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SCENE March 2013

Essex’s Luxury Lifestyle Bible

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Skiing Escapes: On or off-piste – no vacation matches skiing for the excitement factor. It’s time to slope off…

Mother’s Day Gift Guide:

A pair of tickets to Grand Designs Live London 2013

Great gifts to show your mum how much you care

March 2013

March Exclusive:

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Authentic Italian dining at Gioberti Gioberti’s is a friendly family-run restaurant established in 2000.

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Welcome

To the march 2013 edition of SCENE Welcome to the March 2013 issue of SCENE Magazine, Essex’s Luxury Lifestyle Bible! Check out what’s in this issue below...

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Scene In Essex The March update of what’s new and what’s happening in Essex.

SCENE In The News The March headlines you may have missed from across Essex.

What’s On Find things to do in Essex including the latest Essex events and attractions.

David Walliams Comedian, Writer, Actor, Children’s Author and Fund-raising Extraordinaire...

Get Smooth Glowing Skin Want to know how to get glowing skin? It’s all about exfoliation.

Mother’s Day Gifts Mother’s Day is just around the corner show her how much you care with a gift.

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Win Tickets To Grand Designs Live Grand designs live London 2013 returns to the ExCeL.

Wine & Dine Buddha Belly’s stuffed grilled mushroom with pistachio sauce recipe.

Tech Talk The coolest and smartest gadgets money can buy.

Skiing Escapes From wine-country retreats to Balinese beach idylls and deserted deserts.

The New Cayenne The Porsche Cayenne range is now expanded to include a Turbo S model.

Star SCENE March’s Star SCENE is brought to you by International Clairvoyant Jenny Ayers.

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Scene in Essex

What’s happening this March Oz: The Great And Powerful When Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, fame and fortune are his for the taking until he meets three witches, who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting.

Reluctantly drawn into the problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it’s too late.

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Escapades

London St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival The exciting St Patrick’s Day Parade takes place every year in London. It involves marching bands, floats, street theatre and more. All 32 Irish counties are represented, dressed in their traditional county colours. Other parade participants include members of London’s Irish community and other Londoners.

The parade usually begins at 12 noon in central London and proceeds to Trafalgar Square, where you can enjoy the St Patrick’s Day Festival.

17th March 2013 Central London at 12:00

Escapades is an all new holiday with a difference dedicated to providing young couples and friends with an unforgettable holiday, hand-picked and tailored to them to escape the everyday from as little as £249pp. This new holiday experience (put together by the UK’s leading tour operator, Thomas Cook), is about loving life together and sharing the best moments of the summer. Perfectly created for couples and friends who love stunning sunset views, beautiful beaches and relaxed days by the pool –all topped with some memorable nights out. www.escapades.co.uk

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the Essex Book Festival.

The 2013 Essex Book Festival runs from 1-31 March 2013.

Launching on 1 March, events will take place across Essex in all sorts of places and hopefully in a venue near you, The Essex Book Festival takes place in venues across the county, including Southend and Thurrock. In March every year, events take place in all sorts of venues, including libraries, schools, universities and theatres.

Web: www.essexbookfestival.org.uk Tel: 01245 347456

Pristine dry Cleaning

With 26 years experience in the dry cleaning business, Formula provide the highest level of service with a personal touch. Working in the heart of London, Formula now offer a collection and delivery service in the West Essex area. This provides local residents with a convenient and professional service and means that you don’t have to worry about going to your Dry Cleaners in the cold, dark, wet mornings or evenings with the risk of a parking ticket, as Formula will come direct to you 7 days a week.

The Formula team will ensure the safe cleaning and maintenance of your garments and a service that fits around your schedule.

Services include: specialist dry cleaning, repair and an alterations service too.

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MasterChef Cookery Course Recipe book The MasterChef Cookery Course will teach you everything you need to become a MasterChef from the very basics of cooking right up to planning more ambitious menus. It’s like having your own tutor next to you as you move from simple sauces and techniques through to classic recipes and on to experimenting with flavour combinations.

Over 100 classic recipes are included, all photographed so you can see the finished dish, from easy, have-a-go midweek meals to more elaborate French tarts and raviolis. With the help of Greg Wallace and John Torode learn how to add that special MasterChef touch giving you the confidence to put your own personal spin on your cooking.

Release date 1st March

Twilight Tours at the Tower of London Yeoman Warders will lead exclusive tours of the Tower, taking in some of the gruesome sights and spooky stories which make it world famous.

You will have unique after-hours access to the UK’s most visited historic attraction, and can enjoy it at its most tranquil (and its most spooky!) Take in world famous sights such as Traitors’ Gate, the Scaffold Site and the Bloody Tower, and be appalled and amazed by tales of prisoners and past residents, of royal gossip and of the secrets kept within these ancient walls.

To book tickets please visit the Welcome Centre and Group Ticket office at the Tower of London.

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Scene In the The Gyrus Olympic Gymnastics Clubs new home

Luke Maynard, Jonny Mear and Chris Page, will join hundreds of other contestants in the 2013 four-day Scumrun Rally across Europe This May The boys are now looking for people to help them raise the £500 sponsorship needed to take part, with

all money raised donated to WellChild. The national charity supports children and their families dealing with the consequences of serious illness and complex conditions. To support the boys on their rally visit www.justgiving.com/ TeamLDRScumRun

Headlines from this month’s Essex news Preparing for charity Everest trek

Louise Larner plans a Trek to the roof of the world for charity but the challenge is that she is scared of heights She is planning to fly out to Nepal this month for a 17-day round-trip to Everest

Base Camp. She hopes to raise at least £5,545 for Saint Francis Hospice one pound for each meter she will be above sea level when she reaches Base Camp. Louise will fly into Kathmandu from there into Lukla airport, high in the Himalayas, where she will make the trip up to 5,545 meters, above sea level in the shadow of Everest to donate go to justgiving.com/ Louise-Larner

Charity tournament played in the snow raises over £4,ooo

The Gyrus Olympic Gymnastics Clubs new home

A Gym club finally has a permanent home after renting facilities at

Bramston Sports Centre for 44 years. The Gyrus Olympic Gymnastics Club, has 300 members, and is run by 23 volunteer coaches, the club moved into its own training facilities at the Europa Business Park. Now the gymnasts, will not have to spend an hour of each two-and-half hour session setting up and dismantling equipment. “The club now hopes even more people will get involved in the sport.

Not even snow or a frozen pitch was going to stop a group of rugby players from the field in honour of two Billericay residents who lost their lives to devastating illnesses last year, Emotions ran high before kick-off as around 150 people observed a

minute’s silence in memory of Daniel Hannaway, and Julie Knapp. Ian Hannaway, and David Knapp, were roared on by friends and family as they played the charity tournament,They raised more than £4,000 for Little Haven’s and St Luke’s Hospice.

