Nerve Magazine Issue 5

MAR 2019

ISSUE 5

SUMMER BALL LINE-UP REVEALED IN THIS ISSUE Karl Lagerfeld tribute Gambling in football Blaenavon interview Formula One preview

MEET THE TEAM George McMillan Editor-in-Chief georgemcmillan@talktalk.net

This issue promises lots of amazing content and exclusives, including our 2019 Summer Ball line up! We have previews of the headliners and other suggestions on who else to watch. Nerve Radio goes onto FM for a fortnight this month and you can find out the schedule as well as what to expect inside.

Elsewhere in the magazine you can find an interview with Blaenavon, an article on the dangers of gambling in football and a tribute to the late fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld.

Ryan Evans Design & Deputy Editor

Aakash Bhatia Features Editor

Zlatna Nedev Fashion & Lifestyle Editor

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zlatna.nedeva@gmail.com

Silva Chege Debates Editor

Claire Boad Entertainment Editor

Jonathan Nagioff Sports Editor

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CONTENTS

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Photo Credit: Luke Farley

BLAENAVON INTERVIEW

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NERVE FM 4

/Nerve Now

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SUMMER BALL LINE-UP

ISSUE 5 | MARCH 2019 | NERVE FM SPECIAL SUMMER BALL 2019 LINE-UP

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NERVE FM

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FEATURES

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Les complicated pt. 2 The loneliest road Veganism during pregnancy

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FASHION & LIFESTYLE

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Real Greek’s Wine Bar opening Karl Lagerfeld tribute Introducing Jiang Chipao Always Be U preview

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DEBATES Reforming Universal Credit Is there too much gambling in Football?

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TWEETS FROM THE STREETS

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Blaenavon interview CHVRCHES review The Vaccines review Trixie Mattel: live at O2 Academy Michelle Obama: Becoming Free Solo film review The 91st Oscars

SPORTS Six Nations early season review Bournemouth Poppies update Formula One 2019 preview AFC Bournemouth update

Nerve magazine is produced by BU students at Nerve Media HQ, 4th Floor, SUBU, The Student Centre, Talbot Campus. BH12 5BB. Anybody can contribute to Nerve magazine, just contact the team or come and visit us.

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CONTRIBUTORS FEATURES

Alexis Alley Gopika Madhu Aakash Bhatia

FASHION & LIFESTYLE Raluca Rusoiu Gracie Leader

DEBATES

Silva Chege Ryan Evans

ENTERTAINMENT

George McMillan Maya Derrick Molly Lloyd Teodora Tepavicharova Daniel Harden

SPORTS

Luke Weaser-Seychell Dan Davis Ryan Evans Akshay Kulkarni

DESIGN

Ryan Evans George McMillan Jake Carter Radhika Sawla Powered by

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SUMMER BALL

KURUPT FM

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nown for their award winning television show ‘People Just Do Nothing’, MC Grindah and DJ Beats will be bringing their garage and drum and bass tunes to 2019’s Summer Ball. After the final series aired in 2018 this could be your last chance to see the West London boys and it will not be a set to be missed. Accompanied by everyone’s favourite businessman and cowriter of the show Chabuddy G, Decoy and pinger Steven Green attendees can be sure to hear favourites such as Heart Monitor Riddem (Bang, lyrical blow to the jaw) and Suttin Like That. DJ Decoy will also be carrying on the party after with a set of his own. Let’s hope they’ll be bringing along their own Champagne Steam Rooms and Bob Marley party kit!

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2019 LINE-UP

WITH DYNAMITE MC

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hy FX (aka Andre Williams) made his name in the 90s as one of the big artists making raga-jungle with his release Original Nuttah, the first jungle track to ever make a UK top 40. Since then he has played a key role in shaping British urban music. Recent collaborations include the likes of Sam Smith, Jorja Smith and London Grammar. His most recent track Rudebox Lovesong featured the multi-talented Cara Delevingne.

If you missed his Bedlam set at The Old Fire Station earlier this year then you’re in luck as Shy FX comes to the Summer Ball as our second headliner joined by friend Dynamite MC.

Design by Ryan Evans

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SUMMER BALL 2019 LINE-UP

Want to see the full line-up? Check out the back cover!

DENO DENO is best known for his collaborations and features with the late rapper Cadet.

Despite only being sixteen he has worked with some of the biggest names on the UK scene including AJ, Rapman and a TV feature on Idris Elba’s show ‘In The Long Run’.

His biggest tracks include Advice and Next Up 47.

ARTFUL DODGER 90’s legends Artful Dodger will be gracing the Summer Ball this year with their presence. Playing timeless classics to get everyone’s feet moving you can expect to hear the likes of Moving Too Fast and Re-Rewind. No doubt if you don’t recgonise the name, your parents will!

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EVERYONE YOU KNOW Everyone You Know is formed of two London brothers who grew up listening to a mix of hip-hop, Jungle and Punk. The result is a unique blend of the three and collection of tracks that trigger nostalgia and intense head bopping, there newest, Our Generation, is well in the running to be a summer anthem. If you haven’t heard the name, then get accustomed quick as they are set to be the UK’s next big thing.

HOTEL LUX Hotel Lux are fairly new to the music scene but are picking up momentum and fans in powerful places. The garage punk group have previously said they source inspiration from film directors rather than other bands. The Portsmouth rockers will be making noise over on the We Broke Free stage and are not to be missed.

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87.9 FM

Chuck Adolphy Nerve FM Station Manager

Every year, Nerve Radio has the opportunity of broadcasting on an FM license for two weeks. Unless you’re a bit of a radio nerd like myself, that probably means absolutely nothing to you!

Basically, instead of just being an internet station like we are all year round, for the next two weeks we get to broadcast across Bournemouth and Poole, in your cars and homes.

This will be many of the presenters third year involved in our biggest fortnight and some their first chance at presenting on FM radio. In previous years, I, along with many others at Nerve and some who have gone on to work in the radio industry have done some pretty outrageous stuff!

We have attempted to break world-records, played a game of bogies in the library, waxed each other on-air, raised thousands of pounds for charity, interviewed celebrities and eaten just about anything from cockroaches to the world’s hottest chilli. We kicked things off with a huge Breakfast Show this morning being the first to announce Kurupt FM as this year’s Summer Ball headliner. Expect the unexpected, get involved with the station as much as possible, and I hope you enjoy the next two weeks as much as we will!

TOP 5 SONGS YOU’LL HEAR ON NERVE FM

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Someone You Loved Lewis Capaldi

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Breathin’ Ariana Grande

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Don’t Worry Frank Turner

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Lost Dermot Kennedy

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Praise You Fatboy Slim

18TH - 31ST MARCH 2019

Well unsurprisingly my co-hosts won’t reveal any plans they’ve made. I have heard a lot of rumours including me getting waxed again – but they have said this many times on different occasions and haven’t followed through; the fear is there nonetheless! They have told me that they’re definitely arranging a blind date to go out live on air - I would rather the whole of Bournemouth heard my screams from the wax than my attempts at flirting.

Harrison Taylor Nerve FM Daytime Controller

What I’m most looking forward to is undoubtedly the Brexit for Brussels bike ride for Dorset Mind on the Brexit Withdrawal day. Looking forward to demonstrating to the whole of SUBU my superior cycling skills and lycra cycling shorts.

And as a pizza lover, I’m also can’t wait all the Domino’s stuff - hopefully I’ll earn a reward from a stint on the bike.

DON’T MISS OUT ON...

We have some great things coming up during FM, we’re being sponsored by Dominoes Pizza for the entirety of the FM period so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for some pizza related prizes throughout.

All shows will be two hours long, our weekday team will run Monday - Thursday and our weekend team will run Friday - Sunday. Follow our socials and interact with our student presenters throughout!

With FM just around the corner it’s about the time when presenters are busy prepping content for their shows. The whole intention of the evening schedule for Nerve FM this year is to delve deep into the music. Expect interviews, chats about new music releases, album reviews and presenters passionately discussing music in their chosen genres. There will be set music nights this time round; Tuesday is all things alt-rock and Friday will be dance orientated – so if you’re heading out to Lolly, consider your pres playlist sorted.

