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DV CONTENTS June/July 2011

UPFRONT EXPOSURE SHENANIGANS COVER SHOOT SHENANIGANS GALLERY WHAT’S ON EAR AND EYE CANDY CULINARY DELIGHTS SUMMER FITNESS STYLE RADAR JUNE FASHION MUSTS BACK PAGE

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HAIR ADVICE WITH ANNE VECK

COVER MODEL: SYREETA SIMS HAIR: ANNE VECK PHOTOGRAPHY: NICK ATKINS CLOTHING: BOOTY FASHION STORE

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Hello DV8 Fans,

May proved to be a really fun month in Oxford, with visits from the likes of the First Lady, Michelle Obama when she dropped by Oxford University in May (we hope she took some time out to read the latest DV8!). Also, another big name, in the form of International DJ Superstar Judge Jules spun the decks at Lava Ignite over the Bank Holiday. Be sure to look out for the review on page 9.

May was a really busy month here at DV8, we are delighted to have local girl Syreeta Sims on the cover, the first in the series of local models that we will be bringing you each month. A review of the making of the cover is on page 10, we would also like to say a big thank you to Booty, Anne Veck, Nick Atkins Photography, and The Malmaison for all their help in the photoshoot. With May out of the way, and no more Bank Holidays on the horizon, what does June have in store for us? With the summer finally here, there is going to chance for some alfresco drinking. Check out our favourite beer gardens in Oxford on page 6. Also our favourite nightspots will be launching their programme of weekly summer parties, make sure you keep your nights free for some drinking, dancing, and having fun... thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the summer is all about, right? Happy June everyone!! DV8 Team x

meet the team...

publisher andrew allen

oxford@dv8online.co.uk

the editor alison hill

anna-lisa saywell national content

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copy editor Iain Matthews

marketing assistant teagan maddocks

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design editor luke patton

staff writers alison hill rebecca hougham sally day iain matthews

official photographers andrew allen Chris Russell-Grey Chris@org-photography.co.UK RichardCollins

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JUNE/JULY

THE DV8 HOT LIST

The Lodge Relocating– DV8 were sad to learn that Oxford’s only gentleman’s club was being forced to close their doors in June, however we are delighted to learn that their is a possibility of the venue relocating to near the icerink in the current venue of the Coven Club... only time will tell! River Island New Store – The shop space that used to be a Virgin Megastore has been empty for a few months. We were really pleased to see work being carried out to open as River Island. With the store opening over the next couple of weeks, we look forward to seeing what is on offer! Booty’s Next Top Model – After two months of auditions, photoshoots, interviews and more, the model competition comes to an end with the winner of Booty's Next Top Model being announced at Roppongi on Friday 17th June. With what looks like a fantastic night, there will even be a celebrity appearance from Maria Fowler of The only Way is Essex fame... Stick around as we hear Lee Ryan will also dropping by Roppongi on the same night to celebrate his birthday! Emma Watson has allegedly decided to continue her studies at Oxford University.The Harry Potter star is expected to study English at the prestigious university and will enrol at Worcester

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some mates in the early evening sunshine. Couple this with a tasty cocktail menu (perhaps a Gecko, laced with spiced rum, apple schnapps, lime, apple juice and passion fruit) and you have a vibrant garden, a stone’s throw from the hub of Oxford’s nightlife.

There are few better places to make the most of the British summer than sitting outside, sipping a chilled drink in a beer garden. Oxford has its fair share to choose from and DV8 decided it was about time to check some of them out for ourselves.

Oxford Retreat Stepping outside into this spacious garden is an instantly relaxing experience. There is no indication that the throng of people on Hythe Bridge Street are nearby and there is a definite feeling of being cut off from the outside world. As you sit in the comfy chairs

Head of the River Perhaps you fancy a more relaxed drink, or maybe it’s the facing the pub building it even middle of the day and you’re looks like it might be a log meeting some friends. Then the cabin and we began to river-side, sun-drenched appreciate why it is called the garden at the Head of the River Retreat. Ideal if you’re looking may be just what you are to get away from the daily looking for. grind but it still has a pleasant There is something particularly buzz about it in the evenings. pleasant about sitting outside drinking on the banks of the House river. We at DV8 enjoyed In the heart of the city, House watching the world go by on Bar’s garden offers an air of the bridge, while also seeing sophistication and can easily be the ducks swim past, narrowly found off the High Street. avoiding the slicing blades of Moving outside we found the rowers’ oars. Always ourselves in a compact garden, popular, this large garden is fringed by neatly trimmed also within easy walking hedges, surrounded by white, distance of the city centre. minimalist seating, ideally suited for kicking back with

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T h e H a ngover 2 N o t a s g ood as the first o n e , b u t still amazing. I t ’ s i n s p ired us to be a b i t m o re adventurous w i t h o u r nights out…or m a y b e g et a monkey?!

G o i n g o ut without your coat on J o y t o s ummer, no need t o t a k e your bestest j a c k e t o ut with you and g o ‘ w h e re did I leave i t ? ! ’ t h e morning after! F e s t i v a l season! I t ’ s t i m e to dance in a f i e l d a n d get very m u d d y to your f a v o u r i t e bands. R e m e m b er your pop up tent!

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V N e c k s on guys V n e c k s are alright with a n i c e w hite shirt, but n o t w h e n we can nearly s e e y o u r belly button g u y s . . s o rt it out! N i c o l e ‘dream-stealer ’ S h e r z i n ger We k n o w that ‘Poison’ w a s a w e some song, but s h e ’ s s t olen Cheryl’s c ro w n !

C h e a t i n g footballers We ’ v e h eard enough ‘ I m o g e n is now a singer a n d d o i ng Giggs around t h e U K ’ jokes, get over i t ! I f y o u’re going to m a r r y a footballer you n e e d t o take it all in y o u r s t r ide wags!

