Affinity Luxury Lifestyle Magazine October 2020

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www.affinitymag.co.uk AFFINITY LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

ISSUE 112

Are you guilty of Procrastinating?

We show you how to stop

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Spookily Stylish

Add a little Halloween style to your Interiors

THINK PINK

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOUR BREASTS

ISSUE 112

NEW SEASON FASHION You'll want to add to your wardrobe

Vitamin C

The Holy Grail of Skincare

Eco-Tourism

Enjoy a Japanese Treehouse Experience

Delicious Autumn Recipes

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LETTER EDITOR’S

Autumn is well and truly here; the nights are drawing in and the leaves are changing colour. It gives us the perfect excuse to update our wardrobes (page 25) as well as our home (page 41).

The foods we eat change, we go from light salads and BBQ’s to comfort food, such as casseroles and one pot delights, this month’s recipes (page 36) are full of hearty goodness that’ll make perfect autumn suppers for all the family.

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October is officially Breast Cancer Awareness month, and with the current pandemic happening around the world many charities are missing out on vital fund raising, so it is crucial now more than ever that we show our support. It’s easy to do, just purchase one of the many fabulous products that are donating a percentage of sales to Breast Cancer Charities – we’ve rounded up some of our favourites (page 13).

Does the change is season play havoc with your skin? Vitamin C products (page 24) are the saviours, they’ll turn tiered, dull skin into a radiant glow in no time.

Are you one of the many people that now accessorise their interiors depending on the season?

We’ve sourced some of our favourite Halloween interiors (page 46) that’ll add style and elegance to any home.

Next month will be the start of our countdown to Christmas, so be sure to look out for our festive issue until then……

Stay Safe & Take Care

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Stop Procrastinating Hot Picks Explore the Seasons Dottie Dreams Animal Instinct Foodie News Mushroom Tart Wines of the Month Dark & Mysterious Hello to a Hoodie Treehouse Luxury Weekend Starts Here

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On The Cover Dorothy Perkins

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Ways to Stop Procrastinating

We are all guilty of being a procrastinator, either regularly or now and again. Working from home provides new distractions compared to the office as your home is filled with personal items, such as your TV, which you’d regularly associate with leisure. Procrastinating can feel great in the moment, but time passes by so quickly that you might not even realise you’re being distracted until a few hours later.

Over 20% of the population are chronic procrastinators, excessive behaviour can take a toll on your emotional wellbeing. It can be challenging to manage yourself and become more productive. We spoke to our resident psychologist Dr Bianca Serwinski to investigate ways to avoid procrastination.

What is procrastination?

Procrastination is the habit of delaying a high priority task but placing your focus on less urgent and more enjoyable activities. Procrastination can restrict your potential and lead to stress, increased frustration and anxiety to get things done. It is important to recognise the distinction between procrastination and laziness.

Laziness is the unwillingness to do anything, whereas procrastinators choose to do something else.

Don’t compare yourself Procrastination pairs up with perfectionism, wasting hours amending things trying to make them perfect. A common cause of both is constantly comparing yourself and performance to others. With the digital age of social media, it can be hard not to spot how your peers are ‘succeeding’ at different aspects of their lives. Comparison with others leads to procrastination, as the fear of failure takes over with the worry that your performance might not match up. First step is to stay on your own path, limit your social media intake and ensure yourself that you don’t need everything to be perfect. Ask yourself what perfect really means to you, celebrate your successes and express gratitude for all your achievements.

Set achievable goals You will be able to focus clearly if you have a clear future direction. Goals need to be set that are realistic enough to achieve in your given timeframe. Procrastination happens when you lack direction making you feel uninspired and confused. A way to overcome this is to set yourself a small

number of short-terms goals, such as 5, that are realistic and measurable. The list will give you something specific to work towards achieving daily. Balance the day with a mix of tasks, with some bringing more enjoyment than others, so you feel motivated to complete the list.

Identify your productivity cycles Every individual has their own cycle of productivity, some work better in the morning and some in the evening. A great way to reduce your tendency to procrastinate is to identify your peak times- what time of the day are you most productive? Plan your schedule around this and prioritise your most important tasks for this time.

Similarly, you need to identify your slump times (the time of the day when you are least productive) and plan your breaks around this. Trying to focus and work during your slump times will only frustrate you, as you begin to put yourself down for not achieving tasks. Listen to your inner body clock and intuition as you know what is best for you.

Aim to be in a flow A flow state is a mental state where you’re completely immersed in the activity that you’re completing.

Informally known as ‘being in the zone’, it is an optimal state of mind in terms of productivity. It allows you to positively focus on your work and reduces the chance of procrastinating. To encourage the flow, create the right conditions for you to work in; during your productive cycle, in a quiet environment, with music or without and removing any major distractions such as your phone.

Being in a state of flow is very effective and if you find you are in one, don’t stop. You will find yourself completing a lot more in a few hours in deep flow than in days of procrastination.

Use timeboxing Timeboxing is a technique where you allocate specific blocks of time named ‘timeboxes’, to activities that you wish to work on. By ‘boxing’ the time out for certain tasks, it can help you feel less overwhelmed by the tasks you’ve been putting off. The set amount of time can make it seem easier to handle and ensure that you’re dedicating enough time to unfavoured tasks. Furthermore, timeboxing controls your slump time so you avoid turning your 30minute TV break into an accidental chance to binge on a new series.

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BEAUTY UPDATES Sweet Dreams

Honey, Honey Winter brings with it a whole host of skin concerns, such as dehydration, irritation and redness, but before you bid farewell to glowing skin, we’ve found theses miracle hero products rom Antipodes, Made with manuka honey, an antibacterial superfood found only in New Zealand that helps balance skin’s pH levels and promotes youthful, fresh and blemish-free skin.

The full range is available from www.feelunique.com and includes three of Antipodes’ hero Manuka Honey products including the Aura Manuka Honey Mask (£24.99), Manuka Honey Skin Brightening Eye Cream (£27.20), and Manuka Honey Skin-Brightening Day Cream (£39.65).

