South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now September 2017

SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE

N W SEPTEMBER 2017

issue SEVENTEEN

Solihull Food & Drink

Festival is back

29th September ¯ 1st October

See page THIRTY-ONE for more information

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ADVERTISE

Jess Keare Tel: 01905 727908 jess@pw-media.co.uk

In addition to classic white, the last few years have seen growing demand for harmonious tone¯on ¯ tone effects with soft wood and earth shades or striking contrasts using anthracite and grey.

Michele Ford Tel: 01905 727902 michele@pw-media.co.uk

Editor

Dawn Pardoe PW Media and Publishing Ltd dawn@pw-media.co.uk

DESIGN

Paul Blyth Amy Thomas

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Autumn bathroom trends

CONTRIBUTORS

Louise Barrack Jane Brook Glynis Dray www.ageuk.org.uk/warwickshire

COMPETITION WINNERS

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Malvern Autumn Show H. Keates, Kenilworth L. Pinder, Alcester T. Rowberry, Bidford-on-Avon Worcester Racecourse D.J. Davies, Alcester N. Harris, Leamington Spa A. Mitchell, Shipston-on-Stour M.R. Carrott, Wellesbourne Hillers Farm Shop M. Edkins, Stratford-upon-Avon J.A. Vallance, Banbury ALL RIGHTS RESERVED: Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without permission. Colour transparencies, prints or any pictoral media for this publication are sent at owner’s risk and whilst every care is taken, neither PW Media and Publishing Ltd or its agents accept liability for loss or damage. No editorial submissions will be returned unless accompanied by a Self Addressed Envelope. DISCLAIMER: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that adverts and articles appear correctly, PW Media and Publishing Ltd cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the contents of this publication. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of its publisher or editor. Please note that if you enter a competition in the South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now magazine your name and address may be forwarded to the host of said competition.

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tips on how to look the part

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Torched Cornish mackerel with dashi, avocado & green strawberry

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Court Barn - A museum of craft & design

Keep Warm and Well This Winter

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our events diary

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Leamington Spa to Old Milverton

Win tickets to see BBC TV wildlife presenter Gordon Buchanan at The Warwick Arts Centre

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HERE & NOW

Visit Solihull

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olihull borough offers the unique blend

gardens. If you then wander into Brueton

from all around the country. The Core also

of ‘Urbs in Rure’ (town in the country).

Park you can imagine that you’re already in

hosts morning yoga and Thai Chi sessions

With beautiful parks and a high street

the borough’s fabulous countryside.

at very reasonable prices.

If you fancy being active you can always

Solihull is blessed with superb transport

have a game of tennis on one of our free

links. The railway station has trains

courts, or get along to Tudor Grange Leisure

that connect with local and national

Centre, which offers a host of activities.

destinations, from Dorridge, Hampton

with so much to offer, Solihull town centre is the place to visit. You will find plenty of places to shop, including a number of independent stores around the traditional town centre as well as the big name shops, restaurants and cinema in Touchwood - the town’s shopping and entertainment complex.

In the town centre is The Core Theatre, presenting

performances

from

well-

known comedians as well as dance and

Also in the borough is Resorts World -

musical shows from artists and companies

in Arden, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon to London Marylebone and Birmingham.

Popular town centre activities include the Christmas Market, Jazz Festival, Big Taste, the

where you can pick up a bargain in one

monthly Solihull Farmers’ Market (first Friday

of the many brand outlet stores and visit

of every month 9am-5pm), while on the third

an 11-screen cinema, including IMAX and

Saturday in every month the town centre

3D. Two minutes away from Solihull town

hosts a’ Fine and Local Food Fayre’.

centre you will find Malvern Park where you

www.socialsolihull.org.uk

can take a stroll and admire the manicured

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reparations are underway for this

Cotswold Markets to deliver a bustling

demonstrations from town centre chefs

year’s Stratford Town Centre Food

market brimming with nearly 100 stalls

and producers at The Waterside Cookery

Festival,

Bard’s

from regional food producers showcasing a

Theatre, plus workshops and hands-on

home as one of the region’s premier food

mouthwatering selection of the very finest

and drink destinations.

classes for adults and children alike at

food and drink.

other venues across the town centre.

The free festival, which takes place on the

Alongside the market, the festival will

This year Stratforward is also working

feature an action-packed programme of

collaboratively with Stratford Literary

showcasing

the

weekend of September 23rd and 24th, is one of the highlights of the calendar in Stratford-upon-Avon, with a bustling producers’ market, demonstrations and hands-on workshops, and popular trails

Festival which is hosting an evening with highly-acclaimed chef Yotam Ottolenghi on Friday, September 22nd .

taking visitors to many of the town’s

A regular hit at the Town Centre Food Festival

independent businesses.

are the popular Taste and Ale Trails, giving

The event, one of several organised by Stratforward BID (Business Improvement

visitors the chance to try tasty treats from around 20 town centre restaurants, cafes,

District), attracted more than 80,000

bars and pubs across the historic town.

people last year for a weekend of food and

The festival is free and offers fun for all

fun, all set against the historic backdrop of Shakespeare’s home town.

This year Stratforward has partnered with

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the family. For more information visit http://www.stratforward.co.uk/events/ stratford-town-centre-food-festival.

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People can party like it’s the 1980s to raise money for The Myton Hospices

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he whole family can paint Warwick neon for The Myton

to fund the services provided across all three hospices and in the

Hospices’ Glow in the Moonlight on Saturday 16th

community via Myton at Home. The Myton Hospices are hoping to

September.

raise £70,000 from this year’s Glow in the Moonlight event, which

People can walk or run the 5k course starting at St Nicholas Park

would be enough to fund 1,000 Myton at Home patient visits.

and to celebrate Warwick Myton Hospice’s 35th anniversary

The event is also being kindly supported by Baxi and Bravissimo.

participants are encouraged to dress and party like it’s the 1980s!

Visit www.mytonhospice.org/ moonlight for more information

An assortment on neon and flashing merchandise will be on sale,

and to sign up.

people can get their face professionally painted while enjoying live music ahead of an energetic warm-up before setting off on the glow-tastic route complete with glow and bubble zones!

Registration costs £20 per adult and £15 per child, and includes a glow pack complete with a bespoke Glow in the Moonlight t-shirt, two glow bracelets and a tube of neon paint. Participants will also get a bespoke medal for completing the 5k route.

People can arrive at St Nicholas Park from 6.30pm and the event will get underway at 8pm. Parking will be available at St Nicholas Park and Warwick School.

Everyone is encouraged to raise as much sponsorship as possible

Picture caption: Glow your own way – event co-sponsors Baxi and Bravissimo are ready to paint Warwick neon and raise money for The Myton Hospices.

British Motor Museum to host the largest Mazda MX¯5 event in the world

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he British Motor Museum will once again play host to

A vast range of traders covering almost every model of MX-5

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will be at the Rally plus there will be a wide range of products

September. The annual gathering is recognised as the

on offer with some great discounts as well as the chance to buy

largest MX-5 event in the world and regularly attracts

over 1,500 MX-5s. This year’s event is set to be the best yet and on target to exceed these numbers.

motoring paraphernalia.

