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This month in Inspired

Editor

32 KITCHENS BEDROOMS LIVING Feeling Supported?

Hello! Happy Anniversary! I can’t believe it’s been a year! No, not Wills and Kate, Inspired. The first issue of the magazine hit the stands just about a year ago and we’re pleased to say we think this issue is the best ever. We were out on the streets last month with copies of Inspired and although we loved putting the wedding issue together, we realised that it put a lot of you gents off because you thought it was actually a wedding magazine. Thanks for all your valuable comments and feedback and you can be sure that we won’t be doing that again!

This issue is great if you’re thinking of getting fit – we have lots of fit kit for girls and boys, and I met up with Carly from Inspired by Carly and was put through my paces too…read about how I got on and I’ll keep you updated on my progress towards actually running some of this year’s Race for Life in June.

21 FATHER’S DAY FASHION FIXES

Jean Genie 16

CHATTY

MOTORS

LADIES TIME OUT

PETS

10 LADIES FASHION

CINEMA

20 GENTLEMEN’S DEN

BUSINESS

JUNIOR

48 BE INSPIRED

30 HOME STYLE

50 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

36 THE GARDEN

We really hope you enjoy the May issue of Inspired – don’t forget that if there’s anything you want to tell us about, comments and ideas, you can email me on the address below, talk to me on Twitter or comment on the blog at: www.inspiredessex.co.uk PS: Did you know – the Inspired blog has competitions and offers that aren’t even in the magazine? Check it out and see what you think!

38 DINE IN STYLE

All the best

40 OUT TO EAT...?

Editor

Sarah Clark - M 07799 777018 sarah.clark@inspiredessex.co.uk

Advertising & Creative Director

Lee Doran - M 077 66 73 49 27 lee.doran@inspiredessex.co.uk

Office Telephone: Publisher: Office Address:

01245 252575 Leed Limited TTC House, 86 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2SS.

We have lots of fashion – for the home, the garden, the kids and you, including style tips from Gok Wan…a delicious Italian-inspired Dine in Style section and we’ve also got the story on the winner of March’s Mother of the Year and her luxury makeover – we think she deserved the treat, and that she looks even more gorgeous now.

Sarah

Twitter: @inspiredessex Sarah.clark@inspiredessex.co.uk www.inspiredessex.co.uk Inspired magazine is distributed in Essex FREE to selected homes, businesses, dentists, doctors, train stations, Odeon Cinemas and Broomfield Hospital.

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Chatty

Essex and the Not-so-Single Girl I celebrated two anniversaries at the end of April. The first ever edition of Inspired was launched at the end of April 2011 – and a year with The Man, who I also met at the end of April. Such a lot has happened in the past year. We’ve been away together, had our first proper holiday and of course I’ve moved in with him. I’ve also gained a 15-year old ‘step’ son who loves nothing more than to come and stay over, eat all the fruit in the fruit bowl and then engage in spirited farting competitions with his dad while watching South Park. Boys, you’ve gotta love ‘em eh?

but only because we were trying to plan our second date around his shifts and realised that his next free day was the day of the Royal Wedding. So, I was a real girly and fluttered my eyelashes at him and asked if we could watch the wedding together. When I say watch, I mean I gawped at the dress and got a bit teary-eyed, and he kept looking at his watch and asking how long it was going on for. Fast forward a year and TV still plays quite a part in our relationship. We both love shouty telly – sit us in front of The Apprentice and

It was also Wills and Kate’s first anniversary at the end of April of course. The Man and I were actually talking weddings on our first ever date,

Take Tea on the Green Charming tea shop, Tea on the Green in Danbury has been given an Award of Excellence by The Tea Guild’s in their highly coveted Top Tea Place 2012 awards. The Tea Guild Top Tea Awards are a bit like the Michelin stars of the tea world and the judges were so impressed with the quality of the afternoon teas they were served at Tea on the Green that they awarded them very high marks in absolutely every category – which is why they ended up with an Award of Excellence. Irene Gorman, Head of The Tea Guild said: “Each year the standard of entrants for the awards continues to scale new heights, making the judges’ task of choosing those who achieve an Award of Excellence extremely challenging and this year’s competition was no exception. “This Award of Excellence to Tea on the Green was presented in recognition of consistently high standards of tea making and customer service, evident in the care and attention to detail with which afternoon tea was prepared and served.” Try it for yourself at Tea on the green, 3 Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4QF

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we’re away. His taste in trashy TV is much worse than mine, though. Two words… Jeremy Kyle. Oh, my eyes! My ears! We’ve both had to compromise – I’ve moved away from a lot of my old social life, and I can’t just pop over to my mum’s for a gossip after work anymore. He doesn’t eat pizza for tea anywhere near as often as he used to and has had to get used to at least attempting to be a bit tidy. All in all, it’s been quite a year…here’s to the next one for Inspired AND us!

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The Face of Essex 2012 Uppercut hair group’s Face of Essex competition attracted over 500 applicants from places as far away as South Africa and America, all looking for an outstanding opportunity that might just catapult them to fame and fortune. However, only a girl from Essex could claim the title! Thirty stunning girls took to the catwalk on Monday 2 April at the Brickyard for the glitzy grand final evening. The star-studded audience watched as Ruby Cooke, 19, from Romford beat 29 rival beauties to take the top spot. This was Ruby’s first attempt at modelling, after being entered into the competition by her workmates, and she now has plenty of photo

shoots, radio interviews and TV appearances in the pipe line and looks like being Essex’s next big thing. Essex Fashion Week founders Adam and Simon Ryan hosted the event, which was a hit with reality TV stars like 2Shoes (X factor), Ricky Rayment (TOWIE), Imogen Leaver (Britain’s Next Top model) and Anna Watts (Shipwrecked). Harry Derbridge celebrated his 18th birthday with his auntie Julie Childs and was seen flirting with Signed by Katie Price runner up Rylan Clarke. The Only Way is Essex casting team were also in evidence at the event, scouting for girls for the next series.

Ruby was presented with a Swarovski -encrusted crown by Britain’s Next Top Model finalist Imogen Leaver. She was also awarded £2000 worth of prizes including a years worth of free hairdressing by the Uppercut hair group, £400 worth of designer clothes, a six-month gym membership, a chauffer driven limo, tickets to Essex Fashion Week, and an a la carte dinner for two. She’s also been signed up to London modelling agency RAGE management. Second prize went to Chanel Shayler, 22, from Billericay and third place was won by Georgia Phillips, 20 from Romford.

Milsom Hotels Kick-Off at Portman Road With Milsoms celebrating their 60th anniversary this year they have lots of exciting events planned throughout the year to celebrate. May sees one of their most exciting events yet, a charity football match at Ipswich Town Football Club. There will be an abundance of ex-pros playing and managing on the day, and with plenty of family and friends activities planned, it’s sure to be a day to remember. Paul Milsom will be heading up ‘Milsoms’ Maestros’, managed by Mick Mills and joined by former Ipswich Town legends of James Pullen, Jason Cundy, Mark Venus, Russell Osman, John Mcreal, Jason Dozell, Matt Holland and James Scowcroft, and of course staff members from Milsom Hotels and Restaurants.

Johnny Wheeler will be leading the opposition with ‘The Colchester Wine Company’, managed by George Burley, and joined by former Ipswich Town legends of John Wark, David Johnson, Fabian Winis, Simon Milton, Darren Currie, Neil Thompson PLUS Brian Talbot in the celebratory slot, and staff members from The Colchester Wine Company.

It’s set to be a great day, with proceeds going to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Kick-off is at 3pm, book your tickets now to ensure you don’t miss out!

The Match, to be played on Sunday May 27th, will be raising money for the wonderful Bobby Robson Foundation and the ITFC charitable trust. Tickets are a £10 donation for adults and a £5 donation for children and can be purchased from Le Talbooth on 01206 323150 or paid for on the day.

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Ladies Time Out

Sounds good... Electra Heart – Marina and the Diamonds I’m a late convert to Ms Marina Diamandis, better known as Marina and the Diamonds, and have only recently got into first album ‘The Family Jewels’ despite it having been around a couple of years already. Interviews with Marina hint at a poppier offering this time around, and also calls it a ‘concept album’ – the concept being that somewhere along the line, she’s most certainly had her heart broken! Electra Heart has been produced and co-written with Dr Luke and Greg Kurstin, and features various characters, or sides of a personality in tracks like Bubblegum Bitch and Homewrecker, as well as some bona fide break-up songs like Fear and Loathing or Lies.

On the down side, the first single, Primadonna, has been reviewed by the NME as ‘a giant guff of saccharine nothing’ so when it comes to writing about heartbreak, we can hazard a guess that she’s no Adele or Lana Del Rey. Still, if you like a bit of electronic pop with your broken heart, and you liked ‘The Family Jewels’ it’s probably worth a listen…

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Must read this... Reiki For Dummies by Nina L. Paul PhD

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I’ve got a list as long as my arm to get through as a very busy month has prevented me from catching up on any of my reading. But that didn’t stop me purchasing Reiki For Dummies by Nina L. Paul PhD. The book isn’t new – it’s actually a 2005 edition, but having been ‘trained’ in reiki in about 2002 and really not using it enough to warrant calling myself Reiki trained, I wanted to recap on some of the techniques I’d learned and maybe even learn a few more. The book is brilliant for dipping in and out of, and it did exactly what I wanted – refreshed my memory on which chakra does what, explain the symbols once again, and even gave me a few ideas on distance treatments. I even tried it out on my beloved the other day and I think he’s converted. Well worth a read if you’re simply interested in Reiki from an ‘I’d quite like to try that’ point of view, and not too simplistic for anyone who already has a bit of knowledge but just needs it refreshing. £8.44 from www.amazon.co.uk or £8.02 downloaded to Kindle.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is not a gritty real life drama set in a council estate – it’s a stylised, film about a group of British pensioners who take up long term residence in a hotel in Jaipur in the belief that it is a retirement home. The hotel itself is, of course, run down but quite astonishing - Indian Raj architecture of the highest order, run by a slightly crazy young man with a great vision for the future. The film is full of cliches - the Indian call centre; the man returning to his childhood home; the racist old woman who hates black doctors; the mismatched couple; a couple of old imposters looking for romance... We have Delhi Belly; we have the exorbitant club serving pink gins; we have elephants on the street and mystic healers. Every shot shows bustle; bright markets; temples or the contrast of the shabby but peaceful courtyard in the hotel. There’s an overbearing Indian mother; a family of untouchables; a heavy dose of the class system and glorious sunsets. Most of the stories end well - sometimes improbably but it doesn’t matter. There is no pretence that this is real life - just two hours of comedy and sadness that somehow work well together, and with a cast that’s like a roll call of British acting behemoths. Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Penelope Wilton, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, what’s not to love?

