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What an extraordinary April! The weather swung from one extreme to the other with the beginning of the month and Easter forcing us to dig out shorts and shades and the last few days reminding us that winter can stretch its cold unfeeling fingers long into late spring.

But regardless of what the weather is or isn’t doing, we’ve been really busy here at The Jerseylife Magazine and have some delightful things to share with you. I’ve been swanning around feeding my face with some of Jersey’s finest food, first of all with Café Poste Brasserie, Grouville, where my husband and I enjoyed a rather sumptuous midweek lunch (p.35) and then a week later, The Jerseylife team were invited to ‘graze’ at Relish, Halkett Street, where I discovered Sicilian Olives amongst other wonderful things (p.20).

With May being the month of Liberation there are lots of celebrations to enjoy including the Liberation ‘Music’ Festival and many others listed on our events pages. And despite the forecasted rain for The Jersey Boat Show, things are looking up in general so our local cafés, tea rooms and restaurants are looking forward to alfresco dining throughout the summer months.

May is also the month for exams so Mark Shields is helping children and parents alike to deal with ‘Exam Stress’. Hours in the garden with Hannah Stephenson are bound to put a spring in your step and a quick trip to Mumbai with Rebecca Underwood should ease away any remaining tension.

Along with many of our usual features, we’ve also included some gorgeous recipes for this very foodie issue and some ‘interesting’ kitchen information! Excitingly, we are introducing two new monthly items; ‘We’ve Spotted….’ presenting elegant gift items from across the Island and elite ‘Business Pages’.

Enjoy!

Juanita Shield-Laignel p.s. If you would like your restaurant reviewed or to be included in We’ve Spotted or our Business Pages, contact me on: Juanita@fishmedia.biz April edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 1 Stir; 8 Accomplish; 9 Abstruse; 10 Grow; 12 Plight; 14 Drivel; 15 Insult; 17 Scheme; 18 News; 19 Wobbling; 21 Commercial; 22 Lady.

Down: 2 Turbulence; 3 Rapt; 4 Occult; 5 Impend; 6 Sluggish; 7 Show; 11 Open-minded; 13 Gruesome; 16 Thwart; 17 Submit; 18 Nick; 20 Lull.

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ARTS, CULTURE AND MUSIC 8

LIBERATION FESTIVAL Invites you to celebrate

10 THE JERSEY LIFE MEETS THE ROYAL BALLET Interview with Steven McRae

OUT AND ABOUT 14 JERSEY MENCAP South coast charity challenge

16 HATS OFF FOR HEADWAY Action for brain injury week

FOOD AND DRINK 19 RECIPE Sweet eve strawberry rose petal and pistachio pavlova

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22 DELIGHTFUL DINING Tea time treats

34 STRANGE WINE LAWS

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34 BANG BANG PRAWNS Juanita Shield-Laignel visits Café Poste

36 BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS

By Lisa Salmon

40 IF YOU’RE PASSIONATE YOU’LL SUCCEED Spare a thought for your kitchen

HOME AND GARDEN 28 INDUCTION COOKING Energy saving 21st century style

30 WHEN KITCHEN SIZE MATTERS

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44 BLITZ YOUR WAY TO BLISS

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48 LOVE YOUR LAWN

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BUSINESS 62 BUSINESSES DON’T PLAN TO FAIL - THEY FAIL TO PLAN

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By Sean O’Flaherty, Director, Rosscot Chartered Accountants

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64 MESMERISING MUMBAI The fascinating Indian capital state of Maharashta by Rebecca Underwood

HEALTH AND BEAUTY 56 AN ADVANTAGE TO ACID

by Penny Downes from Penny Feathers

57 YOGA by yoga instructor Patricia Thomas

68 HOW YOU CAN MINIMISE EXAM STRESS

by Mark Shields

FASHION 54 LEARN YOUR STRIPES A clear winner on the Spring/Summer catwalks

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what’s on...

Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month

Let us know the month before your event is due to take place, and we shall do our best to include it in our listings.

Contact: thejerseylife@fishmedia.biz

Art, Exhibitions & Theatre Berlin Philharmonic Octet Saturday 9th Enjoy a celebration of Liberation Day with music from Schubert to Elgar, featuring a star narrator to be announced. Pre-concert talk at 19:00, performance commences at 20:00.

Time: 19:00 Price: £5 - £25 Place: Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, St. Helier Contact: 01534 511115 www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk/ show/berlin-philharmonic-octet

Jazz at Hamptonne Sunday 17th Clare Teal is one of the most successful female British jazz singers in decades with a string of albums behind her. She doesn’t just sing the greats, she tells the stories that go with the songs and weaves them back into her own life with her fantastic band! Bring your own picnic and join us for a fabulous afternoon in the magical surroundings of Hamptonne Country Life Museum.

Time: 12:30 - 16:00 Price: £15 - £25, £75 VIP, children free of charge Place: Hamptonne, La Rue de la Patente, St Lawrence For tickets call Jersey Opera House on 01534 511115 or log on to www.liberationjersey.com

Dara O Briain: Crowd Tickler Friday 29th In his first live show for three years, Crowd Tickler sees Dara back doing what he does best with 65 nights booked throughout the UK from January to June 2015.

The king of audience interaction once again takes to the stage where he relishes exchanging ultra-rapid-fire quips with members of the audience, and delivers witty and daring anecdotes like no other stand-up comedian. Ages 16+.

Time: 20:00. Price: £23 Place: Fort Regent, Mount Bingham, St. Helier Contact: 01534 449827

Liberation 2015 Channel Islands Heritage Festival Daily until Monday 11th The Channel Islands Heritage Festival is a celebration of a group of small islands with a big history. Over the five-week festival, coastal castles will be brought to life, doors will be opened on wartime bunkers and historic towers and the islands will put the flags out for Liberation Day. 2015 celebrates the 70th anniversary of the islands' Liberation. Many events will be held at heritage sites around the islands, with much to do and see throughout the Festival.

Place: Various Locations, Island Wide Contact: www.Jersey.com/Heritage Liberation, Jersey 70 Years On at the Harbour Gallery Daily until Monday 11th To commemorate 70 years of freedom, The Harbour Gallery will be hosting a major exhibition entitled Liberation, Jersey 70 Years On. Time: Gallery open 10:00 – 17:30, workshops/talks various times Price: Free entry to the Gallery, individual costs may apply for workshops Place: The Harbour Gallery, Le Boulevard, St Aubin, St Brelade Liberation Day 70th Anniversary Commemoration & Celebration Friday 8th – Monday 11th Join Islanders to celebrate their Liberation Day with a host of special events and activities packed with food, music, dancing and nostalgic entertainment of the wartime era. On Liberation day itself, May 9th, Royal Court, Clergy and States Members take part in a Service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration.

Time: Various times. Price: Free Place: Island-wide Liberation Day Ceremony Saturday 9th After a special meeting by the States of Jersey, the clergy, Royal Court and States Members take part in a Service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration. This includes a re-enactment of the act of Liberation, the arrival of the Liberating Forces and the successive flying of flags. This is followed by community singing, a uniformed march-past and a drive-past by old civilian and military motor vehicles.

Time: From approximately 09:00 – 12:30 Price: Free. Place: Liberation Square, St Helier Liberation Day Festivities Saturday 9th Come along and enjoy the great food, atmosphere and entertainment at a 1940s style celebration with a variety of antique stalls to browse. Join Islanders on their Liberation Day with dancing and nostalgic music of the era.

Time: 10:00 – 17:00. Price: Free.

Place: People’s Park, St Helier Make Tea not War with Bob Le Sueur Sunday 10th Visit a number of National Trust sites aboard a vintage coach, with the very knowledgeable Bob Le Sueur as your guide. Hear his anecdotes on the ‘Lighter Side of Life during the Occupation’.

Finish with a sumptuous afternoon tea at Grève de Lecq Barracks. Dress to impress in 1940’s attire.

Time: 14:00. Price: £20 Meeting point: given at time of booking Book and pay in advance: 01534 483193, numbers limited.

Food, Fayres & Festivals Jersey Farm & Craft Market Saturday 2nd & 16th This regular Farm & Craft Market takes place at the pretty harbour village of St Aubin in front of the Parish Hall. There will be local produce and wares on display, including goods from farmers, producers and craft workers in Jersey.

Time: 09:00 – 14:00. Price: Free Place: St Brelade’s Parish Hall, St Aubin The 7th Liberation International Music Festival Saturday 9th – Sunday 17th The seventh Liberation International Music Festival stars over fifteen internationally acclaimed artists, performing beautiful, dramatic and atmospheric music in stunning settings in the beautiful island of Jersey. It’s a very special year being the 70th anniversary of the Liberation.

For more information log onto www.liberationjersey.com or call the Festival Office on 01534 767547 Jersey Food Festival Thursday 21st – Monday 25th The Jersey Food Festival is a celebration of the iconic Jersey Royal potato and the bountiful seafood and dairy produce for which the Island is justifiably famous.

Time: Various times. Place: Island wide Call: 01534 448877 Web: www.jersey.com/foodfestival Jersey Farm & Craft Market Saturday 23rd & 30th There will be local produce and wares on display, including goods from farmers, producers and craft workers in Jersey.

Time: 10:00 – 17:00. Price: Free Place: Royal Square, St Helier

Out and About Bouley Bay Hill Climb Saturday 9th Watch a variety of motor vehicles race against the clock on this twisting, turning hill, reaching speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. Spectators welcome.

Time: 10:00 – 17:30 Price: £4 adults, £3 seniors, under 16s free Place: Bouley Bay, Trinity Web: www.jerseymotorsport.com Jersey Old Motor Club – Liberation Day Run Saturday 9th The Jersey Old Motor Club is delighted to be involved with the Liberation Day celebrations.

At 09:30 the cars line along the Esplanade and are on static display until midday, when they drive past the VIPs and spectators. The Veteran, Vintage, Post-Vintage and classic cars are all dated before 1951. Many of the vehicles are decorated in patriotic style with their occupants dressed in 1940s attire, adding to the wonderful atmosphere of the whole event.

Time: From approximately 13:00 – 17:30 Price: Free Place: Liberation Square and People’s Park, St Helier Spring Walking Week Saturday 9th – Saturday 16th Discover the Island’s unique heritage and explore its natural beauty in a series of expertly guided walks, designed for you whatever your age or experience. Separate programme available.

Price: Free. Place: Island wide Call: 01534 448877 or log on to www.jersey.com/walking

Discover the Occupation- Jersey Heritage Discovery Days Sunday 10th Discovery Days are days dedicated to family fun and learning; an opportunity to find out more about Jersey’s history at every Jersey Heritage site. Discovery Days are aimed at children from reception to Year 6. They are an interactive, fun and family friendly way of exploring Jersey’s past.

Time: 10:00 – 16:00 Price: Non-members, normal entry fee.

Members, free Place: La Hougue Bie Museum, St Saviour Bike and Car Displays Sunday 10th See vintage bikes and cars in the JWT grounds, finish off with a spot of retail therapy from the Liberation Stalls. A collection will be taken for Red Cross.

Time: 10:00 – 16:00. Price: Free Place: Jersey War Tunnels, Les Charrières Malorey, St Lawrence Contact: Tel 01534 860808 www.jerseywartunnels.com Open Garden at Grey Gables Sunday 10th The house was built in 1912 and during the Occupation was lived in by a senior German Officer. The property was bought in 1979 by Mr and Mrs Bryan Skinner and the beautiful gardens, as they stand now, are the result of their careful planning and extensive planting and landscaping over the years.

