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girly flat, has managed to incorporate her trademark quirky touches – lights, antiques sourced from flea markets, rugs and collections of books and treasures – into a space which also has many masculine elements, such as retro furnishings and dark woods. “My thought was that Carrie decorated this with a decorator who had a very keen eye as to what would make Big comfortable,” explains King. “The fun for me and the design team was to figure out how Carrie would interpret her and Big as a couple. It’s not Carrie Bradshaw – her redecorated apartment at the end of the last movie was all colour and feminine, like a little girl’s bedroom. And it’s not Big’s bachelor apartment, either which was sort of modern and shark-like.” Some things haven’t
changed. The girl who sparked a trend for walk-in wardrobes and famously said in the TV series: “I like my money where I can see it, hanging in my closet,” has a king-sized space for designer dresses in the new home. But it’s not simply urban-chic that’s on show when East meets West and Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Carrie, go on a luxurious vacation to Abu Dhabi – which was actually filmed in Morocco.
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By Hannah Stephenson kill you.” Bearing tall spikes of helmeted flowers in blues and purples in the summer, it’s poisonous and a skin irritant, causing burning of the lips and mouth, intense vomiting, diarrhoea and spasms. Many of us have laurel in our gardens – it belongs to the family that includes apple, cherry, plum and almond. “When people chop down their laurel hedges, the sap gives off an unbelievably soporific effect and they find themselves falling asleep,” the Duchess explains. “You only have to smell the sap to be affected by it.” Hemlock, foxglove, aquilegia, autumn crocus (colchicum autumnale), laburnum and hellebores are all common plants you might find in your garden or in a hedgerow, and all have different levels of toxicity – you can find them all in the Poison Garden. The amount you would have to ingest to do real damage varies
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DANGEROUS: The Foxglove. from plant to plant, says the Duchess, whose knowledge of poisonous plants has inspired a new teenage novel, The Poison Diaries, by Maryrose Wood, in which some of the plants are featured. “There was a case a few months ago where a woman poisoned her former lover and his fiancée in an act of jealous revenge by putting aconitum in a curry. The man died and his fiancée ended up in a coma but survived because she’d eaten less of the curry. People have forgotten these plants’ capabilities.” The Poison Garden, which is licensed to grow cannabis and strychnine to help educate children to the dangers of drugs, also houses common plants you’d find in any garden centre.
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Time to make over your smile
SMILE WHITE: Keep your smile healthy by looking after your teeth and gums.
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hile most of us have considered ways to ensure our faces stay glowing and hair looks lustrous, we often forget our smiles, and these can make the biggest first impression, writes Lisa Haynes. If you’re more likely to be seen sporting a frown than a grin, you may be one of the 45% of
adults unhappy with the appearance of their teeth, according to a recent survey by the British Orthodontic Society. “People are now more conscious of their smiles,” explains Dr Uchenna Okoye, official dentist of 10 Years Younger and director of London Smiling (www.londonsmiling.com). “Make-over shows and magazines have revealed the ‘secrets’ of celebrities that people can follow themselves if they desire. Household names such as Cheryl Cole that have had smile make-overs make others want to do the same.” Now is the perfect time to brush up on teeth tactics in preparation for holiday snap posing. You don’t have to go down the Simon Cowell route and shell out thousands to achieve a kilowatt smile. Get an X Factor grin with clever cosmetic tricks to enhance your pearly whites. If you religiously brush and floss your teeth but they’re still lacklustre, whitening treatments can transform a smile. While a jet wash clean with a dental hygienist will remove surface stains, ‘power’ whitening will lift the colour of your teeth. “Cosmetic dentistry is a choice but professional whitening is the only way to truly change the colour of teeth,” says Dr Uchenna, who uses the Zoom system. Whether you prefer the dentist’s chair or athome whitening using custom-made mouth guards, it’s always advisable to consult your dentist on your treatment options and discuss the ‘right’ white for you.
