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Summer Sun Shine. Bringing the garden indoors. By - Jane de Weijer, Make Space Interiors Hi and welcome to the Summer season Home Interiors column, keeping you bang up to date with current 2017 ideas and trends. As an Interior Designer I will be looking at how, with a bit of tweaking, you can breathe fresh ideas into your home using the current trends. I will be creating that mood board for this season’s wish list and passing on trend watch tips for the season.
that summer shine inside with those metallic wallpapers currently on offer.
Well it is an English summer but, fingers crossed, the sun is out and hopefully we will get the hot and sunny summer that we all deserve after these winter months, getting outside into the fresh air, in the back garden or local park and admiring all that is out there. This month I am bringing the outside inside with a look at the new Florabundant trend and reflecting
Floral Trends 2017 Each year new trends are recognised and created that will dictate the colours and styles out there on the net and on the High street.
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Get FLORAL ‘Florabundant’ Is the 2017 interpretation of the floral trend. Gone are the pastel shades and tones and in come dramatic deep shades including fuchsia, yellow, deep orange and rich purples, combined with those spring greens all these colours sit side by side in the garden and this year they have been plucked out and are appearing in the latest Interiors, creating an exciting and dramatic palate for the summer room. Interior trends have, over the past year, incorporated tropical themes including palm trees and tropical birds in prints, textures and wall coverings and now Designers have started to look at our own home grown exotics for inspiration.
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When pulling together ideas and interpreting the Florabundant trend take inspiration from nature. It’s all about colour combinations. Looking at the flower board ,nature is the best source with vibrant colours and contrasts. It is time to be bold, the florals are large scale and make a strong statement but combine with soft neutrals in dark greys, grey-greens or stone to enhance those colours. Florabundant trend textures include heavy linens, velvets and silks.
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I like to combine and balance with neutrals so that the colours ‘pop’. 1. Artwork : This is a 17th century Still life print. Go looking in antique shops, on-line and use the colours to create your colour scheme. I love the grey-green neutral base. The Heritage paint colours are the best go-to ranges to recreate this muted shade. 2. This large pendant light fitting adds that drama, and drama is what we are aiming for. Black with a burnished brass interior, it is an easy addition to the Living Room. B&Q Kappel Dome Black Pendant light : www.DIY.com 3. Large floral wallpaper panels used on a feature wall really define the trend. Designers Guild, Carprifoglio: Tulipani Graphite.
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4. Combining the accessories that make sure the room is bang up to date includes using copper, brass and stone. This copper wire light fitting will enhance the delicacy of the floral finishes, how you combine accessories defines your style. B&Q ‘Jonas Wire Copper’ : www.DIY.com 5. I love this armchair. The blush pink upholstery is the neutral that combines well with the floral scheme. Going for cools like this pink rather than cream based shades really compliments the current trends. Frame Armchair in Blush Velvet cotton, MADE.COM 6. Accessories such as this brass vase add the luxe finish. Design Project by John Lewis 068 vase. www.johnlewis.com 7. Floral cushions. These cushions combine the large florals and the current trend for digitalised images . www.sanderson.co.uk
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Summer trend Watch: Your Statement chair Never has there been a better time to invest in that new chair. On its own it can breathe life into your room and make a real impact. Bold is the byword for 2017 and designers are specifying the ‘statement’ chair in order to compliment the themes in their schemes. Personal style is paramount, Whether you love your English Vintage or Far East minimalism, I have put together a collection of chairs, sourced both on-line and in the high street, that can ‘work’ in any room.
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encapsulates the current trend. www.bemz. com Ikea Melby armchair transformed with floral cover Sagaforest.
Chair 1: ‘Carter’ occasional chair www.next.co.uk Chair 2: ‘Jonny’ Occasional chair www.made. com. I love this retro yellow shade. Chair 3: ‘ Connor’ Armchair www.made.com , a traditional twist on this armchair. Chair 4 : ‘Alicha' Chair by Alexander & James. www.alexanderandjamessofas.com
A selection of ‘Statement Chairs’ If you are keen to make a statement but want to up-cycle? Your local upholsterer can help here. Professional Upholsterers can be found through recommendation or through the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers www. upholsterers.co.uk.
Ikea Melby armchair transformed with floral cover Sagaforest.
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Currently we are refurbishing a beautiful Georgian House. Keeping colours neutral and concentrating on textures and the restoration of original period features.
LUXE AND PANELLED WALLPAPER FINISHES Summer Shine
With the quality of digital wallpapers being vastly improved and coming both into the retail market and onto the High Street you can also transform those plain walls and create that panelled room overnight.
I don't think that shimmer and shine is just for the winter months. Loving reflection and glamour in interiors throughout the summer months too.
I have combined both on my board. Now is the time that you can be adventurous and transform your rooms.
The Luxe trend which has been on the High street in the shape of high shine metallics in wall-coverings, textiles and accessories is still going to be a dominate theme over 2017 and 2018.
1: La Pointe / Gilt G P & J Baker www.gpjbaker. com 2: Vintage style Black and white plates from a selection by Zazzle, www.zazzle.com
All the brands are delivering exciting new collections including shine and texture. Used as a feature wall, combined with rich shades, you can make a real statement.
3: ‘Vortex’ wallpaper Harlequin wall coverings
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8: Statement chair: Fitz by Swoon Editions, www. swoon.com. Add contrast to those metallics with deep jewel colours for an instant 2017 vibe.
Want to add some colour but not keen to redecorate Just yet ? Try adding a ‘pop’ of rich colour to an alcove or behind some shelves. This can serve to provide a great backdrop to those metallic accessories, highlight artwork and photos and just provide that contrast to your decor.
Instant Summer Updates Changing your room is not like changing your shoes obviously. It can be a costly exercise so I am always keen to highlight the instant updates that you can make to bring the current trends into your living room. The big High Street retailers are offering some great accessories. Check out H&M Homes, my current favourite for accessories, cushions and Duvet covers. http:// www2.hm.com/en_gb
This real-time project refurbishment of a traditional Edwardian terraced house in Birmingham includes a rich blue alcove and shelf that works beautifully and also compliments the original pine storage cupboard. This is a lowcost solution that can make a real impact for the cost of a Tester pot or two.
1 : Lampshades. Breathe new life into that light fitting with a new Lampshade. Heavy florals will compliment the Florabundant trend. Either buy new or make your own with kits and on-line tutorials on You Tube, www.youtube.com , if you are feeling creative, or find a local supplier. On-line www.thelampshadecompany.co.uk or www.shadylady.co.uk. will provide you with that unique shade either bespoke or off-the -shelf. I really recommend the copper or gold interior in the shade to work with current trends. Drum Lamp Shade Made with Liberty Kate Ada Mosaic Garnet Floral Fabric with Gold Lining supplied by thelampshdecompany.co.uk
‘Stiff Key Blue’ Farrow and Ball to alcove ; see local stockists.
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3: Accessories. All things Brass will be the new metallic shade over the next 12 months. Easy to find and will compliment all colour schemes. Try these candle holders and vases from H and M home or go adventurous with this pendant light fitting.
ON THE BOARD Brass accessories and cushion from a selection at H & M homes . Light Fitting from a selection at B & Q . www.diy.com
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2 important ways to prevent eye strain in the office/study with lighting. With many jobs involving sitting in front of a computer screen all day, eye strain is becoming a frequent problem in the workplace, affecting 50-90% of employees daily. We all know the obvious ways to prevent eyestrain, such as changing the monitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightness to the same level as your surroundings, taking regular breaks, positioning your monitor correctly, changing text size and so on. However, many people don't realise that it is most likely, always, down to insufficient lighting in the office or your study at home. While most people can't change how long they sit in front of the computer for, they can reduce strain by using the following techniques:
1. Natural Light Excessive sunlight coming through windows is a big factor of eye strain. If possible, situate your computer next to a window, rather than in front or behind it to minimise glare. If the light is coming to the side of your screen, your eyes will not be exposed to the dazzling light reflection. If changing the position of your desk/computer is not an option, then try curtains or blinds to eliminate exterior lighting. Also, walls and furniture with a matte finish as opposed to a gloss finish, reflect light poorly, meaning there is less light to bounce around your screen.