Time: 14:00 – 17:00 Price: £3 all proceeds donated to JAYF Place: Grey Gables, La Rue du Bocage, St. Brelade Open Garden at St Ouen's Manor Sunday 24th St. Ouen's Manor is one of the oldest of the island's historic manors. The informal gardens contain many mature trees and shrubs, including a fine avenue of trees leading up the the Manor from the gatehouse. Around the pond mature trees provide a range different foliage colours that are reflected in the deep waters of the pond.

Time: 14:00-17:00 Price: £3.00 – all proceeds donated to JAYF Place: St Ouen's Manor, La Grande Route de St Ouen, St. Ouen Orchid Field (Le Noir Pré) Sunday 24th National Trust ranger and local botanist, Tina Hull, will be on hand today to provide information on the orchids and the management of the wet meadow site Le Noir Pré. Discover how to photograph them and keep the children entertained with a Bug Safaris with a National Trust Ranger. Visitors are very welcome - don’t forget your cameras!

Time: 14:00 – 16:00 Price: Free of charge, donations welcome Place: Le Noir Pré, Le Chemin de L’Ouziere, St Ouen’s Bay Call: 01534 483193 or log on to www.nationaltrust.je for further information Magic of the Bees Tuesday 26th – Sunday 31st Have you ever wondered where your honey comes from? Now is your chance to dress up in a bee suit, and under the guidance of an experienced beekeeper actually look into a real beehive and learn about the magic of the bees.

Time: 14:00-16:00. Price: £35 Place: Jersey Lavender Farm, La Rue du Pont Marquet, St. Brelade Contact: 01534 742933 Website: www.jerseylavender.co.uk

LIBERATION FESTIVAL

Liberation Festival invites you to celebrate!

2015 is the time to shine for the Liberation Festival as we mark 70 years since our Liberation and the festival celebrates its seventh year in existence. This year the Liberation International Music Festival is truly living up to it’s name. Through music and dance with artists from Australia, America, Germany and Russia, to name a few, there will be events over all the island.

Liberated by Broadway If you are a fan of the musical greats such as Cole Porter’s ‘So in Love’ from Kiss me Kate or Irving Berlin’s ‘Let’s face the music and dance’ or perhaps love to sing-along with the tunes in the Sound of Music from ‘The Hills are Alive’ to ‘So long Farewell’, then the Liberation Festival has created the event for you.

Just signed up are the Island Games choir with 100 school children and the internationally renowned soprano Sarah Fox who will be lifting the roof of the Opera House with these fantastic and well-known tunes. And to cap it all the singers will be joined and accompanied by the Orchestre Syphonique de Bretagne, a 50 piece orchestra from Brittany in their first trip to the island.

If your feet are not already tapping just thinking about it, the final installment of the evening will include a recent commision by the orchestra called ‘Brothers in Arts’. The piece, drawn together by Chris Brubeck (son of famous jazz pianist Dave Brubeck) and Guillaume Saint-James came about through Chris and James’ realisation that their fathers played very significant musical roles during WWII. Festival Director, Caroline Buchanan stated, “This is a wonderful event for the island that brings together all that is great about the Liberation celebrations. History, music, singing and playing will join together with 150 performers in the Opera House. Its one not to miss.”

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Sarah Fox who is singing the solos is one of the leading English sopranos of her generation. A former winner of the Kathleen Ferrier Award and the John Christie Award, she is equally at home in many musical genres including opera, folksong and musical theatre. Her many roles at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden have include Micaela in Carmen and Zerlina in Don Giovanni. Other highlights include Asteria in Munich and Barcelona opposite Placido Domingo.

She has worked with many of the world’s leading orchestras including the Academy of Ancient Music, Berlin Philharmonic, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. She was a judge on the second series of BBC TV’s “The Choir : Sing While You Work” with Gareth Malone.

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Jazz at Hamptonne – 17th May The creative genius Clare Teal called variously “breathtaking” ,“an extraordinary musician” and lauded will many accolades makes a welcome return to the Festival. A legendary singer, songwriter, and all round entertainer, Clare headlines “Jazz at Hamptonne” which returns to the Liberation Music Festival on Sunday the 17th of May to headline the afternoon’s line-up.

Clare is among the most gifted living singers to come out of Britain winning multiple BBC Jazz Singer of the Year awards and presenting regularly radio and TV programmes on BBC.

For the festival, jazz lovers are invited to pack a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch on the lawn while listening to some superb music.

For those wishing for a more intimate jazz club experience, exclusive table seating in the marquis by the stage will guarantee an unforgettable musical experience.

As well as Clare Teal we will also get the chance to hear a Homage to the film jazz music of Woody Allen through acclaimed French group Mora Swing.

Tickets can be purchased from Jersey Opera House on 511115 or through the website www.liberationjersey.com.

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Jersey Life meets the Royal Ballet interview with Principal Steven McRae Three major stars from the Royal Ballet – Steven McRae, Sarah Lamb and Lauren Cuthbertson will be performing at Fort Regent in the Liberation International Music Festival on 16 May. All three principals Lauren Cuthbertson, Sarah Lamb and Steven McRae will be dancing solos and duets from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle and The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Jersey Chamber Orchestra. We asked Steven McRae some searching questions about life as a ballet dancer.

You’ve now played all the major roles at the Royal Ballet from Swan Lake to being the Mad Tapper in Alice in Wonderland.

What's the most rewarding thing about your job?

'When you're in the middle of a really dramatic pas de deux, with a partner you feel so at home with and you can feel the two of you are just hitting it off and it's just happening - that's the most rewarding thing.'

What is the buzz like of performing at such a level?

'Every time you step on stage there's always the risk that it could go horribly wrong, but it could also be the best show of your life.

And it's that adrenaline of just not knowing. I live off that buzz like someone stepping out of a plane for the first time to go skydiving.

That's what it's like for a dancer every single time they step on the stage.'

Have you ever struggled to control that adrenaline.

'It's hard after a show when your adrenaline levels have been that high to go back to average life. It's hard to come down from that. But you wake up the next day and go back to class.'

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'Swan Lake' is one of the major ballets that is always a favourite for the audience. Was dancing it as a principal a massive thing for you?

'Oh yeah, you always want to do the classics. And our “Swan Lake” is different to others. The prince here isn't just your typical cardboard-cut-out prince; there's more to him. He's a young lad, he's got a bit of cheek to him.'

Your success has come very quickly. Are you quite ambitious?

'Yes. I don't think ambition is anything to be ashamed of.'

An unusual fact is that you reared amid the smoke, sweat and speed of drag racing. Is this a first for a principal of the Royal Ballet?

‘My dad got involved with cars at a very young age. He raced, built his own cars and engines, devoted his whole life to it. I was brought up at the track, and loved it – to this day, if for some reason I had to step away from the dance world, I would probably want to jump in a car.’

The Ballet Gala with stars from the Royal Ballet is in Jersey at Fort Regent starting at 8pm on Saturday 16th May and is part of the Liberation International Music festival – 7th to 17th May. To buy tickets call 449827 or go to www.liberationjersey.com

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MAKE TEA NOT WAR with Bob le Sueur MBE As part of the Channel Island Heritage Festival the National Trust for Jersey is delighted to be hosting a truly unique event to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the island’s Liberation.

Bob Le Sueur MBE, a Jersey resident all his life was awarded an MBE for his efforts in assisting escaped Russian prisoners, in Jersey, during the Nazi Occupation. Bob, our ‘vintage guide’ for the afternoon (his words not mine!) will take us on a journey revealing ‘The Lighter Side of Life during the Occupation’ – come along and enjoy a genuine Jersey experience!

Starting at Grève de Lecq Barracks the classic char-a-banc coach, hopefully with the roof rolled back weather permitting, will visit or pause at a number of National Trust sites in the north-west of the island and as well as places of interest to the Occupation.

We will hear of the lives and treatment of the forced and slave imported labourers who built the sea walls and fortifications including visiting the place from where one of them escaped. We will also hear of some of the myths of the treatment of the prisoners and the other common myth

about the use of La Rocco Tower as a target for practice artillery.

The bleak five years of the German Occupation produced several visual horrors but generally the constraints of military disguise meant that many of the fortifications were covered in earth or sand when they were completed just like the Wetland Centre overlooking St Ouen's Pond or La Mare au Seigneur, whose entrance off the main Five Mile Road is so unobtrusive that one could easily miss it This is one of the sites the coach trip will visit, a National Trust inspiration of turning a metaphorical sword into a ploughshare.

Indeed you may be aware that the National Trust for Jersey was founded in the middle thirties by a small group of forward-thinking men and women who were concerned about the then rapid destruction of Jersey's visual heritage, landscape, buildings. It may seem incredible to us now but in those days there was fierce opposition to any concept of forward environmental planning or care.

Every individual had what was described

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as "a sacred right" to do what he liked with his own property, quite regardless of the effect on his neighbour; that would be the neighbour's bad luck. The climate of general acceptance that brought in the first timid regulations in the fifties was due to a considerable degree to the philosophy and energy of those enthusiastic and active early members of The National Trust for Jersey, one of whom was the then Bailiff, Alexander Coutanche.

Even during the Occupation the Trust was allowed to continue to exist – as long as no one wore any distinguishing marks, not even a National Trust tie!

At the Wetland Centre the alwaysentertaining Mike Stentiford, MBE, Chairman of the Coastline Campaign will deliver a talk on both the Wetland Centre and the local birdlife in this thriving area.

After safely returning to Grève de Lecq, the passengers will be served a scrumptious afternoon tea and then hear a series of true stories of some of the comic incidents that happened during those years, including a scheme to outwit our temporary Nazi masters.

Date: Sunday 10th May 2015 Time: 2pm – 4.30pm approx Meeting Point: Given at time of booking Booking essential: T. 483193 Price: £20 includes bus tour, talk and afternoon tea

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The National Trust for Jersey Sunset Concerts Summer 2015 Friday 26th & Saturday 27th June From choral harmonies to foot stomping country!

For many Islanders, this event has become a firm favourite in the summer calendar, which Ashburton Investments is proud to sponsor for the seventh year running.

These family-friendly, open-air concerts are held over two evenings in the breath-taking setting of Grantez, near the Dolmen and overlooking St. Ouen’s Bay. This special live music event is free to attend, with just a small charge for on-site parking, which goes to the National Trust for Jersey.

You can expect the usual format: gather your friends and family and pack a tasty picnic. Don’t forget a rug. Make your way up to Grantez any time from 5.30pm when the gates open and find yourself a spot on the hill in the sunshine (we like to be optimistic)!

Enjoy your picnic and the music, which starts at 7.15pm. Fingers crossed there will be a stunning sunset too!

A bit more about this year’s acts: Friday night – Contempo – modern choral A new mixed vocal ensemble made up of young local singers.

Formed in 2014 by Toby Huelin, they bring something new and exciting to the music scene in Jersey. They will perform a range of songs from the 21st century in a contemporary choral style. It currently counts among its member’s scientists, students, accountants and journalists!

Saturday night – The Orange Circus Band – foot-stomping contemporary Americana A raucous, 'footstompin’, full blooded Americana/ bluegrass act from the UK and Virginia in America. Audiences have described their music as “feel good and electrifying”. They are a family band concentrating mainly on updating traditional songs taken from the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, as well as their own original compositions. They put on a brilliantly entertaining show - great playing, beautiful harmonies and boundless energy are guaranteed to raise the roof (if we had a roof at Grantez), warm the heart and encourage the biggest of grins.

Karen Evans, Event Manager at the National Trust for Jersey, said: ‘As always I am really looking forward to this year’s Sunset Concerts. The Friday night act will captivate and mesmerise the audience with their stunning choral harmonies, whilst Saturday night’s offering will have everyone, young and old, up and dancing on their ‘cowboy boot’ clad feet. Don’t forget your cowboy hats please!

