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COVER INTERVIEW

CAROLINE FLACK Words by Andrea Georgiou

While the girls in the Love Island villa were dressing to impress with their swimwear, host Caroline Flack has been upping the ante with her wardrobe. The presenter has been sporting some of your favourite high street brands, with the odd designer piece thrown in for good measure. Caroline has also seen huge success with her very own fashion collaboration with River Island, featuring slogan tees, Hawaiian prints and must-have denim cut-offs.

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he Love Island host has worked alongside the brand’s in-house design team to create the 19-piece capsule collection. Caroline said: “With it being a summer collection it’s obviously inspired by the sunshine and Love Island. It’s bright, practical and perfect for the city or on holiday, any friends that I’d shown the collection to told me it’s totally me, it’s like I’m walking into my own wardrobe!”

Teasing the news on Instagram, Caroline wrote in shouty capital letters: “I HAVE MEGA NEWS. SO EXCITING.” Fans commented in their hundreds, all thrilled about the news.

Fans of Caroline’s style will know that she loves a shorter hemline, a irty dress, a playsuit and she isn t afraid of colour. She also LOVES the high-street, and can often be seen stepping out in bargain ensembles.

Love Island wouldn’t be Love Island without a new cast full of singletons looking to crack on, those iconic water bottles and, well, Caroline Flack…

What’s something that always surprises you about the show?

They don’t swim as much as you think they would, I would be in the pool the whole time.

I think they just want to get a tan.

Which contestant’s success story are you obsessed with?

Camilla is the success story that I am most proud of and I would like to put this straight because there was a story saying I slammed the contestants for doing teeth whitening. I love all of the contestants. I just meant Camilla has come out and used her platform for doing something really brilliant and it’s really nice to see but that wasn’t putting anyone down. In terms of love, Alex and Olivia’s relationship has been tested and it’s lasted this long and there’s going to be a marriage. I don’t know if I’ve got an invite but she asked me to buy a dress!

What does the show teach us about love in 2018?

That it’s simple but complicated. This is such a modern dating show and it’s a phenomenon in its own right that’s it’s got bigger and bigger but actually with all the things that go on like Tinder, Love Island actually goes back to the traditional side of dating. They haven’t got phones, they can’t poke each other on Facebook, they have to sit down and have the art of conversation, which people don’t do now.

It’s an old fashioned style of dating that we’re bringing back. How do we know people wouldn’t have had sex on TV in the past? We didn’t give them the chance! We’re not showing full-on sex, we are showing movement. Sex happens in relationships, everyone has sex. You don’t have to watch it but I do.

I DON’T THINK ANY SERIES HAS BEEN MORE SPECIAL THAN ANOTHER. I STILL HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR SERIES ONE.

Are you in touch with any of the ex-Islanders?

I stay in touch with some of them, it’s always a social media DM like “How are you?

Fine”. I speak to Camilla because she now weirdly works for my best friend doing charity work. That’s a really weird but good connection.

There was lots of Camilla to talk about. She came in as someone who wasn’t your traditional reality TV star and then actually was more relatable than you thought she was going to be and ended going up on a real journey. You never thought she’d go in as a bomb disposal expert and come out with a Calvin Klein model.

Do you have a favourite series?

For me, all three series have been special. The momentum has picked up as it’s gone along, which is always nice to see in a series. I don’t think any series has been more special than another. I still have a special place in my heart for series one.

Last year, we reached a bigger audience across different ages.

I think people started realising the show is a lot more than what it might seem on the surface. People have realised it’s so much more than just being another reality show. It’s about real relationships and how they develop and people always see a bit of themselves in everyone.

What’s your best advice for anyone looking to land a spot on the show next year?

First of all, know that you want to do it because it does change your life. You’re out there and people know who you are and you can t change that so, fi stly, kno that this is the ight thing you want to do. Don’t try and be like any of the other islanders, don’t think “I will try and be like Olivia”, they’re done, ell, not done, ob iously, e ha e finished ith the on this

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show so it’s time to bring in new characters so there’s no point being like the others. If you’re coming in for fame, not love, that will be visible to the viewers and you’ll get voted out. If you’re not he e o lo e, they ll find out ut hen you do go into the show now, fame does come with it so there’s got to be at least 5 per cent of you that likes being famous or wants to be famous. You can’t go in saying you don’t want to be famous because you are going to be famous.

Is being on Love Island your career highlight?

