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Bernadette McDonald, of BMD:Law Tell us about your legal school? We’ve
opened the Liverpool School of Legal Education because the whole way we train solicitors has changed. The law degree and LPC has gone, so paralegals can now qualify and there’s a Solicitor’s Qualification exam so it’s more hands on with two years of experience as opposed to seven years of qualifications. This has given us a bit more of an opportunity to be innovative. We’ve trial runned the school with the courts to see what works and what doesn’t, so we’ll be taking people from school leaving age and turning them into paralegals with 12 week courses, we’re supporting people who are already working as paralegals in law firms going for a SQA contract because they won’t be given any training, it’s just for them to acquire experience. Acquiring experience is easy but recognising 2
what you’re learning from a formal point of view and document it, that is different, so we’ll be offering courses to support that. We have a mixture of online and in person courses based at our premises here and of course using the law firm here as a way of getting practical experience so it blends the both. And to ensure I have enough work to give them I am very excited too do something that I’ve waited to do for years which is pro bono business clinics for small businesses who don’t want to waste their money on law firms in the beginning because they need all their resources. So we’ll be using the students to give them advice, supervised of course, for all new businesses. This means a lot as I want to give back to the business community.
I am taking the best of law and best of business to combine it to improve the future of legal professions. I’ve invested quite heavily in the tech, so it’s not just lectures, there’s a lot of videos and handouts and interactive learning, quizzes, to mix it up to keep people engaged. I wrote all the courses, spending the last few months taking the design of business philosophy how we design law firms itself and integrate them into a very legal way of thinking. So I have taken a lot of different concepts and places and put them all together for a very bespoke course.
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Hello June Isn’t it wonderful to have summer finally arrive! I hope you’re all making the most of our lovely parks and coastlines. But if you’re looking to get a bit further afield we’ve got a section of some fantastic places to visit in Scotland. And if that isn’t far enough why not join us for Lifestyle’s first fitness bootcamp in Cyprus in September. James, aka Papa Luckman has been my personal trainer for a year and we’ve joined forces to bring you a challenging and motivational fitness bootcamp set against the gorgeous landscapes of Eastern Cyprus, the full itinerary is at - www. amandamosspr.uk under Lifestyle Retreats. Spaces are filling up fast so get in touch if you’re interested. Talking of events, there’s only another
month to nominate yourself of a colleague for the 13th annual Liverpool Lifestyle Awards which takes place on 8 October. One again we’re grateful for Liverpool Gin for sponsoring our vent with a tasty drinks reception for all our guests. Go to www. liverpoollifestyleawards. co.uk for all the details. And finally Liverpool Fashion Week also returns with a show on 13th October, with buyers attending from all over the country, this promises to be a fantastic opportunity for up and coming designers. We’re giving away free tickets closer to the time so watch this space! Congratulations to the incredible Alex Alexander, our beautiful cover girl. With her new clinic, she’s going from strength to strength
with her business and is now on the register for Safe Practice for Aesthetics, just one of two in Merseyside, what an achievement. Have a wonderful month, may you also be successful and happy in everything you do. Stay stylish,
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PIZZA PUNKS TO OPEN ITS SEVENTH UK RESTAURANT IN LIVERPOOL
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izza Punks has confirmed it will open its seventh UK restaurant in Liverpool this September. Opening in the heart of the city on Bold Street, Pizza Punks Liverpool will join the brand’s other restaurant locations across the UK, including Glasgow, Belfast, Leicester and the latest opening Durham. The new 170-cover restaurant will be the largest Pizza Punks site in the UK, with a new grab and go kiosk at the rear of the building and an additional 30-covers of outdoor seating on Bold Street. The restaurant will also feature regular DJs and live music, neon lights, cool artwork, monochrome brick tiles and a stripped back aesthetic; it’s the ultimate cool pizza experience. Advocates of freedom and expression, Pizza Punks offers a distinctive pizza experience – create your own - with 35 unlimited toppings to choose from, all made from scratch in the Pizza Punks kitchens, to create your own personalised punked up pizza. All for one flat fee, there are no extra costs, just awesome, handmade in-house pizza. Pizza Punks Liverpool also offers Halal, vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options. At the helm of the restaurant is the brand’s handcrafted San Franciscan pizza dough; a unique dough that’s proofed for 48-hours to generate maximum flavour and finished with San Marzano Tomato, Basil & Garlic Sauce and mozzarella before the house-toppings are added. It’s then cooked in wood-fired ovens for the ultimate thin and crisp base with a deliciously chewy thick crust. Pizza Punks have taken all of the best bits from Neapolitan Pizza dough by using the finest Italian ingredients and methods before ripping up
the rule book and introducing them to the aged sourdough starter sourced from San Francisco.
