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Editors Welcome Unbelievable, time is passing
Let us help you fill 2015 with
far too quickly for our liking.
little goals to accomplish, small
filled last year with a little more
yourself on, so at the end of the
to squeeze in, we’ve outlined
achievements and feel proud and
to visit and things to buy – to
awesome year it has been.
And if like us, you wish you’d
awesomeness than you managed some great things to do, places ensure your life is as enriched and exciting as it can possibly be.
According to the Chinese Zodiac 2015 is the year of the Sheep,
challenges to congratulate
year you can look back on your
say out loud what an absolutely
We’re talking adventure cycling, skydiving, volunteering, starting a new hobby or learning a new language. Don’t put it off any
so take head of our wise words
more, make this year your year
truly make this year a year to
life you have always imagined.
and follow our lead and let’s
remember. Like you, we’ve heard ourselves utter this phrase many a time over our lifetime, but this
year we want YOU to make these words a reality rather than an empty expression.
of change and start living the And in order to do this, you
mustn’t forget the three C’s in
life: Choice, Chance, Change – you must make the choice, to take the chance, if you want anything in life to change.
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Guys, who film stunts in slow motion are (ironically) fast becoming internet sensations. Blowing up
buildings and cars, firing bullets at melons, bursting
water balloons or exploding paint (all in the name of science) has helped Daniel Gruchy and Gavin Free
rack up millions of hits on YouTube. Using state-ofthe-art high speed cameras, they slow their films
down to 200 times slower than real life – producing
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DIGITAL DATING Hey single ladies and gents there’s
more to digital dating than Tinder. Yeah that’s right you heard it here
Self Indulgence The craze for self-obsessed
pouting photos has literally
taken the world by storm. It
doesn’t matter where you are,
first. If you’re looking for a potential
what you look like or who you
than half way across the UK try out
wants to capture the moment
phone alerts you to all the registered
But, the unsightly forearm that
partner that lives locally rather
HAPPN (for free) and watch as your singles that cross your path within 500 metres. If you like someone,
has plagued so many a selfie may now be a thing of the
your uncle, you’ll be married with
black, yellow, white, red, purple
be sure to send us an invite to your
makes long distance selfies and
wedding for our cupid’s touch. We love a good party!
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and share it with friends.
past as the Selfy Stick makes
2.5 kids before you know it. Just
no excuses for bad photos now.
are with, everyone nowadays
who just walked passed, you can
start chatting to them and Bob’s
It comes with a Bluetooth
shutter button too, so you have
its name globally. Available in or pink this extendable pole
group shots a piece of cake.
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BONDIN’ WITH ‘Yer BARBER WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER ABOUT GOING TO THE BARBER AS A KID? All I remember is sitting in a long queue in a smoke filled room waiting my turn with only a dated magazine to read ... things have moved on a lot since those days, we have pool tables, SKY TV and even chilled beer ..
SO HOW DID YOU COME TO BE A BARBER? I remember getting my first set of clippers at 14 and thought I’d have a go at it ... my poor mate was the guinea pig ... it was back in the 90’s so it was a middle partin’ with an undercut ... luckily styles have changed a bit since then ..
ANY TRENDS YOU’RE NOTICING FOR MEN’S GROOMING THESE DAYS? Currently it is very classic which is a real test of the ‘ol barber skills with getting the fade just right ... hairstyles are a major part of men’s fashion today ..
WHAT’S THE CRAZIEST THING YOU’VE EVER SEEN IN YOUR YEARS IN BARBER SHOPS? I think the charity haircuts were the craziest moments in a barbershop also havin’ a film crew in recently and workin’ with the cameras rollin’ was a bit strange ..
Reggie
Each issue we will be getting inside the head of some of our favourite worc barbers. this issue it’s OUR MAN REGGIE at barber town WHO’S YOUR STYLE ICON? I’m sure it’s been said a lot but Mr Beckham is without a doubt the style icon for most men at the moment ... including myself ... his hair seems to set the standard for most of our work ..
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR JOB? The change in styles are my favourite part of the job ... bein’ able to create that finished cut which the customer is lookin’ for is very satisfyin’ ...
A B RO N E V E R DA N C E S WITH HIS HANDS A B OV E H I S H E A D . U N L E S S O T H E RW I S E I N V O LV E D I N A COLLECT I VE F I ST PUMP W I T H H I S B RO S .
T H E B RO C O D E # 9
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Beard Be Gone . RIP BEARD.
MEN, SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR FUZZY LITTLE FRIEND
In 2014 we were witness to hipsters
the world over meticulously growing
terms to have less bristles on your chin but
it will apparently make you more appealing to potential mates as you differentiate
yourself from all the beard following sheep. Some studies have shown that we (the
and grooming their facial fuzz, but it
human species) are attracted to novelty
its peak and beards appear to be
overwhelmingly popular, we actually become
When on the rise beards were cool and
have the advantage when they are rare, but
cultivated on the chin was a much
and declared ‘trendy’ their desirability is over.
seems this trend has finally reached descending the curve of coolness.
different. Having some hair carefully
sought after look championed by many
an A-lister. Like every fashionable trend,
you can have enough of a good thing and quite frankly we’ve all had enough!