I’ve been in this show from the start, whereas all the other shows I did, I stepped into someone else’s shoes so it’s nice to have a tiny bit of ownership over this.

How do you prepare for summer?

I go to the gym three times a week and maybe do a bit of hot yoga, but not in the summer because it’s too hot! I love Pilates and then just get a good tan and exfoliate, that’s it!

What’s your post-show ritual?

It’s usually about 3am when I come out, we have to wait for certain times as we have to wait for the public votes to be counted. They’re really tired while I am doing my walk in.

Myself and the producers just have a bottle of red wine in the dressing room after the show to wind down.

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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH Newly launched this month, I am loving Shea Moisture’s 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydrating Shampoo, which is just perfect for summer. It’s all totally natural, packed with the goodness of coconut oil which hair just drinks up, and it smells beautifully tropical too. It’s a very gentle shampoo but also very effective, making it ideal for keeping hair clean and refreshed all summer long. It’s particularly good for breaking down product build-up, which is ideal during summer when we’re all relying on dry shampoo, hairspray and all manner of other products to keep things looking fresh and swishy. I always recommend sha ooing t ice, but definitely do this during the summer to keep hair super clean and smelling fabulous!

What a month t finally feels like summer has arrived and I’ve really en oyed ma ing the most of London’s heatwave this month – luckily the salon is always cool but to be out and about in my fa ourite spots in London, enjoying cocktails with friends and la y days in the par s, what more could you as for As well as being a hugely fun month, it’s been incredibly busy too, with so much going on.

Earlier this month, I travelled to Tokyo with my husband for a whirlwind 72-hour trip, and absolutely loved it – the food, the culture, the architecture and the people all just took my breath away. I can’t wait go back!

Alongside this, I’ve been really busy with my work with haircare brand Shea Moisture, hosting lots of appointments with lovely celebrities and press where I could demonstrate my favourite products from the range with them all. I also hosted a breakfast at the beautiful Dalloway Terrace with some of my favourite magazines, where we spoke about all things hair over a delicious meal – I highly recommend their Rainbow Acai Bowl by the way, it’s packed with plenty of ingredients to give you strong and shiny hair, and the o e co e ed te ace is the ost Instagrammable spot in London! @jasoncollierjc

CELEBRITY LOOK OF THE MONTH There’s been so many looks I’ve loved this month, but one that really stood out to me was Mila Kunis, debuting a chic new fringe and a blunt bob on the red carpet. Known for her boho style usually, this look is a very grown-up departure from that and feels very sophisticated.

What I really love is that Mila’s kept it playful, opting for a scrunched, beachy texture to the lengths, which so many people shy away from when they have a fringe. I genuinely believe everybody can pull off a version of the fringe, so if you’ve been toying with the idea, spend the summer pulling together your ideas and get ready to go for the chop come the autumn – I don’t think you’d regret it.

MY HAIRCARE TIP FOR JULY Summer is festival season, and I’m sure many of you will be heading off to at least one during the next few months. But all that partying and days without a proper shower can take its toll on your hair, so my haircare tip this month is all about bringing your locks back to thei best hen you etu n ho e i st things fi st ash hai o e ly, and lather up twice to get rid of sweat, dry shampoo and any temporary colours you might have applied (and use the coconut shampoo to get things smelling sweet again!).

After shampooing, apply a nourishing hair mask and leave on for half an hour while you have a cup of tea and regale your friends with your festival tales – if you can pop a shower cap over the top, do so as it will make the mask even more effective. Then rinse it out thoroughly and use a gentle detangling brush to get rid of any knots and frizz. Once hair is towel-dried, apply a blow-dry crème and smooth through the hair, and then loosely braid and leave it to dry, for soft boho waves without heat.

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Ignoring a chipped tooth, however minor, can affect the structure of the tooth and lead to additional chips and cracks. If it’s badly chipped it could also require more serious treatment such as a root canal.

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Inspired by three of Gabrielle Chanel’s favourite places, LES EAUX DE CHANEL are the rewriting of a new sensorial structure responding to a single desire: infinite eshness PARIS – DEAUVILLE CRINKLED LEAVES AND BITTER GREENS This is where it all began. In the spring of 1913, Gabrielle Chanel o ened he fi st sho in eau ille, a seaside resort on the Normandy coast. According to Perfumer Creator Olivier Polge, “More than the actual reality of the destination, I like the idea urbanites make of it when they dream of a weekend away in the country.”

