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What a wash out August has been; so very disappointing for Visitors and Island inhabitants alike. Luckily with wonderful places such as Durrell, the Heritage sites and Amazin’ Maze it hasn’t been a total wash out and we’ve still managed to spend some quality family time out and about. I’m praying for a much more temperate September.

This being our Autumn Weddinglife edition we are delighted to bring you lots of vital information for the Bride to be and her Wedding Party. From tips for the Best Man to the Best Dressed Guest and much more, you are bound to find lots of useful material to help you on the way to the Altar.

Not just a wedding fest, we also have our usual home and lifestyle offerings to titivate the senses, including fashion, travel, gardening and home improvements.

Being the end of the summer season, I had the great pleasure of spending an afternoon with Eleanor Christie, Jersey’s very own ‘Mrs Lavender’, drinking tea and chatting about the beauteous worth of this incredibly versatile plant.

It just remains for me to wish you a joyous September and may the sun deign to shine upon us all.

Directors Jamie Fisher Peter Smith Contributors Stephen Cohu Penny Downes Martin Flageul Rebecca Underwood Mark Shields Patricia Thomas Lorraine Pannetier

Juanita Shield-Laignel IF you have an interesting story to share or would like your business reviewed, please feel free to call me on 619882. I’d love to hear from you.

August edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 7 Abrupt; 8 Follow; 10 Display; 11 Shame; 12 Feed; 13 Lower; 17 Lorry; 18 Undo; 22 Plump; 23 Steward; 24 Revise; 25 Cognac.

Down: 1 Ward off; 2 Prosper; 3 Spell; 4 Rooster; 5 Allay; 6 Sweep; 9 Hypocrisy; 14 Compose; 15 Uncanny; 16 Conduct; 19 Spare; 20 Curve; 21 Demon.

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LAVENDER FARM Juanita Shield-Laignel catches up with Eleanor Christie

OUT AND ABOUT 60 SPICE Art and Music Festival

FASHION 12 DOES YOUR BRA MEASURE UP?

By Katie Wright

TRAVEL 16 THE EXOTIC CITY OF ISTANBUL

by Rebecca Underwood

WEDDING LIFE 20 WEDDING FAYRE Wedding providers and services under one roof

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27 LOOK AND FEEL AMAZING ON YOUR BIG DAY Lorraine Pannetier introduces you to a happy way of eating

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28 FOR RICHER, FOR POORER, FOR CASH We take a look at the overall cost of a wedding

30 FOR BETTER OR WORSE A big white wedding or a smaller gathering?

32 WEDDING BELLES Your big day style guide

by Lisa Haynes

34 WEDDING DAY HAIR

By Sophie Walton of Stylistics

35 GETTING YOUR SKIN AND BODY READY

By Penny Downes, Pennyfeathers

36 THE BEST DRESSED GUEST Our style guide to being the most glamorous guest

38 THE BEST MAN What are your responsibilities and what about the speech?

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HOME AND GARDEN 44 FIVE TOP HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS

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46 WINDOW SHOPPING Make the most and dress your windows

50 5 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH WOOD ROT 54 DO YOU LIFT OR LEAVE YOUR SUMMER BULBS?

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING 68 ARE YOU CHASING HAPPINESS

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35 YOGA IS THE PRACTICE OF TOLERATING YOURSELF by yoga instructor Patricia Thomas

66 MIDDLE-AGED INSOMNIA Are you getting enough sleep?

FOOD AND DRINK 58 STORING YOUR WINE

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Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month

Art, Exhibitions and Theatre Twilight Tunes by Candlelight Showcasing Jersey's rich musical talent over three evenings in the pleasant atmosphere of the gently illuminated 19th century Club Room. £10 including a glass of wine on arrival.

Price Adults: £10.00 When:08/09/2015 - 10/09/2015, 19:00-20:30 Where: 16 New Street Georgian House Museum, Contact: Catherine Ward +44 (0) 1534 483193 catherine@nationaltrust.je Website: www.nationaltrust.je Kiln Formed Glass Art - Angela Simoncelli (Link Gallery) Angela Simoncelli studied for a degree in Art and Design at Highlands College through Plymouth University. She feels fortunate to have been introduced to glass by Glyn Burton who taught her over four years, encouraged her and gave her the confidence to eventually invest in her own kiln. Angela set up her own small studio space, taught herself some new techniques and gradually developed her own style.

Angela’s big influences are Gustav Klimt, Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse but her new work is about patching together different colours and patterns and reworking geometric designs in a way that is pleasing to her eye.

It is also about enjoying the process of the making and allowing herself freedom to play and manipulate the colour and light of this wonderful material.

Price: Free of charge When: 12/09/2015 - 04/10/2015 Where: Jersey Museum, St. Helier Contact: Jersey Heritage +44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org

Markets, Food, Fairs & Festivals

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.

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St Catherine’s Farm & Craft Markets In this stunning location, with its excellent views of the French coast, browse a variety of Farm and Craft stalls selling Genuine Jersey goods. Visitors will also be able to take a conducted tour of the turbot farm which is situated in an old German bunker and was recently featured on ITV’s ‘Ade in Britain’ (£4 per tour). Also, Simon the Sandman will be constructing a new sand sculpture during the season and you will be able to watch his progress.

Markets, Food, Fairs & Festivals With plenty of free parking in the area, take the opportunity to walk along the breakwater and then enjoy refreshments in the popular Breakwater Café.

Price: Free of charge When: Sundays 06-27/09/2015 Time: 10:00-16:30 Where: Outside Jersey Turbot (C.I.), St Catherine Contact: Tricia or Dave Cowburn +44 (0) 1534 868836 sansnom@localdial.com Website: www.stcatherinesmarket.com 2015 Autumn Walking Festival Experience the wonderful autumnal colours of Jersey and join in a full programme of unique countryside, coastal and historical walks with some of the Island’s most experienced guides.

Join us for the two week walking festival with new and exciting walks and adventures. PLEASE EMAIL JAMES ON THE BELOW ADDRESS TO RECIEVE A COPY OF THE PROGRAMME WHEN AVAILABLE. Price: From £0.00 - £35.00 When: 12/09/2015 - 27/09/2015 Where: Island Wide Contact: Visit Jersey +44 (0) 1534 448877 james@visitjersey.je Steam Threshing & Motor Fayre The Pallot Steam, Motor & General Museum host their annual fayre with something to excite the interest of everyone in this fascinating collection of steam, farm and other machinery, motor vehicles, vintage bicycles, a variety of organs and so much more. Enjoy Steam Train rides, traditional steam threshing demonstrations, displays of classic and vintage vehicles, Jersey Wonders and tea stalls. Take a walk down memory lane!

Price Adults: £6.00 Children:£2.00 Pensioners: £5.00 Under 5s:£0.00 When: Saturday 12/09/2015, 10:00-17:00 Where: The Pallot Steam, Motor & General Museum, Trinity Contact: Pallot Steam, Motor & General Museum +44 (0) 1534 865307 info@pallotmuseum.co.uk Website: www.pallotmuseum.co.uk Spice 'Arts & Music Festival' 2015 Spice Arts & Music Festival is a registered charity and a non-profit organization; it is a free community event that brings together a variety of local artists, makers, producers and small businesses. It also features musicians and therapists all within the unique setting of hand made yurts on the stunning grounds of Grouville Common. Open from 10:00 - 19:00 on Saturday and 10:00 - 18:00 on Sunday.

Price: Free of charge When: 12/09/2015 - 13/09/2015 Where: Grouville Common, La Rue a Don, Grouville Contact: Bianca Padidar 07797 844636 biancapadidar@hotmail.com Website: www.spicejsy.com Jersey Architecture Biennale 2015 Over the last two decades The Association of Jersey Architects (AJA) has held the very popular Jersey Architecture Week every two years, hosting events showcasing the best of Jersey architecture. For 2015 this has been re-branded "Jersey Architecture Biennale 2015" (JAB15) reflecting this festival's growing popularity and interest from abroad. Price: To be advised.

When: 14/09/2015 - 18/09/2015 Where: Various Venues in St Helier Contact: Jersey Architects +44 (0) 1534 768740 jab15@jerseyarchitects.com Website: www.jerseyarchitects.com/jab15 Bookings: www.jab15.eventbrite.com

Fête des Dolmens Jersey Heritage invites you to delve into the Island’s history, get on board the “Dolmen bus” and take part in the Fête des Dolmens. This daylong tour will explore the Island’s megalithic monuments. Booking required.

Price: To be advised.

When: Saturday 19/09/2015,09:30-17:15 Where: La Hougue Bie, Grouville Contact: Jersey Heritage +44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org Bus: Route 13 Website: www.jerseyheritage.org The Healthy Living and Design Festival Celebrating all that is best in Wellbeing, Lifestyle and Contemporary Design. Arts & Crafts. Food and Drink. Over 40 Exhibitors from Jersey, the UK and Europe showcasing their unique and in many cases handmade products.

Price Adults: £4.00, Children: £0.00 Pensioners: £2.00, Student: £2.00 When: Tuesday 22/09/2015, 14:00-20:00 Wednesday 23/09/2015, 12:30-20:00 Thursday 24/09/2015, 12:30-21:00 Friday 25/09/2015, 12:30-20:00 Saturday 26/09/2015, 10:00-18:00 Sunday 27/09/2015, 10:00-18:00 Where: Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity Contact: Ian Barnes +44 (0) 1534 484649 ian@barnespublishing.com Website: www.barnespublishing.com Genuine Jersey Wedding Fayre The first Genuine Jersey Wedding Fayre featuring Island producers, artists, photographers, artisans and other Jersey businesses, who could all help you create the wedding of your dreams.

Organised by the charity Art in the Frame, which promotes and nurtures Island talent.

Price: Free of charge When: Sunday 27/09/2015 11:00-16:30 Where: The Harbour Gallery, Le Boulevard, St. Brelade Contact: Pat Robson +44 (0) 1534 743044 partintheframe@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.theharbourgalleryjersey.com Jersey Festival of Words 2015 Join us as we celebrate our love of the written and spoken word across the community and in a variety of styles and settings. Some events will be ticketed, though many will be free for all to attend.

Price: To be advised.

When: Wednesday 30/09/2015 Thursday 01/10/2015 Friday 02/10/2015 Saturday 03/10/2015 Sunday 04/10/2015 Where: All Parishes, Island Wide Contact: Jersey Festival Of Words info@jerseyfestivalofwords.org

Out and About International Air Display The skies above Jersey come alive today to the sights and sounds of arguably one of the largest free air displays in Europe. International military and civilian aircraft perform in breath-taking formation teams and skilful solo aerobatic demonstrations. The display finale is the RAFAT Red Arrows.

Price: Free of charge When: Thursday 10/09/2015, 13:00-17:00 Where: St Aubin's Bay, St. Helier Contact: Mike Higgins 01534 873956 michael.higgins@jerseymail.co.uk

International Air Display at Radisson Blu Waterfront Restaurant Have a first class experience watching the Air Display at The Waterfront. Reserve your table in the fantastic Waterfront Restaurant until 4.30pm and enjoy access to the renewed private terrace and bar. Sit back and relax while we serve up a delicious International Buffet Lunch to suit all tastes. Then take in the Air Display from the terrace with unrivalled views of the show.