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U-BOAT U-534: Based at Woodside, Birkenhead, this £5m attraction, tells the story of the Second World War German submarine.
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Time to get out and about B e sure to make the most of your leisure time and get out and about with family and friends this summer.
The region has a wealth of fun attractions and activities to keep adults and children happy, so take advantage of what’s on your doorstep. Enjoy a boat ride on the Dee or check out the many wonderful stately homes the area has to offer. Alternatively, gear up the family for a cycle ride through Delamere Forest or tread the picturesque 12-mile stretch along the Wirral Way.
Why not take a trip down Memory Lane and hop on a ferry across the Mersey? Or, view the amazing life onboard a real German U-boat. This £5m attraction, based at Woodside, Birkenhead, tells the story of the Second World War German submarine U-534 – with original film archive and interactive displays. Visit the Blue Planet Aquarium at Ellesmere Port or check out a little culture at the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Bebington. Or simply take a picnic and explore some of the region’s woodland areas where youngsters can let off steam.
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Check out best of British gardens C
heshire loves its gardens, and they say that every garden is a reflection of its gardener.
Some are showy and ostentatious, others are more whimsical and romantic. Some are earnestly intellectual, others are humble and utilitarian. Some are experimental and creative, others are shy and secretive, making the pleasure of discovery all the more sublime. Cheshire’s range of gardens owe much to its history. Large areas of the county were owned by wealthy families, who created lavish landscapes around their homes. Many are now IMPRESSIVE: The laburnum arch at Norton in the care of the National Trust, Priory. others are still cherished by indiToday, the mild climate and fertile soil of viduals and families who open them to the public. They provide spectacular settings Cheshire nurtures one of the country’s for shows, concerts, equine events, outdoor finest botanical gardens, aromatic fields of lavender, magnificent arboreta and two of theatre, contemporary art and sculpture.
the largest garden centres in the world. But you will find the more unusual gardens to visit in the most surprising places – at Jodrell Bank Science Centre in the shadow of the huge Lovell Telescope, beyond the walls of 12th century Norton Priory, behind Quarry Bank Mill’s Apprentice House where hundreds of poor child millworkers were housed. And often, the most impressive garden of all is the natural one. The Cheshire countryside offers a dazzling year-round show of pure white winter snowdrop walks, thick woodland carpets of spring bluebells, the bright yellow and purple summer patchwork of heather and gorse across the Cheshire Peak District moors and a matchless autumn blaze of beech leaves in the National Trust woodlands of Styal and Alderley Edge.
Get set to hit Rhino Mania trail RHINO MANIA: The Centurion rhino. Photo by Celynnen Photography
CULTURAL GEM: The Coat of Arms rhino can be found in Chester this summer.
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VISITORS to Chester will be greeted by a herd of colourful rhinos this summer. From July 5 to September 12 the historic city will be in the grip of Rhino Mania. Up to 70 stunning rhinos, created by artists, community groups and schools, will flood the city with colour and excitement, stampeding on to the streets as the city comes alive like never before. Thousands of people are expected to enjoy this incredible art explosion, as they explore the cultural gems the city has to offer. Get ready to hit the Rhino Mania trail, with your camera and trail map in hand, to see how many of these bright and beautiful creatures you can spot. ■ For further information, visit www.rhinomania. co.uk.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR THIS YEAR!
