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FREE SPRING EDITION

LEISURE FASHION ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWS STYLE FOOD & DRINK HEALTH BEAUTY

BIRMINGHAM

WHAT’S ON P!NK HERBERT GALLERY

Signed photographs of Amir Khan

MINI-MOTO MIDA RESTAURANT

WELCOME to the 1st edi�on of The Hype Magazine!

Spring is upon us so let’s hype it up! We are so excited to bring you a fantas�c edi�on for the en�re family to enjoy, whether you are looking for something fun to do with the kids over the school break or for the best places to go out to eat, we have got it all.

‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ the arena spectacular stops off at the NIA in Birmingham from 10th-14th of April, which brings a Tyrannosaurus Rex and his awe-inspiring life-size pals back to stalk the UK for the first �me in 65 Million years! We also have a feature on P!NK about her new tour ‘The Truth About Love’ which brings her to the Midlands, catch her at the LG Arena in April.

Packed full of restaurant reviews, the best new blockbusters at the cinema, fashion & beauty for spring and a health & fitness special on power plates, the Hype really does have something for everyone!

Our adver�sers are offering some fantas�c deals so be sure to check them out!

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All the local ‘What’s on’ Don Diego Restaurant Review Casa Naranjo Recipe The Hype Visits Paris Interview with Amir Khan Film Review Interview with Kerry Godliman P!NK! The Truth About Love Walking with Dinosaurs Vintage Lemons Power Plates Mini-Moto Editorial The Gadget Show Contribu�on from Stef Callear Imran Ahmed Eileen Callear Paul Magosfalvi Maimona Ali

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Birmingham Hippodrome Wed 13 March - Sat 4 May Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA was unveiled at the Theatre Royal Plymouth in February 2012 and will be coming to Birmingham Hippodrome in March 2013 as part of a national tour.

THE SCRIPT LG Arena Sat 16 March Irish Band The Script returns to Birmingham as part of their UK tour.

Much has changed for the band since they released their debut album four years ago, with lead singer Danny O’Donoghue appearing on TV Talent Show The Voice UK. With four million albums sold and nine million singles, The Script have reached superstar status across the globe breaking the UK and America to Asia and South Africa.

BOLLYWOOD SHOWSTOPPERS LG Arena Fri 5 April The Bollywood Showstoppers include the beautiful Bollywood icon BIPASHA BASU, the dancing queen MALAIKA ARORA KHAN, the sensational SHAAN and the rockstar ATIF ASLAM. All will be performing live and exclusive and supported by the UK’s most popular Bollywood dancers BOLLY FLEX. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS The NIA Wed 10 April - Sun 14 April Based on the award-winning BBC television series, Walking with

March/April/May

Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular will be coming to Birmingham. The show will see Tyrannosaurus Rex and his awe-inspiring life-size pals return to stalk UK shores once more, a whole 65 million years on.

ONE DIRECTION LG Arena Wed 17 April 1D fans, the time has come... the boys are coming to the LG Arena! Since appearing on The X Factor, they have gone on to become one of the hottest bands in pop; with two major hit singles, a platinum-selling debut album, two Number 1 selling books, over 100 million YouTube views and a 2012 BRIT nomination for Best Single for ‘What Makes You Beautiful’. After a sold out show at the NIA back in January, the ‘fab five’ will be wowing fans once again when they take to the stage at the LG Arena.

P!NK LG Arena Sun 21 April - Mon 22 April P!nk is known around the world as one of the most captivating live performers of her generation. The Truth About Love Tour supports the release of her new album, The Truth About Love, which entered the iTunes charts at #1 globally upon its release.

SWEENEY TODD Solihull Arts Complex Mon 29 April - Sat 4 May Set in Victorian England, Sweeney Todd returns to London having been wrongly imprisoned for 15 years for a crime he did not commit. The former barber wants cold revenge against the corrupt judge who framed him,

murdered his wife, and stole his daughter to raise as his own.

Performed by Solihull On Stage, for more details.

JIMMY CARR: GAGGING ORDER Symphony Hall Fri 3 May Jimmy Carr has sold over a million DVDs & hosted countless TV shows, and is best known for his sometimes rude and politically incorrect humour.

Gagging Order promises to be a hilarious night out packed with oneliners, stories & jokes. Just make sure to leave your conscience and sense of common decency at home.

LEONA LEWIS The NIA Mon 6 May Leona's incredible voice has captivated millions of people across the world. She's broken countless sales records and smashed chart records universally. Her 2010 Labyrinth Tour won her critical acclaim as well as reinforcing her position as one of the most successful British female artists to date.

DERREN BROWN New Alexandra Theatre Mon 13 May - Sat 25 May The acknowledged master of psychological illusion Derren Brown returns to Birmingham as part of his new nationwide UK tour. Fresh from his hugely successful two-year run of his Oliver award winning show Derren Brown: Svengali, will once again captivate shock and entertain the nation.

ALICIA KEYS: GIRLS ON FIRE TOUR The NIA Sat 25 May It has been announced that Fourteentime Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and producer Alicia Keys will hit Birmingham’s NIA to showcase her highly anticipated fifth studio album, GIRL ON FIRE. Since the release of her 2001 debut album ‘Songs in A Minor’, Keys has tasted monumental success with more than 30 million albums and 30 million single sold worldwide, and fourteen Grammy Awards plus countless other awards.

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THE HYPE - DON DIEGO REVIEW

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on Diego Tapas Bar and Restaurant is just one of a trio of restaurants run

by Alfonso and Emma, under the umbrella of The Authentic Tapas group.

Casa Ruiz in Bridgnorth, Shropshire was the original brainchild of this passionate couple, and they setup the business in 2009 with just £5000 to their name! Following the incredible success of their first venture, they went on to open Casa Naranjo (Shrewsbury) in 2010 and are now celebrating their first year at Don Diego.

My colleague, Eileen and I walked into this conveniently located restaurant in Sutton Coldfield, and were immediately taken back by the décor and buzzing atmosphere – For a moment I actually thought I was in Spain, with all the terracotta colours on the wall, the authentic artwork, and the lively ‘chitter chatter’ of the diners. People were at the bar sipping away, whilst enjoying tapas dishes, and having a joke or two with the barman.

Leo, one of the restaurant managers welcomed us and took us to the bar and informed us that our table would be ready shortly and introduced us to Matias, the other restaurant manager to order drinks whilst we waited. The drinks menu was extensive, and predominantly Spanish in keeping with the authentic experience we were having. Eileen went for a Rose wine and I opted for a non-alcoholic Spanish beer.

Just as we were commenting on how busy it was, Emma came over and introduced herself on her way back from serving some of the diners. I was impressed with the fact that Emma still had a very hands on approach to her business, considering the success she and Alfonso have had. We chatted for a few minutes, again mainly about the authenticity of her restaurant and how the diners like to practice their Spanish on the Spanish waiting staff.

We were then shown to the table and handed the menus from the very friendly Ramon, who was very quick to ask if we would

“People were at the bar sipping away, whilst enjoying tapas dishes, and having a joke or two with the barman” like any toasted bread and olives – to which Eileen and I both shouted ‘yes’, as we were starving. Whilst Ramon went to fetch our first Tapas of the evening, we perused the menus. Eileen was a Tapas virgin, and I had only had the experience on two other occasions. As we were deliberating, Emma came over and asked if we needed help. She remembered I was a vegetarian from our previous conversation, and started to fact find about our culinary and dietary preferences. Emma asked if she could bring out some of her favourite and most popular dishes, and we gladly accepted as she was clearly very knowledgeable in the field of Tapas.

As we waited in anticipation for our Tapas surprises, out came the plump olives and bread with homemade Alioli (garlic mayonnaise). The olives were the best I had ever tasted, and I was told later that they were imported in from Spain, as were many of the other ingredients.

We were just finishing off the last couple of olives, when our

recommended Tapas started to come out one by one. Each dish looked more amazing than the previous one! The first few included a basket full of deep fried white bait fish, Gambas al Pil Pil, which is Prawns cooked in chilli and garlic and a portion of vegetable croquets. Eileen and I were big fans of prawns, so no surprises as to which was our favourite. They were seasoned and cooked to perfection! I was a little hesitant over the whitebait as they were whole fish deep-fried, however once I had one, I kept going back for more – they were very addictive.

