West Magazine, 24 May 2015

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On the tiara trail

Why Sophia wants to be the next Miss England

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‘I was kicked out of the Revolutionary Communist Party for hedonism. Partying too hard for the Party, they said.’

Phil Goodwin confesses all, page 46

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A top chef picks his top Westcountry spots

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Could this Plymouth model be Mr England?

SECRET ST IVES

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‘I NEED A CATCHPHRASE! Caroline Flack follows in Dermot’s X-Factor footsteps

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THE WISHLIST The best things to buy right now

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STEAL HER STYLE Minty green and marvellous

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JUST BETWEEN US...

Sh! We have the latest gossip!

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VOTE FOR ME! Two Westcountry models on the beauty pageant trail

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BOHO LUXE The latest interiors inspiration

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BOHO LUXE The new interiors trend

SURF MOVIE IN THE MAKING Meet the Newquay film stars

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VOTE FOR ME!

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ROLLIN’ Fun fitness and wellbeing

KNOW YOUR ONIONS Anne Swithinbank on growing alliums

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WHITE TEETH And how to achieve them

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I WANT CANDY Discover fashion’s sweetest shades

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HOW TO WEAR IT

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THE BOOST

Get the festival look for spring Top tips for maximum wellbeing

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‘MY HIP HURTS!’ How to know if it’s time for surgery

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MAN AND BOY Politics, parties and (very) late nights...

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I WANT CANDY

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[ welcome [ We’ve got high hopes... ...for this week’s cover girl Sophia Konnaris, who just needs YOUR vote to get her through to the next round on her way to becoming Miss England. Find out how you can help this pretty Plymothian on page 12 today. And while we’re well aware that beauty pageants are not to be taken TOO seriously these days, we’re rather thrilled that there is also a Mr England contest these days, not to mention a rather gorgeous Westcountry candidate for the title - and you can vote for him on page 14!

You may remember that, last year in West, our wonderful writer Sarah Pitt interviewed Lisa Glass, the Cornish novelist whose surf teen novel Blue sparked a dramatic bidding war. Fast

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of the week RevitaliseRejuvenate @RR_Exeter Having coffee with @WMNWest with beautiful smiles all round #whiteteeth @ coffeenumber1 #Exeter #HappyFridayEveryone

forward six months and Sarah is back in Newquay again, this time to see how the Hollywood film of Lisa’s book is going. Find out more on page 16 today.

If half term is beckoning, then you’ll love our special competition to win £140 worth of Crealy tickets (see opposite). It’s a great place for the kids let off steam - I’ll be there myself (plus kids) on Thursday to meet TV’s Crocodile Joe, plus some of his friends (pythons, tarantulas and scorpions, apparently...!). Alternatively, if your week is looking a little more glamorous, then there’s a great fashion event to visit at Plymouth’s Drake Circus - see page 34 for details.

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CONTACT: westmag@westernmorningnews.co.uk Tel: 01392 442250 Twitter @wmnwest

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If you do one thing this week...

It’s half term this week, and where better for the kids to let off a bit of steam than Crealy Devon and Crealy Cornwall?

As well as the fun rides, creatures with impressive sets of gnashers and scales have joined the animal family at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park in time for half-term. Two spectacled caimans and an iguana have come to Crealy Great Adventure Park near Exeter.

To celebrate their arrival, TV naturalist Crocodile Joe will be at Crealy Devon on Thursday and Friday, May 28-29, bringing pythons, tarantulas and scorpions. A truly great day out visit www.crealy.co.uk for details.

Win

We have two family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) for Crealy Great Adventure Park Devon or Cornwall (near Wadebridge) to win, each worth £68. Just email your name, address and contact number, to Crealy Competition, westmag@ westernmorningnews.co.uk to arrive by June 8, stating if you want to visit Crealy Devon or Cornwall. Normal terms apply.

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Amber Cotgreave was inspired to set up her Cornish boutique by the shops she loves to explore when staying with her parents in Bordeaux, France. Opened earlier this year, Magpie & Fox is brim full of beautiful clothing, accessories, shoes and jewellery.

Unusual labels to discover include Danish accessories label Beck Sondergaard and bohemian Parisian chic from Marie Sixtine. Art student cool comes from London label Pyrus.

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Be like the kettle and sing... with this sleek Alessi melodic model by Richard Sapper, £173, www.design55online.co.uk

Denise Gould of Devon-based Dottie Doodle sells notebooks with pretty handmade covers which are removable, so you can use them again and again.

We have a large notebook, priced at £16, to give away. The one pictured is covered in Dorothy Liberty print fabric, but there are a number of fabrics to choose from, see www.dottiedoodle.com. For your chance to win the notebook covered in the fabric of your choice, send your name, address and phone number in an email, with Dottie Doodle competition in the subject line, to: wmnwest@ westernmorningnews.co.uk by Monday, June 8. Normal terms apply.

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talking points Gillian Molesworth

Story of my life...

Up the Camel without a paddle e went to find the source of the Camel river in Cornwall. Why? Why not? Are you disparaging my sense of adventure? Yeah, ok. It was for a school project.

School projects! How well I remember them. That last minute rush of panic! Those stern glares your parents gave you when you You took a pair of clamp cables, told them about the components and when you correctly clamped you needed, which you’d had a the city’s name to its location on month to tell them about, but the map, you closed the circuit and hadn’t - until the day before. the light bulb came on. Genius!

Oh, that wasn’t you too? Just Fast forward 40 years or so, and me then. my kids and I are driving along My parents were very good at the verge in an unmarked lane pulling projects out of the bag at a northeast of Camelford. “OK, moment’s notice. This is one of the here we are, that’s as close as I can advantages of being the youngest get us,” I said, pulling into a gateof four children. By the time you way. We edged into the field, keepcome around, they ing to the side and know the ropes. hoping the farmer When we were wouldn’t mind. We learning the US looked dubiously ‘You’re supposed states and all at the map, flapto examine the their capitals, my ping madly in the father told me stiff wind. “I can’t flora and fauna. about a wonderful see any river,” said What plants can homework he’d Sophie. done with my me“Maybe this you see?’ I said. chanically minded is just where it ‘Nettles,’ said brother.

They starts,” I postulatFreddy. had drawn a map ed. “See, the water of the USA on a must run down the piece of board, and side of the slope where each capital here, and down city was, they’d put in a big screw, there to the valley.” sticking out a bit from the surWe took a few pictures. face. On the map was a list of all “You’re supposed to examine the capital cities: Albany, Denver, the flora and fauna,” I said. “What Hartford and so on, and these also plants can you see?” had screws next to them.

“Grass,” said Sophie.

Behind the map, on the other “Nettles,” said Freddy. side of the board, my brother and Hmm, so far this was a little less my father had carefully wired tothan inspiring. Maybe we should gether each capital city’s name to have done the Nile or the Amazon its corresponding spot on the map. after all, and just looked it up on These were all connected to a batthe internet. So far I am really not tery and a light bulb at the top of measuring up to my parents. How the map. do you make a circuit again…?

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Gillian Molesworth is a journalist and mum-of-two who grew up in the USA and moved to north Cornwall when she met her husband

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BRAND NEW!

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GRAB THE REMOTE! GEORGE CLOONEY has revealed he and his wife AMAL ALAMUDDIN have already had the first argument of their new marriage – over what to watch on TV. “I watch sports, and it kills her because I got her into March Madness (basketball championship) a little. The next week was the Masters (golf tourna-

ment), and I’m watching that and she goes, ‘So every weekend we’re gonna be watching a sporting event?’ I’m like, actually that’s how it works.”

But all is not lost, George says: “She makes me turn the TV off now and suggests we play music or something else.

But not watch sport.”

between us Gossip, news, trend setters and more - you heard all the latest juicy stuff here first!

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‘I PUMP IRON WITH THE LADS’ Singer ELLIE GOULDING says she loves working out with her McBusted boyfriend DOUGIE POYNTER and his fellow bandmates - and she’s not afraid of showing off her muscles.

The 28-year-old tells Women’s Health that exercising makes her feel stronger in mind and body.

“I’m not afraid of a guy saying to me that I’m strong. And I will happily post pictures of my muscles on Instagram because I’m proud of being a strong girl,” she says.

“Training with Dougie and the other guys is fun - it’s not hard.

“HARRY (JUDD) is actually really good. I won’t say ‘big’ because his head will swell but he’s an inspiration because he trains really hard. And so we will often all go to the gym together and a couple of the other girls - the wives - will come down as well and it’s great because my band don’t bl**y train. It’s actually nice being with guys who train so much.”

