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What’s On Guide Your monthly guide of events happening across Plymouth.

Get Your Craft On Great DIY projects to spruce up your home for Spring!

National Marine Aquarium An amazing night of Adult Only Live Music coming soon!

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Editor's Note... The days are getting warmer and the evenings are getting brighter, a sure sign that Spring is slowly but surely on its way! As always Plymouth is brimming with exciting events to welcome in the sunshine, with Ben Howard coming to the Pavilions and Theatre Royal hosting the amazing musical, Joseph and the Technicoloured Dreamcoat. Turn to page 28 to ﬁnd out more.

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With gruelling work schedules and long hours, it's always great to get away for the weekend and wind down. Page 14 has an exciting list of unique venues that are unlike ones you've seen before. Not too far from home, these getaways reunite you with nature and are a perfect way to rejuvenate your mind and body.

Graphic Design Adam Cartwright BA (Hons) info@oracle.uk.net Tom Coles BA (Hons) tom@oracle.uk.net Nimra Imran nimra@oracle.uk.net

Spring also demands that you brush out the cobwebs, clear out those wardrobes and bring the light into your homes. We've compiled some great DIY projects for you to try on those lazy Sunday afternoons. From homemade candles to wine lamps, these creative ideas are sure to brighten up your home, so turn to page 36 and get started!

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Plymouth cinemas are preparing for exciting new releases this April, and our Film Guide on page 30 is packed with amazing ﬁlms, excellent for a movie night with friends or family. I hope you enjoy this issue of the Oracle, packed full of great features, and I will catch up Nimra Imran - Interim Editor with you next month.

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CONTENTS

April 2015

Mind Over Matter

The Makeup of Nature

National Marine Aquarium

Adventure Awaits

Challaborough Bay Park

Domino’s Pizza

Chloe’s

Wagamamas

Plymouth Pavilions

What’s On Guide

Film Guide

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Barbara Burgess from Deja View demonstrates how IBS can be treated with Hypnosis.

An adult only night of live music coming soon to Plymouth. The best getaways for this upcoming season situated right in your backyard. Situated in the heart of Devon, an ideal and peaceful escape awaits your arrival.

An exciting competition for your chance to win £70 worth of food.

A delicious range at Chloe’s restaurant served with fantastic service and value.

Gorgeously delicious food on offer at the Japanese restaurant based at the Royal William Yard.

Get ready for exciting events coming to the best venue in Plymouth. An exciting range of events taking place across the city this month!

Some of the best ﬁlms being released in the upcoming season. Carefully selected brands of Tiles and Sanitary ware from around the world.

Su Rowe Ceramics

Handmade stylish and curious ceramic products for the home and the individual.

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Get Your Craft On

A collection of DIY recipes for homemade, nature friendly cosmetics.

Arrangements for children after a relationship breakdown, by Derek Jordan. Amazing DIY craft prjoects for the home to redecorate your home for spring.

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Time to put your back into Healthcare When it comes to reasons for visiting the doctor, back pain is one of the most common. It's estimated that four out of every five adults (a whopping 80%) will experience back pain at some point in their lives. It's

a problem that is affecting industry, with studies suggesting absenteeism through back pain is costing UK companies £673 per employee per year. So what are the causes and what can we do about it? Some of the reasons are quite obvious: bad posture, lengthy use of computers or tablets, and carrying heavy loads. Other contributory factors are less obvious, such as not drinking enough water and not eating the right foods.

distribution and take to school only what you need for that day. • And ladies, it's time you looked at the contents of your handbag - do you really need all those things you're lugging around with you all day? • Finally, get walking! Walking strengthens the body and helps position the spine in the natural shape it was designed for. It also helps to build up core strength, which is important in maintaining good posture.

