KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP. 2013 ISSUE FOUR .
CONTRIBUTORS Adam Edney Chief Editor
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EDITOR’S LETTER NEW YEAR MEANS a fourth instalment FOR STYLES . . . It’s with a sigh of relief that we deliver the fourth instalment of Worcester Styles to you. We’ve made it through another festive season, Obama took office for a second term and the world didn’t end, as predicted by those pesky Mayans. All in all we’ve entered 2013 winning. We’re as fiercely independent as ever and this edition is full of the hottest news, events, fashion and more. Oh, and we we hope you had a red-hot valentines day? If you didn’t find the time to take out your nearest and dearest we have some of Worcester’s sauciest hotspots, to help you charm that special someone.
And finally, I’d like to introduce myself. New to the team for 2013, a firm believer in buffets, karaoke and tequila; I’m determined to keep the vibe as fresh and pure as the New Year itself.
Love &Style
Leah Garwood-Gowers Editor Adam Edney & Steve Sosna Chief Editors
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STREET LIFE
The quay to success
WINE IS FINE BUT LIQUOR IS QUICKER
Cocktail concoctions likely to impress the best. If you like your cocktails served plural and your purse strings kept tight then this might put a liquor encouraged smile on your face. The Quay is offering up a carefully concocted list of miniature creations for your boozing pleasure. Order a sharing platter and try one of each, no commitment, no scary bill, just suck it and see, so to speak.
Perfect for a group of friends or a date you’d like to see impressed, on a budget. These guys know what they’re doing, we especially liked The Brain, it’s not as disgusting as it looks (or sounds), in fact its actually quite tasty and there’s something about ordering one that makes you come over all Sci-fi and quite frankly we’re into it. If you’re not as brave as you look then grab yourself a safe Cosmopolitan.
BUZZword bingo Blamestorming Translation: Sitting around, pointing fingers at other people and arguing who should take responsibility for the bad decision/plan/outcome.
No, not a miniscule pest usually associated with ill groomed cats and dogs, but a wonderful vintage market in Worcester’s City centre. There’s nothing quite like rummaging through trunks of treasure and
emerging triumphant, a proud new owner of the most random of finds. Taking place on the first Sunday of every month, the Flea runs from 10:30am - 4:30pm and includes traders selling antique and vintage clothes, accessories, bags, books, ornaments and collectibles. So that’s 3rd February, 3rd March and 7th April. We’ll be there, game faces on, hunting for inspiration for the summer ‘look’.
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BRINGING YOU THE latest WORCESTER HAS TO OFFER.
HARRISON CLARK DELIVERING ITS HERITAGE Leading regional law firms, Harrison Clark LLP and Rickerbys LLP are set to merge
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Turn your favourite photos into postcards! An easy way to share your favourite snaps and pick up brownie points with the family. We bet it’s been a while since you sent one the traditional way, eh!
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Perfect for those making the Easter weekend dash out of town. This free app will give you the lowdown on bars in every city. From Paris to Berlin, London to Liverpool, Brighton to New York (the list goes on) they’re here to help you look cool, get laid, and find a decent drink. Rumour has it they’ll soon be covering Worcester too.
The merged firm, which will trade as Harrison Clark Rickerbys will have a combined staff of 350 based across its offices in Worcester, Cheltenham, Hereford, Ross-on-Wye and the Thames Valley. The merger, which is expected to complete at the end of March, marks further growth for Harrison Clark, which first established a presence in Worcester in the early 20th century. The breadth of services, which will be available through both offices and the quality of legal expertise within the firm, will be unparalleled within the region and beyond. There is great synergy in the areas in which they operate both in the business services and private client offerings. This provides a fantastic
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platform for the combined firm to go from strength to strength and build upon the excellent reputation, which both firms have for outstanding advice and client service. Harrison Clark Rickerbys will provide a complete spectrum of City-quality legal services to business and private clients across the Midlands, South West, Thames Valley and beyond. However they are keen to reinforce the message that Worcester is their home base, and they’re here to stay.
Jonathan Brew Senior partner and family law partner
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pamper, powder and tackle your day, Worcester is your CATWALK.
B E YOU TIFUL To love ones self is the beginning of a life long romance and ladies... the first stop on the road to romance is you!
Health
Love yourself by giving your body the nutrients it needs. Eating your greens has never been so trendy, Elle Macpherson swears by her Clean&Lean lifestyle consisting of organic food and avoiding toxins such as sugar and caffeine. Why not buy the book (by James Duigan). Opt for organic dark chocolate this Easter, it’s detoxifying and therefore good for you, result.
