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She’s on screen in ITV’s gripping show Broadchurch and on stage in Birds of a Feather, but Pauline Quirke still made time to pop into her Southend acting academy a couple of weeks ago. She shouts ‘CUT’ at her hectic schedule, and we talk drama.
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Pauline Quirke Written by Hayley Baldwin
It’s the morning after the third episode of Broadchurch, and the RM office is buzzing about the murder mystery. But one of the show’s stars has been dipping in and out of Essex with a different type of drama in mind. Pauline Quirke has been touring the country in the stage production of Birds of a Feather. “I’m enjoying it more this year because I’ve got one tour under my belt,” she says. The 53-year-old actress from Hackney admits she was a “nervous wreck most nights” when they toured the show in 2012. The production has already perched at Southend’s Cliffs Pavilion theatre, and had everyone flapping with delight. “We had a great week there! Obviously being an Essex show, if it didn’t do well in Southend we were in trouble!” So how was the Essex audience? “Absolutely fantastic! They were last year as well, it sold out, and they absolutely love it and all the Essex references.” Performing on stage is not the only reason Pauline has flocked to Southend. Her Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) schools are dotted all over the country with seven in Essex alone. She has helped over 2,500 children and teenagers unleash their passions for singing, dancing and acting. “The Essex kids are brilliant,” she says after she visited the classes in Southend a couple of weeks ago. And you’ll be able to see their talent for yourself this summer. “We’ve got a brilliant show coming up in June, and all the children from all the academies get to perform,” she reveals. “I was watching the Southend kids rehearsing, and you’ve got little ones of six and kids of seventeen all working together, so it was lovely.”
However, not all the children understood who was watching them. “They haven’t got a clue really! These children are too young to remember Birds of a Feather,” she says. “When I was leaving, one of the kids said ‘Bye...Quirke’; he couldn’t think of what my name was,” she laughs, “but they know I’m something to do with it.” Despite acting since she was nine years old, Pauline believes you’re always learning. “Every job I work on I still learn something, so you never know it all.”
If you envy her career, here’s her advice: “get as much experience as you can.” Out of the spotlight, Pauline likes spending time on the other side of the screen. “I love The Following, I’m hooked on that,” she says. “There’s also a very good drama called Broadchurch! I think that’s flipping good telly!” She’s not wrong. Starring David Tennant – “a smashing bloke” - and Olivia Colman, Broadchurch follows the mysterious murder of 11-year-old Danny Latimer. Although Pauline knows how the story ends, she never went to any of the screenings, and is watching it every week like the other nine million viewers. “It’s one of those programmes where you can’t miss one; you need to be with it right from the beginning to keep up with it all. I’m very proud of it, I think it’s fabulous.”
Pauline plays the sinister Susan in this crime thriller, a complete contrast from her infamous comical character Sharon in Birds of a Feather. “I love doing the straight stuff as much as I love doing the comedy, and I’ve been very lucky that I’ve had the opportunity to have a go at doing both,” she says. “When I read the first script, I thought ‘oh this is right up my street!’” Susan is never alone either. “Obviously my dog Bailey is fantastic in it!” says Pauline, whose chocolate Labrador plays Susan’s companion. The eight-part series creeps to a close this month. Do we want to know who dunnit? Of course not, that would spoil it, but that’s just as well as Pauline refuses to reveal anything (“you’ve got to wait!”), but hopes we will be surprised. As the curtain closes on one performance, a long-term encore begins. “We finish the [Birds of a Feather] tour in June, and the BBC have got a script for the TV series. We’ll hear within the next couple of weeks whether that’s going to happen or not.” Her schedule for the rest of 2013 sounds more relaxed, with plans to “enjoy the sun we’re well overdue, and be at home with my kids, husband and Bailey. He’s sitting here looking at me now, waiting to go for a walk!” Pauline, we won’t keep you any longer! Catch Broadchurch on Mondays at 9pm, and on ITV Player.
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Go Green this Spring Save the environment and your bank balance this spring with these simple tips. Just think of what you could spend your saved cash on; a new handbag, or that watch you’ve been eyeing up! You’ll be making the planet green and your friends emerald with envy!
BUY CHICKENS
GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES
CLEAN WITH NATURAL SUBSTITUTES
As with the price of the chickens, what you can save will vary depending on how many chickens you have, how many eggs you eat a week.
Try growing your own fruit and veg to cut down on your supermarket bills. It’s easier than you think, and you can do it even if you don’t have a garden or plot of land.
Ultimately you’re not going to make big savings, however it can be a lot of fun keeping chickens as well as saving a couple of pounds a week on eggs.