The good news is that there are some simple things we can all do to help ourselves. • If you work at a computer, take regular stretch breaks; ensure you sit correctly and that your workstation is ergonomically right for you. • Take care when lifting - whether you're at work, doing DIY, gardening or lifting a young child or baby. • Gardeners and physical workers always use the right tools, take frequent breaks and do regular stretches. • Children - carry your schoolbags over both shoulders to prevent uneven weight

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Mind Over Matter? By Barbara Burgess

Many sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) will have heard that N.I.C.E (National Institute for Health & Care Excellence) approved Hypnotherapy for its management.

et the question that they, rightly, ask is ‘My IBS is very real, how can hypnosis help with that?’

I would go further to say that hypnotherapy is useful in any chronic disease and a relatively new branch of science, Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), supports that view. PNI is the study of the relationship between the brain, thoughts and emotions, and the immune system and one of its central tenets is that there are ‘measurable relationships between stressful life events & illness’. Stress, which anyone with IBS will know, can make their symptoms worse, has also been repeatedly linked to hypertension, heart disease, heart attacks, increased cholesterol, constriction of coronary arteries, ischemia and cardiac arrhythmia, shrinkage of the thymus, the spleen and the lymph nodes and peptic ulcers. There are two types of stress: Eustress, which is the good stress that challenges you and gets you motivated, and Distress, which happens when that good stress becomes too much to cope with. The body goes through distinct stages

when stressed. First is the ‘alarm phase’, which is the ‘fight or flight’ response. This would naturally occur in times when we had to deal with real danger, such as being threatened by a wild animal. It causes certain hormones, such as adrenalin and cortisol, to be released, speeding the heart rate and slowing digestion so that blood flow can be redirected to major muscle groups. This gives the body a burst of energy and strength for the ‘resistance phase’ when

“PNI is the study of the relationship between the brain, thoughts and emotions, and the immune system” you take action to ‘fight the stressor’. Our bodies are designed to cope with this type of stress and, when the threat has disappeared, would normally move into the ‘relaxation response’ during which blood pressure, heart rate, digestive functioning and hormonal levels return to their normal state. The problem is that we rarely have these real dangers to cope with in the modern world but this reaction is also activated in dealing with such things as overload at work, traffic problems, information overload or financial problems, where the ‘fight or flight’ response is not appropriate. This causes chronic stress where the

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“Hypnotherapy has been shown to help to reduce the long term effects of stress by taking you into a deeply relaxed state” body goes into the ‘exhaustion phase’. This is when you can no longer adapt to the stressor and it is this stage that can result in illness. Hypnotherapy has been shown to help to reduce the long term effects of stress by taking you into a deeply relaxed state, fighting tension and triggering the natural ‘relaxation response’. Once in this relaxed state we work on changing the way you think, and the ‘stories’ you tell yourself, about your stressors. Clients generally find that their negative physical reactions can be reduced or completely removed quickly and, by continuing with Self-Hypnosis or Mindfulness Meditation, which can be taught as part of the ongoing management of stress, significantly improve their physical health as well as making life more enjoyable! Barbara Burgess. Therapy Coaching, Training and Mentoring. Deja - View. Telephone: 07858355915. e-mail: info@deja-view.org.uk

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY

The Makeup of Nature W

ith the consumer price of cosmetics on the increase, it’s no wonder that we have now turned to the comfort of our homes and the supplies in our pantries to conjure up natural, homemade alternatives to lipsticks and shampoos. So to save your bank accounts and to give your pamper evening an infusion of natural products, we’ve gathered a few simple recipes that are kind to your skin and hair, so roll up your sleeves and get started! By Nimra Imran

Essential Oils Shampoo:

Nourishing Lip Balm:

Honey and Oatmeal Facemask:

Your hair will thank you after this nourishing treatment of gentle shampoo with essential oils. For this you will need half a cup of liquid castile soap, a qaurter cup canned coconut milk and a quarter cup of honey.

The key for this lip balm is the amount of beeswax you include. The more you put in, the less glossy and the more ﬁrm and balmy it gets.

And last but not least, this Honey and Oatmeal Facemask is perfect for a pamper evening, leaving your skin feeling soft and refreshed.