Do you have a story for us? We would love to hear from you E-mail our NewsDesk today: newsdesk@scenemagazines.com SCENE 15

Whats on

in essex this February Find things to do in Essex including the latest Essex events and attractions. Scene is your guide to what’s on in Essex, Discover the best events right here.

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arts and crafts

Essex Book Festival

Wedding Fayre

Mothers Day Present

Anthony Horowitz:

Making

Oblivion

Mothers Day Present Making Children can make special gifts for Mum including a flower and a laminated poem with their handprints.

At: Barleylands Farm Park & Craft Village Tel: 01268 532253 www. barleylands.co.uk. Runs all day. Included in Farm Park admission (children £9, adults £10, concessions £9, Under 2’s free, family £34).

4th March An Audience With Pam Ayres

2nd March Craft Fayre A mix of over 30 stallholders selling fantastic handmade items, vintage fashion, household items, gifts and lots more. Mothers Day is the following weekend so here’s your chance to get prepared!

At: St Johns Church Community Centre,10am to 4pm.

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Visit the golf club for a wedding fashion show supplied by Halo Dresses and a chance to meet all the team and those who supply the services to make your wedding day memorable.

Maylands Golf Club 10.00am till 3pm

One of our most celebrated and well-loved writers for both children and adults. Hear Anthony talk about the inspirations, passions and experiences behind writing some of his most loved books, including Oblivion, the final book in The Power of Five series. Followed by book signing.

At: Mercury Theatre

Pam Ayres brings her latest show to Chelmsford following the recent publication of her autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude.

Pam Ayres is the “People’s Poet”, and much of the current popularity of today’s Performance Poetry is due to this funny, clever, and perceptive lady. She has been an audience favourite for over 35 years for her observations on the comic details of everyday life.

At: Chelmsford Theatre

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Coppélia - The Magic Doll Presented by The Chelmsford Ballet Company The Chelmsford Ballet Company is delighted to present an exciting and colourful double bill. Meet all your favourite book characters in the beautiful, costumed ballet The Tales of Beatrix Potter, which includes a flying Jemima Puddleduck and, in addition, enjoy a family friendly, toe tapping, fast moving, musical theatre story set in a sparkling Manhattan Nightclub. At: Chelmsford Theatres

Burlesque Jems 8week dance course Dance classes for ladies who enjoy a giggle & a wiggle! Strut, shimmie & shake your way to a

confident new you! Burlesque Jems dance classes are for ladies of all ages, abilities, shapes & sizes!

Weekly classes learning Burlesque techniques & moves in a fun filled routine using props: feather boas / feather fans / gloves / chairs / heels ect Beginners very welcome. Our courses are popular and places are limited therefore booking is essential.

Contact Jem for more details: 07903 188 404 or jemayres@yahoo.co.uk

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Rachel Joyce: The

Elen Caldecott: The

Astronomy

Unlikely Pilgrimage of

Mystery of Wickworth

Open Evening

Harold Fry

Manor

Discover what a galaxy looks like, Find out the difference between Jupiter and Saturn. Discover more about these and other galaxys at this free stargazing event.

Telescopes and expert knowledge provided by Southend Planetarium Astronomy Club. Hot drinks for sale.

At: Hadleigh Country Park

A tender, quietly comic and very British coming of (old) age novel from a powerful new voice in fiction.

The least planned part of Harold Fry’s journey was the journey itself.

Leaving his wife quietly hoovering upstairs, Harold nipped outside to post a letter. He had no idea he was going to walk from one end of the country to the other until he started.

At: Brentwood Library

The multiple award winning author of Operation Eiffel Tower and How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini, lets you into her secrets for writing great mystery stories and reads from her latest book The Mystery of Wickworth Manor. Join Elen for this crash course in story writing with lots of audience participation.

Followed by a book signing At: The Just Imagine Centre

24th March Fitness Walk in the Forest A chance to improve your fitness with a fast paced walk over hilly ground in beautiful Epping Forest with Forest Keeper, Beverley Smith.

Remember to take water with you.

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David Walliams

Funny and Flirty – But He’s No Lady!

Comedian, Writer, Actor, Children’s Author and Fund-raising Extraordinaire David Walliams joined the judging panel of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012. On 14 February this year, he tweeted: “Happy Valentines Day my @Simon Cowell. I don’t want to hurt you anymore, I just want to love you… Your David” followed by lots of kisses. Cheeky!

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alliams was born David Edward Williams in Surrey in 1971 to his father, a London Transport engineer and Mother, a lab technician. As a child, his sister used to dress him up in an old bridesmaid’s dress and he was nicknamed Daphne and bullied at school for being effeminate. He was a member of the National Youth Theatre where, aged 18, he met his future comedy partner Matt Lucas. Williams went on to study drama at the University of Bristol 1989–92, hot on the heels of Simon Pegg who was in the year above him. His first job after leaving university was writing for The Ant and Dec Show, which aired on CBBC 1995-97. His name change came about when he joined the actors’ trade union Equity and discovered there was already a David Williams. His first on-screen performance was as Lesley Luncheonmeat on Sky 1’s entertainment video games show, Games World in 1993.

Walliams is most famously associated with Lucas and their two-time BAFTA and British Comedy Awardwinning TV sketch show Little Britain, which first aired on the BBC in 2003. Who amongst us can claim they have never uttered one or more of the shows indelible catch phrases during the past decade? (Yeah but, no but… I want that one… I’m a Lady… Computer Says No!) They produced three series over the next few years and star-studded specials and spin offs followed including Little Britain Abroad, a live tour and HBO’s Little Britain USA - but the duo’s fame wasn’t earned overnight.

Walliams and Lucas first partnered up in 1996 for Paramount Comedy 1’s Mash and Peas, a sketch show

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made up of parodies of various television genres, which led to the video of the Fat Les Song ‘Vindaloo’ – the unofficial anthem for the England national football team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Then there was Rock Profile, which appeared on channel UK Play in 1999 before moving to BBC2 in 2000. The show was a series of spoof interviews by Jamie Theakston, with Walliams and Lucas (the interviewees) playing the characters of famous musicians. They even starred in an episode of Plunkett & Maclean together - and Walliams toiled on solo projects too. In 1998 he wrote and starred in Barking, a late night sketch show on Channel 4 featuring the then unknown Catherine Tate, Peter Kay and Mackenzie Crook (aka Gareth Keenan in The Office). He also appeared in a series of Dr Who parodies and the Doctor Who audio drama Phantasmagoria (1999), had a cameo role in Simon Pegg’s Spaced as Vulva; a self-proclaimed artist of impressionism (1999), played a customer in Blackbooks (2000), starred in an Eastenders Christmas special (2003) and Agatha Christie’s Marple (2004), to name a few! But since the rip-roaring success of Little Britain, the duo has not looked back. The first episode of their latest series Come Fly With Me aired on BBC1 on Christmas day in 2010. It was the third most watched programme that day and the most-watched comedy of the year.