No Tricks, Just Treats The latest Lush Halloween range has arrived and includes spooktacular goodies such as Punkin Pumpkin Bath Bomb, Boo! Shower Slime, Bewitched Bubble Bar, as well as gift packs ‘They Only Come Out at Night and ‘Pumpkin’.

Prices start from £4.50 and are available in store online www.uk.lush.com

Keeping up a strict skincare regime, complete with seemingly ever-increasing numbers of serums and moisturisers, can take a lot of time and effort – especially when it comes to tackling those fine lines and bags around the eyes.

Imagine how much easier life would be if you could keep your skin fresh and rejuvenated whilst sleeping via a step that takes less time than opening a pot of night cream? Well now you can, with the yu-nu moisturising sleep mask (£20) by personalised sleep experts, nanu.

Encased in a luxuriously soft microvelour and enriched with carotenoid-producing probiotics that are clinically proven to tackle skin dryness, dullness, wrinkle depth and leave the delicate eye area feeling fresh.

Which means getting beauty sleep has never been so effortless or restorative.

Available now from: nanusleep.co.uk/the-sleepmask

High Shine Combining the high shine of a gloss and the moisture of a lip balm ICONIC London’s new Lustre Lip Oil provides a gorgeous glazed finish for a fresh and instantly fullerlooking pout.

Available in five flattering and deliciously scented shades, Sugar Mama (watermelon), One To Watch (pomegranate), Out Of Office (coconut), She’s a Peach (peach) and Queen Bee (honey) they can be worn alone or over the top of a liner or lipstick. Available at www.iconiclondon.com RRP £21.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (£10 Donation), £115, www.elemis.com Team Pink T-Shirt, £8, GEORGE at Asda

The Power of

pink

Breast Cancer Awareness month is upon us, which means lots of lovely products are on sale with a percentage being donated to this great cause, here’s some of our favourites

Tikiboo Pink Graffiti Cross Top, £28.99, (20% Donation), www.tikiboo.co.uk

Skechers Gorun Trainers, £57, (£5 Donation), www.sketchers.com

GHD Powder Pink Straightners (£10 Donation), £149, www.ghdhair.com Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne, £98 (£20 Donation per 100ml Bottle), www.jomalone.co.uk

Tikiboo Pink Graffiti Leggings, £37.99, (20% Donation), www.tikiboo.co.uk

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Midlife Madness As I’m sure you’re aware if you’ve read these musings before, I am generally a big fan of social media. I use it to keep up to date with everything from news to recipes and isn’t it great that birthday lists are a thing of the past – there really is no excuse these days as you get helpful reminders that is so and so’s birthday – though to keep your age hidden is tricky without outright lies, useful nonetheless. And with social media you can even escape the chore of spending exorbitant amounts of money on a card, thinking what to write in it AND the trek to the post office to post it – just post on their timeline or send an ‘insta’ or snap chat – job done!

I also use social media to stay in contact with mates – really useful over recent months and I even engage in debates on platforms like twitter and Linkedin. Owning my own business, I also use social media for that and find it’s a good way to not only raise brand and service awareness but also to connect with other business owners collaborate and network. So, yes, I am a fan of social media!

However, I do think some people are totally inappropriate in their use of some platforms. But before I get into that I also need to say that I am not against using social media or apps to ‘meet’ people. Let’s be honest I know several friends who have established brilliant long-term relationships with people they have met online. But as a very happily married, not as young as I was once, female I am not looking for love – frankly if I was I would use one of the huge variety of on online sites, apps or even go out and actually meet someone – much as I appreciate the current difficulties of these times in respect of social distancing and actually connecting with folks.

But my beef is that given that we have all of these ways

out there to find ‘love’, ‘companionship’, a ‘soulmate’ or whatever else people are seeking, it doesn’t seem appropriate to use the usual social media channels that are used by lots of people not looking for any of the above to find romantic connections.

Let me tell you straight if you respond to any of my posts with a ‘hello, beautiful, gorgeous, sexy or numerous other ‘flattering’ adjectives’ or a ‘hi good looking’ you will not get a positive response. Let’s be honest if someone came up to me at a networking event and said that my response would not be positive either but my feeling is it that people would not dare to be so direct in person – unless they were looking for a proverbial slap!

So why is it that folk feel its ok to do that? I am genuinely puzzled – on a dating app yes, on an online looking for love site yes, but on regular social media? Maybe I am old fashioned or prudish but that is not what I am about.

And on any site, can I just be straight and say I never ever want to receive photos of body parts – that is a big fat definite NO, NEVER! I mean if I am honest, I cannot imagine a scenario where I ever would, but I acknowledge it seems to be something that people do – but as adults surely we have to think would the person I am sending this too actually want to receive it. Now I know that if you think you are some pin up you might answer yourself that they do. Here’s a truth bomb they probably don’t. In fact, it is akin to flashing (and I’m referring to males and females here) on first meeting. Notice I said meeting not date! Ask yourself if this was in person would I do it?

Unless you can confidently answer yes don’t send the pic – better yet put your camera away some things were just not meant to be seen!!

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Sanctuary Spa's Special Occasion Hamper, £25, Boots

ETNA Monstera Leaves Cup, £27.90, www.kambukka.com

AFFINITY HOT PICKS

Candalia Velvet Rouge Candle, £35, www.candalia.uk

Hotel Chocolat Halloween Collection, £25, www.hotelchocolat.com

Gin Cookie Mix, £5, Wilko

Fairisle Crewneck Knit £159.95, www.thebiascut.com

This month’s must have gifts and accessories

Wireless Charger Lamp Table, £329, Wooden Furniture Store

Porters Orchard Gin, £38, portersgin.co.uk

Kurt Geiger Crossbody Bag, £99, Very

Opal Starburst Hoop Earrings, £40, www.screampretty.com

Elephant Cushion, £60, www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

Versace Alphabet Trinket Dish, £36, Amara

Pair Concrete Planters, £39.99, www.blossomandbuttercup.co.uk

Sloane Stationery A5 Notebook, £35.Amara

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Ways to Snack Smarter

s soon as we get into the habit of mindlessly snacking, we may find that it can take over regular mealtimes and lead to a higher intake of refined or sugar rich foods.

