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Welcome... I can’t believe that we have got to Issue 3 of glean already! The magazine continues to grow and wouldn’t exist without the support of everybody, so thank you! What does this issue include? Highlights include Clare Wallace taking a trip to enchanting Berlin and Hannah Brewer Photography features in our creative section. Inspiring and talented Singer/Songwriter, Katie Wainwright also discusses her music and upcoming projects and Wendy Taplin discusses antique collectors versus dealers. I hope that you enjoy this issue!
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SHOPPING Easter Delights
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CUISINE P.S.B. by Marie-Clare Thompson of Thaddeus Catering
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ENTERTAINMENT Katie Wainwright - Singer/Songwriter
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CREATIVE Hannah Brewer Photography M. C. Thompson Art
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TRAVEL Designs on Berlin by Clare Wallace
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ANTIQUES Collectors versus Dealers by Wendy Taplin
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INTERIORS Town and Garden by Clare Wallace
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HEALTH Never too late to achieve success! by Darrin Hayden
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CUISINE
What to do with P.S.B. by Marie-Clare Thompson from thaddeus catering I’m not talking about The Pet Shop Boys or about the experimental band Public Service Broadcasting (although I would highly recommend a listen to the latter) I’m talking about Purple Sprouting Broccoli. This hardy vegetable will survive the toughest of winters and is at its best between February and April. Purple Sprouting Broccoli is the more colourful, interesting cousin of the broccoli in the brassica family. Its bright purple buds are a welcome addition to the table and give us a hint of brighter things to come in the dying days of a long, wet and windy winter. Purple Sprouting Broccoli works really well with salty, sour and savoury flavours. Which is why it works so well with smoked bacon and a strong salty or sour cheese like Goats cheese or Stilton.
FRITTATA RECIPE: Fry or Steam P.S.B. and keep to one side. Heat frying pan over medium heat, add a little olive oil, beat together 10 eggs with a little cream. Pour egg mixture into pan and mix with a rubber spatula whilst egg is setting. (This builds layers and will give a lighter texture) Keep an eye on heat, turn heat down if you need to. While the top of the omelette is still a bit wobbly, add the purple sprouted broccoli and then crumble some stilton or goats cheese and finish off under the grill or in the oven. Serve with a simple salad and some buttered new potatoes.
March VEG: Cauliflower, kale, leeks, purple sprouting broccoli, salsify, spinach, spring onions, swede, wild nettles. FRUIT: Bananas, blood oranges, kiwi fruit, lemons, oranges, passion fruit, pineapple, rhubarb. FISH: Cockles, dab, dover sole, gurnard, hake, langoustine, lemon sole, lobster, mussels, oysters, red mullet, salmon, shrimp, whitebait, winkles. April VEG: Asparagus, broccoli, jersey royal new potatoes, lettuce & salad leaves, purple sprouting broccoli, radishes, rocket, samphire, spinach, spring onions, watercress, wild nettles.
