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Lucinda has been working as a TV and film actress for the last 15 years after graduating from renowned theatre school Sylvia Young. Lucinda has grown up in the public eye and has starred in cult shows such as ‘Harry and Cosh’, ‘Cavegirl’, ‘Dream Team’ and ‘My Parents Are Aliens’. RM caught up with Lucinda to get inside scoop on what it’s like to be an actress and what we can expect to see from her in the future. What first inspired your acting career? My parents massively influenced my career path, they were in the business so I grew up not really knowing any different. They have been the biggest support in my life and have always allowed me to follow my dreams and be exactly who I want to be! Oh and of course Bette Midler, I love her to pieces! Growing up in Essex and knowing the area well, where are your favourite places to go? I love Essex, people knock it but there are some beautiful places. We used to have a holiday home on Mersea Island and we went every weekend in the 6 weeks holidays. If I want to go to restaurants, I go to either Hornchurch, Brentwood or Chingford! Clubbing... well my clubbing days were back when ‘Hollywoods’ was rocking. Last month’s issue we interviewed the amazing Jonathan Sothcott, spill the beans, what is he really like to work for? I’ve worked for Jonathan a lot and he is cool and makes me laugh. It’s nice to see film makers doing their thing. What was your favourite part about playing Linda in ‘Fall of the Essex Boys’? I was honoured to be in the film, and playing Linda was great because she has a soft side and just wants her family, home and all she believes in to be protected. Essex boys is a classic story, and being from Essex, it was great to be a part of it as I’ve grown up on the story. You’ve been in many productions, what is been your favourite role and why? Well that’s a hard one, I loved playing super bitch Jodie Stone in ‘Dream Team’, but I lived in South Africa whilst we shot ‘Cavegirl’, so it would have to be my role as Big sis. You’ve been in the industry now for 15 years what tips and advice would you give to aspiring actors of today? Keep your head down, stay focused and don’t take your eye off the ball. Someone told me that once and it’s stuck. But really, just work hard and keep practising and polishing your craft.

The new film you’re working on Dragonfly is set to be a big hit, tell us a little about the film and the character you play? I can’t reveal too much, but I am working with some amazing people and it’s a pleasure to work with the team that we have. Even when you’re not in front of the camera, you’re still working on your own film production company, KandLe Entertainment, is it hard work to keep all of your projects running smoothly? Yes, it is hard and stressful, so I do chill with a glass of vino at the weekends. They say if you want something done, give it to a busy person, and I’m a firm believer in that. I absolutely love being a film producer and being behind the camera. You’ve been successful since a young age; do you feel directors respect you more as an adult? Yes, maybe or they respect me because of the past work I’ve done and the fact I’ve been around a long time. Now, I’m kind of part of the furniture! Overall what is your favourite production in TV and film and why? Hmmmmmmmmm... I’m gonna say ‘Harry and Cosh’. It was written for us by Daniel Peacock and I grew up from 15 to 20 with those guys. They are a huge part of my history. Quick fire round Biggest guilty pleasure? Wine Hidden talents? I’m a salsa dancer What superpower would you like? To be invisible

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Netball is one of the most played women’s sports in the country and has the fastest growing participation levels of any sport, so when the England netball team beat World champions Australia three matches to nothing in this year’s test series, it was surprising to hear that the coverage that they received can only be described as minimal. Recognised as one of the finest attackers in the world for her nerves of steel and incredible accuracy, Essex born star Jo Harten has accumulated 43 international caps despite being only 23 years old, and still found the time to answer a few questions on England’s historic win and her tactics for staying cool on court. Firstly, congratulations on winning the test series. You made netball history! How did you feel once you’d known that you had won? The feeling was amazing; to beat the world number ones on our home soil was so special and something that I’ll always remember.