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Ladies Time Out

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Crab Apple – When you feel unclean or dislike something about yourself, Crab Apple can help you accept yourself and your imperfections. Self acceptance means you are less likely to rely on food to make you feel good.

Bach Emotional Eating Kit is a set of three 10ml flower essences to give a helping hand with diet and healthy living regimes. It is the first product available in the UK to help with • Cherry Plum – When you fear you migh emotional eating. You can create your own lose control of your diet, Cherry Plum can individual combination and adapt it to suit your help you to think and act rationally. changing moods. The essences are alcohol free and suitable for the whole family.

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repeating the same dieting mistakes, Ches nut Bud can help you gain knowledge from your experience. This means you are less likely to fall into your old bad habits, for e ample reaching for food when things get tough.

Bach Emotional Eating Kit costs around £11.00 and is available from Boots, Holland and Barrett and all good independent healthfood and pharmacy stores. For more information, visit www.bachremedies.co.uk We have ten sets of Remedies to give away. To win your set, simply email me with your name and address and the answer to this question: Which flower remedy is for stopping yourself repeating the same mistakes?

Ballet lovers should get themselves down to the Chelmsford civic on Friday 11th May for a chance to see new works by renowned choreographers as well as much-loved dance pieces,

Ballet Central

The Ballet Central tour includes performances at the Lowry in Salford Quays and the Linbury Studio Theatre at the Royal Opera House, but it’s performing in her home county that’s going to prove particularly exciting for Leanne Sanders, 18, from Harlow, who is training to be a professional dancer at Central School of Ballet (CSB) in London. Students on the final year of their three year BA (Hons) degree course join Ballet Central to get touring experience before they graduate, and Ballet Central dancers also help with all aspects of staging, from technical lighting to wardrobe. There is something for all dance enthusiasts from Classical Ballet, including the Pas De Trois from Swan Lake Act 1, to vibrant Contemporary works, Jazz and Spanish dances as well as a narrative ballet. And there’s the excitement of seeing new works performed for the first time. “We’re also delighted to be performing a new ballet called Circle of 5, which echoes the ideals and themes of the Olympics” said William Glassman, Ballet Central’s Artistic Director.

Another highlight of Ballet Central is the music, much of which has been created by Composer in Residence Philip Feeney who also performs live on the tour.

Tickets: £13.00 / Conc: £10.50 / Family: £42.00 Registered unemployed and full-time (FE/HE) students: £7.00 (Terms and conditions apply) £1 off full price and standard concessionary tickets for Leisure Plus cardholders

If you’re a ballet buff, don’t miss the opportunity to see some of the world’s most talented young dancers.

For more information visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres

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Ladies Time Out

If you read last month’s Inspired, you’ll know all about Carly Humphreys-Surry. The Braintree-based personal trainer, who I ‘met’ over Twitter last year, invited me over for a session before Christmas, and we’ve never quite managed to synchronise diaries…until recently, that is. If I’m honest, there could have been a touch of scaredy-cat about my procrastination. I’m not the fittest of bunnies, and the thought of being put through my paces by a super-fit personal trainer made me feel more than a little bit of trepidation. But I needn’t have worried. Carly took me to her studio in Braintree, based in a converted garage, and we got talking about my goals. She’s instantly likeable, and there’s nothing remotely sergeant-majorish about

I’ve been Inspired by Carly her. I admitted that my own gym journey had come to an abrupt end when I’d moved house last year, and I hadn’t done much other than the occasional swim and a bit of walking since about September. Carly took me for a brisk walk outside to warm up and chat – then decided that as one of my goals was to improve my time when I run (OK, when I walk) Race for Life in June, she’d test my fitness by seeing how long it took me to walk/jog/run 1.5 miles on the treadmill. We never did find out as I accidentally pulled the emergency stop cord out at 20 minutes, while I was swinging my arms a little bit too enthusiastically. Carly seems to think I was doing OK though, and 20 minutes on the treadmill was quite a workout anyway…!

Sarah’s new “get fit” plan begins!

Carly is qualified to teach Power Plate and ViPR as well as other fitness disciplines, and so I tested out both. The ViPR is deceptively simple to use, but I could definitely feel its effects the following day. The Power Plate is also simple but effective – anyone who tells you that using a Power Plate is exercise with no effort should try one and see if that changes their mind!. I went away feeling as if I’d done a good session – and Carly promised to let me have a plan of action so that I could get started on my fitness journey. I also want to reduce my blood pressure, although it’s not unhealthily high, it’s crept up in the last couple of years – and get my resting heart rate down. I’ll let you know how I get on! www.inspiredbycarly.co.uk

Inspired Essex’ very own Editor Sarah Clark joined me for an Initial Consultation as she has decided she wants to get fitter for 2012. By incorporating some exercise in her daily life, she will not only improve her health, but also reduce stress levels. As part of the consultation, we “walked & talked” in the fresh air (I like to take every opportunity to be outside if the British weather allows), discussed her lifestyle, work commitments & reasons for wanting to exercise. Then we agreed realistic goals that Sarah could undertake in her own time. As one of her targets is to improve her time for the “Race for Life”, we carried out a brief cardiovascular fitness test to use as a starting point for her to work from. I also introduced her to the importance of resistance training – she experienced some good vibes on the Power-Plate and “cut some shapes” with a ViPR. She was a very willing and able participant – I think she surprised herself! By using the services of a personal trainer, Sarah now has 3 defined SMART goals to work towards. I have structured a program she can utilise from home.....but that doesn’t mean I won’t be checking up on her at regular intervals. Lets’ see how she gets on – over to you Sarah! Best of luck. Carly (Inspired by Carly) For more information on Personal Training with me, either as a one-off Initial Consultation or ongoing, please visit www.inspiredbycarly.co.uk

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The sweet smell of summer Summer has arrived early courtesy of Yankee Candles, who have brought out a seasonallyinspired range of gorgeously scented candles to bring the summertime vibe to your home.

Ladies Time Out

Each long-lasting fragrance is made with pure, natural fragrance extracts to give you a sweet, summer-licious. The collection of summer fragrances creates an aroma of tropical fruits, perfect for summer nights whether you’re in the tropics or your own living room.

All fragrances are available in the iconic Housewarmer™ Jars with a burn time between 100-150 hours for the large jar, £19.99. Visit www.yankeecandle.co.uk to view the complete range.

Sicilian Lemon – a bright and sunny citrus, perfectly ripe with a naturally sweet and refreshing scent

Wild Passion Fruit – bright and vivacious, this exotic passion fruit is blended with melon and mandarin

Loves Me, Loves Me Not™ - a fresh field daisy with pretty white petals just waiting to be plucked

Fruit Frusion™ - Berries, orange and lime make this sunny fruit blend refreshingly tart and sweet

Pink Dragon Fruit – a colourful and intriguing, sweet aroma of the wonderfully tropical pink dragon fruit

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It’s almost Race for Life time again, and it’s all about the pink with these cute nail polishes, designed by Tesco and exclusive Italian beauty brand diego dalla palma. There are over 235 Race for Life events taking place across the UK between now and September, and during this period Tesco and diego dalla palma will donate £1 from every sale of these pink nail polishes to Cancer Research UK. Every two minutes someone in the UK is told they have cancer, and women of all ages and fitness levels will be joining the fight against cancer by walking, jogging or running 5k. You can play your part in supporting this great charity by visiting www.raceforlife.org/tesco to take part - or if you’re not feeling up to a 5K, sponsor someone else, or treat yourself to one of these beautiful nail polishes, available in Tesco beauty shops and online from June. www.tesco.com www.Inspiredessex.co.uk | MAY 2012 ISSUE 13 | PAGE 9

Ladies Fashion

If you’ve given up all hope of ever being able to wear skinny jeans and left them behind with the 80’s and sporting a 28-inch waist - then you’d be wrong. Wizard Jeans are trying to encourage us all back into our skinnies, with styles which encompass a unique technology which helps you achieve a svelte silhouette... meaning skinny jeans are no longer quite so scary. This Gina Diamante style shown is covered in glittering diamante, perfect for a night out worn with a pair of heels and a tailored jacket. www.wizardjeans.com

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Specs Appeal for Girls Spectacles are becoming a familiar sight on the red carpet as A-list celebrities choose to make bold fashion statements, but how do you find the best eyewear shape to suit your style? Nicole Kidman, Leona Lewis, Katy Perry and Anne Hathaway have all been snapped wearing glasses recently. “There are so many styles, shapes and colours,” said Debbie Bathgate, lens product manager at leading eyewear manufacturer Rodenstock. “Anyone can find a pair of frames that complements their face shape and personality. We’re now seeing more people choose to have two or three frames for different occasions and outfits.”