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MEET SARAH FROM THE LIVING ROOM

experience in the hospitality business. And now I work at The Living Room and I love it! 2. The Living Room has a rich heritage of events, what are you hoping to do with your new role? I am really excited about this new role and I have plenty of events up my sleeve! I am currently looking to local companies and businesses to see if we can plan corporate events together. We have some great party spaces so I am looking to utilise in the next few months. Watch This DV8 caught upwith Sarah Wolsey, the Space! new Marketing and Events Co-ordinator 3. What events should we put in our at the Living Room, to see what exciting diaries? things are coming up... keep your diaries The next big event The Living Room will free! be holding is Alice in Wonderland on 9th July which I am busy working on at the 1. What is your background? moment! We also have Battle of the I did a BTech in Hospitality at A-level Barmen the Sunday 14th August which which really fired up my passion for front will also include a 2 for 1 on cocktails of house hospitality. In 2008/9 I spent a offer. month in Lapland working as a chalet host 4. Where can we get more information? and then finished the season in Selva, Italy Find us on Facebook “The Living Room catering for 12 people on a weekly basis. in Oxford”, Twitter and e-sign up. All our Following my season, I started work with latest news will be published on these BBC’s “The Restaurant” at The Cheerful sites regularly! Or come down to The Soul as Assistant Manager which was a Living Room and ask us! fantastic place to work and great

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Everyone at Anne Veck’s salon was very excited when the news came of Anne’s image being shortlisted to be entered into the L’oreal Professionnel’s consumer reality hairdressing competition, LIKE Your Style. LIKE Your Style competition is in search of the next hairdressing superstar and for the first time, L’oreal Professionnel will leave it for the public decide. The winner will be chosen via an online vote on facebook, which will be broadcast online during May and June of this year. The six teams with the most amount of ‘likes’ will be set a series of style focused tasks and

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mentored by industry professionals which will be filmed and hosted online. The winner with the most public ‘likes’ on facebook will be announced at the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final on Monday 4th July. Anne Veck, on being shortlisted, “I was so excited to be shortlisted for the competition. To win and be recognised as having the most desirable styles through a public vote would be truly amazing and proud moment for me and all of us at Anne Veck” If Anne wins the competition she will

receive two in-demand tickets to the Central St Martin’s MA Fashion Show during London Fashion Week in February 2012 along with two tickets to attend a trip to the L’Oréal Professionnel Exposure Tour in Europe in November 2012 and photo shoot to recreate the finalists’ winning red carpet look taking place in Autumn 2011. What a fantastic prize! If you wish to support Anne and her fantastic salon, Anne Veck, please log on to the below link to cast your vote. www.facebook.com/LorealProfessionnel

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V8 was out in force, and so were all the Uni students, at the launch of Oxford’s newest club night – ‘Fresh’ at Number 9! We said it was going to be a party not to be missed and we weren’t wrong!

It may have been Friday 13th, but no one was having an unlucky night – especially with all the treats on offer!! Everyone was greeted with a lollipop at the door and this certainly made for some saucy photo opportunities! There was also a raffle for bottles of spirits and winner of the best photo from the night got free entry to the following week! And there were certainly plenty of good photos to be had – the Oxford Halls were all out to play, including one who had been to a Fancy Dress Party – cue spicy Mexicans, cute Piñatas and racy Airline Stewardesses & French Maids! These were soon joined by a Pub Golf Team who competed in the fancy dress stakes with knee high socks, argyle knits and visors!! The main bar and dancefloor were both buzzing right from opening – the bar had the lure of great drinks promos; including cocktail jugs for £10 and shots for a mere £1.50! And the dancefloor had DJ Collins with some banging old skool tunes! So if you haven’t been already make sure you are at the next Fresh night – DV8 will certainly be going back for more! Stay up to date by looking Fresh up on Facebook and joing their group.

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JUDGE JULES@ LAVA IGNITE

he World Famous and Internationally-acclaimed Radio1 DJ Judge Jules came to Lava & Ignite this month for a very special bank holiday gig.

With the Ibiza party season just around the corner, Judge Jules performed a warm up set of all the huge Euphoric Trance Tunes that he will be playing at his DJ residency ‘Judgment Sundays’ at Eden this summer. Joining him in the Main Room was Lava & Ignite’s very own Antoni James. Jules has played many unforgettable gigs in Oxford over the years, and really raised the roof at Lava, blending his obvious passion for dance music with technically brilliant sets, The reaction from the crowd was every inch like a true Ibiza crowd; wild, enthusiastic and loud - showing their appreciation of the music! Lava & Ignite have recently welcomed a whole list of international superstars, and with the next bank holiday at the end of August, we wonder who they will be inviting to host what we have no doubt, will be, another amazing night. Keep you ears open!

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We here at DV8 really love putting together a cover shoot, and we have watched enough Americas Next Top Model to get to understand the basics of what to do! So for the first of our winners in the Face of DV8 competition we thought we would bring you a little of what went on behind the scenes, and a chance to learn a little bit more about the various elements that went into making this monthʼs cover... First up, the model herself. We had a brief interview with Syreeta last month, where she talked about her modelling background and aspirations, and not to mention what it meant to be on the cover! Selecting the model was an easy task, mainly because it was out of our hands as it came down to the public to choose, so that was number one ticked off the list.

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We were fortunate enough to make use of their visitorsʼ bar as the backdrop to the shoot. If you havenʼt had the chance to drop by, you really should.. with killer cocktails, a classic setting, every visit is a smash hit.

“we wanted a location that was cool, classy, sophisticated and sexy”

Second on the list, was sourcing a location. We wanted a setting that was cool, classy, sophisticated and sexy (do you think we ask for much?). The obvious and unanimous choice was the Malmaison.

How about the hair? We needed to choose a styling that was befitting of such a beautiful model, so we decided we would need an award winning hairstylist, and there is no one better than our very own columnist Anne Veck.