David returned to non-comedy television in 2007, receiving excellent reviews for his portrayal of a suave and dangerous manipulator in Stephen Poliakoff’s Capturing Mary. He was also cast as the ghost of Prince Sextus in the 2007 British romance fantasy film Stardust, featuring an ensemble cast including Michelle

Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, Sienna Miller, Ricky Gervais and Robert De Niro. In 2010, he hit the Hollywood Big Time, staring in screwball comedy Dinner for Schmucks alongside Steve Carell and Paul Rudd and in 2011 he sealed his British icon status, playing mole-like alien Gibbis in the sixth series of Dr Who. In 2006, however, Walliams did something completely different. He undertook nine months of rigorous training with former Olympic modern pentathlete Greg Whyte in order to swim the English Channel to raise money for Sport Relief. He had to balance a rigorous training programme with the Little Britain live tour. He had to swim through shoals of jellyfish, battle his way through seaweed and sewage and cope with water temperatures as low as 15C. It took him 10 hours, 34 minutes to swim the 35km - equivalent to 700 lengths of an Olympic swimming pool. Fewer than ten percent of people who have attempted the swim have succeeded. In the preceding years, Walliams had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He admitted periods of intense self-loathing, suffered a mental breakdown and had insomnia for nine months until he sought professional help. He described his 2006 channel swim as “some sort of redemption”. He raised over £1million and on 6 November 2006, was awarded The Mirror’s Pride of Britain Award for The Most Influential Public

Figure. Quite an achievement - but that was just the start of such things.

In 2008, Walliams joined Olympic Hero James Cracknell on the final leg of his attempt to row, cycle and swim from Britain to Africa in seven days – again in aid of Sport Relief. He joked “I’m jumping in at the end to get some of the glory” but the 14 mile swim across the Strait of Gibralter to Morocco (raising £350k) was no picnic. It was a shorter distance than the Channel but the waters are rougher, colder – and shark infested!

Then, in 2010, there was the Sport Relief Million Pound Bike Ride - 1000 Miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End. Walliams led the celebrity non-stop cycle relay team, made up of Jimmy Carr, Fearne Cotton, Miranda Hart, Patrick Kielty, Davina McCall and Russell Howard.

Together, they raised over a million pounds.

In September 2011 David embarked on his biggest challenge yet – a 140mile swim along the length of the River Thames. Overweight as a teenager, he never really embraced sport but he told the Guardian “I am built for swimming, I am tall, I have long arms, big feet, big hands and, of course (queue that seductive wry twinkle), a huge rudder!” He trained with Whyte again and completed the challenge in just eight days, coping with unusually cold, windy and rainy SCENE 19

conditions, enduring a serious stomach upset and severe exhaustion (though he did muster the energy to rescue a drowning Labrador en route!). 111,118 strokes and 68,044 burned calories later, Walliams had raised yet another 1million, two-hundred-thousand pounds for Sport Relief. In January 2012, he was awarded The Landmark Achievement Award for his television career and achievements for Sport Relief.

Goodness knows when he found the time to write but in November 2008, David’s first Children’s book aimed at readers age 8-12, The Boy In The Dress, was released world-wide. Illustrated by Quentin Blake, it is the story of a 12 year-old boy named Dennis who enjoys cross-dressing and the reactions of his family and friends. The reviewers naturally drew parallels with Walliam’s own life and cross-dressing tendencies. The Guardian praised his “novel, light-hearted approach to transgender themes” and Nicolette Jones in The Times commented “Walliams writing is not the finest, but everyone is on the side of freedom and tolerance by the end, for which the book must be applauded’’.

Then came Mr Stink in 2009, David’s second book, again illustrated by Quentin Blake. It is the story of a 12 year-old girl Chloe who meets a tramp and helps to look after him – despite being forbidden to speak to ‘soap-dodgers’ by her mother! The book was awarded the Children’s Award in the inaugural People’s Book Prize in 2010. The Times said of this one: “A delight… a new Roald Dahl” and it went on to be made into a one-off TV show, that aired on BBC1 in December 2012. Billionaire Boy, Walliam’s third children’s book was published in October 2010, illustrated by Tony Ross. It tells the story of Joe Spud, the richest 12 year old boy in the world who has everything he could ever 20 SCENE

dream of including a thousand pairs of trainers, his very own F1 racing car and even an orang-utan for a butler – but the thing he is lacking and needs most, is a friend. Gangsta Granny, his fourth book followed in 2011, again illustrated by Ross, telling the story of Ben who is bored when he stays at his Grandmas house because all she wants to do is play board games and eat cabbage soup – until that is, he discovers she used to be an international jewel thief and is plotting to steal the crown jewels! Ratburger – Walliams fifth book was released September last year, telling the story of young Zoe – who has a lot of things to feel unhappy about.

It netted David the National Book Awards ‘Children’s Book of the Year’ Award. Oh – and his autobiography – Camp David - was also published in hard-back and as an e-book in October last year.

Whatever will Walliams turn his hand to next? There is a lot of twittering about the upcoming Comic Relief and Red Nose Day on 15 March – but perhaps following that, his energies will be re-directed towards his personal life? Walliams married Lara Stone, the Dutch model in London’s Claridges’s Hotel in May 2010 and in December 2012, the couple announced they were pregnant with their first child due in mid 2013.

Congratulations David - What an amazing role model you will make. We can only keep our fingers crossed that the sleep deprivation you are soon to endure, doesn’t detract from that seductive wry twinkle of yours – and for Lara’s sake, that you don’t insist on swapping places with your baby too often… Bitty!

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Complex Cases always treated at Perfect Smile Spa This person was referred to Dr Jas to restore his very broken down and worn teeth. The teeth got like this because of excessive fizzy and alcoholic drinks. This damaged the enamel and then grinding of the teeth caused excessive wear! Dr Jas corrected the teeth and smile very quickly with new Porcelain Crowns.

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Get Smooth Glowing Skin Want to know how to get glowing skin? It’s all about exfoliation

Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, leaving your skin radiant and smooth. Whether it’s bikini season or you just want soft, clean skin, exfoliating from head to toe will get you glowing.

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xfoliation is important for healthy skin, but many people get hooked on the idea of scrubbing their way to radiance and end up exfoliating far too often. For the best results, you should plan to exfoliate just once or twice a week at most. Keep a close eye on your skin and only reach for your exfoliating products when your face seems particularly dull. When you use the right exfoliating products in reasonable moderation, you can get great results.

