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Events Agenda What’s on, in and around the region, in the coming months.

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Essential Section The latest Films, DVD’s, Cds, Books and Gadgets available.

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Celebrity Profile - Jennifer Lawrence The new Hollywood starlet, only 23 years old and already an Oscar winner.

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Celebrity Chef Restaurants Is it all in the name or are these restaurant all that they are cooked up to be.

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In The Kitchen Andrew Brookes rustles up a summer treat with recipes for you to try at home.

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Totally Tropical Women’s Fashion - The tropical theme is the hot look fo this summer.

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58 Boys In Blue Men’s fashion - The shade of the season for men this summer is blue.

60 Vintage In The City Fashion Feature - Joanna Hoyes looks at the city’s vintage fashion trend.

66 Bare Faced Beauty Simple, subtle and elegant makeup, perfect for the hot summer days.

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Men’s Cosmetic Surgery Common aesthetic improvements men are partaking in to retain their youth.

72 5 Steps To A Super Slim Summer 5 steps to have a super slim summer and get the body you desire.

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Interior Themes Trends in interior design that are grabbing centre stage in our homes.

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RSViP Business Directory The new RSViP directory featuring some of their recommended businesses.

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New Lamborghini Huracan Can the new Huracan follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, the Gallardo.

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Alfa Romeo 4C The Alfa Romeo brand returns to the world of lightweight sports coupes.

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Our Property Man In Spain Looking for a property abroad, then tour the Costa Blanca with our man in Spain.

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Welcome...

With this summer predicted to be one of the hottest on record, you may wonder which part of the country will see the most sun and which exact location will actually be the hottest, well I can put your mind at rest - it must surely be my office. With no air conditioning, I could swear that something is actually pumping heat into it. As anyone will know though who knows me, I’m not one to moan!

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This issue is literally ‘jam packed’ with interesting features and ideas on food, fashion, interiors, trends and much more. The essential guide provides you with a run down of all the latest films, DVD’s books, Cd’s and gadgets. In our celebrity profile, we look at Jennifer Lawrence, not too recently unheard of and now at the age of 23, the toast of Hollywood. Where did she come from? It’s summer and time to hit the beach. We have got the latest fashion trends for both men and women, ideas for slimming or toning and tips to stay safe in the sun. The motoring section looks at the new Lamborghini, the aptly named Huracan, which replaces the Gallardo, and we also look at Alfa Romeo’s return to the lightweight sportscar arena with the 4C. There is also interior trends, recipes, interviews and reviews, hopefully something for everyone.

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SUMMER NIGHT'S FILM FESTIVAL 25 JULY - 13 SEP S u m m e r N i g h t s i s a f e s t i v a l o f o u t d o o r f i l m s c r e e n i n g s i n b e a u t i f u l h e r i t a g e l o c a t i o n s t h r o u g h o u t t h e s u m m e r .

S u m m e r N i g h t s 2 0 1 4 b u i l d s o n t h e s u c c e s s o f t h e f e s t i v a l i n 2 0 1 2 a n d 2 0 1 3 w h i c h w e l c o m e d o v e r 1 4 , 0 0 0 p e o p l e t o v e n u e s a c r o s s D e r b y s h i r e a n d N o t t i n g h a m .

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P r e s e n t e d o n a g i a n t s c r e e n b y Q U A D , D e r b y ' s c e n t r e f o r a r t a n d f i l m , S u m m e r N i g h t s o f f e r s t h e c h a n c e t o e n j o y t h e g r e a t o u t d o o r s f o r a u n i q u e c i n e m a t i c e x p e r i e n c e a n d a n a b s o l u t e m u s t .

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F e s t i v a l h i g h l i g h t s i n c l u d e F R E E a r t a c t i v i t i e s f o r t h e l i t t l e o n e s i n t h e C h i l d r e n ' s Z o n e , a S p o r t s Z o n e w i t h o p p o r t u n i t y t o t r y a r a n g e o f S p o r t s a c t i v i t i e s , l i v e m u s i c s t a g e s , S t r e e t t h e a t r e , a s t r e e t f a i r , g l o b a l c r a f t s t a l l s , t r a d e s t a n d s a n d a d i s p l a y o f t r a d i t i o n a l s t e a m e n g i n e s a n d o r g a n s .

T h e r e w i l l b e a s p e c t a c u l a r f i r e w o r k s d i s p l a y o n S a t u r d a y n i g h t !

R i v e r a c t i v i t i e s i n c l u d e B o a t T r i p s a n d A n g l i n g I n s t r u c t i o n a n d S u n d a y w i l l s e e t h e r e t u r n o f t h e a n n u a l D r a g o n B o a t C h a l l e n g e w h i c h w i l l s e e a n u m b e r o f t e a m s t a k e t o t h e w a t e r t o c o m p e t e f o r c h a r i t y .

HOLI ONE FESTIVAL 9 AUG DONINGTON PARK N o t t i n g h a m c a n l o o k f o r w a r d t o p a i n t i n g t h e t o w n r e d , a s w e l l a s b l u e , y e l l o w a n d g r e e n t h i s s u m m e r , a s t h e f e s t i v a l o f c o l o u r , H O L I O N E , i s s e t t o c o m e t o t h e c i t y !

F o r o n e d a y o n l y , D o n i n g t o n P a r k w i l l h o s t o n e o f t h e H O L I O N E f e s t i v a l s o f t h e s e a s o n .

T h o u s a n d s o f p e o p l e a r e e x p e c t e d a n d w i l l d r e s s i n w h i t e a n d c o v e r e a c h o t h e r w i t h b r i g h t l y c o l o u r e d p o w d e r , o n t h e h o u r , e v e r y h o u r , w h i l s t e n j o y i n g l i v e d a n c e m u s i c .

U n l i k e o t h e r f e s t i v a l s w h i c h c a n s p a n a c o u p l e o f d a y s a n d c a n r e q u i r e y o u t o c a m p , H O L I O N E i s f o r o n e d a y b e t w e e n 1 2 .

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L a s t y e a r , s a w t w o h u g e l y s u c c e s s f u l s h o w s a t L o n d o n ' s B a t t e r s e a P o w e r S t a t i o n a n d M a n c h e s t e r ' s H e a t o n P a r k a n d H O L I O N E C o l o u r f e s t i v a l s w e r e a t t e n d e d b y 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 w o r l d w i d e a n d t o o k p l a c e a c r o s s c i t i e s a n d c o u n t r i e s t h a t i n c l u d e d L o n d o n , S o u t h A f r i c a a n d B e r l i n .

N o w t h e s p e c t a c u l a r e v e n t i s g r a c i n g o u r c i t y , m a k e s u r e y o u d o n ' t m i s s o u t !

NOTTINGHAM CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL 16 AUG - 17 SEP T h e N o t t i n g h a m C a r i b b e a n C a r n i v a l i s o n e o f N o t t i n g h a m ' s m o s t s p e c t a c u l a r a n d c o l o u r f u l e v e n t s w i t h t w o d a y s o f F R E E f a m i l y e n t e r t a i n m e n t f o r a l l t o e n j o y .

B r i n g i n g t h e f e s t i v i t i e s t o t h e F o r e s t R e c r e a t i o n G r o u n d , t h e C a r i b b e a n C a r n i v a l i s b a c k , a n d i s e a g e r l y a w a i t e d a f t e r s u c h a g r e a t s u c c e s s l a s t y e a r .

O f f e r i n g n o t o n l y c u l i n a r y d e l i g h t s , f l a m b o y a n t c o s t u m e s a n d f a n t a s t i c p e r f o r m a n c e s b u t a l s o l i v e m u s i c , a f u n f a i r , b a r s a n d s t a l l s ; t h e e v e n t i s a w e e k e n d f o r t h e w h o l e f a m i l y t o e n j o y a n d e x p e r i e n c e t h e w o n d e r f u l C a r i b b e a n C u l t u r e .

A t t h e e n d o f t h e w e e k e n d , t h e C a r n i v a l w i l l b e l e d t h r o u g h t h e C i t y C e n t r e f o r a h i g h e n e r g y a n d s t u n n i n g p a r a d e w h i c h w i l l s u r e l y b e a h i g h l i g h t o f t h e s u m m e r .

FAULTY TOWERS, THE DINING EXPERIENCE 1 SEP - 6 SEP THEATRE ROYAL Basil, Sybil and Manuel return to the T h e a t r e R o y a l b r i n g i n g w i t h t h e m a n o u t s t a n d i n g ' t w o h o u r e a t , d r i n k a n d l a u g h s e n s a t i o n ' !

T h i s p i t c h p e r f e c t t r i b u t e t o ' F a w l t y T o w e r s ' s t a r t s a s t h e a u d i e n c e w a i t s t o b e s e a t e d , t h e n h u r t l e s a l o n g f o r t w o h o u r s o f f u l l y i m m e r s i v e , h i g h l y i m p r o v i s e d a n d s i t e s p e c i f i c c o m e d y t h e a t r e .

W i t h o n l y a t h i r d o f t h e s h o w s c r i p t e d , e v e r y t h i n g s t a y s f r e s h a s B a s i l , S y b i l a n d M a n u e l s e r v e s o m e

EVENTS m a d c a p m a y h e m a n d a t h r e e c o u r s e m e a l , w i t h t h e a u d i e n c e p l a y i n g t h e p a r t o f t h e i r r e s t a u r a n t d i n e r s .

D r e a m W o r k s a n i m a t i o n f i l m , S h r e k T h e M u s i c a l i s t h i s y e a r ' s m u s t s e e s h o w f o r a l l t h e f a m i l y .

A c o m e d y e x p e r i e n c e l i k e n o o t h e r !

J o i n o u r u n l i k e l y h e r o a n d h i s l o y a l s t e e d D o n k e y a s t h e y e m b a r k o n a q u e s t t o r e s c u e t h e b e a u t i f u l ( i f s l i g h t l y t e m p e r a m e n t a l ) P r i n c e s s F i o n a f r o m a f i r e b r e a t h i n g , l o v e s i c k d r a g o n .

A d d t h e d i m i n u t i v e L o r d F a r q u a a d , a g a n g o f f a i r y t a l e m i s f i t s , a n d a b i s c u i t w i t h a t t i t u d e , a n d y o u ' v e g o t t h e b i g g e s t , b r i g h t e s t m u s i c a l c o m e d y a r o u n d !

F e a t u r i n g a l l n e w s o n g s a s w e l l a s c u l t S h r e k a n t h e m I ' m a B e l i e v e r , S h r e k T h e M u s i c a l b r i n g s a l l t h e m u c h l o v e d D r e a m W o r k s c h a r a c t e r s t o l i f e , l i v e o n s t a g e , i n a n a l l s i n g i n g , a l l d a n c i n g e x t r a v a g a n z a .

J o i n t h e a d v e n t u r e .

BARNUM 5 – 13 SEP CURVE THEATRE, LEICESTER T h i s e x h i l a r a t i n g m u s i c a l f o l l o w s t h e i r r e p r e s s i b l e i m a g i n a t i o n a n d d r e a m s o f P h i n e a s T B a r n u m , A m e r i c a ' s G r e a t e s t S h o w m a n .

T h e s t o r y o f h i s l i f e a n d h i s m a r r i a g e t o C h a i r y r e v e a l s a c o u p l e w h o l o o k e d a t t h e w o r l d f r o m o p p o s i t e s i d e s o f t h e s p e c t r u m , a n d a l s o r e v e a l s t h a t s h e w a s t h e p r a c t i c a l o n e w h o m a d e h i s d r e a m s c o m e t r u e .

I t f o l l o w s t h e l e g e n d a r y s h o w m a n ' s l i f e a s h e l i t u p t h e w o r l d w i t h c o l o u r , w a r m t h a n d t h e e x c i t e m e n t o f h i s i m a g i n a t i o n a n d f i n a l l y t e a m e d u p w i t h J A B a i l e y t o c r e a t e B a r n u m a n d B a i l e y ' s C i r c u s –t h e G r e a t e s t S h o w o n E a r t h .

B a r n u m i s a ' B I G , S H A R P , W I T T Y , B R E A T H T A K I N G , A N D E M O T I O N A L ' ( T h e O b s e r v e r ) s h o w s t a r r i n g B r i a n C o n l e y .

SHREK THE MUSICAL 10 SEP - 28 SEP ROYAL CONCERT HALL B a s e d o n t h e a w a r d w i n n i n g

THE SATURDAYS 12 SEP ROYAL CONCERT HALL S i n c e T h e S a t u r d a y ' s f o r m e d i n 2 0 0 7 , t h e m u l t i p l a t i n u m s e l l i n g b a n d h a v e b e c o m e a h o u s e h o l d n a m e i n t h e U K .

T h e y ' v e s c o r e d 1 1 T o p 1 0 s i n g l e s ( i n c l u d i n g s i g n a t u r e h i t s l i k e ' A l l F i r e d U p ' a n d ' H i g h e r ' ) a n d t h r e e T o p 1 0 a l b u m s ( ' C h a s i n g L i g h t s ' , ' W o r d s h a k e r ' a n d ' H e a d l i n e s ' ) .

R e n o w n e d f o r t h e i r e n e r g e t i c l i v e p e r f o r m a n c e s , T h e S a t u r d a y s n o w r e t u r n t o N o t t i n g h a m t o p e r f o r m t h e i r G r e a t e s t H i t s .

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ESSENTIAL GUIDE

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes The eagerly awaited Rise of the Planet of the Apes follow up is finally here.

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species.

Let Me In’s Matt Reeves handles directing duties, with Gary Oldman, Jason Clark, and Kodi Smit-McPhee headlining the human cast.

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Jupiter Ascending

Hercules

Lucy

From the streets of Chicago to the far-flung galaxies whirling through space, Jupiter Ascending tells the story of Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), who was born under a night sky, with signs predicting she was destined for great things. Now grown, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to the cold reality of a job cleaning other people’s houses and an endless run of bad breaks. Only when Caine (Channing Tatum), a genetically engineered ex-military hunter, arrives on Earth to track her down does Jupiter begin to glimpse the fate that has been waiting for her all along – her genetic signature marks her as next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos.

Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labours. This story begins after the labours, and after the legend…

When drug mule Lucy (Scarlett Johansson) accidentally gets a good dose of what she is transporting into her system, she suddenly acquires superhuman strength, telekinetic powers and is able to absorb knowledge instantaneously.

Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules’ help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds that in order for good to triumph and justice to prevail… he must again become the hero he once was… he must embrace his own myth… he must be Hercules. Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ film Hercules, starring Dwayne Johnson, bows on July 25th. Based on Radical Comics’ Hercules by Steve Moore, this ensembleaction film is a revisionist take on the classic myth, Hercules. The epic action film also stars Golden Globe Winner Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan and Academy Award®-nominee John Hurt.

Luc Besson (The Fifth Element) is writing and directing the sci-fi action flick. The filmmaker is responsible for some of the most iconic action heroines of screen history: the eponymous Nikita in the French assassin thriller (1990), Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) in The Fifth Element or Mathilde (Natalie Portman) in Léon. We’re sure Scarlett Johansson as Lucy will continue this trend!

Morgan Freeman is circling the role of a professor well-versed in evolution and neurology who Lucy is on a mission to find before she dies.

The Maze Runner

Robert Rodriguez returns to direct this follow-up to Sin City with a script by Frank Miller and William Monahan and based on pre existing stories along with new ones written for the big screen. Josh Brolin stars in the adaptation of the comic mini-series (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), which tells the backstory of Clive Owen’s Dwight character as he is wrapped up in the thralls of femme fatale, Ava (Eva Green). Also new to the series is Joseph Gordon Levitt, who plays Johnny, a mysterious gambler set on taking down his sworn enemy in a high stakes game of life and death. Mickey Rourke, Rosario Dawson, Jessica Alba, and Jaime King return for the Dimension Films release, with Jamie Chung and Dennis Haysbert stepping into roles left by Devin Aoki and the late Michael Duncan Clarke.

Thomas wakes up in a dark ascending elevator, he has no idea where he is, or even who he is, remembering nothing but his name.

The roof of the elevator opens to reveal the staring faces of other young boys. Thomas has arrived at a place the boys called, The Glade, an expanse of field closed in by towering walls; no one knows who they are, why they’re there or the biggest question, who put them there. There are only a few things the boys have come to learn: Once a month a new boy is sent in the elevator. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. At night, deadly, vicious creatures roam the maze. It’s the only way out and no one’s ever made it through alive.

Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.

Gone Girl

How To Train Your Dragon 2

Guardians of the Galaxy

On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck)’s clever and beautiful wife (Rosamunde Pyke) disappears from their rented McMansion on the Mississippi River. Husband-of-the-Year Nick Dunne isn’t doing himself any favours with cringe-worthy daydreams about the slope and shape of his wife’s head, but hearing from Amy through flashbacks in her diary reveal the perky perfectionist could have put anyone dangerously on edge.

The thrilling second chapter of the epic How to Train your Dragon trilogy brings back the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless.

Under mounting pressure from the police and the media - as well as Amy’s fiercely doting parents - the town golden boy parades an endless series of lies, deceits, and inappropriate behavior. Nick is oddly evasive, and he’s definitely bitter - but is he really a killer?

When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.

From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team--the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits--Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon; Groot, a tree-like humanoid; the deadly and enigmatic Gamora; and the revengedriven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand--with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.

It’s been five years since Hiccup & Toothless successfully united dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snotlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island’s new favourite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds.

Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.

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Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

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ESSENTIAL GUIDE

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes The eagerly awaited Rise of the Planet of the Apes follow up is finally here.

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species.

Let Me In’s Matt Reeves handles directing duties, with Gary Oldman, Jason Clark, and Kodi Smit-McPhee headlining the human cast.