For the shoot itself, Anne created two very different looks. The first was a funky afro style, which mixed the popular styling from the 70ʼs with todayʼs current trends in fashion. Syreeta wore a blush dress with corsage (by Rare - £32, Booty Oxford) to compliment and complete the look. We should probably mention at this point that Booty Oxford (you can find this cool little

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boutique on the High Street) supplied us with the clothes for the shoot. Booty is well established as a fashion store that stocks high end fashion for todayʼs fashionista, looking for something a little different and edgier. The second look was a more formal grand look, with Syreeta wearing a gorgeous long, one shoulder, ivory ball gown (by Marchesa, and currently £230, instore at Booty). The hair was fixed in a sexy style to match the dress, with the afro straightened out, and expert care and detail put into the stunning hairstyle. We think you will agree that the fresults were amazing.

you will also find the whole collection of shots from booth shoots). Nick is a well established photographer with many years experience in the field, snapping everything from landscapes to fashion shows the world over. You can check out his portfolio at www.nickatkinsphotography.com or his flickr site www.flickr.com/photos/nickatkins

“We needed styling that was befitting of such a beautiful model”

We have to of course mention the person who was the other side of the camera, Nick Atkins, who did a splendid job of capturing our front cover image (and if you head over to our facebook page

Over the next month we will be welcoming our other face of DV8 winners to the cover, and we hope you enjoy the results as much as we enjoyed doing the shoots. And who knows, soon the cover model could be you? If youʼre interested get in contact at oxford@dv8online.co.uk

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Anne Veck Oxford 33 St Clements Oxford OX4 1AB Telephone: 01865 727077 E-mail: anneveckoxford@btconnect.com Web: www.anneveckhair.com Booty Oxford 100 Saint Aldate's City Centre, Oxford OX1 1BT 01865 726 761 www.bootyoxford.co.uk

Malmaison Oxford Oxford Castle 3 New Rd, Oxford OX1 1AY 01865 268 400 www.malmaison.com/hotels/oxford.aspx Nick Atkins Photography www.nickatkinsphotography.com info@nickatkinsphotography.com

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Advanced tickets/guestlist ÂŁ7, Like "Hype @NO.9" on Facebook 9a High St. Oxford

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e at DV8 loved the last Vauderville Rave, so we were very excited to learn that the burlesque themed evening was making a return over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

The theme for the rave was based on everyones’ darkside and the fall from splendour! Throughout history we have learnt that things can go really well and then go south.. look at the crash of the 1929 stock market? However even when things are really bad, coming together for a night of drinking, dancing and entertainment would always put a pin in the problems until morning, with bankers hitting the bottle while their wives took lovers or turned to the night to make money.

Away from the glitz and glamour of other burlesque parties, we were happy to put a darker twist on our costumes, from ripped fishnets and smeared makeup to disheveled suits and untamed hair. The Vauderville Rave always pulls a huge crowd, each person dressed with their own interpretation of the theme, incorporating the look and fall from grace due to the excesses of power, money and of course sex. Absinthe was the tipple of the evening… that certainly added to our ruin for the night! With an Absinthe cocktail on arrival it started of the night with a bang! No burlesque show is ever complete without entertainment in the form of cabaret., We marveled at the beautiful girls falling from the ceiling entangled in silk ropes, while entertainers took to the stage to give revelers a modern twist with DJ sets and beatboxers and we even saw a sword swallower or two! Also dotted around the club were ‘mini’ DV8 OXFORD /// June/July 2011

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entertainments brought to us by our own tour guide who showed us around the club, which incidentally used to be a vauderville theatre, we marvelled at vendors and characters dotted around, including the seedy man in the projection room, with girls frolicking on beds, to the harlet on the roof! The night was fantastically planned and put together, we loved all the small details that added to the atmosphere, and if you missed out this time, be sure to join them on facebook to see when the next event will be, as it is one we will not be missing!!

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here are a few traditions in England we don't have the opportunity to embrace, one of which is the annual American tradition of Spring Break! We love spring break. Ever since watching Piranha 3D earlier this year, we have been waiting for the opportunity to hit some sunnier climes, have a few drinks, and witness a wet t-shirt competition (of course without the killer fish!). So we were delighted when DV8 favourite Wahoo put on a Spring Break themed weekend over the bank holiday! (Although if Kelly Brook could have made an appearance that would have made our weekend!) The weekend was put on in conjunction with T.O.R. Events climaxed on the Sunday night with a UV rave with the party going on all the way until 4am. It was a great weekend at Wahoo, and with lots of people really embracing the theme by getting into swimwear, what was there not to like! With the next Bank Holiday in August we wonder what will be instore?

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DIAMOND OXFORD LAUNCH @ LIVING ROOM

night that promises to be Oxford’s newest exclusive private members club? We here at DV8 were never going to miss the launch night of what promises to be the hottest ticket in town...Welcome ro Diamond Oxford. Diamond Oxford is sponsored by Agwa, meaning the night had lots of Agwa inspired drinks and cocktails. We loved the Agwa Margarita, it was a fantastic twist on a classic drink. We don’t want to give away too much, but check out Diamond Oxford on Facebook... Maybe you will get on the guestlist!

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e were delighted to hear that Fat Poppadaddys had landed at our favourite new club Lola Lo’s for it’s new weekly session every Thursday all Summer long! Fat Poppadaddys has been rocking the UK for the last 12 years. We loved the vibe, with a variety of tunes being mashed and remixed on the decks by Chris Bound. In addition there were some great drinks deals (we love the Pina Coladas at Lola’s!) and the crowded club made for an excellent Thursday night. Thursdays are the start of the weekend, and this is where we will be starting our weekend... all summer long!

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SUNDAY

SUNDAY @ THE MALMAISON Home Grown and Vocal 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. It’s hard getting your big break, come and see the singers and songwriters showcase their musical skills in the Malmaison Bar SUNDAYS @ THE LIVING ROOM Live music with the 15 Minute Club, offering local talent 15 minutes to showcase their talents from 8.30 unti 1am

SUNDAY @ THE PURPLE TURTLE Off The Wagon… The new weekly night to fill that gap in the clubbing calender Credible music and Party tunes to make you jump and dance.......dubstep, electro, funk, soul, dnb, boogie, reggae, dancehall rnb, indie and even more! Free Entry open til 2am SUNDAY @ THIRST DJs Gordon Kaye and Maz spin indie and rock anthems for an up for it crowd. Cocktail promos till 9.30pm 6.30pm – 2am

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SUNDAY @ WAHOO After spending the afternoon watching sport why not stay at Wahoo for high energy set from 10pm – midnight with their resident DJ playing through the best Dub, DnB. Simply the only place to be on a Sunday night. Thank You. All are welcome!