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What thoughts go through your mind when you’re winning or losing? No matter if I’m winning or losing, the same thought process goes through my mind I need to get the ball and score goals, and then repeat this process! What is the most important thing for a player to remember when they’re on court? That you’re playing for the name on the front of the dress, not the name on the back. Everything we do on court is for the good of the team and you have a responsibility to perform for everyone on the team. What do you think about the lack of netball and women playing sport in general on main stream television? There aren’t any quick solutions to highlight netball and women’s sport within the media and on mainstream television, but a good start would be for more articles in print media, and then hopefully one day progressing to an equal playing field with male sports that are aired on TV. However, in saying all of this - netball as a sport needs to produce more wins against the big teams and really make a great product that people want to sit down and watch week in week out. Who was your female sporting idol growing up? Dame Kelly Holmes, I read her autobiography when I was a teenager and it really showed me what determination and hard work can achieve. If it weren’t for female role models like Dame Kelly Holmes, do you think that you would have still gotten to where you are now? I would like to think so! Having female role models definitely helped inspire me, however, I always had my own goals and ambitions to play for England since I was a seven years old! Who’s the joker in the England squad? ME!! And my trusty bestie - Serena Guthrie. Together we play pranks and give the team a few laughs! What training tips can you give to aspiring netball players? Any super cool drills you could let us know about? I wouldn’t say super cool, but a wall can be your best friend as a netball player. Using a wall helps you practise all of the varieties of passing, and it can really help you hone your basic skills, which are vital when you’re playing in pressure matches. The good thing about a wall is that it will give you the same pass back that you gave it, good or bad! So now that you’ve beaten the best in the world, what are your next goals? My personal goal is to have a successful and consistent ANZ season over here in New Zealand. As an England team, our goal is to back up these recent wins with even more great performances ahead of commonwealth games in 2014. To find out more about either getting back into netball or where you can go to watch upcoming games, head over to www.englandnetball.co.uk or contact your local netball league. Netball Leagues Essex Metropolitan, played at Redbridge sports centre Basildon, played at Basildon sporting village Setna, played at Hassenbrook School in Stanford-Le-Hope Southend, played at Westcliff High School Chelmsford, played at New Hall School 31

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The stunning new Aston Martin Rapide S is making its debut with yet more luxury and even more power on offer in its quintessentially elegant four-door silhouette. The iconic British car maker’s new luxury GT has been sympathetically redesigned and painstakingly re-engineered to reassert its position as the world’s most beautiful, and beautifully balanced, four-seat sports car. Aside from the extensive design and engineering improvements, the luxurious new Rapide S – which replaces the outgoing Rapide in markets worldwide – is now even more refined thanks to a range of additions to the four-seater’s sumptuous interior. Still instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin, of course, the new Rapide S now boasts an imposing and assertive new ‘face’, created by virtue of the impressive and striking new full grille. Engineered to excel Changes under the new Rapide’s skin are comprehensive, with a version of the new AM11 naturally-aspirated 6.0-litre V12 powerplant delivering unprecedented power and improved in-gear acceleration. Power from the new engine jumps significantly versus that of its predecessor: up by 17% or a massive 81 PS from 477 PS at 6,000 rpm to a now very substantial 558 PS at 6,750 rpm. Peak torque increases too, up from 600 Nm to 620 Nm at 5,000 rpm. Meanwhile an even more marked improvement in torque occurs lower down the rev range, as pulling power rises by more than 40 Nm between idle and 4,000 rpm with an additional 50 Nm available at 2,500 rpm. Naturally, increases in power and torque lead to even swifter performance as befits a four-door sports car. New Rapide S shaves 0.3 seconds off its 0-62 mph time, which drops from the 5.2 seconds of the current car to just 4.9 seconds for the new model. Top speed climbs, meanwhile, to 190 mph. The engine is now even more efficient, too. Despite the very significant increase in peak power and torque, the Rapide S is appreciably more economical than before. CO2 emissions drop by seven per cent – from 355 g/km to 332 g/km – while fuel economy now stands at 19.9 mpg on the official EU combined cycle.

