HIGH LIFE The launch of a new community hub in Stretton.

THIS MONTH: THE VILLAGE OF STRETTON LAUNCHES ITS COMMUNITY HUB...

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Celebrating the official launch of the Stretton Community Hub

WITH JUST 300 RESIDENTS and a congregation of fewer than 20, St Nicolas Church in Stretton was in danger of falling into obsolescence. Happily, a committee of villagers including chairperson Sue Armstrong-Brookes and fundraiser Greg Harker weren’t about to let that happen. Raising the necessary six-figure sum and facilitating a restoration of the church, which is Grade II* listed and dates back to 1086, the group have created a Community Hub that can be used for any suitable activity which keeps the villagers together all through the year. The Community Hub Association launched last month with a cheese and wine evening, attended by Vice Lord Lieutenant Jeannette Warner and with a banner sponsored by Tim Hart of Hambleton Hall. Nearly everything went to plan, if you discount an iffy Norman-era door latch which broke, locking everyone out. The Community Hub’s first act as a group was to break into the church, which provided much amusement! The latch has since been replaced with a more reliable one! n

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

Bathed & Showered in Gold

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD THIS MONTH WITH PRODUCTS TO MAKE YOUR ABLUTIONS SPARKLE!

1. A golden glow with the benefits of aromatherapy...

Light up the room with Acqua di Parma’s Luce di Colonia Candle. It may be cold and great outdoors but as one of the fragrance house’s eight Italian Moments scents. According to the PR blurb, La Casa Sul Lago enables you to ‘take the sense of serenity of a villa’s garden by the lake into your home, and find harmony in the captivating scents of its flowers,’ we say bergamot, lily, musk. £59/200g.

2. J’Adorable Bath Oil

Delicately perfumed, this silky oil helps your skin feel smooth and prevents it drying out after either a bath of shower. Producing a fine lather, it’s a moment of pure pleasure, and has the enveloping notes of J’Adore, Dior’s ylang ylang and jasmine based scent, £45/200ml.

A mini-spa experience in your own home thanks to Jo Malone’s bath oil, featured here in Peony & Blush fragrance. Almond and jojoba oils create a silky base that bubbles up well. An opulent floral scent plus a formula that leaves skin feeling wonderfully soft, £50, 250ml

3. Bathe in Chanel

The world’s most famous scent, now available as a daily ritual thanks to this bath and shower gel. Created in 1921 by Gabrielle Chanel and Ernest Beaux, the fragrance is composed of citrus top notes, and a floral bouquet with vanilla, £44.50/200ml

4. Peony & Blush

5. The best towel you’ll ever buy, created by Resore

Resore has created what we reckon is the best towel in the world, and in fairness, for the price, it ought to be! It’s anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic, and eco-friendly fibres which fight bacteria, dry your skin fast, and remains incredibly soft, absorbent, and durable. Resore says it doesn’t need to be washed as often as regular bathroom towels. 76cm x 142cm, £99/700gsm

6. From a luxury spa to your own bathroom...

ESPA is renowned as a fragrance brand which powers many of the treatments provided in some of the best luxury spas. Now, their Signature Blends Bath & Body Oil collection allows you to sample seven of the firms renowned pure essential oil blends, just add them to your bath, £35/7x15ml.

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

Clarins Men’s Set

Full-sized Moisture Balm, Exfoliating Cleanser, Shampoo, Shave Oil £42. Estée Lauder Blockbuster

£300 worth of products, for just £70 when you spend £50 or more on Estée.

Clinique Moisture Surge

50ml Moisture Surge, Overnight Masque and Lip Hydro Plump, £40 (worth £62).

Bvlgari Wood Essence

From Bvlgari for men, £109.

HEAVEN SCENT

Superb festive cosmetics and gift sets just in time for your Christmas shopping outing, and all available from Coneys Department Store...

Coneys Department Store, Broad Street, Spalding PE11 1TB. Call 01775 767155 or see www.coneysdesignerwear.co.uk.

Lancôme Beauty Box

£300 worth of products for just £74, when you spend £70 or more on Lancôme. Clarins Double Serum Set

50ml Double Serum, Beauty Flash Balm and lip oil, £82.

Molton Brown

Stocking filler collection, 10 x 50ml bath/shower gels, £40.

Best of L’Occitane

Six of the fragrance house’s most popular products, £25 (worth £33).

>> When asked by Life Magazine in 1952 what she wore to bed, Marilyn Monroe famously responded that she wore nothing but Chanel No5. Created in 1921, it’s still on sale today, £126, 100ml EDP at Coneys Department Store. n

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Layers & Lace

GORGEOUS WEDDING DRESSES FOR 2023 WEDDINGS...

1. Mon Cheri You’re A Dream, Serene A-line wedding gown with lace embroidery, www.eddyk.com. 2. Eddy K Heather, Ivory layered ballgown with beaded ivory lace and sequins, www.eddyk.com. 3. Sophia Tolli Arabelle, Floral lace wedding dress with A-line skirt, www.sophiatolli.com 4. Justin Alexander Ellie, Tea-length high-low dress with modified sweetheart neckline, www.justinalexander.com 5. Allure Bridal 9950, An elegant squared neckline accents the silhouette of this sleeveless lace gown, www.allurebridals.com. 6. Alan Hannah Sandi, Full skirted tulle ballgown with satin bodice and sleeves, www.alanhannah.co.uk. 7. Romantic Romy, An opulent A-line silhouette dress with a V-neckline and simple thin belt, www.romanticaofdevon.co.uk. 8. Mori Lee Felicity, Bold floral patterned lace romantic A-line feels like a modern classic with sparkle tulle, www.morilee.com. n 3

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