Last year, you couldn’t walk anywhere
without a barrage of well-groomed bearded
and newness. So, as beards become
less attracted to the look because it is not
unusual enough. It would seem beards only
as soon as they are a common phenomenon
To many this pattern is nothing new; it is
basically mirroring natural selection – that
which favours rare traits until they become common, then the process begins again. So if you want to stay ahead of the
men heading towards you. Literally every
curve and make yourself an attractive
in itself has now made the beard trend
your razor and start de-bristling your
Tom, Dick and Harry had facial fuzz, which
proposition then take heed men, grab
uncool. So with the yearly fashion ebb and
chin. Be an innovator not a follower!
flow, 2015’s discerning gent has only one
choice – to shave it off and be done with
it. Not only is it now ‘cooler’ in fashionable
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from flat to curved at the touch
of a button. It utilizes small servos
IPhone
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behind the screen to curve the
cuts a noble figure and makes some
suit and a onesie! False shirt-cuff
whim of your remote control thumb.
block, the metal horn can boost the
of the jacket sleeves to give the
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this to bend your bank balance.
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The face of Employment Law.
HELP IS AT HAND
THE EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR WAS ESTABLISHED BY EMPLOYMENT LAW SOLICITOR HELEN MOORE. AFTER YEARS OF WORKING TIRELESSLY REPRESENTING A WIDE VARIETY OF CLIENTS, HELEN HAS COME TO REALISE THAT SHE UNDERSTANDS EXACTLY WHAT HER CLIENTS REQUIRE OF HER DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. HELEN WAS KEEN TO CAPTURE THIS APPROACH AND UPSCALE IT SO MANY MORE COULD BENEFIT.
she tried to contact a few
colleagues but they told her
that they had been warned not
A standard company email
alias can sometimes give rise
Susan was in a pickle. She
was unwell and could not get
another job. Her manager was
refusing to give her a reference.
Susan started a new job and was
website, read the ‘Top Tips’
which gave her a work email
address spankey@work.co.uk. Within weeks she became “Ms Spankey”. Speculation began
with certain employees about
what she had done to deserve her nick name. Soon enough it was out of control and an
email started circulating around the workplace entitled “Ms
Spankey at work ;-)” with an
The Employment Solicitor’s and, as a result, had kept a
diary, emails and text messages. She also visited her GP to
record the effect the situation was having on her health.
Susan thought she could not afford a solicitor but she was wrong. The Employment Solicitor offered really
flexible funding options
which was one less thing for Susan to worry about.
inappropriately edited photo.
Susan’s Employment Tribunal
Susan went off sick and raised
outcome and she was finally able
a grievance. Whilst off sick,
insurance. For an average fee
employment or other legal
Thankfully, Susan had visited
formatted, email address
to your household contents
grievance was unsuccessful
to an unusual email address.
issued with a standard, company-
Add legal expense insurance
of around £30 per annum, this
and eventually she resigned.
SUSAN PANKEY
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to speak to her because she
was a troublemaker. Susan’s
A STORY ABOUT
Helen’s TopTips
claim settled with a great
to move on with her life again.
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FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCT & ACT IMMEDIATELY
Discuss your problems with your
employer as and when they occur. COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR EMPLOYER BY EMAILS
Use emails as a way of recording
events, agreements or discussions after the event. A conversation
can be denied or misconstrued. For more top tips call Helen on 01905 354012 and arrange a meeting or visit
www.theemploymentsolicitor.com
A few tickets in each price category still remain.
Also battling it out for the
glitterball trophy are: Free Radio DJ Hursty and recruitment
consultant Laura Bligh of Peach Recruitment; Dave and Sue
Connellan, directors of Worcester's Mobile Mechanic; Nick Sandy,
director of accountants Richards Sandy Partnership, and his wife Julia, tax and trusts manager
Dance fans waltz off with charity spectacular tickets AFTER a stunning debut in 2014, sophisticated fund-raiser Strictly Worcestershire will return to the Chateau Impney in Droitwich Spa on Thursday, May 21.
Profits will be split between the Worcestershire Breast
Unit Campaign and Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer.
Contestant couples are: former Worcestershire Ambassadors
chairman Granville Orange and Julie Worsfold; Wyre Forest
based GPs Dr Simon and Dr
Sally Rumley; Bekki Normoyle, director of Angel Hands
Childcare and Adrian Harker,
supply development controller of Worcester Bosch Logistics,
and Premier Places director Julia Williams and Dan Lewis, joint
owner of DCL Window Cleaning.
with law firm Thursfields.
Veteran broadcaster Bob Warman, business ambassador and former trade minister Lord Digby Jones and dancer/choreographer
Katie Love return as judges and completing the panel is Katie
McPhilimey, managing editor/
owner of Live 24-Seven magazines, who was part of a team that won the World Championship Irish
Dance Drama title three times. Presenters on the night will be BBC Hereford and Worcester
broadcaster Andrew Easton and
Caron Steele, who won last year’s competition with husband Mark. Strictly Worcestershire 2015 is
being supported by Sanctuary
Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and
community services, and other event partners include Project Events and Nexus Creative.
For more information and tickets, visit strictlyworcestershire.co.uk Photography courtesy of FT Images
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Please
DO NOT BEND IF THERE’S ONE THING WE WON’T BEND ON IT’S....
...accepting bad service. In the USA customers tip staff around
bad service for fear of embarrassment. We
reminiscent of Manuel from Fawlty
charge, even if it isn’t deserved, and then
20%, even if their customer service was Towers. It is an inherent part of their
culture because the average hourly wage
is so low. But, doesn’t this defeat the point of tipping? Tipping is supposed to be a
reward for enthusiasm and friendliness, for someone who goes above and beyond to make you feel special – the more special
feel obliged to pay the ‘optional’ service
we’ll moan about it for days afterwards. This attitude and behaviour needs to change. In
not making a fuss, we are simply accepting the bad service we have received and
fuelling the staff’s lack of desire to make
an effort and work hard to secure their tip.
you feel the more generous the tip, right?
