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W elcome Welcome ttoo A pril April Happy Easter! Another special occasion that will be a little bit different again this year, but hopefully one of the last as we start to see restrictions lifted soon. Now that winter is well and truly behind us, we can look forward to enjoying better weather and all the other positive things spring and summer bring. From brightening up your wardrobe with suggestions from Val Starr in her Mirror Mirror on the Wall article, to injecting colourful florals into your décor with Gill Greenwell’s Interior Design tips. Julia Smith also lets us know what we should be getting up to in our gardens in April, including starting to grow your own asparagus! Al Hidden has some travel inspiration, for when you’re ready to head off on holiday, with a trip to Chile and the Torres del Paine, while Laura Nicklin shares her favourite self-care gadgets for those of you wanting to stay at home for a little longer.

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G Gloucester loucester e elections lections In a little over a month’s time, at the start of May, voters in Gloucester will be going to the polls to vote in one of the most complicated and difficult elections for many years. Voters will be asked to elect their County Councillor, their City Councillors, which may be 1, 2 or 3 councillors depending on the ward – an election delayed from May 2020 – and the Police and Crime Commissioner, also delayed from last year. The difficulties around these elections are primarily because there are three different elections, and possibly four if there is any contest in the Town Council elections in Quedgeley. Add to the number of different votes to cast, the problem of maintaining social distancing, not only for voters but also for election staff manning the polling stations. There are also issues about cleaning throughout the day and also at the end of the day, before the polling station is returned to its regular use.

L Limited imited ttime ime ffor or p postal ostal v votes otes It’s pertinent to remind readers that there are options to apply for a postal vote, although time is now short to get this organised in time for the election. An application must be received by 20th April. With a postal vote the risk of catching Covid at the polling station is eliminated, but the risk of that happening at the polling station will be very low, as there are detailed plans to ensure risks are minimised. In the meantime, the pace of the vaccination rollout continues. I have written to the Director of Public Health, the Clinical Commissioning Group, Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust and the Primary Care Trust to thank them for their magnificent efforts in ensuring the infection rate is steadily reduced, in organising the rollout of vaccinations and in the care they have provided for those ill in care homes and hospitals. As each person receives their jab, so the overall risk is reduced. It has been a horrendous year since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. People have undergone extraordinary difficulties – some have lost jobs and income, some have been very sick or sadly died – but I genuinely now look with confidence at the future. As more and m o r e p e o p l e a r e p r o t e c t e d , m o re a n d m o r e o f the restrictions will be lifted. As the days lengthen and warm up, more of us will begin a return to what we hope will be normality. Until then, keep safe and hopefully well.

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Consider first of all that this is powered by a 1.5 litre 3 cylinder diesel engine, on its own the noise coming out of the exhaust is never going to match the looks. You expect a growling V8 (as a minimum) and what is delivered is anything but.

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There are a couple of additional menu options to switch between full economy, a power/ economy mix, and full attackmode, but otherwise, it really does feel like a normal car. It’s comfortable, luxurious (and with the £115,000 price tag, it should feel luxurious) but with little touches that remind you you’re in something special; the blue LED lighting accentuating the cabin, the heads up display to focus the attention on the driving experience, the throaty roar (albeit, artificial) and the kick to the lower back when you put your foot down. It definitely feels, looks and performs like a supercar. And yes, to buy one you may have to save up a few pennies, but once you’ve done that, the costs of running it don’t have to be bank-breaking. If I had around £100k to buy a car, in all honesty, I’d pick a Tesla over this, given I have a family, but if the kids had left home, I think my decision may very well be different. Possibly. Page 

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U Use se iitt o orr llose ose iitt The human body was designed to move. Even without a good understanding of Anatomy and Biomechanics, simply looking at the skeletal structure of a human being will evidence the fact that we were made to move! One major downside of our over-developed primate brain is that we’ve built, invented and created our way out of many of the activities that required our physical effort, opting instead to mechanise, automate or delegate most physical activity. This has resulted in a host of mobility and flexibility issues that plague the average person. Remember, your body functions as a unit – a ‘chain’ of interrelated parts. If your shoulders are stiff, you won’t have a quick, fluid arm swing when you are running. If you don’t have proper arm swing, your legs will slow down and your movement quality will drop.

