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30 PLYMOUTH DENTAL

61 A TASTE OF THE CRUISE LIFE

Don’t fall victim to toothache

Our pick of the best on-board cuisine

32 BE A SAFE SUN GODDESS

6 JO BEER Artist puts Plymothians in the picture

10 LOREN DYSON

Protect your beautiful skin

Food & Drink

34 BEACH READY

62 BEST SEAT IN TOWN

Tricks for the perfect bikini body

Writing songs for the stars

12 STARS OF THE HOE Meet the acts performing for MTV

Family

14 EMMA BARROW

The white lies we tell children

Fashion photographer eyes fame

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36 FOOD FIBS 38 FEED THEIR CURIOSITY Why children need to explore

40 OUR DAD’S A MASTERCHEF

17 OUT OF THE SHADE

Robin Mair’s family recipes

Our pick of the best sunnies

18 IN THE SWIM The best suits for your shape

Homes & Gardens

20 FASHION GETS BOLD

44 PLYMOUTH CLEANERS

Work this season’s bright colours

Add some sparkle to your home

24 JUST FOR MEN

46 CARNIVAL COLOUR The brightest interiors

The coolest casual looks

48 SECRET GARDENS

Health & Beauty

Visit a castle on the Tamar

50 ANTIQUES ON PARADE

24 ON THE CACI The ‘non-surgical facelift’

The old curiosity shop

29 SUMMER SCENTS

52 MAN’S ROOM - LADY’S ROOM Interiors for him and for her

The freshest new fragrances

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56 JULY GARDENING TIPS What to do this month

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Travel 60 WHY VENICE IS AWESOME

Yacht club’s perfect location

63 NICE AND SEEDY Business hots up for Helen

64 MIXOLOGY MAGIC Our pick of the city’s best cocktails

66 LAWSON’S CELEBRATES Homeware store stands test of time

67 THE ART OF WINE Yannick’s picks of the month

69 ROCKSALT Restaurant is seasoned to perfection

Out & About 70 GO WILD The best places for an outdoor swim

72 WONDER OF WIMBLEDON Why we love the tournament

74 MORE THAN BOOKS The Port Elliot festival line-up

75 IN THE PINK Highlight of the Race For Life

76 FASHION GRADUATES Highlights of the PCA catwalk show

77 TOP 6 EVENTS THIS MONTH What’s happening in July

Social Diary 76 SOCIAL WHIRL The best events in the city

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Diving head-long into summer

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he sun was streaming through the windows of PL Magazine’s HQ as we put this month’s edition to bed.

The mini heatwave provided the perfect inspiration for the summer content which we’ve packed into this July edition.

From sarongs to sunglasses, tanning to toning, our fashion and beauty pages are packed with the hottest looks.

Summer living is also reflected in our homes, gardens and food and drink pages which are full of ideas, products and fantastic 1seasonal recipes.

If it all gets a little too hot in the city, why not follow the advice of our writer Gillian Adams and head out to the country for a little wild swimming. Gillian reveals some of the best spots around Plymouth to take a dip on the wild side.

Meanwhile, Emily Smith, has been following the build-up to this summer’s hottest event – when MTV crashes the Hoe with four big-name bands and Rachael Dodd has been delving into the history of Wimbledon.

Fashion photographer Emma Barrow treats us to some of her favourite shots and artist Jo Beer gives us a sneak preview of her exhibition of portraits of ‘adorned’ Plymouth personalities.

It looks like being a long, hot, glorious summer but we hope you’ll find time to put your feet up on a lounger in the garden and enjoy this edition of PL magazine while sipping one of the delicious Plymouth Gin cocktails described on Page 65.

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Painting Plymouth people in a different light MARTIN FREEMAN MEETS AN ARTIST WHO WANTS TO SHOW OFF THE COLOURFUL AND CULTURAL SIDE OF PLYMOUTH

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rtist Jo Beer would like Plymouth to be adored so she has focused on those who live here who are adorned.

Her project was prompted by a jibe on the BBC TV quiz show, Have I Got New For You. “They were making the same easy jokes about Plymothians,” she says, “that we are all Neanderthals who wear shell suits and slob around eating pasties.

“It annoyed me because we are a pretty cultured place, full of diversity.”

Also spurred by Plymouth’s failure to make the final four of 2017 UK City of Culture, Jo chose to do a series of portraits of Plymothians and those who have come to the city or contributed to the culture or sense of community.

Adornment includes what people add to themselves for culture, beliefs, a sense of community or simply a night out with friends; piercings, tattoos and medals all feature.

Among Jo’s subjects are previous Lord Mayor Vivien Pengelly resplendent in her regalia, and Surgeon Commander Anthony Lambert in a mix of scrubs and Royal Navy uniform and wearing his OBE for saving the lives of wounded Forces personnel in Afghanistan and for his charity work with wounded servicemen in Plymouth.

Jo, too, has added to the city’s culture and done her bit to spread a good image beyond the South West.

Last year she was a regional finalist in Sky TV’s Portrait Artist of the Year competition. Also in 2013 she exhibited her work in a Brighton gallery in the town’s high-profile arts festival.

Jo first picked up a paint brush when she and

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twin sister Nicky were encouraged by their mum to be creative at home in Hemerdon, near Plympton.

“I did art at GCSE and A Level after we moved to Saltash. I was offered a place to study fashion design at (what is now) Falmouth University but it was last minute.

“I wouldn’t have got a grant and my parents had no money so I had to turn it down.

“It broke my heart.”

Jo went on to work for 21 years in a doctors’ surgery and had two children, while still dabbling in art.

She picked it up again with more focus about six

a photographer, work together. “Not many people can sit for three six-hour sessions while I paint them,” Jo explains. “So I’ll chat to them and they’re relaxed while Stephen shoots hundreds of photos that I work from.”

Jo’s next show is in the public gallery at the Theatre Royal Plymouth from September 10 to November 17. Fifty per cent of sales will boost Surg Cdr Lambert’s rugby challenge pot, which goes to the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund to support the city’s injured marines.

Not many people can sit for three six-hour sessions while I paint them - JO BEER years ago, producing still-life work and portraiture, the latter inspired by advice from her teacher nearly 30 years ago. Vincent Wilson, a member of both the Penwith and Penzance art societies, told her to look at the work of Lucian Freud.

“I thought, ‘My God! I love it’,” says Jo, 45, who lives in Saltash and is a phlebotomist.

Her work today echoes Freud’s fleshy, deeply characterful style. “I’d rather be freer, more expressive, but I can’t,” she says, turning critic instead of artist. “They are a bit tight.”

Time is tight, too, so Jo and husband Stephen,

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From Plymouth to Stockholm for songwriter Lauren PLYMOUTH-BORN SINGER AND SONGWRITER LAUREN DYSON IS TRAVELLING THE WORLD AFTER SIGNING A THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC. EMILY SMITH TALKED TO THE BUBBLY STAR ABOUT HER AMBITIONS, INFLUENCES AND EXPERIENCES

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f you haven’t heard much about Lauren Dyson on the local music scene lately it’s perhaps not surprising. After growing up in Oreston, Lauren is now based in Stockholm.

Lauren was on a rare visit to Britain when I caught up with her. She was in London for a meeting with her new bosses at Universal Music for whom she will be writing songs for some of the world’s top artists.

At just three years old Lauren knew that singing and songwriting was what she wanted to do and after moving herself to London when she was 17 she has achieved just that.

But this is all a far cry from her humble beginnings in Plymouth, growing up in Eggbuckland with her parents Liz and Paul working all hours to make ends meet.

“My mum had three jobs at one point and my dad was in the Navy,” she says. “We were a typical Plymouth family but they never let me go without.”

Lauren has been performing and writing music since she was 14. But more recently her career has been split between her work as a songwriter and performing and recording her own material.

Her move to Stockholm came after she was signed

by Swedish songwriter Jorgen Elofsson, best known for co-writing Kelly Clarkson’s A Moment Like This.

But then she was spotted by Universal. Lauren said: “My previous deal had just finished and I was scouted by Pelle Lidell from Universal.”

The deal with Universal Music is three years and

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means the company now owns all the publishing rights to Lauren’s songs and are in charge of sending them to artists.

Lauren is busy travelling all over the world and spends a lot of her time in Asia as well as selling 1.6 million records in Japan.

She said: “My main focus now is on the UK and American market. I’m a developing artist myself but I have the backing of the biggest publisher in the world.”

Whilst Lauren, 28, was living in Plymouth she took a music scholarship at St Dunstan’s Abbey before heading to Guilford where she studied at the Academy of Contemporary Music for two years.

Lauren only stayed at Guilford for a couple of

I decided it was time to focus on writing and I managed to achieve quite a lot in a very short space of time. I have written 450 songs in three years – this has involved a huge output.”

Working all hours of the day, Lauren can find inspiration for her songs at any time. She confesses: “I get ideas at the most inappropriate of times, when I’m in the shower, or brushing my teeth, even as I am falling asleep. I have 10,000 voice notes in my phone at the moment.”

Lauren is brushing shoulders with huge names in the music world on a regular basis and says that a song she wrote with David Guetta is her favourite to date.

“The most famous person I have met and loved was Katy Perry, she was filming in the studio where I was working. It has been amazing working with Wyclef Jean, I was a huge fan when I was growing up,” she tells me without any hesitation.

Lauren is in a studio in Stockholm every day of the week and admits

I like being behind the scenes because then I am judged on my ability as a songwriter rather than the way I look.

“I enjoy both in equal amounts in different ways really. It is nice to be in the shadows sometimes though.”

Although Lauren is a recognised songwriter she is working hard on her own EP at the moment.

“Everything is in place for it I just need to get it out there,” she says.

“I have an amazing manager who goes to meetings for me and tries to get my songs out there. I’m not looking to get a record deal, I just want to do it for myself at the moment. I don’t earn lots of money. As long as I can survive from music and I can write songs then I’m happy.”

Television shows such as Britain’s Got Talent and the X Factor can make it appear easy for young talent to get signed but Lauren says otherwise.

“My advice to anyone trying to get into the music industry now is that it’s hard.

“But if you think you can do it then it’s totally possible.

“There have been times where I have had no money in the bank but I have kept on pushing.

You need to keeping going and honing your craft.”

As long as I can survive from music and I can write songs then I’m happy - LAUREN DYSON years after a life changing opportunity arose.

“I quit the course after two years. I managed to get work with Basshunter, which escalated into me writing a song. This experience was worth more than getting a degree at the time and showed me I didn’t need a degree to get where I wanted. I had to live it to get the experience,” she explains.

“I have been doing this since I was 14 years old, I was an artist before I took up songwriting.

she tends not to listen to music at home and prefers the silence.

Working on both sides of the fence, I ask Lauren which she prefers singing or songwriting?

“I enjoy being a songwriter and a singer.

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rit award-winning rockers Kaiser Chiefs will be bringing down the Hoe at the biggest gig Plymouth has seen for years.

They will be joined by English rapper Example, who has a host of number one singles under his belt. Also on the bill are The 1975, who have already celebrated a number one album, as well as female pop sensation Kiesza.

Kaiser Chiefws front man and The Voice coach Ricky Wilson said: “We’re looking forward to this gig. Plymouth Hoe looks a pretty great spot to play.”

