the launch of The White Lotus, Season 3? This new season which was filmed on location in Koh Samui, Thailand and is on top of everyone's mind now. And while you may want to avoid the frenzy at the hotel where it was filmed, Elite Havens, Asia's premier luxury villa rental and management provider, invites you to feed your wanderlust and create your very own exclusive White Lotus experience by gathering your friends and booking one of their stunning villas on this scenic island.
Imagine staying in a luxury private villa with either an ocean view or a lush mountain backdrop and have attentive staff taking care of your every need, just like in the show. Overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is known for its beautiful white sandy beaches, serene island life, lush tropical landscapes and Thai culture.
While the show is known for its plot twists and turns, when you stay at an Elite Havens luxury villa, the only twists and turns you will experience are at a yoga class or spa massage, both of which can be arranged by your in-house Villa Manager and attentive staff. Allow the Elite Concierge to arrange tours and show you the best that the island has to offer, including filming sites for the show. And though you will love living the celebrity-life with invilla dining experiences featuring food cooked to your preferences by your very own private chef, you are in Thailand, the food capital of the world. Step out and discover an abundance of local and international dining options to choose from, some recognised by the Michelin Guide itself.
Suralai Villa
For a truly spectacular Koh Samui experience, one above all others, head for the cool hills above the popular resort of Bophut to your own private villa retreat at Suralai. Set on a peaceful, landscaped hillside on the north-east coast, just 15 minutes from the airport, this impressive six-bedroom, standalone villa will have you captivated from the moment you arrive.
As you're escorted through the main living pavilion onto the
terrace, the view of a 25-metre infinity pool and the panorama of Bophut Bay and the islands beyond will take your breath away. This sense of celebrity lifestyle, just as you imagine it on The White Lotus, doesn't stop here! Your bedroom, and its private terrace, offer the same stunning vistas. A luxurious stay at Suralai is as exclusive as it gets.
Villa Riva
Koh Samui's mesmerising waters are showcased in every corner of this sprawling cliffside abode. Villa Riva is designed over multiple pavilions, with plenty of space for everyone to spread out. This allows guests privacy and makes it convenient for groups of friends to stay together. A social clubhouse with an array of entertainment options spread across the entire upper floor of the master pavilion leaves no room for boredom. Floating gazebos, breezy alfresco dining and access to a semi-private beach complete the picture. Wondering what you'll do here? Villa Riva's got you covered. A floodlit tennis court, 32-metre pool, private cinema for 10, fitted wine cellar, barbeque sala, gym, sauna, and a massage room - you'll never run out of options on how to pack your day.
Inasia Beach Villa
An exceptional, absolute beachfront villa complex with two independent units, Inasia Beach Villa overlooks Koh Samui's west coast at Lipa Noi and the offshore Five Islands group. The location undoubtedly allows one of the island's most beautiful views and the scene of spectacular sunsets. Come, discover two contemporary luxury villas set within this peaceful and private beachfront estate. Find your space in the low-rise beachfront garden villa or the three-level, ocean view villa for your next beach holiday. Both villas are rented together to accommodate up to 16 guests in eight luxuriously furnished double ensuite bedrooms. Inasia Beach Villa is an ideal venue for larger groups and private events in an idyllic setting.
For more information or to book, visit www.elitehavens.com
Spring Skiing at Elizabeth Arthote
With Easter falling late this year (18-21 April), it’s an ideal opportunity for those looking for the last great escape of the ski 2025 season to experience Ischgl’s late-season. Longer daylight hours and milder spring temperatures in the stunning Austrian Alps create the perfect setting for sun-drenched ski days. One of the few resorts where skiing continues into May, Ischgl’s high-altitude terrain and unique microclimate ensure excellent conditions long after other destinations have closed.
Nestled in the centre of Ischgl, one of the most exclusive destinations in the Austrian Alps, is ski-in/ski-out five-star hotel The Elizabeth Arthotel offering guests a perfect combination of refined modern luxury, impeccable service and snow-sure winter adventure.
