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HOMES • GARDENS • FOOD & DRINK • WALKS • HEALTH & BEAUTY • WHAT’S ON • COMPETITIONS

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DECEMBER 2018/JANUARY 2019 HERE & NOW 6

Visit Santa at Hatton Country World

HOME & GARDEN 8

Top Tips for a Plastic Free Christmas

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Festive Treats

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Look Stylish on the Slopes

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FOOD & DRINK 26

Pistachio Profiteroles

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28 KEEPING ACTIVE 28

HISTORY

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Mysterious Discovery

COMPETITION 32

Win a Bottle of One Gin

EDUCATION 34

COMPETITION WINNERS Maid Marion and the Merry Men J Jones, Alcester

Royal Leamington Spa to Cubbington

Play Therapy as a Career

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA

King’s High is School of the Year King’s High, Warwick has been named The Sunday Times West Midlands Independent Secondary School of the Year, 2019.

Richard Nicholson, Head Master of King’s High, says: ‘I am absolutely delighted for our girls, staff and parents. This is a tremendous accolade,

recognising

both

the

girls’

achievements, and the all-round experience we offer.’

This year saw the girls achieve outstanding exam results. King’s was ranked nationally 21st for Independent Girls’ Schools, and 49th of all Independent Schools, for A-Levels, and 31st of all Independent Girls’ Schools for GCSEs.

Girls divide 50-50 between

going on to study STEM and Arts subjects

at university. King’s has two recent Old Girls in Game of Thrones. This Spring, girls organised a live link-up with an astronaut on the International Space Station. Head Girl, Emma-Jane Taylor Watts says: ‘Girls at King’s take it as a given they can achieve anything.’

The Good Schools Guide 2018 review says: ‘Who wouldn’t want their daughters to be like this at 18?’ The nomination comes at a momentous time in the school’s 139-year history. In September 2019, King’s moves to its new King’s High school – with world-class facilities for girls - alongside Warwick School, creating what has been called ‘the best of both worlds – single-sex education for girls and boys, in a shared social environment,’ and ‘An education powerhouse for the

Midlands.’ Richard Nicholson says: ‘Whilst we are thrilled that King’s has been recognised in this way, we are not at all complacent.

All that we do is focused on ensuring that we offer each of our girls the very best of educations.

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Make a date with Father Christmas at Hatton Country World Children are in for a magical treat when the popular ‘Enchanted Christmas Kingdom’ returns to Hatton Adventure World. Children can make a date with Father Christmas in his twinkling Grotto every weekend from 24 November – 23 December and weekdays from 17 – 21 December as well as Christmas Eve. Well behaved children will receive a Golden Key to unlock his workshop and then choose a present of their choice in the secret toyshop.

The all-day ‘Festive Entertainment Package’ includes entry to The Christmas Magician with magic from Zoobee, ‘Cool Colin’ and his interactive quiz, The Owl and the Orient King featuring flying displays, Fun Fair Rides, ‘Zoobee’s Festive Friends Puppet show’ and the Reindeer Quest. New for this year is Gingerbread Decorating with Mrs Claus and the chance for children to make reindeer food to leave for Father Christmas and his reindeers on Christmas Eve. Hatton Shopping Village is also hosting plenty of festive fun. Back by popular demand are the Christmas Markets which take place every weekend from 24 November - 16 December and every day from 21 – 23

December from 10am – 5pm. There will

throughout the year (excluding Christmas

be a diverse range of stalls from local

Day and Boxing Day) from 10am to 5.30pm.

suppliers selling a multitude of fabulous

Hatton Shopping Village has free entry with

festive gifts. At the weekends visitors can

free parking.

also enjoy festive singing, mulled punch, mince pies and a great festive atmosphere!

Visit

Hatton Adventure World is open every day

village for more details.

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www.hattonworld.com/shopping-

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Plastic is everywhere. From your children’s toys, to adding sparkle to your wrapping paper, you’ll find a plethora of plastic in every aspect of the festive season.

Plastic pollution adversely affects wildlife, their habitats and humans. The burning of plastic products release poisonous chemicals into the atmosphere, causing a negative impact on the natural environment.

Over the past 50 years, world plastic production has doubled. Vast amounts of unwanted single use plastic ends up on our beaches, with around 8 million tons of plastic ending up in our oceans.