OLLIE & CAROLINE GET X-FACTOR READY OLLY MURS and CAROLINE FLACK have bagged new X-Factor roles – the duo will be replacing DERMOT O’LEARY as presenters of the next series of the show.

Dermot is off to pastures new, after eight years in the role of presenter.

He said to his replacements: “You’re

about to be the conductor on the most brilliant, runaway train in showbiz. Good luck, you’ll love it!”

Olly says that he thought that the show had become “too serious” and adds: “The hardest thing at the moment is finding a catchphrase!

We’ve had sleepless nights.”

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All smiles: The Wraxall Rangers team from north Somerset romp home in the gruelling Ten Tors event on Dartmoor

in pictures Salute: Bear Grylls is guest of honour at The Marines passing out parade in Lympstone, east Devon

The blues: Amber Smith and Martyn Crocker are set to play live at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth

Pooch party: The grand estate at Port Eliot, south east Cornwall, plays host to a dog’s tea party

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talking points Banned

Chipper

ONE OF US

10 songs once banned by the BBC

1 When I’m Cleaning Windows George Formby 2. Don’t Let’s be Beastly to the Germans Noel Coward 3. Relax Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Famous faces who come from the Westcountry 10 punning chip shop names

1. The Codfather

4. Glad to Be Gay Tom Robinson

2. Battersea Cod’s Home

5. Leader of the Pack The Shangri-Las

4. A Fish called Rhondda

6. I want Your Sex George Michael 7. Lola The Kinks 8. Maybellene Chuck Berry

6. The Frying Squad 7. Good Fryday’s 8. Mr Chips

10. God Save the Queen The Sex Pistols

10. The Chip Ahoy

The happy list

10 things to make you smile this week 1 Dinosaurs at Crealy Devon

1. Breaking Glass 2. Time Bandits 3. Paddington

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2 Espadrilles the finest spring footwear (on dry days)

3 Glamping time to try it 4 Oklahoma! all this week at Hall For Cornwall

4. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

5 John Cooper Clarke in

5. Erik the Viking

6 The National Trust so

6. The Borrowers 7. Moulin Rouge 8. Bridget Jones’s Diary 9. The Young Victoria 10. The Iron Lady

TV presenter Angela Rippon was born in Plymouth in 1944, and started her career right here at The Western Morning News

5. Oh My Cod

9. The Frying Scotsman

10 films Jim Broadbent, who turns 66 today, has featured in:

Angela Rippon

3. Chip in Dales

9. The Heel Eartha Kitt

Hey Jim!

This week:

First: Angela Rippon was the first female journalist to present the BBC national television news on a permanent basis.

until she was three years old, but after that she became, she says: “a bit of a daddy’s girl”.

Plymouth: Her mother, Edna, was a Legs: Angela has a sense of humour seamstress. Angela won a place to – remember her the girls’ grammar legendary appearance school in Plymouth: on the Morecambe “We had to wear the DID YOU KNOW? and Wise Christmas most ghastly bottleShow 1976, in which green uniform” she Angela grew she pretended to says. up in Stonepresent a news flash, house, then a then danced out from Early days: After tough area of behind her desk? leaving school at 17, she joined the Plymouth: “We Top: Angela presented photographic office used to build the first ever season of the Western dolls’ houses of Top Gear, as well as Morning News, Come Dancing. She then worked with the bricks was a co-founder of for the Sunday from the bomb breakfast television’s Independent, and sites.”

TV-am. later, BBC local radio and Westward Honour: She was Television. appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2004.

Tiverton, June 24: v funny much to see - and do

7 Swallows darting in the air 8 Spring chicken with

Working hard: Despite being (just) in her seventies, Angela is still hard at work, presenting Rip Off Britain, Holiday Hit Squad and Amazing Greys.

lemon and new potatoes

9 Pimms it’s time 10 Pick Your Own strawbs

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‘I’m curvy – but so is Kim Kardashian’: Sophia Konnaris, Miss England hopeful

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Who will be the

FAIREST of them all?

ophia Konnaris, 21, is one hopeful contestant going for gold in the 2015 Miss England beauty pageant.

These days, the contest does not attract anything like the publicity it once did, and even the means of qualification has changed - entrants have to garner the most social media ‘likes’ online to qualify for the Miss Devon heat of the competition.

Plymouth waitress Sophia is friendly and laidback, and has no modelling experience whatsoever. But that doesn’t mean people haven’t noticed her looks. “I’ve been told I should model for most of my life but I’m no size zero.” she laughs.

“I’ve got a lot of curves but I like the Victoria Secret models’ style. The reality is I’ve probably got Kim Kardashian’s bum.”

Mum Sara saw Sophia’s fashion sense emerging at a very early age. “She won British Home Stores baby of the year around 20 years ago, with

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Time was, the chance to be Miss England was a hardfought honour, watched on TV by millions. Then along came feminism, and Britain’s Got Talent, and the Miss England tradition has found itself increasingly sidelined. Even so, there are still plenty of young hopefuls in the South West hoping to make it to the finals and be crowned Miss England.

Oh, or Mr England, of course… a little ribbon in her hair,” says Sara.

“She’s always been a fashionista as far back as the age of seven – I can remember her causing a right scene in the middle of town over a pair of shoes!”

Sophia says her mum has been very supportive in her goal to be crowned Miss Devon (and ultimately Miss England). “Mum encouraged me and I probably wouldn’t have done it on my own.

“I wouldn’t say I’m shy but I do sometimes need the extra push which mum gave me.”

Though born in Plymouth, Sophia spent her teenage years in Spain (she’s a fluent Spanish speaker) and to this day her laidback Mediterranean attitude means she is ‘excited but relaxed’ about the competition.

“My whole family moved to Spain and lived in one big house together. It was amazing and yes, we did all clash a bit – in the end it was a little crazy.

“I came back to Devon a couple of years ago, intending to stay for just three months to get my driving licence, but liked it so much I stayed.”

Apart from better job prospects, the South West offers Sophia the chance to indulge her first love – fashion. She loves the high street but has her particular favourites. “Shopping in Plymouth compared to Spain – I might as well be in Harrods. My favourite stores in Plymouth are H&M, River Island and Top Shop. I love the style here – you can find some really sophisticated stuff, edgy clothes, heels, dresses and crop tops.”

As for the competition? “The support of people here in the South West would mean the world to me. But I’m going with the flow – yes I’m excited and determined but even if I’m in the top four in the final, I’ll be quite happy with that.”

Give Sophia your vote online at www. missengland.info - social media voting ends today!

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Since 2006, the Miss England pageant has been joined (every two years, at least) by a Mr England contest. Here, one Devon man explains why he is hoping to capture the crown for 2015...

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evon model Tommy Viles is narrowly in the lead of the first heat to become the next Mr England – but he still needs help to secure his place in the next stage of the competition.

Tommy Viles, 24, hopes to become the next pageant winner . But he needs public votes to make sure he stays in the lead and makes it through to the next stage.

The former Plymstock School student wants to put the South West on the map for male modelling. Tommy says that he is drawn to modelling because he loves meeting new people and wants to do something out of the ordinary.

“I love meeting new people and I like travelling and seeing new things,” he said.

“I just love doing something different as well, I don’t want to be like everyone else.

“I’ve always wanted to be an actor, that’s my actual dream, but I know that while I’m young and I’ve still got it I can make the most of modelling.”

A picture of the 24-year-old has been posted to the Miss England Twitter and Facebook pages along with shots of the other contestants taking part in the

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Hit or miss?

The beauty pageant through the years

Finals: The Miss and Mr England 2015 finals will take place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, this August.

Success: In the 50 years since Miss England has been going as a competition, not a single Miss England has gone on to win Miss World.

Famous faces: Back in 1992, TV’s Melanie Sykes was a Miss England runner-up Celebrity: In previous years Jordan (Katie Price) was the judge of the Miss Sussex heat for Miss England.

competition.

“People who know me well known I have Aspiring model Tommy lives a double life. Half wanted this for a long time and I’ve finally had the time the 24-year-old is a civil servant in Plythe confidence to go for it. mouth, happily settled with his fiance Coral, 23, “I’m so excited to start the next chapter of my and her two-year-old daughter Elsie-May. life,” Tommy says.

The other half he is an in“I’m taking time to work with ternational model, working in my agency IMD about what opNew York, LA and Milan. He tions I have. met his future wife just as his “Eventually I’d like to move ‘Eventually I’d career was starting to take off – to LA. I think it will be fine. like to move and has spent weeks modelling Coral has supported me with to LA. Lots of around the world during their everything so far and I’ve told relationship. her it will just be like if I was people make Last July Tommy brought a in the forces and going away for long-distance haul of awards back from New months at a time. Lots of people relationships York after taking an internationmake long-distance relational modelling and acting competiships work. work’ tion over there by storm.

