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August 2008
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Radio City’s drive time presenter
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News Holidays & Travel The best of the USA.
Rick Vaugh Radio City’s cheeky drive time presenter.
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Parents & Children
Living with a teenager.
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Style & Fashion
Make up artisit Andrea Perry-Bevan shares her tips for top styling.
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Shopping
Savvy sales spotting.
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Anna Morris-Ord
Top TV presenter talks to us.
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Out & About
Southport Flower Show Plus money saving coupons to top attraction around the region.
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Your Money
Rising food prices.
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Technology & Gadgets
The best phones.
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On The Road
Switch to electric motoring.
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Competitions 11
Win an exclusive chance to sit on Rick Vaughn’s drive time show at Radio City.
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Win a family pass to the Brimstow Maize Maze.
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Design a piece of jewellery and have it made.
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NEWS & EVENTS
Library treasure trove open to public FOUR of Liverpool’s leading libraries are unlocking their vaults to reveal some truly unique cultural treasures. Liverpool Central Library, which holds over 6,000 rare books, is teaming up with the university libraries at Liverpool Hope, John Moores and University of Liverpool for the ‘Treasures’ project - celebrating the historic, varied and surprising collections held in the city. The city’s stunning rare books, literary manuscripts, photographs and films will be put on display for the public until December. A series of exhibitions, talks and open days will provide a rare chance to see the city’s fascinating collections and archives for themselves. Display items include the magnificent Audubon’s Birds of America, literary manuscripts from poets including Seamus Heaney, Ted Hughes and Brian Patten. There are portrait photographs taken by Julia Margaret Cameron, who shot 19th century celebrities such as astronomer Sir John Herschel and Poet Laureate Alfred Tennyson. Also on show are the Everyman Theatre and Frankie Vaughan archives. Liverpool City Council’s executive member for libraries, Councillor Keith Turner, said: “Liverpool’s special collections archive is absolutely world class. The city has an amazing 800 year heritage and the manuscripts, books and other documents in our archive reflect our incredible past. “Over the next six months, we will be giving local people and visitors to the city a taste of the city’s varied and rich cultural heritage through a series of fascinating exhibitions, displays and talks.” Library special collections and archives are always carefully preserved in controlled conditions. They are widely used by researchers, but are not often accessible to the general public. The Treasures project aims to open up these collections to local people and tourists alike.”
MERSEYSIDE’S INNOVATION AWARD 2008 2 D Heat company walked away with £10,000 cash and £4,000 worth of consultancy as this year’s winner of The Merseyside Innovation Awards. They have developed a spray on heating element which replaces the need for traditional coiled wire elements found in domestic products. The product has rapid heating rates and a low carbon footprint. The region’s business community gathered at Liverpool’s Crowne Plaza to watch the award ceremony. Hosted by Linda Mcdermott, BBC Radio Merseyside, the finalists faced a tough panel of judges, Evan Davis, presenter of Dragon; s Den, BBC Radio 4, Steve Sealey, local entrepreneur, Chairman of Aquarius Equity Partners and Steve Morgan of The Bridgemere Group. John Lewis, from 2 D Heat, said: “We have received outstanding support from the Merseyside Innovation Awards, especially the publicity we have gained which for a small company is invaluable. Winning the award in Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year is the icing on the cake.”
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NEWS & EVENTS
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NEWS & EVENTS
News COUNCIL RECOGNITION FOR RESTORATION WORK Liverpool City Council welcomes a new report showing it is making solid progress in improving ‘at risk’ buildings in the city. In English Heritage’s newly released ‘Heritage at Risk Register’ it covers grade I and II listed buildings. The number of buildings on the list in Liverpool is down from ten to nine, following the removal of the group of four, late-Georgian properties at 98-102a High Street in Wavertree after action over the last two years. Of the nine buildings on the list, three have received improved, lower gradings as a result of council action. They are: Croxteth Hall and the laundry cottage within the hall’s grounds which have been improved as part of a programme of maintenance; and the Royal Insurance Building on North John Street, where planning permission and listed building consent for a new spa hotel are progressing. Councillor Berni Turner, executive member for the environment and the council’s historic environment champion, said: “I am pleased that the hard work going on to restore the city’s most historic buildings has been recognised by English Heritage. “We are absolutely committed to doing all we can to tackle the problems caused by owners letting their buildings fall into disrepair and become an eyesore. Two buildings have worse gradings: The North Warehouse at Stanley Dock because of continued vacancy and detnews itemerioration, and St James’s Church on Parliament Street because of difficulty finding a long-term use. However progress is being made in both cases as the Stanley Dock warehouses have had approval from the planning committee for adaptation and re-use, while the Churches Conservation Trust has repaired St James’s Church. The full list of buildings on the at-risk list is: St Luke’s Church, Berry Street
Wellington Rooms, Mount Pleasant
Sugar Silo, Regent Road
St Andrew’s Church, Rodney Street
Croxteth Hall, Croxteth
Croxteth Hall laundry/laundry cottage
North Warehouse, Stanley Dock St James’s Church, Parliament Street Royal Insurance Building, North John Street
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HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL
HAPPY
HOLIDAYS A
Holidaying state-side has never been better for us Brits, thanks to the strong pound against the dollar. While getting there may be costly, here are some of the best offers around.
16 day ‘Route 66’ tour (priced from £1300) takes the
Route 66, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Route 66 Mother Road
historic road starting in Chicago travelling through rugged
Museum and Los Angeles.
deserts, cowboy towns and the thrill of Las Vegas and the
spectacular Grand Canyon. * A new special departure on this
*The Intl Route 66 Mother Road Festival takes place in historic Springfield where a range of classic cars and vintage motorcyles are
tour is the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
on show together with a wide range of free live entertainment. An
in Springfield and the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta -
extra night in Springfield is included on this departure. Albuquerque
departing UK on 27 September 08 costs from £1675. Tour highlights include visits to Chicago,
is the location of the International Balloon Fiesta including pre-dawn opening ceremonies and the Mass Ascension of hot air balloons.