For further information on the event please contact: Karen Evans, National Trust for Jersey E: karen@nationaltrust.je T: 01534 483193 www.nationaltrust.je/events Find us on Facebook, search ‘Sunset Concerts’

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Jersey Mencap South Coast Charity Challenge Sunday 17th May 2015

La Rocque to Corbiere (15 Miles)

The event attracts corporate teams, families, dog walkers and friends who are happy to don their boots and get fundraising with their feet.

Liberty Bus will be providing walkers with a courtesy bus transfer from the finish line.

A new online registration system has been introduced this year which can be found on www.jerseymencap.org For more information visit www.jerseymencap.org or email alex.wiles@jerseymencap.org or tel: 866622 Walk organisers are hoping to raise £20,000 this year which will help maintain a number of projects which offer opportunities and support to those with a learning disability.

Fundraise with your feet and enjoy the stunning south coast of Jersey whilst supporting children and adults with a learning disability in Jersey.

The Jersey Mencap South Coast Charity Challenge will celebrate 10 years of this fundraising event which has seen 4,500 walkers and raised £220,000 over the past 9 years.

With the starting point at La Rocque, fundraisers are armed with a charity t-shirt, map and water bottles which can be refilled at checkpoints along the route. There’s also a bag transfer service to allow walkers to be ‘baggage free’.

The finishing line at Corbiere has a great atmosphere with refreshments served and the perfect photo opportunity to capture the achievement.

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HEADWAY JERSEY

Action for Brain Injury Week

18th May to 24th May ‘Some Days are Better than Others’ Each year local brain injury charity Headway Jersey holds ‘Action for Brain Injury Week’ and this year the charity will be focusing on the theme ‘Some Days are Better than Others’.

Throughout the week, Headway Jersey aims to increase public awareness and understanding of the difficulties our members may be experience on a daily basis. The effects of brain injury can often be 'invisible' and the recovery process is ongoing symptoms will differ from person to person and fluctuate from day to day. Good days will occur - but this doesn't mean that the individual is suddenly better. There are many people living with an invisible disability in Jersey and even though we may not be able to see the symptoms, we can increase our understanding and accept that some days will be better than others.

Coming to terms with an acquired brain injury is tough and that’s before the recovery process has even begun. Life for the individual and their family and friends will never be the same again. The time scale of recovery varies immensely, as do the effects each brain injury survivor experiences.

Some days the effects will be bearable and the individual may feel like their old selves again, however, for many bad days are just as common as the better ones. Outwardly, many brain injury survivors will appear absolutely fine; however, they will often be battling with some of the long term effects including short term memory impairment, headaches, depression and lethargy or exhaustion. Communication problems, emotional and behavioural difficulties, cognitive and physical problems are also often experienced after a brain injury.

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Throughout the week many Islanders including Headway members, volunteers and supporters will be helping to increase awareness of brain injury and raise much needed funds for the charity. There will be a range of activities and fundraising initiatives between 18th – 24th including Hats4Headway Day on Friday 22nd May. The charity hopes that local businesses, schools and community based organisations sign up and get involved with the event.

For more information or to receive a fundraising pack, please call 505937 or visit www.headway.org.je.

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RECIPE

Sweet Eve Strawberry Rose Petal and Pistachio Pavlova “This is a slight Middle Eastern take on one of my favourite puddings. Lashings of sweetened cream flavoured with a dash of rose water, loaded onto a huge sticky meringue round, filled with fresh halved Sweet Eve strawberries, topped with crushed pistachios and fragrant rose petals – it’s like summer on a plate!” by Alex Hollywood

Serves: 8 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour, plus cooling You’ll need 6 large egg whites 250g caster sugar 1 tsp rose water extract 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp corn flour 100g crushed pistachios 475ml double cream 1 tbsp icing sugar 450g Sweet Eve strawberries cut in half (keep 3-4 whole strawberries aside to garnish) handful of pale pink rose petals www.sweetevestrawberry.co.uk

What to do Line a baking sheet and pre heat the oven to 180c.

Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, then slowly add the sugar, rose water, vinegar, corn flour and whisk again until the mix becomes very thick and shiny.

Gently fold in half of the pistachios then carefully spoon the mixture onto the lined baking sheet, forming a circle and working the mixture outwards to form an edge and leaving a slight dip in the centre.

Drop the oven temperature to 150c and bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven, leaving the meringue in there to cool. If you have time, make the meringue the night before, and leave it in the cooling oven overnight. The parchment should pull away easily now and you can place the meringue on a plate.

Whip the cream adding in the icing sugar and spread generously over the cooled meringue. Scatter the strawberries over the top, arrange the whole strawberries in the centre, sprinkle with the rest of the pistachios and finally scatter with the rose petals and serve.

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RELISH

Relishing Luncheon!

Having featured Relish in The Jereylife on two previous occasions, we were more than happy to accept an invitation from the man behind the gourmet phenomenon, Florian de Poray, to relax over luncheon amongst his neat rows of outside tables and watch the world go by…by Juanita Shield-Laignel.

On arrival at Relish, Halkett Street, Florian showed us to a table outside so we could enjoy the beautiful early spring, sunshiny day.

It was glorious sitting there in the picturesque Market Street side of the deli. Soon a mixed platter of gourmet cheeses and meats arrived along with a glass of delicious Champagne Drappier. It looked amazing; almost too good to eat (almost). We tucked in eagerly and asked Florian to tell us all about this sumptuous lunchtime feast.

Florian deftly described the delights before us.

“Here we have a Langoustine pot, they are very popular. One of those with some beautiful bread, ripe tomatoes and a drizzle of oil and you’ve got the most delicious, glorious looking plate. This,” he said pointing to what looked like a lump of brownish, red play dough, “is a Chorizo paste from Majorca – don’t let the way it looks put you off.” He was right as usual, the paste spread onto a slice of one of the seeded breads was interesting but in a good way.

Moving around the board clockwise, we went on. “This is a very creamy, very delicious French, Delice De Bourgogne, not to be eaten if you have trouble with your arteries but very effective if you want to get rid of the mother-inlaw,” he said laughing infectiously, “that, is silky, Gorgonzola Dolce, then Sobrasada salami from Majorca and Spianato Romano and Salami Milano, Chorizo and Sicilian olives”. He smiled and left us to graze whilst he floated off to woo his other customers with his wonderful wares.

Every mouthful was a gastronomic pleasure and we ate every morsel. Just as we’d nearly finished Florin arrived with another small plate.

“This,” he said proudly putting the plate down, “has been voted the best cheese in the world.

It’s a Gruyere.” It was quite creamy for a Gruyere and very enjoyable. Complemented by the lovely house Champagne Drappier, our grazing experience was most agreeable.

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RELISH

Having nearly finished eating, we asked Florian to tell us about all the other wonderful things he is doing. Filled with enthusiasm Florian told us he is shortly going to be opening the Deli on Sundays. “Of course our Continental visitors eat this sort of food for breakfast every day, so with so many visitors to the Island, I find myself busy all day and then there’s the customers who come in on a Friday and Saturday to stock up for dinner parties and I have lots of private functions going on too. Customers can book a gourmet evening meal and I often arrange a big long table on the street and cover it in huge fresh seafood platters and whatever fresh stock we have in. We have our stalwarts in the

shop at all times but I like to vary what we offer for the excitement of our customers, so you will find different things in our shop from one week to the next.”

Florian’s exuberant passion for fine food coupled with his extensive knowledge and not forgetting the pleasing aesthetics of Relish with its calming deep greens, set off impeccably, on the day we were there, with the brightest of fresh flowers and not forgetting the incredible selection of gourmet cheeses, artisan breads, extensive charcuterie and insurmountable selection of plump olives, makes Relish one of our favourite places to be.

Orders can be made for any of our goods in advance, these include: • Sumptuous bespoke hampers • Wide selection of the finest artisan British and Continental cheeses • Succulent salame, pâtés and antipasti • Grade I and II Oscietra cavier • Finest salmon roe • Game pies • Foie Gras and its accompaniments • Smoked duck, eel and hams • Panettoni, panforti, pandori, amaretti and brutti ma buoni • A wide selection of the best chocolates and sweetmeats • The finest wines, ports, spirits and champagnes • Celebration cakes of cheese

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DELIGHTFUL DINING

Delightful Dining Eating has to be one of the greatest pleasures known to man (and woman) after all gluttony is listed as one of the seven deadly sins, so it must be pleasurable. It can also be very emotive; how many hearts have been won or indeed broken over a meal?

Laughter, tears births, deaths and marriages along with every other important calendar date are celebrated with food and most importantly it gives us energy and vigour and supports life itself…

by Juanita Shield-Laignel.

What did you do last weekend? Where did you go over the Easter Holidays? How will you spend your personal days over the summer? Many of your answers will contain phrases like, ‘we went to so and so for supper’ or ‘we had a lovely lunch sitting in the sun at blah blah’ or ‘we can’t wait to get down to thingamabob’s for breakfast next weekend’ and so on. Rarely a week passes without us eating out somewhere and why wouldn’t we? With such a picturesque Island and a vast array of eatery choice it would be rude not to.

Anyone who knows me will know that Afternoon Tea is one of my favourite things. I love everything about it; the idea, the quaintness, the excuse to bring out fine china, the bright colours of pretty napkins on crisp white linen, being able to sit out in the sun and share with friends and that’s even without mentioning delicious cakes and well brewed tea. In fact I love the whole civilized ideal of afternoon tea and think it should be indulged in every day by every body.

In fact I love afternoon tea so much, the first time I married, our reception was afternoon tea at Apple Cottage, Rozel. The spread laid on for us was superb. I remember not only did they provide the usual cucumber sandwiches etcetera, but the most delicious homemade, mini coffee éclairs I have ever tasted. Coupled with wedding cake and Champagne it was perfect.

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Sadly Apple Cottage no longer exists (and neither does that marriage) but all is not lost as just a short stretch up the hill takes you to Chateau La Chaire and their afternoon tea is sublime.

One of course mustn’t forget the little hidden gems that serve cream teas and sumptuous cakes. I love The Rose Garden Tea Room in Howard Davis Park, taken over just a year ago by husband and wife duo Elaine and Mark Holton who have poured their heart and soul into the business. Elaine says “We are loving being here in this idyllic spot and have grown in confidence and repertoire over this last year. Recently we were awarded licensed status so now we can serve a glass of something cold and alcoholic to complement lunch or early light supper.”

You don’t have to move far from town if you need a Victoria Sponge and Earl Grey fix. Midweek when one should be working, there are plenty of places to sit and sink ones teeth into layers of light fluffy cake and come up covered in cream. Café 1837 upstairs in Voisins pride themselves on their extensive range of afternoon tea fayre, but can also wow you with their scrumptious lunchtime menu. The Snow Goose, known as a quirky and unusual gift shop, is also in great demand as a tea room. So you can kill two birds with one stone as they say and sit peacefully eating cake whilst casting your eye over all the treasures to be found.

If getting out of town is more your style, Sprigs at the Lavender Farm still make their mouth-watering lavender scones and lavender shortbread and the beauty is, you can just pop into the gift shop or the tea room and don’t need to pay the entrance fee unless walking around the gratifyingly aromatic lavender fields.

Still in the peripheral parishes, The Village Tea Room, St Martins, has recently opened its doors and is now welcoming customers to indulge in all the delights of afternoon tea and light lunches.

Situated on the green opposite St Martins Parish Hall, it is bound to be a hit with locals and tourists alike. Not far from the new St

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Martin’s tea room, just across the border into the next Parish of Trinity lies our very own Durrell, (of which we should all be immensely proud and support as much as we can) housing Café Firefly with their renowned cakes and easy outside dining overlooking the rich Durrell grounds, has to worth a visit even if not going in to watch the animals at play.