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Frames to suit your face shape 1. Oval faces – rounded chin and forehead Debbie said: “People with oval face shapes have it easy as they can wear almost any frame style from large rounded lenses to small, square shapes. Generally I’d recommend glasses that are as wide as the face or slightly broader.” Suggested frame: Rodenstock R5257

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2. Slender faces – long and slim Debbie said: “We would normally suggest striking shapes for slender faces. These frames can help create a fuller effect.” Suggested frame: Rodenstock R2193

3. Round faces – fuller cheeks and a rounded chin Debbie said: “Round faces can be given structure with angular frames which will help lengthen the face, giving a slimming effect.” Suggested frame: Rodenstock R2283 4. Angular faces – defined cheek bones and prominent chin Debbie said: “Decorative or rimless frames are well suited to angular faces. Choosing a rimless frame can create a softer look.” Suggested frame: Rodenstock R2282

5. Rectangular faces – long face with a square jaw line Debbie said: “Oval or round frames are the best choice for rectangular faces because they help to soften the features.” Suggested frame: Rodenstock R5251

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“Dark-haired women and brunettes can usually pull-off striking, dramatic glasses that have bold colours and frames. People with lighter hair colour need to be careful that glasses don’t overwhelm their features. Pastel colours or metallic or rimless frames tend to work best.” www.rodenstock.com www.Inspiredessex.co.uk | MAY 2012 ISSUE 13 | PAGE 11

Ladies Fashion

Flawless and fabulous, the Triumph Body Make-Up collection is a sensual new concept in everyday lingerie. Just launched, this collection is designed to combine the latest in advances in fabrics and manufacturing technology with on-trend styles and colours to flatter every skin tone.

Body Make Up

Finding the elusive balance between a comfy bra and one that you don’t mind showing off has always been tricky, and this range has been designed to provide that balance. The Body Make-Up collection gives an invisible look

Body Make-Up includes three style of invisible T-shirt bras, four briefs styles, a slip skirt and slip dress. It comes in pure White, Vanilla, and Coffee Sugar as well as two limited-edition seasonal shades – Cherry Pink and Violet to

under your clothes, and the lightweight, Sensitive® fabric is designed to hug every contour like a second skin. At the same time, laser-cut edges, bonded seams and extra-flat straps give subtle support and shaping.

compliment this year’s spring colour trends. www.triumph.com

Technic goes all Union Jack

ChapStick gets patriotic

2012 is likely to be the UK’s most patriotic year of the decade, if not the century, with the Olympics and Jubilee celebrations celebrating everything quintessentially British. To celebrate this special year, ChapStick has launched a Union Jack ChapStick. The special edition Union Jack ChapStick is SPF 10, providing protection from UV rays whilst out in the summer sunshine enjoying street parties and barbecues. The limited edition stick combines the original mix of Carnauba Wax, Beeswax and Camphor, designed to be applied frequently throughout the day to keep lips hydrated and kiss-ably soft. Union Jack ChapStick can be bought from supermarkets and pharmacies - RRP of £1.22 www.chapstick.co.uk

Are you feeling patriotic yet? If not, get Brit-centric with some gorgeous Union Jack adorned cosmetics from Technic. The brand has launched the Union Jack range in time for summer and it comprises a gorgeous mirror, nail file, lip balm gloss, false nail sets and a trio of nail varnishes. All the products come in unique Union Jack inspired packaging, ensuring they’ll look great in any hand or makeup bag. Prices - Nail varnishes (pack of three) £2.99 - Mirror £1.25 - Lipbalm gloss £1.25 - Nail file 75p - False nails with glue £2.99 The Union Jack range is available from www.lovethymakeup.com

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Killer Curves

Nikki

Ladies Fashion

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Rigby and Peller are well known for their super-luxurious underwear, so if you want to create the perfect shape under your posh frock, you should be in very safe hands. To prove that they really know what they’re doing when it comes to styling, they asked four of their fitting room staff to model pieces from the latest Rigby and Peller collections. We think you’ll agree that the results speak for themselves! Miguelle has lovely long legs, which were boosted by a pair of high waisted Spanx Slim Cognito briefs and a Marie Jo Avero moulded strapless bra. The effect was a touch of sophisticated 1950s glamour. Rowan is blessed with a gorgeous hourglass figure, and to enhance this she’s wearing a PrimaDonna Madison balcony bra and brief set which silhouetted her figure instead of hiding her assets.

Sophie was left feeling stunning after accentuating her cleavage with a plunge bra, which worked to draw down the eye and give the illusion of a more rounded bust. Sophie said, “I felt sexy wearing the Simone Perele Celeste plunge bra as I knew the bits I wanted covered were not on show”

Nikki modelled some stunning bridal lingerie - making sure she felt sexy as well as comfortable and well-supported. Strapless and low backed designs are increasingly popular, and this Lejaby crystal basque works well under any shaped dress while also giving great uplift to show off your décolletage. The lace body also gives smooth lines. Perfect!

Rigby and Peller has stores in Westfield, Bluewater and Cambridge, and the Spring/Summer 2012 collection is available now from

Rowan

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If you want to get fit and fabulous for summer, forget about tatty leggings, greying old bras and shapeless T-shirts girlfriend! You need some seriously sexy fit kit to motivate you out into the gym, park or wherever you’re working out. A girl deserves to look her best EVERYWHERE.

Feeling Supported? First, you need a good bra. If you’re doing anything energetic, anyone with any more than a slight hint of cleavage needs to be well-supported so as not to damage those delicate ligaments. These red, white and blue Freya Active collections are out just in time for the Olympics, and make sports undies look just that little bit sexier. The Freya Active collection has a bra style to suit all shapes and sizes and the vibrant red is the perfect underwear to get you motivated! The underwired bra is available from a 28-38”,

C-H cup, and it’s perfect for any level of impact sports as the non-compression design gives you maximum support without squashing your boobs. The crisp white moulded Freya Active racer back sports bra is gorgeously comfy during your work out, and it’s flattering too. The moulded racer back gives you optimum support with reduced bounce. The swimsuit style is available in a wide size range of 28-40” C-H cup. If you’re more of a water baby, there’s the gorgeous Freya Active Swim. It’s made in Sensitive Life Soft®, a soft handle fabric that’s quick drying and chlorine resistant and comes in sizes 30-40” C-H cup. Prices start at £28 for bras, £10 for shorts. www.freyalingerie.com

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Sports Bra The Anita Active Momentum Underwired Sports Bras are perfect for keeping everything where it should be while you work out. They come in black or white, up to a 30-40G, and 30-38H. The bras are made from a hi-tech fabric which minimises breast movement and gives maximum support even in the bigger cup sizes. The Ergoline underwiring also fits to your body, keeping you comfortable and looking great. Price £59. www.anita.com To prove that fitness wear is good enough to wear out and about, dance wear brand Capezio has launched their first fitness collection. The capsule collection includes Capri pants, bra tops and ‘biketard’ an all-inone leotard and shorts outfit.

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Fit Kit

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Sounds girly

Finish the look off with some funky fitness shoes and top it all off with a bag to tote it all around . Keep your street cred intact as you walk back from the gym in these slick sporty trainers from Cushe which fuse old school styling with comfort and practicality, and are spot on for gym bunnies with a sense of style.

Converse has just revealed a new collection of bags with bold NYC inspired prints, and a dedicated women’s collection too. The summer collection has the iconic All-Star print and new ‘Graphic Barrel’ and ‘Canyon Duffel’ styles, along with an updated version of the ‘League Play Duffel’ with an embroidered Chuck Taylor logo in classic black or contrasting castle rock grey and orange in sporty nylon. Back packs are a hot trend for summer 2012, and the new range of bright colour-block styles in ‘Stuff It’ and ‘Back To It’ are no exception.

Last but not least, you can’t work out without music, but how do you accessorise an MP3 player? Enter Funky Budz, a brand new super-girly addition to your gym kit. Designed in New York (so they must be cool) Funky Budz are designer jewel necklace earphones delicately hand-crafted in Czech crystal. They look so gorgeous that you’ll be dying to wear them in the gym.

Styles for SS12 include the Boutique Sneak in modern metallics, the Vinyl Sleeve in Deep Red satin and Boutique Delux with feminine flashes of pink in premium leather and suede. All styles in the Urban Safari collection feature Cushe’s unique moulded sole designs and will keep your feet comfortable from the street to the fitness suite.

They are compatible with smartphones and MP3 players; and available from Amazon and www.funkybudz.com for £28.95

The Converse Bags and Accessories collection is available at ASOS, Schuh, Office, JD Sports and Size.

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The Jean dream I hate buying jeans. It’s just one of those fashion expeditions I put off until my favourite pair are practically threadbare, because it doesn’t matter how hard I try, I can never seem to get a pair to fit properly. Too short in the leg, too tight on the bum, too loose on the waist, and in some styles, one colour fits and the other doesn’t. That’s why we asked the fashion guru at Lakeside about how to find the perfect style to flatter you… Lakeside actually put on an event dedicated to helping shoppers of all shapes and sizes find their perfect pair, from 30th March to 1st April. The Jean Genie stylists helped male and female shoppers of all ages – and it was completely free of charge.

Finding the perfect pair Finding the perfect of jeans… if you’re tall pair of jeans… if you’re worried about Finding the right length is key, so keep a look out for brands that do a longer leg length. A jean your bum that is too short is a huge fashion no-no – never be tempted to risk it! Lighter shades work well, but be careful not to go too pale. Go for low rise if you want to balance out long legs and a short body. Try skinny styles or get totally on trend with the 70s flare.

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Avoid pockets, these add bulk. Use pattern wisely. Steer clear of embellishment on the back pockets as this will draw attention to the area. Make sure that any fading is accentuating the positives, not highlighting those not-so-good bits.

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Bootcut or kick flare are great styles to balance out a bigger bum. Stretch denim works well and if your legs are good you can try a skinny jean or straight leg.

Finding the perfect pair of jeans… if you’re worried about your tum The first thing to do is draw the eye away from the problem area. If your bum is an asset then pockets on the back of your jeans, with or without embellishment, will draw the eye to this area. Keep it simple. Clean lines and a darker denim work best. The right underwear will work wonders and will hold you in, in all the right places!

A bootcut jean works well as it balances out the body and draws the eye to the lower leg. The flare is also a great style to try. A tapered leg or skinny jean will tend to emphasise a top heavy figure so should be avoided.

If you find a pair of jeans that fit well at the top but are too long in the leg, don’t forget you can easily have them taken up. Always remember that any alterations need to be done in the same thread colour as the original seams.

Finding the perfect pair of jeans… if you’re shorter than average

If you’re under 5ft 3, you can check out the petite ranges in many Lakeside shops. Petite jeans will be more in proportion for your height and smaller frame.

Always make sure your jeans are almost to the floor – either in heels or flats. This will serve to lengthen the leg.