the Route 66 Museum in Springfield, St Louis, the musical centre of Branson,
For a feast of fun, head to the west coast for a Flavours of California
Oklahoma City, the old frontier
trip. This is a gourmet food and wine tour of San Francisco and the
town of Amarillo, the Route
vine-draped landscapes of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The 9 day
66 Auto Museum at Santa Rosa, the Old Town of Albuquerque and original part of the
‘Flavours of California’ includes city sightseeing in San Francisco, a visit to COPIA - the American Centre for Wine, Food & Arts in Napa Valley, Mumm Napa, Beringer Winery, the scenic Napa Valley Wine Train, a walking tour of the historic riverside town of Petaluma, and a visit to the picturesque Sonoma Valley. Priced from £1279 per person to include return flights, seven nights room only accommodation, guided sightseeing and airport transfers. Revisiting the Golden Age of America’s South, plus the Atlantic coast. 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King and included in the Jewels of Georgia & South Carolina tour is a visit to his early home and burial site. Highlights of the tour are: Atlanta, the Laurel and Hardy museum in Harlem, Augusta, Myrtle Beach, Charleston,
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HOLIDAYS & TRAVWL
Magnolia Plantation visit, Beaufort, Savannah, Golden Isles, Jekyll Island and
flights and airport transfers. Highlights include guided tours of Graceland
Macon. (12 days from £1305)
and Sun Studios, city-sightseeing in Memphis and Nashville, a stay at the Heartbreak Hotel, the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum in Memphis, the Grand Ole Opry
MINI BREAKS: Grand Canyon & Las Vegas Discovery (from £1045)
and Country Music Hall of Fame. If country music rocks your boat then book the Dixieland and Rhythmas
A mini break that includes stays in Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and Laughlin.
tips. From £1129 pp you can experience music, history and Cajun culture, on
this 13-day journey through America’s Deep South. Tour highlights include
New York & Philadelphia, (7 days from £1078)
an Atlanta, Nashville, Natchez, and New Orleans guided tour, an evening
Twin centre combining New York City and the charms of historic Philadelphia
performance at the Grand Ole Opry, a self-guided tour of Graceland, and a
Atchafalaya Basin cruise. Priced from £1,229 per person to include return
AND NOT FORGETTING…
flights, 11 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation on a twin share basis,
Elvis’ 31st Anniversary Special Memorial Departure – 13 August, 9 days £1309
airport transfers and services of a professional tour director throughout
To coincide with the 31st anniversary of Elvis’ death, Elvis Week takes place
The Jazz Festival Package includes a one day pass to the Jazz and Heritage
in August every year – a commemoration of the music, magic and memories
Festival.
with the legacy of Elvis Presley including being at Gracelands for the famous Candle Light Vigil when fans are invited to Elvis’ gravesite in the Meditation Gardens.
ALL PRICES QUOTED INCLUDE RETURN FLIGHTS, AIRPORT TRANSFERS AND ROOM ONLY ACCOMMODATION.
This special departure of the ‘Elvis and the Southern Sounds’ tour includes 4 nights in Memphis and 3 nights in Nashville, a range of sightseeing, return
Visit www.archersdirect.co.uk
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CELEBRITY INTERVIEW
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RADIO CITY’S
RICK VAUGHN SAYS
“ I’M ALL ABOUT SLAP N’TICKLE” In an exclusive interview with Amanda Moss
ick Vaughn has come home to Liverpool.
He landed himself a job as a DJ for but when 9/11
kiss on it. It’s all about someone taking the time to
The drive time jock who started off at Radio
struck he found himself out of work. “After that
reassure you that they are thinking about you.”
City ten years ago, has travelled the world
immigration shut down and they wouldn’t give me
And with that he dives out. “I’m off to electric
and partied hard, all for career purposes of course,
a working visa so I had to come home. I did think
beach,” he said, “It’s time for a sunbed, before a
but is most comfortable now, with his latest role of
about settling in America, I absolutely love it over
spot of lunch. Then I’ll go back to the office to dot
drive time presenter for Radio City 96.7.
there. In this country you can experience all the
the Is and cross the Ts of my show.”
Rick, who wouldn’t divulge his real age but his
seasons in one day, in Los Angeles you wake up
And with that, the eagerly anticipated six-figure
‘stage age of 28,’ is happy to be home. Sitting in
everyday and know you are going to put on a pair
magazine deal interview is over. It has been worth
his office with huge panoramic windows, wearing
of shorts and a t-shirt and you are good to go.”
every penny to spend one hour in his charismatic
shades and with a freshly dyed crop of tousled
Returning to the UK he landed a job with Rock
black hair, he appeared relaxed and happy to be
FM and then, BRMB in Birmingham, where he had
home. “It’s nice to be able to talk about places I
previously worked. A call from Radio City bosses
actually know and like because people believe me”,
last year secured his future here at the station
he said, “I got a call the other night from a guy who
where he began his drive time slot. “I was so excited
rang in to tell me he was having fish and chips. I
to be back,” he said, “It’s nice to know you are
thought that’s really nice that he’s bothered to tell
wanted. My show is all about escapism, people are
me and I relish the opportunity to be a household
switching on between coming and going so they
name. It’s funny because it’s my tenth anniversary
don’t want to listen to anything heavy. I am your
in radio and I am back where I started!” he added
slap and tickle, we talk about How to Look Good
with a smile. “I started off the old fashioned way,
Naked, Sex and the City… get the guys in to get the
I recorded myself, sent a tape in and got the job!
girls.”
I thought, then that there can’t have been any
Rick talks about girls rather a lot. His perfect
good people in radio or they are taking anyone
party involves pink champagne, smoking hot girls
one, for me to have been offered a job so quickly.”
and a hot tub. I ask him if he collects anything
The job turned out to be the graveyard shift which
unusual. His swift reply is women’s phone numbers,
gave him good grounding to progress his career.
adding that it is unusual if he actually gets one!
After moving to a drive time presenting position
Rick does like girls a lot. He says he spends his
at Marcher Radio in Chester he swiftly uprooted
spare time “womanising”. So what is his perfect
himself and headed across the pond to Los Angeles.
woman?–“Pamela Anderson types, “ he joked, ‘But
“I rolled the dice, said nothing ventured, nothing
my girlfriend was nothing like that, she was perfect.
gained, and I took a flight to America,” he said. “I
The reality of what you really want to close your
had been sending demo tapes over to stations for a
front door with is different than who you want to
while and they wanted to see the face not just hear
go out with in the fantasy world.
the voice. So with a bit of self belief I threw caution to the wind and went out there.” Success seems to follow Rick wherever he goes.
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This hearty banter hides a softer side. “I am a big
company…
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WIN!!!!!
Do you want to meet Rick Vaughn and sit in on his drive time show? The prize is for 2 people (over 18 years) to come to the Radio City Tower and sit in on one of his shows.
To enter: Simply finish the sentence in no more than 10 words: I want to meet Rick because… Email/post your answers to the usual address
romantic. You don’t need to spend a lot of money
on page 3. Competition closes on 31 August,
to be romantic. To me it can be a simple text with a
the editor’s decision is final.
