PL Magazine May 2014

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All that jazz LINE-UP REVEALED FOR BARBICAN FESTIVAL

Earning a crust

TOBY TAKES BAKING BACK TO ITS ROOTS

Plymouth In Fashion COOL LOOKS FROM THE CATWALK OF SPRING’S BIGGEST STYLE EVENT

London calling for Shelby PLYMOUTH MODEL TAKES THE CAPITAL BY STORM

Your lifestyle magazine for Plymouth & surrounding areas

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6 52 Health & Beauty

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56 NEW TO THE MARKET

Look radiant in a jiffy

People

28 TAKE THE HEAT OUT OF TANNING

6 ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY

32 MAY BALL INSPIRATIONS

Tan without the burn

The Plymouth-born supermodel and UNICEF campaigner goes to Cambodia

10 SHELBY TRIBBLE London calls for the Plymouth model

14 PAUL HOLLYWOOD

Hair updos you’ll love

35 MIRACLE BEAUTY PRODUCTS Tried and tested

36 BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO RUNNING How to take the first steps

The soft side of baking king

Properties with passion

58 TIPS FOR RENTING How to pick the right agent

Travel

60 SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL Cruise company’s big offering

Food & Drink

62 MOORLAND GARDEN

37 FITNESS GADGETS

Meet the chef

Fashion

Our pick of the latest products

64 BREAD OF DEVON

16 TIME FOR TEA DRESSES

Family

A masterclass with Toby Bragg

High tea calls for heels and dresses

38 ON YOUR BIKES

18 DIAMONDS AND PEARLS

Family-friendly cycling

Glamorous looks for shiny nights

40 FISH ARE MAKING WAVES

22 SHOPPING ADDICT

Follow the quirky city trail

Blue ideas to make you smile

Homes & Gardens

24 PASTEL-TASTIC

42 VINTAGE FLAIR

The colours of spring

26 LADIES’ DAY Milliner’s Ascot inspirations

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66 BIG FOOD EVENT A feast for the senses

69 WINE WITH YANNICK Tips for the best buys

70 GIN NEEDS FRIENDS The threat to juniper

A new twist on old favourites

Out & About

44 LET THEM SPARKLE

71 OPEN GARDENS

Chandeliers are back

A sneak preview behind the garden gate

46 MATERIAL GIRL

72 SAILING

Artist’s textile city

Welcoming La Solitaire de Figaro

50 SPRING STYLE

74 BARBICAN JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

Fresh ideas for May

Preview of the line-up

52 SECRET GARDEN

76 TOP 6 EVENTS THIS MONTH

Blooming glory in May

Our pick of the May diary

54 MAY GARDENING TIPS

78 DON’T CRY FOR ME

What to do this month

Meet Evita star Marti Pellow

Motoring

Social Diary

51 MELANIE SYKES Why she loves her Abarth 500

80 SOCIAL DIARY PL Magazine launch and Plymouth Chamber dinner

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here can hardly be a more beautiful place to celebrate the month of May than here in Plymouth.

And this month’s PL Magazine celebrates the colours, style, tastes and fun of this majestic month.

Our May queen has to be stunning cover girl Shelby Tribble who sums up everything we love about the season.

And top of our events list is Plymouth in Fashion, a great occasion which showcases all the great styles – from designer names to quirky boutique fashions – available in Plymouth.

We had a bit of a ball choosing the clothes for our Diamonds and Pearls and High Tea fashion shoots. All the models used are from the Plymouth area – as is our super-talented photographer John Allen, who took all the fantastic pictures.

Meanwhile there was a less-than-ladylike scramble when the girls in the office were given the chance to interview TV heartthrob Paul Hollywood. The baking god is visiting the Pavilions (right across the road from our offices – hint hint!) this month.

Louise Daniel was the lucky writer who got to interview Paul and she’s been trying to persuade him to pay a special visit to PL Magazine Towers. We’re keeping our fingers crossed but in the meantime Paul shares his sweet secrets with our readers.

I tried my own hand at baking during a breadmaking course with Plymouth’s own star baker Toby Bragg at the Column Bakehouse at Devonport Guildhall. Find out if my own baking skills rose to the occasion...

That’s not all. There’s a chance to find out about the special ingredient in Plymouth Gin and how you can vote for your favourite local food producers and restaurants.

Our Out & About pages are also packed to bursting, thanks to all the great events coming up in the city.

Find out who’s in the Solitaire de Figaro sailing event, read about Marti Pellow in Evita, and the line-up for the Barbican Jazz and Blues Festival.

Roving reporter Emily Smith has been on the trail of the giant sunfish which are Making Waves around the city and Rachael Dodd gets on her bike to discover the best places for families to go cycling.

And I can’t sign off without mentioning international model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s trip to Cambodia with UNICEF and textile artist Jackie Gale with her gorgeous pictures of Plymouth.

Finally, on the social pages, there’s photographs of our fantastic launch party for PL Magazine, held at the Royal William Yard’s Le Vignoble boutique wine bar.

So, bon appetit and happy reading. See you next month!

Cover girl Shelby Tribble sums up everything we love about this season... - CLARE JARDINE

Clare Jardine – PL Magazine PL MAG | 4 | MAY 2014

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ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY

Our model citizen SUPERMODEL, HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS AND UNICEF SUPPORTER ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY, BORN IN PLYMOUTH, HAS BEEN TO CAMBODIA TO SEE THE PLIGHT OF CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY...

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ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY SUPERMODEL AND ACTRESS ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY VISITED CAMBODIA IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA TO MEET CHILDREN LIVING IN OVERCROWDED SLUM VILLAGES AROUND THE CAPITAL

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osie Huntington-Whiteley, whose family lives in Tavistock, travelled to south east Asia to make an appeal film for UNICEF, to be broadcast on ITV’s Soccer Aid in June.

Rosie travelled with UNICEF to meet children living in overcrowded slum villages around the capital, Phnom Penh, who are struggling against poverty, hunger and disease.

She said: “I’ve been so inspired by the children I’ve met in Cambodia, despite the conditions they live in.

“It was heartbreaking to meet a mum whose baby daughter died from diarrhoea when she was just six months old because of the sewage and dirty conditions.

“When children get ill here, they don’t always have access to medicine or clean water to be able to get better.

“I was shocked to learn that around 50 children under the age of five die every day in Cambodia from diseases that can be easily prevented, like diarrhoea.

“Yet it costs so little to help save a child’s life.

“That’s why I’m supporting UNICEF’s vital work through Soccer Aid, and you can too.

“Buy a ticket to the match at Old Trafford on June 8 to be a part of Soccer Aid and help UNICEF change children’s lives all over the world.”

Soccer Aid will be taking place at Manchester’s Old Trafford stadium and will broadcast live on ITV. Two star-studded squads of football legends and the world’s biggest stars will compete in a football match in aid of UNICEF’s work for children.

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY IS SUPPORTING UNICEF’S VITAL WORK THROUGH SOCCER AID PL MAG | 8 | MAY 2014

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MAIN PICTURE: Tropical forest soft print trousers £38; One button blazer jacket £50; Double trim vest £10; Mombassa statement bib £25 TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT: Botanical garden skater dress £65 TOP RIGHT: Daisy Jacquard dress £70

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN ALLEN

SHELBY TRIBBLE

Local girl in the photograph PLYMOUTH’S SHELBY TRIBBLE IS IN THE FRAME

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f the impression of models is that they are above it all or better than us ‘civilians’ (as Elizabeth Hurley famously said), then local girl Shelby Tribble stands that theory on its head.

Shelby, 21, has been signed to exclusive modelling house IMM Modelling and is the current Miss Loaded 2014, but her feet are firmly on terra firma.

“I’m from Plymouth and love the stunning countryside – it’s quiet. I enjoy being in London but sometimes don’t have a chance to breathe. I really appreciate it when I come back.”

Shelby has transferred with her job at Santander to London and has found her modelling career go from strength to strength.

After stints as an extra on TOWIE, shooting commercials for NEW magazine

and music videos, she is now setting her sights on the ICM-sponsored Miss London/Miss Hippodrome competition.

“It’s an exciting event to be part of.

To win something like that would be the icing on the cake. Achieving what I’ve achieved so far has been amazing but to win that competition would be a feeling hard to describe.”

The competition is the quarter finals of the Miss England which could see Shelby rocketing to national recognition and on the international stage competing against beauties from across the globe.

“To get international recognition would be fabulous but it’s always good to come and take a breather and see family and friends in Plymouth away from the hustle and bustle of London.”

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PAUL HOLLYWOOD

PAUL HOLLYWOOD WILL COOK UP A STORM AT PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS THIS SUMMER

Hooray for Hollywood GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF STAR PAUL HOLLYWOOD TELLS LOUISE DANIEL ABOUT HIS RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

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aul Hollywood’s blue eyes, lilting Merseyside accent and stern demeanour (oh, and his baking expertise) on the Great British Bake Off have catapulted him to national fame. Audiences can expect an altogether softer, more laid back and naturally funny master baker on his national tour hitting the Pavilions on May 20.

Expecting a scary monster and getting a selfconfessed “chunky monkey” who likes chips and gravy is a little disorientating but heartening. Relaxed about the perception of him as ‘grumpy’, Paul says it’s all part of the role and one he thoroughly enjoys.

“I am a judge on Bake Off – it’s what I do. Of course I’m very judgemental – I pick them up on where they go wrong and where they can make it better. It’s a good laugh. But I never look at the camera. I don’t connect with the public at home – it’s not my job to.”

If his job is to attract viewers and engage them in the show – with team Mary Berry, Sue Perkins and Mel Geidroyc – then he is succeeding, with over eight million viewers tuning into last year’s nailbiting final.

Appealing a c r o s s generations and gender, the show has drama, personalities, failures, successes and a quintessentially British flavour. When asked if it is food porn, Paul doesn’t balk.

“Well it is. It’s that lingering shot. There is nothing wrong if it gets people wanting to bake and get into it.

It’s done its job very successfully over the last three or four years. Cookery programmes are still riding a huge crest and the Bake Off is flying high.”

In the meantime there’s the small matter of 22 national tour dates in 30 days – hard work particularly with Paul’s hectic schedule and made more so with a forthcoming book (due out for Christmas) and another round of GBBO set to start in August.

