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ISSUE 2

YOUR SECRET TO AMAZING HAIR page 9

WALK FOR ST. ANNE’S HOSPICE page 18

YOUR PERFECT HOLIDAY page 42

ENJOY A SPRING COCKTAIL page 14

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SEXY SMOKEY EYES IN 7 STEPS

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ATTENTION TO SPARKLE

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SPRING COCKTAIL RECIPES

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HAVE FUN AND SUPPORT ST. ANN’S HOSPICE

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PLAY IS PART OF OUR CHILDRENS LIVES

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HERE COMES THE SUN

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WHATS MORE IMPORTANT YOUR INCOME OR YOUR DOG

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WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN

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ROUGH SLEEPING AND HOMELESSNESS

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YOUR PERFECT SUMMER HOLIDAY

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ATTENTION TO SPARKLE

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hether it is the sequins and glitter of a teenage girl’s bedroom, the gleaming paintwork behind the glass of a prestigious car showroom or the diamonds and crystal chandeliers of a home with a desirable post code, we are all enchanted by shiny objects

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St Ann’s Hospice is hoping to turn its popular Manchester Midnight Walk into the biggest and best yet.

The charity has now opened entries for the 10 kilometre walk through the city centre on Friday, June 19 2015.

Last year more than 2,000 walkers helped raise an impressive £270,000 for the second oldest hospice in the country.

Many walkers have inspiring stories about how St Ann’s Hospice has touched their lives, especially those who have lost friends and relatives.

Others join the charity’s flagship

fundraising event just for the fun of being part of the unique family atmosphere.

This walk has raised more than £1.7m for St Ann’s since it began eight years ago. The hospice cares for more than 3,000 adults with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers each year.

The walk will once again set off from Manchester Central on the stroke of midnight, with the venue open from 9 pm for music and entertainment as part of a warm up.

The route covers landmarks such as Manchester Cathedral, St Ann’s Square and Spinningfields.

Jayne Bessant, Chief Executive at St Ann’s Hospice, said: “The Manchester Midnight Walk has a great tradition and each year

we’re amazed by the fantastic turnout.

“We know that raising money isn’t easy but we need this support to carry on the running of St Ann’s Hospice. All our care is provided free of charge and I’d encourage anyone who wants to be part of this special occasion to come along and join us on what is always a fabulous and friendly night.”

A special early bird registration fee of £15 is available for those signing up before 10th April, increasing to £20 afterwards. Past walkers can register for £15, with a fee of just £10 for walkers aged 11 to 17. To register of for more information, go to the website or call the St Ann’s fundraising team on 0161 498 3631.

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Defining play How do we define what ‘playing’ actually means?

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HERE COMES THE SUN

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o what are the coming seasons hair trends going to be I hear you saying, and how will I best protect my hair from the sun?

Ombre is over, time to move on.

Pastels are the inspiration for this Spring/Summer and pink, lilac and blue are already appearing in the glossies and on our TV screens.

Braids are also in for fun too. For those of us with less than perfect hair, this season is a godsend especially if you have kinks and curls in your hair that are too unruly. There is a soft, wavy unstructured and relaxed look this season, great for holidays.

Talking of holidays, and don’t we love to, if you’re planning on going to the sun, don’t forget to look after your hair. We know it can be a struggle with luggage allowances especially with the 100ml liquid rule, but a great idea is to transfer your favourite products into travel bottles, after

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If you have split ends, it’s vital that you get them trimmed before going away otherwise the mix of sun, chlorine and the heat will make them much worse.

Colour fade - reds will fade more than any other colour in the sun, so don’t choose to change your colour before you go. Buy a hat or a scarf to take with you as this is the best way to prevent sun damage. Invest in a good quality shampoo and conditioner. Try our Joico colour endure shampoo and conditioner it seriously reduces colour fade.

If you do like a dip in the pool, rinse your hair afterwards, chlorine can really dry out your hair and if there aren’t any showers around, use that bottle of water! Paul Mitchell’s ‘Shampoo 3’ is specially formulated to work from the inside out and is designed to remove chlorine, salt water and impurities. To ensure you keep a beach babe tousled look, you can use Fudge ‘Salt Spray’ which is one of our best sellers in the summer months.

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We are a growing business so watch this space!

Our fully qualified level 3 Barbers work hard on putting prestige back in to MENS hairdressing and with their skills can help create the right style to suit you.