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Jupiter Ascending

Hercules

Lucy

From the streets of Chicago to the far-flung galaxies whirling through space, Jupiter Ascending tells the story of Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), who was born under a night sky, with signs predicting she was destined for great things. Now grown, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to the cold reality of a job cleaning other people’s houses and an endless run of bad breaks. Only when Caine (Channing Tatum), a genetically engineered ex-military hunter, arrives on Earth to track her down does Jupiter begin to glimpse the fate that has been waiting for her all along – her genetic signature marks her as next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos.

Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labours. This story begins after the labours, and after the legend…

When drug mule Lucy (Scarlett Johansson) accidentally gets a good dose of what she is transporting into her system, she suddenly acquires superhuman strength, telekinetic powers and is able to absorb knowledge instantaneously.

Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules’ help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds that in order for good to triumph and justice to prevail… he must again become the hero he once was… he must embrace his own myth… he must be Hercules. Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ film Hercules, starring Dwayne Johnson, bows on July 25th. Based on Radical Comics’ Hercules by Steve Moore, this ensembleaction film is a revisionist take on the classic myth, Hercules. The epic action film also stars Golden Globe Winner Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan and Academy Award®-nominee John Hurt.

Luc Besson (The Fifth Element) is writing and directing the sci-fi action flick. The filmmaker is responsible for some of the most iconic action heroines of screen history: the eponymous Nikita in the French assassin thriller (1990), Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) in The Fifth Element or Mathilde (Natalie Portman) in Léon. We’re sure Scarlett Johansson as Lucy will continue this trend!

Morgan Freeman is circling the role of a professor well-versed in evolution and neurology who Lucy is on a mission to find before she dies.

The Maze Runner

Robert Rodriguez returns to direct this follow-up to Sin City with a script by Frank Miller and William Monahan and based on pre existing stories along with new ones written for the big screen. Josh Brolin stars in the adaptation of the comic mini-series (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), which tells the backstory of Clive Owen’s Dwight character as he is wrapped up in the thralls of femme fatale, Ava (Eva Green). Also new to the series is Joseph Gordon Levitt, who plays Johnny, a mysterious gambler set on taking down his sworn enemy in a high stakes game of life and death. Mickey Rourke, Rosario Dawson, Jessica Alba, and Jaime King return for the Dimension Films release, with Jamie Chung and Dennis Haysbert stepping into roles left by Devin Aoki and the late Michael Duncan Clarke.

Thomas wakes up in a dark ascending elevator, he has no idea where he is, or even who he is, remembering nothing but his name.

The roof of the elevator opens to reveal the staring faces of other young boys. Thomas has arrived at a place the boys called, The Glade, an expanse of field closed in by towering walls; no one knows who they are, why they’re there or the biggest question, who put them there. There are only a few things the boys have come to learn: Once a month a new boy is sent in the elevator. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. At night, deadly, vicious creatures roam the maze. It’s the only way out and no one’s ever made it through alive.

Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.

Gone Girl

How To Train Your Dragon 2

Guardians of the Galaxy

On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck)’s clever and beautiful wife (Rosamunde Pyke) disappears from their rented McMansion on the Mississippi River. Husband-of-the-Year Nick Dunne isn’t doing himself any favours with cringe-worthy daydreams about the slope and shape of his wife’s head, but hearing from Amy through flashbacks in her diary reveal the perky perfectionist could have put anyone dangerously on edge.

The thrilling second chapter of the epic How to Train your Dragon trilogy brings back the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless.

Under mounting pressure from the police and the media - as well as Amy’s fiercely doting parents - the town golden boy parades an endless series of lies, deceits, and inappropriate behavior. Nick is oddly evasive, and he’s definitely bitter - but is he really a killer?

When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.

From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team--the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits--Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon; Groot, a tree-like humanoid; the deadly and enigmatic Gamora; and the revengedriven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand--with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.

It’s been five years since Hiccup & Toothless successfully united dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snotlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island’s new favourite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds.

Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.

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Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

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DVDs Need for Speed A mechanic who moonlights as an underground race-car driver strives to take the top prize in America’s most prominent street race in order to have his revenge against the ambitious exNASCAR champ who had him framed and sent to prison. Inspired by the popular video-game franchise of the same name, Need for Speed tells the story of garage owner Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul) who forms an uncomfortable partnership with wealthy ex-NASCAR star Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper). This partnership ultimately falls apart, and unscrupulous Brewster uses a tragic street-racing mishap to have the innocent Marshall incarcerated. Upon his prison release the vengeful Marshall plots to prove his mettle by winning the De Leon – an illicit race showcasing the country’s top underground talents. But getting to the De Leon will be no simple task, because not only has the ruthless Brewster put a bounty on Marshall’s prized car, but the police are hot on his trail during the white-knuckle, coast-to-coast dash.

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Amazing Spiderman 2

Under the Skin

Divergent

We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of SpiderMan. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead. It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp.

In Under the Skin, Scarlett Johansson plays a mysterious extraterrestrial stalking prey along the West Coast of Scotland.

After assuming the appearance of one particularly unfortunate Scottish dame, Johansson’s unnamed alien prowls the streets in a nondescript cargo van, pretending to need directions in an effort to seek out unsuspecting (and lustful) loners willing to throw caution to the wind and accept a ride from the black-haired beauty.

Overseen by a male attendant, Johansson’s character is completely oblivious to the dangers and horrors of the world, a singularly focused siren, pursuing one male victim after the next, leading each to a horrifying end inside her slaughterhouse.

Until an unusual encounter causes the uncaring predator to empathize with a quarry and question her own place in humanity.

In a futuristic dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions: Abnegation (selfless), Amity (peaceful), Candor (truthful), Erudite (intelligent) and Dauntless (brave), based on their personalities. Beatrice Prior (Shailene Woodley) was born into Abnegation, the faction that looks after the poor and the factionless, as well as runs the government; though she has always been fascinated by Dauntless. At the age of 16, all must undergo an aptitude test to indicate which faction they would really fit. But when Beatrice takes her test, her results show a startling truth, containing different attributes of several factions (Abnegation, Erudite and Dauntless), there is a name for this, Divergent. Since Divergent’s can think independently and government cannot conform their thinking, they are considered threats to the social orders. Beatrice must keep her results a secret, or be hunted by all.

Muppets Most Wanted Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine – the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit – and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.

CDS

Coldplay Ghost Stories

Example Live, Life, Living

Iggy Azalea The New Classic

Ghost Stories is the sixth studio album by British alternative rock band Coldplay.

Going into the creative process for their sixth studio album, the band wanted to return to the “stripped-down, more acoustic collection” they had stated their fifth album would be, returning to the original idea of an acoustic-oriented album. After frontman Chris Martin’s split with wife Gwyneth Paltrow, after 10 years of marriage, it has been said that many lyrics on this album are very revealing and really paint a picture of the couple’s’ tumultuous relationship.

Released in May

After previously teasing fans with the news on Twitter, Example took to the socialnetworking site to reveal his new LP, the star also announced that the standard edition of the record will feature twelve new tracks, with a further four being added to the deluxe disc.

The long awaited and repeatedly delayed debut full length album from Australian artist Iggy Azalea is finally set to be released in April and features appearances from Rita Ora, Charli XCX and Mavado as well as Azalea’s label boss and rapper, T.I.

The album will feature latest single ‘Kids Again’ and is released on 23rd June.

The End of Dieting by Joel Fuhrman M.D. In The End of Dieting, Joel Fuhrman, M.D., a board-certified doctor and the New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Live and The End of Diabetes, shows us how to break free from this vicious cycle once and for all.

Dr. Fuhrman lays out in full all the dietary and nutritional advice necessary to eat our way to a healthier and happier life. At the center of his revolutionary plan is his trademark health formula: Health = Nutrients/ Calories.

Books Mr Mercedes by Stephen King In a mega-stakes, high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely and winning heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from blowing up thousands.

In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes. In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the perp; and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy. Mr. Mercedes is a war between good and evil, from the master of suspense whose insight into the mind of this obsessed, insane killer is chilling and unforgettable.

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Foods high in nutrient density, according to Dr. Fuhrman, are more satisfying than foods high in calories. They eliminate our cravings for fat, sweets, and carbs.

The more nutrient-dense food we consume, the more our bodies can function as the self-healing machines they’re designed to be.

Weight drops, diseases reverse course and disappear, and our lives become longer and healthier.

The album is said to contain a great amount of “twerkable” summer anthems.

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Gadgets Panono: Panoramic Ball Camera

Beats Studio Wireless Headphones

Capture more than just a picture with the Panono Camera and discover a whole new experience. Send your Panono up into the air. What it brings back down will amaze you.

One quick toss of the Panono Camera will capture everything in every direction into a high resolution 360° X 360° full- spherical panoramic image.

The new Beats Studio now comes wireless. They’re the same headphones, with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, a rechargeable battery, and re-engineered sound, but completely wireless! The Bluetooth stays connected up to 30 feet so you can roam freely and keep the music going. Take calls, skip songs, and change the volume right from the headphone. The Studio Wireless has all the energy and excitement you expect from Beats with more freedom.

It’s playful and fun and so easy to use. You toss it in the air and an accelermoter inside the camera measures the launch acceleration to calculate when the camera is at its highest point and barely moving. At that point, all 36 cameras are triggered and the moment is captured.

uk.beatsbydre.com £329.96

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Nest Learning Thermostat

Python Cord Protector

Philips Hue Light Bulbs

Most people leave the house at one temperature and forget to change it. So the Nest Learning Thermostat learns your schedule, programs itself and can be controlled from your phone. Teach it well and the Nest Thermostat can lower your heating and cooling bills by up to 20%.

If you’re tired of paying for your third MacBook charger, maybe it’s time to invest in a Python Cord. The small contraption made of silicone fastens on to the joint of your charger and spreads the stress over a greater mass, so there’s a lesser chance of your charger cord breaking.

nest.com/uk £179

Available to Pre-Order

Meet the Philips Hue Connected Bulb family. These slick little 600 Lumen LED lightbulbs hold more than just energyefficient circuitry inside. They’re also wireless, hooking up to an intelligent base station so you can control them from your iPhone, iPad or Android device. Fancy a light show in your living room, or just a gentler way to wake up in the morning?

That’s what Philips hopes to give you, and more.

It can even change colors to display various notifications, such as weather warnings, important e-mails, or winning/losing scores from your favourite sports team.

amazon.co.uk £219.99

Waterpebble

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The clever device monitors water going down the plug hole when you shower. Memorising your first shower and using it as a benchmark, Waterpebble then indicates, via a series of ‘traffic lights’ flashing gently from green through to red, when to finish showering. Each time you shower Waterpebble automatically fractionally reduces your shower time helping you to save water without needing to think about it.

amazon.co.uk £10.99

Amazon Fire TV

Alcohoot

This iPhone 5/5s case not only charges your phone with additional battery, it also adds 32GB of storage to your device. The Mophie lets you drop your videos, pictures, and documents straight into its storage and even lets you play videos right from it.

Amazon Fire TV is a tiny box that connects your HDTV to a world of online entertainment. With a huge selection of TV episodes and movies, voice search that actually works, plus exclusive features like ASAP and Amazon FreeTime, it’s the easiest way to enjoy Netflix, Prime Instant Video, Hulu Plus, low-cost movie rentals, live and on demand sports, music, photos, games, and more.

It’s no match for knocking back a few Diet Cokes in lieu of libations before getting behind the wheel, but if you can’t avoid having a beer or two before driving home, getting a read on your blood alcohol content is an absolute must. Alcohoot, a smartphone-powered breathalyzer, will help you gauge your blood alcohol level and put a stop to further consumption before things get out of control.

ebay.co.uk £129.99

alcohoot.com £79.99

expansys.com £129.99

hereO: GPS Watch The hereO GPS watch is the world’s smallest real-time connected GPS tracking device, created specifically for children three years and up. For the first time, tracking technology has been miniaturized to fit in a trendy kids watch. hereO enables parents to know the whereabouts of their children at any moment directly on their mobile via the hereO app meaning that if, god forbid, your child happens to get lost, you can easily track them on your phone.

Available to Pre-Order

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A shower accessory for those of us that spend way too long under the shower...ok I guess that’s all of us.

Mophie Space Pack

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Gadgets Panono: Panoramic Ball Camera

Beats Studio Wireless Headphones

Capture more than just a picture with the Panono Camera and discover a whole new experience. Send your Panono up into the air. What it brings back down will amaze you.

One quick toss of the Panono Camera will capture everything in every direction into a high resolution 360° X 360° full- spherical panoramic image.

The new Beats Studio now comes wireless. They’re the same headphones, with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, a rechargeable battery, and re-engineered sound, but completely wireless! The Bluetooth stays connected up to 30 feet so you can roam freely and keep the music going. Take calls, skip songs, and change the volume right from the headphone. The Studio Wireless has all the energy and excitement you expect from Beats with more freedom.

It’s playful and fun and so easy to use. You toss it in the air and an accelermoter inside the camera measures the launch acceleration to calculate when the camera is at its highest point and barely moving. At that point, all 36 cameras are triggered and the moment is captured.

uk.beatsbydre.com £329.96

Available to Pre-Order

Nest Learning Thermostat

Python Cord Protector

Philips Hue Light Bulbs

Most people leave the house at one temperature and forget to change it. So the Nest Learning Thermostat learns your schedule, programs itself and can be controlled from your phone. Teach it well and the Nest Thermostat can lower your heating and cooling bills by up to 20%.

If you’re tired of paying for your third MacBook charger, maybe it’s time to invest in a Python Cord. The small contraption made of silicone fastens on to the joint of your charger and spreads the stress over a greater mass, so there’s a lesser chance of your charger cord breaking.

nest.com/uk £179

Available to Pre-Order

Meet the Philips Hue Connected Bulb family. These slick little 600 Lumen LED lightbulbs hold more than just energyefficient circuitry inside. They’re also wireless, hooking up to an intelligent base station so you can control them from your iPhone, iPad or Android device. Fancy a light show in your living room, or just a gentler way to wake up in the morning?

That’s what Philips hopes to give you, and more.

It can even change colors to display various notifications, such as weather warnings, important e-mails, or winning/losing scores from your favourite sports team.

amazon.co.uk £219.99

Waterpebble

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The clever device monitors water going down the plug hole when you shower. Memorising your first shower and using it as a benchmark, Waterpebble then indicates, via a series of ‘traffic lights’ flashing gently from green through to red, when to finish showering. Each time you shower Waterpebble automatically fractionally reduces your shower time helping you to save water without needing to think about it.

amazon.co.uk £10.99

Amazon Fire TV

Alcohoot

This iPhone 5/5s case not only charges your phone with additional battery, it also adds 32GB of storage to your device. The Mophie lets you drop your videos, pictures, and documents straight into its storage and even lets you play videos right from it.

Amazon Fire TV is a tiny box that connects your HDTV to a world of online entertainment. With a huge selection of TV episodes and movies, voice search that actually works, plus exclusive features like ASAP and Amazon FreeTime, it’s the easiest way to enjoy Netflix, Prime Instant Video, Hulu Plus, low-cost movie rentals, live and on demand sports, music, photos, games, and more.

It’s no match for knocking back a few Diet Cokes in lieu of libations before getting behind the wheel, but if you can’t avoid having a beer or two before driving home, getting a read on your blood alcohol content is an absolute must. Alcohoot, a smartphone-powered breathalyzer, will help you gauge your blood alcohol level and put a stop to further consumption before things get out of control.

ebay.co.uk £129.99

alcohoot.com £79.99

expansys.com £129.99

hereO: GPS Watch The hereO GPS watch is the world’s smallest real-time connected GPS tracking device, created specifically for children three years and up. For the first time, tracking technology has been miniaturized to fit in a trendy kids watch. hereO enables parents to know the whereabouts of their children at any moment directly on their mobile via the hereO app meaning that if, god forbid, your child happens to get lost, you can easily track them on your phone.

Available to Pre-Order

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A shower accessory for those of us that spend way too long under the shower...ok I guess that’s all of us.

Mophie Space Pack

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Jennifer Lawrence

For some it happened overnight, for others it took time, but one way or another, Jennifer Lawrence has become a household name for all.

Oscars 2013

The 23 year old has already permanently made her mark on Hollywood over just a couple of years, making us all very excited to see what the future holds for this Actress.

There are multiple reasons why Lawrence has become so widely loved, one being her raw acting abilities, another being her looks, but one of the biggest ones is her complete disregard for keeping up the starlet appearance. She’s foul mouthed, clumsy and a self confessed glutton, armies of young women find the star refreshingly relatable and unlike many role models, actually human.

From a small suburb in Louisville, Kentucky, Lawrence was “discovered” at 14 whilst on a trip to New York with her Mother, by a man who asked to take a picture and some details. Looking back Jennifer jokes, “We probably should have realized how creepy that was.” But as luck would have it, this led to her getting a talent agent; and so her career began.

Oscars 2011 With boyfriend Nicholas Hoult

Jennifer’s stunning red Calvin Klein dress was all the fashion blogs could talk about and though it was Natalie Portman that went on to win the Oscar that night, Jennifer Lawrence was now a name that wouldn’t be forgotten. It’s believed that it was the figure hugging dress that got producers seeing Jennifer as a beautiful young woman, rather than the dirty and beaten looking Ree; she quickly attained the role as Mystique, the scantily-clad shape shifting mutant in X-Men: First Class.

All we can do is applaud Jennifer for staying grounded, as in 2011 she portrayed Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. Those who hadn’t heard of Lawrence up to this point, certainly had after this film. An adaptation of the Suzanne Collins Bestselling Trilogy, The Hunger Games was the first instalment of the highly anticipated film series. Some originally assumed these films to be another “Twilight” and questioned Lawrence’s participation, but once the film was released, all fears were put to rest. Once again Lawrence received praise from critics all over and the film was an absolutely roaring success, it raked in more than $251 million during its first 10 days at the box office, besting the competition two weeks in a row.