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MEAT: Lamb, wood pigeon. FISH: Cockles, crab, langoustine, lobster, plaice, prawns, salmon, sea trout, shrimp, whitebait. 3
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MUSIC
Katie Wainwright Do you think its harder for women in the music industry? There are a lot of different areas of the music industry, but on the whole I would say yes it is harder for women to succeed in this business. Obviously there are a lot of female singers, but in more technical areas such as Sound Engineering and Recording, it is much more male-dominated, and those males don’t expect a woman to know her way around a P.A. System or recording console. I think you have to prove yourself much more as a female engineer before you get taken seriously, (be it to get a job in the first place, or while you are working on a job), but once you have established that respect, progress is a little easier! With regards to performance, while it is slightly easier to get into, you still have that hurdle of having to prove yourself – especially to get gigs, which are more often run by male dominated venues/promoters! They don’t expect women to be able to play guitars or drums for example, (both of which, yes I can do!), and once they’ve seen it, they are amazed. For instance, I have performed on the hotel circuit for many years, and in a male/female duo I get a lot of attention for being the lead guitarist because people
just don’t expect it! In Wight Hot Pipes, we are a 50/50 male/female split so I guess that’s quite unusual too – especially where we all play instruments and sing! Although having said that, I have come across more females running events/venues, (mainly acoustic or combined with arts), and think that the pub scene is the main offender for living in the male-dominated era! I think another aspect that is harder for a female is dealing with the crowd. We are seen as an easier target for heckling and a lot of females just can’t handle it. I think that’s been one of the hardest things I’ve had to get used to – although it has definitely improved my way with words! Why do you think the music industry is so male dominated? Partly I think it’s to do with the technical side of things, but also the physical side - you have to be fairly strong to carry all your gear! (We’re not all lucky enough to have roadies!) Plus, referring back to dealing with the crowd, men are seen as a lot more emotionally strong and can deal with hecklers and trouble at venues (although I beg to differ!) I have noticed a small increase in female door staff these days though, which is great to see. Also, when 6
you are younger, I guess carrying guitars around isn’t really seen as a girly thing to do! You have to be a bit different and not afraid to separate from the sheep of general convention and stereotypes! Do you think that female musicians are based more on their looks than male musicians? Yes. Definitely. Everyone wants a bit of eye candy! If you have great looks and a great figure, you are certainly more likely to succeed. That’s the one thing I like about The Voice – it is judged on people’s talent, not what they look like. I was particularly offended by an advert I saw for a vocalist a while back which had physical specifications including height, (no taller than 5ft 6), or above clothes size 10!!!! Why do you think there are less female musicians? Image and interests as a young person. As I said earlier, girls are expected to do certain things as children, like play with dolls, do their hair and make-up and focus on a more office-based career rather than something physical. It is not dissimilar to mechanics – you are more likely to expect/find male mechanics at a garage, yet I know an amazingly talented female mechanic who really does know her
stuff! Same with sports – I am so pleased to see an increase in focus on women’s football (another one of my passions!) As a child, I loved my sports and was always doing something physical – building or making things, or out playing football etc. I guess I was a bit tomboyish, but luckily the girls I was friends with had similar interests – we weren’t afraid to break away from the crowd! Now, although I still love my football, I have embraced the image side of music with a slightly unusual twist – Wight Hot Pipes outfits show that one! And yeah, I do love getting dressed up for those gigs! But other projects, Something About Mondays for example, I have a more relaxed image – definitely not over the top on make-up, and always in jeans and clothes I feel comfy in! Being different does sometimes work in my favour, as I tend to stand out more while performing, but it is still difficult as a female to get taken seriously while trying to get gigs when you’re out of context and costume! Has the music scene boomed on the Isle of Wight? Yes. It has so much history and is such an important place on the music map. The Isle of Wight Festival and Bestival have certainly helped revive that scene, plus establishments like Platform One. Young people have more opportunity to learn instruments, and get out there, although the downside to that is the younger ones are doing it as a hobby rather than a job, therefore doing
gigs for next to nothing which is harming the careers of older or more established musicians here that are doing it as their job. It’s a shame that schools couldn’t run schemes to encourage more females to choose music as a career… What made you choose music? I think it is much harder to make a proper living in the music industry, especially as a performer, which is possibly why it is not so encouraged as a career path. Sound engineering and recording are possibly better avenues to take as a stable job prospect in the industry. A lot of performers have to be in the right place at the right time, and more importantly, it’s not what you know but who you know. You could be the best guitarist ever, but if the right person doesn’t see you, then you’re less likely to get anywhere. It is a lot of hard work, often for very little return. Luckily I’m a very determined and focused person, and will do all I can to get where I want to be! I chose music because I like creating things, which is why I’m a songwriter I guess! Plus I like entertaining and being different to everyone else! What about music and other things at school? I always did music stuff at school – even as far back as recorder and keyboard at primary school. Middle school was where it started though – we were allowed to pick two instruments to learn, I chose guitar and trumpet. (Wish I was allowed another one as I’d love to play 7
saxophone as well, and would have liked to continue on keys too!) At the time, more focus was put on trumpet as there were more opportunities for classical and jazz music, so sadly, guitar took a back seat until I got to High School. We were told to choose our GCSE options, and due to low numbers, the geology course I enrolled on got cancelled, so I took music instead! Although I had always loved it, I never saw it as a career path until then. Originally I was aiming to become a geologist/ palaeontologist and do something quite scientific, but things changed when I wasn’t able to study those options. When I realised I had to perform to a certain level to pass my GCSE, I really started practicing the guitar and that soon became my main focus. The rest as they say is history! That was also my first proper go at songwriting, and looking back, I think (and hope) it has improved dramatically! From there, I did A-Level music but didn’t do too well as again, it was more classical and jazz based, but then went on to Platform One where I did really well and came out with a BTEC National with Three Distinctions! (Whoop whoop!) As for other stuff, I was always doing sports and was in every team for my house and school! Football, netball, tennis, basketball, athletics – you name it, I was there! Not sure how I fitted it all in and still passed all my exams come to think of it!