CELEBRITY INTERVIEW
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My show is all about escapism, people are switching on between coming and going so they don’t want to listen to anything heavy
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SOCIAL STYLE
Thousands of fundraisers turned up tat Liverpool Cricket Club to form one of the largest breast cancer support groups ever seen. Celebrities included Ricky Tomlinson, Danielle Lloyd and Hollyoaks’ actress, Carly Stenson. Field of Women, organised by The Linda McCartney Centre, was designed to allow anyone affected by breast cancer to remember lost loved ones and also to celebrate life and show there is hope after diagnosis. People traveled from all over the UK and as far as Melbourne, Australia to attend the event which was the first of its kind in this country. All attendees wore pink ponchos and formed the shape of a female silhouette referred to as LUCY, which stands for ‘Listen Up, Check Yourself’, designed to encourage women to check regularly for signs of breast cancer. Once the shape was formed, people paused in silence to remember their friends and family affected by the disease and offer each other support. The Linda McCartney Centre will use the funds raised for breast cancer treatment, research and patient care. A second Field of Women event is being planned for next year. Visit www.fieldofwomen.com
It’s been a busy month of parties. Here are the faces seen in all the right places. If you want your event featured in Life Style Monthly then end your pictures to editor@lifestylemonthly.co.uk Or go one better and invite us along and we’ll take the pictures. Danniel Lloyd and
Chelsea Korie Wr
ight
The New Hope Charity Ball at the Hillbark Hotel, Frankby, Wirral, raised almost £9,000 for New Hope Ministries Charitable Trust. The glittering black tie event, took place on 11 July and was sponsored by Heswall based DGB Solicitors, included a four course meal and charity auction conducted by Radio Merseyside’s antiques expert , John Crane. Live entertainment was provided by opera singers from London’s Opera Interludes and bands Cross Purposes and Citizen. The money raised will towards funding health workers based in rural Uganda, as part of the New Hope Ministries Charitable Trust in its overseas missions to take medical aid to the poor and needy. The charity, which was formed by Heswall couple John and Myra Sloan in 1997, has already enabled tens of thousands of people across Guyana, Uganda and the Philippines to access medical care. Debbie Black, Principal of DGB Solicitors, which sponsored the event, said: “It was a truly wonderful evening. New Hope Ministries Charitable Trust works tirelessly to improve the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves. John and Myra’s dedication to helping others is infectious and DGB Solicitors is very proud to have supported the event.”
Esther & Father
FUTURE EVENTS: Charity walk and traditional hog roast party, Ramada Hotel, Chester on Saturday 16 August.100 people required to raise £100 each for the target of £10,000 in aid of the Wales Air Ambulance For tickets and sponsorship forms contact Mark Woods on 0786334700
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PETS & ANIMALS
When should you contact your vet? By Alan Humphries
Dear Vet: I think there are worms in my cockatiels’ droppings, should I call the emergency number? No its 11.45 at night. The vet has just got to sleep and will be up at 6.00 am with a small child jumping on the vets head. This is not an emergency.
My dog has just swallowed 30 human painkillers but it looks OK, should I ring the emergency service? Yes do it now. We need to make it vomit quickly.
My dog sounds like he is tap dancing should I have his nails clipped? Most of the time the nails are fine and it is because you now have laminate floors that is the real problem. See a qualified veterinary nurse at your practice who will give you advice and clip if needed. An alternative would be to put carpet back in.
My parrot is very noisy what can I do? You need to find a deaf relative.
Do I need to clip my bird’s nails? If when the bird perches on your hand or head it hurts and you bleed the answer is yes. Do not try this with large birds of prey. Often birds do need their nails shortened. This is best done with a something like a “Dremmel” tool, using clippers can be unwise. If your bird is tame and the nails are just sharp gently wrap in a towel and use a large padded nail file. Do not put any pressure on the bird when holding it. In the home this job is best delegated to someone who spends a lot of time filing their nails. Your bird may hate you for a while though. I do one of my employee’s birds and he does mine.
This is a bad idea. Your vet will use a dental drill to cut the teeth. This can often be done conscious. A rabbit’s teeth do not have sensation all the way down. Using nail clippers can cause cracks to run right down the teeth and cause problems.
I have a Great Dane and just fed it enough food for a family of five in one meal and let it chase rabbits immediately after. It is now very swollen and when I tap its belly it sounds like a drum. My lizard hasn’t eaten for 2 days Should I be worried? what should I do? If it looks bright and is taking some water its OK to leave a while longer.
My lizard hasn’t eaten for 4 days, is dull and its toes are twitching. See the vet today it probably has calcium deficiency and needs calcium sometime as injections or at least as a liquid by mouth. There is a problem with your diet/ calcium supplementation /lighting or all three.
My rabbit’s front teeth grow very long can I clip them with nail clippers?
Yes very worried. See a vet immediately. It needs emergency treatment almost certainly surgery, Deep chested breeds such as Great Danes, Wolfhounds. Deerhounds. Mastiffs some German Shepherds are prone to the stomach twisting round on itself. Feed 2 times a day and let them rest after eating. .
My cat has sore eyes and is sneezing a lot. This is not an emergency but it would be good to have it seen in the next few days. The most common cause of this is an infection caused by an organism called Chlamydophila felis. It is good idea to vaccinate against this. It is very very rare for it to affect people. Just wash your hands after handling the cat.
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PARENTS & CHILDREN
Help – I’m living Or: How to cope
Susanne Alten shares her experience about living
- her “lovely little alien.”
W
hen I was pregnant I was full of joy and
“BEN, WHERE ARE YOU?” .........................?. BEN
for parents. So there he is, in the car after his
excitement. I had lots of visions about
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
very important exam. Mum opens a pretty cool
me being just the perfect mum for the
perfect kid. I envisaged becoming the coolest mum, jealously admired by all of his friends, coupled with
Alien answers “Chill, why do you always have to shout?”. Mum, shouts angrily, “I’m not shouting. And this
the coolest boy, enviously admired by all other
is rediculous. I come home after a long day and look
mums.
at the state of the house”. Alien replies calmly “I told you – you shout. You always do.”
Living on a different planet
conversation, “Hi Ben, hey, how was it today?” Answer; “ wskray” Supporting and understanding Mum voice. : “Pardon, what did you say?” Ben (16 year old) after-GCSE- exam-answer: “krrrr”
Mum counts until 10, reminds herself that she is 42 and he is only 16 and with her best education tone
It started off quite alright but after 15 years
asks “Please clean up the mess in here and then I’ll
something went awfully wrong on my way to
prepare us a nice dinner”.
