Cotswold Style March 2015 by Cotswold Style Ltd

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Stable

Scenes Stunning fashion from

March 2015

Festival of the Flesh What you don’t see at Cheltenham

THE COTSWOLDS WILL THE IRISH EYES BE SMILING? Your definitive race guide to what’s happening at The Festival… Plus

• The Horses • The Betting • The Tips • The Style Guide

REAL LIFE

MAT NICHOLLS KIM BAILEY’S HEAD LAD REVEALS ALL

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COMPETITION

WIN TICKETS TO THE LAND ROVER GATCOMBE SPRING HORSE TRIALS

COTSWOLDS CULTURE...

ON ART RECIPE

ROASTING LAMB FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Q&A WITH

SCENT MAVERICK

JO MALONE

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Barbara Jordan answers your questions Q

My wife left me three years ago, just after our children left home for work and University. Over the years I have worked exceptionally hard and built up a number of businesses. One of these is a property rental business and 50% of the houses that comprise this business have been purchased in my wife’s name and she is now living very comfortably from the rental income. She treats this entirely as her own and puts in her own tax returns and pays her own tax on them and she receives a very comfortable income. When she left I was deeply shocked and threw myself into work and my businesses and, since separation, I have made a very large sum of money, due entirely to my own efforts and my own business ability. To my immense irritation, I am now told by my wife’s Solicitors that they are expecting me to pay her 50% of the money that I have accumulated since separation when she has had no part of this and, in my view, does not deserve any of this money. What can I do?

I think your wife’s Solicitors are very optimistic. You seem to indicate, from everything you say, that your wife’s

needs are met, although you do not say whether she has already received 50% of the assets that were acquired during the marriage and I would say that, in my view, and in the absence of further information, she is, in all probability, entitled to this amount. However, I think you are quite right to strenuously object to paying her half, or indeed anything, out of the funds that you have made since separation. I would suggest you take urgent legal advice and refer your lawyer to the case of CooperHohm –v- Hohm 2014 (EWHC 4122) in which the Judge specifically noted that monies acquired after separation could, in some circumstances, be retained by the spouse who had made those gains post-separation. For more information please contact Barbara Jordan on 01242 851619 or email BJordan@Jordans-Solicitors.com.

If any reader would like to send in a question to Jordans Solicitors to be answered either privately or on this page, please email your question to questions@jordans-solicitors.com No liability is accepted for the advice given in this article in respect of individual matters. For tailored advice contact Jordans Solicitors on 01242 851619.

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CONTENTS 10 Out and About

49 Castaway Collection

109 R&R

Your guide to the very best events happening in and around the Cotswolds this month

We meet scent maverick Jo Malone

We review the Old Swan & Minster Mill

51 Cotswolds Culture

119 Gatcombe Competition

Susan Blanchfield is… On Art Meet head lad, Mat Nicholls

Win tickets to this year’s famous horse trials, at the home of HRH The Princess Royal

17 Hot Property

120 Racing at Cheltenham

We feature some of the most beautiful properties that are for sale or to let in and around the Cotswolds

Nigel Aplin’s guide to The Festival

16 Real Life

40 Through the Garden Gate Camilla Bassett-Smith heads to Gotherington

68 Stable Scenes 45 Bass Trunkies The funkiest sounds systems on the market

Ten pages of beautiful, country fashion

89 Gloucestershire’s Growing Businesses We profile some of the county’s leading companies

122 Irish Eyes are Smiling Vincent Finnegan’s guide to The Festival

123 Festival of the Flesh 107 Mother’s Day Delicious recipe for stuffed leg of lamb

On the trail of Cheltenham’s secret evenings

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Tribute

AP McCOY OBE CHAMPION JUMP JOCKEY On behalf of all our readers, Cotswold Style would like to say a big thank you AP, for all the pleasure you have brought to the people of the Cotswolds and we wish you luck in your last Cheltenham Racing Festival, 2015 PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB WHEATMAN

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EDITOR’S FOREWORD elcome to the March issue of Cotswold Style. The most exciting time of the year for many people living in the Cotswolds, as The Racing Festival is once again, upon us. This month we have extensive coverage of what’s happening at Cheltenham from every area. Our wonderful Stable Scenes fashion shoot was made possible thanks to one of National Hunt’s top trainers, Kim Bailey. A massive team of models, stylists and photographers descended upon Kim’s training yard near Andoversford for a fabulous fun-filled day of top thoroughbred horses combined with some exquisite festival clothing. It was only apt to find out more what happens at a yard of this pedigree so I met with the Head Lad, Mat Nicholls, for our Real Life feature. Our racing pundits have filled some of this month’s pages with their views and betting tips and we are delighted that renowned expert, Irish Racing’s Vinny Finnegan, has written on the Irish predictions for Cheltenham. It’s not all about the glamour and horses though at the Festival. Columnist Jo Jo Schofield has been looking at the darker side and writes about the Festival of the Flesh – the evening antics for many punters, which most people don’t see. Happy Mother’s Day on 15th March, to all the wonderful Mummy’s out there! Our cooker writer, Shelle Duffin, has created a mouthwatering Roast Lamb recipe to spoil your mother with on the special day. In addition this month, Lucy Garbutt has returned from safari and delights us with her tales from Zambia; our new Cotswolds Culture writer, Susan Blanchfield introduces readers to Art and we are delighted that renowned scent maker Jo Malone, has been ‘Castaway’ with Ellie Mainwaring. And finally back to The Festival, we wish to say a sad farewell to the world’s greatest jumps jockey of all time, AP McCoy, who recently announced his retirement. AP has enthralled Cheltenham race-goers for so many years and will always be regarded as an utter legend in this part of the world. We wish you luck AP and you will be sorely missed! Best wishes,

Emma Logan Emma Logan, Editor editor@stylemagazines.co.uk

Cover image: Mandy Hall of Cotswold Farm Park Photography by www.scg-photography.com Cotswold Style is published monthly by Cotswold Style Ltd, based at Suite 104, Eagle Tower, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1TA. Reproduction of any material, in whole or in part, is strictly forbidden without the prior written consent of the publishers. All material is sent at the owner’s risk and whilst every care is taken, Cotswold Style will not accept liability for loss or damage. Dates, information and prices quoted are believed to be correct at time of going to press but are subject to change and no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions. Neither the editor nor publisher accepts responsibility for any material submitted, whether photographic or otherwise. All rights reserved. ISSN no. 1756-6673.