Hydrate
Hell yes H2O! Our simple bods can’t function without it. Try to drink at least one glass as soon as you wake up, sip whilst you’re getting ready in the morning as this is the best time to flush out toxins. Aim for 1.5 litres a day, and you’ll notice a definite improvement.
Food for thought Meditation is no longer the reserve of hippies and oddballs, people everywhere are realising that a rested, clear, focussed mind equals glowing beauty on the outside. Find a class or listen to a guided CD, don’t worry if it’s your first time, everyone has to start somewhere.
Coconut Water This miracle water is 100% natural, in fact it’s the equivalent of sticking a straw into any green coconut. With 15x the potassium of a banana it’s the perfect way to rehydrate after sport and Gwyneth Paltrow holds it responsible for her cherub like complexion.
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Your Strength With a gel manicure not only do your nails maintain their mirror-like shine for up to three weeks, they’re also protected and therefore stronger and longer. Go forth with confidence knowing that your nails can handle the heat. Moisturise and add a beautiful ring to complete the look.
Bright lips are the quickest way to make sure all eyes are on you. Go for a sultry red, like Chanel’s classic Rouge Allure and keep eyes as simple as possible to avoid looking like a hooker. Be sure to blot and apply two coats, so it stays on no matter what.
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Fix up look sharp and tackle your day with style, a gentlemans guide.
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We have an ability to execute intense, heavy and frequent exercise, however, rest! Our 20s represent the best time to build muscular power, which consists of generating maximum force as quickly as possible. (Muscular strength, by contrast, consists of force with no regard to time.)
By now we should have the “30-something man can have it all” attitude, that’s why the 30’s are often the prime years of professional sports stars, in particular, endurance athletes.
To exploit this moment, we should head straight for the heavy weights after a 5 min warm-up. We don’t need much cardio because our metabolism still vaporizes junk on contact. Don’t worry about flexibility too much because our joints are healthy and our range of motion doesn’t need priming—yet!
We can still extend our lactate threshold (LT). LT is the point when your muscles pump out fatigue-producing lactate faster than the blood can clear it and the muscles start burning more carbohydrates than fat. By extending your LT, you can exercise at a higher intensity, burn more calories and better control your weight. Look to maintain your muscle mass and strength rather than build it.
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Our 40s mark the decade when we shift to caring for our body in the gym, instead of punishing it. Our joints need sustained attention, nerve fibres are losing their effectiveness, which diminishes coordination. Our heart beats more slowly, cutting down the blood flow that delivers nutrients to and removes waste from joints and muscles. We lose about 0.5 percent of our muscle mass a year. Exercise protects our heart, relaxes our arteries, strengthens our bones, fights cancer, boosts our immune system, and perhaps most inspiring, it’s one of the best ways to rewire our brain!
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J.LINDEBERG LAPLAND SHIRT £90 • VIVIENNE WESTWOOD BRETON TEE £55 • VIVIENNE WESTWOOD CLASSIC 3D jeans £105 BLOOD BROTHER O+ TABLOID JUNKY SWEAT £75 • MND ‘SEXY BUT POOR’ TSHIRT £30 01905 27733 | 3 Cornmarket, Worcester www.prophecymenswear.com
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SURROUND YOURSELF WITH style. Worcester is your runway.
ANJA POTZE After 15 years at No 4 Friar Street Anja PotzE is expanding. The highly championed jewellery store has made the short move down the road to No 10 Friar Street, where there is enough space to swing an emerald tiger, if that’s what you’re into! The stunning new shop, designed by Elaine Lewis, is bright and gleaming, whilst maintaining the cosy atmosphere its customers have grown to love. With LED lighting to enhance the beauty of the jewels, a visit here is a visual feast and you may not be able leave empty handed, in fact you won’t! Featuring a private room where customers can discuss their requirements away from the hustle and bustle of the shop floor. Anja believes that buying jewellery should be a pleasurable experience. Customers feel free to drop in for a cup of tea and a chin-wag, or have their jewellery cleaned as you discuss this weeks current affairs, a friendly vibe awaits those who arrive here.
