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W elcome Welcome ttoo M ay May With two long bank holiday weekends this month, you’ll have plenty of time to catch up on jobs around your home! Hopefully the weather will be beautiful so you’ll be able to follow Julia Smith’s May gardening tips, or why not spruce up your outside space with Gill Greenwell’s design advice? If you’re hosting a gathering in your garden to catch up with friends or family, have a go at making this month’s Delicious Dish and impress your guests (whilst adhering to government guidelines!). As businesses start to open up around the county, try to support small, local companies when you can – they’ll need your continued support as we navigate our way fully out of lockdown. We are looking for distributors for various locations in Gloucester. If you or someone you know is 13 years of age or older and would be interested in delivering our magazines, please s e e in s i d e f o r m o r e d e t a i l s a n d g e t i n t o u c h i f your location is listed.

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S Sensory ensory ssplendour plendour You see, today is about lavender in all its sensory splendour. Are we in France’s Luberon, Southern California’s Cherry Valley or among the stunning displays curving over Hokk aido’s gently rolling hillsides? No! Gi ven that we are newly released from 2020’s first lockdown, we’re much closer to home. In fact, we’re enjoying early summer ’s heat and lavender ’s unmistak able earthyfloral scent in the Cotswolds. Now we can do it again!

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O Over ver 40 40 varieties varieties Snowshill’s lavender fields were a revelation last year – another place on the Cotswolds map that I can’ t believe I’ve missed during all my years in Gl oucester shi re. M ak e sure you arri ve early to mak e the most of your visit and explore the half-million plants, 140 miles of rows and over 40 lavender varieties before the crowds arrive. Bring a summer picnic or – make that ‘and’ – treat yourself to delicious local ice-cream and a coffee. Then, having checked out the serried mauve ranks and on-site gifftt shop, find a shady corner in the peaceful adjacent meadows and daydream your self deep into that amazing sk y. As we discovered, the lavender typically flowers mid-June before peaking in July. But timings can vary, so it’s worth checking before travelling. And remember that harvesting and To advertise call 01242 510500

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You’ll Y ou’ll be be relaxed relaxed as as can can be be Later, afftter your happy hours among the lavender, what could be better than visiting another local North Cotswold destination? How about the National Trust’s sublime Snowshill Manor? It’s only minutes away. Or pretty Broadway, just down the hill? Meanwhile, to the east, the many charms of Moretonin-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold are easily accessible too. Lavender may be ‘blue, dilly dilly’, but you’ll be enthralled and relaxed as can be after visiting Cotswold Lavender at Snowshill. We’ll be going back; see you there this summer! Page 

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Z Zoom oom g gloom loom Zoom, Skype and other video conferencing tools have been essential for many of us to stay connected during this year of change. One of the side effects however, is that lots of ‘zoomers’ are not happy with their intense close ups and extra scrutiny of their faces. Cosmetic surgeons and beauticians have apparently been inundated with calls for appointments to rectify these issues, and many are fully booked for the foreseeable future. I thi nk l ots of us a re pe rha ps too self-critical, seeing things which bother us that no one else even notices. Before you rush into any dramatic invasive and expensive procedures, why not consider other noninvasive ideas that might just give you a little tweak.

Retinoids R etinoids Retinol, which comes from the retinoid family, is derived from Vitamin A and are great for helping clear acne, fade dark spots and soften wrinkles. Skin experts agree that the correct use of retinols can certainly make the skin appear fresher, clearer and smoother; not bad for a topical product. Of course, the strength in the retinol also plays a big part. 2% is t he h ig hes t c on tent in prod ucts – anything higher will need a prescription – and the most potent is retinoic acid, which is sold as prescription only. There are many great products you can purchase which will give the sam e result s, but just take a bit longer to achieve, which is not such a bad thing. I advise the first week you try your chosen product on clean, dry skin, perhaps twice or three times. You will soon see if your skin adapts to the product.

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Expect some flaky skin initially, which will stop once your skin adapts. If you find it particularly drying you can add moisturiser over the top once the retinol is fully absorbed. Retinol can be used on the face, neck and the back of hands which, after all the extra hand washing, are probably a bit worse for wear. Here is a sample of the many products out there, starting with one of the more expensive. Medik8 is well-respected in the cosmetic industry and has a complete range. At £135, Medik8 r-Retinoate® is gentler than retinol, yet claims to give eight times the results and can be used twice daily. One of my favourite ranges is Murad, created by worldrenowned dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad. The Retinol Youth Renewal Serum at £78 is a real treat. A more familiar name, Olay has its Regenerist Retinol24 Night Face moisturiser, which is fragrance free and does not feel greasy. It’s important to note that any use of retinols leaves your skin more sensitive to the sun, so high factor sun screen is essential during the day when you use one of these products.