Four-piece Manchester-based rock band The 1975 are best known for their hits Chocolate and Girls and have gone from strength to strength since Radio One DJ Zane Lowe played them in 2012. The haunting vocals of front man Matthew w rock drum beats from George Daniel Healy and will leave any crowd wanting more.

Canadian born singer-songwriter Kiesza started her career in the Navy. When she was just 17 years old she joined the reserves of the Royal Canadian Navy and shortly after became a code-breaker.

After writing a selection of songs it wasn’t until Hideaway flew into the UK charts that Kiesza become a widely recognised name.

Hideaway raced to number one and was a favourite of Radio One DJs Annie Mac and Zane Lowe. The female singer has recently released her second single in the UK and is set to be a huge hit with the Plymouth crowd.

MTV Crashes is a unique opportunity for people in Plymouth to see big-name stars on the Hoe. The huge event will be broadcast on MTV’s music TV channels.

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Ricky Wilson, Kaiser Chiefs The Voice coach and Kaiser Chiefs lead singer is ready and excited to hit Plymouth shores in July.

After more than ten years of touring and many top ten hits, Kaiser Chiefs will wow crowds on the Plymouth Hoe in July with hits like I Predict A Riot and Ruby.

MTV Crashes is one of the largest music events to take place in the ocean city and has already proved to be a real hit with Plymouth audiences, as the first 10,000 tickets sold out in minutes.

Ricky said: “We are looking forward to this gig.

Plymouth Hoe looks a pretty great spot to play.”

The chiefs most recent album was released in March titled Education, Education, Education & War. The EP reached number one in the album chart, the first time since 2007. The record is a direct response to Tony Blair’s 2005 speech on the power of education.

“I’m not saying it’s political, it is about the feeling of futility

… about wondering ‘what is the point?” Ricky said.

This year Ricky took over from the Script’s Danny O’Donoghue as a coach on the BBC’s The Voice.

Although he has revealed that he is unsure as to whether he will do another series or not.

“People keep telling me rumours of who might join the panel and I’m not sure there’d be a space for me. It would definitely depend on the coaches,” he said.

The 36-year-old singer is a keen runner and likes to stay fit with a 12k run a day being no big deal to him.

“I’ve toyed with running since my early 30s,” he says.

“You get into your 30s and all your friends start getting married; you start going to stag dos, see people you grew up with and think, ‘we’re the old guys now!’ I was like, if I’m going to do the pop star thing, I’m going to do it properly. So I started running everyday and then running became something I get really grumpy about when I don’t do.”

Kiesa Rae Ellestad Better known by her stage name Kiesza, has more ties to Plymouth than just playing at this year’s MTV Crashes event.

At just 16 years old Keisza took part in the Sail and Life Training Society programme and a year later joined the reserves of the Royal Canadian Navy.

She went on to become a code-breaker before leaving the navy after struggling to come to terms with the idea of having to shooting someone.

She explains: “My brother signed up first and I really loved the challenge.

“I’ve been a thrill-seeker since I was a kid so the idea of bootcamp was really exciting to me; it’s one of the biggest challenges out there. It was really tough.

“Shooting at a target is fun but when it comes to a person, there’s no way I could have pulled the trigger.

They kept my training up in a simulator, with real weapons but with laser sensors and it’s like a real life video game, with helicopters and moving targets stuff.

That’s when I realised they were preparing me for reallife situations.

“The training is great but I’m too soft of heart. If you have a command to shoot a person a mile away who can’t even see you, you don’t even know who that person is or why you’re shooting them … no way. I could never kill a person.”

Kiesza’s mum was a huge fan of Michael Jackson and

was the inspiration behind Keisza’s love of 90s dance music.

Although Kiesza worked hard on many records and featured in a single by Norwegian band Donkeyboy in 2013 it wasn’t until Hideaway in 2014 was released that Kiesza became a recognised name.

“The moment that Romi, the producer I work with, started playing the beat for Hideaway I jumped on the mic and it all came out. It just felt so natural,” she said.

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Emma’s focus on fashion EMMA BARROW MAY BE THE YOUNGER SISTER OF OLYMPIC DIVER SARAH, BUT SHE ALSO HAS A HIGH-FLYING CAREER. EMILY SMITH MET THE YOUNG FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER

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mma Barrow took up photography when she was 16 and hasn’t let her Canon 5D Mark II leave her hand since.

Following in her sister Sarah’s footsteps, Emma was a national champion diver and practised the sport until she was 18. At 18 divers must make a decision whether or not to carry on. Emma admits she had reached her peak and decided to ‘finish on a high’.

After finishing her GCSEs, Emma was keen to stay in education and it was time to choose her A Levels. She said: “I was struggling because I had done sports and music and I didn’t know what to do next. My dad suggested I choose photography, so I did and found my talent.”

Emma is a fashion photographer who has had work published in the likes of Jute Fashion Magazine, Elegant, Coco Indie, The Debut and Meade. She is becoming well-known in the industry and has a perfect relationship with the British divers to regularly take up the opportunity to use them as her subjects.

The fashion photographer has recently

graduated from Middlesex University in London with a 2:1 and regularly hops between London and Plymouth to shoot.

“I have just moved back to Plymouth, I am up and down all the time. I lived in London for three years whilst I was studying. I only came back two weekends ago, I was there for about five weeks renting a place. I am based here and I stay

I don’t make my models look like mannequins. It’s not right - EMMA BARROW in London every now and again. My aim is to eventually have a studio in Plymouth and possibly a studio in London too, I don’t know what is going to happen though. I would never be settled in London but I would like to have somewhere I can go in-between.”

After joining Emma on a model shoot with her sister Sarah and her diving partner Tonia Couch, I was amazed by the direction she has and the final

images that are produced. Emma’s pictures have a lot of character and are distinctly ‘Emma’. She explains: “There is a girl called Lara Jade, she is a female photographer, not many people know her but she is getting there. She’s only a year or two older than me; I have followed her from the beginning. I think it is really inspiring that she is making her way as a female photographer, so I follow her. I am inspired by older photographers from the 60s, black and white – classic photographers like Brain Duffy.

There are loads!

“I go through Pinterest a lot, I know what I want and I try to find that look just so I can give the models something to aim for, I do my sketches as well. I go through all the fashion magazines too.”

Emma confesses that she can spend up to 20 minutes perfecting each photograph, making it look perfect before sending them over.

But she says she is not a fan of re-touching, unless she is making colours brighter.

“When I re-touch it’s mainly just lightening, tweaking the colours a little bit. I hate liquefying

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the body, arms and necks – I hate that. I never do that. I always keep the models as they are.

“I was quite disappointed with Vogue recently because they featured Lena Dunham from the TV series Girls and they re-touched her completely. Her character is really natural and they re-touched her to look like a model and I really didn’t like that.

“But I want to change that, that’s kind of my name and my style, I want to keep people natural.

I am very much against that, it’s such a shame that people do it.

“I will get rid of blemishes and bags under eyes but apart from that I don’t make them look like a mannequin – it’s not right,” Emma explains.

At just 23 years old and a recent graduate, Emma is managing to get published work every month - a target she set herself.

Every minute is spent shooting or glued to her computer, editing and creating mood boards for future shoots. Emma’s aim is to see her photos in Vogue and she will continue working hard to make sure she achieves her dreams.

Emma admits, “I shoot at least every two weeks, if I don’t shoot after two weeks then I go insane. I shoot a lot!”

Although Emma follows Sarah around the world watching her dive when she can, Emma

herself hasn’t dived for years. She said: “I’m dying to get in the water – 2009 was when I finished diving.

“I come to the pool now and I smell the water and I’m like ‘I want to get in.’

I haven’t had time yet but one day I will.”

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Cool looks for a hot summer THIS SUMMER TRENDS ARE ALL ABOUT BRIGHT COLOURS, BOLD PRINTS AND MISMATCHED ACCESSORIES. STYLIST EMMA COOPER CHOSE THE LOOKS FOR OUR LATEST FASHION SHOOT AND TALKS ABOUT WHAT’S HOT RIGHT NOW

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Mix the trends by giving palm prints a fresh twist by matching them with blocks of colour

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rom this season’s catwalks to current street style, vivid colour is this summer’s hottest trend. Whether you wear one colour from head to toe or add mini bursts with accessories, it is this season’s goto trend that anyone can wear.

The simplest way to embrace the trend is by adding bright accessories or jewellery to a neutral-coloured outfit.

Accessories are the third dimension of your wardrobe which can really enhance and pull any outfit together.

If you are feeling a little more daring add a pair of shoes or clutch bag in a contrasting colour to your outfit for some serious colour clashing that is bang on trend for this season.

Prints are also having their day and can be found all over the high street.

Mix the trends by giving palm prints a fresh twist by matching them up with blocks of colour.

Work with colours that you like and experiment with shades and tones to find your best match for a more individual take on this trend.”

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CLAIRE NEVILLE TRIED CACI AT THE HYDE PARK CLINIC WHAT HAPPENS:

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A LITTLE BEAUTY LIFT? PL INVESTIGATES A TREATMENT WHICH HAS TAKEN THE CELEBRITY WORLD BY STORM

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t’s been dubbed the non surgical facelift and it took the celebrity world by storm when Princess Diana revealed she was having treatments back in 1994.

Now A-list celebrities including Madonna and Jennifer Lopes are among its fans, as well as model Lisa Snowdon, actress Barbara Windsor and singer Cliff Richard.

Since its launch in the early 1990s, CACI has

JENNIFER LOPEZ HAS SPOKEN ABOUT HAVING CACI TREATMENTS

gone worldwide and is available in selected salons, including Hyde Park Clinic.

The first CACI system was developed in the United States as a treatment for facial paralysis – to revive the facial muscles by triggering a reflex response.

The experts then realized its potential as a cosmetic treatment and the non-surgical facelift was born.

CACI uses micro current technology to re-educate the facial muscles and therefore lift and tone the skin.

The use of probes to deliver micro-current helps treat the face and neck, reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, increasing blood and lymph circulation, increasing the production of collagen and elastin and enhancing the penetration and effectiveness of skincare products.

CACI offers four different treatments, the CACI Classic, CACI Quantum, CACI Ultra and CACI Ultimate.

The CACI Ultimate is the latest system offering the most comprehensive and advanced range of treatment alternatives to a face lift. Botox, dermal fillers or facial peels.

CACI Ultimate provides solutions for facial toning, lines and wrinkles, eye bags, skin hydration, skin peeling, acne/ blemishes, neck treatments, cellulite, and stretch marks.

After a warm welcome and completing a pre-treatment form, my therapist Louise talked me through the CACI facial I would be having. She explained how buds were being inserted into the prongs which were filled with an antiageing serum which would flow onto my skin once pressure was applied using the probe applicator. Louise started the treatment on my jawline, working my muscles. I could feel the pressure but it didn’t cause any discomfort, even though the probe has small electrical pulses running through it.

Louise explained the first part of the treatment would wake up the muscles and a second stage would pull them into place. At the end of the treatment a special serum was applied to my face.

