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HERE & NOW 04 All the latest from around Warwickshire

HOME & GARDEN

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08 Eco-Friendly kitchens

HEALTH & BEAUTY 18 Get into Yoga

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22 All things red

WEDDINGS 24 Leap Year Proposal

COMPETITION 31 Win archery and axe throwing lessons at Adventure Sports

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Feel the love at Stratford Butterfly Farm With Valentine’s Day approaching and 2020 being a leap year, the Stratford Butterfly Farm offers the most romantic of places for women (and men!) thinking of popping the question. The tradition of women proposing on the leap day is thought to date back to 5th-century Ireland when St Bridget complained to St Patrick that women had to wait too long for suitors to propose. He then gave women a single day in a leap year to pop the question – the last day of the shortest month!

Set in a large greenhouse, landscaped with waterfalls, ponds and tropical plants, the Butterfly Farm is the perfect setting to infuse romance and feel the joys of spring! From 14 – 16 February, the Butterfly Farm is giving each visitor a beautiful complimentary marble heart to either keep or give to a loved one. In return the Farm wants to encourage visitors to pledge their love for the environment by making a green action promise. Pledges to do something positive to help protect the environment can be written and hung in the Discovery Zone.

However, it’s not just humans which can be affectionate and romantic. As the days start to get longer the butterflies are also feeling amorous and starting to mate once again. Like many other species some of the butterflies practice a courtship routine before mating to discover the suitability of the potential mate, just like humans!

There is also plenty on offer for younger visitors during the half term from 15 – 23

February. Children and adults can take part in the popular twice daily Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and hold creatures such as a giant African millipede, African land snail and a variety of stick insects.

Jane Kendrick, Marketing Manager at Stratford Butterfly Farm said “Here at the Farm we love to see couples propose to each other and with it being a leap year I hope we see plenty more proposals on the 29 February! Our marble hearts are a lovely keepsake and we want to encourage

everyone that visits on those two days to make a pledge and do something positive for our environment”.

To see hundreds of spectacular butterflies, insects, reptiles and spiders visit the Butterfly Farm from 10am to 5:00pm, last entry 4:00pm. Open every day of the week except Christmas Day. For more information including admission prices and group rates, please visit the website at www.butterflyfarm.co.uk or call 01789 299288. n

Successful year for Shipston Rotary At a time in the world, when there is a lot of uncertainty amongst nations,it is good to be able to report a great success story from Shipston Rotary.

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Trolley Dash.

Once again the people of Shipston have been incredibly generous,supporting our Christmas Appeals where collectively,funds nearing £8,500 have been raised.

The monies will contribute towards a major part of Shipston Rotary’s annual fund raising for local charities and international causes.

Shipston Rotary cares very much about it’s local community and it’s Services and it reflects that positive spirit which helps to make Shipston such a great place to live.

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HERE & NOW

Young people get thrifty in aid of hospice

Young people from schools across Stratford upon Avon are doing their bit for the environment by putting on a ‘Thrift Event’ with The Shakespeare Hospice on Saturday 8 February.

Dame Emma Kirkby concert in Warwick

A highlight of the Leamington Music Season of Early Music Concerts at St Mary’s Church Warwick will see Dame Emma Kirkby return to sing there on Tuesday 18 February.

Dame Emma will perform with a group of four young singers calling themselves Dowland Works who perform in the programme Dowland among Friends with two lutenists and a viola da gamba.

Dowland among Friends has music

by John Dowland, a contemporary of Shakespeare and famous throughout Europe, plus other English composers of that time - John Danyel, Thomas Campion, William Lawes and Simon Ives.

Emma Kirkby first sang in Warwick in 1988 accompanied by the lutenist Anthony Rooley and in a festival in Warwick Arts Society times. She has appeared several times for Leamington Music, with London Baroque, the London Handel Players and Musica Petropolitana from St Petersburg.

She was appointed a Dame of the Order of the British Empire in 2007 and awarded in 2011 the Queen’s Medal for Music, given to an individual who has had a major

influence on the musical life of the nation.

She is known throughout the world for having the voice of early music.

The monthly series at St Mary’s ends on 24 March with the Orlando Consort singing music by another but earlier genius, Guillaume de Machaut. The BBC New Generation Artists, the Consone Quartet and the Pražák Quartet from Prague complete the Investec International String Quartet series at the Royal Pump Rooms.

Tickets for all Leamington Music concerts, including the 2020 Leamington Music Festival are available at the Visitor Information Centre at the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington and Visit Warwick at the Court House, Warwick. Call 01926 334418 or go online on www. royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk.

Full details about the 2019/20 Leamington Music Winter Season, the Leamington Music Festival and about Leamington Music, including the Friends of Leamington Music, the Artist in Residence Jane Williams and Education Programme can be found on www.leamingtonmusic. org.n

The event, which will be held at The Shakespeare Hospice Shop in Greenhill Street, is being organised by Student Ambassadors from The Hospice, who meet regularly to help promote and put on events.

Ruby, who is from King Edward VI school and who also volunteers at the Greenhill Street Hospice shop said, “The Thrift Event aims to attract young people who are interested in saving money through affordable fashion which also helps the environment at the same time!”.

Young people have been involved in all aspects of organising the event including selecting clothing from the donations received by the Shakespeare Hospice shops, to designing posters and marketing materials for the event.

The event will run during normal shop opening hours- 9.30 - 4.30 and there will even be some live music at the event from local band Myriam Adams.