The great thing about beeswax is that it has natural sun protection qualities. Even a little bit helps when you’re in the sun all day in the summer time!

You will need two tablespoons of ground oats, half a table spoon of fresh lemon juice and two table spoons of raw honey. Then grind the oats and in a small bowl mix them together with lemon juice and the honey.

Add in to the mix two tablespoons of coconut oil and forty to ﬁfty drops of essential oils to make your shampoo smell yummy. Lavendar and peppermint oils are extremely popular and give your showers an infusion of freshness. Then proceed to mix all of the ingredients together in a container with a lid (or a clear plastic bottle as shown in the image). Put on the lid and shake well to combine. Shake before using and enjoy heavenly smells and equally noursihed hair.

To create this delight you simply need two table spoons of grated beeswax, two table spoons of coconut oil, two teaspoons of sweet almond oil, a chunk of red lipstick and half a teaspoon of shimmery eye shadow powder. To make the balm taste as delicious as it looks, you could also add ten drops of essential oils; peppermint is again a popular choice to use in balms. Melt all but essentail oil in a doubleboiler until completely melted and there are no more beewax ﬂakes. Do not boil or overheat. Stir with a throw away tool like a bamboo skewer. Remove from heat and add essential oil. Using a syringe or medicne dropper, ﬁll your lip balm containers. Let it sit at room temperature or in the fridge until hardened or opaque. And now you have a soothing, smooth lip balm with just a hint of colour and a hint of sun protection, ready to be used.

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Apply to your face to create a mask, making sure its spread evenly. Leave on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Then remove the mask with cold water and a washcloth. This recipe makes enough for two to three treatments. Its best to store extra in the fridge in an airtight container. With these amazing recipes, you can now create your own cosmetics which are kinder to your skin and cost just as good as they look.

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The Park has over 60 rides and attractions set in 100 acres of glorious Devon countryside.

evon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park offers maximum fun whatever the weather. With fantastic value for the whole family, the South West’s Number One Family Attraction features some exciting times ahead. Due to open in June, the brand new family rollercoaster The Twister, has 310 metres of twisting track and will stand at 12 metres high. The multi-award winning family attraction is located just minutes from junction 30 of the M5 near Exeter.

Located close to the Park, Crealy Meadows Caravan and Camping Park offers a 5 star camping experience for all the family. Surrounded by acres of glorious Devon countryside, the site offers discounted rates for entry into the Park, evening entertainment and an extensive choice of food and drink outlets. For more information on Crealy Meadows Caravan and Camping Park visit www. crealymeadows.co.uk. The multi-award winning Park is set to have a showstopping line up of events. and activities over the Easter holidays, from Saturday 28th March through to Sunday 12th April.

May half term the Park will be hosting some special guests in the Animal Kingdom, with Crocodile Joe visiting on Thursday 28th May and Friday 29th May. Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is proud to be a Park that caters for the whole family, from the smallest children to parents and grandparents alike. There are over 200 animals and a variety of indoor and outdoor rides and attractions, park entertainment, thrills and spills galore.

“THE PARK HAS OVER 60 RIDES” Over 5,000 Easter eggs will feature in the largest ever Easter Egg Hunt the Park has created from Friday 3rd April until Monday 6th April. Throughout April, the Park will also host a number of popular live character appearances including Titan the Robot, Jungle Jim and Peppa Pig. During

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E R U T N E ADV AWAITS BY NIMRA IMRAN

ncased behind tall evergreens and velvet hills spreading out as far as the eye can see, there lie quaint and unique spaces, ready to welcome your next adventure. With the warmer season announcing its arrival with blooming ﬂowers and brighter evenings, we bring to you some of the best getaways situated right in your backyard!