The carefully conceived engineering changes continue as the new Rapide now offers even sharper agility and even quicker responses to driver input. As would be expected of a modern Aston Martin, handcrafting is the order of the day in the Rapide S with the standard-fit pure glass transmission selector switches in the centre console one small yet important example of the truly authentic, bespoke, nature of the car’s cabin. However those with a desire for a more sporting ambience in their sports car will not be disappointed. Optional duotone perforated red and black leather makes its Aston Martin debut here – delivering a captivating visual combination that’s unique to the new Rapide S. Luxury is enhanced by the removal of extraneous ‘noise’ and the enhancement of desirable ‘sound’ – a fine distinction but one that helps the new car deliver an aural experience like no other. Improved NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) characteristics are derived from the likes of the new bonnet lining and revised windscreen cowl. Flexibility comes in the form of four seats – the rearmost two capable of accommodating adults in a uniquely sporting setting – while at the touch of a button the individual back seats fold down to almost triple the Aston Martin’s load space. Options to further enhance the luxurious look and feel of the Rapide S include, subject to market, a reversing camera and twin screen rear seat entertainment system with wireless headphones, remote control and six-disc DVD changer. Those seeking the ultimate in luxury and personalisation can also consider the ‘Q by Aston Martin’ service which offers uniquely-tailored options for individualisation. The Q service focuses on fashioning colour and materials with limitless boundaries precisely to customer choice and specification, enabling owners to give free rein to the creativity and indulge their desire for bespoke luxury. The new Aston Martin Rapide S will be available to order next month, prices however have not been confirmed. For more info visit your local Aston Martin dealer.

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You radiate star power in the beginning of March. This is the perfect time to go on a first date, show off your creative work, or launch an advertising initiative. People will be very receptive to your particular brand of charm.

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Lots of romantic interest will be shown at this time, and you’ll have your choice of suitors. Although all the attention is flattering, you’ll be drawn to the one who exudes experience and authority. If you’re already in a relationship,

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your partner will encourage you to travel, write, or study around the 11th. Their encouragement will help you reach new heights. Resist the urge to go on a shopping spree on the 27th, as you’ll feel instant remorse for anything you buy. Easter weekend warns against lending or borrowing money. If you’re resourceful, you can cover your bills and keep all of your friendships intact. It’s just a matter of being more mindful about how and when you spend money.

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(March 21st - April 20th)

(April 21st - May 21st)

Your power packed personality pushes you forward towards April giving you a zest for life and a drive to improve your fitness levels through exercise or dieting. When your thinking is lean and mean and your figure is trim you’ll be more than a match for anyone.

When it comes to fitness, slow and steady wins the race. Setting aside more time for solitary pursuits like reading, writing, and gardening will be rewarding in the final days of the month. You need quiet time for your creative juices to come bubbling to the surface.

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Gemini

Virgo

Sagittarius

(May 22nd - June 21st)

(August 24th - September 23rd)

(November 23rd - December 21st)

A jealous argument will erupt around the 27th. Your lover has a hard time dealing with your naturally flirtatious ways. Although you have no intention of betraying your amour, their lack of trust angers you. Don’t let their jealousy stop you looking your best at a party over Easter weekend.

A series of passionate encounters heat up the first days of March. Your sex appeal will be red hot; use it to seduce the object of your affection. If you’re already in a relationship, your partner will be extra attentive. Don’t be surprised when you receive a beautiful token of your amour’s esteem. An engagement or wedding party will be planned for the middle of March.

If you want to move, start looking for a new place in early March. You’ll find a great place near a beautiful body of water, provided you’re willing to be open minded. Instead of setting your heart on a particular neighbourhood, be willing to look at properties that are a little off the beaten path. By the middle of the month you will find the perfect place, and might even be able to negotiate a lower price.

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Libra

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(September 24th - October 23rd)

(December 22nd - January 20th)

It’s time to put an end to a co-dependent relationship. You’ve got to encourage your relative to develop interests and friendships of their own or resentment will set in. Someone will ask you to work Easter weekend, so prepare to refuse. You need to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Work can wait.

You’ll be offered an impressive job on or around the 11th; helping you get paid to do something you love. The salary may not be impressive, but it will be a steady source of income. By aligning yourself with a powerful person, you’ll have the financial backing and practical help to become a success.

An influential friend will invite you on a trip in the days surrounding the 11th. The change of scenery will give you confidence. Too often, you underplay your talent. Once you get out of your old routine, you’ll realise just what a hot commodity you really are. An executive decision near the 27th won’t go your way.

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(October 24th - November 22nd)

(January 21st - February 19th)

The first half of March promises to be a very passionate time for you. If you’re in a relationship, you’ll spend more time in bed than out of it. You’ve always been an extremely sensual soul; now is the time to tap into this powerful part of your personality. By satisfying your physical desires, you’ll experience an upsurge of creative energy.