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t u o ab ENTERTAINMENT KINGS HEAD SPA LAUNCH Sunday 1st March

Cirencester’s first luxury hotel’s new spa is opening in early March. This full subterranean tranquil haven has the wow-factor and includes four treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, hot tub, experience shower, relaxation room and fitness quite complete with Matrix equipment. Lubatti has been adopted as The Spa’s house brand for treatments and products. www.kingshead-hotel.co.uk KINGS HEAD WEDDING FAIR Sunday 8th March

Cirencester’s newly opened luxury hotel is to host its first major wedding fair in the grand Corn Hall from 11.00am to 4.00pm. Exhibitors showcasing at the event will include florists, stylists, stationery, jewellers, DJs, musicians, hair and makeup, cakes, balloons and wedding transport to name but a few. The Kings Head is a fully licensed ideal wedding venue. Those interested in hosting their wedding at the Kings Head can contact sales@kingsheadhotel.co.uk in advance to pre-book a show around. www.kingshead-hotel.co.uk MIKE EVANS’ JIGGERY POKERY JAZZ EVENINGS AT THE DAFFODIL Tuesday 10th to Friday 14th March During Race Week at The Daffodil in

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Cheltenham, Jiggery Pokery will be creating the races-vibe, fusing the best of Irish jigs with the swing of jazz. Every night from 7pm. www.thedaffodil.com

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES Saturday 14th March 7.30pm. The Bootleg Beatles appear at Cheltenham Town Hall with their incredible recreation of the greatest songbook of all time. They have won over the most hardened sceptics and drawn critical acclaim across the globe. Every detail is meticulously covered, from costumes to authentic period instruments, from their witty ‘Scouse’ banter to their vocal mimicry. A mustsee for Beatles fans! Tickets: £29.50 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk RUSSELL WATSON UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE THE CHELTENHAM COMMUNITY CHOIR Sunday 15th March

Award-winning classical artist Russell Watson has asked Cheltenham’s very own Community Choir to join him at Cheltenham Town Hall as part of his national tour. Watson is one of the world’s most prominent tenors, selling in excess of seven million albums worldwide. The choir is a charitable joint venture between Cheltenham Town Hall and Cheltenham Operatic

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FAMOUS CARIBBEAN EATERY, TURTLE BAY, OPENING IN CHELTENHAM Thursday 26th March Bringing the heart and soul of the Caribbean to Cheltenham, Turtle Bay is set to be one of the biggest restaurant openings in the town this year. Located in the former Embassy nightclub on Pittville Street, menus will feature tempting dishes such as Jerk Chicken and Blue Mountain Curried Goat, washed down with an extensive list of island drinks and cocktails. www.turtlebay.co.uk PRINTS AND DRAWINGS EXHIBITION AT GALLERY PANGOLIN Until Friday 27th March Those taking part at this annual exhibition at Gallery Pangolin in Chalford include famous names, Royal Academicians, up-and coming talent as well as several sculptors from the Gloucestershire area. This is an excellent opportunity for collectors and first time buyers to buy artworks by well-known artists such as Anthony Abrahams and Lynn Chadwick at affordable prices. www.gallery-pangolin.com

ONE MAN BREAKING BAD Sunday 29th March 7.30pm. Join LA actor Miles Allen at Cheltenham Town Hall for a rip-roaring ride through one of the greatest television shows ever made. With over a million hits on YouTube and sell-out runs at comedy festivals across the world, his incredible impersonations of the iconic characters from all six seasons of Breaking Bad are packed into one exhilarating, hilarious performance. An unmissable night for Breaking Bad fans. Over 18s only. Contains strong language and adult content. Tickets: £20 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

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call:01242 222292 online: www.kingsleyevans.co.uk email: info@kingsleyevans.co.uk David Evans Director in

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Heylens Barn is a beautiful detached honey stone barn sited in a charming plot in the heart of this sought aer quintessential village. This fine home captures the period charm with a modern extension and contemporary finish ideal for practical and stylish living. The accommodation comprises Reception Hall Drawing Room leading to sitting Room Magnificent kitchen/breakfast room Study/Bedroom Four Master Suite with En suite Three Further Bedrooms Glorious Gardens.

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A BEAUTIFUL VILLA ON THIS SOUGHT AFTER ROAD Forming part of an interesting street scene, this charming home has a wealth of period features and offers flexible accommodation over three floors. The gardens are quite stunning offering a generous plot for town living Reception Hall Kitchen Dining Room Drawing Room Four Bedrooms Bathroom Lower Ground Accommodation comprising Bedroom Studio Kitchen.

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A CHARMING HOME IN A PRIVATE ROAD WITHIN STROLLING DISTANCE TO TOWN. A fine example of a 4 bedroom detached family home sited on a charming private road within walking distance to town. The accommodation is well proportioned comprising Sitting Room Study Magnificent Kitchen/Breakfast Room Master Suite with En Suite Three Further Bedrooms Family Bathroom Garage Gardens Off Road Parking.

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A BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE IN THE HEART OF CHELTENHAM Oﬀering beautifully proportioned accommodation, this charming home is sited on a sought aer road in the heart of Cheltenham. Set over three ﬂoors, particular thought has been given to making exceptional use of space. The accommodation comprises Reception Hall Drawing Room Dining Room Family/Play Room Kitchen/ Breakfast Room Utility Room Shower Room Three Bedrooms Bathroom Lovely gardens.

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A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF A VILLA SITED ON A TREE LINED ROAD WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN Prestbury Road is a fine example of a period town house within walking distance to Pittville Park and the town centre. The flexible accommodation comprises a two bedroom apartment which can be self-contained or part of the residence. The accommodation comprises Reception Hall Drawing Room Dining Room Three Bedrooms Three Bathrooms The Self-contained/Incorporated Apartment Accommodation comprises Two Bedrooms Sitting Room Kitchen Pretty Courtyard Garden Off Road Parking.

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE AN APARTMENT IN THE SOUGHT AFTER THIRLESTAINE PARK DEVELOPMENT Sandford Court forms part of the exquisite Thirlestaine development. This magniﬁcent new build development is set within 7 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds. The accommodation is spacious comprising Sitting Room Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Oﬀ Road Parking.