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M Morpheus8 orpheus8 This is a non-surgical procedure, which Judy Murray recently underwent; frankly the results were astounding. It’s great that Judy was honest about having the treatment, unlike many celebrities who try to hide that they’ve had procedures. The non-surgical face lift costs approximately £4,500. For Judy it required three appointments of thirty to forty minutes taken over seven months, and is supposedly pain free after the application of numbing cream. The micro-needles inject radio frequency energy into the skin with a series of tiny needles, which stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. Radio frequency heat shrink wraps and tightens the skin. This procedure can be used on the face, neck and body, and the full effect takes a few weeks. Whatever you decide to do about products or procedures, make sure you proceed with caution and take the time to do your own research. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and only you should make decisions about altering the way you look.

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Spring Spring lloaded oaded This spring has been the most emotional ‘changing of the seasons’ in my life to date. The success of the vaccine roll-out, coupled with the easing of lockdown restrictions and warmer weather, have been a welcome panacea after 2020 aka Annus Horribilis. Spring always feels great in terms of new beginnings and, for obvious reasons, this one feels more so than many before it. But there is one blemish on the start of spring every year for many of us – we come out of winter with a ‘hibernating’ body and struggle with the mental, emotional and physical strain of getting our summer bodies and fitness regimes back on track! Today I’ll let you in on an uncomfortable truth... summer bodies are built in winter!

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good for them or important for their health, happiness and career/business development. If we’re not careful, fear can hold us back from achieving the things in life that we’re truly capable of. The good news is that fear, doubt and procrastination can be overcome – real growth happens if you take the first step and make every moment count. Many of us have tried countless strategies to create results in our lives, to varying degrees of success, but more than any other success strategy, I have found there is one powerful way to transform your life with greater consistency and far less stress than you could do on your own.

Accountability Accountability p partners artners Having an accountability partner or mentor – someone you respect, who encourages and supports you, and will hold your feet to the flames, keeping you on the right path – is an absolute game changer to your wellbeing. And by extension, being a mentor or accountability buddy for someone else

is hugely rewarding too! With the stresses the pandemic has brought, exercise can be a great break from the realities of daily life, as well as releasing those all important endorphins and improving our mood.

K Kick-start ick-start y your our sspring pring ffitness itness rregime egime Here is a home-based workout to kick-start your spring fitness regime. Set your stopwatch to five minutes and do the following five exercises in a row, then repeat for as many rounds as you can do before your five minutes is up. Note the variations for different fitness and strength levels, and avoiding possible injury concerns. • Squat jumps (or squats/30second wall squat) • ‘Clap’ push ups (or T push ups/regular push ups) • Burpees (or squat thrusts) • Sit ups • Jumping Jacks So this spring, get up, get fit, have fun and commit to finding an accountability partner! You will thank me later!

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Firstly: keep talking. Whether by phone or video call, email or old fashioned snail mail, keep talking to each other, and be willing to have difficult conversations. One thing I have valued so much is the ability of friends to ‘get real’ and be able to talk about how hard they find things without fear of upsetting the other. It is so much easier to process fear and loneliness when you are able to name it and bring it into the open. Secondly: don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. When you are in contact, encourage others to ask for what they want. Do they value little gifts? Would they prefer alone time with you talking one on one, or are they desperate for a group gathering filled with jokes and nonsense? And make sure you are asking for what you want too. People are not mind readers and do not know your own love language – so help them to be better friends and family by letting them know! Thirdly: hiding away, avoiding To advertise call 01242 510500

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Let’s L et’s eat eat outside outside We’re nearing the end of Lockdown 3.0, spring is here and summer is on its way, but we still can’t plan holidays and we are spending more time in our gardens than ever before. It’s time to take a fresh look outside. Here are my ideas for creating a stylish outdoor space so you can really enjoy being in your garden.

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Sadly, we don’t live in a Mediterranean climate (yet) so it’s important to think about how to stay warm once the sun goes in. I love a firepit for creating warmth and interest in the garden at night – they are the current must-have garden accessory so hurry if you want one. Take a look at Garden Trading’s website or check out Dunelm’s Outdoor Log Burner.

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When setting your outdoor table take your lead from nature. Look for floral-patterned tablecloths, wicker tablemats and napkins in organic fabrics. Use bright coloured glassware – green tones work especially well with the colours of the garden. Casually arrange herbs and seasonal flowers in jam jars, and light lots of tealights in glass containers when the light fades.

Garden lighting sets the mood and it can transform an ordinary patio into somewhere magical. Solar lights create a soft glow, while strings of twinkly string lights and lanterns set a dreamy mood. There are so many choices of lighting now, I have even seen some in the shape of monkeys – hang them in a tree for a tropical jungle effect. If you want to highlight a particular feature, go for LED Spiked lights or uplights. My neighbours have installed lighting to illuminate a beautiful old wall – it looks stunning.

Create a cosy ambiance with an on-trend outdoor rug. Check out Weaver Green for some lovely designs. Swap out your cushions for new ones in a bright Ikat pattern for a boho vibe, or a botanical print for a tropical feel. Don’t forget to have lots of blankets on hand for when it starts to feel chilly. Now just pour yourself a G&T and enjoy your outside space, whether sharing a meal with family and friends or simply relaxing over cocktails and nibbles.

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