THE CORACLE

MAJESTIC BUS

The Coracle is as quirky as they come! An eighteen foot yurt, placed in a beautiful clearing overlooking a fishing pond at a lovely camping site in Dorset. Inside you’ll find a sea grass floor, a kaleidoscope of colourful tapestries and a wood burner. On one end sits a handcrafted, wooden four-poster bed, covered in heavy duvets and blankets to keep things snug. But it doesn’t stop there; outside you’ll have your own hammocks and deck chairs. Meals can be enjoyed on one of a kind dining tables, with logs for chairs. This would make a perfect weekend trip to get away from those busy work schedules!

Featured on George Clark’s “Amazing Spaces”, this impressive bus turned cosy bolthole lies in Wales and has been refurbished for total comfort. There is a wood burner and a ﬁre pit outside surrounded by big log seats, perfect to huddle around when the chilly night set in. You can also bathe with a view in the bathroom hut. The bus makes a great base to visit nearby hay for a spot of culture or the stunning Brecon Beacons for long walks and adventure spots.

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LOVELAND POD

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Inspired by wooden pods hanging from trees in Canada, Loveland lies a little closer to the ground on a farmland close to the Devon Coast and has been beautifully styled. There is a large desk surrounding the pod, a large bed and dining table by the broad windows overlooking the river and the meadow below. The farm, abundant in a menagerie of pigs, chickens, ducks and water buffalos makes for a peaceful surrounding; an absolute breath of fresh air.

Step back in time and take a snooze in this Iron Age Roundhouse for two, on the wonderful Bodrifty Farm situated in Cornwall. Added extras like Egyptian Cotton sheets, handmade four poster bed with ﬂowers woven into the headboard make this place a snug retreat from the busy world outside.

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a barbecue pit for warmer evenings. With the Cornish Moors and beaches right on your doorstep, the Roundhouse retreat is one for the books!

MATILDA This retro converted truck, placed in a tranquil woodland spot in Pembrokeshire, has a rustic, ﬂoral interior and homely touches. There is a comfy double bed inside the truck and a bell tent if you decide to decide to invite friends along on your road trip. The cosy glade is home to a picnic table, spacious outdoor bathroom, resident chickens and ducks that wander around freely. An array of activities are on offer at the farm to pass the time, including river wading. With a great spot for wild swimming, located only ten minutes away, this break leaves you feeling refreshed and at one with nature!

THE CHAPEL Tucked away into the English oaks and chestnuts of Walcot Arboretum in Shropshire, you’ll ﬁnd a converted chapel. This wild and wacky bolthole with natural

wood decor has two double rooms, a cosy kitchen and a beautiful bathroom. Explore the gardens at Walcot Halls, which cover over thirty acres, and have a go at some of the activities on offer, including horse riding, ﬁshing, walking and cycling. A quirky retreat, the Chapel not only friendly to your bank account but also makes for a different getaway.

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Up some stairs and across a canopy walkway, the sumptuous Harptree Treehouse awaits you in all its glory. This spectacular en suite hotel room in the treetops has a standalone copper bathtub, with breathtaking views, and a veranda that makes for a tremendous spot at sunset.

A converted Volkswagen camper land van with a double bed and two smaller beds, plus a bell tent make up this camp on an organic smallholdings near Cambridge, just thirty-ﬁve minutes from London. A timber and cob hut houses the compost loo, there’s a covered kitchen area and the dining room is cut into an alcove of trees with handcrafted oak and beech furnishings. Wind down in a hot bath tub that looks like a wok, play on the twohole golf course or go explore the nearby museums and bird sanctuaries.

There is a snug double bed, a kitchen and a spacious living area with a wood burner, furnished with Persian rugs and leather armchairs. New heights for luxury camping, this retreat is not to be missed.

With the warmer weather fast on our heels, it’s time to take a break from our busy work schedules and these retreats are the perfect opportunity for you to wind down and rejuvenate yourself.