New to the Pizza Punks offering and available at the new Liverpool site, customers can try fresh pasta, hand-made in the restaurant each day. As with the brand’s bespoke approach to pizza, guests will be given the option to punk up their pasta with a choice of sauces and the finest Italian ingredients. Guests can choose from toppings such as Nduja, Tuscan Sausage and Salt & Chilli Chicken. Pizza Punks Liverpool will offer craft beers and rebellious in-house cocktails, choose from a selection of punked-up classics for the true experience, including Drumstick Caiprisma, featuring vanilla infused rum, raspberry rum, fresh lime juice, served with retro drumstick; Smoked Popcorn Daiquiri with charred sweetcorn infused rum, sweetcorn syrup, fresh lime juice and vanilla smoke; By Monks for Punks with spiced run, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, almond syrup, buckfast, served with salted popcorn and more! Pizza Punks founder, Brad Stevens said: “Pizza Punks Liverpool will be our seventh site in the UK, and we can’t wait to share the Pizza Punks experience with the city. At Pizza Punks we do things differently, our customers have the freedom to make the experience their own – they can punk up their pizza or pasta with unlimited, quality toppings for no extra charge. We want families and friends to visit and have the best time. For us, it is about providing excellent
quality ingredients, unrivalled levels of customer service and most importantly, having fun; we want our guests to enjoy some great food, drinks and music with us.” Pizza Punks was awarded the UK’s ‘Best Italian’ takeaway eatery last year, in the Deliveroo restaurant awards, voted for by the Deliveroo customers. And its city centre restaurants are all ranked number one on Trip Advisor, in Glasgow, Belfast and Newcastle. Join the Pizza Punks movement: Instagram @pizzapunksofficial Facebook www.facebook.com/ pizzapunksliverpool
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Claudine Hope Hello Darlings! What an exciting month June is proving to be! The Queen’s 70 years of service, Platinum Jubilee celebrations took place across Merseyside with a sea of Union Jack flags, decorations, and celebrations. I certainly am proud to be British and celebrate our Queens service. Liverpool's waterfront was lit up by seven two metre high copper gas beacons which were stunning against the backdrop of the beautiful and historic Three Graces. I am super excited to announce the launch of my new website www. claudinehope.co.uk This is something I have wanted to put together for a long time and now it is finally here! I am extremely happy and proud of my website and would like to thank Brand and web designer Chris Cashin for his amazing creation, design and work he has put into the site. Originally from the Wiral Chris has worked in Liverpool for years creating and designing branding for thousands of companies across the world! 10
If you are looking to have a new website or want help with your branding then please check out his website at www.1minutewebsite.com, Facebook and Instagram @1minutewebsite for an amazing service and brand package. Theatre, as you know, is a huge part of my life and a deep passion of mine, so I thought I would give you “Claudine’s Theatre Choice” for an astonishing array of theatre shows across Merseyside this month. Chess The Musical is at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton 8-11th June Our Town Needs a Nandos at the Everyman Theatre 23 June – 2nd July
Beyond A Joke- Roy Castle Lung Foundation & Comedy Trust at The Royal Court 18th June. I hope you enjoy my top picks for theatre shows this month and please check out my new website at www.claudinehope. co.uk and give me a follow on Instagram: claudine_hope_ See you next month Babes!
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BEAUTY
Alex is now credited as Certified as Safe, just one of two clinics in Merseyside awarded this recognition
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Alex Alexander has become a household name in the world of medical aesthetics. From beginning her journey Alex has won multiple awards, two of which being “Best Aesthetics Practitioner” at the Liverpool Lifestyle awards. Throughout the pandemic Alex took her buisness to new realms by launching a clinic and trainjng academy. She has soon become the leading aesthetics nurse and training provider across the UK. Alex has recently rebranded and launched her very own brand Lex Cosmetics (tm). With this she has built a stunning new clinic with expert facilities in Aintree. Since rebranding I was unsure of how it would go down with clients and students however it’s proved to be the best move I’ve ever made! My ideas to deliver standards of excellence have been put into practice and I’ve never been as busy as I am now! I have to display my gratitude to all the loyal clients and students who have followed me across Liverpool and the UK for their treatments and training. It gives me faith in myself that what I do is worth while and valuable. 2022 upto now has been amazing for me with so much more to come!