Price Adults: £54.95 When: Thursday 10/09/2015, 12:00-16:30 Where: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, St. Helier Contact: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel 01534 671100 waterfront.jersey@radissonblu.com The Great North Coast Charity Challenge Visitors and locals alike are invited to join together in an approximately 19 mile charity challenge along the Island’s north coast.

Price: To be advised.

When: Sunday 13/09/2015 Where: St Catherine's Breakwater, St. Martin Contact: Mike Haden +44 (0) 7797 787149 info@hatwj.org.je Hidden Ways with Bob Tompkins Meander through the hidden lanes, bridle paths and wooded valleys of St Martin from Forge to Ford and back again. Duration 3 hours Price Adults: £5.00 National Trust for Jersey Members: £0.00 When: Saturday 12/09/2015, 14:00-17:00 Where: Car park opposite St Martin's School Contact: Enquires +44 (0) 1534 483193 enquires@nationaltrust.je Jersey Gravity Series The Channel Islands Mountain Biking Association race series will comprise of 2 downhills in the same format as previous years and 2 Enduro races - making up a 4 race series. Points from each race will be added together to have an eventual Jersey Gravity Series champion. Event locations will be announced in advance of the races, see Facebook for details Price Adults: £10.00 When: Sunday 20/09/2015, Sunday 04/10/2015 Where: Various Locations, Island Wide Contact: CIMBA hello@cimba.co.uk Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon 2015 The Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon is an established niche marathon situated on the stunning island of Jersey in the British owned Channel Islands. The race, which is split into three categories, Marathon (09:00), Relay Race (09:30) and 3K Fun Run (10:00), attracted over 2,500 entrants in 2013 with over 60% of marathon runners coming from off the Island.

With a professional yet friendly atmosphere the event welcomes a variety of runner types, elite athletes compete for prize money and times, while corporate teams vie for the prestige of winning the trophy and many others compete to do something truly amazing for the benefit of others. The event starts and finishes in the ‘Weighbridge’ area, in the heart of St Helier, Jersey’s capital. Crossing the finish line in Jersey is a special occasion, with large crowds and full media presence runners can expect a thunderous reception as they complete the course.

Price: From £10.00 - £180.00 When: Sunday 04/10/2015 ~ 09:00-00:00 Where: Weighbridge Place, St. Helier Contact: The Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon 01534 505 926 contact@jersey-marathon.com

JERSEY LAVENDER

The Women Behind the Men we Know and Love!

If you’ve ever visited the Jersey Lavender Farm, St Brelade, you will no doubt have spent some of your time in the distillery shed listening to Mr Jersey Lavender himself, Alistair Christie enthuse about the many wonders of his beloved and versatile lavender plants. A little less obvious, at first glance, is Alistair’s partner both in life and business... Juanita Shield-Laignel MSBTh meets Mrs Jersey Lavender, Eleanor Christie, for a cup of tea and a chat on a drizzly but nevertheless, enjoyable afternoon.

We love the Lavender Farm and have, as a family made it part of our annual social calendar and visit at least twice, usually once during the May half term and then again in the summer holidays and always to incorporate lunch or afternoon tea in Sprigs café.

The children love the freedom of wandering around, feeding the chickens, watching the white doves fly in and out of their coup

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and patting the friendly dog. A play on the wooden swing is obligatory as is buying several cakes of delicious smelling soap in the gift shop and all with that wonderful fragrant, floral, woody aroma of fresh lavender permeating the air.

With all these and many more fond associations, it was with a spring in my step I recently entered Jersey Lavender to spend some time getting to know a little more about Eleanor and her essential role within the business. We sat outside but sheltered on the café veranda and began to talk.

I started by asking Eleanor to tell me of her background and how she had first met Alistair. Eleanor began “My English born parents moved to Portugal many years ago and so although from an English family, I was born and spent my formative years in Portugal. I loved the climate and the lifestyle and my parents are still there today. I then schooled and went to University in England where I eventually, during 1989, met and married Alistair.” I asked at what point had they come to Jersey and why. “We had our children and remained in England for just over ten years but when the children were nine, seven and three, the opportunity to take on the Lavender Farm was presented to us. It had been in the care of Alistair’s family since the 1930s, originally with his great grandparents as a dairy farm and then Alistair’s father from the early 1980s by which time it was pretty much derelict. No longer serviceable as a dairy farm Alistair’s Father took advantage of the sandy, free draining soil and set up a Lavender Farm and ran successfully for twenty odd years.” This was interesting to hear as I hadn’t realised it had been around for so long.

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Sipping on our tea and with the resident cockerels serenading us, we continued on. “Alistair’s father wanted to retire and as Alistair was already a qualified chemist working in the fragrance industry in the UK, it just made absolute sense for us to take over.” I asked Eleanor how she had felt about moving to Jersey. “I already had a connection with Jersey anyway as my mother had lived here for a while and my parents had married here, so it was a natural transition for me.”

At this point the friendly, black family dog decided to introduce himself and he naturally got lots of fuss. “This is Jumble.” Eleanor said ruffling his damp fur with great affection. “The visitors love him and he loves them.” I knew this to be true as both my children have enjoyed being followed around the field by him and his predecessor. “He’s a rescue dog, a Collie, Labrador cross.”

Satisfied that he’d touched base with his Mistress he padded off back into the misty rain.

“Arriving in the Island nearly fourteen years ago with three young children was extremely hard work. I had no idea it was going to be so tough and living on site, managing a business and being a mother was very difficult. It was hard to separate work from home life but we’ve both got better at it over the years.” This reminded me of a time when I was a member of The Jersey Association of Complementary Therapists, I had along with many of the Island’s therapy fraternity, been invited for an evening with Alistair outside of normal trading hours. Eleanor remembered this also. “Oh yes, Alistair was very happy to show likeminded people around. He’s always been so passionate about the product itself; well we both are, it’s a great pleasure to share our knowledge and what we are trying to achieve.”

We then talked about Eleanor’s particular role within the business.

“Essentially, we work together as a tightknit team but Alistair does tend to stick to the technical, chemical and mechanical side and I spend most of my time looking after the tea room and gift shop.

So we are a two-man band if you like, but sometimes, as I also have my mothering role to fulfil, a one and half man band.

We’re open for a seven month season but our work behind the scenes is fairly continuous throughout the year as we spend the winter taking stock and planning for the following year. Many of our customers are visitors to the Island but we also really value our local customers and much of the gift shop is geared towards relevant products for Islanders.” It was time to devote some time to talking about the products themselves.

“I feel so lucky to have to hand our own source of lavender.

We call our blue bottle of essential oil our ‘little jewel’ because that’s exactly how we feel about it. If you watch the distillation process it takes so many tones of flower stems to produce a relatively small amount of oil, you begin to realise just how precious it is. Of course, now the younger generation are growing up being aware of the health benefits and are frequenting spas, having massage and expecting to use natural body products; it’s a joy and pleasure to be part of that movement.”

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I think Jersey is very special, I love being near the sea and love the community, so whatever our future holds, we envisage staying here. It’s no secret that we are exploring other ideas, but we intend, for now, to keep going, working hard, learning and at the same time educating. Luckily lavender is not ecologically sensitive, we’re not chopping down forests, it’s easy to grow and replenish. The chemistry of the lavender is what drives Alistair, that and his bees; I think he has lavender and honey in his blood.” Eleanor smiles and we go on to talk about the culinary delights of lavender and just to make sure it really is edible, I had to sample a large slice of lavender sponge; delicious!

So having met with and spoken to the female counterpart of The Jersey Lavender Farm, it seems, for the time being at least, those beautiful, aromatic, undulating hillocks of lavender are to remain a sensual summer sight as you drive along Rue du Pont Marquet.

Be sure to pop in and enjoy the relaxed, easy-going atmosphere, treat yourself to a lavender scone or two and potter about in the gift shop where you’ll find some gorgeous and unusual gifts……….but do it soon! www.jerseylavender.co.uk

I then asked what the future holds for Eleanor and her family.

“We love jersey and have seen tourism go through some big changes over the years and are pleased to have come out of some very difficult times, risen to the challenges and kept going.

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It's an oft-repeated claim that two-thirds of women wear the wrong bra size, and while that research isn't iron-clad (it was based on a self-reporting questionnaire), an uncomfortable or ill-fitting bra shouldn't be ignored.

"80% of the support comes from the band - so you need to make sure it is firm but not tight, 10% comes from the straps, which need to be secure but not suffocating, and 10% from the cups, which need to be secure against your body."

"Many women guess their bra size and some stick with the size they've always had, even though their body may have changed shape over the years following pregnancy, losing or gaining weight, or simply because they've got older," says Karen Stottrup-Thomsen, assistant lingerie buyer at John Lewis.

Whether it's too loose or digging in, if your bra doesn't measure up, it's time to take action. Follow our guide to get your best bra fit ever...

How can you tell if your underwear isn't optimal? Kelly Dunmore, chief lingerie stylist at Rigby & Peller, recommends using the 80:10:10 rule.

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SIZE MATTERS Online bra shopping offers a world wide web's worth of lingerie brands and often a larger size range, so it's good for very large or small busts, but you'll need to get handy with a tape measure before you start clicking.

Begin by breathing out and measuring horizontally underneath your bust, and making a note of the measurement in inches. This is your band size.

Next, measure around the largest part of your chest, but don't pull too tight. This is the bust size.

However, you shouldn't automatically start shopping for that size alone.

"The most common fault is wearing a bra that has been too loose on the under-band, therefore your new band size will feel tighter," says Zoe Norman, lingerie buyer at Figleaves.com. "Try different shapes to see what suits you and what feels comfortable." continues overleaf...

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They can offer advice on whether the bra is a suitable fit, while ensuring straps are correctly adjusted, and so on."

She advises wearing your favourite bra to get measured, and talking through with the fitter any

concerns you might have: "It gives the customer a chance to learn more about what works for them as an individual, and the fitter can introduce new styles or brands to customers that they may not have thought to look at."

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suited to bust shape," explains Karen StottrupThomsen, assistant lingerie buyer at John Lewis, where free fittings are

"Naturally, the fit will be better as the lingerie will be made to your exact measurements, ensuring in-between sizes, such as 31-inch backs, can be truly catered for, or if you need one cup bigger than the other, for example," explains Dunmore. available without an appointment.

"The fitter will bring a number of bras for the customer to try on and will work from

On your daily commute lately you might have begun to notice some imaginatively parked monster trucks along the south coast. But these behemoths perched atop a mound of earth aren’t the latest entries for the Jersey Parking Fails Facebook page; instead they signal the return of the Jersey Extreme Stunt Show.

After the huge success of last year’s event which clearly struck a chord with the thousands of islanders and visitors who poured down to the waterfront last September, the Jersey Extreme Stunt Show is back for its 2nd year and to quote the familiar phrase, bigger than ever!