They frequently update their training and attend events such as Barber Connect. As we all know MENS hair and beard styles evolve at a rapid pace.

Spring and Summer trends are in the near future so after providing you with our five star service and masculine styled hair and beard sculpting we can also advise you on how to keep looking as fresh and sharp as you did when you left the chair. This is vital if you’re thinking about travelling over summer, that festival your thinking of booking, or that weekend break.

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Our three shops are open early and close late and also offer our services on a Sunday.

Every client is offered and treated to a shampoo and condition free of charge.

Famous Henrys offers some of the finest male grooming products, such as: Shave Doctor, American Crew, Hair Bond, Bed Head and many more. The most popular being our own Famous Henrys brand including our own Salt Spray. We offer travel size products and gift sets. Our barbers are very knowledgeable and experienced when choosing exactly which products suit your hair type and style.

Not only do we offer quality haircuts, close shaves and advice on current and classic trends we also offer complimentary beer, coffee, daily newspapers, free Wifi and the chance to play on the latest xbox games.

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WHATS MORE IMPORTANT Your Income or Your Dog?

by Mike Rimmer

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CRYSTAL FINANCIAL

e are well known for being a nation of pet lovers and I recently read in the Guardian that 23% of households have bought a pet insurance policy. I was however surprised to read that only 1 in 10 working-age families have any form of income protection in place.

For many now it seems only natural to take out an insurance policy when buying a pet, new TV or mobile phone. How many of us though can honestly say we have considered protecting what is conceivably our greatest asset, our future income.

In July 2104 Legal & General commissioned a survey which they titled “Deadline to the Breadline.” The survey looked at how long the average household could survive if the income coming into the household was to stop. Amazingly they found that the average household in

the North West of England could last just 23 days on their savings.

Would you get help from the state? Yes, statutory sick pay is £87.55 per week and will pay you for up to 28 weeks. You may also be eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) however this would mean you completing a 57 page form and undergoing a work capability assessment. Even if you are successful you will only receive a maximum of £108.15 per week.

To put this into perspective the Office of National Statistics estimated that the average UK household spend in 2013 was £517.30 per week.

Protection providers would argue that Income protection is possibly the most important policy a working family could have. An income protection policy is there to maintain your cost of living if you were unable to work due to illness or injury.

With no income coming in most families would look at ways to cut back. The first things to go would be their life insurance, TV cover, pet protection then other luxuries.

Income protection is designed to give a family time to adjust and take stock. It is the one protection policy that protects all of the others.

Amazingly LV published that there average claim for income protection lasts 7 years.

The Telegraph recently ran an article on pet protection which found it would cost around £15 per month to fully protect a healthy pet Labrador.

A premium of just £20 per month could protect a non-smoking 28 year old female account and provide her with £1,425 per month for up to 33 years if he was unable to work due to accident or illness. There would only be a one month deferred period for the benefits to be paid.

So please consider what you have, what is most important to you and what provisions you have made to protect it.

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The Christian charity offers a large selection of secondhand furniture, household goods and computers at knockdown prices from its Meadow Mill address, on Water Street, Stockport.

All the goods are refurbished items, or good as new, donated to the charity by members of the public.

Renewal North West was started almost ten years ago as a computer renovation operation, in the roof-space of a church building. Then, after an initial move, it relocated to its current venue, selling second-hand white goods - fridges, freezers, washing machines - household goods, laptops, and renovating used furniture.

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down the barriers that prevent them from working, and provide furniture and household items to those struggling to set up home on a limited budget.

It operates a community computers scheme that makes laptops and PCs available more cheaply to those on benefits.

“We are supported by the Christian Church, at Brownwood Hall, Wythenshawe,” says technical manager Chris Bennett.

Members of the church sit as trustees on the charity’s board.

As well as the household goods, Renewal operates The Rinascente Gallery, a large showroom filled to the brim with vintage, hand-painted and industrial furniture.

“It has opened up a different market,” says Chris. “It is aimed at people with more money to spend on something that’s unique.” The charity has been particularly successful in offering a line of bespoke

industrial tables”, says Chris.

“And we have recently started getting into the gardening side of things,” says Chris.

Customers can now order landscaping requirements from the charity.

It operates an online shop, where customers can browse through the goods and order online.

The Renewal operation is run by Wes Downs, general manager and trustee, along with a management team.