Snacking has been given a bad reputation- but what if we told you that snacking smartly can be of great nutritional value? We spoke to Donia Hilal, nutritionist at www.personalised.co who tells us how to snack more mindfully.

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1) Make your snacks count Snacking is often thought of as ‘excess light meals’ and ‘overeating’- but what if your snacks filled in your nutritional gaps? The Health Survey of England revealed that only 28% of adults get their 5-a-day, so why not use snacking as an easy way to get more produce in your diet?

From carrot sticks dipped in hummus as an afternoon snack to frozen grapes for dessert, integrating fruit and vegetables into your snacking routine can provide you with essential vitamins and minerals you need for a healthy diet.

2) Stay hydrated Snacking can sometimes be a reaction to our body’s cravings. Whilst we may interpret that we are hungry, our body may just be signalling that we are dehydrated.

Drinking water consistently throughout the day can help ease hunger pangs, feelings of tiredness and dry mouth. It may also be helpful to have some alternate sipping options such as sparkling water, herbal teas and decaffeinated coffee. Beware of added extra calories, fat, and sugar from flavoured syrups though!

3) Go for the grain We digest whole grain foods slower, so whole grain snacks can help us feel fuller for longer. As well as this, whole grain snacks can give you that extra boost of energy throughout the day. From ready to eat options such as plain popcorn, baked whole wheat tortilla chips and crackers- whole grain foods can be delicious, fast-food alternatives to support healthy weight maintenance.

4) Go nuts Nuts are a great substitute for traditional snacks such as biscuits, chocolates, and cakes, which are higher in

saturated fat and sugars. The high protein and fibre content make nuts an inexpensive and satisfying snack containing essential nutrients such as Vitamin E, Potassium and Magnesium. However, be sure to watch your portion sizes as they are high in calories. The healthiest nuts to snack on include almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, macadamias, and walnuts. Always go for unsalted nuts where possible to avoid adding too much sodium to your daily diet.

5) Munch mindfully We are all guilty of munching mindlessly in front of the TV, only to look down and wonder where our snack has gone!

Try snacking without distractions as this will help you appreciate what is on your plate, instead of overeating. This does not mean you cannot ever enjoy your favourite film with a snack. Opt for healthier options and a reduced serving size such as air-popped popcorn with a sprinkle of parmesan on top. If you still find snacking to be mindless and ill-timed, plan your meals and integrate snacking into your routine.

6) Treat yourself When we mindlessly snack on food, we lose our enjoyment with it. Don’t deprive yourself with your diet and allow 12 treats a week. Practice eating your treats mindfully by bringing all your senses to a meal, taking small bites, chewing thoroughly, and eating slowly. This way, you will savour every bite and not fall into a habit of binge eating.

Remember, treating yourself does not only mean indulging in cheat days, but it means treating yourself with compassion and curiosity too.

7) Combat the underlying cause Often times we find ourselves snacking to take our mind off certain emotions or situations. Whilst comfort foods can relieve stress and anxiety in the moment, if the underlying issues are not addressed, eating can become an unhealthy addiction. If snacking is used as a coping mechanism, speak to a professional that can advise you how to deal with your emotions without using food. Whether this be a therapist to talk through your problems with, or a nutritionist who can work through your diet with you- there is always support to be given!

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Embracing Life’s Seasons The world operates on cycles and seasons. The earth moves around the sun, the moon orbits the earth. Seasons change and the physical world (while different in different parts of the globe) moves through times of falling back, but also times growth and rebirth.

It is the same with us as humans – there are some significant seasons in human life, childhood, puberty, childbearing years and the menopause. It may be more obvious with female bodies but all our bodies consist of organs and systems that are impacted by our environment, yet are wonderfully resilient, adaptable and have a tremendous capacity for recovery. We are not robots.

But over the last few hundred years there seems to be an increasing ‘demand’ for us to behave as machines. We are expected to ‘perform’ in a similar way each and every day. Follow the same routines, behave in predictable ways, often shutting ourselves off to the signals our bodies may be giving us that we need to slow down, or have a bit more balance in our lives.

The result has been an epidemic in stress related disorders and mental health issues.

Maybe we need to take a few lessons from the natural world.

Each season fulfils a specific purpose and we harness the potential of that when we work with the change not against them. Planting our summer flowers in the autumn would simply mean they would probably be killed by frost, they certainly wouldn’t thrive.

Of course, we can choose to ignore the season but if we dressed for summer in the depths of winter, we’d feel the difference. So, the logical approach is to embrace the seasons – which in terms of nature we do and many of us will be delving into drawers to find scarves and hats ready for the autumn and winter – to be prepared.

But what about us? Life has seasons, not just the ones I mentioned before but times of rapid growth, times of challenge when just getting through the day is enough, times when life feels like a day at the beach.

All are part of human experience and all are essential.

But all may call for us to embrace them and adapt.

Embrace them for what they are!

It seems we are all seeking perfection and consistency. Social media as we know is often full of the good times, the successes but not many people post about the dark days, the days when we need to lay low and recover and get to where we can pick ourselves up. Accepting that we can’t always be consistent either physically or mentally. Instead we ned to learn to listen to our bodies and minds – what are they telling us what do we need to do to nurture ourselves and take care of our bodies and minds.

Every season will pass, some may feel like they take forever but they will pass.

Listen to Your Body and Mind Whether we acknowledge it or not our body is speaking to us all day long, telling us what we need.

Our back may ache after sitting at a computer so if we are sensible, we pick up the signal and choose to move around. The problem is we have all be ‘taught’ to ignore our many of our body’s signals, we are urged to keep going, push through the pain, or even pretend we are okay when our body or mind is telling us quite clearly that the way we are acting is causing us problems.

Of course, we all know the consequences of not listening, sadly they can be burn out and illness. We know this, many of us might have experienced times of this yet still we find it hard to listen to our body. A good way of doing it is through creating small amounts of time to be still and tune you’re your body and mind. How does it feel, are there areas of tension or pain, is you mind still or fretful and anxious?

Respond to the messages you get from your body and mind.