“I’m going to be knackered. During eight of the other days (in the month) I will be filming Bake Off. Even when I’ve finished the tour I won’t get any breaks until July. Afterwards I am going to go away – maybe to an island where no one knows me.”

With recipes that have been created, practiced and perfected over many years, the nerves don’t seem to

be there. Even when it comes to being on stage and keeping the audience engaged, his main focus is that the audience is entertained, informed and amused.

“I haven’t prepared – I’m just going to go with the flow. I want it to be quite light-hearted and a bit of fun as well but also informative so I can pass on the knowledge I’ve learned over the years. Taking it on an official tour is very rock and roll.”

Rock and (bread) roll indeed - even more so when you consider that comedian and friend Jimmy Carr weighed in with some top tips for succeeding on stage.

“Jimmy was saying just go with it, enjoy it and you will find what works and what doesn’t. He said go down the comedy club and practice – I said I’m a baker, not a comedian!”

Born in Wallasey, Merseyside, in 1966 to a baker father and starting out as a sculpture student, Paul’s life could have been very different if he hadn’t been encouraged to put down clay and pick up the dough.

With stints at The Dorchester, The Chester Grosnevor and the prestigious Clivenden Hotels followed by six years in Cyprus (where he PAUL HOLLYWOOD got a taste for TV), Paul returned to the UK with his wife to pursue a television career alongside his successful Artisan Bakery Company. Audiences can expect to be taken on a journey through those years, right up to date.

“The whole idea is recipes that follow my life from when I was a kid to now which I will be demonstrating.

There will be big screens so people can always see.

“I will be running up and down the aisles asking people to throw questions at me and at the end four people will be picked to come on stage.

“I am going to show them what to do, they are going to copy me and the audience will pick a winner and they will have a bag full of goodies.”

Paul Hollywood Live – Get Your Bake On tickets are on sale at Plymouth Pavilions and on the Paul Hollywood website www.paulhollywood.com. Limited VIP tickets are available which include complimentary champagne, a meet & greet with Paul, autographed merchandise, the chance to sample some of Paul’s baking and concierge assistance throughout the show.

‘Bake Off is food porn – it’s that lingering shot...’ -

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The city is buzzing with excitement as Plymouth in Fashion fast approaches.

The event is based around three key themes: Urban Lockdown, High Tea and Diamonds and Pearls.

The week-long fashion celebrations will finish in pure style with three catwalk shows held in city centre locations.

The High Tea fashion show is at The Treasury on Friday, May 2 where the public will see outfits from Oasis, Jane Norman, Bon Marche and Wallis.

The High Tea catwalk will see tea swapped for cocktails in one of Plymouth’s most beautiful venues, The Treasury, while viewing some of the latest high street fashion – an elegant twist on a timeless classic.

On Saturday, May 3 Plymouth Guildhall will open its doors between 12 and 2pm for the Urban Lockdown shoot. Retailers such as New Look, Fat Face and Primark will be showing off their latest outfits. The evening will end in pure style with the Diamonds and Pearls catwalk. The public will be wowed by outfits taken from House of Fraser, Coast, Moss Bros and Hawkes Clothing.

Retailers will provide their most elegant dresses and tailored suits to wow audiences in this final Diamonds and Pearls show.

All the catwalks are aimed at men and women of all ages, the shows will feature new lines from Plymouth’s high-end fashion retailers and the weekend will end with a small aftershow party at The Treasury.

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DEBBIE WEARS: Pink sleeveless blouse by Wallis,White cropped trousers by Wallis, Beaded bracelet and necklace by Wallis ELLIE WEARS: Black waterfall jacket by Wallis, Cream vest by Wallis, Lime and black patterned trousers

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DEBBIE WEARS: Pink sleeveless blouse by Wallis, White cropped trousers by Wallis, Beaded bracelet and necklace by Wallis

DEBBIE WEARS: Pretty women spot dress by Wallis, Pearl necklace by Wallis, Shoes model’s own ELLIE WEARS: Coral Lace dress by Wallis

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he Treasury is the stunning backdrop for ladies and lads who lunch. With high ceilings, wood panels laidback panache and exquisite sweet and savoury fancies, it’s a perfect backdrop for people who want a taste of stylish elegance and effortless chic and demand something extra from their look.

Step into the summer with bold florals and smart lines courtesy of Bon Marche, Wallis and Moss Bros. Aim for loose fitting, well-cut formal jackets and mix with linens and cottons for a soft, light touch on summer skin. Think simple shift dresses with elaborate lace work, statement trousers and white whites, adding chunky mismatched jewellery for maximum impact.

Gents look to fine tailoring and skinny suits matched with rich colours and twists on old tweed classics. Invest in three pieces dressing them up or down according to the mood. Perennial favourite chinos are back but this time paired with striking reds and wide-set tweeds with corduroy arm patches.

Don’t forget the all-important attention to detail by using coordinating handkerchiefs, ties and socks.

skirt by Bon Marche, Resin Teardrop DEBBIE WEARS: Half sleeve lace top by Bon Marche, Purple panelled model’s own Shoes Marche, Bon by necklace wire shell three collar by Bon Marche, l jacket by Wallis, Shoes model’s own ELLIE WEARS: Zebra knot flower dress by Bon Marche, Black waterfal PL MAG | 17 | MAY 2014

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ADAM WEARS: Dinner suit by Moss Bros, Watch

by Michael Spiers DEMI WEARS: Cocktail dress by House of Fraser, Ring, watch, necklace and earrings by Michael Spiers HAYLEY WEARS: Roxie Midi dress by Coast, Diamond necklace and ring by Michael Spiers

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MODELS DEMI ALGATE, HAYLEY MORSE AND ADAM PHILLIPS PROVE THEY’RE REAL CLASS ACTS IN OUR EXCLUSIVE DIAMONDS AND PEARLS PHOTOSHOOT

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he striking marble pillars, crystal chandeliers and period features of the Duke of Cornwall Hotel provided the sophisticated backdrop for our stunning photoshoot. Models Demi Algate, Hayley Morse and Adam Phillips were dressed to impress in the latest elegant, high-street styles.

It’s all part of the run up to Plymouth in Fashion – celebrating and showcasing Plymouth’s high-street credentials and providing a platform for fashion and beauty students to display their talent.

Providing a sneak peek of things to come, the shoot precedes the Plymouth in Fashion: Diamonds and Pearls catwalk show at the Plymouth Guildhall on Saturday, May 3 from 5pm - 7pm.

The fashion show, featuring a selection of pieces from high street retailers, will be part of a trio of shows across the week, including a High Tea and Urban Lockdown theme.

KADUS WEARS: Trousers, shirt and waistcoat by Moss Bros, Shoes model’s own

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DEMI WEARS: Biba Spot Pleat Maxi Dress by House of Fraser Ring, pearl earrings and necklace by Michael Spiers

HAYLEY WEARS: Roxie Midi dress by Coast, Diamond bangle, necklace, ring and earrings by Michael Spiers

ADAM WEARS: Dinner suit by Moss Bros DEMI WEARS: Cocktail dress by House of Fraser, Pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings by Michael Spiers

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FASHION

HAYLEY WEARS: Roxie Midi dress by Coast, Diamond bangle, necklace, ring and earrings by Michael Spiers

DEBBIE WEARS: Pretty women spot dress by Wallis, Pearl necklace

by Wallis

HAYLEY WEARS: Perla clutch by Coast, Shimmer Maxi dress by Coast, Earrings, bracelet and ring

by Michael Spiers DEMI WEARS: Biba Spot Pleat Maxi Dress by House of Fraser, Untold Gem clutch bag by House of Fraser, Ring, earrings and necklace by Michael Spiers ADAM WEARS: Dinner suit

by Moss Bros

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It’s not all sweetness and light when it comes to sugary shades: “Pastels are very wearable, but you need to choose not only the shade carefully but how you wear it,” says Fiona Wellins at Colour Me Beautiful (www. colourmebeautiful.co.uk).

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SHERBERT DIP

Show restraint with your sugar content by dipping into the pastel trend with one statement piece, like a dress, skirt or jacket.

The distinction between a pretty pastel or power pastel is controlled by the silhouette you create.

Go with floaty, flowing hemlines for a feminine vibe, or sharp, structured shapes for a cool, androgynous look.

When choosing your solo pastel hue, Wellins has this advice: “You can wear the pastels away from your face, but it can be tricky wearing lighter shades on your bottom half as they highlight any imperfections.

“Experiment and mix up your pastel shades to create a look that suits you.

“They add subtle colour to neutrals and look fresh as a daisy mixed with white.”

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Wearing similar hues of the same pastel tone immediately creates a put-together look. You need to be dedicated to the colour in question if you’re wearing it head-to-toe. For a quick test, place the pastel directly under your face and see how it alters your complexion.

“These delicate shades can look ultra-feminine but not everyone can work head-to-toe pastel,” warns Wellins. “While fairer colourings can carry them off beautifully, darker hair and skin tones will find they need colours that pack more punch.

“Try mixing your preferred pastel tone with bolder colours in the same colour family, for example, a rose pink under a hot pink jacket or powder blue under a cobalt blue.”

If you’re mixing up same tone separates and overcoats, add some variety to your look with contrasting accessories.

PICK ‘N’ MIX

Style experimenters might feel bold enough to carry off the sweetest of pastel pile-ups. Think pick ‘n’ mix effect styling.

Combine two or three contrasting hues for a pastel clash. Because these sugary shades all have a pale, cool tone, they’re surprisingly sweet mixed together, like an ice cream sundae.

This look works best with simple shapes, so the focus is on the colour combining, rather than fussy details. Stick to cocoon shape coats, sleek shift dresses and plain tote bags. Fabrics are all-important too: “Pastels in shiny fabrics will turn them into something a bit more special for occasionwear, and transparent fabrics make them look ultra-feminine,” Wellins suggests.

If you’re not brave enough to go with multiple coloured separates, work one key pastel staple and clash it with a statement accessory.

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A real-life mad hatter AS THE LADIES’ DAY RACING SEASON GETS INTO FULL SWING, GRAHAM BROACH TALKS TO PLYMOUTH MILLINER TRISH PENTECOST ABOUT THE HATS SHE MAKES AND THE CELEBRITIES WHO INSPIRE HER...

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lymouth milliner Trish Pentecost may not be a mad hatter – but some of her products are, she admits, rather eccentric.