In terms of what I’m most looking forward to, it’s the fact that everyone will be pulling out all the stops and making sure that their shows are the best they can be. There’s one particular feature, ‘Lidl by Lidl’, that I’m particularly looking forward to over the FM period.

@NerveRadio

87.9 FM across Bournemouth & Poole

Calum Goddard Nerve FM Deputy Station Manager

Ben Coley Nerve FM Evening Controller nervemedia.org.uk 11

87.9 FM DAYTIME 08.00 - 10.00

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Breakfast with Chuck Adolphy

Mollie, Fran & Mia (MFM)

Josh & Maya

Calum & Ben

Drive Time with Faces for Radio

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Breakfast with Chuck Adolphy

Mollie, Fran & Mia (MFM)

Calum & Ben

Drive Time with Faces for Radio

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Breakfast with Chuck Adolphy

Mollie, Fran & Mia (MFM)

Beth & Katie

Calum & Ben

Drive Time with Faces for Radio

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Breakfast with Chuck Adolphy

Mollie, Fran & Mia (MFM)

Beth & Katie

Calum & Ben

Drive Time with Faces for Radio

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Breakfast with James, Kit & Ryan

Tessa & Megan

Kerry & Claudia

Joe Thurgood

Drive Time with Ross, Freya & Simon

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Breakfast with James, Kit & Ryan

George & Molly

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Breakfast with James, Kit & Ryan

George & Molly

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Beth & Katie

Nerve Sport Takeover

Lydia Harris & co.

Alex & Zlatna

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Drive Time with Ross, Freya & Simon Drive Time with Ross, Freya & Simon

EVENING 18.00 - 19.00

19.00 - 20.00 20.00 - 21.00 21.00 - 22.00

New Music Monday with James Stephenson

Nerve News Takeover

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23.00 - 00.00

Nerve’s Hot Radio Takeover

The Ben Coley Collection

Alt Rock at 8 o’clock with Steve Wright

Emma Reynolds

Indie Bites with Kit Danks & Kelsey Regan

Techbox Takeover

Hard Bass Happy Hour with Drew Hyndman

Klair Robinson & Jack Cowling

APRODUCTION with Calum Goddard

Dusk til Dawn

Nerve Sport Takeover

Total Request Show with Richard Queree

Thank God It’s Friday with Chloe Locke

Ned Flaherty

Alex Blundell & Kim Machipisa

Current Affairs with Aaron Goldsmith

Asians with Attitude (Aakash Bhatia & Alexis Alley)

@NerveRadio

87.9 FM across Bournemouth & Poole

Sian Myring

nervemedia.org.uk

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BREAKFAST AND DRIVE TIME SHOWS MON, TUE, WED, THU

CHUCK ADOLPHY

08.00 - 10.00

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Chuck and I’ve been running the station this year. So basically, I can’t really mess it up or I’ll look a right plonker. This shows been in the works since Christmas so you can expect a lot of fireworks (and maybe some leftover turkey). Do join in, this is a show for students by a student so expect hungover ramblings, appearances from certain BU legends and plenty more total nonsense.

MON, TUE, WED, THU

FACES FOR RADIO

16.00 - 18.00

The Faces boys are BACK on FM, this year on Nerve Radio. This will be the third and final time Harrison Taylor, Tom Robertson and myself (Sam Brown) will be broadcasting on Nerve FM so we’re uber excited to be bringing you our biggest and most ambitious shows EVER! You can look forward to romantic rendezvous, hair removals, games, guests and surprises every Monday to Thursday on Nerve FM.

FRI, SAT, SUN

JAMES, KIT & RYAN

08.00 - 10.00

Taking over your airwaves with an endless supply of games, some hilarious features and great tunes, there’s only one way to wake up at the weekend in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch!

From the team that bring you Tuesday breakfast, join James Stephenson, Kit Danks, Ryan Evans and co. for the usual features like Mario Kart Wii, What’s in the Box, Not News and more!

FRI, SAT, SUN

16.00 - 18.00

ROSS, FREYA & SIMON

Our two hour drivetime shows are full of laughter and fantastic music! We like to explore the weird and wonderful stories that have graced the news, play competitive games, engage with listeners and introduce upcoming artists! By Ross Millen, Freya Hodgson and Simon Jouny.

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18TH - 31ST MARCH 2019

FEATURES

I had to go back to work a week after my miscarriage, but I couldn’t function. I wanted to sit and cry.

There’s some great features for you to read up on in this issue!

We’re covering everything from being vegan during pregnancy to life after having a miscarriage. There’s also part two of Alexis’ article ‘Les Complicated’ from the last issue. Hope you enjoy! Aakash Bhatia, Features Editor

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LES COMPLICATED: PART 2

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By Alexis Alley

ost sexually active minority women will be put off sexual health services to avoid negative reactions from their doctors. LGBT+ patients are 50% more likely to report a negative experience with health services than heterosexuals.

Considering the lack of information available on lesbian and bisexual health, some women may also avoid visiting their GP if specific services aren’t offered or doctors are ignorant to lesbian and bisexual women’s needs.

Bisexual women, on the other hand, had received more condom counselling at STI screenings (58%).

However, studies show that women who had diverse partners, either having introduced a male or female partner, are more likely to seek out health services.

Plus, if you encounter different partners, birth control may come in handy for those unplanned moments. WSW may avoid using contraception as it could be seen as stigmatizing or shows they’re not committed to their identity in some way.

“Bi-phobia is extremely common within the LGB&T community, not just outside of it” says Alan Mercel-Sanca, Lead officer for the Equality Network in Dorset.

A 2018 research study on appropriate sexual health counselling for women revealed that bisexual women had similar rates of birth control prescriptions and counselling as heterosexual women, but higher rates of STI screening.

However, lesbians are less likely to get counselling on birth control prescriptions.

At the same time, only 24% of lesbians reported being counselled about condom use at an STD screening compared with 49% of heterosexual women.

A common heteronormative idea is that birth control is strictly used for preventing pregnancy. While birth control essentially does what the name implies, it also acts as a “uterus regulator”. Women who suffer from painful or irregular periods find contraception a solution to relieving, lightening and scheduling periods.

Bisexual women are often judged from within the LGBT+ community and scrutinised over which sex they prefer over the other. While bisexuality means that you can enjoy intimate relationships with both genders, the same question is always asked, “which do you prefer?”.

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Still, some clinics are not dispersed in every area of the UK for easy access to sexual health services. Dental dams are typically recommended as a form of protection from disease during oral sex.

This can have a severe impact on women’s sexual identity and mental health, since they would feel excluded from society.

Mental health is a major concern in the lesbian and bisexual community.

Standing up against societal norms can be very intimidating if the environment is indifferent. Many sexual minority women suffer from mental health issues such as anxiety and depression from facing situations like social exclusion, minority stress and internalised homophobia.

At the moment, dealing with internalised feelings cannot be done with a stethoscope but rather with well networked support groups and LGBT+ clinics.

Support groups for LGBT+ individuals provide a safe space for local communities to unite and feel comfortable with likeminded people. The Space Youth Project in Dorset is a youth group which support LGBT+ teens and adults. Groups like these are not only social aspects for members but it makes growing up LGBT+ a little easier.

Often parents of LGBT+ children find it difficult to give them the answers they need in order to stay safe. Support groups are part of a wider network which includes sexual health clinics, fundraisers and other events dedicated to the community.

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However, dental dams are not as commercially available as condoms and either need to be ordered online or at select pharmacies. DIY versions like cling film or snipping up a condom are recommended by lesbian sexual health guides from LGBT+ clinics.

Joani Da Silva from the Equality Network expresses his tribunals working within the LGBT community: “I’ve heard stories from people in my community: I’m in a prison, I’m depressed, I’m on heavy medication… for what? I ask. Because they are afraid of being in their own skin.”

Sexual minority women are overlooked in campaigns raising awareness for safer sex.

Information on their health needs is limited and requires equal attention. Training dedicated to meeting LGBT+ needs and providing a space for them to explain their health concerns and receive answers, should be available. A quarter of health professionals have never received any equality and diversity training.

Equality and Diversity consultant, Alan Mercel-Sansa believes that without trained staff, the people who know about the issue but aren’t doing anything about it are looking at it from “indirect homophobic and transphobic angles…we’re here to provide solutions, not just criticism.”