With Spring ranges from Dower and Hall coming soon and the new nationwide popular FOPE Vendome, a bracelet of white and black diamonds, already in store. Anja definitely has her finger on the pulse. For those of you who tremble in fear at the mention of a pricey, precious stone there is now a range of reasonably priced, handmade 18 carat white, gold or platinum diamond rings, ideal for younger customers on a budget or for that special someone.
fresh and contemporary, a much more forgiving move than pawning your bling at CashConverters and far more advantageous cashwise too! If you’re one of those who question your own judgement when it comes to sparkly things we’d like to draw your attention to the Anja Potze gift cards, available in denominations of £25 this could be the perfect gift for the pickiest of people…
If you want to add a breath of fresh air into your gem collection why not bring your old or broken jewellery in and Anja will turn it into something
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HAPPY 3 T&G! Toni&Guy Worcester turns three! Tim Jones, Creative Director at TONI&GUY Worcester opened his doors in 2010, with plans to style Worcester’s heads. Three years on and still going strong (and stylish) Tim’s salon is now taking their expertise to the gentlemen of Worcester! “As a salon we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of customer service to each and every client. Our talented team of stylists and technicians are on hand to give you expert advice and create hair that is individual and easy to live with, interpreting fashion trends with versatile wearable styles”. Tim’s team are part of the TONI&GUY Session Team and have worked alongside the International Artistic Team on catwalk shows at London Fashion Week, bringing the latest trends from the catwalk to our clients. The Colour team also hold the prestigious Wella Master Colour Expert accolade. For more info speak to the friendly reception team who are willing and happy to help.
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SHE STYLES Textured side part hair Spray wet hair with Label.m Protein Spray and section your hair into a deep side parting. Blow dry in sections with a Medium or Large Label.m Hot Brush, drying to one side. Shake Label.m Resurrection Style Dust through your roots and massage your scalp to activate and create volume. Rub Label.m Power Paste through your palms and apply through the mid-lengths and ends to create definition and separation.
HE STYLES The Peaked Short Cut Prep your hair with Label.m Thickening Cream on wet hair (for fair hair) or Label.m Gel (for thicker hair). Dry your hair using a Label.m Styling Brush to smooth the hair backwards away from your forehead. Once dry warm some Label.m Power Paste in your palms and work through your hair to finish, creating a smooth separated appearance.
*Only one entry per person, please stipulate whether you are entering for the female or male competition prize. The prizes can not be exchanged for any other product. TONI&GUY reserve the right to substitute a similar alternative of equal value if the stated prize is unavailable. This promotion is open to all UK residents (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) who are 16 years or over, excluding employees of TONI&GUY, STYLES PUBLISHING, their agents/immediate families or anyone professionally connected with this promotion. Winners’ names will be drawn at random under independent supervision.
Competition* Toni&Guy Worcester is offering one lucky lady and one gifted guy: 1 x Label.M grooming kit OR PAMPER PACK and cut and style To be in with a chance to win, email us your answer followed by the word ‘male’ or ‘female’ to the following question: What is the name of the Creative director of Toni&Guy Worcester? email your answer to styles@worcstyles.co.uk
HOMEGROWN -
DRESSED BY LAUREN
IN Each Issue we will be celebrating 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!
Lauren made her first frock after falling in love with a dress worn by Kim Kardashian “I just couldn’t find one like it anywhere, so I bought some fabric and thought I’d give it a go myself…and it worked!” Soon she was making dresses for friends, and then friends of friends, then total strangers. Her designs are
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With stunning, form fitting, custom made designs, Lauren transforms your visions of splendour into reality. The concept is simple and the execution is effective. Describe your dream dress & ‘Dressed By Lauren’ will craft it for you. Any style, fabric, shape, fit…whatever you want, custom made to fit you.
You know the drill, you’ve got a big night coming up and you want to look hot, like, really hot. The thing is you’ve imagined your dream dress, and you can’t find it anywhere. You’ve searched all the usual high street haunts and there’s simply nothing that fits the bill. At this point you’re flustered, stressed and you’re blinking back tears of frustration, enter ‘Dressed By Lauren’.
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gaining such a reputation that they’re easily recognisable and proudly paraded around Worcester. Lauren now receives orders for her dresses daily, most recently on ‘Take Me Out’. Using high quality cotton jersey for her popular body con dresses Lauren is now experimenting with more textures such as velvet, chiffon and leather. “My favourite dress so far has to be the floor length, gold, sequin dress that I wore for this shoot, I made it for a girls 21st Birthday. It’s so Glam I love it.”
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH style. Worcester is your runway.
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DO NOT BEND we take some time out to vent our frustrations if there’s one thing we won’t bend on it’s . . . The Weather forecasters use of the ‘!’ Ever since they began issuing an exclamation mark in a triangle at the end of every weather report! we’ve felt on edge 24/7!
With her hands on approach to her creations, ‘Dressed By Lauren’ looks set to go far!