Ten minutes later out came another instalment of Tapas which included – chick peas cooked with spinach, cumin onions and garlic. Pastel de Puerros (baked leak terrine) and another one of my personal favourites Patatas Bravas- crispy fried potato served with a spicy Red Pepper sauce. The final dish was Pinchos Ibericos (grilled chicken, chorizo and onion kebabs) The chick peas were tender and went down very well, and the baked leak was surprisingly scrumptious. Eileen commented that the grilled chicken just fell away from the skewer, almost as if it wasn’t meat and was seasoned to perfection!

We just about had enough room for desserts - Eileen opted for the crème catalana, which is a type of crème Brule and I chose the chocolate brownie. Both were to die for, and finished off our dining experience perfectly.

All in all, Don Diego is an authentic dining experience, with fantastic food at reasonable prices. I would definitely recommend you visit this Spanish gem for a taste of Spain.

THE HYPE - MEET THE CHEF

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uree Coates Chef Patron of the much acclaimed King and Thai at Broseley, runs it with her partner Simon Turner. Chef Suree has a real passion for food. Awarded Thai Curry Chef of the Year 2011/12, she was recently prised from her kitchen to ask a few questions about what motivates her.

Suree grew up in Thailand and moved to England 20 years ago. She and Simon ran the original King and Thai in Ironbridge before relocating to the old Forester Arms in Broseley.

Who influenced your decision to become a chef?

I fell on being a chef by accident. During my younger years I, like many Thai girls, was taught how to cook at school; this included the basics and how to cook for larger numbers of people. Upon leaving school I progressed into further education where the food education course included everything from hygiene to decorative fruit carving I knew that cookery would be my path as I enjoyed watching people eat the dishes I'd produced. To this day it's something that still pleases me - to see and hear people enjoy the food I've produced. It's what I think being a chef is about.

What was the first dish you cooked?

This is a hard one as it was so long ago. It was most likely a red or green curry I'd

cooked under guidance from my grandmother for the rest of my family.

What is the best meal you've ever cooked?

I did a big roast dinner one Christmas ago, I'd got a big rib joint from my butcher, it was Dexter rare breed beef, 21 days old and had great colour and marbling with a good layer of fat. This was roasted for a very long time on a low heat over a bain marie.

I did roasties cooked in dripping and fresh winter veg. This type of cooking isn't my natural style but I had fun and was very pleased with the results.

What is your earliest memory of food?

Cooking with my grandmother at the age of about five. As a small child in Thailand it was my job to set the fire as everything was cooked over charcoal, and to make the curry paste. Many hours of pounding away at a pestle and mortar taught me the importance of a good quality food processor.

always available and locally grown. This is how Thai food should be, and it's what I strive for from the King and Thai.

Have you ever had any cooking disasters?

Oh plenty, but my partner hides the evidence. It tends to go like this: Simon: "What's for dinner love?"

Me: "Here, try this."

Simon: "What is it?"

Me: "Just eat it and tell me what you think."

He's pretty good and tells me if it's good or not.

Have you cooked for anyone famous?

We had Mark Williams from The Fast Show dine with us. He came back the next night as well.

I also prepared some food for the Hairy Bikers earlier this year - they loved it!

Interview by James Day of www.gourmet-lifestyle.co.uk

My grandmother taught me the importance of good quality raw produce and that fresh cooked food is always the best. In Thailand food is a very big deal, it's a family affair with everyone getting involved.

My father would bring fresh fish from the river; herbs and spices grow wild and can be picked fresh, fresh vegetables were

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ump into a world full of mesmerising sights and sounds at The MAD (Mechanical Art and Design) Museum! Based in Stratford upon Avon, The MAD Museum houses an exciting assortment of exhibits which are superbly engaging for all ages. The attraction offers an extravaganza of visual entertainment with lots of rolling balls and plenty of clanking and rattling thrown in for good measure!

Think Heath Robinson mixed with a Scrapheap Challenge and a hotchpotch of futurist mechanisms and then stir it all up with mind blowing creativity and ingenuity. The museum is proud to feature items from artists across the globe and the quality of the exhibits cannot be underestimated.

For the uninitiated the types of art which the museum displays are: • Kinetic Art: Art in motion • Automata: Self-operating mechanical contraptions Come and step into an eccentric world of moving art; The MAD Museum is a wonderful place to experience and interact with an extraordinary assortment of both modern and old fashioned, yet highly innovative, machines!

It’s perfect for the whole family, not only does it provide loads of interactive fun, it will interest those who are fascinated by physics, design and clever intricate moving contraptions.

THE HYPE - RECIPES

Recipe of the month by head chef

Jose Carlos Ibañez Ruiz

• 24 medium sized peeled prawns • 4 cloves of Garlic • Pinch of Chilli • Pinch of Paprika • Pinch of Black Pepper • Salt • 10ml of Olive Oil • 10ml of White wine • Small handful of fresh chopped Parsley

Using a hand blender or food processor or pestle and mortar make a purée with the Garlic, chilli, and half of the olive oil.

Heat the other half of the Olive oil on a high heat in a frying pan and add the prawns, they should turn pink very quickly.

Add the garlic, chilli and oil purée and cook for a further 2 minutes, splash in the white wine and add the salt and pepper to taste. Let the alcohol in the wine cook off and have a slightly reduced sauce.

Once the sauce is to your preference add the fresh chopped parsley and serve in a hot terraco�a dish.

This is best served with lots of crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

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THE HYPE - RESTAURANT REVIEW

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ituated at the heart of Shakespeare's town in Stratford, Mida is a thriving family run Coffee house and restaurant that echoes a real authentic Moroccan experience.

With a wide selection of authentic cuisine including Tagines, Cous cous, Mazzas, seafood, salads and much more, you really are spoilt for choice.

Upon arrival, we were greeted by the gorgeous smell of freshly ground coffee and infused mint and fruit teas as well as the owner - a true gentleman Mida Zouhou. Surrounded by sketches and paintings he took us over to an intimate table lit by a lantern. Although busy, the atmosphere remained relaxed and we found ourselves between shoppers, couples, families and tourists. Some just stopping for a break from the hustle and bustle of the town and others for a taste of Morocco.

To start with we ordered toasted olive bread smothered in garlic butter and melted cheese with a helping of finely chopped tomatoes and prawns on a bed of rocket drizzled with a zesty olive oil dressing. The olive bread was toasted to perfection and the garlic butter and cheese melted on the tongue. To wash it down we had a glass of homemade lemonade which I have to say is quite possibly the nicest

lemonade i have ever tasted. But if you fancy something stronger Mida is a fully licensed restaurant and offers a variety of wines, and European larger.

Having never tasted Moroccan food before, Mida suggested we try the day’s special of Lamb Tagine with a side order of Cous cous and a stuffed Portobello Mushroom covered with brie and caramelised onions. The Lamb Tagine was beautiful and the meat just fell apart in my mouth. The Portobello mushroom was packed full of flavours and left you wanting more and more with each mouthful.

The restaurant upstairs caters for up to 70 people and offers the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. The interior is stunning and is reminiscent of authentic Moroccan decor and offers a first class customer service, with Mida personally meeting each of his customers and showing them to their seats, even pulling out the chair for the ladies.

We loved the whole experience at Mida, the welcome was warm and friendly, the food was delicious and I have to say the 'pleasure' was all ours and will definitely be visiting again.

The restaurant is open Monday through to Saturday 8.30am 11.00pm, and Sunday 8.30am 7.00pm.

THE HYPE - STONELEIGH ABBEY

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toneleigh Abbey in Warwickshire has played host to many important visitors over the years, including Charles I, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Queen Victoria.

However, among these Royal visitors, is one ordinary guest who was to become just as famous - Jane Austen, accompanied by her mother and sister, visited the Abbey in 1806. Mrs Austen recorded their stay in a le er wri en to her daughter-in-law, taking delight in describing everything that she saw.

Their visit would have been enormously exci ng as they found themselves surrounded by great wealth. Owing to the death of Mr Austen a year earlier, they were themselves, very short of funds. The Saloon boasts some of the finest plasterwork in England and is beau fully ornate, but Mrs Austen instead, made reference to the dark panelled, gloomy drawing rooms that were considered to be old fashioned and a li le creepy.

Jane at this me was 31 years old and s ll unpublished, although she did have a manuscript si ng with a publisher.

This was called ‘Susan’; it was later to become Northanger Abbey, a pas che gothic novel about an abbey that had

been converted into a stately home – just like Stoneleigh Abbey. What might Jane have imagined as she was si ng in her carriage, bumping along the ru ed country lanes towards Stoneleigh Abbey?

Her mother had expected dark rookeries and dismal yew trees, but was delighted to find ‘no such melancholy things’. What would you expect to see?