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Suffolk Square Cheltenham Setting the Scene: This impressive two bedroom apartment is situated in the heart of the Suffolk’s, which has been named as one of the UK and Ireland’s 50 greatest streets. The picturesque regency square was chosen as part of a widespread study by housing historian Melanie Backe-Hansen. Why we love it: This exceptional apartment occupies part of the lower ground floor of this classic Grade II listed landmark building, which has interesting historical links to the famous architect Sir Robert Smirke, who lived in Montpellier House until 1867. Smirke was responsible for designing many famous classical buildings to include the main block and façade of the British Museum. The property is accessed via a communal entrance to the rear of the building, shared with just one other apartment. The private patio garden is quietly positioned here and so benefits from a south facing aspect. The apartment offers superb proportions and a wealth of character with its magnificent reception hall and beautiful arched ceilings. Knight Frank, Cheltenham; Guide Price £315,000 hayley.wilks@knightfrank.com 01242 246959

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Tirley Setting the Scene: Set in an elevated position overlooking its own grounds and the church, this pretty former vicarage makes an enchanting family home. Why we love it: This property has been maintained meticulously having also been finished to a very high standard internally. The property offers well-proportioned lateral accommodation over two floors. The principal reception rooms and main bedrooms in the original part of the house enjoy seamless views over the ha-ha to open farmland and the Cotswolds beyond. Both the dining room and drawing room focus on open fireplaces and retain a number of fine period features. Flagstones lead from the breakfast room through to a wonderfully appointed kitchen, complete with Aga and the original bread oven. Whilst having a warm homely feel, the accommodation is also very practical with 4 reception rooms, in addition to a utility room, cloakroom and cellars. Upstairs, there is a master suite and 4 further double bedrooms, family bathroom and shower room. To the rear of the house, across the courtyard from the kitchen is the large two storey former coach house. Currently used as garaging and secure storage, Tewkesbury Borough Council has granted planning permission to convert part of this to ancillary accommodation. The plot is wonderfully private; the gardens being predominantly lawned with a small orchard flanking Church Lane on the northwest boundary. Knight Frank, Cheltenham; Guide Price ÂŁ1,100,000 tom.banwell@knightfrank.com 01242 246959 COTSWOLD STYLE MARCH 2015 27

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM HOME ÂŁ500,000 Much of the charm of The Wayside is due to its location offering an idyllic setting, part of a village community yet tucked away offering a serene lifestyle. Currently the property is a 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s period single storey building with outbuildings sited within an outstanding plot. Planning position has been obtained by the current owner to replace the building with a contemporary single storey dwelling and garden store, creating a stunning residence totalling approximately 2,936 sq. ft. Adjoining the plot is a field and road bringing the total land area to just over 0.8 acres. Details of planning consents for The Wayside can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/wayside-planning. 28 MARCH 2015 COTSWOLD STYLE

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Pittville, Cheltenham Setting the scene: A beautifully presented substantial luxury home set behind electronic gates successfully blending Regency and contemporary styling to provide elegant, family accommodation. EPC: D Why we love it: A wonderful residence that has been upgraded from the original build (approximately 12 years ago), creating a stunning contemporary home with landscaped garden, garaging and parking. Guide Price ÂŁ1,495,000 Freehold Details: Hamptons, Cheltenham. Tel: 01242 639414 cheltenham@hamptons-int.com COTSWOLD STYLE MARCH 2015 29

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Interiors

It’s a fad. It won’t last... Painted furniture specialist Clive Burling, says it’s timeless About six years ago I was chatting to a friend, who was in the antiques business, about painted furniture. Those were her words, “it’s a fad, it won’t last”. Very convincingly she described how “this latest trend” would soon be over. I remembered that quote recently while I was talking to a client in one of the finest houses in the Cotswolds, having just completed a job there...painting furniture of course! So what is it about the painted look that has made it so enduring? Firstly let me take you back to the time when stripped pine was the height of fashion. When antique dealers all drove Volvo estates with huge roof racks and anything with paint on didn't stand a chance. Not just furniture of

course, doors, floors, panelling and skirting boards all got the treatment. Now it's all being painted again. I suppose my friend was right about the cyclical nature of the business to some extent. There was a saying in those days that if you put five antique dealers on a desert island with one Georgian side table, they would all make a comfortable living. Fast forward thirty years and they would probably make a long running daytime TV series about it too! Obviously interior fashions change all the time, no denying that. I think the answer to my question and the reason painted furniture and the ‘painted look’ goes from strength to strength is that, done well, it is timeless and simply fits in absolutely anywhere.

When my clients discover what is possible, how a piece of their furniture (or even a kitchen for example) can be totally transformed and become a unique feature, at a fraction of the cost of replacement, it is truly exciting. Will we be stripping it all again in a few years? I doubt it somehow. After all, if we want a new look we can just repaint it! To find out how I can help you transform a single piece of furniture or an entire house, or to learn how to do it yourself, please get in touch. Email: clive.burling@gmail.com Tel: 07788257914

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Designing for the Designers! Interior Designer Kelly James talks through the refit of Sozo Design PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHADOWPLAY

Shaun Uthup established Sozo in 2000, Sozo is a digital marketing company based in Cheltenham and London, specialising in web design, branding and digital marketing. They are chosen by clients for their blend of creative design, expert programming and digital marketing experience – all of which they offer in-house which is pretty unusual in the industry. This means they can provide their clients with a really cohesive online marketing service. Shaun had previously recommended me as an interior design for another local business and then very kindly asked me to help redesign their offices. We had the perfect starting point - as designers they supplied me with a mood board of images and their new web design concept. I had my starting point; the web design supplied me with accent colours and from the mood board I could see they wanted the space to be bright, fun and we added a splash of dark moodiness. I was given a budget and brief to work to; we made decisions together on all elements such as furniture, artwork, lighting and paint colours and some items were custom made to add individuality. The property in Cheltenham has 3 offices, a client meeting room, bathroom and communal area that I was to design. We selected a colour palette to use throughout as well as the colourful wall lights to help cohesion and flow. Large grey pendent lights were used in the offices but in the hall was made an

individual fitting with elements we put together, making a bespoke lighting feature which offers lots of light. We had an ‘IDEAS ROOM’ sign made to name the client meeting room, as this is where clients and Sozo present their ideas to each other. A smooth and tactile meeting table is home to grey and turquoise upholstered chairs, which looks welcoming and comfortable. Artwork really helps lift a space so we chose fun pictures of Cheltenham and colourful pantone prints to bring the scheme together. Branded blinds were also installed to the front of the property to advertise the company and wooden blinds were installed to other windows offering shade but not blocking out daylight. Geometric hexagon tiles were used in the dark moody hallway and bathroom; they are fun, prefect for our colour scheme, easy to clean and very current. This project has been great fun. We started with the plan not to do structure work but then removed utilities and knocked a wall down, not to buy furniture but then replaced everything in the meeting room, walls were to stay lighter shades of grey but then Shaun made the brave decision to repaint them dark grey. Having flexibility and being open to change as a scheme evolves is fantastic. Sozo now has the interior, which is a cool place to work and for clients to bring their ideas. If you have any questions please contact Kelly on 01242 253700.