Part of the pleasure of afternoon tea is the magic of eating alfresco but fortunately not peculiar to said bridging meal. It is now fashionable to eat every meal and snack of the day in the open air, providing the weather allows, although sometimes it matters not what the weather is doing as proven by new proprietor of The Lookout Beach Café, First Tower. Jules has deliberately installed awnings that can be zipped up to shelter customers from the raging winds and lashing rain sometime experienced along the front and then opened again to allow the sun to stream in offering the best of both worlds. Luckily The Lookout is now open until 7:30pm and to harness the gorgeous summer sun, planning on opening long into the evenings during the months ahead.

DELIGHTFUL DINING

Although it is wonderful to go out and enjoy good food, good company and divine scenery, some of these things can be done at home, catered for yourself or with the help of the amazing talents of Abby and her team at The Natural Pantry who not only provide delicious, but also nutritious and dare I say, healthy menus for you, your family and friends to eat in the comfort of your own outside (or inside) space. Dress up your home with a few extra cushions, rugs and pretty bunting, co-ordinate or clash, whichever takes your fancy with brightly coloured, funky, bespoke outdoor eating, plastics and you’ve got a winning combination. Again with so much local choice we truly are spoilt.

We mustn’t forget the growing trend for ‘Cup Cake Love’ and if you’re like me and enjoy eating them but being a working Mum don’t have time to bake them, then Caroline and Chris of Sweet Heaven in Bond Street are just the people you need. With cake names such as Pineapple and Coconut Explosion or Chocolate Banana Dizziness there will be something for everyone.

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meals to the doorsteps of those who crave a healthier lifestyle but don’t have time on their hands.

We all like a night off cooking and a takeaway now and then at the weekends but traditional takeaways are full of fat, oil and sugar and can leave your digestive system feeling sorry for itself for days! Not to mention the calorie count. The Natural Pantry have devised super tasty, healthy takeaway options so you can experience the treat of a takeaway but with none of the guilt.

As well as takeaways, you can order a 3 day plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks a day and has been developed in conjunction with a registered dietician to ensure the menus are completely balanced. Or you can order weeknight dinners which is dinner only for Monday to Thursday and is perfect for busy professionals and families alike.

The Natural Pantry have an online shop where you can pick and choose super healthy “ready meals” or lunch box fillers for the kids that are lovingly prepared and delivered to your door.

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ADVERTORIAL

Induction cooking

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SAVING 21st Century Style INDUCTION is the biggest innovation in cooking technology since the advent of microwave ovens. Recent improvements in the technology, falling prices – domestic induction hobs are now available from under £300 – and many needing no special wiring, have brought about a surge in interest in both domestic and commercial kitchens. Several Jersey restaurants and hotels have already integrated induction into their all-electric kitchens, with one leading establishment reporting savings in energy consumption among several other benefits.

The evolving human race has been applying heat to food to cook it for millennia, in all probability by accident at first. Heat helps to release protein and carbohydrates as well as break down fibre and makes many foods that would otherwise be inedible, edible.

Unlike our forebears roasting meat on open fires, the job of today’s cooktops is not to heat the food itself but to heat the vessel, or pan which, in turn, heats and cooks the food inside. Generating this heat has been chemical – burning wood, coal or gas – or electrical via a coil or halogen-filled bulb. Induction is completely different in that it does not involve generating heat that then transfers into the cooking vessel. Instead, it makes the cooking vessel itself become the generator of heat.

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created by the element, the field transfers energy into that metal. That, in turn causes the pan to become hot. We can control the amount of heat being generated in the pan instantly by controlling the strength of the electromagnetic field. Induction hobs may look like traditional ceramic cooktops but only generate heat when a pan is placed upon them. No pan, no heat, no waste.

This means induction hobs generate a fast, precise and controlled amount of heat only where and when you need it - in the pan itself. Heat transfer stops the moment the pan is removed. As no ambient heat is released, no energy is wasted. No pan, no heat also means induction hobs are safer as cooking surface temperatures are reduced. Most new pans today are suitable for induction hobs.

For a totally bespoke cooking area some manufacturers offer separate induction fields that can be freely placed to your liking in various worktop materials. A system with three or four induction fields can be adjusted to your worktop size enabling you to create your own hob fitted into worktop materials such as stainless steel, stone, composite, plastic and concrete.

Short cook times and rapid response to power settings unprecedented in previous electrical cooktops, coupled with energy savings, have already led several of Jersey’s top chefs to convert their restaurant kitchens to all-electric with induction. Energy used cooking and storing food accounts for almost 75% of an establishment’s overall annual energy

consumption. Leaving appliances on in a busy kitchen can mean more than 70% of energy is wasted.

The refurbishment of the Oyster Box in 2012 included switching the kitchen appliances from gas to all electric and induction with significant benefits. Jersey Pottery and Oyster Box Director Robert Jones said: ‘The working environment is cooler and therefore much improved.

As the heat lost during cooking has been reduced – saving energy and money – so the temperature in the kitchen has fallen.

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HOME LIVING

WHEN (KITCHEN) SIZE MATTERS They’re the heart of the home but few of us are lucky enough to own those enviably vast spaces pictured in the glossy magazines, with most houses stuck with small or awkwardly shaped kitchens.

Amelie Skoda finds solutions to suit all.

Kitchens are the ultimate multi-functional room these days, where the family gather to cook, eat, socialise, and they may even double up as a work space.

That’s fine, if your lucky enough to have a kitchen the size of an aircraft hanger, like the enviable, dream spaces portrayed in glossy magazines.

But as new homes are generally smaller today than they were 30 years ago (according to a study by the Royal Institute of British Architects), many of us will be dealing with a smaller space than we’d ideally like.

Nowadays properties are getting smaller, which in turn means that consumers are searching for a smaller kitchen to suit their needs and home.

But smaller needn’t mean less functional or less stylish.

Planning how you use the space is key, so that not an inch is wasted and, if possible, has at least one area - even if only a breakfast bar - where you can eat or utilise as an extra work surface.

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Also consider carefully what you need to include in your kitchen.

If possible, move appliances into other rooms in the house - for example, a freezer can go in a garage, a washing machine in a utility room or bathroom, as this helps free up vital space in the kitchen.

If you’re still in a stew, here’s what the experts have to say about tackling the most common kitchen dilemmas.

Space starved Even if your kitchen feels more like a coat cupboard, you can improve the situation by making the most of the space you do have available - from the floor to the ceiling.

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Shelves, racks and hooks attached to walls or ceilings are a perfect way to keep your kitchen tidy and work surfaces clutter-free.

Light colours for the walls and units can also help to create the illusion of space in the most bijou of kitchens.

Interior designer, Abigail Ahern suggests painting kitchen cabinets the same colour as the walls.

“If the unit colour matches the walls, it gives an illusion of space,” she says.

Shiny or glossy finishes on walls, units and splashbacks add to this illusion by reflecting light around the room.

Galley gosh Galley kitchens are notoriously tricky with their long, narrow shape, but the right planning you can turn this to your advantage.

One of the secrets is open shelving on the walls so you avoid dominating wall units.

Concealing the fridge, dishwasher, washing machine behind cabinetry panels will make the kitchen feel more streamlined.

And no matter what the colour on the walls, paint the ceiling in the same hue - this will open and expand the space.

While a galley kitchen is an extremely functional space (it’s a layout preferred by many professional chefs) one of its challenges is making sure it doesn’t feel too enclosed.

U-shaped shake-up A U-shaped layout is one of the most functional kitchen styles.

With three walls to work with, you can position the oven and hob in the centre of the room and the fridge and sink around it on either side, forming a compact and practical ‘working triangle.

If you can accommodate a central island, scale it down and create a sociable place for guests to perch.

If the size of your kitchen won’t allow a fixed island, a butcher’s trolley is a stylish alternative, providing additional storage and worktop space.

What the L! On the face of it, an L-shaped kitchen may seem like an awkward space to deal with, but in reality it’s one of the best layouts for creating a sociable, open atmosphere.

Include a breakfast bar to one side of the kitchen to create a small area for entertaining or dining.

If that’s impossible, a telescopic pull-out table which can be folded away behind a kitchen cabinet drawer front could suffice.

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WINE

Strange Wine Laws and a Curious Wine Name

by Martin Flageul AIWS, Wine Consultant

The strange world of wine continues to surprise us with arcane laws and some unusual history relating to names that appear on wine labels.

German Navy Tax Many still-wine producers in Germany also produce Sekt, the sparkling wine of the country and from 1902 a tax was imposed on producers of Sekt to fund the German Navy. Although this “luxury goods” tax still exists today it has not been used to purchase new naval vessels since 1949 but instead provides a small income to the German Government.

Within the cellars of Germany’s sparkling wine producers, Sekt is separately stored in padlocked cages to ensure taxes levied on the wine are recorded correctly.

A Letter From The Wife In the state of Pennsylvania, USA, law prohibits a married man from buying alcohol without a note of permission from his wife. Maybe the wives are kept happy by this law but it might also account for the rising number of bachelors in the state. Thank goodness I don’t need a note to nip down to the Farmer’s Inn!

Wine Served With Fish “Drinking like a fish” is not an option in the state of Ohio as it is illegal to feed booze to a fish. Whilst the fish is alive it must lead a sober life but the law does not stop Moules Marinieres being served or any other wine based sauces with fish as long as it is not still wriggling! I guess that people of Ohio have to be careful when pouring a glass of wine next to a fishpond or whilst picnicking near lakes or rivers in case any wine gets accidentally spilt within supping distance of fish!

This! Is!! It!!!

One spurious story relates to a 12th Century German bishop, Johannes Fugger, travelling to Rome for the coronation of King Henry V of Germany. The wine aficionado bishop sent his manservant Martin ahead of him to survey the inns along the way to find out which hostelries served the best wines. The manservant was ordered to mark in chalk on the door of each inn where the wine was considered good the word “Est!” which is Latin for “It is”. Upon his arrival at Montefiascone, Martin was so impressed with the quality of the wine that he wrote “Est! Est!!

Est!!!” on the door to make sure that Bishop Fugger would not fail to stop by. Legend has it that Bishop Fugger stayed for three days in Montefiascone before continuing on his way to Rome. Once the coronation had taken place the bishop did not return to Germany, instead he stayed the rest of his life in the small hilltop town of Montefiascone where he is reported to have died from drinking too much Est! Est!! Est!!!

Upon his death Bishop Fugger left a bequest to the town that a bottle of wine was poured on his tomb each year on the anniversary of his death.

His tomb can be viewed in the Benedictine church of San Flaviano with an inscription said to have been written by Martin saying: “Here lies my master who died from drinking too much Est!” Next month - some news on Bordeaux and Champagne.

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ADVERTORIAL

‘Bang Bang Prawns’ anyone?

Being a staunch advocate of the saying ‘Food tastes better when it’s cooked by someone else’, I’m delighted to say this has never been truer, than when we recently enjoyed lunch at Café Poste Brasserie, Grouville....words and pictures by Juanita Shield-Laignel.

Tucked away at the bottom right hand corner of our picturesque Island is the equally picturesque Café Poste. Having derived its name from once being a Post Office, it is now owned and cared for by Mary who’s longstanding experience as the doyen of ‘Front Of House’ has set her in good stead. We sat at our favourite table by the window.

Having ordered a starter of ‘Bang Bang’ Prawns for me and Pumpkin Tortellini for my husband we selected a light, white, Norte Chico, Chilean Sauvignon Blanc; perfect for our needs on this occasion. Serious business now out of the way, we sat back to drink in the beautiful, shabby chic surroundings. Mary has such a lovely flare for finding little oddities that bring a smile to one’s face, for instance, in front of me, a simple sign telling me to ‘Relax’, not difficult as the atmosphere was enhanced by gentle background music and the chink of glasses being held by adjacent, softly spoken clientele.