2. Adequate artificial light. When you use your computer, your ambient lighting should be about half as bright as what you would typically find in an office. Use fewer lights, or use incandescent/low-intensity lamps to reduce glare and shadows. Fluorescent lighting can be harsh and working directly underneath overhead lights can cause strain, turn them off and use lamps to provide indirect incandescent or halogen lighting. If you don't want to turn them off, purchase a diffuser to filter the light. Light should never be directed in front or behind of your screen as it will cast a lot of light reflection, causing glare and strain. Place a lamp or dim light on either side of your workstation to create indirect, but equal lighting.
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Get the perfect match Mismatching bricks are a surefire way of telling the world you’ve had an extension. They can make your house look incomplete and untidy, like your extension is an addition, rather than part of your home. If you look at the pictures in the advert below they have been darkened to match the rest of the house, adding value and appeal.
doing some work, this clever technique is the final finishing touch to complete the job. As well as extensions, brick tinting gives the final finish after garage conversions, conservatory bases and boundary walls. It’s a method often used on Grand Designs projects, and it adds value if you are a property developer or builder. Colour matching is an art with each job being individually assessed and applied.
Whether you own a period property or a relatively new one, it’s almost impossible to get bricks that are perfectly matched. They change colour through weathering, so new ones are unlikely to look exactly the same, even if you have managed to find expensive replicas of your bricks.
At Colour Bricks Cosmetics, we have over 14 years’ experience in brick tinting. It all starts with taking photographs of the existing bricks and producing digital mock-ups of what it will look will look like after the tinting. Get in touch to chat to our professionals for advice on getting a seamless finish visit:
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Heart of Stone Work Surfaces
What Work Surface?
is a surface made by fusing together natural granite. This has the advantages of not using resin which is heat and UV sensitive and does not have the fissures and pores found in natural granite.
Home owners faced with a decision about what work surface to have in their kitchen now have a previously unimaginable number of options. Factors such as cost, function, maintenance, colour and style have to be considered. Henryk Gromadzki owner and general manager of Heart of Stone Ltd answers some of the most commonly asked questions about granite, quartz and other surfaces:
Why are granite and quartz and other surfaces expensive? Granite is extracted in quarries in huge blocks of about 20 to 30 tons in weight, and then transported to factories where they are cut into slabs. They then go through multi head polishing machines to be smoothed and bring them up to a shine. The machinery is very expensive and the process is slow. After polishing the slabs are then exported to stockholders or end users, adding yet more cost. Quartz is produced using similarly expensive machinery. The resins and pigments used in the manufacture of quartz slabs are also not cheap. The templating, cutting, edge polishing and fitting process usually costs about the same as the material for a typical kitchen.
Which is the best work surface? There is no simple answer to this as each has its own merits. Laminate tops are cheap and fairly low maintenance, hence their popularity. Wood is a naturally beautiful material, easy to work and not too expensive. Ceramic tiles are cheap and low maintenance, provided an epoxy grout has been used. Granite and other natural stones are hard wearing, stunningly attractive and fairly low maintenance. Quartz has its own beauty, is tough and impervious and very low maintenance. Polished concrete can be moulded into shape. Glass is very modern and available in a huge range of colours. Ceramic sheet is a new technology making its way into the market offering a different range of colours and textures and can be used in only 10mm thickness. Lapitec is another new material. This
Are granite and quartz impervious? All stone is porous. Granite worktops need sealing to prevent staining. Sealers are affected by acids and heavy cleaning, so periodic resealing is usually required. Quartz is impervious
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binds it together. Quatz tops are fine outside so long as they are covered over when not in use, otherwise their lifespan in the UK would be about 5 years, a figure based on client feedback.
and does not need sealing. Quartz is about 93% quartzite and 7% resin and pigment. The resin is impervious and acts as a sealer.
Are granite and quartz affected by heat?
Are other stones such as marble, travertine or slate suitable for work surfaces?
Quartz goes soft at 180C and melts at 200C, so it is possible to heat damage quartz in a domestic situation. Such damage is usually irreparable and replacement is required. Hot mats or trivet bars should be used with quartz. The term granite is loosely used to describe any igneous stone used for worktops. These so called granites may be granite or be basalt, sodolite, or other suitable igneous rock. These melt between 940C and 1260C, so are not likely to be damaged by heat. What can crack granite or quartz is large temperature differentials within a piece. If one end or the middle is heated the induced stress may well crack the piece.
They can be used, but are high maintenance and vulnerable to damage. Calcium carbonate based materials are particularly susceptible to acid attack and are easily scratched. These materials are best used as tiles, bathroom vanity tops or for fireplaces. Slate is tough, acid resistant, but scratches easily. It can be polished up fairly easily, so is probably one the safest of the non-igneous materials. Natural quartzites are very good, and we fit quite a lot of these.
Are the most expensive granites the best quality?
Can granite or quartz be scratched or chipped? Yes, given the right circumstances. Both are very hard and scratch resistant, but can be scratched or chipped. Not all granites are the same hardness, so some like Emerald Pearl are more prone to scratching than say Star Galaxy. Most granites will withstand being chopped on with a knife, but not all. In some cases the scratches can be polished out, but it is difficult to face polish these materials so that the repair is not visible. Chips are more easily repaired, particularly in colourful materials.
Strangely the answer to that is not usually. Granite pricing is determined by cost of production and desirability. The most stunning granites are usually the least sound structurally and often require mesh backing. Some of the strongest and hardest granites are amongst the cheapest. That is because the colour and texture of them is not so attractive. Each granite must be considered on itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own merits.
Given the choice which would you have?
Which material is best outside?
I rather like the natural beauty and character of granite, so would choose that.
Some care needs to be taken in selecting stone for outside. Most granites are fine and will resist the elements well. Those with a heavy crystalline nature and open veins into which water can seep should be avoided as frost will damage these. Quartz needs protecting from UV light as this will break down the resin that
Heart of Stone Ltd is a Shropshire based stone company that manufactures worktops, table tops and fireplaces. It also supplies tiles, landscaping and bespoke stonework. See www.heartofstone.co.uk
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Is Spring a good time to sell? might fall into this category, put your house on the market straight after Christmas (make sure your Christmas decorations are down first) or early January. If you have a three bedroom semi or detached with a garden, near local schools and amenities then you are likely to appeal to young families. Young families tend to buy during school term times. They tend to avoid holiday periods so the end of winter, spring, early summer and autumn are popular times for them to buy. Bigger family homes tend to attract those with older children. This type of buyer is in a better position financially as their children have grown up. If you think about the position this type of buyer is in, the move is likely to depend on them selling a smaller family home. As mentioned in the previous paragraph, smaller family homes tend to sell in term time. This would mean that the end of term and going into the holidays would probably be best for the bigger type of family home buyer.
It seems to be a common conception that Spring is the best time to sell a property. Most estate agents would agree that Spring is a busy time of year, however, that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best time of year to sell. Spring is a lovely time of year; the weather improves, the days get longer and with it, people begin to feel happier. Flowers begin to bloom and greenery appears which helps property photographs look a lot more appealing than bare and barren winter ones.
The key to putting your house on the market at best time is to really try and understand your buyer and what position they are in with their own lives. If you can understand your buyer you have a far better chance of getting the best price for your house and selling quicker. Whilst all of the above is not set in stone, I hope it has given you food for thought.