WHAT’S IT LIKE: I found the whole treatment relaxing, I didn’t feel any discomfort, Louise always asked if the pressure she was applying was ok so made me feel very at ease through the whole treatment YOUR VERDICT: I could definitely see a renewed plumpness to my skin even after only one treatment, my skin looks smoother so I can see how a course of treatments would be beneficial. I look forward to looking ten years younger in the next two months!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Dive In...Davidoff Cool Water limited edition Coral Reef, £35 for 100ml EDT Debenhams

African Adventure...

Roger & Gallet Gingembre Rouge, £32 for 100ml Marks & Spencer

Summer, Bottled ...Calvin Klein CK One Summer, £32 for 100ml EDT - Boots

Seaside Chic...Vivienne Westwood Sunny Alice, £49.50 for 75ml EDT - The Perfume Shop

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AN INDIAN SUMMER SO YOU CAN Pool Posing...Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey, £40 for 100ml EDT House of Fraser

Beach Babe...Bobbi Brown, £48 for 50ml EDP www.bobbibrown.co.uk Ocean Goddess...

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Limited Summer Edition, £40 for 125ml EDT House of Fraser

Feeling Fruity...Miller Harris Summer Collection, £65 each for 50ml EDP, www.millerharris.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

MIKAEL KLOCKARS

Winning smiles NEW TECHNOLOGY COMBINED WITH GOOD OLD-FASHIONED CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF PLYMOUTH CITY CENTRE DENTAL PRACTICE. DENTIST MIKAEL KLOCKARS TALKS TO LOUISE DANIEL ABOUT NERVOUS PATIENTS AND HIS LOVE OF LIVING LOCAL

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oothache. Even the word is painful. Some people bury their head in the sand and pretend that brushing their teeth every day is enough to ensure that they have a super smile and forego a visit to the dentist.

We would all like a winning smile, but a healthy mouth is much more than aethestics; it’s about overall health. Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice on Kinterbury Street advocate a ‘whole’ approach to oral health that impacts positively on long term well-being.

Mikael Klockars, in practise for more than 16 years and from Stockholm, is at the helm in this light and airy city centre practice. He currently lives in the city with his wife and two sons.

“I always wanted to live in the UK - three or four dentists I knew were living here, we visited them and enjoyed it. We originally said we would give it a year and here I am nine years later. It’s a great quality of life and a beautiful area.”

Though dentistry has moved on and trips to the dentist are far less daunting and painful than they used to be, Mikael still sees people who don’t put oral health at the top of their list.

“People are much more aware of their teeth now and they prioritise and look after them more but there is still work to do. Some people don’t see them as part of their body.”

Often it’s only when things go wrong that

people realise how precious their teeth really are.

Mikael ensures that his patients adopt a long term plan for looking after their teeth and gums. Daily brushing and flossing are important to a healthy mouth but so are regular check-ups.

“Our patients come every six months - their teeth are checked, cleaned and polished by our hygienist and it just keeps the problems away. It’s important if you want people to prioritise their mouth and their wellbeing.”

Mikael and his team advise that small and manageable changes to daily routines can make all the difference.

“A big part of our role is informing patients – our hygienist cleans and polishes but she also gives advice. One or two simple changes so that they become part of the routine and manageable.”

As the old saying goes – prevention is better than cure and this is never truer than in oral health.

“I tell patients every day it doesn’t matter what I do for your teeth, if you don’t have healthy gums there is no support.

That’s why I work very closely with our hygienist - who also treats gums.”

Early in his career Mikael found he had a talent for treating patients who were extremely nervous – he uses

honesty and humour to encourage people who are frightened or nervous.

“There are no diplomas in that – it is something that I got very passionate about. You need time to build trust. I treat every patient the same way because it works really well.”

The practice offers patients the full range of dental services including cosmetic dentistry like adult braces and teeth whitening. Mikael is now fully trained in facial aesthetics including nonsurgical facial treatments for wrinkle reduction.

VISIT WWW.PCCDP.CO.UK OR CALL 01752 661 631

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PIZ BUIN ULTRA LIGHT DRY TOUCH SUN FLUID SPF15, £16.99, BOOTS/SUPERDRUG

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DISCOVER THE LATEST PRODUCT INNOVATIONS FOR ALL YOUR SUNCARE SOLUTIONS. PL SHEDS SOME LIGHT ON SPF

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he sun is your skin’s biggest beauty enemy. With ozone levels at a record low and ultraviolet levels at all an all-time high, SPF should be part of our daily regimes, not something we reserve for holidays and heatwaves.

Nearly a quarter of Brits (22 per cent) only wear SPF when on holiday abroad, according to new research by Boots.

Luckily, the suncare industry is one step ahead,

with high-tech formulations and skin-enhancing ingredients to make application easier.

“We are all guilty of neglecting our skin on occasion, but skin cancer rates are on the rise, so it’s more important now than ever to keep protected,” says Dr Sam Bunting, cosmetic dermatologist.

Be a safe sun goddess with our expert golden guide.

DILEMMA... I have left-over suncare from last summer and I’m not sure if it’s safe to use.

SOLUTION...

DILEMMA... I’d like to apply suncare in the mornings and be able to put my clothes on immediately afterwards.

SOLUTION...

DILEMMA... My make-up contains SPF but I don’t know if this is sufficient to protect me against the sun.

SOLUTION...

“By law, any cosmetic product (including sunscreens) has to have a shelf-life of at least 30 months, or it has to be labelled with a use-by date,” says Clare O‘Connor, Boots UK suncare expert. “A product bought last summer should be fine to use up this summer, but products purchased two summers ago should probably be replaced. If you want to check a product, the best things to do is to look at it and smell it. It should appear bright and shiny with no seepage of any liquid (either watery or oily) and no separation. If there is any contamination, there’s usually an ‘off’ smell and the product should be discarded.”

“Look for sun fluids with ‘Dry Touch’ technology,” Dr Bunting recommends. “This type of suncare was a breakthrough in the US in 2013 and addressed a significant barrier for people who found sunscreen too thick and sticky for comfort. The same technology is becoming more popular over in the UK now too.”

“With ‘SPF’ written on many make up products, it can be tempting to skip applying sun protection all together, but this can leave your skin dangerously exposed,” warns Paul Banwell, surgeon and skin cancer expert. “The way you would apply foundation is unlikely to reach the SPF on the label. Get into the habit of using a high-factor SPF daily and then applying your make-up on top, or choose a hightech SPF tinted moisturiser or sun BB.”

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“Apart from applying an SPF and avoiding peak times when the sun is at its hottest, you can increase skin’s protection by eating antioxidants via fresh fruits and vegetables, or nutritional supplements,” suggests Dr Luca Russo, lecturer in cosmetic dermatology. “An excellent way to deliver powerful antioxidant protection to the skin is via topical application or Mesotherapy, which inserts an active cocktail of vitamins into the skin to provide key defence where it is needed.”

“A full body application should utilise at least 35ml, to ensure maximum coverage and complete protection,” advises Seena Seka, Calypso’s chief chemist. “It’s often difficult to know how much is enough when it comes to applying sun lotion to yourself or your family, so look for guide bottles like Calypso’s Press And Protect, which has a chart on the back of the bottle showing how many presses are needed to cover each body part.”

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

BOTTOM WORK IT: “Doing 40-60 squats for one minute every morning will keep your thighs and buttocks toned,” says Suzi Godson, author of The Body Bible.

“Stand with your feet hip width apart and bend your knees and lower your bottom as if you are going to sit on a chair.”

WING IT: Stimulate circulation and toxin drainage with Sarah Chapman Bodylift massager. The 12 rolling heads and 72 massaging nodules will help sculpt and tone your bottom with dedicated use, £28 (www.sarahchapman.net).

Target cellulite and fatty deposits with Dr Ceuticals Beach Perfect Body Firmer, which contains skin-stimulating caffeine. Massage firmly in an upwards motion to help break down the fibrous tissues that hold fat in place, £19.99 (www.boots.com)

y d o B h c a e B DY WITH D PARADE YOUR BIKINI BO DITCH THE SARONG AN S ER SHAPE-UP SHORT-CUT PRIDE. HERE’S SOME SUMM

With bikini season fast approaching, it’s time to kick butt with a body-honing regime that really makes a difference. Mix musclefirming exercises with targeted toning products for a doublepronged attack.

A fifth of British women actively avoid beach holidays due to body insecurities, according to a recent survey by vouchercloud.com. Make this the summer you won’t want to keep your body under wraps.

Hone in on your trouble spot, or master multiple areas with our beach body beauty plan.

TUMMY WORK IT: “Incorporating 40-60 sit-ups into your morning routine will make a huge difference to your shape,” Godson says. “Lie flat on the floor on your back with your knees bent and feet flat. Place your palms on your hips and run them slowly up to your knees, pulling yourself up with your stomach muscles.”

WING IT: If you’re slacking on the sit-up regime, buckle up with Slendertone Abs Female.

The electrical stimulation produces contractions of the abdomen muscles to help create firmer, toned abs in four weeks, £119.99 (www.slendertone.com).

Firm up tummy flab with Mio Get Waisted Sculpting Body Shaper, containing seven body sculpting ingredients, like caffeine and seaweed extract. Massage in daily for 30-60 seconds using large clockwise strokes to aid sluggish, bloated bellies, £35 (www.mioskincare.co.uk)

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

TRIED AND TESTED Keep your SPF handy with bag-friendly suncare. Louise Daniel tests some products to protect your face: Soap & Glory Make Yourself Youthful Sunshield Superfluid SPF50+, £15 for 30ml (Boots) I loved the summery scent of this UVA/UVB lotion. You have to shake before use or it can be watery. It has the slightest hint of a tint, rubs in swiftly, and made my skin look glowy as well as sun protected.

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LEGS WORK IT: “Use an old pair of nylon tights as ankle weights that you can wear while doing your chores,” Godson suggests. “Cut off the legs and fill each with 900g of rice, lentils, sand or dried beans and tie each end, leaving some material to tie around your ankles.”

La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Face Ultra-Light Fluid SPF50+, £16.50 for 50ml (Boots)

WING IT: Target that stubborn top of thigh area by rolling on Soap & Glory Sit Tight Saddlebags+. The clever microcellu-roller massages in the serum so you’re stimulating microcirculation as you deliver the targeted toning formula, £16.50 (Boots).

This non-perfumed, ultra-light formulation includes UVA and UVB protection and didn’t irritate my sensitive skin. It left my skin with a dewy finish, making it a great base under make-up.

The compact bottle feels like it’s designed for the palm of your hand.

Giving your pins a golden glow with This Works Perfect Legs Gradual Tan will immediately make your limbs look leaner and toned. The repairing serum combats skin imperfections and evens out skin tone so you’re beach-ready, £38 (www.thisworks.com)

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ARMS WORK IT: “If you don’t have dumbbells at home, tins of food make excellent hand weights,” Godson advises. “Hold them in your hands, palms facing your hips with your arms by your side, then slowly raise your straight arms to shoulder height and bring them slowly back down again. Do 25 reps with both arms at the same time.”

Blisslabs Active 99.0 Anti-Ageing Series UV Protect SPF30, £33 for 30ml (www.blissworld.co.uk) A slightly lower SPF but this feels more like skincare than suncare, which I liked. The solution absorbed easily and also made my skin look luminous in the sunshine.