It was during screen tests for this film that she met her boyfriend, Brit star Nicholas Hoult (Skins, About a Boy). Jennifer and Nicholas began dating in 2011, before breaking up in January 2013 due to busy schedules. Though this broke the hearts of many fan girls, it was only a few months until the pair were thrown back together for the filming of X-Men: Days of Future Past. What could have been a horrendously awkward ordeal for the exes, ended up being what they needed to realise how much they’d missed one another and the couple officially announced their reformed relationship in July 2013.

Anyone who has read the books agrees that Jennifer perfectly captures and represents everything that is the dystopian teen, Katniss; but at first she was actually asked to lose weight for the role. But Jennifer took a stand and refused, she was fully on board to get fit for the action packed role and participate in a multitude of training such as stunt work, archery, rock climbing and combat, but when it came to becoming the virtually unachievable body that too many “role models” have, Jennifer said no. She told Entertainment Weekly, “I’m never going to starve myself for a part. I don’t want little girls to be like, ‘Oh, I want to look like Katniss, so I’m going to skip dinner!’ I was trying to get my body to look fit and strong, not thin and underfed.”

There have been rumours and comments on Hoult being somewhat resentful towards Jennifer’s rising fame, but in an interview in March he said that this couldn’t be further from the truth. He stated that he is extremely proud of his girlfriend, not just her success, but also for how she has managed to stay completely down to earth and not let the fame get to her head; a feat not achieved by many.

The actress received a huge amount of respect from her fans for her honesty, being comfortable with your body became an easier thing to do for a lot of young girls after seeing their idol in interviews, talking about how she’d never starve herself and that she “eats like a caveman”. Videos and pictures of her talking about food, it really is her favourite subject in interviews, litter the internet. Jennifer went on to play Katniss with

As Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, 2012

the body she found acceptable, and Katniss Everdeen became the Highest Grossing Action Heroine of all time.

Jennifer’s next film was another book adaptation of a completely different kind.

In Silver Linings Playbook, Jennifer played Tiffany Maxwell, a young widow with emotional and mental health problems, alongside Bradley Cooper, a man recently released from a mental health facility, who is desperately trying to get himself and his life in order. A truly uplifting and honest film

by David O’Russell, which received 8 Oscar nominations, including Jennifer’s second, again for Best Actress. This time, Lawrence was successful and won the Academy Award. Though the perfect moment was temporarily sullied by another first, when walking up the steps to accept her award, Jennifer tripped and fell. I know, poor girl.

But again, never failing to highlight the fact the she is indeed only human, she got up and played off the stumble with her trademark sense of humour. “Thank you!” she said. “You guys are just standing up ‘cause you feel bad that I fell and that’s really embarrassing, but thank you.”

Always busy, by this time Jennifer was already filming the Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire, in which Katniss is back in the arena with Peeta (co-star Josh Hutcherson).

Throughout Jennifer’s on/off relationship with Nicholas Hoult, fans have waited and begged for the on screen star crossed lovers, Katniss and Peeta, to become a reality. But time and time again both Jennifer and Josh have firmly agreed that they are just very close friends; sorry fans, it doesn’t seem that the odds are in your favour.

The big budget sequel broke box office records with its release, grossing nearly $300 million in just 10 days.

From one big release to another, Jennifer once again collaborated with David

Taking a tumble at the Oscars 2013 O’Russell and Bradley Cooper (Silver Linings Playbook) to make American Hustle.

The fictional story based on true events, stars Christian Bale as a con man forced to work with the FBI, the film received widespread praise along with an impressive 10 Oscar nominations, one being another for Jennifer for Best Supporting Actress.

Unfortunately for Lawrence, it was Lupita Nyong’o that picked up the award for Best Supporting actress; though we do not expect it to be Jennifer’s last nomination, not by a long shot.

In the few years that Jennifer Lawrence has been on our radar, she has not only won the Best Actress Oscar, but also a Best Supporting Actress BAFTA for American Hustle and 2 Golden Globes (Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle). She was also named The Most Powerful Woman in Entertainment Business in 2013 by Elle and was one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the world. If this is what the 23 year old can do so early in her career, we can only imagine what she may go on to do.

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She soon landed a role on the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show and a starring role (alongside Charlize Theron) in The Burning Plain. After years of steady work, Jennifer snatched up the role of Ree in the independent film Winter’s Bone, though many will not be familiar with the film, it was without a doubt the film that got her noticed in Hollywood; but she was in fact very close to not getting the role at all. She was at first rejected for the role for being “too attractive”. But thankfully the Director, Debra Granik, saw past Jennifer’s beauty and found Ree, the daughter of a nomad meth addict living in the mountains. Yes, it is quite a bleak film, one that the producers obviously thought Jennifer wasn’t right for, but once she’d stepped in front of those cameras, not one person doubted this young actress’ abilities.

The film was welcomed to the Sundance Film Festival with open arms, and it wasn’t long before Jennifer’s performance was being spoken of all over Hollywood.

Next came what must be one of the most amazing things any actor can hear, you’ve been nominated for an Oscar. At just 20 years old, Jennifer was one of the youngest people to be nominated for the Best Actress Award; and she didn’t fail to make an impression.

As Rosalyn Rosenfeld in American Hustle, 2013

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CELEBRITY PROFILE

Jennifer Lawrence

For some it happened overnight, for others it took time, but one way or another, Jennifer Lawrence has become a household name for all.

Oscars 2013

The 23 year old has already permanently made her mark on Hollywood over just a couple of years, making us all very excited to see what the future holds for this Actress.

There are multiple reasons why Lawrence has become so widely loved, one being her raw acting abilities, another being her looks, but one of the biggest ones is her complete disregard for keeping up the starlet appearance. She’s foul mouthed, clumsy and a self confessed glutton, armies of young women find the star refreshingly relatable and unlike many role models, actually human.

From a small suburb in Louisville, Kentucky, Lawrence was “discovered” at 14 whilst on a trip to New York with her Mother, by a man who asked to take a picture and some details. Looking back Jennifer jokes, “We probably should have realized how creepy that was.” But as luck would have it, this led to her getting a talent agent; and so her career began.

Oscars 2011 With boyfriend Nicholas Hoult

Jennifer’s stunning red Calvin Klein dress was all the fashion blogs could talk about and though it was Natalie Portman that went on to win the Oscar that night, Jennifer Lawrence was now a name that wouldn’t be forgotten. It’s believed that it was the figure hugging dress that got producers seeing Jennifer as a beautiful young woman, rather than the dirty and beaten looking Ree; she quickly attained the role as Mystique, the scantily-clad shape shifting mutant in X-Men: First Class.

All we can do is applaud Jennifer for staying grounded, as in 2011 she portrayed Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. Those who hadn’t heard of Lawrence up to this point, certainly had after this film. An adaptation of the Suzanne Collins Bestselling Trilogy, The Hunger Games was the first instalment of the highly anticipated film series. Some originally assumed these films to be another “Twilight” and questioned Lawrence’s participation, but once the film was released, all fears were put to rest. Once again Lawrence received praise from critics all over and the film was an absolutely roaring success, it raked in more than $251 million during its first 10 days at the box office, besting the competition two weeks in a row.

It was during screen tests for this film that she met her boyfriend, Brit star Nicholas Hoult (Skins, About a Boy). Jennifer and Nicholas began dating in 2011, before breaking up in January 2013 due to busy schedules. Though this broke the hearts of many fan girls, it was only a few months until the pair were thrown back together for the filming of X-Men: Days of Future Past. What could have been a horrendously awkward ordeal for the exes, ended up being what they needed to realise how much they’d missed one another and the couple officially announced their reformed relationship in July 2013.

Anyone who has read the books agrees that Jennifer perfectly captures and represents everything that is the dystopian teen, Katniss; but at first she was actually asked to lose weight for the role. But Jennifer took a stand and refused, she was fully on board to get fit for the action packed role and participate in a multitude of training such as stunt work, archery, rock climbing and combat, but when it came to becoming the virtually unachievable body that too many “role models” have, Jennifer said no. She told Entertainment Weekly, “I’m never going to starve myself for a part. I don’t want little girls to be like, ‘Oh, I want to look like Katniss, so I’m going to skip dinner!’ I was trying to get my body to look fit and strong, not thin and underfed.”

There have been rumours and comments on Hoult being somewhat resentful towards Jennifer’s rising fame, but in an interview in March he said that this couldn’t be further from the truth. He stated that he is extremely proud of his girlfriend, not just her success, but also for how she has managed to stay completely down to earth and not let the fame get to her head; a feat not achieved by many.

The actress received a huge amount of respect from her fans for her honesty, being comfortable with your body became an easier thing to do for a lot of young girls after seeing their idol in interviews, talking about how she’d never starve herself and that she “eats like a caveman”. Videos and pictures of her talking about food, it really is her favourite subject in interviews, litter the internet. Jennifer went on to play Katniss with

As Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, 2012

the body she found acceptable, and Katniss Everdeen became the Highest Grossing Action Heroine of all time.

Jennifer’s next film was another book adaptation of a completely different kind.

In Silver Linings Playbook, Jennifer played Tiffany Maxwell, a young widow with emotional and mental health problems, alongside Bradley Cooper, a man recently released from a mental health facility, who is desperately trying to get himself and his life in order. A truly uplifting and honest film

by David O’Russell, which received 8 Oscar nominations, including Jennifer’s second, again for Best Actress. This time, Lawrence was successful and won the Academy Award. Though the perfect moment was temporarily sullied by another first, when walking up the steps to accept her award, Jennifer tripped and fell. I know, poor girl.

But again, never failing to highlight the fact the she is indeed only human, she got up and played off the stumble with her trademark sense of humour. “Thank you!” she said. “You guys are just standing up ‘cause you feel bad that I fell and that’s really embarrassing, but thank you.”

Always busy, by this time Jennifer was already filming the Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire, in which Katniss is back in the arena with Peeta (co-star Josh Hutcherson).

Throughout Jennifer’s on/off relationship with Nicholas Hoult, fans have waited and begged for the on screen star crossed lovers, Katniss and Peeta, to become a reality. But time and time again both Jennifer and Josh have firmly agreed that they are just very close friends; sorry fans, it doesn’t seem that the odds are in your favour.

The big budget sequel broke box office records with its release, grossing nearly $300 million in just 10 days.

From one big release to another, Jennifer once again collaborated with David

Taking a tumble at the Oscars 2013 O’Russell and Bradley Cooper (Silver Linings Playbook) to make American Hustle.

The fictional story based on true events, stars Christian Bale as a con man forced to work with the FBI, the film received widespread praise along with an impressive 10 Oscar nominations, one being another for Jennifer for Best Supporting Actress.

Unfortunately for Lawrence, it was Lupita Nyong’o that picked up the award for Best Supporting actress; though we do not expect it to be Jennifer’s last nomination, not by a long shot.

In the few years that Jennifer Lawrence has been on our radar, she has not only won the Best Actress Oscar, but also a Best Supporting Actress BAFTA for American Hustle and 2 Golden Globes (Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle). She was also named The Most Powerful Woman in Entertainment Business in 2013 by Elle and was one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the world. If this is what the 23 year old can do so early in her career, we can only imagine what she may go on to do.

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She soon landed a role on the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show and a starring role (alongside Charlize Theron) in The Burning Plain. After years of steady work, Jennifer snatched up the role of Ree in the independent film Winter’s Bone, though many will not be familiar with the film, it was without a doubt the film that got her noticed in Hollywood; but she was in fact very close to not getting the role at all. She was at first rejected for the role for being “too attractive”. But thankfully the Director, Debra Granik, saw past Jennifer’s beauty and found Ree, the daughter of a nomad meth addict living in the mountains. Yes, it is quite a bleak film, one that the producers obviously thought Jennifer wasn’t right for, but once she’d stepped in front of those cameras, not one person doubted this young actress’ abilities.

The film was welcomed to the Sundance Film Festival with open arms, and it wasn’t long before Jennifer’s performance was being spoken of all over Hollywood.

Next came what must be one of the most amazing things any actor can hear, you’ve been nominated for an Oscar. At just 20 years old, Jennifer was one of the youngest people to be nominated for the Best Actress Award; and she didn’t fail to make an impression.

As Rosalyn Rosenfeld in American Hustle, 2013

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Carluccio’s Italian Restaurant Opens In Style The great and the good of West Bridgford, joined the godfather of Italian cooking and star of TV's Two Greedy Italians Antonio Carluccio and The Mayor, councillor Brian Buschmann, to toast the opening of Carluccio's Italian restaurant, food shop and deli on Central Avenue, the premier destination for shopping and dining in West Bridgford.

On the evening, specially invited guests celebrated with prosecco whilst enjoying authentic Italian canapĂŠs as well as a delicious hog roast. Live Italian music was played throughout, completing the evening's festivities.

Offering a genuine taste ofItaly in West Bridgford, Carluccio's will be the ideal destination for breakfast, coffee and pastries, a light lunch or three-course meal with wine or even a spot of retail therapy.

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Photography Courtesy of Andrew Hallsworth, Marlow Photographic.

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LA DOLCE VITA ARRIVES IN WEST BRIDGFORD

Carluccio's officially has opened in West Bridgford, welcoming local residents and visitors for a genuine Italian dining and shopping experience. Housed in the middle of Central Avenue – the area's premier destination for shopping and dining – Carluccio's will offer an all-day Italian restaurant, food shop and deli.

Mixing contemporary design with charming nods to modern Italy, Carluccio's is the ideal destination for an Italian coffee and hearty breakfast, right through to three-course candlelit suppers, a family feast, a spot of foodie retail therapy, and even predinner drinks outside on the al fresco seating terrace. The restaurant has seating for 114 people and makes the perfect setting for special celebrations and events.

Interview with Antonio Carluccio Antonio Carluccio, now 77 years old has been cooking for over 50 years and is fondly known as the godfather of Italian cuisine. With 20 cookery books, 81 restaurants bearing his name plus the TV shows Two Greedy Italians, it will come as some surprise that he has never had any formal training to be a chef. In fact he doesn’t describe himself as a chef, but a cook, someone who is passionate about cooking.

Q. You were born in Italy, and went to stay in Vienna for some time before coming to London; what is it about England that has kept you here?

A. A Woman!, but then your liberty, democracy, you can do as you like here. It’s not like that in Italy. As a tourist yes, but as a citizen it is very different. You don’t have the same freedoms.

Q. Who would you consider to be great chefs, and do you have any favourites?

A. Raymond Blanc, Brian Turner, both excellent chefs and good friends. They can both cook anything. I don’t have much time for today’s celebrity chefs, particularly Gordon Ramsey. I don’t like the vulgar language he uses, it is not necessary.

Q. I know you are not supposed to have favourites, but if you had to choose what would be your favourite dish on the Carluccio’s menu?

A. Penne Giardiniera. Giant Puliese penne with courgettes, chilli and fried spinach balls, italian cheese and garlic. We have put it on the menu and donate 50p for each one we sell to Action Against Hunger. We have raised over £1.1 million so far Q. You have written 20 cookbooks, was one more enjoyable to write than the others – why?

A. II enjoyed all of them at that time. There is one about Pasta and another about mushrooms and vegetables, there is so many things you can do with those few ingredients. I am working on a children’s cookbook.

Q. The BBC Series Two Greedy Italians brought you and fellow chef Gennaro Contaldo back together, how was it reuniting with your old friend?

A. We work well together, It’s not scripted, we just have to have more patience with each other.

Q. Finally, I've heard that you have love for telling jokes, would you care to share a good one with our readers?

A. “The son of a Mafia boss would like a bicycle for Christmas. In Italy it is not Father Christmas bringing the presents but baby Jesus.

The father said write to baby Jesus and promise to be a good boy. “The little boy writes 'Dear baby Jesus I promise to be a good boy for one week if you send me a bicycle.' He's not happy with that. He writes another letter 'Dear baby Jesus I promise to be a good boy for one month if you send me a bicycle.' He's not happy with that either. On the table is a statue of the Madonna, he takes the Madonna and puts it in the drawer and writes a new letter. 'Dear baby Jesus if you want to see your mother again bring me a bicycle.'”

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Q. You used to be a wine importer, do you have a favourite wine?

A. I like to try all wines. Wines from Sicily are now very good, Italian also.

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Rum House Launch Party April saw the long awaited launch of The Rum House (formally Bad JuJu) on Broad Street, Hockley. The evening was kindly sponsored by Asahi, Pusser's Rum and Mount Gay.

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Showcasing their vast cocktail and spirits menu of over 50 different rums and the launch of their CaribFusion tapas menu, the evening was a success with live jazz music, canapes and cocktails flowing. They are now fully open and taking bookings for lunch, dinner and private events.

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CELEBRITY CHEF Review Opened in the summer of 2012, the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill has now become a firm favourite on the Nottingham food scene.

Under the attentive eye of arguably Britain's greatest ever chef, Marco Pierre White, the restaurant has built a reputation for serving unfussy, quality food.

With steak, pies and 'real' chips on the menu, it's a place where customers can make their visit as formal or informal as they please because as Marco has said, the most straightforward and perhaps most important aspect of any restaurant is the environment in which customers sit.

Looking at the menu, which is changed regularly based on seasonality, the objective to serve simple yet good quality food is plainly evident. Starters includes Chicken and Black Pudding Terrine; Crispy Fried Calamari, Eggs Benedict or Crispy Herb Gnocchi.

Mains include a selection of fillet, sirloin, rib-eye or T-bone steak sourced from fine native breed beef; a variety of fish dishes such as Battered Haddock; Salmon Fishcakes and Grilled Tuna.

There is also a selection of other grilled and roast meats with Roast Duck Breast, Belly Pork and Roast Rump of Lamb on offer.

Puddings are just as tantalising with Cambridge Burnt Cream and Banana Eton Mess being two popular choices.

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Although Marco isn't in the kitchen, he does make regular trips to the Wollaton Street-based eaterie which is run day-to-day by restaurant manager Mark Latimer and venue director Mark Hands.

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The restaurant has Marco's personality stamped all over it, like the great man himself the decor is dark and sultry, alive with his unique brand of charisma and tinged with a hint of his devilish sense of humour.