Whilst Spring is a great time to sell, to get the best price and the quickest sale, have a think about the type of buyer your property will appeal to and what position that buyer maybe in this time of year. If you have a two-bedroom flat or a small terrace house you're likely to attract a first-time buyer. This type of buyer typically begins their search earlier in the year, maybe after the Christmas period, they realise that they want their own space after spending it at mum and dads. I would suggest that if you think your buyer
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Situated on approximately 2 acres including a paddock, Home Farm House occupies a superb rural location in the delightful hamlet of Little Onn just one mile north of Wheaton Aston and the amenities therein, this detached country residence enjoys picturesque views over surrounding countryside and therefore ideal for purchasers in search of the ‘country life’ whilst still convenient for commuting to principal towns. Welcoming Reception Hall with Open Brick Fireplace * Fitted Cloakroom * Charming Living Room with fireplace and wood burning stove* Separate Dining Room * Utility * Feature Breakfast Kitchen with an extensive suite of matching units including Aga range cooker & integrated appliances * Double Glazed Conservatory * First Floor Galleried Landing * Master Bedrooms with Dressing Area & Spacious Ensuite * Guest Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room * Two Further Bedrooms * Well-appointed Family Bathroom * Detached Triple Garage with Gardner’s Garage and first floor Workshop/Hobbies Room * Adjacent Timber Stables with Tack Room and Covered Way * Approx. 2acres with electric gated driveway, fenced paddock, vast lawns and coppice *
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Occupying a choice position in a select road this distinctive detached property has been thoughtfully extended restyled by the present owners to create a most impressive and luxury family home. Refurbished to incorporate a superior quality of fittings throughout viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this truly superb example of a spacious family house which further comprises:
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Featured Property Ryton Court, Ryton, Shifnal, TF11 9JN Price Guide: ÂŁ1,050,000
Situated in the heart of the delightful hamlet Ryton, this detached cottage has been extended and restyled by the present owners with no expense spared to create a most impressive high standard of luxury accommodation. Having the benefit of a stylish contemporary interior, the accommodation has been sympathetically redesigned to retain the charm and appeal of a period property. Tastefully appointed to incorporate many distinctive and superior features the accommodation provides extremely spacious and versatile living accommodation, a superb example of its type. The accommodation now includes reception porch to entrance hall, spacious living room with stone fireplace with wood burning stove, separate dining room, inner hall, fitted cloakroom and study/ sitting room with inglenook fireplace. A feature of the property is undoubtedly the magnificent breakfast kitchen with has been recently refitted by Dayrooms Kitchens to incorporate a luxury white suite with integrated appliances including Aga cooker. Adjacent is the useful utility being designed to continue the kitchen suite including a concealed laundry room and pantry. From the kitchen, steps lead down to the l-shaped orangery which could be used for a multitude of purposes and enjoys picturesque views over the gardens. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms with the master and guest both having ensuite shower rooms and the bathroom incorporates a smart modern white suite. At the rear of the property, electric gates lead to the circular driveway with a detached triple garage.
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The Cowshed a meal to remember
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes a whole host of exciting new dishes.
accompanied with wholegrain mustard mash and creamed savoy cabbage, finished with a sweet sticky cider reduction; and a selection of prime cut steaks, cooked to preference and served with bespoke sauces.
Set in the backdrop of the beautiful South Staffordshire countryside, The Cowshed restaurant is a charming little barn conversion, nestled away within a quaint farmyard at the heart of Pattingham. Rustling up the very finest of food, cooked fresh to order and using local produce, The Cowshed invites you to sample its summer selection of traditional dishes, prepared and served with a modern twist. Summer specials include fillet rossini, served with homemade chicken liver pate and chunky hand-cut chips, finished with a rich madeira sauce; pan-seared black pearl scallops presented on a bed of crispy ginger beer-braised pork belly and a serving of butternut squash puree; and parma ham wrapped monkfish with king prawns prepared in lime, accompanied with chunky chips and a delicious home-made garlic mayonnaise.
These are just some of the delights on offer. Whatever your culinary persuasion, The Cowshed promises you and your loved ones a truly delicious experience.
Favourites include garlic mushrooms served on toasted brioche, topped with green leaves and parmesan shavings; beer braised pork belly,
Diners are advised to book in advance as reservations are limited. Book today on 01902 701888.
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Welcome to... The Island Pool Monday nights from 5pm are our very popular half price night from our main menu known as ‘Monday Madness’ yes steaks mixed grills ,burgers and pies are all half price ! Booking is advisable. Every Wednesday is our quiz night which has a top prize of a gallon of beer. Come and have a go if you think you’re clever enough. Not forgetting the beer drinkers…. we offer 4 locally sourced real ales which we vary all the time plus and extensive choice of ciders and lagers.
The Island Pool, pub and carvery is a family run free house situated on the Wolverhampton road on the outskirts of Kidderminster near to the village of Cookley. It has been well known for a number of years for offering an outstanding Carvery and Main Menu.
So with all of the above going on why not pop in and see us for a relaxing meal, or to just take time out with a drink in our beautiful beer garden and watch the world pass by.
On Fridays/Saturdays and Sunday mornings we also offer a very popular: as much as you can eat buffet style breakfast; from 8.30am till 11am. The carvery is served fresh every day of the week from 12pm and we are open all day.
Every Wednesday is our quiz night which has a top prize of a gallon of beer.
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Robinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s butchers based in High Street, Tettenhall produce and supply the finest quality fresh meats and delicatessen products, utilising the finest available ingredients.
The Delicatessen Offers a vast array of both fresh and dried products. Every day we prepare on site: -Beef bourguignon, Beef in beer, Chicken Chasseur, Coq au Vin, Pork in Apple and Cider, Lamb Beaujolais and Lasagne Homemade Coleslaw, Potato, Rice, Pasta, Roasted vegetable, Mexican & Waldorf to name but a few.
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Our traditional butchers supply and produce the finest quality meats and meat based products, which are created on site, utilising traditional techniques and practices. We make all our own award winning sausages, these include traditional pork, caramelized onion, garlic and tomato, venison and pork and leek. We also make gluten free sausages. We also cure our own bacon. We have won prizes for our black pudding and also for our beef and mushroom in red wine pie.
At Robinson's we offer a comprehensive range of menus to suit all occasions. A Hog Roast and/ or a superb Buffet Service can be tailored to meet your specific needs. We only use the finest quality produce available in our shop to produce a truly wonderful meal. We can expertly cater for your wedding, engagement, birthday or any other type of celebration party. For businesses, catering can be arranged for either regular or occasional meetings or seminars. We can offer everything from a simple platter of cooked meat or poached salmon to a full feast!
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Delicious Recipes By Mike Whitehurst METHOD Finely slice the red onions then melt the butter in a pan, add the olive oil and onions then top with the sugar. Allow to simmer for about 30 minutes until the onions start to look a bit sticky. If there is too much liquid just strain some off. Roll out the shortcrust pastry from the packaging (make your own if you know how to) . Place the tin next to it and roll out further imagining the pastry going up the sides of the tin and shrinking back too so be generous . Place the pastry inside the tin and push into the sides, dot with a fork and then scrunch up some parchment paper fill with lentils and push firmly into the pastry. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut the excess pastry from the edges as it will shrink during cooking. Blind bake for 20 minutes then remove the lentils and paper and continue baking for a further 15 minutes until the base if browned off. ( timings do vary between ovens) Once out of the oven brush the pastry with egg wash to fill any holes made by the fork. If you have any cracks just egg wash as much as possible, if a gap is too bit to fill with egg just squash a piece of goats cheese into the gap and egg wash over. Beat the eggs, cream and pinch of salt together. Now lay the red onion marmalade all over the bottom of the pastry, crumble the goats cheese on top and fill with the egg and cream savoury custard mix. Bake in your oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool a little, carefully pop the tart out of the tin then slice into 6 and serve with a nice green salad. This can also be served cold. For my green salad recipe email chef@ takefod.co.uk
Goats Cheese and Caramelised Red Onion Marmalade Tart Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Onion Marmalade 75g unsalted butter 300g of thinly sliced red onions 75g of soft dark brown sugar 1 tbsp f olive oil Tart 1 pack of shortcrust pastry 200g of goats cheese - rind removed 150ml double cream 2 free range eggs Pinch of Maldon sea salt
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EQUIPMENT Chopping board A good cooks knife Coarse grater Mixing bowl Baking tray Parchment paper
METHOD Take your pastry out of the fridge 2 hours before you are going to make these and then when ready take the skin off the black pudding and empty the contents into a bowl with the sausage meat. Finely dice the shallot and slice the sage then fry in a little nob of butter for 20 seconds before pouring into the sausage meat. ( just to take the harsh edge off the sage and onion). Add in a handful of chopped chives and mix thoroughly. Roll out the pastry and divide the meat into 2 lots. Place the first batch of sausage meat along the pastry shaping with your hands as you move along to create a sausage shape. Roll the pastry over the meat then flip it to make sure the join is at the bottom and place on a baking tray with parchment paper underneath. Do this again with the top half of the pastry and then egg wash thoroughly and sprinkle with rolled oats. You can either slice them into 4 halves or cook whole and cut afterwards. Bake in a preheated oven on 180oC for 35-40 minutes. I always chill them first before cutting, I prefer sausage rolls cold especially with some really good coleslaw.
