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MACCABEES Features No Divvies Marks toAloud Prove it

32 Pete Price 34 The Maccabees are back with a new album, Marks To Prove Our editor Joy Lewis chatted to Hugo White the Maccabees guita Music with Martin Quirk 46 on his new album, touring in America and what it’s like to creat Restaurant review - Cau 48 album in a band full of equals where everybody has equal say.

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The Maccabees are back with a new album, Marks To Prove It. Our editor Joy Lewis chatted to Hugo White the Maccabees guitarist, on his new album, touring in America and what it’s like to create an where everybody has equal say.has equal say. album in a band full of equals where everybody

Hello how are you?

Great, thanks for asking. I’m so tired, what day is it? home and we’re about to start really promoting our new album, “Marks To Prove it” Speaking of your latest album, it has been three years since, “Given To The Wild,” is it a relief to be back?

Yes, oh yes unbelievably so. It has taken 2 ½ years, with all of us working together in the same few rooms almost constantly, to create “Marks To Prove It” no holiday no break, it’s been kind of intense. People have been saying we’ve had a break but we haven’t, we have been working all this time on creating and making this latest album, but I really like it, I think it’s great. I like being in the studio, but the studio is quite intense sometimes, so now we can celebrate the songs and take them on tour.

What is it about the album that you like so much?

It comes from one place that brings all our past albums together – we recorded it all in one place, like I said in just two rooms. The tracks are a reminder too of why we started the band, it’s an amalgamation experiences, and we are playing to our strengths. In the past we have embraced the electrical software side of producing music. But even though we did start that way for this album, we realised pretty quickly that we didn’t want to do that it that way anymore. So we went back to the beginning, we in a room as a band with our collective instruments no computers. I think we have created a cohesive album and it’s hopefully listenable in one piece, so yes I really like it.

In past interviews you said that you have had arguments in the writing process of the music – was it more of the same this time?

What was the process this time? way we write as a band, we all want to prove a point but there is no other way around that for us. We are all very serious about what we do, we’re not 18 anymore we are not just making music for fun. This is it, this is our lives so we want it to be the best we can do. We are all so passionate about music, it takes so long to create a single track. Everyone has to agree that it’s brilliant and we are happy – but it is a 3 albums a year – but we wouldn’t want to anyway.

Orland last year said that “success will buy us creative freedom” it’s now your 4th album, you are very successful - have you found that freedom now? Who or what was it that was holding your creativity in check?

I feel like we have always done what we want, we create music that will please us and what we want to play live. In the past our albums have not all contained songs that are playable live, but this time around with our latest album every track is playable live – which was very intentional. Perhaps we have found more freedom as we have continued to create music. With the last album, we were worried that it wasn’t going to be well received, but it was, so we Are you back from touring America now, notoriously difficult to ground to break?

How did you find it?

It was brilliant, we were over there supporting Mumford and Sons – every gig was the size of a festival, big stadiums that hold 20,000 people. It was a good gesture from the Mumford and Sons I think, giving us a hand to introduce us over in the states. It has worked well for us, because we had a really good reception and there are plans now to do our own tour later this year, although actual dates haven’t been decided yet.

You came back off tour to perform Glastonbury this year – is the festival crowd your favourite to perform to or the smaller more intimate audiences?

There is something magical about festivals, about together. I do like the smaller places too. Because we play to both huge and small crowds, we as a band have learned to make any situation work for us. From one day to the next the audience size can drastically change – especially when you are in America, you can go from playing to thousands and thousands one day and then the next do a small gig. I like both.

Over the years we have learnt to create a show that encompasses our music in the best way so that to that any audience be it large or small can enjoy it and get the most out of it.

Are you doing a UK tour and more importantly from my point of view are you coming to Liverpool?

Yes we are doing a U.K tour, I think that will be later yet, but Liverpool will be on the list. We can’t leave Liverpool out that’s for sure so yea we’ll be there. 11

CHAPTERHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY BRINGS OPEN-AIR SUMMER TOUR TO EXCHANGE FLAGS Residents of Liverpool can prepare for some al fresco entertainment this summer as Chapterhouse Theatre Company brings its openair theatre tour to Exchange Flags for the first time.

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To the idyllic countryside of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice where romance had it's first leading lady and Mr Darcy still provides the template for the ideal suitor.

Then into the intriguing Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, where Detective Sherlock Holmes has a mysterious new case to investigate when summoned to a nunnery deep in the English countryside.

And finally over to the turbulent world of Charlotte Brontë’s character, Jane Eyre. Where a young governess Jane Eyre, arrives at the mysterious Thornfield Hall deep in the Yorkshire moors and meets enigmatic Mr Rochester. So begins this most unforgettable of love stories.

Theatre-goers will be invited to sit back and relax in deckchairs and enjoy an evening of entertainment with a selection of street food stalls, as well as an outdoor bar that will be serving up an array of refreshing summer cocktails.

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Tickets cost £15.00 for adults, £11.00 for students and £11.00 for children. Family

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Tickets for each performance will also be available on the door.

Doors will open at 6:00pm and each performance (aside from The Jungle Book) will start at 7:00pm. Performance dates are as follows: Saturday 8th August – Pride and Prejudice Saturday 15th August – The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes Saturday 22nd August – The Jungle Book (this performance starts at 2.30pm and doors open at 12.00pm) Saturday 5th September – Jane Eyre For more information and updates, please visit: www.exchangeflags.com or follow @ExchangeFlags on Twitter.