Lakeside is open from 10am – 10pm weekdays, 9am – 9pm every Saturday and from 11am – 5pm on Sundays.

A higher waist will add more length overall. If you wear a shorter top, you will balance out your body.

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Top Tips for Shapewear Shape wear has become a must-have item in most women’s wardrobes over the last few years. Blame Bridget Jones for bringing the big knickers to everyone’s attention – and shape wear is much, much better now than it was in the dark days of the late 90s when big pants were first on show. Today’s shape wear is more effective, much more comfortable and dare we say it, sexy too? Patricia Eve from Harrogate (the UK’s sole distributor for Miraclesuit, Naomi & Nicole and Body Wrap knows her stuff when we’re talking shape wear. She has some top tips for a good fit…

Dynamic Stretch Control - Hi-Waist Brief

1. Always buy nude shape wear if you are going to be wearing it under white clothes. It will not show though whereas white underwear will. 2. Always buy shape wear in your regular dress size. If you buy a piece in a size down you will struggle to get into it as well as creating unsightly bulges where it is too tight. A good piece of shape wear will smooth and flatten in your regular size.

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3. Invest in some staple pieces like the Miraclesuit Hi-waist briefs. These can be worn under skirts, trousers and dresses and can be worn every day to keep your figure looking sleek and smooth.

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4. Enjoy your underwear, even if it is shape wear. The new Body Wrap Sheer iridescent Collection makes you feel a million dollars under your clothes and with built in control panels makes you look just as good on top! 5. Choose the right piece for the area you are trying to correct. For instance if it is your thighs only, you don’t need to buy hi-waisted garments. If you are looking to drop a dress size round your waist, go for a strong control piece like the waist cincher from Miraclesuit. Ask your stockist if you can try them on and if you are buying for a special occasion, take the outfit with you so you can see the overall effect. www.patricia-eve.co.uk

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The Sat Nag

Micro Robot

One for the boys, who will think The Sat Nag is the greatest in-car invention since the Sat Nav. Press the button on the front and a patronising woman’s voice will come out with one of a host of hysterical Sat Nav-type commands. Expect to hear:

This Meccano Spykee Micro Robot is a 6 inch high, radio controlled, tiny bit of genius! How something so small can do so much, only the clever people at Meccano know. The robot’s powerful tracks take on most surfaces; two directional controls spin and move Spykee Robot forward, while cool lights and awesome sound effects add to the effect.

• “I know you’re a man, but it’s been 35 minutes now, so can you please admit you’re lost and ask someone the way?” • “In 100 metres turn left. No right, err, no left. Sorry, I never can tell my left from my right”.

Smart Swipe Buying stuff online is great - but typing in credit card info can be a chore. Name? Address? Card number? Expiry date? Shoe size? Favourite member of JLS? It’s enough to drive you crackers. Worse still, cyber crooks are becoming increasingly devious in their attempts to snaffle your details. That’s why you need the ultra-secure SmartSwipe.

• “In 100 meters I’m going to talk to you in that special voice, which should let you know you’ve upset me in some way that is bound to be your fault”.

Set to totally revolutionise the way you shop online, this ground breaking USB gadget reads, encrypts and transmits your personal credit card data directly to the online payment page. Simply swipe your card and click ‘confirm’ via the onscreen purchase wizard – no typing required.

Specifications: • 2 directional controls - forward and spin. • 4 special effects buttons. • Sound effects (siren, lightsabre whooshing and deck-scratching). • Spykee’s head and base lights up – awesome in a darkened room. • Rubber treads on the base.

There are a few ‘not in front of the children’ comments and not everyone will see the joke. but it’s only a little bit rude. This anti-compass has a holographic screen, highlighting the important roads such as Whiny Lane, Backseat Drive and Earache Avenue. Every car should have one.

System requirements: • Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit) • Browser: Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox 3.6 or higher • Requires Internet Connection • 1 available USB port.

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Fresh Air!

The Orb Clock is more than just a funky looking time piece, it’s an alarm clock, sleep aid and a timer all in one. Wake up to one of six natural soundtracks, ranging from bubbling waterfalls to the peaceful sounds of the jungle at night, or turn the volume down and use the same sounds to help you drift quietly off to sleep.

The air on a plane is always a bit stale – well that’s hardly surprising given that there’s usually 300 people on board, all squashed into a narrow metal tube - even the most sophisticated aircraft filters are going to have a hard time clearing the air of all their associated allergen, germs and more.

As well as a plethora of peaceful sounds, the orb clock also puts on a soothing light show to help you relax before bedtime, and comes with a 3.3 metres projection clock which, when activated, displays the time in giant numbers on the ceiling for five seconds. As if that wasn’t enough, it also comes complete with a timer, calendar and temperature gauge to help you get your sleeping conditions absolutely perfect. Price: £12.95 www.gadgets.co.uk

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Just in time for the holidays, the HF 85 Personal Ionic Air Purifier from Heaven fresh delivers ion-rich air right to your mouth and nose. You just wear the handy unit around your neck – it weighs just 110 grams. It also features a builtin humidifier to combat dry cabin air. Price £24.99 www.heavenfresh.co.uk

Father’s Day Fashion Fixes

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It’s not always the easiest thing to do, buy a Father’s day present for the man who has everything, especially if the father concerned is still young-at-heart and wants something a bit more on-trend than another bottle of cheap after shave.

Gingham Seersucker jacket - Austin Reed £249

If you have a bit of cash to splash, make your Father’s day with a pared down Austin Reed blazer which we think he’ll find turns into his favourite summer jacket. It’s perfect for a lazy Sunday lunch, worn with chinos, and can be dressed up for a formal do with dark trousers, a shirt and a tie. It’s ideal for the dad that’s still got it in the style department and isn’t ready for the Beige Brigade just yet!

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Gold Plated Case Watch - Rotary - £169

If dad has been particularly nice to you this year, surprise him with this gorgeous Rotary watch, which has a classic brown strap, gold edging and face that’s inscribed with Roman numerals. It has a fashionable exposed mechanic style and should make him feel very special indeed...

Holdall - M&S - £59

If he’s a frequent flier or travels a lot, he’ll adore this holdall from Marks and Spencer. It’s big enough for an overnighter or a long weekend but also small enough to not be too obtrusive. He’ll want to take it everywhere to show off the classy suede and leather detail.

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Shoes - Donatello Brogues - Office - £105

Smart shoes maketh the man, and if he’s a secret shoe fashionista (is there a male version of fashionista?) he’ll love the brown and white two-tone brogues from Office. They add a little Rat Pack touch to any outfit.

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Navy/Ivory twist baseball shawl collar knit - Austin Reed £69

Gingham Shirt - Fat face £45

What about a shirt? When you buy your clothes from Fat Face you have to be young at heart. Just watch his face as he sets eyes on this stylish gingham shirt. He’ll love you for thinking he’s still young enough to wear it. If he’s not quite as brave as you think he is just yet, he can always wear it under the Austin Reed knit, just peeking out from the collar to give a ‘hint of hipster’ underneath a muted jumper.

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ENZI ENZI, a new high-end fashion brand using the finest, ethically sourced materials from Africa will be launching its men’s footwear range in the UK this summer. The brainchild of four entrepreneurs from the UK, the USA and Africa, ENZI aims to reinvent perceptions of Africa through high quality fashion and a global business model founded on supporting real economic growth in various African countries. ENZI shoes will launch first in the UK and arrive on British shores this month. The flagship model, Menelik, designed by the ENZI team and produced by artisan craftsmen in Ethiopia, using the best leather and materials sourced from Africa. www.enzifootwear.com

Hi-Tec Adventurers

Adventure sports enthusiasts have a new footwear hero - Hi-Tec has added the V-Lite Infinity lightweight adventure sports shoe to its range. The V-Lites are designed with the help of adventure sports athletes who know their stuff when it comes to what’s needed for comfort and performance.

Designed with input from adventure racing world champion Martin Dreyer, the V-Lite Infinity also features technologies that keep shoes dryer, lighter and cleaner when out on the trail and materials that minimise seams and reduce hotspots and blisters. They also have the exclusively-designed Vibram outsole, which provides the ultimate in traction and durability on the harshest terrains. Trail runner Mike Fanning said, “I’m always looking for the classic Three Peaks shoe, because it has to cope with a bit of grass, a bit of rough ground and an awful lot of fast, runnable terrain, and this is the shoe I’m going to use.” www.hi-tecdirect.co.uk

Man Food If your beer belly is something you want to tackle, you could always hunt the supermarket for healthier choices. Determined to appeal to men as well as women, Weight Watchers has introduced Chef’s Specials, including a deliciously spicy Piri Piri Chicken & Wild Rice (£2.57). The Chef’s Specials

range takes inspiration from restaurants’ specials boards but has been specially developed to contain less fat and sodium than many other ready meals. There’s also a range of desserts if you like your sweet stuff – including a Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream Wave (£1.79) which you’ll have to eat quickly before your other half gets her paws on it…The desserts are available nationwide from Asda and Morrisons and the ready meals can also be picked up at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.

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Extreme Holiday Camping in high altitude deserts, encounters with nomads and religious processions with elephants and costumed Gods is a world-away from the typical ‘lads’ holiday, but touring India’s terrain up close by motorbike is the latest hot thing following a flurry of attention thanks to Top Gear. When we heard about this once in a lifetime opportunity with Extreme Bike Tours, we just had to bring it to you. It’s the ultimate adventure, offering tours through the breathtaking and unpredictable roads of India; from scenic views of the Mighty Himalayas to tours of the tribal regions and Rajastan. As a fixer for 2011’s Top Gear Christmas Special, tour organiser and guide at Extreme Bike Tours, Zander Combe has an extensive knowledge of India’s greatest sceneries. He told us, “No other transport allows for such interaction with the surroundings than to travel to the country’s hot spots in style on the back of a Royal Enfield motorbike.”