A surprising love affair, engagement, or marriage will be revealed on or around the 10th. This exciting turn of events renews your faith in true love. Finding inexpensive ways to amuse yourself will be relatively easy for you. In the meantime, tell your friends you are looking for work. Who you know is more important than what you know as May draws to a close.

The idea of going back to school is tempting, but you’re better off spending more time at home. Your family needs you more than you realise. Easter weekend is perfect for visiting a friend who lifts your spirits. The two of you will have lots of fun catching up on old times.

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Recipe Of The Month Courtesy of BBC Good Food

St Patricks Day 17th March With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, it seems there’s a wee bit o’ the Irish in most of us. Create your own party with some of the traditional recipes below.

Irish Stew

108 calories - preparation time, 35 mins, makes 10

1. The trick with this classic one-pot is to use a cheaper cut of meat, which means you’ll skimp on price but not quality. 2. Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Heat the oil in a flame proof casserole. Sizzle the bacon for 4 mins until crisp. 3. Turn up the heat, then cook the lamb for 6 mins until brown. Remove the meats with a slotted spoon. Add the onions, carrots and herbs to the pan, then cook for about 5 mins until softened. Return the meat to the pan, stir in the pearl barley, pour over the stock, then bring to a simmer. 4. Sit the chunks of potato on top of the stew, cover, then braise in the oven, undisturbed, for about 1½ hrs until the potatoes are soft and the meat is tender. 5. The stew can now be chilled and kept in the fridge for 2 days, then reheated in a low oven or on top of the stove. Remove from the oven, dot the potatoes with butter, scatter with the spring onions and serve scooped straight from the dish.

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1 tbsp sunflower oil 200g smoked streaky bacon, preferably in one piece, skinned and cut into chunks 900g stewing lamb, cut into large chunks 5 medium onions, sliced 5 carrots, sliced into chunks 3 bay leaves small bunch thyme 100g pearl barley 850ml lamb stock 6 medium potatoes, cut into chunks small knob of butter 3 spring onions, finely sliced

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Melty Onion Toasts

123 calories - preparation time 5 mins, easy

1. Make the onion topping for this simple gastropub-style starter up to two days ahead 2. Heat the butter in a sauté pan, add the onions, then sprinkle over the sugar. Sweat the onions for 20 mins over a medium heat, stirring them occasionally, until sticky and golden. Add the brandy, if using, reduce down to nothing, then season to taste. This onion topping can be made 2 days ahead and kept covered. 3. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Toast the bread, spread the onions over, then top with slices of cheese. The toasts can be made up 1 hr ahead. 4. Place on a baking tray, then bake for 15 mins until bubbling and golden. Serve each piece of toast on a plate with a sprig of dressed watercress next to it.

TIP The brandy is optional - don’t buy a bottle especially for the recipe, but if you’ve got some in the cupboard, it’s definitely worth adding just a slug.

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50g butter 6 onions, sliced 2 tsp golden caster sugar splash of brandy (optional) 6 slices sourdough bread 300g mature cheddar, sliced Head to www.rmmagazine.co.uk for more recipes.

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What’s On at the Queens Theatre? A successful wisecracking songwriter is looking for a talented new lyricist. Could quirky young Sonia be the one? When she meets Vernon in his luxury Manhattan apartment, it’s far from a match made in musical heaven. Whilst he wants to focus on the next hit song, Sonia is a ditzy romantic who’s always late! As the sparks fly, their stormy songwriting partnership blossoms into a hysterically bumpy romance. Will they find perfect harmony in time for the final curtain?

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SATURDAY 9 MARCH MARVELLOUS MOTHERS DAY CASTLE HENDINGHAM

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Would you normally take your mum for a meal, pay for a pampering treatment, buy her flowers & chocolates or perhaps some jewellery? Join us and spoil her with a day packed full of all this and more whilst the rest of the family can enjoy a range of activities. The event will be hosted at Hedingham Castle near Braintree on the 9th and 10th of March. A visit to the castle and its beautiful grounds is ideal for a family outing. www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

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Chelmsford Ladies Circle run their ever popular Easter event on the back lawn at Hylands House. Find all of the bunnies to claim your chocolate prize! Registration takes place on the back terrace and the event is suitable for children of all ages. All proceeds go to local community projects. Starts at 11am and continues until the prizes run out.