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LORD MAYOR
Meet the new Lord Mayor of Liverpool,
Roy Gladden
“The proudest, yet most daunting, moment of my life.” Lord Mayor elect, Cllr Roy Gladden
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llr Roy Gladden grew up above his grandma’s chip shop on Breckfield Road in Everton, attending Granton Road Junior School. He joined the King’s Own Royal Border Regiment at the age of 17, and was discharged in 1967. At the age of 40, he studied for a social work degree from Liverpool John Moores
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University, and began working for the council as a social worker in Everton, until his retirement in 2010.
chaired the Culture, Tourism and Visitor Economy Select Committee for the last three years.
Cllr Gladden was first elected in Clubmoor in 1982, and chaired the Libraries and Arts Committee and was also Vice Chair of Social Services, serving as a councillor until 1987.
Roy married his late wife Irene Mooney in 1968 and they had four children together. Sadly, Irene passed away in 1985 aged just 36, after a short illness.
He returned as a councillor for County in 2010, and has
In 1990, Roy married Roz, who had three children, and the couple now also have
ten grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. As a veteran, Roy has, for many years, supported personnel from the Armed Forces, Reservists, the Merchant Navy and their families and became the Armed Forces Champion for Liverpool City Council in 2018. Cllr Gladden has been an active trade unionist all his working life within the GMB and Unison, and was fulltime convenor and chair of the council’s Joint Trade Union Committee. Roy’s wife, Cllr Roz Gladden – who was previously Lord Mayor in 2016/17 – will be Lady Mayoress, with his daughters all willing and able to stand in at any time. Cllr Gladden’s charities will be: Options for Supported Living – a local organisation existing to support, empower and enable people with disabilities to live their lives to the full. South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services – which has delivered a range of services and support to approximately 4,000 women since 2010. Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service (LDAS) – which supports 2,500 women and girls affected by domestic abuse and violence every year.
Veterans HQ Liverpool – which supports ex-armed forces personnel, reservists and their families.
charities which will represent how our city has changed in its perception and culture throughout my lifetime.”
If you think you can help raise money for The Lord Mayor’s Charities please contact Liverpool Town Hall by emailing town.hall@ liverpool.gov.uk or by visiting liverpooltownhall.co.uk/lmca to donate.
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Lord Mayor elect, Cllr Roy Gladden, said: “To represent my city and its remarkable people is the proudest, yet most daunting, moment of my life. “The city has changed beyond recognition over my lifetime, from a city of largely manufacturing jobs, to the dreadful slump and unemployment of the 1980’s. Liverpool is now reborn and is developing its strength as an outward looking, regenerating city which needs tourism at its heart. “My experience and knowledge within the Culture and Visitor Economy Select Committee will enable me as Lord Mayor, to be an ambassador and represent our city to the many visitors, both national and international and display our greatest asset, our people and its history. “The theme of my Lord Mayoral year will be ‘change’ and I have chosen local
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool is known as the first citizen and is the chosen representative of the city, acting as a focal point for the community as well as promoting the city and forging national and international links. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool is always a serving councillor, elected by the full city council at its Annual General Meeting held each May, and stands for one year in office. The Lord Mayor’s duties include: •
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Personal trainer Papa Luckman Fitness who launched his online training sessions through lockdown, is starting his first Fitness Bootcamp in Cyprus this autumn after teaming up with Lifestyle magazine
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he five night/ four day event aims to empower people into improving their lives and possibly reinventing themselves into leaner, fitter and more self confident beings. The rigorous daily fitness programme includes exercise sessions that target both physical and mental strength to push you beyond your own expectations, Adventure Challenges hikes across rugged Cyprus coastlines such as Cape Greco and mountainous paths in Oroklini. With Papa Luckman leading the way always expect the unexpected but also the opportunity to explore your own personal goals
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in Papa's 1-2-1 sessions. In addition there will be coaching sessions in improving mindset and performance. James, who lives in the UK but will commute to Cyprus, graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Leisure Studies and Business Management. A former personal trainer, NHS Health and Fitness Advisor and ex Firearms/ Public Order Police Sergeant serving across several forces, James is now a project manager in the private sector but his passion is fitness. James said, “Cyprus provides a stunning