To find out more about the British Motor Museum please

The Owners Club Rally, which forms the backbone of the

visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk or call

UK’s MX-5 community, is open to all owners, drivers and

01926 641188.

enthusiasts of the MX-5 and is the leading social event to meet up with owners from across the country. The day brings many opportunities to connect members to the largest selection of leading MX-5 specialists and suppliers, with technical advice, help on ownership and checking out the latest models as well as accessing some great show deals plus building useful connections for the future.

Members of the MX-5 Owners Club can enjoy free access to the event and the Museum for up to 2 people with parking included. Other visitors will able to purchase Museum tickets on the gates, at the normal Museum entry fee. MX-5 Owners Club Membership costs just £35 per annum and brings with it award winning benefits and discounts, details of how to join can be found at www.mx5oc.co.uk

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In addition to classic white, the last few years have seen growing demand for harmonious tone¯on¯ tone effects with soft wood and earth shades or striking contrasts using anthracite and grey.

AUTUMN

BATHROOM TRENDS

Now Magazine’s editor asked the

What are the latest trends in bathroom design?

marketing team at Villeroy & Boch

The main trends in bathroom design this Autumn are comfort,

and Margaret Talbot at VitrA to help

colour and retro-styles adding your own personalisation.

us with ideas that will will bring our

Colour in the bathroom is an upcoming trend or rather a revival.

Counties’ bathrooms into a new era.

In addition to classic white, the last few years have seen growing demand for harmonious tone-on-tone effects with soft wood and earth shades or striking contrasts using anthracite and grey. Yellow, red, blue and green, in every conceivable hue, are also in vogue.

Additionally, the retro look and vintage styles are as popular as ever and this nostalgic feel is another strong trend in bathroom design.

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Villeroy & Boch range available from www.villeroy-boch.co.uk

Perhaps the strongest bathroom

Champagne shades add a note of

was

trend

is

opulence and when coordinated with

space for personal care. Today, it

personalisation. People are looking

bright, white ceramics, it infuses the

represents wellness, comfort and

for products that reflect their own

bathroom with a luxurious and warm

relaxation, which we see as people

personal preferences and taste. From

atmosphere.

begin to place more emphasis on

at

the

moment

fashion to cars or holidays... today's consumers are demanding features, products and concepts which they can choose and combine according to their own visions and needs.

Why are different finishes for brassware etc on trend and how can these be used to create a stylish bathroom?

When it comes to taps, a classic and timeless style is always in trend.

Different colours or metallic shades can also be the key accessory in a

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What are the ideas behind the latest trends?

People with pressurised working lives and lots of demands on their leisure time are looking above all for comfort in their home. Reflecting the trend in kitchens, the bathroom is increasingly becoming a living space. A homely and comfortable atmosphere is particularly important for an area in daily use, devoted to personal hygiene, well-being and relaxation.

once

a

purely

functional

design and quality elements for their bathroom.

What are the latest tech trends for the bathroom?

Intelligent lighting, sound-concepts and shower WC-s are the latest tech trends for the bathroom. The technology has to be invisible if you want an atmospheric place.

Visible cables (wires), too many open sockets or too much and too bright lighting can be stressful and ruin the atmosphere. If you use technology, it

bathroom and we have seen shades

How has the role of the modern

should be hidden like in the new and

of copper, rose gold and champagne

bathroom changed and why?

innovative shower WC’s ViClean-I

taps and fittings increase in popularity.

As mentioned before, the bathroom

100 toilet. The novel HarmonicWave

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Wall mounted fittings are neat and will cut the clutter. www.VitrA.co.uk

shower jet moves gently backwards

a separate shower is always

“The old style basin and pedestal

and forwards in a lateral wave

appreciated. If not, opt for an

has no place in a luxury bathroom.

movement to provide very pleasant

over bath model but remember

A basin built into a piece of furniture

and revitalising cleaning. Lady wash

that shower curtains have no

that also provides a mirror, useful

and

place in a luxury environment.

storage and put down space for

Before you install a large bath or

cosmetics and toiletries adds style

a power shower, check that your

and practicality to the bathroom.

water pressure is up to the job.

Developed for superior hygiene,

Your installer will advise. Wall

the VitrA M-Line series features a

hung fittings have long been a

range of innovative developments

Rear

wash

functions

offer

additional comfort.

Margaret Talbot, Marketing Manager at VitrA, one of the world’s biggest bathroom companies added “stylish fittings, space for toiletries, good

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favourite in Europe. The WC and

lighting and mirrors and an ample

that

bidet are suspended from the wall

supply of hot water come high on

supported by a concealed frame.

solutions.

the bathroom wish list. There’s

All that is visible is the fitting itself

Finally, don’t forget accessories.

nothing nicer or more appealing

and a flush plate. Ugly pipework

Wall mounted fittings are neat

to guests tired after a long day

is hidden away and cleaning is

and will cut the clutter. Essentials

than an indulgent wallow in a

easy because the fittings are

are robe hooks, toothbrush holder

super-size bath. Focal point style

clear of the floor. Wall hung also

and glass, soap dish, soap or lotion

baths come in stunning shapes

makes a small bathroom appear

dispenser, toilet brush and towel

– including circular and a deep

larger - and is flexible – if there’s

rails or shelves. VitrA’s Diagon

double ended model that’s big

a window in the way, the pan can

chrome and glass collection will

enough for two. If there’s space

be set at a lower height”

suit any bathroom."

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smart,

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CLEANING UP THE GARDEN Putting the garden to bed for the winter is mostly a matter of cleaning up and covering up. As the first month of Autumn progresses and temperatures drop, those plants that aren't killed outright by frost prepare for dormancy. Clear out the blackened stems and foliage of annual flowers and vegetables to prevent the possibility of their harboring disease pathogens and insect eggs over the winter. The cool weather is a good

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time to make a cold frame, dig and box in raised beds, and make general repairs.

hink about your fencing, we have been

giving you real peace of mind whatever the weather

impressed by Colour Fence, which is available

may throw at us.

in a range of colours to compliment any garden environment. The colours seem

particularly attractive as the blooms on the garden fade. The low maintenance characteristics means it never needs treating or painting, just the occasional hose down is all is required to keep your fence looking

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If your fencing is wooden, check it is ready for the wind and rain. Repair any loose boards and paint to repel the rain. We like the Cuprinol’s Garden Shades range, like Colour Fence, the paint injects welcome warmth into the garden’s backdrop.

as good as new. Manufactured from Zincalume high

Paths and Hardstanding

tensile steel and is fully engineered to be light weight

Paths are a permanent garden feature and can

yet extremely strong and durable. The garden fencing

dominate the layout, so think carefully before deciding

panels are guaranteed not to rot, warp or peel for 25

where they should go and of what they should be

years and can withstand wind gusts up to 130mph

made.

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You can centre a path on a door or windows so that they lead

3. Add a layer of bulb compost to the pot and arrange the Daffodils

somewhere, or they can meander in a less direct way around the

first. Daffodils should be planted pointy end up

garden, but to be usable they should not be narrower than 60cm.

An ideal form for a path would be a neat, attractive construction, which is pleasant to walk on and broad enough for you and a friend.