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Instructions: 1. Add ice to the glasses 2. Pour Green Crème de Menthe 3. Add the coconut milk 4. Stir well and serve

Whiskey Cocktail • 1 oz whiskey, 30 ml • 1 oz Crème de Menthe, 30 ml • ice cubes Instructions: 1. Add ice to the glasses 2. Pour the whiskey 3. Add Green Crème de Menthe 4. Stir well and serve

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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 and 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. www.visitlondon.com

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ESSEX GIRL BOOK LAUNCH RM were recently invited to the book launch of ‘Essex Girls’ the debut novel by Laura Ziepe from Harold Wood. Having once been offered a part in ITV2 series TOWIE Laura depicts the highs and lows of Jade, a University student toning down the Essex Girl to fit in at University when a cheating boyfriend tears her world apart. Reunited with her friends they hatch a plan to get away from it all … Sun, sea, men, vajazzles: what could possibly go wrong? Laura Ziepe will be signing copies of ‘Essex Girls’ at Waterstones in The Liberty Shopping Centre Romford on March 2nd

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aron Buchanan is the charismatic and zealous vocalist for heavy rock band Heaven’s Basement. He began his rock ‘n’ roll journey in Southend as a teen, and today dishes the dirt about life on tour, their debut album and a nerve-racking festival appearance.

Unsurprisingly, the frontman of rock band Heaven’s Basement awaken today feeling a little delicate from the night before. He soldiers on though, kindly answering all of our prying questions with honesty and gory detail: “Before we walked out on stage I went to the toilet about six times”, he admits. “I was bricking it!” Even rock ‘n’ rollers get nervous it seems. Heaven’s Basement formed back in 2008 and have since undergone multiple lineup changes in a struggle to find the right combination of passion, attitude and grit from it’s members. Aaron has been the final ingredient in achieving this, making them now a classic four-piece rock band, ready to take on the world. “We’re in good shape” he remarks, “And it’s getting better every night we play. It would be foolish to start messing with this formula. Plus it’s way more logical; you can fit four people into a taxi, but you can’t fit five!” As a teenager Aaron spent much of his time in Essex, playing the gigging circuit of Southend and getting drunk at Mayhem nightclub. Even now, though he retreats to the Suffolk countryside after touring, he can’t resist a good night out in Southend. “I’ve got a lot of friends in Essex so it’s always good to see them and come back to my favourite little drinking spots like The Alex and The Last Post. But I’m quite a peaceful person really, and Suffolk fills that hole for me.” On stage with Heaven’s Basement Aaron certainly doesn’t seem like a peaceful person. He stalks up and down the stage, belting the lyrics to tracks from their debut album, Filthy Empire. The band’s energy and Aaron’s stage presence, has led them to become known as a fierce live band, so it was important to them that they captured that ferocity in the album. “Recording the album was explosive! It definitely pushed us out of our comfort zone”, Aaron recalls. “We wanted to make a record with substance. Keep it raw and not overly produced. We’re renowned for our stage show so it was about putting that sound into a CD. At the end of the day, that’s what albums are supposed to be, aren’t they?”

It had over 100,000 views on YouTube. That’s insane! It’s a big deal to us. I never thought my career would ever reach these highs.” Heaven’s Basement are seemingly always on tour, but is it a constant party or does it ever get rough? “Being on the road is an emotional ride! We have our ups and downs, but that’s what being in a band is about. There’s always something that goes wrong, but it’s just a matter of looking at it and going ‘Right, how do we get ourselves out of the s**t this time?!’ ha ha! We are probably as close to Spinal Tap as it gets really!” This summer, the band have been booked to play at Download Festival alongside the likes of Iron Maiden and Queens of the Stone Age. Though Aaron has confirmed he is feeling the nerves already, it is not their first time playing at the Donnington Park festival. “Download kindly asked us to play the Pepsi Max Stage back in 2011 for an acoustic set” he recalls, “We were expecting a few hundred people to turn up, but when we walked out there were 5000 people in that tent, and another thousand outside desperately trying to get in!