I can not understand you Mum driving in heavy traffic home but knows 1).
becoming the most coolest mum. And now I’m far,
Alien: “Can’t, I’m busy.”
her son had a very important, tiring exam and
far away from exploring the world with him. It’s
Mum, losing the education mode, angry again
2). she has to stay calm as she is the adult, and
gone in completely the opposite direction. It’s like
“What do you mean you are busy, you are playing
her cool behavior (she read about this in the last
living on a different planet, like having an alien
that horrible Playstation Game labeled 18+ and you
edition of Women and Children) is crucial right
in my house. Somebody who speaks a different
are stuffing yourself with sweets. Get up NOW and
now, so she replies, “That’s great. So you think
language and is going from being colourblind by
clean this mess up!”
you did okay?”
painting his room brown and pitch black, to being
Alien - still calm and controlled - analyses the
No reply
completely blind as he cannot see me properly
situation : “It’s History exam tomorrow and this
anymore – he does not look at me; he looks
counts for GCSE. You always tell me how important
through me.
this is. I had a break. There was no healthy, proper
This is so impolite. Just say how it was, I want to
food in the house, so I had to improvise. You are
know. “
The Alien Communication
just so irritating”. Mum starts to feel very tired, then remembers
”Ben, did you do ok?” Mum still in heavy traffic “Ben, you know what.
Ben. “ Told you” Mum. “ No you did not. And I’m really angry.
In our house communication nowadays is like this;
the one percent of fridge content in the form of a
I pick you up after my working day, bring you a
Mum enters the family home after her working day:
chilled Pinot Grigio and waits for Best-Husband-in-
drink and just feel for you. And you? You even
“Hello Ben, I’m home”, ..........................??..............
the World to return to share her daily portion of
don’t answer properly. I can not understand you”
................., “Beeen? Are you iiiiin?
Alien experience.
Mum thinks: Strange, he must be in as all cupboards and drawers in the kitchen are open. Next to the sink are various dirty plates, knives,
Mum: “Just tell me Ben, was it ok”
The Non Communication Part within the Communication
forks, and 99% of the fridge content is carefully
Ben: “krrr. Hev.......... bt........ ws .................. k...................” I have no idea what he has said.. Am I with
arranged on all the different surfaces in the kitchen,
Mum outside school to pick up 16 year old Ben.:
lounge, but mostly around the TV.
it’ s GCSE s, one of the most nervewrecking times
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Ben…. silence
an Alien?
PARENTS & CHILDREN
with an Alien
with a teenager with her 16 year old son
Teenager showing responsibility We started a new project in our house which is called “Ben and responsibility”. Project leader is BestHusband-in-the-World, and all other tasks like setting the goals, checking the goals, keeping focused on the goals, reporting to husband and trying to interlink between husband and hopefully-soon-to-be-responsibleoffspring, is down to me. Best-Husband-in-the-world thinks “Responsibility is when you take care of your life. You judge your actions, calculate risks, set yourself goals and you reach them.” Ben the Alien thinks: “Responsibility is when you take care of yourself. You have to judge which mood the parents are in, calculate how to talk to them and then reaching your set goal” which is mostly connected to getting extra money out of them. My son may be an Alien… but he is my alien and I love him regardless.
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SILLY SEASON
‘TIS THE SEASON TO
BE SILLY It is the time of year when news and stories slow down as people take their holidays. So in keeping with tradition here are some of the funniest pranks. COMPUTERS Distract your victim and go into the settings of their computer. Go into the display properties and click on the screensaver. Type in an amusing message, such “IT IS NOW SAFE TO TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER” and save it. Alternatively slow down all their functions, such as the speed of the mouse.
DINNER PARTY Hide under the table of a large dinner party. Tie everyone’s shoe laces together and watch them topple over as they try to stand up and leave the table. However don’t play this on old people, pregnant women or people with injuries as you don’t want to hurt people
PARKING TICKET Replicate a parking ticket by buying some yellow paper and wrapping it in a clear plastic wrapper. Type a note THANK YOU FOR PARKING LEGALLY and pin it to all the cars down the street.
LEAVES Block your victim in their home by piling up mounds and mounds of leaves and putting them in front of their front door. They’ll have to push their way through the leaves to get through the door. Spend days collecting leaves in the street and park, even offer to clear your neighbours’ drives to ensure you have enough leaves.
CLEVER PAPER TRICK Get a piece of paper with a tiny hole (eg the size of a pencil). Ask your victim if they could push their finger through the centre of the paper without tearing it. They will say it is impossible. The small hole in the paper is there to mislead the victim. After they have tried and failed to push their finger through , take the piece of paper and roll it into a tube. Then put your finger in the centre of the tube. You’re pushing your finger through the centre of the paper without tearing it, just as you said you would.
NOTE TO READERS: Lifestyle Monthly accepts no responsibility for damage to property or people arising from these tricks being practised.
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BLOOMING LOVELY Flower card entrepreneur, Lisa Gregory, set up Bloom-in-Cards after spending a long career in marketing. A member of Knowsley Women in Business, Lisa said, “I have always enjoyed flowers and have a keen eye for all things beautiful and natural. Now living within a rural location and being surrounded by nature allows my creative side to flourish. Combining my greeting card with fresh flowers makes my gift not only unique but economical.� For more information visit www.bloomincards.co.uk or phone 0151 487 3357 L M
STYLE & FASHION
MERSEYSIDE’S TOP MAKEUP ARTIST & STYLIST,
ANDREA PERRY-BEVAN Talking about how she styled the models on the following pages, Andrea introduces us to the concept of colour Try out strong colours together, opposing colours of the spectrum work well together to create a strong look For example purple and yellow, blue and orange. There are many variations on this. The look can be toned down with pastel shades working on the same basis. Colours that live side by side on the rainbow scale are very subtle and will blend for a fresher look, use 3 or more colours in similar hues like lemon, orange and copper in different parts of the eyes to create contours.
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Impact lipstick
The New Smokey Eye
There is a basic dress code for makeup, strong lips,
Smokey eyes don’t have to be greys or black, smoke
soft eyes or strong eyes, pale lips, as too strong
is just a term to do with blending out a shade until
lip and eye colour can look overdone at times, here
it gives a sultry look around the eyes, blend away
I have gone for the strong lip colour, but wanted
with a medium sized blending brush, I recommend
to use a shade most people would shy away from.