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Challaborough Bay Park A Peaceful Escape... Situated in the heart of the South Devon Area of Natural Beauty, Parkdean’s Challaborough Bay park is ideal for those looking for a peaceful escape. Set on a lovely sheltered bay overlooking a stunning coastline, with direct access to a lovely sandy surﬁng beach. There is an eclectic range of caravan options onsite to suit all requirements, including two sea view plots with superb views. Both locations have fantastic outlooks of the countryside, beach, sea and Burgh Island, however plots like this rarely come up available, so be quick to book an appointment as demand is set to be extremely high. Make a day of it and order your FREE day passes to use the leisure complex, entertainment hall, sandy beach and get a £40 meal voucher. Also don’t miss our fantastic offer on all purchases before 7th April, where you’ll receive a free two-person Kayak with oars, life jackets and cushion seats (worth over £900), or a free start-up inventory kit including a 32” TV/DVD (worth over £900). The park itself boasts a wide range of facilities to keep all ages entertained, so you’ll never be short of things to do, with easy access to ﬁshing, body boarding, diving, kayaking, sailing and motorboating. Back on the park, the kids will while away the hours at the impressive indoor pool complex with a full programme of Splish Splash activities, giving you the perfect excuse to either indulge in the Sauna or feel the burn at the onsite gym, which both overlook the pool. As you would expect, Parkdean Holidays offers plenty for our younger visitors to do, including our fantastic Kids and Teens clubs, which allows parents the time to explore the rest of the onsite facilities. Join Sid and Lizzie for non-stop fun in the Star Landers club, which caters from pre-school age right up until ten years old, and are great for meeting new friends

and playing games. The Freestyle club is perfect for young people aged between 10-15 where you can take part in ﬁlmmaking, DJ workshops, talents shows and a host of other cool activities. The Waterfront Restaurant is our most popular eatery, providing a great choice of food from breakfast, to lunch, to dinner and light snacks in between. Choose from healthy options or large hearty meals to ensure you’ll never go hungry on park. Alternatively you can shop at the onsite mini supermarket, explore the Big Munch takeaway, relax with a cuppa at Costa or grab a drink at Christie’s Bar. Despite its seclusion, Challaborough Bay still offers opportunities for those looking for a more active holiday. The surf and beach hire shop provides all the gear you’ll need to hit the waves whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned surfer, and there is always the option of booking some lessons with Discovery Surf to help you make the most of your time on the beach. Back onsite, the indoor pool complex gives anyone over the age of ten the opportunity to try their hand at Scuba at its integrated Diving Centre, which can be pre-booked in advance of your visit. Situated a short drive from the park are a number of visitor attractions which will capture the imagination of all the family. The UK’s largest aquarium, the National Marine Aquarium is situated in nearby Plymouth and provides a wonderful insight into the underwater world of sea

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creatures from all the planet’s oceans. Meanwhile, Dartmoor Zoological Park is set in 33 acres of beautiful woodland and was the basis for the 2011 Matt Damon ﬁlm ‘We Bought a Zoo’. See a range of animals including big cats, exotic birds, reptiles and a huge variety of mammals as well as enjoying a full daily programme of events, which are guaranteed to tire any young animal lover out. A trip to Burgh island is a must for all literary lovers and is situated only a mile away from the park. Agatha Christie based both ‘And Then There Were None’ and ‘Evil Under The Sun’ on the Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel which you can visit and eat at and join other esteemed guests of the hotel, which include Noel Coward and The Beatles. Due to the tides, you may require to take transportation to the island on the elevated sea tractor which usually runs every half hour in the summer. Challaborough Bay is a visually stunning location close to fantastic coastal and countryside walks, and surrounded by superb scenery. There is so much to explore in the nearby landscape that you are sure to uncover new favourite walking trails every time you visit, and for the times you can’t visit, ﬁnd out more about our managed sub-hire letting scheme to help offset your costs.

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April 2015

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT - THEATRE ROYAL

MAKE AND TAKE: EASTER 2015 BUNNIES AND BASKETS 3RD APRIL, CITY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

Celebrate Easter with the Museum and Art Gallery as they make baskets for our chocolates, cards and masks in our fun 60-minute sessions. The sessions are:11am - 12pm, 1.30pm - 2.30pm, 3pm - 4pm.