If you have a garden, that’s a great place to start, but if not you can grow produce in a container that stands in a paved yard or on a balcony.
Replace your store bought cleaning products with natural substitutes. Store bought cleaning products contain hazardous chemicals and phosphates which end up polluting our waters and also are hazardous to our health.
Plus, if your hens perform particularly well, you can also make a few pounds by selling the extra eggs to friends and family.
Gardening is also a healthy form of physical activity. It can help relieve stress and improve your mental wellbeing, plus getting children involved can be a good way to encourage them to eat more fruit and vegetables.
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At the Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presented the world debut of Wraith, the most powerful and dynamic Rolls-Royce in history. At its heart lies hallmark Rolls-Royce attributes of luxury, refinement and hand-craftsmanship, but the new model from the world’s pinnacle super-luxury marque also presents a unique character defined by power, style and drama. With just a hint of the noir. In profile, Wraith’s sweeping fastback design gives the car its unique character. Bold lines, tension in the panels and a raked rear screen evoke the image of a world class athlete, poised in the starting blocks. Further expression of dynamic intent can be seen in Wraith’s deeply recessed grille, wide rear track and dramatic two-tone presentation. Coach doors open to reveal a sumptuous interior complete with softest Phantom-grade leathers and expanses of wood called Canadel Panelling. Named after the famous cove in the South of France where Sir Henry Royce and his design and engineering teams spent their winters, this contemporary and tactile finish sweeps through the interior, cosseting four occupants in a space bathed in light and warmth. The interior ambiance is complemented by Starlight Headliner, a Bespoke feature available beyond Phantom family cars for the first time. Over 1,300 fibre optic lamps are hand-woven into the roof lining to give the impression of a glittering, starry night sky. Performance delivers on the promise of Wraith’s styling. Power delivery is effortless, but dramatic, thanks to a V12 engine married to an 8-speed automatic ZF transmission. 624 bhp / 465kW is available to the driver while the 0-60 mph sprint is achieved in 4.4 seconds, compared with 563 bhp / 420kW and 0-60 in 4.7 seconds for Ghost. From 1,500 rpm 800 Nm of torque is available (780 Nm for Ghost), while a wide rear track, shorter wheelbase and lower roof height further contribute to the most powerful, involving driving experience of any RollsRoyce in history. The car’s suspension has also been tuned to minimise body roll and discreetly amplify feedback when cornering; while steering weight is heavier at high speeds and lighter at low speeds adding to the spirited drive.
However, Wraith is no GT bruiser. Agility improvements have been achieved with absolutely no compromise to the sensation of riding on a bed of air. Furthermore, the debut of Satellite Aided Transmission (SAT) technology takes the powertrain to a new level of effortless delivery, one that perfectly suits the Rolls-Royce brand. Satellite Aided Transmission uses GPS data to see beyond what the driver sees; it anticipates his next move based on location and current driving style, then selects the most appropriate gear for the terrain ahead. Corners, motorway junctions and roundabouts are all anticipated in advance meaning Wraith is constantly poised to deliver on its promise of performance. A more polished, effortless driving experience and even better response brings a new, more dynamic dimension to the famous Rolls-Royce trait, waftability. Advances in mechanical and electrical technology deliver systems like head-up display, adaptive headlights and Wraith’s keyless opening boot. But improvements in connectivity have taken the human-machine interface to a new level of sophistication, a suite of aids that could be likened to a contemporary on-board valet. Voice activation commands, for example, come with a one-touch call button located on the steering wheel. A destination no longer requires manual input from a navigation menu, and route assistance begins immediately, on-screen and via audio guidance following a voice command such as “navigate to Piccadilly in London.” Additional improvements in communications come in the design and functionality of the elegant Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller. This allows navigation through on-screen functions using a touch pad that features pinch and pull functionality to echo smart phone usage. Letters can also be ‘drawn’ onto the pad by hand rather than by scrolling through a series of available characters on-screen. UK prices are yet to be announced, although in Europe the Wraith is expected to be priced at €245,000 (Approx £213,000) Pocket change really! First deliveries of Wraith will be made to customers in the final quarter of 2013. To find out more go to www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com 33
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Aries
(March 21st - April 20th)
Resist the urge to tear a strip off someone who thinks they are the ‘Be all and end all’ of the office, workplace or community, because things could backfire badly leaving you with egg on your face.
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You’re better off channelling all of that restless energy into a creative painting, musical or style project that allows you to show your true flare and individuality. There’s every chance you could look forward to an influx of income in
Taurus
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the middle of April, but it’s your own personal appearance and the way you portray and project yourself that will figure most highly in all your considerations as April prepares to make way for May because that’s when every move or effort you make to improve your position or update your image will be crowned with success. One final note of warning, watch your spending at the end of the month. It could land you in trouble.