Okay so the monster trucks themselves aren’t bigger (weighing 7.5 tons is probably big enough), but the size of the event and number of acts makes this year a not to be missed event. Five thrilling acts will be coming to Jersey with The Kangaroo Kids, Shark Water Show and Xtreme Stunt Team joining last year’s favourites Big Pete & The Grim Reaper and the Bolddog Lings.

To fit all the excitement into one place this year’s event will be moving to People’s Park, but again takes place in the last weekend of September. JESS 2015 gets underway on Thursday 24th September and concludes with three shows on Sunday 27th.

New for 2015 and making their first visit to Jersey is something a little different from all that horsepower, but none less thrilling. The shark water show consists of 5 professional divers performing more than 70 different dives from 5 different heights. The show explodes with a cascade of somersaults and twists as part of their ‘classic dives’ section. Next comes the comedy as a gang of crazy clowns perform impossible and funny comic dives and even get the public involved in the show. This bit’s bound to be a big hit with the kids of Jersey!

The dive show concludes with extreme firedives burning at 800 degrees celsius and culminates with a 25 metre high dive.

The awesome machine that is Big Pete is built for one reason only – mass destruction! It is one of Europe’s largest Monster Trucks with a full size American truck body, and is now partnered by the Grim Reaper.

The final act completing 2015’s exciting lineup is one of the most unique and exciting displays on the planet, with riders boasting more accumulated championship titles and accomplishments than any other team.

Again this year you’ll be able to watch two real Monster Trucks at work, jumping over and crushing cars and caravans. Leaping 15ft in the air is an impressive sight as they crush anything in their path. Watch out for their famous tug of war pulling a car in two.

With one rider on his motorbike and another on his peddle bike, the show is a man against machine event with plenty of comedy thrown in.

These guys are Honda’s official and the UK’s number one motorcycle display team, though you may recognise them from Britain’s Got Talent. The team are bringing with them to Jersey the Worlds’ largest and most sophisticated mobile landing system so they can show case moves like the ‘look back heart attack’, ‘holy grab’, ‘cliff hanger’, ‘kiss of death’, ‘dead body’ and many more. Many of their moves will result in the rider exiting their seat, taking their hands off the handlebars and rotating their body around the bike!

World class stuntman Matt Coulter from Brisbane, Australia will be making his debut at JESS 2015 with record breaking Quad bikes able to jump up to 14 large cars.The show includes stunts using specially fitted quad-bikes (one even fitted with a roll cage) and they finish with a spectacular jump over anything that is put in their path, be it cars, trucks or tractors (Matt has even jumped a flying aeroplane).

For 2015 Xtreme has a completely new show, comprising of a new exhibition unit and obstacles designed for both motorcycles and cycle bikes to show you what they can do.

With both afternoon and evening shows to choose from amongst the ten showings it’s sure to be a great event to take the family to.

For all the information you need and to book tickets online visit jtrewards.com/jess where you’ll be able to buy tickets for any show on your chosen date.

Printed tickets will be available to buy from the JT shop in Queen street between the 14th and 23rd of September.

Event dates/times Thursday 24th Sept – 17:00 to 19:00 & 19:30 to 21:30 Friday 25th Sept – 17:00 to 19:00 & 19:30 to 21:30 Sat 26th Sept – 14:00 to 16:00 & 17:00 to 19:00 & 19:30 to 21:30 Sun 27th Sept – 14:00 to 16:00 & 17:00 to 19:00 & 19:30 to 21:30

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The exotic city of

Istanbul

by Rebecca Underwood

Ortakoy Mosque

Turkish treats

Sultanahmet

Istanbul, nestled on both sides of the Bosphorus Strait, between the sparkling waters of the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea, is a unique metropolis where the exotic east meets the cosmopolitan west.

Domes, towering minarets, the call to prayer from a multitude of mosques and a swirling maelstrom of more than 15 million people, Istanbul offers visitors an intriguing glimpse into a rich and colourful history and a fascinating culture.

Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Christian world, known as Sultanahmet, is the location for most of the city’s historical attractions including the Hagia Sophia Museum, dating back to the sixth century. The magnificent dome, considered the embodiment of Byzantine architecture, was constructed on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, and is widely recognised as a symbol of the city. The church was looted in 1204 by the fourth Crusaders and became a mosque during the emergence of the Ottoman Empire in 1453.

Visit the nearby Topkapi Sarayi palace; once the sultan’s residence and the heart of the Turkish Empire for four centuries.

Hagia Sophia

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This enormous collection of buildings stands on a headland overlooking the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn. Take a leisurely stroll through the imposing Imperial Gate into

the lush verdant courtyard where the sultan’s bodyguards were stationed and pause for a while at the Gate of Salutations where the heads of traitors were once displayed. A warren of meandering paths leads the visitor to the kitchens where a frenzy of 150 chefs prepared daily feasts for 5,000 guests and the Harem, which housed hundreds of young women who were reserved for the sultan and guarded by eunuchs. Another leafy courtyard leads to the school where the sultan’s many sons and daughters studied and where fabulous jewels and treasures are now displayed. Exhibits include the exquisite Topkapi Dagger, adorned with glittering emeralds, a wide variety of elaborate costumes and the Pavilion of the Holy Mantle, which presents the Prophet Mohammed’s cloak and sword.

The Sultan Ahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque due to the 20,000 handmade blue ceramic tiles papering the interior walls, was constructed in the 17th century during the rule of Ahmet I. The mosque’s main dome, six towering minarets and eight secondary domes reflect the splendour of Byzantine and Islamic architecture and it is considered to be the last mosque of the classical era.

Another popular attraction is the Hippodrome, which once housed 100,000 spectators. You can imagine their

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thunderous cheers as they watched the four horse chariots racing at break neck speed around the track. In the centre lie an Egyptian obelisk, which dates back to 1500 BC, and an adjacent marble block, which portrays Theodosius, the last emperor to rule over both the eastern and western sectors of the Roman Empire.

For a unique shopping experience and where you can practice your haggling skills, head for the Grand Covered Bazaar, an intricate maze of over 4,000 shops.

Istanbul’s top attraction, which dates back to the 15th century, entices even the most resistant visitor with a dazzling extravaganza of gold and silver jewellery, Oriental rugs of every size and colour, pungent spices, copper, suede and leather goods and trinkets galore. You are sure to be persuaded to part with more than a few Turkish Liras. Stop off for a breather at one of the many cafés and sample the delicious cheese pie, known as Borek, or for the sweet toothed, savour the scrumptious kadaif, which is a combination of shredded wheat and nuts oozing with honey. Round off your stack with a Turkish coffee or a glass of raki; that should put a spring in your step.

For weary explorers who prefer to be in the heart of the action, the Park Bosphorus Hotel offers luxurious accommodation.

The hotel, which opened in 2013, is located in the European part of Istanbul and within walking distance to Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue, crammed with shops, cafés and street hawkers selling all manner of ‘genuine fakes’!

Relax in a spacious deluxe suite measuring 39 -47 m² with contemporary furnishings, rich drapes and soft carpeting. The hotel’s dining options include the informal Gümüssuyu restaurant, which offers a wide array of international cuisine including a tempting selection of succulent Turkish dishes. Be sure to visit the Hezarfen Terrace Bar, which offers a spectacular panoramic view over the Bosphorus and it’s the ideal spot to sip on a pre or post dining cocktail. For a more formal affair, head for the Izaka restaurant on the hotel’s rooftop, where you can sample a fusion of Middle Eastern and Turkish creations or feast on a first class Byzantium, Armenian and Ottoman Mezze.

For a special afternoon treat, consider an afternoon cruise on the Bosphorus. Join the locals and make your way to Eminönü on one of the city’s modern trams, which are efficient and frequent and for only 4 TL (less than £1) you can travel quite some distance. Eminönü is a busy transport hub and you can embark on one of the many 18 | www.life-mags.com

Topkapi Palace boats (Sehir Hatlari vessels with the yellow funnels have been in operation since 1851) sailing to Ortaköy; a more tranquil upmarket area with water front cafés and restaurants and narrow meandering cobbled stoned streets packed with charming little shops and boutiques.

For those seeking a tranquil retreat, the Radisson Blu Bosphorus is a stylish hotel located on the scenic waterfront, close to the Ortaköy pier. The hotel’s loft-style suites, which measure approximately 50 m², are light and airy with contemporary furnishings and comfortable beds. Dining options include the Starboard open-air restaurant with tables located right beside the Bosphorus. The innovative Mediterranean menu also features the Turkish Manti, which is pasta dough, filled with mince meat cooked in a chicken broth and served with a light yogurt and delicious sauces. Or you may prefer to dine in the hotel’s comfortable and laid back Cruise Lounge, which features an impressive cocktail bar in the centre and there’s a spacious outside seating area, which is the ideal spot to take in the view and relax.

And as you take in the spectacular panoramic views across the glittering waters of the Bosphorus you will surely agree that Istanbul is indeed a unique city where the exotic eastern world meets the modern west in harmony.

Tip: For more information on Istanbul visit goturkey.com

Terrace Suite at Park Bosphorus Hotel

Should you wish to dine further afield, head for the nearby Laledan Restaurant at the Çıra an Palace Kempinski. Located on the ground floor of the property and again overlooking the Bosphorus Strait, it truly is an exceptional dining experience.

Consider sampling the succulent ‘Alinazik’ kebab, smoked eggplant purée, and marinated, sautéed lamb cubes.

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With so many weddings in the Island each year, it makes sense to bring all potential wedding providers and services under one roof. This is what Marquee Solutions have been successfully doing for several years now….. By Juanita Shield-Laignel I would defy any young blushing bride not to be swept away by the excitement and glamour of Jersey’s biannual prestigious Marquee Solutions Wedding Fayre, held at the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society grounds in Trinity, packed with many and beauteous things displayed by over eighty exhibitors.

The quality of the day is immediately apparent when approaching the building along the herringbone brick driveway lined with meticulously kept shiny black Limousines, white Mercedes’ an assortment of Vintage Cars and Coaches all bedecked in familiar white or cream ribbons, highly polished, gleaming and hinting at the luxurious beginnings for the big day.

On entering the foyer you are greeted by a resplendently bedecked Toastmaster, accompanied by tuneful classical musicians, the sound enhanced by the amazing acoustics of the spacious vestibule at RJA&HS. Once inside the building one can choose to turn left into an ante room or straight on to the main hall. Each are filled with a plethora of stands including, Photo Booths for hire and several talented Photographers on hand to answer question and show their wares.

There are selections of beautifully decorated cup-cakes and then marshmallows and strawberries on a stick to drizzle under a chocolate fountain which is really fun and a glass of Champagne is also available. You can wander around sipping Champagne and nibbling cleverly prepared cake lollies looking at a kaleidoscope of precious engagement and wedding rings, fragrant flowers, hats of all shapes and sizes, a rainbow of balloons, marquees, room decoration, stunning dresses, coloured cravats and luxury hotel and venue brochures.