Zander left England for India after falling in love with the country in 1990 and has been touring it extensively ever since where he has made many friends along the way, all contributing something to each of the tours. Motorcycling in India gives powerful insights into life in the vast and diverse country supported by the experienced team at Extreme Bike Tours. They work and tour alongside Zander, including Vijay, one of Goa’s most respected Enfield mechanics who looks after and maintains the motorbikes while touring to ensure a glitch-free experience. Each tour allows up to 10 guests to guarantee a safe, hassle free and personal experience and an adventure shared and remembered with friends for the rest of their lives. Travelling through mountain roads and open deserts on Classic Royal Enfield Bullet 500 motorcycles with 18-inch wheels, a 500cc

engine and a maximum performance of 5250 rpm, guests are absorbed into local nature, history and culture, experiencing iconic landscapes such as Everest and the Himalayas - once in a lifetime might not be enough. www.extremebiketours.com

Tour highlights for 2012 include: Mighty Himalayan 1 www.extremebiketours.com/ mighty-himalayan TOUR DATES: 4TH – 19TH AUGUST 2012 | 22ND JUNE - 7TH JULY 2013 | 30TH JULY - 13TH AUGUST 2013 Mighty Himalayan 2 www.extremebiketours.com/ mighty-himalayan-2/ Tour Dates: 22nd August – 5th September 2012| 11th July – 26th July 2013 | 17th August – 31st August 2013

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Specsavers Gok Wan Fashion tips Specsavers’ style guru Gok Wan is best known as an expert on what to wear to flatter different body shapes but, when it comes to faces, he also knows how important it is to select specs that complement your best features and reflect your personality. The GW by Gok Wan collection, available exclusively at Specsavers, has something for everyone. The trick is to understand how to make the most of your best features and play down your least favourite by using a combination of colour and shape. The first step is to understand the theory before starting to improvise and create your own look. Here are Gok Wan’s six styling secrets to help you choose the perfect pair of specs:

Fit Specs come in many shapes and sizes, and really change the way they look on your face. If your frames are higher than the line of your eyebrows then they probably don’t fit properly. The lower edge should not sit on your cheeks, even when you smile. Consider the width of your frames – if they are too narrow they will make your eyes look close together and any wider than the width of your face at the temples may distort your face shape.

Face shape Make sure you choose specs to suit the shape of your face – frames should be the opposite shape to your face, so if you have a round face you’ll suit an angular frame. A rectangular Face is balanced by wide frames with a strong brow line at the top. As long as your frames fit correctly and suit your prescription and lifestyle, it’s ok to bend the rules and create a style that suits your personality.

Hair The colour, style and length of your hair will give the next clue to finding your perfect glasses. Dark frames look delicious against dark hair and flashes of gold or silver also look gorgeous against a dark background. Dark frames can provide a fabulous contrast for blonde hair and can also make a real style statement with short hair. Light frames keep the focus firmly on the hair, so if your hairstyle is your key feature, it’s best to go for a lighter coloured glasses or maybe something rimless. You can use frames with colours to complement skin tone and hair colour. Green-toned frames look fantastic with red hair and tortoiseshell is just fabulous against auburn hair. Blue tinted specs are beautiful with silver-grey locks.

Skin and eyes Colour is critical and specs should complement your skin tone or eye colour. Gold, tortoiseshell and bright colours can look fantastic against darker skin tones. Silver and black frames work well with darker skin and eyes but can also make a big statement with lighter skin tones. Soft browns look fabulous with paler skin tones, as do burgundy or pink frames, while blues, greens and purples can really highlight blue eyes. Also, think about the position of your eyes. A thin or clear bridge can add width between close-set eyes and a coloured bridge will make wide-set eyes appear closer together. Frames can showcase your finest qualities. If you want to draw attention to your eyes, choose glam glasses with a bit of bling on the arms, or a flash of colour to complement your eyes.

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Nose Long noses suit a lower bridge and a thick plastic frame, while shorter noses can be balanced with a high bridge or a frame with a thicker brow line. Very wide, narrow or broken noses may need a metal frame with adjustable nose pads. A nose with a naturally low bridge will be flatter on the face, so try on plenty of glasses to get a good fit.

Personality Style is about more than just following trends – it’s an expression of your personality and your specs should be no exception. Once you’ve mastered the basics of styling, you can start using glasses to express your mood. For instance, there are days when I want something that shrieks confidence, so I choose bold statement specs that ooze attitude. Big, 60’s presidentialstyle glasses continue to be a huge hit, with plenty of people who don’t even need to wear specs adopting the geek chic look. Whatever the mood or occasion, your glasses should enhance your look. Don’t be afraid to experiment but remember that some frames will always suit your face, features and colouring better than others. Use the rules to your advantage but be ready to break them when the time - and the look - is right. For me, glasses are just another part of my wardrobe, which is why I have created GW by Gok Wan, for Specsavers. www.specsavers.co.uk

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Junior

Wigwam Bam This super-cute wigwam is ideal for three to nine year olds who still like to play makebelieve, or hide and seek. It’s suitable for putting up indoors and out in the garden too (in decent weather) and comes in fairy, cowboy and teddy designs. Get the kids out in the garden on a sunny day, playing house! It’s made from 100% canvas material and comes complete with metal poles and a matching groundsheet with an opening at the front and a window at the back. Price: £84.99 www.homehomehome.co.uk

Sow and Grow Give the kids their very own garden project, with fun ‘grow your own’ kits. They can choose to cultivate their very own pizza ingredients, a garden for honey bees or magical fairy flowers, and all kits come in gift boxes which include everything they need. The kits teach children all about nature, with puzzles and information in a booklet that comes with the seeds, to encourage the little green fingers!

Grow your own Pizza Ingredients: One packet of tomato seeds, one packet of basil seeds one packet of oregano seeds. Three coconut husk starter pots, three coconut husk compost discs which expand when watered, three wooden plant markers, and a Sow & Grow booklet with growing tips and puzzles.

Grow your own Magical Fairy Flowers: One packet of sweet pea seeds, one packet of poppy seeds, one packet of fairy mix flower seeds, three coconut husk starter pots, three coconut husk compost discs, three wooden plant markers and a Sow & Grow booklet with growing tips and puzzles.

Grow your own Honey Bee Garden: One packet of bird’s foot trefoil seeds , one packet of clarkia seeds, one packet of echinacea seeds, three coconut husk starter pots, three coconut husk compost discs, three wooden plant markers and a Sow & Grow booklet with growing tips and puzzles. Price: £12.99 www.forherfromyou.co.uk 28 PAGE | MAY 2012 ISSUE 13 | www.Inspiredessex.co.uk

Coming up Daisies

Hands up if you used to make daisy chains when you were a little girl (or boy)? I had hours of fun making them with real life daisies, and buttercups too. But the downside about this particular little hobby was, of course, that they died and didn’t look very pretty afterwards. So what could be cuter than a daisy chain that lasts forever? The Silk Daisy Chain Gift Box contains pretty, silk petal daisies with soft loop ended stems to create fabulous designs such as, hair bands, necklaces or bracelets by simply threading the stems through the loops. Hours of fun and nobody gets green fingers either! Price £11.99 www.1umbrella.co.uk

Fashion with Eco-attitude

Junior

Green House Music organic T-shirt Daisy Chain T-shirt Embellished with embroidered daisies that form a traditional daisy chain - each daisy has a diamante centre for extra sparkle. Ages 2 - 11 years. Price: £25 www.babatude.com

This T-shirt by Eco Peko greenhouse music tee should appeal to all funky kids – a house is where you live and green is the way you live! It comes in natural and chocolate to fit ages 3 months to 4 years. This super-cool top also comes in a long sleeved version. Price: £18 www.babatude.com

Artichoke T-shirt The artichoke image has been digitally printed onto this eco-friendly tee with calico and sewn onto a super soft organic cotton t-shirt. Available from sizes 3 months up to 4 years. Price: £25 www.babatude.com

Girls Organic Cotton Tunic Limited edition, T-shirt in organic cotton, dyed naturally, with a flare at the bottom, and a fitted top, with a coconut button feature on the left strap. Available in natural (cream) and a beautifully detailed slate. Available for 6 months – 6 years old Price: £47 www.babatude.com

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Home style

Flooring for Nurseries Will you choose a carpet or hard floor when you’re decorating baby’s room? Well, the choice is yours but here are the pros and cons of both.

Cover it up… How about these brightly-coloured rugs for children’s rooms?

Carpets

Hard Floors

If you go for carpet, it helps with sound insulation; it also helps keep the room warm and when the little one starts to crawl it will be much more comfortable on their knees and joints. A decent non-slip carpet can be safer than a harder floor, and if you’re worried about dust and allergens, as long as you keep the carpet clean there’s no need to worry. Deeper pile carpets can actually trap allergens until they are vacuumed up.

Most laminate floors are easy to clean and maintain, look good and are long-lasting. Although the anti-allergy properties of hard floor may be over-sold, don’t let that put you off as a daily routine is all you need to keep the allergens down.

Carpet looks pretty too, and if colour-coordination is what you’re after, there are so many shades to choose from that the room will look just-so. Choose an easy-to-clean carpet and you can deal with baby’s ‘little accidents’ as and when they happen.

This hand-tufted woollen Peacock rug just invites you to sink your toes into its lovely deep pile. Measures 70cmx120cm Price: £85 - www.berryred.co.uk

Hard floors work well if there’s also a pet in residence. If you have a dog or a cat who just loves to investigate what’s going on in baby’s room, a hard floor might make it easy to get rid of the hair they tend to leave behind after a visit, which is important if your child has asthma or a pet allergy. Of course, you can still co-ordinate a child’s room even if you choose the hard-floored option. Go for a brightly coloured rug, choosing a high quality, deep pile, non-slip and non-allergic, 100% wool rug to make the best of both worlds.

It’s a bit more pricey but we love it - celebrate all things London with the Michelle Mason rug in 100% wool - in fact you’ll probably be stealing it to show off in the living room! Measures: 120cm x 180cm. Price: £350 - www.giftedpenguin.co.uk

If you need advice on the best flooring for you, speak to the experts at Essex Country Flooring.

