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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 – we have a couple of great advertisers offering beer and spirit gifts, which could be the perfect present for your dad.

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People particularly at risk are those over the age of 65, who may not realise that they need to apply to the Scheme. Even if they have lived in the UK for most of their life, they need to apply.

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Still others hate them and can’t wait to leave them behind – again, respect their wishes. I think the classic phrase right now is ’stay in your lane’ and communicate clearly what you want and need.

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what to eat on rest days. I love reading about ‘cheat days’ and ‘cheat meals’ and how these are justified or endorsed. You see, muscle recovery doesn’t only occur on workout days – muscle growth and repair continue to take place up to 48 hours post-workout; so continuing to eat the right foods to support this process ensures the muscles have the nutrients they need for optimal development. It’s also well-documented that nutrition plays an important role in reducing training-related muscle soreness, as uptake of the right nutrients helps to regulate the body’s inflammatory response. Key to getting your recovery nutrition right is determining what your ‘rest day’ calorie intake should be. Some people intuitively reduce their calorie intake on non-training days, however, the answer lies in the intended training goal. If muscle growth is a goal of your training, your recovery day

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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.

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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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