Helen Furniss, Greenhill Street shop manager stated, “This is our first event aimed specifically at attracting younger people into our charity shop. It’s very exciting to be working alongside all the young people with their energy, enthusiasm and creative ideas!

“The Greenhill Street store is vital to the income generation funding the Shakespeare Hospice services including Day Hospice, Hospice at Home service, and pre and post bereavement support for families, young people and children.”

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HERE & NOW

Explore the future of transport

Hotel offers doggie bag with a difference

Throughout the half term from 15 February – 1 March the British Motor Museum is encouraging children to explore the FUTURE. Themed around the exhibition ‘The Car. The Future.

Me.’, the activities will allow children to investigate what the cars of their future might look like through science shows, STEM activity, family trails and tours.

The ‘FUTURE’ science shows run at 11am and 2.30pm from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 February when Professor Pickle and Doctor Pumpkin will explore different sources of FUTURE power and bring them to life with a BANG! Every day through the holidays, children can make their own car of the future using recycled materials, then light it up with LEDs. The family trail challenges visitors to find the missing parts needed to fix the car. They simply pick up a puzzle board on arrival and search the Museum to find the missing pieces.

Every day at 1:30pm visitors can join the Family ‘FUTURE’ Tour with either Professor Pickle or Dr. Pumpkin.

On Thursday 20 February, for one day only, the STEM ambassadors from MOD Kineton will be offering visitors the chance to code the futuristic Rover Robots (Sphero RVR’s) to successfully negotiate their specially designed assault course.

All activities are included in the Museum admission. There is no need to prebook.

The 2020 admission prices are: Adults £14.50, Children £9 (5-16 years), under 5’s free, Concessions £12.50 and a Family ticket £40 (2 adults & up to 3 children) and if you Gift Aid or donate your entrance fee you receive an Annual Pass at no extra cost.

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Some guests at a Stratford-upon-Avon hotel will find themselves receiving a doggie bag with a difference – if they have a four-legged friend with them.

Jenny said: “It is a joy to be able to bring Millie to a hotel with us, as we have found it a struggle in the past to find somewhere that would allow her to stay

Traditionally used by diners to take ‘leftovers’ home to feed to their pets, doggie bags provided by the Swan’s Nest Hotel are an extra welcome treat for canine guests.

“We thought the doggie bag was a really nice extra touch.”

The doggie bags are not the only treats awaiting dogs who visit the Swan’s Nest.

The 17th century hotel, which sits a short walk across the River Avon from Stratford’s picturesque town centre, is dog-friendly, and is making no bones about it by providing the complementary extra.

There is also a ‘Biscuit Bar’ in the main reception area, with an invitation to dog owners to help themselves to a treat for their pets.

Each bag contains a bone and ball, and the first one was recently presented to Millie, a Harlequin Great Dane when she returned for her fourth stay at the hotel, with owners Jenny and Tony.

The couple said Millie loves her visits to the Swan’s Nest, and they were delighted with the added touch of a ‘doggie bag’.

The Swan’s Nest has a range of elegant bedrooms and suites and, in addition to the adjoining Bear Inn, also has a Bistrot Pierre restaurant on site.

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Eco-friendly Kitchens More and more people are trying to do their best to become environmentally friendly in their on homes. By making simple changes to your everyday life, can make a big impact on the environment.

Green cleaning Use biodegrable soap for washing your hands or cleaning dishes.

Ethical cleaning company Bio-D are the UK’s leading manufacturer of environmentally responsible, ethically sound, hypoallergenic, vegan cleaning products. Containing only naturally derived ingredients, they produce a number of kitchen cleaning products. Alternatively, create your own simple surface cleaner from distilled vinegar, lemon juice, essential oils and water.

Save Water: Structure plumbing so that the water can be used for multiple uses.

When you’ve boiled water for veg or pasta, use that for continued cleaning or to water the plants. Only use the dishwasher or washing machine when you have a full load. This way, you will be making the most out of your appliances every time.

Qettle is a 4 in 1 kitchen tap that dispenses 100°C boiling water, cold filtered drinking water, plus normal hot and cold flows from a single spout. It costs just £0.02 pence a day to run; by comparison, a kettle will cost £0.03 pence every time it’s boiled. The availability of cold filtered drinking water is another bonus – the Qettle tap’s filter system

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removes unpleasant tastes and odours e.g. chlorine – so there’s no need to purchase bulky, expensive bottled water – or to contribute to the plastic waste mountain!

You’ve got it covered Energy saving ways don’t just have to be about what you consume, but also in the structure of your kitchen. Apollo Blinds have introduced a range of blinds made from recovered shoreline plastic They utilise recycled plastic, retrieved from beaches, remote coastlines and inland waterways, transforming it into a long-lasting high-performance roller blind fabric. Greenscreen Sea-Tex fabric is energy-efficient, filters sunlight and is fully recyclable. It’s also PVC free. Fifty per cent of the fabric’s weight is recovered ocean plastic.

Check your appliances When using your washing machine using a 40°C wash cycle rather than 60°C means you use a third less electricity.

Make sure your fridge freezer has a A+++ energy label We found the difference between the A+ rated fridge-freezer and the A+++ one is about 5% of an average household’s total electricity use. The difference between the C rated one and the A+++ rated one is a full 20%.

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to be able to circulate around the back of the fridge freezer, so make sure there is enough space around the back of the appliance. It is also important to keep it clean as dust increases energy consumption.