You mentioned songwriting… How do you do it and where do you get your inspiration? Songs seem to either work, or they don’t. It’s no good trying to force a song – they have to happen naturally. Sometimes I will have an idea for lyrics and it will progress from there, other times I might suddenly have a melody or riff or chord sequence which starts it all off. I try to write in different styles and not copy any other artists, which makes answering influences quite difficult! Plus writing in different styles stops you getting stuck in a rut and becoming samey! Lyrically, it can all be totally made up! But at the moment I am getting my inspiration from situations I’ve been in and people around me – so watch out! What do you enjoy most about music? I like the social side and meeting people, seeing other acts and also the creative aspect. I recently had a very long spell of Writer’s Block (yes it does exist), but since starting Something About Mondays, the songs are flowing again! I think starting something new and refreshing helped break it! I love writing and recording, but performing is also great! It can be difficult juggling all my projects, but I’m managing it well so far! It’s nice to have different bands to play in, to do different music with different people and different opportunities. For example, playing in my college band and also Wight Hot Pipes has allowed me to play the Isle of Wight
Festival three times, and I was also lucky enough to perform in France with Wight Hot Pipes a couple of years ago. So, what’s next for you, Miss Wainwright? Who knows?! Onwards and upwards I hope! Something About Mondays I am hoping will continue to take off. We recorded a single back in November called Shiny Shoes, and we are aiming to complete a full debut album this year. Wight Hot Pipes I hope will continue to entertain in our own unique way, and I really hope to be back at the Isle of Wight Festival, but this time with Something About Mondays as well as Wight Hot Pipes. Where can we find you? That’s a bit personal!!! I don’t want a stalker!!! Ok, gigs with Wight Hot Pipes are all on either our Facebook page or our website www.wighthotpipes.co.uk We have a small break at the moment until the summer starts, so we are learning lots of new songs, but we will be back headlining the Wessex Folk Festival on 31st May Something About Mondays are still in the early stages but do have some gigs booked in as the all-female acoustic duo, including Chelsea’s Wishes Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day at the Chequers Inn on 21st April and Gaffers Festival on 31st May. Gigs and sessions are detailed on our website www.somethingaboutmondays. weebly.com and are also available 8
along with further info and links on our Facebook page. Hopefully the full band line-up will be out gigging soon.