MONDAY

MONDAY @ LAVA IGNITE PLAY It's been a long summer but we're back! Oxford's BIGGEST student night returns to Lava Ignite, kicking off Fresher’s week in style! Oxford's biggest multi room nightclub, holding 1200 mad for it students in 5 rooms, including 3 dancefloors! Lava: Play legend Nathan Swift returns with the weekly Monday night party in Lava - have you practiced your dance moves?! Ignite - AJ & Jamie Lee with the hottest Dance / Trance / Dubstep all night long! Backroom: Vibe's Paulie with the coolest RnB / Dancehall / Urban + The chillout bar £3 b4 11, £5 after

UK's biggest student event party throwers! Lola Lo Oxford is proud to present their headline night 'Come Play' for your pleasure (to wallets, ears and feet alike!) Expect the biggest tunes, the prettiest people and the best drinks in town! Drinks deals include: £1.50 Jagerbomb / £1.50 Carlsberg / £2 VS / £3 Dbl Absolut and more...! 10pm-3am (Last Entry 2am) MONDAY @ THE BRIDGE CHOICE The only credible Brooke’s night 9pm – 2am

MONDAY @ THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Grab My Grapes Come and drink your favourite drop or perhaps try something new from our extensive wine menu all at a reduced price. New wines are landing over the next few weeks...why not try them cheaper on a Monday and see what you make of them?? MONDAY @ THE PURPLE TURTLE Free, the best warmup to the week, with a whole load of free stuff each week, starting with free entry! ►JACK POP & NATHAN T PYLE DJ FROM 10PM

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►FREE entry ►FREE shots to the first 20 requests ►FREE CD's, posters, glowsticks, and more giveaways every week! ►MUSIC - INDIE ROCK CLASSICS AND A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING ELSE GANGSTERS PARADISE GUARANTEED EVERY WEEK!

MONDAY @ THE REGAL CEROC - with Oxford Ceroc Modern jive dance for all levels, with Ceroc Oxford – contemporary fusion of jive and salsa plus freestyle and dancing till late – fun, easy to learn, no need to bring a partner From 8pm

MONDAY @ WAHOO MONDAY MASHUP WITH DJ IAN-BETWEENER. Our resident in-house man-child takes to the CD players to play the music he wants to hear! Giving the preclub scene some much needed credibility the vast majority of drinks are being flogged at £2 and don’t forget your willies!

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TUESDAY @ BABY LOVE Cocktails, DJ’s and dancing. The best Tuesday night party… Open til 3am

TUESDAY @ CAFÉ COCO Acoustic Tuesdays Fantastic local and touring acts in a cafe setting. Music starts 9pm. Free Entry

TUESDAY @ CLEMS OXFORD'S HOTTEST NEW STUDENT NIGHT IS NEARLY HERE, SO GET READY TO EXPERIENCE THE SHEER MADNESS OF 'TABOO'! IT'S THE NIGHT WITH NO RULES, SO EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED & JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT AT CLEMS TO MAKE TABOO ONE OF YOUR FORBIDDEN GUILTY PLEASURES! 10.00 - 03.00am TUESDAYS @ LOLA LO Mi Casa Su Casa is exactly what this party is all about - making you feel at home! With the best international DJ's and the best drinks deals in town, this weekly event is soon to be THE party to be seen at for international students! £1.50 San Miguel / £1 Sambuca / £3 dbl Absolut & mixer / £10

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TUESDAY @ ROPPONGI OMG All the hottest music playing to all the hottest people. Every Tuesday 9 until late…

TUESDAY @ THE BRIDGE JUICE Legendary student night with Rockstudent. Expect cheese, r'n'b, hip-hop and chillout. 9pm-2am

TUESDAY @ THE PURPLE TURTLE Jukebox Disco You choose the music, jukebox on all night Free Entry, Open until 3am TUESDAY @ WAHOO Live Sport + Burger & Beer £4.99 Look out for the open mic starting soon!

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WEDNESDAY @ LOLA LO Kitsch VIP is Come Play's exclusive take on their award winning night that takes place in Embargo 59 on the Kings Road. Aimed at the more discerning student clubber, Kitsch VIP cuts no corners in providing the most decadent and premium led night in town... are you a Kitsch VIP? £2 Jaegerbombs / £3 Double Absolut / £10 Corona buckets and many more! 10pm-3am (Last Entry 2am)

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THURSDAY @ CAMERA Klass Camera offers a perfect Thursday night, tunes and cocktails all at a great price, this is a student night not to miss. 5-1.00am

THURSDAYS @ LOLA LO Fat Poppadaddys has been etched into the students’ weekly party plan for over 10 years now, claiming dancefloors all over the country with its alternative blend of mash-up madness! Fat Pops @ Lola Lo is a MUST for Oxford's cool clubbing student! £1.50 Carlsberg & VS, £2 Jaegerbomb, £3 Dbl Absolut,

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THURSDAY @ ROPPONGI Cheddar Thursdays This is a weekley night put on by T.O.R. Events, with DJ Ollie East offering a mix of music and a great range of cocktails. The dance floor is always packed, making way for a great start to the weekend. open til 2am

THURSDAY @ THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Live Lounge Cape Oxford's very own version of BBC Radio 1's The Live Lounge-Ish. Ruddy marvelous homegrown Oxfordshire acoustic goodness. Tantalise them ear drums!! From 8.30pm THURSDAY @ LAVA IGNITE Oxford’s premier urban night, every Thursday at Lava Ignite, bringing you the smoothest selection of RnB, Hip Hop, Bashment and UK Funky. All brought to you by none other than the VIBE family DJ's - Paulie - Platinum - T-Bone + Guest MC's and themes each week! £3 B4 11.30pm, £5 after.