Exfoliating products are designed to remove dead skin cells from your face. They do this in a number of ways.

In order to choose the right exfoliating products for your skin, you need to understand how various options work. Not all products are created equal, and one may work well for you, but be a very bad choice for your friend. It all comes down to your individual needs and skin type.

Scrubs are the harshest type of exfoliator. They use small rough particles to physically rub away dead skin cells. The roughest options use ground seeds.

Smoother choices may have finely ground rice or smooth exfoliating beads in them. Most dermatologists recommend using gentler scrubs. Those with large pieces of grain or seeds in them can actually harm your delicate facial skin by scratching it. In extreme cases,

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Exfoliating Essentials...

With so many beauty products on the market we’ve showcased some of our favourites.

Gentle Cream Exfoliant 75ml A non-abrasive hydroxy acid exfoliation treatment that thoroughly removes dulling surface debris, dramatically improving skin texture.

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Origins Modern Friction Scrub 125ml Exfoliation without irritation. Gently removes sluggish cells, uneven patches and surface sun damage. Refines, polishes and smoothes.

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they may even cause the skin to bleed.

Soft exfoliating beads are a much safer choice. Scrubs are best for individuals with oily skin. They’ll help get tough dirt, makeup, oil, and dead skin cells out of your pores.

If you have more sensitive skin, you’ll need exfoliating products that will protect it rather than rub it raw. Look for exfoliators that use enzymes to get the job done.

Papaya and pineapple are popular enzymes which work as natural exfoliators. These exfoliating products will dissolve dead skin cells instead of rubbing them away. Even the most sensitive skin types can usually handle this level of exfoliation.

Exfoliation products with chemicals are best for individuals with dry skin. These products typically use alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) to pull dirt and dead skin cells away from your face. The AHAs will work their way deep into your skin for a fresh clean feeling that goes beyond the surface of your face. Chemical exfoliators are best for individuals with dry skin. They have the added benefit of minimizing wrinkles and fine lines, and are a good choice for adults and older individuals rather than teens.

Clinique Exfoliating Scrub 100ml Skin-clearing, water-based scrub for strong, oily skins.

Skin looks translucent, clearer, brighter. Gives a light reflecting glow to mature skin. Promotes a more even skin tone and refines texture. Rinses off easily and leaves the skin clean and refreshed.

Available from Clinique, £17.50

Finding the right exfoliating products for your face can be tricky. You may need to try more than one option before settling on the best choice for your own skin type. If a product irritates your skin, you should stop using it immediately. Pain isn’t a sign that the scrub is working. It’s simply a sign that you’re damaging your delicate skin. If your product leaves you with a fresh feeling and a clean, glowing face, then you may have a winner. If you’re not getting the level of exfoliation that you want with over the counter products, talk to your dermatologist about other options.

Sanctuary Radiance Exfoliator 100ml Ultra-fine apricot granules and grape seed exfoliate and refine, while a trio of pumpkin, pineapple and papaya extracts work naturally to help increase cell renewal. Skin is left feeling smooth and glowing with radiance.

Available Sanctuary Spa, £10.50

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Health SCENE

Health Scene is a new addition to Scene magazine and will lead you through different topics each month to investigate how you can make better lifestyle choices to become happier and healthier.

H

ow Meditation can change your life!

Ask yourself these questions now: • Do you feel out of control?

• Are you unhappy?

Are you stressed out?

Do you have a busy mind?

Do you suffer with pain?

Do you lack energy?

Are you overweight?

Are you trying to have a baby?

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If you answered yes to any of the above questions then meditation could be for you. The brain is like any other muscle in the body and needs to be exercised. In meditation we become aware of every second during the allotted time, and bring our attention back to the present moment. This action strengthens the brain muscle and trains the mind. And just like anything else in life the more you practice the better you get, and you will start to see changes in every part of your life. You become happier, more focused, healthier and more in control of your life. All you need to do is set aside 5 minutes every day, ideally at the same time each day, in a

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quiet place where you will not be disturbed.

Sit quietly and comfortably with your Inner Guidance back straight, either yoga meditation detox in a chair or on the floor. Close your eyes and become aware CD 1: Beginning Your Practice at Home of your breathing, following it all the way "I hope you find this CD useful, and enjoy the into your body and huge rewards of a regular home practice.” Jo all the way back out.

See if you can ‘hold’ your attention with your breath, and not allow your mind to wander into your thoughts and the stories they create. Our minds want to process the past and fantasise/worry about the future –it is our job is to keep returning to what is happening now. Continue bringing your mind back to the present, over and over again, each time sending a positive message to the brain.

Start with 5 minutes each day, and you will soon find that you want to up the amount to 10 or 15 minutes, because you notice how your mind is becoming sharper and your body more energised from this very simple practice.

See if you can commit just 5 minutes per day, and change your life for the better! I have 3 meditation CDs available if you would like a little more help getting your meditation practice going.

CD1: Beginning Your Practice at Home CD2: Deepening Your Practice at Home CD3: 5 and 10 Minute Meditations for Very Busy People Next month: We take a look at nutrition, and feature a really healthy and tasty recipe for you and the whole family….

Is there something that you would like to ask Jo? You can email Jo with specific questions, and some of these will be featured in the magazine: jo@innerguidance.co.uk Jo De Rosa is a yoga and meditation teacher, life and detox coach, and author.

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Web: www.innerguidance.co.uk Email: jo@innerguidance.co.uk

Mother’s Day Gifts

Show your mum how much you care Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a fabulous gift to give to a Brilliant Mother, then check out these gift ideas.

Swarovski Starlet Picture Frame Small Available from Emson haig £130.00 Michael Kors Watch Stainless Steel Case, White Dial, Date Window, Stone Set Bezel, Rose Gold Plated Stainless Steel Bracelet.

Available From Emson Haig £209.00

Mother’s Day Rosé and Wine Gift Basket Treat Mum to this woven strawshopping basket containing a pink rose plant, bottle of wine and some delicious heart-shaped chocolates.

Available From Marks & Spencer £35.00

Pandora Sterling Silver Jewellery Available from Emson haig £80.00

Spring Watering Can Fresh blooms of narcissi and muscari displayed in this quaint watering can and topped with moss make a fantastic springtime statement. Pretty and fun in any garden.

Available From Marks & Spencer £25.00

Autograph Black Amber Eau de Parfum 40ml A captivating blend of night jasmine, patchouli and vanilla, brightened with the warming aroma of sunny mandarin.