Our starters arrived; my prawns, covered in ‘chilli, peanut and coconut sauce on an Asian salad’ arrived along with Alistair’s ‘Pumpkin Tortellini with basil gnocchi, on savoury wilted spinach, with creamy brie and stilton sauce’. Without further ado, we tucked in. The prawns were succulent and flavoursome with the chilli just coming through as a hint at the very end of every mouthful. Mary explained “We like to use chilli for flavour rather than heat.”

My husband commented the basil gnocchi was very good and he would definitely have it again.

And so it was on to the main.… for me, ‘Grilled fillets of Dover Sole, Panko coated squid, wild and jasmine rice, sugar snap peas and a mild green curry sauce’ and yes it was as mouth-watering as it sounds. My husband, having been an ardent ‘veggie’ from a very young age, was thrilled to have more than one suitable dish and even more thrilled they didn’t consist of goat’s cheese to which he is highly allergic, but instead chose the rather more versatile ‘Halloumi cheese with roasted red pepper, courgette, aubergine and a zesty pesto sauce’ and enjoyed every mouthful.

Being on the wrong side of forty we find our digestive systems benefit from circumspection and would normally enjoy just two courses, but reviews obligate one to indulge in dessert!

Presented with Chocolate orange crème brulee, with home-made shortbread hearts, how could I refuse? This was so delicious I commented to Mary that licking the ramekin seemed necessary, to which she giggled and whispered “Feel free, nobody’s watching!”

I refrained and instead watched my husband polish off his ‘White chocolate cheese cake, with dark chocolate sauce’. At this point we both felt thoroughly stuffed and in need of a siesta, but having to pick children up from school, we stuck to revitalising black coffee for my husband and peppermint tea for myself.

Luncheon being done to perfection, we thanked Mary and went on our way back into the hubbub of life. www.cafeposte.co.uk

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BREAKFASTS of CHAMPIONS

By Lisa Salmon

Grabbing breakfast on the go, or missing it completely in the mad morning rush, is a common feature of today's hectic lifestyles.

After all, why waste precious time sitting down to a good healthy meal, when you can just munch on a breakfast bar on the way to work?

The answer is simple - eating breakfast on the go, or skipping it altogether, means missing out on vital nutrients.

It could also mean you're spending more money on your morning sustenance than you realise, and setting yourself up for mid-morning sugar cravings and possible weight gain.

Despite all this, nearly a third of adults admit they struggle to find time to eat breakfast at home, according to new research by the Breakfast Cereal Information Service (BCIS).

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or £3.48 for croissant and cappuccino.

For someone buying a takeaway breakfast daily on their way to work, this could add up to a whopping £853.60 annually (which could pay for a very nice holiday!).

Porridge oats are also extremely good value. A kilogram of oats can cost as little as 58p, and will make numerous bowls of healthy porridge. "It's probably less than 5p a serving, and one of the healthiest breakfasts you can have," says dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton, an advisor to the BCIS.

BOWLED OVER Indeed, oats contain a wide variety of nutrients including protein, magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, vitamins E and B, as well as plenty of soluble fibre with cholesterol-lowering properties.

BUDGET CRUNCH If health and nutrition aren't enough to convince you about the benefits of preparing your own breakfast, let the money do the talking instead.

Allowing yourself an extra five minutes every morning to eat a bowl of cereal, rather than grabbing a muffin and latte on the way to work, could save more than £800 a year.

According to BCIS research, cereals are the best value breakfast buy, with an average cost of 22p per portion, compared to £3.88 for a muffin and latte,

They're also famed for their ability to keep you feeling full for longer, meaning you'll be less tempted to reach for that biscuit tin come 11 o'clock. And if cooking porridge sounds a little too time-consuming, how about trying 'overnight porridge', where oats are soaked in milk in the fridge overnight, ready to eat in the morning?

pennies," she says.

Some are fortified with extra nutrients too.

"If you eat a fortified breakfast cereal, you can get loads of nutrients, including iron, B vitamins and vitamin D," says Clark, pointing out that for people who spend most of their day indoors and therefore might not be getting enough daylight, leading to possible vitamin D deficiency, a fortified cereal is a great way to help address that.

BEWARE THE SUGAR TRAP Of course, many cereals, particularly those aimed at children, contain lots of added sugar, and research by the campaign group Action on Sugar earlier this year found that, although some manufacturers had reduced the amount of sugar in their cereals in recent years, a fifth had increased it.

They're even tastier - and nutrient-packed with added fruit and seeds, notes Ruxton.

Even a small bowl of some popular brands can contain three teaspoons of the white stuff - the same as two-and-a-half chocolate biscuits - which may contribute to unhealthy weight gain, raising the risk of lifestyle-related illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.

She believes humble bowls of cereal are a very good choice, pointing out that they often provide a significant amount of fibre.

But many cereals have reduced or no added sugar. "You'll get some cereals that are really high in sugar, and others that

"On average, cereal breakfasts give you more nutritional bang for your buck and are a very affordable, healthy way to start the day, particularly if you're watching the

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ENDLESS CHOICES Breakfasts don't have to be repetitive and boring, and if you don't fancy cereal, there are plenty of other healthy options to choose from. “There are loads of other healthy breakfasts you can go for - there's porridge, toast and nut butter, boiled or scrambled egg and toast, and even leftovers from the night before, like boiled rice in a stir fry," says Clark.

Even cooked breakfasts can be made in a healthy way, scrambling or poaching eggs instead of frying them, grilling mushrooms and tomatoes, which are a great source of the antioxidant compound lycopene, which helps protect against prostate cancer. You can also add baked beans for soluble fibre, and wholemeal toast.

"Just avoid processed red meat, like bacon," advises Clark, pointing out that limiting your intake of processed read meat is recommended, due to its links with certain cancers.

TAKING THE BISCUIT Breakfast biscuits are a popular takeaway option these days, although many contain just as much fat and sugar as ordinary biscuits. Muffins and pastries, perhaps more obviously, can also be high in fat and sugar, and might lack nutrients.

ANYTHING'S BETTER THAN NOTHING Whatever you choose, eating something is always better than skipping breakfast entirely.

"We need to encourage people to eat breakfast, because it's a really good source of nutrients, and eating something first thing in the morning is better than going without," stresses Clark. "It breaks the fast and gets your metabolism going."

People often ditch breakfast in a bid to lose weight, too. However, research repeatedly shows that people who eat breakfast tend to be more likely to maintain a healthy weight.

"People might think they're going to save calories by not eating breakfast, but by mid-morning they're starving, and often the only thing that's available is the work biscuit barrel, so you end up eating more calories than you would have done with, say, a 160-calorie bowl of cereal," says Clark.

"If you can get yourself into the habit of eating something in the morning, it will pay dividends for your health. Make the time it's five minutes very well spent."

Again, Clark advises people to read the labels before buying, and warns: "Obviously, if you're going to drop into a coffee shop and buy a croissant or an American muffin, that's not going to be healthy."

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By Jeananne Craig

'IF YOU'RE PASSIONATE, YOU'LL SUCCEED' If you're giving your home a clear-out this spring, Natasha Corrett wants you to spare a thought for your kitchen.

"We spring clean our wardrobes and chuck out all the old clothes we don't want to wear any more," says the chef and food blogger.

"I do a bit of a cull in my kitchen and find things I don't really need. The amount of times I've gone through my drawers and found measuring spoons broken in half, blunt knives..."

The author of the Honestly Healthy blog and cookbooks, offering tips and recipes for health-conscious foodies, Corrett knows a thing or two about kitchens. In fact, she's currently helping her mum, celebrity interior designer and former Dragon's Den investor Kelly Hoppen, to design the functionality of her new one.

Hoppen has been "an amazing mentor" to the chef, whose father is restaurateur Graham Corrett.

"My parents both started their businesses when they were 16.

They've both worked very hard and instilled that in me," says the

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31-year-old, who spent summer holidays working in her dad's restaurants.

"My mum said to me, 'As long as you're passionate about what you do, you'll succeed, because that's what's going to get you through those late nights and early mornings and working on the weekend', and she was right. You never want to say your mum's right, but she was!"

The pair work out of the same office in London, but Corrett insists it isn't too close for comfort.

"I'm always out and about, recipe-developing or filming, so it's maybe once every two weeks that we'll have lunch together," she says. "It's quite nice to have each other and have a cuddle if we're feeling stressed, stuff like that."

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Busy Corrett - an advocate of the alkaline diet, which involves eating mainly alkaline foods for the optimum pH balance - has also teamed up with Currys PC World to create new recipes based on some of the most popular foods and kitchen appliances on social media (with papaya, roasted aubergine and pomegranates getting people talking and sharing snaps).

She confesses to the occasional evening "sitting in front of the TV and watching EastEnders", tucking into her "guilty pleasure - a proper good old-fashioned pizza".

"My whole philosophy is my 70-30 rule. So 70% of the time, you follow the alkaline way, 30% of the time you do whatever you want, whether it be eating meat, having a chocolate brownie, or a glass of wine or a cocktail," she adds.

With 120,000 Instagram followers and 26,000 on Twitter, Corrett's approach to healthy eating has been a hit. As well as the health factor, her recipes are often very simple too (as you will see below), so there really is no excuse!

She loves nothing more than getting messages from fans online who have tried out her methods.

"When you're at home working away creating things, you can forget that there's a whole world out there about to try these recipes," she says.

"When people take photos and upload them, and tell you how easy it was and how delicious they were, it really makes it worthwhile."

Here are three of Corrett's recipes to try at home...

POMEGRANATE BIRCHER MUESLI (Serves 4) 150g oats 1/2 lemon, juiced 325g almond milk (or milk of your choice) 1/2 grated apple 1tsp cinnamon A handful of pomegranate seeds 1tbsp sesame seeds Put the oats into a bowl and cover with the milk. Add the lemon, apple and cinnamon and mix together.

Put into the fridge overnight.

Garnish with the pomegranates and seeds.

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PAPAYA SALAD

(Serves 2 as a main and 4 as a side dish) 125g raw papaya 135g mango 20g coriander Dressing: 2tbsp vinegar 1tbsp agave 2 cloves garlic 1 inch ginger 1/2 red chilli

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2tbsp red shallot 1tbsp lemongrass 1/2 lime Handful of cashews Julienne the raw papaya and mango and put into a bowl.

Make the dressing by thinly chopping the shallot, lemongrass, ginger, chilli, garlic and put into the bowl, and then add the vinegar, agave and lime and mix together.

Pour the dressing over the top and mix in the coriander, and serve with a garnish of toasted cashews.

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ROASTED ASIAN MISO AUBERGINE

(Serves 3-4 as a side dish) 220g aubergine 1tbsp sunflower oil 2tbsp sweet miso 2tbsp mirin 1tbsp brown rice vinegar 1 inch grated ginger 1 spring onion (10g) 1/4 cup water 1tbsp tamari 1tbsp water 5g fresh coriander Fresh chilli slices Pre-heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4.

Line a baking tray with baking paper and smear with one tablespoon sunflower oil.

Make the sauce by mixing together the sweet miso, mirin, ginger and brown rice vinegar together. Slice the spring onion thinly on an angle, then mix into the sauce.

Dip each of the aubergines on both sides into the sauce and put onto the baking tray. Repeat with all the slices.

Pour the quarter cup of water onto the tray with the aubergine.

Put into the oven for 15 minutes then turn the aubergine over.

Put back into the oven for another 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Mix the tamari and water together and pour over the aubergine.

To serve, sprinkle with fresh coriander and chilli.

Slice the aubergine into circles approximately half a centimetre thick.

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By Gabrielle Fagan

BLITZ YOUR WAY TO BLISS Be honest, are you really itching to flick the dusters, beat a trail with a broom, and generally blitz your home?