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Decorations Use natural decorations made from wood, glass or ceramic. There are plenty of places available locally to go and make your own.

If you have any plastic containers or bottles around the house, why not get crafty and make your own decorations. Use dried orange slices or cinnamon sticks to evoke a festive fragrance throughout your home.

Food Go to your local butchers and greengrocers to combat your carbon footprint. Most vegetables are not pre packed like in your local supermarket. Loose vegetables minimalise the use of plastic bags and packaging.

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The Window Film Company, MissPrint - Frontier, www.windowfilm.co.uk

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Home & Garden recycle an old plastic bag that you’ve used before. Ready made nibbles bought from a shop can also come in large amounts of plastic packaging. Instead, cook canapés or mince pies in advance then freeze them ahead of the festive period.

Toys Trying to find a present that doesn’t contain plastic is hard. Most children’s toys will have a plastic element to them. Choose wooden or metal based toys where possible. If plastic is unavoidable, buy a pre-loved gift from a charity shop or second hand from online sellers.

There are lots of perfectly good products that still have plenty of use left in them.

Buy downloadable gifts for computer games and music or take someone to their favourite show or restaurant.

Wrapping paper Wrapping paper is often dyed, laminated or contains glitter so therefore cannot be recycled. Some types of paper are very thin, so do not contain enough fibres to be properly recycled. Another worry is the use of sticky tape left on wrapping paper, which makes it difficult to recycle. Instead use brown paper and string.

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Spruce up your present wrapping by adding lace instead of ribbon. Feathers, holly, or dried fruit create a colourful adornment.

Christmas Tree Choose a real tree this Christmas and do your bit for the environment. Local plantations advise on the best tree for your needs and come in many varieties.

A traditional fir has strong branches for decoration, whilst a Leyland Cypress has a low fragrance, perfect for those with allergies. There are also companies that leave the root on your tree so that you can pot it and replant it year on year. Just be careful choosing your tree, as a replanted Nordman Fir could reach up to 60m!

Dispose of your Christmas tree carefully, by recyling via your local council, who may provide a collection service. If you don’t fancy the traditional Christmas look, why not get try a unique alternative to the conventional tree. Gather green objects onto an existing shelf to create the illusion of a tree, build up books in a trianglar formation and drape them in fairy lights, or simply use a wooden geometric frame to create a minimalist feel. n

By Daisy Bennett

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Health & Beauty

Festive treats Your guide to the perfect red, gold and green gifts for the festive season.

STAR WARS CHRISTMAS JUMPERS Choose from a selection of Star Wars Christmas themed jumpers. www.merchoid.com

MEN’S GIFT OF GREAT GROOMING Everything he needs for the cleanest shave and the smoothest skin from head-to-toe.

Choose from either the shave gel or beard oil collection, to tailor to your grooming needs. www.elemis.com

NO5 L’EAU N°5, the very essence of femininity.

A floral bouquet showcased within an iconic bottle.

A legendary, timeless fragrance, now available in a limited edition, dressed in Gabrielle Chanel’s favorite colour: red. £130 www.chanel. com n 18 | South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now | Issue 31 | December 2018/January 2019 n 18 | South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now | Issue 31 | December 2018/January 2019

MINTY CHOC CHIP MINI TREAT BOX Treat someone you love to this beautiful miniature treat box. £4 ilovecosmetics.co.uk

Health & Beauty

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Health & Beauty

LA PALETTE CARACTÈRE This limitededition holiday lip harmony features five shades in three finishes — from satin to extreme-matte. www.chanel.com

FRANGIPANI MONOI CRACKER Frangipani Monoi Body Oil 35ml, Frangipani Monoi Shower Cream 50ml, www.elemis.com ZUBROWSA BISON GRASS Celebrate in style this Christmas with Zubrowka Vodka.

RRP £20.

Available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose

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LUXURY SIZE ALMOND SHOWER OIL Enriched with almond oil, this shower oil gently cleanses the body while respecting its hydrolipidic film.

500ml £31 www.loccitane.com

Health & Beauty

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Health & Beauty

Dress with style

on the slopes

When skiing you want to tick all the boxes: warmth, comfort, visibility and of course, style.