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill

There's sophistication aplenty – discreet lighting, leather table cloths, art-deco candle lamps and a simple bright red gerbera centrepiece that adds a much needed splash of colour to every table and if there's one thing this venue boasts it's ambiance, in abundance.

The popularity of the restaurant is underlined by the fact that the venue serves on average 500 covers per week with Marco's emphasis on serving simple yet quality classic British dishes clearly touching the taste buds of those wanting to enjoy a lunch or dinner of 'affordable glamour'.

There also the added attraction that the restaurant is located in the same building as the Alea Casino, which enhances the offering with a choice of bars for pre or post dinner drinks, or the choice of gaming entertainment if you wanted to partake, all adding to the experience.

Mark Hands said: “Nottingham city centre was in need of a restaurant of this quality and I'm delighted to say that the people of the city and East Midlands have voted with their feet and made this a real destination venue to be proud of.

This really is a venue that you can visit whatever the occasion.

The menu choice lends itself to a light lunch, evening dinner or a sumptuous celebratory occasion.

My experience was relaxed, the food was good, great service and a surprisingly value for money bill at the end. I’ve since been back a few times for different occasions and the experience has always been the same, which is a sign of a good restaurant.

I can highly recommend that you visit soon.

Wollaton Street, Nottingham NG1 5FW Tel: 0115 872 0602 www.mpwnottingham.com

One reason for its success is the fact that it is not about fine dining. There are no preconceptions on what our customers can order. Whether it's an informal light bite for lunch or an evening celebration, all are welcome. A second reason has been the level of service given by the team. A lot of credit must go to the restaurant team who have been instrumental in holding true to Marco's vision to provide the best possible service”.

“As Marco said the food obviously plays a very important role but it doesn't have to be the finest because a lot of his favourite restaurants don't serve the greatest food in Britain but they serve very good food at a very good price.”

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RESTAURANTS Review Located in the heart of Nottingham, Jamie's Italian Restaurant is the perfect place for a midday lunch or an indulgent evening meal. One refreshing element of this Celebrity Chef restaurant, is the friendly and relaxed atmosphere, not even remotely intimidating which many people find off putting with prestigious restaurants.

As soon as you enter and are greeted by the smiling staff, you're drawn to the wonderful old fashioned design of the restaurant, an array of rustic wooden furniture clash perfectly to produce a homely, almost bucolic feel.

Our window table gave us a great view of the restaurant's garden, which looked very enticing; Note to self, must return for a drink and a nibble in the sun!

After a quick glance at the drinks menu, our interest was captured by LibertĂ , the restaurants own craft-brewed lager, which was promptly ordered. It really is a great lager, with sweet notes of honey and properly matured for nearly a month providing a mellow, smooth drink. We recommend you try it!

Next came our starter of Artisan Italian Breads, which included homemade rosemary focaccia, sourdough, herb grissini, olive oil with balsamic and a delicious sun dried tomato and black olive tapenade.

This tantalizing little starter really got us hungry for our mains, fortunately we weren't waiting long before they were placed before us.

Jamie's Italian 24-26 Low Pavement, Nottingham NG1 5FW Tel: 0115 822 1421 www.jamieoliver.com Set in a Grade II listed townhouse, Jamie's Italian Nottingham has the unique charm of the old mixed with the new across its three floors. On the edge of the popular Lace Market area of Nottingham and amongst the hustle and bustle of the boutiques and designer shops, it's the ideal place for a spot of lunch or a special evening out. The beautiful garden, hidden away from the crowds, gets plenty of sunshine in the summer months so it's perfect for some downtime while shopping with a chilled glass of wine or a cocktail and a bite to eat.

With over 10 different rooms of varying sizes throughout the building, Jamie's Italian is a great place for events and special occasions. The menu can be tailored to suit any need, and large parties can even request a private bar. What more could you need?

After having somehow managing to leave room for dessert, we eagerly awaited the Amalfi Lemon Meringue Cheesecake and Macerated Strawberries & Frozen Yoghurt.

Now, I must confess, I am something of a cheesecake junkie, so if it's on the menu, it's going to be on my plate; overtime I have had a spectrum of different quality cheesecakes, I can happily say that Jamie's cheesecake is one of the better cheesecakes I have tasted. The velvety lemon cheesecake itself was devilishly good but it was really the garnishes that made the dish, served with light and fluffy meringue, lemon curd and blackcurrants. If you love cheesecake, this is a must.

And the Strawberries and frozen yoghurt was a lovely, light treat for those who don't want an overly indulgent and heavy dessert after having a big meal. The strawberries are soaked in elderflower and lemon juice then served with frozen yoghurt, baby basil and crunchy poppy seed filo crisps; this was a unique dessert that we thoroughly enjoyed.

This really is a great, welcoming restaurant with delightful food; we will surely be going back for more.

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Jamie's Italian showcases dishes that are all made with responsibly sourced, high welfare and sustainable ingredients.

Tuck into food you'd find people eating all over Italy, including pasta that's hand made on site every morning, sumptuous antipasti planks loaded with delicious ingredients, and fresh meat and fish dishes.

After an internal battle as to whether I should order Jamie's Italian Flash Steak or the Polpette Reginette, slow braised pork and veal meatballs cooked with tomatoes, garlic and Passione Primitivo red wine, I finally chose the Polpette Reginette; now, having never tried the steak I cannot be sure, but I believe I made the right choice. The pork and veal meatballs were absolutely gorgeous, perfectly complimented by the sauce and that light dusting of parmesan which meant that all of my boxes were ticked.

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RESTAURANT REVIEWS Amores in Gedling is just as impressive and welcoming as it's sister branch in Beeston.

Perfectly capturing the best aspects of Italy, fantastic modern design accompanied by a wonderful taste of truly traditional Italian Cuisine.

When it came to the food, we wondered whether Gedling could match up to the food at Beeston, you'll be happy to know disappointment was not in the cards. The food was gorgeous, we started with Bianchetti Fritti, Deep fried whitebait to you and I, and Funghi Al' Forno, oven baked garlic mushrooms; now I can honestly say, hand to heart, that this was the best whitebait I have ever tired, and absolute must if you visit Amores!

AMORES (Gedling) 65 Gedling Road Carlton Nottingham NG4 3FG Tel: 0115 987 8900 www.amores.co.uk

Now for the main, I had a craving for something spicey, a tomato based pasta with meat, but couldn't seem to find anything to meet such needs on the menu; this may leave some with disappointment, but all you have to do is ask. After speaking to the waiter about what I wanted, a special pasta dish was arranged and cooked just for me, a luxury you don't often come across! The dish was lovely and really ticked all of the boxes!

Finally it was time for dessert, I didn't think I'd be able to make room! But the second I saw that Mango Cheesecake being brought to my table, any doubts were gone from my mind; I had to eat this cake! And it was absolutely beautiful.

For a full marks Italian restaurant, visit Amores in Gedling.

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Nestled in the Nottingham village of Calverton, experience exceptional dining with a variety of menus suited for all.

After being greeted warmly at the front desk, we soon got a feel for the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Oscar's and as we were escorted to our table, we admired the stylish contemporary design of the restaurant; gorgeous and sleek with the odd splash of colour from the pink and silver velvet chairs.

OSCAR’S Main Street Calverton Nottingham NG14 6FN Tel: 0115 822 1201 www.oscarsloungeandrestaurant.co.uk

One refreshing element that should be noted is the space between tables, unlike some cosmopolitan restaurants, we weren't bumping elbows with fellow diners and hearing every word of their conversations; it gave a very relaxed and tranquil vibe that we really appreciated.

The menu spoke of Modern British food with a twist, and though you may struggle to choose one meal, it all just sounds so good, you can't really go wrong.

Lovely innovative meals that really hit the spot.

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My two favourite things combined, mouth watering food and genius cocktails; with The Rumhouse, it was love at first sight.

Providing table service and a fresh taste of Motown when the sun goes down, the modest yet captivating Rumhouse and it's delightfully jaunty atmosphere has the vague feel of an old speak easy with a twist.

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Delicious Caribbean Tapas food keeps the good company of beautiful rum based cocktails, should there really be any other kind?

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THE RUM HOUSE 9 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AJ Tel: 0115 924 1555

I was delighted to see not only old faithful veterans on the cocktail list but also an array of new and innovative drinks that I was desperate to try. When it came to the food, I momentarily wondered if I'd be over doing it by ordering everything‌ After finally settling on sliders, pulled pork, jerk chicken wings & sweet potato fries, it wasn't long until the dishes were brought out, greeted by the looks of sheer excitement on our faces; the presentation gets 10/10 here folks. The food was absolutely gorgeous, the sweet potato fries were insanely addictive and I may have eaten more than my fair share.

And with a wonderful outdoor seating area, to enjoy these delights in the sun, The Rumhouse really has everything; the perfect new edition to the Hockley entertainment scene.

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Looking for somewhere to eat out over the summer months? City Life Magazine has sent out it’s food sleuths to review some of the restaurants for you, and they have returned with the following 6 recommendations...

From the contemporary, chic interior to the stunning meal presentation, Vivo in Stapleford earns top marks in every aspect.

Vivo is brimming with memorable little quirks, such as the constant, tantalising aromas wafting from the open kitchen where you can actually watch your meal being prepared and transformed into the beautiful little pieces of art brought to your table; so stunning you hardly dare dig in!

We started with some absolutely wonderful deep fried prawns, stood in a little tower and encased in noodles and tempura, it was a perfect example of some of the fantastically unique dishes available at Vivo.

VIVO 162-164 Derby Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 7AY Tel: 0115 949 1000 www.vivorestaurant.co.uk

We were then brought our Mains, one of the largest portions of calzone I have ever set my eyes on and a beautiful fillet of salmon with pink peppercorn sauce, cooked to absolute perfection.

Finally we finished the meal with tiramisù and mixed ice creams, the tiramisù was decadent without being too overpowering, an easy mistake I have found all too often in some restaurants.

Everything at Vivo has clearly been designed and created with an expert touch, we will definitely be going back for more.

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When eating at The Oriental Pearl, you'd be forgiven for thinking that you were right at the heart of the busy City Centre, with a vibrant atmosphere and fantastic dishes, expertly made with great care and attention to detail, it's hard to believe that you're in the beautiful haven of suburban West Bridgford; The Oriental Pearl is a wonderful gem, a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the City Centre, with amazingly high standards at affordable prices.

With smiling and courteous staff who are truly willing to go the extra mile for you, there is not a need left unmet at this restaurant and that's before we even got to the food.

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After ordering the Crispy Aromatic Duck, I had a little time to cast my curiosity among the surrounding tables, every dish I saw intrigued me greatly, and then began the mental list of dishes to try on future visits!

42-44 Bridgford Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 6AP Tel: 0115 945 5048 www.the-pearl.co.uk

Once the duck was brought to us, it was actually shredded at our table! A wonderful touch that really proved the freshness of the food prepared here, there is no risk of dry flakes of meat that has been sat under a heater for who knows how long! And it had to have been some of the most beautiful, succulent duck I have ever tried, definitely one to try.

If you do pay a visit to this divine Chinese restaurant, do not forget to sample the cocktails, dare I say that they may be the best in West Bridgford?

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Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted not only be smiling staff, but also by the intoxicating aroma of Indian cuisine. After being walked immediately to our table, we sampled poppadoms with a variety of chutneys, each more addictive than the last.

To start we tried the Tandoori Mixed Sizzler and trust me it is a must! A range of fantastic delicacies including Chicken Hariyali, Gilafi Seekh Kebab, Lasooni Chicken, Achaari Boti Tikka, Salmon Tikka and some of the biggest prawns we'd ever seen! This dish is perfect for sharing, make sure you get your share of the Salmon Tikka, perhaps the highlight of the dish.

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Our Mains were just as delightful as our starter, various dishes to suit every taste, accompanied by some of the best Peshwari Naan bread we'd ever had the pleasure of sampling!

After the wonderfully indulgent meal, I wanted a light dessert and was intrigued by the unfamiliar Mango “Kulfi”, a traditional Indian frozen dairy dessert; if you visit this brilliant restaurant, I would definitely recommend this delight!

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41Mount Street Nottingham NG1 6HE Tel: 0115 947 5111 www.4550.co.uk/nottingham

One lovely aspect worth noting about this restaurant, is the care given by the staff, soon after you place down your empty glass, an attentive waiter is at your side asking if they can get you another, so there's no awkwardly attempting to get anyone's attention while your meal goes cold!

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A dining experience that rivals Nottingham’s top restaurants, but at a sensible price!

Located in the heart of Nottingham's iconic lace market, aurora restaurant is the latest addition to the city centre culinary circuit.

Set in a former lace warehouse dating back to the 1880, the restaurant still retains many original features, including York tile stone flooring and brickwork, whilst the modern British menu, contemporary furnishings and warming ambiance sit perfectly to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Opening times: Tuesday - Saturday 12noon - 3pm • Tuesday - Saturday dinner 5pm - 10pm Sunday 12noon - 9pm (Booking advised Sunday Evening)

Aurora Restaurant, 47 Stoney Street, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1LX tel: 0115 941 3816 email: aurorarestaurant@hotmail.com

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The Grill at Twenty Five is a brand new trendy, modern restaurant offering a value-for-money, family-friendly dining experience.

Located only a stone’s throw away from J25 of the M1 (where the restaurant takes its name) and only 15 minutes’ drive from Nottingham and Derby city centres.

The restaurant specialises in competitively priced grilled foods and informal dishes, such ribs and steaks, with prices for homemade burgers from £6.95 and steaks from as little as £7.25 and a fabulous Sunday Roast for £9.95!

The Grill at Twenty Five has a superb bar offering a large variety of drinks from around the world, with spirit prices starting from £2.50 per measure and a glass of wine from £3.70!

The Grill at Twenty Five also has a private room, suitable for private parties, conferences and social events.

BOSTOCK LANE, LONG EATON, NOTTINGHAM NG10 4EP Open Mon-Fri 5pm - 11pm, Sat-Sun 11am - 11pm

0115 946 3801 www.thegrillat25.com

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Yumacha Opening Night Launch Party The latest addition to the vibrant central West Bridgford social scene is Yumacha Brasserie.

The opening night was a stylish affair with the dress code of Sparkling and Glamorous for the ladies and Debonair for the men. Invited guests were treated to a Champagne reception, canapes from the menu and live music, celebrations continued into the early hours

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Yumacha is a new venture by business partners King Tang and Jada Vong, previously of Opium Restaurant, Nottingham. Open all day serving morning Cakes & Bakes with a twist, Lunchtime & Evening Tapas dishes from across Asia and Afternoon Tea with an Oriental influence.

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ENJOY SOMETHING LIGHT, ANY TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT YOU'RE WELCOME TO HAVE JUST A CUP OF TEA/COFFEE & CAKE OR SOMETHING A BIT MORE EXCITING! By day, Yumacha is a tranquil setting for breakfast, afternoon tea or an informal get together. At night it becomes a distinctive venue for drinks & cocktails.

Yumacha's unique character draws a diverse mix of guests, for all kinds of occasions. It's the perfect place to sit and relax to the soothing notes of chilled out world beats.

Serving morning Cakes & Bakes with a twist, Lunchtime & Evening Tapas dishes from across Asia, Afternoon Tea with an Oriental influence. All this with your favourite Herbal Tea or Cocktail.

The culinary art of Dim Sum took several centuries of development, eventually becoming inextricably linked to the Chinese custom of "Yum Cha" - meaning "Drink Tea".

Tel:01159 811400 17 Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5GQ

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So when the Chinese say let's go "Yuma-cha" It means let's go eat Dim Sum, which is delicious bite size delicacies, created using a wide range of Wrappings, Pastries, Dough, Fillings, Cooking Methods and Marinades to produce a variety of texture and taste. The Asian version of Tapas.

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Memsaab Champagne Evening Nottingham Fine-Dining Indian Restaurant, MemSaab has teamed up with MoĂŤtHennessy to hold an evening matching luxury dishes with five different Champagnes.

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MemSaab's food style adds finesse to the complexity and intensity of Indian cuisine. So what better way to complement the food than with that by-word for finesse and luxury in the world of wine: Champagne.

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NOTTINGHAM POST INDIAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR At Haveli, our food is inspired by the authentic home cooking, all our chefs are fully trained and have been working in the restaurant industry for many years. Food is our passion, prepared for you always with devotion, love, and the finest ingredients.

10 Attenborough Lane, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 5JW Book your table now call 0115 9227778 or book online

www.havelifinedining.co.uk

Welcome to

Belissimo... Buonissimo...

Amores in Beeston & Gedling, Nottingham is a bright and vivacious Italian restaurant which is popular with all age groups.

From the moment you walk in, the elegant surroundings and chic décor gives you a feeling of being in the mediterranean Since opening in 2003 Amores Italian Restaurant has been owned and run by the same Italian family. Amores Italian Restaurant has seen an amazing transformation due to its popularity both locally in Beeston and Nottingham and further afield. What was once a small 60 seated restaurant with no bar lounge area, has now become a chic modern restaurant with a continental feel which is double its former size. The bar lounge area is a great place to meet and socialise, for a drink before and after your meal.

Italians are well-known for their passion and flair for food, and our team of experienced chefs can cook anything to order, with an extensive menu serving classic Italian dishes from all regions of Italy our cuisine is simply some of the best you can have outside of Italy.

An intimate meal for two a “get together” or “ special occasion” Amores is the perfect place to dine and enjoy your evening.

Beeston: 137 Station Road

Beeston

Nottingham

NG9 2AZ

0115 922 4224

Gedling: 65 Gedling Road

Carlton

Nottingham

NG4 3FG

0115 987 8900

www.amores.co.uk

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Let’s Get Ready For Summer Event at Sanctuary Bar & Restaurant

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The Sanctuary Bar & Restaurant in Upper Saxondale recently played host to a 'Let's Get Ready for Summer' event! Over 70 guests enjoyed delicious food and drink plus the chance to shop for designer sunglasses thanks to Lunettes Opticians, t-shirts from the newly launched Hawker range, scented candles from Hearth & Heritage plus hair and skin products from The Loft Hair & Beauty & Sarah Storey. The evening also raised ÂŁ300 for local skin cancer charity Skcin.