Take heart if the answer's 'no', because only a virtuous third of us perform the traditional spring cleaning ritual, according to research by Mintel. That presumably means the rest of us are suffering from spring-cleanitis, a little-known allergy to rolling up your sleeves and getting down to the task.

But all that dust and muck that's gathered over winter is cruelly highlighted once the sun comes out.

Thankfully, TV presenter and property expert Amanda Lamb has an infinitely more positive solution.

"Instead of focusing on cleaning the whole house - which can feel daunting - I first regard this time of year as a perfect opportunity to refine what's in rooms, and generally re-evaluate my home," says the 42-year-old mum-of-two.

"I take stock of possessions, sort out those which can be stored away to free up space, and also de-clutter. Once that's done, it instantly transforms a space, and has the added bonus of making me feel less stressed and more relaxed. And

makes me ready and willing to start working out a spring clean plan," adds Lamb, who hails from Hampshire but now lives in a three-storey Victorian town house in London.

She advises avoiding the rookie-cleaner mistake of trying to tackle all the rooms at once, which is exhausting, inefficient and guarantees spring-clean meltdown.

"Instead, work out which rooms need most attention and do only one at a time, and crucially, when you've finished, reward yourself with a 'room treat'," she says. "It could be simply replacing a door handle or knobs on a chest with pretty new ones, shaking up a wall with a display of prints, or filling a vase with fresh blooms."

KITCHEN CURE "Clear out a food cupboard and get rid of anything past a sell-by date, thoroughly clean shelves, and put in new lining sheets," says Lamb.

"Divider compartments in drawers stop contents ending up jumbled and hard to find and minimises clutter building-up."

Cleaning materials stored in a transportable container will help speed up a dust and polish routine.

Lamb, who's partnered with Air Wick to launch their new Life Scents home fragrance range, adds: "A new fragrance for a room - our sense of smell is our strongest sense - is also incredibly effective.

"Choose fragrances to suit the atmosphere of every room, so the moment you walk in, each smells fresh and appealing - proof of your hard work!"

Follow Lamb's tips for a pain-free spring clean...

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"Corners attract clutter and make rooms feel overcrowded and unloved, giving a general impression of mess and disorganisation. Clear them and empty surfaces of knick-knacks, books and accessories," says Lamb.

"Free space in a wardrobe or chest by having a cull and putting winter clothes in store. To get rid of unwanted clothes - my cut-off point is if they've not left the hanger for two seasons. I have a 'grab and go' day; I lay them out and invite family and friends to take what they like, and then give the rest to charity."

"With a couple of large boxes handy, gather everything into the middle of the room. Items you're keeping can be popped into one box, while those to give or throw away can go in the other.

"If a corner's always used as a dumping ground, equip it with a storage unit so at least it looks tidier. Before you put everything back, consider refreshing a display with new items - not all your collections have to be out at the same time - to give a room a lift.

'Less is more' is usually the golden rule, and small groups of treasures look more striking."

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Lamb also recommends vacuum-cleaning mattresses and renewing pillows.

"Hold a pillow in the middle in the palm of your hand and if it flops to one side, it's time to throw it out," she says. Unruly bedlinen storage could be tamed with her other tip - fold matching sets and put them inside their corresponding pillowcase.

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L VE YOUR LAWN

By Hannah Stephenson

As the weather warms up, the grass will be growing - so you need to get rid of lumps, bumps and bald patches to ensure you have a carpet of green velvet in the months ahead.

A good-looking, healthy lawn not only makes the whole garden look tidy and provides a wonderful framework for colourful beds and borders, but it also helps encourage wildlife into the garden.

You should already have begun work on drainage and oxygenation, but it's still not too late to scarify the lawn with a springtine rake to remove thatch - dead grass that mats beneath growing grass - and moss. For larger lawns, it's worth renting a petrol driven lawn scarifier to do the same job.

If you have loads of moss, apply a moss killer before you scarify and wait a few days before raking it up, following instructions carefully.

Next, you need to improve badly draining soil by aerating the lawn, driving a garden fork into the ground all over the lawn when it is moist, making holes to a depth of 10-15cm (4-6in). I once bought a pair of lawn aerating shoes, but they were pretty cumbersome and kept falling off, so I went back to the fork.

Others use hollow-tine lawn aerators which remove plugs of soil from the ground, but they are hard work and aren't very good on stony soils or heavy, dry soils.

The holes you make allow air and water to get into the grass roots and should then be filled with a mixture of sharp sand and

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Feed the grass with lawn fertiliser available at most garden centres. This can be done by hand, applying approximately two grams per square metre, and water it in.

All lawns need good drainage and oxygenation, Some lawn dressings incorporate a slow-release fertiliser but if this isn't the case, add a little amount of general lawn fertiliser (not containing weed or moss killer) before applying it. Make sure you brush it evenly over the area or it will become patchy when the fertiliser kicks in. continues overleaf...

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Feeding should continue monthly through the summer, and in the autumn a high-potash fertiliser should be applied to keep grass luxuriant over the winter.

A few weeks later, if your lawn is still patchy, oversow it lightly with a quality lawn seed.

Bumps in a lawn are a common problem. They'll be regularly scalped by the mower and tend to become bare. To correct this, you may need to cut the turf at the area of the bump with a spade or an edging iron, peeling back the turf carefully and removing or adding soil as necessary to level the turf.

If the bump is prominent, you may need to remove some subsoil and replace topsoil, treading down the disturbed soil before firming back down the rolled-back turf after checking that the area is level, and filling the cracks with sifted soil.

You may feel your lawn is beyond repair if it's weed and moss-ridden or full of bald patches. If two-thirds of the area is moss and weeds you may be better off starting again, turfing or seeding a new lawn.

But if you do decide that it's worth saving, first cut it with the blades set quite high. If your grass is already long, give it a few cuts over a number of weeks, lowering the blades a little at a time, so that you cut the grass length down gradually.

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By summer, you should be mowing weekly, stepping up to twice a week when necessary, but don't mow the grass shorter than 2.5cm (1in) high and keep on top of weeds in the lawn. Annual weeds which emerge in any bare patches will be removed by mowing.

Feeding should continue monthly through the summer, and in the autumn a high-potash fertiliser should be applied to keep grass luxuriant over the winter.

In dry weather, leave the clippings to shower and cool the surface, or a mulching mower can be used, which chops the cuttings up very finely and forces them back into the lawn where they provide valuable nutrients and help to prevent the turf drying out.

If it becomes necessary to water the lawn, avoid evaporation by watering in the early morning, late evening or using a timer at night.

And even if watering does have to stop completely for a while and the lawn goes brown, it will recover once the rain comes. continues overleaf...

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BEST OF THE BUNCH Fritillaria meleagris These beautiful bulbs, snakeshead fritillary, are native wildflowers that we have adapted into our own gardens, growing to around 30cm (12in), with nodding mauve or white heads with a checkerboard pattern, above lance-shaped greyishgreen leaves. They look great in a wildflower meadow, or in a rock garden or raised bed. They do well in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Plant the bulbs in autumn at four times their own depth.

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - Protecting salad crops If you want to stop your prize lettuces being decimated by greenfly and blackfly, invest in some insect-proof mesh, available from specialist organic gardening supply firms.

The mesh, which needs to cover your low-growing crops and be weighted down with bricks, not only screens out predatory insects but also keeps birds and cats at bay, but allows rain to pass straight through it and reduces evaporation by sheltering crops from wind, so the soil doesn't dry out so fast. It can also be used in summer as, unlike horticultural fleece which traps heat underneath, it won't cook your crops. Make sure you put it on as soon as you start sowing or you may just trap insects underneath it. Also, be aware it won't deter slugs and snails, which may creep in underneath, so you'll need to be vigilant.

And if you are growing beans, peas and courgettes, which need pollination, you'll need to uncover them once they start flowering or the bees won't be able to access them.

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK • Plant agapanthus bulbs in groups in large pots, or directly outside in warm, sheltered borders.

• Support growing border plants to stop them from collapsing in the wind.

• Divide congested clumps of pampas grass.

• Move back containers of shrubs and permanent plantings from their sheltered winter homes to their usual positions.

• Continue to water newly-planted trees until they are well established.

• Sow a short row of lettuce every other week to ensure a regular supply of leaves throughout summer.

• Cover stems of newly-emerging early potatoes with fleece to protect from frost.

• Sow peas and mangetout outside.

• Prepare trenches for planting out young celery plants raised under glass.

• Continue potting up rooted cuttings of chrysanthemums and plant out well-rooted plants once they have been hardened off in a cold frame.

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STOP TRYING SO HARD AND GET BACK IN YOUR BOX! said no Yoga Teacher ever!

What is more important? Showing up, staying, locking your knee, grasping your foot, grasping anything, holding the posture, falling out from trying, getting back in after a wobble, resting when you need to, giving your 100%, coming back? ALL ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT.

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Everybody’s measure for personal success is different.

Depending on where they set their bar may dictate how long they stick at something. In asana if they decide a measure that their body is not ready to meet and don’t meet it quickly they may give up. Maybe for fear of judgement or they are simply being hard on themselves.

I see this every class. Some are so used to being ‘successful’ that for them not being perfect or falling out is a big fail that they repeatedly lament with me ‘how bad they are at it’ or ‘thought they’d be further along by now’.

Our Yoga studio is not a place for being perfect. It is a place where people fall out and get back in. This is the process.

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REALISING that every time you feel challenged and you recognise your choices in the moment that with perseverance you will get better at making the right choice.

When a practitioner excitedly tells me after a class, “I got my bottom to the floor in SuptaVajrasana”, “Did you see I went down on my left side in Padangustasana”, “I brought both hands into Namaskar in Tadasana”, “My foot didn’t slip out of my fingers for the first time in Dhanursana”; This is SUCCESS.

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LEARN YOUR STRIPES

By Katie Wright

There was a clear winner in the print stakes on the spring/summer catwalks. Stripes were seen everywhere, from Louis Vuitton (rendered in patent leather) and Chanel (long cardis and matching boots) to Paul Smith (natty blazers and drop waist dresses).

Set largely against a white background, these linear designs did have a whiff of the nautical about them, but simply whacking on an old Breton top won't cut it this season.

It's time to go bold with your printed pieces, layering up contrasting colours or pairing matching separates - from graphic coordinates to feminine frocks, there's a look to flatter every figure.

Forget what you think you know about this misunderstood motif and listen up, these are the new stripy styling rules...

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SET YOUR COORDINATES Coordinates have been around for a few seasons now but if you still haven't given these matchy-matchy two-pieces a go, now's a fine time to try, because spring's runwayinspired editions are chicer than ever.

A candy striped skirt and tee makes a great pairing for work or play. Add brogues or pointed toe flats by day, then switch to ankle-strap heels and finish with a hefty necklace for evening.

For something casual but still decidedly fashion-forward, look to stripy shorts or culottes coordinates. Keep the rest of your look fuss-free: add a utility trend jacket and backpack for a minimalist silhouette.

DOUBLE UP The other way to work two stripes in one is by contrasting your motifs, a bit like double denim.

Layer up on your top half by wearing a loose striped shirt open over a cami in a similar print, or a kimono over a tunic, but make sure the palettes of the pieces match, and keep your bottom half one block colour.

Or, tuck a horizontal-striped blouse into a skirt or pair of wide leg trousers emblazoned with wide vertical bands for a directional distinction. continues overleaf...

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SKIRT THE ISSUE A striped skirt is a must for spring, but we're not talking the same sedate pencil skirts we've seen for seasons - these statement separates are swishy, sexy and stylish.

Whether pleated, full or maxi, make your skirt the focus of your outfit. If dressing down for day, a short-sleeved blouse and leather or suede jacket are all you need to lend a cool, retro edge.