We need to make a stand and make sure
Wrong…it would seem that times are sadly
for everyday living continue to increase,
changing here in the UK, to be more in line with the philosophy across the pond - with
service staff expecting your tip before you’ve
even sat down for your meal. Whether or not the service has been any good, an ‘optional’ 12.5% (sometimes up to 15%) service
the service is worthy of a tip. As prices we need to rid ourselves of the fear of
complaining and causing a problem and think about where and what we are
spending our money on and mediocre service should not be on your list.
charge is now lumped onto our bill and
So next time you are dining out think
act as if it is already in the bag rather than
the waiter / waitress who has served
throughout the evening the waiting staff
about this...if you wouldn’t walk up to
something they should be working to earn.
you and thank them personally for their
The problem we face as a nation is that the
it, so please don’t pay it. We need to put
majority of us Brits don’t like to challenge
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exceptional service then they don’t deserve a stop to bad service before it’s too late.
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WHAT’S HOT THIS SEASON
SMARTY PANTS We’re talking wearable technology. You’ve all seen it in superhero /
sci-fi movies, where the clothes and jewellery are smart and capable of doing so much more than keeping a human warm or on time. You
probably own a fitness band and we
have no doubt that you’ll have heard of Apple’s smartwatch and Google’s smartglasses, but 2015 is set to see even more technological growth.
From smart rings and bracelets to smart clothing, fashion is getting
a technological makeover and we cannot wait to get connected.
CHECK OUT THE COVERAGE
FROM CES2015 ONLINE FOR ALL THE LATEST TECH!
LOUDER THAN THE SPEED OF LIGHT Say hello to the PlayBulb. A smart LED bulb that not only allows you to control it at the touch of
a smartphone button, but also acts as a wireless
speaker! PlayBulb is not meant to be your primary stereo system, but we believe the accessory does
make sense for use where background music may be desirable, but setting up speakers could be a hassle.
A dedicated app allows the PlayBulb to be used as an alarm clock, playing music and gradually increasing the light. What ... still reading
.. not bought one yet, available from £39.
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WHAT’S HOT THIS SEASON
the master baker – I’m sexy and I dough it! The BBC’s Great British Bake Off (GBBO)
It doesn’t matter if you are six foot four,
a baking frenzy across the nation. Never
boxer, if you decide this is the year
took the country by storm, whipping up have we seen so much love for choux
pastry, celebration cakes and patisseries, so much so that supermarkets across the UK were reporting an increase in
sales, which could be directly attributed to this much-loved baking programme. But what affect has the ‘Bake Off’ effect had on our countrymen?
Inspired by the GBBO, it would seem men are now flocking to the kitchen
armed with flour, eggs and butter and are swapping their chef’s whites and
knives for a pinny and a wooden spoon. Men have long dominated kitchens in
restaurants, as well as on our TV screens, but it would seem that more are now turning to baking after watching the
master baker, Paul Hollywood, in action. This homely BBC television talent show
has helped to transform the nation’s view of
baking, broken the taboos surrounding male bakers and actually made it fashionable for them to embrace a mixing bowl.
covered in tattoos and a professional to take up baking, you’ll get nothing but love, respect and admiration.
The GBBO has shown the sheer level of creativity and skill required to produce
some of the more show stopping bakes –
where for some a degree in engineering or architecture might actually have come in useful. And it has also proven that home
baking is accessible to everyone, and you don’t need to be a middle-aged member
of the Women’s Institute to be successful. All you need is a bag of flour, a pot of
baking powder, a bit of sugar, some butter and a strong arm – and you can make an entire cake, it really is that simple.
So, clean up your foul-mouthed ‘celebrity
chef inspired’ kitchen rants, don your apron and use your hands in a new an inspired
way to impress the ladies ‘Hollywood’ style.
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PA M P E R , P O W D E R A N D G L I D E Y O U R WAY T H RO U G H Y O U R DAY WITH STYLE AND FINESSE
S O YO U WA N T T O T R A N S F O R M YO U R S E L F I N T O A ‘ N E W Y E A R N E W YO U ’ B E A U T Y ? W E L L , W E C A N ’ T P R O M I S E YO U S U P E R M O D E L G O O D LO O K S B U T W E C A N P R O M I S E TO H E L P YO U M A K E S O M E S M A L L I M P R O V E M E N T S T O YO U R B E A U T Y R E G I M E AT N O C O S T T O YO U . W E ’ V E OUTLINED THREE BEAUTY NO NO’S T H AT W E ’ R E A L L G U I LT Y O F I N O U R D A I LY G R O O M I N G R I T U A L S I N T H E H O P E O F H E L P I N G YO U T O B E C O M E T H E U K ’ S N E X T TO P M O D E L 2 0 1 5 , S O L I S T E N A N D TA K E H E E D . . .
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YOUR TOP YOUR TOP THREE THREE BEAUTY MISHAPS BEAUTY MISHAPS AND WHAT AND WHAT TO TO DO DO
Beauty Mishap 1
Beauty Mishap 2
Beauty Mishap 3
WITH YOUR MOISTURISER
SAME WAY DAY IN DAY OUT
WITH YOUR EYEBROWS
We’ve all done it. You’re in a rush
Wearing your hair in the same style
time to dry, so what do you do? Yes
to thinning hair due to surface
MIXING YOUR FOUNDATION
and your moisturiser is taking its
WEARING YOUR HAIR THE
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
It’s an easy mistake to make but
everyday can cause a fast-track
leaning in too close to the mirror
you guessed it; you quickly rub your
breakage. Solution: Step out of your
hairs actually does more harm than
blend it in. As Julia Roberts in Pretty
hairstyles as often as your socks.
less than safe distance will only lead
foundation in over the top and try to Women once said “Big mistake,
comfort zone and change up your Try out that ‘just stepped out of a
Big, Huge”. You’ve basically given
salon’ look each day with something
off your face throughout the day.