Six years ago Trish, now 45, gave up her career in PR, sales and resource management to spend more time with her children and become a fulltime hat-maker.

“I wear hats for genuinely useful purposes like keeping warm and dry in winter and the sun off my face in summer, but most of my creations are slightly wacky,” she said.

Trish initially took a course in fashion design at Plymouth College of Art, but her millinery skills are entirely self-taught.

Though most of her hats are for everyday wear, she enjoys making one-offs to order for special occasions,

and has just delivered one for a London wedding.

And following an article in The Herald’s business supplement, she has been commisssioned to make a spectacular hat for a Plymouth woman who will be enjoying racing at Royal Ascot in June from the Royal Enclosure.

Trish said: “I use traditional materials such as felt, straw, fabrics and wool, waterproof materials and feathers – though not from endangered birds!

“I like my crazy creations to be in my own style, but you have got to please the customer – the Ascot lady is coming to see me in May with the rest of her outfit.

“I always worry that they will like the end product, although I have had 100 per cent success so far.”

Trish makes her hats in a purpose-built garden

shed and produces standard lines of everyday headwear for women and men.

But she revealed that some of her more unusual styles are literally dreamed up in the middle of the night.

Some were recently on display at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.

Although she has worn hats all her life, Trish highlighted some famous hat wearers who have inspired her.

“Frank Sinatra looked wonderful in a hat and so does the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton,” she said.

“Her style is very understated – not too elaborate or fussy, but always interesting.”

INSPIRATION FOR TRISH COMES FROM ICONIC PEOPLE SUCH AS KATE MIDDLETON, FRANK SINATRA, LADY GAGA AND DOWNTON ABBEY PL MAG | 26 | MAY 2014

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Quick smart CREATE A MAKE-UP MASTERPIECE IN 9.59 MINUTES FLAT. LISA HAYNES SPEEDS THROUGH 10-MINUTE MAKE-UP, THE NEW BOOK PROMISING CLOCK-BEATING BEAUTY

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ime is a precious commodity in the mornings. When you’re running out of the door, sipping black coffee, experimenting with make-up can fall way down the list of priorities.

But whether it’s a statement eye or bright lips, focussing on one key feature doesn’t have to majorly disrupt your routine – and this is precisely what makeup artist Boris Entrup is out to prove.

His new book, 10-Minute Make-up, shows you how to go from bare-faced to beautiful with minimal products and time.

“Make-up is wonderful because the transformation can be seen instantly,” he says. “The look you choose makes a very personal statement about you.”

Here, Entrup outlines how to create three key looks against the clock. Set your stopwatch... now!

10-Minute Make-up by Boris Entrup is published by DK, priced £12.99. Available May 1.

PERFECT LINE Make an instant statement with an exaggerated cat eye.

Eyeliner: Draw the line from the inner corner of the eye to the pupil, then from the outer corner of the eye to the pupil. Now make a dot for the end of the winged tip and fill in with eyeliner.

Powder: Apply cream blusher before using powder, then use translucent powder to get rid of any shiny spots on the nose, forehead and chin.

Lipstick: Using your finger, apply glossy lipstick. If you prefer, you can also use a lip brush.

Highlights: Using a second, lighter shade of lipstick creates a great plumping effect. Dab it on, but only apply to the centre of your lips.

PRO TIP: Eyebrows are important

for framing the face. When they’re properly plucked and brushed, they give the face a new shape and contour.

RED LIPS Pick your favourite red and create a pout with major impact.

Eyeshadow: Apply a neutral eyeshadow over the upper lid with a rounded brush. Blend in the eyeshadow above the eye crease so the colour fades in gently up to the bottom of the brow line.

Mascara: Apply several layers of mascara to the upper lashes.

Lip outline: To draw the outline more easily, rest your hand on your chin. To draw an even outline, make sure you hold the pencil straight.

Lipstick: Carefully fill in the outline with lipstick, using a lip brush, and follow the outline precisely. Blot the lipstick, dust the lips with powder, and then reapply the lipstick for longevity.

PRO TIP: With a bit of practice, it’s easy to draw

the perfect lip outline. You don’t have to follow your natural lip line exactly. You can improve small imperfections with a lip brush.

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Golden wonder WHEN THE SUN APPEARS IN BRITAIN, WE’RE OFTEN CAUGHT OUT BY OUR PALE WINTER SKIN. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO GET A BRONZE GLOW WITHOUT JETTING TO THE MALDIVES….

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f you’ve been feeling a little washed out or want to be a bronzed beauty on your special night out without the expense of jetting off to sunnier climbs or using sunbeds, then a fake fix might be the solution for you.

Why not shrug off spring and go in search of that sunkissed summer look with a spray tan?

There are hundreds of fake tan formulations on the market but one thing is for sure, spray tan technology has moved on in leaps and bounds since the invention of the sunless tan. With the help of an expert you don’t have to look orange or smell unsavoury.

Pre-holiday spray tans don’t stop you from getting a tan while away, if you go to a professional who knows their stuff and you follow the post spray tan guidelines you’ll look like a golden goddess and not an angry satsuma.

Just remember that the spray tan offers you no protection from the sun and you still need to use the appropriate sun screen for your skin type. PL Magazine talked to local tanning expert Nicki Gotham owner of The Tanning Studio about getting the best from your spray tan.

Preparation • Wax 48 hours or shave 24 hours before tanning • Exfoliate with a gentle face and body scrub • Go deodorant free and avoid any oil-based products • Don’t moisturise your skin • Spread a little moisturiser on heels, elbows and hands and a little across the eyebrows and around the hair line

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During • Take old underwear or make use of the disposable pants – they aren’t attractive but they do prevent spoiling your favourite undies

Post tan • Leave the colour to develop overnight • Don’t worry that the tan looks too pale, it develops. Equally don’t panic when you see your skin starting to look a little grubby. Persevere, stay indoors and shower in the morning

• Don’t worry about being topless – the beauty therapist will be discreet. If you prefer, take a bikini top or old bra • Listen to the beauty therapist as the ask you to turn, lift arms etc. Your tan will be more even

• Shower without using a body scrub or too much soap or shower gel. Don’t rub skin too hard with a towel – scrubbing will remove the tan faster

• Don’t get dressed straight away – the tan needs to dry for around ten minutes. You may be a little chilly but it’s worth it to get a streak-free tan

• Moisturise twice a day to lock in the colour for longer • A double treatment can last up to two weeks if looked after properly

Cost The cost of a spray tan can vary depending on where you go and what the salon offers. As with most things, cheapest isn’t always best and higher cost isn’t a guarantee of the look you are after. Talk to friends and family about their tanning experiences and check out websites and different brands to find out which spray tan will work best for you.

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CATE BLANCHETT AT THE CHOPARD FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY IN CANNES

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hoose the right style to say red carpet glamour – not stuffy school principal.

Try one of these celebrity styles for your next formal event or a chic new way to wear your hair to the office.

Try a messy bun at the nape of your neck, pin cascades of curls from your crown to the middle and pull together into a ponytail, or incorporate a trendy braid. A gorgeous updo is just a few bobby pins away.

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SHAMPOO PLANET STYLISTS CREATED THESE UPDOS FOR THE MODELS FEATURED IN OUR HIGH TEA FASHION SHOOT ON PAGES 36 AND 37

‘We focus on really glamorous looks – the old Hollywood effect that’s really timeless but with a modern twist’ - TONY CHOULES-WICKS ALICE IN WONDERLAND WAS THE INSPIRATION FOR OUR STYLES

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tylists Luke Honey and Mel Carr from Plymouth’s Shampoo Planet created these two looks for our PL Magazine photoshoot, fusing classic and modern styling to create modern glamorous styles.

Luke said: “I was drawing inspiration from Alice in Wonderland. Quite an edgy, over-the-top look but a little more loosely worn.

“Cara Delevigne is a great example of this sort of style; her top knots are edgy and classic.”

Shampoo Planet owner Tony Choules-Wicks said: “We used a modern twist on a glamorous look with a classic chignon. We do contemporary classic styles.

“Robyn Haigh, the assistant manager, and I focus

on really glamorous looks. It’s the old Hollywood effect that’s really timeless but with a modern twist.”

“We’ve all done the dancing around the handbags and now we want a bit of elegance. Whether you live in Penzance or London every girl wants to look her very best on a night out.”

Tony and the team at Shampoo Planet are finding a lot of their customers are focusing on their own individual take on style and drawing inspiration from the classic styles of the past.

He said: “There isn’t one main trend anymore, it’s very eclectic. People are drawing inspiration from lots of different eras – Forties, Fifties right up to the Nineties. It’s all about individualism these days.”

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and lean slightly forward, so when you feel like you’re going to fall, step forward just enough to catch yourself. This should be the length of your stride. Less motion also means less wear and tear on the joints.”

GET A PLAN

IT’S ALWAYS IMPORTANT TO TAKE TRAINING SLOWLY

If you’re hoping to make running an ongoing fitness regime, or if you’ve set yourself a goal to conquer like a charity run or marathon, follow a training plan.

“Find an online programme to build up to something like a 10K, as this provides sensible boundaries to use as guides,” says Matthews.

There are lots of books and websites with training plans. Alternatively, Matthews adds, you can always speak to one of the personal trainers at the gym, who’ll help devise a tailored plan – and don’t ignore the rest days!

“Rest days are very important!” says Matthews.

“Any programme should include rest days.”

DON’T SKIP THE WARM-UP

SET YOURSELF A GOAL TO CONQUER LIKE A CHARITY RUN OR MARATHON

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“The cardinal rule of a new runner is ‘Be Patient’,” says Lee Matthews, head of fitness at Fitness First (www.fitnessfirst.co.uk). “Your body needs time to adapt and it may be uncomfortable at first, but you’ll see results fairly quickly.

“Run more slowly than you think you should, don’t run as far as you think you should, and run more often than you think you should.

“Start too far and too fast, you’ll wind up burned out at best, injured at worst.”

Simon Cabot, a senior physiotherapist at Nuffield Health (www.nuffieldhealth.com), echoes Matthew’s advice. “It’s always important to take training slowly, 90 per cent of the injuries I see are related to doing too much too soon,” he states.

Matthews suggest using the ‘talk test’. “You should be able to talk comfortably while running.”

ALL IN THE TECHNIQUE

Nobody teaches us how to tear around the playground when we’re little, but that doesn’t mean we’re all able to run ‘properly’ as adults.