In 1979 the inventor and engineer, Ossie Goring, was bothered by how much energy his old cooker was using and, living at a water mill in the village of Coaley, he decided to set about creating a much more environmentallyfriendly range cooker which could run off a small water turbine he had installed. A few months later, Ossie had perfected his ‘trickle-feed’ design, which allowed his invention to be powered by a small but steady flow of electricity – enabling it to run off the water turbine (or a standard 13amp plug) – and the first Everhot was born. Everhot range cookers use less than half the energy of comparable range cookers. Ossie’s ‘trickle-feed’ design requires only a small but steady flow of electricity, so they can run off a standard 13amp plug and remain the best heat storage range to work with renewables.

Recycle, recycle, recycle The UK recycling rate for Waste from Households (WfH; including IBA metal) was 45.7%, increasing from 45.2% in 2016. There is an EU target for the UK to recycle at least 50% of household waste by 2020. Check with your local council for ways that you can recycle your rubbish. There are a multitude of ways that you can recycle and it can be overwhelming and time consuming having several different coloured bins to put each separate item of waste in. Here is a run down of what Warwickshire District Counil advise on how to sort out your recycling.

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Red Box: Paper, Glass, Metal Packaging, Foil.

White Refuse Sack: Plastic Bottles, Plastic Packaging, Cardboard.

Clear Non-reuseable Sack: Electrical.

Householder Provided Sack: Textiles Green Wheelie Bin: Bread, cakes and pastries, Dairy products cheese and eggs, Raw and cooked fish and meat (including bones), Raw and cooked fruit and vegetables (including peelings), Rice, pasta and beans, Teabags and coffee grounds, Uneaten food and plate scrapings. Garden waste: Flowers, Grass cuttings, leaves, Plants, Prunings and twigs, Weeds.

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De-grey your winter days Dull, grey and miserable… an apt description of February? Or maybe not, it can in fact be a great time to get out and about in our own gardens and visiting others to get inspired for the coming gardening year.

Long gone are the days where late winter was just the time to tidy up the borders and wait for Spring, or to sit perusing seed and bulb catalogues spending far more than you ought. Instead as the days start to lengthen gardens launch into life and the gardener is inevitably drawn outside to play.

First the snowdrops push their delicate looking but oh so hardy heads up. Whether you love the effect of thousands of naturalised bulbs or prefer to take a closer look at the flowers there is no doubt that these bulbs are charmers. Galanthus nivalis has been thriving in this country for centuries and both the single and double form G. nivalis f. pleniflorus ‘Flore Pleno’ are excellent for naturalising in grassy areas or under deciduous trees.

While many of these colonies in the UK are often very uniform variation can be found in places like Northumberland where patches of golden snowdrops appear among the masses. For our gardens we can choose from over 1500 different cultivars ranging from the simple to the bizarre, from the tiny to the huge, with pure white outer petals to striped or green marked, golden ovaries, green ovaries, extra petals and even extra flowers per stem.

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HOME AND GARDEN bases or the striking purple, yellow and white layered flowers of Crocus sieberi ‘Tricolor’ start things off soon followed by the more delicate looking but easier to naturalise Crocus tommasinianus. The latter are great mixed in with snowdrops in grassy areas adding shades of purple and blue to the white and green. On freer draining soils the miniature iris, Iris reticulata can put on a brilliant display with colours to match their namesake the goddess of the rainbow.

A garden though is not complete without scent and on a warmish February day there are a wealth of plants to provide it.

Witchhazels, Hamamelis, are probably the earliest. Individually the flowers are spidery but on mass can add a wonderful splash of colour from bright yellow to dark bronze. Most important though is the scent which can be variable.

A good combination of attractive flowers and strong sweet scent would be H. x intermedia ‘Harry’ with large light orange flowers.

Not much to look at but wonderful to smell are the Sweet Box, Sarcococca, a single plant more than able to fill a small garden with scent.

This has barely scratched the surface of what we can find in the garden now. So, no more excuses, if your garden is looking bare go and visit one of the many gardens open to the public, the National Gardens Scheme is an excellent way to find somewhere to visit, and get some inspiration to de-grey your winter days.

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Are you fed up with clutter and need more storage space?

The answer could literally be under your own roof!

For many home owners, the loft is an underutilised area because it can be difficult and dangerous to reach.

Warwick based loft ladder installer Access4Lofts (whose slogan is ‘creating space the easy way’) can change all that, often in less than a day!

Access4Lofts provides a free survey and quote service so you can find out what is achievable with your loft area.

The majority of properties have an access hatch to the space in the loft. Access4Lofts create space the easy and affordable way. They can supply and install a new loft hatch and a safe, sturdy aluminium loft ladder in your home in just one day!

That means that your dark and dismal roof space suddenly becomes a

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useful storage area for all that family clutter. “My experience enables fitting the ladder and converting the access hatch, in double-quick time the space is accessible and I leave no mess behind” explains Wayne Reid, Access4Lofts Warwick.

For extra peace of mind, Access4Lofts is an approved Which?

Trusted Trader which means they have been accessed by Which? and passed their stringent checks. For added confidence, they also have full public liability insurance , are DBS checked and offer a lifetime guarantee.

To find out how Access4Lofts can create more space for you and your family or to book a free survey and quote visit www.access4lofts. co.uk/warwick or call 01926 679591.

You can also find them on Facebook @access4loftswarwick

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Enjoy the kitchen of your dreams Enjoy the kitchen of your dreams at a fraction of normal cost with a modern makeover by Kitchen Doors & Worktops. Replacing the doors and worktops instead of entire units typically saves 60%, plus time and inconvenience, even more with the special offers this month. You also cut down needless waste, helping save the planet too!