Pork and Black Pudding Sausage Roll with Beetroot and Apple Coleslaw Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Sausage roll 1 packet of ready rolled all butter puff pastry (shortcrust also works well) 150g g of good quality butchers black pudding ( crumbly ) 350g of good quality butchers sausage meat 1 egg A handful of rolled oats 1 bunch of chives 1 shallot 4 sage leaves Coleslaw
Whilst the sausage rolls are cooking chop the red cabbage up as thinly or chunky as you like. Wash the cabbage and place in a mixing bowl then grate in the apple (skin on) the beetroot and the carrot. Finely chop in a few sprigs of parsley and the juice of the half lemon then a tbsp of mustard and then fold in the mayonnaise. Once ready serve with a bunch of watercress.
1 small red cabbage 1 large carrot 2 pre-cooked beetroot 1 large apple 200g of good quality mayonnaise Bunch of curly parsley Half a lemon Wholegrain mustard 1 Bag of watercress
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Your Private Chef and Caterer made it possible for us to spend 2 weeks in London. On the last day of searching I found a live in job at the Clachan in Kingly street next to Carnaby street on the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street. Having the Odeon Leicester Square as my local cinema wasn't to shabby at all! I spent 2 years or so in London but missed home and moved back. It’s lonely place London is unless you have friends close by. I did have friends there but an hour away on the tube. I do secretly miss it but not enough to move back.
I’ve always been interested in food from as far back as i can remember but not just the eating part. My mum remembers asking me to put baking potatoes in the oven for tea one afternoon whilst she as at work and apparently i’d drizzled them with oil and salt before baking them. I don’t remember it but i’ll take that as the beginning of my love and natural creativity with food. I do remember making perfectly round stuffing balls for Sunday lunch when i was about 9 so that landed me the job as stuffing ball maker every Sunday for lunch from then on and then started getting creative with whatever i found in the cupboard.
When I moved back home I did many jobs as a chef for about 6 years but never really felt totally happy in a hot kitchen not cooking my own recipes and menus, especially in the summer. So after my last job as head chef for a gastro pub in Bridgnorth I became self employed with no idea where it was going to lead. As time went by I started doing the odd buffet here and there and then I became the Civic Halls chef for crew catering, which means I cooked for lots of bands from the 80’s I grew up listening to when they were on their revival tours/ I also cooked for the panel of Question Time, David Dickinsons real deal, The Mike Tyson Event and The Darts to name a few TV events. I also worked at Silverstone and Good wood festival of speed cooking in the VIP tent for Jenson Button and then on set of the BBC drama South Riding. They were long hard 18 hour days and I thought there has to be and easier way of making money from what I love doing, so I woke up one day in 2009 with the name takefood in my head. Takefood means to eat, to take food in etc.. so it made sense to me.
I skipped a few food years and worked as a barman in Wolverhampton’s Light Bar although i did do a little cooking there I was mainly a barman. After a few years I started to get the buzz back for cooking and so moved to London with the help of a friend Richard Gorman who
I bought a MacBook with a free web building package and started building my own catering website. It’s been a challenge but I freelanced here and there whilst building up some presence as a caterer. In 2013 I found a unit in Wolverhampton which i was able to convert
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Sat 6, Sun 7 May (11-3.30). Admission £4, Children free. Home-made teas. Times:11:00 to 15:30. Telephone:07974 454503. Visits also by arrangement in May. Visits will be restricted to the bluebell season and will have to be arranged around owners’ work.. Open for charity. Keeper’s Cottage; Bluebell Wood, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY7 5BB
Russell Watson and his Orchestra Birmingham Symphony Hall 3 May Russell Watson and his Orchestra. Artists performing: Russell Watson. Tickets available. www.gigantic.com. Doors open: 19:00
Keeper’s Cottage; Bluebell Wood Open Garden for NGS Hagley Old Hales Beer Music & Street Food Festival
6-7 May This stunning bluebell wood adorns the banks of a river deep in the South Staffordshire countryside, yet only a few miles from the conurbation. In May, the bluebells form a beautiful carpet, sweeping through the natural woodland and down to the river, the site of ancient nail making. It is a quintessentially English landscape which can only be glimpsed for a few short weeks of the year.
26-28 May Hagley Old Hales Beer Music & Street Food Festival Over 100 real ales & ciders all under cover in our giant festival marquees, 20+ live bands & entertainment, Kids zone with fun fair, craft marquee and entertainment. Festival market and stalls. Top street food vendors from around the country plus much
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Open Air Cinema in Shropshire 9-11th June Open Air Film & Chill are bringing their outdoor cinema experience to Shropshire. Shrewsbury 9th June 7pm - Mamma Mia screening at Shrewsbury College is the only film to be confirmed so far. There are plenty more that could be made possible by more movie lovers showing interest on the social media page. The more people who show interest on each event the more chance it will go ahead. www.whatsonlive.co.uk/shropshire/news/ open-air-cinema-in-shropshire/37211
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Rock Houses, so our theme is "Kinver 100 Years". There are activities and displays from the National Trust. The Cavalry of Heroes, a thrilling equestrian display team, headline the arena programme, which also includes falconry displays, fun dog show, children’s fancy dress, sports & dance demonstrations and much more. The Fayre starts at 11am with a "100 Years of Transport" parade of vintage vehicles through the village High Street. The event fields are open for admission at that time, with a price of £6 for adults, children 12 and under free. There is parking throughout the village, with dedicated parking areas charging £3 per car. Disabled parking is free. Buy tickets online at www.kinvercountryfayre.com at a reduced entrance price of £5 for adults.
Kinver Country Fayre 18 June A traditional country fayre this Father’s Day with fun for all the family. This year the event celebrates the centenary of the National Trust acquiring Kinver Edge and its famous
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All Made Up!
Perfect Bridal Make-up for your Big Day
All brides want to look their best on their wedding day and most importantly, they want their make-up to look good all day and into the night.
and drink plenty of water. It is hard to ensure that you sleep well the night before your big day what with the last minute planning and excitement but as least be kind to your skin and rest as much as you can.
Award winning Make-up Artist, Katy Bird, works throughout the Midlands covering all aspects of make-up and fashion as well as editorial, commercial, television and bridal makeup. With 17 years of experience, Katy knows what works best for each individual face, what products to use and how to create the perfect, long lasting, flawless bridal look.
Make sure that you have all your “landscaping” done, eyebrows, tash etc. If waxing, do so at least a week in advance so that any scabbing may heal. You can always tweezer a few rogue hairs out on the day. Aim for a soft clean palette to work from. Katy’s Top Tip - Don’t make any major changes in the weeks leading up to the wedding, keep to your regular skin routine and don’t change products.
Get Prepared To ensure you look your best on the day, preparation is essential. To quote Katy “Makeup sits best on good skin; a clear canvas so to speak”. Therefore, your “canvas” has to be the best you can make it and there are a few things you can do leading up to your wedding day that will help.
Base Foundation Foundation is key to a flawless look. A setting powder is essential as this will set and support the foundation and most importantly, keep it on longer! Test products well in advance. Most brands have a colour matching service so go along and test out both primer and foundation until you have found your preferred tone and texture. If you do go for a colour match then remember to wear something that is similar in colour and design to your bridal gown. Don’t go
Exfoliate your skin to keep it fresh and invigorated and moisturize well, even if oily. Plump, hydrated skin looks fuller and has better colour so will give you a good base to start from. If you can avoid alcohol leading up the wedding do so, especially the night before,
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in black or dark colours, wear light colours which will reflect a similar light to your dress on the day and if you can, pop outside in the daylight as artificial lighting can dramatically alter shades and tones. Think about the style of your dress. If it has a low neck line for example, then make sure that you blend the foundation on your face with your exposed skin on your neck, chest and even arms. It is important that your face doesn’t look a different colour from the rest of you. Remember when testing and matching to dab the foundation colour on your chest and pick a foundation that will sit best on all areas of skin.