The alarmist punctuation mark! The graphical representation of PANIC! Currently it could refer to the floods! Or cold weather! Or snow! However! because of the symbol’s ambiguous nature! and the ever sensational news reports! it could just as easily refer to a nuclear war! another bird flu pandemic! or a shortage of loo roll! One thing is for sure! These sensationalist weather reports, that essentially alert us to a couple of inches of snow! or an onslaught of heavy rain! have had us cancelling work! closing hospitals! and all but fleeing the city itself! Now, we’re all for a snow day! a stroll down to the river to check out the burst banks! or rushing to the supermarket to stock up before the world’s end! but honestly! this drama is getting a little out of hand! Do we really need this dystopian outlook on the weather!? Must we seriously abandon all sanity every time we see this fairly general warning sign plastered across our TV screens!? We’re not so sure!!!!!
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treats that last & last ALL YEAR LONG! Jill Wheelock-Lines Pearls & Fine Jewellery, a family run business established in 1985 would like to thank you, the people of Worcester, for a fabulous first year in their new shop. Beautiful jewellery has the power to leave one breathless, to stir emotion and to show that special someone how much they’re loved. With this in mind they take great pride in delivering their wonderful designs to you. The originality and quality of the jewellery on offer is paramount, after all as they say, “We create more than just jewellery, we create pieces of art”.
They would like to invite all new and existing customers to Jill WheelockLines Pearls & Fine Jewellery situated on the charming Friar Street. Diamonds, precious stones, South-Sea Pearls, Tahitian Pearls and Gold jewellery await you.
“We create more than jewellery, we create art”.
Also, be sure to check them out on Tumblr to keep up-to-date with all of their precious works of art at jillwheelock-lines.tumblr We found ourselves mesmerized by a plethora of stunning photographs of astonishing jewels!
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Worcester Interiors now By Hannah We’re excited to be adding ‘Interiors By Hannah’ to our list of must-visit shops in Worcester. Previously based in Pershore this is a one-stop shop for everything you need to spruce up your abode. Now handily located in Worcester, custom-made curtains, blinds, stylish wallpaper, paint, poles, tracks, re-upholstery and more are on your doorstep. Check out the hand-built sofas and chairs and the lovely selection of oak furniture. Delivering a friendly and professional service, stand by and watch as your dreams are transformed into reality. Lychgate, 4 High Street, Worcester, WR1 2QW 01905 29550 info@hannahandcompany.co.uk
Steve beck Bar/Nightclub Manager Jeans Prophecy Jacket Barbour from Greenwoods Jumper Jingo Hat FourLeaf Clothing (next to SIN)
Gabrielle Coulter Design Student Shoes TK max Dress Topshop Coat Charity Shop Worcester Jumper Stripes
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BOLERO BAR bursting
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Wow, what an entrance; Bolero Bar sprang onto our party radar like no other. We’ve long since loved the Bolero Caffé so we are delighted to be able to congratulate these guys on their hugely successful opening. High fives all round!
WE HELP YOU TO STYLE YOUR WAY THROUGH LIFE & how to . . .
Unexpected on the walk home from the city this place jumps out at you, drawing you in with its chic interior, sexy prints and retro wallpaper. We have yet to see it not busy, its positively heaving at the weekends, so much so that they’ve had to hire a doorman. With an impressive selection of cocktails and delicious Italian inspired dishes you’d be forgiven for whiling away entire evenings in there. Mon 11am–3pm Tues-Thurs 11am–12am Fri-Sat 11am–1am Sun Closed
MAKE YOUR MOVE
I N T R O D U C T I O N S Use your chat up lines wisely. Some work, some make people laugh and others will set you up on a date with security. R E S E A R CH Invest in a copy of The Game by Neil Strauss. Russell Brand is a fan, for better, for worse! c onfiden c e No one fancies someone who’s too keen. Act like you have a few other options, but don’t take it too far. A little flirting with someone else is encouraging. C O N T A C T Let them know that you’ve seen them. Don’t stare, or ogle. That’s just weird.
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P R E P It’s important to start thinking about your beach body now. Introduce some healthier elements to your lifestyle. Swap that BigMac for a smoothie or walk off your Sunday morning hangover instead of calling in some domino’s pizza. S A V E Put a percentage of your pay into a different account. This way you’ll know you’ve got the spending money when you spot those flights to Ibiza! I N T H E K N O W Do your research. There are so many awesome offers to be had last minute! Find a destination that tickles your fancy and get yourself booked, Easy!
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COCKTAILS &cash ews The SOUR In this issue we will be indulging your senses with the simply sublime sours and our suggestion of where to sample the finest.