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA’S HANSEL & GRETEL 4TH APRIL, THE LYRIC, THEATRE ROYAL

This Hansel & Gretel is not sugary and sweet, it’s a decidedly dark and delicious confection. Richard Jones’ endlessly inventive production of Humperdinck’s gorgeous opera revels in the story’s more sinister moments whilst also casting a

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magical spell over audiences. This deliciously dark interpretation of the well-loved fairy tale will be devoured by anyone with a wicked sense of fun and fantasy. Richard Jones revels in the nightmarish aspects of the story. His classic production dwells on the themes of hunger, gluttony and cannibalism which lie beneath the story’s surface. Deep in the depths of the forest Hansel & Gretel must use all their guile and trickery to avoid a horrific fate.

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tour having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colours, this magical musical, the UK’s longest running, is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. With the title role played by Lloyd Daniels, Marcus Collins as the Narrator and Matt Lapinskas, as formidable Pharaoh, this is one Technicolor whirlwind of an experience you definitely do not want to miss!

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It’s party time again as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nations favourite rock‘n’ roll variety show returns with another opportunity to see its latest production! This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, plus loads more hilarious comedy! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL!

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Starring comedy legend Bobby Davro as Silly Billy and Dani Harmer (CBBC’s Tracy Beaker and Strictly Come Dancing) as Beauty. Don’t miss another fun-filled Easter pantomime from the same team behind The Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan. With a star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines as well as plenty of jokes, slapstick and heaps of audience participation! Our spellbinding pantomime for Easter 2015 tells the story of Beauty who longs for romance and adventure

BEN HOWARD - PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS Games features new staging, new costumes and choreography. With 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers directed by Michael Flatley, and new music by composer Gerard Fahy, this latest iteration combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of new music and dance.

Dresden, Riga, Padova, Dessau. Join this all-new riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety. Sashaying Royal Academytrained burlesque bombshells slip into exotic character as smoothly as they slip out of the most exotic couture costumes ever to grace the stage.

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Ben Howard is pleased to announce details of a special South West show at Plymouth Pavilions on Monday 27 April, the final date of his UK and Ireland arena tour. Ben wanted to include a show in the South West, it clearly means a lot to him and the band that they play in their home county.

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APRIL 2015

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

FAST AND FURIOUS 7 IN CINEMAS FROM 2ND APRIL

Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for the death of his brother. Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson.

THE WATER DIVINER

execution, rousing aftermath and ultimate downfall of the kidnappers of beer tycoon Alfred “Freddy” Heineken, which resulted in the largest ransom ever paid for an individual. Stars: Jim Sturgess, Sam Worthington, Anthony Hopkins

THE DARK HORSE

THE DUFF

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An Australian man travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try and locate his three missing sons. Stars: Jai Courtney, Russell Crowe, Olga Kurylenko.

KIDNAPPING FREDDY HEINEKEN

16-year old Marie lives on a small island with her seriously ill mother and her father, who takes care of the family. But suddenly mysterious deaths happen and Marie can feel something strange happening to her body. Stars: Sonia Suhl, Lars Mikkelsen, Sonja Richter.

The Dark Horse is an emotionally charged and inspiring drama about a man who searches for the courage to lead, despite his own adversities. Finding purpose and hope in passing on his gift to the children in his community. Stars: Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance.

IN CINEMAS FROM 10TH APRIL

A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier more popular friends. Stars: Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne, Robbie Amell

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WHEN ANIMALS DREAM

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LEISURE When Lou finds himself in trouble, Nick and Jacob fire up the hot tub time machine in an attempt to get back to the past. But they inadvertently land in the future with Adam Jr. Now they have to alter the future in order to save the past, which is really the present. Stars: Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke.

JAUJA IN CINEMAS FROM 10TH APRIL

A father and daughter journey from Denmark to an unknown desert that exists in a realm beyond the confines of civilization. Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Diego Roman, Ghita Nørby.