The Elizabeth Arthotel, founded in 1976 by the Aloys family, ensures that every aspect of a guest’s stay is indulgent and sophisticated. The hotel’s 39 luxurious rooms and suites offer panoramic views out onto the Alps, while inside, artworks by contemporary artists adorn the walls, corridors and the lobby. The Elizabeth is unique in that it’s both a hotel and gallery, showcasing a curated collection of over 130 artworks from leading artists from Austria and neighbouring European countries, including Herbert Brandl and Leon Löwentraut along with seasonal exhibitions and artistic collaborations.
Equally impressive is the hotel’s rooftop spa, where floorto-ceiling glass invites the stunning mountain landscape
to become part of the wellness experience. The 7th floor infinity pool offers breathtaking views of the slopes, while the Finnish and organic saunas deliver an invigorating and restorative retreat. The spa brings together the natural beauty of the Alps with state-of-the-art relaxation facilities, ensuring a truly immersive experience of wellness and tranquility.
Led by the masterful Austrian Head Chef Thomas Zechner, the hotel’s gourmet dining experience offers a culinary journey of discovery using seasonal local produce. Each evening, guests are treated to a six-course tasting menu, featuring 46 distinct dishes per week, each expertly paired with fine wines from the Elizabeth’s vast collection, regarded as one of the best in Ischgl.
With its premium ski-in/ski-out access to place guests directly on the slopes and in-house ski service and shop providing expertise, equipment and guidance, the Elizabeth offers ski enthusiasts a remarkable winter experience.
The hotel’s renowned Schatzi Bar offers lively daily aprèsski that provides the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable day on the slopes.
BOOK IT
For more information or to book, visit www.elizabeth.at/en
A Nostalgic Guide to London with Page8 Hotel
Page8 hotel, Trafalgar Square, have announced its Nostalgia Guide to London. Noticing an increase in travellers seeking to travel via a lens of cherished memories and retro charm, Page8 has added the Nostalgia Guide to London to its Urban Explorer Series. From wandering the enchanting, book-filled Cecil Court—a haven for literary lovers just steps from the hotel—to browsing the shelves of Sister Ray Records, the guide is packed with curated activities that celebrate London’s timeless allure.
Page8 brings the theme to life within the hotel with retroinspired touches such as vintage phones, Marshall radios, and indulgent mini-bars brimming with complimentary treats.
The 138-room, stylish, lifestyle boutique hotel sits opposite the famed National Portrait Gallery, nestled between Trafalgar Square and the bustling shops and restaurants of Covent Garden and Soho. The area’s rich history makes it ideal for a nostalgia inspired trip to London.
The team advises guests start in Trafalgar Square, the historic centrepiece of London with its fountains, lion statues and the iconic National Gallery as the backdrop. Browse vinyl records in Sister Ray Records in Berwick Street, one of London’s most famous record shops. Explore Cecil Court, just 3 minutes from Page8, a pedestrian street with Victorian shop frontages that has been known as Booksellers Row since the 1930s due to the twenty-odd second-hand bookshops and antiquarian book sellers. For a touch of British pageantry, witness the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Palace, a longstanding British tradition.
Visit Gordon’s Wine Bar on Villier’s Street, one of the oldest wine bars in London, and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho, a legendary spot for live jazz music.
As the sun sets, return to Page8 for a coffee in the Page Common Coffee House or enjoy the historic sights of London from new rooftop restaurant Kitty Hawk which serves a delicious menu including crispy sesame king prawns, yellowfin tuna carpaccio, fillet steak tartare and weekend bottomless brunch including cocktails for £55.
Cap off the nostalgic journey with a visit to one of London’s timeless establishments. Gordon’s Wine Bar on Villiers Street, dating back to 1890, is famed for its intimate atmosphere and candlelit charm. Alternatively, head to Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho, a cultural institution where legendary performers have graced the stage since its opening in 1959.
In keeping with the hotel’s urban explorer programme and driven by the hotel’s ‘London Explorer Series’, Page8s website offers tips to enjoy neighbourhoods that aren’t normally listed in most typical ‘London Guides’, encouraging visitors to experience the city like a local and travel outside zone one. Recommendations include neighbourhood bars, independent shops and street art locations.
BOOK IT
Night rates at Page8 start from £275 B&B.
To book visit www.pagehotels.com/en/page8
A Tranquil Oasis in a World-Class Garden
Trebah Lodge, a newly available holiday home in Cornwall, offers guests a unique and enchanting experience with private evening access to the worldrenowned Trebah Garden, a magnificent 26-acre botanical paradise.