But listening is only the first part. The next step is about responding. When we are aware of pain, discomfort, tiredness or stress and anxiety then we need to take steps to nurture out body and mind not just carry on regardless assuming everything will get better because that rarely happens. An even better plan is to appreciate the cyclic nature of life and build routines that support physical and mental wellbeing.

For daily doses of positivity join us in the face book group All About You www.facebook.com/groups/AAYGroup

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a walk around ampthill istoric market towns always hold a certain appeal. Whether it’s the cobbled streets, hidden alleyways or just the community spirit and memories they evoke, one things for certain we all love a stroll around them.

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Which is why a trip to the small town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire and its surrounding villages is a must.

On the outskirts of the town is the shell of a 17th-century m a n s i o n , HOUGHTON HOUSE. Commanding magnificent views, and reputedly the inspiration for the ‘House Beautiful’ in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. Built around 1615 for Mary, Dowager Countess of Pembroke, it is the perfect place to explore this autumn time.

Move down the hill to the main town, full of cafes, boutique and antique shops, a wide variety of restaurants, and pubs, along with its regular Thursday market.

If you’re a lover of Italian food, then a must stop is DONATELLO’S PIZZERIA the perfect place for lunch or an evening meal with friends or family. Serving freshly made delicious traditional and contemporary Italian style food, you’ll shut your eyes and think you’re in Italy!

Once you’ve refuelled, and browsed a few antiques, it’s time to start thinking about making your home cosier now that the darker nights and colder days are drawing in, and what could be cosier than a fireplace or stove to keep you warm.

Whether you’re looking for something traditional or contemporary, heat efficient or decorative, wood, gas or electric – AMPTHILL FIREPLACES is the place to visit, with so many gorgeous fires and stoves you’ll be spoilt for choice.

A quick drink in one of the many pubs or a cup of tea and cake at the Rendezvous Café situated within THE RUFUS CENTRE (just on the outskirts in Flitwick) is a perfect way to end the day. Not only can you visit the café, it is also the ideal place to host a wedding, christening, birthday party, business meeting and so much more (once we are safely allowed to do so).

So be sure to grab a friend, wrap up warm, and get visiting the historic market town of Ampthill!

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Dr Dennis Gross - C+ Collagen Brighten Eye Cream, £69, www.spacenk.com

Brighter & Clearer As the weather changes from Summer to Autumn, our skin is exposed to a number of different weather types and free radicals. Often referred to as the holy grail of skincare, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to reduce pigmentation and inflammation and can also boost collagen and protect against pollution.

Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion, £18, www.thebodyshop.com

Murad Essential-C Day Moisture, £65, www.murad.co.uk Clinique Vitamin C Daily Booster, £58, John Lewis Murad Vita-C Dark Circle Corrector, £56, www.murad.co.uk

Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Skin Renew Cleansing Oil, £12, Boots

Elizabeth Arden Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules, £42, Debenhams

REN Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream, £38, www.renskincare.com

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FASHION

Dorothy Perkins

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Lady in Red

Red is one of the boldest and most exciting shades you can wear, whether it’s a cocktail dress or a pair of earrings, either way you’ll definitely turn heads.

Coat, £35, Primark Sleeveless Broderie Top, £18, Debenhams

Ankle Boots, £79, Topshop

George at Asda

Shift Dress, £40, Roman Originals

Lace Bra, £28, Briefs, £14 , Figleaves

Stud Shoulder Jumper, £25, Wallis

Dress, £85, Kaya Turello

Tassel Earrings, £10, Glamorous

Bow Back Dress, £39, Miss Selfridge

Block Heel Shoes, £95, Dune London

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Dotty Dreams From dresses to skirts, tops to shoes, dressing in polka dots will have you achieve the ultimate style.

Spot Chiffon Blouse, £29.99, Bon Prix

Abbey Clancy Frill Dress, £38, Lipsy

Polka Dot Headband, £18, Accessorize

Dorothy Perkins Spot Puff Sleeve Blouse, £14, Matalan

Polka Dot Cami, £7, Matalan

Green Dress, £24, Dorothy Perkins

Dotty Cami, £28, Dancing Lepoard

Red Dress, £45, Joe Browns

White Spot Dress, £29.99, F&F

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Bardot Beauty Channel seasonal chic with a Bardot dress or top, blending sophistication and style. Perfect to take you from day into night, discover plain, floral and prints this style has you covered for all occasions.

Ruched Bardot Jumper, £30, River Island

Lace Bardot Top, £28, River Island

Bardot Oatmeal Jumper, £35, Miss Selfridge

Dorothy Perkins

Floral Bardot Top, £18, Dorothy Perkins

Stretch Knit Bardot Top, £115, Miss Selfridge

Sequin Bardot Dress, £65, River Island

Boho Bardot Dress, £39, Debenhams

Gingham Bardot Top, £59, John Lewis

Bardot Denim Dress, £34.99, Bon Prix

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‘Boot’iful A pair of knee-high boots is a must-have fashion item, they take any outfit to the next level, whether it’s a pair of jeans or a floaty dress, you’ll look stunning.

Black Boots, £125, Faith

Snake Knee High Boots, £76, Office

Tan Heeled Boots, £50, Next Burgundy Knee High Boots, £70, Office

Black Heel Boots, £190, Dune London

Black Heel Boots, £60, Next Tan Boots, £69, Wallis

Brown Boots, £190, Dune London Snake Skin Boots, £73, Dune London

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Animal Instinct Animal prints are hot this season, whether it’s party wear, coats, skirts, handbags, or accessories the list is endless.

Animal Print Face Mask, £15, Oliver Bonas

Animal Print Skirt, £35, Topshop

Pink Animal Print Dress, £19.99, New Look

Animal Print Felt Beret, £22, Oliver Bonas

Dorothy Perkins

Animal Print Dress, £14, F&F

Snake Print Ankle Boots, £45, Oasis

Green Animal Print Blouse, £28, Dorothy Perkins

Zebra Print Dress, £24.99, Bon Prix

Animal Print Belted Dress, £45, Dancing Leopard

Leopard Print Blouse, £28, Dorothy Perkins

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food & drink

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FOODIE NEWS Tantalising Teas

The Ethical Butcher

The Ethical Butcher has collaborated with Pestle Curry Pastes to produce 3 classic British curry pastes, making it as easy as possible to cook at home, creating tastier dishes than your local takeaway. The dishes include British favourites Chicken Tikka, Lamb Korma and a Beef or Pork Vindaloo recipe kits, each kit includes ethically sourced, regenerative British meats from The Ethical Butcher, and a fresh paste created by Pestle.