WING IT: Help tone up bingo wings using Bliss FatGirlSlim Arm Candy, which has a targeted applicator massager to gently knead the skin. The double action arm perfecting cream reduces redness while the caffeine promotes firming, £34 (www.blissworld. co.uk)

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Ideal after an upper body workout, make your arms feel lighter with Dr. Hauschka Rosemary Leg And Arm Toner. Massage in an upwards motion to invigorate tired arms and reduce any water retention, £25 (www.feelunique.com)

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FAMILY

Food fibs - the porkie pies we tell our children SHOULD WE BELIEVE EVERYTHING OUR PARENTS TELL US ABOUT FOOD? CLARE JARDINE INVESTIGATES

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ou are what you eat, so they say, but how much truth is there in that well-worn phrase?

When it comes to convincing children to eat the right things and reject the wrong things, adults are apt to tell one or two little white lies.

And, combined with the naivety of all children, there can be some interesting – and entertaining - results There are many old wives’ tales that we’re all familiar with. Eating carrots will help you see in the dark; eating crusts makes your hair curl; spinach will make you as strong as Popeye!

On the flip side, many of us have been told we can’t have that delicious snack advertised on TV because we are allergic to junk food. And, that parental classic: When the ice cream van plays music it means they’ve got no ice cream left.

Some of these myths, while not strictly true, have their roots in folklore and hide some interesting stories.

But what other childhood confusions have been caused by food?

Everyone has their own ancedote. My personal story is of a teacher who caught me eating sunflower seeds in class – not a common snack in the UK back in the 70s and bought back from Spain by a cosmopolitan classmate.

The teacher told me I’d be sorry when a sunflower grew in my tummy.

Several sleepless nights later and a chat with a concerned mum, put paid to the idea that a giant plant would soon be coming out of my nose.

Colleague Sian Davies tells a story about how

she became confused between branding and flavour on a popular snack.

She says: “When we were little there was a health food shop where mum used to buy weird looking things and force us to eat them.

“This shop, the legend goes, sold a brand of crisps called ‘Hedgehog’ which my dad called ‘hedgehog flavour crisps’, without thinking of the impact on his children.

It was only on a family holiday a couple of years ago, when I said to my sister: “You remember those hedgehog flavour crisps, I’ve just found out they are a brand not a flavour.”

Father-of-two Martin Freeman found himself in an awkward situation in a changing room with his young son and another dad with his own boy.

My son, aged about six, was staring at the bloke - who was less than five feet tall - getting changed.

“Dad! That man’s very small,” he said, loudly and pointing.

“Yes I am,” said the bloke, smiling. “It’s because I didn’t eat my vegetables.”

However hard parents try, kids can sometimes get their own back. There’s nothing like an invisible friend who needs to eat your sprouts for you and the tooth fairy is a great excuse for eating too many sweets.

And the best pay-back of all is forcing your dad, year-in, year-out to take a bite out of Rudolph’s carrot before “forcing down” Santa’s glass of sherry.

True or false - will eating crusts make your hair grow curly?

There is no medical evidence to support the myth that eating bread crusts will make your hair grow curly. Or change hair in any other way for that matter.

However, although having nothing to do with hair, it is true that the crust may be the healthiest part of bread.

Compared to the lighter part of bread, the darker part may produce more healthy antioxidants. These can help prevent the body absorbing harmful oxidising agents in the atmosphere such as ozone.

Curly hair or straight hair depends upon genes. The crust of bread has no bearing upon one’s genetic make-up.

Although the origin of the myth that eating crusts can curl hair is unknown, it is thought to have emerged at least 300 years ago in Europe. At that time, survival was more precarious and starvation was much more of a real possibility for everyone.

People can lose their hair when very sick and starving.

Healthy people were more likely to have enough to eat, including bread. It was also widely believed that healthy people had curly hair. Bread crusts and curly hair were seen as being somehow related.

It was also a practice well into the 19th century for poor people to sell their hair to wig makers. The expression, “to sell one’s hair for a crust”, may have contributed to the myth that eating the crust has some effect upon hair.

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CARING FOR CHILDREN

FROM 3 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS True or false? Carrots help you see in the dark Yes and no. Carrots contain vitamin A, or retinol, and this is required for your body to synthesise rhodopsin, which is the pigment in your eyes that operates in low-light conditions. If you have a vitamin A deficiency, you will develop nyctalopia or night blindness.

Eating carrots would correct this and improve your night vision, but only to the point of an ordinary healthy person – it won’t ever let you see in complete darkness.

The idea that it might is due to a myth perpetuated by the Air Ministry in World War Two. To prevent the Germans finding out that Britain was using radar to intercept bombers on night raids, they issued press releases stating that British pilots were eating lots of carrots to give them exceptional night vision. This fooled the British public, as well as German High Command and an old wive’s tale was born.

True or false? Spinach will make you as strong as Popeye Spinach is renowned for its iron content, but is it really as good as Popeye would have us believe?

Spinach’s reputation grew alongside the popularity of legendary cartoon character Popeye who was famous for gaining instant superhuman strength by eating a can of spinach.

But Popeye didn’t come up with the theory that spinach gives you strength. In 1870, a food scientist called Dr E von Wolf estimated that spinach contained 10 times more iron than any other green vegetable. Since iron was known to improve blood flow and to strengthen muscles, von Wolf concluded that eating spinach would deliver superior strength.

Modern scientists are less convinced about the efficacy of spinach - some now say it’s the nitrates it contains, rather than iron, that make it a superfood.

So while spinach isn’t going to make you as strong as Popeye, it does contain important vitamins and antioxidants that are highly beneficial to the body.

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True or false? The ice cream van plays music when it’s run out of ice cream This is the naughtiest fib an adult has ever told! Shame on you...

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FAMILY

Set free your child’s curiosity CHILDREN LOVE TO EXPLORE – BUT MANY PARENTS ADMIT IT’S EASIER TO JUST HAND THEM A GADGET. PL SPOKE TO A A CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXPERT TO FIND OUT WHAT EXPLORING IN CHILDHOOD MEANS, AND WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT

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n an ideal world, all parents would get their children playing outside and exploring from a very young age.

But while a new survey has revealed that nine out of 10 parents of young children want them to get closer to nature, eight out of 10 of them admit it’s just too easy to give children technology to play with instead.

Clinical child psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin agrees that exploring is vital for children’s development.

“Exploring is the main way toddlers learn about themselves, others and the world around them. Exploring means developing independence, playing with different things in a different way, finding out what they can and can’t do.”

She explains that for young children, exploring means being able to set their own boundaries, and giving them a sense of freedom and adventure.

“That could simply mean letting a child do whatever it wants with Play Doh, or crawling around the garden and having a look at whatever they want.

“It’s about doing something adventurous, a little bit out of the ordinary and dictated by the child. It’s not exploring if the parent tells them what to do.”

Dr Rudkin says she understands how easy it can be for busy parents just to hand even very young children a gadget to keep them quiet, rather than encouraging them to explore.

But she warns: “The number of toddlers I see sitting in their pram with a smartphone in their hand is frightening.

“It’s a good babysitter and is an easy option, and I’m not saying don’t do it. But be mindful. Are you using technology to advance your child’s vocabulary, for example, or just for a quiet life? We just don’t know yet what impact using technology so often as a young child will have on their language, play ability and concentration.”

Dr Rudkin suggests parents might sometimes try doing things the old-fashioned way, by giving young children card, crayons or Play Doh to get creative, or encouraging them to build with bricks etc.

“There are things that generation after generation of parents have relied on, and they’ll still work today.”

Parents looking back at their own childhood feel children today don’t have the same freedom as they did, and most believe this is due to safety issues.

But Dr Rudkin explains that exploring doesn’t have to be outdoors – it could be letting children feel, smell and play with food, to make sense of it.

“To give children as broad a sense of the world as we can, let go as much as you can, and let your child have a play and explore.

“When we were younger, we were allowed to get on with it more, and we need to let our children do the same.”

‘Exploring means developing independence, finding out what they can and can’t do’

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iving children the best possible start in life is close to every parent’s heart. Whether you work or do the lion share of the childcare yourself, a time will come when you have to hand your bundle of joy over to professionals.

You need to be sure the people you entrust your children with are experts with a breadth of knowledge, up-to-date practises and a clean, safe environment in which your little one can thrive.

Children aren’t the only ones who have to do their homework – getting it right means research, preparation and planning.

Sam Phare of Kings School & Nursery agrees that investigating early years settings thoroughly is key to finding the right place for your child.

“You should always research the nursery and check their website. The nursery should have full details of all staff, which area they work in and what their specialisms are.”

“Visit the nursery and check the room sizes for your child’s age group – are the children in one room or do they have age specific rooms?”

Going prepared is a good idea, particularly if your child has specific needs.

Sam added: “When you book a tour make a list of questions after researching the website – it’s easy to forget what you want to know.”

Little Nippers owner Caroline Chiltern advocates speaking to other parents to get a sense of the nursery culture.

“If you can, chat to other parents. They will tell you things you may not see when you visit the nursery and will tell you about their relationship with the setting. Have a look at how happy and confident the children are when you visit the nursery and the interactions between the staff and the children.”

Maureen Taylor owner of Frogmore Montessori in Eggbuckland encourages parents to look closely at staff, their qualifications and staff – you need to know that there is continuity in your child’s nursery care.

“Look at staff turnover – if it’s high then it’s not good for the children as they need continuity. Ask why there is a high turnover and think about how that will affect your child.”

Early years providers should have links to their Ofsted reports on their website but you can also find them on the Ofsted website at www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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Breakfast Pancakes SERVES: 6

Method

Ingredients

Put the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

130g plain flour

In a separate bowl or jug lightly whisk the milk and egg together. Slowly add the milk mixture into the flour mixture, beating as you go to make a smooth batter.

1tsp baking powder a pinch of salt 125ml semiskimmed milk 1 large egg 2 tbsp of melted butter light olive oil for cooking

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Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add a little olive oil.

Add a small ladle of batter to the pan. The batter will spread slightly but it should be fairly thick.

When the top of the pancake begins to bubble flip it over with a spatula or turner and cook until both sides are golden. The pancakes should be about 1 cm thick.

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Whisk in the melted butter and let the mixture stand for 10-15 minutes.

Pesto SERVES: 4

Method

Ingredients

We stir pesto into pasta but it’s also great with barbecued meat and vegetables. The lemon juice brings out the flavour of the basil to make it taste even more of summer. Make it in a food processor or a pestle and mortar. It will keep in the fridge but is best made fresh – it only takes about 15 minutes.

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Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry pan, transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool. Put the garlic into a pestle and mortar or food processor.

Pound or pulse with the basil leaves. Add the cooled toasted pine nuts and pound or pulse again. Transfer to a bowl and gently stir in the Parmesan. Stir in the olive oil a little at a time to bind everything together.Taste the mix and add salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Keep mixing and tasting, adjusting the seasoning and adding more olive oil and lemon juice until you’re happy with the flavour and texture. There are no hard and fast rules with pesto.