The team at Fitness First advises not to run ‘heels first’: avoid striking the pavement with your heels, as this can contribute to back and knee pain.

Landing on your forefoot instead will allow your muscles to catch your weight and reduce impact on joints.

Watch your stance, too. “Leaping forward and striding too far is inefficient and will drain energy fast,” says Matthews. “Make sure you stand tall

“Warming up can increase performance by up to 17 per cent,” says Matthews. “Keep your stretching dynamic [stretching with movement], as static stretches can make your joints unstable.”

Plus, your muscles and joints will be in motion when you’re running, so it helps to ‘train them up’ this way. Squats and lunges are good examples.

Your cool down will help your body to gradually work down from the state of high exertion, and also allow muscles to remove waste products, so they’ll be better prepared for your next training session, notes Matthews. Unlike the warm-up, he suggests including static stretches in the cooldown.

MIX IT UP

Your goal might be to run regularly, or eventually reach a certain speed or distance, but don’t focus all of your energy on actual running.

Incorporating cross training into your regime, switching it up a few days a week so that you’re doing other activities, will help build your overall strength, fitness and flexibility, and also take some pressure off of your joints.

Cycling and swimming are two great low-impact activities.

While your legs and lungs may be what you feel most when you start running, to progress you need to be in good shape all over and a strong core goes a long way to helping avoid injuries, so incorporate some weight training and strengthening too.

BE INJURY WISE

Runner’s Knee, shin splints, hamstring strains... there’s a lengthy list of ‘common’ running injuries.

Hopefully, training sensibly will avoid them, but everybody is different and problems can arise – dealing with them as soon as possible is crucial.

“The worst injuries I see [from overtraining] are stress fractures,” says Cabot, who notes that a key part of avoiding injuries is listening to your body.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY LANAFORM Power Full 57670 Vibrating Platform £157.94, from pixmania.co.uk These vibrating platforms have seen a surge in popularity of late, believed to offer all the workout in minimal time.

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FAMILY

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CYCLING IS ONE OF THE EASIEST WAYS FOR FAMILIES TO HAVE FUN, GET OUTDOORS AND STAY FIT, DISCOVERS RACHAEL DODD

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rom tiny trikes to chopper bikes with stabilisers, our first days on two wheels are the stuff of childhood memories.

And family bike rides, on sunny days in beautiful places, are treasured for years.

In the Plymouth area we are spoilt for choice, from off-road rural idylls to awe inspiring, trafficfree trails through town.

A good place to get started is the Plym Valley trail.

Running from Clearbrook to Laira Bridge, the path is relatively flat, mostly traffic free and can be cycled by absolute beginners.

Look out for the Leighbeer railway tunnel, designed by Brunel and once forming part of the railway line which closed completely in 1966. You’ll also pass the popular Peregrine watching site and the woodland of Saltram and Great Shaugh.

Ryan Evans, the Plymouth Sustrans Bike It Plus Officer, had some further route suggestions for cycling families in Plymouth: “The riverside walk on Saltram estate is a designated cycle route (part of National Cycle Network 27) and very popular with families.

“Plymouth Connect West is a network of new routes connecting Devonport and the city centre.

Some are great for family riding, for example from Victoria Park, along the new Stonehouse Creek link to Richmond Walk is great and mostly traffic free. Not forgetting the Tour de Central Park, Ham Woods and Mount Edgcumbe (carry your bikes on the Cremyll ferry!).”

If you’re looking to stretch a little further afield

a circular route. Or take one of the cycle tracks up into the hills and explore.

Katrice Deves, transportation manager for the Plymouth City Council, said: “We currently run guided bike rides for people of all ages and abilities from May through to early November.

“British Cycling trained ride leaders will be on hand to offer encouragement and support, it offers a great way for families and friends to get together and explore the city.”

To kick off the summer cycling season Sky Ride rolls KATRICE DEVES into Plymouth on May 25 from 11am to 3pm.

The streets will be closed to traffic as thousands of people are expected to take to their bikes and events will take place on the Hoe all day.

More information can be found at goskyride. com/plymouth

‘It’s a great way for families and friends to get together and explore the city’ head out to the tors and valleys of Dartmoor National Park for prime mountain biking territory.

If your children have a little experience of cycling you can get a unique view of one of Devon’s most impressive landscapes and put your biking skills to the test on the rough terrain.

The new Dartmoor Way features 95 miles of cycle route circling the Dartmoor boundary.

Head to Burrator for a more sedate cycling journey around the perimeter of the reservoir on

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Contact your local law firm Wolferstans, the accredited experts and specialists in divorce and financial matters.

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Something fishy THE QUIRKY MAKING WAVES FISH PROJECT GIVES RESIDENTS AND VISITORS THE CHANCE TO TRACK DOWN 15 GIANT SUNFISH AROUND THE CITY. EMILY SMITH JOINED THEM

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aking Waves is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to explore the most talked about, and sometimes hidden, areas of Plymouth.

It’s a trail of 15 Ocean Sunfish which allows visitors and locals alike to discover the city in a new light. On my journey around the city it became clear the fish are causing quite a stir. Children want to play on them, visitors take selfies with them and locals are using them as meeting points.

First on my journey is the fish on New George Street, situated among the hustle and bustle of the high street.

A short walk from Drake Circus, the fish is a perfect distraction for children as parents rest their feet between browsing the abundance of shops on offer.

A short distance away is a brightly coloured fish, decorated in a Dennis the Menace style on Civic Piazza.

This fish is right at home next to one of the city’s water fountains – a perfect lunch time stop. There is an outside cafe with tables nearby to sit awhile and enjoy the chitter chatter of the children, as they play with boats in the water. This location makes for a great place for the city’s business men and women to enjoy a spot of lunch.

Nestled among the stars on Royal Parade is a fish covered in sunflowers outside Theatre Royal Plymouth. This fish marks the entrance to the Theatre Royal where plenty of big stars have placed their feet, such as Christopher Biggins, Jason Donovan, and Michael Gillett MBE. Lots of admirers stop off to take photos of this one in particular as they wait for their performance in the theatre. This fish is a real ray of sunshine for passersby in the car, on a bus or on foot.

The final fish on my tour was situated at the Jigsaw Garden, opposite the landmark Roland Levinsky Building. It’s a perfect talking point showcasing the fashion, art and education Plymouth has to offer.

What the Making Waves fish trail offers to locals and visitors alike in Plymouth is a great tour of the city and a brilliant talking point. Go try it for yourselves!

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If you’re feeling nostalgic, and your most-loved possessions are ones which hark back to childhood memories, chances are, retroinspired homewares will appeal.

Adding some decorative accessories modelled on styles from the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies can also add quirky and feminine charm to the home.

Bold floral upholstery is an easy update for rooms, along with soft pastel hues and sorbet shades, characteristic of the bygone era, while second-hand keepsakes bring added interest.

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othing says grandeur like a chandelier, but these statement fittings don’t have to be reserved for palaces and the sets of Downton Abbey. They may conjure images of royalty and riches, but there’s no reason why chandeliers can’t illuminate more down-to-earth homes too.

In fact, forget six-figure price tags and humongous fittings dripping with crystals, the chandeliers of bygone eras have inspired a wide range of chic and contemporary versions.

Lucy Powles, director of luxury design service Cocovara (www. cocovara.com), is a big believer in using a fabulous fixture to really make a statement with lighting.

“If you want to add a wow factor to any room, I always recommend using beautiful and unexpected chandeliers,” she says.

“They become decorative elements as well as functional, and will add glamour to any size of space.”

And size is all-important when it comes to picking out chandeliers, according to Powles.

“In general, I’d say opt for bigger rather than smaller,” she says.

“You can always hang the piece slightly closer to the ceiling so it doesn’t feel so overwhelming,“ With such a flashy focus to your room, it pays to keep an eye on the type of lighting beaming out from your stunning centrepiece.

“When it comes to creating a relaxing ambience, soft lighting is key,” explains Lucy.

“Make sure you install dimmer switches on every chandelier in your home, so you can offer a more flattering light.”

Chandeliers may be a bold choice, but that doesn’t mean you have to play it safe and stick to just the one.

“Don’t limit yourself to just one chandelier either,” says Powles. “In a very large room, two slightly smaller fixtures can add an individual interest, while looking just as chic.”

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‘I was always creative as a child, always making something out of everything’ - JACKIE GALE PL MAG | 46 | MAY 2014

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Jackie Gale – Material Girl JACKIE GALE TALKS TO JAYNE FREER ABOUT HER PASSION FOR TEXTILES, JUGGLING FAMILY LIFE AND HER FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION

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t’s been a busy year for married motherof-three Jackie Gale. Not only has she swapped a career in nursing to pursue a passion for textile art, but the 44-year-old is about to put on her first solo exhibition. To top it off, she will discover on May 17 whether she’s clinched the title of ‘Up and Coming Artist 2014’ from the Fine Art Guild of London. Not bad for

less than 12 months’ work. Dubbed the ‘Material Girl’, Jackie recycles fabrics into colourful, cheerful wall-candy giving textiles a new lease of life with a contemporary twist.

From land and seascapes to her popular ‘cow family’, her creations have attracted local, national and international demand.

And with less than a month to go before the

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launch of her Plymouth exhibition, every spare hour is spent cutting, pinning and stitching as she races against the clock to craft together more than 20 fresh creations from scratch.

Jackie said: “I was always creative as a child, always making something out of anything. I loved my grandmother’s antique Singer sewing machine and her button tin.

“My husband, Tom, bought me a sewing machine a couple of years ago for my birthday and a friend taught me how to use it conventionally which I am very grateful for - but I soon went off on the more adventurous, unconventional style of sewing that is free motion embroidery, and the rest is history.”

When she’s not stitching in her studio based in Art Frame Solution on Faraday Mill Business Park, she’s scouring flea markets, charity shops, car boot sales and stores for materials to turn into art.

But it’s not just fabric that gets her creative juices flowing. “I use everything from cushion covers to bits of leather gloves. I like to recycle foil and garden twine. I use buttons, vintage and new lace, old maps - especially if it is of a place because that pulls the whole thing together - bits of rope, string, even the head of screws - anything I can find. In the ‘Royal William Yard’, the doorknobs are tiny heads of nails.

“I also like to personalize pieces for people.

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HOMES & GARDENS in a memorial piece. I’m always looking for unusual materials, it’s endless,” she added.