back drop but also the opportunity to, refresh, reboot and restart. 4 days will feel like 4 weeks.” James established the Papa Luckman Fitness Group during the first lockdown to support colleagues to stay active through a difficult time. The Papa sessions where then shared with friends and family across social media. Members helped shape the sessions which now feature every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Papa Luckman has been recognised across an organisation of 3000 employees as a Wellbeing Champion and offered virtual drop
in sessions to support staff leading a more active lifestyle. James not only organises and runs the fitness session in his own time, he also makes himself available to hold 1-2-1 personal training sessions. James was also nominated for the National Wellbeing Award in 2021 James said, "Fitness has always been my passion as it has helped with my self confidence, personal believe that I can achieve anything I put my mind to and helped me to manage high pressured situations. Fitness is key to managing mental health. Fitness is a daily challenge, it is not easy but failure is not an option." Papa Luckman sessions are design to make exercise accessible and enjoyable. There’s no pressure and you go at your own pace. There is no need for cameras to be on, it is all about the journey and feeling comfortable. The sessions are all inclusive so children can join in too. James was recently recognised in the Speedway Star Magazine for his support given to 15 British Youth riders, organising Sport Specific
Session to get them ready for the season. The group of youngsters aged from 9yrs old have already reaped the benefits gaining podium places in their first series of competitive racing. James also provides Sport Specific Training session for members of ‘Dirt Track Events’ who hold a series of British Championship rounds which includes Speedway, Flat Track, Sidecar and Mini-bike racing. James said, “People can expect 100% commitment, attention and support with a twist to help those gains in personal performance.” James said, “I’m excited to team up with Cyprus
Lifestyle magazine, and when Amanda proposed the idea of holding a Bootcamp in Cyprus I did not need to think twice. Amanda is an award winning PR Consultant who believes in making a difference to peoples lives. Woking with Cyprus Lifestyle Magazine is beyond my expectations. I have held numerous personal training sessions with Amanda over the last 12 months. Amanda has experienced the method in the Papa madness. Do not get me wrong, it will be hard work. The sunshine of Cyprus will add to the challenge but also the rewards with a guaranteed smile at the end."
Papa Luckman SCC member quotes: “ I’ve been involved on and off since James started a year ago. I really look forward to each session, it’s so much fun you forget you’re actually working out! ” “ I needed to do something and interaction with other people is much better than doing exercise alone. I now look forward to my mid-week and weekend sessions all thanks to Papa! ” For information on the bootcamp, go to www.amandamosspr.uk and click on Lifestyle Retreats.
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o many times when I approach businesses to help them grow, I get the response that they’re either too busy so “don’t need to advertise” or too quiet and will advertise when things pick up. If you’re busy you can’t be complacent and expect your customers to come back, you have to give them a reason to return. What if there’s a slump in the economy? Advertising brings you loyalty. And if you’re quiet then you need to advertise to ensure you’re the first choice for customers to come to. This is the thing about business. Consistent advertising ensures greater business success. End of. If it didn’t work you wouldn’t see repetition of adverts on the TV, radio and of course in magazines and newspapers. Think advertising doesn’t work ? Tell that to McDonalds, Coca Cola and the endless brands that are etched in your mind as ones to choose.
Need new trainers? You’re bound to choose a brand like Under Armour or Nike or Adidas rather than an unbranded one. Why? Because advertising has persuaded you that these are the brands to trust for quality and delivering what they’re supposed to. One-off adverts don’t work, people need reminding. Advertising gives your business brand loyalty and promotes a positive image, giving you greater exposure for you to target your customers. You may have a restaurant that isn’t busy. But you need to advertise regardless, for when your potential customer is looking for somewhere to go out for dinner, you’ll be the first choice they remember. Advertising makes sure that the consumer knows that when they are in need, your business will be there to help them. A continuous amount of
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INSPIRATION
eStar makes inaugural Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces EMEA eStar, the Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van franchise partner in the North West and North Wales, has ranked within the Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in the EMEA region. Judged by an independent expert panel it measures
achievement and a fantastic recognition of all the hard work and teamwork that we have achieved together.” Matt Manners, Founder, The Inspiring Workplaces Group commented, “Congratulations to
The Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces. An historic moment. This year, the competition for an Inspiring Workplaces Award is the strongest that we have ever seen. We think that this is brilliant news. Indicative of positive, meaningful change throughout the world of work.” For more information about eStar Truck & Van, please visit www. estartruckandvan.co.uk. For press enquiries, please contact Caroline Burnell, Head of Marketing and Communications at eStar, via 07876 217056 or caroline.burnell@ estartruckandvan.co.uk.