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Our dad’s a masterchef MASTERCHEF CONTESTANT ROBIN MAIR FROM MANADON DISPLAYED HIS LOVE FOR COOKING WHEN HE APPEARED IN THE HEATS OF THE BBC PROGRAMME EARLIER THIS YEAR. AWAY FROM THE TV CAMERAS, ROBIN ENJOYS COOKING FOR HIS FIVE-YEAR-OLD TWINS

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used to be almost afraid to admit that I enjoy cooking. I would only share my love of cooking with like-minded souls to avoid the usual jokes and jibes. Then on prime time BBC television, as a contestant in Masterchef, I parked my machismo by the studio door and dropped the bombshell: “I like to do all the cooking… I don’t let my wife anywhere near the kitchen.”

Even Greg Wallace couldn’t resist smirking. I was applauded and derided in equal measure.

So as a dad, am I afraid to see my sons Austin and Elliot developing a keen interest in food and how to cook? Not at all! One of the biggest risks they will face to their health is poor diet. Anything I can do to help them learn about food must be a good thing - where it comes from, how to cook and eat healthily and above all, enjoy it. And besides that, men cooking is somewhat cool again.

There was the old-fashioned supermarket free mix of a greengrocer, grocer, dairy, butchers and baker in the village I grew up in. Pesto, rocket and houmous didn’t exist and the only pasta we knew was spaghetti. My mum could always produce something amazing from simple ingredients and was quite an experimental cook. For me, that’s the biggest excitement and challenge about cooking – trying to create something that’s greater than the sum of your ingredients. Perhaps that’s why children enjoy cooking so much.

We like to eat as a family, but at weekends Emma, my wife, and I will try and have at least one

meal together. It’s a chance to push the culinary boat out, cook something a bit different out and get some sanity time. So, bedtime routine over it’s all gone quiet and there’s a sigh of relief. Tea is cleared away and the tempo in the kitchen picks up.

There’s no space left on the hob and I’m running out of pans - the kitchen is now at full-tilt. The air is full of toasted spice, chilli, garlic and ginger. Right on cue a beer appears next to me, and it’s time to ‘plate up’… lamb cutlets with saffron sauce, potato tikki spiced turnips, carrots and spinach – job done!

The plate hits the table and I pause to take it all in.

There’s a tellAUSTIN MAIR tale creak from the only stair with a squeaky floorboard, the same characteristic as the house I grew up in. Austin appears at the bottom of the stairs “that amazing smell was keeping me awake, can you make that for us please Dad?” The penny drops and I realise that everything has gone full circle, except this time Vivek Singh is providing the recipes instead of Marguerite Patten!

So here are two of Austin’s and Elliot’s favourite recipes. They hope you feel inspired to try them!

That amazing smell was keeping me awake, can you make that for us dad?-

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aintaining a property is like a rolling conveyor belt of tasks which need doing; some more urgently than others. You really haven’t lived until you wake up to find your bath leaking into your living room, your boiler having a nervous breakdown or your wallpaper peeling like a banana.

Regular maintenance reduces the risk of these issues occurring. Clear rooms with good air circulation will lower the amount of mould spores that settle and stop rooms smelling fusty and damp. Dusting out-of -the-way spots in your home; lampshades, skirting boards, tops of cupboards etc. will clear the air and lower the risk of allergies flaring up.

Taking the time to deep-clean soft furnishings, wash exterior walls and shampoo carpets at least once a year will leave your house looking healthy and less susceptible to problems which build up, if neglected, over time. This is particularly pertinent if you’re considering selling your home.

If you’re juggling a busy lifestyle with too much to do as it is - the best option is to call in the professionals. Plymouth Cleaners offer comprehensive cleaning services from window cleaning, patio and driveway washing, gutter repair and carpet cleaning. After all, the best kind of cleaning is the kind where you don’t have to do any of it yourself!

Husband and wife team, Kerry and Matthew Pollard have been running Plymouth Cleaners for four years. Kerry says; “My husband Matthew Pollard and I started Plymouth Cleaners in 2010 offering a range of residential and commercial cleaning services. To our residential customers we offer end-of-tenancy cleaning, window cleaning, gutter cleaning and repair, power washing, patio and driveway cleaning and carpet cleaning.

“We complete a lot of work for customers who are preparing to put their house on the market,

A clean property is visually appealling to a potential buyer - KERRY POLLARD ensuring that a property is visually appealing from the minute a potential buyer arrives at a property is important for sellers and buyers.”

“Cleaning all of the PVC fascias, soffits, gutters and windows really freshens up a property and to brighten up the outside we would recommend cleaning your pathways and patio.”

Exterior maintenance is even more important - a clean gutter can make the difference between water draining away from your roof tiles and a new swimming pool in your loft.

“A home should also smell good. That means no noticeable odour -- no pet scent, no stale cooking smells and no cigarette smoke. Ahead of

putting your property on the market, scrub the house, have the open the windows, clean smelly carpeting and smoke outside.”

Professionally cleaning carpets will not only freshen them up and make them smell better, it will improve their appearance and help with the overall cleanliness of your property.”

Deep cleaning is certainly an investment worth making on the property market. Firstly when the estate agents takes photographs of your now sparkling home for their website it will advertise your house at its best. Secondly, when the buyers come knocking they’ll be bowled over by how well looked after your house looks.The cleaner and tidier your home is, the more easily potential buyers will be able to imagine themselves living there. Remember, you’re creating the perfect blank canvas for them.

Aside from the benefits mentioned, having clear surfaces and clean environments can also help you feel more settled and calm. Just imagine a world where socks are always in pairs and they keys are always were you left them.

A clean environment also reduces your risk of injury or harm. No more tripping over awkwardly placed furniture, falling up or down the stairs and collapsing under an avalanche of bric-a-brac.

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Trematon’s Secret Garden NICOLA TAPP EXPLORES A FAIRYTALE CASTLE’S GARDENS OVERLOOKING THE RIVER TAMAR

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miniature Medieval castle provides the perfect backdrop to a magical garden with magnificent views.

Historical Trematon Castle, just a few miles from Saltash, has links to royalty and Sir Francis Drake.

Built on the ruins of an earlier Roman Fort the Norman castle, motte and bailey features a gatehouse built to be fit as lodgings for Edward, Prince of Wales, known as the Black Prince.

In 2012, award-winning garden designers Julian and Isabel Bannerman moved in.

The couple say they are not only passionate about plants and gardens, but also built structures and the wider landscape.

In the courtyard is a Georgian house for which part of the original castle wall was demolished to give the original owners a view to Plymouth Sound.

It’s a view which visitors have only limited chances to see for themselves as Trematon Castle is open only on Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of July

from 11am until 4.30pm, admission £5 (cash only).

In addition to these opening times, RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners Julian and Isabel took part in the St Luke’s Open Gardens 2014.

The Motte in spring is awash with wild flowers such as cowslips, primroses, bluebells and campion, and in the summer flushed with ferns and scented with wild thyme, marjoram and woodbine.

Cornish favourites include camellias and some rhododendron, euchryphia, carpenteria, fuchsia, mimosa and cornus, to which the couple say they have added scented shrubs by planting varieties of philadelphus, and lilac, Ribes odorata, and Daphnes.

Although now a stony ruin, the gatehouse serves a purpose in providing shade for Gunnera, and on the sunnier side, rambling roses, with standard roses in beds of downy peonies with lilies.

The great arc of the bailey wall to the west of the house shelters a double banked border, topiary, mecanopsis, iris, peony, roses, salvias and campanulas.

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If you are interested in visiting this exclusive plot, to find Trematon follow the A38 through the Saltash tunnel and over the Saltash services roundabout and continue into Cornwall. Take the third left signed Trematon and Trehan turn left at T-junction, then bear left at fork for Longlands and Trehan.

Trematon Castle is half a mile further along on the left hand side with notices on the cream octagonal lodge which is to the left of the gate.

The couple are not only passionate about plants and gardens, but also built structures and the wider landscape

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HOMES & GARDENS

The old curiosity shop of the Barbican HIDDEN AMID THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE BARBICAN IS PARADE ANTIQUES – AN EMPORIUM OF QUIRKY DELIGHTS. EMILY SMITH EXPLORED THE HIDDEN TREASURE TROVE

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ylvester, the first tiger ever kept at Dartmoor zoo, greets visitors to the treasure trove that is Parade Antiques.

This is owner John Cabello’s favourite item in the shop and he says (after a pause) that he would sell it but for no less than £30,000.

Sylvester is just one of the bizarre and fascinating items which make the store, founded

by John in 1997 as much a museum as an antiques and curios shop.

John said: “Ten years ago I never thought I would fill the space we have now, but we have expanded and it’s still full. It has grown a lot but I don’t know if we can grow anymore.”

The famous Charlie Chaplin tramp suit sits proudly in a cabinet next to a suit once owned by Hermann Goring, one of the only two dove grey suits ever to exist. The tramp suit has a great history. It was the first tramp suit worn by Plymouth comedian Billie Ritchie, the pair were touring together and directors decided it would be best if Chaplin played the tramp and borrowed Ritchie’s suit – he never got it back.

The duo split and Chaplin went on to star in films, while Ritchie struggled to find fame. When Ritchie died, Chaplin employed his wife as his costume designer and she bought the tramp suit back to Scotland with her. It is said to date to 1910 and is now in John’s shop with a price tag of £120,000.

John is constantly buying and admits he bought something online just before I arrived.

He attends auctions and revealed his hints and tips: “You need a rough idea of what you want before you go. The trick is to have 30 items you like the look of and you might buy a dozen.

“With the arrival of the internet it means you can buy stuff all over the world from your own chair. I have been buying stuff today in Germany.”

John’s background is in the fishing industry,

where he owned and ran his own shellfish export business for ten years. His parents collected antique furniture and he always had a love of antique shops and collecting odd bits.

“Collecting antiques was just a hobby I had. I bought bits I liked and kept them in the loft – that got full so I kept things in the house, then that got full too,” John confesses.

Marilyn Monroe is very popular, it’s amazing how she still has such a draw to people - JOHN CABELLO Another favourite nestled away in one of the cabinets is a collection of Marilyn Monroe items, including a famous black swimming costume,

jewellery and letters, but is the book that is John’s favourite.

The book includes the final script for the film Clash by Night, which was Marilyn’s first bump into stardom. It also includes black and white photos of Marilyn on the set and hand annotations. It dates back to 1951.

John explains: “Marilyn Monroe is very popular, it’s amazing how she still has such a draw to people. I like the book more than anything, I bought it in America. It was in the wrong auction and had been badly labelled, it should have been a lot more than I paid for it. It brings a lot of people in when they see it online.

“I like having stuff that people can come and look at. They might just come and look one day but come back and buy something next time.”

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Ripe and ready for eating IT’S WIMBLEDON TIME AND THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO INDULGE IN CENTRE COURT’S FAVOURITE SNACK – STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. EMILY SMITH GIVES THE LOW-DOWN ON GROWING AND PICKING YOUR OWN

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trawberries are by far the tastiest thing to come out of the garden, half the time not even making it as far as the house, and with a little care and attention, they can be easy to grow.

There are three main types of cultivated strawberries; summer producing, ever-bearing and alpine. The ever-bearing type tend to produce two crops per year and will grow for a good five years or so.

It’s important to buy your strawberry plant when you have time to plant it as they can be prone to become wilted if left in a pot too long.

When you’re buying strawberry plants, be sure to check for any sign of disease or poor health.

When choosing a location for your plants, pick somewhere that is normally a warm and sunny spot; minimal wind will also help.