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Calderstones Park Urban Beach What better way to keep the children entertained than taking them to the beach?

An urban beach has taken route in Calderstones Park, this free attraction is open right through summer until September 3rd. It’s made up of a large sand area, surrounded by decking boards and a white picket fence, will open next to the play area in the park.

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The cinema’s August highlights include acclaimed American documentary I Am Divine, Palme d'Or winner Underground and David Cronenberg's sci-fi horror classic Videodrome, among many others.

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The aim of the project is to provide new ways for people in Liverpool to engage with film, and the group is committed to providing cinematic experiences that are both alternative and affordable. The diverse film programme is supported by Film Hub North West Central, a partner in the BFI’s Film Audience Network, which aims to build audiences for film and present cinema in new and exciting ways.

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Bring the whole family to see this the pint-sized, pinstriped classic, the tongue-in-cheek tribute to the gangster films of the 1920's where two gangs comprised completely of children, square off in a 1920's rivalry of Capone-ian standards.

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Although all Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love Blousey; but unfortunately he has also caught the eye of Sam’s girlfriend Tallulah – a broad who is not to be messed with!

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emale football is the fastest growing format of football in Merseyside. Liverpool County FA have over 170 female grassroots football teams across Merseyside who have teams ranging from under 7s through to adult female, playing five a side to 11 against 11 at various indoor or outdoor football facilities.

Female Football in Merseyside has benefited from £30,000 of investment from various external funding agencies including the Football Foundation, Sport England and the People’s Postcode Trust during the 2014-15 season.

Anna Farrell, Football Development Officer for Liverpool County FA said, “Female Football is the fastest growing format of football in Merseyside and the achievements of the Lionness in Canada is only going to increase awareness and help us change perception of the game locally and nationally.”

“The FA has recently launched the #WeCanPlay which aims to canvass the support of 100,000 girls and parents as part of its drive to boost participation and change the way girls/parents view the game.”

Liverpool County FA have just completed the Merseyside Game Changer which included a complete review of female football in the area including school, grassroots, recreational football and the Female Talent Pathway.

“At Liverpool County FA we are working tirelessly to ensure that we cater for the needs and wants of our female community and ensure that we offer football for players of all ages, abilities, races, religions and disabilities.”

Over 350 females aged from 5 years upwards were consulted by the County FA on what changes and developments could be made to improve female football for females of all ages and abilities.

The overall findings from the Game Changer highlighted that females want to be treated the same as their male counterparts and be given the same opportunities to play football, access to better playing and training facilities and increase promotion/media coverage of the female game to help change the perception of the game and increase participation rates in Merseyside.

Councillor Tim Moore, Mayoral Lead for Sport, said: “The success of the England Lionesses at the World Cup could prove key to changing the perception of football and get the message across that it is a sport for both women and men.”

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female players currently flying the flag for Merseyside in the Women’s World Cup in Canada - Fara Williams, Toni Duggan, Alex Greenwood and Jodie Taylor. Fara is an adopted Scouser, and has played football in Merseyside since 2004 with Everton Ladies and her current club Liverpool Ladies. Liverpool born Toni Duggan (Manchester City) and Alex Greenwood (Notts County) started their careers playing with Everton Ladies in their Centre of Excellence and they both progressed into the first team, and Jodie Taylor from Birkenhead (Portland Thorns) began playing the game with Tranmere Rovers Ladies and has played in America, Sweden and Australia.

“It is fantastic that we have such a strong local contingent in the national squad and that is a reflection of our work with the FA to create fantastic facilities, which are used by leagues with players of all ages and abilities.”

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The retailer will return to Bootle, Oldham and Walsall with some 100,000ft2 of new store space.

The openings will also create around 150 full and part time local jobs, application for which will be undertaken via Universal Job Match.

Past shoppers can expect everything they know and love from TJ Hughes when they reopen, but they’ll find a cleaner, more modern store fit out and offering. And they’ll also be more big brands and bargains than ever, including the likes of Sony, Christy, Morphy Richards, Adidas, Levis, Clinique, L’Oréal, Chanel and Elizabeth Arden.

Liverpool and Oldham stores will also offer a wide selection of food and drink at TJ’s Café – which will serve breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea daily.

These new stores will take TJ’s nationwide tally up to 17. Bootle is a particularly important location for the retailer as it is another outlet back in business in its Merseyside heartland – reaffirming its position as a key department store destination for the region’s savviest shoppers.

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They set the scene for TJ Hughes’ nationwide growth plans – targeted at 60 future sites as it ramps up its competition to reclaim its prominence and take on other established discount retailers.

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Anil Juneja, Managing Director of TJ Hughes, said: “We are absolutely delighted to re-open stores in these three locations - but with a better offering and shopping experience than ever.

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Lifestyle magazine was granted exclusive access behind the scenes at Radio City Summer Live last month. We chatted to all the stars taking part at the pop extravaganza at The Echo Arena.. Here are our best bits

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People expect me to be bouncing around like I am in my videos but actually I am a very chilled out guy, just cool.