Year with a new look each day.
your foundation permission to slip Solution: Next time you’re in a rush, grab a tissue and blot your face dry
first before applying your foundation.
fresh and funky and rock the New
to pluck all those errant eyebrow
good. Plucking your eyebrows at a
to one thing...two unevenly shaped eyebrows. Solution: Place your
mirror by a window and pluck your eyebrows in natural daylight and
after each tweezer pluck stop, step
back and look at the ‘bigger eyebrow picture’ before you get too carried
away with the strays. Drawing them back on is not a good look, trust us!
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W H AT T O
AT T H E BIG SCREEN
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KINGSMAN
THE SECRET SERVICE Based upon the acclaimed comic book and
directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass and X-Men First Class), Kingsman: The Secret
Service tells the story of a super-secret spy organisation that recruits an unrefined but
promising street kid into the agency’s ultra-
competitive training program- just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
Kingsman: The Secret Service also features
performances from some of the biggest names
in the business, including Colin Firth (The Kings Speech, The Railway Man), Samuel L. Jackson (Django Unchained, Pulp Fiction), Michael Caine (Inception, Harry Brown) and Mark Hamill (Star Wars).
50 SHADES OF GREY The hotly anticipated adaptation of E L James’ internationally
bestselling novel finally hits the
big screen. When young literature student, Anastasia Steele agrees to interview the wealthy and
powerful Christian Grey, as a favour to her roommate, she soon finds that she’s getting herself into a
lot more than she’s bargained for.
Director of 2009’s Nowhere Boy,
herself immediately drawn to the
iconic story to the silver screen,
The innocent and naïve Ana finds intimidating and enigmatic Mr
Grey, and it isn’t long before she is doing everything she possibly can in an attempt to get close to him.
But what Ana hadn’t anticipated is Christian’s own desires for her, and their relationship must be on his terms only…
Sam Taylor-Johnson brings this which stars Dakota Johnson
(Need for Speed, The Five-Year
Engagement) and Jamie Dornan (The Fall, New Worlds) as the
world’s most controversial and
sexually-charged couple, Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. Certificate 18
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TIME TO SCHEDULE SOLITUDE
go on a Digital Diet, it’s time to mind your own ‘busyness’.
Unfortunately solitude has been squeezed out of most people’s
modern lifestyles with the vast
majority always ‘on’. The rise of
mobile technology and online social networks mean you’re busy busy multi-tasking brain is constantly
overloaded with information and
you’re always on the go seeking out information or staying ‘in touch’ at the click of a button. If you’re
not socialising with friends you’re virtually doing it online. It has
The idea of solitude may sound
If being alone is something you
word with loneliness, but once upon
could be missing a trick. Taking
negative as many associate this
a time the word “lone” had heroic connotations - the Lone Ranger. In this fast-paced digital world, the benefits of switching off and enjoying time alone are
often overlooked, but learning to relish blissful solitude can bring rewards for mind and body.
swerve to avoid at all costs, you a break from incessant demands of needy friends, difficult bosses, challenging children and social
media has a range of benefits to be enjoyed. Time spent on your own can actually boost your
brainpower and help you to focus. Constantly being “on” doesn’t
give your brain any time to rest and replenish itself, so time by
yourself, with no distractions, can help you to clear the clutter from
your mind and think more clearly.
become quite unusual these days to
just sit down for an hour and simply do nothing. Have a think about it,
when was the last time you did just that, sat down quietly and alone
without your mobile phone in hand? Nowadays it has become much
harder to resist distractions. Modern day life means our lives are busy and hectic, and rarely do we see
people living in the here and now. Think about your life, are you
always thinking ahead about what you need to do or haven’t done
yet, or looking back at how you
could have done something better or differently? When was the last
time you just enjoyed the present?
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TIME TO SCHEDULE SOLITUDE
We want you to relish this mindful revolution and not waste any
opportunities, so to help you recharge, replenish and regain control, we’ve outlined three key steps to make the most of being alone:
SCHEDULE SOLITUDE
IF YOU JUST CAN’T FULLY
that you can spend on your own
EXTRA HELP TO GET YOU
allow yourself 20 minutes a day
AVOID ELECTRONIC CHATTER
switch off your mobile technology and stop filling your silences with Facebook and Twitter ENJOY YOURSELF
start reading, listening to
SWITCH OFF THEN TRY SOME STARTED AND TAKE A LOOK AT HEADSPACE, WHO CAN
HELP GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE FOCUSSING OF THE
MIND, BECAUSE IT DOESN’T COME NATURALLY, TRUST US. HEADSPACE.COM
music, walking or gardening
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our pick of T H E U K ’ S C O O L E S T H O T E L S
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COST ÂŁ200 PER ROOM NAME AVIATOR TYPE OF STAY SHOPPING GETAWAY STYLE ***** VALUE **** LOCATION ****
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Created by TAG for elite travellers, this is one of the most strikingly designed boutique hotels of recent times. Its stylish and seductive interiors make serious nods towards the timeless glamour of aviation while offering the ultimate in comfort and modern luxury. Say goodnight to your loved one whilst lazing in a midst of Egyptian cotton linen, in a suite built with walnut panelling, black glass walls and chrome finishings. Sip cocktails in the alluring and intimate Sky Bar and experience first-class style and attention throughout your stay. Aviatorbytag.com AVIATOR, 55 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6EL.