“I would have laughed at Competing at the IMTA consomeone a year ago who told vention (International Model me this is what I would be doing and Talent Association) in Mannow. hattan, Tommy came first out of “Now I’m moving forward 4,000 contestants in an acting competition after with my career and am with an amazing girl. performing a monologue, and came in the top 10 “I feel quite proud of myself.” for improvisation.

In the modelling categories he was almost as To help Tommy win a place in the top successful – coming third out of 9,000 for best three, voters need to either ‘like’ the Miss commercial model.

England Beauty Pageant Facebook page He has also been offered a scholarship at New and then ‘like’ his picture, or follow the @ York Film Academy, and says his ambition would missenglandnews Twitter feed and retweet be to star in an Italian gangster movie. his picture.

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Wealth: One former Miss England (1988), Kirsty Bertarelli, is said to be Britain’s richest woman, with a $7.4 billion fortune. She wrote All Saints’ hit single Black Coffee and married Swiss biotech magnate Ernesto Bertarelli.

Scandal: 2004 Miss England winner Danielle Lloyd (also a WAG and Celebrity Big Brither contestant)was stripped of her title for posing in Playboy.

First: Sprinter Linford Christie’s niece Rachel, 20, was the first black Miss England in 2009. But when it was revealed she had only got nine votes from the public, she stepped down after only four months in the role, later going on to compete in the 2012 Olympics heptathlon and 400 metres.

Age: The 2015 Miss England contest is open to women aged 17–24 years.

Nation: Entrants must hold a British passport to take part.

Worldwide: The winner of the Miss England competition, along with the winners of Miss Northern Ireland, Miss Scotland and Miss Wales, can compete in Miss World.

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HOLLYWOOD MEETS NEWQUAY

Locals on camera The glamour of Hollywood will be coming to Newquay this year, when local author Lisa Glass’s teen surf novel is turned into a blockbuster movie. Sarah Pitt meets the people involved ornish writer Lisa Glass quizzed surfers from her home town of Newquay to make sure her teen surf novel, Blue, rang true. The book was such a success that, this year, it will be turned into a major film.

The story tells of teenage surfers Iris and Zeke, caught up in the world of competitive surfing and young love. It sparked a publishing bidding war last summer and is now being turned into a film, called Bluer than the Sky. The film will be directed by movie veteran

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John Duigan (who made 1991 film Sirens, starring Hugh Grant). Los Angeles-based film expert Leighton Lloyd (who has made films including Hotel Rwanda, Merchant of Venice and Nicholas Cage’s new movie Outcase) is the producer.

Filming starts this September and many of the surfers who helped Lisa with her book are now also involved in the film. Here, West catches up with some of them at the recent auditions of local hopefuls for roles in the film, some for parts as extras, or even leading roles.

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Jessie Tuckman Jessie, 26, competes nationally as a pro surfer. She lives in Newquay and West caught up with her at the auditions for a part in Bluer than the Sky, the new Hollywood surf film to be made in Cornwall this September Jessie says: I used to be a normal person, who didn’t surf. I saw that my cousin Tina was going on trips to Hawaii and South Africa, all these amazing places, to go surfing. Then one freezing cold day, she took me to our nearest surf beach, Scarborough in North Yorkshire, to have a go.

The weather was horrible, it was freezing. I just held onto the surfboard and felt the water push me to the beach. It felt good – I was hooked.

Eventually, I decided to take up surfing professionally – believe it or not, I used to be a mortgage advisor. It takes a lot of work, because surfing isn’t a mainstream sport in England.

About three and a half years ago I moved south to Newquay. The community here is fantastic and it had got to the point where going on surf trips cost me so much it made sense to move down here.

For the Bluer Than The Sky auditions I had to learn two scenes and perform them in front of the director, producer and cameraman who filmed it all. Including genuine surfers in the movie will hopefully attract people in the real surfing world to come and watch it.

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Oli Adams Oli, 30, is a professional surfer who has competed internationally in the world’s best surf spots and scooped the title of English Open Champion closer to home at Watergate Bay. He lives with his wife Emma and children Daisy, five, and Milo, three, in Newquay. Oli will be the surfing stunt double for the actor who plays the main role of Zeke, the Hawaiian surfer (and heartbreaker) in the film Bluer Than The Sky Oli says: I have surfed all over the world, and was on the competitive surfing World Tour between the ages of 18 and 23, when I was in the top 100 in the world.

I still surf all the time, though being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease has meant I had to rein in my competitive surfing. I have been surfing since I was six and I entered my first competition when I was eight. Surfing is just the best thing for me. It isn’t just a sport – it is also about going into the ocean and being close to nature. I always come out of the water feeling a lot better than when I went in.

The author Lisa Glass interviewed me about my life, to give her an insight into what it is like to be a professional surfer, and she used a lot of what I told her to develop her book’s main character, Zeke.

Zeke is from Hawaii, which is a well-known proving ground for surfers because the waves are so powerful there. While you are starting out you really want to prove yourself, and I did four winters in Hawaii early on in my career.

I’m going to be the stunt double for Zeke in the film, which is being filmed on Fistral Beach here in Newquay this September. I may also be giving some of the actors some pointers if they are not experienced surfers. It’s great that such a locally-based film will have some real local Newquay surfers involved.

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Tina Beresford Tina, 29, moved to Newquay for the surf culture from her land-locked home near Manchester.

She spilled the beans to author Lisa Glass on life as a competitive female surfer

a book about surfing and picked my brains because I’m obsessed with it’ - Tina Beresford

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Tina says: I met the author Lisa Glass at a girls’ surfing event here in Newquay. She told me she was writing a book and picked my brains about everything to do with surfing, because I’m obsessed with it – I’ve been surfing for 11 years.

I’m from Stockport originally and I moved down here two and a half years ago, purely for the surfing. I’ve travelled a lot too with the sport, and all my money goes on surfing.

I heard that the book had been published, and then Lisa dropped a copy through my letterbox with a note to say thanks. It is really good and I think the film will inspire the next generation of teenage surfers and give them something positive to look up to, especially when the portrayal of women surfers can often generally be a bit sexist. A lot of the marketing of female surfing is all about selling bikinis. But there is so much more to surfing than that.

‘She told me she was writing

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EMMA ADAMS: MIKE SEARLE

Lisa Glass Lisa, 34, lives in Newquay with her husband and two young daughters. She is the author of Blue, which is set to be a movie based in Newquay

Emma Adams Emma Adams, 34, is married to pro surfer Oli Adams and is involved in the new Bluer Than The Sky film project as its executive producer Emma says: Lisa contacted me when she was researching her book, because I have been part of the surfing scene here in Cornwall since I was young. We get on very well and work well together, so she put me on the team for making the film of the book. My role is all-encompassing, and at the moment it is all hands on deck. We were really impressed by the talent at the auditions. We haven’t made any decisions yet, we have got to look back at the tapes first. We even had a couple of Poldark actors coming along.

Not Aidan Turner though! I wish!

Lisa says: We had hundreds of applications to take part in the auditions and saw 80 people over the two days, so it was quite intense. It was also the first time I had met the film’s director, John Duigan and I learned lots from him. He was giving the actors feedback and it was interesting to see how their performances changed afterwards.

Towards the end, on the Sunday afternoon, we had some call-backs. It was really magical to see the scenes coming to life and the characters relating to each other. That really brought it home to me that my book really is being turned into a film - fantastic!

Nicole and Jon Grant Nicole and Jon Grant, 33 and 31, run Whiskers, a popular cafe for the whole surfing community in Newquay, north Cornwall Nicole says: We first met the author Lisa Glass as a customer – she uses our cafe, Whiskers, pretty much as an office. The film production team has been meeting here every Tuesday morning. Lisa is so lovely, and the book and the film are an amazing thing for Newquay - not just in terms of people spending money here but also to give a better image of the town. We have offered Whiskers to be a set in the film when the film is made in September - it’s a good time to film, as you get the best surf then, the tourists go home and there is a lot more space in the water. We can’t wait.

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boho rhapsody Turn back the clock for style that rocks a Seventies vibe and key into a very modern trend. Gabrielle Fagan finds retro inspiration for homes of today hagpile, geometric patterns, abstract flower prints and lashings of orange can only mean one thing - the Seventies are back.

Once known as ‘the decade that style forgot’, 1970 is once again having its moment in the interior decor sun, slicked up and ready to groove with some suitably contemporary twists.