Autumn is a great time to redesign your route round the garden, you have lots of different materials to choose from, including slabs or block paving. Gravel is a simple solution – it's good looking and easy to lay and maintain. Raking a gravel path refreshes the whole garden. Paving slabs are inexpensive and available in many different sizes and colours. They are very practical and durable, and can be set in patterns and edged in different materials. Pavers are lighter than paving slabs, so they are easier to lay, and their small size makes them perfect for paths in small gardens. Every path needs a good foundation, so that water doesn't collect beneath the surface and cause damage when there is a frost. A well-made path with good drainage can improve the general condition of the garden.

Lay paths with a very slight slope away from adjacent walls. A fall of 25mm in 2m is an acceptable gradient.

Pots and Borders Now is the perfect time to get your garden ready for a display of spring colour. Haskins is encouraging gardeners to plan ahead for next year and has created a bulb planter guide to add a burst of colour after the dull autumn and winter months.

Alasdair Urquhart, plant advisor at Haskins Garden Centre, commented: “Gardening requires patience, especially when it comes to planting bulbs in the autumn ready for a display of bright colours in the spring.

Yellow Daffodil & Blue Scilla Planter 1. Purchase ‘Jetfire’ Daffodil to contrast against the blue ‘Scilla Siberica’ bulbs 2. Choose a wide, shallow pot and cover the drainage holes in the pot to prevent the soil from leaking out

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4. Cover the Daffodils with compost and plant a layer of Scilla evenly across the pot, producing a layered effect 5. Finish off by adding more compost above the second layer of bulbs. Water the pot to allow the soil to settle

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LLOYDS FURNITURE DESIGNERS & MAKERS Lloyds is a family owned company, manufacturing high quality

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bespoke fitted and freestanding furniture for the home for over 37 years.

eter Lloyd, owner and managing director takes

With the benefit of Lloyds experienced staff the company

pride in his heritage as a Master Craftsman, and

welcomes the opportunities offered by challenging

applies his wealth of experience to all of Lloyd’s

spaces and fit furniture even in listed properties where

fine furniture. The company always aims to

exceed customer expectations, and this is particularly

nothing is either level or square!

evident in that 50% or more of our work is for previous

Why not visit your local Lloyds showroom and explore all

customers and through recommendation.

they offer to make your storage problems disappear! You

There is a large showroom at their head office in Coventry with a 'state of the art' manufacturing facility also on site,

are welcome to pop in for a chat, or Lloyds can arrange for an expert designer to provide you a free, no obligation

which customers can have a look around by appointment.

quotation by visiting you at home.

Lloyd’s product ranges are extensive with a multitude of

Newsflash - Lloyds are looking forward to the opening of

colours, styles and handles to choose from. No 'standard'

a new showroom in Pershore in September 17 – if you

offerings here! The company focuses on three key areas of

are interested in joining our team there – contact the

the home: bedrooms, studies, and home living. Examples of

Head Office.

these can be viewed in most of the showrooms, all of which are listed on the website.

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

Sparrow with blackberries © Nicholas Watts

i Autumn days when the grass is jewelled Dew-covered lawns sparkle in the early autumn mornings and cobwebs shimmer.

These droplets are caused by condensation - when surfaces like the lawn, car roofs or railings cool, moisture condenses out of the atmosphere faster than it can evaporate.

A simple scientific explanation for a beautiful natural effect!

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ew settled on webs lets you appreciate the

black elderberries and mix them with other fruits in a pie

delicate intricacy of the structures spiders

or cobbler! They’re also good stewed and served on the

weave. The Garden Spider is the UK’s most

side of roasted meats like duck or game. Remember not to

common orb web spider and are actually found

eat them raw; cooking breaks down toxins present in the

everywhere; in gardens but also in woods and grasslands.

berries which could make you feel unwell.

Orb weavers spin wheel-shaped webs of concentric circles using silk from spinneret glands found at the tip of their

Leaving it behind

abdomen. Different glands produce thread for particular

There are so many beautiful natural spaces out there to

purposes, from sticky, insect-trapping silk to the fine silk

enjoy but sadly some visitors don’t care for them as they

used to wrap them up.

should. Across the country littering and fly-tipping is on

You’re more likely to see spiders in autumn because the males are out seeking a mate. Male spiders identify when a female is nearly ready to mate from the pheromones her web is laced with. Though males won’t live to see their offspring as they die over winter, before the female even lays the eggs in spring.

Ripe fruits beckon Rosehips, blackberries, elderberries and crab apples are just some of the delights waiting if you venture out foraging! Blackberry picking is a firm favourite with archaeological evidence showing we’ve been indulging in this wild activity for 8000 years. Interestingly they are not a berry but a cluster of individual berries known as

tackling it in April this year. Plans include higher fines and penalty notices where it’s proved litter was thrown from a car. Local nature reserves suffer with frequent littering but with many open to the public twenty-four hours a day, and often no staff based there, it is hard to tackle.

Wildlife is often harmed by litter with mammals choking on balloons and elastic bands getting wrapped around birds’ beaks. Lizards crawl into bottles to bask then become trapped and overheat and voles or mice may not escape after drinking from containers. So, what can we do? Here’s some ideas: discourage balloon releases, use animal-proof bins, reduce the amount of packaging we

drupelets. Those luscious fruits that make it home can

use, cut up plastic bags and use biodegradable products.

be used in crumbles, fools, jams or even cordial. Check

Plus, we can all teach others about the need to protect

they’re ready with a gentle pull; picked too early they can

animals from litter. #staywild

be too sharp!

Fancy trying something different? Harvest dark, purple-

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the up, with the government issuing a new strategy for

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A TOUCH OF AUTUMN LUXURY...

A touch of luxury is good for the mind, body and soul.

Luxury: noun - a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense.

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Clarins launches a

Ombre Premiere - Longwear Cream

Lip Make-Up Remover.

collection of three

Eyeshadow. A cream texture that becomes

This gentle yet effective

limited editions, adding

one with the eyelid and dresses the eyes in

bi-phase make-up

subtle fragrances to the

vibrant, easy-to-blend colour. A palette of

remover instantly

legendary formula. Each

shades offering a satin, luminous and long-

cleanses the delicate eye

hand cream has been

wearing result. The eyeshadow comes with a

and lip area of all traces

blended with a new

rounded brush applicator with soft synthetic

of make-up, including

invigorating scent, created

bristles, perfect for applying and blending

stubborn waterproof

by master perfumers:

colour over the entire eyelid.

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Men, 5 tips on how to look the part

even when it's hot Let’s face it. Working at the height of summer is a pain. You’re covering for colleagues on holiday and you’d much rather be having a drink outside with your friends.

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ut you keep going, proud that you have side-

your summer problems. Here are 5 tips on how to look

stepped the sweaty armpit trap by wearing a

impressively professional even when temperatures

short-sleeved shirt - hold that thought - have

reach Saharan levels.

they told you about that office rule? The one

that says that the amount of skin on show is inversely proportional to the authority you’ll project? In other words, if you want to impress your colleagues at the next meeting, best to avoid short-sleeved shirts and ankle socks.