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Always in the Kitchen

One of the sure fire ways to perk up a home is to spruce up the kitchen. There are so many ways you can brighten up a tired kitchen - anything from adding some well-chosen accessories and sexy gadgets to a complete redecoration and new fitted units. We spoke to Kevin Miles, Managing Director of Spazio Design, the latest specialist kitchen showroom in Chelmsford, and asked him what’s going on in the kitchen in 2012…

If you’re looking for stylish units with staying power, it’s all about minimalism right now but Kevin predicts that trends may be changing in the near future. “High gloss, flat-fronted, handless cupboards are still very much in demand for their minimal outline, but routed designs might be making a comeback in the next few years. “

Design detail

The Bluetones are back!

So what about the overall design and look of kitchens to come?

If you’re stuck for a theme, blue is the way to go, according to Kevin. “Blue tones are definitely seeing a comeback in the kitchen, particularly platinum blues like the Alno Vetrina glass door, and petrol blues.

“Big banks of tall units incorporating storage and a row of three or four appliances at waist level is a look that has endured because from a design point of view it looks fantastic and it’s practical, too.

“Beiges and greys continue to be popular, and for classic staying power creams and whites are always well-liked. Paler wood tones such as acacia wood or cocobolo and heavily veined woods are definitely coming to the fore, too.”

“Cooks like the convenience of having an oven, microwave, warming drawer and coffee machine at a convenient height, without cluttering up the worktop with freestanding machines. Manufacturers have designed these appliances so that the fascias match and the handles line up exactly and it’s a very appealing solution.” People are thinking about the extras that make

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up a kitchen as part of the bigger picture, and built-in appliances have to make the grade too, all fitting in with an overall theme as well as being reliable. Kevin elaborates, “Features that used to be quite elitist are now becoming much more accessible. Customers are asking for pyrolitic (selfclean) ovens, and induction hobs rather than gas for their cleanliness, speed and streamlined looks. Also, there are many more brands of boiling water and filtered water taps available at reasonable cost and people like the idea of ditching their kettle. “Stainless steel appliances are still selling well and some manufacturers are offering easyclean versions with anti-fingerprint finishes. One example of this is Falmec’s Fasteel cooker hoods.

What about the Worktops The cause of many a domestic disagreement when it comes to kitchen design, worktops are a vital part of the look and feel of any kitchen – and if you choose the wrong ones they can look dated and worn out very quickly. Kevin’s advice

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is to go for solid surface materials such as Corian and Silestone Quartz, which have been around for many years, are well-liked and will continue to be sought-after. He adds, “ Thin worktops, even down to 13mm, are in vogue and homeowners are also keen on integrated sinks in a material that matches the worktop. Flexible, focal-point taps with a spray spout option are a great addition to the sink area.

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“We have definitely seen the demise of the tiled splash back to finish off walls– the more usual specification now is either a glass splash back or a 100ml up stand in the same material as the worktop.” For more advice of making your kitchen work for you – speak to the experts! SPAZIO DESIGN, 40 New Street, Chelmsford CM1 1PH. Tel: 01245 299 331 www.spaziodesign.co.uk

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Home style

Contemporary Cool For a really contemporary look, the Burbidge Opus kitchen range uses slick design, combined with highly reflective bold colour options for a true urban appeal. There’s a choice of four gloss colours, Morello Red, Black, White and Latte and two textured finishes, so the options are limitless. Price: From £15,000+VAT www.glotechkitchens.co.uk

Second Nature Second Nature kitchens are available nationwide from over 250 independent retailers and their brand new Milbourne range is available in four gorgeous finishes: chalk, alabaster, sage and almond. A key feature of this affordable range is attention to detail, with finishing touches like curved doors and cornices, a plinth and lighting pelmet. Together with other decorative touches like a plate rack glazed doors, the range is perfect for anyone looking to update their kitchen.

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Being an over-painted foil rather than a painted timber, it’s an affordable range that allows more people to enjoy the look and feel of a painted kitchen.” Milbourne kitchens are priced from £9,000 and available from Second Nature retailers nationwide, www.sncollection.co.uk or call 01325 505539 www.sncollection.co.uk

Whirlpool As Kevin Miles mentioned, appliances are essential in today’s modern kitchen. To celebrate 100 years of innovation, Whirlpool has launched a Limited Edition version of its iconic MAX Microwave. It’s perfect for time saving as it has a steam and a crisp function as well as swanky ambient lighting and a sleek design which fits into really awkwardly shaped kitchens, with a curved back that means it fits directly into tricky corners. www.whirlpool.co.uk

Andrew Langford, marketing manager at Second Nature, said “The new Milbourne suits a range of settings - from country style through to modern.

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Kitchen Windows For a funky finish to a new kitchen, or a great way to make an existing kitchen look a bit more modern, have you thought about adding some sartorial style with shutters? They look fabulous, give you added privacy and better security, minimise heat loss, and reduce noise and draughts. Oh, and while they are at it, they look great too. Shutters can also work well with awkwardlyshaped windows. These fine examples are from Just Shutters, a Hampshire-based firm who have just made their range available to Essex customers for the first time this May. The gorgeous kitchen shutters here are made from linden wood, stained to match the frame around the kitchen cupboards. A home visit to advise on styles, measure up and fitting are all included in the price, and all Just Shutters products have a lifetime guarantee. Price: £425 per sq metre. www.justshutters.co.uk

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The Garden

Let’s all sit in the garden If you’re lucky enough to have a fabulous, large garden, make the most of it with some equally fabulous garden furniture! These gorgeous collections from Gardens and Homes Direct tick all the boxes when it comes to relaxed garden style.

Paris 1.5m Round Collection £1,449.99 Handcrafted from low-maintenance synthetic rattan this stunning hand-crafted suite can safely be kept outside and the subtle mixture of light and dark shaded weave creates a stunning effect. The set is made up of six chairs and a round table, comes with sumptuous deep cushions and is virtually maintenance free, making it the perfect suite for the garden, patio or conservatory. It just needs a hose-down with a gentle spray and a wipe-down with a damp cloth after the cushions have been removed.

Lyon 6 Armchair 2.1m Brown Rattan Dining Collection £1,149.99 This elegant brown, weatherproof, hand-crafted faux rattan six-seater dining set is built onto a steel and aluminium frame. It’s also virtually maintenance free, and looks pretty good in any garden.

Zanzibar five-piece rattan dining set £899 Bring your dining room outdoors with this completely weatherproof elegant four-seater dining set. It can be left outside (but not the cushions, you’ll have to bring them in when it rains) and it just needs a quick wipe and an occasional hose-down to keep it looking as good as new. Available from www.gardensandhomesdirect.co.uk

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The Garden

Al fresco extras One of the most annoying things about barbecues and picnics has to be the constant presence of little buzzing things, often with a sting attached. If, like the poor afflicted among us, you’re attractive to all mozzies within a five mile radius, repel the critters with one of these Gelert Citronella Candles from Surfdome. They are lovely and environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and presented in a bamboo holder. They should keeps mosquitos and midges away – and spare you the itchy rash the morning after! Price: £1.99 www.surfdome.com

Make your picnic a prettier place – and avoid a dirty bottom – with a funky picnic blanket. These Easycamp blankets from Surfdome are so cute that when the weather isn’t up to a picnic, you can get them out in the living room and have a carpet picnic instead. You mean it’s only me that does that? Price: £12.99 www.surfdome.com

“To bed out or not to bed out…” - by Grant Whitaker

The snow drops and hyacinths have long disappeared. Your daffodils and tulips are hanging on for dear life. Your primroses are looking tired and you’re itching to get out and replace all your winter/spring displays. It’s time to reacquaint yourselves with the joys of summer bedding. But there’s a nagging doubt in the back of your mind – is it too early and will the late frosts ruin my hard work?

Those who argue that the start of May is too early to begin planting summer bedding do have a point. A sharp late frost can undo all your hard work in one night. But the earlier you start your displays, the better they are going to look through the year. And with a little extra effort to prevent a catastrophe, bedding out now is not as kamikaze as you think. He who dares wins! Hanging baskets are a doddle to look after. Once made, they can be kept in the greenhouse or, if the weather looks like it might drop below 5ºC, left outside in the day and brought into the house or shed in the evening. This isn’t totally practical but your neighbours will be green with envy when you have a great looking basket hanging proudly by your front door at the end of May!

moving the pots as close to the house as possible will offer some protection from the cold. As you are planting out nice and early, remember that your plants are going to need that extra bit of oomph to see them through the whole season. Be sure to add water retaining crystals or gels, use good compost, stock up on liquid feed and dead head whenever possible.

Go on, I dare you… get cracking!

The same theory applies to your patio pots and containers. If they’re too heavy to move however, you can cover them with a horticultural fleece. This is a material that you place over the plant to give extra protection against frost whilst also allowing the plants to breathe. If you don’t have any, you could use some old net curtains or some sacking. If you have none of these items handy, then by Photos by: www.chiotsRun.com www.Inspiredessex.co.uk | MAY 2012 ISSUE 13 | PAGE 37

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Al Fresco Options Grand Hall is a global brand that is relatively new to the UK but offers a high build quality at similar price points to its competitors. Grand Hall has launched its 2012 range of energy efficient gas barbecues and its new portable E-Grill, available from Lakeland. There’s also an outdoor patio heater which combines heat, sound and lights for the ultimate patio heater that also keeps your guests entertained with music streamed to the patio via WIFI to its speakers. Plus - if you buy a grand hall barbecue in May you also get a £20 gift voucher to spend on meat at royal warrant holding butchers www.donaldrussell.com and £39.99 off a £40 spend at Naked Wines.

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Dine in Style

Everybody loves an Italian Ask most people what their favourite type of food is and it’s quite likely that Italian will feature high up on the list. Pasta, risotto, the famous Mediterranean cooking and plenty of olive oil makes Italian healthy, delicious and versatile.