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THURSDAY @ THE BRIDGE Fresh The finest student night in town. Party music, RnB and Hip-Hop. 9pm - 3am

THURSDAY @ THE LIVING ROOM Thursday @ The Living Room offering music and fantastic cocktails from 8.30 Open until 1am THURSDAY @ THE PURPLE TURTLE The Radbourne Ulimatum The Hottest RnB, Dance & Hiphop DJ’s 10-3am. Brassface Dubstep/Drum & Bass Night DJ’s 10-3AM. Alternate Weeks

THURSDAY @ THIRST Vamos A La Playa Latin Beach Party! Mixing summer stormers and Latin grooves for a beautiful international crows. Enjoy the summer vibe in the garden terrace or hit the dance floor for some real heat! Cocktail promos till 9.30pm 8pm-2am

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WEDNESDAY @ THE CORRIDOR Warm up Wednesday It does what it says on the tin, with great midweek promotions go to the corridor to get your midweek party started. WEDNESDAY @ THE BRIDGE International Night MAMBO, Oxford's top international night 9pm - 2am

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FRIDAYS @ ANGELS Cocktails and happy hour until 4.30pm - 9pm, enjoy the intimate surroundings and the funky décor. FRIDAY @ ANUBA Anuba offers great quality drinks in a sexy venue. Anuba is also the pre-bar to the Bridge nightclub, allowing fast track access to the club. Cocktail list @ HALF PRICE 8pm-2am FRIDAY @ BABY LOVE With two bars, an explosive cocktail list, frequent DJs and sociable 'tenders, Baby Love Bar is one of the safest, funkiest and varied venues for Oxford's serial party-goers, everybody's welcome to a guaranteed night of a-little-bit-of-what-you-fancy! 8pm-3am

FRIDAY @ BABY SIMPLE Baby Simple is the choice for after-work drinks, parties, celebrations and late night soirees. Sit back relax and enjoy a wide selection of some of the finest cocktails in a laid back atmosphere with funky bar vibes. 6pm-1am

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FRIDAY @ CAMERA Club Mojito The best Latin Party in the finest venue in Oxford City centre!!! Free shot of mojito on arrival and drinks promotions through the night. ENTRY -FREE B4 10PM WITH CLUB MOJITO FLYERS -£4 B4 11PM (£5 AFTER) FRIDAY @ N09 Vodka Love 2 Floors, 1 Great Party Djs spinning a range of music, a great way to end your week. Drink promotions throughout the night. This is a student friendly night open to all 9pm-3.00am

FRIDAY @ KISS Kiss ‘n’ Tell Promotionz DJ AC ALONGSIDE RESIDENT DJ'S DOLTON & MONEY WITH GUEST DJ'S . PLAYING THE BEST IN UK FUNKY , OLD SKOOL GARAGE , R'N'B & HIP-HOP DANCEHALL PLUS LOTS LOTS MORE. 9pm-2.30am FRIDAY @ KUKUI The end of the working week is for students and non-students alike. For anyone that wants to PARTY in Paradise, visit Kukui Oxford on Friday. Open until 3am

FRIDAY @ LAVA & IGNITE Fantastic Fridays **** PAY PUB PRICES AND GET A CLUBBING EXPERIENCE **** NEW FRIDAY NIGHTS IN OXFORD'S BIGGEST CLUB 'F'ANTASTIC FRIDAYS THIS WEEKEND FEATURES FREE ENTRY TO EVERYONE BEFORE MIDNIGHT WITH SELECTED DRINKS ON OFFER FOR £2 BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND £2.50 AFTER, UNTIL 3AM

FRIDAYS @ LOLA LO Tiki Beats Oxford's best place to be when the sun sets over the Thames! With resident DJ Henry Greenwood taking over the wheels of steel to provide a soundtrack of contemporary classics and dance floor fillers and our mixologists blending your favourite cocktails and sharers it is going to be a party to remember! 1/2 price cocktails from 10pm-11pm 10pm-3am (Last Entry 2am) FRIDAY @ MAXWELLS DJ’s, Dancing and Dining, come along and grab yourself a bite to eat or enjoy a delicious cocktail while you dance the night away. DJ’s and happy hour all night.

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FRIDAY @ QUE PASA A Spanish flavour with drink promotions and DJs, open till 2am FRIDAY @ ROPPONGI J’adore Fridays Drinks offers get the weekend started with late night dancing in the sexiest lounge bar in Oxford Open until 3am FRIDAY @ RAOULS Class, cocktails sophistication and smooth deep funky tunes Open 5pm – 1am FRIDAY @ THE BRIDGE DISCO MASH For the best party in the city on Fridays 10pm - 3am

FRIDAY @ THE CORRIDOR Your answer for the weekend Come For The Drinks, Stay For The Party! FRIDAY @ THE DUKES CUT Grab a drink and sit on the decking overlooking the river. FRIDAY @ THE LIVING ROOM Live music from 8.30 until 10.30 Resident DJ until 2am Open until 2am

FRIDAY @ THE OXFORD RETREAT Offering beautiful and intimate surroundings for dinner or drinks, play a range of games or sit outside on the decked patio with soft furniture. Open until 3am FRIDAY @ THE PURPLE TURTLE Jive Dancefloor Classics Guaranteed tunes to keep you on your feet and dancing the night away! 70’s -10’s Classics 10pm-3am

FRIDAYS @ THIRST Resident DJs lay down everything from pop to disco, funk and hip hop to electro house. Cocktail promos till 9.30pm 6.30pm – 2am

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FRIDAY @ WAHOO Playground Playground is the Oxford Students number one weekend destination, two floors of mayhem! All the best dance floor fillers spun by some of the regions finest DJ’s and the most student-friendly drinks prices in town. You’d be a fool not to come and play.

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SATURDAYS @ ANGELS Cocktails and happy hour until 4.30pm - 9pm, enjoy the intimate surroundings and the funky décor.

SATURDAY @ ANUBA Anuba offers great quality drinks in a sexy venue. Anuba is also the pre-bar to the Bridge nightclub, allowing fast track access to the club. Cocktail list @ HALF PRICE 8pm-2am SATURDAY @ BABY LOVE Great drinks, great bar tenders, great music and a stripper pole!! A great fun premier club, with intimate booths to get cozy in. Open 8pm until 3am

SATURDAY @ BABY SIMPLE Sit back relax and enjoy a wide selection of some of the finest cocktails in a laid back atmosphere with funky bar vibes. 6pm-1am SATURDAY @ CAMERA Club Camera Smooth grooves played by top DJs and even smoother drinks and cocktails, join the party elite and party until late. From 6pm until late

SATURDAY @ NO9 2 Floors, 1 Great Party DJs spinning a range of music, a great way to end your week. Drink promotions throughout the night. 9pm-3.00am

SATURDAY @ KISS Small and intimate bar, friendly staff, wicked DJs, great place to go Open til 12am