Nestled within the grounds of this designated Great Garden of Cornwall, rated among the eighty finest gardens in the world, this unique retreat provides a blend of traditional interiors and modern home comforts surrounded by natural beauty.
The lodge boasts two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and spacious living areas, accommodating up to four guests. This newly refurbished gatehouse celebrates Arts and Crafts design, with antique furniture, rich velvet sofas, and a stylish kitchen that blends period charm with modern comfort—ensuring a stay that feels both characterful and inviting.
It's located in the garden grounds on the banks of the Helford River and is close to Falmouth and other attractions on the South Cornwall coast.
The true highlight of Trebah Lodge is its exclusive evening access to the Trebah Garden. As the sun sets and the garden gates close to the public, guests of Trebah Lodge can wander through the enchanting pathways, discovering hidden corners and breathtaking vistas in this sub-tropical haven.
Trebah Garden, the cumulative result of almost two hundred years of horticultural endeavour, is a 26-acre sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. It boasts a rich tapestry of flora and fauna, with over four miles of winding footpaths leading to hidden glades, cascading waterfalls, and tranquil ponds.
Visitors can explore exotic plants and trees from around the world, down to the private Polgwidden Cove on the idyllic Helford River. The garden's unique microclimate, fostered by its coastal location in Cornwall and the warming influence of the Gulf Stream, nurtures a wonderful selection of rare and exotic plants.
Trebah Lodge guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as they explore the garden's many wonders and provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Guests can unwind in the peaceful surroundings, reconnect with nature, and create lasting memories with loved ones in this botanical paradise. Whether it's a romantic getaway or a family holiday, Trebah Lodge offers an idyllic setting for a truly unforgettable experience.
BOOK IT
For more information and to book, please visit www.cornishholidaycottages.com
STARS
Manish Kumar Arora
(K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader & Vastu Consultant) reveals what’s in store for you this month
Pisces (19 February – 20 March)
This is a time to be open to wider horizons and to study or learn whatever it is you need to set you on the upward road. Some may find a new sense of partnership on the career road. The advent of a new relationship could change the state of your life direction. Whether single or committed, some may have to leave a lot behind in order to pursue something new.
Favourable Dates: March 4, 8, 16, 17, 22, 26
Favourable Colours: Yellow & Purple
Aries (21 March – 19 April)
You may be developing something new or simply exploring other aspects of your inner self. You may develop new attributes, adding them to your operating style by giving form and method to latent abilities. Healthcare will play an important part during this time. Learn the simple practices that allow you to look after yourself. There may be romance that comes through friendships or social contacts. Refresh and reinvigorate your relationship with loved ones.
Favourable Dates: March 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22
Favourable Colours: Blue & Yellow
Taurus (20 April – 20 May)
You may discover new things about who you are through realisation or revelation. Some may take up new forms of creative expression while others may find that psychic or intuitive skills develop. For some, loss or change may affect your thinking and bring to light a new view. This is a period of revue for your relationships. Examine what's going on, communicate well and lay outstanding matters to rest.
Favourable Dates: March 2, 5, 11, 14, 20, 23
Favourable Colours: White & Green
Gemini (21 May – 20 June)
Your wishes will be very intense and will demand immediate fulfilment, but in spite of this haste, you won't lose your head. You'll manage to be moderate, to control your emotions and actions, at least regarding important decisions. If you're in a relationship, work out what you're going to do and how you're going to do it. If you're single, you may have to put romance aside while you work towards something important.
Favourable Dates: March 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26
Favourable Colours: Red & Grey
Cancer (21 June – 22 July)
You can get ahead with your projects and ambitions on the condition that you get involved, struggle and fight. The procedures requiring commitment, courage and spontaneity will be more successful than the planned ones. New knowledge combined with a good orderly approach and effective health routines will see you flourish and also help to hold at bay any added weight of responsibility that may come from your dealings with partners and close associates.
Favourable Dates: March 2, 5, 10, 14, 19, 23
Favourable Colours: Blue & White
Leo (23 July – 22 August)
You will be able to advance your situation through good planning and the cooperation of others. The development of a close knit community or family group may contribute. There may be pressures brought about by the emotional state of partners or associates and the obligations of work or responsibility. Your powers of concentration may slip for a time as you focus on your inner state.