PARIS – DEAUVILLE is a wayward signature between land and sea, layering orange rind and basil leaf with rose and patchouli.

PARIS – BIARRITZ OPEN AIR AND AQUATIC SENSATIONS In 1915, only two years after the launch of her clothing designs in Deauville, Gabrielle Chanel inaugurated a new space in Biarritz, a high society holiday destination on the Atlantic coast. “I wanted to create a sensation on the skin as if each ingredient were soaked with water,” says Olivier Polge. The top notes are energised with grapefruit and mandarin, along with lily-of-the-valley, vetiver and white musk. PARIS – BIARRITZ revitalises like a cool dip in the sea.

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Shaken by the tragic death of her lover in 1920, Gabrielle Chanel visited Venice to restore and inspire her creative spirit through the unique fusion of European and Eastern cultures. “The creating of PARIS – VENISE draws inspiration as much from the long journey on the Orient Express from the French capital to the Italian city, as from the destination itself,” explains Olivier Polge. PARIS – VENISE embodies this ou ney th ough hints o cit us and o als, paired with vibrant cedar, vanilla and amber accords.

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a ing been a t o the biggest fil o the yea in A il s A enge s nfinity Wa , celeb ated sta d is Elba is adding a ne ole to his di ecto is debut behind the ca e a is a die, an ada tation o the 2 no el about a young an in s London ho gets on the ong side o a gangste he fil b oaches to ics o c i e, ace, and attitudes to a ds i ig ant g ou s in the he fil has tou ed the fil esti al ci cuit a ound the o ld, and in eb ua y the acto o osed to his gi l iend, ab ina ho e, at a sc eening o the fil o yea old Elba, the eason o choosing this sto y as e sonal, ith the o iginal icto a dley no el ha ing a e y s ecial lace in his hea t think chose it because it s a elatable sto y o e he e ca e o in England, as a young an he e eals at the e lin ess con e ence o the fil he sto y esonates ith e, as aised in East London and the cent al cha acte , his ou ney isn t too dissi ila o ost young, black boys in England Whethe they e o he West ndies o A ica, that so t o ou ney esonated o hen it ca e ac oss y desk as a sc i t, d ead the book as a kid and it as definitely so ething kne could elate to, and so ething that elt could, o y o n e o y, ake a o ie o

success and accolades in ont o the ca e a, being a di ecto has changed his c eati e e s ecti e No , as an acto , e y conscious o hat a di ecto ants he says a di ecto says to e no , ant one o e take because o this eason , need a di e ent angle because o this eason , acutely o e sensiti e to hat he s saying A ong Elbas any talents is being a usician, ha ing e o ed ith the likes o Jay and o ened o Madonna in the ast hose talents ha e in o ed his decisions as a di ecto Music is a big a t o the fil he says as e y conscious that Ja aican usic is e y celeb ated a ound the o ld, e e yone lo es a eggae song ut as also e y a a e that not e e yone unde stands he e that usic co es o o a die as an o o tunity to ut eo le inside o the syches o ode n Ja aicans in te s o that usic

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n the utu e, as ell as lanning a edding Elba ill be etu ning to the s all sc een o Net ix, he e he also en oyed g eat success ith the fil easts o No Nation e ill sta in a co edy se ies called u n ha lie, about a st uggling J ho un ittingly beco es a anny to his a ous iend s daughte so ething the acto ill ha e so e ex e ience ith being a athe o t o hi sel o no , ho e e , Elba is o oting a die ahead o its elease e talked about ho he as ins i ed by the fil s tone o cultu e clashing and olice un est, but as he in t ouble a lot in his youth as a e y good boy he says ith a s ile as a student, anted to be an acto ut y en i on ent, he e g e u in ackney, alongside good boys like e the e e e gangs he e e e d ug deale s, the e as hat you ould ty ically find in the u ban a eas o any city in the o ld he e the e s o e ty es, the e e e e y tiny un ins ith he La he e and the e, but nothing in a a o ay When say elate to the sto y, it s not because as a gangste not elate to the idea that hen you e a die in London and you e at a young age, is in cine as it s easy to go that ay, o that ay 2 th August he e a e te tations

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GOING GREEK Taste the Mediterranean and relive your summer holidays with our Greek BBQ recipes. We have everything from the traditional tzatziki, feta salad and Greek-inspired pork souvlaki.