Here are a few top tips to help you dress with style on the slopes (without looking like a giant marshmallow).

• Some of us may choose separate salopettes and a jacket but others suit jumpsuits that bring you in at the waist, giving more shape to your outfit. Whichever you choose ensure it is in a colour from your palette that makes you look energetic and vibrant rather than a colour that doesn’t suit making you look drained and unhealthy. There are a huge range of colours available these days. Metallics are all the rage this

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season, but it’s not for everyone.

• If you are unsure about wearing a bold coloured outfit but still want to include your wow colours, choose chic accessories in gorgeous colours whether that be boots, gloves, hats, a scarf or even your helmet! There is always a way to incorporate a pop of colour and team these with an outfit in a neutral from your seasonal palette.

• These days there is no need to sacrifice comfort for style. Try different shapes and don’t be afraid to wear patterns or more than one colour from your palette.

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Health & Beauty Experiment with styles that suit your body shape and personality but do choose quality ski-attire since you may wear it for years to come and you don’t want your outfit to unravel on the slopes. As this will be an investment, consider discovering your best colours and style with a professional personal stylist.

• A soft set of long johns or base layers is essential!

The best materials are ones that are breathable and moisture wicking. Choose full-length leggings and long sleeves. Always try them on first because they shouldn’t be restrictive anywhere, but you don’t want empty space between the fabric and your skin making you feel cold. Most base layers are synthetic but merino wool is a great alternative.

• Choose the colour of your ski goggles carefully rather than just going for the obvious black or white.

Mirrored lenses are very fashion-forward but if that feels a little much then choose a colour that works well with your ski jacket and hat.

• Don’t hide your curves if you have them! Unshaped jackets can make you look bulky so opt for jackets that are brought in at the waist, either with a belt or one that has stretch or different coloured panels at the side. Alternatively, find a jacket with diagonal baffles that compliment your figure as they create less bulk.

Baffles ensures the insulation materials in a jacket are evenly distributed rather than gathering in one place.

• Straight, skinny or slim silhouette salopettes will look

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better on straighter body shapes, whereas, straight, contouring bootcut or slightly wider leg salopettes will look better on curvy body shapes.

• The harsh skiing conditions means you need an excellent moisturiser. Always avoid the hallmarks of a goggle tan and use suntan lotion in a high SPF. Choose neutral coloured make-up on the slopes as your outfit will be the star of the show and your face will be mostly covered by goggles. It is important to wear water-resistant makeup.

• Its law in most places to wear a helmet but if you suffer from helmet hair either wear your hair up or use a bandana in one of your best colours to push your hair back with. Braiding is otherwise a great alternative to make you look wind-kissed rather than wind-battered.

• Après ski is the perfect opportunity to show you know your own style whether that be a touch of animal print and or a little bit of check in your outfit – both very on-trend this season. Cashmere may be too warm for the slopes, but it is perfect for a stylish jumper and a great way to wear one of your wow colours. Chunky sole boots are also very on trend, as well as practical.

Pair with a faux fur jacket if that fits with your style personality or a fur hat to keep you warm whilst you sip your vin chaud! n Jane Brook, House of Colour jane.brook@houseofcolour.co.uk

Food & Drink

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Food & DRINK FOOD Drink

Pistachio

profiteroles

Ingredients ‘Pate a Choux’

Method

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60g plain flour

•

100ml cold water

1. Preheat oven to 170c. Combine the water and

•

45g diced unsalted

butter in a pan, heating gently until mixture is

butter

fully combined. Bring to the boil.

•

2 eggs

Pistachio Crème Patisserie

‘Pate a Choux’

2. Add all flour to the mixture stirring while on low heat until it forms a ball and comes away from the pan. Put the mixture into an electric mixing bowl

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2 egg yolks

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40g caster sugar

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170ml double cream

•

13g plain flour

3. Add the eggs individually allowing them to

•

5g cornflour

fully combine and continue to whisk for a few

•

170ml semi whipped cream

•

one desert spoon of pistachio paste

and whisk for a couple of minutes allowing the mixture to cool.

more minutes. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe onto a lined baking tray. Pipe each profiterole out to the size of a £2 coin.