six key elements that they believe are fundamental to creating an Inspiring Workplace: culture and purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion and diversity, communication, and employee experience. Steve Bridge, Managing Director of eStar, said: “To place within the Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in the EMEA region within 18 months of establishing eStar is an exceptional
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SPORT
KO King Andrew Cain steals the show with another brutal first-round knockout
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earsome Liverpool KO artist Andrew Cain defended his WBC International Silver superbantamweight title in the exact same way he won the belt – with a devastating first round knockout. Cain lifted the roof off the York Hall with his swift stoppage win last month on a Queensberry Promotions show, broadcast live on BT Sport. His latest victim, tough Mexican Luis Moreno (10-3, 6KO), was meant to take the 25-year-old boxer a few rounds, like he did with top prospect Dennis McCann when they shared eight rounds together last year, but instead the 29-year-old crumpled under the heavy hands of the ruthless champion. Cain came out with his hands held low, as his custom, bouncing lightly on his toes, dipping in and out of range, looking for his openings. And it soon came; two left
hooks distracted Moreno enough for Cain to come up through the middle with a crunching right uppercut that could not have landed any cleaner. ‘Gallito’ was instantly downed under the force of the shot. Harried, but back on his feet, he fired back valiantly under duress then momentarily looked like he touched down again. Cain even stepped back briefly but immediately got back on the attack, punching through his opponent with such ferocity and spite that the visiting fighter was floored for a second occasion. This time, he thought twice about getting up again and referee Victor Loughlin rightfully stopped the contest at the time of 2:02 in the opening round.
The unbeaten boxer said of the blistering performance, “I’m just putting out there who I am, this is who I am, this is what I’ve done since I was a little boy. I’m not Dennis McCann, I’m Andrew Cain. I’m up for any title fight, but really I want to go to bantam, get as many belts as I can at bantam, then I’ll move up and smash these super-bantams when the time’s good.” In a post-fight interview, with his green and gold belt hung proudly over his right shoulder, he agreed he needs to be fast-tracked to a higher level, “I want to be fighting the best fellas that I can. They’re meant to be durable aren’t they, but they hadn’t fought me yet. I’ll take whatever comes, definitely want a title for my next fight, ideally at bantamweight.” The undefeated youngster is part of an exciting crop of champions from the Everton Red Triangle gym in Liverpool, including Olympian Peter McGrail (4-0, 3KO) and WBC Silver titlist Nick Ball (150, 8KOs), all developing under the watchful eye of head coach Paul Stevenson. Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/EvertonRed-Triangle-BoxingClub-317963621903260/ 21
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ixteen years ago the Morton Family relocated from Essex to Paphos, with four young children.
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Soon after arriving Peter and Debbie started PMR Cyprus. At first it was only going to be a small man with a van service but they soon
They employed their first couple of staff and started taking on the larger removals.
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They looked in to the option of this and found it was another service they could offer. Leading on from this they found partners in the UK to start importing customers personal effects back to them in Cyprus. From starting within their kitchen with a computer and just one van, they now boast 26 full time employees, 17 removal trucks and have a 7500 square meter storage facility incorporating the offices. The storage facility holds over 700 storage crates starting from just 12 euros plus VAT per 24
services in the UK and indeed worldwide. To this end they decided to look in to opening PMR UK! They now have a storage facility in Essex, not the size of the Cyprus one
The office staff whilst miles apart are working together as if in the same office. They offer the full in-house services to assist you with either Transfer of Residency (TOR) or if you are paying Duties & Taxes along with full car registration in Cyprus, should you require it. To summarise, if you need any advice or guidance on a local move, worldwide relocations both to and from Cyprus, along with first class storage facilities please do not hesitate to contact us.
week. They can also offer outside container storage if needed. They have vast amounts of open storage areas within the warehouse and outside for storage of vehicles, boats or oversized items. Post Brexit they have realized, as with all industries, the huge increase in costs with shipping and destination
This makes them the only company both sides of the water owned by the same people. This is totally unique and it also allows them to be in full control of your shipments.