This year we have decided to give all those ladies who enjoy the game of golf and are looking for a club to join a special offer to join one of the best Private Members’ clubs in Cheshire at half of the normal subscription fee and in addition there’s no Joining Fee! This offer is also open to ladies who are just beginning and would like to join a club. A warm welcome awaits you at Runcorn Golf Club. Due to the tremendous response in our Centenary Year, we are continuing with our special offer of NO JOINING FEE for NEW MEMBERS in 2010! This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the best private members golf clubs in Cheshire without paying a Joining Fee, saving you up to £516! In addition, we are offering an extra special discount of £100 off joint membership for couples for the first six months of the year! All who play at Runcorn find it a challenging experience and gain great satisfaction on completing the course. Many who visit our club call it ‘the hidden gem of Cheshire’. After your game, a friendly welcome awaits you in our traditional clubhouse offering bars and fine food in our restaurant. Snacks and meals can also be chosen from the Daily Selection Board; all meals are prepared and cooked by our acclaimed chef, or maybe you just want to enjoy a social drink in the lounge and talk about those missed putts. Membership is open for Gents, Ladies, Juniors and Social Membership. If you don’t play golf you can enjoy a quiet drink with your friends or have a game of snooker, all the facilities of the clubhouse are there for all members. Runcorn Golf Club, through its partnership with De Vere Daresbury Park Hotel and Leisure Club, offer Golf Club members a range of attractive benefits, giving added value at no extra cost to their membership. So why not take advantage of this special offer and JOIN NOW. Phone 01928 574214 for more information regarding membership. Or phone the Professional on 01928 564791 to book a tee time. You can also email: secretary@runcorngolfclub.co.uk or visit our Website: www.runcorngolfclub.co.uk
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SCIENCE ENTERTAINER: Johnny Ball.
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V presenter Johnny Ball is to launch the 2010 Wrexham Science Festival.
Ball, a science entertainer for more than 30 years, will appear at Glyndwr University in Wrexham, on Thursday July 1. His talk – Past Imperfect, Future Fantastic – will focus on the progress being made yearon-year on protecting and caring for the environment. The event is one of more than 50 science talks and demonstrations being held across the 10-day festival (July 1-10).
The programme also includes a talk on wolf behaviour from Shaun Ellis, star of Channel Five documentary The Wolfman, on Thursday July 8, and a presentation based on the groundbreaking book Why Does E=MC². Professor Jeff Forshaw, co-author of the book with Professor Brian Cox, will consider the real meaning behind the iconic sequences which make up Einstein’s famous equation. Events at this year’s festival fall into one of four new themes: Earth and the Universe; Animal World; Human Mind and Body; and Bright Sparks. Other highlights include a preview of a new solar car being constructed at Glyndwr University; and an insight into the university’s involvement in a project to build optical mirrors for the world’s largest telescope which, when completed, will be the size of Wembley Stadium. Drug use is the focus of several talks, covering the prison drug market, a look at how more and more educated people are becoming addicted to over-the-counter medications from their local pharmacy and the impact of drug use on Britain’s young people. The hands-on science spectacular Scientriffic will take place on Saturday July 3, from 10am
until 4pm. This is a perfect family day out for discovering all about science and how things work, with lots of entertaining science shows and demonstrations. Follow the festival online on its Facebook Group or twitter at @wrexhamscifest. ■ For a full list of events or to book online visit the website www.wrexhamsf.com; email wsf@glyndwr.ac.uk; or call 01978 293466 for a copy of the printed programme.
THE WOLFMAN: Shaun Ellis.
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Wonderful Wales way on horseback. Pony trekking is popular throughout Wales. Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Wales are the Clwydian Range and Isle of Anglesey. Traditionally viewed as a land of bucket and spades, donkey rides along the beach and childhood memories of sickly sweet candy floss is Llandudno. This coastal resort and its surrounding countryside remains one of the most underrated tourist spots in Britain and boasts one of the most charming and best preserved Victorian seafronts.
HISTORIC: Conwy Castle.
Enclosed by the headlands of Great Orme and Little Orme, weather permitting, visitors can take in the view from the cable railway or cabin lift. For those wanting a glimpse of Welsh life in the Middle Ages, in the nearby medieval town of Conwy, you will find Conwy Castle, which dates back to the 13th century. Further afield is the town of Betws-yCoed, favoured by hill walkers and mountaineers, and Llangollen, where the International Eisteddfod is held. ■ For further information, visit the website www.visitwales.com.
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