Gemini
(April 21st - May 21st)
(May 22nd - June 21st)
You’ll have to hide your light under a bushel in the opening days of April, thanks to an insecure authority figure. Never fear; you’ll soon have an opportunity to capitalise on your expertise. For the moment you need to go along with the program, no matter how foolish it is. Inspiration will strike around the 10th, when you’re at the gym or taking a nature walk.
A friend will urge you to take a creative risk on or around the 10th; it would be wise to take their advice. A work assignment will come to an abrupt end in the final days of April, and you’ll wonder why. The truth is that a hidden enemy has made trouble for you. Never fear; a much better assignment is on the horizon, provided you stay positive.
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Cancer
Libra
Capricorn
(June 22nd - July 23rd)
(September 24th - October 23rd)
(December 22nd - January 20th)
All eyes will be trained in you in early April. Be sure to look your best, even if you’re just running to the store. You never know whom you’ll meet while squeezing tomatoes at the grocery. A career opportunity will arrive on or around the 10th; this is your big chance to break into an impressive industry. This would also be a good time to take the helm of a political organisation; people admire your ability to get things done.
An engagement, wedding, or commitment ceremony will take place on or around the 10th, giving you hope for the future. It’s hard to be pessimistic in the face of such powerful love. A source of income will come to an abrupt end near the 25th, requiring you to economise at every opportunity. If you make every effort to live within your means, the end of April will be remarkably pleasant.
Resist the urge to suppress a powerful upsurge of emotion at the beginning of April. You need to find an outlet for your anger, even at the risk of starting an argument. An oppressive relative keeps trying to discourage you from accepting a new work assignment. Turn a deaf ear to their gloomy predictions and take the job. Your duties will put you on the path of romance in one way or another over April.
Leo
Scorpio
Aquarius
(July 24th - August 23rd)
(October 24th - November 22nd)
(January 21st - February 19th)
You love exploring places that very few people have visited before. It’s even possible you’ll write the definitive guidebook to your destination. Getting paid to stay in hotels, enjoy room service, and enjoy the local hotspots is your idea of heaven. Head home at mid-April, when career opportunities will abound. A good job related to gourmet food, luxury goods, or cosmetics is yours for the asking.
Be sure to emphasise your ability to work independently and solve problems on interviews. Your future employer is looking for somebody who doesn’t need constant supervision. Resist the urge to burn your bridges at the end of April. You need to maintain good relations with old neighbours, employers, and friends to succeed in the months ahead.
You will find a perfect living situation while visiting a nearby community. Moving into a new housing development allows you to make a fresh start. You’ll make all sorts of friends and will even be inspired to take up a hobby or sport. Beware of abusing your authority around the 25th, or your reputation will suffer.
Virgo
Sagittarius
Pisces
(August 24th - September 23rd)
(November 23rd - December 21st)
(February 20th - March 20th)
Finance and romance do not mix in the opening days of April. Don’t let a lover pressure you into buying something you can’t afford. If you’re single, it may be because you’ve been selling yourself short. You’ve been blessed with a brilliant intellect, and need to exercise it like a muscle. Money from an inheritance, insurance refund, or legal settlement will finally arrive during April.
April opens with a passionate lovers’ quarrel. Your amour will try pressuring you into buying a gift you can’t afford. Stand firm. If your relationship is worthwhile, it will survive through good times and bad. Single? You will meet someone special around the 10th, when someone unusually and remarkably attractive asks you for a date.
An exciting moneymaking opportunity arrives near the 10th. Don’t expect this job to be just handed to you; you’ll have to elbow a few rivals out of the way. Still, this position is worth the extra effort. A mentor will fall off their pedestal as April draws to a close. This is a sign you need to be more lenient with the people you love and admire.
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TOP 10 SEXIEST MEN
...in Essex
Does Dermot make you drool? Or is Mark Wright your Mr. Right? You voted for the sexiest man in Essex, and here are the results.