It’s great to be back in Liverpool playing at the arena, we’re very excited. We are really superstitious before we go on stage and always have a little routine and kiss each other on the cheeks. It’s really important. Our style today is very much our own, it’s not something that we can wear walking down the street, it’s a little bit cheeky but fun and we like to play around. We’re really looking forward to the new series of the X Factor, the new judges are really young and bringing something fresh and exciting, we can’t wait to watch it!

JOHN NEWMAN It’s nice to be here, the people are awesome and of course there’s a heavy musical influence from Liverpool. I also like American soul, ‘50s style, I like the classic look, I like to study architecture as well as the people and the music. It’s incredible to think that I started doing small acoustic guitar gigs and have ended up here. My rider is always 10 white pairs of cotton socks, I haven’t got them today and I am a little bit agitated about it (joke).

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We’ve been in Liverpool One all day, have loved shopping and we did the Beatles museum and the Cavern and then went to Hard Days Night Hotel so we’ve done the tour! What’s the strangest thing a fan has given us? I got a wedding album with my head on the groom and this girl’s head on all the bridal pictures. It was a full album, bit 26creepy.

NIC JONAS I Was not allowed to do interviews but Nic posed for a selfie with me and told me to “have a good one”

MR PROBZ I never expected Waves to be such a massive hit.

The first bars on that came out of the first guitar I bought and I did not see it coming.

I am looking forward to getting on stage and returning the love that my fans have given me.

I am so up for it, I love Liverpool, people have such amazing energy here, it’s electric. Tonight I am wearing a dress by Julian Macdonald with some really high boots.

Music is everything to me, it is my life, my love. It has given me the freedom to do other things and the opportunity to express real emotion and connect with the crowd.

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ELLA EYRE Delighted to be here, I am opening the show which is really exciting.

I have a new single coming out in August which is all about feeling good and having a good time - which is what tonight is all about!

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very Sunday night from 10 on Juice you can hear us building up to LIMF 2015, we get to showcase local talent playing the festival and get the area excited for the stars that will be on stage. So it's only right we get you in the mood too...

It is the biggest free music festival in Europe! That is huge...and it's right here in our city.

The Liverpool International Music Festival is back at the end of the month bigger and better than ever before, filling Sefton Park with all genres of music and artists from all over the planet.

Saturday is all about Basement Jax, the dance legends headline the central stage on Saturday 29th. With tunes such as Romeo, Red Alert, Where's Your Head At and Good Luck, you can't go wrong. We will 110% be there raving with our glow sticks. To get you in the mood for Basement Jax don't miss the Juice weekend boys, Anton Powers, Liam Hincks & Ian Longo, bringing you live sets and a free rave from the central stage.

Sunday 30th is the LIMF Summer Jam headlined

by RnB star Labrinth. It's a full day of classy pop with Alesha Dixon, Katy B and local lads MIC Lowry providing the fun. If you have never seen MIC Lowry live you need to get there - a real vocal harmony group, fresh from performing at Glastonbury and touring with Boyz to Men, these lads are smashing it!

On Monday 31st it's all about Echo & The Bunneymen. These rock legends have been producing amazing music since 1978 and are

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joining forces with the Liverpool Philharmonic orchestra to celebrate 175 years of the Phil. This will be a one off spectacular concert containing 31 years of music from one of the city's most loved bands.

Other Liverpool greats on the bill across the weekend include 90's indie band Space - imagine Neighbourhood and Female of The Species live!

The Real Thing are also back on stage in their hometown as are the Tea Street Band, who have made a name for themselves as one of the areas most exciting, fun and energetic bands. Well worth a watch.

New local talent will also be showcased. You have to go see Louis Berry - at just 23 he is tipped to be one of the countries biggest rock n roll stars. Also local Americana singer Rosenblume, Soulstress Roxanne Jones and RnB newcomer Merki Waters are all on our LIMF must see list. As well as that the LIMF Academy will be taking over the palm house and once again presenting the next generation of local musicians to you.

Of course we will be there too filming for The Guide on Bay TV. You can see 3 special shows looking back at each day's entertainment. We will also be live on Juice Liverpool bringing you all of the goings on from the biggest music event in the city. See you there.

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Many celebs were spotted, many, many laughs were had, and many, many, many (I could go on) mojitos were drank. *headache but worth it*. You may have seen photos from the event plastered all over social media. If so - please make allowances.

It’s not often any of us ladies here at Lifestyle Monthly get a night off from our broods.

On that note, I’d like to leave you with my do’s and don’ts for a Mum’s Night Out.

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Go down the bridge of the nose with a lighter highlighter again, to add more definition, under eyebrows, in the corners of the eyes, cheek bones (above the dark contour) and on Cupid's bow.

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To finish this look add a smokey eye (Younique brand) Devious & sexy, 3d Fiberlash mascara, eye liner, some blush on the cheeks, and your favourite lippy or lip stain! And your ready to go!

I use all Younique products to finish my look.

Sian Laughton Tel: 07476072112 Email: Sianlaughton@gmail.com Based in North Devon.

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G O I N G G R E Y Fancy Going 50 Shades of Grey?

The spring/summer catwalks this year were awash with grey. So, no matter what item of grey attire one chooses it can only aide to make the entire ensemble that little bit more dapper, a bit more chic and a lot more cool. Swap black for charcoal. Replace navy with dove grey - as long as it's one of the 50 shades a wrong step will not be taken.