4. Add a small ovenproof dish of water to the oven when cooking to add steam. Cook at 170c

Salted Caramel sauce

for about 30 minutes or until they turn a light,

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125ml double cream

golden brown colour.

•

25g unsalted butter

•

75g soft brown sugar

•

Sea salt to taste

Pistachio Crème Patisserie 1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and slightly thickened. Whisk in the

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plain flour and cornflour.

3. Heat the double cream in a pan until it starts to boil then whisk into the egg and flour mix along with the pistachio paste.

4. Transfer back to the pan and heat, stirring continuously until mixture has thickened and boiling. Put into a piping bag Salted Caramel sauce Combine all ingredients in a pan on low heat stirring until a mixture forms. Increase the heat so it starts to bubble and stir for 3 minutes. Warning!

Sauce will be very hot!

To finish 1. Allow profiteroles to cool then make a hole in the bottom with a small knife .Fill profiterole with piped pistachio crème patisserie. Drizzle warm salted caramel sauce. Serve and enjoy! n Max Proudfoot Oscars French Steakhouse & Bistro, Leamington Spa www.oscarsfrenchbistro.co.uk

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KEEPING Golden Years ACTIVE Golden Years

Start / Finish: The walk starts at Leamington Spa Railway Station.

Public Transport:- Nearest railway station is at Leamington Spa. Please use ‘Traveline’ to check times, particularly of last train.

Parking:- Those travelling by car can street park in parts of Leamington or park at Car Parks at Newbold Comyn Park and start and end the circular walk from there.

O/S Map: Explorer 221 Distance: Main walk 7 miles. (Short ‘There and Back’ walk 3 miles).

Time: The short walk (see note preceding main walk description) can be done in a morning or afternoon but allow all day for the main walk.

Another option is to walk to Cubbington (points 1–7) then catch a bus back from the High Street to Royal Leamington Spa. Refreshments: Enjoy a picnic or eat at Royal Leamington Spa before the walk or on your return. You can get snacks at a Convenience store in Cubbington and there is ‘The Kings Head’ PH in the village.

Terrain: The route trends gently uphill outwards and gently downhill on the return. Boots or strong shoes are recommended. Wheelchair users and pushchairs can enjoy exploring the town and parks at Leamington Spa and can go along the canal and back for a short distance in dry weather. It can also be a ‘Winter Wellies Walk’!

History: Plenty is written about Royal Leamington Spa. The walk goes to Cubbington with its ‘old’ centre around the Church area then skirts around the village of Lillington, now a small suburb of Leamington. The golf course has recently closed (Christmas 2017) with the area reverting to commonland. Part of the area within sight of the walk is to be taken up by the planned ‘High Speed 2’ Railway Proposed Route. Note: Please do not attempt this walk if the River Leam is in flood.

Royal Leamington Spa to Cubbington

Circular Walk

Note: For those wanting a shorter 3 mile walk, follow points 1-3 then take path on right side of Newbold Comyn Arms that wends it way up hillside and along woodland path to mast on Campion Hills returning by same route.

Street, past Hill Crest to Queens Street and down alleyway on left

1.Leave main station entrance, use zebra-crossing and climb ramp onto street opposite Station House. Turn left to traffic lights then left beneath railway arch and along Lower Avenue to Spencer Street.

Turn right towards Parish Church.

left then right towards tall flats. Turn left to skirt round flats. Follow

2.From Parish Church, cross – turning left along ‘The Parade’, cross bridge turning right into Jephson Gardens. Walk between boating lake on left and River Leam. Walk through gardens passing Glasshouse, Jephson Memorial and Aviary Café to reach Willes Bridge. Turn left to Newbold Terrace. Cross to Newbold Terrace East and turn immediately through a corner entrance onto ‘Centenary Way’/‘Shakespeare’s Avon Way’/Cycle Route 41 that will take you as far as the Leisure Centre with its café opposite Newbold Common Arms PH. 3.(Note short walk goes left here up onto Campion Hills). Turn left and walk up left side of fairway with hedge on left to a waymarker and keep straight on to a track. Cross track and small planked footbridge turning right with hedge on right. At corner turn left passing ‘Red House Farm’. Follow ‘Millennium Way’ over stile. Walk through gap, diagonally across ‘cropped’ field, over planked bridge and along left side of field.

