FASHION Stylish knitwear

Oui chunky jumper in cinnamon stick colourway, £159.

Knitted print jumper in brown and orange, £169.

Oui cosy teddy coat, £299.

Oui 3D cable knit jumper in moonbeam colourway, £139.

Knitted jumper in moonstone colourway, £139.

Top/Left: Blazer cardigan in light stone £139. Top/Right: Leather skirt in brown £349. Bottom/Left: Knitted midi-dress £189. Bottom/Right: Check blazer £145. For local stockists see www.oui.com.

Strike me Pink

ACHIEVE A ROSY AND BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION THIS MONTH AND TREAT YOURSELF TO A TOUCH OF LUXURY WITH OUR SOFT PINK-THEMED COLLECTION OF WINTER COSMETICS...

1. Be comfortable in your own skin with Dior...

Dreamskin by Dior aims to deliver on a promise of making the most of your own natural radiance. Its Moist & Perfect Cushion acts on the appearance of pores, minor redness and shine for naturally more beautiful skin in every circumstance. The complexion is fresh, matte and luminous with SPF50 protection from harsh winter sun. £65/15g.

5. A welcome way to warm up your winter...

Ascent’s Himalayan Bath Salts are rich in 84 precious minerals designed to enhance the pleasure of a long hot soak in the bath and to re-centre your spirit. A bright and invigorating hit of lavender, geranium rose, and ho leaf (cinnamomum Camphora) uplifts mind, body and soul. With warming cedarwood, it’s a winter treat. £10.20/100g.

2. Frost in translation...

Top tips for your lips from Mac in the form of its special edition lip colours. Shown here is the white pearl ‘Once Bitten, Twice Shy,’ one of five shades available in lustre, pearlescent frost, matte or amplified finishes. The company promises eight hours of wear, £14/3g.

3. On Primer Facie...

Too Faced has created this excellent lightweight primer designed to visibly fill and volumise skin. The company promises a ‘lifted’ look for cheeks and jawline in three days, and greater texture and smoothness, £32/30ml.

4. Mascara Magic...

Too Faced’s mascara claims to be the number one best-selling premium mascara in the US and now it’s available here, too. Thickens, lengthens and curls whilst delivering a deep, lustrous black colour. £22/8ml.

6. Look scent-sational with cookie cosmetics...

Too Faced has launched a brand new palette of sparkly, glamorous colours. Enchanted Beauty Fox comprises an exclusive palette of 12 eye shadows, plus a highlighted and blush duo palette and its Damn Girl mascara... and did we mention that each product smells like cookies? £28.

n All our beauty products are available from local independent stockists unless otherwise stated, please note that prices stated are RRP and may vary according to retailer.

HELPING HEROES

Everyone needs support especially during a crisis. Helping to back up the NHS during Covid-19 is the area’s independent healthcare sector. Ramsay Health Care’s Fitzwilliam Hospital has been supporting its state sector colleagues by assisting the local Trust with patients on waiting lists and ensuring everyone receives prompt, high-quality care even during a major pandemic…

Words: Rob Davis.

It’s difficult to find positives during a global pandemic. Economically, socially and emotionally, Covid-19 has impacted us all in a number of ways.

But if this year has proven one thing across the healthcare sector, it’s that independent and state healthcare sectors can work brilliantly together to provide access to prompt, high quality support to patients.

“In ordinary circumstances the Fitzwilliam Hospital provides independent healthcare through self-pay, insurance and NHS pathways,” says the Fitzwilliam’s Hospital Director Carl Cottam.

“During the Covid-19 crisis though, we’ve provided additional capacity to the NHS to ensure that procedures in areas like breast care, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics - or diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy –that can be performed promptly and in a safe environment.”

“We’ve worked alongside our NHS partners particularly closely this year, and have seen many hundreds of patients come through the door, which has meant we can help people to access a range of services, which also helps efforts to keep the NHS’s waiting lists down.”

“Whilst we’ve been open as usual for our own patients, much of the throughput of our five operating theatres have been work for our local trusts NW Anglia Healthcare Trust. With facilities like our MRI and CT imaging suites we have been able to provide these services to NHS Trusts.