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CATEGORIES this year are: Best Beard Best Moustache Best Partial Beard Best Fake (Beard, Moustache or Partial)

To enter the contest all you need to do is email your category of choice to beerfestliverpool@gmail.com The contest is free to take part and just ÂŁ5 to attend.

And it's not just for the boys, the Best Fake award (for ladies and babyfaces) is hotly contested, very creative and most entertaining.

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Lifestyle’s nightlife columinst...

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iverpool's reputation as a happening place to come for a night out could hardly receive a more ringing endorsement than the one it got recently by being included in the latest book by those highly respected folk at Rough Guide. Named after the organisation’s wonderful trading slogan, 'Make The Most Of Your Time On Earth', the seasoned travel writers at the world famous Penguin Random House publication not only include the many and various nocturnal delights of our fair city in their new book, but, in an ‘ultimate bucket list Top 50’, which they put together in order to publicise its release on social media and around the web, they actually place going for a night out in Liverpool, quite incredibly, at number three in the list of all the things that you could do in this big wide wonderful world. Something which might be worth bearing in mind the next time you find yourself in the queue for a haggis kebab at The Lobster Pot or shivering outside the bombed out beauty of St Luke's waiting for your Delta to roll up.

What is almost as surprising as finding Liverpool’s nightlife ranked like this, above trips to such exalted locations as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal and Mount Kilimanjaro, is that the brief description given of Liverpool’s main night-time attractions doesn't even mention The Beatles.

Neither does it mention Mathew Street, Albert Dock, Concert Square or the increasingly popular Hope Street. Instead it points visitors towards the many groovy drinking establishments of Seel Street and the booming Baltic Triangle district, south of the city centre. The tributes don’t stop there, either, since both the book and the accompanying bucket list also recommend Liverpool not just as a place to visit for a bevy and a boogie. Readers are urged to do no less than to come and live here too, because …. ‘It’s that good.’ But, before we all get too carried away, it's worth noting that also included in the book are seeing the Blackpool illuminations by bus and drinking beer in Belgium. Oh well.

WIRELESS HEADPHONES Wireless Headphones have been on the market for a while now, so our editor Joy Lewis decided to ditch the wires, turn on the Bluetooth and see what all the fuss is about SteelSeries H Wireless Headset £254.66 The H Wireless headset uses bestin-class technology to deliver a smooth, lag-free wireless performance unlike any other. With a list of features that are as long as your arm this is a seriously high end product aimed specifically at gamers. The audio quality is phenomenal for both games and music alike, with no lag whatsoever. No, this headset is not to venture out on the street in, but if you want excellent audio coupled with cutting edge performance while sat in your living room at home these are worth their weight in gold.

Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H8 - £399 By far the most beautiful headphones on the market, and being a Bang and Olufsen product they have a price tag to match. But are they worth it? Oh yes, the sound quality is crystal clear, and they are loaded with the latest features, such as noise cancelling, where you can enjoy the music in silence or you can choose to let the hubbub of the outside world in. As for the styling the headband is metal and leather with soft leather cushioned ear cuffs that make them super comfortable to wear even for long periods. It has been said that once you go Bang and Olufsen you never go back, I am inclined to agree.

Hesh 2 Wireless from Skullcandy Headphones £79 Hesh 2 wireless headphones are the latest incarnation of the super cool Skullcandy brand.

Initially they do feel a little heavy, however, the soft touch leather padding on the ear cuff makes them very comfortable to wear. The sound quality is great and offers more than decent clarity, especially when listening to heavy bass and the battery life lasts for at least 14 hours. The integrated threebutton remote works well and is easy to operate by feel.

Jabra MOVE wireless headphones £79 These very trendy Jabra Move wireless headphones are built with high quality stainless steel, making them tough enough to go out in and light enough that a 5k run is easily doable, especially as the cushioned headband keeps them firmly in place. There is a little sound leakage, however the sound quality is so good it more than makes up for it. The battery lasted for 11 hours and they charge up very quickly too. The design of the headphones is exciting and they come in a choice of colours, cobalt, coal and cayenne.

XQISIT XQ BH100 Bluetooth stereo headphones £24.95 These sleek matt black on-ear headphones have been designed with budget in mind.

But don’t let the price fool you, the sound quality is pretty good, they light enough to go to the gym in and are super easy to pair up with a smart phone. The battery lasts for 5 hours and the noise 47 leakage was minimal.

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AU isn’t just another new restaurant in Liverpool that sells terrific burgers and succulent steak. This place stands out from the rest, and it stands with a passion and vibrancy to the décor, food and service that is both sophisticated and fun.

For the décor, think Barbarella landing in a spring country meadow mashed with a cosmopolitan flair. Yet it’s surprisingly comfortable even with its wipe clean white cushion couches. The seating area has an intimate feel – even though it’s bright and airy. And the table wear, right down to the stainless steel chilled container for tap water, is of the highest quality, but while you are sipping your tap water from a tumbler that has probably cost a fortune, you can enjoy the plastic clouds that are hanging above the bar that sway gently in the wind of the open door. In short, CAU décor offers extreme contrasts, but rather than having a jarring unsettling effect, it’s rather calming with its grass walls and moveable mood lighting; and

never are you short of something to marvel over.