Available online, www.ethicalbutcher.co.uk

Fromage Fright

Just in time for Halloween Homage2Fromage have produced a devilishly demonic Halloween-themed cheese box.

The limited-edition cheese box includes five ghoulish cheeses which are sure to scare even the most bravehearted cheese fans.

The boxes (for two or four people) are designed to be enjoyed as a fun cheese experience at home to share with friends and family (in real life or on Zoom). The cheeses are labelled 1-5 so you can test your cheesy knowledge to guess what they are.

Boxes start from £30, and are available from www.homage2fromage.co.uk

Quarterpast Immunity Teas (www.quarterpast.com) are the perfect way to add superfoods to your body.

Each tea is packed full with honest ingredients known to boost your body’s natural immune system such as turmeric, honey and ginger in a liquid that can be mixed with either hot, cold or sparkling water for a delightfully refreshing drink that will get your taste buds tingling leaving you feeling refreshed and just that little bit better.Available in a range of four refreshing and delicious flavours; Lemon with Ginger and Honey, Turmeric with Lemon and Ginger, Hibiscus with Ginger and Manuka Honey and Gold Kiwifruit with Turmeric and Ginger.

Great British Tradition

The Saatchi Gallery Bar & Brasserie by Searcys have a new afternoon experience. In celebration of British iconic brands and with the backdrop of the gallery, guests can dine on crowd-pleasing classics and sweet treats, all served on bright and colourful tea ware from Wedgwood’s Wonderlust collection, and paired with a Louis Pommery England, the award-winning sparkling wine produced along the South Coast.

Booking is essential, searcysevents.giftpro.co.uk/events/chelseaafternoon-tea-saatchi-gallery-bar

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Roasted Baby Pumpkins with Chestnut, Cherry & Dolcelatte Stuffing ‘The combination of different textures and tastes make these a real treat’

Method

Ingredients

6 small winter squash or pumpkins , each around the size of a large grapefruit Olive oil 6 fresh bay leaves 200 g wild rice 2 red onions 180 g vac-packed chestnuts 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 150 g Dolcelatte cheese 90 g dried sour cherries

Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas 5. Cut the pumpkin or squash tops off about a quarter of the way down. Next, using a sturdy spoon, hollow out the centres, removing the seeds, and discard.

Rub the pumpkins all over with oil and season the insides generously with sea salt and black pepper. Nestle into a roasting tin that’s large enough to hold all six, tucking the tops in wherever they will fit. Put a bay leaf into each hollow and roast for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until soft.

Meanwhile, rinse and drain the rice, tip into a pan and cover with plenty of water. Bring to the boil and simmer briskly for about 30 minutes or until just tender. Drain well and put to one side. While the rice cooks, peel, halve and slice the onions.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the onion and a large pinch of salt, then cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft.

Roughly chop the chestnuts, then pick and finely chop the rosemary leaves.

Add both to the softened onions. Reduce the heat slightly, and continue to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring whenever the onions begin to catch.

Chop up the Dolcelatte, then stir into the onions along with the cooked wild rice and dried sour cherries. Season well.

Divide this mixture between the roasted pumpkins, removing the bay leaves first.

Return to the oven for 5 minutes, to warm everything through. Delicious served with peppery salad leaves.

Recipe: www.jamieoliver.com

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Mushroom and Cheese Tart Celebrity Chef Miguel Barclay shows us how to make mushrooms into the perfect tart.

Ingredients

20cm x 30cm pre-rolled puff pastry sheet 75g grated cheddar Splash of single cream Handful sliced mushrooms A few sprigs if thyme 1 egg, beaten

Method Cut the pre-rolled puff pastry into about 20cm x 30cm. Score a 1cm border and use a fork to prick the puff pastry everywhere except the border.

Grate about 75g of cheddar into a bowl using a fine grater, add a splash of cream and mix to create a paste. Spread it on the pastry then top with a handful of sliced mushrooms and a few sprigs of thyme. Brush the edges with beaten egg and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.

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Chocolate Pear Pudding “Made with brioche or Italian Panettone with dark chocolate chips, this bread and butter pudding is perfect for autumn evenings”

Ingredients

50g butter, softened 5 slices brioche or Panettone (weighing about 250g in total) 2 South African pears, peeled, cored and sliced 50g dark chocolate, chopped into chunks (or use dark chocolate chips) 2 large eggs 250ml semi-skimmed milk 150ml single cream 30g caster sugar 1tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Sauce 2tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2tbsp cornflour 2tbsp caster sugar 50g dark chocolate drops 300ml semi-skimmed milk

Method Use a small knob of the butter to grease a 1.5 litre baking dish. Spread the remaining butter over the slices of brioche or Panettone. Cut into smaller pieces, then arrange in the dish with the pears.

Sprinkle the chocolate chunks over the top.

Beat together the eggs, milk, single cream, caster sugar and vanilla extract. Leave for a few minutes so that the sugar dissolves, then slowly pour into the dish. Cover the dish with cling film and leave to stand for at least 30 minutes. If you want to cook the pudding later, refrigerate until required.

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas Mark 4. Bake the pudding for 30-35 minutes until puffed up and golden brown. Cool for a few minutes while making the sauce.

Put all the ingredients for the chocolate sauce into a non-stick saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly with a small whisk until smooth and thickened.

Serve with the pudding.

Cook’s Tip: Serve with single cream or crème fraiche instead of chocolate sauce.

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Wines of the month “Whether it’s a fruity white or a deep bodied red, Tesco has a wine to compliment every occasion.”