What?! No short sleeves? Relax. We’re here to solve

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1. Be smart about colour If it’s too hot to wear a jacket, choose a shirt in a deeper colour from your season. Darker shades Can give you greater authority and some of your brights will have good impact. Different parts of our season can also effect the messages we send in business wear for example.

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buckle. It will lift your shirt and trouser combo, especially if you decide to leave your tie and/or jacket at home.

4. Don’t forget your shoes Swap your dark heavier winter shoes for something in a lighter leather. You can go for brogues or loafers – but just make sure they’re great quality and work for the office.

If your collar is crisp, you don’t necessarily need to wear a tie. But if it’s a bit worn or grey, someone will notice.

5. Stay cool from 9 to 5 Man-made fabrics won’t do you any favours when it’s hot. Head for natural fibres like cotton, light weight Did you know you can get a specific business rating from your stylist to explore how your palette can be fine tuned for your business role? Contact your local stylist to find out more.

On the other hand, if you feel you’ve got to wear a suit, go for one in a lighter fabric and deeper colour. The suit itself will give you the right level of gravitas. It also means you won’t fall victim to Shiny Seat Syndrome.

(Technical term.) You know, when the trouser part of your suit has been working overtime during the winter and is looking the worse for wear. Give it a well-earned break.

2. Look after your collar If your collar is crisp, you don’t necessarily need to wear a tie. But if it’s a bit worn or grey, someone will

wool and linen. Watch thin fabric shirts, if they’re too fine, you could be giving too much away. (Chest hair?

Okay for the beach… but in the boardroom? Well, not so much. You get our drift.)

Oh, and here’s some science. It’s worth changing your antiperspirant occasionally. Once your body gets used to the chemicals in a particular brand, the deodorant becomes less effective over time. We don’t want you to get caught out.

And finally...

If it’s too hot to think about all of this, get one of our personal stylists do it for you at a men’s colour and style class. And if you already know your colour stuff, you could get a business rating – your toolkit for choosing the work clothes that give you an air of authority, whatever the weather.

notice. Knowing your luck, that someone will be your boss or a client. You want your clothes to be on side, so be brutal if necessary and ditch the shirt.

As for going collarless, save the grandad and T-shirts for downtime and your date with that beer.

3. Invest in a belt Buy a top-quality one, with a professional looking

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FOOD & DRINK

Torched Cornish

mackerel, dashi, avocado & green strawberry

Locally sourced ingredients, seasonal produce and a small menu reflect The Tame Hare’s ethos to food and allow the menus to change frequently.

Offering a Set lunch menu, Main A la Carte and even a tasting menu, each designed with care to provide you with an experience we hope you will enjoy, we even have a Little Hares menu to cater for the kids.

We pride ourselves for providing a relaxed, informal dining experience with a cracking wine list and an interesting food offering.

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SERVES: 8 PeOPLE Ingredients for Dashi:

B 40g sliced fennel B 20g sliced fresh ginger B 30g sliced spring onion B 1 sliced red chilli B 60g dried shitake B 100g smoked bacon B 20g chopped fresh coriander B 4L water B 40g dried bonito flakes B Dark soy sauce B 1 lemongrass B Mirin sweet cooking wine B 1 clove garlic crushed B Juice of 1 lime B Ketchap manis B Rice wine vinegar B Sesame oil Method: 1 Take a heavy based pan over a medium heat, add a few tablespoons of sesame oil and then sweat fennel, garlic, mushrooms, chilli, bacon, lemongrass, ginger, spring onion and smoked bacon till browned nicely, deglaze the pan with the water, add the coriander and bonito and bring to the boil.

2 Add 4 tablespoons of dark soy sauce and remove from heat. Leave to infuse for around 6 hours. At this point its key to keep an eye on the flavours in the Dashi as each persons tastes differ, the longer you leave it the more potent certain flavours will become, heat from the chilli and smokiness from the bonito and bacon will become more prominent the longer you leave the infusion.

3 Season the broth with the lime juice, ketchap manis, sweet wine and vinegar until you are happy with the balance of sweet, sour and spice. Pass through a sieve and reserve for later.

Ingredients for Avocado:

B 2 ripe avocado

B Natural yoghurt B Vitamin C powder/ascorbic acid (available from health stores) Method: 4 Halve and de-stone the avocados, remove the flesh with a spoon and blend with a few tablespoons of yoghurt, add a pinch of vitamin c powder and season with salt, place in a container for plating.

Ingredients for Pickled Shemiji:

B White wine B White wine vinegar B Caster sugar B 1tsp coriander seeds B 1 star anise B 2 cloves B 1 cardamom pod B 2 packets Shemiji mushrooms Method: 5 Prepare the shemijis by removing them cleanly 1 inch from the base. Add 250ml of white wine, vinegar and water to a pan, add 250g sugar and spices and bring to the boil, pour over the mushrooms and cling film to help retain the heat and finish the cooking process.

Ingredients for Green Strawberries

B Japanese mooli (radish) – thinly sliced

B Cornish Mackerel – 4 large fish, valley pin boned and filleted Plating: 6 Add a little oil to a non stick tray, place your mackerel fillets on skin side up and place in the oven at 180°C for 4/5 minutes, whilst in the oven, warm the strained dashi broth. Once the mackerel is cooked, remove from the oven and leave to rest whilst you assemble the plates. Finish the mackerel with a light seasoning of sea salt, and blowtorch until the skin becomes crispy.

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WHAT TO DO WITH EXTRA APPLES Saturation point has been reached. You have had two crumbles and three apple pies in the last fortnight. Apple sauce on your breakfast porridge each morning, and apples after lunch. So after you have put all that work into growing them you want to reap the rewards just, not right now. What you need to do is preserve them.

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here's plain storage, of course:

honey. This will boost the fermentable

stack them in crates and put

sugar content in your cider and up the

them away in a cool, dry cellar

alcohol content. Pour the cider into a

until you can face them again.

sanitized fermentation bucket. Let the

You can also freeze apple puree, coulis

cider cool to nearly room temperature,

or juice Drying of course can be time

then add your yeast. Stir the mixture for

consuming but delicious or try bottling.

a minute or two with a clean stainless

Cox's apples are suitably sweet. You

steel or plastic spoon to aerate, then

make your sauce, put it into preserving

seal the lid and affix the airlock. Place

jars and then boil these in a big pot of

the bucket in a room or closet where

water for several hours. The sauce is then

the temperature is 60 to 75 degrees

"sealed", and can be used in the depths

— the closer to 60 degrees, the better.

of winter as a filling for pies, topped with

Stay within this range if you can: At

crumble and accompanied by custard, or

lower temperatures the cider won’t

for pouring hot over ice-cream.

ferment, while higher temperatures will

Also try...

Bake them into crisps: Bake two unpeeled apples, sliced whole with a mandoline. Season with a little cinnamon or nutmeg. Lay the slices in a single layer on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and pop them into an 225°F oven. After an hour, turn the slices over. Bake for a further hour until crisp. Cool and pack into airtight containers.