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Through the Garden Gate... This month our media horticulturalist, Camilla Bassett-Smith, has a spring in her step as she feeds on the beauty of a Gotherington garden. Not content for her day to end however, she followed this up with a short walk and another feed of a culinary nature… s Editor of The Daffodil Society, it will come as no surprise to you that this time of year fills my veins with chlorophyllic excitement and ‘Pear Tree Cottage’ in Gotherington does much to satisfy my narcotic Narcissi tendencies! This half acre garden has been owned by Mary and Edwin Manders-Trett since 1979 and so this creation is almost as old as me but this beauty is perfect as nature intended and does not need the make-up application that I find just about keeps me suitable for public presentation these days. Let’s talk daffodils – the bold trumpets of ‘King Alfred’ make royal conversation with ‘Cedric Morris’ and the dainty ‘Thalia’, ‘W.P Milner’ and species pseudonarcissus hover low-lying around the borders, grass whispering to each other and eavesdropping on all around.

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Pulmonaria, Epimedium and Anemone blanda also pop up to give an elegant wave as you meander around. The buzz words for this garden are ‘natural’ and ‘informal’ and in parts feels like you are bringing the woodland to your own back lawn. Mary tells me that she has made it up as she has gone along, the design growing as do the plants. The effect she has created is beautiful, a series of swirls and arches, hedges, shrubs and paths which combine to reveal a new vista on each turn. Particularly perfect in spring but also perennially glorious in May and June. It’s not just about flowers here though, the shiny black stems of Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo), spurt from the earth like jets of oil and the Tibetan Cherry stands proud displaying a trunk of smoothest copper, rich and rather birch like in its stance but also with a hint

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of the Paperbark Maple as its bark peels away in the most delicious manner. Pandora in stone, purveys all of this at a mid-point in the garden, keeping her box close to her chest and a twisted Willow negotiates its way through the March air. This garden is opening for the National Gardens Scheme at the end of March but you can also view by appointment. With such lovely countryside around us, it seemed a shame to get back into the car, and so a little wander was in need. Of course you can at this point tackle a 10 mile walk, investigate Dixton Hill and all the glorious surrounds but being a little hungry too, I felt a 25 minute walk in the direction of ‘The Old Farmer’s Arms’ was just the thing. Turn right out of the garden and then left into Shutter Lane at ‘The Shutters’ Inn (at time of writing in the middle of a management change). Follow the road, bearing right. After about 20 metres, turn left into a narrow footpath, between houses, signed “Footpath only – no bridle path”. After a short journey, turn right at the T-junction and follow the footpath alongside fields. On reaching a metal barrier, take a right turn into a made-up road: ‘Long Furlong Lane’, with ‘Long Furlong Cottage’ on the left of the roadway. Follow this road past three large green hay barns on your right, looking towards your left your desired destination can be seen in the distance: the lone inn standing for generations, doffing its cap of roof tiles at you and preparing for your arrival. After about 500 metres you reach the main A435 road, so watching out for fast moving traffic, cross to the

other side where you turn left and follow the path until you arrive at ‘The Old Farmer’s Arms’ ready to welcome you on the opposite side of the road. Having brushed off my boots and replacing the cold air in my lungs with a short sharp intake of culinary warmth, we headed towards our table. May I say that I was horticulturally pleased to be joined in the building by a group of teasels, rubber plant and some rather attractive copper coloured artwork leaves, clinging to the wall and smug in their ability to avoid the harsh winter outside. In an English pub, I like English pub food and so order this we did. Fish, chips and mushy peas and sausage and mash. Just what was needed and plenty of it! The menu offered a good choice, with ‘Velvet Beetroot with Chive and Crème Fraiche’ sounding particularly pleasant for a starter, however a cream jumper and beetroot should never be acquainted!

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SHAKE ‘EM UP Emma Logan met with Cheltenham based Andy Rogers, creator of the funkiest sound systems to hit the market ass Trunkies is shaking up the sound world and putting the charm back into portable stereos and speakers. Not only do their vintage gems look good they pack a punch in the sound stakes too, which is why they have caught the attention of so many music buffs who want crystal clear bass, packaged in the most beautiful way possible. Bored by conventional speakers Andy Rogers wanted a way to maintain sound quality and revolutionise the look. Armed with a flea market find and a pair of high-end speakers, Bass Trunkies was born. Suddenly Granny’s old travel trunk had a new lease of life and it was loud. From there he continued to design and started gaining large exposure within the likes of Vogue, the Huffington Post and Metro to name a few. It was the 2013 Christmas TV advert for NotOnTheHighstreet and subsequent Father’s Day airtime that Andy realised he had created something special. He says, “Our customers come from all walks of life; guys on their

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t’s not always the action located on the farm that excites me, it’s when our Livestock Manager Mike drops me a text saying, “Come and meet our new animals?” Mike has an array of knowledge about all our rare breeds and we often have people coming to us to buy livestock. Recently, we were approached by someone who wanted seven different breeds of sheep, so we supplied them with a nice selection of our pregnant Norfolk Horns, Kerry Hills, Soays, Cotswolds and Castlemilk Moorits. However on this occasion they wanted two other breeds that we didn’t have. Fortunately we were able to source them, as Mike knew two of the top breeders in the country. The two breeds we didn’t have on the farm were the Zwartbles and Gotlands. Yes you did read it right, I’ve never heard of them either! Possibly because neither is a rare breed native to Britain, so they’re somewhat exotic to us here on the farm. I headed up to the Park to meet them as soon as possible. It just so happened that the added bonus of having these new flocks of sheep (fifteen of each) is that they’re all pregnant too. So as I arrived, they were all huddled up and waiting in our handling pens, an area where we inspect and safely