Griddled chicken with tzatziki & courgette Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes

Method 1. Toss the chicken in a bowl with the spices, 1 tbsp oil and the lemon zest; season and set aside oss the onion in a bo l with the lemon juice and a pinch o salt set aside oss the cou gette in a thi d bo l ith the e aining tbs oil and season

Serves: 4 Ingredients chicken thigh fillets 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin Pinch ground allspice ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1½ tbsp olive oil 1 lemon, zest and juice ed onion, finely sliced 2 cou gettes about g , cut length ays into c 200g cucumber, grated g M lle White el et Plain G eek tyle ogu t ½ garlic clove, crushed Handful mint leaves, shredded atb eads o itta, toasted

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Cook’s tip No ti e to a inate and y the chicken y Waitrose British Chicken un ied o ato hilli Breast Fillets, which can be o en cooked in 2 inutes

2. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat and griddle the courgette, in batches if needed, for about 2 minutes on each side until charred; set aside Next, g iddle the chicken o about inutes on each side, o until the e is no ink eat o uices isible slices

3. Meanwhile, season the grated cucumber with salt and place in a clean tea to el o kitchen a e and fi ly s uee e out the excess li uid i into a bo l ith the yogu t, season and sti th ough the ga lic and int lice the chicken and se e on atb eads ith the cou gette, t at iki and ickled onion

Recipes and images courtesy of Waitrose. Find over 5000 recipes at www.waitrose.com

Pork souvlaki with feta salad Gluten Free Preparation time: 30 minutes, plus marinating Cooking time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour, plus marinating Serves: 4 Ingredients itish o k shoulde steaks, t i ed o excess at and cut into 3cm chunks ed onion, ua te ed and cut into c chunks 1 red pepper, cut into 3cm chunks 20g pack Bart Smokehouse Barbecue Mediterranean Rub 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4 tomatoes, chopped ½ cucumber, chopped 250g cooked beetroot, chopped 2 little gem lettuce, chopped 2 salad onions, finely cho ed 1 lemon, juice g eta cheese, oughly c u bled

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Method 1. Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water o inutes Place the chunks o o k, onion and pepper in the marinade bag from the ack o Medite anean ub inkle o e the ub, add tbs oil and the ga lic, then season hake the bag to coat e e ything, then a inate in the idge o inutes, o u to hou s isca d the a inade and bag a te e o ing the eat o cooking 2. P eheat the o en to 2 , gas a k h ead the eat onto the ske e s, inte ea ing ith the onion and e e ook on a hot g iddle an o ba becue o 2 inutes, tu ning e e y 2 inutes, until cha ed all o e , then t ans e to a oil lined o en t ay and oast o anothe inutes, ensu ing the o k is cooked tho oughly until the e is no ink eat and the uices un clea 3. Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes, cucumber, beetroot, lettuce, salad onions, le on uice and e aining tbs oil in a la ge bo l eason, then scatte ith the eta e e the sou laki and salad ith atb ead, i liked

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WHY BEING BY THE MEDITERRANEAN SEASIDE IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH! Proximity to the Mediterranean seaside can have a positive impact on your health: the closer you are to the sea, the better you feel. In fact, doctors have been prescribing curative trips to the shore from as early as the 18th century, and recent studies suggest the link between the seaside and health is a scientific fact.

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ot only does the Mediterranean seaside promote good physical health, there’s much to be said for how it improves your mental wellbeing too. A week in Spain’s Costa Calida with Pilates and Yoga could be just what the doctor ordered!

Entrepreneur and Pilates Expert Fran Brown runs week long Pilates & Yoga holidays with a difference in Spain.

Fran says: “Here are 7 Reasons why you should plan your next holiday near the Mediterranean seaside”:

. Sea air has health benefits too. he negati e ions in sea ai accelerate your ability to absorb oxygen, and balance your serotonin levels, a body chemical linked with mood and stress.

Which is why you feel more alert, relaxed and energised after a seaside holiday.

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS: 4. Being near to the sea greatly affects mental wellbeing. As you sit on the beach listening to the roar of the waves, feeling the sea breeze blow through your hair and enjoy the warmth of the sun on you skin, you eel onde ul his seaside bu is kno n as “thalassotherapy”, a term coined by Hippocrates. Researchers have found that the sound of waves alters brain patterns, which lulls you into a deeply relaxed state and rejuvenates body and mind 5. The rhythmic sound of the waves pounding the shore enables a meditative state. he benefits o editation a e a eaching stress reduction, deep relaxation, increased happiness, improved peace of mind, spontaneity and heightened creativity.