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MISCARRIAGE: THE

LONLIEST ROAD

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osing a child, going back to work, losing friends and loved ones, and not being able to cope. Men and women who go through a miscarriage don’t just experience physical pain, but the repercussions are mental as well.

“I had to go back to work a week after my miscarriage, but I couldn’t function. All I wanted to do was sit and cry.” Suzanne Stockbridge, a mother of five kids tells us.

At a time where your life should be filled with joy, excitement, and making sure everything you could possibly need and more is available for a baby that hasn’t even been born yet- the last thing a parent needs to worry about is losing their unborn child. Something Suzanne has been through eight times.

Walking through the maternity wards of a hospital, you can hear women screaming in pain, but these are screams and tears of joy for the baby they recieve, after all the pain.

Some women do not get to reach that stage of euphoria. They cry over the loss of a child, one that they never get to see or touch.

“I didn’t know until I actually went and then they told me the baby had gone. That was the worst thing because you thought everything was OK but it wasn’t.” Suzanne

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By Gopika Madhu

tells me how it took a toll on her to go through so many losses.

In the UK, one is four women will experience a miscarriage in their lifetime.

The risk of miscarriage is 13% with the first child. With subsequent pregnancies, the risk of miscarriage is 8%, 6% and 4% with the second, third and fourth child, respectively.

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Risk of miscarriage with the first child

This leads to a lifetime of grief, sorrow and depression. Most men and women who have gone through the loss of a child go through many mental difficulties and coping with the pain makes it harder for them to open up and talk about it.

You give the baby a name and think of your future with a child, but when all that comes crashing down, you feel as though nothing is left. So it’s important to talk to people about what you’re going through. Suzanne explained the effects of going back to work. “My work isn’t helpful. They said I couldn’t get time off just because I had a miscarriage. The more babies you’ve lost, the lesser people seem to care.”

I had to go back to work and act like everything was fine but there are so many times where i would cry in the toilet or I would often come out of work, walk up the road and break down.

People tend to think that once you’ve gone through such a horrific incident, going through it again or multiple times might not hurt as much as the first time.

“I had to go back to work and act like everything was fine but there are so many times where I would cry in the toilet or I would often come out of work, walk up the road and break down.”

In the UK, if you have had a miscarriage, you will not be entitled to maternity, paternity, or shared parental leave, or pay.

You are only entitled to sick days off, which is available to any staff member. This makes it harder to grieve the loss of a baby, which leads to psychological distress in mothers.

The NHS funding for aftercare has gone down tremendously over the past few years. Doctors have no choice but to turn away patients that do not need to be put through urgent care.

Most people are given generic prescriptions which are only useful for a short amount of time, but the long-term repercussions are not being seen through. Women usually get a signed slip for time off from their doctors, to deal with the distress.

“It’s not just a one-step process. If I feel that extra support is needed from someone who is more experienced, then there are services and support groups that they can be referred to.” Dr. Louise Newson says.

People don’t usually know how to act around me; they expect me to be tough and just forget it ever happened but that’s impossible.

Men don’t usually take time off, as they are considered to be mentally tougher but usually they have to put up a front to maintain that image, when they could break down just as easily as a woman.

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FEATURES Adam, who is currently expecting a child, lost a baby last October. “I had quite a bit of time off from work to deal with the pain but I am still recovering. People don’t usually know how to act around me; they expect me to be tough and just forget it ever happened but that’s impossible.”

Suzanne’s partner felt the same.

So you have to really try to overcome your emotions and deal with it. Otherwise you’re just in a really bad place.” Suzanne said as she remembers the pain.

It is impossible for a mother to forget a bereavement. Birthdays and death anniversaries are always hard. You think about how old they could’ve been or if they would’ve been starting school or learning to drive.

“Here we go again”, is the scary thought that goes through her but the excitement and the possibility of finally having the child they’ve been waiting for, trumps the fear of losing the baby again.

“I work at a nursery and there are two boys that are exactly the same age as my boy would’ve been, so it’s really hard because i’m looking after them and I’m thinking that could’ve been my son.

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Being pregnant for a second time, is exciting, but at the same time, there is a fear in the back of her head.

“My partner thought I was mad to want to keep trying but it was important to me, and I was not going to give up. He asked me, “why’re you putting yourself through this pain?” But pain wasn’t the only thing I saw.

“Getting a baby at the end of it makes the pain worth it.”

BRINING TOFS INTO USE

IN THE DAYTIME

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he Students’ Union has been keen over the last few years to try and find a way of providing some decent ‘hang out’ space on the Lansdowne Campus and the obvious solution seemed to bring their award winning night time venue into daytime use.

Engine Room – and we all know nothing beats grilled cheese for an emergency snack.

In order to make this work SUBU has found a partner to operate a pop up style café in The Engine Room which is open each day from 10am through to 5pm. It’s in its early stages but we are determined to keep it up.

Seems like it could work – it’s a cool space, it has student prices on drinks and access to BU wifi.

Hopefully the increased accessibility of the place will encourage people to think about hosting smaller events in the space – it’s perfect for society meets, course socials and study sessions. You could even plan your very own mini club night – and remember you get access to all the cool equipment the Old Fire Station has to host events.

Starting soon they will be taking the ‘Cheesy Does It’ toastie outlet idea from Talbot campus and opening one in the

Your host down in The Engine Room is Mark Berry and he wants to hear from you if you have any ideas for getting things moving, hosting events or food ideas. He has been pretty quick off the mark (no pun) organising a folk club and reggae events in the intimate confines of this bar – it’s a unique space with a great vibe.

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VEGANISM: PREGNANCY AND INFANCY

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eganism has taken the world by storm. However, there are a couple of areas of veganism that remain untapped. Those who are vegan while pregnant and raising kids as vegan. The world has only just begun to understand the concept of veganism.

We’ve seen the phrase “The Future is Vegan” adopted by hipsters, scientists, and business owners alike. It’s time to take a look at how vegan mothers go through pregnancy and how they raise vegan kids.

Pregnancy

One of the most common responses vegan women receive when they announce their pregnancy goes along the lines of “is it safe to remain vegan while pregnant?”. Dorset based nutritionist, author, and founder of The Fit Mum Formula Polly Hale states: “Vegan eating guidelines are the same for everyone pregnant or not. It’s harder to do this when lots of foods are cut out, but it is possible with a well planned diet.”

A nutritionally balanced diet is tremendously important to both the mother and the baby. TV shows and films have poked fun at the fact that pregnant women sometimes have bizzare and recurring cravings.

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By Aakash Bhatia

“Some mums decide to listen to their body and if they want meat, dairy or eggs they’ll have them. They reason, often correctly, that if they’re craving it, both they and baby need it,” explained Polly.

Bournemouth vegan mom Victoria Mitchell said: “I didn’t get any food cravings. But I did need to eat often as I was pregnant and breastfeeding my older toddler so always made sure I had something cooked and ready to eat. I don’t eat ready meals, processed foods or takeaways, everything is cooked at home from scratch.”

Pregnancy is seemingly paradoxical, altough it is undoubtedly one of humankind’s most beautiful procedures, it is also the most complicated and trying time in a woman’s life.

Pregnancy is already convoluted, add in a vegan diet and it may get more confusing.

Polly adds: “The most common deficiencies in vegans are protein, iron and vitamin B12.

B12 is only found in animal products and nutritional yeast, but that’s not going to make up a huge part of anyone’s diet so supplementation is helpful.”

Smart supplementation if required due to deficiencies is hugely helpful, Victoria explained: “When I found out I was pregnant, I started to take a multivitamin tablet for pregnancy. No other supplements. All blood test results were within normal limits for everything.”

“Veganism is so recent. At the moment nutritionists and dieticians are only focusing on adults and training them on how to live vegan lifestyles so they haven’t focused on the children too much because they want to educate us as parents and carers first,” explained Nessa, who is the CEO of Munch Free a new company that focuses on producing vegan and organic food for babies.

Nessa decided to launch Munch Free after her experience with her son’s nutritional needs and because there is a clear gap in the market for vegan food.

Infancy

A baby enjoys breast milk for the first six months of its life, naturally nutrition plays a big part in the quality of a mother’s breast milk. Polly says Vegan eating should not negatively affect breastfeeding so long as nutritional needs are met, adequate fluids are consumed, as well as enough rest”.