217 from M.A.C . I LOVE Purple, Here I’ve used,
I used “Full chocolate” in Matt from M.A.C, but
M.A.C Eye shadow in Indian Ink under the eyes
to give it a softer glossier edge, I added a layer of
and in the socket line, followed by Parfait amour
frost lipstick from M.A.C called “Gel” in a golden
all over the lid to the lash line, then blend both of
hue. Before adding the lipstick, I lightly dusted
them with M.A.C 217 brush up and outwards, fading
the cupids bow with M.A.C Pigment in “Vanilla” to
to the brows, then for the final add of sizzle, add
emphasize and contour the shape.
M.A.C Pigment in “Pink Opal” from half way across the eyelid inwards to the tear duct and then a quick
Waterproof
sweep from the inner eye outwards under the eye. I finished off with strong pink colour, but you could
You can find many waterproof cosmetics on the
use a toned down version of the same shade or go
high street, I used: Waterproof eyeliner in “Duck”
nude with a layer of gloss.
by M.A.C. Maybelline Waterproof Mascara, Volum’ express, turbo boost in Black. NARS the
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multiple in “Copacabana”, use in any areas that you would like to highlight. M.A.C paint pot in Rubenesque around the tear duct and upper eyelid and socket line. M.A.C paint pot in Constructivist on the lower lid and smudged under the eye with a fluffy contouring brush for that smoked out effect. Benefit s’ “She Laq” is great to apply over anything you need to stay in place, it’s great for taming eyebrows, keeps non-waterproof eyeliners in
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place, and you
Send in a picture of yourself to:
can even use it
editor@lifetsylemonthly.co.uk
over lipstick.
and tell us in no more than 10 words why you deserve to win. Closing date is 31 August.
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THE SUMMER SALES ARE HERE HOW DO YOU SPOT A BARGAIN
FROM A BURDEN?
shopping zones. Picture courtesy of Associated British Foods plc
Bright, modern and spacious interiors like the flagship stores in Liverpool have been designed to create separate
STYLE & FASHION
To get a bargain you need to first know the difference between an impulsive buy and an item where you have truly saved money.
D
o you feel guilty after your purchases, do you feel the need to justify your spending, to tell yourself it was worth it, or do you
Here are Lifestyle Monthly’s top tips for savvy sale shopping:
4)
GO SHOPPING LATE IN THE AFTERNOON
– most people tend to get up and go after
breakfast so the shops are heaving by
feel a thrill of achievement?
1)
PLAN YOUR TRIP - Which shops do you
lunchtime. Leave it until after mid afternoon,
For what may be a bargain on the price tag, may
want to go to? Don’t get side tracked by
when most people are coming home, and
be a costly burden in the long run. You may have
wandering into other shops.
not only are you more likely to find a great
picked out the most exquisite shirt but check the
parking space, but as the sale days draw to
cleaning instructions of any items of clothing you
a close, the shops are more likely to slash
prices to get rid of their sale stock
5)
WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES
intend to purchase. Is it hand wash only? Can you
2)
MAKE A LIST. You want a new outfit, make
really be bothered with it? Or how about if it is dry
sure it is specific and ensure it goes with
clean only? If buying this item is going to make you
your wardrobe at home so you can mix
time-poor then it isn’t such a bargain after all.
and match
texture feels perfect but it’s just that teensy-weeny
3)
LEAVE THE KIDS AT HOME – most kids hate
always online shopping, where the shops are open
bit tight. Do you buy it with the intention of losing
shopping and dragging them round shop
24/7, there are no queues or unflattering lighting in
those few extra pounds, or, more realistically, is it
after shop is going to get you down as they
awkwardly shaped changing rooms.
going to linger at the back of your wardrobe? It is
whinge and whine about being bored. You’re
much better to buy something that fits that makes
more likely to buy the wrong thing when you
you feel great now.
are stressed and not thinking clearly
The same principles apply to the perfect dress or trousers. It looks beautiful on the hanger, the
But if all this seems like too much hassle, there’s
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CELEBRITY INTERVIEW
FROM CASTAWAY ISLAND TO CASTING A CAREER IN TELEVISION Wirral beauty and television presenter,
Anna Morris-Ord
shares her experiences on Channel 4’s Shipwrecked and her charity shop shopping tips with Amanda Moss.
S
hipwrecked began in 2000 when Channel 4
worked so hard for two and a half years but in the
sent a group of young British beauties out
end we had to just let it go. It was sad because we
to a deserted island and made them fend for
really believed in it.”
themselves in a new kind of reality TV series. At that time Anna Morris-Ord, now 21, was carving out a career with girl band, Genie Queen,
talents to television presenting. She said,
alongside her best friend, Abbey Clancey.
“Whenever we were on tour I was always asking
Anna, who is remarkably down to earth, says,
other bands loads of questioned, it seemed a natural
“We met in St John’s precinct and she came up to
progression for me to go into music presenting. I
me and said I looked great. She asked me if I would
put a showreel together and got myself out there.”
be interested in joining a band that her manager
A few jobs for independent television productions
was forming. Along with Lauren Blake whom they
heralded the start of her broadcasting career, but
auditioned, Genie Queen was born, along with a 12
her leap onto a shipwrecked island put her firmly
track CD which was recorded.”
on the map.
Anna says, “ We went off to LA and even
Anna said, “My mum applied for the job for me
supported Blue on their tour. We worked our butts
because I was busy working, doing auditions and
off, did over 200 gigs in the hope of getting signed.
five days later I was on the island!”
But it was at the time when the likes of Girls Aloud
Three months in tropical paradise sounds like bliss.
and Sugababes were doing really well and no-one
“Oh it was fantastic,” raved Anna. But totally
wanted to risk another girl band. A record company
unbelievable. I’m no good travelling on my own and
could sign five indie bands for the same price as one
there I was in an airport going to the other side of
girl band and so it didn’t make financial sense for
the world. I nearly missed my flight, I am so dozy.
them.”
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Returning home to her mum, whom she is extremely close to, Anna turned her entertaining
When I landed I didn’t know what to expect. I was
Anna has a strong work ethic and continued to
put in a shack for four days and told not to talk to
work for another year, unpaid, in the belief that
anyone, I wasn’t allowed out of that shack so you
the band would get their big break. She said, “We
can imagine I was going crazy, I wasn’t allowed
CELEBRITY INTERVIEW
to enjoy any of the beautiful scenery or anything.
a stone because we weren’t used to eating so many
strings until she lands the top music presenting job
One girl was in there for nine days though. I would
carbs!”
she dreams of. “I am motivated, I believe in myself
have gone insane.