Kitchen Doors & Worktops has more than 40 different styles and 70 different colours to choose from, plus an expert design team to make them look great and fit perfectly.

A friendly advisor will visit you at home to discuss your needs and preferences, not only for the doors and worktops but also any new appliances such as ovens, hobs and washing machines, new sinks and taps and add any other features you’d like.

They can replace as much or as little as you wish, from a single cupboard door to the entire kitchen, always with top quality materials and high specifications.

The ordered items can be fitted by the in-house team of experienced professionals or delivered for a customer to install themselves. When you choose to have the installation carried out as well, the whole job should be done in a day, without you even needing to empty your cupboards!

Go online to www.doorsandworktops.com to download a brochure or request a free quote.

Contact details: Kitchen Doors & Worktops Doors Group, PO Box 5322, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 9AH;Tel 0330 321 0461, email info@doorsandworktops.com, website: www.doorsandworktops.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

A Guide to Yoga

All you need to know to get started with yoga, including the health benefits, yoga styles for beginners and finding a yoga class.

What is yoga?

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing. The practice originated in India about 5,000 years ago and has been adapted in other countries in a variety of ways.

Yoga is now commonplace in leisure centres, health clubs, schools, hospitals and surgeries.

What are the health benefits of yoga?

Dozens of scientific trials of varying quality have been published on yoga. While there’s scope for more rigorous studies on its health benefits, most studies suggest yoga is a safe and effective way to increase physical activity, especially strength, flexibility and balance.

There’s some evidence that regular yoga practice is beneficial for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, aches and pains – including lower back pain – depression and stress.

Does yoga count towards my 150 minutes of activity?

Most forms of yoga are not strenuous enough to count towards your 150 minutes of moderate activity, as set out by government guidelines. However, yoga does count as a strengthening exercise, and at least 2 sessions a week will help you meet the guidelines on muscle-strengthening activities. Activities such as yoga and tai chi are also recommended for older adults at risk of falls, to help improve balance and co-ordination.

Can yoga help prevent falls?

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condition, in which case it’s a good idea to see your GP or visit a falls clinic at a local hospital.

Can yoga help with arthritis?

Yoga is popular with people with arthritis for its gentle way of promoting flexibility and strength. Some research suggests yoga can reduce pain and mobility problems in people with knee osteoarthritis. However, some yoga moves are not suitable for people with the condition.Find a teacher who understands arthritis and can adapt movements for individual needs, especially if you have replacement joints, and always check with a doctor or physiotherapist to find out if there are any movements to avoid.

Am I too old for yoga?

Definitely not. People often start yoga in their 70s, and many say they wish they had started sooner. There are yoga classes for every age group. Yoga is a form of exercise that can be enjoyed at any time, from childhood to your advanced years.

Do I have to be fit to do yoga?

No. You can join a class suitable for your fitness level. For example, to join a mixed-ability yoga class, you need to be able to get up and down from the floor. Some yoga classes are chair-based.

Do I need to be flexible to do yoga?

Not necessarily. Yoga will improve your flexibility and help you go beyond your normal range of movement, which may make performing your daily activities easier.

Can I injure myself doing yoga?

Yoga-related injuries are uncommon. Some injuries can be caused by repetitive strain or overstretching. But yoga is the same as any other exercise discipline – it’s perfectly safe if taught properly by

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HEALTH & BEAUTY people who understand it and have experience.

It’s advisable to learn from a qualified yoga teacher and choose a class appropriate to your level.

What style of yoga should I do?

There are many different styles of yoga, such as Ashtanga, Iyengar and Sivananda. Some styles are more vigorous than others, while some may have a different area of emphasis, such as posture or breathing. Many yoga teachers develop their own practice by studying more than one style. No style is necessarily better or more authentic than any other. The key is to choose a class appropriate for your fitness level.

What type of class should I look out for?

Classes can vary in duration but typically last between 45 and 90 minutes. A longer class will give you more time for learning breathing and relaxation techniques, and will give the teacher time to work with your individual ability.

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Get yourself kitted out for Yoga KYMIRA LEGGINGS KYMIRA Sport’s IR50 range is designed to boost your recovery and keep you training hard, day in day out. With boosts in fitness and strength being implicitly linked to increased training loads, their IR50 range is essential to help you recover faster.

Leggings start from £70 www.kymirasport.com EVA SOLO TO GO CUP You can take the practical thermo To Go Cup with you anywhere you go. The lid is easy to open and close when you are on the move thanks to the functional click-open lid, which can easily be operated with one hand. www.evasolo.com £30 ANTI-SLIP OM FOOT COVER TOETOE® Anti-Slip Sole Trainer OM toe socks are made for yoga; however, they are also perfect alternatives for slippers or going ‘barefoot’ in the home, it’s important to keep your feet clean and protected. www.toesocks.co.uk £11.95

YOGABELLIES YOGISAC Created by Dragons’ Den Winners, Cheryl (a yoga elder) and Mike (a Cardiologist,) YogaBellies products are beautiful, ethically produced and functional. Designed around the female form, in a way that’s kind to the environment and contributes to women’s wellbeing. www.yogabelliesshop.com £35

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YOGALINE YOGAMAT Yogaline is the world’s only yoga mat with tailor-made alignment guides, based on each individual’s measurements, designed to optimise your practise and empower your journey.

Yogaline mats are available now in three stylish colours from www. yogalinemats.com RRP from £109

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Why settle for ok... when you can feel great?