Make apple juice: Cut the apples in half and cook in about 2 inches of water until soft, pour apple mash into a sieve set up over a large bowl. You will obtain three

the airlock start to bubble. Congratulations, your cider is on its way. The bubbling should subside within two weeks. After that, let the cider sit another week to allow the yeast to settle out. Bottle the cider immediately. Be gentle when moving the bucket full of cider. Sloshing can disturb the yeast sediment at the bottom of the bucket and cloud up your cider. Seal the bottles. Let the bottles sit for another two weeks and then it will be ready to drink. Cider is more like wine than beer, and the flavour will improve as it ages.

separate end products: apple juice, mash and peels.

Make Apple Spice potpourri: 3 tbsp dried apple rings,

Do not toss away the mash or peels! The mash can be

1/2 cup pink and red carnation petals, 1/4 cup dried sweet

spiced and turned into apple sauce and the peels can

woodruff leaves, one 3" cinnamon stick, 1 whole nutmeg,

be used to make apple jelly. When all of your juice is

grated (1 1/2 tsps) 1 tbsp whole cloves, 1 tbsp julienne

collected you can filter it to produce a clearer liquid.

orange peel, 3 drops of cinnamon or vanilla scented oil.

There are several ways to filter juice, but you can easily

To dry apples, slice paper thin and place slices in a single

do this by setting up a fine mesh colander with a few

layer on a baking sheet in 150 degree oven for 30 minutes.

coffee filters set inside. You can filter your juice as many

Mix dried apple slices with remaining ingredients. Store in a

times as you would like. Finally adjust the sweetness,

tightly covered glass jar.

transfer juice to a clean pot and simmer on low. Now is the time to taste your juice. How is the sweetness? If too tart, add sugar to taste and whisk until dissolved.

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speed up fermentation, but may also change the flavour. Within a day or two you should see

Make a Perfect Gin and Tonic: The signature recipe from Caorann Gin involves red apples. The slices pair

Otherwise leave it unsweetened as we did.

perfectly with the crisp cool taste of Caorunn Gin. In a

Make cider: If you want to use the juice to make cider

ice and slices of red apple. This is a NOW Magazines

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keeping active Start / Finish: The walk starts at Leamington Spa railway station.

Public Transport: The 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 towards Milverton and start and end the circular walk from there.

O/S Map: Explorer 221 | Distance: The main walk is 6 miles. Short route is 3 miles | Time: The walk can be done in a morning or afternoon or you can allow all day for the main walk.

Refreshments: Enjoy a picnic or eat at Leamington Spa before the walk or on your return. There are several supermarkets beside the canal between Warwick and Leamington Spa to stock up on supplies or to enjoy coffee.

Terrain: The route is mainly flat with several flights of steps. 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.

HISTORY: Plenty is written about Royal Leamington Spa. The walk passes through New Milverton to Old Milverton and it is the latter that has the history with the Manor House Farm, Church of St James and the defended setting in a loop of the River Avon. The route follows the Avon briefly with views across to ‘Guys Cliffe’ – a ruined mansion on the edge of Warwick. The walk ends on a two mile section of the Grand Union Canal with its canal boats and historic bridges.

Please do not attempt this walk if the River Leam and Avon are in flood.

1 From Leamington Spa railway station (southern entrance) turn left then left again along Lower Avenue, beneath the railway arch and then left along Avenue Road to the northern side of the station (currently closed). Take the footpath ‘York Walk’ opposite the station approach leading to the park and River Leam.

2 Turn left along the promenade with the river on the right. Walk beneath the A452 passing the bowling green on the left (Victoria Parks).

the footpath on the left immediately under the bridge. Walk parallel to the railway as far as Rugby Road, cross the road then turn right.

4 Take the second turning on the left (Highfield Terrace) and go round to Acacia Road and at the mini-roundabout take the footpath between the houses on the right to Coniston Road.

5 Turn left to the end then use the pedestrian crossing to reach Beverley Road opposite. This is New Milverton. Walk down the ‘Avenue’ of lime trees leading to Northumberland Road. Turn left for 1/3 mile and at the curve in the road, notice Bamburgh Grove with black metal footpath sign leading to Old Milverton.

6 Turn left then through the wooden kiss-gate at the end. Follow the path through the woodland strip into the open fields. Take the right fork. The walk crosses a series of fields, almost in a straight line, for one mile. The farmer has clearly marked the footpath through the crops. In the distance you will see the tall tower of St Mary’s Church in Warwick. Cross the bridge over the railway to reach Old Milverton Road. Turn right to the corner then left into the hamlet of Old Milverton, passing the conker tree with commemorative plaques at the entrance to the village. Pass several Estate Cottages and Church Farm before reaching St James Church with its ornate bell tower.

7 Follow the right of way through the churchyard, stopping to explore the Church. The fields known as St. James’s Meadow

3 Walk beneath the stone railway viaduct then climb onto Princes

behind the Church are cropped. There is a network of well-

Drive that runs parallel to the railway. Cross the pedestrian crossing

marked permissive paths (see sketch-map). The walk goes down

and go right for 1/3 mile, crossing the River Leam. Walk to the

to the River Avon and left along the river-bank, passing the ruins

B4099. Turn left to use the pedestrian crossing. NOTE: the short

of Guy’s Cliffe Mansion and the Chapel.

walk goes left along the Warwick New Road to point 9. The main

8 The riverside path crosses a small tributary before exiting in a

walk crosses the Warwick New Road (B4099) then turns right to

modern housing development leading onto Old Milverton Lane.

Turn right and go past the cemetery to come out on Rugby Road.

Cross this busy road and turn right over the River Avon.

9 Immediately on the Warwick side of the River, take the steps on the left down to the riverside path and follow this round for ¼ mile, forking right to the steep flight of steps onto the bank of the Grand Union Canal. Turn left to cross the aqueduct over the River Avon. Cross the railway line and go beneath the A452.

10 Go beneath bridge 44 then where the canal curves round to the right before bridge 43, climb the 13 steps up the bank on the left to exit near the railway station. Cross at the pedestrian lights.

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LIVING HISTORY

Court Barn A museum of craft & design

Many pieces are held by private lenders and have not been seen by the public before.

By about 1904 sales had begun to drop. The Guild, more suited economically to the city than the country, could not respond. In 1908 it went into liquidation. Some of the guildsmen stayed on, working under their own names, The Silk Mill, Sheep Street, photography by Jessie Taylor

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But most of them had to go back to the city and look for work. In this sense the Guild in Campden was both

he Arts and Crafts movement set great store

a beginning and an end. It was pretty much the end of

by handwork, and at its height round 1900 it

Ashbee’s creative project. But it was the beginning of the

stimulated a wealth of individual creativity in

story of craft and design in Chipping Campden.

silversmithing, stained glass, bookbinding,

embroidery, furniture, printing and many other trades.

Ashbee was a leading figure in the movement. But for

him it was not just about creating beautiful things. It was also about giving people satisfying work.

In 1888 he started a craft workshop called the Guild of Handicraft in the slums of East London - craft as an alternative to factory work. By 1900 it had grown to about forty craftsmen: cabinetmakers, metalworkers, jewellers, blacksmiths and printers. It was a many-sided project, economic, artistic and social, and it was successful in all these ways. Critics particularly admired the simple but elegant silverwork and jewellery which Ashbee designed.