After 9 weeks Anna left the island and moved
and I am determined. It’s sometimes hard though
to London to continue her television presenting
when you get rejection after rejection.”
to the island and all of a sudden there was a load
ambitions. She said, “ I didn’t discover myself, I
She spends her time going to auditions and
of screaming and I started to get really excited
had been fortunate to be doing something amazing
shopping in charity shops. “I am skint at the
thinking, this is it. There was a lot of shouting and
with the band. But I would never have met such
moment so it’s the only place I can afford to shop.
Anyway we eventually got in the boat to go over
I saw a load of people and we all started to wave at each other. I got off the boat and the director said, ‘right, let’s do that again from another angle and pretend you haven’t seen each other before.’ I thought it was going to be like Big Brother but it wasn’t, which was weird. And there was two weeks of pouring rain when we couldn’t film which was a bit dull.” So what is it like living your life in a reality television series? “The crew become part of your life”, said Anna. “We weren’t allowed to go into their camp but they had moles who came over to us and then reported back. One of the boys did get over to them and steal chocolate though. The food
“
The charity shops here in West Hampstead are pretty good,” she enthuses, “You can pick up some really great designer bargains.”
My mum applied for the job for me because I was busy working, doing auditions and five days later I was on the island!
”
was rationed and we were always starving. We had
interesting people. I learnt about myself in the sense
rice pudding for breakfast, then a tuna rice lunch
that people would tell me when I was moody or
and lamb for dinner. There was so much rice and it
angry so I learnt a lot about my character.”
fills you up quickly and then you’re starving again.
Now living in London, the most expensive city in
All the boys lost weight and all the girls put on half
Europe, Anna is having to keep reign on her purse
Surprisingly her career choice does not mean she gives herself punishing fitness regimes to keep trim. She says, “ When I was in the band I used to be really vain and went through the day looking in mirrors. Now I am not so hard on myself. I am conscious of my weight but I am not strict. I have put on two stone since I was in the band but I don’t worry about it.” With a big presenting job on the cards Anna remains tight lipped about her future, “I don’t want to jinx it,” she says. Fingers crossed that she’ll be back on our screens very soon, she certainly deserves to be.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
GIVE YOUR HAIR FANTASTIC FLAIR
WTH OUR TOP STYLING TIPS A combination of the sun (if we’re lucky enough
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orraine Ellis, Manager at Thornton Hall’s Hair Spa, is
shampoo to remove all the chlorine from the hair as
well aware of the damaging effect the summer can
it is very drying and can also turn highlighted hair a
have on hair and offers some great tips to obtain the
green colour. If you don’t fancy blonde highlights in
to get any) chlorine and
‘sun kissed’ look whilst still maintaining healthy hair.
sea salt can be extremely
shampooing hair with a moisture based shampoo, you can
damaging to hair. Sunlight
prevent fly-away hair as this instantly makes hair shine by
can be as damaging as a hairdryer and, alongside humidity, can cause frizzy hair and dry brittle ends.
She says: “By using a rinse out conditioner after
the summer, it looks great to have vibrant coppers and chocolate tones to create glossy shine which makes your hair and tan look fabulous,” says Lorraine.
adding moisture. Also after towel drying hair, apply a drop
Thornton Hall would be delighted to offer a free ‘Summer
or two of Clynols frizz free serum to give your summer locks
Detox Hair Conditioning Head Massage’ to all Life Style
shine and definition. Products such as these are designed to
Monthly readers when they book in for a cut and blow
add moisture and therefore are great for replenishing your
dry at The Hair Spa.
hair in the summer.” She adds: “Try braiding you hair whilst it is still wet, as an alternative to using drying appliances, as it will dry naturally
Top Ten Tips for Summer Hair
and create glamorous waves for a great evening look. Also,
1. Prevent fly away hair by using a rinse out conditioner
by covering up your hair and scalp during the day with a hat
after you shampoo your hair with a moisture based
or a knot bun, it is possible to keep the ends of your hair
shampoo.
away from the sun’s harmful rays.” It is not only the sun that damages hair in the summer. Chlorine and sea salt, as well as certain hair products
2. After towel drying hair, apply a drop or two of Clynols frizz free serum, giving your summer locks definition and shine.
also contribute towards hair damage, particularly
3. Products that promote replenishment are designed to
for people with highlighted
add moisture
hair. As people swim much more in the summer than any other time of the year, Lorraine recommends taking extra precautions during this season.
4. Give your hair a break from drying appliances and braid your hair when it is wet for a great day look, and create glamorous waves by taking them out when dry for a great evening look.
“After swimming, use a good ‘clarifying’
5. In the sun, cover your hair and scalp with a hat or wear a knot bun
6. After swimming, use a good ‘clarifying’ shampoo to remove chlorine.
7. If sun kissed blonde hi-lights are not for you, then vibrant coppers and chocolate tones create that amazing glossy shine.
8. Avoid tight bands and use with smooth edges to avoid split ends.
9. Remember your scalp is a continuation of your skin, and this needs protecting from sun burn and drying. Use an SPF to combat this.
10. If you follow these simple steps, then your scalp and hair should survive the summer and you and your hair will feel fantastic.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
YOUR NATURAL
SUMMER SURVIVAL KIT
While you seek solace from a summer break, travel traumas and holiday hiccups can spoil your fun. Pack these essentials and to avoid any traumas when you travel:
Keep a travelsized 7ml bottle of Rescue(tm) Remedy spray with you for when you are trying to get to the airport on time.
Rescue Remedy 7ml spray - £4.95
Don’t forget to take basic first aid provisions with you. A simple holiday first aid kit should include: Sun tan cream and after sun lotion. Nelsons Burns cream is also great for sunburnt skin and contains Calendula to help soothe and Urtica for the stinging, £4.15 for 30g Arnica Cooling Gel is ideal to soothe aching muscles after exercise or a long hot day on your feet, £4.45 for 30g Pyrethrum Spray is a topical herbal remedy for on-the-spot relief for insect bites and contains Hypericum for sore or tender stings, £4.50 for 30 ml
Holidays are a great way to unwind, yet more than 40% of us are scared of flying. If your fears replace the excitement of going away, try the Bach(tm) Original Flower Remedy Mimulus to combat anxiety. If travel sickness spoils your trip, be it from a car, plane or boat, try Nelsons’ Travella to gently relieve the symptoms of motion sickness. Nelsons Travella is a safe and natural homeopathic treatment for all the
For more travel tips visit www.flyingwithoutfear.com All products are available from Boots, Holland & Barrett, selected Lloyds pharmacies and all good independent health food and pharmacy stores. Always read the label
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family, which contains Nux vomica. Bach Original Flower Remedies
Nelsons Travella -
- £5.95 for 20ml
£4.40 for 72 tablets
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OUT & ABOUT
Diary Date -
August 21st-24th 2008
Southport Flower Show
S
outhport Flower Show, the UK’s largest independent flower show, bursts into bloom on Thursday, August 21, providing a horticultural hotbed for the beautiful seaside resort and a fantastic day out for families.