Nessa Adams decided to adopt veganism when her baby boy was struggling to consume her breast milk. Nessa explained “Whilst I was breastfeeding my son I noticed he was reacting badly to my milk.

I started to cut out loads of products, I initially stopped dairy completely, I noticed my son was still reacting badly, then I eventually cut eggs and meat too”.

She found out her son had various allergies so she has decided to raise him as a vegan.

Similar to Nessa, Victoria said: “My 4th baby that I had at 41 was diagnosed with CMPA (cows milk protein allergy). Because I was breastfeeding and cow’s milk proteins affect the baby via breast milk, I had to cut out dairy from my diet and therefore became vegan.”

In the past 20 years food allergies in children have increased by 50%, everyone I know has a child with an allergy, or the parents are choosing to raise their kids meat-less

She added: “In the past 20 years food allergies in children have increased by 50%, everyone I know has a child with an allergy, or the parents are choosing to raise their kids meat-less.”

Nessa decided to start her own company when she realized it was struggle to get necessities like vegan oatmeal in supermarkets. Nessa excitedly explained: “Munch Free is focused on free form, vegan, and organic food. It’s for moms whose kids have allergies, encourage their kids to be vegan, or simply to give an alternative food option to busy parents.”

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FASHION & LIFESTYLE

Photo Credit: Christopher William Adach on Flickr

Karl Lagerfeld’s death shocked many as his life and work touched, what felt like, everyone In this month’s issue, Nerve Fashion & Lifestyle features the last collection of the fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld before his passing last month, a review of the upcoming Chinese fashion brand Jiang Chipao and an insight of The Real Greek’s wine bar opening. Hope you enjoy! - Zlatna Nedev, Fashion & Lifestyle Editor

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WINE BAR OPENING THE REAL GREEK

By Raluca Rusoiu

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he international restaurant, The Real Greek, situated in Odeon BH2, has launched its brand new Greek wine bar. To immerse you all in the atmosphere, imagine a relaxed intimate and cosy place holding a variety of wines, dim lights, and candles. This new place will no doubt become a favourite for wine lovers.

The first thing I noticed was the large bar and the different types of wine exposed.

As a student, my second instinct was to look at the price list, because as we all know, most of us are on a budget.

I can confidently say that the prices are affordable even for students, given the type of restaurant The Real Greek is. This means that after uni drinks can be done in style and without breaking the bank.

Whenever I go to a new place, I notice some things that others might not. At least not consciously. The subconscious, however, picks up on those details which will determine if you like a place or not.

Here are my top picks.

Wine bar opening gathered Bournemouth’s finest

FASHION & LIFESTYLE Besides the wine, the vibe, and the Greek cuisine, my other favorite thing from the bar launch was the room arrangement. As silly as it sounds, it is important to feel comfortable wherever you are wining and dining. I loved the fact that they had tables arranged for groups, which were closer to the bar and in the middle of the room, but also for couples, which were next to the window.

Proportions were harmoniously kept and there was enough space to allow guests to breathe, but close enough to give a “community� feeling.

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One other things that I liked was the relaxed casual outfits and no need for a dress code. If we were to have a scale from not fancy to fancy, The Real Greek would position itself somewhere in the middle. However, due to its relaxed and cosy mood, people have no pressure of wearing a suit and tie or put on a ball gown. I am only mentioning this because I know that places which have a strong dress code can put people off because it can seem more like a hassle to go to those places, instead of relaxation and enjoyment.

Last but not least, decorations were minimal (which I loved). I am all for tradition, art, and history, but sometimes less is more. In this concern, I think they nailed it and they managed to create an enjoyable environment.

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KARL LAGERFIELD: LEGACY

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n the 19th of last month, Instagram was filled with loving tributes from everyone - the editor of Vogue to Kris Jenner to my aunt. Karl Lagerfeld’s death shocked many as his life and work touched, what felt like, everyone.

As the creative director of Chanel since 1983, and more recently of Fendi, Lagerfeld had a long and notable career. He quickly became one of the most iconic figures in the fashion industry and left a remarkable legacy behind him.

His final collection was debuted, less than a month before his passing, on 22nd January in Paris. The spring/summer 2019 Chanel collection clearly shows Lagerfeld’s influences on the power house and will certainly be referenced from years to come as a part of that legacy.

The scenery, which has grown to be one of the most anticipated parts of Chanel’s fashion shows replicated that of a luxury villa in the heat of Italian summer as the models walked poolside onlooked by some of the biggest names in the fashion industry.

18th century dressing was a central theme through the show with tweed and exaggerated tailoring worn by many of the models. The silhouettes featured ankle

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lengths, statement shoulders and hidden waists. The dark and neutral colour palette across half of the collection seems mature and evolved, perhaps a look to the future of the brand. Whilst the pastel and light tones from the other half seems to be a nostalgic look back to Chanel’s collections of the 90’s - one of the most remembered eras of Lagerfeld’s work.

Extreme hair and makeup with dark eye looks and created punk rock imagery; this seemed at odds with the structure of the pieces. But this deliberate contrast is what has come to be expected of a Lagerfeld show as controversy and unexpectedness is now and will always be a large part of his legacy.

David Beckham davidbeckham “Evolution is the secret for the next step” - rest in peace, Karl Lagerfeld Antonio Banderas @antoniobanderas Fashion world loses one of its most influential designer.

Thanks for the talent.

RIP #KarlLagerfeld

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JIANG CHIPAO The perfect blend of quality and tradition

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ebruary, our favourite month of the year, brought us spectacular fashion shows, designs, and patterns during London Fashion Week. Besides finding out what will be trending in the spring season, we also witnessed the new collection of the Chinese fashion brand Jiang Chipao, which had its show on February 15th in Southampton.

The event, organised by Southampton Qipao and Culture Association in partnership with Jiang Qipao, Wisdom Foundation, and Solent University gathered 250 people.

It started off with the traditional Chinese dragon, followed by Jiang Chipao 2019, showing us 50 of their designs. The event did not fail to impress as it contained a whole programme meant to entertain, but

also to inform. Following the dress show, speeches were given by different people including Lydia Jiang Xinyun, CEO of Jiang Chipao and the Mayor of Southampton, Cllr Stephen Barnes Andrew, immersing us into the Chinese culture.

The show was “interrupted� by dance performances which varied from traditional ones to the Irish choreography, reminding us of the famous Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley and his Feet of Flames show.

The event culminated with two Qipao competitions. Southampton University students were challenged to create their own Qipao dresses and wear them on the catwalk. The winner received a year-long internship at Jiang Chipao HQ in Shanghai. Finally, the event finished with an award ceremony for all the dresses which have been showcased. Every single student and model that took part in the event went home with a prize.

By Raluca Rusoiu

Qipao represents the traditional Chinese dress. Even though it can be found in many shops in the UK, Jiang Chipao distinguishes itself from the competition due to its premium fabric and unique features. All dresses are custom made and they demand more than one fitting because the chipao should fit the body like a glove; hence it can take up to 4 months to create one dress.

Customers have a plethora of designs to choose from, but they can also customise them. Due to the idea of having a garment that fits perfectly, the dresses can only be purchased after booking a consultation.

Lydia Jiang Xinyun is the face behind the brand. Xinyun Jiang was born in a Qipao business family in 1979, she loved western fashion and went to Italy to learn fashion design from 1997 to 2000. During the four years in Europe, she realised that the traditional Chinese dress Qipao is the real fashion she loves. Xinyun went back to China, founded the Jiang Chipao brand and began spreading the traditional Chinese dress all around the world.

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ooking for the perfect way to relax at the end of semester? Look no further.

A group of Events Management masters students at Bournemouth University are very excited to be announcing their film festival, set on campus in the Shelley Lecture Theatre on the 4th of April.

Always Be U is an animated films festival celebrating individuality and uniqueness, the core message being that everyone is different and that you should be proud of who you are.

A theme that encompasses the diverse nature ofBournemouth, allowing students creativity to shine.

The festival also brings together animated films from Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth, allowing students to network in a fresh way, and exhibit their work for their peers.

After the screenings there will be Q&A sessions around each film, and interactive one on one discussions about the process, techniques used and storyboard of the film.