Beautiful, Brides-to-be sit, patiently whilst they’re made-up and coiffured expertly, all in practice for their big day. Young ladies hand out business cards and take your name and phone number for raffle prizes and every stand holder is keen to offer something.

Fragrance fills your nostrils as you approach floral stalls and soft hues of pinks, whites, creams, greens and pale grey-blues are displayed on rustic wooden apple boxes. Stunning fashionable, shabby-chic displays induce you to stop and chat to stall-holders, who are more than happy to talk about their beautiful products.

The other particularly stunning displays are the wedding cakes, beautifully decorated and samples proved. It is so well laid out and attractively displayed and all the stall holders are very enthusiastic; it is hard not to be swept away with the romanticism.

I would highly recommend The Wedding Fayre as an excellent day out for potential Bridal parties, but also for married couples like my husband and I, who loved our wedding day so much, we would like to do it all over again. I could even recommend it to anyone who just fancies a thoroughly good and different day out; maybe Artists, Writers or Gardeners who are looking for inspiration. Luckily the next Fayre is on the 18th October ….. so not too long to wait.

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make your dream wedding a reality In our day-dreams, the romantic proposal of marriage is effortlessly followed by a Cinderella-style wedding day, and the planning process is carefully edited out as Sarah O’Meara discovers As lovely as these fantasies are, they’re hardly a blueprint for organising the big day.

Whether you’re planning a modest yet elegant affair or a week’s worth of wild hedonism, every dream wedding needs a strong plan to transform it from an idea into reality.

Don’t panic, just make sure you’re asking the right questions at the right time. There’s no point in worrying about the details of the day until you’ve made five key decisions.

Your big five are... how, where, when, who and budget. Do you want a religious or civil ceremony, in which geographic location, at what time of year, who will you invite and how much can you spend?

The Big Five are your road map and until they’ve been agreed upon you can’t get down to the details. Follow these tips to make sure your wedding day is a success...

JUST GOT ENGAGED At this stage you could be three years or three months away and should be fizzing with excitement about the big day.

Announcing your engagement is an incredibly special moment for a newly-engaged couple, so it’s important to enjoy the moment, while treating the occasion with care.

Think carefully about who needs to know. If you’ve got children from a past relationship, or relatives you rarely see, you don’t want them to find out in the wrong way.

The etiquette is, ‘They should hear it from you’.

Then work on your Big Five. When do you want your ideal wedding to be? Bear in mind that off-season weddings in January and February can be more affordable.

The ‘Just Got Engaged’ period is also for thinking about the tone and style of your wedding and you may want to start a mood board. This will get you on the right road and mean everything starts to fall into place.

Cut out pictures from magazines, from the internet and stick them on a piece of card. As you stick pictures in, you’ll see themes appear. It’s very helpful for key suppliers. Take it with you, and that’ll inspire the people you’re hiring. It’s like furniture shopping.

This is definitely the time to go and look at a variety of wedding venues for inspiration, to try on dresses on a whim and have fun looking at different ideas.

But also remember that if you’ve decided to have a religious ceremony, your church ideally shouldn’t be more than 30 minutes from the venue. continues overleaf...

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Located just a 10 minute walk from St Helier's centre and offering stunning views across the bay at Havre des Pas the hotel is ideally situated for both Tourist and Business Traveller alike.

Give us a call or you can visit our website; www.curwoods.je.

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TWELVE TO NINE MONTHS TO GO Having enjoyed the luxury of travelling to venues, perhaps trying on a few gowns and looking at pretty pictures in magazines, now’s the time to firm up those plans.

Imagine that this phase is called ‘Ideas and Decisions’ and that now you’ve got a sense of the key elements which will define the look and style of day, it’s important to hire suppliers who can make sure those are all in place.

You don’t yet know exactly what they have to do but decide what florist you want to use.

DON’T FORGET: • Set the date, book the ceremony and venue(s) • Book key suppliers (catering, florist, photography, transport, stationer) • Compile guest list • Book entertainment (band, DJ etc.)

• Reserve suits, purchase bridesmaids’ outfits and select wedding gown • Send out ‘Save the Date’ cards/email NINE TO THREE MONTHS Having sketched the outline of your wedding and hired the key players, it’s now the fun part - filling in the details of the day and designing your perfect wedding!

Think about what it’s going to look like -and if you’re not sure, get help. It’s important for all the elements to be co-ordinated, otherwise you’ll end up with something random, like a cake that doesn’t work with the venue. You need a design overview.

Imagine that you’ve renovated your house and now you’re dressing it with delightful ornaments, curtains and pictures which reflect your own fabulous taste.

DON’T FORGET: • Menu tasting • Choose cake, flowers, readings and music • Purchase wedding ring(s) • Register for gift list • Choose stationer and agree invitations • Book honeymoon THREE TO ONE MONTHS TO GO At this point, you’ll hopefully be tying everything together, confirming all your plans and adding those final details.

For those who feel that there’s simply too much left to do, or are worried about being stressed on the day, you might consider bringing someone in to bring it all together. Planning a wedding isn’t hard - but there is a lot to do. Our wedding day schedules are 30 pages long and every 15 minutes is accounted for. continues overleaf...

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DON’T FORGET: • Confirm menu • Mail invitations 12 to 8 weeks before wedding • Confirm order of service with officiant • One month to go, chase outstanding RSVPs TEN DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING If you’ve done it right, there shouldn’t be much left to do - apart from keep staying rested, and going on that last minute diet.

A key point to remember is that if everyone involved has the same expectations of the day, then the day should run smoothly.

If you’ve talked through the Big Five at the beginning, then any last minute controversies should be avoided.

Listen to suggestions from friends and family throughout the process.

Some people just want to be heard and by hearing them out, you know they’ll be supportive on the day - even if you’ve ignored what they said!.

DON’T FORGET: • Confirm final guest numbers with venue and caterer • Collect Orders of Service, menu and place cards if necessary • Prepare ‘Wedding Day Schedule’ and distribute as required • Confirm shot list with photographer

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How to look and feel amazing on your wedding day

By Lorraine Pannetier - The Food Coach www.beetrootbrownie.com

“I’m getting married!”, you tell everyone excitedly, as you rush around in a haze of telephone bookings and wedding magazines. And then, it dawns on you. You want to lose weight. All you can think about is back-fat over your wedding dress and how you’ll look in that skimpy white bikini on honeymoon. What do you do?

Cut back on everything: out go the carbs, ditch the fat, drink wheatgrass shots and then, suddenly, you slump. Stressed and exhausted. The whirl of wedding preparation becomes a chore rather than a build up to the happiest day of your life.

Wouldn’t it be amazing to find a real solution?

Well ladies, there is one! But if I say ‘healthy eating and exercise’, you’ll turn the page. So I won’t. I want to introduce you to a happier way of eating. One that is simple, cost effective (so you have more to spend on bridal shoes) and will leave you feeling full of energy and vitality with glowing skin, shiny hair and a beautiful smile that radiates how awesome you feel. No amount of make up can create that genuine glow of health and happiness.

I’m certain that is how you wish to feel on your wedding day.

Here are my six steps to transforming your lifestyle and creating a positive attitude to food: Simplicity. Forget labels and ingredients. Eat real food.

Buy fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds and perhaps a small amount of really good quality meat or fish.

Creativity. Learn to cook. Have fun playing with raw food.

Style fruit salad in rainbow colours. Buy a spiraliser and make courgette noodles (they’re delicious, trust me!).

Abundance. Fresh vegetables are low in calories. Eat loads of them. Filling up on veg at mealtimes will aid elimination and give you a flatter, less bloated stomach.

Love. Be kind to yourself. Give yourself the space and time to focus on your breath, to exercise, to look after your body through treatments like massage and chiropractic. Compliment your friends and colleagues - the love will come right back to you from others.

Glow. Follow the first four steps and you will glow. Enhance this by treating your skin well (Coconut oil is amazing), and sharing your new knowledge and experience with others. There is no feeling that can quite match the one you get when you make a difference to someone else’s life.

Empowered. Put all this together consistently and you have just empowered yourself girl! You are stronger, more resilient, happier, healthier, and ready to take on the world (or just the in-laws for now).

This new lifestyle can remain with you forever - supporting your health, creating a perfect environment for pregnancy, setting you up as a positive role model to your children and building a strong body to ward off illness. No amount of money can buy that; no amount of starvation or fad diets can achieve that.

You can create far more than just a perfect wedding physique.

You can create your perfect life.

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FOR RICHER, FOR POORER,

FOR CASH...

It might not be prime wedding season at the moment, but the winter months - especially in the run-up to Christmas, and the fairytale 'winter wonderland' backdrop that comes with it are an increasingly popular time for couples to say 'I do'.

In fact, not long ago, I attended the wedding of two friends. It was a perfect, if chilly, day and it was much enjoyed by all - not much out of the ordinary there.

But one aspect of the wedding was, for me, a bit more unusual - the bride and groom requested cash contributions from their guests, instead of having the standard list of presents.

After a bit of investigation though, I soon discovered that my friends were not alone in their decision, with recent research showing the traditional wedding gift list is generally slipping into decline in favour of cash.

A survey, by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), found that one fifth (21%) of over 500 people in the UK who'd tied the knot in the last five years had asked guests to choose a present from a wedding list, but a substantial 40% requested money towards the cost of something.

Almost one quarter (23%) used that cash towards the cost of the wedding itself, or the honeymoon, and one in 14 wanted to put the money towards buying a house or make a donation to charity.

The findings reflect how people are increasingly marrying later. According to official figures, in 2011 the average man in England and Wales was 36 when he got married and a woman was 33, which is eight years older than the typical age for getting married in 1971.

As such, many couples already live together and have accumulated the must-have household items which would traditionally have been given to them when they started married life together.

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The trend towards 'cash' gifts is not only to benefit the newlyweds though - 63% of people surveyed, who'd recently attended a wedding, said they were happy with the practice, and only 26% felt uncomfortable about it.

"So rather than compile a long list of dinner services, cutlery canteens and wine glasses, we invited our wedding guests to contribute to make our honeymoon in Norway - which can be a pretty expensive country - an extra special trip.

In my own opinion, I was very happy to give my friends money I know they'll put towards something they want, rather than me giving them a toaster they already have two of, which will then sit gathering dust at the back of a cupboard.

"We created a list of things we wanted to do on honeymoon such as husky sledding, cocktails in a swanky bar and visits to museum and galleries and invited our guests to contribute towards them. We tried to create a list that covered a range of prices and split some of the more expensive items into smaller contributions so people could be as generous as they liked."

In this case, my friends are using the money they receive towards their honeymoon fund, and their modern take on a wedding list consisted of a cost breakdown of certain items on their holiday itinerary. Those guests who wished to contribute money were invited to contribute to one of these items, thus giving them their dream trip.

The bride and groom plan to help guests see what their money's bought by sending out thank you notes with a picture of them enjoying the relevant activity - so, far from just handing over cold hard cash, you are essentially handing them the chance to build precious memories.