Available From Marks & Spencer £14.00

Bow Print Ballerina Slippers Available From Marks & Spencer £12.50

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Ski Wear Chic

Stay warm dry and stylish on the slopes Combining fashion with practical ski wear has always been a bit of an uphill struggle, but we think we’ve got it covered with this selection ski wear

The North Face Women’s Sally Pants The North Face Women’s Sally Pant is a waterproof and breathable pant that’s designed to deliver no-nonsense performance on the mountain. with Heatseeker Eco insulation to keep you warm and dry.

Online at uk.thenorthface.com £150.00

The Spyder Women’s Diamond Faux Fur Jacket The Spyder Women’s Diamond Faux Fur Jacket defines mountain elegance, without compromising performance. It has a generous, long cut, which allows layering in colder conditions and provides extra warmth and protection Online at www.snowandrock.com £630.00

The Icebreaker women’s Ski mid Online at www.snowandrock.com £18.99

The Salomon Women’s Fantasy CS Glove Online at www.snowandrock.com £44.99

this Joan of Arctic Premium boots A beautiful waterproof full-grain leather upper sets these boots apart while the removable felt inner boot ensure that feet stay warm, dry and comfortable in cold winter conditions Online at www.snowandrock.com £199.99

ice breaker Crew top The Icebreaker Women’s 260 LS Crew top is a simple but effective top that is, lightweight, highly breathable and super versatile, the LS Crew is one of Icebreaker’s most popular garments.

Online at www.snowandrock.com £74.99

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Psychic & sPiritualist “The only thing you can change about the past is how you feel. By making the right connection, you can understand where you have come from and how you can shape your journey to a better future.”

George has performed readings for royalty, celebrities and entrepreneurs from all over the world, who have been astounded and empowered by their experience, as the experience is a combination of Spiritual guidance, ancient healing, and psychic insight, George will perform one to one or telephone readings.

I was born in London Hospital in 1970 and was raised in East London, so I am an “East ender”; my Mum established a good reputation as a spiritualist, she was a specialist in palm, tea leaves and Tarot readings, it was a family tradition since the late 1800’s. Our house always had a spiritual energy flowing with incense, candles and readings were happening everyday.

At 12 years old, I would practise 3 card Tarot readings with clients who were waiting there turn to see my Mother. I also developed a passion for music, my Father was a musician and I started to play drums at Greek weddings and parties from the age of 13.

When I turned 17 I worked in the Greek Taverna “plate smashing scene”, I had an opportunity to practice my music and also my readings for different people.

I became very popular with my readings and people would come back, not to smash plates but to have a reading.

On my 21st Birthday I launched on exclusive west London night clubs as a clairvoyant where I would read for celebrities, VIP’s and many other interesting people.

In 1997 I had a serious operation. This created a crisis in my life where I had to draw deeply on my spiritual resources. I came through this fire committed to sharing my insights and had to work from home giving online readings during recovery. I was able to support an increasing number of people through their own journeys by using the spiritual knowledge that ran richly through my family’s history.

The need for this operation and my subsequent journey of self-discovery also inspired me to focus on healing techniques. I rekindled an ancient colour therapy to enable aura, chakra balance and self connection. These techniques helped me to swiftly heal psychologically and physically, changing my life for the better. I now apply what I have learned from this experience to help others.

Many people have been astounded with the results achieved.

Although readings are important; spiritual guidance and self connection are essential! To become a practising psychic and a spiritualist is a responsibility that will take many years of dedication. For me it is has become a way of life.

George Valentino www.georgevalentino.co.uk

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One to one enquiry line 07916 281 220 (face to face readings)

Snow Whites

Stay Cool in spring with reflective Whites From precision tailoring to exquisitely simple evening gowns, spring/summer 2013’s whites have a crisp, clinical elegance that is pure perfection.

White Strappy Heeled Sandals Available From New Look, £16.99

White Eva Bootcut Jeans Available from Oasis, £48.00

COMBINED COAT Available from Zara, price TBC

White Bag Available from H&M, £29.99

Wilson Jacket Available From Monsoon, £59.00

Heidi Lace Insert Linen Dress Available From Monsoon, £69.00

WHITE SKATER SKIRT Available From River Island, £25.00

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Ski In Style

Ski style on and off the slopes Staying stylish on and off the slopes without freezing to death can be a bit of a battle between your heart and your head, but this selection of gents ski wear should help you solve both issues.

The North Face Men’s Freedom Insulated Pants The North Face Men’s Freedom Insulated Pant is a free-fitting, high-performance pant with a durable, waterproof and breathable HyVent construction and highly efficient Heatseeker Eco insulation.

Online at uk.thenorthface.com £150.00

The North Face Men’s Amongstit Jacket The North Face Men’s Amongstit Jacket is an arctic-inspired, fully insulated, parka-length jacket with a waterproof and breathable HyVent shell, Heat seeker Eco insulation and removable faux fur on the hood.

Online at uk.thenorthface.com £270.00

The Icebreaker Men’s Ski Ultralite Over The Calf sock Online at www.snowandrock.com £18.99

Classic ski glove,

by Hestra Online at www.snowandrock.com £74.99

Sorel Men’s Caribou Wool Boots An insulated boot perfect in deep snow, harsh storms and long winters. The full-grain leather upper and handcrafted vulcanized rubber shell are seam-sealed for complete waterproofness.

Online at www.snowandrock.com £159.99

ice breaker Crew top The Icebreaker Men’s 260 LS Crew top is a simple but effective top that is a favourite the world over. Lightweight, highly breathable, non-itch, low bulk and odour resistant, it’s one of Icebreaker’s best-ever sellers.

Online at www.snowandrock.com £74.99

The Quiksilver Sherpa Zip Hoody Online at www.snowandrock.com £69.99 SCENE 33

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Easter in Essex

Five places to visit this Easter in Essex

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his Easter get the kids outdoors with fun Easter trails and Chocolate Egg Hunts at historical places and have the adventure of a lifetime here are five that Scene picked out.

Meet Thomas at the East Anglian Railway Museum All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas!

Meet Thomas the Tank Engine™ and his friends, who are waiting to meet you at East Anglian Railway Museum children can experience a ride on a real steam engine, & Shake hands with The Fat Controller For more information visit www.earm.co.uk

Explosive Easter - Royal Gunpowder Mills Explosive Easter promises all manner of explosions, offering children’s activities and a spectacular arena event over the Bank Holiday Weekend with some exciting explosions. In the MadLab Professor Nitrate has his own big bang theories and some special things to try with Easter Eggs.

For more information visit: www.royalgunpowdermills.com Cutty Sark Easter Egg Hunt The Cutty Sark in Greenwich has a free Easter egg hunt for all visitors (admission fee) from 29 March to 1 April 2013. The Cutty Sark’s chickens have been laying their eggs in some strange places…how many can you spot around the ship?