The event will be run in association with Odeon and BFX, bringing together different parts of the local film community.

They’ve been lucky to be surrounded by such amazing talent, and they, along with the rest of the film community, feel it needs to be shared with everyone.

Always Be U Animated Film Festival launches 4th April, 4pm to 7pm in the Shelley Lecture Theatre in Poole House, Talbot Campus.

For more information search ‘Always Be U Animated Film Festival’ on Facebook.

DEBATES

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No amount of money can buy our principle, it’s a simple fact of human nature.

In this issue’s Debates section, we look at the controversy over the Universal Credit scheme and potential fixes for it. Following the advertising ban being brought in towards the end of 2018, we investigate the problem of gambling in football. Hope you enjoy! - Silva Chege, Debates Editor

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UNIVERSAL CREDIT

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n 2010, during a Conservative Party Conference, Ian Duncan Smith to fan fair and sighs of relief, announced plans to finally tackle the chaotic mess the British benefits system had become.

By Silva Chege

However, last year, as the scheme was slowly introduced across the country in waves, the glaring inadequacies and holes within it quickly became apparent.

For starters, while the single payment method might have amounted to less paperwork for the government, in practise, giving some of the most vulnerable individuals in society, large amounts of cash in lump sums just once a month proved irresponsible.

Last year, BBC Panorama discovered that areas with Universal Credit in use council tenants were on average owing six times more rent than those on the old system.

Ian Duncan Smith (credit: Chris McAndrew via Wikimedia Commons)

Universal Credit was intended to roll several different benefits into one single payment at the beginning of each month.

While evictions in these same counties were up by 55 per cent when compared to the year before. The issue arose as rather than landlords being paid directly by councils, the money itself was going directly into the pockets of vulnerable individuals with the temptation to spend it on other things.

Not only this, the very fact that Universal Credit gets paid into one bank account per household - usually the man – the door to abuse is left open. With the aid of the new system, abusive partners have the opportunity to financially control their partners and thus, stop them from leaving.

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However, the biggest problem with Universal Credit is its inability to improve the financial burden on struggling households – the very thing it was designed to do.

Right now, across the country a significant number of households are at risk of losing out financially under the new system. With some reports even suggesting that 3.2 million working families in Britain could potentially be losing out on £48 a week about £2,500 a year – when compared to the old system.

However, there are those on the political left who see such weaknesses as a reason to scrap Universal Credit entirely, and to them I would say: don’t be so hasty! Yes, there are issues with the new system, but I would urge patience and belief in the power of reform.

To begin with, the government should be applauded for taking bold steps to readdress the once confusing and overly bureaucratic system in the first place.

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After which, they should be given the time and political space to iron out the kinks in it before rolling it out further, because it has the genuine potential to improve lives.

For instance, payments should not be based upon households, but on individual claimants to avoid spousal dependencies.

Meanwhile the payments themselves should be proportionally split between the landlords and the individuals themselves.

Finally, there should be consistency to how much people are paid, so that they can have the financial flexibility to build and plan for the future.

Ultimately, Universal Credit should be a combination of the best features of the old and new system. Essentially, the fairness of the old and the efficiency of the new. So, let’s not lose hope with it just yet.

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GAMBLING IN FOOTBALL?

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e’ve all been there. You’re sat on the sofa, waiting for the big game to start, and then just before the referee blows his whistle, there’s an annoying advert break. Jeff Stelling or Ray Winstone pop up on the screen, telling you about the latest betting offer. But all this could be about to change.

I have gambled since I was 14, and sadly I lost £250,000 over a period of twelve months.

Every day, two people take their own life because of a gambling addiction.

Two million people have a problem with gambling, or are at risk of developing one.

2018 was the year that gambling’s dirty little secret was revealed.

“I have gambled since I was 14, and sadly I lost £250,000 over a period of twelve months which meant that I then became homeless,” says Terry White, who’s 54 years old. He started out on sports betting and was very good at it. After he began playing on some of the machines in betting shops, known as Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs), Terry became addicted. But lately gambling has become more visible.

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At the World Cup, a tournament where young children were watching their idols on TV, advertisement is big business. In the first 11 games broadcast on ITV, 62 out of the 66 commercial breaks contained at least one betting advert. Most of these games kicked off during the day or in the early evening, right when children would be watching. And despite the uproar it caused, nothing changed for the start of the Premier League season.

Nerve investigated ten games broadcast on Sky Sports between 7 October and 10 November 2018, seven of these from the Premier League and three from the Championship. EVERY commercial break featured at least one gambling ad, with kick off times ranging from 12.30pm to 8pm.

There was a total of 107 ads from betting companies – 17% of all adverts and one every 2 minutes and 46 seconds.

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That, according to Matt Zarb-Cousin, is far too much. He’s a part of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, who have successfully focused their efforts on reducing the FOBT stake limit.

tools” – including deposit limits, cool-off periods and self-exclusion. And William Hill champion their ‘Nobody Harmed’ scheme, aiming the reduce the number of people hurt by gambling to zero.

“I don’t think it’s appropriate that any sort of harmful consumption should be advertising where it can be accessed by children,” Matt tells me on a windy afternoon in London. “All the Premier League teams were (in the 1990s) sponsored by JVC, Sega, electronic companies that actually made things. I think it’s a sad indictment of our economy if these ‘super-clubs’ are relying on gambling revenue.”

“It’s an aspirational plan put together by two or three people who felt that we needed to go a lot further than we were,” says Rupert Adams of William Hill.

“It’s very easy to be hard on the gambling industry, but the simple reality is that you don’t see behind the scenes, the time and effort involved in trying our absolute best to spot various signs which could lead to the start of problem gambling.”

He refers to the fact that nine out of the 20 Premier League clubs are sponsored by a betting firm, as well 17 out of 24 Championship teams. But, there’s one team going against the grain, who could well in the Championship come August.

“No amount of money can buy our principle, it’s a simple fact of human nature,” says Gary Sweet, the Chief Executive of Luton Town. They’re sat in second place in League One (at the time of writing), the division below the Championship, and have turned down in excess of £500,000 worth of gambling advertising over the last seven years.

“We send a very polite response, saying it’s not what we feel comfortable with. Why would we want to put the vulnerable of our support base and staff through that by promoting a gambling company that would increase their habit?”

As 2018 developed, betting companies became more and more aware of their impact. Sky Bet were one of multiple gambling firms that introduced “self-help

2018 has seen a real development – the introduction of the ad ban and schemes such as Nobody Harmed means we left 2018 in a better place than we started. But that’s not the end of the line – there’s still plenty that needs to be done.

If you’d like to find out more about this issue, go to @HighStakesDoc on Twitter to hear the full documentary.

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Perhaps the highlight of every student’s academic year, conveniently placed just after exams finish Photo credit: Marie Junker

Hello everyone. This issue in entertainment we have gig reviews from the vaccines and Rupaul’s drag race alumni Trixie Mattel.

We give our opinions on this years Academy Awards and Michelle Obama’s incredible book. All of that and much more can be found in this edition of Nerve entertainment! - Claire Boad, Entertainment Editor

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GETTING TO KNOW:

BLAENAVON

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laenavon welcomed 2019 with open arms after a strenuous year prior in which lead singer Ben Gregory suffered a mental breakdown and had to be sectioned. In a humorous Instagram post, Gregory admitted that it had been one of the most challenging of his life.

Fast forward a month and the trio are supporting The Wombat’s on their UK tour which finished up at London’s prestigious Wembley Arena.

It’s a grim February day in Bournemouth and the band are about to go for their soundcheck, their tour manager agreed to the interview but the band seem reluctant.

The tour has been really calm and gentle, a nice start to the year. Wholesome but rocking with big crowds… yeah.

By George McMillan

The silence that ensues after speaks for itself. This isn’t the first time I’ve spoken with the band and the energy in the room is different. The frontman’s dry and sarcastic humour cuts through the room and dampens the mood massively.

Our last encounter had been on the day of their headline show at Shepherds Bush Empire where the beers were flowing and spirits were high.

This time round there’s a communal pot of hummus on the table and some dried up carrot sticks from the rider carelessly thrown around it.

“The record doesn’t really sound like the new single, there’s some pop stuff some mellow stuff, a few ballads. Some dancey stuff and one that’s more lyrically driven, a bit of a slow burner.”