Herby meatballs in a garlic and chilli tomato sauce Makes 20 meatballs, enough for four • • • •

450g minced beef 120g breadcrumbs 4 tbsp each parsley, coriander and chives chopped, plus extra to garnish 1 egg, beaten

• 4 tbsp sunflower oil

For the sauce • • • • • •

1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Very Lazy Garlic 1 tsp Very Lazy Chilli 2 tins chopped tomatoes 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled

Pan-fried Citrus Trout with Basil Trout is a great alternative to salmon and other oily fish. Not only is it low in fat, and rich in Omega oils and other essential nutrients, trout is also less expensive than a lot of fish being priced more competitively. For more ideas: www.britishtrout.co.uk Serves 4 The clean taste of oranges and lemons and the aromatic scent of basil combine beautifully in this recipe to create a light and tangy sauce for trout fillets

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • •

4 trout fillets, each about 200g/7oz 2 lemons 3 oranges 105ml/7 tbsp olive oil 45ml/3 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour 25g/1oz/2 tbsp butter 5ml/1 tsp soft light brown sugar 15g/1⁄2 oz/1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaves salt and ground black pepper

Method: 1. In a large bowl mix together the beef, breadcrumbs, herbs, egg, ½ a teaspoon of salt and some black pepper. Use your hands to form into meatball shapes. 2. Heat up the olive oil in a large sauté pan, for which you have a lid, and sear the meatballs well on all sides, until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Remove the oil and wipe the pan clean.

3. Place the oil, Very Lazy Garlic and Very Lazy Chilli in the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, thyme and stock cube and cook for 5 minutes on a high heat. Add the meatballs back to the pan and simmer gently, covered, for 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve sprinkled with extra herbs. Very Lazy ingredients are available in supermarkets everywhere – for stockists go to www.verylazy.com

Method: 1. Arrange the trout fillets in the base of a non-metallic shallow dish. Grate the rind from one lemon and two of the oranges, then squeeze these fruits and pour the combined juices into a jug (pitcher). Slice the remaining fruits and reserve to use as a garnish. 2. Add 75ml/5 tbsp of the oil to the citrus juices. Beat with a fork and pour over the fish. Cover and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. 3. Preheat the oven to 150ºC/300ºF/Gas 2. Using a fish slice or metal spatula, carefully remove the trout from the marinade. Season the fish and coat each in flour. 4. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and add the fish. Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side until cooked, then transfer to a plate and keep hot in the oven. 5. Add the butter and the marinade to the pan and heat gently, stirring until the butter has melted. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the sugar. Continue cooking gently for 4–5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

6 Finely shred half the basil leaves and add them to the pan. Pour the sauce over the fish and garnish with the remaining basil and the orange and lemon slices.

Cook’s Tip Basil leaves bruise easily, so they should always be shredded by hand or used whole rather than cut with a knife.

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Motors

David Beckham’s Car Sale £500,000 Of Fame Up For Grabs

Famous soccer star David Beckham is allegedly clearing out his wide collection of cars as his family spends more and more time in L.A. The British football legend is having a massive clear-out of his garages at the infamous ‘Beckingham’ Palace, the home purchased by Posh and Becks in 1999, which is seldom used by the family as they inhabit America full-time. Beckham’s esteemed collection of vehicles consists of two Bentleys, a BMW 645, a Range Rover Sport and a Lamborghini Gallardo worth £170,000, alongside three Harley-Davidson motorbikes. Each one of Beckham’s prize vehicles is worth a packet and in perfect, hardly- used condition. The Value of the vehicles all together easily exceeds half a million pounds, however the grand total could be worth a lot more, considering the connection to the Beckham family.

The Historical facts support this, when Beckham sold his black Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (complete with custom squad number, 23, stitched into the seats) he yielded £140,000 at auction last year, more than double the purchase price, so considering the fan-base around the player, this little collection could fetch a lot more than expected.

Eyes peeled on E-bay and you might be able

Researchers at the university have converted an electrical car into a mobile laboratory, the “DriveLAB” has satellite navigation functions, night time driving systems and intelligent speed adaptations. Participants concentration, stress levels and driving habits can be captured via intelligent optical wear that can track eye motion and driving habits.

The sat-nav would also utilise local landmarks as cues for users driving in unfamiliar locations. Professor of intelligent transport systems, Phil Blythe of Newcastle University, stated: “For many older people, particularly those living alone or in rural areas, driving is essential for maintaining their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others.” If the ability of elderly drivers can be augmented then there should be no question of driving competence in elderly drivers, backed up by Michelle Mitchell of Age UK, who said: “Ability, not age, should determine how safe someone is on the road”.

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DriveLAB Developing Driving Aids For Elderly Motorists

Research at Newcastle University is going towards the development of driving aids to help extend the stay of elderly motorists on our roads. Many elderly motorists give up driving as it becomes increasingly difficult with degenerative sight, hearing and reaction times. Many members of the elderly community feel isolated by the lack of independent transportation, and thus the project could reap considerable benefits towards the quality of life of the elderly in the UK. The research is part of a £12 million pound SiDE (Social Inclusion through the Digital Economy) Project, fronted by Newcastle University, which looks at the use of technology to improve peoples lives.

One of the main developments of the research materialised into a bespoke sat-nav which was able to help drivers find a route they were comfortable with, (i.e. avoiding right turns, due to lack of confidence making right turns and judging on coming traffic).

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Pets

TOP TIPS FROM 4PAWS: Fleas & Ticks - Make sure you check your dog daily for fleas and ticks to help stop any infestations in your home and on your pooch. If you do find any, treat them as soon as possible along with your home and pets beds to stop any further infestation. Just treating your dog will not stop fleas from coming back as they also lay their eggs in areas like pet beds, sofas and carpets. Ask your vet for the best products.

Grass Seeds – These can cause a lot of problems if not caught at the right time. Here are some signs you can look out for.

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Hair: If large seeds are in the hair behind dogs’ ears, there may be no sign of a problem other than matted hair.

Ear:

A seed in the ear canal may cause your pet to shake his head, scratch at the ear, rub his ear on the floor, or hold his head at a slightly tilted angle.

Eye: A seed between the eye and the

Nose:

A seed in the nose may cause the animal to sneeze, paw at the nose, and may result in some nasal discharge.

Skin: A pet may chew at an area where seeds have become attached to the skin, and one or more of the following could happen: 1. The pet could remove the seeds. 2. The seeds attach to the gums, tongue, and mouth. 3.

The seeds are swallowed. If swallowed, they may stick to the back of the throat near the tonsils and cause inflammation and swelling. Pets with seeds in this area may cough, retch, or gag, and have difficulty eating and swallowing.

4. The seeds burrow deeper into the skin. If this occurs, swelling abscesses, and open draining sores may result.

Feet: A pet may limp on the affected paw,

eyelid may cause the eye to become red and inflamed, sometimes with discharge or tears.

chew or and lick the area that the seed has embedded or an abscess might appear.

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“We met up with Tyra and her new family and are pleased to inform everyone that she is settled and like a different dog, so loving and content. We are asking that people do consider rescue dogs from your local rescue centre first; there are so many animal that need new loving homes and have been placed in rescue centres through no fault of their own.”

Four Paws has recently been joined by voluntary trainee Wendy Hunt, who needs more model dogs to train on – if you’re interested, the salon gives a 25% discount on all grooming services she carries out.

Four paws dog grooming salon in Lindsell, near Dunmow, has been established since Oct 2009 and has built up a fantastic reputation. The salon offers bathing, blow drying, brush outs, de-shedding, clipping, trimming, Handstripping, ear cleaning/plucking, anal gland expression, claw clipping and even nail painting with specialised canine nail paints.

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Four paws also works with the Danaher Animal Home in Wethersfield, Essex, keeping their Facebook page updated regularly with details of animals that need a home. Just click on the Facebook icon at www.4pawsdogsalon. co.uk. “We recently helped to rehome a beautiful mastiff called Tyra from Tendering Council. Tyra was found walking around Jaywick and seemed as though she had been used as a breeding machine. Luckily for Tyra she was rehomed after we sent out an urgent appeal to friends and customers as Tyra was due to be put to sleep by 5:10pm that evening if she was not rehomed.

Salon owner and manager, Emma Gooding has 17 years dog grooming experience and loves her job. She says, “Dog grooming is such a rewarding job which makes it so much more enjoyable. I just love ensuring that customers are having their requirements met and to see both the dog and owner happy with the end result. I have had customers ask me to cut a Mohican on the dogs head and paint nails”.

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* Genre: Animated * UK Release Date: 4/5/2012 * Directed by: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise

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* Genre: Horror, Thriller * UK Release Date: 4/5/2012 * Directed by: Chris Kentis, Laura Lau

Who’s in it? Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White

Who’s in it? Jason Statham, Catherine Chan, Chris Sarandon

Who’s in it? Elizabeth Olsen, Adam Trese, Eric Sheffer Stevens

What’s the plot? Walt Disney’s 1991 charming animated classic Beauty and the Beast returns in stunning 3D as ‘Beauty and the Beast 3D’ brings the magical tale back to the big screen.

What’s the plot? In action thriller ‘Safe’, cage fighter Luke (Jason Statham) blows a rigged fight and incurs the wrath of his mafia backers who punish him by murdering his family.

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Destitute and intent on revenge, he enters a no-holds-barred war as he protects a twelve year old genius from the same gangsters. Triads, Russian mob and even corrupt cops will stop at nothing to get their hands on a code stored in her head. Trouble is, they’ll have to get past Luke first.

With no contact with the outside world and no way out, events in the house take a sinister turn as her attempts to escape become increasingly desperate and the tension builds in real-time; experienced in one single uninterrupted shot for chilling realism.

Produced in ground-breaking Disney Digital 3D™, ‘Beauty and the Beast 3D’ follows Belle, a beautiful young woman who’s taken prisoner by the eponymous beast. Befriending his bizarre mix of enchanted staff, she realises that beauty really is skin deep, and that underneath his terrifying exterior beats the heart of a prince.

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* Genre: Action, Thriller * UK Release Date: 11/5/2012 * Directed by: Adrian Grunberg

* Genre: Comedy * UK Release Date: 11/5/2012 * Directed by: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass

Who’s in it? Mel Gibson, Peter Stormare, Dean Norris

Who’s in it? Jason Segel, Ed Helms, Judy Greer

What’s the plot? Prison action thriller ‘How I Spent My Summer Vacation’ stars Mel Gibson as Driver; a criminal whose luck runs out, sending him south of the border and straight into the dangerous world of ‘El Pueblito’; a prison where the inmates are in control and gringo newcomers are fair game. Salvation comes in the unlikely shape of a 10 year old boy who knows the system inside out and shows Driver how to survive. ‘How I Spent My Summer Vacation’ also stars Peter Stormare (Lockout) and Dean Norris (Total Recall).