“As part of our commitment to a safe and clean environment both for our patients and our staff, we’ve had to adapt our hospitals, and I’m really proud of the way that everyone has cooperated to ensure our facilities remain exceptionally safe.”

“Patients have been screened upon arrival, systems have been introduced around the hospital, we have created two more entrances, and we’ve been offering ‘virtual’ consultations to reduce the number of people who need to physically enter the building.”

“The feedback has been really great. With around 200 members of staff and a throughput of patients - sometimes for complex procedures - it’s really rewarding that all those coming into the hospital to work or for treatment report that they feel safe and confident with our procedures.”

“We’ve also been providing support for patients via our sister hospital, Boston West, which is a purpose-built day case Hospital which provides services for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions.”

“With a well-equipped modern theatre, we can also undertake a range of surgical procedures and endoscopic investigations at the facility too.”

“It’s also been interesting to note that some patients didn’t realise our facilities can be accessed via the NHS and were not aware of the facilities that we had.”

“We believe that in the course of working even closer with our NHS colleagues than we ordinarily do, we’ve been able to help keep local NHS hospital beds free, introduce more people to our facilities and generally support all those helping to provide excellent healthcare across the region.”

The hospital offers consultant-led care from diagnosis services, to services like physiotherapy plus treatment across a range of disciplines from orthopaedics, general surgical, spinal surgery, ophthalmological and cardiac disciplines, as well as access to pain relief, weight loss and cosmetic procedures.

“We’re really grateful for all the feedback we’ve received and recognise the hard work and dedication of all those in the healthcare profession, both in the state and the independent sectors,” adds Carl Cottam.

Find Out More: Ramsay Healthcare’s network of hospitals include Peterborough’s Fitzwilliam and Boston West. For a no-obligation consultation call 01733 842304 or find out more at www.fitzwilliamhospital.co.uk

LAXTON JUNIOR SCHOOL

A Culture of Learning in Wonderful WOODLAND

Words: Rob Davis.

Laxton Junior School is an independent day school for children aged four to eleven. The School’s Woodland Garden provides an opportunity for inquisitive children brimming with enthusiasm to embrace the many opportunities and challenges they are offered. The garden is integral to a learning culture which encourages kindness, positive interaction and working and learning collaboratively with others...

Laxton Junior School, set in the heart of the beautiful market town of Oundle – and an intrinsic part of Oundle School – is an incredibly happy school. The children are inquisitive, brimming with enthusiasm and they embrace the many opportunities and challenges that they are offered. This is never more evident than in the School’s hidden gem; its Woodland Garden.

The product of a true community effort, including the PFA, staff, the children and Oundle School grounds staff, the shared vision and attention to detail is evident as you explore this enchanting space.

Careful thought has also been given as to how the Woodland Garden is weaved into elements across the curriculum, ensuring that, alongside regular outdoor learning experiences (led by staff who are fully qualified Forest School Leads), Form Teachers frequently take the children outside for a vast array of subject lessons to embed their learning from indoors.

This reaches far beyond the academic curriculum, the joy of outdoor learning plays a hugely important role from a pastoral perspective as well as encouraging children to develop important practical skills. The approach ensures you never know what activities you will find as you take a stroll through the Woodland Garden; a group of Year One children trying to contain their squeals of anticipation as they creep from far flung corners of undergrowth in a game of ‘What’s the time Mr Wolf,’ Year Four children huddled around the fire in the Fire Garden enjoying a hot chocolate and cosy chat (hot chocolate is a popular reoccurring theme when you talk to any of the children about the Woodland Garden!) or a Year Six poetry lesson, with children writing their creative ideas on the giant writing wall with a sense of calm contemplation. “Through all of our outdoor learning opportunities, children learn to be resilient, confident and collaborative learners who are able to take positive risks within all environments. It is not simply a lesson, it is a community activity that enables children to focus on care and kindness for each other as well as their environment,” says Outdoor Learning Lead, Heather Poole.” Five core values sit at the heart of an LJS education: care, a love of learning, opportunity, community and quality. These values run like invisible threads through everything the School does and ensure the experiences the children take part in outdoors, not only develop their skill base but also an overall well-rounded and considerate character in every child. n