For more information visit: www.exelement.co.uk

Old Mac Donalds farm & Spring Babies at Easter Join our Easter Egg Hunt and Win a Cadbury’s Creme Egg at Old MacDonald’s award winning petting farm in Essex. Easter is a magical time at the farm with all our young animals bouncing around in the paddocks.

Come and treat your family to a special experience your kids will love.

For more information Visit www.omdfarm.co.uk

Easter Wonderland at Colchester Zoo Celebrate this Easter with Colchester zoo as the Easter Wonderland returns this March and enjoy a host of additional feeds and themed displays this Easter.

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Be Bold In The Kitchen Gloss and colours are this season’s big design statement

If you think it’s about time you gave your kitchen a facelift, then this year it is all about a modern contemporary look. Glamorous gloss units and bold colours are guaranteed to put the light and life back into a kitchen you will want to show off.

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odern and contemporary is the current kitchen must have. Sleek and glossy kitchens create the feeling of space whilst clever lighting can highlight feature like islands and breakfast tables.

Want to maximize the light in your kitchen? Choose units with a reflective surface they’ll heighten the feeling of space too. Putting high gloss units into a kitchen that could be bigger will throw light around the room, visually stretching the space. A slim island will provide a useful dining room, without interrupting the open feeling.

The unit doors, of your cabinets don’t have to match in colour - although it works best if they are of the same construction style. To create interest, choose one neutral colour and one bold and place them in a balanced layout.

When it comes to unit fashion handles are in the past – have no handles on show, and a work surface that blends invisibly with the splash back. You’re talking super smooth and contemporary when choosing worktops or splash backs, go for a finish you might not usually see, Instead of a tiled splash back, why not think glass? You can have it cut to size and in just about any colour you want and no handles at all will

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The Final Touches Add accessories with lighting furniture and utensils LSA Dine Fruit Bowl With a modern sensibility and focus on functionality, the Dine range of tableware from LSA , is a stunning addition to elaborate dinner parties against a dark work surface. It is Made from easy to care for porcelain.

Available at John Lewis £30.00 Cocoon Pendant Ceiling Light This stylish ceiling light featuring a cocoon pendant light hanging in a gloss kitchen above a island will make your modern kitchen stand out.

Available at M&S £55.00

give your kitchen a great streamlined look, and handle-less units are also practical in a room that’s a thoroughfare to the garden.

Pendant lights are all the rage and if you are installing them over a kitchen island or table, go for odd numbers as they work better than even numbers. When light is an issue in a newly built extension, consider installing a series of skylights to let the sun flood in and fill the space with natural light, to enhance natural light choose a light colour palette, as dark colours will darken the room.

A bold colour can transform a plain kitchen at minimal cost you can pick out a colour from the living area and bring it into your kitchen bold colours will make your kitchen stand out from the rest. Don’t over do the colour though, when you go bold the secret is to use two-tone colouring. Always have a neutral light hue to break up the bold statement colours.

In a large space, go to town with the layout, creating curves with a c-shaped kitchen island. Ergonomic to work in, it also adds interest in an otherwise angular space, Curves are in right now for kitchens and with a solid surface material like Corian, you can create a sweeping curved work surface.

In an open plan space or a large kitchen. They can be used for practically everything, from chopping veg on the granite top to cooking on the built-in hob and washing up in the integral sink.

Waterford Crystal Jasper Conran Aura Glassware Designed by Jasper Conran for Waterford Crystal. Superb crystal tumblers for everyday use, not just special occasions. The glass is cut simply, only where necessary, to preserve the bold lines and quality of the crystal.

Available John Lewis £85.00- £90.00

In a small kitchen put in a breakfast bar, which doubles up as a dining and prep space this saves on space in a small kitchen that needs to double up as a dining area but does not have room for a conventional dinning table.

Gloss Coco barstool The Coco gloss bar stool is colourful Gloss bar stool has a superb modern design that brings a breath of fresh air to any environment it comes in a range of colours.

Available at atlanticshopping.co.uk £29.99

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Win Tickets To Grand Designs Live GRAND DESIGNS LIVE LONDON 2013 returns to the Excel

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roperty and Design guru Kevin McCloud is heading back to London this spring to host the ninth consecutive Grand Designs Live show. To celebrate its return, SCENE is offering readers the chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets to this award winning contemporary home show.

Grand Designs Live 2013 will play host to over 500 exhibitors at London’s ExCeL Centre from the 4th – 12th May 2013 and is the perfect show for those seeking inspiration and expert advice on home redecoration, renovations or even full scale self-build projects. You will find everything you need under one roof in one of the show’s six dedicated sections Grand Build sponsored by VELUX, Grand Interiors, Grand Kitchens sponsored by Miele, Grand Bathrooms, Grand Gardens and Grand Technology.

Visitors can try their hand at sustainable build techniques, get FREE consultations as well as shop

from 100’s of unique products that can’t be found on the high street. You will see fantastic ideas brought to life in the Interiors Theatre, live cooking demonstrations by top chefs in the Live Kitchen Experience and even be able to explore Kevin McCloud’s Green Heroes - an annual exhibition showcasing his very favourite eco innovations of the year., You can also join Kevin in debates on topical issues surrounding homes and design with renowned TV & industry experts at the Grand Theatre.

To win one of 10 pairs of tickets, simply answer the following question: What anniversary is GDL celebrating at the Excel this year?

A) Sixth B) Ninth C) Thirteenth

For those not lucky enough to win, you can book two for one tickets by quoting GDL241 online at www.granddesignslive.com or call the Ticket Hotline on 0844 854 1348. Kids go free.* Follow the latest Grand Designs Live show news on Twitter @GDLive_UK *Terms and conditions apply, 1. This offer is only open to UK residents 2. Competition winners tickets are valid for any one day of the show between the 4th – 12th May to Grand Designs Live at Excel London 3. Tickets are non transferable – one pair of tickets per winner only.

4. Complimentary tickets obtained through this offer may not be duplicated.

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Theydon Bois Balti House Tandoori Restaurant We are the oldest and only traditional tandoori restaurant in the village, with our own ample private car park for your convenience.

We are proud to announce that we have received a 5 star (out of 5) food & hygiene rating from Epping forest Council.

Call 01992 813 850/814 104 Theydon Bois Balti House, Station Approach, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, CM16 7EU www.theydonboisbalti.co.uk Opening hours 5.30 pm–11.30 pm everyday including Bank Holidays

0208 527 5511 50 CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD, E4 9AB

Petra Chargrilled Restaurant in Chingford provides fantastic service and fresh Mediterranean food.

At Petra you can enjoy the true spirit of fine Mediterranean food whilst dining in our family friendly atmosphere.

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Wine & Dine Recipe of the month Stuffed Grilled Mushroom with Pistachio Sauce- Recipe • Wait for 2-3 minutes and you ready to serve.