The four day event is in its 79th year and attracts 80,000 visitors to Southport’s stunning Victoria Park which is transformed into a haven for families wanting a memorable day out. In addition to marvelling at over one million flowers in bloom, celebrity gardeners will be on hand offering hints and tips, taste some of the region’s finest food and drink and pick up some creative cuisine tips at the many cookery demonstrations. Children are well catered for with some fantastic outdoor entertainment, ranging from exciting acrobatics to the birds of prey show. David Bellamy will also be attending on Sunday, August 24, to host his ‘Bellamy’s Budding Gardeners’ competition, and don’t miss the children’s area which houses healthy eating, enjoying outdoor fun and caring for the environment all under one roof. A treat for mothers and daughters is the Ladies Day on August 22. Champagne and refreshments are served as guests soak up hair and beauty demonstrations and fabulous fashion shows. Dress to impress as prizes for outfits are awarded, but if you’re not one of the chosen few then console yourself with a delicious goody bag to take home as a memento of your day For tickets visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk or call 01704 547 147.
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OUT & ABOUT
DAVID BELLAMY The enthusiastic environmentalist and conservation expert comes to Southport for his favourite UK flower show
D
avid Bellamy has lost count of the number of Southport Flower
television in later years. The Southport Flower Show is a real family day out.”
Shows he has attended. “Blimey” he said, “It’s been years and years.
“We need to take a step back fifty years and see real people in their real
I love coming to Southport, there’s a wide range of amateurs and
environment, when people had to work for their food. When I was a child
professionals, the standards are excellent, the flowers are really super. There’s
you went to the butcher and got your duck or venison and saw pigeons with
real pressure on people to put on great displays and they are just incredible.”
feathers on. You don’t see that as much any more and so children don’t know
He added, “I love the rock gardens, I love the hog roasts. The smells wafting
where there food actually comes from. A garden is a good way to show them
over the Show is fantastic, there is a real feast of food and a feast of flowers. The people are wonderful, I love getting my hands dirty in the soil. What more could you want?” David hosts the annual Schools’ Award and is proud of his involvement with the Show. He believes it is important for children to enjoy horticultural activities and savour the outdoors. He said, “It’s very difficult these days getting children interested in
that that they can grow their food.” It’s not just just food either, more and more young people are taking up fishing. It’s very important because our fishermen are the eyes and ears of Britain’s waters. If there is something wrong with a river, our fishermen know it first.” David Bellamy’s favourite place on earth is his home. “I live just across the Pennines, “ he said. “I have three natural waterfalls and a stream running
gardening. I remember when I was a kid putting the radish seeds in the ground
through my garden. I am surrounded by grouse in the moors, there are salmon
and then digging them up when they had grown. Children aren’t like that now.
in my stream, I like to see them, and of course there are rabbits. Our world is
If they haven’t seen something grow within a day or two they lose interest. Of
a wonderful place and we need to look after it properly. What would a garden
course I see some young children who are future gardeners, I can see on the
be without butterflies? What would our fields be like without lambs?
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OUT & ABOUT
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ENJOY A DAY OUT ON US!
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Lifestyle Monthly has teamed up with some of the hottest venues across the region to bring you great savings on fantastic days out for all the family. FREE TICKETS TO MARTIN MERE WATERFOWL GARDENS Close to Southport England’s Classic Resort and six miles from Ormskirk it is home to more than 100 species of rare and endangered ducks, geese, swans, flamingos and now beavers. With a diversity of waterfowl exhibits, restaurant, gift shop and an adventure playground for children to enjoy, Martin Mere is a first class, year-round, wetland wildlife attraction for families, couples, teenagers and the retired. Martin Mere is open seven days (apart from Christmas Day) from 9.30am until 5pm in the Winter (November to February) and 9.30am to 5.30pm in the summer (March to October). Visit www.wwt.org.uk
FREE TICKETS TO CATALYST SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTRE. Widnes FREE TICKETS TO THE BEATLES STORY, Albert Dock Liverpool See how the fab four from Liverpool wee propelled to the dizzy heights of wordwide fame and fortune to become the greatest band of all time and inspiration for many other top musicians. The story unfolds through the ‘living history’ audio guide narrated by John Lennon’s sister, Julia. Visit www.beatlesstory.com
FREE TICKETS TO NESS BOTANIC GARDENS, The Wirral Founded over 100 years ago, Ness Gardens was the creation of Arthur Kiplin Bulley,a Liverpool cotton broker with a passion for plants. In 1948 his daughter gave the gardens to the University of Liverpool with a bequest and hope that it would honour her father’s desire to share the gardens with the public. Visit www.nessgardens.org.uk
We have 4 sets of family tickets to each of the above attractions. Email editor@lifestylemonthly.co.uk or write in to 2 Barnhill Road, Liverpool, Mersesyide L15 5BE with the words FREE TICKETS. Winners will be picked at random at the end of the month.
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THE PRINES TRUST
The Princes Trust in the North West
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outh charity, The Prince’s Trust was established by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1976 andhas helped more than 575,000 young people since 1976 and supports 100 more each working day. This year The Prince’s Trust aims to support 5,000 young people in the North West aged 14-30 who are struggling at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law. Almost three in four will move into work, education or training. The Prince’s Trust needs to raise around £1 million every week to continue their vital work.
What they offer: The Business Programme – Funding and support to
help others escape a similar fate. After his release,
help young people to start their own business
Ian volunteered with local organisations, working late nights and weekends to support vulnerable
Team – A 12 week programme of personal
young people who were struggling with addiction.
development training
Ian founded Sub Aware in 2006, highlighting the risks and consequences of drug misuse in a
Development Awards – Cash awards to help young
clear, compelling, no-nonsense way. Through
people access education, training
determination and start-up support from The Prince’s Trust, new-dad Ian has built a successful
Group Awards – Cash awards for young people
business helping hundreds of young people hear the
working on a project to benefit the community
truth about drugs, from someone who really knows.