While this reincarnation gives a nod to retro chic, there’s also a fresh, much more edgy approach to the look that’s been dubbed ‘Bohemian Modern’.

“This style is for people who are creative, unconventional and shun the status quo in interiors, and want to do so with flair and success,” enthuses Emily Henson. Emily is the unofficial high priestess of thenew trend, and she has written a guide to creating the look in her new book, Bohemian Modern.

“Of course, you can indulge in the clichés of the era, macramé wall hangings and plant holders, houseplants en masse, and vibrantly coloured kilim rugs.

“But there are also plenty of ways to be innovative and contrast those elements with polished concrete work surfaces, sleek modern art and focusing on design which makes this so, so current for today.”

Maybe you’d like some vintage furniture in your home. Think a ceiling-hung swing chair or a glitzy drinks trolley. But if you don’t want things to feel toolike an Abigail’s Party stage set then quirky touches may be all that’s needed to hint at Boho. You could, for instance, suspend a glitter ball from the ceiling, or paint a piece of furniture in a bold, earthy, glossy hue. That way, you’ve given a nod to the past in a thoroughly modern way.

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Textiles, rugs and house plants all add up to the Bohemian Modern look

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Emily. You can play it cool by and cream with orange and avobreaking the using a couple of bright shades, cado - were the most popular rules. Let your or opt for a “rainbow” for a choices of the era, along with imagination run more lively interior, she sugmustard, navy and deep shades gests. of purple. a little wild and “If you get the balance right, A large patterned rug, a sofa embrace the fun multi-coloured craziness can upholstered in a bold print, or really work. I’ve done it in my one wall papered in a large scale side of decor’ home - furniture, textiles and design are ways of turning patart were all wildly vibrant - but tern into a strong visual stateI kept it from overpowering ment. the rooms by having plain white walls and floorWallpaper and murals displaying stylised flowboards. ers and pattern. Vinyl was all the rage in the Sev“It’s about breaking the rules. Let your imagenties, and you can get the look with Darjeeling ination run a little wild - and embrace the fun, wallpaper from Mini Moderns, which features a playful side of decor.” tessellated pattern of circles.

When it comes to colours, earth tones - brown There are so many ways to bring interesting

IMAGES: KATYA DA GRUNWALD

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Hippie rugs, wacky furniture - it can only be the Seventies...

textiles in to a design scheme, from the obvious choices of rugs and cushions to less expected ones like wall hangings, says Emily.

“I’d say textiles are at the heart of this style of home, whether plain and textured or patterned and fringed,” she says.

“Re-imagining uses for textiles is important, too. Rugs don’t only belong on the floor - a sheepskin or kilim will make an effective cover for a chair or add colour and comfort to a sofa.

“A striking rug can also become a focal point on a wall. And if it features the colours and shades of the era, it will instantly evoke the atmosphere of the time.”

Back in the day, travel - and especially hippie pilgrimages to Morocco and India Bold colour, loud prints: a room from Bohemian Modern by Emily Henson

influenced Seventies home decor enormously, so layered kilims and embroidered tribal textiles from Central Asia are perfect for bringing the Seventies vibe into your home. Bring the look up to date, though, by adding a jolt of bold neon or a gleam of slick copper, which will take an interior into the realm of the unexpected. Genuine kilim rugs can be expensive, so check out eBay or auctions, where more affordable ones are often found.

Using your ingenuity with pieces salvaged from car boot sales can also work can work extremely well, says Emily, as original pieces are still around - often at bargain prices. “Of course, there’s nothing wrong with spending money on something you love, but when you actually have

to use your brain, not your bank account, to solve a problem, brilliant things can happen. That’s the essence of Boho,” she says.

“I’ve seen brilliant pieces made from salvaged scrap wood, plywood walls stained to mimic rusted steel, and pieces made to look luxe even though they were dirt cheap.”

And if all else fails – and cash allows – you can always head for the high street and online stores.

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Gardens

ANNE SWITHINBANK

Know your onions Devon’s Anne Swithinbank, panellist on Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, on the joy of alliums in summertime gardens he onion tribe (Allium) is a large one, numbering some 700 species in its ranks, so when I am herded over to a faintly onion-like plant which has ‘always been here’ or ‘just popped up’ my heart tends to sink. I am counted on to be a walking gardening encyclopaedia and expectations are high. Fortunately, even the flowering or ornamental kinds tend to smell of onion, so sniffing a leaf can at least place it in the right genus.

I was recently shown a very dainty plant standing some 49cm/16in tall, topped with umbels of starry, pure white flowers on firm stems. Their green centres and dark, brownish anthers gave them presence. The quick perusal of a real encyclopaedia revealed it to be Allium neopolitanum, a native of Southern Europe and North Africa.

Apparently it is slightly tender (but ok in most parts of the South West) and great for flower arranging.

The countryside is full of wild garlic or ramsons (A.ursinum) which tends to flower with bluebells. If you walk along the undercliff from Axmouth to Lyme Regis, you can see how the ramsons are forcing bluebells out towards Lyme.

The leaves are edible and delicious chopped into an omelette- they were popular during the Second World War, when onions were sometimes scarce.

An incomer from the Mediterranean, three-cornered leek or garlic (A.triquetrum) has become invasive in some parts of the South West, where it grows in massive drifts. Its narrow leaves are triangular in section and drooping, white, bellshaped flowers grow on longer stems.

In gardens, the showy alliums with massive heads of purple flowers are coming into bloom.

Years ago, there seemed to be only a few types to choose from. There was chiefly A.giganteum,

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whose lilac-pink flowers in heads 10cm/4in across stood proud on stems 1.5-1.8m/5-6ft tall. Shorter at 1m stands purple-pink A.aflatuense and deep violet ‘Globemaster’ whose heads reach a magnificent 17cm/7in across. The umbels of stalwart ‘Purple Sensation’ are a slightly daintier 8cm/3in across. Then there was shorter A.cristophii only 30cm/12in high but with 20cm/8in wide heads of larger individual, pale mauve flowers which turned into long-lasting seed heads.

At a show last year I was mesmerised by the

Warmenhoven (warmenhoven.co.uk) stand featuring a wider range of alliums. It took me about ten minutes to choose one and I settled for ‘Pinball Wizard’ whose heads consist of hundreds of purple stars, packed so closely together they look like soft woolly pompoms. These can reach 20cm/8in across on stems 30in/75cm high. Alas, the badgers dug up (and presumably ate) two of my three bulbs but the remaining one has produced two magnificent flower buds.

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A.sphaerocephalon whose small, oval heads are densely packed with deep maroon buds which sway majestically on their long, wiry stems. A.schubertii is a shorter type with huge, 30cm/12in wide heads of flowers whose stalks sit at two different lengths, so it resembles a firework going off.

The foliage of most alliums is nothing to write home about and often lets the whole plant down by beginning to yellow and wither just as the flowers start to open. The trick here is to choose companion plants like hardy geraniums or catmint, whose stems grow up to mask the leaves.

One exception is demure A.karataviense whose heads of white flowers reach only 25cm/10in at the most. The ground-hugging, greyish green leaves edged with maroon are handsome and look great in a shingle-mulched dry garden.

Avon Bulbs (01460 242177 www.avonbulbs.co.uk) stock a good range.

Allium bulbs are planted during autumn and if you buy them sooner, must be stored in a cool, airy place. To succeed, they need sun and very good drainage, so they are not left sitting in water during winter. This could be a problem in my garden but fortunately we have a slightly raised bed with a south facing end, where the bulbs are content. Were it not for the badgers.

Anne’s advice for your garden

• W hen making cutting of plants with large leaves, cut the leaf in half to remove the tip end. This cuts down on water loss, as quite a lot evaporates out through the leaves.

• A nother long weekend, so now’s a good opportunity to tackle any overgrown borders. Keep one bucket for annual weeds, non invasive grass, creeping buttercup (I always compost these) and nettle

Question time with Anne West reader queries answered by Anne Swithinbank

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Some arum lilies I had potted in autumn and kept in a frost free porch are flowering but their leaves are yellowish and also have pale, creamy yellow blotches on them.

I wouldn’t mind betting they are suffering from an attack of greenfly, as they seem to act like magnets to them. These can often be tiny, so if you wear glasses for reading, scrutinising the leaves through specs could be revealing. Aphids suck sap from the leaves, causing the paler patches. Standing the plants outside in a semi shaded spot could cure the problem. Cut away the oldest, yellowy leaves and faded blooms, then treat the plants to a general purpose liquid feed and they should be looking much better within a fortnight. Arum lilies quite like growing in water, so you could stand them on the shallow ledge of a pond. Otherwise, pot them on or plant them out and you will have some stunning plants for summer.