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contain any of our livestock in large numbers at a time. Today I was going to be assisting Mike and the team to scan them, which is quite similar to the human pregnancy scans we’re used to seeing. The Zwartbles are very friendly; they trot over to you curiously and love a little scratch around the ears. They’re bigger than your average commercial sheep, make excellent mothers, and are docile in nature. They have a chocolate brown fleece with sun-bleached tips, with a white blaze on their face, feet, and tail. Quite frankly they are adorable; I was hooked, you just cannot beat an overly friendly sheep. The Gotland is a Swedish breed adorned with a beautiful fleece, the type of tumbling fluff that you see on many neck lines of winter coats and fashion accessories, they’re a dark grey at the roots and lighter at the tips. Bred for their meat and fleece, they look quite primitive and on the day of the scanning,

resembled some of the grey clouds above us, as we were stood in a snowstorm. We now have both of these breeds in our Demonstration Barn, where some visitors may be lucky enough to witness them giving birth to their beautiful and unusual lambs. These ladies are all due on March 20th; they’re a little more predictable than human babies and are not usually too far off their due dates. Then they will be going out into the display paddocks for you to enjoy these beautiful creatures hopping, bleating and skipping about in the spring sunshine, along with all our rare breed lambs and ewes. We have two daily lambing talks for our visitors; I never get tired of it and wish we could lamb all year round. It’s magical, uplifting, joyful and really moving watching a lamb being born. Our Farm Park gates are wide open now and we are waiting for you all to arrive for an extra special warm and ‘lamby’ welcome for spring 2015. The Cotswold Farm Park will be open every day from 10.30am, until December 20th. Lambing is due to take place until April 12th. For more information visit www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk To keep up to date with all the latest Farm Park gossip, follow Mandy on Twitter @mandyfarmpark

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ASTAWAY English scent maverick Jo Malone is responsible for creating some of the world’s most iconic fragrances. From Pomegranate Noir to Pomelo, Jo’s scents have gained cult status worldwide. Starting all over again with her new brand JO LOVES she is creating an exciting collection of fragrances inspired by her dearest memories and moments in life. Cotswold Style columnist Ellie Mainwaring caught up with Jo in a moment between launching her new bespoke candle Concept Where in the world would you choose to be castaway to and why?

Parrot Cay in Turks & Caicos. It’s quite simply heaven with the whitest sandy beaches and the bluest, crystal clear waters. Absolute bliss! Pomelo, the flagship scent from the JO LOVES fragrance collection and a scent that was created with Parrot Cay in mind. I surround myself with Pomelo wherever I go, spraying it on my bed sheets, around my home and wearing it every day. It’s so much a part of my life and is the fragrance that makes people stop me in the street to ask what I’m wearing. Pomelo is like my best friend and for me has become the embedded smell of home. What fragrance would you take?

What item of jewellery or accessory would you take?

My Tiffany diamond star necklace. I don’t like to wear a lot of jewellery but this necklace is particularly special to me and I never take it off. It was a gift from my husband Gary. He bought it for me to say: ‘You are a star’. You can take the entire works of one musician to your desert island - who would it be?

I thought long and hard about this question, but I have to choose Elton John. His music is so diverse that there would be a song for every mood – both when I’m feeling happy and when I

Jo Malone need my spirits lifting, especially his work with Pavarotti. Our Border Terrier Terri. She’s such an important part of our family and comes everywhere with me. A true companion, she’s my very dearest friend and I would never feel lonely with her around. What pet would you take?

Name one possession you would take and one to leave behind for a loved one.

I would take a small pillow, which was made for me by my son and my husband. Its design is a picture my son Josh drew for me when he was a small child and my husband had it

stitched onto the pillow. It‘s a picture of the three of us under a rainbow and it sits on our bed. I would leave behind a photo album of all the family pictures of memories, moments and experiences we have had together. It would remind them of the great times we have shared. A cashmere lined hammock with linen sheets. I could lie between the trees and gaze up at the stars, then close my eyes and pretend I was back at home. What would be your luxury item?

What would be your last supper before departing for your desert island?

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Cotswolds Culture Columnist Susan Blanchfield inspires us to become cultural in the Cotswolds and this month she writes about the joy of discovering Art

...on Art

Each day we move through life trying to shut out the irritations and assaults of modern living on our senses. In all that shutting out, how do we let life in and allow ourselves the space to think? A good place to begin? Consider Art. Given the recent shenanigans in the Art world you could be forgiven for thinking that Art is only fit for money laundering, reducing tax bills or parting with $300 million of your spare Qatari coffers for exclusive viewing rights to a Gauguin. Yes, our current crop of super rich appear to have conveniently forgotten the point of Art in their quest to shore up their HSBC Swiss Bank balances. It seems to me a rather joyless process when a piece of art is purchased by an individual only to be ripped from a free public gallery, squirreled away in a private underground steel lined vault and guarded by a small army. Dinner guests at these residences must dread the moment when they are invited to walk through the body scanner to endure a frisk for concealed weapons and abseiling paraphernalia in order to view the recently acquired ‘piece’. Even with my love for art, if it were me, I would pass on the viewing debacle and elect to settle in at the table with a robust red and a second round of the cheese plate. Thankfully we don’t have to get the point of Art being quite so wrong. Drop below the headline grabbing purchases and furtive tax dodging behaviour and you’ll find that Art is multifaceted and multi-layered and whether your style is Koons, Constable or Emin, Art has something for everyone at any age. Our public spaces are still packed to the rafters with stuff for us to go and stare at and for those of us who are inclined to be sniffy about our time poor lives and ask do we have the time for Art? – Well, yes, I think we do. In the super-fast world we inhabit, Art excels at delivering messages quickly; a movie takes two hours to watch but you can interpret a story in Warhol’s undifferentiated mix of art and pop culture in seconds – even more exciting, the interpretation will be all your own work. We will have wildly