Get into – Short courses that develop young
Liverpudlian with the LSC Young Achiever Award,
peoples skills in a specific sector and supports
said: “Ian has shown remarkable will-power and
them into jobs
strength of character to overcome drug addiction
Oscar winner, Gwyneth Paltrow, presenting the
and prison. I am personally humbled by how such a Xl programme – A team-based programme of
young man can put his past experiences to good use
personal development for students in their last
and help others avoid similar problems.”
two years of compulsory education.
Years of substance misuse have left Ian with chronic and life-threatening medical problems. Ian
SUCCESS STORY:
said: “Drugs education, I feel, is the way forward to
From cigarettes to alcohol, aerosols, glue, cannabis,
stopping drug abuse happen in the first place. I am
and pills; Ian Fischer slipped down a substance-laced
not going to stand down from this crusade that I am
slope to the depths of illness and despair, ending up
on until I have made some difference.”
hooked on heroin and crack. He was just ten when it began. Ian stole
Recent events across the region have raised over £100,000, including a Formby Golf Day in July
cigarettes from his mum, started drinking and experimented with a cocktail of drugs, leading to
Dates for your diary
anger, aggression and, finally, a three year prison
Haydock Race Day, 16 September at Haydock Park
sentence.
Diamond Ball – 9 December at St Georges Hall,
Inside, he had time to think, to plan a new life, clean from drugs. More than that, he wanted to
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Ian Fischer with Gwyneth Paltrow
MONEY TALKS
FIGHT BACK
AGAINST RISING FOOD PRICES
Food shopping doesn’t go very far these days. According to the Daily Mail’s cost of living index, a basket of basic foods that cost £41.34 in May 2007 costs £49.24 now -- a rise of 19% As your household bills are continue to spiral so here are some ways to make your food bills go further.
AVOID THE BIG SUPERMARKETS
GROW YOUR OWN
Smaller stores like Aldi, Lidl and Netto are much cheaper than the larger
You don’t need acres of land to grown your own produce. Even a
supermarkets. Their shopping trolleys are also smaller, so you don’t
fresh herb box on your window sill will give you a reasonable crop of
find yourself buying as much either. And often their fresh meat is much
basil, parsley and chives. For those with a small garden, runner beans,
tastier.
potatoes, courgettes, and salads are easy to grow and maintain.
LOOK ON THE REDUCED SHELF
PLAN YOUR MEALS
You may be pleasantly surprised and find fresher produce with a day or
UK households throw away 6.7 million tons of food every year. This
two left. Pizzas and pies can be bought and frozen, making big savings
costs the average home over £420 a year, rising to £610 for a family
on your budget.
with children. The causes are various. Simply cooking or preparing too much, and throwing away the surplus, is a prime cause. So is having to throw out fruit and vegetables because they’ve gone off’. As is not eating food before it goes past its useby date. Plan what you are going to eat for the week and by your ingredients accordingly,
USE OLD RECIPE BOOKS Traditional recipes from a generation or two, from a time when lifestyles were less lavish and cookbooks were frugally prepared to save you pennies. Old-time cooking has its health benefits as well, with experts pointing out that Britons were healthier and lighter when recipes were dictated by ration books rather than TV chefs.
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miles per hour. And the body is made of recyclable
announced plans to mass manufacture electric cars
Not only is it ideal for motorists want to avoid
or offset rising energy prices.
visible scratches and irritating dents, the unpainted
s UK motorists are poised to place orders to
The two seater urban car has a top speed of 65
buy the first fully electric powered car later this year, the chief executive of Renault
ABS plastic, designed specifically for city driving.
Carlos Ghosn said, “We’re getting ready for mass
plastic bodywork also reduces both energy
production of electric cars as energy remains
consumption and toxins, while also making the
expensive.”
panels easier to recycle. The batteries are returned
It comes at a time when TH!NK city electric vehicle launches over here.
to the supplier at the end of their useable life. It is expected to retail at £14,000
TH!NK city is emission free and 95 percent recyclable. With an energy efficiency three times
THINK
that of a traditional combustion engine car, it is a
Electric vehicles are around 70% greener than the
car that realistically meets the growing challenges
equivalent fossil fuelled cars and is an important
of environmental protection and congestion and
consideration for new car buyers with tax
emissions legislation.
incentives to make the switch to electric.
L M The TESLA Roadster boasts Lamborghini-beating acceleration with an innovative battery that stores enough energy to travel 220 miles without requiring recharging, something that no other production electric vehicle can claim. A typical four-cylinder engine of a conventional car comprises of over 100 moving parts. But the motor of the Tesla Roadster is it’s sole part. So there’s less weight to drive around and fewer parts that could break or wear down over time. It’s priced for the European market at 99,000 Euros.
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THE LAST WORD
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kay forget the sunshine in this country, but at least we can frolic
What is the meaning of summer? It’s about play, freedom and sunshine.
outside without a coat on. Summer showers are aplenty, but at least it is warm rain. Summer is not just for children and young
people, it’s for all of us to enjoy. Work winds down as everyone gets into holiday-mode, even if they aren’t actually going away. Summer is about good times, happy days. The long days lifts all our spirits and make us feel good about ourselves. As the summer holidays are here make the most of your time. Spend it with your kids before they grow up, create the comforting memories you want them to leave home with. Be silly, be daring, laugh at yourself. Stay out late, play loud music, dance, sing and enjoy yourself. Or sit back and listen to the radio- Radio City’s new drive time presenter Rick Vaughn will keep you smiling as you come home from a lazy day out. And look out for him when he signs copies of our magazine in ASDA during August. Forget the media ranting on about recession. The economy has slowed down but don’t panic! So we have to tighten our belts for a bit, is it so terrible, after all we have been spoilt over the last few years. Interest rates are still relatively low to what they were in the early 1990s. Petrol and domestic fuel may be more expensive but over the years we are still paying less than what we were ten years ago due to our cars and boilers working more efficiently and requiring less parts and labour costs. Still, the credit crunch is no fun and who wants their spirits dampened when the weather is doing a good enough job of that. To help you out, Lifestyle Monthly has plenty of free tickets to top attractions to giveaway to our readers struggling to keep costs down in the holidays. Be positive, stay beautiful and keep reading Lifestyle Monthly for all your gorgeous fashion and tips. Sought after make-up artist Andrea shares her beauty secrets with us, so slap on that lip gloss, pout and remember, as they say in High School Musical, school is out and summer’s here. Let’s party.
Albany Grace Albany Grace, Editor
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