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RECENT REFURBISHMENT TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY.

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Chino Latino Annual Birthday Bash

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Chino Latino Pan-Asian Restaurant and Latin Cocktail Bar, in central Nottingham enticed the city's Movers and Shakers to "Love, Share, Enjoy" at its annual birthday bash, this year with a Rio beach party theme. The party was so much fun, even Robin Hood joined in the festivities. Guests enjoyed delicious sushi, sashimi and Brazil-inspired grilled meats and picanha prepared by Chef Paul Thacker and his team, and enjoyed Latin cocktails from the Chino Latino bar menu whilst two Samba dancers and a capoeira display team entertained guests with exotic moves.�

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Old School Tom Browns hires a new Head Chef...

Award winning Tom Browns Brasserie welcomes new Head Chef, Andrew Brookes into its Kitchen Brigade, with current Head Chef Tom Franiuk leaving for a years working holiday in Sydney, Australia.

Everyone at Tom Browns wishes Tom the very best of luck in the next chapter of his career.

New Head Chef A n d r ew, f r o m Mansfield, won early acclaim locally at the Cockcliffe C o u n t r y H o u s e, Nottinghamshire and then in the city at Tonic gaining 2 AA Rosettes. Whilst commuting up north he went on to gain 3 AA rosettes at The New Ellington, Leeds and the East Lodge in Rowsley.

His style is very much modern English with a twist. The food he produces crosses the line between brasserie fare and fine dining, which is a perfect fit for Tom Browns.

The New Head will demand nothing but perfection from his team, and is focused to drive the food quality and consistency up ...Exciting times ahead for this award winning kitchen.

Meet the Chef - Q & A What is your food Ethos?

Fun, imaginative, Quirky, Fresh, Seasonal, picking from the whole of the UK, not just local What is your Favourite Ingredient & Why? Eggs – Because they are versatile and go in just about everything!

What could you not live without (in the kitchen!!) & Why? Thermomix – It's the most used item of equipment in the kitchen, like having an extra chef!

Tom Browns already has a great reputation and 2 AA Rosettes!

What are you goals?

The main goal is to improve the overall standard of food, consistency, and offer customers value for money. If a third rosette follows then I will be pleased!

I'm really into Football, Playing and watching, I'm a Forest fan.

Tom Browns Brasserie, Trentside, Gunthorpe, Notts, NG14 7FB Tel: 0115 - 966 - 3642 Email: info@tombrowns.co.uk www.tombrowns.co.uk

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TROPICAL HAWAIIAN-PRINT JUMPSUIT - LIPSEY £55

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ASOS Reversible Buckle Waist & Hip Belt £8

Accessorize Seedbead Collar Necklace £10

Topshop Tropical Palm Cigarette Trousers £42

New Look Tan Strappy Peep Toe Wooden Platform Heels £24.99

Totally Tropical The Great British Summer has finally arrived and the high street is bursting with rainforest inspired colours and prints.

Karen Millen Jungle Dress £130

Miss Selfridge 90’s Tropical Crop £12.00

Dorothy Perkins Orange Palm Crop Shell Top £20

Phase Eight Alexandra Dress £59

If you are looking for a great way to kick off the sunny season then get involved with a jungle themed dress or a tropical bikini or for a less adventurous outfit, team a simple ensemble with a bright tribal necklace. There are no rules with this one; dress as bright as you dare!

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There’s no shortage of cobalt, cerulean, navy and teal on the catwalks and along the high street. The traditional colour for a boy and an easy trend to rock in the sunshine. Grab your turquoise swimming trunks and dive straight into that sea blue pool because this look is here to stay!

Polo Ralph Lauren Denim Shirt £100.55

Converse Blue Canvas Lo-Top Trainers £45

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Vintage in the

City

As I wander around Hockley on a surprisingly sunny afternoon, I marvel at how different this hidden gem of a high street looks in the daytime.

I was here the night before celebrating a friend’s birthday when Hockely’s night life had emerged. I was perched opposite Oxfam checking out their window display thinking how fashionable it looked for a charity shop, waiting for the birthday girl to finish chatting up the doorman of the bar we had frequented. As I looked around, it suddenly struck me what a great area this was for shopping, an area I hadn’t visited often enough.

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The place seems just as eclectic during the day; the neon bar lights have been switched off and the doormen have all gone to bed. The little high street is suddenly alive with the possibility of a great bargain.

Not just any old bargain though- a Vintage bargain.

Take a wander through the city, past all the global chains (I shan’t name names) where disposable fashion is encouraged.

‘Buy a cheap top or dress, wear it to death then throw it away after six months’ is the new attitude of the 21st century shopper. In an economy that has been struggling and with clothes available at such cheap prices this sort of attitude is understandable, but what if you could find an item of clothing that is steeped in history, made with care and attention and will have a place in your wardrobe for years to come, if not the rest of your life? If one could locate such a garment, would that not prompt better care

to be taken of it and more excitement to be gleaned from it knowing that no one else will be wearing the same as you?

When my mum was younger, she had a pair of made to measure leopard print trousers that she adored (not a Bette Lynch sort of leopard print, this was the punk era). As she grew older, fashions changed and they were no longer suitable and she parted with them. Last year I bought myself some Karen Millen leopard print trousers and bought them home to show my mum. They were almost identical to hers from years ago. I wish Mum would have kept her trousers because, as we all know, fashion has a way of coming back to haunt us. That’s all fashion is really; a rejuvenation of styles and patterns gone by. This is why it is now possible to mix your favourite pieces from Zara, Whistles, Topshop, Ted Baker, the list goes on, with a hat from the 70’s or even some 20’s inspired jewellery.

One of the most popular vintage stores in Nottingham is undoubtedly ‘Cow’ on Carlton Street. They have proved so popular in fact that last year they moved premises to a much larger store which has enabled them to stock more clothing and to improve their sign age and presence on the high

Flocking to Nottingham also are the vintage fairs. An award winning company called ‘Britain does Vintage’ are touring cities including Nottingham and Lincoln and they are bringing exciting events to our doorstep. This joyous enterprise offers vintage clothing, jewellery, accessories and home ware in amongst live music and dancing with an old English tea room. They offer workshops on all things vintage and they are going from strength to strength with the ever expanding popularity of shunning the minimalistic, generic ways we have come to know in the modern age and enjoying some time in an era gone by. It’s a great day for families and friends whether they be young or old, and it’s something we should start embracing more as a city.

If you go into any of the vintage stores around the city you will find a different attitude in the staff. They are all dressed head to toe in quirky outfits from the stores stock and will happily answer any question you have about the clothes they’re selling.

These people care about their products because they are true fans of the fashion.

It isn’t like going to any store in Nottingham where, let’s face it, you can sometimes be met with a vacant and sometimes even sullen expression when asking a simple question. Being in customer service myself, I think it is paramount that sales assistants should care and be knowledgeable about what they are selling, especially if the item in question may have a story or a different time period surrounding it.

Being the very lucky girl that I am, purely because of my occupation, I have a veritable Narnia-esque wardrobe full of clothes from every shop known to man but one in particular: Karen Millen. However, there are many ways to mix both old and new together. I love my KM dresses and shoes but I often wear the beautiful 70’s faux fur coat that I received for my 19th birthday. I have even purchased some small gold gilt buttons to sew on to give it an even more expensive looking vintage touch. The beauty is, this coat goes with

anything! I also like to team my more mainstream outfits with some one off pieces of jewellery or even a pretty vintage brooch if the mood takes me. Any outfit is easily made unique by adding a touch of vintage glamour and makes you stand out from the crowd.

This style of dressing is not only for the young; anyone of any age can get involved.

It is only the same as choosing wisely with anything you buy, some things are more suitable for teenagers and some more for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s etc.

The beauty of vintage is that it is a way to experiment with your style and explore new places and new era’s that you may not know a thing about. If you want to have a look in some of the second hand stores you will have to dedicate a bit of time to your shopping session. Anything worth finding is worth the time spent looking for it, and that goes for more than just fashion. Have a day out with a friend or your mum and have a good old root around!

Very sadly, after nearly 34 years in business, ‘Celia’s Vintage’ on Derby Road is closing it’s doors. It is not the end however, founder Celia Radcliffe is exploring other ventures but keeping a very strong online presence for all her customers. In a recent interview, Celia shared with readers that Paul Smith used to wander into her store and take some of the men’s tailored pieces away to decipher how they were made.

In a nut shell, I’m saying have some fun with fashion. If you’re bored of sticking to the same old shops in Nottingham then go for it, take a wander up Pelham street to ‘Braderie Vintage’ or into Hockley to see some stunning jewellery in ‘Collard Manson’ or even some second hand bits and pieces in ‘White Rose’ (who incidentally have one store for women and one for men). Fashion is only a cycle, but style is what you take from fashion and make your own.

By Joanna Hoyes

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You would be forgiven if the word ‘vintage’ brought to mind naff floral tea dresses and old fur coats that smell like your grandmother’s house. Vintage and second hand clothing has always had a stigma attached to it, but that needn’t be the case any more. If you were to take a look around Nottingham today you would notice the amount of unique vintage boutiques that have taken over. Vintage clothing and accessory stores are no longer seen as dark, dingy places to merely glance at in passing but they are an inviting, exciting way back into a time of glamour and heritage.

street. This is now a prominent place for the average shopper to go, some of their stock boasts vintage Levi’s, Ralph Lauren summer dresses and all sorts of other unique finds for a reasonable price. They also stock some beautiful jewellery and have an ingenious way of displaying their rings using folded up books. To discover good second hand fashion you would usually have had to go to the charity shops in London where all the celebrity cast off’s go to live. Unfortunately there is a shortage of celebrity in Nottingham but it doesn’t mean that there aren’t some great finds to be sought out in the humble streets of the East Midlands.

We see photos of celebrities mixing up old and new all the time. International celebrity stylist and writer Rachel Zoe was responsible for the explosion of ‘boho chic’ inspired by the 70’s back in the noughties and it is a style that has evolved and filtered into the high street stores. Radio 1 DJ and presenter Fearne Cotton is another pioneer of the vintage fashion revolution, along with presenter Alexa Chung and actress Sienna Miller. Singer Tinie Tempa is championing vintage style for the boys with his turned up suit trousers, patent brogues and fur collars.

And we mustn’t forget about the always 40’s inspired Dita Von Teese who’s every inch the vintage queen from her clothes to her make up to her nails. I think if mixing your wardrobe up with a bit of yesteryear fashion is good enough for these people then it’s good enough for Nottingham and the great British public in general.

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City

As I wander around Hockley on a surprisingly sunny afternoon, I marvel at how different this hidden gem of a high street looks in the daytime.

I was here the night before celebrating a friend’s birthday when Hockely’s night life had emerged. I was perched opposite Oxfam checking out their window display thinking how fashionable it looked for a charity shop, waiting for the birthday girl to finish chatting up the doorman of the bar we had frequented. As I looked around, it suddenly struck me what a great area this was for shopping, an area I hadn’t visited often enough.

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The place seems just as eclectic during the day; the neon bar lights have been switched off and the doormen have all gone to bed. The little high street is suddenly alive with the possibility of a great bargain.

Not just any old bargain though- a Vintage bargain.

Take a wander through the city, past all the global chains (I shan’t name names) where disposable fashion is encouraged.

‘Buy a cheap top or dress, wear it to death then throw it away after six months’ is the new attitude of the 21st century shopper. In an economy that has been struggling and with clothes available at such cheap prices this sort of attitude is understandable, but what if you could find an item of clothing that is steeped in history, made with care and attention and will have a place in your wardrobe for years to come, if not the rest of your life? If one could locate such a garment, would that not prompt better care

to be taken of it and more excitement to be gleaned from it knowing that no one else will be wearing the same as you?

When my mum was younger, she had a pair of made to measure leopard print trousers that she adored (not a Bette Lynch sort of leopard print, this was the punk era). As she grew older, fashions changed and they were no longer suitable and she parted with them. Last year I bought myself some Karen Millen leopard print trousers and bought them home to show my mum. They were almost identical to hers from years ago. I wish Mum would have kept her trousers because, as we all know, fashion has a way of coming back to haunt us. That’s all fashion is really; a rejuvenation of styles and patterns gone by. This is why it is now possible to mix your favourite pieces from Zara, Whistles, Topshop, Ted Baker, the list goes on, with a hat from the 70’s or even some 20’s inspired jewellery.

One of the most popular vintage stores in Nottingham is undoubtedly ‘Cow’ on Carlton Street. They have proved so popular in fact that last year they moved premises to a much larger store which has enabled them to stock more clothing and to improve their sign age and presence on the high

Flocking to Nottingham also are the vintage fairs. An award winning company called ‘Britain does Vintage’ are touring cities including Nottingham and Lincoln and they are bringing exciting events to our doorstep. This joyous enterprise offers vintage clothing, jewellery, accessories and home ware in amongst live music and dancing with an old English tea room. They offer workshops on all things vintage and they are going from strength to strength with the ever expanding popularity of shunning the minimalistic, generic ways we have come to know in the modern age and enjoying some time in an era gone by. It’s a great day for families and friends whether they be young or old, and it’s something we should start embracing more as a city.

If you go into any of the vintage stores around the city you will find a different attitude in the staff. They are all dressed head to toe in quirky outfits from the stores stock and will happily answer any question you have about the clothes they’re selling.

These people care about their products because they are true fans of the fashion.

It isn’t like going to any store in Nottingham where, let’s face it, you can sometimes be met with a vacant and sometimes even sullen expression when asking a simple question. Being in customer service myself, I think it is paramount that sales assistants should care and be knowledgeable about what they are selling, especially if the item in question may have a story or a different time period surrounding it.

Being the very lucky girl that I am, purely because of my occupation, I have a veritable Narnia-esque wardrobe full of clothes from every shop known to man but one in particular: Karen Millen. However, there are many ways to mix both old and new together. I love my KM dresses and shoes but I often wear the beautiful 70’s faux fur coat that I received for my 19th birthday. I have even purchased some small gold gilt buttons to sew on to give it an even more expensive looking vintage touch. The beauty is, this coat goes with

anything! I also like to team my more mainstream outfits with some one off pieces of jewellery or even a pretty vintage brooch if the mood takes me. Any outfit is easily made unique by adding a touch of vintage glamour and makes you stand out from the crowd.

This style of dressing is not only for the young; anyone of any age can get involved.

It is only the same as choosing wisely with anything you buy, some things are more suitable for teenagers and some more for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s etc.

The beauty of vintage is that it is a way to experiment with your style and explore new places and new era’s that you may not know a thing about. If you want to have a look in some of the second hand stores you will have to dedicate a bit of time to your shopping session. Anything worth finding is worth the time spent looking for it, and that goes for more than just fashion. Have a day out with a friend or your mum and have a good old root around!

Very sadly, after nearly 34 years in business, ‘Celia’s Vintage’ on Derby Road is closing it’s doors. It is not the end however, founder Celia Radcliffe is exploring other ventures but keeping a very strong online presence for all her customers. In a recent interview, Celia shared with readers that Paul Smith used to wander into her store and take some of the men’s tailored pieces away to decipher how they were made.

In a nut shell, I’m saying have some fun with fashion. If you’re bored of sticking to the same old shops in Nottingham then go for it, take a wander up Pelham street to ‘Braderie Vintage’ or into Hockley to see some stunning jewellery in ‘Collard Manson’ or even some second hand bits and pieces in ‘White Rose’ (who incidentally have one store for women and one for men). Fashion is only a cycle, but style is what you take from fashion and make your own.

By Joanna Hoyes

CITY LIFE & COUNTY LIVING

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You would be forgiven if the word ‘vintage’ brought to mind naff floral tea dresses and old fur coats that smell like your grandmother’s house. Vintage and second hand clothing has always had a stigma attached to it, but that needn’t be the case any more. If you were to take a look around Nottingham today you would notice the amount of unique vintage boutiques that have taken over. Vintage clothing and accessory stores are no longer seen as dark, dingy places to merely glance at in passing but they are an inviting, exciting way back into a time of glamour and heritage.

street. This is now a prominent place for the average shopper to go, some of their stock boasts vintage Levi’s, Ralph Lauren summer dresses and all sorts of other unique finds for a reasonable price. They also stock some beautiful jewellery and have an ingenious way of displaying their rings using folded up books. To discover good second hand fashion you would usually have had to go to the charity shops in London where all the celebrity cast off’s go to live. Unfortunately there is a shortage of celebrity in Nottingham but it doesn’t mean that there aren’t some great finds to be sought out in the humble streets of the East Midlands.

We see photos of celebrities mixing up old and new all the time. International celebrity stylist and writer Rachel Zoe was responsible for the explosion of ‘boho chic’ inspired by the 70’s back in the noughties and it is a style that has evolved and filtered into the high street stores. Radio 1 DJ and presenter Fearne Cotton is another pioneer of the vintage fashion revolution, along with presenter Alexa Chung and actress Sienna Miller. Singer Tinie Tempa is championing vintage style for the boys with his turned up suit trousers, patent brogues and fur collars.

And we mustn’t forget about the always 40’s inspired Dita Von Teese who’s every inch the vintage queen from her clothes to her make up to her nails. I think if mixing your wardrobe up with a bit of yesteryear fashion is good enough for these people then it’s good enough for Nottingham and the great British public in general.

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Berry’s Nottingham New Store Launch Berry’s Nottingham held an opening event to mark the launch of the new store at 12 The Poultry, Nottingham.