This year is the bi-centenary of the publica on of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and Stoneleigh Abbey will be celebra ng with Jane Austen tours, taken by a guide in regency costume.

These can be followed by a ernoon tea in the riverside Orangery, consis ng of finger sandwiches and scones with clo ed cream and jam – ‘Uncommonly lovely’.

Tours take place on Wednesdays at 12pm and Sundays at 1pm – call 01926 858535 to reserve a place and avoid disappointment.

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Welcome to Blue Mango More than simply a great restaurant, Blue Mango represents the pinnacle of the chefs art fusing culinary excellence with impeccable service for the perfect dining experience.

A restaurant where excellence is our start point and where every aspect of your dining experience becomes a feast for the eyes, the mouth and the soul. We welcome you to Blue Mango.

The hype - VisiTs paris

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eing the capital, Paris is as expected at the very heart of the French way of life. It’s a city of romance, a city of architectural brilliance, a city that in all honesty you just can’t help fall in love with.

We may have only been in the city for a couple of days, but that time was spent experiencing the many sights Paris has to offer and sampling some of the finest delicatessens i have ever tasted.

Of course first stop had to be the Eiffel Tower, standing 324m high and built in 1889, the Eiffel tower still remains today one of the most anticipated and recognisable structures in the world. Not being one for heights and the prospect of the sheer number of steps we decided to take the lift to the top of the tower. Walking out onto the balcony I was amazed, I had never seen anything like it, the view went on for miles and it was like opening a door into another world. Being so high up, I expected it to be really cold and windy but was quite surprised at just how calm it was. After taking what seemed like

hundreds of photos, we decided to get the lift back down to the lower level of the tower. The view was obviously not as grand, but still incredible all the same. At this point we began to feel the hunger pains and decided to move on. Why, I’ll never know, but we decided to take the steps to the very bottom, now I strongly recommend if you are not great with steps, then take the lift!. The stairs seemed to be endless, it just didn’t feel like we were getting any closer to the ground and even from the lowest level of the tower it still took us 10-15 minutes to reach the bottom.

Once back on the ground and not really knowing where we were going we began walking. As in any city I think this is the best way of seeing the sights. Paris is full of fantastic buildings, even the police station is an architectural masterpiece. What I did notice is the amount of restaurants and little cafes there are which really

ND IN PARIS can make it difficult to decide where to eat. Having a sweet tooth, we opted on a small pastry café, where I ordered a croissant with melted butter and the most delicious chocolate mouse and sponge cake although a little pricey, was defiantly worth it.

After our short stop we carried on with our expedition and without realising stumbled upon the Arc De Triomphe.

Another one of Paris’s famous monuments, it stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.

The Arc was built to honour those who fought and died for France in the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.

Although being one of Paris’s main attractions, the arc

isn’t easily accessible as it sat in the middle of a very busy and dangerous round about.

After a day’s sight-seeing we gradually began the long walk back to the car, stopping off along the way at some of Paris’s many shops. One thing for sure is the French certainly know their fashion. Designer store after designer store along Avenue Montaigne is every fashionistas dream, with brands such as Chanel, Dior and Azzaro to name just a few.

What I love most about Paris is the people and how laid back they are, to me it just seemed a much slower-pace of life than the usual hustle and bustle of London. In all its glory, Paris is simply quite charming and I for one could certainly get used to the ‘Parisian’ way of life.

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Every day from 10am you can meet, chat and relax in our coffee lounge, with freshly brewed speciality coffee, a variety of teas and probably the best homemade, freshly baked cakes this side of Paris!

Croissants and teacakes, fresh scones with clo�ed cream, so if you are mee�ng with friends, returning from a good walk or here on business, treat yourself and let us take care of you.

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Take away fish and chips, the ul�mate in fish supper whatever day of the week! Come and try our fresh fish soaked in homemade beer ba�er, served with hand cut thick chips, mushy peas and The Malt Shovel's own tartare sauce, cooked fresh to order and wrapped to perfec�on, just give us a call and we'll have it ready for you.

Fancy something light, a snack or a nibble with friends? Come and try our Grazing Menu, served Monday to Friday 12.00 - 2.30pm & 5.30 - 7.00pm, Saturdays 12.00 - 7.00pm.

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THE HYPE - COME DINE WITH ME When I had the idea of hosting a “Come Dine with Me” style dinner I was very excited. Watching it on TV and watching some of the diners performances, I thought “yeah I could do that no problem”. I sat down and started to think what I like to cook, and what my guests would like to eat, and the outcome was not good. After creating a menu and getting the opinion of my wife, (and put it this way…it took me 5 attempts until finally we agreed on something) And here is the finished menu.

I thought to myself ‘’that’s the hard bit over and done with. Now for buying the ingredients, prepping and finally cooking the food’’, Well wasn’t I in for a shock!

Buying the ingredients The first thing I think about is getting the best cut of meat, so I tend to stick with local butchers. The quality of the meat speaks for itself, plus I like supporting local traders. Also, I like to use farm shops/markets for the vegetables; as they’re fresh out of the ground. Even better would be to grow your own. The vegetables include potatoes, carrots and peas. I also use a variety of herbs such as the classics mint, sage, rosemary and thyme.

Prepping Ingredients Ideally, you want to start early as the meat needs to cook for about 8 hours for that melt in your mouth experience. So buying the ingredients the day before is probably best.

I cook my lamb shanks in a slow cooker, but if you haven’t got one then doing it in an oven is ok. Just check it more often! You don’t want it drying out.

At this stage, you can also prep your veg, but cook them an hour before serving.

The day of the meal It’s the morning of the meal and I’m ready with all the ingredients and I am wondering how the menu has gone down with my guests having handed them out the previous day. Watching their faces didn’t really give much away, but I secretly think that I am the master of my kitchen, and they will be bowled over with my expertise… but we’ll see!

My ingredients cover all the surfaces of the kitchen and I am wondering if a) there is too much food and b) can I pull this off? I’ve opened the red wine (to be used later) and take a steadying sip despite the time. Let’s begin!

Firstly, my lamb shanks need to be slow cooked so I start there. I brown the shanks in a hot frying pan of oil and then place them into the slow cooker. These glorious shanks are fresh from the butchers so I know that they are certainly a winner in my eyes.

Next, I add the red wine and herbs and turn the slow cooker on.

First part of my master plan done!

Following that, I prepare the vegetables and store in the fridge to be cooked when my guests arrive. The veg has been sourced from a local farm shop as it is generally cheaper from buying from the supermarket and I personally think it tastes better.

Next I decide that I deserve a short break with another sip (or three) or wine and then hunt for my dessert ingredients.

I prepare the mix for the Panna Cotta heating quality vanilla pods, cream and sugar together and leave to set in the fridge! praying that it sets, but not too much, or it will be an ice cream instead.

The coulis is next, again sourcing the raspberries from the farm shop and it is also left to chill in the fridge.

Finally, due to keeping it as fresh as possible, I decide to cook the starter of scallops and chorizo after my guests have arrived. I have another welcome glug of wine and set about tidying up. I glance nervously at the clock, time is up! My table is elegantly set, the wine is chilled, I am ready so let the game begin!

As my guests arrive, I hand them a glass of bubbly and we toast. I then leave them to chat as I start the veg for the main. I check on the shanks and they are looking good and ready and smelling even better. I think I’ll leave them there though so they don’t get cold! because nobody likes a cold shank!

After 15 minutes my scallops are ready and I am happy with my presentation so we head to the table and I place the starter in front of my guests. Here goes!!

Finally, I sit back in my chair reflecting on this evening. The food has been eaten, wine drunk and the scores are in.

I have enjoyed myself and hope that my guests have too. It has been a fairly challenging cooking for scores but I feel I was up to the challenge and look forward to the next meal.

Now begins the wait for the winner. Even if it’s not me I would recommend doing this and there’s nothing wrong with a bit of healthy competition right?!

Menu Starter Scallops with chorizo & garden peas ~~~~~~~~~~ Main Slow cooked lamb shanks in a red wine jus Roasted vegetables in honey Minted mash potato ~~~~~~~~~~ Dessert Vanilla Panna Cotta with Raspberry coulis

THE HYPE - AMIR ‘KING’ KHAN

THE KING IS BACK IN THE UK!

We waited in the office of Amir Khan’s manager Asif.

Excited to meet the man himself, and wondering what the young boxer from Bolton would be like in person.

When he came in he gave us a quick wave and said ‘hi’.