6. Sunlight. he heat o the sun is o king a ay at you endoc ine system, enabling it to secrete endorphins – the body’s feel-good che icals he salt in sea ate also aids you ental ellbeing by preserving the melatonin, tryptamine and serotonin levels in you b ain, hich fight o de ession

PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS: 1. The seaside encourages physical activity, even if it’s simply a walk on the beach. Walking on the beach provides considerably o e exe cise than alking on a atte su ace, like la n his is because your body is constantly counter-balancing the uneven surface of the sand, effectively working your calves, thighs, and gluteal uscles, ithout you e en ealising it and you eet benefit from the natural exfoliation from beach sand.

Swimming in the sea gives you a full body workout, improves circulation, and increases your immune system function. Studies have shown that the vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in seawater produce antibiotic and antibacterial effects that promote immunity. Furthermore, swimming in warm seawater acti ates the body s healing echanis s to fight conditions such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, b onchitis and in a ato y diseases, as well as common aches and pains.

2. The seaside is good for your skin too. Scientists have claimed that the magnesium in seawater increases skin’s elasticity, hydrates it, and improves its appearance. Salt and potassium chloride, which are naturally found in seawater, are great healers. And, a certain amount of sun can be good for some skin co laints such as so iasis his is because a s all amount of ultra violet radiation from the sun’s rays helps dry the skin and promotes healing. Sunshine is a great source of Vitamin D too.

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7. Mediterranean Seaside holidays promote healthy eating too, which in turn affects your state of mind. Scientists have disco e ed that eo le ho eat fish egula ly a e less likely to suffer from depression. A marine diet is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, essential fatty acids that promote brain cell growth. estau ants and a kets o e locally sou ced fish, uit and vegetables. Oh...and maybe some local wine too!

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he’s become a global media icon, been one o the highest ofile voices of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, and is one of the most famous people in the world. As if all that wasn’t enough, she also played one of three ‘Astral Travellers’ in the agical a ily fil A W inkle n Time, out on DVD this month and directed by Ava Duvernay, whom she o ked ith in the 2 fil Selma.

I THINK THE DARKNESS IS THERE TO HELP BRING OUT THE LIGHT IN ALL OF US – IF WE TURN OUT ALL THE LIGHTS IN THIS ROOM AND ONE PERSON JUST HELD A CANDLE, WE WOULD START TO DISSIPATE THE DARKNESS.

Winfrey doesn’t act very often, ith only fi e on sc een oles in the last twenty years. So, what as it about this fil that had he intrigued? “One of the reasons why this is so exciting, (is) that Ava DuVernay is at the helm of that” she explains. “And I’ve said this before. It makes me well inside. Fills my heart, every time I think about Ava and her dreads and her sneakers and these big cranes and all of these men running around, taking direction from her.

And to see her be the master of that, to orchestrate all of that was powerful and inspiring.

I was just so proud to be associated with her and her ability to make this fil ossible o that s what was different.

as ith he on a fil he e literally we had one day to shoot everybody coming across the bridge in Selma. You got to get it before it rains, and if it rains, you’re not gonna get it. And you don’t have enough money to try it again. So, difference. Big difference.”

Finally, in a dark time for the world A Wrinkle In Time offers a little bit of hope, as has Winfrey.

Her speech at the Golden Globes this year prompted calls for her to run for President, and while she is reluctant to answer those calls she ea fi s he belie in fighting o the utu e think the darkness is there to help bring out the light in all of us” she says. “If we turn out all the lights in this room and one person just held a candle, we would start to dissipate the darkness. Look at how much darkness it would take to actually envelope all the light that every candle we’re holding in this room. It just takes a little bit of light…

If everyone can get that message, that’s how we have hope in the world. We’re looking for warriors who can bring out that.”

A Wrinkle In Time is out now

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CHLOE GRACE

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he ic ss star on her new film, learning from sur i ors, and sending a message to he White ouse.

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hile most young Hollywood stars are clamoring for roles in superhero movies, Chloe Grace Moretz is in search of something deeper. A superhero herself at the age of just 12 in Kick-Ass, her 13 year acting career continues to grow in momentum with her new fil , he Miseducation o Cameron Post. She plays the title role of Cameron, a girl sent to a conservative camp that specialises in ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBT+ teenagers.