The permanent display tells the story of artists, designers and craftspeople who have worked in the north Cotswolds in the last hundred years or so. There were, of course, many more than nine such people, but we have focused on a small number to give a feeling of individual lives.

One or two of these people were born here, but mostly they came to the Cotswolds, drawn by the beauty of the place, feeling a kind of sympathy between the Cotswolds and their creative work. F. L. Griggs fell in love with Campden because it seemed to belong to the medieval dream-world of his imagination. The silversmith and industrial designer Robert Welch liked the small-town

In 1902 Ashbee moved the Guild from East London to

quietness of Campden and worked in the Silk Mill in

Chipping Campden, to give his craftsmen a healthier

Sheep Street all his life.

life. They took over a disused silk mill in Sheep Street as their workshops, and at first things went well. Business was good, and Ashbee went about the town in his eager, improving way, building a swimming pool, starting a craft school, staging Elizabethan plays.

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and the silk mill has housed craft workshops ever since.

The Museum celebrates the importance of craft and craftsmanship, the central part played in the lives of all these people by patient creative work with your hands.

That is obvious enough in the work of Katharine Adams, binding books by hand with a strength to last for centuries;

Our current exhibition Cockneys in Arcadia: C.R.

in the throwing of pots at the Winchcombe Pottery; or in

Ashbee in Chipping Campden curated by experts Alan

the Hart family of silversmiths who have worked now in

Crawford and Mary Greensted is the first to showcase

Campden for more than a hundred years. But craft was

C R Ashbee’s Campden period. It includes the full range

also important to designers like Gordon Russell who

of Ashbee’s work during that time, as a designer of

steered his furniture workshop in Broadway towards

furniture, metalwork, silver, jewellery and printed books.

modernism and mass-production in the 1930s.

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Stunning Art Deco find at charity

valuation day in Warwickshire An Art Deco figurine of a dancer designed by a leading French sculptor has been discovered at a charity antiques

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valuation day in Warwickshire – and is potentially worth hundreds of pounds.

he elegant object was bought along to The Rookery at Alveston,

was born in 1892 and died in 1962."

Are you sitting on a fortune? Hansons Auctioneers holds free valuation days once

near Stratford-upon-Avon – and

“It was brought into our valuation day

its importance was immediately spotted

by a local client who was delighted to

for all manner of silver, jewellery, antiques

by Adrian Rathbone, associate director of

discover it is worth £350-450."

and collectables. The next event is Friday,

Hansons Auctioneers, which holds free valuations at the venue once a month in

The Primavera figurine will be offered in

aid of the NSPCC.

Hansons’ Decorative Arts and Design

Adrian said: “Stratford's iconic Royal

Auction on October 24.

Shakespeare Theatre is famously Art

a month in Stratford in aid of the NSPCC

September 29th, 1-4pm at The Malt House, The Rookery, Alveston, Stratford, CV37 7QP. Valuation days are also held once a month at locations in Solihull, Kenilworth and Cheltenham.

Deco, so it seems fitting that an Art Deco figurine of a dancer should be

Free

discovered in Shakespeare's birthplace."

appointment for large/multiple items or

titled 'Primavera' after the famous French sculptor Pierre Le Faguays, who

visits

are

available

by

estate clearance/downsizing advice.

“This beautiful object is 55cm high, it’s cast in green patinated bronze and is

home

NSPCC representative and Hansons Auctioneers’ assistant Mary Robins admires the Art Deco beauty.

For more information, please contact Carol Jones on 07802 839915 or email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.

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golden years

Keep Warm and Well This Winter Getting ready for the cold weather – which can start as early as October – means that you’re more likely to keep warm and well. Winter isn’t everyone’s favourite season and there’s no doubt that the cold weather can be a worry for those of us in later life. As we get older, our bodies respond differently to the cold and this can leave us more vulnerable.

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ith fuel costs rising, none of us want to pay more on our energy bills than we have to. However, saving money doesn’t mean we should use less than we need – it’s

important we have enough light and warmth to stay safe and comfortable at home.

Using less energy while keeping your home comfortable doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. There are simple things you can do that can save you energy and money:

B Use

draught excluders to prevent heat escaping

under doors.

B Switch off appliances when they are not in use rather than leave them on standby.

B Only boil the amount of water you need for hot drinks.

B Fix any dripping taps.

B Do the washing-up in a sink or bowl rather than under running water.

B Consider having a water meter fitted, you will pay for exactly what you use.

B Have

your heating system serviced once a year to

ensure it is running safely and efficiently.

B Make sure you know where your main stopcock is and check that it’s easy to turn. If water pipes freeze they

can burst, so you need to be able to turn off the water B Draught proof your windows. at the main stopcock.

B Make sure you have adequate insulation.

B Turn off the radiators in rooms you don’t use and B Make sure your smoke alarms are working.

B Install an audible carbon monoxide alarm in each room close the doors. that has a gas appliance.

B Keep radiators and heaters clear so heat can circulate.

B Turn off lights when you leave a room but not at the With a little preparation and by following some simple expense of your safety. Keep stairs and other areas well-lit to reduce the risk of falling.

B Tuck

long curtains behind radiators so that heat

doesn’t get trapped.

B Draw your curtains in the evening.

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suggestions, we can help ourselves to stay healthy, safe and as comfortable as possible this winter:

B Keep a mixture of salt and sand handy to put on steps or paths in icy weather.

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B Consider having a grab rail fitted if you have steps at your front or back door.

B Order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time, particularly if bad weather is forecast.

B Keep simple cold, flu and sore throat remedies in the house.

B Follow up your GP’s invitation to have a flu jab.

B Keep a stock of basic food items in case it’s too cold to go shopping.

B Keep a battery operated torch to hand in case of a power cut.

B Keep your mobile phone, laptop or tablet fully charged so you can use the battery power when there is no electricity.

B Keep a list of emergency numbers, such as your GP, pharmacy and utility companies, by your phone.

B Make sure you claim all the financial support you can to help with heating bills, such as Winter Fuel and Cold Weather payments.

There is help available with health costs. In England, everyone aged 60 or over is eligible for free NHS prescriptions and free NHS sight tests. If you receive the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit, you automatically qualify for help towards additional NHS costs. You will get:

B Free NHS dental treatment.

B Help with travel costs to receive

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NHS treatment if you’re

referred by a doctor or dentist or need to see a consultant.

B Free NHS wigs and fabric supports.

If you don’t receive the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit but have a low income and less than £16,000 in savings (either on your own or jointly if you are a couple), you may still get some help with costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme.

Seasonal flu jabs are free to people aged 65 and over and also to carers and people under 65 who have conditions that make them susceptible to complications if they have flu. to find out more about our services and how we can be of help, please contact us: 01926 458 100 or Email: info@ ageukwarks.org.uk. Registered Charity No: 1090007

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EDUCATION

Discover Your Talents at The

Kingsley School in Royal Leamington Spa The Kingsley School motto is Esse Quam Videri – be what you seem to be or be true to yourself.