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The trick with sours is to balance out the citrus with an equal portion of sugar
syrup. We recommend going for granulated sugar mixed with water, 50:50. Pre-prohibition masters of the art did it this way (as a pose to using superfine sugar) to give the drink a sturdy texture. Opt for good quality spirits and your sour will always be perfect. Of course, perfection can sometimes be a little dull and the classic way to pimp up a sour is to replace the sugar or the syrup with a liqueur, think Margarita or the Sidecar for a boozy reference. The Quay Worcester Whiskey Sour Bolero Bar Monkey Shoulder Sour Bindles Amaretto and Cherry Sour
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A daytime and evening premium venue, offering high quality casual dining and an unrivalled choice of drinks ranging from specially selected beers, wines and champagnes to cocktails and premium spirits in a relaxed atmosphere.
Bolero Bar & Kitchen, 34 Foregate St, Worcester. WR1 1EE | www.bolerovenues.com FIND US ON FACEBOOK - BoleroBarandKitchen Tel. 01905 22220
WORCESTER’S TREATS FOR THE SENSES.
JOIN THE CLUB We love to see Worcester peeps smashing it, that’s why we’re so chuffed for JJ Goodman. He opened the seriously successful London Cocktail Club on Goodge Street in 2004 aged only 24 and followed it up with another on Shaftesbury Avenue last year. Both bars are highly praised in the cocktail industry with JJ winning multiple awards for mixology. His menus feature experimental cocktails such as Squid Ink Sours and Bacon & Egg Coupets (be brave, they’re actually delicious). Oh, and he’s been on TV too. JJ and his business partner competed in the TV series ‘The Restaurant’ last year, further boosting the popularity of the Cocktail Club on Goodge street after it featured heavily. The two of them went on to win the competition, a decision that caused considerable controversy, mainly due to the pairs’ inability to cook! Anyway, word on the street is that JJ and his business partner James, may or may not be opening a Cocktail Club in Worcester in the next few months.
Hint: They are & it’s called keystone cocktail club. no guesses as to where it‘S located!
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AIRBORN WORCESTER ARTS BASED COMPANY AirMonkey prints was started in 2007 in a garage just outside Worcester in the UK after a week long snowboarding trip to Canada resulted in a chance meeting with Scott King. “ We were so inspired by some of the work we’d seen of Scott’s that we decided that we should sell his stuff over here. We were then in Dundee sourcing some printing equipment when we heard of an exhibition that was being hosted by an artist called Tevés. When we arrived a piece caught our eye straight away, the Stormpooper canvas! An all inspired piece showcasing a Stormtrooper sitting on the toilet. After a few drinks Tevés seemed to warm to our business concept and so he too joined the AirMonkey stable. The Stormpooper Screen print really started us off, selling out in record time with a dealer in L.A. calling us constantly to
stock a shop he owned. The Stormpooper has since been spotted in many a famous nightclub and hotel in L.A.” AirMonkey has gone from strength to strength and in 2010 they set up officially and moved to a central Worcester location. This allowed them to showcase more local and national talent. Artists such as ©opyKat, ADS and Neue now have a platform that they may never have found for their work. Aria Torn has been increasingly touted as an alias of Banksy due to his style and execution, but we can safely say if he was we would have retired to the sun by now!
If you are a local artist and would like to sell your work on AirMonkey then email them at info@airmonkey.co.uk or visit www.airmonkey.co.uk
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TRAVEL TEMPTATIONS
QUICK TRAVEL BITES Looking to book your summer get-away or even some early Easter fun in the sun? We have highlighted some destinations worth a google!
WORCESTER STYLES HELPS YOU TO DECORATE YOUR PASSPORT.
-AdventureABOVE LAND: Paragliding
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WKEND BREAK in Nice on the Cote d’Azur.
WKEND BREAK in Milan, the home of fashion.
7 DAYS + On the Aegean coast of Turkey
7 DAYS + on the Greek Island resort of Rhodes
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WKEND BREAK at Center Parcs relaxing or adventurous.
WKEND BREAK in Talinn in Estonia be it cultural or clubbing!
7 DAYS + in Sardinia, one of Europe’s great family destinations
7 DAYS + in Ibiza, something for everyone in the group
Top travel tips some things are best LEARNT at home! It may seem like a breeze, but be advised that teaching yourself to ride a motorbike or jet ski in a foreign country is probably unwise. In Thailand, for instance, 38 people a day die in scooter accidents. Note that some travel insurance policies won’t cover scooter-related injuries.