Questions about the new single Catatonic Skinbag and its graphic name are met with bemusement, the same goes for enquiries into the writing process and influences.

The interview takes a turn when questions turn to more trivial.

“Maybe we should start a masterclass before our shows, where we charge people £500 to learn how to write like Blaenavon?

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Where’s the worst place you’ve gone to the toilet on tour? This question seems to be their favourite of the ones presented to them and is met with the frontman leaning forward, rubbing his hands together and saying “great question my friend”.

“We played a festival and I got this burrito which I was so stoked about, and after finishing it I thought there was something up with it and became unwell. I had to then spend quite a lot of time in the backstage bathroom doing what you imagine one would do after eating a dodgy burrito.

“After about 45 minutes I came out and the lead singer from Bastille went in and just looked at me and just said ‘oh my god’.”

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LIVE REVIEW:

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By Maya Derrick

Photos: Marie Junker

HVRCHES’ third date of their whistle-stop UK and Ireland ‘Love is Dead’ tour was set to kick off in a blazing fire of flare. Held at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, loyal supporters of all ages swarmed to the venue,the anticipation of eager fans creating a euphoric atmosphere.

The lighting rig at the back of the stage lit up the entire room with its never-ending formation of dazzling illuminations, which were heavily contrasted by the depths of darkness it plunged the venue into after songs ended.

CHVRCHES took to the stage and the audience couldn’t contain their awe and excitement. Lauren Mayberry made her presence known with Iain Cooke and Martin Doherty behind her, the venue sprung to life.

Framed by two light boxes in an ‘X’ shape in front of Cooke and Doherty, the spectacular displays of light perfectly complimented the bands performance, drawing your attention equally to every member of the Scottish trio, with the synchronicity amplifying the effect Mayberry had on her admiring audience.

Looking round, it was obvious that people didn’t know the words to the verses in the newer songs, but when it came to the choruses, everyone came alive.

That’s exactly what CHVRCHES did, captured an audience, regardless of their background, age, or anything else for that matter, and uniting them through the medium of sound. Oh, and Mayberry’s declaration that she was wearing two pairs of cycling shorts under her skirt, that had an impact on audience engagement too.

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But it wasn’t just Mayberry that dazzled the O2. Doherty’s stint stepping forward to sing God’s Plan and Under the Tide changed the dynamic on the stage, but simultaneously stayed true to the band’s usual dynamic.

One section that stood out for the entire crowd, was the well-anticipated encore.

Exiting the stage with two of their biggest hits still yet to be played, the jittering of uneasy yet captivated fans had nothing but keen expectation running through their veins.

Closing on The Mother We Share and Never Say Die, the overwhelming wave of thousands of voices along with Mayberry’s brought the gig to an uplifting finale.

Time seemed to stop.

SET LIST - Get Out - Bury It - Gun - We Sink - Graffiti - Graves - God’s Plan - Under the Tide - Miracle - Science - Really Gone - Deliverance - Forever - Recover - Leave a Trace - Clearest Blue - The Mother We Share - Never Say Die

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LIVE REVIEW:

THE VACCINES Photo Credit: Molly Lloyd

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t was a night full of Teenage Icons, Wetsuits and Post-Break Up Sex. Well, what did you expect from The Vaccines?

Lead Singer Justin Young described their sold-out tour as the band’s “favourite tour yet”on their Instagram page, and there are no disagreements there, it was fantastic.

Before the band even came on stage, the speakers blasted out ‘I Want to Break Free’, a classic tune from an immortal band, and a real crowd pleaser at that. It certainly got this crowd grooving. The Vaccines then started their set with ‘Your Love is my Favourite Band’, a track from their excellent latest album, Combat Sports.

The band went on to play some of their usual bops, like ‘If You Wanna’, ‘Norgaard’, ‘Teenage Icon’, ‘I Always Knew’and ‘Wrecking Bar (Ra Ra Ra)’. They also performed some of their other tracks off Combat Sports, like the brilliant single ‘I Can’t Quit’, which is now a fan favourite.

On top of that, fans were treated to the bands newest singles ‘All My Friends Are Falling in Love’ and ‘Let’s Jump Off the Top’, both of which were given a strong reception by fans. ‘Let’s Jump Off the Top’ was particularly excellent, reminiscent of the Ramones and other classic punk bands.

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The Vaccines bring an edgy quality to their live performances, often speeding up certain numbers to get the crowd moving.

However, this doesn’t mean the quality of the music is lessened: they always sound polished and professional, like a band who work seamlessly together and know each other inside and out.

It was a fast-paced, edgy and nostalgic gig: The Vaccines really epitomise teenage angst and romances.

Their music makes you feel like you’re back in the summer after you’ve finished college, sipping ciders in a park and snogging your significant other.

LIVE REVIEW:

TRIXIE MATTELL

By Molly Lloyd

Photo Credit: DVSROSS and George Heale

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rixie Mattel once said “I’m an optimist realist. I kind of expect the worst but prepare for the best”, and it sort of sums up how you feel before seeing Trixie Mattel in concert. I honestly didn’t know what to expect as, while I love Rupaul’s Drag Race, I had never been to an actual Drag Show before.

Long story short, the night was incredible.

The night started with support act Victoria Secret. They acted as the host of the evening, and did an absolutely fantastic job. The highlight of her support was when she invited fans on stage to lip sync to the iconic All Stars 2 song ‘Read U Wrote U’ (Performed by Alaska, Katya, Detox and Roxxxy Andrews) for a chance to win two tickets to see Adore DeLano perform.

Her song ‘Dear Rich People’ in particular made me wince, with lines like “Dear Rich People... Don’t you hate it/When the hooker turns out to be 17/Like I’m pretty sure I paid for 16”. And that wasn’t even the worst joke of the night.

As well as displaying her comedic skills, she also showed her skills on the guitar and singing. At one point, she even got out a pink clarinet and played along ‘Colours of the Wind’ from Pocahontas, which baffled a few, but still went down a treat.

Finally, she performed Kitty Girl, a song from her season of All Stars3, on the guitar which the whole audience was able to sing along to. All in all, I went in to the concert unsure what to expect, and came out ready to see another Drag Show in the future.

The man who won, lip syncing to Detox’s verse, won the audience’s hearts through his incredible death drops, gymnastics and dance ability. I think he got a louder scream from the audience than Trixie did.

Then Trixie Mattel came on stage after a short interval. She is renowned for her dark and sarcastic humour, and she really didn’t hold back that night. I think for the entire night I was either laughing hysterically or cringing at a particularly brutal joke.

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BOOK REVIEW:

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f you haven’t heard about Michelle Obama’s memoir, you’ve definitely been living under a rock. The book became the best-selling hardcover of 2018, just 2 weeks after being published on 13th November. It was expected to be good, but this book astonished even the most prolific of book readers.

“Becoming Me” is about her childhood, teenage and university life. Having a supportive family, Michelle is growing on harvested land of love and ambitions. Her brother, Craig, has always been a constant support and someone she looks up to.

“Poverty and gang violence” in the South Side of Chicago, shaped her mind. The pain of losing her best friend, Suzanne from cancer and her dad from multiple sclerosis, taught her life is too short. Risk in the name of your own happiness!

“Becoming Us” talks about her life with Barak Obama. A highlight, it’s a story about dreams, successes and doubts. He wasn’t keen on getting married but proposed in the most contradictive way – arguing against marriage while serving her a ring on a silver plate. Mrs. Obama discussed extremely personal issues such as visiting marriage counseling, having a miscarriage, experiencing IVF treatment and finding happiness despite the circumstances.

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Everyone makes sacrifices in the name of their family. Her story is proof that life takes us to an unknown direction, only for something greater.

The former First Lady discussed battling criticism when her husband got into politics. Being called “angry black woman” and “Barak Obama’s baby mama”, she faced every word with dignity “Becoming More” tells her journey as a First Lady of the United States – very unique and powerful role. Michelle does many things, the most memorable being planting a vegetable garden on the South Lawn of the White House. The garden became “a symbol of diligence and faith”, representing healthy lifestyle, promoted also with “Let’s Move” campaign.

Using her “soft power”, she started something small, requiring hard work and persistence. Her initiatives include encouraging education (‘Let Girls Learn’) and supporting military (‘Joining Forces’).