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Katy’s Top Tip – Avoid ‘Moon Face’. Don’t go for a foundation that has a high SPF. This can react to flash photography making your face look pale and luminous in the photos. Stick to foundations with a SPF of 10 or lower
All Eyes On You Once you have applied your primer, foundation and set with powder then do your eyebrows as they frame your eye and help you create your eye make-up look. Katy recommends an eyebrow pencil loaded with powder drawn long the brow to create even tone and colour throughout. If needed lengthen the ‘tales’ to help widen your eyes. Now your frame-work is set then create your eyes. Again, Katy advises that eye primer is essential as it will help keep your make–up on all day even if a few tears of joy are shed! Pick a style you’re comfortable with, don’t go for something dramatically different from what you normally wear. Keep in mind that you want to look the best version of yourself, not somebody else! Play up your eyes with warmer tones, ideally gold, bronze and brown hues.
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Katy’s Top Tip - Use Mac Paint Pots, Painterly as an eyeshadow primer. It’s a longwear blendable eyeshadow that goes on creamy and dries to an intense vibrant finish. It’s a perfect base for holding you eye colour on all day.
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look with red lips then use Lime Crime’s Matte Velvetines, Red Velvet, liquid lipstick. A wonderfully intense colour that stays on and doesn’t bleed.
Finishing Touches After your final application set you look makeup setting spray. Its helps hold the make in place and control the natural oils in your skin. Make sure you have it to hand throughout the day (as well as your powder) and for a quick application to control unwanted shininess.
Kiss the Bride If you can, make sure that you apply lip balm such as Blistex to your lips the night before the wedding so they plump and soft. Even on waking, slather them with balm so you have a soft base to work from when you come to apply you lip colour.
Kate’s Top Tip – Fix your makeup with Setting Spray. Try Skindinavia Setting Spray or Urban Decays, All Nighter. Just mist it on to fix your make-up in place.
Liquids lipsticks are the new modern lipstick as they stay on longer. However if you fancy a more old school approach and Katy advises a lip liner all over the lips to create a waxy base and then applying your lipstick on top. This will help the lipstick to stay on longer.
Visit Katy’s website & blog for more fantastic tips on make-up and application. www.katybird.co.uk www.katybirdbridal.co.uk
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Royston and Nickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diary Royston`s 60th Year.
After returning from their break, it was back to full speed. The salon was heaving with their return and plans were being organised for his big day!
This year is going to be a full-on celebration for Royston`s 60th Birthday.
150 of their closest friends were invited to join them at a friend`s fabulous home in Manchester to celebrate Royston`s birthday and them renewing their wedding vows. After 32 years, together and 10 ½ years married, this usually unromantic couple, had everyone close to tears as they confirmed their love and commitment to each other, in their own unique way!!!
The festivities were kicked off with a luxury two-week vacation, which is a real rarity for this workaholic pair who never holidayed at all until a few years ago, and NEVER for just over TWO weeks!!!!! First Class all the way for a week in Sydney, to meet up with friends they met last year in Mykonos. Staying at the Park Hyatt opposite the iconic Sydney Opera House, they were shown the sights and exclusive night life of this vibrant city. The relaxed and chilled out atmosphere was a great way to unwind after their hectic lifestyles but unfortunately the British weather followed them and after four days of rain, they were very glad to be jetting back off to their favourite destination Dubai.
There they joined close friends Jo and Malcom Bridgwood for a weekend of fun, but as they departed for home, the revelries didn`t stop there! Dubai legendary for amazing weather, extravagance shopping and opulent hotels and restaurants were exactly what the guys needed to recharge the batteries and they certainly were not ready to return home.
The day was like a carnival! Everyone was dressed to kill in Red Carpet Glamour and the Hall was decorated in a mass of flowers. Champagne and cocktails flowed all day and the party started as everyone arrived and continued until the last person left. It was a truly magical day and one no one will ever forget including Royston.
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At Nina Capelli we strive to offer a fabulous hairdressing experience, our stylists listen carefully to what you want to achieve with your hair and will give you the expert advice you require.
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Your VIP service will include a warm welcome, refreshments and a full range of services available to you. Why not treat yourself in our hair spa where you can experience one of our luxury bespoke treatments with a scalp massage and heat wrap using Moroccanoil & Schwarzkopf Professional Products. We will Taylor make your treatment to give your hair exactly what it needs, this is truly worth treating yourself to. We provide a wide range of hairdressing services from cutting and colouring, styling, hair ups, wedding and proms, men's and children's hairdressing. We also have salon exclusive services which include Rapture Hair Extensions using the most premium human hair on the market which is superior quality. And brand new to the salon this spring we have launched the Goldwell
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Nicholas Davis Re-Launches in Style for everyone, Nicholas has always offered a tiered pricing structure which reflects the stylists experience. The hair salon features 12 chairs with separate backwash area offering fully reclining electric chairs to offer you the ultimate comfort. The retail space, described as being ‘like visiting a mini department store’ Nicholas has many brands within the salon – these include L’oreal, Kerastase, Paul Mitchell and Clarins, of which Nicholas is celebrating being a Clarins ‘Gold Salon’ for well over 20 years - a prestigious award given by Clarins and only awarded to the very best independent salons offering the full Clarins service. The gift shop area continues to bring stylish offerings from Joma Jewellery and Katie Loxton Fashion accessories, which can be complimentary gift wrapped for you.
Nicholas Davis is proud to announce his most recent hair salon transformation in the tranquil village setting of Tettenhall. Having made his mark on Tettenhall High Street some 42 years ago now, Nicholas has just completed a major refurbishment and developed the new boutique salon ‘Nicholas Davis – Hair Beauty & Shop’ a thriving hair and beauty haven offering a luxurious experience. Nicholas’s love of providing a high standard in both service and surroundings is reflected in this salons re launch. The new salon is all about unifying your hair with a spa experience – whether you choose beauty services upstairs or to choose from the many hair treatment rituals that bring lifeless locks back to manageable beautiful hair.
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Fierce Florals by Emma Russell –Stylissimo, Image Consultancy, www.stylissimo.co.uk A failsafe trend for the spring summer season will always, let’s face it, be florals! It returns season after season, so what differs from year to year? Well the flowers featured in the prints for one, this year we’ll see everything from tropical botanicals, to English country garden ditsy delicate blooms right through to palm leaves and seventies inspired bold psychedelic prints. Base colours usually dictate whether a floral is for winter or for summer but this year the rule book has been thrown out of the window. Victoria Beckham, Erdem and Roksanda featured white or pale blue based florals, with dark based florals from Michael Kors, Lanvin and Alberta Ferretti. We’ll see a lot of sheer floaty delicate fabrics pulling through to the high street which will be perfect for those beautiful summer months and the impending wedding and races season.
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Florals don’t always need to mean dresses though, especially for Weddings as sometimes it’s nice to create a different aesthetic especially when wearing the print head to toe. Why not play around a touch with tradition and opt for a co-ord floral suit with a plain cami top and heels, like this one from Dorothy Perkins.
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The colour clash of the season is a bold shade of pink with red, this Kimono jacket would look awesome slipped over a plain blush pink slip dress allowing the jacket to be the statement piece with this tiny box bag worn perched casually on your shoulder. If you prefer your look to have more femininity but like an edgy detail or two, this maxi from M&S is perfect. The bold black straps create a focal point drawing attention to your collar bone and clash beautifully with the delicate fabric and colour palette of the dress.
Your Fashion A darker base takes the floral trend and turns it on its head giving it a more edgy less girly feel to it. The use of delicate sheer fabrics and bold fuchsia shades of pink, which Pantone has dictated the shade of the season, I do think that a dark floral has a place at a wedding top table! This can be seen in this dress from Debenhams Debut collection, style with a small neat black fascinator to ensure that the hat doesn’t over power the shape of the dress, a perfect option for a girl with curves. If you have multiple weddings this summer, avoid wearing the same thing twice by choosing separates, like this bold printed skirt from Marks & Spencer. Style the skirt with a neat plain top in any of the colours within the print, why not try the electric blue or the bold pink, but keep the top neat to avoid creating too much volume within the look. If you prefer to wear the print on your top and draw attention to the upper part of your body, then style this sheer floral top with the bold fuchsia midi skirt. The skirt could be switched out with some wide leg black trousers in a light fabric to create a second look which still ensures that the look remains summery.