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hannah brewer photography Hi Hannah, you’re a talented photographer! What made you chose this career? Hey Claire, well firstly thank you ever so much that was very kind. Career is a funny word, not one that I often use when talking about my photography. Of course yes there is the money aspect and it is a business but I always refer to it as a passion, the type of passion that fills every part of your being. When I am working on a shoot I pour all of my time and energy into, from the initial sketches and meetings to the finalised published item. I guess what it bores down too is having a creative outlet. I grew up very much invested in the theatre world and everything I knew – the only talent I really seem to have was being on stage, but sadly throughout my time at University I seemed to develop stage fright which absolutely broke my heart. I discovered that when picking up my camera I had the same rush as I would get while performing on stage, I jump in to the entire process and I love it, I absolutely adore it. I can create whole new worlds through a tiny lens (or in some cases a rather large lens). Is there anyone that really inspires you? I am incredibly drawn to the work
of Brian and Wendy Froud, their inexhaustible enthusiasm and love for all things fantasy is a huge inspiration. Their imagination and creativity know no bounds – I am always so excited about their next ventures and indeed their adventures. They might not be in the same field but I love the depth of detail and unique styling to their work. Any techniques you’d like to try but haven’t got round to experimenting with yet? Oh plenty … but I wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise! Ha ha! It’s forever a learning curve. I’ve only recently really started using a studio so I currently experimenting with lighting states and seeing what can be created. Favourite piece of kit? I’m going to risk it and be cliché, imagination, without this none of my shoots would come into being. But no my favourite piece of kit, I adore my 60d, it’s my little reliable – it has been through thick and thin with me and usually goes wherever I go. It’s not the ‘latest’ model or the best model but for me it has gone beyond the call of duty, it withstands a lot of adventuring. Dream piece of kit if money was no object? Well there is a question, I 9
would love the 5D, ha ha it’s what I am working towards at the moment. I’d never get rid of the 60d as I really have come to love it so very much, but I would love to own a 5d. It’s not kit but my OWN studio with various different themed rooms, I’d love to create a magical forest inside a studio and have a vast collection of fantasy costumes etc (You get the picture). Don’t get me wrong the beauty of on location cannot be replicated but I’d love to see what can be done with lighting etc. in that sort of set up. What have been the challenges you have faced as a photographer? There have been so many challenges; the biggest one for me was to be recognised as a photographer. Right from when I set out I knew this was going to be my goal and I think it’s a goal that will forever be there. The post will move forward with every new achievement. The moment I think I no longer have anything to work towards will be the day that I am no longer in it for the right reasons. My passion is ultimately what drives me. Having recognition for that is a wonderful feeling. There are so many photographers out there and even here on the Isle of Wight so
to be recognised would be highly encouraging and overwhelming. Best achievement so far? Oh my, there really have been several; speaking to vintage life magazine was certainly a highlight. I have also been awarded a grant to help further my photography business which was incredibly exciting. I was also lucky enough to work as an official photographer in Winchester during the Queens recent Jubilee, my work was exhibited and I was awarded a high recommendation from the mayor of Winchester. So many things have encouraged me on - even the smallest of things feel like the biggest of achievements. Any exciting projects or exhibitions coming up? Cheeky … that would be telling ;) No but seriously there are some exciting things coming up very soon which of course I will let you know of as soon as I am allowed! The most immediate thing has a rather vintage theme surrounding it which I am so very excited about … this will hopefully be followed up by a vintage exhibition which I am currently working towards. You’ll of course be given a ticket! (Thank you!)
Where can readers find you? www.hbrewerphoto.co.uk @photocrazyhb Hannah Brewer Photography Facebook 11
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M. C. Thompson Art Where did you train? I studied at Winchester School of Art and then later graphic design at the University of Chichester.
Do you enjoy the process of creating? I enjoy the release of being able to express myself freely. I’m not sure I enjoy every part of the process, but it is a way of me articulating and resolving my thoughts or feelings in a way that helps me to learn to live with them and accept them.