After the velouté sauce is prepared: • Wash, scoop up and pat dry the mushroom.

Leave aside.

• Make mixture of grated cottage cheese with chopped pistachio. Mix well with salt and pepper.

• Stuff the mixture into the mushroom.

• Marinate the mushroom with salt pepper and oil.

Ingredients Medium Size Mushrooms - 6 Pieces Grated Cottage Cheese - 150 grams Chopped Pistachio - 100 grams Salt and Pepper - To Taste Vegetable velouté - 150ml Cream - 50ml Cherry Tomato - 4-5 pieces Lemon Juice - 2 Tbsp Thyme - a pinch

• Set it aside for approximately 60 minutes and grill it.

• Heat up velouté sauce and mix well with chopped pistachio whilst pouring over cream.

• After, place mushroom in plate. Pour vegetable velouté on top.

• Serve with cherry tomato and sprinkle chopped pistachio on top for garnishing.

Vegetable velouté sauce Plain Flour 50 grams Butter - 50 grams Vegetable stock - 2-3 Cup Salt - To Taste White pepper powder - To taste Method: To make Vegetable velouté sauce: • To make the roux, in a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat (without burning it) and add the plain flour. Put the heat to medium and stir the butter and flour together for approximately 2 minutes.

• Vegetable stock – Carrot, leaf, celery, mushroom, bay leaf, pepper corn, broccoli and strain (boil all the vegetables approximately 25-30 minutes).

• Gradually add boiled vegetable stock into the roux and keep heating and whisking, adjust with salt and pepper.

• When the stock begins to boil again, turn down the heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens.

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Tech Talk

The best gadgets money can buy For the coolest and smartest gadgets you can find. We’ve scoured the land to bring you our selection of the best gadgets.

Nespresso’s the U coffee machine The U machine is unique in its offering ultimate convenience alongside the latest technology.

With its curved, flexible form, U is Nespresso’s most modular coffee machine to date, designed to adapt to all lifestyles and kitchen spaces. A really sleek, compact and attractive coffee machine Available in Nespresso boutiques, £119.00

Executive Folio Croco case for iPad The leather Croco style case enables easy storage of an iPad, a pen or stylus and features a handy removable pocket for business cards. Inside, the case is lined with a soft micro-fibre suede and the iPad itself is elegantly separated with a soft covered flap providing even more protection to the screen. A built in sensor magnet also turns the iPad on or off.

Available from qdossound.com, £74.99

Folio Case for Samsung Galaxy S III This classy and functional leather case from QDOS features a genuine leather exterior and a soft inner lining to protect the phone from bumps and scratches.

A folio case, opening top to bottom with a secure magnetic clasp, the sleek leather Samsung case also cleverly folds into a stand to hold the phone vertically, ideal for using as an alarm clock when travelling.

Available from qdossound.com, £24.99

Shirt Shuttle MK2 Creases desist You’ve gone to all the trouble of ironing your shirt, but as soon as it goes in your suitcase it’s doomed. All that hard work (ironing is hard) and it will come out looking like a crumpled up crisp packet. Well we have a solution. The Shirt Shuttle MK2.

Available from firebox.com, £34.99

Motorola RAZR™ i Is your essential full screen smartphone from Motorola Mobility. This super smartphone packs the power and speed of Intel Inside® into an impossibly compact design and tops it off with an edge-to edge screen for your most satisfying viewing experience ever.

Available from www.motorola.co.uk

Marshall Headphones Remaining true to their roots, Marshall have made the exterior of the headband from the same vinyl used in their amplifiers, The fully collapsible design makes these ideal for listening on the move.

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Skiing Escapes On or off-piste – no vacation matches skiing for the excitement factor. It’s time to slope off…

8 of the best escapes Here is our pick of our favourite skiing escapes from across the world.

As Easter falls in March, there is the chance for snow hounds to spend it on the slopes. Whether you’re a nervous beginner or a seasoned veteran of the ski slopes, there are some amazing ski holidays to some great locations across the world just waiting to be discovered

Andorra Discover the Principality of Andorra while exploring one of its excellent ski resorts for high altitude skiing.

Located in the Pyrenees Mountains.

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ure, lounging on a white-sand beach is relaxing for many, but for others it’s the snowy adventures found on the slopes that spells paradise. From Aspen to Zermatt, cities from around the globe boast a number of world-class ski resorts to choose from when planning your next downhill expedition.

Not only is skiing an immense amount of fun but given the right professional instruction and a positive attitude to learning, it can be easy! Like all hobbies it doesn’t have to be something that you do every day although maybe if you really enjoy it then you could even become an instructor yourself one day!

Skiing is often seen as a difficult sport to pick up because you are after all throwing yourself down a mountain! However, like anything it takes practice and once the initial effort has been put in, it leads to heaps of fun times in amazing places around the world!! Most people know you can learn to ski in countries such as France and Austria but you can also learn to ski in somewhat lesser known countries such as Poland, Slovakia and Bosnia!

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Austria With vast ski areas, mountain ranges and beautiful glaciers, Austrian ski resorts have Something for everyone.

Alpine villages, fantastic après ski and miles of tree-lined runs await you.

Canada Jaw dropping scenery and incredible snowfalls make Canada a unique place to ski. But it’s not all about knee deep powder, most of the resorts have great grooming and wide, treelined runs – plus it is rare to find lift queues.

Once you can ski you open the door to a whole world of fun! Not only on the slopes during the day but also when soaking up the après ski atmosphere in whichever mountain town you find yourself!! There really is no end to the fun you can have once you can ski! Once you have been on your first holiday with family and friends you will know why skiing is such a popular sport!!

Just what makes a classic ski town? It starts, naturally, with skiing and snowboarding so good they attract people like youth-bestowing fountains. Then add an inviting mountain burg steeped in ski heritage, amenities, and culture. Here are some of our favourites put together from insider tips from local luminaries on where to stay, play, and party, whether you’re on a budget or indulging.

So, bundle up and make some cocoa because we’re about to embark on some crazy vertical drops in these cities with the best ski resorts.

Switzerland Swiss ski resorts have it all - majestic mountains, superb skiing, excellent ski schools and plenty of great mountain restaurants. Many of our Swiss ski resorts are easily reached by the excellent transport network, making it the ultimate destination for flexible ski travel.

Finland Finland (Lapland) holidays offer some incredible activities and a unique winter holiday experience. Lapland not only boasts the home of Father Christmas, but when the sun goes down, if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the stunning Northern Lights. The year 2013 has been predicted by some NASA experts as potentially the best period for sightings of the Aurora Borealis in over 50 years, a permanent blanket of snow and a vast array of exciting Arctic activities to enjoy.