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LAND T O C S IT IS V L E V TRA
What’s on: Scotland
The landscape is alive with the sights, sounds and scents of the season. For some, rising temperatures and longer evenings mean taking the plunge into warming waters or donning hiking boots and trekking through the forest. For others, it’s about sharing stories under starlight or dancing the night away at a music festival. All this, the friendly people and more, makes Scotland a truly remarkable place to visit without the worry of lengthy airport delays
We recommend: ‘Taste of Scotland’ food trails - Edinburgh based Sleigh’s bespoke tour operator, has teamed up with Prestonfield House and The Witchery by the Castle to launch new tailor-made food and drink trails around the Lothians, Perthshire and Stirlingshire. The new luxury ‘Taste of Scotland’ food trails have been designed to help tell the story of the journey from the sea, coastline, farm or countryside to plate as part of VisitScotland’s Year of Stories 2022. New ways to discover Glasgow - Discover decades of music history on the brand-new City Sightseeing Bus Music Tour, narrated by the Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader. Ticket holders can tune in to interesting 26
stories, facts and some insider knowledge from Eddi herself while exploring UNESCO’s first ever City of Music. Alternatively, discover a new side to Glasgow with a local guide and taste three premium whiskies on this new wee walking tour! Skedaddle North Skedaddle North is offering guided trail running tours around Moray and Speyside. From a costal run with craft beer to an all-inclusive threeday running break in the Scottish Highlands, there’s an experience to suit all. The Famous Blacksmiths Gretna Green Experience Gretna Green, the home of romance, rebellion, and runaway marriages, has given the Famous Blacksmiths Shop – the jewel in the crown of Gretna Green since 1754 –
an impressive £1.5 million transformation to create a modern and immersive new experience that tells the fascinating story of this world-famous destination. Guests will be taken on a magical journey of true love. From showcases of historic weddings, to explorations of what it means to get married today and getting the chance to add their own love story to the wedding wall. Running in conjunction with the Wigtown Book Festival, Croc in the Frock is a brand-new children’s literary tourism venture created by award-winning storytellers – Mostly Ghostly. Inspired by the famous crocodile in Peter Pan, Croc in the Frock promises a feast of ghosts, history, adventure and folklore. Guests are guided on an interactive familyfriendly riverside walk, weaving together elements of Dumfries's rich literary connections with the aim of inspiring young people to get into reading, writing and experiencing local literature. Accommodation Ardlui Retreat - Now open Nestled on the shores of the iconic Loch Lomond, Ardlui Retreat offers a
blissful escape from the everyday. Complete with an infinity pool, hot tubs, a fitness suite, fine dining packages and more, the luxury holiday house and lodges are equipped to make stays as memorable as possible. There are al fresco activities aplenty including yacht and jet ski hire from a secluded private beach. Edinburgh’s first craft beer hotel - DogHouse Edinburgh Hotel is located just moments away from Waverley Station and the Royal Mile. Full of quirky innovations like craft beer in the shower and on tap around every corner, not
to mention Brewdog’s carbon neutral status, this is a welcome addition to Edinburgh’s eclectic hotel scene. What’s more, the hotel is dog friendly, with complimentary in-room pooch packages for fourlegged friends! Gleneagles’ highly anticipated Townhouse Late spring 2022 Bringing countryside flair to the city, the legendary Perthshire retreat is soon set to open its city counterpart Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh. Featuring all-day dining and drinking, a rooftop bar with vast views and private
entertainment options, guests will be able to unwind in total luxury. Tours and tastings at Arbikie Distillery - Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery is a family-owned working farm perched on the east coast of Angus, looking out onto the North Sea. From late April, whisky and gin fans will be able to visit Arbikie Distillery and see for themselves a sustainable, field-to-bottle distillery built around real craft, real ingredients and real people. After the tour, visitors are invited to a tutored tasting overlooking Lunan Bay Beach.
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rosecco has been a huge winner in the sparkling wine category over the last few years, but as well as drinking it chilled from a flute, prosecco is also super versatile in simple summer serves that fizz lovers can make to show off to their friends as they enjoy the sunshine. The Corte Molino Prosecco DOC Rosé is a delightful blend of Glera and Pinot Nero andsuitable for vegans.
Summer serve ideas: Prosecco Mimosa Fill a flute with chilled Corte Molino Extra Dry and top up with freshly squeezed, chilled orange juice. Citrussy and summery with popping flavours! Elderflower Gin Fizz Add a half measure of gin to a flute with a dash of good quality elderflower cordial, and liberally top with Corte Molino Extra Dry. A grown-up, floral sensation with a sweet edge for summer. 28
Pink Raspberry Bellini Add raspberry puree to a coupe glass and top up with Corte Molino DOC Rosé. Garnish with fresh British inseason raspberries and strawberries for a real taste of the garden. The French 75 Add a tablespoon of sugar syrup, tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and a measure of lemon or citrus-infused gin into a cocktail shaker with lots of ice. Shake very well, and strain into a flute. Top up with Corte Molino Extra Dry and garnish with a curly strip of lemon zest... sophistication in a glass! Pink Kir Royale Add a large tablespoon or slug of crème de cassis into a flute, and top with Corte Molino DOC Rosé. Garnish with fresh blackberries and edible flowers to make it super pretty. Corte Molino Extra Dry 75cl & Corte Molino DOC Rosé 75cl are both £8.50 and available from selected Co-op stores nationwide.