People get so used to feeling just OK that they don’t realise how much better they could feel.

The truth is the body tells us what it does and doesn’t need and if you pay attention to its subtle clues then it becomes like an instruction manual for our fitness, health and wellbeing. However, these pointers can easily be drowned out by powerful marketing messages, sugar addiction, lack of quality sleep, stress and huge to do lists! This is where an expert can help.

Having somebody support you to make better health choices, provide opportunities to exercise, hold you accountable and celebrate your wins can be truly transformational.

But where do you start? Blossom Place, Leamington Spa, has recently launched a one stop shop for fitness, health and wellbeing – no need to hire a separate nutritionist, personal trainer and lifestyle coach anymore, it’s all achievable in one monthly package.

Blossom Place has a special offer price of £99 for the first month when you sign up for the Ladies’ Signature Package, which includes weekly full body workouts and guided relaxation plus a monthly lifestyle coaching session.

To find out more or to secure your place contact fiona@blossomplace. co.uk, call 07450 287 187 or visit www.blossomplace.co.uk

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Tempted by red Inspired by the new Pantone colour, “Baywatch Red”, a colour celebrating the show’s 30th anniversary, we take a look at the most devilish red beauty products for sale right now, guaranteed to make a splash.

SUPER RESTORATIVE TOTAL EYE CONCENTRATE

Visibly more youthful-looking eyes thanks to this eye contour cream which banishes lines, puffiness and dark circles. www.clarins.co.uk £56

EXPRESS IN-SHOWER BODY MOISTURISER

No.7 MATTE LIQUID LIPS

No7 Matte Liquid Lips gives high impact colour that lasts up to 8 hours without a second of dryness. www.no7beauty.com £10

Cut down on your beauty routine and save time with our multitasking in-shower body moisturiser. This therapist developed and approved super product cleanses and moisturises your skin at the same time with a rich blend of Argan and almond oils. www.marksandspencer.com £6

PIVOINE SUBLIME PERFECTING ESSENCE

A serum that helps to blur imperfections and pores and leaves the complexion even. www.uk.loccitane.com £45

BE TEMPTED BY DONNA KAREN

Discover Be Tempted, the new scent from DKNY. Available from Debenhams. £40

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

REVITALIFT RED CREAM

Enriched with red pigment, but suitable for all skin tones, Energising Red Cream reactivates your healthy glow for skin that appears renewed and radiant. www.loreal-paris.co.uk £9.99

LE VERNIS BY CHANEL

A long-wear, protective nail polish with lasting shine designed to make vibrant colours dazzle. Long-wearing, extrafine and ultra-shiny, each coat offers an absolutely even and lacquered result. www.chanel.com £22

HUDA BEAUTY OBSESSIONS PRECIOUS STONES EYESHADOW PALETTE IN RUBY

A range of compact eyeshadow palettes, expertly curated by Huda herself, offering beauty lovers a complete day-tonight eye color wardrobe. www.feelunique.com £25

BOURJOIS VELVET THE PENCIL

Bourjois Velvet The Pencil gives a flawless matte finish in 16 bold colours, so you can effortlessly match any mood or outfit. Get the double effect of contour and colour for your lips in one stroke. You’ll see how easy it is to say bonjour to comfort and definition all at once! www.bourgois.com £9.99

HYPNOTIC POISON Eau de toilette.

Hypnotic Poison isn’t a fragrance you wear, it’s a fragrance that wears you. With Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette, the house of Dior has created a magnetic and sensual fragrance, the stuff of modern perfumery legend.

Captivating and incredibly sensual Oriental notes. www.dior.com £94

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WEDDINGS

Leap year marriage proposal...

Is it a good idea?

Leap Year Marriage Proposal is it such a good idea?:

Only occurring once every four years, a leap year is an exciting time for a number of reasons, firstly there is an extra day in the year, which means that people born on the 29th February can actually celebrate their birthday on the right day, but mostly it is because tradition dictates that women can propose on a Leap day to a man.

Where does the idea of a Leap Year proposal come from?

There are a number of theories of where the tradition of the leap year proposal stems from: In the 5th Century it is rumoured that St Brigid of Kildare, an Irish nun, asked St Patrick to let women propose after many women were left waiting for a proposal from their boyfriends. He granted her wish and allowed women to propose every four years on a leap day. If the potential bridegroom refused he owed the women a silk dress.

In 1288 Queen Margaret of Scotland allegedly created a law, which allowed women to propose on a leap year as long as they wore a red petticoat. If a woman’s suitor rejected her proposal he was forced to pay a fine. As Queen Margaret was only 5 years old at this time most historians believe she would be unlikly to be interested in the plight of unmarried women.

If a woman in Finland wanted to propose to their boyfriend they had to do it on a leap day, as it was the only day that gave the couple good luck. If the boyfriend refused he was required to pay a fine, (enough money to pay for a new skirt).

In some European countries, if a man rejected his girlfriends proposal he would have to buy her twelve pairs of gloves to hide the shame of being rejected.

The thought of proposing can be daunting for anyone, but it is even harder when there are out-dated ideas surrounding a woman’s proposal to a man. Don’t worry if you remember these few basic rules to proposing, you’ll be absolutely fine! …

Consider whether you’re definitely ready. There’s a reason why he hasn’t proposed yet. It might not be because he’s lazy or scared of commitment as your friends say perhaps he just thinks that you are not in the right financial position at the moment to be married. Or he could not just be at the same stage as you! Make sure you suss this out before you propose.