For the 21 year old, the biggest challenge was representing the people who experienced conversion therapy in real life. “I think it was important for all of us, individually, to be a t o a fil like this she said at a A o the fil We all took it e y seriously in terms of trying to take all the steps to make it as realistic as possible. To be as genuine to the real survivors, to those who are going th ough this on a daily, cu ent basis The young actor also revealed that one of the hardest experiences aking the fil as conducting

research that involved meeting real victims of conversion therapy abuse. “When we were in New York, still in preproduction, we got to actually meet with a lot of young people who had been through con e sion the a y she ecalls “They were really candid with their stories, and we were really thankful for them being so open with the darkness, but also the moments of being able to meet other people like you, other gay kids like you, where for the fi st ti e you ealise you e not alone. I think what was big for me was the reality of realising that everyone we talked to has had this happen to them within four years, like this asn t ten o fi teen yea s old, it is a e y ecent, eal oble

WE ALL TOOK IT VERY SERIOUSLY IN TERMS OF TRYING TO TAKE ALL THE STEPS TO MAKE IT AS REALISTIC AS POSSIBLE. TO BE AS GENUINE TO THE REAL SURVIVORS, TO THOSE WHO ARE GOING THROUGH THIS ON A DAILY, CURRENT BASIS.

Finally, the star believes that a fil like this can ake a cultu al statement against the establishment.

“I think in this day and age, with this administration, and the America we currently live in, this is the content we need to be putting out, these are the things e need to ha e seen she states. “I think we all knew that during the process of making the fil

The Miseducation of Cameron Post is in cinemas 31st August

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WHAT CAN I DO IN ATHENS? Set aside a morning to explore the glorious Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sits atop a rocky outcrop high above the city. Offering commanding views across Athens, this ancient citadel dates back to the fourth century BC and is home to the ruins of several buildings, the most famous of these being the Parthenon, a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Celebrities have been ocking to the site o yea s, ith e e yone o A al Clooney to Jennifer Lopez and Catherina Zeta Jones among the visitors.

Afterwards, wander down the steep cobbled streets to Plaka, where you can browse the souvenir stores – picking up a white marble fridge magnet of the Acropolis for less than £1 – before tucking in to a traditional chicken gyros outside at the Karyatis taverna on Palea Agora Square.

After enjoying the sights, take a taxi out to the leafy northern suburb of Ekali, where you can check into the Life Gallery Athens, a 29-room boutique hotel with a contemporary vibe and an eclectic artwork collection. The lovely bedrooms have a low Japanese-style bed and huge glass shutters on the balcony that open out to views of lush greenery and the mountains beyond. And, while it may be small, the hotel is perfectly formed, with a pool, spa and the stylish Kool Life Bar Restaurant that has an outside courtyard where you can enjoy the best Greek salad.

For late-night drinks in the city, head to The Clumsies – it’s been rated the ninth best cocktail bar in the world and, after one look at the extensive menu, you can see why! At a table adorned with hanging light-up lanterns, you can enjoy Symmetry – a sweet and sour cocktail of gin, vanilla cream and pink grapefruit soda.

WHERE CAN I STAY IN CRETE? A te a inute ight and a scenic hou long ca ou ney, check into the fi e sta Minos each A t otel, ust outside the charming harbour town of Agios Nikolaos. Overlooking the glitte ing Mi abello ay, the eso t s 2 hite ashed bungalo s and villas are dotted around the scented landscaped grounds and beach front. Enjoy breakfast al fresco at Bacchus, where vibrant bougainvillea and fragrant roses cling to the restaurant’s white window-less arches, offering views across the pool and sea beyond. Dinner under the stars at La Bouillabaisse is a gourmet affair, while the traditional Greek night – complete with dancers and delicious barbecued food – is one not to be missed at the foliage – covered Terpsis Cretan restaurant.

By day, guests can relax by the pool, in the spa, at one of the hotel’s two private beaches or on the platforms that jut out from the sea-front bungalows and offer steps down into the ocean.

Take time to explore the artworks that are dotted around the resort, too – there’s even a sound installation under the sea. head along to the ate s o ts cent e, he e indsu fing, waterskiing, sailing and diving are all on offer.

A e be o the all Luxu y otels he Wo ld, Minos each has played host to HRH Prince Andrew as well as Walt Disney, whose message and signature can be seen in one of the hotel’s early guest books in reception.