What struck me first was there was no arrogance,no air of importance, just a young (good looking) Bolton lad, happy to be around his crew. Most of them were family and friends, people who have been with him since he was a kid growing up and you got the feeling it's like one big family at the Gloves Gym...

So Amir, how are you?

I'm good thank you, really good.

How has 2013 started for you?

2013, is that, yeah that's this year isn't it (laughs) back in England, it’s been good so far, it's quiet for me in January and February as I don't fight around that time, so I get a chance to catch up with things. I make some time to go through my fan mail, I get thousands of letters and I always like to sign stuff and send it out, it’s my way of saying thank you to them. I get to spend time with my family and friends chilling out at home. I have not long got back from New York I went and spent some time with my fiancé, which was great.

What are your new year’s resolutions?

To win back my world title, work hard, and I'm also hoping to do hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) this year, it's difficult as my parents are getting old so it would be easier for them to do it now.

Obviously you finished last year on a high by beating Carlos Molina, I bet that felt good?

It did! 2012 was a bad year for me, probably one of the worst with 2 losses but we regroup ourselves and with the Peterson fight I still believe I won that it was controversial and then the Garcia fight it was a big shot he caught me (Imran: that was a lucky punch I thought) well that's boxing, you can be winning for 11 rounds hands down and get knocked out in the 12th. I'm glad it was early on because if i was winning the fight and then it happens, it takes a lot out of you and hurts you more. But with it being early on it gave me chance to see where i made the mistakes, go back to the drawing board and regroup, straight after that fight was when I changed my trainer Freddie Roach and got with Virgil Hunter, who I believe is one of the best trainers in the world. Working on the defensive side of boxing, offensive is always going to be there, that's just the way I fight, but defence was something I needed to work on. There's a part of me that just wants to have a war, you get hit and it's hard for me as I just want to go to war, but then I step back and say I need to be smart and think, and that's what Virgil has been teaching me.

Did you ever have any doubts following the previous bouts with Garcia and Lamont?

No, I'm a confident fighter, it made me change things up, I always see it as a message from god that I need to make changes in what I do. I need the losses, they were a wakeup call. So now I'm more professional, I train earlier, I’m so focused & more determined to achieve. Lots of fighters have a loss and retire but I'm still young so I can go back to the drawing board.

Let's go back to the start Amir, how did you get into boxing and what age were you?

I was eight years old, I was really hyper active and naughty and I used to fight with my brother and sisters so my dad took me to the local boxing club in Bolton and I have never looked back, boxing changed me completely, it kept me off the streets and out of trouble.

That's the reason I built the Gloves Gym in Bolton as well; it’s a centre for the kids, where the area is deprived and needed a little bit of help and support. People said to build it in a nice area but I didn't want to, this was an area I wanted to be in and I can honestly say that the crime rate has dropped by around 50%, now we have the police come in and do training and they work alongside others in the community and they think 'oh that's that officer' and he's in there training with me, also kids from different areas training together so they mix and everyone is working together. It breaks down the barriers.

Who was your inspiration when you were growing up?

Mohammed Ali, I always looked up to him and if I can do half as well as he did then I will be happy.

When did you first realise you could make a living from boxing?

I think the Olympics was the thing that changed everything, when I was 12 I thought I could win a world title, I had the ambition to.

We had a quick break as the sister of one of the gym members had stopped to pick up a card from Amir and the team for her little brother, who is just 9 years old and in the hospital having chemotherapy. Amir took some photos with her and sent his best wishes to him.

Going back to the 2004 Olympics, you were 17 what were your feelings?

I was so young and at first it was just for the experience, I was supposed to be going to the 2008 Olympics four years later but they said to me go to this one and see how you get on and after I won the first fight I kind of got greedy, and then I wanted to win the bronze, then silver and gold medal and just fell short at the final. I was the youngest British silver medallist and nobody knew me, the Olympics made me like a house hold name overnight virtually. I was treated like i won the gold medal! I was fighting experienced boxers who were 33-34 years old, 2 x Olympic champion already.

What was the step up from amateur to professional like?

It was a big step up, really big. It’s very hard, mainly a style change. I had to slow it down a bit, I'm a quick fighter with quick hands and quick feet and I had to slow my feet down and sit on my shots a little more instead of being on my toes too much, it was difficult because its much longer, with an amateur fight it’s over so quick you know it's just three 3 minute rounds and it's finished, I loved the amateur game I had 110 fights and lost 9 but it taught me a lot.

So away from boxing, how do you like to spend your time?

I like to spend it with family at home, I've got 2 nieces, and I’m a family man. I like to spend time with my friends too, you know if I go on holiday, I’m off to Pakistan tomorrow with family and going to stop off in Dubai for a few days, but even then my friends are like family too. Saj is a friend from before boxing and it's good to have people like that around, they are straight with you and even maybe if it's something you don't want to hear they are looking out for your best interests.

You do a lot of work with the NSPCC and Network Rail, what brought that about?

I'm an ambassador for the NSPCC and also for network rail, keeping kids off the tracks. I was at a dinner and the main guy said that it would be good to have someone like me working with them as the younger kids tend to listen more to someone like me than say a politician for example. It isn't even the trains hitting them that kill most of the 1000 kids that die on the rails each year, its electrocution. It's just raising awareness to try to keep them safe. But I work with quite a few charities, we have got some new charities we are going to be working with in 2013. I also

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It isn't even the trains hitting them that kill most of the 1000 kids that die on the rails each year, its electrocution.

It's just raising awareness to try to keep them safe.

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like to do a lot with the local children's hospital, I live around the corner so after a fight I get loads of flowers and cakes and stuff so I take it round to the hospital, it's great it

puts a smile on their face going into the wards. People tend to remember those kind of things.

So you are getting married in May to Faryal, how did you meet?

We met in New York through some friends, we had dinner I said hello and we stayed in touch, and my parents asked if there was someone I liked and I said there was someone, so they asked if I was serious and it went from there, you know how it is! 'Oh you don’t have to tell me!' Imran added. She is a nice girl she understands its slightly different being with someone like me who is into boxing, travelling the world so she's adapted well.

Who is your most famous friend?

I've got a lot! In movies I would say Sylvester Stallone and then in wrestling there's Batista and the Undertaker and then there's loads of footballers, obviously Bolton Wanderers, but Wayne Rooney and Nani they text me a lot.

Oh and JLS my nieces are always on about them.

I saw something with you and your sister on got to dance.

Laughs, oh yeah, I was watching the guy from One Direction and I just thought that was wrong you know these people are trying and they might not be brill but you know it's like me I could get in the ring and beat people but I let kids beat me up, it makes them feel good. I gave him a little tweet for that!

Do you use twitter quite a lot?

I went on a TV show and was cooking a halal steak and they asked me about social networks and I said I had a couple of admins on Facebook and they said what about twitter so we ended up setting up an account and they were telling me about the tweets and at first I thought it was a bit boring but then when you start following people and that its good, if you like someone you can see what they are doing.

What's the craziest rumour that you have heard about yourself?

It's disheartening you know, there can be all sorts of mad things, some of its annoying and some of its plain funny, Asif pipes up and says 'every week i get the daily mail online tweeting crazy pictures and emailing for an explanation! Haven't they got a life?!' The one that happened recently was that I had been to Funky Buddha with a couple of friends and about 11pm I decided to go because I had a flight to see my fiancé the next day and as I left some girl walked out around the same time, there's only 1 exit and someone takes a picture and they tried to

make out that she was leaving with me! And the first I knew was in New York and someone tweeted the picture to Faryal and she was like 'who's this girl?' and I was like 'what?

I don't even know that girl! It was mad.’

Have you heard any rumours that you wish had been true?

Do I wish they were true? No, there's some that my friends wish were true, like I'm dating this actress or that singer and I am like no boys I'm not dating her, can you think of any Asif? 'The best one was when you were supposed to be going on x factor!' I can't sing to save my life! You know i would be bouncing along to the tunes. Get the Bollywood tunes on and get Eileen listening to it. But I wouldn't do x factor.

So what's next for you Amir Khan?

Next for me is I'm fighting on April 27th, we are trying to get it in the UK, i want to give my fans in the UK a chance to come and see me fight. We are looking at a couple of venues at the moment, one in Manchester, London and also Birmingham so we are negotiating that at the moment.

There are rumours of a rematch with Garcia; do you know if that will happen?

Well I wanted it to be this fight but it couldn't happen so we are aiming for November, we offered Peterson a fight in the UK but he turned it down.

Imran - Oh that would have been a good fight, you would have beat him I reckon.