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Guests were invited to be amongst the first to view the new store and enjoy champagne and canapes whilst they toured the store’s 3 floors which boasts an array of the finest diamonds, luxury jewels and leading watch brands in the world including one floor dedicated to Patek Philippe.

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BERRY’S NOTTINGHAM NEW STORE LAUNCH Berry's Nottingham have officially opened the new store at 12 The Poultry, Nottingham, NG1 2HW. The previous store on Bridlesmith Gate was only 30 yards away, but the new site offered much greater versatility, in fact 3 floors of display space, much larger window display space and being on the corner, the new store can be seen from 4 directions, which is in no doubt partly responsible for the dramatic increase in footfall.

Berry's Jeweller's was founded in 1897, with one of the first stores being located in Leeds. Five generations later the business is still in the family and still thriving, with branches scattered across the country, in Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Windsor and more. Owners Jeffrey Walton and his son Simon are proud to be preserving a jewellers, which boasts an array of the finest diamonds, luxury jewels and leading watch brands in the world, the most exclusive of all being Swiss watch manufacturer Patek Philippe.

The new Berry's Nottingham store is 3 floors and includes the largest Patek Philippe area outside London. The whole 1st floor is dedicated to Patek Philippe, as well as a prominent section on the ground floor.

The new Berry's Nottingham store is 3 floors and includes the largest Patek Philippe area outside London. The whole 1st floor is dedicated to Patek Philippe, as well as a prominent section on the ground floor.

Next year, Patek Philippe is delighted to present the Watch Art Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition London 2015 project, which will take place from May 27th to June 7th 2015 at the Saatchi Gallery in London. The exhibition will celebrate Patek Philippe's tradition of high-precision watch manufacturing, an insight into the company's 175 year history as well as its heritage in the domain of haute horlogerie. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the world of the last privately family owned Geneva watch company from the inside. Artisans working live and watchmaker demonstrations are some of the activities taking place during the event next year. There will be 12 rooms (including the Immersion room, the Film Theatre room, the Current Collection room, the Museum room, the Grand Complications Room, the 175th Collection Gallery room and the Rare Handcrafts Gallery room) throughout the entire Gallery and visitors will have access to over 400 exceptional pieces in a space of 2,200 sq. metres. The Exhibition will open to the public, free of charge, from 10:00 to 19:00 weekdays and Saturdays, and from 10:00 to 16:00 on Sundays, with guided tours available on a daily basis and in different languages.

The unique Patek Philippe exhibition collection was at the event, including over 100 pieces of some of the rarest watches in the world- particularly the very rare split second complications Ref. 5959P and the latest Ref. 5950A. A few timepieces highlighted at the event were Ref. 5960/1A, 4968G, and 5940G. Patek Philippe's Brand Director, Adrian Lurshay was also at the Launch Event.

This year marks the 175th anniversary of Patek Philippe. For 175 years, without interruption, Patek Philippe has been perpetuating the tradition of Genevan watchmaking. As the last family-owned independent watch manufacturer in Geneva, it enjoys total creative freedom to entirely design, produce and assemble what experts agree to be the finest timepieces in the world.

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Add customised radiance and a healthy glow to your daily skin care routine with Clarins new Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster.

Believe it or not, it is very important to protect your lips from sun damage, though you may not think the sun affects your lips, in the long run it can cause significant damage. This summer remember to protect your pout with a lip gloss containing SPF, such as the lovely Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 from Clinique, Lip gloss juiced up with 8 hours of lasting shine. Spends every minute comforting lips.

Lancôme Hypnose Mascara - £22.50

Simply mix a few drops in with your moisturiser to add an extra self-tanning benefit to all of the hydrating, anti-ageing and firming actions of your usual day and night creams.

Turn up the look of volume of your lashes with Hypnôse! With one sold every 6 seconds, this is the Worlds No. 1 best selling mascara!

The amazing PowerFull™ Brush helps deliver volume that you control, you can build up to 6 times more volume without clumping!

Glides through for lash separation and even application from base to tip.

Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette - £20.00 Urban Decay has launched the Naked Flushed palette, the hot little threesome every woman needs in her makeup bag.

Our favourite beauty essentials - bronzer, highlighter and blush - have been packed into one convenient compact! Lightdiffusing particles enhance and perfect to give your skin a fresh, glowing look.

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Beauty All we are hearing about in the Makeup World is “Bare Faced Beauty”.

Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes Kit - £25.50

Simple, subtle and elegant makeup looks have taken over, which is perfect for hot Summer Days! Light eyeshadow, defined brows and a beautiful golden glow.

We’ve compiled what we consider to be the best products to achieve this look.

Dior Sourcils Poudre Powder Eyebrow Pencil with Brush - £18.50 A strong eyebrow is all the rage in the Beauty world right now, the perfect product for show stopping brows has to be this Eyebrow pencil from Dior.

BareMinerals Ready Foundation - £25.00 Discover solid mineral technology with long-wearing coverage that blends seamlessly on your skin with a natural finish. The bareMinerals READY® SPF20 Foundation is powered by minerals to give you all the bareMinerals benefits you know and love.

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This revolutionary mascara has been designed specifically for use with eyelash extensions!

Unlike other mascaras, there is no damage to the lash glue bonding your lashes, extending your wear time!

Nourish Golden Glow illuminating Face Shimmer £16.00 *

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Let your smooth, glowing complexion do the talking, Golden mineral powders lift and define your complexion while active Tonka bean extract emits light to give skin a vibrant, natural, healthy glow.

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit - £24.00 For enviably perfect skin this summer, we recommend this concealer kit.

Conceal and set in one portable kit! Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Concealer blends easily to instantly cover, lift and brighten dark circles. It also helps maintain skin’s moisture levels for a smooth, virtually line-less look. Fuss-free pressed powder sets concealer for long-lasting wear.

Guerlain Terracotta Jambes De Gazelle Cooling Bronzing Mist £37.00 Clarins Hydraquench Tinted Moisturiser - £30.00 Sheer colour and care in one easy step.

Clarins’ tinted daytime moisturiser combines skin-soothing Horsetail, Mallow and Sea Fennel with light-diffusing pigments that bathe the skin in natural-looking luminosity.

Minimises the appearance of lines and imperfections. Protects with UVA/UVB sun filters and a patented anti-pollution complex. The perfect base for a youthfullooking complexion.

And of course, let us not forget the importance of a healthy glow!

This is a magical product to intensify, embellish and prolong your tan, Jambes de Gazelle is the ideal ally for a beautiful summer. Enriched with Tan Booster, which prepares and accelerates natural tanning, Jambes de Gazelle promises a natural-looking and intense result that lasts day after day. Invigorated with sweet orange extract, this evanescent amber mist refreshes the legs to leave them more relaxed.

All products available at House of Fraser Nottingham, Victoria Centre.

* Not available from House of Fraser.

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Kate Stone Lash Extension Mascara 20.00

Brows take on a naturally structured look, with extra volume, definition and personality thanks to this practical pencil and exclusive ultra-soft powder texture. Created by the colour experts at Dior, shades closely match hair shades for a strikingly natural result.

Go subtle with your eyeshadow, lightly defining and contouring the natural shape of your eyes with the lovely Big Beautiful eyes kit from Benefit. This little kit is all you need to line, define and contour your eyes like a pro. This kit contains: boi-ing medium, industrial-strength concealer, alabaster pink base shadow, cocoa shimmer contour shadow, rich chocolate brown liner shadow, two brushes for easy application and an illustrated, step-by-step professional makeup lesson.

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Clarins Radiance & Golden Glow Booster - £18.00 Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 - £16.00

Add customised radiance and a healthy glow to your daily skin care routine with Clarins new Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster.

Believe it or not, it is very important to protect your lips from sun damage, though you may not think the sun affects your lips, in the long run it can cause significant damage. This summer remember to protect your pout with a lip gloss containing SPF, such as the lovely Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 from Clinique, Lip gloss juiced up with 8 hours of lasting shine. Spends every minute comforting lips.

Lancôme Hypnose Mascara - £22.50

Simply mix a few drops in with your moisturiser to add an extra self-tanning benefit to all of the hydrating, anti-ageing and firming actions of your usual day and night creams.

Turn up the look of volume of your lashes with Hypnôse! With one sold every 6 seconds, this is the Worlds No. 1 best selling mascara!

The amazing PowerFull™ Brush helps deliver volume that you control, you can build up to 6 times more volume without clumping!

Glides through for lash separation and even application from base to tip.

Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette - £20.00 Urban Decay has launched the Naked Flushed palette, the hot little threesome every woman needs in her makeup bag.

Our favourite beauty essentials - bronzer, highlighter and blush - have been packed into one convenient compact! Lightdiffusing particles enhance and perfect to give your skin a fresh, glowing look.

Bare Faced

Beauty All we are hearing about in the Makeup World is “Bare Faced Beauty”.

Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes Kit - £25.50

Simple, subtle and elegant makeup looks have taken over, which is perfect for hot Summer Days! Light eyeshadow, defined brows and a beautiful golden glow.

We’ve compiled what we consider to be the best products to achieve this look.

Dior Sourcils Poudre Powder Eyebrow Pencil with Brush - £18.50 A strong eyebrow is all the rage in the Beauty world right now, the perfect product for show stopping brows has to be this Eyebrow pencil from Dior.

BareMinerals Ready Foundation - £25.00 Discover solid mineral technology with long-wearing coverage that blends seamlessly on your skin with a natural finish. The bareMinerals READY® SPF20 Foundation is powered by minerals to give you all the bareMinerals benefits you know and love.

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This revolutionary mascara has been designed specifically for use with eyelash extensions!

Unlike other mascaras, there is no damage to the lash glue bonding your lashes, extending your wear time!

Nourish Golden Glow illuminating Face Shimmer £16.00 *

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Let your smooth, glowing complexion do the talking, Golden mineral powders lift and define your complexion while active Tonka bean extract emits light to give skin a vibrant, natural, healthy glow.

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit - £24.00 For enviably perfect skin this summer, we recommend this concealer kit.

Conceal and set in one portable kit! Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Concealer blends easily to instantly cover, lift and brighten dark circles. It also helps maintain skin’s moisture levels for a smooth, virtually line-less look. Fuss-free pressed powder sets concealer for long-lasting wear.

Guerlain Terracotta Jambes De Gazelle Cooling Bronzing Mist £37.00 Clarins Hydraquench Tinted Moisturiser - £30.00 Sheer colour and care in one easy step.

Clarins’ tinted daytime moisturiser combines skin-soothing Horsetail, Mallow and Sea Fennel with light-diffusing pigments that bathe the skin in natural-looking luminosity.

Minimises the appearance of lines and imperfections. Protects with UVA/UVB sun filters and a patented anti-pollution complex. The perfect base for a youthfullooking complexion.

And of course, let us not forget the importance of a healthy glow!

This is a magical product to intensify, embellish and prolong your tan, Jambes de Gazelle is the ideal ally for a beautiful summer. Enriched with Tan Booster, which prepares and accelerates natural tanning, Jambes de Gazelle promises a natural-looking and intense result that lasts day after day. Invigorated with sweet orange extract, this evanescent amber mist refreshes the legs to leave them more relaxed.

All products available at House of Fraser Nottingham, Victoria Centre.

* Not available from House of Fraser.

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Kate Stone Lash Extension Mascara 20.00

Brows take on a naturally structured look, with extra volume, definition and personality thanks to this practical pencil and exclusive ultra-soft powder texture. Created by the colour experts at Dior, shades closely match hair shades for a strikingly natural result.

Go subtle with your eyeshadow, lightly defining and contouring the natural shape of your eyes with the lovely Big Beautiful eyes kit from Benefit. This little kit is all you need to line, define and contour your eyes like a pro. This kit contains: boi-ing medium, industrial-strength concealer, alabaster pink base shadow, cocoa shimmer contour shadow, rich chocolate brown liner shadow, two brushes for easy application and an illustrated, step-by-step professional makeup lesson.

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10 Top Tips: Sun and Skin care.

Dr Sandeep Varma Consultant Dermatologist Dr Sandeep Varma is a consultant dermatologist and skin surgeon specialising in the early detection and treatment of skin cancer.

With long sunny days in short supply in the UK in recent years, a cold and wet winter will possibly make many people throw caution to the wind and expose themselves to as much sun as they can get should it peek from behind the clouds.

Sensible sun exposure has beneficial effects on Vitamin D production and our psychological wellbeing, however sunburn or overexposure to the sun can lead to serious damage to the skin and even skin cancer.

So if the sun does come out what can you do to protect yourself?

Doctor Sandeep Varma is a Consultant Dermatologist at BMI The Park Hospital in Nottingham. Here he provides some tips of how to keep safe in the sun.

1. It is important to enjoy the sun when it finally comes out, especially as this helps with wellbeing and Vitamin D production. The sun radiates UVA and UVB rays and these can be harmful when the skin gets excessive exposure.

Sunburn should be avoided as much as you can. It is painful and can increase your risk of skin cancer.

2. Try to avoid direct midday summer sun or at least seek shade under canopies, trees or umbrellas. Slip on a T-shirt and use broad-spectrum sunscreens. Seek the shade from 11am-3pm when the sun's UV rays are at their strongest.

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3. Wearing a broad brimmed hat or at least a cap will help reduce sun damage to the face. Wearing loose long sleeve cotton clothing will help prevent damage to the arms. Consider loose cotton trousers to protect your legs.

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4. Getting a tan from a sunbed before going on holiday is a "double-whammy�. Exposure on the sunbed has been shown to increase the risk of melanoma. The acquired tan usually means more sun exposure whilst on holiday and doesn't necessarily protect you from sunburn. It is against the law for sun tan salons to allow under 18s on their sunbeds.

5. Using a sunscreen with a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a good idea. The SPF is a measure of how much ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is needed to produce sunburn on skin that is protected with sunscreen compared to sunburn on normal skin. The higher the SPF the greater the protection against UVB. My advice is to use at least an SPF of 25. Perhaps consider 30 or even 50. However, an SPF of 25 does not mean

that you can stay out in the sun for 25 times longer than normal. This is because sweat, water exposure and evaporation will reduce effectiveness. Also to get the correct thickness of sunscreen for an SPF of 25 means applying the sunscreen generously and thickly - something that few people do.

6. On the sunscreen bottle is a star rating for UVA rating. Get one with 4 or 5 stars as these give the greatest protection.

Ensure the sunscreen is not past its expiry date. Use it regularly when exposed to the sun and remember to apply to the ears, nose tips and back of the hands. Use a lip block, especially on the lower lips.

7. Children and babies are especially vulnerable and likely to burn easily or get sundamage. Use hats that cover the neck, long sleeve clothing or swimwear that has a sun protection factor or close weave. Use sunscreens that are suited to babies or children. Encourage older children to apply sunscreen regularly themselves whilst on holiday and also whilst playing sports in the UK, for example cricket and golf.

8. Reapply waterproof or water-resistant sunscreens regularly if you are swimming. The cooling effect of the water may fool you into thinking that the sun's rays are not harmful until later that day. Ouch!

9. Avoid blistering sunburn as much as possible.

10. Take extra care if have a lot of moles or freckles or if there is a family history of skin cancer. Check your moles regularly for any change in size or shape or colour that is alarming.

Consider taking digital photos of your moles to keep a check on them long-term. If you think a mole is changing or is worrisome - seek appropriate medical advice. Skin cancer is potentially curable if detected early and so much easier to treat.

For further information call 0800 856 2907 or visit www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/park

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Our patients are always seen by expert consultants.

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What's your gut feeling?

With more of us living hectic lifestyles and burning the candle at both ends, our digestive systems can be under constant assault.

We might not want to give up partying and living life to the full – but is there anything we can do to minimise the damage?

bacteria wastes no time in taking over - leading to bloating, wind, and fungal infections such as thrush. The latest research is showing that probiotics may play a role in treating allergies (people with allergies have been shown to have lower levels of healthy gut bacteria), and even colds and flu, by boosting a flagging immune system.

The hidden dangers of digestive ill-health

Sweet dreams

There's so much in the media these days about various cancers – but it might surprise you to know that bowel cancer kills many more people than breast cancer every year. Bowel health, in particular, has always been “taboo”, which is why it rarely gets a mention. If you notice a change in your bowel habits, blood when you go to the loo, pain or a lump in your tummy, unexplained tiredness, breathlessness or dizziness, or sudden weight loss, consult your doctor without delay.

Another useful supplement for night owls is an enzyme supplement such as Biocare's Polyzyme Forte. I recommend taking this daily, particularly if you have your evening meal after 8pm - this will help prevent fermentation and putrefaction in the intestines, which can lead to your dinner keeping you awake into the small hours.

Prevention is better than cure

Aside from being an indicator of cancer, a stressed digestive system can lead to many other health issues. Alongside the classic digestive system disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), heartburn, bloating, non-specific abdominal pain and constipation, research over the past couple of decades has shown that poor gut health is linked to seemingly unrelated conditions such as depression, weakened immune system, acne, eczema and psoriasis. The gut is where 70% of our immune system cells are manufactured, and 90% of the feel good hormone, serotonin, so taking care of our intestinal health can have a profound effect on our overall wellbeing.

If you're going out and you know you're going to be eating a heavy meal, particularly rich food – or a kebab on the way home! - take a digestive enzyme supplement before eating, to stop you having that “heavy” feeling the morning after. If you're planning a night on the tiles, take Milk Thistle or Bionutri's Tarcyn to strengthen and detoxify your liver. It will thank you the morning after!

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The root cause

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Think of your intestines as being like the roots of a tree – they absorb nutrients and water from the soil. If the roots cease to function properly, the tree will eventually become diseased and die. It's so important to keep your small intestine in top condition so that you can absorb the nutrients from your food effectively, and your large intestine healthy so you can efficiently eliminate waste. I recommend that everyone take a highstrength, multi-strain probiotic daily, such as Bionutri's Ecodophilus. Most busy people need to supplement their “friendly gut bacteria” - our natural probiotic levels are easily damaged by poor diet, stress, alcohol, smoking, and drugs.