The food, unlike the décor is a very serious affair.

The staff offer a first class service. The menu is explained in detail, from where the meat came from, which incidentally is delivered direct from Argentina. And if you need it, they also offer friendly advice and guidance on choices. I asked for recommendations of what my husband and I should try – because after only a few minutes I realised that all the staff are experts on the food they serve. For starters we were steered towards the salt & pepper squid, which is topped with chilli and spring onion, with chipotle mayo, and the Yerba-smoked beef which is smoked the Argentinian way, and dressed in soy and wasabi.

We shared the starters between us, they were cooked to absolute perfection. The squid alone is worth booking a table for. For main we both had the Latin burger, which comes dressed with chimichurri mayo, jalapeños, guacamole, and topped with blistered peppers and fresh avocado.

Epic is the best way to describe this king among burgers. For dessert we split a plate of churros, Argentinian style doughnuts. Lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar and served traditionally with dulce de leche. Perfect for a sweet tooth such as my own and a perfect ending to an absolutely delicious meal.

So, to be clear. Yes I recommend CAU, infact you would be doing your inner gastro self a disservice if you don’t book yourself a table there soon.

3–7 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 4SW 0151 227 1818 liverpool@caurestaurants.com

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Starring O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell as Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, Straight Outta Compton is directed by F. Gary Gray (Friday, Set It Off,The Italian Job). The drama is produced by original N.W.A. members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, who are joined by fellow producers Matt Alvarez and Tomica Woods-Wright. Will Packer serves as executive producer of the film alongside Gray.

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Baywatch legend David Hasselhoff’s new spoof series, Hoff the Record, plays on the surreal nature of his everyday life. We spoke to the star about stepping into the world of semi-improvised comedy.

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So what’s Hoff the Record all about?

We try to turn my life into a comedy because nobody would believe what’s really going on!

Hoff the Record kind of plays with your emotions of whether this truly is David Hasselhoff’s life or not - a lot of it really is true and we just magnified it and had a lot of fun.

closet door and your roommate falling out with a thousand beers around him. We’re actually doing that in our second series because there are so many weird, tragic situations that you can find a little bit of humour in. If you follow me round with a camera for 3 or 4 days you’re going to have a story for an episode.

Who did you enjoy pranking on set?

Well I wind up my girlfriend all the time, it’s really quite easy to do. I have been known to wind up my assistant too – one day of filming for example, the phone rang right in the middle of a scene and it was my assistant. I was doing a scene with Dieter, my illegitimate German son on the show, so I said, ‘there’s a German in my room, he’s saying he’s my son!’ The assistant was saying, ‘Get him out of there right away!’ I said, ‘I’m trying to!’ and then Dieter is going, [heavy German accent] ‘who is that?’ and we kept on playing it. My assistant was freaking out getting in a car to try and save me!

You can watch Hoff the Record on Dave, Thursdays 9PM

In real life, what’s the strangest thing you’ve asked an assistant to do for you?

When you’re an assistant your job is 24/7... A lot of the time I have one press agent to keep me in the press and one press agent to get me out of the press!

Why do you attract such media attention?

What I realise is that I’m so famous that no matter what I do, I’m gonna get press outof it. When I had some bad press in the past I was playing Roger DeBris in The Producers, which Mel Brooks wrote and produced. He’s one of the greatest comedic geniuses of our time and he called me and I said ‘hey sorry for all the press’ and he said, ‘we’re sold out! Do me a favour and go out and do that again tonight and for the next ten weeks!’

What moment or scenario from your life would you have liked to include from your life for Hoff the Record that didn’t make the cut this time?

I went into rehab when I was 50 and I have so many amazing stories - I wanted to do a show called Treatment and Recovery! It’s funny, everyone was like, ok we’re hereto get better and to figure out what’s wrong but there are so many scams, so many different things… opening up a 51

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iverpool’s port is thriving and the skyline along the docks often features incredible ships. On an extremely drizzly day last month, P&O’s flagship cruise liner, Brittania, rolled into our city on her grand tour of the British Isles. We were fortunate to be invited onboard this majestic giant to spend the day sampling some of its activities and restaurants.

With 17 floors and room for 5000 guests, this stylish ship takes a while to navigate, but there was always staff on hand to help steer us in the direction we wanted to. As a veteran cruiser, I expect narrow corridors but was particularly impressed by the wide and spacious walkways.

At almost every turn was a restaurant or coffee shop, even a Costa on board and with 13 to choose from there is something to suit every palate. I felt privileged to be invited to take part in The Cookery Club, which was superbly equipped and personally overseen by James Martin - who tweeted me when I got busy on social media to show off the first raspberry meringue soufflé I have ever made. (It rose!)

At just four months old, Brittania may be the baby of the P&0 fleet, but it’s also their biggest ship. Her decor is designed by one of the world’s leading interior designers and it felt like we were in a boutique hotel, I had to remind myself that we were indeed on water by frequently looking out of one of the vast windows. What is interesting to note is that P&O cater for British tastes, there is a bar with 70 different types of beer and a gin bar holding 40 different varieties. You would need a month’s cruise to get through them all!