WOMAN IN GOLD

WOMAN IN GOLD IN CINEMAS FROM 10TH APRIL

Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family. Stars: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl.

GOOD KILL IN CINEMAS FROM 10TH APRIL

A family man begins to question the ethics of his job as a drone pilot. Stars: Ethan Hawke, January Jones, Zoë Kravitz.

BROKEN HORSES

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IN CINEMAS FROM 10TH APRIL

A disgraced member of the military police investigates a series of nasty child murders during the Stalin-era Soviet Union. Stars: Tom Hardy, Joel Kinnaman, Noomi Rapace.

The bonds of brotherhood, the laws of loyalty, and the futility of violence in the shadows of the US Mexico border gang wars. Stars: Vincent D’Onofrio, Anton Yelchin, Sean Patrick.

SOLDIERS OF THE DAMNED IN CINEMAS FROM 10TH APRIL

It’s the Eastern Front, 1944. The Russians are pushing the German Army back through Romania. Major Kurt Fleischer, war-weary commander of an elite troop of German soldiers, is ordered to escort a female scientist into a mysterious forest behind enemy lines to retrieve an ancient relic.As his men begin to disappear in strange circumstances Fleischer realises that the scientist is part of Himmler’s occult department and there is something in the forest that is far more deadly than the Russians. Stars: Gil Darnell, Miriam Cooke, Lucas Hansen.

THE SALVATION IN CINEMAS FROM 17TH APRIL

In 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family’s murderer which unleashes the fury of a notorious gang leader. His cowardly fellow townspeople then betray him, forcing him to hunt down the outlaws alone. Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Eva Green, Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

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PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 IN CINEMAS FROM 17TH APRIL

After six years of keeping our malls safe, Paul Blart has earned a well-deserved vacation. He heads to Vegas with his teenage daughter before she heads off to college. But safety never takes a holiday and when duty calls, Blart answers. Stars: Kevin James, Raini Rodriguez, Eduardo Verástegui.

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON IN CINEMAS FROM 23RD APRIL

When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to the Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans. Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo.

AFTER DEATH IN CINEMAS FROM 26TH APRIL

Five young people wake up dead. Washed up by the tide they scramble to an abandoned beach house, soon realising that the perpetual night and blasts of pain suggest this is some version of hell. Stars: Miranda Raison, Sam Keeley.

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pring is finally here folks! It’s time to air out the wardrobes and bring the light in to all the dreary, dark places that winter had a hold on. There are a few things as satisfying as pulling off a successful DIY project, especially when afterwards guests ask where you purchased it from. Last Christmas, we brought to you quirky little ideas for festive DIY decorations, perfect to turn your home into a winter wonderland. With blooming flowers and warmer days ahead, it’s now time for you to roll up your sleeves and get cracking with an array of DIY projects to spruce up your home in honour of spring.

Recycle your old teacups with this quirky DIY project, perfect to hang or place in your living room. Gather any old tea cups and polish them down so they’re squeaky clean. Next, take some jute string or ribbons and loop it through the handle and tightly tie the ends together to ensure stability. Instead of hanging the teacups, you could also place them on coffee tables or as a center peice on a dining table.

are a breath of fresh air.

If you have any spare candles lying around in a drawer, gathering dust, then bring them out and using a small amount of super glue, attach them onto the side or the bottom of the cup. Or if you’re feeling brave you could even make your own candles, with numerous instructions now available online.

“this unique look will be remembered by one and all, as well as being an equally efficient method of storage”

If your cups happen to be plain, then whip out the old art supplies and brighten them up to your heart’s content. Perfect to light on a spring evening, these quirky candles

You will need three mason jars of the same size and hose clamps, which can be found in any plumbing section of home stores. A piece of wood, preferably

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Not only are mason jars an extremely versatile method of storage, they also make for some of the most adorable decoration pieces. This project is sure to brighten up the look of any room, whether you decide to use it to store bathroom essentials, kitchen utensils or have it in the ofﬁce for a unique take on stationary storage.