What inspires you? I think it can come from lots of different sources. My experiences, nature, travel, people, places, stories, TV, newspapers, things I find. The way I work is something I still haven’t completely figured out but it starts with thoughts, ideas or feelings that will live with me for a while, they evolve and then they come out in some form when they are ready to be articulated and in some way resolved. I will make a cup of tea and go for a walk with my dog, and that often helps to join things together somehow. Often by the time we get home there is some kind of starting point or narrative that unfolds as you are working like a dream does when you are sleeping. 12
What medium do you like to work in? Mixed media, oils and acrylics, photography and screen printing. More recently I have been working with an iPad, I know some artists might reject it as a medium but I love using it and I think it’s a really useful tool that helps me to work quickly to develop ideas. I think it will become more widely accepted in the future. Any future creative projects? I’d like to create with multimedia. If I’m making music, there comes a point where I go back to making images and vice versa, so to combine them together would make sense. Have you got a website? You can find more work here: www.mcthompson.weebly.com
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Designs on Berlin Culturally diverse and exciting in every aspect of architecture and the arts, it’s no wonder Berlin has now been named by Unesco as one of the most creative cities in the world, says Clare Wallace. Berlin had been on my travel wish list for some time. I’d heard from my cool set that this was the place to go with its avant garde modern architecture, a multitude of fantastic museums and decadent nightlife, plus a new wave of fashion designers hitting the streets. And of course it’s fascinating history creating a stark and diverse contrast. So what better time to go than the year of its 775 anniversary and who else better to go with than my father who has a keen interest in its story and whose grandfather was also German. It was time to return to our roots. Arriving one Sunday night in November we headed to the city, to the salubrious central area of Mitte previously known as the area of Regents which is the oldest part of Berlin dating back to 1190. In a quiet leafy residential street sits the Honigmond Restaurant Hotel , a beautiful colonial style boutique hotel restored from the original building in 1845. We were warmly greeted and led to our ‘charming rooms’ complete with ensuites, leather sofas and gilt
framed oil paintings of old masters which also lined the corridor. We had a lot to cover in our short break but the answer came in the help of the Berlin Welcome Card, a ticket which once validated takes you all over the city by bus, tube or tram and also gives you discounts on average of about 200 attractions e.g museums, restaurants, theatres and tours as well as a handy guide book. The transport system in this city is fantastic- no need for taxis as mostly transport is quick, efficient and runs all hours! After a wonderful breakfast of savoury platters and fruits and yoghurts galore at the hotel we took the tube to the bustling Friedrichstrasse with its amazing shops and theatres and up the wide Unter den Linden to the monumental Brandenburg gate. Looking at the old photographs from 1945 in the Berlin museum just before it was incredible to see how it had been restored to its former glory. After all the obligatory photographs, from here we decided to take the traditional city bus tour which as is usual you can hop on and off at each stop of interest to then pick up the tour at your leisure. For the next few hours we were given an architectural feast for the eyes, complete with commentary. You name it we saw 13
it - The Reichstag, Alexanderplatz, the tv tower both of which you can go up its incredible heights to see views over the city, Checkpoint Charlie and so much more. There was still a huge amount of building taking place since the Berlin Wall came down in 1989 which is making this city more and more exciting and it struck us that for a young person it would be a wonderful place to grow up. We ‘hopped off’ at two stops the impressive Hautbahnof, now Europe’s biggest train station and KaDeWe, the largest department store on the continent, beautifully laid out and a food hall that in my mind was more than a match for Harrods. The next day to take on the city in a different perspective we took the tram down to the river for an hour cruise which showed us more of the historic and contemporary architecture. We then took another tram to the leafy boho chic area of Plezenlauer Berg with its smaller trendy shops, restaurants and cafes. Back to Alexanderplatz and quick Currywurst on the hoof - Berliners favourite curried sausage snack and we wound up at the vibrant Hackesche Hofe. We pottered around the tangle of cafes, an old-fashioned variety theatre,
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an art-house cinema and unique boutiques and shops being a platform for local designers. Our last evening we treated ourselves to a meal at the recommended Alpensteuck restaurant with its modern and stylish decor and delicious mixture of south German and Austrian fare. In Berlin there is something for every taste in the true sense of the word. The dining scene is constantly in motion as the city itself.