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For the bold and the brave there is always a jumpsuit, this one from Lipsy and the Michelle Keagan collection caught my eye as the addition of the ruffles and the seventies vibe really add to the glamour of the piece. Don’t be afraid to try on a head to toe floral look, always remember my Stylissimo Style Rule for choosing prints… Medium or bigger sized prints will give the illusion of a smaller slimmer body and petite girls opt for a more delicate dainty print to avoid looking overwhelmed. If you wish to understand more about how to wear prints, which size is best for you or fancy having a helping hand while looking for your perfect wedding guest outfit then why not book a Style Consultation or a Personal Shopper experience using the reader offer below.
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Why I Love My Job Crystal Comfort - Julie Dodd A few months after my initial anxiety started I found myself buying crystal bracelets, and a few stones. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just the beauty of these stones that caught my eye it was the fact that they had come from earth and that some of them had been growing there for years. I was hooked and decided to learn more about the connection between crystals and how they can be used to heal us. I started to learn a lot about the body, and that our entire bodily system is nothing more than energy that shows up in various patterns and densities. Our thoughts and our feelings are connected to our physical bodies and have a density of their own. We are all built pretty much the same. Diversity has its place, and we are all individuals, yet nature created patterns that work the same in all of us to keep our hearts beating, our blood flowing, and so on. When these patterns of energy work together in a balanced way then we experience our health. However these patterns can be disrupted by our emotions and our outlooks on life. When this happens we experience poor health. This can be anything from a headache to disease.
Julie Dodd I always knew from a very young age that my life would take me down a route of working closely with people. As a child I would be the one who would look after everyone else as an adult I would be the one that people came to with their problems. I found myself volunteering for charity work, organising charity events and eventually training to be a bereavement councillor and completing a meta health course. My journey with crystals started back in 2015 when I suffered with a severe bout of anxiety. I remembered having a moment when I sat talking to the doctor and thinking if I have no idea what is going on with me how on earth will he know. I thanked him for his time and left and decided that I would have a good look at my lifestyle and see if I could try and find out what was happening to me and if I could heal myself.
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Your Jobs Crystal healing works by placing crystals on each of the energy centres of the body (chakraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) to help bring the body back into balance. Each stone resonates with a slightly different pattern. These same patterns reside in our systems, organs, etc. To hold a Rose Quartz up to our heart is to ask the structural patterns active in our subtle bodies to align themselves and operate effortlessly and with purity. Any unresolved heart issues will be challenged to break up, allowing us to let go of whatever is distorting our energies.
life. Quartz is the most powerful healing and energy amplifier and when used on the body its vibrational level attunes to the specific requirements of the person needing healing. Crystal healing helps to bring the body back into balance on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level and is completely natural so can be used on any age group. It can help with anxiety and physical conditions. Each treatment takes around an hour and half which includes a 45 minute treatment and 45 minute consultation.
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Reasons to Visit The Windmill Suffolk
Originally built in 1891, the recently converted Windmill has been lovingly restored over the past 2 years by owners Steve and Natalie Roberts into lavish and luxurious adults- only holiday accommodation.
enjoy the uninterrupted sights from the comfy warmth of the top floor living space. Relax on inviting and sumptuously oversized handmade velvet sofas, piled high with plump cushions, fluffy blankets and cosy throws. In the small hours unwind and delight in the amazing and far reaching night sky views from the outside balcony on the top floor.
Wishing to be sympathetic to both the original heritage of the building as a working mill and to ensure the final build would appeal to the modern tourist wanting a one of a kind haven they have created a relaxing retreat in a contemporary and unique building. Nestled in the beautiful countryside, just 2 miles from historic Lavenham and within easy reach of what Suffolk and the picturesque surrounding counties of Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire have to offer, The Windmill Suffolk is equally ideal as a romantic hideaway for two or for fun filled time off with friends. With stunning panoramic views, you can
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Your Travel Delight in a sublime stay in the most scenic of settings in this astounding boutique bolthole. The Windmill Suffolk is an adults only holiday let and due to the layout with a sweeping staircase around 4 floors, unfortunately it is not suitable for those with limited mobility. It is a nonsmoking property throughout and not suitable for pets. The Windmill Suffolk is extremely proud to be associated with the following awards: • •
The adults only property sleeps 4 and consists of 2 luxurious and cosy bedrooms. Bespoke handmade super king size beds, furnished with butter soft linens, cushions and velvet throws promise a blissful uninterrupted night’s sleep, making it even more tempting to enjoy an early night or a lazy morning in bed!
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The magnificent marble and mosaic shell bathroom is the perfect place to pamper and preen: featuring both a freestanding oversized oval bath and a large enough for two walk in monsoon rain shower highlighting the vistas across the Suffolk countryside!
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This sumptuous sanctuary come complete with fluffy dressing gowns and slippers, super soft towels and a complimentary section of Elemis toiletries. Pure bliss!
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West Midlands travel agency Mercian Travel rebrands as Destina and appoints new Agency Manager
the newly rebranded business. Abi has over 15 years’ experience in the travel industry including previous roles at British Airways, Good Travel (Destina’s parent company) and most recently Pure Destinations in Edgbaston as Head of Operations and weddings and honeymoon specialist.
Mercian Travel, a leading retail travel agency in Hagley, West Midlands, has announced a full rebrand, unveiling its new name, fresh website and new look store. Now known as Destina by Good Travel, the luxury travel agency on Worcester Road, Hagley, has undergone a complete refurbishment to provide a bright, modern and inviting space for its customers.
Abi commented, “I’m delighted to be joining Destina at such an exciting time for the business and thrilled to be re-joining such a wellestablished and respected family business. Being from the area, I can’t wait to meet our customers and share with them all that Destina has to offer. Our team has been with the business for years, their friendly and knowledgeable approach and willingness to go the extra mile in creating the perfect holiday, delivers a brilliant customer experience that keeps customers coming back year after year."
Kevin Harrison, Managing Director of Good Travel and Destina commented: “I am delighted to announce Mercian Travel is now rebranded as Destina. We’ve taken a lot of time to create the new brand that celebrates our values, our vision and the customers we serve but also upholds our hard-won reputation for delivering the best in luxury travel.” Destina’s logo includes a series of interlocking ‘D’ shapes, reminiscent of the Celtic five-fold symbol meaning North / East / South / West / Centre (forming a compass), also representing the four seasons and elements, and the colour scheme reflects the aspects of luxury travel. The business was keen to include the Good Travel name in some way, as a reminder of the family ownership and heritage of the John Good Group, which dates back to 1833.
On Abi’s appointment, Kevin commented, “Abi brings extensive experience to Destina and will be a real asset to the team. Her focus on customer experience will only enhance the great service we’re already so well known for; I know our customers will be delighted with the positive changes we’re making to ensure we continue to delight our customers from the first time they speak to us to their arrival back home at the end of their holiday.”
To coincide with the rebrand, Destina has appointed a new Manager, Abi Hyslop, to lead
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YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL SPECIALIST Formerly Mercian Travel, Destina has been organising extraordinary holidays for over 40 years.
From our welcoming store in Hagley in the West Midlands, our dedicated travel experts can plan a completely bespoke experience or find the perfect package holiday for you.
Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dedicated to upholding our hard-won reputation for delivering the best in luxury travel while embracing our exciting re-brand as Destina Travel.
Our collection of holiday types includes everything from relaxing all-inclusive beach holidays and cruises to safari adventures, city breaks and escorted tours.
The only limit at Destina is your imagination!
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Not only do Prospect take coach travel seriously but also their corporate responsibilities. The team have joined forces with Vélo Birmingham as the official Coach Supplier for the inaugural event next year in September 2017. Prospect will be providing transport for event staff and also for any competitors not able to complete the gruelling 100 mile closed ride route.
Prospect Coaches can cater for all of your group transport needs from contracts of varying length to individual hires to any European destination. Our dedicated and professional team will guide you each step of the way advising on times and destinations as required to ensure your day runs as smoothly as possible.
As part of the partnership a team of 4 members of staff will be entered as part of the Business 100 category where 100 businesses are hoping to raise £100,000.00 for various charities. We have a team fundraising page with links to the individual riders fundraising pages. Please help us to help others. There will also be 5 other personal from the company and wider industry riding under the Prospect Flag in support of the event.