Entitled ‘Material Girl’ her exhibition will include new additions to the ‘cow family’ following hot on the heels of ‘Silly Cow’, ‘Prudence’, ‘Angus’ and ‘Daphnee’, as well as still-to-be-created scenes from local moorland and Cornish coastlines, and work from her latest project, capital cities around the world.

Jackie said: “It’s been a wonderful year and the response I’ve received has been brilliant. What I’ve loved is how warm and welcoming the art community has been.

“While I really did enjoy a successful career in nursing, and was torn about whether to jump into a whole new career, I am so glad I did.”

Her works will be on display in Devonport Guildhall’s Column Bakehouse and Cells from June 7 to 28.

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Spring is in the air - and indoors SPRING IS IN THE AIR AND IT’S TIME TO BRUSH OFF THE WINTER BLUES AND INJECT A LITTLE COLOUR AND VIBRANCY IN OUR LIVES

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ith lighter nights and the emergence of blue skies upon us, attentions are turning to summer.

Many psychological studies have been carried out on how certain colours can activate hormones and cause chemical reactions within the body, which, in turn, can influence emotions.

Whether it is the clothes we wear or the way we accessorize our homes, adding a little colour could help bring a little more happiness to our lives.

Peter Harding, who runs four Fairway Furniture stores in Devon and Cornwall, believes that something as simple as a bright new rug or a scatter of vibrant cushions, can help bring a little outdoor freshness inside.

He said: “Adding a splash of colour to our homes is a great way of adding a bit of cheer. In colour therapy, red is used as energy and vitality, green helps calm and relax the mind and yellow promotes clarity, while blue apparently evokes purity and peace.

Whether it is radiant or racy, embracing a splash of colour can totally transform your home.”

If block boldness is not your thing, there are other ways to incorporate colour in your home by blending it with designs or images.

Peter said: “We recently visited two of the largest furniture shows to see what al the key suppliers had in store. This year we saw two key themes emerging – tartan and digitally printed fabrics.”

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t was no surprise for Vospers Abarth when they heard that celebrity Melanie Sykes had taken delivery of a glorious, bright red Abarth 500C earlier this month.

All the performance of an Abarth 500? Or all the freedom of a convertible Fiat 500? That was the choice Melanie thought she was facing.

So when she discovered that the Abarth 500 was available in 500C convertible form, offering small car performance with wind-in-the-hair motoring in one stylish and well-equipped package, she was delighted.

The new presenter of BT Sport’s MotoGP TV coverage, has previously owned a Fiat 500C and wanted another. But she was also looking

for the added performance that a 140bhp Abarth 500 can offer.

“Having owned the Fiat 500C before, I knew I wanted to go back into a convertible, but I also had my eye on an Abarth,” says Melanie. “So when Abarth told me there was 500C version, I was really excited. And just look at it – it’s fabulous.”

The soft top of the Abarth 500C stands out

The car also features Abarth’s Competizione gearbox, a five-speed automated manual transmission, which allows drivers to change gear using paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.

A 1.4-litre turbo-charged engine gives the 500C a top speed of 128mph, and 0-62mph time of just 8.1 seconds. The eco-friendly unit complies with Euro 6 standards.

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Secret garden in bloom NICOLA TAPP VISITS DAVID HOWE’S TAMERTON FOLIOT GARDEN AND FINDS IT AWASH WITH COLOUR

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15TH century church tower provides a picturesque backdrop to a village garden.

Combine this with blue skies and sunshine, and you get a perfect picture of flora and fauna at its best.

The colourful formation of flowers is a welcome sight after a wet and windy winter, says owner of the Tamerton Foliot garden, David Howe.

David and his wife Pamela, have lived at Achilty Torre since 1960, where they raised their two children.

They now have two grandchildren.

Pamela can boast a longer history of living in the village, as her family, the Bryant’s, have lived there for 400 years.

Their plot, once larger but now much reduced to accommodate a swimming pool, faces due south – meaning plenty of sunshine all day long – or that’s the theory.

On show in the spring were fragrant flowers such as camellia and magnolia, including a potted mini magnolia, with colour supplied by daffodils, hellebores many species of which are poisonous, snowdrops (Galanthus), crocuses (the spice saffron is obtained from the stigmas of Crocus sativus, an autumn-blooming species) and lots of primroses.

And in the borders spring bedding plants such as grape hyacinth (muscari), polyanthus large clumps of which can be divided in autumn and pansies.

Now retired after handing over the reins of his business, Varley Trophies, to his son, green-fingered David, aged 78, should know a thing or two about gardening.

He has been a member of Tamerton Foliot Garden Club for half a century, joining in 1964 and is currently president.

The club itself was formed in 1946 and members meet on the last Friday of the month – except August – at St Mary’s Church Hall (to which the tower belongs) at 7.30pm. Guests are welcome and can attend two meetings before deciding whether to join.

“Most of the room in the garden is taken up by a swimming pool,” says David.

“Our son and daughter live in properties just behind our bungalow, built on the original site of the old cottages where my wife’s family used to live.

“One corner of the garden is only any good as the rest has been ravished by the winter, but there is colour there.”

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The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of base and wall-mounted cabinets, matching fascias, work surfaces and tiled splashbacks.

Beautiful flooring and a feature circular breakfast bar add to the style.

Built-in appliances include a dishwasher, fridge, double oven and grill.

The adjacent utility room has a matching range of base and wall-mounted cabinets with a stainless-steel, single-drainer sink unit.

Beneath the work surface is space and plumbing for a washing machine and another appliance.

There is a downstairs wc.

The front window from the first-floor landing offers lovely views towards Staddon Heights.

The dual-aspect master bedroom is fitted with purpose-built American oak bedroom furniture.

Centre-piece of the beautifully-fitted en-suite bathroom is a floor-standing Victoria and Albert double-ended bath with chrome pillar taps.

There is a separate shower cubicle, wc and hand-basin.

The walls are fully-tiled, the room spot-lit and fitted with a chrome radiator/ towel rail.

The other three double bedrooms all have views, and there is a second bathroom.

The garage has a double-size remote-controlled door, power and lighting and a pitched roof with overhead storage.

A paved driveway provides additional parking.

The gardens face east and south and are laid to lawn with patio areas, trees and a pathway.

Available from Julian Marks (01752 401128) for ÂŁ450,000.

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PEOPLE, PASSION AND SERVICE

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PICKING THE RIGHT LETTING AGENT IS KEY TO ENSURING YOU AND YOUR LANDLORD CAN LIVE IN HARMONY. GRAHAM BROACH REPORTS andlords are effectively entrusting assets worth hundreds of thousands of pounds when they hand over keys to their property. And tenants are putting their wellbeing and that of their families in the hands of a landlord they may never meet.

So choosing the right letting agent is vital to ensure everything goes smoothly and everyone’s interests are properly protected.

Yet, shockingly, anyone can legally set themselves up as a letting agent with no qualifications or experience whatsoever.

Michelle Stacey, the new managing director and owner of established company M&B Residential Lettings, has worked in the industry for 16 years.

She and her team all know how important it is to keep up with changing legislation and are governed by several recognised organisations; all are fully qualified with NAEA and ARLA status.

plain speaking, professional service as standard In an increasingly complex world, the choice of agent to look after one of your most valuable assets is an important one.

Our aim is to help landlords and investors minimise risk and maximise return by providing a professional, stress free approach to suit all your requirements.

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‘It is vital to give clients the correct advice’ - MICHELLE STACEY Here are Michelle’s top tips for choosing the right letting agent and letting your property.

Use the services of a letting agent which is a member of a professional organisation, such as the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) or the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), both bound by a code of practice.

Remember that agents offering low charges are not necessarily the best to use. Opt for those which provide a comprehensive service.

Choose a letting agent which lets properties similar to yours, and which would attract the right kind of tenant.

Provide your letting agent with as much information as possible about the type of tenant you want.

Just as with selling your home, first impressions count for everything when it comes to property, so it’s vital your home looks its best for potential tenants.

Make sure all aspects of your property meet all of the required standards.

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The world is your oyster IAN CALVERT OF HAVE A NICE STAY TRAVEL IN PLYMOUTH SAYS SMALL CAN BE BEAUTIFUL WHEN IT COMES TO CRUISING…

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n a world with a ‘let’s go large’ mentality, it’s a brave move when a cruise line decide not to go with the flow and bucks the trend of building mega-size ships and floating towns.

Cruise ships are getting bigger and the state-ofthe-art Royal Caribbean Oasis class ships are now able to carry no fewer than 5,402 passengers with a crew of 2,115, they are truly stunning and mindblowing floating resorts where the word boredom is unheard of. But are they every cruiser’s cup of tea?

The booking pattern I have seen of late is that a regular cruiser will try all the new ships as they get bigger but once they have sailed on them, many revert back to the smaller cosy vessels that offer a more unique itinerary and intimate feel.

The big ships offer so much more on board but cannot compete with the smaller ships when it comes to itineraries and ports of call.

Azamara Club Cruises decided when they launched their brand into the ever-growing cruise market that small was still beautiful and that there was an untapped potential for cruisers who wanted a different experience.

Don’t get me wrong, small is not tiny, their two ships are 30,000 tonnes, offering plenty of space, luxurious accommodations but more of a country estate feel to

the ambience. Their slogan ‘you’ll love where we take you’ truly sums up what you get for your hard-earned pound with longer stays in port, more overnights in port where you truly get a real feel of the many ports of call where they come alive at night. They also offer night tours to enhance your cruise experience.

Where don’t they cruise? Azamara Club Cruises cover most of the seven seas. And it would be hard for you not to find a unique itinerary to suit your taste buds or tick of one of your bucket list ‘must dos.’

If it’s a special anniversary then look out for their Special Event Voyages like the Monaco Grand Prix &

‘It would be hard to not find a unique itinerary to suit your taste’ - IAN CALVERT

TUSCANY FLORENCE CATHEDRAL

Tuscany, The 100th Anniversary of the Panama Canal or the Sea Road to Cathay, New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong, just a few of the mouth-watering and one of a kind cruises on offer.

Azamara have thought well outside the box and created a very unique brand that might look a lot more expensive, but once you see what you get for your ticket, you will be more than impressed and happy.

Here’s a list of some of what is included, what more could you want?