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tops before they seed. Another bucket is for couch, ground elder, ivy and brambles.

• Fill gaps in borders with bedding plants chosen for colour. Plant informally in groups with about 25-30cm/10-12in between plants.

• Plant out runner beans, French beans, outdoor cucumber, courgettes, sweet corn and pumpkins as long as the weather forecast

I like the idea of rooting plants from cuttings but every time I try this, they seem to rot away or frizzle up. Where am I going wrong?

Propagation by cuttings is satisfying and such a good way of increasing numbers of useful plants like pinks, fuchsias and penstemons. As cuttings have no roots, they are vulnerable to water loss, so every procedure has to be carefully thought through. First, collect them into a poly bag in the morning before the sun comes up. Multipurpose compost is not great on its own. You need to mix it 50:50 with sharp sand or vermiculite. Most small cuttings will root well in 9cm/3.5in pots. Working in the shade, trim the cuttings by trimming under a leaf to, on average, 8-10cm/3-4in long and remove bottom leaves. Insert maybe five per pot, water in immediately using a fine rose (sprinkler) on the can, cover with polythene (I stand the whole pot in a bag, then knot it loosely over the top). Place in a greenhouse or room out of full sun to root. Some cuttings take months to root, so have patience and avoid disturbing them.

Weed strawberries, water if necessary, spread straw under plants (or strawberry mats) and locate nets or mesh to protect fruit from birds after all the flowers have set (you don’t want to exclude pollinators).

Sow winter cabbage such as the majestic savoys and ‘January King’ kinds. I always raise them in pots, plant out 50-60cm/2024in apart and cover with mesh to keep the butterflies and pigeons off.

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Beauty

Tried

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We present the best bridal treats and cheats, all trialled by West magazine’s Catherine Barnes, with help from daughter Tilly, 17.

Fresh Ghost has introduced a fresh summer fragrance to for a limited period. Whisper Rain’s a great dayinto-evening scent; heady floral notes with a touch of zest. £46.50 at Boots.

GET LUCKY Natural brand Benecos has this Lucky day cream (£4.95), which includes extracts of lime flower, elderberry, rosehip and nettle roots. www.benecos.co.uk

Cheeky!

We’re fans of Barbara Daley’s cosmetics - not just fab value, but quality products with staying power. This cute limited edition palette does two jobs at once. £7.99 at Tesco.

Eyes right Volumise your lashes with this New Look mascara (£4.99 )with a flexible wand to help prevent clumping.

HELPING HAND Soft nails? Nail HQ’s Protect & Repair (£7.99) contains strengthening root ginger, vegetable proteins and hydrolyzed collagenapply daily for stronger, nails or combat brittle nails with its ‘moisture magnet’ Growth serum (£6.99). Find them both at Tesco.

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the review

Smile!

Becky Sheaves gets her teeth whitened

Home remedy Try a home facial session Korean style: cleanse first with 3W Clinic Brown Rice Foam Cleanser (£5.99), then apply a Skin Food Avocado Rich Essence Mask Sheet, (£2.49) then pat any residue serum into your skin. Find both at BestBBCreams.co.uk.

So Pretty Swiss brand Mavala’s Garden Party polishes (£4.75) are inspired by summer blooms. Find them at John Lewis www.johnlewis.com

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have wanted to get my teeth didn’t hurt at all but it did feel slightly whitened ever since I read odd, as though my teeth were on edge. that when all the X-Factor For a couple of weeks afterwards I had to competitors get through avoid tea, coffee and tomato-based sauces, the first round of auditions, they are im- but this was a small sacrifice and I’m demediately taken to have lighted with the result: my their teeth bleached. teeth are now a beautiful Apparently it makes all white colour. I stopped I now spend the difference to their short of a fourth night of appearance. And as my the treatment, as I wanted my whole son William so rightly my teeth to still look like time looking at pointed out recently: my teeth - whiter, yes, but “Mum, your teeth are also still natural. The good people’s teeth a funny colour”. They thing is, I still have the and thinking: were too – not yellow exmoulds and can easily buy ‘Ooh, horrible!’ actly, more white with a more gel from Dr Pradnya hint of beige. I’m afraid if I want to whiten them as though I was a lifetime of drinking again in the future. As I American seven cups of coffee a probably will have to, as day really hasn’t helped.

I’m now back drinking So I went along to coffee again. the teeth whitening appointment, and I now spend my whole time looking at the very nice (and professional) den- other people’s teeth and thinking “Ooh, tist - Dr Pradnya Apte - took a mould of horrible! Why on earth don’t you get them my mouth. This was turned into a set of whitened?”, as though I was American made-to-measure gum guards in the preor something. You know what? I think cise shape of my teeth, which I then had eventually this treatment will become the to take home, fill with a whitening gel norm here, just as it is in the USA. And on and wear for at least six hours, preferably the X-Factor. overnight. “You may find it makes you salivate more than usual,” she said.

It did indeed, but it was worth it: after Dr Pradnya Apte offers teeth three nights of the treatment, I now whitening at her Exeter clinic (www. have teeth that sparkle almost as much revitalise-rejuvenate.co.uk 01392 as Simon Cowell’s. The whitening gel 426285) at a cost from £249

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I want candy Discover springtime’s sweetest shades with frosted pastels hile the sexy Seventies and hauteboho looks ruled on many a spring/ summer catwalk, elsewhere, an altogether softer trend is gathering pace. Giambattista Valli’s couture for spring was awash with pretty pastel tones and tulle, at Fendi there was a flourish of feathery frocks, and the typically tongue-in-cheek Moschino show saw a parade of twirling Barbie girls.

It’s really up to you how far you want to go with the kook-factor. Keep it neat with candy coloured daywear separates, or doll yourself up with cutesy shoes and a dinky bag too.

The perfect no-fuss foundation for the candy look is a pastel-hued, vintage inspired dress think of it like a flawlessly frosted cake waiting to be decorated.

If the shade is edible - mint, lemon, pistachio, peach - you know you’re on the right track. As for silhouette, mid-century shapes are best. A Sixties shift is great for day, while a Fifties prom style will accentuate (or fake) hourglass curves.

However you want to play it, take your pick and mix from these sweet pieces...

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Alison jacket £150 Phase Eight

Dalina feather crop jacket £349, Emmilye top £169, Odella skirt £249, Primrose heels £125 all Ted Baker Nixie dress £99 Monsoon

Collection jacket £45 M&S

Dinidanni mini frame bag £55 Dune

Selma Specchio mini bag £155 Michael Kors

Jimena sparkle dress £95 Coast

Anna Field high heels £18.90 Zalando.co.uk

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MAIN PHOTO HAIR: AIMEE AT SAKS, EXETER MAKEUP: CLARINS, DEBENHAMS (BOTH PRINCESSHAY) PHOTOGRAPHY: STEVE HAYWOOD STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHS: PR SHOTS

HOW TO WEAR IT:

Festival fashion

Glasses, River Island, £13 Bangle, River Island, £8

Kathryn Clarke-Mcleod channels the 1970s, Coachella-style endall Jenner and Kate Bosworth were standouts at this year’s Coachella festival. This annual event, held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California every April has a history of dictating what we should all wear this festival season.

Kendall’s take on boho was gorgeous. Long flowing skirts and off-the-shoulder gypsy tops.

I was also delighted when she donned a pair of knee-length denim shorts instead of the barelythere versions that have reigned supreme year after year. Kate was impeccable (as usual) in a LWD (that’s little white dress to you and me) with a multi-textured Etro jacket.

The overall aesthetic is surprisingly elegant in a whimsical and edgy way. Bold and eclectic prints, fabulous textures and classic denim paired with white will earn you ample celeb style points.

Throw in oversize statement jewellery and you’re InstagramBold eclectic ready. prints and My most important rule is be fabulous textures comfortable. A festival is a long paired with white day out and about and it’s much too far to walk back to the tent to will earn you change. As much as I loved Kendample celeb style all’s look, her dose of white came on the ground or, erm, slipping points in a crop top. She looked amazing, daintily onto one’s bottom after but she is a mere 19 while I am just the aforementioned cider and it over a decade older. Luckily for won’t do to spend the rest of the me River Island had this beauty in day sporting very obvious evistock. Off the shoulder, and floaty dence. The loose and long silhouaround the middle. Something tells me Kendal ette is also universally flattering. doesn’t spend her festivals quaffing Devon cider, Something you should never leave the tent so doesn’t need the loose fit the way I might do. without is a hat. The sun is not your friend These floaty trousers are a fantastic way to in(see p37 today for doctor’s orders on suncream corporate this season’s print and, bear with me for this season). Yes, I can hear your retorts as while I sound like my grandmother, they won’t I write this. The British festival is essentially show the dirt. Festivals come with a lot of sitting defined by rain, mud and clouds. Well, UV rays

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are still damaging on a cloudy day and this wide brimmed beauty is infinitely more fashionable than an umbrella, and certainly a lot less embarrassing than the furious brolly wrestle.