What’s the plot? Comedy ‘Jeff Who Lives at Home’ follows a teenage slacker’s journey to the hardware store that turns into a quest to understand life’s mysteries. On the way to buy wood glue, a series of strange events causes Jeff (Jason Segel) to spend a day with his brother on the trail of his wife. This leads him to some very unexpected places indeed that may just answer his questions about the universe.

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Get the crowds in – by Sarah Brockwell One of the great things about the city of Chelmsford is its shops. With over 60 independent shops in Chelmsford high street alone, shoppers are spoilt for choice with both retail parks and shopping centres to choose from. So, if you are a shop owner how can you encourage shoppers into your establishment? We asked Sarah Brockwell, Principal of sarahBee marketing for some inspiration. Sarah told us, “Most shops display a SALE sign for a good proportion of the year these days, and it’s no longer the enticement to the public it used to be. Shop owners need to use canny marketing ideas to get shoppers inside….and spending.”

Let’s start with the basics. • Windows, doors and threshold should be clean and inviting • The main sign should look the part (no peeling paint) • If any staff smoke, don’t let them stand out the front of the shop. If you have a window display, make it into a feature which will encourage people to come back time and again. You can do this by having a ‘deal of the week or month’ where you dedicate a part of your frontage to a special promotion. ‘Manager’s Specials’ are good for this. Always try and make your display relevant. This year you can use ideas like the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee as relevant themes. Colour coding can work well – where every item that you have in your window is a complimentary colour. One month red, one month blue… see where we’re going with this!?

All these ideas are great for getting people to look in the window but how do you entice them over the threshold? Sarah, of course, has some ideas. “My retail clients all agree that shoppers love to get something for nothing” she explains. “If you own a shop then you need to think a little outside of the box in terms of marketing.”

Here are some marketing ideas for different retail sectors: • • • • • • •

Hair and Beauty – hold free demonstrations inside your shop - things like ‘how to create the perfect up-do or a themed make-up demonstration. Clothing – team up with other retailers to organize a fashion show or run a modelling competition Food Shops – get the staff outside offering free tasters – everyone loves a freebie! Shoe Shops – hold a shoe-recycling day where people bring in old shoes and get a discount on a new pair. Homeware, Hardware and Electrical – hold an ‘Ask the Expert Day’ where shoppers can come in and speak to your in-house expert for advice on things like how to wire a plug or wallpaper a wall Furniture and Interiors – again, offering an in-house expert such as an interior designer works well – maybe team up with a DIY shop to offer discounts to each other’s customers Newsagents and Bookshops – you could run a competition for the best photos taken locally. Choose 12 and turn them into a charity calendar which you sell in your shop.

Probably the most important rule for the success of a shop is customer service. Good service is rewarded with happy customers. Outstanding service will result in excellent customer loyalty. Poor service will generally guarantee that the customer never returns!

Finally, for female shoppers: The Laws of Clothes Shopping: - If you like it, they won’t have it in your size. - If you like it and it fits, you can’t afford it. - If you like it, it fits and you can afford it, it will fall apart the first time you wear it. - If the shoe fits, it’s ugly. Sarah Brockwell is the Principal of sarahBee marketing. With over 20 years’ experience in marketing for SMEs, Sarah has helped hundreds of businesses do better. For more information visit www.sarahbeemarketing.com

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Essex Mum of the Year Remember our Mum of the Year competition in the March issue of Inspired? Well, Tricia Sharpe from Billericay does – she was the lucky winner. Nominated by her daughter Erin, Uppercut Hair Group chose Tricia to be their Mum of the Year and rewarded her with a luxury VIP makeover. Erin sent in a heartfelt email telling us all about Tricia’s involvement in the local community, which she throws herself into, while also running her own business and organising charity events.

Tricia runs her own business, Boing Theraputic Trampolining, which combines trampolining with occupational therapy for people with physical or mental disabilities. In addition, she runs a trampoline club called Recoil Twisters and organises charity events such as a celebrity golf days. She has also been chosen to be an Olympic Torch bearer – does this lady ever sit still?

at their Brentwood Salon. She was treated to the brand new, exclusive 3D colour technique before having a re-style and blow dry carried out by top stylist Kelsey Dowling, and a makeup session with professional makeup artist Lisa Palmer, while she relaxed with a glass of wine, something she rarely has time to do.

Although a single parent, Tricia always found time to care for her three children, who obviously love her dearly. Erin summed it up by saying, “In our eyes, she is Mum of the Year this year, and every year before it!”

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JOIN THE ORCHID CYCLE Orchid, the UK’s male cancer charity and Essex Roads Cycling Club is calling on Essex cyclists of all ages and abilities to sign up to this year’s OrchidCycle Essex on Sunday 10th June. The route starts and finishes in Billericay, with participants cycling through the beautiful Essex countryside. At the end of the ride, there will be a BBQ, beer tent and family entertainment to. There’s also a children’s GoRide cycling event in the park for bike skills and safety. With four routes available, the ride is suitable for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels: • • •

The 20 and 40 mile routes are fully signposted and marshalled The 75 mile route is fully signposted The 100 mile ride is a fully signposted and timed Sportive for the experienced distance cyclist

Ben Brewerton who took part last year said: “The OrchidCycle Essex ride is a great day out and the choice of routes means that it is ideal for cyclists and families. All four routes are well planned with lots of quiet country roads and it’s a great way to enjoy the Essex scenery whilst raising money for male cancer.” Last year, OrchidCycle saw over 640 cyclists raise a total of £37,000.

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The 100 and 75 mile rides begin at 8.00am and the 20 and 40 miles at 9.00 a.m. Entrance fees, including booking free are £15 for 20, 40 and 75 mile rides and £6 for children under 16. It is £25 including booking fee for the 100 mile sportive (adults only). To take part, register at www.orchid-cancer.org.uk , contact events@orchid-cancer.org.uk or call 020 34657 197/ 020 34657 293.

Broomfield Hospital receives tremendous support from the community throughout the year. Below are just a few examples of how the generosity of local supporters has made a positive difference to life at the hospital.

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through a community group or campaign, simply contact Yvonne Carter in the Charities Office on 01245 514559 for more information about how you can get involved.

Cancer Care Unit benefits from fundraising concert The expert care provided by staff on the chemotherapy unit received a well deserved thank you recently, when local lady Liz Clarke presented staff with a donation of over £500.

and thank Liz in person, saying “We all remember Geoff very well and it’s great to hear the concert was such a success. It’s so kind of Liz to think of us, we really appreciate their generosity and will put the money to good use providing complimentary therapies for patients having treatment on the unit.” Pictured: Liz Clarke (far left) with Lisa Villiers, Paula Northfield and Jo Wootton (Chemotherapy nurses)

Local mum, Kate Haynes, visited the unit with her 22 month old daughter Ellie to say a huge thank you to the staff for all they did when Ellie was born 10 weeks early, as well as present some new equipment for the unit funded by Lakeside Shopping Centre’s Heart of the Community campaign . When Kate heard about the campaign, which makes regular donations of £500 to local charities, she immediately nominated the Neonatal Unit and was delighted when her nomination was accepted. Kate explains her motivation, saying “Ellie weighed just 2lb when she was born and spent 7 weeks on the neonatal unit. The team looked after us and provided an incredible level of care. Through nominating the unit for the Heart of the Community campaign, I’ve been able to give something back, say ‘thank you’ and help them support other local families like us.”

Talent night gives cancer care unit fund a boost Staff on the cancer care unit at Broomfield Hospital have been given a big helping hand to offer complimentary therapies for patients thanks to an extraordinary donation of over £3,000 from a young patient. Emma Turner, a year 12 pupil at Maltings Academy in Witham, wanted to do something memorable to say thank you for the care she has received on the unit so she enlisted the help of some talented friends to organise a fundraising night of music, dance and entertainment.

Liz visited the unit to present her donation to staff. Lisa Villiers, Oncology CNS and Unit Manager, was there to receive the donation

Staff on the neonatal unit were all smiles recently when they welcomed some special guests to the unit.

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The money was raised at a concert held at Galleywood Social Club in memory of her husband, Geoff, and all the proceeds donated to the unit for all the care they gave him during his time there.

“Heart of Community” campaign supports neonatal unit

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sensor that analyses tiny chest movements. If breathing movements are not detected, the alarm will sound. Sophie Scott, Marketing Manager at Lakeside, said: “The team at Broomfield Hospital do a wonderful job caring for local families and it’s an honour to be able to support them. This kind of donation is the reason that Heart of the Community was started; to allow local people to let us know who they’d like us to support so that we can make the most difference in our community.” For further information about the Heart of the Community campaign and to download a nomination form, please visitwww.lakeside. uk.com/About-Us/Corporate-Responsibility/ Heart-Of-The-Community Staff on the unit were joined by Kate and Ellie Haynes, as well as Rebecca Wheeler, PR Coordinator at Lakeside Shopping Centre

Emma explained: “I have a lot of friends who are involved in performing arts so we thought it would be fun to organise a variety show for everyone to perform in. We only expected to raise a few hundred pounds so we’re really pleased to have raised so much and I know it will be put to good use here.” Receiving the donation, Lisa Villiers, Macmillan Oncology CNS, who said: “We use much of our charitable funds to pay for complimentary therapies such as reflexology to ensure our patients are as comfortable as possible while they are being treated, so this wonderful donation will really help us. We’d all like to say a huge thank you to Emma and her family and friends for all their hard work organising the variety show, it really is a fantastic achievement and we’re really grateful for their support.” Emma (centre) brings some friends along to present her donation to staff at the cancer care unit

With the donation, the unit have purchased an apnoea alarm which will be used to monitor and record babies’ breathing patterns using a

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