The sport of paragliding is one of the easiest and most accessible extreme sports, suitable for everybody. You can fly by yourself but only if you have experience or with an instructor. There are many types of paragliding and if you are interested in this sport, Barcelona offers great wind and climate conditions!
ON LAND: Harness Zorbing
Hydro Zorbing
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A two person ride. Securely harnessed into the ball facing each other, you are launched down a Zorbing hill. Revolving head over heels, gaining speed with every revolution up to 20 mph, land and sky blend in to one! The experience is an enormous adrenaline rush and totally unique.
No harnesses, no spinning, no head over heels - just 40 litres of water! A cross between a waterslide and washing machine! No dizziness, just slipping and sliding at immense speed down the Zorbing run.
ARTs QUARTER Here’s some exciting news; the old Royal Worcester Porcelain works on Severn Street could become a major arts centre. The unused factory site has been bought by a philanthropist who hopes to transform it into a thriving cultural hub as part of an ambitious £10 million project. KKE Architects in Diglis are currently drawing up plans for the project and hope to uncover much of the site’s original beauty. The redevelopment is being described as Worcester’s answer to London’s Covent Garden, which sounds promising and with Vincent Kirk and his passionate team on board we have every faith it will be
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Vincent Kirk, director at KKE Architects said “This will be a game changer for this part of Worcester, I’ve been involved in architecture for 25 years and this is the most exciting WORCESTER STYLES project I’ve seen in the city”
a tremendous success. They hope to attract talented artists and craftspeople to showcase their work as well as independent businesses such as bars and cafes to satisfy Worcester’s need for a cosmopolitan. Developers also expect that this will attract thousands of people to Worcester’s city centre and large open spaces will provide areas for people to take a break and relax within the historic surroundings. KKE say that no decisions have been made as to which part of the plan will end up being finalised and a feasibility study is currently being carried out to assess whether the vision could become a reality. We’re crossing our fingers and toes, we’d love to see something so creative in such a cool space.
We at Worcester Styles have been thinking about what we’d like to see in the space, here’s what we’ve come up with, but we’d love to hear from you on what you would like to see there too! An open air courtyard to host outdoor cinema viewings, late night impromptu music sessions, relaxing cocktail bars, delicatessens, independent cafes and unique restaurants with dancing ‘til the early hours! In the day boutique stores, galleries, fashion, music and outdoor performances. New opportunities and chance meetings between traditional and modern artisans! A stylish, buzzing quarter of life, culture and the arts seamlessly presented to visitors and locals for work, pleasure and leisure. And while we’re wishing why not a juice bar! Over to you!
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local business, working nationally, proud to be local. KKE have just won the Architects Journal Retrofit Award for converting the old car dealership building on the Hylton Road into a sports and teaching facility for the University of Worcester. WORCESTER STYLES
Danks Warehouse Diglis Basin Worcester WR5 3BW. 01905 358626 see map www.kkearchitects.co.uk ISSUE FOUR . PAGE 29 no. 17
Olivia Kirk is a talented and experienced landscape and garden designer, working out of a Worcestershire design studio. She has a project portfolio of private and public schemes all around the UK, as well as a number of high-profile show gardens to her name. It is the time of year when we all start planning and potting in preparation for the garden parties, lazy Sunday lounging and British BBQs. We may all think we are pretty green fingered but with a little help from Olivia, our wishes mixed with her ideas and passion and our dream garden this summer will become a reality.
Olivia really enjoys her work, helping private and residential clients with their home garden designs. Whilst some designers are happier with either the planting or hard landscaping aspects of garden design, Olivia is a passionate advocate of both, attaining a considered balance between the two. Her design signatures include the use of strong structural and architectural elements and innovative materials.
OLIVIA’S TOP POTTING TIPS Having spent the last few months in rented accommodation and therefore without a garden of my own I have been getting into the art of planting up pots. Now we have finally arrived in our new rural idyll - half an acre in Herefordshire and a half-hour commute to work in Worcester I find I am still planting up pots. This isn’t entirely out of choice but because I know a lot of plants are in the garden which I will have to get to know and watch grow. So for the time being I have to be patient - not a great virtue of mine but equally I don’t want to be digging up bulbs or dormant herbaceous treasures. These are some of the planting combinations I have found work really well in pots and will reward you with colour and perfume all summer long.
Remember to replace the top 5-6cm with well rotted manure in spring and then feed with slow release fertilizer through the growing season.