David, the groom, says: "Like many couples these days, my wife and I lived together before we got married and so already had many of the things that would have traditionally featured on a wedding list.

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For Better or Worse With an average of £18,000 being spent on a wedding these days you will want to ensure yours is as unique, original and memorable as possible.

So whether you are looking for a black dress, a comical cake or are choreographing your first dance to ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson, you’ll find that nowadays just about anything goes at weddings.

little concern regarding bouquets and arrangements and whether they would ‘work’. And when I proposed the idea of walking out the church, not to confetti-throwers but to bubble machines, the look on my family’s faces were enough to say that this was one of my ‘crazy’ ideas. However, bubbles at weddings have really taken off as an alternative to traditional paper or rice confetti, and that’s a long way since the original grains of rice thrown.

What’s more, what is the point of having a big white wedding if you hate wearing white; or wearing your hair ‘up’ when you always have it ‘down’; or getting married in a church when you don’t have any faith; or having three tiers on your wedding cake when you know that 300 guests will need to be fed? Your wedding should be tailored to your requirements as a couple and, in some way, reflect your personalities.

My then fiancé and I even discussed alternative music for the evening disco, coming up with tunes such as: ‘Divorce’ by Tammy Wynette, ‘Suspicious Minds’ by Elvis Presley, and ‘What Becomes of the Broken Hearted’ by Jimmy Ruffin, purely for our own amusement when the guests caught on to the lyrics being sung!

I was lucky enough to have the wedding of my dreams last year…the traditional, fairytale day with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. I remember planning the flowers and suggesting to people that only sunflowers would do as they are my favourite flowers, and having that decision met with a

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It’s become a phenomenon to film and post wedding videos on to the internet, with most of these being unusual wedding marches to the ceremony or first dances. Anything from MC Hammer’s ‘Can’t Touch This’ to Run DMC’s ‘It’s Like That’ are readily accepted as dance tunes to which you could

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choreograph a ‘comedy’ routine. If you are looking for some ideas and inspiration for yours then surf the web – I guarantee you’ll become addicted to finding the funniest and most unique. Whilst you are surfing, be sure to take a look at the pictures of original and comic cakes which are becoming common place at many receptions too. Gone are the days of a three-tiered, white, extravagance, and now you can have just about anything – plain and tasteful, full of fun, and even chocolate (like we did, to match our colour scheme!)

So if you are opting for purely traditional, completely off the wall, or just a few quirky touches, remember that whether it’s better or worse in some people’s eyes, making your special day as unique and fitting to your personalities will ensure that it’s a day you (and your guests) will never forget.

Ten Fascinating Wedding Facts 1) A French bride was arrested at her wedding reception in 1995 for stabbing her new husband with the knife they had just used to cut the wedding cake 2) Every day, 26,000 couples get married in China 3) A Mexico City couple got married in 1969 after an engagement lasting 67 years. Both were 82 when they finally took the plunge 4) A man in Malaysia has been best man at around 1000 weddings 5) 6ft 2in tall Fabien Pretou towered over his 3ft 1in tall bride Natalie Lucius at their wedding in France in 1990 6) Whenever movie star Joan Crawford changed husbands, she changed all the toilet seats in the house 7) In Anglo Saxon times, a man could divorce his wife on the grounds that she was too passionate 8) Tying shoes to the bumper of the getaway car goes back to the days when the bride’s shoes signified her authority. Her shoes were taken as she left the wedding and given to the groom by her father. This signified that the groom now had possession over the woman, and she couldn’t run away 9) Many generations ago, it was required that witnesses be present while the couple consummated the marriage. The witnesses would then emerge with the bride’s garter as proof that they saw the event 10) In ancient times, the groom would wrap the bride’s ankles with grass to keep here spirit within her.

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Wedding Belles Walk down the aisle in your dream dress with Lisa Haynes’ big day style guide.

Just like meeting the man you’re exchanging your vows with, they say when you’ve found The dress, you ‘just know’.

But you still might have to kiss a whole bunch of frogs first and wriggle your way into gown after gown until you find your perfect match.

Sometimes even hardened anti-meringue brides may be swayed once they first step into a flowing voluminous dress, and similarly those seeking gigantic trains can fall head-overheels with a sleek fishtail frock.

The big day might be all about you and your husband-to-be but the stylish search for your dress is a love affair you’ll never forget. Traditionalist, modernist or bling-fiend bride, your gorgeous gown awaits...

MRS TRADITIONALIST If you’ve always dreamed of the big white princess wedding, now is your chance to wow your very own Prince Charming with a modern-day fairytale gown. Think tumbling cascades of tulle, beaded bodice and never-ending train.

Styling tip: Floral corsages, oversized bows or crystal sparkle, make sure any extravagant detailing is focused on your best feature.

MRS MODERN Those seeking something different to avoid being a cookie-cutter bride don’t have to opt for a daring black gown a la Sarah Jessica Parker to stand out.

Opt for clean lines, simple shapes, and futuristic detailing for a cutting-edge look to echo the catwalks. Quirky detailing and embroidery can also make you stand out from the traditional bridal brigade.

In the sea of white dresses there is definitely a yearning for individuality. Embroidery lends itself to this perfectly, from personal embellishments, the name of your betrothed embroidered on the dress, through to an alternative to a veil, it’s all about the detail.

Styling tip: Body-hugging sleek dress? Invest in comfortable but silhouette-enhancing underwear to flaunt your figure to the max.

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MRS MAGPIE Your big day focus doesn’t have to be all about the dress.

If you’re a self-confessed accessories addict, keep your gown pared-down and sparkle with jewels, pearls and diamonds.

Splash out on statement shoes, jewellery or a head piece to make a decadent impact.

If the dress is very ornate, you need a simple style of accessory, but if you’re wearing a sleeker style, go to town with more elaborate jewellery.

It’s important not to over-complicate the look. Either wear earrings and a bracelet, or a necklace - if you have too much going on you lose the effect.

Styling tip: Long chandelier earrings will really set off an asymmetric neckline.

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Preparing your hair for your wedding day

By Sophie Walton of Stylistics Hair Studio

Hair is one of the most important things to consider for your wedding. With an unlimited amount of styles to choose from, sometimes we can get lost along the way and forget the prep work needed to enhance our locks for the big day!

PORTRAIT SESSION AND HAIR TRIALS: Six months prior to your wedding we suggest having a “major” consultation with your stylist to discuss ideas and to create a portrait of what you would like to achieve, this is to gain an insight into what you would like and to make any necessary appointments including your wedding day to ensure al final details can be prepared sooner rather than later. A formal hair trial should take place 2-3 months prior, we usually recommend booking this for the same day as your dress fitting to ensure you

gain a good idea of your overall look so any changes can be made. At your trial a plan will be created and tailored to your needs for preparing your colour and cut.

COLOURING AND CUTTING: The colour and cut of your hair looks best in the first two weeks, so it is advisable to have your hair coloured at least a week before the big day! If you are using deep conditioning treatments prior to your wedding we advise stopping the use of these at least four days prior to make sure your hair is not too soft for styling.

THE NIGHT BEFORE: On the eve of your wedding you should wash and style your hair using the techniques that your stylist will have discussed with you during your trial. Your stylist will have given you any products needed in order for your hair to be fully prepped for the following day.

Finally the most important thing to remember is that your stylist is willing and ready to help you every step of the way. Although doing your hair gives us great pleasure, we also understand the emotions involved in your wedding and look forward to you sharing your stories and photos with us on your next visit!

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Beautiful

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By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers As a salon owner I love wedding season and looking after all my brides and their parties. However I find my self saying to each and everyone that The secret to a good bridal look is all about the prep.

I'm not just talking about the diet and dress but think about your skincare in advance , hair care treatments, bridal make up and body care. All these routines take time to act and time to get used to.

Skin and body care can take up to four weeks to show the benefits as we live on a 28 day rota of cells. Therefore I always recommend to begin to think about look at these areas at least 6 months in advance. Treat yourself to a good facial at least twice to enhance your skincare routine. Increase exfoliation from top to toe and think about treating the chest area when looking after your face as this is an area which can show age and will be seen on a beautiful bride.

Increase your water intake to at least two litres a day, this will not only make you feel good but benefit every part of your body and again make your new routines work harder.

As for bridal make up, now days there are no rules. It always used to be about the natural look but now days brides ask for a lot heavier. The smokey eye is always popular with a lovely pale lip.

I would always recommend a trail to ensure you are firstly happy with you look and secondly your make up artist. Also think about investing in the lip colour you choose so that you can reapply it throughout the day.

Other great treatments that are great to have pre wedding and to make life easier pre and post wedding are waxing, to make sure you are hair free for longer and have smooth skin. A lash and brow tint to define your eyes. A fake tan to give you a good colour to set your dress off. All these should be done at least 3-5 days before your big occasion to allow time to settle down or activate. However all good beauty salons will advise you and take time to explain what they offer. Many offer packages to look after you and your party for that extra special pamper.

“Better is (to do) one’s own duty, though devoid of merit, than the duty of another well discharged.”

Bhagavad Gita 3:35 (Sivananda).

This quote has inspired a modern Yoga pop saying: ‘YOGA IS THE PRACTICE OF TOLERATING THE CONSEQUENCES OF BEING YOURSELF.’ As I recognise and acknowledge I made a mistake and try to make reparation immediately whilst knowing I may not be deserving of a good outcome and I may have to live with the effect of my action, I am grateful that through Yoga I have realisation that everything in future will improve if I am making a continued spiritual effort NOW. I know this is true because I have been practicing this for a while and since practicing 'in future' has become 'the now' which gets better and better. With a mistake I can take steps to remove the discomfort even if as the ‘bad guy’ I remain unforgiven! I made a mistake, but I can’t drag it around with me hitting myself over the head with it. That hurts! How hard it is sometimes ‘tho and I am reminded yet again that I must stay on top of it, don’t let it slide, must study my flaws to try to correct them and prevent future discomforts.

My soul hums more than it ever has and yet I still have the moments when its a struggling low hum and I can’t hear it at all BUT whilst those moments disappoint me they are also a point of reference for me to show me how much 'I' have altered.

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Best Dressed

Guest

By Lisa Haynes

Solve your what-to-wear conundrums with our style guide to bag the award for Most Glamorous Guest.

OUTFIT APPERITIF Dress code doesn't have to automatically mean 'dress'.

This season, there are smart matching separates or two-piece tailoring options if you're tired of sticking to the same silhouette.

"Think about the style of the occasion before you plan your outfit," advises Jenny Packham, red carpet and Debenhams designer.

"Research the venue and location before outfit shopping, as it helps set the mood and style focus: a traditional wedding in the countryside offers a different set of sartorial rules to a tropical, beach vibe, for instance."

Make sure your outfit ties together with one common thread.

Try picking out one accent colour from your dress or suit to base your accessories on.

MAIN EVENT Whether you're beach, city or countryside-bound, always vow to say 'I don't' to white at weddings.

"Black and white is a great, chic alternative," suggests Packham. "Dress up a simple, block colour look with statement accessories. But if the outfit is bold, keep the extras simple, and vice versa."