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SATURDAY @ MAXWELLS DJ’s, Dancing and Dining, come along and grab yourself a bite to eat or enjoy a delicious cocktail while you dance the night away. DJ’s and happy hour all night. SATURDAY @ O2 ACADEMY Propaganda, Trashy & Room 101 Main Room – Propaganda: The Best New & Classic Indie Alternative Music Room 2 – Trashy: Kitch glam pop and guilty pleasures Room 3 – Room 101: Rock, Metal & Punk anthems 10-3.00am

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SATURDAY @ ROPPONGI VIP Saturdays Roppongi presents a night for the smart, sexy and stylish. Every Saturday we will have DJ’s on rotation who have played at some of the most exclusive clubs in London's West End such as Movida, Whisky Mist, Maya, China White, Funky Buddha, Boujis, Amika, just to name a few. They will play a dirty mix of Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, RnB, Electro, House, Dance and Commercial. 8.00-03.00 SATURDAY @ RAOULS Class, cocktails sophistication and smooth deep funky tunes with some award winning cocktails, from award winning bartenders. Open 5pm – 1am

SATURDAY @ THE BRIDGE Old-school, dance and RnB on 3 floors. 10pm - 3am SATURDAY @ THE CORRIDOR Your answer for the weekend Come For The Drinks, Stay For The Party! SATURDAY @ THE LIVING ROOM Live music from 8.30 until 10.30 Resident DJ until 2am. This is a perfect Saturday night if you are just out for dinner or drinks. Open until 2am

SATURDAY @ THE OXFORD RETREAT The Oxford Retreat’s Boutique bar offers fun surroundings for late night drinking with friends, unwinding or a getting cozy Open until 3am SATURDAY @ THE PURPLE TURTLE JAGO DJ Jago playing the biggest bestest hits to make you wanna shake what ya mama gave ya for 5 hours, every saturday! 10pm-3am SATURDAY @ THE REGAL Offering a range throughout February for everybody’s tastes, making this Oxfords premier party with fantastic drink deals all night. SATURDAY @ THIRST The legendary Gordon Kaye and DJ Tony ‘Naked’ on rotation, laying down funky house and electro stormers. One of Oxford’s biggest party nights. Cocktil promos till 9.30pm 6.30pm – 2am

SATURDAY @ WAHOO NOW! That’s what I call Saturday night… Our resident DJ Andy P spins all the best music ranging from Motown to Chart, Dance to Cheese through til’ 3am. With a packed dance floor, what else could you ask for? free entry?

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SATURDAY @ KUKUI Passport to Paradise Saturday nights are Kukui's in-house night for Oxford's finest. Students, and those native to the Kukui surrounding area, alike. Spinning a mixture of tunes, keeping the dancefloor packed all night. Open until 2am

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SATURDAY @ LAVA & IGNITE We Love Saturdays What Saturdays are all about... Go large on selected spirits for £1 extra ;-) WE LOVE SATURDAYS at Lava Ignite is the biggest and most extravagant musical bonanza the city has to offer, here you can find music to meet all tastes over 3 rooms and presented by Oxfords premier DJ's. 4 bars

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CINEMA & DVD RELEASES

PAUL DVD Release: June 13th Two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America’s UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever. For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape on the first vehicle out of town

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THE FIGHTER DVD Release: 20th June The Fighter" is the life story of boxer "Irish" Mickey Ward and his trainer brother Dick Eklund, chronicling the brothers' early days on the rough streets of Lowell, Mass., through Eklund's battle with drugs and Ward's eventual world championship in London. An inspirational tale of two brothers who, against all the odds, come together to train for the historic title, and battle against the odds.

I AM NUMBER FOUR DVD Release: June 20th John Smith is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri, he is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In the small Ohio town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events—his first love, powerful new abilities and a connection to the others who share his incredible destiny.

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XMEN: FIRST CLASS JUNE 1ST The early years of Professor X and Magneto. Learn how they were great friends, and what led them to be arch-enemies. MOTHERS DAY JUNE 18th A terrifying home invasion movie. The sadistic previous owners of a house return. Will the new owners survive the night? GREEN LANTERN JUNE 17tth A test pilot is given a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, and resposibilities. TRANSFORMERS 3 JUNE 29th The third installment of the ongoing battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons as the human race gets caught in the middle

SOPHIE B.

I’ve spent the last 3 months writing about our big social experiment 2 Strangers and a Wedding and now that’s all over there’s another wedding on the horizon… mine! It’s entirely strange to think that by the time you read this, I’ll have a different name, a different signature and will be a Mrs.

My other half keeps joking that I’ve been dreaming about this day since I was tiny but in reality I‘ve dreamt more about love… finding my handsome prince… than the ceremony itself.

Planning a wedding is just a huge feat and something you go into totally blind – you have no idea what’s cheap and what’s expensive and it’s a pretty nerve-wracking experience. It’s also massively fun though – and knowing you’ve had a hand in creating the end event is a really nice thought.

We met the registrar last week and got chatting about some of the most memorable weddings he has presided over, including the one where the couple’s toddler son announced ‘I need a WEE WEE’ just as the registrar got to the ‘does anyone know any reason why I can’t join this man and woman…’ part of the ceremony. Priceless.

If you’re loved up then huge congrats. If you’re not, you could do worse than check out www.glidefmdating.com – where lots of local hotties are registered. Because let’s face it, there’s nothing worse than heading into Oxford for a night out, meeting someone and really clicking with them… and then finding out they live in the Outer Hebrides and are in town for 2 days. Give it a go, for me if not for yourself. Let’s face it, after a wedding and honeymoon I’m going to need to live vicariously through someone else’s dating stories!

You can catch Gaz Wesley weekday mornings from 7am hosting The Morning Glory on Glide FM 107.9 this month – Sophie’s back on July 1st.

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THE BRASSERIE @ THE MALMAISON

Not only is the Brasserie at Malmaison a truly unique venue (being part of Oxford’s original prison and now a luxury boutique hotel) but it also serves up simple British dishes of outstanding quality!

Set in the heart of the hotel, the Brasserie seats up to 100 people in a series of spaces so always feels cosy and intimate. What also makes this place special are the original features of the prison; with the old metal staircases running through the centre of the restaurant and numerous arched stone doorways. It also has private cells (sorry dining rooms!) which can seat from 2 -30 people and an alfresco terrace (the old exercise yard!) to boot. We had heard the glowing reviews here at DV8, but we decided to go and see, or rather taste for ourselves. We arrived at 7.30pm on a Thursday evening in May and the restaurant was already buzzing! We were seated and attended to straight away and

the service was impeccable all night – although we had a hard job choosing our food and drinks from such a vast and delicious selection!