“We were expecting a few hundred people to turn up, but when we walked out there were 5000 people in that tent, and another thousand outside desperately trying to get in! That was the best experience of my life” That was the best experience of my life. Now this year we’ve been invited back and it’s looking like there might be a possibility that we play the Second Stage going out to around 30,000 people! I thoroughly look forward to that”. Along with Download, Heaven’s Basement will play countless other festivals all over the UK and Europe, and begin their tour with the Black Veil Brides next month...do they ever rest?! For full details of tour dates and to buy tickets head to www.heavensbasement.com. Debut album Filthy Empire is out now.

Filthy Empire was officially released in the UK in February and has already had some great reviews. “We’re all pretty damn happy with it”, he says. “For me, track ‘Fire, Fire’ encapsulates Heaven’s Basement. 61

Unsigned: Forever After Written by Rae Delanie Passfield

Taking a quick break from working their socks off in the studio, the guys in Forever After tell us about the band they’ve formed, the music they’re making and their dream to one day be bigger than the Beatles. How would you describe your sound? Harry: We are predominantly a punk rock band, but we all have such broad tastes in music that none of our songs really sound the same, which I love. I really believe we have a unique sound compared to the loads of bands out there today. What are your biggest achievements so far? Dom: Playing amazing venues like the o2 Academy Islington and the Relentless Garage always puts a smile on my face. We also supported one of our favorite bands, Mallory Knox, on two occasions, that was pretty awesome! Who inspires you? Harry: I’m a big Beatles fan which helps me with song writing, hopefully we’ll be bigger than them soon enough! Craig: Dave Grohl from Nirvana/Foo Fighters is a big one for me. They’re the first two bands I really started listening to, and he’s played in Queens of the Stone Age with a different technical style of drumming. What a man! What’s it like being unsigned in Essex? Dom: It’s really hard, the local music scene is almost non exsistant, so you have to push a lot of people to come out and get down to a show. It’s a shame because there is a lot of really good bands in Essex and it has some awesome venues. 62 | rmmagazine.co.uk

New music? Sam: Our new EP Wilderness is out now, so we have been busy getting all the promotion together for that. We are currently booking up shows to promote the new EP, and hopefully a tour this summer. Dom: Wilderness is probably the best six tracks we have ever written, I’m really quite proud of it. Plans for the future? Dom: Keep touring, writing and recording. Keep doing what we love and hopefully pick up some good friends and meet some amazing people on the way! Check out Forever After’s EP Wilderness now.

BAND MEMBERS Dom Littler (20) – Vocals, Guitar Harry Stokley (20) – Bass, Backing Vocals Sam Byford (21) – Guitar Craig Mcqueen (21) – Drums HOME TOWN Halsted/Colchester, Essex INFLUENCES Deaf Havana, Incubus, Lower Than Atlantis contact www.facebook.com/foreverafteruk www.soundcloud.com/foreverafteruk www.twitter.com/foreverafteruk www.foreverafterstreetteam.tumblr.com

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So, the tour is at an end! It’s been so much fun, we visited Cambridge, Norwich, Bristol, London, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Oxford! There have been ups, downs and a fair amount of dramas!

LONDON

Above is an image of me in London! One of my personal favs, everyone sang along and it was such special a special night!

MANCHESTER

Manchester was a memorable night, my guitar lead broke and I had to do my encore completely acoustically in the middle of the audience!

LIVERPOOL

We drove straight to Liverpool after the Manchester show and celebrated the first bunch of shows! This beer is normal sized, I’m just tiny.... Honest!

Leddra Loves GRAHAM NORTON The fabulous Graham Norton debuted my new single on the national airwaves! ‘All About You’ was played on his BBC Radio 2 show recently and gave a good shout out to my upcoming EP and also my home county, Essex (of course!)

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On top of all this we were filming the music video to the new single, I tried to get as hands-on as possible... #DirectorChapman

PINK LAMBRINI CIDER Not to completely fall into an Essex girl stereotype here, but a dedicated fan sent me bottles of this amazing drink backstage at numerous gigs on this tour, and its now become my lucky charm on stage... I LOVE it! Haha! You can pre order my single and The Crowds and Cocktails EP, now on iTunes.