Don't sabotage your Dancing Queen skills by hobbling on to the dance floor and ruining your look. Give your footwear a trial run around the house before wearing on the big day.

Packham says: "It's going to be a long day, so make sure your heels are both stylish and comfortable. My tip is to pack flats in your bag if you're planning on hitting the dance floor."

CLOSING PARTY Temperature is all-important when selecting your event ensemble. If it's an outdoorsy do, remember that temperatures will drop at night."Unless you're wearing a suit, it's often difficult to find a suitable cover-up for a summer dress," says Packham.

"A light cashmere cardigan or matching wrap is a great solution."If your dress is plain, bling things up for evening with an intricate beaded jacket that will supercharge your look from day guest to evening glamazon.

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"Ensure you have a bold lipstick in your handbag for the simplest way totake your outfit from day to night," suggests Packham.

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HAT'S THAT Considering a head-to-toe statement? A hat can instantly give your outfit the wow factor. Stephen Jones, milliner and designer of Top Hat at Debenhams reveals his tips for getting a-head for event season: • Try on a variety of hat styles until you find one that works for you.

• Take a hand mirror with you so you can see what the back looks like.

• Ensure the fit is correct - my hats in the Debenhams collection come on bands so you can easily position them correctly on your head.

• Get a hat to suit your face, as opposed to your clothes. If it suits your face, you'll feel comfortable and it will go with your outfit.

You need something a bit more substantial than a fascinator to balance out a tailored shoulder.

Fascinators are great for evening with a cocktail dress so glamorous.

For smart post-work events, put a tiny fascinator in your handbag that you can put on to smarten up and feel completely different.

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The Best Man Well, it’s finally happened - you’ve been asked to be a best man!

So, what does being a best man involve? What are your responsibilities and what about the speech?

This article will answer these and other questions about being a best man.

Historically, a bridegroom’s best man was chosen for being strong and a good fighter who assisted his friend when he captured his bride. A best man’s support was also needed on the wedding day to protect the bride from any rival who might try to carry her away for his own. When the practice of capturing brides ceased, the best man’s role of supporting the groom and protecting the bride altered to the best man becoming exclusively the groom’s escort while the bride was supported by her bridesmaids.

Today, the role of best man (or best woman) is offered to the groom’s closest adult relative or friend but is not one that should be accepted lightly. You will be a main player not only on the day itself, but your advice and practical help will be sought in the preparations beforehand. Your tasks are many and varied but essentially during the run up to the wedding you will be relied upon as a supporter and organiser.

THE BEST MAN’S DUTIES Before The Wedding It is important at the outset of being asked to be a best man to establish from the groom the level of input he would like you to have. Some grooms require as much help as you are able to offer, while others are happy for you to have a minimum amount of input during the pre wedding period but require your help and support on the wedding day alone. Listed below are the traditional responsibilities of a best man:

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Become involved in discussions and decisions in the planning stage with the groom, acting as a sounding board for his ideas.

Help the groom choose the ushers, who are usually picked from both the bride and groom’s families and friends. You need to make sure the ushers are aware of their responsibilities (see over), attend fittings of outfits and ensure they are available to attend the rehearsal (if required).

Together with the groom, decide on the outfits for both yourselves, and the ushers (if the outfits are hired the cost is usually the responsibility of the groom - if his finances permit).

Arrange the stag night - at least a few days before the wedding to give everyone a chance to recover.

Attend the wedding rehearsal and check car-parking facilities and access, particularly if there will be disabled guests.

On the day A best man’s role on the wedding day is of the utmost importance. The groom will no doubt be very nervous and the calming support of his escort is vital. Here are your other duties: Meet the groom a least a couple of hours before you need to leave for the ceremony venue.

Help the groom dress and ensure he looks his best.

Make sure you have the ring(s) and take possession of the money for the church fees.

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Transport the groom to the ceremony venue making sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony is due to begin. A telephone call to the bride’s father telling him that you are leaving will provide welcomed comfort!

Pay the church fees, on behalf of the groom.

Take your seat with the groom on the front right-hand pew while waiting for the bride. Shortly before the bride arrives, you will be prompted to stand in position at the head of the aisle (standing to the groom’s right).

Hand over the ring(s) at the required moment.

Accompany the chief bridesmaid (or matron of honour) to the vestry for the signing of the register. You may also be asked by the groom to sign the register as a witness.

Join the recessional down the aisle following in line after the bride and groom, the bride’s father and groom’s mother and the groom’s father and the bride’s mother. You will escort the chief bridesmaid on your left arm.

When everyone is seated and before the meal/buffet is served, call for silence and either invite the minister to say grace or, if one is not present, say it yourself.

When the meal is finished, introduce the speeches inviting the bride’s father to speak first.

After the bride’s father has delivered his speech and toasted the bride and groom, introduce the groom for his much awaited words!

The groom’s speech ends with a toast to the bridesmaids.

You will reply to this toast on behalf of the bridesmaids and deliver your speech, read the congratulatory messages from absent family and friends, and close by toasting the bride and groom.

Once the speeches have concluded, you will announce the traditional cutting of the cake ceremony.

Upon arrival at the reception venue, your duties are as follows but some will depend upon whether you have agreed to take on the role of toastmaster.

Collect any greetings messages from the bride’s father and check to see if any messages have been delivered direct to the reception venue.

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Your wedding at Durrell A Perfect Partnership SET in 32 acres of parkland and complemented by the beauty of a traditional seventeenth-century manor house, there is something for everyone in this world-renowned location.

Weddings and civil partnerships are conducted in our Courtyard, in a marquee adjoining the Council Room of the Manor House.

Durrell provides a wonderful setting for you and your guests.

For all wedding enquiries, please contact our Events Manager, Paddy Haversham-Quaid, on 860035 or events@durrell.org

Following your ceremony in the Courtyard or in the more intimate surroundings of the Council Room, take a stroll down Camellia Path past the Island Bat Roost, to the Organic Orchard for a drinks reception in a private and sheltered venue. Enjoy drinks and canapÊs at the Organic Farm’s built in bar, and take a stroll amidst the edible plants and flowers, grown at Durrell to nourish our animals.

After, celebrate your wedding reception in the Dodo Restaurant. This spacious venue can seat up to 120 guests and will be overseen by our Executive Chef and dedicated in house caterers.

For smaller post ceremony drinks gatherings, you can choose the rustic Kirindy Cabin, which overlooks one of our mixed lemur enclosures.

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a marquee wedding is the ideal solution. be it at home or at one of our venues we can help you to create your dream wedding. with careful planning and attention to the last detail and in close consultation with you, we will provide the essential elements for a relaxed mood and magical atmosphere for your ideal wedding day memory. we can turn your ideas into reality perfect from start to finish and totally problem free.

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We provide an efficient and courteous service and we will ensure professionalism and attention to detail from the outset to completion without neglecting any last minute additions.

Tailored for you Our computer aided design package allows us to create marquee 3D layouts of your function, helping you to better visualise and determine your exact requirements. Marquee Solutions adopts a modern approach to your needs and we are proud of the individual attention we provide to all of our customers.

Small wonder that in the space of just eight years we have become the island’s leading marquee hire company.

We supply all of the ancillary equipment needed to finish the marquee which will keep you and your guests comfortable be it a winter or summer wedding, through rain or shine and happy to keep celebrating throughout the day and night.

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Blissful Wedded GIFTS Most couples building a wedding list still say "we do" love beautiful tableware and cutlery - after all, these gifts will be useful for a lifetime.

Sensible food processors and mixers are also still going strong as present list 'must-have' items at John Lewis.

These bestselling lines are often timeless classics so they deserve their place at the heart of newlyweds' kitchens.

But there's also room for more unusual presents, that will bring lasting stylishness to a home.

"Today's bijou living dictates couples' choices, and brides and grooms enjoy a sense of individuality combined with practicality," says the wedding list consultant at Wedding Presents Direct.

"Modern couples are savvy when it comes to choosing their wedding list.

They know which brands they like and spend lots of time researching styles and themes."

Indeed, according to Wedding Presents Direct, vibrant china, decorative lamps and cut crystal are high on the list for couples this spring.

To crown the big day, here are some stylish suggestions to furnish the home - and remember, those in the know advise newlywedsto-be not to underestimate how generous some guests are when devising their lists!

The Big Day isn't about the gifts, of course, but chances are you'll be showered with presents and will need to order stacks of thank you cards.

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Adding space is one of the best ways to improve your home and increase its value. If you've outgrown your home, but can make it bigger by building an extension or converting the loft, cellar or garage, doing the work is often more economical than moving to a larger property, and gives you a chance to create living space tailored to your needs.

However, be careful not to extend your home in the wrong way.

For example, if you're converting the loft to create an extra bedroom and there isn't enough living space downstairs for the total number of bedrooms, you'll be making the house too top heavy. If you're concerned about resale, ask a local estate agent whether the work you're considering is advisable.

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Modernising a home stuck in a different decade is always going to add value, and make it more sellable and nicer to live in. Central heating is vital because most of us want it, but installing it is expensive and disruptive - it's something to do at an early stage of renovating. The same applies to rewiring - old wiring isn't always obvious, but can be dangerous. Having a property rewired is also expensive and disruptive and can create more work and expense because you often have to replaster afterwards.

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By Julia Gray

It's said the rooms that sell homes most are the kitchen and bathroom. Again, this is because updating them is costly and it's not easy being without either while the work's being done. Day to day, replacing a dated kitchen or bathroom with a modern one will make a big difference to your life, and you can fit a new one inexpensively, although it's not hard to spend a lot. If you can create one, an open-plan kitchen-diner/family room is the most popular type of kitchen these days, as it's ideal for family life and entertaining.

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En-suite bathrooms are another good way to add value and make your home life easier, especially if you have kids. You should have at least one bathroom for every three bedrooms, but when everyone's getting ready in the morning, there can be a lot of pressure on that one bathroom.

This is when another bathroom comes in very handy. It's also useful to have a bathroom on every floor where there are bedrooms, so, for example, loft-conversion bedrooms with a bathroom are usually more valuable and useful than those without.

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In areas where parking space is limited, off-street parking is a big plus, although it's most likely to add value in expensive urban areas.

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Not only will they enhance what's often billed as the most important feature in the room, but with the onset of August's sunshine and heatwave (let's hope!), curtains, blinds and shutters can provide an ideal balance of light and privacy.

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CURTAIN CALL "It's important your curtains reflect the summer through your home interior and this can be easily achieved with simple ideas," says Martin Aveyard, design director at Moon. " Keeping your curtains in fresh, tonal hues, for instance, will instantly brighten your room, creating a more spacious feel, even when closed."

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Lightweight fabrics will allow for a softer, more gentle movement.

Surprisingly, wool, with its natural crimp and spring, retains its shape well, creating a sleek look when hung.

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For summer, Emma Mawston, head of design for Liberty Art Fabrics Interiors, suggests anything green, pastoral and inspiring: "It's the perfect time to bring nature inside, keeping the mood uplifted even on the dullest of days. Soft printed floral linen voiles in pretty multi colours are perfect for floating from bathroom windows, for a calm and relaxing atmosphere."