Sometimes as many as 14 additional workers, who include volunteers and those on work placements, work on site. The store is open to the public and no referral is needed.

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What About The CHILDREN

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howing your home to prospective purchasers can be stressful enough, but children add an extra dimension and their needs should also be considered.

Moving house might be logical and exciting for an adult, but the fear of the unknown can be upsetting for children. That room or corner of the garden that has been their special place for most of the child’s life is about to be taken away from them, as they are

rocketed out of their comfort zone into unknown territory.

After you have made the decision to move, child psychologists usually advise telling the children as soon as you can. They are certain to find out one way or another and being up front with them will enable you to manage the process better and stay in control.

Parents nevertheless need to be sensitive when discussing

the move, and make a point of highlighting the exciting aspects of a new home. Ask your child what they would like to find in their ideal home. They don’t have to have a major influence on your decision, but their apparent involvement in the process will pay dividends.

Likewise, if your children regard the move as a positive thing they are more likely to be co-operative when buyers come to view your property. A stress-related temper-tantrum as the buyer walks through your door is to be avoided at all costs! Indeed, no matter how sweet your children may be, they are more likely to be a distraction to a prospective buyer than an advantage. This is one of the many reasons why we always aim to accompany purchasers around our clients’ property. So our respectful advice is this: ideally, leave the viewing to the trained agent and take the children (and the dog) for a walk!

Happy Selling!

For more advice on any aspect of your move, please feel free to call us on 0161 485 6157

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THE WELLSPRING - STOCKPORT

Rough sleeping and homelessness on your door-step...

On a cold wet Tuesday morning at 7am,

off the beaten track and not the easiest of

workers from The Wellspring teamed up

places to gain access to. Recently the old

with officers from Greater Manchester

disused Air raid shelters near Lancashire

Police to visit numerous places around

Hill have been used by people sleeping

Stockport town centre that are frequently

rough, this network of tunnels provided

used by people who are sleeping rough.

people with shelter, these have now been

It did not take long before we found a

sealed up by the Council and are no longer

few tell-tale signs of areas where people have been rough sleeping, old bedding, abandoned tents, and litter. However in the majority of places where people sleep rough the areas are kept clean and tidy, these tend to be the areas like park

accessible. A move that has forced the people who were sleeping there to sleep in other areas.

A rough sleeping spot near the River Mersey in Stockport.

benches, bus stops, shop doorways,

Over the last 12 months homelessness

garages ect. The places we visited on that

in Stockport has risen to the highest

wet Tuesday morning are more like semi-

levels in the last 10 years, people become

permanent makeshift camp sites, usually

homeless for many different reasons,

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the most common being relationship breakdowns, issues with debt, the withdrawal of welfare benefits, and a whole host of other reasons. Each case tends to be different in some way. The Wellspring endeavours to support people out of homelessness, the project is open 365 days a year and it provides a wealth of different services and opportunity’s for people. In 2013 The Wellspring supported 176 people off the streets and into accommodation. The Wellspring is a

Wellspring staff and officers from GMP visiting a rough sleeping location in Stockport.

community funded charity, we receive no government, council or lottery funding.

Wellspring Project Worker Mrs Alexandra Downes checking out a local rough sleeping spot in Stockport town centre.

“Over the last 12 months homelessness in Stockport has risen to the highest levels in the last 10 years” More information about The Wellspring and the services we offer can be found at www.thewellspring.co.uk

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THE ITALIAN LAKES Your Perfect Summer Holiday

by Helen Burgess

Adeona Travel

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he Italian Lakes are a great holiday choice during our summer months, offering a wonderful climate, amazing scenery and a wealth of cultural and sporting activities. They cover a large area of the Alpine foothills in Northern Italy close to the great cities of Milan and Verona.

The four largest lakes are Garda, Como, Lugano, and Maggiore but there are also a large number of smaller lakes each with their own special charm including Orta, Mergozzo and Iseo. Each lake offers a different experience and Adeona Travel can tailor-make your multi centre holiday with car hire or rail travel.

when the resorts close down for the winter months. June to September is considered high season with long summer days averaging eight or nine hours of sunshine. Travelling to the Italian Lakes is relatively easy with a flight time from Manchester of around 2 hours; Milan is the nearest major airport for Orta, Maggiore, Lugano and Como; Verona is the nearest for Garda and Iseo. Transfer time averages between 1 – 2 hours and there is a good rail network for those who prefer train travel.