We had lunch in The Glass House, where every

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course comes with the option of a different glass of wine expertly chosen by Ollie Smith. It was an elegant bistro and I had my signature dish, steak and chips, cooked to absolute perfection, with a peppercorn sauce.

And then it was onto the enormous onboard spa to experience a mini massage using one of my favourite products, Elemis.

Some people’s concerns about cruising is confinement of space but you certainly don’t need to worry about that on board Brittania.

Everything is state of the art, from the service, to the theatre and entertainment programmes, to the restaurants, childcare (yes they are child friendly, they even have their own teen deck!) and everything in between. You can throw yourself into all the entertainment programmes or simply sit and read a book, cruising is at whatever pace you wish to take.

My only disappointment on the day was for the guests who disembarked to visit our glorious city, which was one of the wettest and greyest of the summer so far and thus prevented a firework display as they sailed off to another destination.

As I headed off home, I was slightly envious of the cruisers who were carrying on their luxury trip, I didn’t want to get off!

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JAMIE STEVENS – HJ’S BRITISH HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR 2014, 2013 & 2012 PICKS SEFTON STYLIST FOR DAY OF MENTORING

BUSINESS NEWS

Award-winning hairdresser, salon owner, global ambassador for Matrix, media & celebrity favourite and HJ’s British Hairdresser of the Year 2014, 2013 & 2012 Jamie Stevens has fast established a welldeserved reputation as one of the nation’s most successful and talented hairstylists.

His natural charisma and flair for hairdressing has seen Jamie work with celebrities from Kylie, Elle Macpherson, Eva Herzigova and Myleene Klass to Christian Slater, Gok Wan, Hugh Grant and Olly Murs. Not to mention the many artists he has transformed on The X Factor as the official backstage hairstylist for the last four years.

In addition to The X Factor, Jamie’s affable nature and down to earth approach has seen him be hairdresser of choice on shows including This Morning, Gok’s Fashion Fix and How to Look Good Naked, cementing his status as one of the UK’s most sought-after stylists. So it was a great day for Angela Kayes Snr Stylist at Hairlucinations in Bootle Strand Shopping Centre. A day spent picking up the latest hair styles, tips and trends has now been transferred back into the Strand based salon and the loyal long standing clients of Angela’s will be those that benefit.

PREMIER LEGENDS SOCCER 6 EVENT Two rival football cities have put their pitch differences apart to help raise awareness of fostering and adoption. Former England captain and Liverpool legend Mark Wright has teamed up with Salford City Council and red and blue players from Liverpool and Manchester to help recruit new foster carers. Viv Anderson MBE, John Barnes, Neville Southall MBE and Peter Reid all played in a Football Legends six-a-side tournament on Friday 12 June with the final taking place on the rooftop pitch of the newly opened Hotel Football at The Quays.

Mark Wright, and his wife Sue, have been foster carers for six years and are now adoptive parents.

Neville Southall is also a foster carer. - Mark said: “I'm delighted to be involved in Salford City Council's drive to recruit foster carers and adopters.”

NEW LOOK FOR BOND

Bondmedia Agency has been given a makeover lately with a re-brand following on from last month’s move to new offices. The cities only full picture desk agency has kept with their well known distinctive black and gold brand but designed a new more clean cut logo. A new look full service website under a new platform also launches later this month.

Check out www.bondmediaagency.com Bondmedia Agency Beetham House, 61 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, L2 2SB t: 0151 236 2075 twitter: @Bond_media Agency

Self Esteem THE TRUTH OF WHO YOU ARE PART 1

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he last time I wrote an article on self esteem I had just arrived back from a trip around Asia. Some 4 years on, just before I head out for a new Asian adventure, I have written another article on self esteem.

Self esteem is a subject that people ask me about on a regular basis, the how-to of feeling good about yourself. Well, as the title suggests Self Esteem is learning how to esteem yourself. You can do this whenever and wherever you chose.

In this article we will look at how and when our mind works against us. Which in turn damages how we feel about ourselves; and look at what we can do to change it.

We set such high expectations of ourselves in the Western Hemisphere, the things we should own, the house we should live in, the job we should have, the partner we should meet and the money we should earn. We are told continuously to move toward bigger and better ownership and achievement. Whilst I am a massive advocate of progress, what we do to our esteem in the pursuit of progress if worth looking at. Desiring things in my opinion is less damaging than HAVING to have them.

We know we have lots to be thankful for and feel good about, and yet at we don’t always feel this way, at times our minds work against us, that’s right against us. We use words in our minds like “I MUST, I SHOULD, I NEED, I’VE GOT TO”.

Whilst we may feel we want to get things done we don’t HAVE to do anything and when we use these words, these Demanding words, our minds respond in our subconscious with Accusational statements . Let me give you an example to better explain. Something doesn’t go the way we want or expect, so we say” I MUST TRY HARDER.” Our mind offers up a response and it says something like “because if you don’t.............................then you’re not good enough! You’re not committed, You’re not taking things seriously. Your mind is accusing you of these things in response to your Demanding Statements and its Responses in the most part is accusational. This is quite heavy stuff, however once we start to understand the power

of our internal dialogue, we can turn it to our advantage.

What would be better from a self esteem point of view is if we can get our mind not to accuse us of anything, but to positively support us? Everyone of us has the ability to be and do whatever we chose, however with our minds working against us it can be a very difficult journey.