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We finally chose the Argentinean Malbec/Shiraz from the extensive wine cellar and to accompany our wine we shared a Rustic Baguette with Tapenade. We then had Mussels in Saffron Cream and a Rabbit & Chicken Parfait to start. As for our mains we sampled the 35 day aged Rump Steak and Blue Cheese Salad. Then we had Panna cotta for dessert and finished off the evening with cocktails in the stunning bar terrace (previously the visiting room!). The Brasserie not only serves fantastic food and wine, but also has a genuine passion for local food, sourcing meat from local farms and fish from our very own covered market. So all in all this certainly was a dining experience to remember - book your table now on 01865 268400 www.Malmasion.com!

COCKTAILS OF THE MONTH The Living Room, Oxford Castle Complex HANNAH’S HOT RUM

Served in a Martini glass with a side of chilli! 3 Types of Rum Dark Chocolate Liquor Caramel Syrup Passion Fruit Syrup Passion Fruit Puree Chilli

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ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN

Served in a tall glass, over ice, decorated with a sprig of mint.

Cucumber BAR TENDER Mint OF THE Lime MONTH Sugar Elderflower Liquor Hendrick’s Gin Apple Juice

A really nice easy-going drink for the end of an easy-going day, we recommend ordering one and taking it to enjoy on the rooftop terrace!

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CULINARY DELIGHTS

THE FISHERS 36-37 St Clements, Oxford,

The Fishers Restaurant is definitely a restaurant whose reputation as Oxford’s best seafood restaurant precedes it! We were really exciting to drop by the Oxford branch on St Clements to check out the hype for ourselves. One of the things we really loved about The Fishers is the interior decoration, the restaurant offers quaint charm that wouldn't look out of place in the rustic settings of a New England port! The choices on the menu cater for everyone, including those who may not even be keen on fish, so there really is no excuse for not making a trip. On arrival we were seated in the window and had chance to look out on the busy St Clements as people went about their business, and drank a glass of wine, while deciding what to have from the extensive and delicious menu. We decided to start with some Deep-fried Calamari with dill mayonnaise and some Beer battered Tiger Prawns with sweet chilli dipping sauce, these were the perfect starter

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as we both got to try each others! The batter on the prawns was perfectly crisp and brown (probably not the healthiest thing in the world, but the taste made up for it!) The main soon followed as we chose the Char-grilled Swordfish steak with garlic roasted peppers (this is a definite must for people not keen on fish, the texture and taste of the swordfish is definitely meaty). What would a visit to a fish restaurant be without a traditional haddock and chips? This again was perfectly cooked, with a healthy side of mushy peas... one word, delicious! With a daily changing menu, to match the wide range of fresh fish shipped in each day, no two trips will ever be the same! The staff are friendly and welcoming, with a great knowledge of the dishes available, and what wines would complement the food. The Fishers is definitely a restaurant in our top ten, and we cannot wait for our next trip!

BARTENDER OF THE MONTH

HANNAH THE LIVING ROOM

How long have you worked as a bartender? I have worked here for the last four months Can you flair? I’m practising, so maybe you will see me in the upcoming bartender competition! Any other tricks? My party trick is to drink a lot of Rum!! What is your signature drink? Hannah’s Rum! (see the cocktail of the month) How many cocktails does the Living Room offer? We have a lot on offer, with 70-80 on the menu. We also will make anything off the menu, we are all pretty creative, and are always willing to make something up! What is your favourite thing about working at the Living Room? The staff, they are all really fun to work with. Also I get to work with a lot of boys as i’m the only girl bartender!

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HAIR

Need tips on getting great hair, and a great look? Then read our fantastic column from Anne Veck Hair Salon Oxford. This month... Blondes just want to have fun The new Blonde Identity collection is available at Anne Veck salons Opting for a blonde colour today is far more sophisticated and flattering than the yesteryear of popping into the salon, slapping on the bleach and hoping for the best! Today the emphasis is on how to improve and gradually lighten the tone of your natural hair colour for a complimentary blonde hue or highlight.

Hair: Anne Veck Photography: Charlotte Kibble Make-up: Jennifer Jones Styling: Charlotte Woodley

For example if you’re a mousey brown and tempted to sport a blonde hue, you now have the tantalising option of choosing a blonde tone to match your skin tone and enhance your best features. Whether it’s sparkling champagne, warm caramel, toffee or pearly cream, there’s a delectable array of natural looking blonde tones to choose from, which subverts the monotony of going blonde.

Here at Anne Veck salons, we're passionate about introducing the latest colouring and style techniques to the stylish ladies and gents of Oxford and as a result we are offering a new exciting choice of summery blonde tones. We've teamed up with Matrix, a professional hair colouring brand that's a favourite with celebrity clients, to offer a range of new blondes and highlights, inspired by Anne's latest Matrix collection, "Blonde Identity". As its name suggests, Blonde Identity features an array of natural looking blonde tones tailored to suit all unique skin tones. From icy cool to warm golden blonde, Blonde Identity uses Matrix SOCOLOR to create classy all over colour or to add subtle highlights for a natural sun-kissed look. So no more thinking that going blonde means you’re confined to a yellow or white tone! With the new Matrix Blonde Identity now available at Anne Veck salons you'll receive a bespoke blonde that's specially created to suit you.