To dress up for an evening do, swap the blouse for a silk tee and finish with heels in a shade that picks out the colour in the stripes.

SPLICE YOUR STRIPES While the old adage does generally apply that vertical bands are more slimming than their horizontal counterparts, if you're still not sure about stripes, then a flattering way to play it is with patchwork-effect prints.

For instance, irregular diagonal bands on a fitted dress are better suited to larger figures, because they give the illusion of skimming over your curves rather than emphasising them.

Likewise, carefully spliced stripes on a maxi dress help break up the expanse of fabric, thereby fooling the eye into thinking your waist is slimmer. Add wedge heels underneath and you've got height on your side too.

DRESS FOR THE OCCASION Shake off the casual connotations of stripes with a gorgeously girly Fifties-style dress, perfect for a late spring wedding or garden party.

Lift a monochrome frock by adding acid bright accessories, or pair a beige dress with tonal metallic heels - rose gold scores extra trend points.

Don't be tempted to load up on jewellery, however. Choose between either necklace or bracelet (a simple stack of bangles neatly mirrors the linear print), and belt a soft trench over the top if it's chilly.

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An Advantage to Acid

By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers With summer upon us the change in season our skin starts to show evidence of sun damage, fine lines, and dehydration.

So what's the best way of getting rid of the damaged summer skin and reveal younger, healthier brighter skin. We examine 3 techniques to suit three budgets to refresh, revive and restore our skin.

For everyday basic skin renewal at low cost I recommend a twice weekly exfoliation routine. Whether you do it in the morning or evening it doesn't matter. Just a two minute step will slough off dead skin cells gently.

Choose a perfume free, round grained exfoliant to immediately reveal new skin cells, smooth the skin and make your complexion glow. Lots now contain Latin acid derived from milk to give an extra boost. Use gently with water to stop redness and sensitivity. Whatever your skin type this step will benefit you. Everyday life can carry on straight after this skin treat with no recovery time.

For a slightly more pricey skin revival treatment choose an in salon peel.

Offered by many professional salon Prices can start at ÂŁ50 for one treatment and it is recommended to have a minimum of 6 in weekly succession. Highly qualified skincare therapists will apply a fruit enzyme peel, gel or lotion to dissolve and digest dead skin cells. Giving an epidermal skin peel helps to deep cleanse, smooth fine lines, lighten pigmentation and smooth the skin. These peels use measured and controlled Alpha Hydroxy Acids like Glycolic, Salicylic, Bromelian and Papaine. All are naturally found enzymes from fruit which melt the glue that holds cells together. Some peels turn the clock back 5 years in just 6 weeks! You see results instantly and have little to no recovery time. Mineral Make Up can be applied immediately after treatment. Many salons offer peels as part of a Bespoke Facial so do ask your Skin Care Therapist for advice.

The most costly method of advanced skin renewal is a Medically Applied skin peels.

A popular deep peel uses Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA). Sourced from vinegar the acid it is normally used in 10 to 35% concentrations. This can be a painful peel as the the skin is blanched so a topical anasethic is applied. The trauma to the skin makes it peel heavily to reveal a new skin which is younger, smoother and refreshed. It can take over a week to recover from a TCA peel and you must always wear a high sunscreen to protect the new 'baby' skin. Cost of this style treatment starts a ÂŁ300. You will leave with a protective jelly on the skin and will be red for many days before peeling. No make up can be worn for 5-7 days. These peels would be a lot better after the summer as sun bathing isn't recommended as it can harm the skin post peel. www.penny-feathers.co.uk

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ANTIQUES FOR THE GARDEN

By Stephen Cohu

We’ve all visited an amazing garden at some time in our lives and thought to ourselves wouldn’t it be fantastic to create something special in our own garden.

The problem everyone faces nowadays is finding the time to create something special. With or without a team of gardeners or a professional gardening company to do the work for you, creating an amazing garden takes time and money but more than anything it takes patience and forward thinking to watch it grow and develop.

There is really no such thing as an instant garden, the likes of Lancelot “Capability” Brown created English landscape gardens that have taken hundreds of years to mature. His great creations were a move away from the formal European gardens of laid out borders, hedges and carefully clipped topiary. They were a taming of the natural landscape to form a manufactured “natural” landscape, loved by some, hated by many!

Where to Start Unless you have a very large garden where you can incorporate a diverse variety of styles and elements you will first have to choose whether you want to create a formal garden or something a little less tamed (but not like my lawn)! A cottage lends itself to the cottage garden with perhaps a small vegetable patch and plenty of colourful perennials and annuals throughout spring, summer and autumn.

Granite makes a great addition to such gardens. A larger property can accommodate more formal elements such as statuary, possibly on a grand scale, urns, fountains, architectural creations, all depending on space, budget and how much patience you have.

There are plenty of attractive antique and contemporary pieces to choose from if you go and search.

A Garden Needs Water All gardens need water and all gardens should have a water feature.

There is nothing more relaxing on a warm summer’s day than the sound of trickling water. Traditional or modern, there are many styles of fountains and features available but please don’t go to a garden centre and buy something truly horrible of which there are many examples! Everyone’s tastes are different but a plastic fountain with a plastic heron is not the way forward. A bronze, lead or cast iron heron however would make an attractive addition to the side of a garden pond and has the added benefit of keeping real herons and other birds away from your prized fish! An idea for a cottage garden is an old iron water pump that continually flows into a granite trough powered by a recirculating pump. In a larger garden a powerful formal fountain makes a fantastic centrepiece for a large lawn.

At Whitley Court in Stourport near Birmingham the great baroque fountain at full pressure projected water hundreds of feet in the air and was so loud you had to shout to be heard above it! Clearly suitable for only the grandest of gardens!

Antique cast iron fountains are readily available, often for less money than you might think, as long as you are not looking for something on too grand a scale. They were cast by many manufacturers during the Victorian period such as Coalbrookdale, Carron and Handysides and survive in numbers. The fountain in the Central Market was made by George Smith in Glasgow in 1882 and would look equally at home in a garden.

Garden Statuary Historically, gardens were adorned with statues of Greek and Roman gods carved from marble or stone. These quickly softened and weathered to look as if they had been there forever. These statues were often collected on the “Grand Tour” that every gentleman took of the centres of ancient European culture such as Rome. You can find original carved stone statues for sale these days but you will certainly need deep pockets to buy good examples. Marble, limestone, sandstone and Portland stone were all used for garden statuary.

Bronzes have been used to adorn gardens for thousands of years.

During the 20th century some of the greatest modern artists produced some truly amazing pieces, particularly the likes of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. The Hepworth Sculpture Garden in St Ives is a must see for lovers of contemporary sculpture but it is unlikely the average person will ever be able to acquire an original.

The stylised animal and human creations of Elizabeth Frink are becoming ever more valuable. You can of course buy similar items by A Victorian pump water feature contemporary sculptors such as Christopher Marvell.

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ART AND CULTURE Eleanor Coade opened her Lambeth Manufactory for ceramic artificial stone in 1769. She was employed by all leading 18th century architects and in 1784 published a catalogue of over 700 designs, copying many famous items from antiquity and making them available to the new wealth of the 18th and early 19th century. The firm closed in the 1830s but their extremely durable products live on.

Architectural Items

An attractively weathered reconstituted stone urn They are individual works of art in their own right but much less expensive.

Many historic gardens now display pieces of contemporary sculpture alongside traditional works and the two can be blended very successfully to create an exciting look and there are many contemporary sculptors creating highly individual pieces.

Reconstituted Stone Reconstituted stone was invented by the Romans and few people would realise that the Coliseum of Rome is actually made from concrete. It is a very versatile product that can used to make just about anything and everything from figures to urns. It is also generally much cheaper than carved stone but you have to be careful to select the better quality items. Older items will closer resemble antique stone and have an attractive softened weathered appeal. An old cement urn covered in moss and lichen will be far more attractive than a brand new grey example and will be a valuable addition to gardens large and small.

As an alternative to carved stone, reconstituted stone is created in a mould by pouring in what is effectively wet cement. This cement can be made from various elements such as ground marble to more accurately mimic the original. Sometimes this is done very well, like the creations of Haddenstone and sometimes very badly, like the stark white creations found in garden centres that will never weather attractively because they are merely cement with a white coating applied.

Probably the most celebrated of the manufacturers of imitation stone items was the Coade Factory of Lambeth. Their products are extremely expensive today but show it was possible to create beautiful items resembling fine grained natural stone.

A large lead cistern dated 1737

There is a vast array of antique and vintage architectural items available to adorn both the formal and informal garden. Gardens of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries were designed to create an element of surprise, to stumble across a moss covered statue concealed by undergrowth, or a Druidic temple built in a glade.

Grottos and mazes were hugely popular and were found in every garden of the period. Of course temples, grottos and mazes are not suited to all gardens but carefully placed architectural pieces such as an obelisk or a statue on a plinth can both intrigue and amuse. With a bit of imagination even a small garden can conceal some hidden gems.

Always popular are Victorian cast iron examples, particularly in pairs.

These can be simple dishes with a gadrooned edge or large ornate examples based on antique examples from Italy or Greece. They were produced in large numbers by many manufacturers and once properly painted with a good primer and top coat require little maintenance. They have survived a hundred and fifty years and will be around for hundreds more. The plastic alternative looks cheap and nasty and will only last a couple of years before cracking and breaking. The antique urn will actually prove cheaper in the long run as it will not need regular replacing!

One of the finest additions to a garden would be an antique lead cistern. These old water tanks were used to collect rain water for the garden and are often highly attractive, bearing the initials of their owners and date of manufacture.

Contemporary teak chairs are great for the garden as they are resistant to rot and require no painting but everyone has the same!

Consider a set of Regency or Victorian wirework chairs. Much copied in aluminium, Coalbrookdale cast iron furniture is well worth looking for, although the ornate Victorian designs are not to everyone’s taste.

Again, looked after to prevent rust, they will last for many years although they are impossibly heavy to move around!

Where to buy When looking for items to decorate a garden many people will head straight for the garden centre. A great variety of varying quality items will be found but they are readily available to everyone else. If you want something different that not everyone will have visit the island’s antiques shops and reclamation yards where you will find many interesting pieces at surprisingly affordable prices. For grander item you make have to search a little further afield. As with everything, to create a garden with a bit of individuality will take a bit more time and effort but it will be well worth it in the end.

An 18th century carved Istrian stone planter

A tall Victorian chimney pot used as a bird bath base

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TRAVEL

Mesmerising Mumbai

by Rebecca Underwood

Gateway of India

Elephanta Caves

Chhatrapti Shivaji

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Mumbai, formerly Bombay, is the fascinating Indian capital of the state of Maharashta.

This bustling city is an overwhelming, colourful swirling maelstrom of more than 18 million people. It is the wealthiest city in India and offers an intriguing insight into a rich and vibrant culture and an utterly enthralling history.

The gentle and kind nature of the local people, known as Mumbaikars, ensures a warm welcome for visitors from near and afar.

Mumbai was once an archipelago of seven islands, which were essentially fishing colonies governed by successive native empires, prior to being ceded to the Portuguese in 1535. The Jesuits and Franciscans built several churches in the city along with fortifications including the Bandra Fort, the Bombay Castle and the Madh Fort.

Bombay’s natural harbour and its isolated position resulted in the English vying for control and with the emergence of the Dutch Empire the English soon established an outpost in western India.

In 1661 Charles II married Catherine of Braganza, the daughter of Portugal’s King John IV, and the archipelago of islands formed part of her dowry, which was handed to the English and in 1668 the Royal Charter leased the islands to the East Indian

Company for an annual fee of £10.