Once you have the perfect festival wardrobe sorted there’s nothing left to do but pack your bags, throw them in the back of the car (preferably a vintage classic like this beauty) and head off for a celebration of all things music and Summer. Have fun!

All fashion in these pictures is from Princesshay Shopping Centre, Exeter, www.princesshay.co.uk

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EAST embroidered denim shirt £99

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DEBENHAMS J BY JASPER CONRAN trousers £38

NEW LOOK tie waist shorts £22.99

EAST bell necklace £59

KAREN MILLEN playsuit £130

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If looking good is your thing, then a fun event at Drake Circus, Plymouth this week is not to be missed. It’s a fashion-forward car boot sale, with a difference... here will be a car boot sale with a difference taking place at Drake Circus this week.

Not only will the cars all be brandnew minis (courtesy of Ocean BMW Plymouth) but the goodies on offer will all be up-to the-minute fashion treats from the cutting edge of style.

Retailers taking part include Fat Face, Top Shop, Oasis and Next. The car boot-ique will be showcasing the hottest trends this spring, with glamorous swimwear from Ann Summers and vintage clothing from St Luke’s, Topshop and Topman.

Not only is this a chance to check out some of the very latest summer arrivals in the fashion world, there will also be lots of fun things to do during the Spring Fashion Boot-ique Sale. The exciting event runs from next Wednesday (May 27) to Saturday (May 30) all day from 11am-5pm.

Lush Handmade Cosmetics are giving customers the chance to make their very own bath bomb. Satori, Drake Circus’s in-house beauty

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salon, is offering beauty demos and tanning to customers. Plymouth Art College is also running a live fashion even, with techniques and expert tips on the art of dressmaking.

Local charity St Luke’s Hospice, which cares for people in South East Cornwall, Plymouth and West Devon, will be selling stylish vintage preloved items at the boot-ique.

The St Luke’s Hospice sale takes place on Wednesday May 27, selling goodies which are unavailable anywhere else - don’t miss your chance to find a hidden gem!

Greg Lumley, Centre Director, Drake Circus, says: “We are passionate about bringing the best shopping and exciting experiences to Plymouth.

We are really looking forward to the car Bootique event in our centre and the unique interactive fashion experience it will offer.”

Each of the brand-new Mini car boots will aim to offer customers a memorable experience with styling, demos, new spring collections and collaborations.

As if that wasn’t enough, there will also be the

chance for shoppers to win a £200 Drake Circus GiftCard each day on social media.

For more details, visit www.drakecircus.com

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The fashion car boot sale concept was first pioneered at London’s Westfield centre

Next Embellished bandeau prom dress £110

Next Embroidered prom dress £100

Just boot-iful! The spring boot-ique at Drake Circus will feature a range of brand-new Minis

Beautiful occasionwear from Next is just one of the styles on offer at the fabulous Drake Circus fashion car boot sale this week

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Wellbeing

the boost

Life just got better. We’ve handpicked the latest wellness trends, best-body secrets and expert advice to help you be your best self, everyday Vegetables are more appetising if you spiralise them into spaghetti strands as a carb-free alternative to pasta. They’re also great served this way if you are trying to persuade kids to eat their greens.

This Cucumbo vegetable slicer (£10) is from the Science Museum (of all places) works a bit like a pencil sharper. It’s best for courgettes, cucumbers and softer kinds of fruit or veg. www.sciencemuseumshop.co.uk

Why BMI is best Your scales can’t differentiate between fat and muscle, so it’s the ratio of height to weight (BMI) that counts. Nutritionist and Fat Around The Middle author Dr Marilyn Glenville says: “A woman can be bigger but healthy if she has the correct percentage of body fat - 25% to 31%. Too low, it risks periods stopping, infertility and osteoporosis, too high it risks heart disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes.”

Her message? Don’t think skinny, but focus on your proportions. “Think changing your shape rather than losing weight. Carrying too much fat around your middle increases the risk of ill health,” she says.

VITAMIN H Beauty from within: these Nutrabiotics capsules (£14.99 for 45) contain Omega-3 essential fatty acids and Biotin (vitamin B7, but sometimes known as Vitamin H). These nutrients stimulate cell growth to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. The brand uses 100% natural ingredients and can be found at www.nutrabiotics.co.uk.

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DOCTOR’S ORDERS:

Be sun safe!

TV’s Embarrassing Bodies doctor Dawn Harper warns that the SPF in our make-up may not be giving us the total coverage we need to stay sun-safe. Urging us not to stint on the sunscreen this summer, she says: “Always apply to your face, neck and ears as these are the most common place for skin cancer to form.” Be lavish when you apply and take note of use by dates – old sunscreen may not be as effective as you think. Safer still, minimise your exposure to the rays and opt for a spray tan. Dr Dawn’s backing the Sienna X brand’s sun-safe campaign this summer.

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Depending on your height and weight, roller skating burns around 400 calories an hour - possibly more if, like us, your arms go in circles to maintain an upright position. Hannah’s monthly Roller Disco at Seale Hayne, near Newton Abbot is retro-fantastic way to keep fit. There are afternoon and evening sessions next Saturday (May 30) costing £4. Hire your skates for 50p extra www.revolutionskate.co.uk

US HAPPY Go, team us! The West/WMN Sunday girls are teaming up to do the 5km Run or Dye event at Great Fulford House near Exeter next Saturday. (May 30). Sign up and join the run-fun, where runners are splattered in colourful paint. You don’t have to be super-fit, just up for a laugh and you’ll be supporting Help for Heroes along the way.

Find out more at: www.runordye.co.uk

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Wellbeing

Did you know...?

According to the National Joint Register more than 99,000 hip replacements were undertaken in England and Wales in 2014. So far, in 2015, there have been almost 25,000

Do I need a hip replacement?

I’m having increasing problems with my hip and my GP has suggested it might be time to consider a hip replacement. Is this a good idea and what are the implications?

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Roman Miller, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre says: A hip replacement is recommended for patients whose hips have become so painful through damage that the pain interferes with everyday living, such as walking, driving and getting dressed.

Some common reasons why a hip might become damaged include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and hip fracture. Here are answers to the most commonly-asked questions, which you might find helpful: What are the benefits of a hip replacement?

A new hip joint can relieve pain, improve function, increase mobility and contribute to a better quality of life.

What does a hip replacement entail?

The operation can be carried out under general anaesthetic or an epidural. Your surgeon will make an incision on the side of your hip, remove the damaged hip joint and replace it with an artificial joint. The procedure usually takes between 1-1.5 hours.

What happens in recovery?

The days when you had to rest for weeks are long gone. At the Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre we will gently have you on your feet on day one after surgery. With the support of our physiotherapists you will be mobile enough to go home three or four days after your operation, having been given exercises and instructions on how to use mobility aids such as crutches. For the first four to six weeks you will need crutches to get around and you will need to do your exercises to make best use of your new hip joint.

Most people are back to normal within two or three months, but it can take up to a year before you fully benefit from your new hip.

Are there any risks?

All surgery comes with risk, but the chances of serious complications for hip replacements are very low – less than one per cent. Complications can include dislocation, infection, injury to the blood vessels or nerves, a fracture or differences in leg length, but the potential limb length discrepancy is usually minimal and will not affect your gait pattern.

How long will my new hip last?

A modern artificial hip is designed to last for at least 15 years on average However, in some instances the new joint can wear out or do

Why choose Peninsula Treatment Centre?

Roman Miller, orthopaedic surgeon, says: Our waiting times are three to four weeks from referral to your first outpatient appointment and 10-11 weeks from referral to surgery All tests and x-rays are done in the first appointment, so you do not need to revisit us before your operation No incidence of hospital-acquired infection and in the UK top 50 for hip work A recent survey put us in the top 10 in the UK for patients recommending us to friends Peninsula Treatment Centre Derriford, Plymouth: www. peninsulatreatmentcentre.nhs.uk 01752 506070

wrong in that period. If this happens than further surgery is required, and this is called revision surgery. It is estimated that around one in 10 of those with an artificial hip will need revision surgery at a later date.

Are there alternatives to hip replacement?