Once the critical balance of good bacteria is compromised, bad

It's so important to treat your digestive system kindly to protect it from stress and overwork. Eat regular, light meals, chew your food well, and give your digestive system a rest by not snacking!

Don't eat after 8pm if you can help it, and don't wait until you've got a problem – look after your digestive system while you're young to prevent serious health issues in the future!

Linda Booth MACH RT Digestive Health Practitioner & Registered Colon Hydrotherapist IBS, Digestive Health & Gut Disorders Clinic Plains View GP Surgery 57 Plains Road Mapperley Nottingham NG3 5LB Tel: 0115 967 6699

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Nottingham Health Shop Specialists in Digestive and Liver Health Linda Booth, Digestive Health Expert at Nottingham Health Shop – specialists in digestive and liver health – gives us the lowdown on how to love our livers and look after our tummies.

What can be done to improve digestive health – and should everyone be paying attention?

Yes! I recommend that everyone take a high-strength, multistrain probiotic daily, such as Bionutri's Ecodophilus, alongside an enzyme supplement such as Biocare's Polyzyme Forte, particularly if you have your evening meal after 8pm.

How do I know what supplements to take?

Go to Nottingham Health Shop and complete my online digestive health questionnaire. I'll personally assess your responses and reply with tailored recommendations of which supplements will be most beneficial for you.

What's different about Nottingham Health Shop?

We're the only online supplements store to focus on digestive health under the direction of a specialist digestive health practitioner. Many of the supplements we sell are not available in health shops or on general supplements sites – we're a truly specialist shop.

Can supplements help with weight loss?

Yes! A healthy digestive system is so important to weight management – if you aren't digesting your food properly, you'll gain weight.

Any advice for a hangover?

If you've had a few too many drinks, I'd recommend taking Milk Thistle or Bionutri's Tarcyn the morning after, to strengthen and detoxify your liver.

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Q&A WITH THE RELATIONSHIP EXPERT I f y o u h a v e a q u e s t i o n y o u w o u l d l i k e R e b e c c a t o a n s w e r p l e a s e e m a i l : e d i t o r i a l @ c i t y l i f e m a g a z i n e . c o m Sex: I ' m c o n c e r n e d a b o u t m y 1 8 y e a r o l d s o n .

H e h a s n e v e r b o u g h t a n y g i r l f r i e n d s h o m e h o w e v e r I r e c e n t l y a c c i d e n t a l l y d i s c o v e r e d s o m e s h o c k i n g v i o l e n t p o r n i m a g e r y o n h i s l a p t o p .

I a m w o r r i e d t h a t h e w i l l t h i n k t h a t t h i s i s h o w t o t r e a t g i r l s .

W h a t s h o u l d I d o ?

A - W. Bridgford E x t r e m e p o r n i s a h u g e c o n c e r n f o r t h i s g e n e r a t i o n o f c h i l d r e n .

I t ' s d i f f i c u l t t o a d v i s e , a s I d o n ' t k n o w w h a t s o r t o f r e l a t i o n s h i p y o u h a v e w i t h y o u r s o n , a n d w h e t h e r h e h a s a n y a g g r e s s i v e t e n d e n c i e s .

D o e s h e h a v e a f a t h e r f i g u r e i n h i s l i f e , s o m e o n e w h o c a n t r y a n d t a l k t o h i m a b o u t h i s f e e l i n g s a b o u t g i r l s a n d s e x ?

T r y t o e n c o u r a g e h i m i n t o a c t i v i t i e s / i n t e r e s t s w h e r e h e w i l l m i x w i t h b o y s a n d g i r l s t o m i n i m i s e h i s t i m e o n l i n e a n d f o c u s h i s e n e r g y w i t h r e a l p e o p l e .

M a r t i a l a r t s ( e s p e c i a l l y A i k i d o ) a r e a g r e a t w a y t o c h a n n e l a n d c o n t r o l a n y a g g r e s s i o n a n d / o r f r u s t r a t i o n i n a d i s c i p l i n e d a n d f u n e n v i r o n m e n t .

Dating: I ' m 3 1 a n d a l l m y m a t e s a r e s e t t l i n g d o w n a n d g e t t i n g m a r r i e d .

M y s o c i a l c i r c l e i s g e t t i n g s m a l l e r a n d I w o u l d l i k e t o f i n d a n i c e l a d y t o s e t t l e d o w n w i t h m y s e l f .

I ' v e t r i e d o n l i n e d a t i n g , a n d I ' m g o i n g o n a q u i t e a f e w d a t e s b u t t h e y a l l a r e a w a s t e o f t i m e , a n d m o n e y .

I a m g e t t i n g v e r y d e s p o n d e n t .

H a v e y o u a n y a d v i c e o n h o w I c a n b e m o r e s u c c e s s f u l d a t i n g ?

Rob - Nottinghamshire I d o n ' t k n o w w h a t w e b s i t e y o u a r e o n , h o w e v e r p a i d s u b s c r i p t i o n s o n w e b s i t e s l i k e M a t c h . c o m g e n e r a l l y h a v e m o r e s e r i o u s d a t e r s .

D a t i n g i s a n u m b e r s g a m e .

H o w e v e r y o u r p r o f i l e n e e d s t o b e p r o p e r l y f i l l e d o u t , y o u r i n t e r e s t s l i s t e d a n d i t n e e d s t o b e c l e a r w h a t y o u o f f e r a n d w h a t y o u a r e l o o k i n g f o r .

U s e g o o d q u a l i t y p h o t o g r a p h s a n d i n v e s t t i m e o n t h e w e b s i t e .

I h a v e l o t s o f t i p s o n h o w c r e a t e a s u c c e s s f u l D a t i n g P r o f i l e o n m y w e b s i t e .

I a l s o o f f e r a s e r v i c e w h e r e I h e l p p e o p l e w i t h t h e i r p r o f i l e s t o e n s u r e t h e y t a r g e t t h e p e o p l e t h e y w a n t t o a t t r a c t f o r s u c c e s s f u l d a t i n g .

Relationships: R e c e n t l y I h a v e f o u n d m y s e l f s i n g l e a f t e r m y 2 0 y e a r m a r r i a g e e n d e d a t t h e s t a r t o f t h e y e a r a f t e r m y h u s b a n d t o l d m e h e n o l o n g e r l o v e d m e a n d c o n f e s s e d t o a n a f f a i r w i t h a l a d y 1 0 y e a r s m y j u n i o r .

I f e e l a b s o l u t e l y c r u s h e d .

I n e v e r e n v i s a g e d t h a t I w o u l d b e b a c k i n t h e d a t i n g g a m e i n m y m i d 5 0 ' s .

I d o n ' t h a v e a n y c o n f i d e n c e r i g h t n o w , a n d t h e t h o u g h t o f d a t i n g t e r r i f i e s m e , h o w e v e r s o d o e s t h e t h o u g h t o f e n d i n g u p a l o n e .

I w o u l d b e v e r y g r a t e f u l f o r a n y a d v i c e y o u c a n o f f e r .

Kath - Derby F i r s t l y I a m s o r r y t o h e a r a b o u t t h e b r e a k d o w n o f y o u r m a r r i a g e .

I t i s s t i l l v e r y e a r l y d a y s , e s p e c i a l l y c o n s i d e r i n g y o u h a v e b e e n w i t h y o u r e x h u s b a n d f o r 2 0 y e a r s .

T r y l o o k i n g a t n e w i n t e r e s t s a n d b u i l d i n g n e w f r i e n d s h i p s ; f o r e x a m p l e a w a l k i n g c l u b o r a n o t h e r a c t i v i t y o r i n t e r e s t t h a t y o u w o u l d e n j o y w h e r e s i m i l a r a g e g r o u p s g a t h e r ; b o t h m e n a n d w o m e n .

I w o u l d r e c o m m e n d t h a t y o u t a k e t h i s t i m e t o m e n d y o u r b r o k e n h e a r t , b u i l d y o u r c o n f i d e n c e , a n d e m p o w e r y o u r s e l f b e f o r e y o u t h i n k a b o u t a n y s e r i o u s d a t i n g .

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CEREC by Sirona Dental Systems is the world's only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one visit.

With CEREC at our side, you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent, all ceramic crown, onlay, veneer or full smile makeover! For you, the patient, this means fewer injections, less drilling, and less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care, and No Impressions Needed.

Most similar dental restorative methods require several visits. This means that on the first visit, you get an injection of anaesthesia, your tooth prepared, an

impression taken, and a temporary restoration put on your tooth. You make a second appointment for a couple of weeks later, get another injection, have the temporary pried off (if it hasn't fallen off already), and have a permanent restoration put on. Why go to the dentist a second time when you don't have to? With CEREC, the procedure is done in a single appointment, start to finish so you can walk away with a complete new smile, all your treatment needs carried out in one appointment!

This means we are capable of carrying out a whole smile make over in under 6 hours, with no need for endless appointments, temporaries which may come off- All done in one appointment!

We are able to provide dental treatments such as porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, porcelain crowns, dental implants, bridges and replacements for missing teeth. In addition to specialist treatments we offer all ceramic fillings, root canal treatments.

We also realise that not everyone relishes the prospect of a trip to the dentist!

Nervous patients are provided with the support and understanding they need in a friendly, caring and sympathetic environment, if this is not enough then

“Where individual smiles matter”

Intravenous sedation is also an option at C.A.R.E Dental, we understand your needs & cater to them.

A natural, confident smile is one of the most attractive features one can possess.

Sadly, many people are inhibited by poor dental health and the appearance of their teeth.

Poor teeth and gums can affect your quality of life, your self-confidence and the way others see you, as well as your health. As numerous patients tell us: “My teeth simply stopped me feeling good about myself”.

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Many of us invest time, effort and money on our fitness and general appearance but all too often neglect our teeth, gums and dental health.

Years of inadequate or infrequent dental care can

“Smiles all round” leave patients with complex dental problems - not to mention an unsightly appearance. And of course time, general wear and tear and old dental work can all age our smile.

Whatever the condition of your teeth, we have the expertise to give you the smile of your dreams. New techniques in restorative dentistry, dental implants, periodontal treatments, orthodontics, aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry make it possible to restore, rejuvenate and enhance the health, appearance and condition of your mouth even if the teeth and gums are seriously damaged, neglected or compromised. We specialise in treating patients with complex cases, some of whom have been told that nothing can be done for them.

We love a challenge!

Today’s makeover programmes have highlighted dental treatments such as veneers and tooth whitening that can be used to improve smiles. But sometimes these quick fixes are not the best solution. We will always ensure that your dental treatment achieves the aesthetic or cosmetic results you are looking for whilst at the same time enhancing and maintaining your dental health for the long-term.

Super Fast, Simplified Service The fully customised diagnostic wax up allows us to assess the suitability and longevity of the treatment. It also allows you the patient, to see the end result before we've even touched your teeth!

The wax design can then be matched exactly to your own mouth with CEREC 3D, reproducing the exact same smile as designed in California.

So no nasty surprises with the potential end result. You get exactly what you see on the model designed just for you!

Seeing our patient's smile with confidence is what we strive for!

Smiles all round!

C.A.R.E Dental Practice offers: • Cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry • Orthodontics (’Invisalign’ and 6 month smiles) • Sedation for nervous patients • Cosmetic veneers • Cerec technology-Same day crowns & Veneers • Same day emergency appointments • Family friendly practice • 6 hour smile make over • Routine dental treatments • Full mouth rehabilitation including root canal treatments • In-house laboratory

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Straight Teeth. Less Time.

Clear Braces for Adults.

Are you one of the millions of adults in need of adult braces who are unhappy, selfconscious or even embarrassed of your smile?

Many adults spend their entire lives covering their mouths when they laugh, smile or talk. They feel stuck because they do not want to wear adult metal braces for years or they are concerned that other corrective teeth straightening procedures could be too invasive or too expensive. Now, there is an effective, safe and affordable cosmetic braces solution that fits your lifestyle.

A revolutionary combination of proven orthodontic techniques, modern materials, and innovative thought - Six Month Smiles® utilizes specialised clear braces to gently straighten and align teeth in an average time of just six months.

Take the first step towards improving your smile, your confidence and your life Contact CARE Dental today for a free no obligation consultation, along with this is the superb offer of free tooth whitening for the first 20 patients. Call us today on 0116 2390983 or 0116 2390941 for advise or to book an appointment for a free consultation.

Take a look at the following You Tube video link http://youtu.be/xMw43BL53dI this will tell you Mia's Story, a very moving video that shows we understand just how important your smile is to you.

CARE Dental has completed may teeth straightening procedures, we will find the solution that best matches your needs and budget, CARE Dental can provide conventional orthodontics, Six Month Smiles and Invisalign as well as Inman aligners.

At CARE Dental both the Dentist we introduced in our last article are six month smiles providers, they are passionate about exceeding your expectations.

CARE Dental Practice, Warren Court, Warren Lane, Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire LE3 3LW T: 0116 239 0983 / 239 0941 E: 2thspecialits@gmail.com www.caredentalsurgery.com

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Strandmon Chair, Red Ikea, £195

Chic White, Yellow and Orange Bold Accent Pillows Zazzle.co.uk from £25.95

Ullkatus Cushion Green, Ikea, £2.50

Pink Twin Bell Alarm Clock debenhams.com £9.60

Eika 14cm Fuschia Pink Pillar Candles thecandleselection.co.uk £4.99

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Muuto Unfold Pendant Lamp paperrooms.co.uk £119.00

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Colour Match Purple Cotton Cushion Argos £4.99

Morphy Richards Accents Lime Green 2 Slice Toaster morphyrichards.co.uk £27.99

Purple Vintage Style Photo Frame The Other Duckling, £16.00

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Designers all over the world are seeing a rise in the popularity of “Chameleon Decor”.

With neutral base colours such as white, beige or tan, you have the perfect blank canvas and room to have some fun! With an assortment of bold accent colours, using accessories like cushions, you can create a fantastic look that really pops.

The beauty of it is that you can easily control and change the amount of colour without the hassle of a new paint job; it’s all in the accessories!

Taberna Table, Blue Achica

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Baroque Wall Shelf, Blue, Urban Outfitters, £80

GPO Retro Carrington Push Button Red Telephone hurnandhurn.com £36.00

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Red Embroidered Bird Cushion Dunelm, £12.99

Strandmon Chair, Red Ikea, £195

Chic White, Yellow and Orange Bold Accent Pillows Zazzle.co.uk from £25.95

Ullkatus Cushion Green, Ikea, £2.50

Pink Twin Bell Alarm Clock debenhams.com £9.60

Eika 14cm Fuschia Pink Pillar Candles thecandleselection.co.uk £4.99

Chameleon Decor

Muuto Unfold Pendant Lamp paperrooms.co.uk £119.00

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Colour Match Purple Cotton Cushion Argos £4.99

Morphy Richards Accents Lime Green 2 Slice Toaster morphyrichards.co.uk £27.99

Purple Vintage Style Photo Frame The Other Duckling, £16.00

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Designers all over the world are seeing a rise in the popularity of “Chameleon Decor”.

With neutral base colours such as white, beige or tan, you have the perfect blank canvas and room to have some fun! With an assortment of bold accent colours, using accessories like cushions, you can create a fantastic look that really pops.

The beauty of it is that you can easily control and change the amount of colour without the hassle of a new paint job; it’s all in the accessories!

Taberna Table, Blue Achica

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Baroque Wall Shelf, Blue, Urban Outfitters, £80

GPO Retro Carrington Push Button Red Telephone hurnandhurn.com £36.00

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Carmarthen Bench celticforest.co.uk

White lovebird Lantern rusticangels.co.uk £8.95

Lovebird Antique Style Garden Bath flowerstudioshop.co.uk £29.95

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Cream Plant Garden Lights etsy.com £10.27

Silver Lattice Jar Lantern londongardentrading.com £14.95 Provence Wicker Willow Pot Planter ebay.co.uk £9.00

Large Silver Scroll Garden Lantern flowerstudioshop.co.uk from £49.99

Old Rectory Tea for Two Garden Furniture Bistro Set The Garden Factory £149.29

Large Gothic Lantern Baytree-interiors.co.uk £19.95

Vintage Ditsy & Floral Bunting sogifted.co.uk £16.95

Owl Candle Homebase £6.99

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The rustic “Shabby Chic” look has taken over the world of home and garden; and we couldn’t be more thrilled. This means mis-matched flowers, rustic wooden furniture and many, many lights.

Smart Solar Woodland Nymph Bird Bath greenfingers.com £99.99

Washed effect Garden Armchair la-maison-chic.co.uk £136.20

Metal Garden Bridge harvestmoon.co.uk £585

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Gardens truly can be a beautiful thing, but beauty doesn’t always mean precision and perfection.

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Carmarthen Bench celticforest.co.uk

White lovebird Lantern rusticangels.co.uk £8.95

Lovebird Antique Style Garden Bath flowerstudioshop.co.uk £29.95

Shabby Chic

Cream Plant Garden Lights etsy.com £10.27

Silver Lattice Jar Lantern londongardentrading.com £14.95 Provence Wicker Willow Pot Planter ebay.co.uk £9.00

Large Silver Scroll Garden Lantern flowerstudioshop.co.uk from £49.99

Old Rectory Tea for Two Garden Furniture Bistro Set The Garden Factory £149.29

Large Gothic Lantern Baytree-interiors.co.uk £19.95

Vintage Ditsy & Floral Bunting sogifted.co.uk £16.95

Owl Candle Homebase £6.99

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The rustic “Shabby Chic” look has taken over the world of home and garden; and we couldn’t be more thrilled. This means mis-matched flowers, rustic wooden furniture and many, many lights.

Smart Solar Woodland Nymph Bird Bath greenfingers.com £99.99

Washed effect Garden Armchair la-maison-chic.co.uk £136.20

Metal Garden Bridge harvestmoon.co.uk £585

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A World of Design & Possibilities In today's world it is unusual to find a company which manages to provide the peace of mind of being large enough to have its own kitchen & bedroom manufacturing factory, yet small enough to appreciate the importance of personal service.