Alternatively, combining curtains and blinds will filter the light and allow the curtain to remain open and look more dressed.

"There is a definite trend for dual dressing," says Lorna McAleer, brand manager at Style Studio. "Applying two co-ordinating fabrics at windows, with Roman blinds within the recess and curtains as an additional feature. It creates a very opulent look, whether this is in a modern home or period property, and is a design feature in itself."

Coloured shutters can really help add a pop of vibrancy to rooms, especially if the general decor is neutral. They also work well with traditional or contemporary design styles, and if you're fitting shutters in your bathroom and require privacy without losing light, tier on tier shutters offer the perfect solution.

"With separately adjustable top and bottom panels, you can open either section or adjust the slats to create the perfect configuration for your room," says Chrissie Harper, operations manager at California Shutters. " If your windows don't suit a tier on tier solution, cafe-style shutters make a great alternative, as they cover the lower section of your window, providing a balance between light and privacy."

STYLISH SHUTTERS "Unusual shaped windows fitted with made-to-measure plantation shutters can create fantastic features in living spaces that enjoy the sunshine flooding in," says Mike Stephen, director at Apollo Blinds. "S hutters are practical too, ensuring sun rooms don't overheat."

They're ideal for minimalist sun rooms, loft conversions or converted garages too, delivering a clean, modern and almost European holiday home look.

Murray Clark, director at The Shutter Store, agrees: "Shutters are a stylish alternative to curtains in bedrooms and living rooms, especially during the summer months. They are easy to fit, flexible and can help to transform a room, letting in as much or as little light as you like."

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BRILLIANT BLINDS "Blinds make a very effective and eye-catching alternative to curtains, as well as being practical, durable and cost-effective," says Kerry Nicholls, home decorating buyer at John Lewis. " They maximise the light that comes in through the day, and blackout blinds can help block out the early morning sunrise."

heat generated from cooking, can quickly make temperatures in the kitchen unbearable," says Kirsty Hunt from Duette. "Our blinds reflect up to 78% of the sun's heat and help to keep homes beautifully cool, making them the perfect choice for kitchen windows."

Likewise, specialist solar control window film can help maintain a moderate and comfortable temperature. Glass can magnify heat generated by the sun, but solar control film will reflect away a percentage of the sun's energy and prevent the steady build up of heat. Alternatively, as well as the aesthetic benefits, frosted film can also provide privacy.

"Ideally, we all want to relax and unwind in our homes, and crave an element of privacy - which often means preventing nosy neighbours from peering in, as well as blocking out unsightly views," says Micky Calcott, managing director at The Window Film Company. " The perfect compromise can be found with frosted film, which obscures the view both ways without blocking out the light."

Perfect for each season, blinds will help brighten rooms through summer, while keeping in warmth during winter. A Roman blind is a great fuss-free option for any window style, particularly if you have a bay window with a seat that makes curtains a little tricky to hang.

"For a cohesive interior scheme, don't be afraid to match fabrics in the same area of your home; a repeated fabric pattern on window seat cushions will add extra charm, giving your space a pleasing dose of personality," says Ian Dykes, director at Voyage Decoration. " If you're a fan of country style, be sure to bring the outside in with farm animal prints, teaming with a complementary trim, tassels or decorative stitching, for a smart finish that's easy on the eye."

It's also good to think about your chosen fabric for the back of your blinds too, making sure your window is just as good-looking from the outside as it is from within, for added curb appeal.

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THE FINAL FLOURISH "Choosing plain over patterned fabric gives scope to play with easily changeable hardware, as tastes or decor changes," says Sue Jones, founding director at Oka. " There's been a revival of the use of finials to give the finishing touch to a window dressing.

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Tiebacks are also easy updates, and keeping these in the same pattern and colourway as your curtains will create a seamless look.

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5 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH WOOD ROT

By Julia Gray

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Dry rot is also caused by a fungus (serpula lacrymans), but one that's far more destructive.

Whereas wet rot often occurs in exposed places, dry rot is more likely to be hidden. It thrives in moist, poorly ventilated spaces, such as under wooden stairs and floorboards, making it hard to spot. Another problem with dry rot is that the spores travel fast, so the whole structure of a building - both the walls and timber - can be infected in a relatively short space of time. The signs to look out for are wood cracking in a cuboidal way, a musty odour and mushroom-like growths. The growths can be different colours - they're often whitish grey (sometimes with patches of yellow and lilac) and when they're most dangerous, orangeyochre, with spores resembling brick dust.

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There are two types of rot: wet and dry, but what's the difference? Caused by a type of fungi, wet rot is the most common, but least serious, kind of rot. The fungus takes hold in damp, wet wood, but remains confined there (unlike dry rot, which spreads), so it's usually straightforward to spot and deal with. Affected wood feels spongy and soft and will usually crumble when you press on it.

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Wet rot often occurs in timber that's routinely exposed to moisture, such as the outside of wooden windows and doors, especially if the paint or varnish has flaked off or cracked, but it can occur under paintwork that appears intact.

The first thing to do is stop water coming into contact with your wood.

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Treating wet rot isn't difficult. The wood's soft so you can easily remove the worst of it. Use a wood-hardening liquid, such as Ronseal High Performance Wet Rot Wood Hardener to harden the remaining wood, then fill on top, building the filler up in layers if necessary. Polycell Polyfilla for Wood Large Repairs is an ideal option. If the rot's widespread, it may be easier to remove all of it and splice in a new piece of wood - or get a carpenter to.

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To treat dry rot, you need to solve the cause of the damp. All the affected wood, and wood on either side, must be removed, but doing so can spread the spores, so the remaining timber (and walls) must be treated to prevent infection.

Any structural woodwork will usually need to be replaced.

This isn't a simple DIY job and because it's so important to eliminate the fungus completely, is best left to the professionals.

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SUMMER BULBS TO LIFT OR LEAVE

By Hannah Stephenson

Dahlias may still be blooming, but many other summer bulbs including lilies and gladioli, are now past their peak. So, what can you do to give summer bulbs the best chance of returning in future years?

Some summer-flowering bulbs can be left in the ground crocosmia corms, for instance, just keep on producing year on year and can become invasive - but many more summer bulbs can't survive British winters.

The general rule with summer-flowering bulbs is to wait until growth has turned yellow and died down, because leaves that are green are still alive and will be providing the bulb with energy it will need for the winter and to flourish next year.

Dahlias should be left until the growth is blackened by frost in autumn, then the stems trimmed back to about 15cm (6in) before lifting the tubers.

Lift gladioli when the foliage is dying down but before the frost can kill off the corms. If you live in a mild area you can often get away with leaving them outside all year round if the ground is well drained.

Once bulbs have been lifted, you need to clean and dry them for storage. Discard damaged or diseased ones, then clean off the soil, dead foliage and any loose skin from the healthy bulbs.

Place them on a wire mesh rack, not touching each other, and leave them in a cool, dry, airy place to finish drying.

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Dahlias can be hung up in nets in the roof of your shed or garage, or stored in stacking trays with lots of holes in the sides for air circulation.

In mild areas with well-drained soil, you can risk leaving dahlia tubers in the ground in winter. Cut the tops down and cover the area with a 10cm (4in) layer of organic mulch, bark chippings or gravel, for extra insulation.

To prevent disease during the winter, dust lifted summer bulbs with a fungicide and pack them in clearly labelled paper bags, storing them in a cool, dry, airy spot until it's time to plant them out again. Other bulbs that need to be lifted for over-wintering include begonia, freesia and eucomis.

Lilies in the ground shouldn't need lifting, although if we have a particularly wet winter they may die off because they don't like wet feet while they're dormant. If you have clay soil or poor drainage you may be better off growing them in pots and moving them under cover.

If you are growing them in pots, once blooms have faded, cut off the flower heads, removing the developing seed capsules, but leave the stems. Water and feed regularly to build the bulbs up for next year, either using a liquid feed or a controlled-release granular fertiliser.

The stems will naturally die in late summer or autumn and the bulbs can be left in the pots for three or four seasons. After this, plant the whole clump in the border. Don't leave them out of the soil for long as the bulbs will dry out.

Cannas add an exotic touch to the garden, their deep green waxy leaves revealing scorching red-orange and yellow flowers. They are often grown in pots and in mild areas can be left outside in a sunny, sheltered position, with the addition of a 15cm (6in) layer of mulch in winter. Be prepared, however, for losses in an extremely cold or wet winter.

In colder areas, pot-grown plants should be moved into a frostfree place, or alternatively lift the rhizomes (creeping roots) once top growth begins to droop in the autumn, cut down the foliage and stems to around 15cm (6in), remove surplus soil, dry and store in trays in multi-purpose compost in a cool, frost-free position over winter.

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BEST OF THE BUNCH - Rudbeckia These bright and cheery yellow daisy-flowered showstoppers with chocolate centres come into their own in late summer through to October, complementing fiery displays matched by red hot pokers or crocosmias, or in containers with purple cordyline.

Many grow to around 60cm (2ft) but there are taller varieties such as R. 'Herbstsonne' ('Autumn Sun'), growing to 180cm (72in) which looks great at the back of a border in front of late-flowering clematis. They will grow almost anywhere in full sun and reasonably fertile, moist soil. Good varieties include R. fulgida sullivanti 'Goldsturm', which produces a profusion of flowers, and the double-flowered 'Goldquelle', which grows to around 70cm and looks a bit like a zinnia.

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT Harvesting onions You should be harvesting your onions now, but you'll know they're ready when the foliage collapses. Many gardeners recommend that you bend over the tops of onions to ripen them, but this usually happens naturally so you shouldn't need to intervene. Pick a dry day to dig them up, gently easing the onions out of the ground with a fork, to break the roots' hold on the soil. Onions need to be dry when stored so if it's fine, leave the bulbs on the soil to dry off for about a week. If not, cover them with cloches or a sheet of polythene, or lay them out in a cool, airy shed. Once they are dry, bundle them into nets to hang up in the shed, where they will keep best in the light.

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK • Clip lavender to clear the dead flowerheads and reshape the plants, ensuring you don't cut into old wood • If you've been away and your containers haven't been watered and look like they've had it, tip them out and start again, focusing on autumn planting schemes • Check plants such as roses and honeysuckles for powdery mildew and try to improve the growing conditions by soaking the ground with water and giving them a high potash feed • As rows in the veg plot become vacant, refill them with sowings of fast-growing varieties of carrots, peas and turnips, as well as lettuce and baby spinach leaves for salads • Take softwood cuttings from tender perennials including pelargoniums, verbena, penstemons and shrubby salvias and lave them in small pots or trays in the greenhouse • Harvest greenhouse tomatoes, peppers, aubergines and cucumbers • Complete division of bearded irises • Support tall-growing clumps of perennial asters including Michaelmas daisies, which are starting to flop now the flowers are out • Clip hornbeam, beech, Leyland cypress and thuja hedges before mid-September • Get your compost heap in order as autumn clearing generates a lot of waste for the heap

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Storing Wine If you are thinking of starting your own wine cellar it is important to consider a number of factors that may influence your decision. A large percentage of wine sold is ready to be consumed without the need to be stored for any length of time and it only worth investing in a wine cellar for premium wines that will improve with age.

by Martin Flageul AIWS, Wine Consultant

The Private Wine Cellar Modern apartments and houses rarely have sufficient space meeting the key requirements needed for laying down quality wines for a long period of time.