Tesco Finest Chablis This is a fresh, delicate un-oaked wine with apple and citrus flavours and a long, classic mineral finish. £12.00

Croix De Bezard Picpoul De Pinet This is a wine with aromatic power, richness on the palate and complexity. It has fresh acidity which is essential for the balance of the wine. It is zesty and fragrant with plenty of fresh citrus, green apple and mineral flavours £10.00

Tesco Finest Cotes Du Rhone Villages This rich blend of mainly Syrah and Grenache grapes offers opulent dark fruit flavours such as blackcurrant and cherry with comforting warm spice on the finish. Delicious with roast meats or cauliflower, casseroles and also great for drinking on its own. £8.00

Tesco Finest Provence Rose Delicious stone fruit flavours are balanced with notes of fresh strawberries and redcurrants to create this crisp, delicate and dry wine with its signature pale pink colour. Pairs perfectly with seafood and antipasti. £10.00

Tesco Finest The Trilogy Malbec Dark violet in colour, ripe plum and chocolate aromas, followed by supple, dark fruit flavours with vanilla and black pepper finish. Great with grilled, roasted or barbecued meat. £12.00

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interiors

Argos

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Dark &

Welcome to moody blues. Not bright blues or light blues but deep, dark, rich blues – add a touch of gold to create that elegant luxe look.

Mysterious

Gold Circular Drinks Table, £245, House of Flora

Gold Decorative Beetle, £59, Ella James

Large Gold Plant Stand, £69.99, www.blossomandbuttercup.co.uk

Ceramic Vase, £22.50, Oliver Bonas

Fluted Sofa, £899, Sofology

Gold Cushion, £30, Sofology Blue and Gold Mottled Effect Tray, £49, Ella James

Waffle Throw, £16.99, Very

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Velvet Cushion, £25, Idyll Home

Art Print, £55, Abstract House Sunburst Blue Circle Rug, £69.99, Carpetright

Gold Stem Blue Vase, £41.95, www.blossomandbuttercup.co.uk

Faux Fur Stool, £199, Baa Stool

Lidded Tassel Candle, £6, Primark

Recycled Glass Lamp, £199, Modish Living

Arya Armchair, £595, Habitat

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Spookily Stylish

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Add a little style and elegance to your Halloween celebrations with some of our favourite home accessories.

10 Pumpkin Fairy Lights, £4.99.

Lights4fun

Pumphin Salt & Pepper Set, £10, Next

Emma Bridgewater Pumphin Mug, £19.95, Daisy Park

Pumpkin & Ginger Candle, £8.00, Next Pumpkin Casserole Dish, £20, Next

Straw Pumpkin, £19.99, HomeSense

White Ceramic Pumpkin Jar, £15, Marquis & Dawe

Gold Pumpkin, £4.99, HomeSense

Black Fabric & Diamante Pumpkin, £11.99, Gisela Graham

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Fry’s Footie Corner As I write this column, we, Peterborough United, are awaiting news from the Premier League and the Government on a financial bail-out to help cover the costs of supporters not being allowed in the stadiums.

That needs to happen, and quickly, because if it doesn’t, clubs will literally disappear in a click of the fingers. No fans mean no revenue, it is as simple as that. It is the toughest time that I have ever experienced in football. It feels incredible to literally look back to the start of the year and the optimism, the hope, the sheer joy from football, that has been taken away.

It is not the same. I am fortunate that I get to watch the behind closed doors matches, but there is no emotion, no theatre, all that comes from the audience, the noise, the buzz, the excitement – it has to be a stop gap.

Even in the games that are taking place at the highest level, things are not quite right. It seems ludicrous to be discussing the handball law when we find ourselves in the position that we are in, but the controversy in decision-making by referees and the Video Assistant Referees on this matter had everyone talking.

It wasn’t something that was a problem five years ago, but if you start making subtle changes to a law, eventually it catches up with you. Now we find ourselves in a position that if the ball strikes your arm in the box, whether you are looking or not, whether it is intentional or not, it is handball.

You will have people literally booting the ball at players from a yard out just to win a penalty kick if you are not careful. Roy Hodgson spoke about it and he is right, and he should know, he has been in the game almost as long as me!

I sincerely hope that when I next write a column for Affinity that all of the clubs are still in existence, but the alarming fact is, when Macclesfield went out of business a month ago, nobody seemed to bat an eyelid.

They will start taking notice when the domino effect comes into full force. I really hope that we are in a position where we have been safeguarded of our future because of the intervention of the Premier League or the Government when you next hear from me.

Stay Safe

Barry Fry

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Hello to a Hoodie For men the hoodie is one of those essentials that never goes out of style - a reliable everyday staple, whether you pair it with jeans, chinos or cargo trousers.

£12, Primark Levi's Snoopy Soccer Hoodie, £65, John Lewis

Next

Airforce Blue Hoodie, £85, Reiss

Graphic Hoodie, £55, Columbia

Taupe Hoodie, £75, AllSaints

Joe Browns Orange Hoodie, £44, Debenhams

Dark Blue Hoodie, £199, Hugo Boss.

PUMA Grey Hoodie, £40, John Lewis

Navy Shield Hoodie, £95, GANT

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TRAVEL

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Sustainable Treehouse Luxury apan's subtropical southern prefecture of Okinawa is set to welcome the opening of a brand new sustainable luxury eco resort in Spring 2021.

Designed with the concept of bringing its guests closer to nature, Treeful Treehouse will offer secluded private rooms nestled amongst the jungle canopy alongside a communal Aerohouse space and activities for visitors to explore the local area.

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Located in rural Nago on the north side of Okinawa Island, the resort will be home to four majestic individual treehouse rooms on the banks of the Genka River, each able to sleep two guests. The rooms have been individually crafted to sit seamlessly within the natural environment, built around the existing flora in the area, whilst still providing a luxurious glamping style setting and modern facilities including air conditioning. The wooden treehouse rooms boast 360 degree views and an outside seating area complete with cosy hammocks ideal for night-time stargazing. The unusual egg treehouse room, inspired by boats and crafted by a local yacht builder, will offer guests the

chance to sleep within a truly unique cocooned space up high in the trees.