I wanted to do that, clean that up and move on to Garcia, but I always think these things happen for a reason so when we have fights with Mayweather Jnr and Manny Pakquiao,

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I'm fighting on April 27th, we are trying to get it in the UK, i want to give my fans in the UK a chance to come and see me fight.

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on the radar you know. The last fight set us back a bit but I'm still young, I'm only 26.

Your brother Haroon is a boxer too, how is he getting on?

Haroon has just turned pro with us, I'm his manager so I'm going to be looking after him, but that was his ambition so yeah he's good.

My mom was a little bit upset about having 2 sons in boxing.

I was going to ask you what your mom thought of it? - She wasn't too happy at first, when I won the world title she wanted me to retire, She said 'you wanted to win the world title and you have so now you can retire' and I was like my career has just started, but when Haroon said he wanted to do it too. My mom said she wanted us to do something else, it's tough because it's a tough sport and there can be a lot of blood and I suppose she doesn't want to see her sons getting hurt or anything. My dad is cool with it though.

Finally is there anything else you would like to say to your fans and to your critics out there?

Well to the fans I would like to say they have been very supportive from day one, back since the Olympic games and when you have tough fights it’s the fans that push you and drive you to get through it, I'm very loyal to them because they are to me and I'm lucky to be in the position I am and get so much support. To the critics, I think you need the critics to motivate you to do better, to work hard and train hard. When I go and win back my titles and prove them wrong they won't have anything to say. It's good to have a challenge, I'm one of those guys that will take on any challenge, and so it's just using that negative stuff to motivate me to be better.

We went down and had a look around the gym, there were kids sparring in the ring and others training hard. Amir was buzzing around, getting ready to shoot a VT and the vibe in there was amazing. Amir has taken his skill and determination and created a place for other kids, just like him a few years back, so they have got somewhere to go and make something of themselves. Maybe even a new 'Amir king Khan' in the making. We at the Hype Magazine want to wish him the very best for his fight on April 27th and also for his wedding in May. You truly are the very best of British!

click on our website for details on how to WIN signed photos of Amir!

THE HYPE - CINEMA RELEASES

Iron Man 3 continues the epic, big-screen adventures of the world’s favorite billionaire inventor/Super Hero, Tony Stark aka “Iron Man’’ Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1963, “Iron Man 3” returns Robert Downey Jr as the iconic Super Hero character Tony Stark/Iron Man along with Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, Don Cheadle as James “Rhodey” Rhodes and Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan.

Release Date 26th April 2013

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS

Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban & Zoe Saldana Storyline When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organisation has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left.

Release Date 17th May 2013

HANGOVER PART III

Starring Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifiankis, Ed Helms, Mike Tyson, Ken Jeong, Justin Bartha & Heather Graham Storyline This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

Release Date 24 May 2013

THE GREAT GATSbY Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Toby Mcguire, Isla Fisher & Jason Clarke Storyline Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbour, Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

Release Date 17th May 2013

THE HYPE - KERRY GODLIMAN

"This cocky Londoner

knows how to hold an audience’s attention, with a well-honed delivery that ensures her material always gets the best response."

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2013 is going to be a mammoth year for actress/ comedian Kerry Godliman. The Hype’s Eileen Callear finds out more...

Hi Kerry!

I see you have been working with Ricky Gervais on a sitcom ‘Derek’ what has that been like?

It was great, I play the character Hannah, she’s a bit of an outsider and unlucky in love, who is a co-worker and friend of Ricky’s character Derek.

We recorded the pilot that went out last year and finished recording the series recently. It was pretty well received too, all in all which is the best bit. The thing is with Ricky you just never know what he might do!

So what else have you got coming up in 2013?

The thing I am very excited about is my new radio show ‘Kerry’s List’ that I have recorded, which will be aired in

April. It’s a comedy sitcom all to do with the bizarre lists that we make which can have saving the world next to buying some loo roll. I have really enjoyed working on it.

I have seen your appearance on ‘Live At The Apollo’ and I loved it – that in mind what is the key to making people laugh?

Well I don’t choose a subject and think ‘I’m going to write about that and try to make it funny’. It’s more the observations about things that we all do and can relate to, like with over-reacting etc. It’s just things you do and then you see other people doing them too.

And is it more difficult for a woman in comedy?

No, I don’t think it is. I have never had any problems being in my line of work and the men don’t treat me any differently. The conversation in the

green room may be slightly different when I’m in there with them.

How does your comedy fit in and around with your family life, is it hard?

No not too bad, we have two children and my husband is an actor too, so his work schedule is quite flexible. We just work together to fit it all in. I don’t think it would be so manageable if he did a 9-5 job though.

Having my kids definitely made me more focused in general though, I don’t know if it’s because you tend to manage your time better or just if you have to be focused to get everything done, but I certainly noticed a difference.

So what did you do before comedy?

I was an actress so I did some drama before mostly; I recently did a one off drama called ‘Our Girl’ which was really great to work on. I played Lacey Turner from Eastenders’ mom. I always wanted to go into comedy though, but it just took me a while to build up my confidence.

So what is the best gig you have ever done?

I would have to say Live at the Apollo, it was amazing. Not just the size but the atmosphere and the energy of the venue and the audience are fantastic, really behind you, so it was really enjoyable.

Have you got a favourite comedian of your own?

Well, I like Louis CK and Sean Lock. I wouldn’t buy a comedy DVD though.

It would be like working at home if I did that! I like to chill out and watch a film when I’m at home with the family.

Finally, on a quirkier note, if you were Prime Minister, what would be the first thing you would do?

Oh, I don’t know! I could make a joke or really set the world to rights on that one, one thing I would definitely do is ban all screens, from pubs, buses, trains and people with their faces in their mobile phones all day googling bollocks. People don’t day dream anymore.

Kerry’s career continues to blossom and I’m sure we will be hearing a lot more of her.

THE HYPE - P!NK

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!nk, the Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and pop culture icon, has announced that she will tour Europe for the first time in two years, hitting the LG Arena on 21 & 22 April 2013.

P!nk is known around the world as one of the most captivating live performers of her generation. Across her Funhouse and Summer Carnival tours in 2009 and 2010 respectively, P!nk performed to 2.9 million people over 194 dates. The Truth About Love Tour supports the release of her new album, The Truth About Love, which entered the iTunes charts at #1 globally upon its release.

Born Alecia Beth Moore, Pink grew up in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. At just 16, Pink got her first break when she signed her first record deal with LaFace Records. Current American X-Factor judge and record producer Antonio "L.A." Reid, co-founder of LaFace Records signed her as part of Choice, a female R &B/pop trio. However just two years later, without much success Choice disbanded and Reid encouraged P!nk to pursue a solo career. It was around this time that she dyed her hair pink and chose the name to match.

Since her debut in 2000, P!nk has released 7 albums (Can’t Take Me Home, M!ssundaztood, Try This, I’m Not Dead, Funhouse, Greatest Hits… So Far!!!, The Truth About Love), sold over 40 million albums, 65 million singles (nearly 20 million digital tracks) as well as over 1 million DVDs worldwide. In addition, 15 of P!nk’s singles have reached #1 in at least one or more countries. She is the recipient of three Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, two MTV Europe Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, and many more including being named 2009 number one pop musician of the decade and in 2012 VH1 named P!nk number 10 on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.

P!nk released her 7th studio album last year, The Truth About Love, which has garnered fantastic reviews worldwide. The first single “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” has topped the UK radio airplay charts and sold more copies here in its first week than any of her previous hits.

Still only 33, it seems P!nk has been around forever, and I’m sure we will be seeing more and more of this incredible performer for many years to come.

For more information and to find out what’s coming up at the LG Arena, visit www.lgarena.co.uk.

Tickets for P!nk are already on sale and are priced at £39.50 & £46.00 (plus booking & transaction fees) and are available from The Ticket Factory: www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.

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THE HYPE - WALKING WITH DINOSAURS

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ased on the award-winning BBC television series Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular will be coming to the NIA, Birmingham from 10 – 14 April 2013. The show will see Tyrannosaurus Rex and his awe-inspiring life-size pals return to stalk UK shores once more, a whole 65 million years on.

The production includes dinosaurs of unprecedented size and quality, which will guarantee to thrill and educate a brand new generation of budding paleontologists, as pre-historic beasts of unmatched realism roam the stage and capture the imaginations of young and old alike. Watch the story of their 200 million year domination unfold as you see them walk, hear them roar and come face to face as they fight for survival and supremacy. From the ripple of their skin to the glint in their eye, you will know the dinosaurs really have returned!