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Mona Lisa by Andy Warhol

differing opinions and that is the joy of Art; it doesn’t matter. Arguably the most famous painting in the world, Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’ is a perfection of precise geometry and ‘Sfumato’ or ‘smoky lines’. In other words, unlike Cindy Crawford, she is airbrushed to within an inch of her 500-year or so old life (lucky girl!). But what truly inspires, are the mysteries and the debates swirling round the Enigmatic Mona Lisa. They give us the opportunity to create our own story to enjoy and the mystique is one of the main reasons the painting endures. At the other end of the spectrum you might feel the same excitement and interest in the British Artist Martin Creed. His signature works include a crumpled sheet of paper, a flattened piece of the reusable adhesive Blue Tack as well as other more boundary breaking works, which are regrettably, unprintable in this column. Whether he appeals or not is entirely up to you but he’s been around for twenty years and exhibits in the Tate so someone aside from his mother must like his work. Gloucestershire’s commitment to Art is demonstrated at a variety of locations both public and private. Cheltenham’s Wilson Art Gallery offers a range of exciting exhibitions as well as regular guest lecturers, educational

and free family events throughout the year. In March, it will host a visiting exhibition of paintings by JMW Turner, one of the most famous and controversial artists of 19th Century Britain. For interactive and experimental exhibits that offer an experiential feel, the Gloucester City Museum features the recreation of a Roman kitchen playhouse and medieval street as well regular free family events and lectures. Every artist was first an amateur and fringe artwork offers the opportunity to view art, often meet the artist and if you like what they do, purchase their work. There are several excellent Fringe Art spaces in Gloucestershire; The New Brewery Arts in Cirencester, Stroud Valleys Art space promote their local Artists in residence and Cheltenham’s Montpellier Gallery host exhibitions from the University of Gloucestershire and local artists as well as Cheltenham Art Club. My most treasured piece of Art is a vibrant, joyful piece by an ‘amateur’. I know the story behind the work and the generous spirit of the artist and if I am ever grim of thought and lemon of lip, I only have to glance at it for a total mood makeover. Art is an exploration and it is our unique emotional response to it that makes it great. Thinking, concentration, engagement, being in the moment, is entirely beneficial for our health and our stress levels. Paying attention to Art both relaxes and stimulates the brain; it barely matters whether or not you “like” the object in question – it is your emotional response that matters. In other words it’s not about ‘them or ‘it’; heavens no! It’s all about you. Susan Blanchfield is a Patron and Trustee of Cheltenham Festivals; she is a postgraduate doctoral researcher at the University of Gloucestershire and has a life long passion for the Arts in Education. Please contact Susan at: editor@stylemagazines.co.uk

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THE CHARMING HEART OF AFRICA ambia is a mesmerising wilderness of vast blue skies, rippling yellow grasslands, iridescent wetlands and ochre red soil. It is one of Southern Africa’s most remote countries, through which flow the three great rivers, the Kafue, the Luangwa and the Zambezi; the life-giving waters of which attract vast concentrations of mammals and predators. Walking safaris were pioneered in Zambia and the options for such a unique game viewing experience are endless. Kafue National Park is remote, staggeringly beautiful and varied with woodland, rivers, plateaus, floodplains and swamps teeming with birds and other wildlife. Herbivores including kudu, bushbuck, eland, reedbuck, common duker, grysbok and waterbuck are frequently seen and the area is abundant with predators such as cheetah, leopard and wild dog, including the remarkable tree-climbing lions. South Luangwa National Park is a big-game stronghold and one of the wildest and most majestic parks in Africa. The Lower Zambezi National Park is one of the country’s premier wildlife viewing areas, famed for its large prides of lion lording over the valley, elephants wading through the river, crocodiles basking on the muddy banks and large pods of hippo. If you are not keen on walking through the bush, an alternative and very memorable way to get up close and personal with wild Africa is on a canoe safari. One day we paddled alongside four lionesses as they padded silently along the river bank and our canoe floated beside hippo as they eyeballed us, eyes like periscopes, snorting from the surface of the water. The very remote Liuwa Plain National Park is difficult to access and consequently is an unspoilt haven with very few visitors and boasts one of Africa’s great animal migrations. Nothing can beat the primeval thrill of tracking wild African animals through the

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Self-professed adventuress Lucy Garbutt discovers beautiful, friendly Zambia and the wonder of Victoria Falls

“Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” Livingstone The Smoke That Thunders

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Canoeing The Zambezi is a serene way to enjoy the wildlife

Walking safaris offer a unique game viewing experience

bush where all the while you realise you could actually be the one being hunted! The area around Livingstone has the reputation for being the adrenalin centre of Africa. It is a Pandora’s box full of epic experiences such as helicopter and microlight flights that drop right into the Victoria Falls gorge, cliffs and bridges to bungee jump, abseil and gorge swing. Additional activities include cage-diving with crocodiles, elephant riding and walking with lions. White water rafting through the raging rapids of the Zambezi had always been on my ‘must do’ travel list and the thrill of it did not disappoint. In fact I was quite delirious with adrenalin for weeks afterwards! As one of the top ten paddling rivers on the planet and acclaimed as the ‘wildest one-day white water run in the world’ the journey boasts such rapids as “Stairway to Heaven” and “Oblivion” – I can remember every plunge, twist, turn and capsize to this day! It was the Smoke that Thunders or Mosi-oa-Tunya, as the locals have always called it that leaves indelible memories. Planning to be the first to ‘discover’ the Victoria Falls that day, we set off on foot from the bus stop at first light, heading

towards billowing clouds of mist below. The walk to The Falls follows a meandering route across scrubland which is inhabited by troops of baboon. Naively we found it thrilling to walk among such seemingly friendly creatures until with alarm, we realised the baboons had gradually circled us and with threatening taunts were closing in. Our arrival at the brink of the mighty falls was more dramatic than we hoped, followed a sprint for our lives from our furry friends. It was quite literally a breath-taking experience to stand beside the world’s greatest mass of falling water. At over one thousand meters wide and one hundred metres high, a vast curtain of water from the plains plunges into the massive, frothy black chasm of Batoka Gorge, which you can witness from nerve-rackingly high viewpoints dotted along the edge of the gorge. On November 23rd 1855 Livingstone wrote in his journal, ‘Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight’. There are wonderful walks through the rainforest beside the falls where the power of the surging water tumbling into the void electrifies every nerve and sinew,

leaving the body energised with electrons for weeks afterwards! Teetering from the viewpoint above Devil’s Cataract, I could imagine the shock of missionaries who witnessed tribes sacrificing beasts to the rainbow god here! The most thrilling experience of all was swimming in a pool right at the Falls’ edge besides Livingstone Island, clutching onto rocks as raging torrents pummelled my body and billowing clouds of vapour towered into the blue sky yonder … Once touched by the spirit of Africa it never leaves you! I can’t wait to return. If you would like to go to Zambia a safari can be tailor-made for you by World Odyssey – for more information on anything to do with Africa or anywhere else on the planet, please visit www.worldodyssey.com – follow us @World_Odyssey, like us on Facebook and/or call one of our travel specialists for advice on: 01905 731373.