If possible, remove the plants from the store pots and plant in the ground or transfer to another pot. Prepare fresh ground for a new strawberry bed; it should be free of weeds. Make sure you water the plants regularly and pick off their first flowers. As the strawberries start to grow, before they touch

the soil they need ‘strawing down’ (mulching) – the straw protects the fruit from touching the ground.

Pick and enjoy!

Luke’s Fruit Farm at Tamerton Foliot offers an abundance of fruit from strawberries to redcurrants and many more – most of their fruit is ready to pick from the end of April. Enjoy the stunning location and pick your way around the grounds and enjoy fresh, local and seasonal strawberries.

A little further out is Lifton Farm Shop, just the other side of Launceston, who have been running their Pick Your Own Strawberry Fields since 1990.

The farm is well worth a trip and they also have an abundance of delicious produce on sale in their farm shop.

Although strawberries can be bought almost all year round from supermarkets it pays to wait until they are in season and buy locally – nothing quite beats eating fresh strawberries from the pallet you bought them in. Enjoy!

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Strawberry Jam Ingredients

Method

1kg of wild strawberries (perfect excuse to visit a PYO)

Hull the strawberries and cut into halves

250g of alpine strawberries

Raise the heat and bring the mixture to the boil

850g of sugar

Add the wild strawberries and boil for a further 2 minutes

Juice of 1 lemon

Place the strawberries into a heavy-based pan with the sugar and lemon juice Warm the pan until the sugar has dissolved Allow the fruit to boil for 5 minutes

Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 20 minutes Place in sterilised jars

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450g of strawberries

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The 122 apartment development also includes four luxury duplex penthouses boasting city and ocean views and Burrington Estates is hosting an Open Weekend on Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13, to launch its luxury one-, two- and threebed penthouse accommodation.

Managing director of Burrington Estates Mark Edworthy said: “The penthouses are attracting a lot of attention – there simply isn’t anything else like this available in Plymouth and we cannot wait to see people’s reactions to the luxury accommodation we have created.

“With floor to ceiling windows, balconies and premium fittings throughout, we think we have created something really special at Ocean Crescent.

“The size and scale of the penthouses need to be seen to be believed – the one bed is around 900 square foot, with the three bed rising to an impressive 1100 square foot.”

Formerly known as Zero 4, Burrington Estates committed to investing £1million in the

redevelopment of this nine-storey apartment building and after hosting an exclusive VIP event to showcase its stunning new show apartments, all available accommodation released was subsequently reserved.

Mark added: “The appetite has been so strong for the apartments that we had to release phase two ahead of schedule and we have just launched a further five apartments ahead of our anticipated release date in order to meet demand.

“We are really pleased with how Ocean Crescent has been received and it clearly demonstrates there is a healthy market for apartments like this in the centre of Plymouth.

“With so much redevelopment and regeneration in the city, it is hardly surprising people want to move in to the epicentre and enjoy everything life in Plymouth has to offer.”

The transformation of the building is well underway and has involved an upgrade to the exterior, plus a complete refresh and modernisation of the interior communal areas.

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THE GRAND CANAL

Romance and history IT’S OFTEN DESCRIBED AS THE MOST ROMANTIC CITY IN THE WORLD AND WHO COULD FAIL TO FALL IN LOVE WITH VENICE? HELEN PEARSE REPORTS

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don’t think I’ve ever described somewhere as mind-blowing before. Maybe I was saving the description for Venice. It certainly deserves it.

I’ve never seen anywhere like it. It’s beautiful, romantic, stunning, interesting, weird and bizarre, all at the same time.

It’s everything you’d imagine it to be from books and the television, but lots, lots more.

Venice is like something out of a fairy tale. Cars are banned so the only way to get around the historic city renowned for its beauty, architecture, and artwork, is by foot or water.

And a floating city means you’re never too far from a canal.

Venice has 400 bridges connecting 117 islets across 200 canals – the most impressive being the Grand Canal, of course.

Built in a malarial swamp, Venice’s name derived from the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region by the 10th century BC. The city stretches across the 117 small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy.

But enough of the facts: what is this place really like?

Well for the first 24 hours I just walked around with my mouth open in awe.

The Grand Canal definitely lives up to its name.

With some 50 palaces (pallazzi), six churches,

four bridges, two open-air markets, and one rather picturesque (from the outside) prison, this waterway has definitely earned its fame and name.

To get the full effect, tour guides tell you to travel the length of the Grand Canal at night, but I can vouch that doing it by day is just as good, if not more exciting.

In most pictures and programmes I’ve seen about Venice, the Grand Canal looks a serene and romantic place, with only gondolas creeping slowly along the waterway. In reality, it’s much more busy and exciting. Huge public transport ferries, called vaporetto, travel up and down the canal, stopping at various points (hilariously, there are actual bus stops on pontoons, even in Venice). Hundreds of water taxis zoom past leaving everything else in their wake, and of course, what Venice is known for – the gondola. But you’ve also got the locals in their own boats, the police, ambulance, fire service, and airport buses, all clamouring for pole position on the canal. We even saw DHL delivery boats, builders and dustmen on barges, and a policeman giving a speeding driver a ticket. It’s no different to a busy city road, just everything is on water. And it’s brilliant to watch.

But if you can peel your eyes away from the Grand Canal, there is plenty more to see in this fascinating city.

It’s everything you imagine it to be from books but lots, lots more

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I must admit that when I first saw their brochure boldly stating “The finest cuisine at sea”, I was surprised.

You have to be seriously good to say such a thing, so I had to try Oceania for myself.

With more than 70 cruises under my slowly expanding belt (on some fine vessels) I needed to see where they had taken the dining experience.

I boarded the Oceania Marina in Civitavecchia (Rome) at 1pm and by 2pm I was convinced, smitten in fact, and that was just after the buffet lunch al fresco style at the Terrace Cafe.

All tables are laid so there’s no need to collect your cutlery or napkins. The hygiene levels are immaculate – guests never touch any of the buffet serving utensils as this is all done for you.

The choice at lunch was amazing. Just viewing the fine array of culinary delights was food heaven.

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Wow, this was no ordinary burger, it was Wagyu Beef (literally translated means ‘Japanese cow’ – produces some of the finest beef in the world)and to die for.

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FOOD & DRINK

Sailing into the future LOUISE DANIEL VISITS A RESTAURANT WITH ONE OF THE BEST VIEWS IN PLYMOUTH AND FINDS IT ON THE CREST OF A WAVE

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e’re lucky enough to be in one of the most beautiful parts of the country – with magnificent coastline, excellent regional produce and a host of great places to eat out.

Eating out is not just about the food but the whole eating experience and that something extra.

The Plymouth Royal Corinthian Yacht Club might not be able to promise fine weather but does guarantee superb views and good food.

It is easy to walk past the Club on a stroll to or from the Barbican, but the imposing sea wall and formal signage hides a little gem. Don’t worry about its status as a club (though you can join if you want and get 20 percent of the menu) because non-members are made very welcome.

It’s not exclusive fine dining (though it inclines that way) but it is a collection of carefully thought out starters, mains, sandwiches and puddings made from locally sourced produce and put together by experienced head chef Chris Robinson.

Formerly at the Grand and married with three grown up children, Plymouth boy Chris has been a chef since leaving school.

“I cooked at school and worked holidays then went to catering college. I worked at the Royal Western Yacht Club, The Grand, The Moathouse.”

Once through the doors you are treated to a wonderfully light and airy dining space – with a sea facing dining room giving over to panoramic views of the Sound. Visiting on a sunny day is a real treat and

with an outdoor terrace and brand new awning you can take a leisurely lunch with the sun on your face.

The new summer menu uses quality seasonal produce and fresh flavours. You could try layered Brixham crab with lemon, lime, coriander and cucumber; oven baked salmon with potato thyme and cherry tomatoes and finish off with Lemon panna cotta with fresh oranges and Devon clotted cream. If you prefer a lighter lunch there’s jackets and sandwiches, all made using in house baked bread.

“Our bread is all handmade and hand cut – we are almost like an artisan bakery and we are able to cater for all dietary requirements.”

Care with produce means Chris has full ‘traceability’ on what he CHRIS ROBINSON uses – he knows his suppliers personally. At the heart of the menu is traditional English cooking made with ingredients that Chris clearly loves to work with.

“We have a traditional English base and I like to take the basic and put a twist on it.”

“We do a Sunday carvery with two meats, two potatoes, fresh vegetables, homemade bread and deserts.” At only £15 for three courses and stunning Plymouth Sound views, this is an ideal place to forget about the washing up and remember what makes living in Plymouth so special.

At RPCYC you’ll find a tight knit, friendly team who serve reasonably priced, good food seven days a week (12 until 3 pm).

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FOOD & DRINK

Business hotting up for Helen PLYMOUTH CHILLI GROWER HELEN STOCK’S, NICE AND SEEDY CHILLI SAUCES HAVE MADE HER AN AWARD WINNER. LOUISE DANIEL DISCOVERED THE SURPRISE LOCATION FOR HER TINY FARM

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eyham may not sound like the place for a chilli farm but Helen Stock successfully grows chilli plants in her south-facing garden and greenhouse producing enough red and green chillies to create around 19 different chutneys, jams, sauces and jellies in batches throughout the year.

At the first Devon Chilli Fiesta at RHS Rosemoor in Torrington this year she came out on top with an award for her sweet chilli sauce with apple.

Helen said: “I am now an artisan producer of an award winning sauce! The feeling I got when handed the trophy was ‘wow’ I’ve beaten the big boys, get on girl.”

No mean feat for a small kitchen enterprise especially as her chilli chutneys, jams and sauces were up against larger, more experienced and well known chilli growers from across the region all keen to showcase their wares and grab a trophy.

“I was gobsmacked when people bought it because it was award-winning. It seemed to help break the ice with the other traders, the majority of whom I had heard of but never met.”

Helen is part of the growing network of artisanal food producers in the South West using her creative talents, green fingers and domestic kitchen to create conscientious and delicious foods.

She lives with partner Andy, daughter Rebecca and son Bobby and has a greenhouse bursting with new chilli plants with a range of heat - like ghost chillies and Trinidad scorpion that are high on the Scoville scale – the measurement of heat for chilli peppers.

Plymouth-born Helen is a former nursing

auxiliary, and turned her creative hand to making some of the best chilli products in the region with tempting names like Kick Ass Ketchup and The Chillothian after her interest was sparked when a chilli producer gave her some seeds.

“I went to Flavourfest around five years ago, got some ghost chilli seeds and started to grow them the next year.”

“I had been growing cayennes for myself and made chilli jams for friends and family. My partner Andy said ‘why don’t you sell it’ and I wondered if I could.”

Working on a slightly larger scale from her kitchen, Helen began taking her pickles, jams and chutneys to local events where people got to sample her unique flavours, expanding to include Saturdays at the Pannier Market and local food fairs.

Helen enjoys every aspect of her creative work from

CHILIS: RIPE AND READY

growing the chillies to developing new ideas and getting out and about at local produce fairs. Using her own home grown chillies means she knows exactly how good the ingredients are, with Helen keeping Nice and Seedy’s production small and tasty.

“I currently cook around four times a week. I don’t make big batches as I want it to be fresh.