Hip resurfacing is an alternative to hip replacement and involves removing the damaged surfaces of the bones inside the hip joint and replacing them with metal surfaces.

It is only really effective in younger adults who have relatively strong bones and is not as commonly carried out as hip replacements.

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Food

ally mac’s

Homemade Granola Ally says: I have been working on my granola for a few months now and have finally perfected the magical mix to share with you all! This deliciously crunchy recipe is gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy and grain-free, so you enjoy it at any time of the day, not just breakfast – beware, it is highly addictive!

While it is tempting because of our busy lives to buy ready-made granola, they are usually not the real thing at all. They can contain processed sugar and oils, whereas my recipe is packed with healthy fats like Omega 3 fatty acids and protein from all the delicious nuts and seeds.

It’s naturally sweetened with the apple and maca powder (a powdered radish from Peru), and the addition of coconut oil helps to crisp it up. It is also extremely customisable. If you don’t like the nuts or seeds in the recipe, just use whatever nuts and seeds you have on hand and make it your own.

The recipe takes an hour to make and will make your home smell delightful.

You will need:

Method:

1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/3 cup raw sesame seeds 1/3 Brazil nuts 1/3 cup raw almonds 2 tbsp chia seeds 1/3 cup chopped dates 1/3 chopped green apple (fresh or dried) 1 cup coconut chips ¼ cup maca powder (to make your granola nice and sweet) 2 teaspoons organic ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons coconut oil

Preheat oven to 120C/ 250F. Add all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix them together well.

Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet in a thin layer. Then add the melted coconut oil to your granola and mix it all together so that the granola is well coated and looks nice and shiny.

Bake the mix on a baking tray for 15 minutes.

Then remove it from the oven, toss the granola around, rotate the tray and bake for another 15 minutes. Repeat this stage until your granola is a light golden brown and is completely dry.

Allow it to cool, and enjoy it with chilled almond milk, coconut yoghurt or just by the handful. It will last for a couple of weeks if stored in an air-tight container, although mine only lasts a week, it is just much too scrummy!

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My Secret Westcountry Ryan Venning Ryan Venning is head chef at the Porthminster Beach Café. Born in Durban, South Africa, he arrived in St Ives around 10 years ago and fell in love with the town, the food, and the beaches. He now lives in Hayle with his wife Kate – a nurse – and their son Leo

My favourite...

View: The one of

St Ives from the back of our kitchen door at the Porthminster Beach Cafe, as it never lets me forget the beauty of the place where I work and live. Whatever the weather, the scene is always spectacular, which is lucky because I get to see a lot of it!

Arts venue: The Minack Theatre at sundown, watching a production. It’s a truly unique place and I always take family and friends here when they come to visit.

Activity: Foraging for wild food along the coast, surfing and being a dad. That all keeps me pretty busy!

Food:

This is a tough one as there are so many great producers and local foods to choose from.

Tregassow Asparagus or Porthilly Oysters

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People

St Ives

IMAGE: ADAMGIBBARD / VISIT CORNWALL

The Minack Theatre

Fishboy boutique

from Rock stand out as being exceptional.

Tipple: Korev Lager or Polgoon Pinot Noir Sparkling Rose – depending on the occasion!

Pub: The Gurnard’s Head in Zennor. I love the food and the relaxed atmosphere. It’s a great place to enjoy a walk, followed by a pint.

Restaurants: We’re completely spoilt for

food and the spa – I wish I could take my wife there for a weekend more often.

Shop: Fishboy PZ is a great independent clothing and accessories store. It’s well worth checking out if you’re in Penzance.

choice here in Cornwall, from fine-dining to tasty street food. If I have to choose - Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, or Kota Kai in Porthleven (a good child-friendly option).

Treat: A day of surfing and family time all in one day would be my ultimate treat.

Relax: I enjoy gardening at home and having a

Secret place: Prussia Cove near Praa Sands.

BBQ with family and friends.

A visit there always feels like an adventure and my little boy Leo loves exploring.

Weekend away: The Scarlet Hotel in Mawgan Porth. I love the interior design, the

Everything: The food, people and the sea!

The Scarlet, Mawgan Porth

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Eat/Drink

THE STABLE ON THE BARBICAN

Perfect pizza

By Kate Langston

f you are on the hunt for a venue serving reliable, hearty dishes alongside something that tastes good in a pint glass, you are pretty spoilt for choice around the Barbican area of Plymouth. Whether you are in the market for fish and chips, falafels, pasta, noodles or curry, you can be certain there is a restaurant featuring one or two, if not all, of those options on their menu.

So when I heard a new eatery was setting up on the waterfront – this time specialising in pizzas and pies – I was naturally sceptical about what this place would have to offer other than the usual tourist-friendly fodder. Then I learnt it also specialised in Westcountry cider, and my interest was instantly piqued.

Located in the former Vauxhall Quay building, The Stable on the Barbican is the latest branch of a Dorset-based chain which prides itself on promoting local produce. This philosophy is evident from the minute you set eyes on its relatively small, but nonetheless inventive, menu.

During my visit, the choices included in a small range of gourmet pizzas, including several vegetarian and pescetarian options (which, speaking as a non-meat-eater, is always a good start), as well as a selection of home-made pies and salads. There was no starter menu – which I personally think is a shame as I like to stretch out my meal if I have made the effort of going out – but there was an irresistible dessert menu which made me glad I did not over-do it on the first courses.

I booked a table for a Saturday evening, taking my partner Sam – arguably not the world’s greatest cider fan – along with me. Despite the week of clear skies and sunshine which had preceded our meal, the weather had turned grey and windy and we were glad to step through the refurbished wood-clad entrance and out of the rain.

We were seated downstairs, where the floorto-ceiling windows, bare concrete floors and long wooden bench tables give the restaurant a conetmporary, cafeteria-esque feel. From our table we enjoyed views across the harbour to the pubs and bars on the other side which, even in the drizzle, provided an atmospheric backdrop to

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the dinner.

The first important decision of the night was drinks. While Sam went for a glass of the Coreto Tinto – a fruity, full-bodied red which went down for too easily – I opted for the cider tasting samples, ranging from the delectably sweet Strawberry Lane to the dry-yet-refreshing Yarde cider, with Ashridge Gold my personal favourite.

Rather than diving straight into mains, we ordered a side of garlic bread to share. Served on a crisp pizza base, it was buttery and light with a good garlicky kick. This was only enhanced when we drizzled on a little of the house chilli oil, which was mild and ever-so-slightly fruity.

I followed this up with the Squish Squash pie, spiced butternut squash, sweet potato and goat’s cheese in light, flaked-pastry which made the Yorkshire half of me very content indeed. This came with a hefty pile of potato wedges, fresh

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The cider tasting board

4 of the best

pizza restaurants in the South West

1 Il Capriccio, Plymouth

Don’t be put off by appearances – what this little restaurant on Frankfurt Gate may lack in style, it more than makes up for in the quality of its food and service.

Dish of the day: Italian sausage pizza bianca Prices: Mains around £10 Contact: 01752 941502

2 The Italian Kitchen, Bideford Wood-fired pizzas and fresh ingredients are complemented by a relaxed atmosphere at this pizzeria on Bridgeford Street.

Dish of the day: Campagnola pizza with homemade shredded Italian meatballs and red onion.

Price: Mains around £8-£9 Contact: 01237 478623

How they scored...

rocket and carrot salad and a sticky-sweet plum chutney. Sam went for the Westcountry Porker pizza, complete with locally-cured chorizo and an order of naga chillies on the side. He loved the “meaty and flavoursome” chorizo but admitted the nagas were a bit much, even for a chilli addict like him.

After a brief pause, we chose to ignore the full-feeling in our stomachs and look at the dessert menu. Tempted as we were by the lemon meringue (served on a pizza base, rather than pastry), we ordered the ginger and pear cheesecake, with pecan praline. Neither of us is particularly fond of cheesecakes, but this combination of spice, fruit and crunchy caramel won us over.

Sam accompanied this with a glass of Somerset apple brandy - a fiery yet refreshing tipple.

Overall, we had a lovely, relaxed meal and en-

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Food & drink for two was £64

3 Mama J’s, Looe

Contemporary decor and a “monster” pizza oven make Mama J’s on Higher Market Street stand out from its competitors.

Dish of the day: Hot Mama pizza with picante salami, spicy pepperoni and jalapeno chillies Price: Mains around £8-£10 Contact: 01503 262787

4 The Cornish Pizza Company, St Agnes

joyed some of the fantastic produce this region has to offer. I should probably mention that the set-up is partially self-service, with diners expected to order food and drinks at the bar. But the staff on hand were friendly, attentive and happy to offer recommendations if you’re feeling spoilt for choice. I look forward to heading back in the summer to enjoy my next cider samples out on the veranda.