WHICH STARS WILL I SEE? The Greek islands are awash with celebrities during the summer months. While some, such as Beyonce and Jay Z, cruise around the idyllic waters aboard a super-yacht, others check in for a longer stay. Lady Gaga enjoyed a two-week break on Crete after ying in by i ate et he as s otted soaking u the sun by the hotel pool. The picturesque island has long been an A-list favourite with Jennifer Aniston, Irina Shayk, Leonardo DiCaprio and Rihanna also checked in for some R&R.

WHAT MUST I DO? Book into the hotel’s Ananea Wellness Spa. Sign up for the Cretan massage in the privacy of one of the spa’s air-conditioned rooms, but you can also enjoy your treatment in a gazebo at the water’s edge. The masseuse uses local olive oil, orange and raki extracts (a Greek spirit) and you will leave smelling exactly like the Medite anean su ounds No t o assages a e the sa e as the treatment is tailored to the individual.

Head into Agios Nikolaos (Ag Nik as it’s affectionately known

by Brits), a ten-minute stroll along the waterfront from the hotel. Wander around the charming harbour, taking in the pretty white-washed religious shrines, browsing the souvenir shops and picking up some olive oil and baklava, before popping into a quayside taverna for lunch. With views of traditional wooden fishing boats bobbing on the ate , lunch at Ntakos eatu es traditional Cretan dishes such as deep-fried saganaki cheese, smoked pork with honey and sesame and delicious slow-cooked la b, all ashed do n ith a chilled glass o G eek bee Mythos Hop aboard one of the boat excursions on offer from Ag Nik harbour for a half-day guided tour of Spingalonga. The nowdeserted rocky island, which was run as a leper colony until 1957, was the setting for British author Victoria Hoslop’s poignant bestselling book The Island. Wander around the ruins of the buildings of this eerily silent ghost town, taking in the tiny island’s churches and 400 year fortress while learning about the lepers who were once quarantined there.

HOW DO I GET THERE? Easy et easy et co o e s etu n ights to Athens o London Gat ick o 7 and ights to ete e aklion o £118 return. Olympic Air (www.olympicair.com) offers daily ights o Athens to e aklion One night in a deluxe room at the Life Gallery Athens (www.lifegallery.gr) starts from £85. A seafront bungalow at the Minos each A t otel inosbeach co sta ts from £174 per night. Price is based on two people sharing and includes breakfast.

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The Importance of Preparing Children for Secondary Transfer From September 2018 we will have a co-educational setting starting with Key Stage 1 - Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. This will enable us to now offer a mixed education, making us the only Prep School in N21 offering a top private education for boys and girls through to 11+. The move will be phased in gradually over four years and every year group will have both boys and girls by September 2024.

At GPPS we believe that it is our responsibility to prepare children for secondary transfer and to support parents through this process. We are not an academically selective school on entry (what can you really assess a 3-4 year old on?) because we feel it is much more important to have parents who are fully supportive of their child’s education and will work with us to get the very best out of them.

In preparing for the school entrance exams, both parents and child with the teachers support must first create mutually agreed and realistic targets. The word ‘realistic’ is crucial here, however counterintuitive it may feel.

Obviously, there is nothing wrong with aiming for the highest possible results or the “best” schools, but it is important for this ambition to be tempered with a realistic perspective of what the child is likely to achieve Support of parents begins with an informal information-giving session in Year 4 and a list of all the schools with dates of open days, entry process details and exam dates.

We like to encourage our parents to visit schools, with their children from Year 4 so they can start to see which type of school would be suitable for their child. This may be a local state school, grammar school or an independent school. Whichever they choose, we believe that preparations for all children are necessary.

From January in Year 4 though to Year 6 we hold additional afterschool classes for the children to sit exam papers from a range of schools in Maths and English each week, we analyse the results to identify which areas require revising. We have timetabled lessons within the school day to prepare children for Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

We help children to prepare a personal profile so that they can prepare for interview by reminding themselves of their skills and achievements. We prepare the children by taking additional exams within lessons, teach interview techniques and set up mock interviews to ensure that they are prepared in every way.

In Year 5 we meet with parents to give general advice on looking at and shortlisting schools. At this meeting we also outline the demands of Year 5 and what parents can expect in the way of homework and how things will work in school. Later on in the year we will meet with parents again on an individual basis to discuss in detail the child’s progress, school choices, give advice on these choices and any subject areas the child needs to work on, how to support your child through the process in maths, English and general issues to do with exam practice.

The summer exams in Year 5 are sat in the hall to emulate an official exam.

Once the exams are over and results are out we offer parents meetings to help decide if they are lucky enough to have a choice and/or what to do next if they have not received their chosen school.