The bestseller takes us behind the walls of the White House – making it home, hosting Malia and Sasha’s sleepovers and keeping the family sane.

It’s all about balance. Raising children in chaos, choosing which side of the projectors to stay in, Michelle is the anchor that keeps the family in line.

She tries to put family first, protecting her kids above all. However, “Am I good enough?” still hangs in the air.

By Teodora Tepavicharova

Michelle Obama’s was the story everyone wanted to hear. She doesn’t like politics but believes every voice matter. Using hers in a positive way, the FLOTUS talked about women empowerment:

I can hurt you and get away with it.’ Woman endure entire lifetimes of this indignities-in the form of catcalls, groping, assault, oppression. These things injure us. They sap our strength. Some of the cuts are so small they’re barely visible. Others are huge and gaping, leaving scars that never heal.

Either way, they accumulate.

This part has left many speechless.

You find myself wondering ‘what is my contribution? Is my voice heard? What more I can do?’.

The book feels intimate with the reader, you can hear Michelle’s voice.

Determination and power burst from the pages. A touching, optimistic and inspirational life story. Following her journey as a daughter, high school student, Princeton student, Harvard Law school graduate, lawyer, vice president, wife, mother, the First Lady of the United States – labels of a status. But she is more.

Michelle beats all stereotypes.

The message is simple – find your voice and your unique way of doing things because: Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something you own.

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FILM REVIEW:

FREE SOLO

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lex Honnold is a professional rock climber with high ambitions, 3200 feet high to be exact. Alex has his sights set on climbing the El Capitan wall in Yosemite without any rock climbing equipment, or what is called in rock climber lingo, a free solo. This film follows Alex as he prepares to make history and co-director Jimmy Chin and crew, as they try and find the best way to film the climb, without impacting upon Alex. What unfolds is a gripping, multi layered documentary that’s made all the more engaging by its personal depth to its subject.

Co-director’s Jimmy Chin’s long-standing friendship with Alex does this film a great service, as Free Solo feels as if it wouldn’t exist without it. We get an exclusive, personal and brutally honest look at Alex Honnold that could’ve only been achieved by an intimate bond with its subject prior. We gain access to Alex’s gruelling preparation process for this historical sporting accomplishment. History happens in the moment, right before our very eyes.

The film has monumental stakes. Not only is there the immediate danger of the climb itself, but there’s the romantic strain, personal injuries and the film crew themselves. The film itself is as much of an obstacle for Alex to overcome as

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the El Capitan wall. The film is a character study into Honnold, a romantic will-theywon’t-they drama, a film about filmmaking and it works on every level. Free Solo is simply gripping, start to finish.

Overall, Free Solo is an exceptional documentary with multiple compelling layers, coming together to bring history to the screen. Thanks to it’s brutally honest subject and deft direction from Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi.

Free Solo is an outstanding accomplishment about an outstanding accomplishment, that, although extremely early to tell, is a strong contender for my best film of the year.

THE 91ST OSCARS:

REVIEWED

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fter a truly disgraceful year for the academy, the 91st academy awards took place with no host, no best popular film award and with all categories televised. In one of the most unpredictable ceremonies ever, we witnessed the classic shoe-in results, as well as a few surprise wins, whether we agreed with it or not.

As expected, Regina King, Mahershala Ali and Rami Malek deservingly won their respected acting categories and Alfonso Cuaron took home Best Director, Cinematography and Foreign Language film for Roma.

However, in the nights most delightful surprise, Olivia Coleman took home Best Actress for her role as Queen Anne in The Favourite, prompting the UK to celebrate her as the national treasure she is.

By Daniel Harden

Domee Shi (Bao), Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo), Ruth E. Carter and Hannah Beachler (Black Panther) all made their mark with their history making wins.

Speaking of history, after 33 years of championing black representation in film, Spike Lee won a long overdue academy award for co-writing Blackklansman. Sadly, despite a progressive ceremony, one big winner proved we still have a way to go.

In two disappointing surprise wins, Green Book took home Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture.

The films simplified white perspective of race hasn’t set well with many, including this writer. So, I can’t help but feel that it’s win is undeserved. To quote a drunk Spike Lee later that night; Green Book’s win just “wasn’t my cup of tea.”

This was the good news that the UK needed right now. A truly deserving win that brought a smile to the face of a nation in limbo.

These wins are only the tip of the iceberg for an awards ceremony dominated by women and people of colour.

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SPORTS

Whilst Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel will be the front-runners, there’s still plenty of room for surprises In this penultimate issue of Nerve Magazine, we have all bases covered with the return of the F1 season, an insight into the six nations tournament as well as our regular round up’s of AFC Bournemouth and Bournemouth Poppies, enjoy!

- Jonathan Nagioff, Sports Editor

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SIX NATIONS: EARLY

SEASON REVIEW

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he opening of the Six Nations at the beginning of February did not disappoint as Wales faced France at the Stade de France in a thrilling game in which Warren Gatland’s side recovered from a three try deficit in the second half to beat France 24-19.

The weekend continued to entertain as Scotland overcame Italy 33-20 and England beat Ireland 32-20. England’s win against Ireland was a great way to start the tournament, with a standout performance from Marko Vunipola who showed his sheer strength to produce some great tackles, which massively helped England’s defensive play throughout the game.

With a stunning victory over the 2018 Grand Slam Champions, England became favourites to win the title, and as we went into the second set of fixtures, the pressure was put on as they watched Wales beat Italy 26-15.

This game was a record-breaking win for Wales as it became their longest unbeaten run in history. However, there were positives for England to take as they watched Wales stumble to victory, with Gatland emphasizing how Wales would need to perform much better if they didn’t want to be thrashed by England in the next game week.

By Luke Weaser-Seychell

His worries were highlighted as England showed all watching why they were favourites, as they thrashed France 44-9 at Twickenham. Meanwhile, Ireland picked up their first win of the tournament as they beat Scotland 22-13.

We then had to wait two weeks for the next set of fixtures, in which the buildup evolved all around one game between the two teams currently locked at the top of the table, only separated by the number of tries scored; Wales vs England.

SIX NATIONS TABLE (as of 7th March)

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Wales England Ireland France Scotland Italy

12 10 9 6 5 0

Neutral fans were not left disappointed as we saw a true clash of the titans, with both sides struggling to break away from each

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other. England managed to take a 7-point lead going into half time at the Millennium Stadium with the score line deservedly being 3-10.

However, Wales’ performance in the second half was brilliant, digging deep to pull out the best performance seen at the Six Nations so far. They dominated the second half, scoring two tries in the last ten minutes to seal a 21-13 victory. France managed to pick up their first victory of the tournament, beating Scotland 27-10, whilst Ireland beat Italy 26-16.

This now means that at the time of writing, Wales sit top of the table, and are the only side left who are undefeated, but with two games still to play and with Wales’ final game being against third placed Ireland there is still hope for England, who sit in second place.

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THE POPPIES:

OUT OF THE CUP

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t was a case of so close, yet so far.

Bournemouth Poppies lined up on a chilly, sodden evening at Victoria Park against Southampton’s under-23’s side.

Semi-professional footballers, with passion and defiance in abundance versus the potential stars of tomorrow. As much as the eventual result would not have surprised anyone, the score line did not truly reflect the battling performance Poppies delivered in their 2-0 defeat.

The showdown between the Wessex Premier and the Premier League perfectly encapsulates the different ends of the football pyramid in this country, but Poppies’ showing demonstrated the talent and desire present in the lower divisions.

In the end, goals from Tom O’Connor and Jamie Bradley-Green dealt the damage for the Saints, leaving their opponents to contemplate over a successful Hampshire Senior Cup run that stretched until the quarter-finals.

With Poppies now eliminated from their final cup competition, their attentions are now firmly fixated on their league campaign. The Winton-based outfit are up in third place, level on points with secondplaced Horndean at the time of writing and separated only by goal difference.

By Dan Davis

It was a recent clash between these two sides that proved Poppies are deservedly secure in the upper reaches of the division.

Michael Cuffie’s men eased to a 2-0 victory, once again shrugging off the departures of Steve Flynn and Mickey Finch – the strike duo who had combined so effectively since signing in the summer.