Vehicles capable of carrying groups from 31 to 70 people in modern well equipped vehicles. Ourexecutive vehicles range from 31 to 57 seats with facilities including Toilet, Power sockets, DVD and Monitors. All of our uniformed drivers are enhanced DBS checked and all vehicles have Wi-Fi on board for your travelling comfort and peace of mind. Prospect Coaches customers range from Schools to global companies and all in-between. A vast experience of working on large scale events including the 2012 Olympics, Commonwealth games and Scouting events. Also the provision of 1st team coaches to both Rugby and Football teams broadens our experience. Large movements of passengers in a timely manner is our speciality with a dedicated team monitoring the operation. On site controllers are available to ensure your day runs as smoothly as expected. Prospect Coaches regularly go above and beyond to meet customer’s needs.
https://www.justgiving.com/account/ teams/ProspectCoaches Charities we are supporting so far are www. transaid.org which our General Manager Nathan Hadley is an ambassador for and has previously ridden London to Brussels in support of. Simon Parkes is supportingwww.autism.org.uk. You can find out their reasons by following the links on the team page and also by following their progress through the page. Other riders pages to be added shortly.
With 50 vehicles in operation and approximately 3000 passenger seats available Prospect Coaches can meet your group requirements with ease. Planning a next trip or looking to set up regular transportation from Getting to School or work, to going abroad. Give our team a call and see how we can help on 01384 895436 or visit our website www.prospectcoaches.co.uk
Prospect Coaches are a family run business based in Lye, Stourbridge and are now into their
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Corporate Coaches in Stourbridge and beyond including Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and the West Midlands. Prospect Coaches offer a full luxury coach hire service for parties of up to 70 passengers. Our trained, courteous members of staff are DBS checked to enhanced level for your peace of mind. All vehicles include Wi-Fi, CD, Radio and PA systems with many air-conditioned for comfort. For safety we also provide Satellite tracking with driver analysis and Alcolock inhibitors to prevent the vehicle being started if alcohol is detected.
We provide reliable transport for: Schools and colleges, International trips, Day trips, Corporate events, Concerts and festivals, Sporting events, Sports teams with Stourbridge FC, Stourbridge RFC and Rushall Olympic FC Team coaches. ...and much more
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There’s plenty to plant out and do in the vegetable plot at the moment. Plant smaller quantities little and often to keep a steady supply of veg for the kitchen. Sow or plant salad crops fortnightly. There’s no need for vegetable and salad shortages when you can grow it yourself. Lettuces in particular have a fairly quick turn round. There’ll be a full range of vegetable and herb plants available now in garden centres. Remember don’t plant out tomato plants or cucumbers until it’s warmer at night – they soon go blue if they’re cold! You can start growing them inside but they need night temperatures of approximately 15 deg C.
Begonias, Impatiens and Geraniums until the beginning of June if necessary. Water well to get established, feed fortnightly and dead head regularly.
Spray fruit bushes before buds burst and after the fruit has set – never when flowers are fully open. Spray first thing in the morning or later in the evening to avoid scorch from the sun and to avoid pollinating insects.
Prune spring flowering shrubs once flowering has finished – forsythia, spiraea and flowering currants - this will produce nice long growths for next spring’s flowers. Once Clematis montana has finished flowering, prune back to encourage new compact growth.
Start making up hanging baskets and tubs, but don’t leave them outside at night until the beginning of June, a late frost will spoil them. Use a good multipurpose or tub and basket compost that has added moisture control and slow release fertilizer. For a mixed basket you need one good sized plant to put in the centre, - geraniums or upright fuchsias are ideal for this job. Then a mixture of trailing geraniums, trailing fuchsias and any of the large range of hanging basket plants that are available today. Don’t be tempted to put them in a dark garage or shed, they need good light levels at the moment to get established. A popular theme at the moment is to plant up your basket with just one type of plant – Million Bells, Trailing Petunias, and Verbenas are ideal to do this with.
As the weather improves the grass will start growing and need cutting. Do a light cut first, gradually reducing the mower height over several cuts. Weeds and moss can be treated with products such as Scotts ‘Evergreen Complete’ which will fertilize the lawn as well as killing weeds and moss. Never be tempted to rake out moss before killing it, you’ll just make the problem worse. MO Bacter the moss treatment and lawn food I wrote about last month can be applied to your lawn at any time from March through to September, bearing in mind that the fertilizer releases over a 3 month period. A new product from the makers of MO Bacter is Bio-Press which is an organic spot treatment for patches of heavily moss infected lawns, it’s child and pet friendly and works within days.
Summer bedding can be planted outside from the end of May onwards, so long as we aren’t getting any late frosts. Antirrhinums, Asters and Lobelia first, leaving Marigolds,
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KEY DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2017 Martin Neenan, Garden Creations’ General Manager reviews some of the top trends in garden design, which are set to continue this year. Rethinking Outdoor Experiences
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As we know, an increasing number of homeowners are turning their gardens into a space they can use all year round. This can be as simple as creating cosy sheltered areas where you can cook, eat and socialise around a fire pit, to making the garden an integral part of the home using complementary hardlandscaping materials. This trend is also now moving into more elaborate designs, including the emergence of outdoor kitchens.
Low Maintenance For this piece we couldn’t leave out the growing popularity of artificial grass. This is a trend set to stay with more and more options being developed for homeowners to simulate the look and feel of real grass. There are lots more we could focus on, from patios to driveways and even cool garden gadgets that are being integrated into modern designs – our favourite is the underground patio drinks cooler!
Colouring Structures There is now a real demand for customers wanting more colours out of their structures. This can be achieved by painting fences, sheds or structures like pergolas in black, dark green or dark blue. These dark surfaces also provide the
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Getting to the root of the problem Help prevent a dental disaster! We all know that cleaning our teeth is essential to good oral hygiene. It keeps our teeth strong and healthy, helps prevent painful conditions such as Gingivitis and keeps dangerous bacteria to a minimum. Left unchecked, bacteria can enter the blood stream and increase your risk of potentially fatal heart disease. But did you know that many of the same considerations also apply to our pets?
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Cleaning your dog or cat’s teeth is often a job that is overlooked, with many responsible pet owners simply unaware of the dangers of leaving their pet’s teeth unattended to. And it isn’t surprising. Misconceptions surrounding teeth cleaning and a plethora of products on the market that claim to achieve similar results to regular brushing, are leading to confusion around the subject. The bottom line is that failing to clean your pet’s teeth can have serious consequences including: swollen, sore gums, infection, heart and kidney problems and possible painful tooth extraction. Ouch!
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Is my pet eating normally? Animals rarely stop eating altogether even in severe cases of dental disease, but may change how they eat. For example, they may only eat on one side of their mouth or gulp their food instead of chewing. Are they pawing frequently at their face or mouth? Are they drooling excessively? Do the teeth look healthy? Are any misaligned, discoloured or broken? Do the gums look pale pink and healthy? Are any areas red, swollen or bleeding? Can you see any yellow/brown tartar buildup around the gum line? Are there any unusual bumps or growths within the mouth? Are they behaving differently? Are they withdrawn, lethargic or irritable?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, make an appointment to see a vet as soon as possible.
Here at Blacks, we are passionate about raising awareness of good pet dental hygiene so that we can prevent unnecessary suffering amongst our furry and four legged friends. After all, our pets have no voice to tell us when something is wrong and may be experiencing undetected dental pain for a long time before the cause is determined.
2. Invest in the right equipment. Good veterinary surgeries, pet shops and online retailers sell specially designed pet toothbrushes and toothpaste. NEVER use human toothpaste as the fluoride contained in them is poisonous to animals. Pet toothpastes are flavoured to appeal to animals and will ultimately make the process easier if your dog or cat is attracted by the scent. To celebrate National Smile Month (15th May – 15th June) Blacks Vets are offering 30% off all pet toothbrushes and toothpastes. Call in to your local branch in Dudley, Lye, Quinton, Sedgley or Oldbury.
So, what are the signs that we should look out for and what can we do at home to prevent harmful dental conditions? Here are our top tips:
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Does my pet’s breath smell bad? Has the smell become noticeably stronger?
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4. Consider how your pet is fed. Though not possible in all cases, dry food is generally better for teeth than wet as the abrasive texture means that less food sticks to teeth. Blacks Vets recommend Royal Canin pet foods and their excellent dental kibble can be used exclusively or mixed with existing food. Your vet will be able to advise on the suitability of switching to dry food according to your pet’s own circumstances.