1HARRY JUDD COLCHESTER
McFly’s Harry Judd recalls unfortunate pre-date pampering The drummer and fiancée Izzy Johnston married in December at St. Nicolas church in Hertfordshire. Judd has denied he “flashes the cash” on romantic dates such as Valentine’s Day, telling new! magazine: “No, it’s all about the thought. I still remember my first Valentine’s Day with Izzy - she cooked me a meal and laid out a heart on the table. I wet shaved for the occasion, but then I broke out in loads of little spots. I was trying to be a traditional gentleman, but it backfired. It was the last wet shave ever.” Bandmate Dougie Poynter jokingly added: “They were heart-shaped spots though!” Singer-and-guitarist Tom Fletcher married Giovanna Falcone last year where he sang a 14 minute speech over a backing track of some of McFly’s greatest hits. He posted the speech online a day before Judd’s wedding pictures were published, and the star has joked the hugely popular video stole the attention away from his big day. He quipped to the publication: “Yes, he did steal my thunder. I will upload my wedding dance when you do your divorce shoot! No, they were both very special weddings.” Text courtesy of www.pressparty.com
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JOEY ESSEX
DAVID WITTS
Reality television personality and radio presenter best known for reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex.
Famous for starring in the ITV2 reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex.
Eastenders star “Joey” Branning. New to our screens but clearly one of the favourites.
BRENTWOOD
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MATT CARDLE
OLLY MURS
Actor known best from ITV1 The Bill and Footballers Wives.
Singer-songwriter who won the seventh series of The X Factor.
Singer-songwriter, musician and TV presenter. Also runner-up in the 6th series of The X Factor.
CHIGWELL
HALSTEAD
WITHAM
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JOE THOMAS
DERMOT O’LEARY
JEFF BRAZIER
Plays character Simon Cooper in the comedy The Inbetweeners.
Television and radio presenter. One of our surprise results!
Television presenter, reality TV star and all round nice guy.
CHELMSFORD
COLCHESTER
TIPTREE
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TOP 10 SEXIEST WOMEN
...in Essex
Do you think the sexiest Essex girl is bleach blonde and blue-eyed à la Denise Van Outen, or dark and doe-eyed like Frankie from The Saturdays? Let’s find out...
1 FRANKIE SANDFORD UPMINSTER
Brunette beauty Frankie Sandford, of The Saturdays fame, has revealed that she would love to work with R&B sensation Ne-Yo after hearing his collaboration with British singer Conor Maynard. Speaking to MTV News about duets, she explained that The Saturdays earmarked Ne-Yo from day one and are hoping to get him into the studio with them in the future: “We’ve always said Ne-Yo! I love his song with Conor Maynard.” She added that working with someone like Avicii would “be a really cool collaboration. He does some proper anthems, so that would be fun.” Sandford also talked briefly about the girls’ debut TV reality show, ‘Chasing The Saturdays’, and admitted it would be great to film some scenes in their native UK and she hopes they secure a second series: “Hopefully, I don’t see why not. I think we’d definitely film some of it in the UK because we’re all over the place so I guess it would be wherever we’re based at that time. It’s being received really well. It’s good for everyone to see us getting on!” Image courtesy of www.chuffmedia.com Text courtesy of www.pressparty.com
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JESSICA CORNISH
CHARLIE HEDGES
SAM FAIERS
Better known by her stage name, Jessie J is a singer and songwriter.
Famous for being one of Kiss 100 sexiest radio presenters.
Best known for ITV1 show The Only Way Is Essex, former glamour model.
TIPTREE
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ROMFORD
6
BRENTWOOD
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AMY CHILDS
KARA TOINTON
VICTORIA BECKHAM
Reality television participant best known for ITV1 show The Only Way Is Essex.
Actress, best known for playing Dawn Swann in BBC soap opera EastEnders.
English business woman, fashion designer and singer.
BARKING
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CHANTELLE HOUGHTON WICKFORD
Television personality featured in the Celebrity Big Brother.
BASILDON
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HARLOW
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DENISE VAN OUTEN
MARIA FOWLER
Actress, singer and television presenter.
Glamour model and Page 3 Girl.
BASILDON
HARWICH
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2. BRAMBLE & LENNY £4.99 www.thorntons.co.uk 3. EXPLORER’S GIFT SET £16.50 www.greenandblacks.co.uk 4. RABBIT NIGHT LIGHT £7.49 www.goodgracious.co.uk 5. SPOTTY CHICKEN EGG CUP £7.99 www.notonthehighstreet.co.uk
These super cute chicken egg cups make fantastic Easter gifts, especially if you pop a small chocolate egg inside!
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St. George’s Day Courtesy of BBC Good Food
Fish & Fat Chips with Mushy Peas Easy, Serves 2, Prep 15 mins, Cook 30 mins
1. Heat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Drop the chips into a pan of boiling salted water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain well then toss in 2 tbsp olive oil. Arrange on a non-stick baking tray and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning a couple of times until golden and crisp. 2. Cook the peas following packet instructions. Drain, leaving behind a tbsp liquid, then stir in a large knob of butter and the mint sauce. Mash with a masher or whizz with a hand blender for a smoother finish. 3. Dust the fish with flour then fry for 3 minutes each side until really golden and cooked through. Serve with the chips and mushy peas and some lemon if you like.