Get in touch with Olivia to help you with your little outdoor plot of heaven!
www.oliviakirkgardens.com Twitter: @OliviaKirkGdns 01905 358626
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Cool blues and pinks
Zingy lavender and lime Alchemilla mollis, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ and Salvia x sylvestris ‘Viola Klose’ The Alchemilla (Ladies Mantle) is the anchor plant here with lovely pleated leaves that raindrops collect in and sherbet lime flowers in spring time. The deep purple Lavender looks great with it in Spring and once those flowers have faded the electric blue Salvia flowers take over from July to September. A bit of deadheading when the mood takes you keeps this trio looking good and the bees will love it too.
Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low (catnip) and Geranium sanguineum var. striatum. The deep violet flowers of the nepeta form an elegant mound with the Geranium filling in and generally lolling about round the edges of the pot. It is a very pretty plant with bright pink buds opening out into paler pink flowers that will last from June right through to September.
Rosa ‘Warm Welcome’ I have had this rose in a pot for 2 years now and it hasn’t complained at all. Even with a little bit of neglect here and there is has looked cheery, smothered in bronze/orange flowers all summer long and really healthy blue/green leaves - not a spot or yellow leaf in sight. What better way to welcome visitors into your garden than with a Warm Welcome?
Now the rose has become quite sturdy I am thinking of going for a real eyeball popping combination and planting a Clematis ‘Rebecca’ to grow through it. ‘Rebecca’ is a deep red with flowers that look like satin and is just gorgeous. I bought one from Raymond Evison for my last garden and left it there as it was very happy growing through a golden hop.
TECH TALK
Become Legend. Ride Ruroc. Since 2006, British based Ruroc have been providing world leading full face protection for skiiers and snowboarders. You may have even seen specifically modified versions of these bad boys used by the F1 pit crews of McLaren and Red Bull. We were lucky enough for Gloucester based Ruroc to send us an RG-1 Hazard to test on our trip to Les Arc last month and boy did we love it! Equipped with Italian made, dual-pane lenses and 180° field vision OTG goggles, the RG-1 helmet uses unique antifog technology to channel air through the helmet for perfect vision and comfort. When we put the helmet on we couldn’t help but feel like we needed lightsaber ski poles, the helmet was extremely comfortable and came with enough spare padding to make it fit any freakishly shaped head. If you want to stand out on the slopes then you need an RG-1 in your arsenal and possibly a cape! Go buy at www.ruroc.com
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What’s hot in the world of I wants.
Tune in to something that sticks! A universal dash mount that simply slots into your CD player with easy access for your tomtom, satnav, mobile phone, PDA or mp3 and you can still play your CD!
HOVERBAR The HoverBar, from Twelve South, is an ingeniously designed product to mount your iPad 2 or 3rd/4th generation models. Unlike similar mounts on the market, the Hover Bar can be as mobile as your iPad itself, with the allen key provided you can easily relocate the mount anywhere that has a 1” surface to brace the clamp to. Perfect for those who have little desk space or want their iPad easily to hand but either can’t or don’t want to hold onto it.
a second screen, for video calling, as a stand-alone monitor mounted onto a desk, a TV in the kitchen or just as a reading reference while you are working with your hands, once you have used a Hover Bar it will become your third arm and you will feel lost without it! Another must have Apple accessory from Twelve South! Available at www.twelvesouth.com or the Apple Store
Quick and easy with a reusable clean non residue sticky pad surface that holds just about anything! If it loses its tack just wash with cold water, leave to dry naturally and it is as good as new! Giving clearer road vision with no window mount and no residue to hint to opportunists that there may be an expensive item left in your car! The best £10 we’ve ever spent! Oh and ladies it’s now available in pink! www.cdslotmount.com
The possibilities for the Hover Bar are endless as you will see from the promo video above. Whether you use the mount to utilise your iPad as
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Toe tapping, head nodding, face twisting tracks worth a note.
Must buy music David Bowie: The Next Day.
- by Rosie Spaughton of youthcomm
The Next Day will be David Bowie’s 24th studio album, to be released March ‘13 and is the first album with new material to be released in ten years. Bowie’s already kicked up a stir with the release of the track Where Are We Now? The release was timed perfectly to coincide with Bowie’s 66th Birthday. It’s a chilled out track reminiscent of his earlier Waterloo Sunset. Remaining true to the brand, Bowie’s video is a little freaky, however it made a change to see him wearing jeans and a T-shirt, as opposed to a sparkly spandex number. I’m anticipating the album to be amazing! Pre-order. It’s Bowie, need I say more?