GIN What is a Craft GIN And What Makes it Special?
It seems like everything is a craft at the moment. Once the word was given to the little stalls at school fetes selling hand knitted scarfs, and home-baked cookies, but now the word has taken on a whole new meaning in alcohol production. The craft beer movement which started just prior to the Millenium, has been making steady ground and now the booming craft gin industry has staked its claim. But what is craft gin? When can you call gin a craft batch and what can you expect from a bottle of this artisan-brewed elixir?
Craft is NOT Homemade - well not always! Some of the big brands in the gin industry have started to cottonon to the fact that craft gin is big business. Gin connoisseurs can’t get enough of these handcrafted tipples, brewed with passion and love, and the big brands are starting to incorporate the term into what they do too.
Put simply, a true craft gin has a real person or small team behind it. Often owned by the master distiller, it is the knowledge and passion of the person that determines the recipe – they often hand-select the ingredients and run the stills too. This individuality is reflected in the gin and it’s not something that you can buy in or mass produce.
In the case of Just Jins, our gins are the result of many years of dedication to learning techniques and experimenting with flavours. To produce a handcrafted gin, true craft distillers will get involved in the whole process, from carefully selecting each ingredient to distillation, dilution, design and bottling. Only then can you infuse the individual personality that each craft-gin lover is looking for. With smaller production lines, craft gin is often produced in small batches, and the gin is carefully monitored and tested to ensure continued standards. However, master distillers often reinvent their recipes and experiment with exciting new flavour combinations. This means a never-ending selection of exciting new gins for you to try. Of course, a craft gin is still a gin and a craft distiller will be loyal to the roots of gin’s heritage and style.
Stanna Wieclawska Kyriakou LONDON DRY JUST JIN 40%vol, 700cl, 25euro BATHTUB JUST JIN ‘N’ THINGS Vanilla Bean 40%vol, 700cl, 25euro BATHTUB JUST JIN ‘N’ THINGS Strawberry & Rose Petal 40%vol, 700cl, 25euro BATHTUB JUST JIN ‘N’ THINGS Bitter Orange Blossom & Cinnamon 40%vol, 700cl, 25euro BATHTUB JUST JIN ‘N’ THINGS - Dragonfruit 40%vol, 700cl, 25euro So yes, it’s just gin.
is the brand name of The Ginnolier’s small-batch, artisanal, craft London Dry and Bathtub gins. It is available in five varieties, to order or at Ginnolier Gin Tastings or available at Crazy Cow Gifts.
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But with a difference. Just Jin is a completely natural, artisanal craft London Gin or Bathtub gin, with infused, natural flavourings, and of course, more gin. We have made a commitment to utilise re-used glass bottles for our Just Jin. All bottles and caps are sterilised prior to being re-used. We encourage bottles to be returned for further recycling.
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Wanna play in Macca’s front room? Devastatingly, within a year Mary McCartney died, leaving husband Jim to raise 14-year-old Paul and 12-year-old Mike alone.
The National Trust is planning to open up 20 Forthlin Road, the childhood home of Sir Paul & Mike McCartney, to unsigned artists, with the aim of inspiring new generations of creativity. ‘The Forthlin Sessions’ will see unsigned music artists given the chance to visit, write, and perform at 20 Forthlin Road, sitting in the very same spots where around 30 of the world’s most famous songs, including ‘Love Me Do’, ‘I Saw Her Standing There’, ‘Hold Me Tight’, ‘I’ll Follow The Sun’ and ‘When I’m 64’ were written and rehearsed. It is also where Paul wrote his first-ever song, ‘I Lost My Little Girl’. To choose the artists who will perform at ‘The Forthlin Sessions’, the National Trust will work with Mike McCartney and Pete Paphides and consult with the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA). The opportunity is open to any unsigned, UK-based music artist aged over 18. ‘The Forthlin Sessions’ will be recorded and publicised, offering vital opportunities for new musical talent to reach audiences. To celebrate a year of the Beatles’ anniversaries, including Sir Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday in June, and the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ debut single ‘Love Me Do’ in October, the charity will be celebrating the creativity sparked from the rooms of 20 Forthlin Road (“the birthplace of the Beatles”), by supporting a new generation of talent and bringing a place rich in popular music history, to a wider audience. In addition, the British public will be asked to share what the creativity sparked at 20 Forthlin Road has meant to them, to help inspire the new music that will be created at ‘The Forthlin Sessions’ by the chosen artists. This could be a memory, a favourite song or how music, 30