creative scene, this is a must for any burdgeoning visitor. Fact file We flew with Germanwings www.germanwings.com from Heathrow to Berlin Tegel Airport 20 minutes from the city 0906 20294 201918 We stayed at the Honigmond Restaurant Hotel 10115 Berlin-Mitte, Tieckstrasse -11 +49 0930-28 44 55-0 Hotel affiliated with the Garden Hotel 10155 Berlin-Mitte, Invalidenstrasse 122 +49 030-28 44 55 -77 Both at info@honigmond.de and www.honigmond.de We dined at Alpensteuck Gartenstrasse 9 10115 Berlin www.alpenstueck.com Strandbad-Mitte Kleine Hamburger Str. 16, 10117 Berlin | 030 / 24 62 89 63 www.strandbad-mitte.de For more information on the Berlin Welcome Card with its discounts in cooperation with 200 partners and unlimited use of the public transport go to visitberlin.de/de/welcomecard
In this city of limitless possibilities, the attraction is simple - it’s the diversity, the contrasts and the sheer inexhaustible potential of this capital city to fire anyones enthusiasm. The mixture of history and Zeitgeist, broad spectrum of art, culture and music and shopping and the hip music and club and culture and
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Collectors versus Dealers
ANTIQUES
by Wendy Taplin Our Antiques and Collectibles Centre at Doreshill Farm Emporium, Isle of Wight, like many others throughout the World, depends on both collectors and dealers. For collectors it is a hobby, for dealers it is a job. The collectors in the Antiques world often spend a lifetime gathering up ‘gems’ and putting them away, hoping one day to use them as a way of helping them into and through their retirement. Some have put all their eggs in one basket and have collected items of one genre over the years; others have spread their collecting across the board and when asked, say they “Just bought what they liked.” For dealers it’s a job, having to deliberately try and gain knowledge through any means - years of reading and research, slowly hoping to learn what to buy and what to leave. The name of the game being buy it cheap, sell it a higher price and make a profit in order to pay the bills! Both roles can cross, as at some stage the dealer is also a collector, often picking something they think is a ‘good put away’, rather than a personal choice. As a dealer’s knowledge grows it is often then that they specialise in one particular area. Becoming an expert in one field for some is also a career choice, these
people are bursting with knowledge and are often happy to pass this on to others less experienced - maybe one day there will be an apprenticeship in antique dealing! This is the reason I think antique centres are so fascinating, as both these groups of people come together and trade under one roof. The eclectic mix is unrivalled as some will sell their lifetime of treasures, some will sell a loved one’s possessions, some are inexplicably drawn into buying and selling, enticed by the thrill of dealing and others will hope that what they have decided to buy this month appeals to others – all feeling the satisfaction of making a small profit. There is also a good deal of ‘crosspollination’ too as we have observed that all parties regularly buy, sell and seek advice from each other. It takes some customers hours to root through the hundreds of bits and pieces in our Emporium, some saying they need to go round again, others on their return visits surprised at the change, seeing items they missed last time, revelling in the new stock which, because we now have over 20 dealers, changes constantly keeping it interesting and intriguing. Many customers don’t know what they want; they just wander round waiting for that treasure to jump out 16
at them. Others come with a specific list and don’t have the time to just meander around. Watching all our collectors and dealers stocking up their individual areas, you can feel their sense of pride in what they do and their excitement is palpable when they find out that ‘their’ treasure was the treasure that somebody purchased today.
INTERIORS
Town and garden by Clare Wallace Town house living has many attractions. You have the comfort of your own home and a community with which to understand the culture and landscape of the area. A typically Sussex walled garden with pretty flint walls is appealing but usually low maintenance for silver foxes who no longer enjoy the bending and lifting of gardening and new home owners or working professionals who view their patios as outdoor rooms and don’t want extensive or fussy gardens. That doesn’t mean you have to surrender to a concrete slab. Surround your patio or decking with easy flowering shrubs and bulbs. And use climbers such as clematis or a passionflower on trellises or a cluster of birches to provide privacy to adjacent gardens or a facing road. The town garden is still a lovely place to relax and entertain. Clare Wallace gives you a charming selection of accessories to make the most of your secluded outdoor haven.