The communal Aerohouse is equipped with bathrooms, rest and relaxation rooms and a kitchen connected to the treehouse rooms via a series of floating walkways and jungle paths. The resort's Floating DNA Catwalk, inspired by the vertebrae of a spine, connects the ground to the tree deck making the resort accessible to wheelchair users.

Once open, the resort will offer guests a series of excursions and experiences to explore the local area including jungle trekking, kayaking, paddle boarding and yoga. The resort is also passionate about giving back to the local community and has already embarked on projects in the surrounding area, including reinstating a water mill at the site of the Shizogumui Waterfall which was last home to a mill over 100 years ago. The resort is powered purely by its own solar energy, omitting the need to use any fossil fuels.

For more information visit: www.treeful.net

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Beat the Quarantine Lottery with a Luxurious Stay at

Cap Maison, Saint Lucia

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Choosing a holiday destination currently is like playing the lottery. One country that will not be appearing on the UK’s quarantine list anytime soon is Saint Lucia. The tiny nation has the lowest COVID-19 rate in the Caribbean, and the Centre for Disease Control has reduced its rating to the lowest level 1, one of only eight countries globally to be ranked this low. Boutique hotel Cap Maison, which is a Covid-19 certified hotel, opens its doors this month on October 10th offering villa-based accommodation that combines social distancing with luxury.

Cap Maison is a family run boutique villa resort, located on the northernmost tip of Saint Lucia. Spread over three acres of tropical landscaped grounds, with only 50 beautifully appointed rooms and villas, Cap Maison provides a safer, more socially distanced option than a large hotel. The hotel’s magnificent elevated seafront location with views of the Caribbean Sea and across to the neighbouring island of Martinique, offers the perfect romantic isolation spot for couples to reconnect after the stresses of lockdown. As a Covid-19 certified hotel, it means that the hotel has met government requirements for sanitation protocols, social distancing, and other virusrelated policies.

Cap Maison’s Villas offer unparalleled privacy, personalised concierge service, and private pools in an idyllic location.

For guests wishing to stay longer, for a ‘workcation’, monthly rates are available, and guests have their own ‘home away from home’ in paradise. They can have access to tutors for their children, and high-speed internet facilitates for work tasks. With two to four-bedroom options available, villas have superb master bedrooms with additional interconnecting bedrooms that can be furnished with twin beds to suit a family. All rooms are en-suite and villas come with a fully equipped kitchen, with private chef options available, as well a dining and living room. Daily housekeeping and launderette services are also available.

Cap Maison has access to a pretty, secluded sandy beach and two of the best restaurants on the island, the Cliff at Cap, with Caribbean Chef of the Year Craig Jones at its helm and the more relaxed Naked Fisherman, nestled on the natural cove. Guests can spend their days on the beach, taking part in water-based activities like scuba diving and sailing, going on scenic hikes, cooking lessons, or taking a boat trip along the beautiful coastline.

The postcard-perfect island of Saint Lucia opened its borders to international arrivals in June, with weekly British Airways flights now running from London Gatwick.

It is essential that tourists confirm accommodation at a Covid-19 certified hotel when travelling to St Lucia and are required to take a Covid-19 test within seven days of traveling to the island.

BOOK IT

Rooms at Cap Maison start at £360 per night including breakfast (www.capmaison.com) and villas start from £550 per night for a two-bedroom villa.

For up to date travel information on St Lucia visit www.stlucia.org

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Escape, Stay and Discover the Bournemouth Beach Lodge It’s time to discover the beauty of winter by the sea and enjoy an enchanting staycation in a Bournemouth Beach Lodge, situated on the east Dorset Coast.

These enchanting Beach Lodges offer a relaxing overnight stay overlooking beautiful beaches in a tranquil location all year round. The Lodges are located only a few steps away from the soft sand and lapping waves and offer stylish accommodation for up to four adults and two children, with a mezzanine level sleeping area, a bespoke central staircase that doubles up as shelving, modular furniture and clever simple and private wooden terrace. Every Lodge has WIFI, heating, a shower room and toilet, a television and a well equipped kitchen.

The Beach Lodges are a perfect mix of home comforts and holiday treats wrapped up in your very own seaside space with stunning uninterrupted sea views.

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, only 11 of the 24 Lodges are operating at any one time. A very high standard of service will constantly be maintained, with new procedures put in place to keep guests safe.

The new procedures include contact free check-in and check-out, daily temperature checks for the staff and deep cleaning of each Lodge after use, followed by a 72-hour sterilisation period of each unit. Guests are asked to visit

in family or group bubbles only. In addition, there will of course be all the usual extra cleaning of touch points such as gate latches and bins and on - site reminders of regular use of hand sanitiser and the importance of social distancing.

Despite these extra precautions the guest experience will still be an amazing one. Boscombe beach is literally on the Lodges’ doorstep and is sandy, clean and perfect for play, sport and chilling, and is never too crowded. The nearby natural beauty spots of Hengistbury Head and Brownsea Island are stunning whatever the weather, while further afield The Purbecks to the west and the New Forest just across the Hampshire border are well worth a day trip.

Guests can bring their dogs and nearby bars, restaurants, surf shops and kiosks are beginning to welcome back visitors and residents alike. Meanwhile, the town of Bournemouth and its neighbours, Poole and Christchurch, are gradually opening up, if not returning to the prepandemic situation just yet.

Operating all year round, including Christmas and New Year the Bournemouth Beach Huts are perfect for a three or four-night stay at any time.

For further information on availability, prices and facilities, visit www.bournemouthbeachlodges.co.uk

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STARS Manish Kumar Arora (K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader & Vastu Consultant) reveals what’s in store for you this month

Libra (23 September – 22 October) The sky is the limit when you’re in the driver’s seat. The period will bring many opportunities to find it, and it will be a prosperous month overall. If searching, you will have greater chances of finding a job that is suitable for you and you like.

Your committed relationship expects to be very smooth. If you are single, you long for entering into a relationship and you can become very sensitive.

Favourable Dates: October 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26.

Favourable Colours: Red & Blue

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Virgo (23 August – 22 September) You’re ahead of the game when it comes to energy and goals. This will be the time to expand your life. Some will think of going on a break far away, others of travelling abroad with their loved-one or in search of a soul-mate elsewhere, but you will all try to make the most of a sweeping current, which will open up your heart and soul to other continents, and another dimension of love.