A landmark in family entertainment, Walking with Dinosaurs has been seen by over 7million people in a staggering 206 cities across the world. Ranked No.4 in Pollstar’s Top 100 Worldwide Tours, their phenomenal global success is credited to the pioneering work of its long-serving and passionate production team. Bringing to life 20 to-scale dinosaurs night after night, this technological feat is of epic proportions.

Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular is brought to the U.K. by Global Creatures, headed by CEO Carmen Pavlovic, in association with BBC Worldwide. Pavlovic said, “The BBC Series was a brilliant blend of special effects, escapism, excitement and information. In order to bring this TV event into the third dimension on stage with life-size dinosaurs, we created a £12.5 million spectacle so immense that it can only fit into arenas."

Tickets are priced at £45.00, £35.00 & £25.00 (plus booking and transaction fees). They are available from The Ticket

Factory: www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.

To find out more about the show, and for everything else that’s coming up at the NIA, visit www.thenia.co.uk.

The National Indoor Arena (NIA) is one of the busiest, large scale indoor sporting and entertainment venues in Europe.

Since opening in 1991, it has welcomed visitors to over 30 different sports and an extensive variety of entertainment and music. Everything from Oasis, Coldplay, Sir Cliff Richard and Kings of Leon, to Disney on Ice and Cirque du Soleil.

The NIA has also hosted a range of international sporting events, including the World Trampolining and Tumbling Championships and European Gymnastics Championships.

With its premier indoor athletics track, it has also hosted the Aviva Grand Prix and World Indoor Athletics.

The multi-purpose arena is as flexible as they come - it can stage concerts, entertainment spectaculars, business conferences and exhibitions. The adaptable format of the NIA Academy creates a more intimate theatre-style auditorium to accommodate smaller concerts, ballet as well as comedy and theatre.

Sitting in the centre of the city, the NIA is the beating heart of Birmingham and has access to all major transport methods. In addition to three central train stations and city centre bus routes, there are also over 2,000 NIA car parking spaces with additional access to nearby city centre car parks.

For an even greater experience at the NIA, visitors can upgrade to an amplify package and enjoy three levels of hospitality; from drinks and a full dining package, to one of the unique Showcubes. Amplify members also get access to priority booking and opportunities to be part of fantastic events at the NIA. For more info, visit www.amplify.co.uk.

THE HYPE - FASHION TRENDS

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THE HYPE - BEAUTY

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ave you been tempted by the latest miracle potions and creams that claim to make you looks 10 years younger? As a nation we spend millions of pounds every year on treatments for wrinkles and more youthful looking skin, but do they work?

You’ve probably heard it before ‘You are what you eat’. When it comes to younger looking skin, what you include in your diet can really make the difference on helping to erase years from your face. So the secret to younger-looking skin just may be sitting in your fridge rather than on the dressing table – mind you if you do both, it can’t hurt! Here are a few foods to stock up on also a couple to avoid too.

Wonder Foods It turns out what's good for your body is good for your face too. One food that can be considered the fountain of youth is surprisingly enough, cooked tomatoes.

They contain a heavy dose of the antioxidant lycopene, which your body uses to fight the effects of UV damage, one of the main causes of aged looking skin. Other antioxidant-rich foods like berries (blueberries are especially good!), greens, yellow squash and green tea are great too.

Vitamin E Vitamin E is a group of 8 fat-soluble vitamins which help prevent oxidative stress to the body. Adequate amounts of vitamin E can help protect against heart disease, cancer, and age related eye damage. Some great sources of vitamin E are sunflower seeds, paprika and red chilli powder, almonds and pine nuts (to name just a few!). Don’t go too mad though and be careful to check daily guide amounts.

What to Avoid Salty or sugary foods are the enemy! They spike your insulin production, which causes inflammation and ultimately slows down your skin's ability to regenerate itself. It's also a good idea to limit the amount of alcohol you drink, especially drinks with added sugar. They dehydrate you and make those fine lines more pronounced.

Slap it on Grapefruit is fantastic for brightening your skin. Try this at bedtime: Mash up a

peeled grapefruit and the whites of two eggs. Massage onto your face for 5 minutes, then rinse. Grapefruit has skin-brightening vitamin C, while the egg whites tighten pores and firm skin.

Some Extra Help These beauty must-haves contain the foods your skin craves.

Instantly calm redness and gently remove impurities with St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub, available on Amazon.co.uk (133ml @ £11.99) To fight aging free radicals and control oil, use Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Daily Balancing Moisturizer, available on Amazon.co.uk (50ml @ £13.48)

VINTAGE LEMONS

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intage Lemons was established in December 2012 by company owner Steph Windle, and is a business selling women's jewellery & accessories.

A fulltime mother to two young boys and a very proud military wife to a husband who serves in the RAF, and a former jewellery buyer for a major retail chain, runs her business from home.

By taking an intelligent look at the market and having a real passion for working with products she already knows customers will love as much as she does, Vintage lemons presents a contemporary style with a classic influence.

Vintage Lemons was started on facebook and used an eye catching campaign of pictures to get potential customers to visit the page. Steph found that most people use Facebook to network and establish new businesses, so being a fulltime mother what better way for her to start.

Selling through facebook and twitter is a real insight into what the customers want from a company, and you can get direct feedback as to how they rate customer service and order experience plus as Steph says, ‘I have the added direct feedback as customers can comment on any picture, from this i am able to see exactly what they want to see more of’.

Vintage Lemons prides themself on having excellent customer service, constantly striving to keep customers informed and give them exactly what they want.

The aim of Vintage Lemons is to bring quality fashion items to everyone at an affordable price with 100% satisfaction on customer service.

For more information simply sign into facebook and search Vintage Lemons.

THE HYPE - FASHION

‘‘I enjoy finding the perfect products which i know my customers will enjoy seeing and buying’’

All photos by Mariola Hart Photography

THE HYPE - HEALTH

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have been using a power plate for about 4 weeks now and I can start to see results already.

Depending what your goal is, most goals are achievable with a healthy diet, regular exercise, determination and keeping an eye on the carbs you consume. Too much or too little is not good for you but the right amount in moderation will help you along the way to achieve your goals.

What is a Power Plate?

Power Plate is a machine that contracts and relaxes the muscles to give the body a high speed workout using vibrations which stimulates the muscles. In a normal workout the muscle would contract once or twice a second, but by using a power plate the vibrations cause an automatic reflex in the muscles contracting 30-50 times a second.

Benefits of a Power Plate A Power Plate will save time due to the effectiveness of the training as

many muscle groups are stimulated at the same time. It has been said that 10 minutes on a power plate is an equivalent to a 60 minute intense workout so you can do as little as 10 minutes and still achieve a good workout.

Things to know before using a Power Plate If you are looking to develop strength, power, muscle tone and definition, you will need to be in a position that puts tension on your muscles. Also note that the power plate does not improve cardiovascular so if you are looking to improve your stamina and strengthen your heart and lungs you should look at combining your workout between running and walking etc with the power plate.

Remember that your muscles will be contracting 30-50 times more quickly, therefore will be generating a lot of internal heat, so even if you don't feel thirsty, always drink water while you're working out.

You should also know that vibration

training stimulates the contraction of the muscle spindles, so it's important to keep your knees slightly bent to avoid jarring through the joints. Once on the power-plate, the beginners' program involves standing in several different positions, each held for 30 seconds. You can choose your intensity of vibration stimulus from the control panel.

Beginners are encouraged to start off at 30 vibrations a second.

Getting started is easy - simply stand on the machine, select the appropriate vibration level on the control panel, and position yourself in each of the different positions.

Each Power-Plate comes with an instructional manual, booklet and banner showing visual descriptions of each of the positions for resistance, flexibility and massage.

Allow up to 20 minutes for a total workout.

For more information on the power-plate you can go to www.powerplate.com

THE HYPE - HERBERT ART GALLERY COVENTRY

Caught in the Crossfire: Artistic Responses to Conflict, Peace and Reconciliation

Iraq is Flying (c) Jamal Penjweny

Award Por olio (c) Peter Kennard

to prevent war through protest, resistance and ac�on; and the a�ermath of war where hope emerges and lives are rebuilt. A sec�on of the exhibi�on focuses on the work of kennardphillipps made in response to the invasion and occupa�on of Iraq.