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COST £260 PER ROOM NAME NO.38 THE PARK TYPE OF STAY CULTURAL GETAWAY STYLE **** VALUE ***** LOCATION ****
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No. 38 The Park, is a beautiful Georgian Townhouse available to hire as a whole or room by room. It’s an oasis of calm during the day and throughout the week, but at weekends and by night can become the perfect party house. Throughout the week this sumptuous Georgian
Townhouse
with
13
individual rooms, sitting room, dining rooms, open kitchen and courtyard garden is yours to use as a base. They give you the key so you can make yourself at home but with all the luxuries of staying in a hotel. You can request private chefs, nannies, inroom ‘100 Acres’ treatments, flowers, butlers and bar staff so you don’t have to lift a finger. Come the weekend, it might be time to turn the music up as No. 38 The Park, could become the perfect place for an exceptional house party if hired exclusively or the perfect sanctuary to escape from the city on your own. NO.38 THE PARK, 38 Evesham Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2AH
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COST FROM £300 NAME CORROUR LODGE TYPE OF STAY ESCAPE GETAWAY STYLE **** VALUE **** LOCATION *****
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Pitched as the jewel in the crown of the Corrour estate this is the ultimate haven of comfort from which to experience the Scottish Highland’s. Tucked in 48,000 acres of Highland wilderness, the £20 million architectural marvel of glass and steel is unexpectedly 21st century. Boasting seven magnificent en-suite double bedrooms, a dormitory style room (with 14 bunk beds), a sauna, games room and 10 bathrooms, this lodge is the perfect base for small (approved) groups. Here you can enjoy traditional Scottish country pursuits including fly fishing and shooting or simply rest in the sitting room with a pot of tea and a piece of shortbread. Mmmmmm shortbread!!! Corrourlodge.co.uk CORROUR ESTATE c/o Estate Office by Fort William Inverness-Shire PH30 4AA
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EVENTS TO GET YOUR WHEELS IN MOTION
The 9th Worcester Motor Festival will be taking place in Worcester City Centre on Sat 16th May 2015. Last year’s Motor Festival took
For further event information
on Saturday 17th May ‘14.
WorcesterBID and search for
place in Worcester City Centre
Around 40 of the latest cars in the market were presented on
the High Street by a wide range
follow us on Twitter @
#WorcMotorFest. You can
also follow us on Facebook on facebook.com/WorcesterBID.
of local dealerships, there was
This year’s event is brought
vintage and classic cars showcased
and Worcester News.
also a fantastic selection of 70
throughout Worcester City Centre. Live music and roving
entertainment further added to the lively atmosphere and made it a
great day out for visitors of all ages.
to you by the Worcester BID
Opening times: 9.00am – 5.00pm FREE admission
Get involved If you would like to exhibit your classic car or motorbike, please
email an expression of interest with your full postal address and phone
number to info@worcesterbid.com or contact Nadja on 01905 731612 If you are a BID business and
would like to get involved, please
contact Nadja on 01905 731612 or email info@worcesterbid.com.
If you would like to book a vehicle exhibition pitch for a dealership or a stall for motoring related
products or services, please contact Louise at the Worcester News on 01905 742390 for further details.
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A SUPERCAR IS REBORN The new Honda NSX was finally unveiled at this year’s Detroit Motor Show. It will house a twinturbo, hybrid drivetrain which will distribute the 550bhp through all four wheels. It will do so via three electric motors and a mid-mounted V6, meaning the car is longer and wider than the original concept. Looking like a cross between an Audi R8 and McLaren, the new NSX casts an aggresive profile with four centrally mounted exhausts, LED lights and a race-inspired diffuser. As can be expected from most powerful Honda’s, inside is trimmed in bright red leather, with the driver and passenger cocooned by the high centre console and intricate dashboard. It’s being hailed as Ferrari 458 thrills at half the price.
P OW E R . 5 5 0 B H P PRICE. 99,999 (est.) ENGINE. 3.5-litre V6
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CHALLENGE. ENERGISE. REACH. INSPIRE. We all aspire to a healthy body.
Do you want some help to
it’s own, just like other aspects
the unique person within you that
It doesn’t usually happen on
achieve the NEW YOU, to find
of our lives, we need to feed,
is ready to emerge? Find a fitter,
nurture & monitor our own
healthier & more positive you?
wellbeing to achieve the best
Then make the decision to commit
version of ourselves that we can.
to yourself, love yourself & treat
Increasing your level of fitness
yourself as that special individual
can go a long way to helping you
that your are; book 10 sessions
feel better, be fitter & more able
to complete daily activities & take
part in your own life more easily &
comfortably, whatever that may be.
with me at my personal studio in Worcester before the end of May
You may feel you want to run a
2015 & receive 2 free sessions (book
5K Race for Life, run a marathon,
10, receive 12, if paid in advance).
lift some heavy weights or just run around after your children or grandchildren. The benefits
outweigh any negatives, you can
enjoy improved health which means
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is the strength you feel tomorrow!
Remember if you are unsure about your health, level of fitness or have an on-going medical condition it is always best to consult your GP prior to commencing an exercise programme or making drastic changes to your diet.
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WEEKEND LIKE A WINNER
HOW TO TO HOW SPEND YOUR YOUR SPEND WEEKEND WEEKEND IN STYLE STYLE IN
We’d all love to simply swallow a
WE SAY IT EVERY YEAR...”THIS
The usual excuse “I just don’t have
haven’t worked hard enough.