The biggest one I do is the chilli marmalade which is with Seville oranges – it’s a short period as they are only available in January and February.”

Helen says that you don’t have to have to have hot and spicy tasters to enjoy chillies as they come in a range of ‘heat’.

“I’ve got spicy tastes and believe in flavour and heat. Some chillies are hot but you can still taste them. You can use chilli in so many ways.”

“I love it because I can just create strange combinations. I’m a creative cook and am not afraid to try different combinations.”

HELEN STOCK

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Little mixers Raising a glass to Plymouth’s home brew

EMILY SMITH ROUNDS UP THREE GIN COCKTAIL RECIPES FOR SUNNY EVENINGS

PLYMOUTH GIN DISTILLERY MAKES A FASCINATING DAY OUT, SAYS EMILY SMITH

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lymouth Gin is England’s oldest working distillery and has been producing gin, according to the original recipe since 1793. The building dates back to the early 1400s and is one of the city’s most precious heritages. Recently recognised in a list as one of the things that makes England great, complied by Visit England, the distillery is in no means lacking excitement or intrigue.

The cobbled walkways, arched ceilings and history surrounding the building make it an iconic place to visit. The building is more than 600 years old and used to be a monastery with animals kept in the room that now houses huge stills. Every stage of production is overseen by Master Distiller Sean Harrison who accompanied me on my tour.Entering the Still House and seeing the 100-year-old still running and producing gin is an experience. Every drop of Plymouth Gin ever made has been distilled in this room. The gin is collected in beautiful gold boxes before heading under the floor where it is cleaned and bottled.

Plymouth Gin includes just seven ingredients; juniper berries, angelica root, lemon peel, cardamom pods, orange peel, coriander seeds and orris root. Although the gin is made in Plymouth all the ingredients are shipped in from overseas. Just three people work at the distillery on producing the award-winning liquid. The ingredients are ordered in bulk just once a year and many an hour is spent perfecting the gin to make sure every batch tastes as close to the previous as possible.

There are three tours members of the public can experience; the basic 40-minute tour, The Gin Connoisseur’s tour and The Master Distiller’s tour. Within these are opportunities to smell and hold all the ingredients and walk into a room filled with more than 280 bottles of gin from across the world and taste your pick of five, as well as the unique opportunity to make your own gin and take a small bottle home with you. Plymouth Gin is one of only 18 British food and drinks which has geographical protection.

“Our tours are all about making people understand gin and why it’s special. It’s all about education and trying to make people more adventurous,” Sean explains.

After the tour visitors can enjoy a tipple in the historic Refectory.

A sloe gin based cocktail with blackberries and Crème de Mure Ingredients

Method

1 Lime

Cut a whole lime in half and squeeze both parts into the bottom of a sling glass

Sprinkle of caster sugar 3 - 4 blackberries Ice Cubes

Add caster sugar to sweeten Add 3-4 blackberries and muddle the fruit and sugar together Fill the glass halfway with cubed ice Add 37.5 mls of Sloe Gin

37.5ml of Sloe Gin

Mix well

12.5ml of Creme De Mure

Top the glass with crushed ice

Dash of Lemon

Garnish with a blackberry

Add 12.5 mls of Crème De Mure Pour over with bitter lemon

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Wobbly Camomile Tea Ingredients

Description

Teaspoon of honey

A sharp, refreshing cocktail that tastes positively good for you!

Juice of a lemon Slice of lemon peel 50ml of strong camomile tea 50ml of Plymouth Gin

Method

Make up 50ml of camomile tea with cold water, preferably using a teabag. In a jug, mix a teaspoon of honey with the juice of a lemon.

Add the tea and stir or whisk until the honey dissolves. Add the gin. Taste and add sugar as required. Add the ice, shake and then pour into a cooled glass. Decorate with lemon peel.

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Little Pink Flower Ingredients

Description

25ml Plymouth Gin Original

The floral notes of Plymouth gin are accentuated by the elderflower while the sweetness of the sloe gin is balanced nicely with the bitter sweetness of the pink grapefruit all made fizzy with some quality Champagne. A refreshing summery drink that is easy to make at home.

10ml Plymouth Sloe Gin 15ml elderflower liqueur 25ml Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice Topped with Perrier Jouet Champagne

Method

Add first four ingredients to a shaker, fill with ice and shake for 10 seconds, fine strain into a chilled flute, top with the Champagne and garnish with a discarded grapefruit zest.

Serve with a smile.

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FOOD & DRINK

Business heritage LIZ LAWSON IS THE FOURTH GENERATION OF HER FAMILY TO RUN LAWSONS, THE MUCH-LOVED CHAIN OF LOCAL HOMEWARE STORES. LOUISE DANIEL ASKED HER HOW HAD TIMES HAD CHANGED Liz was around the business from a young age.

“With a family business you start working before you realise you even are. We had a market garden business, growing tomatoes in Elburton which came from my grandfather.”

“As a child I used to plant seeds at Easter. Then we’d be picking through the summer and making tomato boxes.”

“You become involved even if it is just sitting around the family dinner table. You inherit it by osmosis almost.”

Liz reveals that her parents didn’t push her into working with them, rather they recognised their children had to find their own way.

“We were encouraged to do our own thing. I was in catering for ten years, lived in London, did some world travelling and then realised that what was in my own back garden wasn’t that bad. I think Plymouth is a great place to live. It’s like a secret that nobody knows about.”

Liz applied for an open position for a manager at the Tavistock store but rather than an immediate start her father John was clear that she had to make an application like any other potential recruit.

“He made me go through the interview process, he said I had to have the integrity and credibility with the staff and show that I was right for the job.”

Liz listens to customers and has a keen interest in consumer trends, honing stock at each outlet according to the community. In its 110th year the Lawson legacy is as strong as ever, with local people as passionate about the brand as Liz is.

“Whenever I meet people and they find out what I do they are always very emotive about Lawson’s – they relate the love they have for our shops – one lady told me she bought a mixing bowl and made all her children’s birthday cakes in one of our bowls – I thought it was sweet and a lovely story.”

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other-of-two Liz Lawson loves nothing more than winding down from her packed work schedule by cooking for her family at the weekend Liz, managing director of Lawson’s said: “On a Sunday afternoon I like to do a lot of baking and cooking - I find it really relaxing.”

Her demanding job is to oversee running the four well-loved local stores, as well as fitting in time for her husband and two sons.

It’s hectic and she clearly loves what she does.

Her role involves embracing staff ideas, responding to customer demand and always pushing to keep the business current and moving with the times.

“I don’t think you can ever be complacent,” said Liz. You have to be progressive and forward thinking.”

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FOOD & DRINK IN ASSOCIATION WITH LE VIGNOBLE

The Art of Wine ART AND WINE GO HAND IN HAND, SAYS YANNICK LOUÈ, OWNER OF BOUTIQUE WINE LOUNGE, LE VIGNOBLE

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he enigmatic flavours and aromas of wine are akin to the expressive brushstrokes and colours of a painting - both offer a real sensory enjoyment: taking you on a journey from the vineyard to the bottle or from the scene to the canvas. What excites me is the chance to discover something new: a rare vintage, an up and coming local artist or a totally new concept.

Some of my favourite paintings are of wine Van Gogh’s The Drinkers, Picasso’s The Wine Bottle and Salvador Dali’s Still Life Moving Fast.

Though they are an eclectic mix of artistic styles, there’s something about each painting that piques my interest. Looking at masterpieces is like discerning the flavours of a new wine: that unidentifiable itch of an aroma that you can’t quite place or a half forgotten memory stirred by a familiar scent.

Le Vignoble has always cultivated the idea of

exploring wines and new and unusual vintages.

We are pleased to be the sole distributor of the ultimate fusion of wine and art: the Puech Haut Barriques. Small wine barrels are the brainchild of winemaker Gérard Bru - decorated with unique artwork from renowned international artists and regional painters and sculptors from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Now considered collectors’ items, they include drawings from the creative minds of Jean-Paul Bocaj, Joel Petillault and Marc Guyot and offer a diverse array of vibrant colours, themes and styles.

The white, rosé and red wines inside the barrels are from the Château Puech-Haut, one of the most beautiful estates in Languedoc and considered to produce some of the finest wines in the region.

The white is a Marsanne, Rousanne Rolle blend; the rosé: Cinsault, Grenache and Mouvedre. Both of which are fruity on the nose and soft and

refreshing on the palate. The red is a Syrah and Grenache which is usually quite a powerful blend but this is more of a soft, juicy style.

There is something about storing wine in works of art that adds to the flavour. Like they say, ‘the first taste is with the eyes’ and these barrels are true beauties.

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FOOD & DRINK

DAVE JENKINS, HEAD CHEF AT ROCK SALTW

Food for the memory LOUISE DANIEL DISCOVERS THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS OF ROCK SALT, THE TOP RESTAURANT TUCKED AWAY IN STONEHOUSE

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ock Salt may be located away from Plymouth’s other restaurants - but its menu and décor have a distinctly local flavour.

With a beautiful interior reminiscent of coastal shabby chic, innovative yet familiar menu and friendly service, it is no wonder that the Stonehouse restaurant is firmly on the local eating out radar as a place to get hearty, thoughtful food.

Dave Jenkins, head chef is pleased with how word of mouth has made Rock Salt one of the city’s most popular restaurants.

“Yes we’re in an insalubrious part of town and we thought it would take time to build our reputation but it’s been a rollercoaster and mostly on the rise. We’ve now got eight in the kitchen – Rock Salt has become what dreams are made of.”

Shiny cutlery, sparkling glasses and pretty furniture are part of the Rock Salt charm but it is the food that packs in around 100 diners on Friday and Saturday nights. The heart of the business is Dave, whose 20year culinary career has seen him journey all over the world gathering knowledge that informs his inspiring

menu with dishes like his personal favourite skate, pork and peanuts.

“I am just excited about flavour – I went to art college but found I could express myself more through food. I love turning raw ingredients into something memorable for people to enjoy. Food can be like a tasty work of art.”

Since opening in November 2011 success has meant expanding what was once the upstairs family flat into a light, bright space complete with new bar, pastry kitchen and the stunning addition of a ceiling width skylight with folding glass wall.

“We will be able to cater for larger parties and have a DAVE JENKINS dedicated space for our bread, desert and pastry production.”

The food is the champion here; everything is homemade – from the pasta and bread to butter and sauces.

Championing sustainable local produce and ingredients is at the heart of the Rock Salt ethos.

“I love the changing seasons especially spring after winter root vegetables and earthy colours,” said Dave.

‘I love turning raw ingredients into something memorable’ -

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‘Watching the sun slowly appear over the top of the surrounding hills while gently gliding through the water was fantastic’ - GILLIAN ADAMS

Take a swim on the wild side IF YOU ENJOY SWIMMING THEN YOU CAN TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND TRY TAKING THE PLUNGE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS. GILLIAN ADAMS SHARES HER ‘WILD’ EXPERIENCES

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ild swimming in rivers, lakes and on the coast peaked around the 1930s when lidos became popular. But after World War Two, indoor and heated pools were the new trend and swimming outdoors was largely forgotten. It saw a resurgence in the late 1990s when writer Roger Deakin set out to swim the waterways of the British Isles and later published his experiences in a book called Waterlog.