Have your pet’s teeth regularly checked by a qualified vet or nurse. Whilst home maintenance can do much to prevent dental disease, most pets will need some form of dental care from their vet during their lifetime. Here at Blacks, we offer twice yearly dental checks as part of our Protect My Pet Club as well as great savings on some dental procedures such as Scale & Polish. Being proactive when it comes to dental hygiene will not only save your pet from suffering unnecessarily, but also be more cost effective in the long run. Visit www.blacksvets.co.uk for further details.
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Is there a good way to divorce? By Harbinder Gosal one another so they can both play active roles in the day to day life of their two children.
It may have been a phrase that made you cringe but “conscious uncoupling”, as fashioned by actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer Chris Martin, is something that more divorcing couples could try and emulate.
On the flipside, the very public playing out of the Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt split showed the ramifications of a more toxic divorce procedure.
It may have seemed like a banal Americanism but Gwyneth and Chris’ conscious uncoupling is actually a brilliant example of a good way to separate. She described it as a way to stay as a family while taking the step of legally ending their marriage.
Family Law expert Harbinder Gosal, an Associate with FBC Manby Bowdler, said: “It’s always a sad situation when a couple splits, but avoiding anger, managing emotion and making a conscious decision to work towards co-operation from the outset can help reduce the pain of break-up, especially when children are involved.
The former couple holiday together and share care of their two children while managing to enter new relationships and get on with their now separate personal lives.
“Under the Children and Families Act 2014, a separating couple must consider using mediation before they can ask for a Court decision, and that will be easier if you can approach it with some form of accord in place.
While the media would have you believe it’s a less amicable split between TV presenter Zoe Ball and her husband, DJ Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, the couple now live next door to
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Your Finance & Legal “One advantage the Jolie-Pitts have is that they are able to apply for an immediate nofault divorce without proving wrong-doing or placing blame on one partner. That’s not available here, and having to ascribe blame to get a swift divorce can fan the flames, by stirring up grievances to make a case.”
“The storyline in The Archers is a more complex one. The issue of child custody has been portrayed in a series of court hearings, highlighting the dilemmas involved in maintaining parental contact in such situations. “We would advise anyone to seek legal advice and guidance on what options are available to them, the collaborative approach won’t work for everyone.”
Unlike California, no-fault divorce is allowed in England and Wales only after a two-year separation, something which can be difficult for many couples to manage without the financial settlement that comes with divorce. As a result, spouses are likely to resort to citing grounds to get a speedier divorce, which can be on the basis of unreasonable behaviour or adultery.
* Harbinder Gosal joined FBC Manby Bowdler as an Associate in the Family Department in 2016, dealing with all aspects of Family Law specialising in privately funded Divorce and Matrimonial Finance cases.
Harbinder added: “But coming together, or attending mediation, is not always possible, particularly in cases of domestic abuse, such as that portrayed by the fictional Titchener characters in the BBC Radio Radio 4’s drama The Archers.
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ISA’s – your best defence against the latest tax grab The cut to the tax-free dividend allowance from £5,000 to £2,000 from April 2018 is a bitter pill from the Chancellor.
Anita Gatehouse Your Lifestyle’s Financial Expert
Remember, if you don't use it, you lose it. I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Siobhan Record who has recently joined the team at cre8 wealth management as a financial planner.
The move, which was the biggest revenueraiser in the Budget, will create losers but no winners. His aim is to discourage small company owners from the practice of drawing dividends instead of salaries, thereby reducing their tax bills. However, the change will also impact on savers with investment portfolios who will, unfortunately, become collateral damage. A basic rate tax payer with £5,000 dividend income, who at present pays no tax on this, will have to pay £225. Higher rate tax payers and top rate taxpayers will face bills of £975 and £1,143 respectively, so quite a change. The good news is that with this year's ISA allowance now standing at £20,000, sheltering your investments by fully using ISAs has become even more important. If you have been smart enough to have made full use of your ISA allowances in the past, you could be sitting on a very tidy tax free pot which has just become even more useful.
Siobhan brings a wealth of knowledge with her and shares the same dedication to her clients that I do. She has a particular interest in helping clients dealing with divorce and I am sure she will add a great deal of value to the services offered at cre8 both now and going forward.
It might be worth noting that any cash ISAs you already have in place can be changed into stocks and shares ISAs but it is wise to take some advice to make sure that this is indeed appropriate for your personal circumstances. More than ever, the tax system with the many different allowances available has become more complex and difficult to navigate.
If you would like a free 30 minute meeting to discuss your own position, telephone Jo on 01562 745730 to book an appointment. If you’re not sure, have a look at what our clients say about us on our website: www. cre8wm.co.uk
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Split net profits to retain your right to child benefit As well as deciding the make, model and colour you’ll need to decide on how to purchase it. The tax treatment of the purchase cost depends on how the vehicle is financed.
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Loan or Hire Purchase - the interest payments are an allowable company expense. In addition a proportion of the cost can be claimed each year, the amount depends on the C02 level. Lease agreements are currently popular as the monthly lease payments can be claimed by your Limited Company as an expense. (BUT beware ofto the flat rate disallowance of 15% on some cars). Consider need restructure share holdings
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Leo ( July 22- August 21) An unexpected journey could mean that you need to change long standing and well made plans,however the hand of fate intervening in this way could mean that you avoid a lot of unnecessary delay.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) What a good time for a spring clean, refreshment and major change could really appeal to you now, perhaps clearing the clutter from the past both physically and physiological, should take away the weight of responsibility. A new project could lead to an unexpected business opportunity, the wheeler dealer part of your nature could help you to bag a bargain or two!
Virgo (August 22- September 22) A bit of good news is liable to brighten up what may of been a rather boring and frustrating period of time. Perhaps now you can get on with your life without worry and concern about worrying others.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Its the time of year when you'll want to find a place for everything and to put everything in that place, making order out of chaos seems to lighten the atmosphere around you and should serve to give a boost to your energy.
Libra (September 21- October 22) Where as in the past you may of felt that you were at the back of the queue, you should know find yourself taking up the chair of importance, others will seek your advice and may bestow great respect for your every word.
Aries ( March 21- April 20) Getting out and about and away from the old routine could be just what the doctor ordered, to involve you in a new circle of people seem to bring you support and encouragement in everything that you undertake.
Scorpio (October 23- November 22) With the moon rising in your sign, anything is possible during the next weeks ahead,but you must become a doer rather than a thinker. Then your ambitions are truly reachable. The sky is the limit as far as money is concerned.
Taurus (April 21 - May 20) That true Taurian temper may need to be suppressed a little as the advent of Venus the planet of love brings tranquility and settlement to your sign. For you its a time for peace and understanding.
Sagittarius (November 23-December 20) Be careful not to over- stretch yourself, as far as your personal finances are concerned, perhaps treading water for a while will help you to put things into perspective. Re-organisation is the order of the month.
Gemini (May 21- June 20) You may feel as if you are going round and round in circles, while chaos prevails for a week or two, however once the cloud of uncertainty clears you could find yourself sitting pretty especially as far as money is concerned.
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The new Volvo design focuses on space and design with Scandinavian-inspired architecture taking centre stage at the dealership, both inside and out and includes a brand new workshop environment, incorporating while you wait servicing and MOTs.
The new XC60 is loaded with advanced safety technology, including Steer Assist – a feature added to the ground-breaking City Safety system – and Oncoming Lane Mitigation, which uses Steer Assist to help mitigate head-on collisions, while Volvo's Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) now uses Steer Assist functionality to reduce the risk of lane-changing collisions.
With diagnostics, repairs and MOT’s all carried out in one of our four state-of-the-art workshop bays, teams of Personal Service Technicians (PST) now work on cars as pairs rather than individually to allow for work to be carried out twice as fast, nearly halving customer wait times. This is part of Volvo’s ‘Personal Service’, which streamlines aftersales functions to improve workshop efficiency while delivering a much more personal service to customers via dedicated service technicians. “Following the roll-out of VPS at Brindley, our customers are already seeing the benefits this programme offers. With their wait times reducing dramatically, this is removing the inconvenience of having to wait around for long periods of time for their car, meaning they’ve able to get back out on the roads quicker,” comments Chris Adams, Operations Director for Brindley Garages.
For more information on the services available at Brindley, please contact the dealership on 01902 507663 or pop in to the West Street dealership.
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