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up to two feet long, or longer if you want to add more mason jars onto it. You will also require wood stain, picture hanging hooks, a few screws and a drill, and then you’re ready to get crafting! Firstly stain the piece of wood fully and let it dry. Next, dig out that power drill and use the drill bit to get a pilot hole started in the wood, where you will eventually screw in a hose clamp. Additionally, you will also need to make holes in each of the hose clamps using the drill. This part will require you to put a little bit of force into it, as it can be difﬁcult to make a hole in the metal of the clamps. After you’ve drilled in the holes in both the wood and the hose clamps, line them up and screw the hose clamp into the wood until all are attached. To hang up the

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wood onto your chosen space, nail in two picture hangers onto the backside of the wood. Screw the mason jars into the hose clamps and tighten to ensure the mason jars don’t slip through and shatter. And voilà! You now have your fully functioning farmhouse chic organiser. Perfect for just about any room, this unique look will be remembered by one and all, as well as being an equally efficient method of storage. Next time you indulge in a glass or two of wine or champagne, instead of putting the bottle away to be taken to a bottle bank, wash them out and leave them to

dry. Then, gather any spare Christmas lights or fairy lights and feed them into the bottles carefully. Switch them on and watch in amazement as you create lamps so deliciously quirky and luminous that you’ll never want to turn them off. This project is quick and easy and makes for a gorgeous decoration to place in your living room, bedroom or even on the patio! Whether it’s work meetings or keeping track of fantasy football, this dry erase is perfect for someone who’s always on the go. Customizable, thoughtful and useful, this project is quick and easy to implement. You will need an old collage picture frame, some scrapbook paper or colourful wallpaper, scissors and a dry erase marker. To begin with, use the backing of the picture frame and trace on the backside of your scrapbook paper or wallpaper of choice and cut it out. If possible, place a different colour or style of paper for each of the days. Next, use your dry erase marker to write down the days; each frame is a day of the week. If you are a perfectionist you may want to use a stencil to ensure that all of the letters are uniform. Now grab your erase marker and get writing as your dry erase calendar is ready for use! This can be placed in your

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home office or even in the kitchen for a more efficient use. With the days getting warmer and brighter, these quick and quirky DIY projects will make your home spring ready. Not only will these projects save your bank account and prevent you from buying expenive decoration items, these DIY projects can be completed with many materials that you may already have lying around in your house! A productive way to spend your lazy sundays, it’s time to dig out the craft supplies and get creating!

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Why Pensions are like Ice Cream Mike LeGassick, Independent Financial Adviser with Manning and Company, explains why the blended approach to retirement income planning could be the best choice. If you were born around 1960, you will soon be facing a pivotal decision: how will you shape your life over the next 30 years? First of all think back 30 years, to 1985 – when music came on vinyl or cassette, and the internet hadn’t yet arrived. Can you think ahead to the year 2045 and imagine what life might be like? Honestly, can any of us?! Yet thanks to the new pension freedoms which come into effect in April, that’s exactly what anyone aged 55 or over will have to do. As never before, your future is in your hands. It’s real money You may have paid into a pension scheme for years – but the money has probably come off your salary before it’s even reached your bank account, so it may never have felt ‘real’, and you may not have thought too much about what you’ll do with it. But your pension pot is real money. And from April, once you turn 55 you can get your hands on it – all of it. Yes, you’ll be taxed at your marginal rate on 75% of it, but you can have your cash in your hands if you want. This is what is suddenly making pensions exciting, and life-changing. Because the decision you make now – whether to take the cash, invest it, buy an annuity, or a mix of all three – will determine what the rest of your life could look like. Without a doubt, this is something that’s worth taking time to think seriously about. Pension Wise The government has launched a new website, www.pensionwise.gov.uk, to provide guidance on pension choices. The key word here is ‘guidance’ – the website does not provide ‘advice’ for your circumstances; and crucially it 42 April 2015

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