Walking is a very popular activity with options from gentle strolls along the lake side paths to serious hiking in the breathtaking alpine scenery of the Dolomite Mountains. The Italian Lakes are often over looked for family holidays but the wide range of sporting activities and clear water

bathing in the lakes make them a great choice, particularly those with teenage children who need ‘more to do’. Visiting Verona for a day or as a second centre for your holiday is very easy and offers a great contrast to lakeside life. It is without doubt one of the most attractive of Italian cities with a wealth of history and during the summer months the Arena di Verona welcomes thousands of people for the annual Opera Festival.

One of the most enjoyable parts of visiting Italy has to be the Italian people. Stylish, helpful and definitely living life to the full, they create a fantastic atmosphere where ever you decide to go.

To find out more or start planning your holiday to Italy contact the Adeona Travel team on 0161 486 9247

The season in the Italian Lakes starts in April with most hotels reopening just before Easter and finishes at the end of October

Tel: 0161 486 9247 16, Station Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 5AE (2 doors from waitrose)

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We’d like to help you convince your other half that you need a new bathroom;

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We at Bath Solutions are up to 30% cheaper than the high street because we design your Bathroom with you in your own home, we supply and install a great range of Bathroom products and with the best possible level of customer service, but first let’s have some fun with the gender stereotypes.

Now then Gentlemen, your Lady is not likely to consider the litres of water per flush.

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Think about clean pleasantly lit spaces, matching accessories; let’s have clean cut panels instead of grubby grouting. A quiet, candlelit bath to relax away from the family.

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PUPPY GROOMING Introduce Your Puppy to Grooming

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rooming isn’t just for show dogs. Responsible pet ownership means keeping your dog clean and tidy as well as happy and healthy. Grooming sessions should also be a time to check your dog over for any potential problems. These can be anything, ranging from parasites, skin or ear problems, to more serious threats to your dog’s health, for example tumours. If you do find anything, especially lumps that you have not felt before, have them checked out by your vet. Early detection of some conditions may save your dog’s life. Grooming also gives you ‘quality time’ with your dog, the chance to bond and cement your relationship.

Although grooming sessions should be enjoyable, your puppy should not see them as a game.

It is up to us as responsible owners to teach our puppies the behaviour we want, in a way that they can understand and enjoy.

Puppies cannot concentrate for long, so teaching and training sessions should be kept very short. Just enough time to

touch your puppy all over is sufficient at first. Grooming will be much easier if you use up some of his excess energy first with a short play session, putting the toys away and give him a couple of minutes to settle before beginning.

With a small puppy you may find it easier if you hold him firmly but gently on your lap.

At this stage the correct brush is not important, the object of the exercise is to teach him the correct behaviour. Groom him all over with a soft brush, touch his ears, feet, check his teeth etc. It is a good idea to get everybody in the family to do this. Once he is familiar with grooming and handling from the family, ask other people to do it for you; starting with people your puppy knows well and then people less familiar to him. Take care not

to overwhelm him and always supervise these sessions then, if he begins to look anxious, you can intervene. The more puppies are familiarised with being groomed, handled and restrained in this way, the less threatened they will feel. A puppy or dog that feels threatened is more likely to bite, particularly during a stressful situation such as an uncomfortable procedure at the vets. Rewarding your puppy’s good behaviour with tasty titbits, fuss and praise will ensure he learns not just to tolerate these sessions but also to enjoy them.

Your puppy will need grooming more frequently when changing from puppy to adult coat, (usually from seven months onwards).

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of history and expertly crafted beauty that can be fashioned into truly unique interior decor. We are also home to some of the talented designers and makers who are right here designing and making in the UK. These guys can supply you with beautifully made bespoke garments but also have terrific pieces here for you to select from. We have some beautifully made welsh slate living sculpture outdoor tables and a vast range of genuine vintage furniture, homewares and collectables.

Together these independent businesses have put together an visit of sheer fascination!

If you are a keen collector and love a spot of browsing I urge you to go along, you’ll find The Vintage Emporioum just through the gates on the right between Adidas and Debby’s Cafe. The Vintage Emporium will also be running regular events with Vintage and Designer Fashion Shows, costume jewellery, antiques and craft and are they’re set to be the largest and best vintage offering in the north west - a one stop shop to a host of creative companies sourcing for film and TV - keep up to date with what is going on their facebook page or call in.

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