The arrivals of Dom Falco, River Smith and the occasional return of Sami Makhloufi have bolstered Poppies’ ranks considerably, with Smith proving the hero in the club’s recent Senior Cup final triumph.

But in order to secure a top six, and possibly even a top four finish come the end of the season, Poppies will need to be at their battling best in the next few weeks.

At the time of writing, Cuffie’s side face trips to Alresford Town, Tadley Calleva and Hamble Club – before a home clash with Shaftesbury breaks up the club’s tricky period of fixtures.

Should Poppies see off these opponents, they would have certainly proved their worth as a Wessex Premier heavyweight – and almost certainly secured what could be their highest ever finish in the division.

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THE DAWN OF A NEW SEASON:

F1 2019 PREVIEW

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y the time you read this, the 2019 Formula 1 season will be underway.

The curtain-raiser in Australia is always filled with mystery as fans attempt to get their heads around all of the winter testing, who will be this season’s frontrunners and the many new drivers on the grid. This year is no different, with two teams changing their names and only two keeping the same driver line-up as last year.

Whilst Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel will be the two front-runners, there’s still plenty of room for surprises, despite most of the focus being on whether Ferrari can close the gap to Mercedes. Here are some of the biggest talking points as we look ahead to F1 2019.

A big step up

Following Daniel Ricciardo’s move to Renault and the end of a glittering Ferrari Klopp’s men have pickedtwo themselves career for Kimi Raikkonnen, of the ‘top up andare relaunched their on six’ drivers new in the jobassault this year. the European title.

Pierre Gasly, who’s put in some impressive performances for Toro Rosso will join Red Bull and Charles Leclerc, who shone in his rookie year. On top of this, how will the dynamics change in the teams? Will these hot new prospects challenge their teams’ settled number one driver? Or will they settle for the role of number two driver?

Everyone is hoping for the former.

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By Ryan Evans

Pressure on Bottas

Valterri Bottas was probably unlucky to come out of the 2018 season without a race victory – he was forced to surrender the Russian GP and would have won in Azerbaijan if it wasn’t for a puncture.

But there is pressure mounting on the Finn, who will need to deliver after only finishing fifth in the standings last year. To add to this, former Force India driver Esteban Ocon is waiting in the wings as Mercedes’ reserve driver, and unless Bottas closes the gap on his teammate at the front, it’s expected Ocon will get the number two seat in 2020.

New line-ups

2018 will be a year to forget for both McLaren and Williams, who had dismal seasons. For McLaren, the blow of Fernando Alonso’s retirement will be massive. However, both of these teams head into the 2019 season with a good mix

Plenty to be decided

As discussed above, Kubica will return to F1 for the first time since a horror crash in 2010 that almost killed him. Everyone on the grid and the spectators will be hoping he can quickly re-find what was a promising career.

of experience and youth – McLaren with Sergio Perez and rookie Lando Norris, and Williams with Robert Kubica and newbie George Russell.

It’ll be interesting to see how the two Brits, who battled it out for the Formula 2 title last year, shape up and whether they can make waves in the paddock. If they do, the future of British racing will be in safe hands.

Will Kvyat make it?

The Russian driver hasn’t had much luck in F1. After getting a drive with Red Bull, he was dropped to sister team Toro Rosso for then-up-and-coming starlet Max Verstappen. He lost his drive there midway through 2017 and has been testing for Ferrari since.

However, after Gasly’s promotion and Brendon Hartley getting dropped, they go back to Kvyat once more, who’s hoping to finally make his mark. His teammate this time will be Alexander Albon, who finished third in F2 last year, behind Russell and Norris.

Elsewhere, buoyed by his late season form in 2018, Verstappen will be hoping to properly join the fight at the front of the grid. After troubles with their Renault engine, they now move to a Hondapowered engine, hoping it will have the power to add to arguably the best chassis on the grid. Just behind Red Bull, Renault will be hoping to break into the ‘big three’, with a driver line-up to rival all of the grid.

EARLY SEASON CALENDAR 1

Australian Grand Prix

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Bahrain Grand Prix

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Chinese Grand Prix

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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Spanish Grand Prix

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Monaco Grand Prix

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17 March, Melbourne 31 March, Sakhir 14 April, Shanghai 28 April, Baku 12 May, Barcelona 26 May, Monte Carlo

Canadian Grand Prix 9 June, Montreal

French Grand Prix 23 June, Le Castellet

Austrian Grand Prix 30 June, Spielberg

British Grand Prix 14 July, Silverstone

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FEBRUARY WOES:

AFC BOURNEMOUTH

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ebruary has been tough for AFC Bournemouth. Eddie Howe and his Cherries demonstrated their consistent inconsistency more than ever in the shortest month of the year. Entering the month on a high after a stunning 4-0 win over Chelsea, it was hoped that the Dorset side had left their on-off losing run in 2018.

Instead, they lost 2-0 to strugglers Cardiff in a match high on emotions. They were then comprehensively outplayed by a highflying Liverpool 3-0.

February has always been a month of inconsistency from Bournemouth, and this season’s no different

Going into their next fixture against the impressive Wolves, it was expected that the Cherries would go down easily.

Instead, they ground out an impressive 1-1 draw. Frustratingly, they didn’t build on that, however. The Cherries promptly got thrashed 5-1 by Arsenal to round off a thoroughly frustrating four weeks.

But how does this meagre return of one point compare to Bournemouth’s previous seasons in the Premier League? Has February always been this bad? Nerve has the answer…

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By Akshay Kulkarni

2017-18: 4 pts from 3 games

Last season was a season of consolidation for the Cherries, as they comfortably finished mid-table in their third Premier League season. Bournemouth started off February with a 2-1 win over Stoke, with both goals coming late on from Josh King and Lys Mousset. But their infamous inconsistency kicked in for their next match, as a Huddersfield side they had soundly beaten 4-0 earlier that season thrashed them 4-1 at the John Smith’s Stadium. It’s no wonder Eddie Howe was apologetic after that one.

To complete the full range of results Bournemouth then drew their last match 2-2 against Newcastle. It was another late show, as the Cherries clawed back two goals in the last ten minutes.

2016-17: 0 pts from 3 games

The Cherries’ second season in the Premier League was one of looking up, as they went on to finish 9th in a season that defied many expectations around the league.

However, that was despite a terrible February that year with Bournemouth shipping ten goals in three matches.

Six of those were in an enthralling 6-3 encounter at Goodison Park on 4th February, with Lukaku again proving a nuisance with four goals. Bournemouth then lost 2-0 to Pep Guardiola’s

Manchester City, Tyrone Mings scoring an own goal. The Cherries ended February in even more gloom with a 2-1 loss at the Hawthorns. But again, they managed to bounce back in March with a draw at Old Trafford, before a thrilling 3-2 win over West Ham. Those four weeks may have been miserable, but the rest of the season certainly wasn’t.

2015-16: 4 pts from 3 games

Bournemouth’s first season in the Premier League was one of survival. The Cherries flirted with relegation throughout the season, with many tipping them to go down. That estimation started to change over the season, and Bournemouth entered February with two new strikers in Benik Afobe and Lewis Grabban.

Afobe scored the winner in a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park to kick off February, which amazingly brought the Cherries level on points with a catastrophic Chelsea side at the time.

But the rest of the month was a reality check for Howe’s side. They went on to lose 3-1 at Stoke, with Matt Ritchie scoring a typical curled strike. There wasn’t even a goal in the next match, however, with the Cherries going down 2-0 in the FA Cup to a Romelu-Lukaku-inspired Everton.

Their final match was an uninteresting 0-0 with Watford, which left Bournemouth 15th in the table. In March, however, the Cherries secured three wins in a row to guarantee survival in their debut Premier League season. Their February, then, was typical of a side scrapping for points at the bottom of the table.

So, it seems February’s always been a month of inconsistency from Bournemouth, and this season’s no different. But that’s one of the most exciting parts of our local club – you never know which Bournemouth will turn up. And the shortest month of the year shows that the best.

Premier League table (correct as of 8th March)

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Manchester City Liverpool Tottenham Manchester Utd Arsenal Chelsea Wolves Watford West Ham Everton Leicester Bournemouth Crystal Palace Newcastle Brighton Burnley Southampton Cardiff Fulham Huddersfield Photo credit: AFC Bournemouth

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