Throughout the process it is important to remember and encourage parents that we are a mixed ability school and our advice to them is based on our knowledge of the individual children in our care. This advice is based not only on the child’s capabilities but where we feel they will thrive and the best school to suit their personalities.

If you would like further information on the school or wish to visit, please give the school office a call to arrange an appointment.

Grange Park Prep School 020 8360 1469 13 The Chine • Grange Park London N21 2EA www.gpps.org.uk

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MARY SHELLEY ★★★★★

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Maleficent sta Elle anning o t ays one o the ost iconic ite s in history, Mary Shelley, in this story of how the young aspiring author’s tempestuous relationship with future husband Percy (Douglas Booth) would inspire the timeless story of Frankenstein. helley is an inte esting figu e in histo y ith a lot o th ex lo ing, so it s ba ing ho this fil could ake he see so bo ing Treading predictable plot lines and ignoring her inner process, the fil ill be a disa oint ent to all but the ost casual o ie e s

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Margot Robbie plays a criminal mastermind leading a whole host of criminals on a wild goose chase in this eccentric crime thriller.

Simon Pegg, Max Irons, and Mike Myers all play various parts in her schemes, set against a vivid neon landscape. While the plot is a little bit patchy, and occasionally nonsensical, the talented cast give their all to create something completely bonkers but very occasionally quite brilliant. If nothing else, Terminal is further proof of the star power of Margot Robbie, and that the Aussie sta s sca no ination o , onya as no uke

WHITNEY ★★★★★

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This new documentary about the late Whitney Houston comes with the seal of approval of the singer’s estate and promises to open the curtain on the artist’s talent and personal struggles.

A little more polished than previous documentaries, this account plays things safe but is much more consistent, having a broader focus on her music but sadly less of a focus on the relationship with her best friend and rumoured lover Robyn Crawford. It’s all a matter of perspective, but Whitney is for the most part an accomplished story of a life cut tragically short.

FIRST REFORMED ★★★★★

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Ethan Hawke steals the show as the reverend of a small church who must confront his faith and past when he is asked by a member of his congregation (Amanda Seyfried) to counsel her unstable husband. Haunting and thoughtful, Hawke is agnificent as a an ushed to the e y li its o e e ything he believes in, and gives the type of performance that will stay with you for weeks afterwards. Sure to be one of the highlights of an already storied career, the biggest disappointment is that this wasn’t released closer to Oscar season.

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THE ESCAPE ★★★★★

Out 3rd August

Gemma Arterton shines in a story that deals with some tough issues. She plays a housewife in London, underappreciated by her husband and overwrought with the pressures of motherhood.

Pushed past her breaking point, she buys a one way ticket to Paris and attempts to escape. A sobering look at family life that never feels over dramatic or unrealistic, mainly thanks to Arterton’s layered performance, ably supported by Dominic West as her husband. A fascinating and often heart-breaking look at marriage, parenthood, and the struggle to cling on to your identity.

THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST ★★★★★

Out 31st August

A wonderful comedy-drama about a young woman living in the early 90’s who is sent to a ‘conversion camp’ after being caught with another girl at prom. This incredible work looks at the oppression experienced by LGBTQ+ people in very recent history, and takes a mocking view of the various techniques used by conservative organisations to ‘cure’ homosexuality. What makes it exceptional, however, is the portrayal of the bond between Cameron and her fellow camp mates, who form a community in spite of their circumstances. A moving and memorable journey.

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INCREDIBLES 2 Out 13th July he fi st a ily o Pixa is back a te ou teen yea s a ay, ith the superhero family relying on matriarch Elastigirl to save the day against enemies old and new. The gang are also joined by familiar favourites such as superhero fashion designer Edna Mode ad i d and a uel L Jackson s o one he fi st fil is considered a modern classic, but aside from Toy Story, Pixar sequels have been a bit underwhelming. Can The Incredibles buck that trend at a time when superheroes are much more present on our cinema screens?

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Out 3rd August Paul Rudd is back as Marvel’s tiniest hero in this sequel set before the e ents o A ils A enge s nfinity Wa e tea s u ith si ila ly powered hero The Wasp (Evangeline Lily) in order to take on a new and more powerful enemy than either of them could imagine. The fi st fil as an unex ected hit due to a ixtu e o a ily iendly action and itty co edy he ne fil ill test ho a audiences a e willing to follow that formula, particularly given the serious tone of nfinity Wa

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