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SPRING YOUR HAIR INTO ACTION

Laura Leigh Hairdressing looks at what’s trending for 2015

The Swag While last year the lob (long bob), was the trend with so many celebrities committing to the chop, we have to assume that they’re probably working their way towards longer mid-length locks for this spring. So what will be 2015’s most wanted style? Get ready for ‘the swag’, because it’s already gaining traction on runways and red carpets all over the world.

The lobs and long mermaid waves that were extremely popular last season are coming together to create a new style, fresh for 2015. I’m calling it ‘the swag’ (a swingy shag layered cut), with long layers and soft grown-out fringes designed at different lengths depending on your face shape. The key is lots of soft texture and seamless movement in the hair, such as the looks of Alexa Chung

and Sienna Miller. The lob moves seamlessly to the swag, says Laura Leigh, “It’s a great transition from the lob as you feel like your hair has become long and playful overnight with the weight change in the cut and your blowdry time will be halved.” A key product to create this look is L’Oreal Beach Waves.

GET THE LOOK with L’Oreal Professional Wild Stylers Beach Waves. Available from Laura Leigh hairdressing for £14.99

A New Natural Colour Trend While ultra vibrant hair and dramatic ombré ruled 2014, we’re starting to see a shift into softer, more natural ‘sombre’ colours as the trend. The leading force towards this minimal vibe is ‘Balayage’; increasingly popular highlights that aim to mimic sun kissed, natural holiday hair. Resident Senior colour specialist Nadine Nolan tells us about a new technique she is working with. “It is a similar, darker, technique that we are sure is about to go mainstream over the course of 2015, introducing ecaille (AKA “tortoiseshell” in French).” With smooth caramel tones, the ecaille technique is a slightly richer and darker version of your natural colour, paired with golden highlights and a whole lot of shine. The look from Paris tends to also be darker at the roots and lighter at the ends – consider it a much more sophisticated version of the ombré we know and love. Pop some Balayage highlights on top of this rich shade and and a gloss to keep it rich and you’ve achieved a multi-dimensional, bombshell look.

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Something for the boys... Go Longer Long hair is set to have a moment in 2015. Granted, this type of cut isn’t for everyone but on the right guy and styled the right way, it can look superb! It’s best to avoid growing your hair long if it’s thick or unruly, as it will take a lot of time to blow dry and style each day. Arguably the worst part of growing ones hair long, are those awkward, in-between stages where the length is not quite short, not quite long and not quite fit for being seen by the general public. If you find yourself at one of these transitional periods, head straight to your stylist so that they can tidy it up and offer some expert advice on how best to get over the hump. The key to making long hair work is taking good care of it and ensuring you get it cut regularly. Care-wise, you’ll need a good

quality shampoo and conditioner; a deep conditioning treatment or leave-in conditioner applied every week or so, can help keep your hair looking its absolute best. When it comes to creating your new longer style, the trick is to aim for a look that’s relaxed and laid-back rather than overly preened. However, if you’re growing your hair precisely to avoid all this precision styling, the ‘man bun’ and ‘top knot’ are both extremely on-trend styles at the moment, yet completely fuss-free.

The New Crop Super short sides have been the must-have look for men for a while now. This year, why not experiment with a slightly different look and maintain a little more length through the sides? This technique reduces the degree of scalp exposure while still keeping edges looking smart and sharp, as well as giving you a little more hair to play with when

creating smooth styles. When creating a high shine style, preparation is key, so make sure to apply product to lightly towel dried hair. Rub some L’Oreal Matt Styling Cream through the hair and blow dry while combing back or to the side, to achieve the slick, precise finish you want. For those keen to push the envelope, tramlines have been making a slow but sure comeback aided by the 1990s style revival. Contrary to popular belief, tramlines don’t have to be tacky; there’s a whole spectrum of styles from subtle to statement making. If you want to try it out opt for a shaved-in parting or if you’re up for going all out, ask your stylist to suggest a design they think would work for your specific hair type and head shape.

Laura Leigh Hairdressing, Lower Ground Floor, 105 The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NW, Tel: 01242 530598; www.lauraleighhairdressing.co.uk

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Mind, Body & Soul We discover some of the new, sensational treatments or products available in the Cotswolds, to recuperate your mind, body and soul LUXE TAN & NAILS Having opened in September 2014 by published nail artist Katie Luxe, Luxe Tan and Nails provides a local tanning and nail bar for the Cotswolds. As chic as any stylish salon you would find in the capital, Luxe has a fully stocked Ciate nail bar, the only one outside of London. All the staff are Shellac trained and Luxe is an approved salon with the American Back Scratchers acrylic system. The focal perspective at Luxe Tan and Nails is to provide safe and effective nail care. The salon, specialists in all types of manicures and pedicures, only uses natural procedures; OPI GelColor and

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Shellac and for the acrylics there are non of the dangerous chemicals such as MMA that are used in so many high street locations, that damage and rip ones natural nail if getting caught. The nail

tips may not last as long as some of these cheaper variations but you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end up with ripped nail beds and paper-thin nails either! The nail bar boasts a top-of-the range Collagen sunbed, the only one in the area. This is ideal for cleansing and providing blemish free skin and the red collagen infused bulbs are superb for rejuvenation and soothing, as well as a long lasting deep tan. Luxe Tan and Nails are nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds in the busy town of Bourton-on-the-water. Open 6 days a week from 9.30-6.00pm Face Book - Instagram - Twitter Luxe tan and nails Tel: 01451 798008