A NEW LANGUAGE; TEACH
rear its ugly head around May and
YEAR I AM GOING TO... LEARN
MYSELF HOW TO COOK; TAKE UP A NEW CRAFT OR SKILL.” AND YET THE WHOLE YEAR GOES BY WITH LESS THAN 10% ACTUAL MOTIVATION
AND SOME RATHER SLOPPY FAILED ATTEMPTS.
the time” will normally start to
then again in September (when
you remember your earlier New
Year’s resolution hasn’t amounted to much and the year is nearly
over), but that isn’t going to cut it this year because this is the year to make things happen.
pill like in the Matrix and wake up fluent in a foreign language or a
master of oil painting, but where is the fun in that? Achievements are worth so much more when
you’ve worked hard for them - if
you haven’t sweated or cried you
Starting anything from scratch takes time, but with sheer
dedication and commitment anything is possible. To help ensure you maintain your
commitment throughout the
year, you need to choose a new hobby that will help you fulfil
some other key objects for the
year, so it isn’t a chore but simply becomes part of your lifestyle.
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WEEKEND LIKE A WINNER
For example, if this sounds like you... “This year I want to: - EXERCISE MORE - LOSE WEIGHT - INCREASE MY SOCIAL TIME
WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
- ENJOY LIFE MORE AND GET A BETTER WORK LIFE BALANCE
Why not take up triathlon, a
multi-disciplined sport consisting of a swim, followed by a cycle
course and ending in a run? This
is a mass participation sport for
your family who will come to
don’t need to be a good swimmer,
you on around the route. It’ll
any gender, age and ability. You
cyclist or runner; you simply need to be willing to learn. And with practice you really can refine your skills and start feeling a
level of accomplishment as you
achieve your own personal goals.
watch you compete and cheer help you to lead a healthier
lifestyle and make better food and drink choices. And, it’ll
increase your social circle with a group of like minded people
all looking for a similar release.
Joining a disciplined sport
Ultimately triathlons are a
organise your time better and
so make this your first test of
like triathlon will help you to
ensure you switch off your work computer on the weekends. It’ll let you spend quality time with
great test of human endurance, mental strength and sign up
today. Worcestertriclub.co.uk
Draw Inspiration
START A
NEW HOBBY GAIN ANOTHER INTEREST
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SPRING FLAVOURS LAUNCHING SOON
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NEW & NOTEWORTHY
No. 35 The Provenance is the
“ By delivering a short and concise
latest offering from Bolero
offering, whilst giving you a clear
Venues, known for their
insight into the ‘Provenance’ of
exquisite Bar and Kitchen.
your food, we think we can offer Worcester’s diners a whole new
An exclusive range of drinks and
experience”. - The Provenance
a seasonally considered menu
f 35theprovenance
are just some of the reasons
that The Provenance is set to
www.35theprovenance.co.uk
shake up the Worcester scene.
Those familiar with the
Their new shiny restaurant is
the brand for it’s authentic South
Foregate Street train station,
Birmingham Bodega will know
American food and hand crafted cocktails. Burritos, nachos and
right next to the Worcester perfect for a stop enroute
home from a hard days work!
tacos all feature on the menu
f Bodega Worcester
alongside fresh fish, chilli and a large vegetarian selection.
www.bodegacantina.co.uk
A brand new restaurant, situated
dinner, the eatery serves up a
was. Edwards Bar & Kitchen is in
steaks, sandwiches and wraps, as
where The Asilah Lounge once
tasty cross-section of burgers,
a convenient location on the High Street ideal for a relaxed lunch
well as pastas and various tapas.
f EdwardsBarKitchen
after a morning of shopping.
Open for breakfast, lunch and
Browns at the Quay Restaurant
to 120 covers, and additional
at The Quay and have now
Still serving up their whole
have expanded due to the success taken over Browns wine bar. With The Quay and Browns
Wine Bar now combined as one complete venue, Browns at the Quay now boasts tables for up
standing space in the bar area. roast chicken sunday dinners, an absolute must-hit Sunday spot!
f thequayworcester www.brownsworcester.co.uk/
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COCKTA ILS & CAS HEWS
BITTER Sweet
THIS SEASON IT’S ALL
Now we’re not suggesting
BITE AND ATTITUDE.
such traditional methods,
ABOUT COCKTAILS WITH While for some the word
bitter may not sound the most
enticing of flavour descriptions, it is set to dominate palettes
this year with trend-conscious mixologists using more bitter ingredients in cocktails, like Fernet Branca, Campari, Aperol or Sambuca.
It’s almost like an Italian
you need to drink them in
we’re just saying you should try them. You’ll be surprised how much your palette
becomes accustomed and you’ll very quickly realise
the sugary cocktails you’ve always navigated towards are a thing of the past. WHERE TO DRINK THE BEST?
renaissance at the bar! These
KCC Optic Old Fashioned
– made from distilled herbs
and spices – were originally
ALEXANDERS Ron Zacapa XO Old Fashioned
developed to stimulate
appetite or restore digestive
EDWARDS Bourbon Old Fashioned
drunk before (aperitivo) or
BOLEROS Rum Old Fashioned
bittersweet ‘Old World’ spirits
balance and were ideally after (digestivo) dinner.
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GREAT KRYPTONITE!
2-4-1 COCKTAILS AT KCC?? HOW’S THAT FOR A STORY MISS LANE!
K E Y S T O N E S C O C K TA I L C L U B
W O R C C O C K TA I L S
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HOMEGROWN IN EACH ISSUE WE CELEBRATE A LOCAL SUCCESS STORY, A PERSON OR BUSINESS THAT SHINES THE TORCH FOR THE ESTABLISHED OR UP AND COMING TALENT WE HAVE IN OUR HOMETOWN! Everyone loves a DIY selfie, but now and again we need one
of those all-time masterpiece profile pictures that elevates
our devilishly handsome good looks to a whole new level.