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2 large floury potatoes, about 500g, peeled and cut into fat chips olive oil 200g frozen peas Butter 1 tsp mint sauce 2 fillets firm white fish about 125g each such as sustainably fished cod haddock or pollack 2 tbsp plain flour lemon slices or wedges, to serve (optional)
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PARTY TIME Decorations – Bunting Decorate your home or garden with homemade bunting! You can use our printable flags to make bunting to decorate your house or garden. You can buy a bunting decoration kit here at: www.littlecraftybugs.co.uk Party food Serve up good ol’’ English food like: Bangers and Mash, Pie and Mash, Pork Pies, Sausage Rolls, Fish and Chips (eaten out of newspaper) Apple pie and Custard, Scones with Jam and some cute red and white cupcakes! Games – Dragon piñata This can be the finale to the party and is a great way for all those budding knights and princesses to test their
skill at slaying the dragon. Fill the piñata with sweets, trinkets and chocolate golden coins. Get the kids to take turns at bashing it with a plastic sword or one made out of wood. www.partysuperstores.co.uk Drinks For kids (virgin recipe): Squeeze lemons, add mineral water to your taste. Next add blueberries, strawberries, and peaches. You can muddle them alone or with mint to make a fruity cocktail. Serve over ice and sip through a fabulous festive red and white candy stripe straw. OR For Adults: Follow the recipe above and add a couple ounces of your favourite vodka and a splash of Cointreau and mix well. 43
What’s On at the Queens Theatre? London cabby John Smith has two homes, two lives and two wives! He’s been juggling Mary and Barbara for years, arousing EVERYTHING but suspicion. But how long can he keep it up? When a bump on the head lands John in casualty, his two addresses get mixed up and he has lots of explaining to do. Crazy concoctions spiral out of control as John dodges prying police officers and the press, whilst avoiding a head-on collision between two increasingly frustrated women. A joyride of double lives and double entendres, belly laughs and bigamy!
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19 Apr - 18 May Run for your Wife 4 May Skull & Crossbones The Potty Pirates 6 May We’ll Meet Again 12 May London Swing Orchestra 13 May Barb Jungr 17 May Extra!! Swinging Afternoon Jazz 21 - 25 May Fiddler on the Roof 29 May Kensington Brass 30 May Music Hall 31 May Motown’s Greatest Hits
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6 July Ali Cardabra presents Bozo’s Nose! 12 July Extra!! Swinging Afternoon Jazz 11 - 13 July Havering Music Makers 21 July Country Music ’n’ Fun 23 July Sumaya Flamenco 27 Jul - 17 Aug Treasure Island
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1 Jun - Magic and Mayhem with AJ 2 Jun - D’Ukes 4 - 14 June - As You Like It 4 Jun - East meets West 6 Jun - Comedy Club in the Foyer 21 Jun - Tea Dance Concert 30 Jun - The Liam Grundy Band
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Women in Business Hello Ladies. How is life in your business world? Is it all going to plan? Or don’t you have a plan? Really? No business plan? I hear you groaning, BUT it is one of the most important aspects of a business and every one should have one. More importantly, no bank will lend you money without one! Preparing a plan will help you to set clear objectives and clarify your thinking. It will help monitor finances and profitability, set targets for performance and help provide early warning for when you might need to revise it. Bear in mind that anyone reading your plan will need to understand the essentials of your business quickly and easily so, very simply, it should cover the following areas: • Your plans and objectives for the business and how you propose to put them into action, including highlighting skills and expertise of staff that will be helping you to achieve your goals. • Details of your product or service. • Your Unique Selling Point. • Target markets and marketing plan. • Your projected financial performance including a cash flow forecast showing how much money you expect to flow in and out, profit and loss predictions and a balance sheet. A business plan is often seen as a one-off exercise when a new business is starting up, however the plan should be updated on a regular basis and used as a tool to monitor performance. It will discipline and inspire you to achieve, really it will. Maybe the thought of writing a Business Plan scares you and I perfectly understand that, so look out for ‘How to Write a Business Plan’ workshops coming up soon. Yvonne Bendall 01708 432871
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SATURDAY 6 & SUNDAY 7 APRIL ESSEX INDOOR FAMILY FESTIVAL Back again this year, the Essex Indoor Family Festival gives you and your family the chance to see up and coming bands perform live, meet celebrities and a range of attractions for the children. Brentwood Centre Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NN SATURDAY 13 APRIL CHARLIE HEDGES DJ’S AT SUGARHUT BRENTWOOD ESSEX On 13th April, Kiss 100 Breakfast Show DJ Charlie Hedges is hitting the Sugar Hut (including special guests). She will be DJ-ing in the main room. This is a night not to be missed! Over 18’s Price: £5 before 10pm - £10 Thereafter Time: 21:00-03:30 www.sugarhutbrentwood.com
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FRIDAY 12 APRIL DRIVING LESSONS FOR 11-17 YEAR OLDS
SUNDAY 21 APRIL DRAGON HUNT
OLD MACDONALD’S FARM
If you are 11-17 then you can get behind the wheel of a brand new, dual control, SEAT Ibiza, thanks to Young Driver.