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MONTE CARLO, MONACO

Longer STAYS. More OVERNIGHTS. Night TOURING

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Take advantage of our generous Double Upgrade Offer to book a Club Balcony Stateroom for the price of a Club Interior Stateroom* When we introduced our Double Upgrade Offer last year, our guests told us they loved it. So, we’ve decided to bring it back for select 2014 and 2015 sailings.

We’ve made scenic sailing to the heart of every destination wherever we can. And there’s simply no better way to get to see waterfront life along the way, than from the luxury of a private balcony!

THE GOOD DECKS GUIDE One ‘AzAmazing’ evening per cruise where you go ashore to experience the finest local culture in fabulous settings and famous landmarks.

Many with dinner and wine.

• Select spirits, International choice of beers & wines.

• Bottled water, soft drinks and speciality coffees and teas.

• Self service laundry & supplies * Shuttle service at port destinations (*where available) • All taxes and gratuities are included in the price.

• Single travellers pay fares of only 25 per cent extra on select voyages.

Many of the above are not included with other brands, so what looks a less expensive cruise will soon have you close to a heart attack when you settle your bill at the end.

I have to say, Azamara never fails to impress me and I have always loved where they have taken me and full credit has to go the crew, they are special and go all the way to exceed all of your expectations.

Give them a try, you will love it!

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FOOD & DRINK

Bruce has all the right ingredients LOUISE DANIEL MEETS THE HEAD CHEF AT THE MOORLAND GARDEN HOTEL ON DARTMOOR

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f home is where the heart is then Scottishborn head chef Bruce Cole is finally home at the Moorland Garden Hotel. Now with roots firmly in Plympton with partner Tracey and son George, his nomadic nature is satisfied by constantly searching out the freshest regional ingredients. By making them the star of the show, he conjures up deceptively unfussy fine dining with all the skill of a master magician.

“Though I’ve worked in fine dining I like to think of my food as an elegant cuisine. Presentation is

important but flavour is more important. I don’t mess about with the food too much. I like to make the ingredients speak for themselves.”

Bruce’s family emigrated to South Africa when he was nine months old. His accountant father and graphic designer mother inspired him to seek out good food but not through example.

“Mum was an awful cook and dad wasn’t interested. I’m quite artistic and wanted to express myself so used to work with food.”

“My grandmother started teaching me how to bake. Then I read Prue Leith’s cookery book and taught myself from that.”

The South African culinary landscape is very diverse with a range of international influences.

As his tastes and skill grew, Bruce could see that the bedrock to all the great food he experienced was quality ingredients – still at the heart of his kitchen ethos today.

motivated the budding cook.

“Dad spent most of his life doing international trade so we went to Europe, Prague, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan – all over the world.”

When not studying or travelling Bruce worked in the kitchens of prestigious local restaurant, Linger Longer, and getting support and tutelage from one of South Africa’s top chefs, Walter Uls. “Everything was fresh, fresh, fresh. We had to learn how to appreciate the ingredients from start to finish and we never ever wasted anything.”

A jump from his accountancy studies gave Bruce the impetus he needed to pursue his dream but led him down the path of consultancy and to a career as a successful catering business owner.

Though instrumental in devising recipes and driving toward success, the hours took their toll.

“We would sell around 10,000 cakes to the local market in Cape Town every day. It was nice to get rid of because I was working seven days a week. So I sold up and did the BRUCE COLE whole Europe thing for a year.”

Travelling Europe reignited Bruce’s passion for being in the thick of the kitchen melee and put him back in the market as a consultant chef and fixer for hotels and restaurants.

“I worked for Brian Turner then Macdonald Hotels, The Complete Angler in Marlowe, The Barry Steed then over to DeVere venues – teaching chefs what it was all about and moving them over to a more exciting ways of working with produce.”

Since Bruce took over as head chef 12 months ago, the Moorland Garden Hotel has won the best restaurant category in the Taste of the West Awards. His place as one of this year’s judges says a lot about his pursuit of the best possible experiences for diners.

“I found a place to get my teeth into and put my own style on. Paying attention to detail and getting the absolute best produce, then turning it into an amazing experience for people is a joy.”

‘I don’t mess about with the food too much - the ingredients speak for themselves...’ “Being raised in Cape Town the food is so fresh – great fish, great meat, plus having access to wild game like kudu [a type of antelope], springbok, crocodile and amazing local fish.

“I am provenance wary. Where the food comes from, who’s involved, whether it’s in a humane way. I work with the fish market in Plymouth and Local Dartmoor Farmers Association.

“We change the menu regularly to match the seasonal availability of produce – sourcing local and regional growers and producers of cheese, fish, meat, vegetables. We never touch frozen, everything is produced in-house.”

Though obviously talented in the kitchen, the young Bruce went to Johannesburg University to study accountancy with the idea of eventually following in his father’s footsteps.

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Fathers Day Lunch and Gentlemen’s Afternoon Tea

Sunday 15th June Lunch 12pm - 2pm

Bruce’s signature dish Plymouth Sea Bass, Risotto Nero, Devon Asparagus, Fowey Mussels and Bouillabaisse sauce

£22.95 per adult • £13.95 per child

Afternoon Tea 3pm - 5pm £14.95 per adult • £9.95 per child To book please call Events on 01822 852245 or email events@moorlandgardenhotel.co.uk

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ruce creates a traditional Bouillabaisse using fish shells, vegetables and herbs, adding white wine, brandy and double cream to create a rich sauce.

His Risotto Nero is created using Arborio rice, coloured with squid ink.

He uses Plymouth sea bass, Fowey or Exe river mussels alongside grilled local asparagus to top off this exquisite dish.

For further information please visit www.moorlandgardenhotel.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK

Bringing home the dough CLARE JARDINE LEARNS THE SECRETS OF GOOD BREAD FROM ARTISAN BAKER TOBY BRAGG AT THE DEVONPORT BAKEHOUSE

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lour, yeast, water and salt. Who would imagine that such a simple combination could be turned into something as delicious as bread.

But the simplicity of the ingredients conceals the effort and precision which goes into being a good baker. In fact breadmaking is more of a science than a culinary skill.

Which is one of the reasons why in the modern world we no longer make our own bread. Why spend hours preparing a simple foodstuff which can be bought cheaply from the supermarket?

There is every reason to do so, says Toby Bragg, artisan baker in residence at the Column Bakehouse at Devonport Guildhall.

Toby shares his passion for “real bread” by holding breadmaking classes in-between baking for local restaurants and markets and running the Guildhall cafe as a social enterprise.

He encourages everyone to have a go at baking their own bread – if only to see it is not the massproduced factory product it has become today.

Toby was inspired to become a craft baker while working in a ski resort in France.

His daily task was to collect hundreds of loaves from the local boulangerie and he became

fascinated with the precision applied by French bakers to the creation of their baguettes.

“I spent more and more time watching them and I simply fell in love with the idea of baking as an artform.”

Toby has since worked as an artisan baker at the Eden Project in Cornwall but jumped at the chance to run the bakehouse at Devonport Guildhall which has been busy baking since getting a special bread oven installed last year.

As well as making and selling artisan bread, at

the in-house cafe, he is now busy working through the night to supply bread to local restaurants which have jumped at the opportunity to serve a locally-crafted product to their customers.

Toby doesn’t claim that making your own bread at home is an easy task.

There’s quite a lot of kit involved and you need to be as much a scientist as a cook to get it right.

“Baking is a series of events that have to happen in the right way,” he said. “Home baking can go wrong because part of that process is missing – but sometimes it is hard to diagnose which bit that is.”

Attending one of Toby’s courses I learnt to make various types of bread using traditional methods.

Anyone thinking of trying their hand at handbaking would be well advised to have a go at an Italian ciabatta or a richly-flavoured focaccia.

Toby said: “These breads aren’t actually traditional, they are quite a modern conception probably created by mistake by a baker who added too much water to the mix!”

For information about the Column Bakehouse visit www.devonportguildhall.org or try Toby’s selection of breads in the Bakehouse cafe, in the basement of Devonport’s fascinating Guildhall.

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FOOD & DRINK

Rosemary Focaccia bread

TO MAKE THE POOLISH PRE-FERMENT

Ingredients

Method

210g strong white bread flour

Mix the ingredients of the poolish and allow to ferment at room temperature for 12-16 hours

210g water 1g instant yeast

MAIN DOUGH

Ingredients

Method

480g strong white bread flour

Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl Add the water and poolish and mix until thoroughly combined

345g water

Use the bowl folding technique to develop the gluten

10g instant yeast

Bulk fermentation: 1.5 to 2 hours with 2 bowl folds

10g salt

Scale the dough to the required weight/size and transfer to well-oiled parchment paper

400g poolish

Dimple out to spread the dough, brush with a good quality olive oil and allow to prove for 20-40 minutes in a warm place or until well risen Top as required (rosemary, olives, sea salt etc) then bake in a preheated oven at 220-240 degrees C for 20-25 minutes

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It’s all in the best possible taste PREPARE FOR A MOUTH-WATERING EXPERIENCE AS A NEW FOOD SHOWCASE COMES TO PLYMOUTH, AS CLARE JARDINE REPORTS

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repare for a feast for your senses. The delicious produce created in Plymouth is to be celebrated in a carnival for food lovers.

The Plymouth Big Food Event takes place in the heart of Plymouth from June 10 to 14 to showcase the incredible range of food produced and cooked in the area.

Plymouth BFE is being organised by Food Plymouth, the city-wide food partnership working to help Plymouth become a Sustainable Food City, and Food is Fun, joint organisers of Plymouth’s Flavour Fest.

Traci Lewis, Food Plymouth Coordinator, said: “The event will be a city-wide celebration of good food.

“Plymouth is home to many of the region’s leading buyers, chefs and suppliers of quality local food and drink, while Devon and Cornwall have a wealth of fantastic produce.

“It’s a great opportunity to taste and enjoy some of the wonderful food here on our doorstep.”

There will be a local market taking place in the city centre on Saturday, June 14 for producers

A highlight of the festivities will be the presentation of this year’s Plymouth Food Awards, voted for by the people of Plymouth.

The awards have been created to celebrate some of the extraordinary efforts, skills and achievements of those who are bringing delicious, healthy and sustainable food to the people of Plymouth.

You have until the end of May to cast your vote for some of the producers, restaurants and other food lovers nominated for this year’s awards.