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Individuality is important at Kingsley and celebrated throughout the school.

he co-ed Prep School and girls-

talks and presentations from global

go hand in hand both to develop health,

only Senior School and Sixth

employers encourage pupils to learn

Form supports and develops

about leadership, girls also learn real-

wellbeing and academic potential.

pupils

world employability skills by undertaking

to

achieve

academic

In the Senior School Kingsley girls become

excellence in whatever they want to do.

an annual work-experience week.

“Our ethos is one of positivity and

A huge advantage of Kingsley is that

balanced outlook on life and learning. We

we promote a love of learning and

the school is small enough to enable

believe in educating the whole person,

a

each pupil to be known and yet it is

developing individuality and young adults

can-do

attitude,”

says

Heather

Owens, Headteacher. “We have a broad curriculum built on the backbone of

large enough to offer a wide selection of enrichment opportunities to develop gifts

strong, independent young women with a

who are well mannered, well rounded and well qualified.

sound academic rigour.”

and talents in everyone. At Kingsley, you

As well as striving for their academic

is fortunate to own extensive sports fields

best, pupils leave Kingsley thoroughly

and sport is a vital component of every

29th September from 5:30 to 7:30pm. We

prepared for the modern world. Whilst

pupil’s week. Mental and physical fitness

look forward to meeting you.

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are a name and not a number. The school

Our Senior School doors are open on Friday

Discover the benefits of an

independent education‌ Bablake is a co-educational day school for 3-18 year olds, which offers pupils an enjoyable and individual experience.

Here, we ensure pupils discover their academic, as well as personal, potential

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in a safe and happy environment. he school prides itself

they

on providing pupils

curricular activities leads to

with a dynamic and

fantastic team and individual

challenging

achievements throughout the

learning

experience.

their

for

these

co-

school.

Bablake pupils are passionate about

have

co-curricular

activities and are well known for trying to fit as many activities as they can into their busy schedules!

The dedication and enjoyment

At thrive.

Bablake, The

individuals

positive

school

environment fully supports a pupil’s individual needs and aspirations, enabling them to become more confident and proud of their individuality.

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Children’s Psychological Problems – What can be done Play Therapy UK manages the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists, accredited by the

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Professional Standards Authority. It has just analysed the reasons why children are referred to therapy.

he

first

conclusion

that

If you are a parent or grandparent why

not a miracle cure but has success rates

psychological

not use the list to check that you are doing

of between 77 and 84 percent.

multifarious.

your best to prevent or alleviate such

58 different ones have been

conditions developing with the children

children’s problems

recorded

of

are

which

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is

account

for

you love? As Carl Jung observed the

56%. There are some surprises: ADHD

psyche, like the body, can heal itself given

and Autistic Spectrum which receive

a safe healing environment. The sooner

considerable publicity are only ranked 7th

this is provided, the better.

and 11th.

In fact, the data confirms what most therapists

expected.

The

top

two,

attachment issues and family relationship difficulties, show that good parenting and what happens at home are very important. Many of the other conditions may also be traced at least in part to home life. Some such as bereavement and separation anxiety may be caused

Play Therapy UK registrants use an approach where the child, not the therapist, chooses their activities such as sand tray, drawing and painting, clay, puppets,

musical

instruments,

role

play, games, story telling and others.

The therapists have been trained to

1 Attachment issues

9.48%

2 Family relationship difficulties 9.28% 3 Adjustment issues

8.79%

4 Anger

7.27%

5 Anxiety

5.83%

6 Domestic violence, experience of 5.50% 7 ADHD

4.97%

8 Social relationship difficulties 5.01% 9 Bereavement

4.04%

10 Lack of self-esteem

3.76%

11 Autistic Spectrum Disorder

3.22%

12 Anti-social behaviour

2.34%

communicate with the child using the

If you have some experience of working with

medium that the child has chosen.

children and would like to become a Play

you

need

advice

contact

If

are perhaps somethings that parents can

accredited practitioner through www.

Jeff Thomas –

influence.

playtherapyregister.org.uk Play therapy is

Registrar Play Therapy UK

The Warwickshire area needs 44 therapists to work with children.

There’s only 16 on the PTUK Register at present.

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an

Therapist see: www.playtherapy.org.uk.

by events beyond our control but others

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The Boy who bit Picasso ©Geraint Lewis

Sink your teeth into A season packed full of creativity at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Workshops, new exhibitions, family fun and more, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry has something for everyone this autumn. Starting in September, the Herbert will present the life and creative mind of one of the 20th century’s most famous artists.

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icasso: Linocuts from the British

Learning new skills isn’t just for the kids at

V&A collection to explore how different

Museum is the latest exhibition

this museum, with a packed programme of

faiths and cultures have inspired one

at the popular Midlands based

new creative workshops for over 16’s this

another to produce some of the world’s

gallery, and has inspired an

season. Hosting incredible Etsy makers

most intricate and beautiful artworks.

eclectic season of talks, workshops

from the London Craft Club, pop-surrealist

and performances for all ages. On tour

milliners and local artists, the workshops

from the British Museum, the exhibition

are a great chance to be inspired by some

explores the artist’s expressive and

of the UK’s best creative minds. Get in

experimental

quick, these workshops often sell-out fast.

Grammar School in the city. The festival

works

with

linocut

techniques and ceramics.

The Festival of the Dead returns in October for its third year, this time making use of the incredible medieval Old launches with another Herbert Late on

Keep an eye out for more bespoke

the unluckiest night of the year, Friday the

Celebrate the opening of the exhibition

and handmade crafts throughout the

13th! The Old Grammar School is the site

with a twist on Friday 15 September,

year, as the Herbert hosts not one but

for most events this year, with spooky film

with Herbert Lates: Art Fiesta! A free to

two creative winter markets. Pick up

screenings and post-apocalyptic survival

attend night of after-hours fun for over

something truly unique with change

workshops on Saturday 14 October, and

18’s in the galleries, expect music, dancing,

to spare at the Affordable Print and

an incredibly gruesome festival finale

tasty treats and creative surprises.

Ceramics Fair on Saturday 4 November,

from experience creators Vortex Creates

Explore the life and times of the artist, with two events that show another side of Picasso. Antony Penrose presents an entertaining first-hand account of a

and dive into winter at the annual feast of festive fun, Making Merry Art, Crafts and Gifts Fair on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 December.

childhood spent visiting Picasso in his

Keeping with the theme of arts and crafts,

evening talk The Boy who Bit Picasso

a brand new exhibition will open on

on Thursday 15 October. Exploring the

Friday 20 October. Crafts of the Punjab:

same story for families, Birmingham

Explore the V&A South Asian Collection

based theatre company, Untied Artists,

will showcase the incredible artistry and

will offer a lively interactive family-friendly

skill of the Punjab region. Highlighting the

retelling of Antony’s story on Saturday 11

cross-cultural influences of the regions

October with storytelling and music.

past, the exhibition will use the stunning

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on Friday 17, Saturday 28 and Tuesday 31 October. Nightmares and Nibbles promises to be a dining experience you’ll never forget as you join Dr Frankenstein for a tasty get grisly evening of food and performance – not for the faint of heart!