New family event for 2013. Head down to Hylands House to celebrate St. George’s day and hunt down our enormous 10ft high, stunning animatronic dragon. The dragon was made at Elstree Studios, from the makers of ‘Walking with Dinosaurs’. A film quality production, the dragon has animatronic moving wings, blinking eyes and smoke bellowing from its nostrils. The hunt runs throughout the day with designated times to meet the dragon and receive your prize.
Meet New Spring Baby Animals at the Farm...
Driving lessons take place at Lakeside, where government approved, driving instructors teach young people how to drive in a safe and controlled environment. Youngsters will learn how to start, stop, steer, reverse and change gear on a specially constructed course, designed to simulate real life road scenarios. Lessons start from £29.99 for 30 minutes driving. To book call 0844 371 9010 or visit www.youngdriver.eu
If you are looking for fun activities for kids in Essex this spring break during April then why not come to the farm and share a magical experience with the family? You can meet our new baby farm animals. www.omdfarm.co.uk
A themed inflatable park will also be running on the back lawn of Hylands House 10am to 4.30pm Dragon Hunt: £10 per family (2 adults & 2 children) or £3 per person, £4 per person on the door if available. Runs throughout the day. Inflatable Park: £5 per child 10am – 1pm or 1.30pm – 4.30pm. For more information visit the website or call 01245 605 555 Hylands House, Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford Essex CM2 8WQ 47
What was it like for you growing up in Essex? Really quiet. I grew up in the rural parts, which meant I had to travel for any good entertainment. But you get a good nights sleep though! What inspired you to start making music? I come from quite a musical family. My dad’s sisters were singers in Ireland. Music has always been around me. It probably had something to do with my dad playing his vinyls regularly through my early years, as they were the first songs I learnt to play on the guitar. How long have you been making music? I’ve always sang and played instruments, but making music, I’d say from about 17 when I left school. How would you describe the Essex music scene? It’s really good and there’s a lot of talent coming out. You just have to look at the likes of Pixie Lott, Jessie J and Olly Murs and look at the success they’ve had. There are so many more like them singing at open nights, and a few cracking bands as well. What has been your proudest moment so far? I’d say all of it, but a particular thing would probably be a comment I read on YouTube for my video ‘Rule The World’. The person said how much it inspired them. When you write, you hope that your music has that sort of impact, but to actually hear or its a special thing for me.
Kieran
What do you think has been your biggest obstacle? I’d say maybe the comparisons. To be honest, the people I’m ‘compared to’ are successful in their own right so I don’t mind. I’d love to achieve what they have, but it does sometimes stunt you as if someone’s never heard you or your music, they’ve already second guessed what to expect and pigeon hole you. In a weird way I like it though as I get the opportunity to change or break those comparisons.
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Kieran Skye is soaring over the Essex music scene. We catch up with him to talk tunes, tours and turning points.
What venues have you performed at so far and which one has been your favourite? There have been quite a few, but I think my favourite to date was at the Notting Hill Arts Club. The venue is fantastic acoustically and Mumford and Sons gigged there regularly before they made it big. What they went on to achieve is very inspiring. How would you describe your sound? I get asked this often and when I think I’ve defined it, someone will tell me they thought it sounds completely different. It’s quite tricky to define my sound as I like so many forms of music and artists.