You can vote for your favourite from each of these categories: Local Producer, Local Food Product, Sustainable Restaurant or Cafe, Sustainable Food School and Community Food Award.

And a new award is being held for the first time this year. The National Marine Aquarium Reconnect Award is for restaurants which deliver excellent information to customers on food provenance, particularly the sourcing of seafood.

‘This event is a great way to help bring life back into the West End’ - MATT JONES wanting to sell their goods directly to the public.

“This event is a great way to help bring life back into the West End and to re-launch a regular local produce market back into the heart of the city,” said Matt Jones, City Markets Manager.

The Plymouth Big Food Event will also feature a Sustainable Food and Fish conference at the National Marine Aquarium on June 10, a school cookery competition and special activities and promotions in restaurants and schools.

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01752 229324 Traci Lewis, Food Plymouth coordinator said: “‘Do take the opportunity to vote for your favourite Plymouth foodies. We want to know who you think is doing the most to support the aims of the Plymouth Food Charter, so tell us about the good work they are doing and why they deserve to win.”

To cast your vote go to www.foodplymouth.org Winners of last year’s awards included Langage Farm (best producer), Rocksalt Cafe (best restaurant), Marlborough Primary School (best school), Burts Chips (best local food produce), Devon and Cornwall Food Association (Community Food Award and Most Sustainable Food Enterprise).

‘It’s a great opportunity to taste and enjoy some of the wonderful food here on our doorstep’ - TRACI LEWIS If you would like your business or community to get involved in the Big Food Event, contact Traci Lewis at info@foodplymouth. org so they can help you organise and publicise it.

So far activities include local restaurant promotions, school cookery classes, and a community local food buffet with film showing.

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Our aim is to satisfy your love for fish and chips.

We have made a commitment that all our fish comes from responsible and sustainable sources.

We believe all these little but important details make our food the highest quality and the best tasting around!

THE CORINTHIAN RESTAURANT The Corinthian Restaurant has become a popular destination for those seeking mouth- watering cuisine at refreshingly reasonable prices. Come and enjoy spectacular views over Plymouth Sound whilst you dine.

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Our extensive menu uses fresh, seasonal and local produce and is accompanied by carefully selected wines from around the world together with some fantastic Cornish ales, lagers and ciders.

Come in and enjoy the summer weather on our patio, with a selection of craft beers and Cornish ciders or relax with a refreshing glass of Pimms.

Enjoy Mediterranean style food & tapas in our relaxed contempory cafe bar on the Barbican waterfront.

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FOOD & DRINK IN ASSOCIATION WITH LE VIGNOBLE

English wines that really sparkle WINE EXPERT YANNICK LOUE, OWNER OF LE VIGNOBLE BOUTIQUE WINE LOUNGE AND WINE RETAILER, ASKS WHETHER ENGLISH WINES MAKE A SPLASH OR BARELY A FIZZLE

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ood old-fashioned ale, the Cornish pasty, fish and chips: there are so many things that are so uniquely, wonderfully British.

But wine?

Cold weather, grey skies and once-in-a-bluemoon sunshine: not exactly the ideal climate for growing those all-important grapes.

But with more than 400 vineyards in the UK and a string of international awards under their belt, British winemakers must be doing something right.

And is it best to buy British or continue to enjoy the much loved grapes from overseas? Is English wine even any good?

With Britain’s reputation for rain, you’d be forgiven for thinking that a bit of drizzle would take the fizz out of English wines, but far from it.

Counties in the south, where the best English sparkling wines are found, have that lovely chalky soil and are only about 90 miles north of Champagne; so weather permitting, the potential for harvesting some exceptional grapes is there.

England is only a tiny wine producer but there’s logic to our focus on the fizz and our home grown wines are making a splash in the wine world.

The awards are rolling in thick and fast: Cornish vineyard, Camel Valley won gold in The

English and Welsh Wine of the Year Competition, and their Sparkling Rosé has been voted the best in the world on three separate occasions.

The 2003 Classic Cuvée from West Sussex vineyard, Nyetimber was named Champion of Worldwide Sparkling Wines, beating renowned wine houses Bollinger and Louis Roederer; and Devon winemaker’s Sharpham won the coveted

Effervescent du Monde award. The list goes on and on.

A few years ago a bottle of English wine was a real novelty, not to mention the butt of a few industry jokes. Once dubbed ‘shampagne’, now everyone from the humble wine merchant to the Royal family are singing English Wines’ praises.

So impressed with the quality of English sparkling wines, the Duchess of Cornwall wants us to shrug off the title ‘Champagne’ and forge a new name for our home grown tipple. But with the abundance of grape varieties and vineyards, I don’t know where we’d begin.

But what a wonderful thought – we’re spoilt for choice. Award-winning wine houses on our doorstep and some of the world’s most fabulous wines just a stone’s throw away.

If you haven’t tried a bottle of English wine yet – now’s the time. English Wine Week is on the horizon and the latest vintages are about to be unveiled.

And remember, only with an English wine can you “smell the hedgerows and taste the English Countryside”.

If I’ve piqued your interest then come visit us here at Le Vignoble and indulge to your heart’s content!

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FOOD & DRINK

JUNIPER, THE BERRY USED TO MAKE GIN

Spirit of regeneration THE SHRUB RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR LOVE AFFAIR WITH GIN DESPERATELY NEEDS A TONIC. LIAM CREEDON EXPLAINS WHY JUNIPER IS ON THE SLIDE

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t’s quite difficult to imagine how the dark and aromatic berries of the Juniper bush could have been responsible for one of the most rampant moral panics to ever grip the UK. But the ‘gin craze’ of the early 18th century was blamed for everything from crime and prostitution to madness and high death rates and was seen as a curse that threatened the very fabric of society.

William Hogarth’s famous Gin Lane etching from the time portrays a world gone mad on the spirit – a baby tumbles to its doom from its drunken mother’s arms while an aged man and dog fight over a bone in the background.

It took five acts of Parliament for the UK to sober up from its gin obsession – in 1730 the average Londoner drank 14 gallons of the spirit a year. Fast forward two-anda-half centuries and ‘mother’s ruin’ has cleaned up its act; gin has lost its seedy reputation and is now seen as a classy cocktail ingredient.

But in the same timespan, Juniper, the evergreen shrub from which gin derives its unmistakable taste, has seen a reversal in fortunes. This once common and widespread bush has found itself in desperate need of a conservation tonic.

Justina Simpson from wildlife charity Plantlife explains: “Juniper is in real trouble. It has steadily declined over the last few decades and many counties in southern England have lost over 60 per cent of their juniper populations.

“Without action now, Juniper faces extinction across much of lowland England by 2060.”

But just how has this previously common species seen its fortunes take such a nosedive?

Well, it seems that Juniper is under attack on several fronts.

“There is no single cause for Juniper decline in the lowlands,’ Simpson explains, “but loss of seedling habitat through under-grazing and the development of dense grassland and scrub, is the most widespread problem.

“Some colonies have also been affected by a shortage of viable seed, or have been overrun

conservation concern. More than 90 species of insect and fungus depend upon the shrub so the more it declines the more threatened they become. Also the special conditions Juniper seeds need in order to germinate also benefit a host of wild flowers, some of which are also under threat.

The potential disappearance of Juniper would also represent a cultural and historical loss. The fragrant wood was used on fires because it burned well, it also smoulders with little smoke and was therefore the preferred fuel for illegal whisky stills.

It was also a useful burglar deterrent – the prickly boughs were a substitute for barbed wire.

In the Highlands, Juniper has a long medicinal history, too, and was used to treat almost every ailment.

Conservationists know Juniper needs a helping hand and plans are in place to slow the shrub’s decline.

In Scotland, Plantlife have carried out trials with Forest Research testing ways to encourage natural regeneration.

Plantlife Cymru has produced the Wales Juniper Inventory, the first comprehensive list of all known juniper populations in the country, vital for tracking the fortunes of juniper in the future.

And in lowland England, 300 juniper seedlings are now growing at ten sites where existing juniper bushes were too old and incapable of reproducing.

If these plans manage to slow Juniper’s decline, there is a good chance this shrub can enjoy a successful future.

In 1730 the average Londoner drank 14 gallons of gin a year... with rabbits eating seedlings and damaging adult bushes. It’s also facing further threat from a fungus-like disease Phytophthora austrocedrae that appears to be spreading nationwide.”

Gin drinkers shouldn’t worry unduly that their tipple of choice is about to disappear – UK distillers no longer depend on home-grown Juniper berries and instead rely on imports from Eastern Europe. The small amount of Juniper berries still harvested in the UK are now typically used to flavour game dishes such as venison.

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ome of the most beautiful gardens in Devon and Cornwall are about to open their gates to support St Luke’s Hospice.

The St Luke’s Open Garden Scheme runs until October and features a diverse selection of gardens, many of which are not normally open to the public.

The scheme has now been running for four years and last year raised more than £31,000.

New individual gardens this year will feature in Launceston, Modbury and Holbeton.

Popular village walkabouts in Calstock, Gunnislake, Trehunist, Colebrook and Yelverton offer the opportunity for the larger garden community to come together, listen to expert

advice from owners, buy plants and enjoy delicious cakes.

The largest of the walkabouts will take place in Kingsbridge where over 20 gardens will be on offer, centered around the popular Kingsbridge Community Garden.

St Luke’s is also proud to feature Trematon Castle, Saltash, as part of the programme.

Taking place on June 1, St Luke’s will have the exclusive first viewing of the garden which has not been open to the public for a number of years.

Home of RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners Isabel and Julian Bannerman, Trematon Castle features a small Norman stone keep.

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Sandhill House, Gunnislake Peter and Ann’s Garden, Sparkwell Fardel Manor, Cornwood Thorn Cottage, Brentor Calstock Village Walkabout, Cornwall 31 Alder, Lewdown June

1 Trematon Castle, Saltash 8 Lukesland House, Ivybridge 14 Peter’s Garden, Bere Alston 14-15 Kingsbridge Garden Walkabout 22 Middle Bamham, Launceston 29 Yelverton Garden Walkabout July

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August 3 Colebrook Walkabout 10 Tanglewood, Near Newton Ferrers 17 Ryburn House, South Brent September 7 Lewtrenchard Manor, Lewdown 14 Mothecombe House, Holbeton October 19 Weir Cottage, Weir Quay, Bere Alston

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La Solitaire du Figaro THE ULTIMATE TEST OF SOLO SAILING SKILL COMES TO PLYMOUTH THIS SUMMER FOR THE FIRST TIME

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Identical 33ft Figaro Bénéteau 2 Length overall 10.15m Length waterline 10.11m

BY KEITH ROSSITER a Solitaire du Figaro, one of France’s most popular long-distance yacht races, features some of the superstars of the sailing world in a gruelling contest.