4. Take path passing ‘The Rung Hills’ woodland on left.

5. At corner, turn left along top of woodland to planked bridge into next field turning left alongside ditch. Ahead is ‘Eden Court’ (tall flats) at Lillington. After two fields, walk through corner into next field and turn right to walk towards timber-framed cottage ‘Glebe Farm’ with ‘Works’ behind. Go through kiss-gate, pass farm on left of track and walk ½ mile.

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into North Close onto Offchurch Road.

8.Turn right to footpath. At corner turn right to join another path turning left down to cross-roads in paths. Turn right towards houses, path along fence-line to concrete track. Turn right along Black Lane to track on left leading to mast.

9. At mast on Campion Hills, turn right to school then left to Newbold Comyn Arms/Leisure Centre.

10. Retrace route to Railway Station. n Written and illustrated by Glynis Dray

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HISTORY COMPETITION

Shipston's strange burial Some archaeological discoveries raise more questions than they answer. This is certainly true of a strange burial discovered this year at Shipston-on-Stour.

The human remains have been radiocarbon dated to the Roman period, between 127 and 243 AD. Plenty of other Roman burials have been found in Warwickshire but none are quite as mysterious as this one.

part of her work. By the time she died she was also suffering from spinal degenerative joint disease but it is the way her bones were arranged in the grave that has raised the biggest questions; the body appears to have been deposited as two separated elements.

The burial was discovered by Archaeology Warwickshire during their excavations on the north side of the Campden Road leading into Shipston. The site is thought to have been part of a Roman farmstead and the deceased, a woman aged between 35 and 45 years old, had been buried in a shallow pit at the base of a gully on the edge of the site.

Analysis of the skeleton indicates that the woman had a hard life and a harsh burial.

Signs of bowing of her legs suggests rickets, her teeth were worn down to the root, and she had two abscesses which would have been very painful. The pattern of wear on the teeth also suggests they were used not just for eating but also as tools, perhaps as

Dr

John

Pearce,

a

Roman

specialist

from Kings College London, says “it can confidently be stated that the upper body and lower limbs cannot as found have been buried as an integral anatomical entity, given the positioning of the lower limbs”.

The legs were not attached to the torso, and this is seen as a deliberate act of dismemberment around the time of death or burial, mainly because the feet bones were still articulated with the leg bones; these would have moved out of position if the skeleton was disturbed some time later.

Dismemberment is not unknown in Roman burials; in another example from Roman

buried nearby. More generally, there is a wide range of unusual or ‘deviant’ burials recorded from many periods of human history around the world.

Examples include decapitation and fixing the corpse with stones, stakes or nails.

Popular interpretations point to disrespect for the individual or fear of them returning to haunt the living. Until quite recently our Shipston woman might have been labelled as a witch or a vampire, but archaeologists today emphasize the need to view such burials within the context of their specific culture and time period, and not always negatively.

As one of only a handful of unusual Roman burials in Britain, and an extreme case at that, our Shipston woman is an important discovery that will contribute to an understanding of strange treatment of the dead. n HiddenHistory.co.uk

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Enjoy a vintage tipple this Christmas Port made in 1878 and champagne from 1929 have been found in the cellar of a Midlands mansion which dates back to 1750.

And you could be enjoying a vintage tipple at Christmas as the contents of the cellar at Bishton Hall, Wolseley Bridge, Staffordshire, will be sold on December 19 as part of Hansons Auctioneers’ Christmas Fine Art and Jewellery Auction.

Around 35 bottles of wine, champagne and port from Bishton Hall will go under the hammer at the December 18-20 event, which will be held at the Georgian property. The 130-year-old Fielding port from 1878 has an estimate of £100. There’s also a rare Graham’s vintage port from 1934, guide price £600-£800, and a bottle of Warre’s port from the 1950s, estimate £200-£300.

In the same sale, but found at a free valuation event, is a bottle of Midleton Very Rare Irish whisky from 1984, estimate £1,500-£2,500.

Steven Bruce, drinks valuer at Hansons, said: “It may seem like a lot of money but 1984 was the year this range of premium whiskies was launched making it very collectible. “As for the contents of Bishton Hall’s cellar, it’s always fascinating to

Drinks in a recent Hansons auction.

uncover these ancient finds and rather

demand with £3,100 paid for a Macallan

romantic to think you could bid for the

1961 Private Eye malt and a case of Dow’s

opportunity to try one.