The islands came under successive attacks from native forces followed by the Governor of Dutch India and in 1687 the East India Company relocated its headquarters from Surat in Gujarat to Bombay. In 1737 the Portuguese presence ended and Bombay quickly developed into a major centre for trade attracting migrants from afar.

The English eventually gained control through a number of treaties following the first Anglo Maratha War. In 1792 William Hornby, Governor of Bombay, was responsible for a major project to build a causeway, which united the seven islands with a deep natural harbour. By 1838 the project was complete, the Worli creek was blocked, flooding of low lying areas was prevented and Bombay was transformed into a significant seaport and the city’s economic development burgeoned. In 1853 India’s first passenger railway line was established and due to the outbreak of the American Civil War Bombay became the world’s leading cotton trader. Four years later the Suez Canal opened, Bombay prospered greatly and in 1876 Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India. continues overleaf...

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Designed by George Wittet, it is located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area of Mumbai. The yellow basalt arch, reflects the Indo-Gothic style, standing 85 feet high, and at it was the first structure viewed by passengers arriving in Mumbai by sea.

In 1947 India achieved independence and the last British troops marched through the gateway, which signalled the end of the British Raj. Today, the Gateway of India is the city’s most popular tourist attraction and as it was once a ceremonial entrance to India for visiting dignitaries; tourists today are keen to pass by the arch in the footsteps of royalty and to announce their arrival to bemused locals.

Another popular attraction, which opened in 1923 to commemorate King George V’s visit to India, is the magnificent Prince of Wales Museum, also designed by George Wittet.

The museum’s 60,000 exhibits include a wide variety of Hindu and Buddhist sculptures, collections of porcelain, intricately carved jewellery boxes, glittering coins, delicate snuff bottles, silk and brocade textiles in striking colours, an assortment of carpets, miniature paintings and exceptional examples of decorative art.

To view another popular site, hop on the ferry from the Gateway of India and visit Elephanta Island, the site of the Elephanta Caves; a fascinating network of five Hindu caves and two Buddhist caves. The Hindu section features magnificent rock cut stone sculptures, which date back to the 5th century and represent the Shiva sect.

The Great Cave was once a Hindu place of worship and presents carvings of Shiva reaching more than 16 feet in height. In 1987 the caves were recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Victoria Terminus railway station, now renamed Chhatrapti Shivaji, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fabulous building in the Bori Bunda area was designed by Frederick William Stevens and reflects Victorian Gothic architecture and the

style of the traditional Mughal. Built in 1887, to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, it is absolutely breathtaking and the fact that 3m commuters jostle for space on the overcrowded trains every day, provides an insight into life in the city.

For those with a taste for adventure, the best mode of transport is the auto rickshaw, a small three wheeled vehicle, which is surprisingly effective at negotiating the smallest vacant space in a long line of traffic.

It’s a hair-raising, bone shaking experience and you are sure to feel you are at the heart of the action.

Be sure to make your way to the flyover bridge at Mahalaxmi railway station and you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the Dhobi Ghat. Said to be the world’s largest open air laundry, it is the place where the laundry men, known as Dhobis, work furiously side by side washing enormous mounds of laundry for Mumbai’s hospitals, hotels, local homes and businesses. The Dhobis stand in a concrete pen, filled with water, alongside a flogging stone and you will hear the slaps of the linens and clothes as they are washed by hand. Established in 1890 and owned by the municipal council, the Dhobis pay rental for the pen space and families have been living and working there for generations. In 2011 the Dhobi Ghat was featured in the Guinness Book of Records when it was noted that 496 Dhobis were washing clothes simultaneously in one location.

For weary travellers seeking the ideal place to stay and keen to take advantage of the highest standards of comfort and service, head for the ITC Grand Central, located in Parel. This beautiful hotel, surrounded by lush verdant gardens, is inspired by the grandeur of old Bombay’s British Colonial architecture and it is a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The accommodation is spacious with contemporary furnishings, rich fabrics and comfortable beds with plump pillows ensuring a deep slumber. For those reserving accommodation in the Towers, located on the higher storeys, the American breakfast is complimentary and privileges include access to the sumptuous Point of View lounge, which affords spectacular views across the Arabian Sea and the city and it surely is the ideal spot for a pre dining cocktail or two. The 24 hour butler service is simply outstanding and guests certainly feel pampered and appreciated. The hotel’s Kaya Kalp spa is highly recommended and provides relaxing treatments and there is a spacious indoor pool and a gymnasium for those keen to keep in trim.

succulent dishes cooked in a wide variety of styles and served with much aplomb. Should you wish to opt for a taste of China, make your way to the popular Shanghai Club, which again offers an outstanding culinary feast and excellent service. For those pressed for time, Hornby’s Pavilion, located on the ground floor, presents an impressive buffet with a wide range of international options to suit every palette.

For those seeking a bargain and willing to part with more than a few Indian rupees, head for the High Street Phoenix Mall; considered to be one of the biggest in Asia.

International brands include Hugo Boss, Chanel, Emporio Armani, Burberry, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo and Thomas Pink. For a wide range of linen garments and glittering gifts Fab India and the Bombay Store are not be missed.

Visit Mumbai, you are sure to be mesmerised.

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With Easter behind us and the summer fast approaching this signifies the beginning of Exam Season for many Channel Island Students.

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Mark Shields Author and Coach and Tracey Baum of Life Practice Jersey Explain The beginning of the summer term heralds for many the onset of the exam season. For some this is time filled with excitement and anticipation, the completion of a course or a period of study leading to next phase. For others it is a time filled with terror and fear as the dreaded exam stresses loom. For these people the thought of taking an exam switches on the ‘fight or flight’ response within them and they can be reduced to a shaking quivering personification of their normal selves.

What is Stress?

Not all stress is bad for us. In fact we need a certain amount of it in our lives to keep us active, it’s just part of modern-day living and we manage to push forward and get on with things. It can motivate us and gee us up. But sometimes when we experience a feeling being overwhelmed for a longer period of time, stress is then truly emotionally, psychologically and physically damaging and difficult to live with.

The Health and Safety Executive defines Stress as “The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demands placed on them. It is the body’s natural response to a demanding situation.

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How can you recognise if you’re suffering from stress?

These are some of the stress indicators that may show if you’re prone to suffering from stress.

• Difficulty in sleeping, either in getting to sleep, getting enough sleep or difficulty in waking up • Always feeling tired or fatigued • Forgetfulness, you may have revised for several hours but have difficult in remembering what have read.

• Poor appetite • Increased occurrence of migraines or headaches • Dizziness • Blurred vision • Increased agitation / anxiety • Palpitations, raised heart rate or periods of hyperventilation • Loss of interest in outside activities • Social isolation This is certainly not an exhaustive list but if you can identify with 3 or more of these then it is probable that some stress relief would be beneficial to you. continues overleaf...

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How to Manage Exam Stress The Big 5 Tips in Managing Exam Stress.

1 - First, believe in yourself. Your teachers or tutors wouldn’t have accepted you on to the course or put you in for exams if they didn’t have faith in your ability. If they believe in you, then believe in yourself.

2 - Second, don’t try and be perfect. Make sure you have a balanced outlook about your expectations of yourself. Striving for an A+ result in every exam will only create additional stress.

Aim high, aim to do your best but recognise and acknowledge that a pass is ok too.

3 - Next make sure you understand what will be expected in the exam. Make sure you understand the course material and if not ask your teacher or tutor. Getting stressed out won’t help and will make matters worse. Ask your teacher / tutor for past papers and if necessary ask your peers for assistance.

4 - Don’t bottle things up. Find someone you trust to confide in and talk to them if you’re starting to feel overloaded.

5 - Lastly, keep your perspective. When you’re sitting exams, they do seem to be the most crucial thing going on for you at that time, but in the bigger picture of your world, they are only a very small part. Whatever the results, the sun will still rise the next day and the day after and the earth still spins on its axis. Life will and does go on.

Specific hints and tips for dealing effectively with exam stress Make a realistic revision schedule. Work out what you have to do and by when. Break this down in to manageable portions. Look to do a few hours each day in small chunks and if possible mix up the sessions so you won’t get bored.

Understand your learning style and stick to it. Some people like to go out of the house maybe to the library where there are less distractions, some like to learn in a group with others and some might prefer to lock themselves in their room.

Know when to take a break. Recognise the signs of being overloaded and do something different for half an hour. Trying to work through when everything is getting on top of you is counterproductive and will increase your stress levels.

Don’t compare yourself to your friends and peers. We all know someone who appears to breeze through this exam process, appears unflappable, revises for several hours every day and takes everything in their stride. As long as you have a realistic schedule and know and stick to your own learning style you will achieve your goal.

Remember to eat regularly and eat healthily. Your body needs fuel to work properly. Eating regularly and healthily regulates your blood sugars which in turn allow you to concentrate for longer.

Cut back on your intake of caffeine, alcohol and tobacco. These deplete your system of vital nutrients, have a detrimental effect of regulating blood sugar and impact on your sleep and general wellbeing.

Get proper sleep. Give yourself enough time in an evening to wind down from your studies. Make sure you have an end time for your revision and stick to it. Don’t be tempted to just read that last bit in bed before you try and go to sleep.

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Make sure you keep your social life active. Go out with your friends and do things you enjoy.

Schedule in to your plan time for regular exercise. Exercise releases endorphins, those feel good hormones. So find something you enjoy and do it for a minimum of 30 minutes every day. Use one of your thirty minute break periods.

Learn some relaxation techniques. Employ a life coach, hypnotherapist or mindfulness coach to teach you methods of remaining calm. This will not only help you in the lead up to the exams but also during them. Exam nerves in those few moments at the start of the exam are the most nerve wracking. It is often the time when your mind goes blank, where you look at the questions in a blind panic convinced you don’t know any of the answers.

Being able to remain calm at these times is vital for clearing the mind and being to think clearly.

Keep in mind that you have all the resources you need to get through the exam schedule. Eat and sleep well, take regular exercise, learn some relaxation techniques, make and keep to a revision schedule and be as prepared as you can be.

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WHAT'S NEW?: At first glance, the Range Rover Sport SVR should be recognisable, if somewhat different from how you remember it. This is the pumped-up, pimped-out Sport, and while that might seem a world away from a typical Range Rover, the reality is buyers want more - which the SVR supplies in spades.

So with an SVR, you get 20-inch wheels (with the option of 21s) and other modest external flourishes including more vents at the front, side skirts and a large spoiler on top of the tailgate. More importantly there's more power under the bonnet from the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 and revised damper settings for better control. The interior also gets some smart new seats and a retrim.

LOOKS AND IMAGE: If it's subtle you're after, then the SVR might not be for you. Sure, finished in black you might mistake it for a standard car, but one brief blast from the exhaust will change all that.

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BEHIND THE WHEEL: Right from the moment you start the engine, the SVR lets you know that performance is the name of the game. There's a snarl from the exhaust that wouldn't be out of place in something with two seats, and there's the performance to back it up; the SVR has 543bhp to power it along and you hear every single one of them as it tears along. For a car weighing 2.3 tonnes, the SVR is hilariously fast.

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VALUE FOR MONEY: Make no mistake, the SVR is an expensive car, before options to be precise, but then you are in no doubt that you're getting a lot for your money. The sporty new seats, leather everywhere, a slick infotainment system, climate control, reversing camera - you name it. It's worth remembering at this end of the market, price isn't so much of an issue as it is a badge of honour.

WHO WOULD BUY ONE?: Anyone who thinks the standard Range Rover Sport Supercharged - 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds and 155mph flat out - isn't quite fast enough will love the SVR, and while that might seem like a pretty small audience, the truth is the SUV market continues to grow whether you're spending ÂŁ10,000 or ÂŁ100,000. It's no harder to live with than any other Range Rover (with the possible exception of petrol station visits) yet is undoubtedly more fun than any other.

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