The works in the exhibi�on are drawn mainly from the Herbert’s collec�on. They focus par�cularly on items that have been acquired recently as part of the Collec�ng Cultures scheme made in partnership with Wolverhampton Art Gallery through the Heritage Lo�ery Fund. On show are historical works by John Piper, Eric Kennington and Muirhead Bone alongside contemporary works by kennardphillipps, Banksy works from a private collec�on, Peter Howson, Ma�hew Picton and Cornelia Parker.

Ar�sts featured in the exhibi�on are: Terry Atkinson, Banksy, Barnbrook Design, Bob Barron, Ian Berry, Blek Le Rat, Muirhead Bone, I�ikhar Dadi, Nancy Davenport, Anthony Davies, Thomas Galler, Ori Gersht, Bita Ghezelayagh, Siobhán Hapaska, Peter Howson, Al Johnson, Ross Jones, Rosie

Un tled (c) Peter Kennard

On 25 January, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum unveiled the second exhibi�on in their Contemporary Art Season, Caught in the Crossfire: Ar�s�c Responses to Conflict, Peace and Reconcilia�on.

Caught in the Crossfire explores how ar�sts grapple with both the brutality of war and the desire for peace. The exhibi�on takes the viewer on a challenging journey from the home front to the frontline and back again, as seen through the eyes of ar�sts, soldiers and people affected by conflict.

Throughout the 20th century and con�nuing today, ar�sts have responded to the experiences of people, communi�es and countries suffering the brutality of war and conflict but also striving for peace, reconcilia�on and friendship.

Caught in the Crossfire leads visitors to explore and debate some fundamental issues: the impact of conflict on both the home front and the frontline; the aesthe�cs of violence and machinery of war; the division of land and separa�on of people during conflict; a�empts made

Kay Dance Company, John Keane, Peter Kennard, Kennardphillipps, Eric Kennington, Laura Knight, Langlands & Bell, Nalini Malani, Raymond Mason, Locky Morris, Simon Norfolk, Cornelia Parker, Michael Peel, Jamal Penjweny, Ma�hew Picton, John Piper, William Roberts, Paul Seawright, Graham Sutherland, War Bou�que.

Entry into this exhibi�on is FREE. For further informa�on on the extensive programme of exci�ng talks and events linked to this exhibi�on please visit www.theherbert.org

THE HYPE - HEALTH

SARAH’S YEAR OF CHANGE, AFTER 7ST WEIGHT LOSS Bubbly personality Sarah Stuart, 26, sorted out her life with a seven-stone weight loss, new career and bags of confidence. and was jealous of my brother who could eat these things being a ‘growing boy’ when I was an overweight teenager.”

Having watched mum Gill lose 3½st on the LighterLife Weight Loss Management programme, Sarah followed in her footsteps, a ending counsellor Debbie Blackburn’s classes in Birmingham, and was a size 18/20 at 17st 11lbs when she started in January 2012.

“My new confidence allowed me to apply for a job in a new industry that was unfamiliar. Everything slipped into place, “I made sure I s ll met up with friends and s ll had a social life without indulging unnecessarily. I had to stay disciplined, it was easier to have nothing at all than a li le bit of something. I also found other things to do with my me like swimming and shopping”.

She undertook the Total programme, where ordinary ea ng is replaced by four specially formulated food packs per day, alongside weekly counselling sessions to assess the psychological issues behind over-ea ng and ensure a permanent lifestyle change. Sarah had shrunk to 10st 9lbs by August, and is now happily maintaining within a few pounds and at a size 10.

“When my Mum did LighterLife two years ago,” Sarah said, “I remember thinking ‘this is what I need to do’. It was the right me for me in January 2012 when I could focus on changing my weight for good. I decided 2012 was going to be my year, I knew how successful Mum had been so I knew it worked – and being temporarily out of work gave me the me to put my heart solely into the programme and succeed in my weight loss ambi on.”

Sarah Before

I was happy as a big person, but I knew it wasn’t healthy. I guess I just want to express to other people who struggle with being overweight, you aren’t ‘meant to be that way’, something I used to tell myself regularly, and you don’t have to be if you don’t want to be.

“I used to work in television, my contract had ended and I found myself at a crossroads in my life. I’d had a really good Christmas, ea ng everything I wanted to and by the bucket load! I finally decided to complete the New Year’s resolu on I’d had for many years – to get to a healthy weight.

“I’ve always been a big girl, throughout my teens I just kept pu ng on weight. I never ate par cularly badly, I just ate too much good food and didn’t have enough of a healthy balance. I was always the child that had seconds. I would secretly eat biscuits and crisps whenever I could

“When I go shopping, it’s a bit like in the film Pre y Woman, I s ll feel like I can’t go into some shops, because the shop assistant would be thinking ‘we don’t do her size in here’ but then I realise, not anymore. I’m slowly ge ng used to not being the person I was, people don’t see me like they did before. “I take a lot more care over my appearance too and buy clothes in a new variety of shops.

Essen ally, I am the person I always wanted to be and thought I could never be.”

“LighterLife gave me a lifeline and, as clichéd as it sounds, changed my life, my ambi ons, my ability to do things and, most importantly, my health. Every day when I look in the mirror, I s ll can’t believe it!”

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i everyone my name is Marie Powell and I am the Director of Duchess Lifestyle. Duchess Lifestyle dresses venues for social occasions and corporate events. I personally handcra� co-ordina�ng bouquets, centrepieces and accessories from crystals and life like flowers. I also create and supply unique gi�ware and favours. I provide a personal shopping service and carry a large stock of props available for hire for all special occasions and your home. My priority is to provide beau�ful quality products and services at affordable prices for my clients. I can take an empty venue or item and create something spectacular. My background is in customer services and administra�on, so I know that listening and delivering is of paramount importance.

Realising your poten�al a�racts welcomed opportuni�es. Designing and cra�ing bouquets and accessories lead me into the world of dressing venues. Marcia Reid the Proprietor of Vison2Reality Events Management approached me, she had seen my work and told me “You have a unique crea�vity skill”. Marcia suggested we organised an event together. I wanted to make sure our event stood out so introduced a twist. We held ‘Your Bridal Fayre’ at Woo�on Park, Warwickshire in October of 2012, it was a fantas�c affair and the twist we created worked very well, leaving all a�endee and exhibitors feeling as though they had really a�ended a wedding. The latest successful venture with Vision2Reality is Duchess Lifestyle sponsoring a monthly market being held at Tesco, Spring Hill, Birmingham to raise monies for Cancer Research.

It’s a real exci�ng �me for Duchess Lifestyle. Listen out for details of our 2013 Spring/Summer Pamper Day and many future events. In April I will be launching the property makeover and refurbishment side of Duchess Lifestyle. My head is just buzzing with new ideas everyday, I just love it.

You would think star�ng Duchess Lifestyle was one of the biggest decisions I have ever made, only it wasn’t. A�er facing a poten�al life threatening illness, I give so much love and thanks to my family and friends.

For many years they told me I had the poten�al and talent to run my own business. I learnt and am s�ll learning, if I don’t chase my dreams through fears of failing then I have already failed by not trying.

Duchess Lifestyle was created to help and guide you into crea�ng and achieving the best for yourself.

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THE HYPE - MINIMOTO

R

oss Turner is a 9 year old boy, who one day may well be a household name. Watching Ross put his skills as a motorbike racer in to ac�on, it is not too hard to see that he has a real chance of following in the footsteps, or should I say tyre tracks of Moto GP Champions like Valen�no Rossi.

Ross started racing when he was just six years of age, encouraged by his father Simon Turner, and his mother, Suree Coates, who is the award - winning chef at the King and Thai Restaurant in Broseley. It is hair-raising to watch the video footage of him racing, Simon said ‘your heart is in your mouth some�mes when you are watching and Suree can no longer go to watch!’

Ross regularly speeds around race tracks at 80mph as he goes for success on his new GP50 bike. He already is a familiar face on the racing circuit and is well on the way to bigger and be�er things. We spoke to Simon who explained that his son just loves to race around the track.

Simon explained that Ross is an amazing racer who more recently has come on in huge leaps and bounds. He races against kids who are much older than him and he’s not afraid to take them on and reach the finish line first. Like many of the world’s great racers, including Valen�no and Simmoncelli, his first encounters were on

the Minimoto racetrack, which helped in building his confidence and ge�ng his speed up. He now races in the Bri�sh Minimoto Championship, in three different classes.

Ross shows the grit and determina�on to succeed in his chosen sport, and has already signed up for Fab Racing, who runs the Bri�sh Minimoto Championship. This is the springboard to help riders to break into Moto GP. Ross, who recently gained sponsorship with Shoei Helmets, Sco� Leathers and Oyster Communica�ons in Broseley, is coached by Chaz Davis, who is the World Supersport Champion.