“ My Background in
“ I had Calum Best approach
photography started after
me for work for his website
seeing some pictures from
and his own portfolio and
a friend of our first born.
Britain’s next top model
After this I thought it would
winner Jayde Thompson
be great to have a half
who is with one of the top
decent camera. I’ve always
model agencies in the UK”.
been relatively arty and so photography came easy to me really , editing is a great part
Since these opportunities,
Adam has shot for most of
of the process and my style
the top agencies in London.
has become my biggest selling
Adam also shoots picture
point for the high end market.“
perfect family shoots, visit
his website or contact him One year in, Adam knew
he had found his calling. He
started to shoot friends then upcoming models. Realising
to have your very own 15 minutes of fame! --
quickly that he wanted to
further his photography and shoot for agencies UK-wide
he set about scouting round
on social media and building
Meet Adam who has been
a good list of contacts in the
couple of years, with British-
profile shoot with Imogen
model Calum Best and the
Next Top Model. After shooting
Model, Jayde Thompson, in
other models to come forward
shooting portraits now for a
business. He got his first high
American former fashion
Leaver, runner up in Britain’s
winner of Britain’s Next Top
her it didn’t take long for many
his photography repertoire.
who wanted to work with him.
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Stretch Forth If you’re looking for both a mental and physical re-boot, then you need to OPEN YOUR MIND and join Kate Alexander’s redkiteyoga classes. Kate’s Vinyasa Flow Yoga class will help you
shaking the mystery off yoga to support athletes, expectant mothers, yoga-pros and beginners alike
release tension and reenergise your body, as well as relax your mind and improve energy
flow. redkiteyoga was launched in 2009 after founder and qualified ‘yogini’ Kate Alexander decided to make her passion her vocation.
Originally from Worcestershire, Kate pursued a 10-year career in technology at British
Airways before finally finding her path of enlightenment. Initially discovering yoga
in London after a knee injury, Kate quickly INCREASED ENERGY
caught the yoga bug and was practicing
FLEXIBILITY
morning, noon and night to get her yoga fix. With her newfound focus and inner strength, Kate
decided to transform her life and headed to Goa in
India to complete a two-month world-class teacher CORE STRENGTH
WEIGHT LOSS
training in Yoga and Ayurveda. She felt the world was her oyster and took charge of it, resigned from her job and relocated back to Worcester
to launch redkiteyoga and bring an upbeat, hip
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and healthy yoga experience to our fair city. Kate holds four Vinyasa classes each week, why not make this your year of firsts and do something you’ve never done before. MONDAY:
10:00-11:00 Flow Yoga with Gentle Options (Suitable for all)
18:30-19:30 Dynamic Flow Yoga
(Sun Salutation knowledge recommended) WEDNESDAY
18:30-19:30 Pregnancy Flow Yoga
(from T2 to birth, no experience required) 19:45-20:45 Beginners Flow Yoga
(no experience or flexibility required) Spetchley Park Gardens, Worcester, WR5 1RS 5 4 \ # Wo r c I n d e p e n d e n t \ S t y l e s Wo r c e s t e r
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BARGROOVES APRES SKI 4.0 IS THE LATEST COMPILATION IN THE BARGROOVES SERIES, BOASTING A STYLISH MIX OF HOUSE SOUNDS INCLUDING SOME OF THE BIGGEST TRACKS FOR THE WINTER. THIS AWESOME COLLECTION FEATURES TRACKS FROM ARTISTS SUCH AS HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR, SOUL CLAP, SUBBANN AND TERRENCE PARKER WITH REMIXES FROM SETH TROXLER, NOIR AND DIMITRI FROM PARIS. A BIG ALBUM THAT KEEPS THOSE WINTER BLUES AT BAY.
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PICK IT, PACK & GO
PACK&GO
~ THE ~ B U CKE T L I S T CHALLENGE It’s another year and we know you want to make
it memorable. So we’re not going to bore you with detox resorts or airy fairy holiday destinations to help you find yourself and get centred. Oh no,
we’re going to fill your mind with a few ideas you might want to add to your 2015 bucket list.
This year should be one to remember, so thrill-seekers, intrepid explorers and adrenaline junkies let’s start
planning some serious ‘stomach in your mouth’ moments that will leave you feeling well and truly fulfilled.
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PICK IT, PACK & GO
H A NG M AN
GHOS T RI D E R
AS H BO AR D
COLORADO, NORTH AMERICA
BOLIVIA, SOUTH AMERICA
NICARAGUA, CENTRAL AMERICA
Ever fancied sleeping 150m above
Touted as the world’s most
Forget snow boarding, we’re
hanging from the side of a cliff?