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Women in Business Great news regarding Maria from Heavenly Beauty Salon who I wrote about previously. She has become a Finalist in the London Business Accelerator Programme, where the winner will benefit from support from Deborah Meaden of Dragons Den and £10,000 from the Business Growth Fund! Isn’t this fantastic? From a Mum on benefits, to winning accolade after accolade in less than 2 years. I’m so proud of her. But what does this mean to you? It means, with a great idea, the right backing plus, support and BELIEVING in yourself, you can do it! Ok, so not every great idea makes it of the starting grid but equally, thousands don’t get off the blocks because of lack of self-belief. 38 years ago when my children were small, my husband wanted to buy a house, renovate it and sell it to make money. It would have meant taking out a mortgage against our own property and risking losing our home if his project didn’t succeed. I couldn’t see any further than the project failing. This idea surfaced every couple of years and still I doubted him. Oh how wrong I was. He has successfully renovated homes that we have moved into, created remarkable transformations in friends’ houses but never became a property developer. I was a very young Mum with little self-confidence and no business acumen. There wasn’t a ‘me’ around to support or guide us and I could only see the pitfalls. As I got older and confidence grew, I realised that sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. Don’t live to regret your indecisions. I am at the end of a telephone I can meet you and I WILL support you. Yvonne Bendall (01708 432871) Business Development Officer London Borough of Havering

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BLADEFISH 5000 £599, Red5

I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking this could change my life; holidays abroad would never be the same again, or your weekly swims in the Thames for that matter. Yep, this underwater propulsion gadget lets you zoom through the deep blue like 007. Just got to win the lottery now…

PODTIME SLEEPING PODS £1,375, FireBox

If you love having naps or sleeping in general (like the majority of us at RM), then you’ll love this sleeping pod. Fitted with pretty LCD lights and a luxurious mattress, you’ll certainly have a fantastic snooze in this tube. Warning - not recommended for ‘I am not a morning person’ people, you’ll have an even harder time getting out of bed.

VUZIX WRAP 1200 VIDEO EYEWEAR £399, MenKind

These may look like regular sunglasses but if you look a little closer (through the actual lenses in fact) then you will see they are not what they seem. By putting on these stylish specs you can see a sharp 16:9 widescreen movie literally in front of your very eyes. Note - just don’t get the film you’re watching confused with reality, you’re not actually hung over in Las Vegas with your pals Phil, Stu and Alan; bare that in mind. 66 | rmmagazine.co.uk

BBQ DONUT BOX £20,000, FireBox

Ok, 20 grand is a lot of money, but if you were a millionaire of course you’d have one of these lying around! This deliciously named ‘BBQ Donut’ boat lets you and nine friends feast on a scrumptious BBQ feast and float on water all at the same time!! We don’t want one, we NEED one.

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This is possibly the best tent ever. Who wouldn’t love a tent that looks like the iconic 1965 Volkswagen Camper Van? That is the question! This comfortably sleeps up to four people in two spacious compartments. Easy to assemble and fully waterproof. Glastonbury here we come!

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Movie Releases in March... The Croods 3D – 22/03/2013

Grug (Nicolas Cage) is the father of a stone-age family, a family he keeps safe by warning them against ever going outside their cave. His daughter, Epp (Emma Stone), however, has been cursed with curiosity and is desperate to explore the world “out there”. When their cave is destroyed, she leads the whole family on an adventure that changes their world forever. The Croods 3D is a visually stunning animation with a great message about living your life to the full.

Broken City – 01/03/2013 – (15)

Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) is a disgraced cop, saved from jail by the popular Mayor Nicholas Hostetler (Russell Crowe). Suspicious that his wife is cheating on him, the Mayor gets Taggart to find out who with. With the incriminating photographs delivered, Taggart finds it’s not game over but just the start of a scandal that looks like it might drag him under. Will he be crushed by events or can he find a way of redeeming himself?

Oz: The Great and Powerful – 140min

Oscar Diggs (James Franco) is a magician who finds himself whisked to the strange world of Oz, where he sees a chance not only to make a pile of money, but to make something of himself, and save the people of Oz into the bargain. But can a mere magician take on a whole world of weird creatures including wicked witches? Oz: The Great and Powerful is a visually spectacular return to one of the greatest films of all time.

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