Stable Pizza, The Barbican, Plymouth 01752 228 www.stablepizza.com

The shop on Vicarage Road makes pizzas to order using local ingredients, and names them all in dedication of Cornwall’s mining heritage.

Dish of the day: Wheal Friendly pizza with Cornish Yarg and Cornish brie.

Price: Mains around £9 Contact: 01872 553092

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Ingredient of the Week

New potatoes with Tim Maddams

t was the July 7 last year when I last wrote about potatoes here. I have been resisting the temptation to do so again for some time and had promised myself that I would wait at least a year. There are so many great ingredients to write about that repeating myself in any way seems frankly lazy. I think, however, that the time has come to once again share with you a little more of my potato passion and the reason for the seasonal timing is clear: new potatoes.

As you will be aware, for years and years these early variety potatoes have been a mainstay of not only the farmers but home gardeners across the land.

The most famous of the new early potatoes being from Jersey and these Jersey Royals are widely acclaimed as the best new potatoes in the world. They are certainly very good IF you can get them very fresh and still soil-covered.

Avoid washed ones, they seem to lose a certain something in the cleaning process. These days we have many, many producers in the South

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West providing excellent new potatoes, with Cornwall taking the crown as the king of producers.

Many farmers here grow the Jersey Royal variety though they can’t call them that as these spuds are the subject of a European PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). They are just as good as the real thing, if a little different.

There are many other varieties of early or new potato out there, some waxy and some floury. All should be washed carefully but without removing the skins - the skins are tender once cooked and add a lot to the flavour of the potato.

Please, please, please don’t buy imported “New” or “Mini” potatoes (except of course from Jersey). These potatoes are often grown in far-flung and dusty lands. The irrigation needed to grow them would be put to far better use growing food for local people there or, indeed, as a good way of keeping the local rivers healthy and protecting the lives of the people and animals who depend upon them for their survival – OK, rant over.

Darling spuds of May: Place new potatoes into boiling salted water and simmer them until just beginning to become tender, then add a whole stem of mint, leaves and all, and turn off the heat. Put a lid on and allow to cool down considerably. Drain them and add melted butter to them along with salt, a little black pepper and fresh chopped mint or sorrel. Serve without reheating – the rich, buttery flavour will support that of the earthy fragrant sweet potatoes in the best way imaginable. @TimGreenSauce

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Drink

Darren Norbury

talks beer t’s not what you’ve got, it’s what you do with it.” Not words a fella always wants to hear, but I’ve been thinking about this lately in the context of beer. (As if, Mrs Norbury would argue, there are many things I don’t think about in the context of beer.)

St Austell Brewery has reported that sales of its new brew, Cornish Best – replacement for Dartmoor Best when the Devonian name was handed to the brewery of the same name – have got off to a flying start, with more than 400,000 pints sold in the first quarter of this year. In the context of the craft beer movement, it’s surprising that a 3.5% ABV, brown, fairly malty session bitter is getting brewery accountants excited.

But that fact is that Cornish Best is a pretty flavoursome pint for its ABV, with biscuit malt and vibrant berry fruit flavours coming through.

If I admire any brewing skill in particular, it’s the ability to pack huge amounts of flavour into a low-alcohol brew, without the need to have the paracetamol box close at hand the morning after.

BrewDog have taken this to extremes with their Dead Pony Club brew at 3.8%. There’s a huge hit of dry resinous hop that’s apparent on the aroma when you wrench off the bottle cap. King & Barnes Sussex Bitter (now brewed by Badger Ales, in Dorset) was one of my favourite brews when I started drinking real ale and, like Cornish Best, was remarkable for its great flavour at 3.5%.

A change in beer duty thresholds in 2011 means beers that come in at 2.8% ABV or under are now taxed at a lower level, which has given brewers the challenge of coming up with flavoursome lowoctane brews. And yes, it is possible. Try Adnams

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Beer of the week I’m a newcomer to the beers of Gloucestershire’s Hillside Brewery, but after trying some Legless Cow (4.2% ABV) I’m keen to get stuck into the rest of their portfolio. Junga and Marynka hops give this best bitter a delightful freshness, with red apple notes coming through. Wheat in the malt bill aids body and leaves a good head as one sups down.

Sole Star at 2.7% ABV – I was staggered when I tried it on cask, with robust malt and tropical and citrus fruit. Rebel Brewing Company’s Surf Bum IPA also had big tropical notes, albeit in a much lighter coloured beer, very drinkable at 3.5%. It takes skill, but there’s no reason why a low-ABV brew can’t showcase talent as much as 9% double IPA. And for those of us of a certain vintage, a flavoursome session beer is sometimes just what’s needed.

Darren Norbury is editor of beertoday.co.uk @beertoday

Crafty plan

Infamously, craft beer has no official definition in Britain. (I like beer author Pete Brown’s answer that it’s like love – you know it when you find it.) Now, two of the country’s biggest new wave brewers, Camden Town and Beavertown, have mooted a British United Craft Brewers association. So, to draw in membership, they will need to come up with a definition of ‘craft’ – watch this space…

THE GREEN SHOOTS The next big thing on plates? Hop shoots, it seems. Apparently they’re a delicacy as fine as new season asparagus, and an obvious match for a good hoppy beer. The shoots are picked in spring as the hop bines start growing and are known to sell for €1,000 per kilo on the continent, because of the labour intensive picking process. Hop risotto, anyone?

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My life

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man and boy

Sleepless nights

Phil Goodwin, father of James, aged five, has a (very) late night used to be a serious party animal.

And Redder than Ed (Miliband - remember him?). Hell, yeah!

During my student days of heavy drinking and radical politics at Sunderland Poly, I was kicked out of the Revolutionary Communist Party for hedonism. Partying too hard for the Party, they said.

I’m not sure what threat we posed to the established order of the time. In our bid to topple the Government, we used to sell newspapers in shopping centres – you remember those annoying scruffy Lefty oiks you used to see back in the day? That was me.

One day, I got a dressing down one day from the leader: Marx had piles from sitting up all night reading books, he scolded me. Sod that, I thought. It was the 1980s. I wanted to have a good time.

And just like that, my short career at the vanguard of the revolution was over. After college, for many years in London and Spain, there was no question of staying in, and once I was out, there was absolutely no suggestion of coming home before everywhere was closed and every last drop had been wrung from the revelry.

Of course, middle age, fatherhood, marriage and physical decline have conspired to call a halt to my once considerable gallop. These days, I rarely get through more than a couple of beers. However, I did stay up all night recently. In fact, I spent hours in the company of thrusting youngsters and a few hard-core veterans at a local venue. After hours on the dance floor, I staggered home at 6am in the rain. Unfortunately, not a drop passed my lips. The event in question? The general election count

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for Exeter. Sad, I know.

Still, they say the cool people always arrive late and leave early. I turned up just after midnight.

Things were a bit subdued among the Labour lot when I arrived at the Corn Exchange, thanks to

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During my student days, I was kicked out of the Communist Party

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the shock exit poll. It wasn’t to be a night for change, it seemed. Rather, a hiding for the Left and a resounding win for Conservatism.

I got barely a grunt from the activists, who clearly feared their man was for the chop. I considered having a pint. But then the bar closed.

The Greens refused to let a lurch to the right get them down. One guy was walking around barefoot and had glitter on his face. Another woman carried a bouquet of flowers.

The young Tory hopeful soon appeared, bristling with excitement and sniffing an upset.

Then the main man arrived: MP Ben Bradshaw. I suspected that Ben might be nervous that the Tory tide would wash him into history.

If he was, then he never showed it. Urbane and charming as ever, he glided into the midst of the action, glad-handed a few people and gave a few interviews, including to me.

Ben is ex BBC, reported the fall of the Berlin Wall, has sat around the Cabinet table as Culture Secretary. The so-called ‘doyenne of the dancefloor’, who once had surgery for ‘disco knee’ was ice cool. Maybe he knew something we didn’t.

Anyway, as the results rolled in, Labour began to take a mauling. It became clear there would be no change of Government. Ben heckled a few reports on the TV, taking particular pleasure in ‘winkling out’ Bermondsey MP Simon Hughes and the defeat of George Galloway. When the returning officer read out the result, he beamed. Majority tripled to 7,000.

After a handful of interviews, he was gone.

Back to campaign HQ for the after party for a few drinks. Job done. Now that’s the way to way to stay up all night.

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