North Yungus Road, better
blasting down the slopes of Cerro
the ground, in complete darkness, Known as extreme or cliff camping, this overnight tour on the outskirts of the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, puts vertical
virgins in the hands of experienced climbing guides for a night of
adrenalin fuelled sleep or lack
thereof. Campers will be shown
how to securely attach their tent
(known as a Portaledge) to the side of the rock face, before relaxing and taking in the breathtaking
views of the beautiful lakes and
high mountain peaks. If you’re an extreme adventure seeker with a head for heights and you like the
thought of a serious dose of vertigo, you’d better get your climbing
dangerous road, cycling Bolivia’s known as the ‘Death Road’ is an
absolute must for adrenalin junkies. Attracting more than 25,000
mountain bike riders per year, this 40-mile ride is not for the faint-
hearted with its sheer drops into
the canopy below merely a rubber tyre away. The terrifyingly narrow (single-lane) route descends over 15,400 feet from snow-covered
high altitude plains down to South America’s steaming Amazonian
jungle. So, if you fancy teetering
on the edge and risking your life to
join the ‘Death Road’s’ other cycling
talking extreme boarding daredevils Negro a live volcano in western Nicaragua, which last erupted
in 1999. Dressed in convict-style
luminous orange jump suits, volcano boarders must hike up to the top, over the brittle volcanic rock,
before careering down 1,500 feet
at speeds of up to 95km per hour
on a thin plywood or metal board. Day trips include a hike, a guided boarding session and plenty of
mojitos. Seriously what more could you want out of a death defying
sporting activity? Bigfoot Nicaragua
survivors then get ready to embrace
this ride of a lifetime. Gravity Bolivia
shoes on and book your place.
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EATOUT LUNCH DATE
15th MARCH 2015 - MOTHER’S DAY
SAFFRONS BISTRO NEW ST. WORC
CHATEAU IMPNEY DROITWICH SPA, WR9 0BN
Warm, cosy, with a laid-back charm.
Say a huge thank you to your wonderful
into should lunch turn into dinner. A great
spoil her with an indulgent three-course
Upstairs there is a snug bar area to sink atmosphere to lunch with loved ones
either weekdays or weekends. A great selection of Gins to wet your whistle
and a great selection of dishes. Never
disappointed and a favourite for all locals.
ROWDY GET-TOGETHER
BODEGA CANTINA FOREGATE ST WORC Love your mates, but find yourself
apologising to other diners for your
mother for all her love and support and
lunch in the resplendent Grand Ballroom. Mum can choose from an exquisite
menu of seasonally inspired dishes before taking a stroll around the 110 acres of
beautiful parkland or relax with a glass
of Champagne in one of the bars, after
all you’re paying. Three course lunch £39 per adult and £23 per child (3-11years)
28th MARCH 2015 - CLOCK’S GO FORWARD
rowdy rendezvous? Bodega is the place
HILLERS ALCESTER, B49 5PD
This place is all about the experience
The move from Greenwich Meantime to
for you! Get in, get ordered and get loud! and good times. Enjoy that ‘Laugh-OutLoud’ monthly meet with great friends, great food and a great atmosphere.
British Summer Time was designed to
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WHERE, WHAT, WHEN
TO GIVE YOU A HELPING HAND FOR SOME OF
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TIME TO SCHEDULE SOLITUDE
COFFEE BREAK THIS IS A TIME WHERE WE
Texting and instant messaging has
Text speak however should clearly
SUGARY SNACK AND TAKE A
We no longer need to indulge in an
because if used without sound
PUT THE KETTLE ON, GRAB A LOOK AT THE EVER CHANGING WORLD AROUND US.
This issue we’re looking at the loss of the written English language as we know it. You all know what we mean, you’re all guilty of it and so
are we. Our written word is suffering at the hands of the new age text
speak. We’re not just talking about abbreviating a few words like ‘you’
taken conversation to another level. actual physical conversation and
get absorbed into long discussions. Now at the touch of our fingers
we can swiftly push a few buttons and hey presto we’ve chatted
with a friend quickly, simply and
easily. We’ve stayed in touch and made the communication effort required without too much of our precious time taken up.
to ‘u’ or ‘are’ to ‘r’, we’re talking
So why therefore do we need to
mass of capital letters that to the
shorter still, surely it is fast enough?
entire phrases shortened into a ordinary eye mean nothing.
make the text messaging process Well, it would seem for some it
could be quicker still and this is
where textspeak has evolved from.
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come with a written warning,
knowledge it can be problematic for both sender and recipient. As
an example ‘LOL’ to most mobile phone users is understood to
mean ‘laugh out loud’, but there
have been some instances where unwitting mothers trying to join
this virtual cult of concision have misused this word, thinking its
actual translation was ‘lots of love’. Now, you wouldn’t want the first
instance of that added to the end of a condolence message would you?
TIME TO SCHEDULE SOLITUDE
TIME TO TAKE STOCK OF CURRENT MATTERS It’s bad enough trying to learn the
We understand that text messaging
‘extremely time consuming’ text
and rather than fight it we have to
lingo to enable you to speed up the messaging process but as a recipient of a message filled with text speak it can be truly bewildering. For
some it’s the equivalent of receiving a message in Morse code; for
others their worst foreign language nightmare. The mere seconds
shaved off by the sender in writing their cryptic message are turned into several painstaking minutes of translating the abbreviated
words online for the recipient.
is evolving into its own language
embrace it, but there is a time and a place for its use and that is in a
text message only. We’re happy for
you to use it on your phones but we don’t want to hear it coming out of
your mouths too.’ ‘we’d like to try to retain the art of conversation, some things are better left untouched’.
For those of you who need a helping hand to get down with the lingo, we’ve listed a few useful phrases
should you want to try them out:
1DAFUL – wonderful AIAMU – and I’m a monkey’s uncle BOBFOC – body off Baywatch, face off Crimewatch
CUL8R – see you later DYAC – damn you auto correct EZ – easy FOMCL – falling off my
chair laughing
GOB – game on B*tcheeeez GGP – gotta go pee GRATZ – congratulations I <3 U – I love u MIM – giving the digital
middle finger
POMS – parent over my shoulder RUUP4IT – are you up for it SOBT – stressed out big time WDDD – woopie doo da dey WUZ4DINA –what’s for dinner? YOLO – you only live once YRYOCC – you’re running on
your own cuckoo clock
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