Try an exercise. Practice noticing every time you use one of these demanding statements; MUST DO, HAVE TO, GOT TO, NEED TO. This first step in allowing you to recognise that leads to your mind Accusing you. So, NOTICE over the coming hours, days and weeks then STOP. STOP the process. Then start to replace those demanding statements with positive uplifting words. Any individual can do this with practice, and once achieved anything is possible. With this technique you can elevate yourself to fabulous heights, fabulous heights that will allow you to accept how amazing and great you really are and to truly feel good about YOU. Part 2 of self esteem REPLACE will come through in Septembers magazine, however if you require support or questions answering get it in touch via, email darren@dasala.co.uk or follow me on twitter @dasaladarren 55

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he annual FAB awards took place at the Hilton last month and was attended by 250 guests from the fashion and beauty industry. Guests enjoyed a drinks reception courtesy of Gallo and took home goody bags supplied by Spire Hospital Liverpool and headline sponsor Creative Beauty Group North West. Additional drinks were supplied by Weight Watchers who exhibited their low calorie wine. Hosts Ellie Phillips and Jay Hynd led guests through the awards which included Most Stylish Business awarded to The Dutch Flower Shop. Entertainment was provided by the dancers from Brazilica, rock band The Pynes and singer Sofia Spencer. In addition, emerging fashion designer Rachael Tsai, 22, launched her debut collection on the catwalk.

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ZODIAC SIGNS MONTHLY PREDICTIONS ARIES (21 MARCH – 19 APRIL):

This period will endow you with the energy and enthusiasm to start a new venture or project, and have the optimism to be quite bold in your actions.. Only mastery of the current task will allow you to move up to the next level. This could be a period of hard work where you may be learning something new. Take pride in your work and give it your best.

Favourable Dates: August 1, 8, 10, 19, 17, 28 Favourable Colours: Blue & Brown

TAURUS (20 APRIL – 20 MAY):

This would be a period of emotional growth, an abundance of positive emotions and new beginnings. Your cup may be over flowing with love and happiness. You’ve reached a crossroad and it is time to make a decision about which way to go professionally which can no longer be put off.

It’s time to decide as you will not be able to do both.

Favourable Dates: August 2, 7, 11, 16, 20, 25, 29 Favourable Colours: Yellow & Red

GEMINI (21 MAY – 20 JUNE):

Brimming with broad ideas and fine details, you want to change the world. Your plans and perseverance have been noticed and you are on your way up. Work from the heart, listen to your gut and develop your intuition. You would show intelligence, with brilliant communication skills, and never at a loss for words. Your plans and perseverance have been noticed and you are on your way up.

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Favourable Dates: August 1, 4, 10, 13, 28 Favourable Colours: Red & Blue

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CANCER (21 JUNE – 22 JULY):

You will need to create the necessary balance between the physical and spiritual worlds, to create harmony and understanding.

Your mind is filled with rich ideas and you have an uncanny ability to connect with people right now. When it appears, you are likely welcoming a time in your life where you are reconnecting to your subconscious mind, through dreams, symbols and strange coincidences.

Favourable Dates: August 5, 14, 19, 23, 25, 29 Favourable Colours: Green, White & Red

LEO (23 JULY – 22 AUGUST):

You have probably been working hard and pushing yourself in professional life and this is where exhaustion and doubts have come in.

You may be questioning whether this has been worth it and if you will ever reach the end. This is not the time to give up as the end is within site.

It is time to find what is missing because until you do, real happiness cannot be achieved.

Favourable Dates: August 2, 9, 11, 18, 27 Favourable Colours: White & Blue

VIRGO (23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER): This period may

see may see you being rewarded for your efforts in some real way.

The project may be complete, or maybe it’s the end of the contract, but you will be adequately compensated for your efforts and for a job well done. Domestic stability, maternal care, reassurance, prosperity would be there in the life.

Favourable Dates: August 3, 8, 12, 17, 21, 26, 30 Favourable Colours: White & Red

LIBRA (23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER: There may be minor

irritations but with great mental agility and inner resources they would be overcome. Relentless hard work will be needed if success is to be achieved.

Surmounting obstacles through diplomacy and tact rather than force would be the key to success. Nostalgic memories will play a strong role.

Favourable Dates: August 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21, 29, 30 Favourable Colours: White, Blue, Puprle & Red

SCORPIO (23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER):

You are still in touch with your esoteric roots and can be a sign that you need to listen to your inner voice as much as the outer clamour around you. So, if you have a task to complete, a promotion to nab or someone to impress, you have everything you need to get the job done.

Favourable Dates: August 2, 5, 11, 14, 20, 23, 29 Favourable Colors: White & Brown

SAGITARIUS (22 NOVEMBER -21 DECEMBER): You have made

an art of being defensive, probably for the best of reasons and you need to let down you barriers a little It is also possible that you have been repressing your feelings.

Forthrightness and honesty is required. Gut feelings and sheer instinct are to be relied upon at this time. Listen to that inner voice and to your dreams – intuition will guide you now.

environment. This may also indicate a lasting, loving relationship, though. It may also indicate someone who’ll assist you with fulfilling your career aspirations.