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and strengthen the muscles and increase mobility about joints is sufficient for increased biomechanical mobility, musculoskeletal health and wellness. This is achieved through a dynamic combination of mobility exercises, active and passive stretches, and muscle activation exercises to ‘switch on’ the deep core muscles. Some advantages of mobility and flexibility training include: • Greater balance and coordination • Improved connective tissue/ collagen health • Reduced injury risk • Faster recovery • Improved strength expression and performance Pre-workout self-myofascial release (also known as foam rolling) and dynamic mobility exercises prepare your body completely for the vigorous movements that make up the main part of your workout, while mobility and flexibility routines maintain and enhance these gains. Most sport or physical activity

involves forceful movement, and mobility exercises stimulate your nervous system, muscles, tendons and joints in a dynamic manner, unlike static stretching. Static stretches elongate a particular muscle or group of muscles, and their value and proper usage are often misunderstood. It’s best to do them at the end of your workout as part of the cool-down, not at the beginning. This is because they bring your body back to a state of rest and recovery, and allow you to focus on relaxing and lengthening the muscles that you have put under stress during your workout.

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A sspringtime pringtime ssplash plash o off ccolour olour If you like colour, bold stripes, rainbows and floral patterns, then this is the spring for you. Perhaps after the doom and gloom of the last year it is time to add a pop of colour to our wardrobes to cheer ourselves up. Lockdown has apparently led to some of us saving a little extra money as holidays, dining out and travel were put on hold. So why not splash a little cash on some new wardrobe pieces ready for when we’re able to go out and about again? You might not be able to enjoy a real shopping experience just yet, but online browsing can be good fun. Major chains have really upped their game when it comes to internet shopping; some sites offer you a 360degree virtual fashion show so you can really see the item from every angle, which very is helpful. More and more are offering free returns as well; to be able to try on in the comfort of your own home and see if it matches with other items you already own can be a luxury.

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thought to be not very flattering, but the latest stripes we see are quite the opposite. Matalan have a chevron stripe dress, which is a great choice for most figures and only costs £18. Zara as usual comes up trumps with a lovely grey stripe shirt dress for £49.99 – it is very stylish and you could even wear it open as a light weight cover up. Breton stripes have always been a summer must have; H&M have a great black and white striped jumper for £17.99, which would go well with black or white trousers. White Stuff has a clever navy and cream jumper, which can be turned inside out, giving you two different colours and looks. New Look has great white trainers, reasonably priced at £23.99, with pretty rainbow stripes or a splash of leopard print – they tick all the boxes and are sure to brighten up any outfit.

Ghost G host An iconic British designer brand often seen on the Duchess of Cambridge and Carrie Symonds, now you can get the designer look too. Marks & Spencer has cleverly decided to stock a limited range of Ghost exclusively for M&S – sure to be a best seller. This range has a vintage style, is very feminine and, most importantly, it is timeless. It truly suits any age group and

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can be dressed up or down. With great floral and unusual prints, it reminds me a little of Liberty’s famed scarves. Good news for stylish kids – several of the designs have been adapted in ‘mini me’ styles, which are perfect for special occasions. The range has of course been priced accordingly for M&S, so you can expect to pay a bit less than if you were to buy direct from Ghost. With M&S having exclusivity, you also have the added bonus of these items not being all over the high street like so many styles.

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sive to buy individually, so this way you get to try a selection of products before deciding which are your favourites, and actually work for your family. The only downsides I can see is that with this being a popular and growing market, unscrupulous people will always try to take advantage. So make sure to check the credentials of whoever you’re subscribing to – are they really delivering on their promises? Another is delivery. It doubles it up generally; once to the company putting the boxes together and then onto you. If you are perhaps someone who cycles to the shop or buys in bulk, it might not be a less impactful option. Finally, it could create waste. It can take a little while to learn what you actually need and how often you run out, so you end up with products you don’t use. Saying all that though, I think they can be a great idea if you research the company and only get things that you will use. Page 15

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can demonstrate this personal power to our children, build up their confidence and give them their own voice, which, hopefully will be distinctly different from ours in every way and only serve to make their contribution to the world all the sweeter. Starting with small decisions like what to wear, let us begin trusting our kids and not fearing them being different, and if they discover a hobby they want to explore, support their new learning without expectation. No, they do not need to stick at it, win medals or get certificates, especially if they are not competitive. What is wrong with simply trying something on for size and letting it go when the time comes? Give them, and yourself, the freedom to try, change, walk away from anything in life, from work to relationships, and we will see a happier generation of free thinking creative souls who may literally change the world. So what do you say, are you willing to give it a go? Page 1

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