1980 port reached £640. Gin’s the tipple

“The market for fine wines, whisky, port and other alcoholic beverages is buoyant

of the moment and £290 was paid for a bottle of vintage Tanqueray gin.” n

so if there is anything tucked away in

Hansons holds free monthly valuations

granny’s cupboard, do get it valued.

in Knowle, Stratford on Avon, Kenilworth

Our last Wine and Whisky sale sparked

and Bishop’s Cleeve. To find out more,

extraordinary prices. Whisky was in

call Carol Jones on 07802 839915.

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Competition

IWSC Gold award winning One Gin is abundant with fresh English sage, juniper and citrus, copper distilled into a wonderfully smooth aromatic spirit. This very special premium gin was created to delight your palate of course, but every bottle also helps to tackle the global water crisis. One Gin donates at least 10% of all its profits to The One Foundation (UK Registered Charity 1118810) to fund life-changing water projects in the world’s poorest communities.

ONE GIN

The One story It all started with water. Duncan Goose was inspired to start ethical brand, One, after being caught in Hurricane Mitch in Honduras in 1998 - a natural disaster responsible for killing 20,000 people - and experiencing first-hand, life without access to safe drinking water.

When Duncan returned to the UK he went back into his previous marketing career, but the experience stayed with him. Four years later, he saw a photograph in The Guardian newspaper of a small girl sat next to a padlocked tap in Nairobi, Kenya that would change his life forever. The image made such an impact on him that he quit his job to start the ethical bottled water brand, One Water. The idea was simple: to sell bottled water in the UK and give away the profit to fund the provision of clean water in the world’s poorest communities.

Thirteen years on, The One Brand has raised over £17 million for water projects, transforming the lives over 3 million people in need. One Gin was launched on World Water Day in 2017 to continue and scale the One journey, contributing towards their target of raising £20 million by 2020.

One Gin: exceptional spirits that make a difference One Gin is distilled using nine core botanicals: angelica, coriander seed, cassia bark, lemon peel, liquorice, nutmeg, orange peel, juniper and orris root; plus one signature botanical: fresh English sage. It has an overall aromatic nose of fresh sage, juniper and freshly cut sandalwood, with hints of orange marmalade. This leads to a palate of juniper, sweet and dry citrus, a hint of spice and a warm, smooth savoury finish.

One Gin was 1 of only 20 gins selected from 379 entries to win a Gold Medal at last year’s prestigious IWSC Awards. It’s also the first spirit brand to fund clean water projects in the world’s poorest communities, and is vegan, vegetarian and gluten free.

Where to buy One Gin is available to purchase as a beautiful gift that gives back in John Lewis & Partners, Harvey Nichols, selected Tesco stores and independent stockists throughout the UK, as well as online at thespiritofone. com.

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EDUCATION

Play TherapyAs a Career As a play therapist you will have the satisfaction of improving children’s lives as well as changing your own.

The current demand is large, 20% of all UK children have a social, emotional, behaviour or mental health issue that can be alleviated by play therapy. 23,300 therapists are needed but at present there are less than 4000 registered practitioners. The government has committed to spend £300mn on children’s mental health. The demand will always be there because of social disorders and human factors such as divorce, bereavement, physical illness, crime and poor family relationships.

Therapy UK (PTUK) standards are used on a de facto basis.

Play Therapy is a very attractive career. Compare it to others. You can either be employed by primary schools, community centres, CAHMS teams, social services or residential homes or as you gain experience, become self-employed. In both cases there is some flexibility in working hours almost always during the day. There is also considerable scope for working overseas. The Play

about or getting paid. If you become self employed you

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www.playtherapy.org.uk If you become an independent self-employed therapist you have two main opportunities: i) maximise your current income – typically £35,000 a year but top earnings are in the order of £60,000 but with very hard work; ii) create wealth by building up a children’s therapy service company in your local area which you can either sell or provide a good income for your old age. Unlike many other businesses, financial management is simple: there’s no stock to worry only need a small investment of around £600 in equipment and easy to obtain professional liability and indemnity insurance. You don’t have to buy or rent premises although you could also practice from home if you have a suitable Continued over the page

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as a conscious level.