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Health SUGARING WITH MICHELLE ANGUS A gentle form of hair removal that has been practiced for centuries by the ancient Egyptians, Michelle Angus has been one of the UK’s leading practioners in sugaring for the past twenty-two years. Sugar paste is made from natural food-grade ingredients such as water, lemon juice and sugar (as opposed to resins and artificial ingredients in body wax). Sugaring doesn’t attach to live skin cells only acting upon the dead skin thereby giving you a thorough exfoliation at the same time. Sugaring is particularly ideal if you have skin complaints such as sensitivity, eczema and psoriasis, even diabetics who tend to have much thinner skin. This highly effective system removes ones body hair deeply from the root and pulls out short, stubbly hairs. It prevents in-grown hairs and for people who find waxing painful, sugaring is warm and far gentler. Sugaring also offers the perfect alternative to expensive top up laser sessions to tidy up the sparse regrowth. Michelle is highly reputable for sugaring the notoriously tricky Hollywood and Brazilian bikini area. This is an absolute must for people planning a vacation to some warmer climates after a winter of neglect in this department. One doesn’t want a ‘Miranda’ moment, a la Sex and the City! Michelle has taught sugaring to people from all over the world and is happy to hear from individuals and beauty salons that maybe interested in training. To find out more about Brazilian or Hollywood sugaring treatments, please contact Michelle Angus. Tel: 07861 354398 THE COCONUT COLLABORATIVE Traditional yogurt, made with cow's milk, is off-limits to those who suffer with milk allergies or are lactose intolerance. Coconut yogurt is a healthy alternative that's made with the milk of a coconut. In addition to being dairy free, coconut yogurt also supplies several key vitamins and minerals and can have live and active cultures just like milk-based yogurts. It is therefore now thought that consumption of coconut milk may help protect the body from infections and viruses. The fat in coconuts is super-healthy –

it’s almost all made up of medium-chain fatty acids. Instead of being stored as body fat, these are broken down straight away and used as energy. In fact, they’ve been shown to help promote heart health and aid in brain cognition. Even better, they’re cholesterol-free Coconut Collaborative has produced a delicious range of natural yogurts, which are the perfect way to start the day for a healthy breakfast or mid-afternoon snack. The yogurts are dairy-free, soya free and gluten free with no added sugar and come in a range of flavours such as natural with berries and seeds, mango and passion fruit, raspberry and plain natural. Coconut Collaborative Yoghurts – available from Waitrose and Daylesford Organic Farm Shop WHITE GLO TOOTHPASTE White Glo is Australia’s leading toothpaste brand offering unbeatable whitening and tooth protection using a unique Calcium Carbonate-based whitening formula which then addresses specific oral care issues which other brands don’t think to target. The famous five formulas are: Professional Choice – This was originally formulated to help give actors and models their winning smiles and is used by them all over the world. Coffee & Tea – Perfect for caffeine addicts, this formula lifts the difficult stains, which these drinks leave on your teeth. Smokers Formula – Designed to

combat nicotine stains and smoker’s breath, this toothpaste is highly effective in masking the signs of a normal smoker. 2-in-1 – Combining the whitening strength of White Glo and the freshbreath confidence of mouthwash, this formula blends the two to provide an ultimate clean feel. Sensitive Forte+ – Sensitive teeth can’t handle abrasive whitening toothpastes, so this newest formula delivers the same power in a formula which is gentle enough even for the most sensitive of teeth. The White Glo range of toothpastes are available from Asda, Boots, Superdrug and Morrisons. COTSWOLD STYLE MARCH 2015 63

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Grace&Glamour Stylish wardrobe ideas to take you through the March festivals It’s finally March and we can start basking in the glory of warmer days. It’s also the official start of the most exciting fashion period of all, the spring to summer social style! very March, Cotswold ladies tend to think of only two true occasions - Racing and Mother’s Day, with a really tough decision to make on which is the most important, style wise. We all know how important fashion is when it comes to the Cheltenham Festival and Ladies Day in particular but equally, so is truly celebrating Mother’s Day in style. To help make that oh so important decision just that little bit easier - and I’m talking style wise for each occasion, not between the two - I’ve pulled some of my favourite pieces to wear for each, both and even for the rest of the season. Starting with accessories. Even though we’re pretty much over the worst of winter, faux fur is still a must for some occasions - including racing, if the outfit warrants it. This gorgeous Cossack hat from French Connection would make a perfect racing day accessory for those of you attending the full week and looking to switch around your French Connection style. Likewise, if you’re heading out to the country in the cold or somewhere casual with your Mum, it might be just the accessory you’ve been waiting for. Like magic, Joules has the perfect country tweed coat to team with your faux fur headpiece. Perfect for a classical racing look and for spring casual attire too. With this little beauty, you’re guaranteed to get a whole lot of

wear - it’s definitely an investment worth making. I’ve always been a huge fan of stripes and while monochrome may seem a little boring for spring, this Karen Millen number certainly is not. This is ideal for a semiformal occasion or even dressed down for heading out on Mother’s Day, it’s definitely an occasional hybrid. Whether it’s afternoon tea or a long lazy lunch, opt for heels or flats to suit your destination and you’ll be sure to win the style wars. For something that’s ultra feminine and oh so sophisticated, Reiss has you Reiss covered. In a gorgeous neutral tone, it’s perfect to brighten up with accessories and a great length for the races. To warm it up a little, that little faux fur friend would be perfect and maybe even a stole to

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match! This one will take you through spring to summer and would make a killer wedding guest dress. And finally, to finish off your Mother’s Day attire, this throw-on cardigan from Topshop is perfect. It’ll even smarten up a pair of jeans teamed with heels and acts as a transitional cover up for the autumnal season too!

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RACE READY...

Amy Hickey’s guide to make-up that will last the course at The Festival Whether you’re a regular race goer or enjoy the hype once a year, there’s no getting away from the illustrious Cheltenham Festival. Let’s get sophisticated with gorgeous accessorises and beautiful make up, the Cotswold style way. Left: Create striking yet naturally beautiful eyes with this glamorous make up palette by Chantecaille. Colours are suitable for all eye colours and skin tones.

Above: Keep your lips moisturised whatever the weather with Burt’s Bees tinted lip balm £5.99, with its easy to apply, no hassle tube in a range of colours and 100% natural ingredients. This is a must for your handbag.

Below: Fake it; get these funky nails ready to impress. Buy the transfers online or head to your nearest nail technician.

Left: First impressions look good with this super stylish make up bags. Check out www.signare.co.uk from £8.99.

Time to get smart using multitalented make-up. I love a blusher that can be used as a lipstick, a highlighter that can be used as an eyeshadow or an eyeliner that doubles up into a shadow. HERE ARE MY TOP THREE MUST HAVES... Left: Sleek eyeliner and mascara duo £4.49. This saves lots of room in your make up bag whilst delivering wonderfully groomed lashes and effective long lasting liner.

Laura Mercier Bonne Mine £26. This bright, creamy colour looks fresh and vibrant when used on the lips and cheeks.

Right: Nars Multiple stick in Copacabana £30. This is great to highlight your cheekbones along with sweeping across the eyelids or brow bone to creative bright healthy looking eyes. T: 07733 237767 E: amyhickey.com@gmail.com Twitter: @amy_hickey Facebook.com/amyhickeycom

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