Ross is a pupil of Barrow 1618 free school, near Broseley and Simon explained that Ross’s enthusiasm for Minimoto is an amazing aid to everything that he does. He spends hours each weekend prac�cing, and the concentra�on level that is required for these sustained periods of �me, mirrors into his academic work. He can focus on the task in hand, whether it be maths homework or racing at 80mph!

It is great to see a family that is so suppor�ve and dedicated, yet not pushy. Ross loves Minimoto and although it seems like an extreme sport for such a young boy, he knows what he wants to do and is willing to put in the hard work and determina�on that is needed to succeed.

I am sure that we are going to see more and more of Ross in the coming years as he makes his way through the ranks.

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adget Show Live at Birmingham’s NEC (3-7 April 2013) is the ultimate destination for gamers this Easter, jam-packed with gaming celebrities, brand new games, top tournaments and exclusive 10% discounts from Game.

Capcom, Epic Games, Game, Turtle Beach and Cooler Master are among the games companies already confirmed for this year’s event. Capcom is showcasing three brand new titles, all of which go on sale after Gadget Show Live: Remember Me, Resident Evil Revelations and Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. All three titles will be playable on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Epic Games is returning to Gadget Show Live with its un-missable Make Something Unreal Live tournament. The four shortlisted teams of aspiring game developers will work live onstage throughout the show under the guidance of studio mentors and some very special games industry gurus. The overall winner will take home the full source Unreal Engine 4 licence, which effectively sets the victorious team up as a commercial games development studio.

In a first for Gadget Show Live, the UK’s leading specialist games retailer Game is offering a 10% discount to all visitors buying new games at the show.

Gaming celebrities Ali-A and KSI, hosts of two of the world’s leading YouTube gaming channels, will be showing off their skills on the Game Stage. And eSports will be running an adrenaline-packed 16-team Counter Strike: Global Offensive tournament with a fantastic £10,000 cash prize up for grabs. Featuring the top teams from across Europe, the tournament will take place on 5-7 April. eSports will also be hosting single-day turn-up and play tournaments for visitors.

Visitors can also take part in casual or hardcore single and multiplayer gaming challenges on the Game Stage in the Game Zone, as well as enjoy the ever popular free to play Retro Arcade area.

Battlefield Live is making its debut at Gadget Show Live, too, letting visitors take part in the most authentic combat experience short of joining the military with special adult and kids’ sessions running throughout the show.

And Igloo is bringing its unique 360 degree gaming dome to Gadget Show Live giving visitors to the change to immerse themselves in a full 360 gaming experience. its unique technology complete with weapon tracking and high quality sound means Gadget Show Live visitors will experience gaming on a brand new and exciting platform.

“With such a jam-packed programme of gaming events, industry gurus, exclusive discounts, state of the art peripherals and brand new PC and console games to play, this year’s Game Zone is an unmissable opportunity for all gamers this Easter,” said Spencer Hidge, Gadget Show Live organiser.

Launched by Upper Street Events, North One and Channel 5 in 2009, The Gadget Show Live has quickly become the UK’s largest and most dynamic consumer electronics event.

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here has been a massive shift in consumer preferences for their computing in the last few years.

People no longer want to be shackled to a desktop pc and want to use mobile devices instead. This has opened up the possibilities of some real cutting edge technology to be manufactured.

I first discovered Acer when I just happened to see the dual screen Iconia in a magazine and I just thought what I was seeing must be from the future. Both screens are touch and this allows for some interesting interactions with your applications. You could start off quite simply by just having two different applications running at the same time, perhaps watching a film whilst keeping up to date with the latest Facebook stories. A virtual keyboard will appear on either one of the screens to allow a traditional typing experience. Of course the really interesting bit is where you might want to have custom controls for the application that you are using. An example of this might be where you are a digital dj and want to have

total control over the music and need to have jog wheels to control the mix. Or you are a gamer and need the controls to be in a custom layout and varying sizes. The device can open completely and lie flat on the desk, or close into a typical laptop position giving you even more options.

In a market place flooded with safe ideas, it’s nice to see this type of forward thinking technology from Acer and I hope to see more and more innovative, prototype inspired products soon.

The Intel powered tablet Acer W700 is an ultra-tablet which combines the horsepower of an Intel i3 or i5 processor married with a high definition screen of 1920 x 1080 running the latest touchscreen version of windows. This superb combination of elements makes this device a really exciting device to carry around. 8 hours battery life and instant startup means no more waiting before enjoying the experience of the unit. A Bluetooth keyboard is also supplied andwhen combined with the stand you can still have the touch type experience or just control the screen.

recline on the sofa and watch the latest movie. Well now can do either with the same device. The keyboard is in fact a dock for the touch screen tablet and this allows you to either join them together to make a fantastic laptop or you can split them and have a handy tablet device. When you dock the tablet section into the keyboard this will increase the battery life immensely.

The W510 is a detachable keyboard/dock laptop with touch screen.

The age old debate is do I buy a tablet or do I buy a laptop?

Well with the Acer Iconia W510 you don’t have to make that decision! Sometimes you want to touch type to get that last minute document finished and sometime you want to

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THE HYPE - HOME TRENDS FOR 2013 One of the keys to creating a stylish new look for your home is not to be frightened to use colours and textures to bring out the best in your home. One of the top tips is to create a swatch of colours and fabrics, local stores like Dunelm etc will normally cut you some small sample pieces if you ask. Get a range of shades to try and some test pots of paint, or even cut out pictures from a magazine and put it altogether on a board. This allows you to try the look without having to decorate if you don’t like it! Here some of the latest styles sweeping through 2013.

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Roaring Back to the Twenties With the hype around TV show Boardwalk Empire and Leo Di Caprio bringing us The Great Gatsby, it's a sure thing that the 1920's are roaring back. We will be seeing a return of art deco themes throughout homes, covering everything from walls to furniture.Vivid patterns have been appearing on walls, floors, and accessories and will Matalan continue to make their way into stores in 2013. Stripes are a particularly popular graphic trend.

Its Black ‘n’ White Black and white does not have to be plain. It is a perfect combination that allows unusual designs to work like a classy tuxedo and is timelessly stylish.

Go Green!

Green is the colour of 2013, so get ready to see this lush shade everywhere. If a green accent wall is too much for you, why not go for more subtle touches that incorporate the colour into a larger design, such as a rug and throws.

Always Look on the Bright Side Use a bright, vivid colour palette of yellows and greens and combine them with a mixture of textures to create a fresh look. The key thing is to choose patterns for the walls and floor that complement, rather than compete with, each other, allowing the colours to shine.

Knocking on Wood Natural wood pieces are both beautiful and elegant. Wood is sneaking into chic houses and added to natural tones gives a feel of space and tranqulity.

Going for Gold Metallic finishes such as gold and brass are taking the shine from silver. I love how these metals ooze warmth, opulence and enrich almost any colour.

Next - Blossom & Bloom

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Texture Frenzy Mixing various textiles is an easy way to make over a room. Putting together a collection of unusual textures on walls, stone tables, lampshades, and patterned rugs works to create a rich, luscious interior.

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ue to phenomenal demand, A$AP Rocky has added an extra date at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on Tuesday 21st May to his UK tour, while he will also now play O2 Academy Birmingham (upgraded from HMV Institute) and O2 Academy Glasgow (upgraded from O2 ABC). Tickets for the new London date go on sale at 9am on Wednesday 6th February, while tickets for Birmingham and Glasgow are on sale now from www.livenation.co.uk/artist/a-aprocky-tickets A$AP Rocky’s May UK tour dates will be his first in the UK since appearing at the Wireless festival last July and also the first since the release of critically-acclaimed debut album LONG.LIVE.A$AP which was a Top 10 hit in over 24 countries, including #1 in America and #7 in the UK. The shows will also come off the back of A$AP Rocky supporting Rihanna on her “DIAMONDS WORLD TOUR” that kicks off at Buffalo, NY’s First Niagara Center on March 8th and will conclude on May 8th at Brooklyn, NY’s new complex, Barclays Center.

A$AP Rocky’s UK tour will call at the following venues: *Tuesday 21st May – London O2 Academy Brixton *Wednesday 22nd May – London O2 Academy Brixton *Thursday 23rd May – Birmingham O2 Academy *Saturday 25th May – Manchester Academy 1 *Sunday 26th May – Glasgow O2 Academy

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