Tailor the proposal to him. What would make it individual to him?

If he likes fishing write ‘Will You Marry Me,’ on little note and put it in his hook box. If he likes football you can write it on the back of a shirt of his favourite team.

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front of a whole restaurant as in “love Acually” Do you have a spot that you always go together or is there somewhere that you’ve both always wanted to visit? Make sure that you find a romantic spot where you can pop the question in private and he’ll thank you for it later.

Get him a ring? If your boyfriend is the kind of man that would wear jewellery then definitely get him a ring. Maybe not one of the £1 ones that Poundland are selling this year, if he gave you a £1 ring how would you feel? If he doesn’t like to wear a ring why not buy him a watch instead. That way he’ll remember to get to the church on time!

What if he says ‘no’?

Don’t worry and don’t panic. You don’t know why he’s said no. He may have been planning to propose to you and you just got there first. Or maybe he’s just not ready to make that kind commitment.

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SENIOR LIVING

Explore the world The papers and the TV are full of adverts to whisk you off to the sun, snow or maybe there was a place you always wanted to visit. Now you are on your own or your partner is unable to travel, just how do you achieve that ambition?

To the iniated there’s nothing like the freedom of travelling on your own, setting out solo and returning home after your journey with a special sense of independence and accomplishment. But just because you’re going to solo doesn’t mean you have to be alone. Group travel can be a great option for single travellers to meet new friends with similar interests while you travel solo!

As solo travel trends continue to grow, many who have never travelled solo have their reservations. Will it be lonely? Costly? Travel has changed and the world is full of people who feel just like you.

A number of companies and independent travel advisors can make sure that you choose the trip that is right for you. It might be best to find tours or events aimed at solo travelers. That way you will not be confronted with a group of couples or even people a long way from your age and interest bracket.

Based on my own experiences, and after several conversations with other solo travelers, I’ve found these common misconceptions don’t have to turn into your reality. Here’s why.

You’ll make connections to other people along the way Sure, you may have left your home alone. But that doesn’t mean you won’t make friends. You might experience pangs of loneliness, but that instinct will naturally drive you toward people. If you ache for conversation, chances are you’ll find it. Much like your first day of school? At first, you probably didn’t want to let go of your mum’s hand, but when 4 p.m. arrived, she had to drag you out of the sandpit. The same concept applies to solo travel. Good solo tours are specifically designed to encourage communal interaction. You will tour, eat and drink around other travellers.

You won’t pay more to go alone...

To avoid the single supplement in hotel rooms shop around with your advisor before you buy pre-planned trips. Sometimes you can negotiate to pay no single extras or on tours share with a same sex person. Often you can end up in a room of your own. If you are travelling independently then booking in to a prefered hotel after 5pm on the day often gets a better rate if they are not full. Don’t try this before checking availability for your dates a few weeks before. It certainly will not work when any festival etc is on!

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update them via wifi messages etc on route. If you use them, take out your earphones and pay attention. Carry copies of your passport and driver’s license. And don’t wear a huge camera around your neck when you’re in transit on public transport. That makes you a bull’s-eye for thieves. Travel writer Chuck Thompson, who wrote To Hellholes and Back: Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme Tourism (Holt Paperbacks, 2009) agrees. “Don’t wander into stupid situations. If you have any flicker of doubt about somebody’s intentions, bail out.” Thompson says of all the countries he’s visited, he only had reservations about travelling alone in the Congo.

It’s near impossible to get bored A tour is usually the opposite to this, most people wish for more time in a place not less. Sometimes it is best to let your advisor know what is really important to you to see or experience. They may find a way or a tour that gives more time in a place that holds a special place in your heart.

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EDUCATION

Every lesson shapes a life

Train to teach

As a History teacher of 12 years, I regularly look to the words from the past for inspiration and direction.

Nelson Mandela famously said that ‘education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world’.

However, as we look to current media representation of this profession, does it necessarily equate to the message that Mandela was emphasising? Is a career in teaching, instead, seen as a journey into deadlines, pressures and exam factories, with little reward other than the glimmer of a holiday on the horizon every 6-7 weeks?

Indeed, I remember the words of my mother vividly when announcing my plans to become a teacher: ‘WHY? You must be crazy….’

As part of my leadership role, at Studley High School, I have had the privilege of leading our teacher training programme across schools in South Warwickshire. The Shires Teaching School Alliance is a partnership between Studley High School (the lead school), University of Worcester and nine other local outstanding or good schools, offering the opportunity to train to teach through a one year postgraduate programme known as ‘School Direct’.

The University of Worcester are renowned for their history of recruiting and training outstanding practitioners and the Shires Teaching Alliance has a long history of training, developing and supporting teachers. This success is also mirrored in the alliance schools we work with: • • • • • • • •

Alcester Grammar School Alcester Academy Henley-in-Arden School King Edward VI School, Stratford Shipston High School Stratford Girls’ Grammar School Stratford-Upon-Avon School Studley High School

School Direct differs from the traditional PGCE route in that it places an increased emphasis on time spent in schools and offers a separate Professional Studies programme delivered by our alliance of schools.

The main feature, is a practical route alongside the theory that is covered in the university element of teacher training. Mentoring and support is at the very heart of the programme.

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As one trainee (2019) commented: ‘At the heart of the programme is the idea that classroom practitioners need the right skills, support and mentoring to help move them forward. This course has ensured we have been given a wealth of opportunities while completing school placements’.