For more information about recreating these stunning looks, please call Anne Veck salons at their Oxford branch on: 01865 727077 or their Bicester branch on: 01869 248495

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Electric Intensive Treatment Masque Cocoon your hair in this nourishing masque, full of moisturising lipids and vegetable proteins, for supremely smooth and glossy results. Designed to be light on your hair, this conditioning treatment with coconut, olive and wheatgerm oils encapsulates the hair shaft to lock in moisture. Forms a protective film that keeps the cuticle well hydrated without feeling heavy afterwards. £23.50 DV8 OXFORD /// MJune/Julyay 2011

Electric Hydrate Shampoo Breathe new life into hair that is looking dried out or stressed with this advanced, super-moisturising shampoo enhanced with meadowfoam seed oil and sugar beet extracts. Its nourishing, creamy formula, packed with moisture-rich ingredients, retains optimum hydration in your hair and intensifies its natural shine. Your hair will look and feel revived and full of vitality. £17.50

Electric Hydrate Conditioner Nourish thirsty and devitalised hair and banish tangles to history! Enriched with jojoba, meadowfoam seed oil and sugar beet extracts, this conditioner provides intense moisturisation to protect your hair and smoothes down the cuticle to ease styling. Brings a visible bounce and radiance to your hair and leaves it with a soft, glossy finish and superior shine! £18.50 Order these products and more from www.electric-hair.com

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Fitness in the summer is the bomb. When it comes to milder months, lighter mornings and evenings, there is nothing better than getting out in the open air and letting off some steam from day to day life. It helps re-set the mind by whacking endorphins into your body (legal highs).

Top tips for summer exercise -Cycle or run to work instead of driving or catching the bus -Go for a run. Running is key to getting a great bikini body as it uses the whole of the body unlike the cross trainer that only isolates areas of the body. -Invest in a heart rate monitor and run keeping your heart rate above 75% of your maximum for at least 20 minutes, 3 times a week. -Get a group of friends together and do my 6 week programme below. Exercising as part of a team will help as you can encourage each other. Colin始s 6 Week Programme

The ideal setting for this is in your local park. Run to the park as your warm up (approx 10 minutes). Then do the following exercises. Remember to include a ten minute run home as a cool down.

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Week 3 &4 Sets 2 Sets, 2 times per week 2

Week 4&5,6 Sets 3 Sets, 3 times per week 3

Burpee with press up Single leg lunges Front plank Left side plank Right side plank Reverse bridge Half sits

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Eat the right things Nutrition is key for getting a hot bikini body or getting into those budgie smugglers. Slimming clubs are a great way of losing weight for short term goals; they provide you with a network of like minded people who keep you on track by encouraging you, but what happens when you achieve your goal? Yes you guessed it, complacency kicks in and we end up overindulging again! It始s my personal belief that we should find out what is good for our own bodies, food wise, within a trial and error process. I believe this should be done by attempting one of the 3 types of diets: Protein only diets, within my experience this tends to help people who have been trying to lose weight for a long time; the protein helps speed up the metabolism which helps with burning more calories in your day to day activities. Carbohydrate diets, this is the complete opposite of the above, remembering that all bodies are different all we are trying to do is find things your body can more easily work with so we speed up the metabolism. Balanced diet, to create your own balanced diet can tend to help in relation to weight loss. Are you the type of person that is on the go all the time, doesn始t have time to cook for yourself and ends up eating fast food? Most people don始t know what goes into takeaway food and it seems no-one is too fussed! 9 times out of 10 we consume too much in one portion and the calories we intake are far too great for what our body needs. Fast food tends to be high in fats, salts and sugars, so why not cook for yourself? Cooking for yourself is cheaper, you know what is going into your food and you can portion control a lot better. Cooking can be a social thing too, why not rope a couple of mates from your exercise programme!! Remember that you have to put in the effort to see results. Good luck!!

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GIRLS HOLIDAY FASHION

June’s fashion choices will give you some holiday inspiration (anyone thinking Ibiza?)

1. White Sheer Printed Kaftan Cover Up, Topshop, £28.50 2. Coral Heart Trim Cutout Swimsuit, Topshop, £30.00 3. Biarritz Cotton Playsuit, Accessorize, £30.00 4. Too Many Bracelets Friendship Bracelet, www.toomanybracelets.com, £15.00 5. I Heart Travel Passport Holder, Paperchase, £5.00 6. Tan strap raffia wedges, Dorothy Perkins, £42.00 7. Isabella Beach Bag, French Connection, £37.00 Main Image: www.asos.com

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BOYS HOLIDAY-- FASHION

Going away this summer? Why not take some inspiration from these holiday must haves!

1. Pink Endless Horizon T-Shirt, £16.00, Topman 2. &Denim Shorts, H&M, £19.99 3. Red/White Short Sleeve Check, Topman, £26.00 4. Toy Watch Fluo Orange Watch, www.asos.com, £130.00 5. Brown retro style sunglasses, River Island, £14.99 6. The little book of essential foreign chat up lines book, River Island, £2.99 7. Two-Tone Travel Bag, Zara, £49.99 Main Image: H&M

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BACK PAGE

1. What is your must have beach item this year? 2. Number one shot from the bar? 3. Trip to the Cinema or Bottle of wine and a DVD at home?

NAME: Jai AGE: 19 OCCP: Student

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO SHOP? I love Topshop and French Connection

WHO IS YOUR STYLE INSPIRATION? I love Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST STYLE MISTAKE? He he... I’m sure I have never made any!

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1. My new bikini 2. Jagerbomb 3. Cinema

Name: Sam Age: 22 Occp: Student

Name: Mike Age: 24 Occp: Electrician

Name: Stacey Age: 23 Occp: Office Assistant

Name: James Age: 19 Occp: Student

1. Sunglasses 2. Tequila 3. Cinema

1. A good book 2. Apple Sourz 3. DVD at home

1. Ball or frisbee 2. Jagerbomb 3. Cinema

1. Sun lotion 2. Sambuca 3. Cinema

What makes you a poser? I like the way I look, I spend quite a lot of time getting ready, especially on a Saturday night Describe yourself in three words Fun, Flirty and preety good-looking!

What is your ultimate hangover cure? Hangovers are bad, and the older I have got the worse they are. It doesn’t stop me from going out though! sometimes I find the hair of the dog is the best cure... you just need to get back on it!

Where can we find you out and about on a Saturday in Oxford? I quite like the Cowley Road, I’m often in the Cape of Good Hope at the beginning of the night, and maybe ending up in the O2 or the Regal. I quite like a night in Jericho as well for some cocktails

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DV8 meets Dillon: A 25 year old artist and bartender, who enjoys getting spending time on his appearance, the Cowley Road and sitting by the River at The Trout!

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What are you looking forward to most this summer? The sun. Summer is Oxford is always great, I quite like relaxing in one of the beer gardens, especially at The Trout What is your ultimate chat up line? Ha ha, I can’t think of the last time I used one! although I do like “Shall we talk or continue flirting from a distance?”

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