It is an ideal profession for women of all ages, including those wanting to return to work after bringing up a family.

Although it is dominated by women – 95% of practitioners, men are also welcomed.

Therapy in a session lasts for 40 minutes, usually once a week. The number of sessions varies from 6 to 35 depending upon the severity of the issues with an average of 16 sessions. The results, as observed by parents and referrers, show a positive change in between 73% and 84% of the children receiving therapy delivered to the standards of the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists. (www. playtherapyregister.org.uk). It is essential to be registered for professional credibility and as an assurance of the quality of your work.

You will need to have had at least two years’ experience of working with children such as a teacher, TA, nurse, occupational therapist, nanny or social worker. You must also be willing and capable of studying at post graduate level. Ask Monika at mokijep@majemail.com if not sure.

What will you be doing?

You will be supporting children with a very wide range of psychological problems who will be referred to you.

The most common are: relationship difficulties; anger management; insecure attachment; lack of self esteem and confidence; adjustment issues; bereavement and loss; experience of domestic violence; ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Disorders’.

The ‘Integrative Holistic’ model has become the most widely used in the UK in recent years. The children, not the therapist, choose what they want to do from a large range of creative arts media and toys including drawing and painting, sand tray/sand worlds, clay, music, puppets, dance and movement, creative visualisation and therapeutic story telling. The therapist is trained to communicate, not just observe, with the child using the medium that the child has chosen. Very little talking takes place because this model works at an unconscious as well

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In order to qualify for the register you will need to be trained at post graduate level. There are two main stages: • PG Certificate in Therapeutic Play skills to register as a ‘Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills’ • PG Diploma in Play Therapy to upgrade your registration as a ‘Certified Play Therapist.’

Each course consists of 15 days face to face training typically spread over five 3-day weekend blocks and 100 hours clinically supervised practice in a placement. You learn as you practice and practice as you learn.

It essential that you experience the processes that the children will undergo in therapy. This means that short CPD and digital courses for initial play therapy training are not only ineffective but may potentially lead to dangerous practice. n Jeff Thomas – Registrar Play Therapy UK

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What's On

OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH

DECEMBER Tuesday 4th - Sunday January 20th A Christmas Carol A brand new adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic one of the most loved short stories ever written is being performed at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon. In one ghostly Christmas night, cold-hearted businessman Ebenezer Scrooge learns to pity himself and to love his neighbour – but is that enough? A festive tale of redemption and compassion. David Edgar is one of our greatest living writers. His rich history with the RSC stretches from Destiny in 1976 through the multi-award-winning adaptation of Dickens’ Nicholas Nickleby, to Written on the Heart (2011). Now he returns to Dickens to rediscover the social conscience of this timeless tale. Rachel Kavanaugh (Alice in Wonderland, 2001; The Merry Wives of Windsor, 2003) directs, fresh from stunning the West End with her award-winning production of Half A Sixpence.Ticket prirces start from £16. Suitable for ages seven and over and children go half price.

Friday 7th The Advent of Christmas Armonico Consort & Orchestra The majesty of Bach and the exuberance of Charpentier create the

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Warwick Santa Dash Sunday 9th perfect way to begin the festive celebrations at St Mark’s Church in Leaminghton. Wachet Auf, the Advent Cantata, brings Bach’s most famous melody which has inspired composers, artists and even Lloyds Bank! Bach’s genius for melody and counterpoint found in the Cantata

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What's On is paired with the delightful quirks of structure and instrumentation of his virtuosic Brandenburg Concerto no 4, written for violin, two ‘Flauti d’echo’, strings and continuo. Charpentier captured all that was joyous about the French Baroque in his music. Messe de Minuit, written to celebrate Midnight Mass, contains his most effervescent choral writing; it is witty, engaging and melodious, and it is guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of any listener. Kindly sponsored by Tim Coghlan and Braunston Marina. Tickets cost Cost: £23.50/£17.50 restricted view.