Favourable Dates: March 4, 7, 13, 16, 22, 25
Favourable Colours: Yellow & Red
Virgo (23 August – 22 September)
You may need to make a new start, either emotionally or with how you see or present yourself. The need for this may come from unexpected developments or plans that have gone astray. There may be a change with status or authority in your professional situation. A work cycle may come to an end. You may lose contact or end a connection with someone you've
been obliged to keep in touch with.
Favourable Dates: March 4, 5, 11, 16, 20, 24
Favourable Colours: Green & Red
Libra (23 September – 22 October)
New ideas will come for some and there will be new ways of communicating and thinking. Education may play a role for some, taking you in new and different directions. Enchanting or unusual people of the opposite sex will enter your sphere, bringing bright new ideas and lots of stimulating company. You'll go through a period in which keeping your health will depend a lot on your emotional status and a balanced lifestyle.
Favourable Dates: March 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21
Favourable Colours: Blue & Red
Scorpio (23 October – 21 November)
You may go through a period of revision with regard to your hopes and wishes. You may need to freshen up your ideas and someone with an unusual perspective may be of assistance. You can gain greatly by throwing in your lot with others and sharing what you have to make a bigger impact. Step into it, undeterred by what must be done and you can set patterns and structures that will carry you into the future.
Favourable Dates: March 2, 5, 11, 14, 20, 23
Favourable Colours: Grey & Red
Sagittarius (22 November -21 December)
New people and opportunities will open the doors that you've been knocking at for some time and you could really sail ahead There may be a shift in your romantic life. Change you may not be able to control will bring a new and deeper understanding of yourself. Good fortune may come from proper attention to domestic matters but at times the atmosphere will be charged and there could be strong words and high emotion.
Favourable Dates: March 2, 6, 11, 15, 20, 24
Favourable Colours: Blue & Yellow
Capricorn (22 December – 19 January)
The important issue with career development is to keep a clear sense of method and sequence in what you do. This is certainly a time for action. There may be travel, opportunities or communications, all of a sudden or unexpected nature. There may be a split or separation affecting business matters or connections. Single Capricorns will have thrilling adventures in sex and could find true love during this period.
Favourable Dates: March 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26
Favourable Colours: Red & Yellow
Aquarius (20 January – 18 February)
This will be a prosperous month and it will bring financial worries to an end. This era could also herald change for the better in relationships. You will discover new potentials, skills and experiences that reveal different sides of you. For those committed, a deep sense of feeling or commitment may come. For the singles, there may be an opportunity for love and romance. The month end will bring peace with former adversaries.
Favourable Dates: March 2, 8, 11, 17, 20, 26
Favourable Colours: Blue & White
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Weekend Starts Here....
Far From Home by Danielle Steel
In July 1944, at the height of the German occupation, Arielle von Auspeck arrives at the glamorous Ritz hotel in Paris excited to be reunited with her husband, Gregor, a retired colonel in the army who is soon to join her from Germany. Her world falls apart when she receives word that Gregor was part of Operation Valkyrie, a failed attempt to assassinate Hitler in Poland, and has been shot as a traitor. Arielle, who has both French and German parentage, is taken from Paris under cover of darkness for her own safety.
Unable to contact her children in Germany, Arielle assumes a new identity and goes into hiding in a small village in Normandy. Taking a job locally, she befriends a man whose Jewish wife and daughter have been deported. As the war rages on and the Allies storm the nearby beaches, Arielle discovers a hidden world of people like her, who are fiercely opposed to the occupying forces and do all they can to stop them. They are all fighting for a time when they can look for their families and return home.
Danielle Steel captures the devastation of World War II with a sweeping story of courage and survival against impossible odds.
Black Bag
Ex-Husbands
Manhattan dentist Peter Pearce (Griffin Dunne) is facing a midlife crisis after his wife of 35 years (Rosanna Arquette) leaves him. On the spur of the moment, he books a trip to Tulum, Mexico, only to crash his son's bachelor party. A warm hearted comedy drama costarring Richard Benjamin, James Norton, and Miles Heizer.
Release Date: 25 March
When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.
Release Date: 14 March