Programme sessions include: • • • • • • • • •

Developing a ‘teacher toolkit’ How can I get them to listen?

Developing the ‘whole child’ Grow forward: How can I be the best version of myself?

Poundland Pedagogy Making marking better Evidence-based learning Retrieval and memorability Using data to inform teaching and learning.

The range of sessions offered through mentoring and placements at two complementary schools ensure that our training teachers are fully equipped to enter their chosen career.

And, what a career it is! The power to teach a subject you love. The impact on young people and their future pathways. The opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues who share the same drive and vision as yourself. The ‘lightbulb’ moment when a child understands something that they had struggled with before.

So, in response to my mother’s comment, all those years ago, yes, I am kind of crazy. But I wouldn’t change my job for the world. shirestsa.co.uk/teacher-training hello@shirestsa.co.uk @teachingschool_ Or come to the Shires Teacher Training office, in reception. n Mrs A Page, Deputy Head, Teacher Training Programme Lead

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EDUCATION

Is the Saturday job dead?

The number of teenagers

teenagers are now more likely to focus on

doing Saturday jobs has halves

their school and college work rather than

in two decades,

juggle

a study

employment

with

studying, the

from The Resolution Foundation finds that

report suggests. Even among the 16- to

young people are turning away from ‘earning

17-year-olds with a part-time job, the average

while learning’, the think tank suggests that:

weekly hours for these school pupils have

the proportion of teenagers with Saturday

fallen from nine to eight in the past 20 years.

jobs has almost halved over the past two decades as youngsters turn away from “earning while learning” to focus on their studies, a report has found.

The employment rate of 16- to 17-year-olds with weekend jobs has plummeted from 48 per cent in 1997-99 to 25 per cent in 2017-19, according to research from the Resolution Foundation think tank.

The traditional Saturday job is dying as

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Overall, around one in 12 (8 per cent) workingage adults in the UK – the equivalent of 3.4 million adults – have never worked a day in their lives, which is a 52 per cent increase since 1998.

Laura Gardiner, research director at the Resolution Foundation, said: “The rising number of people who have never had a paid job has been driven by the death of the teenage Saturday job and a wider turn away

from earning while learning.”

There has also been a fall in university and college students with a job. Undergraduates aged between 18 and 19 are 25 per cent less likely to be in work than they were in the early 2000s. Ms Gardiner added: “With young people today expected to end their working lives at a later age than previous generations, it’s understandable that they want to start their working lives at a later age too.

“But this lack of work experience can create longer-term problems, particularly if they hit other life milestones like motherhood or illhealth before their careers have got off the ground.”

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COMPETITION

Win archery and axe throwing sessions at

Adventure Sports South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now Magazine has teamed up with Adventure Sports to offer lucky readers the chance to win an action-packed axethrowing and archery session for two people.

The popular outdoor activity centre is the only place in Warwickshire where you’re invited to throw axes – for fun!

Participants are introduced first to the basic techniques, throwing a small 10-inch metal axe called an Angel from a distance of three metres to a roundel target, before progressing to the larger Tomahawk axes from a longer distance of six metres.

The hour-long session ends in a scored competition.

Then it’s off to the archery field where an experienced instructor will teach participants how to hold a bow, aim and

shoot at an official competition-size archery target.

A series of practice arrows will allow the basics to be mastered before the session moves on to a competition round. wThese are among more than 50 exhilarating activities on offer at Adventure Sports which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary in Wedgnock Lane, Warwick.

Other activities include Mixed Activity events, Clay Shooting (including 20, 35 and 50 Shot Experiences), Quad Bike Trekking, Hovercraft, 4x4 Off-Road Driving, Rally Karts, Powerturn Karts, Reverse Steer Jeeps, Archery, Segways, Digger Driving, Treasure Hunts, Junior and Adult Paintball, Pistol and Rifle Target Gallery, as well as a vast selection of Team Building Activities.

Owner Steve Richardson said: “The name of our company Adventure Sports, tells you everything you need to know. We live and breathe adventure and we aim to

give the best experience. We all love our jobs and offer amazing activities that leave you breathless and give you a sense of accomplishment that will last a lifetime.”

“I am immensely proud of how adventure sports has evolved over the years. Our main assets are our friendly and hugely experienced staff who we are always being complimented on, and our 100acre purpose-built outdoor activity centre that allows us to provide so many different activities.”

For further details about all the activities available, visit: www.adventuresport.co.uk Prize participants must be aged 10 or over and over 1.47m tall. No cash alternative can be offered; Sessions must be pre-booked and redeemed by March 31st 2020 and are subject to availability.

Not valid for Saturdays.

Visit the Warwickshire Now Facebook Page for details on how to enter

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What's On FEBRUARY Saturday 8th Valentines Gift Fair Buy a unique, handmade gift for someone special in your life or treat yourself at this pop up shopping event.The event runs from 10-4pm at Market Hall Museum, Warwick, Market Place, Warwick, CV34 4SA.