Autumn promises to be a uniquely creative season at the Herbert. For more details and to book tickets for any events visit www.theherbert.org. www.theherbert.org

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WIN TICKETS TO SEE BBC TV WILDLIFE PRESENTER GORDON BUCHANAN WITH HIS SHOW ANIMAL FAMILIES AND ME AT WARWICK ARTS CENTRE Throughout Autumn audiences all over the UK will have a unique opportunity to join Gordon Buchanan as the highly acclaimed television wildlife cameraman and presenter of the popular BBC ‘Animal Family and Me’ series shares an insight into his incredible experiences with some of the world’s most fearsome and majestic animals.

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encountered Gordon as he dominated our

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television screens on the BBC over the festive

Family and Me’, ‘Snow Wolf Family and

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dangerous and tough assignments, his

David Attenborough’.

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Hailing from the Isle of Mull in Western Scotland, Gordon has worked in wildlife documentaries for over 20 years.

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(Sunday) Tickets cost £10 which includes entry, festival glass and £5 for drinks tokens. www.leamingtonbeerfestival.org

Friday 8th Piano Man – The Music of Billy Joel

Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th

Evesham Arts Centre, Prince Henrys School, Victoria

The Cruise Show- Birmingham

Avenue, Evesham, WR11 4QH. Jules Benjamin and his band

National Exhibition Centre, Halls, Marston Green,

recreate the highlights of Billy Joel's incredible career - from

Birmingham, B40 1NT. The Cruise Show returns to the

Piano Man to We Didn't Start The Fire, It's All Rock'n'Roll

NEC Birmingham on the 16th & 17th September and will

To Me. Jules is one of the Midlands' most accomplished

celebrate the range of sights, sounds and wonders available

performers & songwriters. "Jules does a great job...thank

to those willing to discover the world by ship! The world

you for celebrating the music I helped create." - Liberty

has never been more accessible for those with the spirit of

DeVitto, Joel's original drummer. The show will start at

adventure. Packed full of information and inspiration, The

7.30, tickets cost £16 or £15 for concessions.

Cruise Show will bring together the best specialist operators

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and holiday providers all under one roof. In one weekend we cover everything from all-inclusive luxury getaways to

Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th

small-ship cruises destined for remote locations, as well as

Leamington Food and Drink Festival

your chance to meet like-minded travellers on organised

The hugely popular Royal Leamington Spa Food and

group tours – whether you’re travelling with partner, family

Drink Festival returns in 2017 for another amazing

or friends! Free admission.

weekend of fun, food and entertainment! Now in its

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tenth year, it will be taking place over the weekend of September 9 and 10 at the Royal Pump Room

Thursday 21st

Gardens in the heart of Leamington’s town centre. The

Raw Comedy September 2017

free, family-friendly event, which is organised by BID

Evesham Arts Centre, Prince Henrys School, Victoria

Leamington, attracts 150 businesses and thousands of

Avenue, Evesham, WR11 4QH. Six more great acts from

visitors from across the UK.

the comedy club circuit do their thing in the foyer bar!

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There'll be stand-up acts of all styles & descriptions, plus a headline act to finish with a bang. MC for the

Friday 15th – Sunday 17th

night is mother of 'The Teenager' Cerys Nelmes (as

Leamington Beer Festival

seen in Trollied, Casualty, Stella & more besides). Good

The Band Factory, Unit 13, Althorpe Street, Leamington

atmosphere, lots of laughs & great value! The show starts

Spa, CV31 2AU. With 45+ beers, 10+ ciders, 4+ gins, 23+

at 8pm, tickets can be booked online or the Evesham Arts

live music acts, 4+ free music workshops and a Homebrew

Centre box office. Tickets are £5 in advance, £6 on the

Competition, the Leamington Beer and Music Festival is

door, £4 for students minimum age is 16.

back with a blast for 2017! Come and join us on Friday

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weekend of fun and frivolity, all of which is raise money

Saturday 23rd

for The Band Factory, a charity which provides rehearsal

Class of '78 - Stratford High

and performance space for the local community. Time:

School 40th Anniversary Reunion

16:00-01:00 (Friday) 12:00-01:00 (Saturday) 12:00-18:00

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Cocktail Bar (formerly No.1 Shakespeare Street) at 7.30pm.

Monday 25th

Head upstairs to the private area to begin the night.

Evesham Over 45`s Meet Up Group

There'll be food included and plenty of great music. The

Evesham Hotel, Coopers Lane, Evesham, WR11 1DA at

area is booked exclusively for three hours, and the night

7.30PM. Are you tired of the same old routine? If your

will continue into the early hours (if we've still got it!).

social-life is in need of a boost, join our Meetup group,

Tickets are priced at £12.50pp and can only be purchased

Evesham Over 45’s. We offer a great way to meet new

through this website. Price includes entry, food and fees.

friends whilst socialising, offering an incredible range of

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Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th Stratford Food Festival Stratford Town Centre Food Festival 2017 is a free event on Friday 22nd September - Sunday 24th September.

Stratford is no stranger to great food and drink and is brimming with over 100 places to eat or drink. The festival will pack the streets with delicious food stalls with plenty of regional produce. There will be free food demonstrations to inspire, food and ale trails to explore the local restaurants, cafe and pubs, and much more. www.stratforward.co.uk Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine at GWR The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire, GL54 5DT. Come to Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway for a wonderful day out with Thomas. Ride not only with Thomas but also behind other steam and diesel engines, including Daisy, on the frequent trains between Cheltenham Race Course, Winchcombe and Toddington.

Gates open at 0900 and trains will run every 45 minutes throughout the day with the first train at 0930 from Toddington and 0945 from Cheltenham Racecourse.

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social events each month, including meeting for coffee/ drinks, walking, film afternoons, visiting National Trust properties, tribute nights, quizzes and much much more. We normally meet 2 Saturday mornings and one evening a month for a coffee/drink and to discuss what we would like to do at future events, and we now have a really varied selection of things to choose from. As our members come from Evesham, Pershore, Tewkesbury and Redditch we put events on in these areas so there is always somewhere new to go, anybody who is 45 or over is very welcome. If you feel this group is for you, please join us, and start visiting places that just aren't any fun on your own, with your new friends. We look forward to meeting you soon. www.meetup.com/Evesham-Over-45s-Meetup Saturday 30th Cotswold Airport Open Day Cotswolds Airport, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6BA. Classic and military vehicles and aircraft, kids play zone, wartime re-enactments, steam traction engines, tours of the control tower and airside, pleasure flights, Bulldog Formation flypasts, balloon rides, beer tent, food, shopping stalls, and much, much more! The day culminates in a most fabulous night glow balloon

There will be other entertainment during the day

extravaganza set to music - something not to be missed.

including meeting with the Fat Controller, hearing his

The event is in aid of the Royal British Legion and Flying

stories, watching live re-enactments, fun and games

For Freedom charities. Tickets cost just £5, under 16s

in the Imagination Station, face painting, traditional

are free and we are offering free entrance for all vintage

Punch & Judy Show, family magic show, model railway

vehicles and those who attend in period dress! Tickets

exhibition, Troublesome Trucks, and back by popular

are available via www.everymantheatre.org.uk/ or in

demand - ride the narrow gauge railway at Toddington.

person or via telephone on 01242 572573.

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