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W elcome Welcome ttoo JJune une As the country starts to open up with further easing of restrictions, many of you will be looking forward to getting out and supporting the local businesses that are now able to reopen. Whether it’s a pub, restaurant, visitor attraction, health and beauty business, sports facility or a local event, they’ll all be grateful of a visit from you. Please remember to adhere to current guidelines, but do your bit to support your local community and enjoy getting out and about again! To give you a headstart, we are giving you the chance to win family tickets for Cotswold Farm Park! After more than a year of restrictions, this is your opportunity to win a fun family day out at one of the county’s favourite attractions. For more details of how to enter, see the centre pages. Don’t forget about Father’s Day on Sunday 20th June – Gloucester Brewery are offering a special discount on beer and spirit gifts, which could be the perfect present for your dad.

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courgettes length ways. Pop them on a large baking tray, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway through. Whisk together the cream, eggs and half of the cheese, adding a little more seasoning. Put the other half of the grated cheese into the base of the pastry case then arrange the vegetables on the top. Pour over the cream mixture. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (fan 160°C/gas 4) and cook the quiche for 25-30 minutes until set and golden brown. Serve warm with new potatoes and a fresh salad.

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A Application pplication Preparation is an essential step before applying any fake tan products; it’s key for a successful look. Thoroughly exfoliate all the areas to which you will be applying your products – particularly elbows, knees, hands and feet to avoid where you might have a skin bui up. Products tend accumulate in those area A mitt or a glove can hel you to avoid any staining on the hands, but make sure you wash them thoroughly after any application just in case especially between the fingers.

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Am more ore e ethical thical w wardrobe ardrobe As the retail world starts to open up, it can be tempting to rush out and just buy any old clothes that don’t have elasticated waists or fall into the pyjama category after a year of being at home. There are ways to buy and wear more ethically though, so try to avoid fast fashion and think about these ideas instead.

B Buy uy ssecond-hand econd-hand High-street shops have reopened but don’t forget that means so have charity shops! Over the last year many people have been focusing on clearing out their unworn clothes, and there have been weight gains and weight losses so the charity shops are stocked full. I think the old stereotypes of them being stuffed with moth eaten items from long ago days have gone now, but just in case you’re still wary, you can find some amazing bargains, designer items at a fraction of the cost, high street labels and even clothes with tags on that have never been worn! Stock can vary between shops so it’s worth taking some time to check out those in your area – some have children’s

clothes as well, some only take high end items, etc. You will soon discover your favourites! It can also be really fun to check out charity shops if you are away somewhere new, especially in very affluent areas as this is where you tend to find the designer items, if that’s what you like.

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choices are better, you don’t get things like twisted seams, and they wash well, meaning you will get many more wears out of them and be able to pass them on too. You can also have more of a say in design and have some garments made-to-measure, which means a much better fit. Find them on social media or at local craft fairs and markets.

C Clothes lothes sswap wap Why not join an online swap or sell group – there are many targeted at different styles of clothing. Following guidelines, look at how you could set up a clothes swap with friends too. Something at the back of your wardrobe that you never wear could be exactly what your friend has been looking for and you then have the potential to swap it for something that you really like. This is an affordable way to update your look as it’s all swaps and no postage costs if you live close enough to drop off the items! Have fun finding fashion items that are less expensive for your pocket and the planet.

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lopment of flowers, feed fortnightly with a weak liquid highpotash fertiliser like tomato feed. Don’t panic if your apple trees shed a lot of little fruits at this time of year. It is the ‘June drop’ and they get rid of excess fruit to enable them to ripen and better grow the remaining fruit.

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1 1.. T The he ssimple imple llife ife Cottagecore reflects a new appreciation of the simple pleasures of life; walks in the countryside, the smell of woodsmoke and fresh flowers. Whether you are an urban or country dweller, it’s not difficult to bring a natural feel to your home. Think stripped and waxed wood floors, soft earthy paint colours and beautiful old rugs. A popular Instagram neutral is pink, the colour of old plaster. Accessorise with plants in simple terracotta pots you’ve painted yourself and handpicked flowers arranged in jugs.

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2. 2. Buy Buy vintage vintage Sustainability underpins this look. Mix reclaimed and upcycled furniture with new pieces for a contemporary rustic vibe. Wander around small antique shops and markets when on holiday, become a regular browser on eBay and at your local charity furniture shop. Search out solid furniture made from natural materials that age well. Look for odd pieces of old china that you can mix and match. You’ll be amazed what bargains you can find. I recently snapped up some beautiful old botanical prints for just a few pounds, I was thrilled.

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4.. A cosy 4 cosy corner corner This style is all about recreating the safe and comforting feel of an old cottage in your home, but you don’t have to live in the country to make it work. A comfy chair, a vintage floor lamp, some overfilled bookshelves and an oriental style rug is all it takes to create your own cottage-style cosy nook to relax in.

5.. Craft 5 Craft it it yourself yourself Over the past year we’ve all learnt to slow down, appreciate the natural world and enjoy the good life. It’s the perfect time to take up a new hobby. Joining an online flower arranging course was the best investment I made last year, and my daughter took up pottery. Whether it be needlework, upholstery or up-cycling furniture, there will always be a place for your own handcrafted piece in your new country style home.

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