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th Cirque du Soleil in Virtual Reality Dive into the surreal world of acclaimed circus troupe, Cirque Du Soleil, through the wonders of virtual reality. Enter Limina Immersive’s unique VR theatre to immerse yourself in three thrilling VR films that will transport you to vibrant lands, rich with strange spectacles and illusions, where fire and water dance and mystical beings roam. With oceanic acrobatics, breathtaking battles, snake-like contortions and astonishing aerials, this spectacular journey of the senses is not to be missed. Limina are leaders in VR exhibition, placing you, the audience, at the heart of what they do. Come and experience this brand new art form in a welcoming space, guided by your VR Host. The event will be held at Helen Martin Studio at the Warwick Arts Centre. Tickets are £15.50. For more details go to www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Sunday 9th The Model Tractor Plant and Construction Show The Model Tractor, Plant & Construction Show returns to the

Saturday 8th Valentines Gift Fair

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OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH Warwickshire Event Centre on Sunday 9th February 2020 for its ninth successful year. Visitors will be treated to displays featuring scratch built, customised and converted models; dioramas; and machinery including fantastic competition entries. There will also be a number of magnificent full sized vintage tractors on display courtesy of the Warwick Tractor & Vintage Machinery Society (WVTMS) and the Friends of Ferguson Heritage.The event runs from 10-4pm.Tickets start from £2. For details go to www.modeltractorshow.co.uk

Tuesday 11th Daliso Chaponda - Blah Blah Blacklist Tour 2019 In his hilarious, daring new show ‘Blah Blah Blacklist’ Daliso looks at disgraced blacklisted celebrities and historical figures we’re ashamed we once admired and who now have let us down. There’s also the small matter of family member arrests, exploding buildings in his home country, the enterprising Malawian who tried to blackmail Daliso and being accused by some of his own community that he’s ‘not Black enough’.The event starts ar 7.30pm at Old Rep, 45 Station St, Birmingham. Tickets ar £18.

Friday 14th - Saturday 15th Warwick Court Leet Beer and Cider Festival An annual beer and cider tasting event with music in the ancient medieval hall where ale and cider has been supped for over 700 years.

This is a Fundraising event. Warwick (Friday 4-10 pm, Saturday 1210 pm or until dry). £5 entry tickets brought in advance. Tickets are available to purchase from LLH Ticket Office, Warwick Visitors Centre

or online at warwickbeerfest@gmail.com.

Saturday 15th

Friday 14th - Saturday 15th Warwick Court Leet Beer & Cider Festival

Megaslam Wrestling: Live and Loaded!

Family entertainment is at the heart of all Megaslam Wrestling Live Events. The show is fully interactive and features something for the whole family. From the larger than life characters that appear on our shows from across the world, to edge of your seat moves and spectacular bouts, this is a 2-hour attraction you do not want to miss!It’s Team Nasty vs Team Megaslam in an all-out fight to the finish!The event is at the Royal Soa Centre in Leamington Spa. For more infoirmation and booking, go to www.warwickdc.gov.uk Hands on History for All Ages - The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon Get hands on with Museum objects every third Saturday of the month!

Join one of our Museum Access Assistants as they spotlight items from the Museum’s collections.Inspired by the local artist Patty Townsend’s kitchen scene watercolour of the same title, this session showcases kitchenalia from the museum collections. Discover objects that we regularly used in kitchens past and look through cookery books. No booking is required, just drop in from 11am until 4pm. Free admission.

Suitable for all ages. Donations welcome. Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery, Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton.

Nature tots - Animal Super Senses (2-4) Fuel their imagination this half term with a range of Future themed family activities at the British Motor Museum. Drop into the Learning Space to design and make your car of the future using recycled materials, then light it up with LED headlights. Explore the Museum with our new family trail or join one of our daily family tours Visit the

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What's On Saturday 13th - Sunday 23rd Festival of Archery

‘The Car. The Future. Me.’ exhibition and discover the future of transport! The ever popular Science Shows are back daily Monday 17 to Sunday 23 February exploring power and on Thursday 20 February, for one day only, the STEM ambassadors from MOD Kineton will be delivering ‘Rover Robots’.

Saturday 15th - Sunday 23rd Festival of Archery Encounter the centuries-old art of archery like never before at the UK’s only Medieval Festival of Archery this February half term at Warwick Castle. Be part of the action in a brand new live action show, for a limited time only, at a real medieval castle. Behold a wave of arrows soaring before you as over 10 professional archers from near and far demonstrate their expert skills in daily shows and competitions, all within the breath-taking setting of the turrets and ramparts of the castle’s East Front. Catch your breath and feel the heat as you marvel at flaming arrows trailblazing overhead in this spectacular show, whilst expert guides uncover the secrets of this historical sport. Inspired by the professionals, you can even take a shot yourself at ‘Have a Go Archery’.Festival of Archery runs from 15th – 23rd February 2020 and the event is included with all entry tickets. Additional charge applies to ‘Have a Go Archery’.

Thursday 20th Nature tots - Animal Super Senses (2-4) We’ll be exploring the outdoors with our five senses, making smelly potions, playing fun games and hunting down different textures too.10.30- 12pm £4 at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire CV3 3GW. Contact telephone: 024 76 308 912 Call to check latest times or cancellations.

Saturday 29th & Sunday March 1st The Big One - Stoneleigh Fishing Show Enjoy a day or weekend at Stoneleigh fishing show. After a very successful 1st year, its back and it’s bigger. It’s the place to be to shop for tackle and bait for the season ahead, see new product launches and to get advice and instruction from the biggest names in the industry. Midlands’s anglers are set for an unmissable fishing show, in its 2nd year running! Taking over the two giant halls at the easily-accessed Warwickshire location, The Big One Stoneleigh has been confirmed for Saturday 29 Feb and Sunday 1 March 2020. You won’t want to miss out on seeing stars and experts on the legends theatre, offering demonstrations and advice. Early Bird Standard Adult (Save 20%): £9.60. Standard Adult: £12. Concession (over 65, students and age 12-15): £8. Children 11 and under: Free. n

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