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One of my songs, ‘Head Of The Beast’, has been described as soft rock, rocky R’n’B and all sorts. I guess it depends on who’s listening to. How would you like people to perceive your music? As good music. Inspirational. I hope it’s perceived as something for all occasions, but not time specific like the songs I grew up listening to. What message are you trying to get across? I’m not trying to get across any specific message, I’m just trying to maintain an honesty with life and what I’m sort of going through in that moment. I watch a lot of movies, I’m quite a film geek, and do a fair amount of reading so I’m always inspired by something. You gained over 80,000 YouTube hits on your new video for your single ‘Rule The World’ in just 2 weeks, which has now reached over 100,000! How does this make you feel? Humbled. You write a song and hope it’s understood and received in a certain way, but when or if it happens, you just have to pause and think wow! The video may have a bit to do with that though, as I think it’s a great video. I have a great team behind me who employed a really good production team. We sat down and knocked some ideas and came up with that concept, so I’m really happy it’s been received so well. If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be? The obvious big arenas like Maddison Square Gardens or the O2 spring to mind, but to be honest probably V-Fest or any other big Essex festival. How would you describe your journey so far? Good, really good. It’s been a steady and progressive journey that’s allowed me to take it all in, appreciate and enjoy it. I’ve learnt a lot and without learning you can’t grow. What would you like to think the future holds for you? I like to take it one step at a time. Right now I’m just focused on releasing my EP very soon, which I’m really looking forward to, then releasing my debut album. I’ve had such an amazing response so far, I’m just excited to see how far this train goes. I’m not too fussed about awards and that side of it if I’m honest, if I pick up awards that will be a bonus, I just want to keep working hard and build on what I’ve done so far. I believe that if I’m good at what I do the successes will follow.
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AN ESSEX GIRL IN MUNICH
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I have spent recent weeks launching my debut album, ‘Telling Tales’, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland! I’m happy to say it has been receiving tons of national airplay and is being featured in GQ Magazine this month. GQ flew me out recently for an event they were having in Munich, what an amazing city! I had the pleasure of meeting my new label, Dramatico Records, out there as well.
WOW! Where do I start? Its been a crazy few weeks! I am over the moon to announce my latest single was recently made BBC Radio 2’s ‘Record of the Week, alongside David Bowie who was ‘Album Of the Week’. It has now received plays from the likes of Graham Norton, Ken Bruce and Terry Wogan to name a few! It was also BBC Essex’s Single Of The Week, so I’m taking care of things in my home county too ;) ‘All About You’ is out NOW! And you can purchase it via iTunes or Amazon :-)
SIMON PEGG! I am still starstruck that this incredible actor and write supports my music! I adore his films!
RM BUSINESS MAGAZINE So proud of the beautiful RM team for branching out with this new project, I’m sure you have just read all about it, but on a personal level I am so happy for everyone here at RM, they work extremely hard and are so passionate about delivering you guys a great, fun mag to flick through! So here’s to the future of what will be another great magazine!
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An interview with ordon, G i k ik N , r e d n u o -f co ts across c a 0 7 g in g in r b e b who will 10 stages for the ssex! E to l a iv st fe e c n a newest d So what made you choose Upminster to host We Are FSTVL? Is it because you’re local? We looked at loads of sites, 60-70 places but Upminster just made sense. Loads of the team are from Essex and Upminster. There have been military events on the site and other events, no electronic music events and no history of flooding. It also has great access to the District line, so ultimately you’re only 20 minutes from London but you don’t have any of the London politics for booking acts. When you step outside of London things do become a lot easier. More importantly, whether you like it or not, if you go out in London or to any big event, you’ll probably find about 80% are people from Essex and the South who always support the scene. That’s interesting... Yeah so any of the big clubs, the big raves, they’re full of Essex people, and I know there are stuck up London people that don’t like it, but it is what it is, and dance music is for everyone. I think if it were anywhere else, it probably wouldn’t work as well. So how would you compare it to another dance festival, say Creamfields? Creamfields is massive, it’s been about for years and years and everyone knows it. Creamfields does what it does and it does it well. It’s got all the big artists, it’s got what I suppose you would call the mainstream artists like your Avivii’s and stuff like that. Just want to be our own thing. I’m just putting on a festival that I would like to go to myself I suppose. 50 | rmmagazine.co.uk
Would you say that it’s a festival that has a good mix of upcoming and established artists? I think that the majority of our artists are big in their own right, but I suppose in the dance scene, they’re the ‘cool’ or the well respected artists, we also have upcoming DJ’s there as well. When we launched, there were rumours going around that it was a scam. Loads of people phoning up the site and asking ‘have you got a festival going on there because the line-up was so big no one could believe it. We’ve got 10 big stages and that’s what sets us apart from a lot of other festivals. There are a few London festivals that won’t have half as much going on as what we’ll have, and we can run until half past 2 - another benefit of being in Essex; other festivals in London can only run till around 10 o’clock at night, so we’ve got nearly 5 hours extra. Is there going to be a camp site there or do you just go there, enjoy yourself and go home? No, there will be coaches running from the site to the train station plus coaches and taxi’s to take people to after parties in London. They’re still to be announced and there’s a few of them going on. You can just buy a ticket from the website for the after-party and you’ve got the option to go by coach to make it really easy for people. The only local festival is V Fest in Chelmsford and that’s more of a ‘poppy’ sound. Well I think that with all of those festivals this year, I’m just guessing, but I think you’ll see them change and bring in a major dance element.