Favourable Dates: August 3, 7, 12, 16, 21, 25, 30 Favourable Colours: Blue, Purple & Black

AQUARIUS (20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY): There would be

lasting, loving relationship, though, it may also indicate someone who’ll assist you with fulfilling your career aspirations.

Much more responsibility is coming your way and you have to learn how to handle it whilst remembering not to take everything so seriously.

Favourable Dates: August 2, 9, 11, 18, 20, 27, 29 Favourable Colours: Blue, Yellow & Green

PISCES (19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH): Your skills will be tested

to the absolute limit and you’ll have to show real determination, otherwise your existence will continue to stagnate. You’re an ambitious individual, though, goals will only be achieved when you show willpower.

Favourable Dates: August 1, 5, 10, 14, 19, 22, 28 Favourable Colours: Blue & Brown

Favourable Dates: August 2, 5, 11, 14, 23, 29 Favourable Colours: White & Brown

CAPRICORN (22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY): This period

indicates happiness and success and bodes well financially. You have worked hard and it is now time to enjoy the fruits of your labour. You should be feeling secure and satisfied, both financially and in your

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CRAIG phillips- DIYHello Lifestyle Readers, It’s been another busy month for me with plenty of news to report.

I even had chance to get away for a short break in Turkey with my sister which was fantastic.

Back at home, I completed the autumn/winter catalogue shoot with Silverline, showing off their excellent range of products. Look out for that in the coming months but in the meantime head over to silverlinetools.com to see all their current offering.

I joined over 3500 other riders for this year’s Liverpool Chester Liverpool bike ride – a really fantastic ride and well worth doing if you get the chance. The event raises vital funds for the Claire House Children’s Hospice, which makes a huge difference to the lives of terminally ill children and their families.

I also hosted The Children Trust’s annual Supercar Event at Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh – the course made famous by BBC’s Top Gear. With fun for all the family and plenty to enjoy for petrolheads like myself, it was a real pleasure to be involved.

Finally, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve recently filmed an episode of Pointless Celebrities, a show I’ve always been a fan of!

I’ll won’t tell you how I get on but make sure to look out for it airing in the near future!

I’ve also included a picture of me with hosts Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.

That’s about everything from me this month my friends. I hope you’re all enjoying the summer and let’s hope we all have some warmer weather to look forward to!

All the best,

Craig.

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By using a hedge trimmer about 3 or 4 times a year you can start to contain their shape and size to look presentable all year round.

Before purchasing a hedge trimmer consider how many hedges you have and what your needs are.

Hedges are not all the same – there are lots of different types, some have thicker and tougher branches than others and some need cutting more often than others to keep tidy.

There are lots of different hedge trimmer’s available, electric ones, cordless ones, extendable ones, telescopic ones and petrol ones which is what I have decided to use today.

It has a fuel cap and small tank, you carefully need to fill it with petrol according to the instructions and then make sure you have all your personal protective equipment on before you start up the engine. Petrol hedge trimmers don’t have any power cords so the benefit of them is that you can walk easily to tackle hedges through all parts of your property.

Start off at the front lower parts of your garden hedges; glide the trimmer up and down. This will allow you to get the stepladder closer and safer to the bushes. Always take extra care when using any garden tool or power tool on ladders. Now you can get closer to the main bush, it will allow you to start trimming away the top getting it as flush as possible.

Never start cutting deep into the bush always take it off in small sections at a time swaying it left to right. Always remember take a small bit off because you can cut too much off and effect the bushes regrowth and lifespan.

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t’s the summer holidays! Whoop, I absolutely relish this time of year, the thought of lazy, long days, no rush for the school run, endless packed lunches to prepare, no school uniforms to fold. I love spending time with my children, I love talking to them, fooling around with them and actually getting to know them as they develop into young adults.

I dont’ understand other parents who dread the holidays, who complain about having to actually look after their own children during the holidays.Heaven forbid! Excuse me for pointing out the obvious but school is not a complimentary babysitting service and I shudder at the thought of making lessons compulsory until 5pm, as was proposed by MPs recently.

It appalls me that parents get onto social media to count down the days until term time starts. Why on earth did you have children in the first place? If the idea of actually looking after your own children fills you with dread then there are endless activity schemes available but then of course these parents will no doubt be complaining about the cost of those too.

We live in an age of convenience when there is usually a solution to every situation. I daren’t say “problem” because children are not problems unless you turn them into one.

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How do you think they feel when they overhear you moan to your friends that you can’t wait for them to go back to school? It’s horrible to think that children up and down the country are made to feel in the way for being at home at a time when it should be the happiest and most carefree time of their lives.

For me, I will be spilling out the paints and paintbrushes and let them repaint the decking, we shall walk to the park and have barbecues, we shall watch videos, catch a bus to somewhere new and most of all, spend time together. It doesn’t matter if they are bored at home, learning to channel their imagination is important for their development.

My children range from kindergarten age to teenagers and I know that this time has gone in a blink of an eye. I want to cherish every moment with them before they flee the nest. Let’s not remember that being a parent is a blessing and a privilege. They only need to feel loved, to be fed and watered and feel secure. They do not need 24 hour entertainment or a bottomless purse to keep them going through the summer holidays. They want my time and attention and surely that is invaluable?. It doesn’t cost the world to be a good parent.

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