Favourable Dates: October 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21 Favourable Colours: White & Green

Scorpio (23 October – 21 November) You may finally achieve success in a long-term endeavour that you have been struggling with for a long time. Now you look forward to getting some much-needed rest after a long period of persistence and effort. This would be a good time for you to take some moments to reflect on what you want from life and to see if your goals need to be modified in order to achieve what you want in life especially in relationship.

Favourable Dates: October 6, 8, 15, 17, 24, 26.

Favourable Colours: Yellow & Purple Sagittarius (22 November - 21 December) Your dedication and commitment to your work and responsibilities at this time is very high. Hard work is needed by you at your place of employment and you respond to the situation with reliable and consistent performance. Making worthwhile professional contacts, and taking care of business in an orderly, clear way are also likely. Communicating openly with loved ones, or going on an outing accompanied by one you love, figures prominently now.

Favourable Dates: October 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21 Favourable Colours: Red & Black Capricorn (22 December – 19 January) You feel more inhibited and uncommunicative, and you sense that others are not receptive. Frustrating conversations and the feeling that you are coming across negatively are possible now, so you are inclined to keep your thoughts to yourself. Your feelings run hot now, and you are more likely to act on instinct, emotion, and impulse rather than reason. Do not explore options in love for the time being.

Favourable Dates: Oct ober3, 7, 12, 16, 21, 25 Favourable Colours: White & Blue

Aquarius (20 January – 18 February) Using your natural abilities and skills to the fullest you can make anything happen. The winds of change are blowing and you need to be very clear and above-board with other people, bringing out your desires and differences between yourself and others in a way that is unlikely to offend or stir up hostility. Conversations and sharing plans and ideas with friends on the same wavelength are very fruitful now.

Favourable Dates: October 3, 6, 12, 15, 21, 27 Favourable Colours: Green & White Pisces (19 February – 20 March) You will be delighted and satisfied with any changes that occur now in your career and your abilities and efforts are well rewarded. New job and promotions will bring changes for the better. You've worked hard to reach this stage, enjoy the fruit of your labours! In relationships you enter a period of joy and balance that is long overdue. At this point, you

live and work well together, united in your commitment.

Favourable Dates: Oct ober2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21 Favourable Colours: White & Blue

Aries (21 March – 19 April) This is a good time to organise your affairs and also to seek professional advice about your concerns. You'll be energized and excited to face life on a whole other level.

Major career changes may be in store for you this month.

You have an edge over the competition, whether you are looking for a job or starting a new project with this newfound growth. Love is going to give you inspiration and a lift now and for the long term.

Favourable Dates: October 2, 7, 11, 16, 20, 25 Favourable Colours: Blue & White Taurus (20 April – 20 May) This will be the time to expand your life, pushing back the boundaries as far as possible and widening your horizons.

Things that you have been patient with from the past will finally come to fruition for you. You will see success and achievement during this time and you will finally know what you have been wondering about. You will be able to count on the cosmos to head your love-life in the right direction, and give you some great moments in very good company.

Favourable Dates: Oct ober2, 9, 11, 18, 20, 27 Favourable Colours: Blue & Yellow

Gemini (21 May – 20 June) You will put your whole energy in everything you do. You will pursue goals without wasting a thought of giving up.

You will be fortunate in your ventures and reach tier goals while new doors will open on the career front this month.

The period will encourage you to look to your relationship where your desire to grow together and will help you become stronger as a couple. Love is going to give you inspiration and a lift now and for the long term.

Favourable Dates: October 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20 Favourable Colours: Red & Yellow Cancer (21 June – 22 July) This is a time for logic rather than emotion. It is the time to make a list of all factors that will affect your decision. It could be a decision involving your educational future, your love life, the path a good friendship might be taking, the purchase or selling of real estate or taking a particular job.

It will be a force that pours a foundation on which the rest of your life may be setting.

Favourable Dates: October 5, 7, 14, 16, 22, 25 Favourable Colours: Red & Black

Leo (23 July – 22 August) You are unable to concentrate on mundane matters and you may find yourself daydreaming. You will be attacked on the sly by those who have been jealous of you for a long time.

The attacks will come from all directions and come as an unpleasant surprise. Using ingenuity and past experience will guide you to a radically different future. This is a good time to vacation and travel. This is the time to avoid searching soul mate if you are single.

Favourable Dates: October 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22 Favourable Colours: Yellow & White

manishastroconsultant manish@manishastrologer.com

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Weekend Starts Here....

Us Three by Ruth Jones Meet Lana, Judith and Catrin. Best friends since primary school when they swore an oath on a Curly Wurly wrapper that they would always be there for each other, come what may.

After the trip of a lifetime, the three girls are closer than ever. But an unexpected turn of events shakes the foundation of their friendship to its core, leaving their future in doubt – there’s simply too much to forgive, let alone forget. An innocent childhood promise they once made now seems impossible to keep ...

Packed with all the heart and empathy that made Ruth’s name as a screenwriter and now author, Us Three is a funny, moving and uplifting novel about life’s complications, the power of friendship and how it defines us all. Prepare to meet characters you’ll feel you’ve known all your life – prepare to meet Us Three.

Pixie Pixie wants to avenge her mother’s death by masterminding a heist, but her plans go awry and she finds herself on the run with two young men (Hardy, McCormack) who are way out of their depth being chased across the Wild Irish countryside by gangsters. She has to pit her wits against everyone, taking on the patriarchy to claim the right to shape her own life.

Release Date: 23rd October

Death on The Nile World-renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is on vacation in Egypt enjoying a luxurious cruise down the Nile River when a young newly married heiress, who is on board the ship with her husband, gets murdered.

When the detective learns of the woman's demise, he begins an investigation that involves observing all of the other travelers on the ship. Since no one on the cruise seems to have cared much for the heiress, Poirot knows that narrowing down his suspects will be difficult, but he will work hard to solve this case before the ship reaches its destination.

Based on the book by British mystery writer Agatha Christie.

Release Date: 23rd October

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