Green Day- Uno, Dos Tre! Since September 2012, Green Day has slowly been releasing three albums, Uno, Dos and Tre! over the course of 4 months. The idea was that front man Billy-Joe and clan got together and spent months in the studio, recording songs for the concept albums, which were the pre-party album, the party album, and the hangover album. Tre! was due to be released in January 2012, however, Billy-Joe preceded to have a meltdown, checked into rehab and
the album got released early, making the entire set available to buy now. Although I’m usually not that big a Green Day fan, these albums are special. Asides from Billy-Joe freaking out on stage at the iheart music festival, throwing down his mic and walking off stage, the whole sound has changed, along with their music video director. The new albums and witty videos have received much attention, and the final track of the trilogy The Forgotten was the track for the complete Twilight saga.
Defected- MOST RATED 2013. This year has been a truly exceptional one for Defected. For lovers of all things house, MR2013 should really need no introduction. A consolidation of all the DJ essentials and biggest records of the moment, presenting them in one easy to consume package which is only £4.99 on itunes at the moment.
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Out There
WHAT’s BIG at the BIG SCREEN right now? WORCESTER.
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Pitch Perfect Whoever donned Pitch Perfect as ‘the new Bridesmaids’ were not wrong. Starring Anna Kendrick as the vocally talented female lead and funny girl Rebel Wilson as ‘Fat Amy’ this film gives you modern day pop songs, sung in perfect acappella harmonies. If you’re not into the X Factor then it sounds as if it would be boring, but never fear, the film is
broken up by spectacular comedic moments (think projectile vomit and plenty of ‘fat girl’ humour). You’ll want to own this on DVD, the soundtrack is also a MUST. This film is ‘PERFECT’ but caution to all readers: I’d recommend this as a chick flick, boyfriends may end up tuning out.
Haters of musicals, cover your eyes NOW, but perhaps, if given the chance, Les Mis could convert you? Every actor starring plays their role perfectly, this film is one of those classic watch again and again musicals, just like Mama Mia, but less girlie and with more history and bloodshed. Les Mis is the Oscar’s darling this year, with Anne Hathaway losing stones and shearing off her hair for her role. Put simply; it’s amazing. You’ll be singing along in no time, I dreamed a dream of time gone by....
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LIFE OF PI
Watching Life of Pi was more like going on a spiritual journey for me than watching a film. Based on the 2001 fantasy novel by Yann Martel, the film tells the story of an Indian boy named Pi who gets shipwrecked for 227 days, stranded on a boat with a tiger named Richard Parker. Director Ang Lee, known best for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, encaptures the majesty of the animals and the beauty of India perfectly. The film is magical, with themes of faith, religion and love being tested as the viewer will cry and beg for Pi to survive.
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DJANGO Deep South, 1858. Django (Foxx) is a plantation slave bought and freed by ex dentist come bounty hunter, Dr King Shultz (Waltz). A partnership is formed and the duo spend a winter hunting bounties in exchange for Shultz leading Django to the slaver who owns his wife.
Tarantino doesn’t shy away from displaying the brutality of slavery and, as expected, the shoot outs are no less than a bloody affair, but the dark humour adds a quirky balance leaving at its heart a story of love and a fight for justice. The original soundtrack is awesome. A must buy!
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Things to do, places to see!
WHAT TO DO NEAR YOU
JINNEY RING
WHAT’S THEre to SEE SPONSORED BY Odeon CINEMA WORCESTER.
We love the Jinney ring, a great combination of culture, craft and atmosphere. We have another reason to want to pay the Jinney Ring a visit; Chocolate Deli have their own shop there, additional to their Friar Street store where they hand make beautiful chocolates. Even as you approach the store you are met by the smell of molten, delicious goodness. Their secret recipe includes banoffe, wild cherry and tropical lemon, we are sure you will find something that will tantalise your taste buds!
REGAL CINEMA EVESHAM Out There
This recently restored cinematic dream first opened its doors in 1932 and is now back in action after a long period of closure. After an expansive refurb the Regal has been returned to its former glory and we can’t get enough of it.
Check out the Jinney Ring website for upcoming events, channel 4 are filming for a new series there in Febraury and everyone’s welcome. Otherwise hat sales, crafts shows and sponsored dog walks are on offer, in a beautiful, rustic, dog friendly, setting.
The art deco design, the candle lit tables, the snug sofas for you and your lovebird; we don’t know where to start with the list of things we love about this place, the box office even prints old-fashioned tickets! Offering far more than an ordinary cinema, the coffee shop and gallery turns into a wine bar in the evening alongside the Circle and Auditorium Bar, where you’re welcome to drink throughout the film. If you want a more traditional style of seating go for the regular seats or one of the four Royal Boxes and enjoy the show!
www.jinneyring.co.uk
www.theregal.ac
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