At Princess Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms we have done exactly that, from inception to finished results we deal on a personal basis, discussing every possible detail in order to create your unique dream kitchen, bedroom or bathroom.

A warm welcome awaits you at our showroom – why not pop in and discuss your project with your dedicated design team?

Visit our website for more information...

www.princessdesign.co.uk

Address: Radcliffe Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 5FX

Tel: 0115 981 5444

Email: nottingham@princessdesign.co.uk

Opening Times: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm Sun 11am-4pm

A fabulous new range of outdoor tiles creates a garden “wow” factor with elegant and luxurious good looks.

STEPPING OUT IN TILE! CERAMIC TILES BRING STYLE TO THE GARDEN TOO However closely you look – this ceramic tile decking is indistinguishable from real wood.

“This range of ceramic tile decking will look as good in ten years' time as it did on the day it was fitted. It will stand up to weather and heavy use as well as being the perfect, heat resistant platform for a barbeque.”

“These outdoor tiles are made from porcelain, which is one of a hardest wearing materials known to interior and exterior designers.”

Wood look alike interior flooring is already becoming well established for kitchens and living areas – and it is the ideal material for flooring the conservatory.

It's that time of year when thoughts begin to turn to new ways to bring an extra dash of style and luxury to the garden.

Until very recently few people would have imagined that ceramic tiles would be challenging traditional building materials for a place in the sun.

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But it seems the march of the ceramic tile knows no boundaries and now there is a fabulous range of products ready to step into the great outdoors.

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The astonishing ability of ceramic tiles to emulate other materials means there are finishes which look exactly like natural stone or even wood – but with a wonderfully tough exterior to banish all the hassles of maintenance which the real thing demands.

One fantastic new range of specialist outdoor tiles is already making inroads into areas normally

occupied by traditional paving. Their extra thickness makes them tough and resilient but with the unrivalled style of finish, colour and non-slip properties only ceramic tiles can offer.

Barry Slawson, managing director of East Midlands Ceramics says: “These fabulous new tiles bring a style all of their own to garden design. There has always been something of the rough and ready about traditional paving – but these outdoor tiles bring a new touch of finesse and luxury – normally associated with interior designs. It is almost like creating an extra room in the garden.

The ideal floor for the conservatory.

This wood look-alike will stand up to the comings and goings from the garden.

It is perfect for standing up to heavy traffic coming in and out of the garden and the muddy feet of children and pets.

It is easily cleaned with just a wipe.

Barry Slawson says: “This is the perfect time to catch up with everything ceramic tiles have to offer for the home and garden, with a visit to our beautifully appointed showrooms.”

“They are the perfect way to freshen up any garden and they certainly add a glamorous “wow” factor.

“There is also a new range of ceramic tile wood look-alike decking, which is delighting gardeners who admire the look and feel of the traditional deck but who may be put off by effort and expense which goes into their upkeep.

Southglade Business Park, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 9RA

T: 0115 9770155 E: info@emctiles.co.uk Prince William Road, Loughborough, LE11 5GU

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Looking for more space? Considering a conservatory?

Let Trent Valley design a beautiful glazed extension for you.

Trent Valley provide some pointers on what decisions you need to make.

was that they were only comfortable to use for ½ the year; on sunny days the room becomes far too hot and in the depths of winter it's far too cold.

There are a number of classic Conservatory options with traditional shapes like P shape, T shape, Victorian, Edwardian and Orangery. Most people opt for a simple rectangular Edwardian style which creates a very useable room space.

With design and technology improvements in recent years we can build a conservatory that is as thermally efficient as a traditional single storey extension.

All our conservatories are bespoke designed for you so you can pretty much have anything you want.

Things to consider: What do you want to use the conservatory for?  If it's a dining room, often you will be using it to dine in the evening so the conservatory will need to have adequate lighting.  If it's an additional sitting room are you planning on using existing furniture and do you want walls or window sills to dress?

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Remember it's probably more important to get the internal look & feel right as that's the part you're looking at when using your new conservatory. You very rarely spend time admiring your conservatory from the garden, although we guarantee a bespoke conservatory design by one of experts will look fabulous inside & out.

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Your flooring & heating choices go hand in hand, if you're thinking about underfloor heating this works best with a tiled floor as they hold the heat better than a carpet or laminate.

Other heating options include free standing or integrated heaters. Remember any extension to your central heating system will trigger building regulation requirements.

Making your conservatory a useable space year round.

One of the most common complaints about old conservatories

Keeping the room warm:  Much of the heat loss from a conservatory comes from the roof ridge by adding a ridge surfboard it can help to reduce heat loss – ask your sales advisor about the Livin Light which also allows a new range of lighting designs for your extension.  Underfloor heating can provide cost efficient heating and can be climate controlled with touch screen heating thermostats.  At Trent Valley we use glass from the Pilkington Activ™ range, the range includes reflective and insulating glass. Which type of glass we use will be dependent on the aspect of your conservatory in relation to the sun.

Keeping the room cool:  Heat reflective glass. There is a brand new self cleaning glass available from Pilkington for your roof called Activ Sunshade™which reflects 80% of the suns' heat, keeping your room cool on hot sunny days. The double glazed unit outer pane reflects the solar heat and the inner KS pane insulates the room to stop heat escaping.  Ventilation. The type of ventilation needed is specific to each conservatory, based on many considerations such as size, shape and aspect. The Ultraframe roof system we use at Trent Valley offers eavesflow ventilation and trickle ventilation in the ridge.  A tiled floor can also help to keep your room nice and cool on a hot summer's day.

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Added extra's that give your new conservatory the wow factor Add the Living Room pelmet, an insulated pelmet which transforms the inside of your conservatory into an orangery style extension. This real room feel means more styling and furnishing options and the perimeter ceiling is perfect for down lights.

Carefully chosen colours can transform the look of your new conservatory, we offer a wide range of standard & bespoke colours, ask your sales advisor for details.

Make the floor a feature with some stunning porcelain tiles. Now available in ceramic, mosaic, stone and wood effects many have matching outdoor tiles to run the floor seamlessly from a conservatory onto a patio.

Corniche guttering will hide the external guttering giving the conservatory a better cosmetic finish.

Create a beautiful panoramic effect with full width bi-folding patio doors to open up your new conservatory into the garden.

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Yü Energy Launch Nottingham Office The official opening of Yü Energy's state of the art new offices took place – with a champagne and canapé launch event celebrating the firm's arrival in Nottingham.

The exciting new energy supply company welcomed representatives from across the business community in Nottingham to the reception as well as special guest The Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Cllr Ian Malcolm.

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More details about the company are available at www.yunergy.co.uk

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Founded as a plumbing and heating contractor, Matthews and Tannert have evolved into a multi – faceted company, extending to and including all trades associated with the delivery of modernisation and capital investment programmes.

Through direct employment and training of local, multi – disciplinary labour we are able to direct deliver full programmes of bathroom, kitchen & heating modernisations, in-house, maintaining flexibility and providing value for money for our more discerning clients.

compliments our fundamental business, but has developed its own standing within the company, having secured several contracts for the electrical installation to new build sites in addition to the installation of lighting to communal area within flats of the Newark & Sherwood District.

Our dedicated team of disabled adaptation specialists are able to offer the skill, knowledge & understanding of needs to deliver bathroom & kitchen adaptations internally within the home in addition to external aids, ramps, grab rails, etc.

The fundamental core of our business is based on the expertise, knowledge and employment of local labour we can offer in the social housing market, and the partnerships this allows us to build with local authorities and housing associations through the successful delivery of their refurbishment & modernisation programmes.

Whilst not exhaustive, listed below is a brief description of the works undertaken

by Matthews and Tannert Ltd  Installation of plumbing, heating & electrical services to tenanted and new build properties

Evidence of this ability to build relationships based on the successful delivery of programmes to the highest expected quality and budgetary constraints can be demonstrated through our bathroom replacement programmes with Chesterfield Borough Council.

 Full 'in-house' replacement of bathrooms & kitchens incl. disabled adaptations

Initially awarded a 1 year, £1 Million contract in 2010 to deliver their bathroom modernisation programme, we have been able to secure extensions to the contract, and are now into our 3rd year, and are confident that the relationship will continue into the coming years. To date we have carried out complete replacement of 1,650 bathrooms across the borough, including, new sanitary-ware, electrical upgrades, plastering, tiling & decorations. In addition, we have also carried out numerous installations of level access showers & bathroom adaptations.

 Installation of renewable energies – air source, ground source & solar systems

Whilst the company's core is built around modernisation programmes, it does not limit itself to this sector. We have, and continue to serve the new build market, with the installation of heating systems and plumbing services. MCS accreditation and relationships with manufacturers affords us the rare opportunity to offer extended warranties for the installation of renewable energies, such as air source and ground source heating systems. Our recent registration to the NICEIC not only

 Annual gas safety check & landlords certificate

 Installation of Solid Fuel Heating systems  Refurbishment of void properties to re-let standards  Periodic electrical testing

 Electrical upgrades & rewires

www.matthewsandtannert.co.uk

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RSViP Business Network Social at Nirvana Nirvana played host to the Business network’s event to show off their newly refurbished bar previously known as Tantra. Members & guests of RSViP gathered together to enjoy a spot of relaxed networking and a glass of fizz and sushi, whilst Response Network Recruitment showcased their services and treated everyone to locally, handmade chocolates and Citylife Magazine handed out copies of their latest issue and promoted the brand new RSViP feature!

Photography by Louise Mills-www.louisemillsphotography.co.uk

RSViP Business Network Social at Sobar RSViP were excited to host their event at Nottingham's first 'non alcoholic' bar! Sobar staff treated members & guests to a 'Rainbow Road' mocktail on arrival and a generous selection of canapĂŠs including their stone baked pizza's throughout the evening.

Relaxed, open networking took place as always amongst the cities professionals and exhibitors of the evening included Easy Pre Orders and Nottingham Health & Well-Being Shop & Clinic.

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Business & Lifestyle Membership Directory RSVIP is a business and lifestyle networking membership. This is a collective group of professionals who are passionate about their businesses and committed to maintaining the highest levels of customer service. The businesses within the RSViP directory are therefore highly recommended.

RSViP Business Network RSViP offers a unique business networking experience to like-minded professionals, by hosting relaxed evening events, which focus on open networking, helping you to relax into making NEW connections, build NEW relationships, ultimately resulting in gaining you NEW business.

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The new Rum House and Bad JuJu bar are great new editions to the Hockley entertainment scene. Located on Broad Street, the Rum House is a casual cocktail bar, offering Caribbean food with a modern twist.

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The vast range of cocktails offers everything from the classics to new inventions; mixed to perfection. After enjoying the food and cocktails head upstairs to the Bad JuJu bar for more of those amazing cocktails and Live music on Friday's and Saturday's.

9 Broad Street, Nottingham NG1 3AJ Tel: 0115 924 1555

www.clarity4food.co.uk

"There is no one diet that fits all...I am an Holistic Nutritionist providing Individualised Clarity consultations working with each persons individual needs. Say goodbye to going hungry, calorie counting allergies and intolerances. Kick start your new found health with tailored organic detox cleansers, including clear individualised plans with help and guidance along every step of your journey.

E: Jolene@clarity4food.co.uk

T: 07538 787346

Cherrywood have access to the whole of the mortgage market, which allows us to source the most appropriate mortgages, providing you with a tailor made solution.

We also advise on the right level of protection to ensure that you, your family and your home are adequately protected.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

A typical fee for arranging a mortgage would be ÂŁ299 07908 152 111 or 01158 242 111 info@cherrywoodsolutions.co.uk www.cherrywoodsolutions.co.uk

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Yu Energy is a brand new energy supplier, providing the best possible gas and electricity prices to businesses across the UK. We're that confident that we'll be able to beat your renewal, that if we can't, we'll send you a case of wine! Contact one of our team today and let us save Yu money.

0844 8000 141

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Switchstones is a unique, independent Estate Agency specialising in residential Sales, Lettings and property management. Established by experienced property professionals we offer a professional, first class service with personal relationship managers guiding you through the whole process from start to finish.

Exceptional service for exceptional properties.

RSVIP OFFER: 25% DISCOUNT OFF SALES & LETTINGS FEES

T: 0115 952 4021 E: info@switchstones.co.uk W: www.switchstones.co.uk

Stand Out PR & Comms Consultancy RedTree is an influential PR and communications consultancy based in Nottingham. Through the creation and delivery of bespoke PR and communications campaigns, RedTree secures the exposure which ensures clients benefit from being seen in the right places, whether that is digital, print, broadcast or social media.

0115 925 5499 hello@redtreepr.com www.redtreepr.com @RedTreePR

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With over 20 years combined Recruitment experience across an array of diverse industries, we offer tailor made recruitment packages to suit all business needs priding ourselves on our high calibre of candidates within the permanent and temporary market. We fully immerse ourselves in your business to achieve the ultimate goal; placing the right candidate.

For all RSVIP members we will offer an introduction fee of 10% contact us for more details to create your tailor made recruitment package. (Our standard fee is fixed at 15%)

Nottingham Offices We provide offices, meeting rooms and studio space at Lace Market House, a vibrant and friendly business centre for creative, media, marketing, architectural, legal, recruitment and finance businesses, including local and national famous faces - such as the Terrence Higgins Trust.

www.nottingham-offices.com Tel: 0115 933 8323

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Sales at Castle Point, one of Nottingham's landmark buildings have been brisk with almost all of phase one having sold and phase two has just two remaining from five.

Phase one comprises 15 beautifully converted luxurious apartments in Castle Point, a landmark building that has served as a textile mill and more recently as a bank. Phase two which is on Peveril Drive just by the gates to The Park Estate is converted from its former use as insurance and accountants offices into two 2 bed apartments, two 3 bed duplex apartments and a 2 bed coach house.

CITY LIFE & COUNTY LIVING

These first two of the three phases benefit from the spectacular location beneath The Castle at the junction of Castle Boulevard and Peveril Drive. The prestigious position is matched by the longstanding reputation and connection with the City of the developer Pickering Developments who built and ran the Savoy and Royal Hotels in Nottingham.

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All of the properties within the development have been painstakingly designed to be as light as possible and benefit from the views so large glass expanses have been used wherever possible creating space and a modern feel.

Both these first two phases benefit from designated parking spaces for each apartment as well as the option for residents to acquire permit parking in The Park. The ground floor 2 beds on Peveril Drive will also benefit from a landscaped and private outdoor space.

Apartments are contemporary in style and content. High speed internet access is readily available and HDMI cabling has been installed in the lounge and both bedrooms to provide multi-media and offer a choice between Virgin and Sky for its delivery.

The new double glazing and acoustic separation of each apartment provides a home superbly insulated against noise and heat loss to the latest building standards. The additional benefit of gas fired under floor heating provides a clean, efficient and cost effective warmth!

Kitchens are well equipped with Neff ceramic hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is also an Indesit washer/tumbler.

Specification of each apartment is identical and the floor areas are similar at around 1,000 square feet although room shapes vary giving a personal feel. Each apartment also benefits from a lockable store of 100 square feet in the basement – the perfect storage solution for busy professionals who enjoy a range of sporting hobbies.

Generous bespoke floor to ceiling soft glide wardrobes and fitted carpets have been installed in all bedrooms maximising storage without compromising space.

Oak laminate floors grace the kitchen and lounge-dining room and the bathrooms are fully tiled and furnished with the latest in contemporary style sanitary ware.

The car park area is to be landscaped to increase privacy with a designated parking space for each apartment. Additionally there will be a provision for visitor parking spaces.

The superb location provides easy walking access to the designer shops, exclusive restaurants and bars of the Lacemarket and Castle Rock area's as well as the riverside retail and adjacent corporate offices of the canal side redevelopment.

Apartments are being marketed by Sasha David Estates llp at 1 Hope Drive, The Park NG7 1DL 50 metres behind the development www.sashadavidestates.com or 01159 583 679.

www.nottinghamcastlepoint.com Phase 2 Released September 2014

Last Remaining Apartment Phase 1

Phase 2 Released September 2014

Castle Point, 8 Castle Boulevard, The Park Nottingham, NG7 1FL

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1 Hope Drive, The Park, Nottingham NG7 1DL Tel: 01159 583 679 Email: info@sashadavidestates.com

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PROPERTY

10 Park Terrace, The Park, Nottingham NG1 5DN Price: Offers Over £995,000 If you are searching for a Classic Regency Town house, re-modelled and upgraded to the highest possible standards, then look no further, we've found “The One”.

According to Dan Bennett of Humberts 'This house provides a wonderful combination of classical features and the finest contemporary design. Materials have been sourced from all over the world to create this perfect fusion and it is all displayed in spectacular fashion in this edge of The Park property with extensive open views. “

Number 10 Park Terrace boasts an incredible five floors of living space, providing ample flexible living space to create your own sanctuary. Space includes: Entrance hall, drawing room with amazing views, and also a sitting room.

The first floor provides a landing, two bedrooms and a spectacular main bathroom. Above, on the second floor, you will discover two more bedrooms and a second family bathroom.

Humberts tel: 01159 505444 Below, on the lower ground floor, you'll discover the spectacular wine cellar carved from the castle rock, a study/library and a games room / occasional bedroom.

Outside, you can enjoy beautiful summer nights on the south west facing terrace adjoining the house in three tiers, each level wonderfully lit and home to an outdoor sound system.

A natural garden expands beyond towards the double garage.

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On the lower ground floor, after walking through the hallway with secondary access to Park Terrace, you will find a spectacular kitchen, the dining room and cloakroom and an ideal family room with stunning open views.

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Number 10 Park Terrace is a short walk away from the city.

This is a unique home in a premier residential location in the city. Whatever you are looking for, this property has it all!

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