Sunday 9th Warwick Santa Dash Once again we are calling all Santas to put on their suits and run, walk or jog a brand new route!Starting and finishing at Warwick Myton Hospice, the 5km run takes you around St. Nicholas Park. Your registration fee includes your very own Santa suit for you to keep after the event! Children are welcome to participate in a free 50m dash as well. Call 01926 838 825, for more information, email lucy.turner@ mytonhospice.org. or go to the website, www.mytonhospice.org/ fundraising/events/WarwickSantaDash2014

Monday 10th Warwick & Kenilworth Choral Society Handel Messiah at St Nicholas Church, Warwick, CV34 4BJ, 7.30pm.

For more details go to www.wkcs.org.uk. Admission £13 (£12 concessions, £5 students, £2 under 16) available from Warwick Books or call 01926 491316 in advance (also available on the door).

Thursday 13th Berlin Caberet OOTS regulars are joined by the dynamic and irrepressible Matthew Sharp at No.1 Shakespeare Street Bar & Kitchen, Stratford Upon Avon (‘virtuoso of the arts’ - The Times) to present a portrait of the city that has inspired so much important music - from the seedy cellar bar blues of Kurt Weill’s Mack the Knife to the firecracker energy of CPE Bach via Kraftwerk, Shostakovich and Gorecki. Join us for a celebration of Europe’s most influential city. For more details call 01789 267567 or email: info@orchestraoftheswan.org. Tickets on sale at https://billetto.co.uk/

Thursday 13th - Wednesday 14th

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OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH Did we mention the free mince pies A The Bear Pit Theatre Company and Friends present the usual annual pastiche of nonsense. Playing at The Bear Pit Theatre, Rother Street.

Tickets available via the Bear Pit Website www.thebearpit.org.uk, in person from the RSC box office from 10am Mon - Sun or the ticket hotline 01789 403416 Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm.

Tuesday 18th Da Capo a cappella chamber choir with virtuoso Charles Matthews

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What's On Da Capo presents a programme of Christmas musical revels at Collegiate Church of St Mary in Warwick, with opportunities for the audience to choose and join in with their favorites. All tickets include programme and a glass of mulled wine. Start 7.30pm. Prices £10 (family £28) for table seating with food, £7.50 non-table side seating, dacapo.warwick@gmail.com or St Mary’s Parish Office 01926 403940.

Prices Table seats £10 (incl refreshments), Family £28, Non-table seats (incl mulled wine) £7.50 Book: dacapo.warwick@gmail.com

Saturday 22nd Carols at Warwick Castle Carols at Warwick Castle is held annually in the run up to Christmas and is for many people the start of their Christmas festivities. It is a great opportunity for families and people of all ages to get together and join in singing carols led by the excellent choir of St Mary’s and Royal Spa Brass. Set against the magnificent setting of the Castle’s East Gate, the event has a wonderful atmosphere and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of stalls offering such fare as mince pies, baked potatoes, sausage rolls and warm drinks including mulled wine.

Tickets are just £6.50 for awdults and £2 for children and all money raised by the event goes to local charities and towards good causes.

This is organised by The Warwick Lions, Rotary Club, the Friends of St Mary’s Choir and Merlin’s Magic Wand. Warwick Castle provides the venue and many helpful support services free of charge. www.

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Monday 31st New Year’s Eve Banquet Bring in the New Year with a fabulous evening of enthralling entertainment and fine food in the grand surroundings of the Great Hall at Warwick Castle. Journey through Mediaeval, Georgian and Victorian times, experiencing sword fighting and a pistol duel along the way.

Be captivated by the story of two families locked in a feud stretching through time. But be prepared everything is not quite what is seems!

Following the banquet and entertainment enjoy a disco and welcome in the New Year with Warwick Castle’s finest characters. Call 01926 406 660 or visit www.warwick-castle.com/corporate/christmas-events.

The event starts at 7.30pm. Admission £135 per person.

JANUARY Saturday 29th The Musicke Companye – A Venetian Carnival Masked figures, courtesans, the wedding of the Doge to the Sea, the exuberance of Carnivale, tales of lust, betrayal and murder. As the weeks of Carnavale approach, imagine time in La Serenissima, and listen to the glorious music of Cavalli, Galuppi, Handel, Lotti, Marcello, Monteverdi, Stradella, Strozzi and Vivaldi. The performance is at St Mary’s Warwick, 7.30pm. Tickets cost £13 – £21. To buy call 01926 334418. n

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