Over the last few years I’ve rediscovered the joy of swimming closer to nature. Having enjoyed dips in the sea most years, river swimming was something I hadn’t experienced since childhood.

There’s nothing quite so relaxing as bobbing down a river and letting it gently swirl you around while enjoying a close-up view of the natural world.

On my first adult river swim a few friends and I wandered up the two-mile path from Newbridge to a 100-metre stretch of the River Dart known as Sharrah Pool.

There’s something very relaxing about pottering around in water and this experience spurred me on to further wild swim jaunts.

To widen my knowledge and gain more experience I also joined in with a few social swims organised by the Devon Wild Swimming group.

One of my most memorable swims with the group was last year at an early morning dip near Dartmeet on Dartmoor. After meeting at 6.30am we walked downstream for a while before arriving at a beautiful spot on the River Dart.

Watching the sun slowly appear over the top of the surrounding hills while gently gliding through the water was fantastic.

I enjoy a short swim and a splash around, but if you prefer longer distances then there are plenty of options as we live in a part of the country where there’s beautiful coastline, plus rivers and tidal pools.

If you’re keen to try wild swimming then visit the website of the Outdoor Swimming Society which has information and inspiration about the activity and a wild swim map: www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com

STAY SAFE As with any outdoor activity there are certain things you should be aware of before taking the plunge.

As a swimmer ask yourself certain questions before getting in: is it clean?; is it safe?; am I safe?; is it legal?; and will I get too cold?

It’s important that you have the right gear and knowledge before you set off on your wild swim.

There is comprehensive safety information on the Outdoor Swimming Society’s website which is recommended reading for wild swimmers.

Visit www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com

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THERE ARE MANY STUNNING PLACES TO WILD SWIM AROUND PLYMOUTH INCLUDING BOVISAND BAY AND THE RIVERS ON DARTMOOR

GILLIAN TAKES A BREAK FROM SWIMMING AT SHARRAH POOL

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Game set and match!

RACHAEL DODD LOOKS AT THE LASTING APPEAL OF WIMBLEDON AND EXPLORES WHERE TO WATCH AND ENJOY THE TOURNAMENT

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e’re in a French Monastery in the 11th Century. There’s a slight breeze blowing through the cloisters; choral singing echoes from within, a few birds are singing.

All’s peaceful, apart from that one monk yelling “TAKE THAT!” in the courtyard.

No, I’m afraid he isn’t some kind of time-bending Gary Barlow fan. This is the birth of tennis.

French monks would serve balls to each other using their palms as rackets; shouting “Tenez”, meaning ‘take that!’, as they did so.

The French nobility heard what the monks were up to and polished the game up a little; most importantly replacing hands with rackets.

Eventually the sport spread across Europe and even Henry VIII became a fan.

From its humble and holy beginnings, tennis has become one of the most popular sporting events and the pinnacle of it all? Wimbledon, of course.

The oldest tennis tournament in the world.

With a global cumulative audience estimated at 378.8m people across 198 territories; it doesn’t get much bigger. More than 17.3m people tuned in to watch Andy Murray defeat Novak Djokovic last year in the final.

Why not spectate in style and watch the matches shown on Plymouth’s Big Screen every day? Plymouth Piazza will be transformed with a carpet of green felt laid out and white picket fences bordering the seating area; it’s almost like being on Henman Hill - or Murray Mound as it’s now affectionately known.

Pull up a deck chair in the sun and eat some strawberries and cream. In 2013, over 112,000 punnets of English strawberries were eaten there, served with 7,000 litres of fresh cream!

Or pack a picnic and watch world-class players serve at over 100 mph while you serve the sandwiches - at a considerably slower speed we hope.

To whet your Wimbledon appetite, here are some of the most memorable moments served up at SW19 over the years

BALLSY As the cameras snapped away at the 1996 men’s final opponents Richard Krajicek and MaliVai Washington, a female streaker tore through Centre Court, lifting up her apron to reveal her own aces to the bemused players and crowd.

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MURRAY’S MINT Andy Murray served up an ace when he beat Serbian player Novak Djokovic in last year’s men’s finals, a win made sweeter thanks to 2012’s defeat to Roger Federer, which saw him break down in tears during his gracious on-court interview with Sue Barker.

SERIOUSLY? Nowadays, former number one tennis star John McEnroe is more likely to be found in the commentary box, holding court with his sporting peers, but back in 1981, he served up the most memorable line in his career, shouting, “You CAN NOT be serious”, at the mildmannered umpire Edward James, who refused to rule his serve.

SISTER SISTER

While tennis is undoubtedly the star attraction, there have been several shots at fashion glory over the years. Who can forget the Lycra bodysuit Anne White wore during her first round match against Pam Shriver in 1985?

Or Roger Federer’s strangely austere white military jackets, or Serena Williams’ trench coat? Centre court style has certainly changed a lot since Fred Perry’s day.

EAR EAR Pity the poor ball girl whose ear came a cropper when Tim Henman accidentally swiped at it in a moment of frustration at a missed volley, during the second round of the 1995 men’s doubles. Henman then found himself and his partner Jeremy Bates disqualified because of it.

BOXING CLEVER

From their successes against each other (and non-related opponents), to their joint victories in the doubles finals, American sisters Venus - who holds the female record for the fastest serve at 129mph - and Serena Williams have been serving up aces in SW19 since the late Nineties. 2009’s singles finals, where younger sister Serena ended her sister’s reign in straight sets, was a particular highlight.

Australian tennis champ Pat Cash was so elated by his 1987 win in straight sets against Ivan Lendl, that he clambered up onto the box to celebrate with his coach and supporters. In recent years, Spanish player Rafael Nadal has taken up the mantle, heading up to the box to meet his cheering family when he won his first Wimbledon title in 2008 against Roger Federer.

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he sprawling bohemia that is the Port Eliot Festival returns this month. The area’s first boutique event was re-launched in 2003 on the site of the legendary Elephant Fayre of the early 1980s.

Originally a literary festival, Port Eliot has grown and grown attracting a diverse collection of artistic types and laid-back visitors.

Set in more than 100 acres of woodland, gardens and park at St Germans in south-east Cornwall; Port Eliot is a beautiful idyll and stunning festival setting.

Gypsy bowtop caravans, tipis and yurts all offer cosy but quirky accommodation for a well deserved rest after a busy day taking in the whimsical sights, smells and sounds. Glimpse a celebrity or two wandering though the tents (Dominic West, Martin Scorsese and Kate Winslet have all visited), catch a film at the

riverside or dance the night away at the stage side.

No two Port Eliot experiences will be the same.

Public Service Broadcasting are headlining the festival’s Park Stage on Friday night, Count Arthur Strong will perform his own show and will also be in conversation with Miles Jupp and the Park Stage will also transform into a jingle-jangle heaven with Cate Le Bon and her band.

The new Flower and Fodder Stage, sponsored

audience. The line-up is yet to be revealed but recent years have seen the likes of Barbara Hulanicki, Mary Katrantzou, Christopher Kane, Luella Bartley and Louise Gray all grace the Wardrobe Department.

There’s also a host of comedians bringing the laughs throughout the festival including Miles Jupp, Sean Hughes, Jessica Hynes, Robin Ince, Simon Munnery and John Shuttleworth.

The Idler Academy on the riverbank runs the UK’s ultimate free school. The Academy’s delightfully eclectic approach to learning has two principles at its core: self-improvement and idling in equal measure. From getting up close and personal with the great Greek thinkers to learning about Luddites, mastering the art of doing nothing to understanding the peculiar habits of the sloth, this is learning with a difference.

There’s even a slice of Port Eliot designed for children. A place where you can dance with trolls, take tea with a giant and make mischief with the pixies.

The Hullabaloo is an enchanting hidden world in the century -old Rhododendron Garden, where an international emporium of enchantment will weave its spell on children of all ages. The Rogue Theatre are the spell-casters hosting entertainment, workshops and activities.

There’s even a slice of Port Eliot designed for children this year by Fortnum & Mason is a foodie’s paradise. Aside from the great food available to taste, prepared by innovative chefs, the stage will give a detailed insight into the life of a restaurateur, with Russell Norman and Luke Bishop of Venetian restaurant Polpo examining how to start up a restaurant.

Among the chefs appearing are Hemsley + Hemsley, Rose Prince, Thomasina Miers, Tom Parker Bowles and Skye Gyngell.

Find the walled garden for a magical journey to the Wardrobe Department a fashionista’s dream come true. Sarah Mower, the British Fashion Council’s Ambassador for Emerging Talent, will combine the talents of Britain’s top designers to create clothes, accessories and make up for the lucky Port Eliot

THE PORT ELIOT FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE BETWEEN JULY 24 AND 27.

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ore than 4,000 women and girls took part in this year’s Race For Life – held in glorious sunshine on the Hoe. Thousands were raised for Cancer Research while women ran, jogged and walked for causes close to their hearts and to share the camaraderie of a special day.

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Designs on the future of fashion FINAL YEAR STUDENTS AT PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART SHOW OFF THEIR COLLECTIONS ON THE CATWALKS AT TWO GRADUATE FASHION SHOW Students at Plymouth College of Art showed off their collections on the catwalk at the graduate fashion shows.

PCA students have also showcased their work at Graduate Fashion Week held at the Truman Brewery in London.

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JUNE 23 – JUNE 7

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Wimbledon on the big screen

Wild Tribe Festival

20th Century Boy

A typically British pastime comes to the Piazza.

Pull up a chair, grab some strawberries and cream and watch Wimbledon unfold. Top players like Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Andy Murray will be battling for a place as outright men’s and women’s winner. With fold-out chairs, a fresh breeze and refreshments at the ready you’ll get a better view than front row, centre court.

The landmark Wild Tribe festival will be staged

by Stiltskin Arts & Theatre who are celebrating their 15th anniversary providing puppetry and theatre for children in the city.

The festival is one of the first events to mark the renovation of Drake’s Place Gardens on North Hill.

A dazzling musical is set to entrance Theatre Royal audiences. The show tells the story of Marc Bolan – godfather of punk, glam rock ringleader and lead singer of T. REX. Packed with all T.Rex’s 70s hits, staged by Gary Lloyd (Thriller Live) and with a West End cast, 20th Century Boy is a celebration of glam rock at its bombastic best!

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Rio’s carnival atmosphere will be spreading to Plymouth as football fans are invited to watch the World Cup Final in Brazil on Plymouth’s biggest television at the Piazza. There’s limited seating available, a drinks bar and hot food catering too.

Kick-off is at 8pm, bring some friends and watch the match in an open-air living room.

Could this be the biggest music event to ever hit Plymouth? A stellar line up is gracing the stage with the spectacular backdrop of Plymouth Hoe. The line up includes the Kaiser Chiefs, Example, Kiesza and The 1975. MTV will be broadcasting Plymouth to more than 35 countries. The event gates will open at 4.30pm and the first act is due to start at 7pm.

A celebration of the Royal Marines’ 350th year.

This open air spectacle hosted by Plymouth Albion Rugby Football Club celebrates the tradition of military flair and precision. The ticket- only event will feature a fly past by the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and a firework display.

Taking place at Brickfields recreation ground it’s expected to attract more than 18,000 spectators.

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