The race, now in its 45th year, has not included a UK stop in 11 years, and this is the first time Plymouth has been on the itinerary.

The competitors will sail over four legs in a race which is regarded as the unofficial world championship of solo offshore sailing.

The official race distance is 2,014 nautical miles, but with the vagaries of wind power the boats will cover considerably more than that.

Some high-profile yacht races come down to a competition between the sponsors’ wallets, but La Solitaire du Figaro creates a level playing field with all entrants on identical 33ft boats.

The race begins in Deauville, France, on June 8 and finishes in Cherbourg around July 1.

The sailors must snatch 10- or 15-minute catnaps as they criss-cross the busy Channel and the Western Approaches, shepherded by a fleet of official boats including a French Navy ship.

Solitaire is renowned for being a tight race since all of the boats are the same. The margin between victory and defeat can be mere minutes.

Thousands of sailing enthusiasts are expected to

descend on Plymouth during the layover in Sutton Harbour, starting on June 11.

The visit will include racing in the Sound and an onshore carnival of entertainment.

Last year French sailor Yann Eliès made history by winning La Solitaire du Figaro for the second time running.

This time local sailor Sam Goodchild will be hoping to snatch the prize in home waters.

SAM GOODCHILD P l y m o u t h’s poster boy for La Solitaire du Figaro is 24-year-old Westcountry skipper Sam Goodchild.

Sam, from Falmouth, will be carrying the city’s colours with his boat, “Team Plymouth”.

He is being sponsored by a network of local businesses including The Una Group, Sutton Harbour Holdings and Ashfords.

“The sailing world is going to be focused on Plymouth so it’s a great opportunity to promote the city and its businesses,” he said.

“Plymouth is one of the best sailing destinations in this part of the world.”

He said the biggest challenges were looking after your body as well as making the boat go fast without breaking it, 24 hours a day.

“It’s a balance – keeping the boat and your body going. La Solitaire du Figaro is a really tough race. It’s one of those races where anything can happen.”

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Beam 3.43m Displacement 3,050kg

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LEG 1: Deauville-Plymouth Depart June 8, 2014; arrive June 10/11.

Distance 484 nautical miles (893km) via Wolf Rock and Astan buoy off Roscoff.

LEG 2: Plymouth-Roscoff Depart June 14; arrive June 17/18.

Distance 535 nautical miles (983km) via the Fastnet Rock.

LEG 3: Roscoff-Les Sables D’Olonne Depart June 22; arrive June 24/25.

Distance 505 nautical miles (926km) LEG 4: Les Sables D’Olonne-Cherbourg Octeville Depart June 2; arrive July 1/2.

Distance 490 nautical miles (900km)

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Come aboard a real life pirate ship and experience a weekend of family fun.

A swash-buckling weekend with re-enactment displays, stilt walkers, sword fighting, face painting, a treasure trail and a best dressed pirate competition for under 16’s.

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THE BARBICAN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE CITY NEXT MONTH. MARTIN FREEMAN REVEALS SOME OF THE MUSICAL EVENTS BRINGING A TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS TO PLYMOUTH WATERSIDE

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he coolest event of the summer is back.

Cue trumpet fanfare – with wah-wah – for the Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival, which brings a refreshing musical breeze to the waterfront district next month.

The fun gathering justified the international tag by building a reputation beyond British shores in five successful years.

There was no festival in 2013 with organiser Dan Thompson blaming a lack of public funding.

This year there’s money in place, a renewed energy and a top line-up for the weekend.

The first headliner for Friday evening is Robin Henkel and guests.

Slide guitar and country blues man Robin has opened for a jaw-dropping list including BB King, Dizzy Gillespie, Bonnie Raitt, Arlo Guthrie, Todd Rundgren, Don McLean and John Mayall.

He will be playing solo but his guests are Californian musician Ric Lee – from the Bayou Brothers – and Plymouth diva Mama Tokus.

Friday also features Dom and the Ikos, a London-based five-piece with a mission to bring the sound of New Orleans funk and R&B into the 21st century.

They’re led by piano man Dom Pipkin. How good is he? Here’s a clue: “I can’t hold a candle to this guy,” says Jamie Cullum.

Saturday’s top names include Rabbit Foot – “contemporary blues at its inventive best”,

according to Blues Magazine – and Brassroots, an eight-piece East London brass band and percussion outfit, who fuse musical genres with groove, energy and funk. And more funk.

Among the headliners there is some stonking home talent, either born or resident here.

But the ‘don’t miss’ list includes Singaporeborn, Torpoint-dwelling blues guitarist Jimmy Appudurai-chua, with keyboard man Steve Whiteway (Friday, noon), and Michael Campari in swingin’ mode with the Solar System (Sunday afternoon).

The festival is back supported by publicprivate body Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and Plymouth City Council, and linked with world-class yachting race La Solitaire du Figaro, which provides the backdrop in the days before the music.

The aim is for growth and, hopefully, to spread to The Hoe and the Royal William Yard in years ahead.

No wonder organiser Dan was chipper when he announced the return of “fabulous free music” to Plymouth’s historic quayside quarter.

“I’m delighted the festival is back and linked to a yachting event,” he said.

“It sits well with that.”

Be sure to climb aboard the Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival from June 13-15.

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND BLUES CARNIVAL PARADE, SOUTHSIDE STREET, THE BARBICAN

‘I’m delighted the festival is back, linked to a yachting event’ - ORGANISER DAN THOMPSON

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Plymouth History Festival

Plymouth Pirate Weekend

Live Music Night

The History Festival is back for its second year celebrating Plymouth heritage. Lunchtime talks, holiday activities, exhibitions and guided walks are all squeezed into the month giving a real opportunity to enjoy all of Plymouth’s incredibly rich history. Check out www.plymhistoryfest. wordpress.com for full details of all the events across the city.

Plymouth’s famous pirate event makes a return to Sutton Harbour and the Barbican this May. Buckle and swash with Jonty Depp, watch some sword fighting and go on a hunt for pirate gold, me hearties! The tall ship Phoenix is also making an appearance. If she seems familiar, you may recognise her from star turns in Hornblower, Moll Flanders and Ridley Scott’s 1492: Conquest of Paradise.

A free live music event sponsored by C&G Catering and held in the city centre Piazza every month until October. Bands for this month’s event are singer/songwriter Christian Sleep, rock and rollers Paisley Strays and the reggae/rock/hiphop act Land Of The Giants. Christian Sleep opens the event at 7pm which finishes around 10:30pm.

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Plymouth Bike Night

Volksfest

Don’t cry for me, Argentina! Watch the story of Eva Peron unfold, from her humble beginnings to becoming the wife of former Argentinean dictator Juan Peron. Marti Pellow plays Che (read our interview with him on page 78) and Madelena Alberto breathes new life into Peron.

Plymouth Bike Nights are held on Plymouth Hoe Promenade from 6pm in support of the Help for Heroes and Jeremiah’s Journey charities. There will be hundreds of motorcycles of all types, trade/club stands, fast food and performances from High Voltage.

The South West’s biggest festival returns for 2014 at Newnham Park. Featuring headliners The Feeling and Razorlight, plus Heaven 17, Mad Dog Mcrea, Joey The Lips and many more. It began in 2007 as a modest festival combining the VW Camper lifestyle with music but now features over 250 acts from cabaret to comedy and live music.

PLYMOUTH BIKE NIGHT

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Indulge in a little Pellow talk MARTIN FREEMAN TALKS TO MUSICIANTURNED-ACTOR MARTI PELLOW ABOUT STARRING IN EVITA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH THIS MONTH artist and now as a musical theatre writer. He is working on the show Parcel Of Rogues, taken from a Robbie Burns poem, about the unification of Scotland and England.

“I had to get into the genre, to see the shade, the light and dark, before I wrote something,” he says. “It’s very pertinent now with the referendum coming up.”

Marti lives in Berkshire with former Miss Scotland Eileen Catterson but spends a fair bit of time on the other side of the Atlantic.

‘I would like to believe my performance is noticed more than the beard!’ - MARTI PELLOW He is delighted that his Wet Wet Wet background (three number-one albums, three number-one singles, including Love Is All Around) broadens the audience for the musicals and that his success allows him to pick and choose.

He has “a great champion” in producer Bill Kenwright. “He’ll call me up and say, ‘would you be up for this or that?’ I like the shows that cross into pop, those with meat on the bones.”

Both criteria apply to Evita.

If you really don’t know the story, then read on: the show follows the rags-to-riches-to-tragedy story of Eva Peron, the wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron and has more than 20 awards to its credit. The songs include Oh What A Circus, Another Suitcase In Another Hall and Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.

The woman of the title is played by rising star Madalena Alberto who will stir a few male hearts.

Evita runs May 19-24 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.

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arti Pellow is back to break some more female hearts.

The much-adored Wet Wet Wet frontman is in musical theatre mode again.

He’s been Darryl Van Horne in The Witches of Eastwick, the man with two personalities and one fianceé in Jekyll & Hyde and flirty dirty lawyer Billy Flynn in Chicago.

His role this time, as the revolutionary Che in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, is more narrator than lothario. There’s just the matter of the beard he sports for the show which might cause cardiac trauma for his fans.

“I would like to believe that my performance is noticed more than the beard,” he teases. “But it was a bit of a shock when I saw there was ‘salt and pepper’ in there.”

Fans shouldn’t be shocked to see the 49-yearold Scot on stage minus the rest of the hugely successful band of the Eighties and Nineties.

Wet Wet Wet are still an item when time and other commitments allow – they have a five-date tour of England taking in five racecourses this summer – and in Marti’s case there are many demands away from the band.

He has three careers: in musicals, as a solo

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The launch party to celebrate the first edition of PL Magazine. The event at Le Vignoble at the Royal William Yard saw staff from Devon and Cornwall Media join clients for the special event.

Miss Devon finalist Paige O’Reilly hosted a charity cocktail party at the Berkeley to help raise money for her chosen charities.

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