It feels like a festival for festival goers that love dance music, you haven’t tried to cater for too many tastes... Yeah, it is just a festival at the end of the day and it just so happens that 90% of it is electronic music, we’ve got Speaker Box with Rudimental, which gives it a nice edge. Next year, we’ll make it bigger, obviously we’ll bring in more artists, who knows what the line-up could be, but we’ve never said we’re a techno festival. It just so happens that we’ve got quite a lot of techno artists. How frazzled are you going to be a month before? It’s all good at the moment, I think the nearer you get to the date the faster the tickets will go because of the buzz. Over 10,000 people have bought tickets already, and they usually have friends that want to get in at the last minute, so it just snowballs. DAMYNS HALL AERODROME 25 May 2013 11am-2:30am Upminster, Essex
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PICK ME UP CONTEMPORARY GRAPHIC ART FAIR 18th to 28th April 2013 11am-8pm This is the fourth year for the UK’s first contemporary graphic arts fair after a successful launch in April 2010. The most innovative graphic artists, collectives and galleries in the country and from across the world will be on display at Pick Me Up, offering an exuberant mix of artworks for sale to the public. A lively series of events and activities accompany the 11-day fair, including a Portfolio Surgery and workshops given by the artist in residence - Rob Ryan in 2010, Anthony Burrill in 2011, and the Peepshow Collective in 2012. New for 2013 are Shaun the Sheep model-making workshops with award-winning animation studio Aardman, comedy cartoonists Modern Toss, and a pop-up nail art bar. The spectacular Somerset House is once again holding for this excellent opportunity to discover the latest talents in the graphic art scene and purchase prints from as little as £10. Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R 1LA T: 020 7845 4600 | £7 (Adults), £5 (Concs) 54 | rmmagazine.co.uk
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TOP FIVE PRANKSTER GADGETS - Written by Charlotte Long -
This month’s gadget guide is not about pranks, it’s not even about gadgets. It’s time to stop all this silly nonsense that’s usually written here and write something of meaning and intellect. Times have changed and now this monthly feature is going to be based on how paint dries, the theory, the… OK I’ll stop. HAPPY APRIL FOOLS!
MARVIN’S MAGIC FIFTY PRANKS TO FREAK YOUR FRIENDS MenKind, £9.99 Are you mischievous? Looking to become an amateur prankster? Then look no further! This kit includes all the classics; flies in ice cubes, rocks made of sponge and even scary spider traps! You’d be an April fool not to buy this…
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UNCLE MILTON HORRIBLE PETS - RC TARANTULA MenKind, £19.99 Now, we’ve all seen the fake spider on a string trick. It’s been done a million times and quite frankly, isn’t even that funny anymore. But this new high-tech tarantula could scare the crap out people with its furry appearance and real spider-like scuttles! Just add batteries and control your new hairy friend with a remote and watch the terror unfold. Muhahaha!
THINKGEEK PHANTOM KEYSTROKER V2 www.pranksterhouse.com, £15.99
This is definitely the ultimate office prank. This harmless looking memory stick, when plugged into your victim’s computer, deviously emulates a keyboard and mouse. For people that don’t know what that means, basically it types random words, turns caps lock on and even scarily moves the mouse! Watch your co-workers freak out!! But just tell them it’s a prank before they end up smashing their computers up in sheer fury, it could happen.
SHOCK BOTTLE OPENER www.pranksterhouse.com, £3.99
If you know someone who likes a drink, or two, then this is the most hilarious gadget to use on them. Simply give them the bottle opener and watch their horror when not only does their chosen beverage not open, but they get a cheeky shock as well! Double whammy! You – 1, Alcoholics – 0.
AWESOME FOURSOME NOVELTY GOLF BALLS MenKind, £7.99
A golfer is very serious about his balls. And messing with them could have hilarious consequences (for you anyway). Unputtaball – it jumps and skids when putted. Exploder – when hit, vanishes in a cloud of smoke. Jetstreamer – on impact it ejects a lovely spiralling of ribbon and finally the Floater – just floats really. With these four balls you’ll be loving life on the golf course… just make sure to wear your running shoes, I hear golf clubs hurt, a lot.
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