Classic Coach Lantern, Lily & Lime Add the ambience of candlelight to your garden with this beautiful lantern which is nickel-plated for a lifetime’s good looks and adds subtle indoor and outdoor lighting all year round. A stunning addition on a warm summer night, this lantern is sure to be a talking point at any special occasion or simply for everyday use. Dimensions: H35 x W28 x D13cm £90 www.lilyandlime.co.uk 0844 800 8867
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Orla Kiely Trowel And Fork These beautifully made boxed garden tools designed by Orla Kiely feature her signature stem design embossed onto the wooden handle. The tools are made of stainless steel and come with a leather loop for hanging. Available at £21 each from Berry Red www.berryred.co.uk 01432 274805
Keep your garden tools tidy in this pretty Vintage Heart Design Trug from EllaJames www.ellajamesliving.co.uk 00441858411079
A Ready Made Hanging Basket from House of Bath will add instant colour. £39.95 www.houseofbath.co.uk This gorgeous Garden Chair, Cushion and Throw adds a touch of vintage chic: Shalini Linen Cushion 100% hand blocked printed linen with 100% cotton fanedge 43 x 43 cm Dry Clean Only. £45 Shetland Throw 100% Shetland wool throw (Made in England). 185 x 130cm Dry clean only. £78 Susie Watson Designs 18
Eclectic Chair Cushions ÂŁ19.99 each. These tie on chair cushions are great for kitchens or gardens and have extra thick pads making them highly comfortable! Choose a matching set or mix them up, whatever suits your own style. Removable machine cover available. The Contemporary Home 02392 469400 www.tch.net 19
This Ornate metal garden bench from Homesense will add a touch of elegance to any garden ÂŁ99.99 www.homesense.co.uk 01923 473000 20
HEALTH
Never too late to achieve success! by Darrin Hayden Hi, so how is the New-year resolution panning out? In the last edition we focussed on the planning and action steps we all needed to take to be one of the 8% that actually achieved what it is they wanted to achieve. Congratulations if you have achieved your goal are still on track and working hard towards it, and of course congratulations if you have tried but did not quiet make it. Trying something new, something strange, something difficult more often than not takes us way out of our “comfort zone” and creates a fear and perhaps an anxiety. That fear and anxiety often resonates as voice in our head that constantly says, “You Can’t”, “You Won’t” or even “You’re not good enough.” These are what we call limiting beliefs. Limiting beliefs can and do stop us doing many things in our lives, but where do they come from and are we able to change them. Many limiting beliefs manifest from our childhood. Our belief structure is put in place at very young age; a good example of this would be Father Christmas. We have probably all made our children believe that these fantasy characters are real and they believed it so much that one day when they have children they will do the same as we believe
this to be the right thing to do. I wouldn’t be a very good coach is I didn’t ask questions so have grad a piece of paper and write down the first things that come into your head after you have read the questions below. 1) What limiting beliefs do you hold about yourself? 2) Where did this belief come from? 3) What evidence do you have to say this belief is true? 4) How does this belief affect you? 5) What has this belief stopped you from doing and achieving in your life? 6) If it was me who implanted this belief in you what would you say to me? 7) What can you do to change this belief about yourself? 8) When and how are you going to do it? I hope by now, just by answering the questions above you have realised the impact limiting beliefs can have on our lives, and realise how easy it is to create a limiting belief. A simple statement such as “that is not very good” can affect somebody for the rest of their lives. I Coach young people and almost all of them have 21
a limiting belief about themselves because of something someone has said. Even now at the age of 46 I struggle with my literacy and numerously because of something that was said when I was 10. Powerful stuff! So how can we change limiting beliefs about ourselves? Question 3 above asks for evidence, what is it, where is it? Chances are there is none! So what needs to change? Only you can answer that question. But I can offer a technique to help you. Looking In the mirror and coming face to face with ourselves may seem a little scary, but looking deep into your own eyes can be a very powerful experience coupled with saying out loud to yourself the opposite of you limiting belief, I am good enough (for example) 5 times first thing in the morning and before you sleep at night. This starts to re programme your sub conscious, the thing that keeps insists on telling you you’re not good enough. Repetition is key, we are all capable of great things, we just need to believe in ourselves! It is never too late to change, achieve success and to be happy with ourselves. Be positive with those
around you, nurture you children and loved ones and encourage great growth of mind, body and soul! Darrin Hayden Purpose Coaching 01983 216121
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