France Home to some of the world’s greatest ski areas, the spectacular peaks and high altitude ski resorts in France offer some of the best destinations for snow reliability. From traditional villages to purpose-built resorts, tree-lined runs to snow-sure glaciers - France ski resorts offer something for everyone.

Russia Sochi in Russia is host of the 2014 Olympics and we are exclusively offering it to skiers and boarders keen to beat the crowds and try it out! With 100kms of runs, very reliable snow and brand new lift systems you can see why the locals love it.

Italy From the Alps to the Dolomites, skiing in Italy is an experience you will never forget. With such a fantastic range of Italy ski resorts, beginners to experts will find the perfect slope for their skiing holidays.

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The New Cayenne Porsche’s Heavyweight is a knockout The Porsche Cayenne range is now expanded to include a Turbo S model with 550 hp, an increase of 50 hp from the Cayenne Turbo. The new Cayenne Turbo S sport utility vehicle employs advanced active chassis technologies. These technologies allow it to surpass the driving performance of many sports cars, while preserving the off-road capability, ride comfort and towing ability typical of the Cayenne.

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n addition to an increase of 50 horsepower compared to the Cayenne Turbo, the Cayenne Turbo S also benefits from increased engine torque, which is boosted from 516 to 553 poundfeet. This translates into faster acceleration and a higher top speed. The sprint from zero to 60 mph now takes just 4.3 seconds (-0.1 seconds), and the Cayenne Turbo S accelerates to a top track speed of 175 mph (+ 3 mph).

The Cayenne Turbo S is equipped for maximum dynamic performance. Accordingly, it incorporates chassis and drivetrain technologies which are optional on the Cayenne Turbo. More specifically, Porsche

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Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), and Power Steering Plus are now standard, in addition to the air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which is already standard on the Cayenne Turbo. PDCC allows for even flatter cornering, improving agility and ride comfort. PTV Plus adds torque vectoring at the rear wheels together with an electronically controlled rear differential lock, which improves traction and therefore offers more agility in a wide range of driving situations.

The new Cayenne Turbo S is also equipped with the Sport Chrono package as standard, which includes an analog and digital timer located at the center of

the dashboard. The performance display informs the occupants about the total driving time, lap distance covered so far and individual lap times. It also shows latitudinal and longitudinal acceleration via the TFT display in the instrument cluster.

The exterior of the Cayenne Turbo S lives up to the high standards of a top model. The front air intakes and rear view mirror trim are painted in high-gloss black. The standard 21-inch 911 Turbo II wheels with coloured Porsche badges are exclusively tailored for the Cayenne Turbo S; their inside surfaces are painted in high-gloss black. The wheel arch extensions and rear spoiler separation edge are painted in exterior colour.

The model also features dual twin-tube sport tailpipes in polished Aluminium.

Porsche designers created an exclusive two-tone leather interior package that is available in either Black/ Carrera Red or Black/Luxor Beige combinations. They feature an exclusive combination of contrasting colours and pieces that are further accented by deviated stitching throughout. Front and rear seats feature the Porsche Crest embossed on the headrests while the roof is covered in Alcantara® from front to rear.

The instrument panel, door, and center console trim showcase the standard Carbon Fiber interior package that further complements the exclusive interior.

The Cayenne Turbo S is scheduled to go on sale in the spring of 2013 and is priced from £58,243.

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Pisces

Virgo

19 Feb-20 Mar This month sees a wonderment you have never seen before in your lifetime. The turning from tragedy into reverence is what is staring you in the face now. Lift up your head, your worth recognised by the world.

You are completely liberated for all time. The events that now are upon you will see you raised up to pastures new and fruitful in every way.

23 Aug-22 Sep Take the next leap of faith and see it through. The planetary changes make way for personal advancement and a new way of working, which is sublime. Trust your instincts and know that you are protected always and these next few months will be very interesting indeed.

There will be a new trip abroad, which will have a destiny that was not planned, but will be positive.

Aries

Libra

21 Mar-19 Apr Be no longer sorrowful. The events of the past year are being wiped clean. A better understanding of what should have been is given. There needs to be much adjusting to your thinking and to recognise that what was relevant in your life is no more. Stand clear of the affray and learn bitter lessons that spark a new interest in you from now on.

23 Sep-22 Oct A new encounter will bring love in where it wasn’t really there before. You have been feeling a little jaded just recently, so this next event will refresh and excited you in ways not thought possible before. It is all about home building and a different way of looking at things, where your future is concerned. Be happy and remain positive. Your future is assured.

Taurus

Scorpio

20 Apr-20 May As local events overwhelm you, take a deep breath and know you can rise above it. What was done no longer applies to you and a more lucrative contract is yours for all time. Be at peace and start to share your joy with others, who have been fighting your corner with you. Everything to run smoothly from now on, so learn to acknowledge it.

23 Oct-21 Nov As new and important contracts come your way, you will need to prioritise what you feel will enhance your status upon the world stage. There will be some drastic decisions to make where you can no longer hold up your own progress, so any lame ducks you are still carrying will have to go. Remember your worth and act accordingly. The world awaits you now.

Gemini

Sagittarius

21 May-20 Jun A masterstroke of genius is coming your way to allow safe passage from where you are now into a more comfortable abode.

It will seem an age since you had any real good news.

Well this is one of them. See more coming your way. A change of plan will see matters take their own course.

Do not fret. Go with the flow.

22 Nov-21 Dec Be pleased with the large contract that is laid before you.

It will take several months to adjust in your own thinking, but it is very much worth all the strain and hardship you have been under just recently. The rewards now staring you in the face, so well done and enjoy what you have now earned. The contract is to be on going with your approval.

Cancer

Capricorn

21 Jun-22 Jul A reawakening of yourself will see more contacts coming your way. Decide what is right for you and make that decision to improve yourself no matter what people say or think. You have a wealth of experience and now need to branch out into a better position than was first envisaged. As the circumstances change for your benefit, a whole load of activity bursts forward.

22 Dec-19 Jan As you adjust nicely to this good life, you will not be fazed by it. All that now is being given to you comes with no strings attached. Just love for what it is worth. You will be elevated in a very sound and qualified position, where advanced learning given to you is being exercised to its full capacity and structure. This time is necessary in your life

Leo

Aquarius

23 Jul-22 Aug Make sure you are in top form, as you will be hoisted to a higher position you never thought possible before.

You have an acute understanding of things and it is now to your benefit that your insight will be used to full advantage of your work and others. A new contract is on offer to you, which will wet your appetite and enhance your status.

20 Jan-18 Feb New bonds of love and commitment are given to you.

The safety of your position will enhance your values and those you hold dear to your heart. There will be a public statement, which allows you the platform to demonstrate a right way of living and working, which nobody can deny. See your profile expand beyond your wildest dreams and what you stand for is justified.

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