photography and art gave them courage to follow a different path in life. To find out more about 20 Forthlin Road visit nationaltrust.org.uk/theforthlin-sessions or @nationaltrust #TheForthlinSessions. Hilary McGrady, National Trust Director General, says: “What the Beatles did was inspire a generation to feel free to be creative, regardless of who or where they were. Much of that started at 20 Forthlin Road with the songs that were written under this roof. It’s a pleasure to care for the Beatles’ childhood homes and to use the story of what happened there to continue this legacy. Our places don’t have to be stuck in time; they’re here to keep sparking creativity, dreams, and new ideas. We can’t wait to hear how what happened at 20 Forthlin Road inspired and keeps on inspiring the nation”. To kick off the search for the musicians who will play ‘The Forthlin Sessions’, a new poem – ‘An Ordinary House, An Ordinary Street’ - telling the story of the house has been released as a short film. It features figures from the history of the house including Mike McCartney, the Quarry Men drummer Colin Hanton, Colin and Sylvia Hall, custodians of Mendips – John Lennon’s Liverpool home -and 20 Forthlin Road respectively. They appear alongside schoolboy Luca from the Wirral and a number of creatives from across the City of Liverpool, including former students of LIPA - the performing arts education institution - founded by Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Mark Featherstone-Witty in 1996, in Paul and Mike’s old school. The McCartney family moved from Speke to 20 Forthlin Road, a postwar terraced council house, in 1955.
Jim brought music back to the house to help the boys through their grief, with first a trumpet, then a guitar and then drums that in Mike’s words “fell off the back of a lorry”. In 1957, Paul McCartney was introduced to John Lennon at the St Peter’s Church fete in Woolton, halfway between their two homes. The chums rehearsed and wrote at 20 Forthlin Road, writing lyrics to songs like ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ in school books on the front room floor. Mike drummed for the Quarry Men until an accident at scout camp put paid to his career on the sticks. The Quarry Men’s loss was history’s gain, with Mike turning to photography – taking the number 86 bus to Allerton library to learn the art - and documenting the rise of creativity that would change the world. The shots of the new poem film reflect many of Mike’s poignant and intimate images of that time at Forthlin Road. Mike McCartney explains more: “It was just a normal family home. We were school kids. There was no music except that my dad would tickle – as he called it - the ivories after a hard day at work. At the beginning, there was no music other than dad and no photography. There wasn’t any thought of showbusiness, I can assure you. “After we lost our mum, dad was bringing up his two little boys who were growing bigger all the time, on £10 a week. We were poor. The idea of getting into photography or music was unthinkable for working class lads back then, but Dad saw how creativity could help us through our grief. Everything that was created here – the music, the photography was created from love. I’m delighted our house and our family can inspire new generations to follow a path that might surprise people, and that it’s been part of so many lives, not just ours.”
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Supercalifragilistic Borussia Monchengladbach Birkenhead indie legends Half Man Half Biscuit were one of two music acts whose collected works played a significant part in preserving my sanity during lockdown in the spring and summer of 2020, the other was vintage American jazz maestro, Slim Gaillard. In gratitude for the preservation of my mental health I thought that the least that I could do in return was to devote this month’s column to the Four Lads Who Shook The Wirral, and to try to bring your attention to the release of their 15th studio album ‘The Voltarol Years’,
which came out at the end of February and has a vinyl release planned for July. “The Voltarol Years” is the first on HMHB’s own label, RM Qualtrough. The previous 14, going back to 1985’s “Back in the D.H.S.S” were perhaps the most famous titles to be issued on Liverpool’s own Probe Plus imprint which founder Geoff Davies has now sadly put out to pasture. HMHB are one of if not the only bands who can sell albums to the uninitiated purely on the strength of their song titles alone. Indeed Geoff Davies signed the band to Probe Plus on that very basis after being given a tape by the band. ‘I thought that if the tape was half as good as the titles then I’d want to record this group’.
I am not a particular fan of the indie genre but HMHB far exceed the limits of that description. Musically they are a solid four piece unit with particularly English rock sensibilities but lyrically they are in a class all of their own. Nigel Blackwell’s writing is wonderfully witty, dry and surreal. The tone is often earthy and sardonic but always with a rich vein of humanity. They occupy a unique place in British music history and in my opinion they are indeed one of the very best bands that this sceptic isle has ever produced and I cannot recommend a thorough investigation of their wondrous back catalogue highly enough to anyone with ambitions of forming their own band. 31
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