Wine storage units are available with dual control that can store both red and white wines at optimum temperatures and conditions. These come in many sizes from 12 bottles to over 200 bottles capacity and have finishes that include various woods or veneers, stainless steel or colours to suit your décor and taste.

If you have an under-stairs cupboard that does not sit next to a boiler or suffer from extremes of temperature, this can suffice as long as it is not subjected to a lot of vibration, which can cause problems over a long period of time with wines that contain sediment. If you are determined to build up a wine cellar there are some important details to consider.

Temperature The perfect storage temperature for wine said to be 11°c (52°F) but anything between 5°c -18°c (40°F - 65°F) will suffice. The most important thing is that there is no great variation in temperature over a relatively short period of time. Erratic cellar temperatures on a daily basis will cause problems with corks shrinking and expanding and are liable to cause seepage (weeping) from the bottle. Storage temperatures constantly above 20°c (68°F) can result in boiled or “jammy” aromas in the wine.

Light The negative affect of ultra-violet light on wine is somewhat protected by dark green bottles or even more so by feuille mort (dead leaf) coloured bottles but it better to store quality wine if possible in original wooden cases. Wine storage should be dark and only allowed artificial light when really necessary.

Other Factors A certain humidity between 60 and 70 per cent is ideal as this will keep the cork moist and flexible avoiding it drying out which could cause oxidation. Under normal conditions corks will not allow wine to seep out from the bottle but will allow tiny amounts of air to pass through. It is imperative that solvents, sealants, paint, detergents or any strongly scented products are not stored in close proximity to wine. Odours from these products may get into the bottle and taint both the smell and the taste of the wine.

Storage Position Wine bottles with cork closures such as Burgundy, Claret and Port should always be stored on their sides to keep the corks moist. If you can keep the wine in original cases, these can be stacked on top of each other with the wine lying on its side. If using clay or cement pipes, these will not damage the label when the wine is taken from its storage position but if using traditional wooden racks with metal slats, be careful not to scrape the label when removing the bottle. Wines with a screwcap (Stelvin) closure can be stored upright as there is no need to keep the wine in contact with the closure. Champagnes and sparkling wines likewise can be stored upright as the CO2 in the bottle provides sufficient humidity to keep the cork moist.

Records Every bottle of wine has a time when it is best to be drunk by. A “cellar book”, if kept, can be used to record when the wine was bought and also to note tasting times and track progress as the wine matures.

There is also very sophisticated computer software available for the very serious collector.

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Spice Arts & Music Festival is a unique and free community event that brings together a variety of local artists, makers, producers and small businesses. It also features musicians and therapists all within the unique setting of hand made yurts on the stunning grounds of Grouville Common.

Spice evolves each year; now in its 5th year it has become a well-established event. Every year we add something new and unique to captivate the audience.

Our intention with Spice is to promote local talent and creative businesses, seek new and contemporary projects while incorporating an ecological ethos with an innovative twist.

Throughout the weekend talented makers will be creating and selling their work, alongside them there will also be established sculptors, workshops and demonstrations from artists, entertainment, poetry, therapists offering treatments, performances from Jersey Capoeira, Sita Circus Skills and De Mond Gymnastics Academy.

There is lots of children’s entertainment including Love Theatre who provide imaginative children’s drama workshops.

For younger children there are storytellers from Jersey Festival of Words, kids yoga with Yoga box and interactive graffiti art with United Elemenz. For the more active kids there will be Capoeira, Circus skills, slack lining and Break Dancing workshops on offer. For the creative kids there will be guided mediation, art & crafts and animation workshops with Motion Studios. CI Party Hire will be also providing lots of kid’s rides and fun entertainment during the weekend!

Spice has a fantastic music line up such as Alfie Butel, Acapella Brass, The Engine, Joe Young and the Bandits, Acoustic Swing, Riverboat, Kevin Pallot, Acres, Blind Drivers and many more!!

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By Stephen Cohu In almost every house the most commonly encountered glass will be manufactured post Second World War. Much of it will be machine made and have little value but some pieces might be more valuable than you would ever imagine. The difficulty is telling which is which! Not all handmade glass is valuable, not all machine made glass is worthless.

Machine made or handmade?

Machine made glass may be either pressed or blown into a mould with little or no hand finishing required. These pieces will display no irregularities in the glass such as air bubbles or striations. The best way to experience machine made or handmade glass is to look at a piece of old blown window or picture glass. The surface will be rippled or crinkly when viewed side on.

Modern machine made window glass is absolutely smooth with no imperfections. Machine made glass will also usually have a mould seam running through it where the pieces of the mould joined together.

Hand blown glass is made by taking a gather of glass from a crucible of molten glass on the end of a blowpipe and then blowing in air to form a bubble. This molten bubble can be shaped or handles added, pulls or nips added for decoration and so on. Each one will be slightly different even if made to a set design. To remove the finished article from the blowpipe a pontil rod is used. A blob of molten glass is used to fix a solid metal rod, to the base of the item and then the item is cut from the blowpipe. The item is then cooled in an annealing over to temper the glass.

The Composition of Glass The recipe for glass has been around since Roman times. In fact much Roman glass is so common that it is of interest value only with most pieces available at less than ÂŁ100. The base material for glass is sand (silica), potash and lime for stability. Colours come from adding chemicals to the mix such as cobalt for blue and gold for red. Metallic oxides in varying quantities can be added to produce any colour of glass but the final colour result is never guaranteed. It is dependent on the temperature of the mix, the speed at which it cools and various other factors.

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Studio Glass Studio glass is produced by individual glass artists working outside the factory environment. Little studio glass predates the 1960s as before this it was very difficult for an individual to melt, form and blow glass. There were many professional studio glass sculptors by the 1970s/ 80s and usefully most of their pieces are signed allowing for easy identification, unless of course the signature is unreadable which seems to happen to me most of the time! With the internet, anyone can research a piece of studio glass they have which may also give an indication of value.

Some of the better known studio glass artist’s pieces can make tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction and their works appear in many famous collections.

Some famous names you may well encounter in studio glass are John Ditchfield, Sam Herman, Guernsey Glass, Okra (mainly iridescent pieces in the manner of Loetz) and Siddy Langley.

These pieces are nearly always signed and not of sufficient value to be faked.

Factory made glass Although made in a factory environment usually to set designs, colours and patterns, this does not make their products mass produced as they are all handmade by craftsmen. There are many well-known glass factories that produced glass during the post war period and many of them are household names today with their products being familiar to many from being featured on Bargain Hunt or Flog It! and so on. Whitefriars, Caithness, Mdina from Malta, Scandinavia, Murano are just a few of the more well-known producers. continues overleaf...

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There were dozens of factories in Sweden, Denmark and Finland making glass, many of which are still in business today. Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Littala (for whom Alvar Aalto designed the Savoy vase talked about in my earlier article), Holmgaard, Riihimaen and just a few of the well-known manufacturers. All of these factories employed famous designers such as Vicke Lindstrand, Simon Gate, Sven Palmqvist(also a ceramics designer) and Tapio Wirkkala. These designers moved between factories, but as mentioned before, their pieces are usually signed (if you can work out the signature!).

Whitefriars This is probably the best known and most collectable English factory from the 1950s onwards. The most popular and consequently most valuable range today is the “Textured” range designed by Geoffrey Baxter in 1966 and produced into the 1970s. Many adventurous shapes were produced, such as the Drunken Bricklayer vase, TV vase, Hoop vase, Stitched Square and so on. Colours were vivid and complemented the shapes. The pieces were all hand finished and will display a polished pontil mark where the blob of glass left on the pontil rod has been ground away. If there is no pontil mark it is a fake, of which there are many thousands on the market! If you have what you think may be a rare Whitefriars vase the only sure way of telling is by taking it to an expert knowledgeable in the products of the factory.

A set range of colours were used such as Tango orange, Kingfisher blue, Meadow green. If it not a colour featured in the company catalogue (available online) it will be a fake. Whitefriars produced many mould blown pieces but also many freeblown items which will all vary slightly in shape and design. Plenty of information is available online if you wish to learn more about their products. The factory closed in 1980 due to heavy competition both locally and from overseas. Prices vary from £5 to over £1000 for the most collectable pieces but most will be in the less than £100 bracket.

The products of these major factories are highly sought after, particularly if the colour and the shape are particularly pleasing.

Prices range from £20 for a blown moulded Riihimaen piece to many thousands for Orrefors Ariel glass.

To identify an unsigned piece you could go on the internet or consult one of the many reference books available on the subject. This is a collecting minefield area with the products of many of the factories appearing quite similar where the prices can be quite different.

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Scandinavian Glass

There were hundreds of factories in Czechoslovakia in the post war period making glass objects, mostly in the style of the Scandinavian or Murano factories. You can usually tell by the colour and style (usually lots of bubble decoration) if it is Czech. Unfortunately these pieces are worth very little, usually under £10 and for the amateur are difficult to identify.

Murano Glass This brief article cannot possibly hope to cover even a modest amount of the vast output of the Murano factories but you can read all about them in next month’s magazine!

Post WWII Scandinavian glass has increased massively in popularity over the last few years. Pieces that were just a few pounds now fetch hundreds. In the 1950s colours were mainly cool such as greys, blues and smokey colours. With the dawn of the psychedelic 60’s and swinging 70s colours became much more vivid. Earlier pieces tend to be of curving forms taken from nature.

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Want to find out for sure?

There were hundreds of factories producing glass in the modern post war styles throughout the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. There products if not signed can be difficult to identify and many have been faked. There is no better way to find out if your piece of post war glass is any good, take it to a reputable knowledgeable professional who will hopefully be able to tell you more about it.

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HIT SNOOZE ON MIDDLE-AGED INSOMNIA

By Claire Spreadbury

When was the last time you woke up feeling you'd slept 'like a baby'?

"Sleep is vital for good physical and mental health," says Dr Stanley. "It's the foundation of good health - if you get your sleep right, it's easier to diet, eat healthily and also exercise.

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"We know lack of sleep causes increased risk of heart disease, depression, obesity and diabetes, while also increasing road traffic accidents. It's more important than good nutrition and exercise. Ignore it at your peril."

It's a harsh fact of life that as we get older, the quality of our sleep tends to get worse. So, as well as the usual stresses and strains causing us to toss and turn at night, there's an added evolutionary reason for not feeling that great in the morning: middle-aged insomnia.

For women, it often starts around the age of 50 and can be linked to hormonal changes triggered by the menopause. Men's sleep, however, starts to deteriorate from age 35. Why this happens isn't entirely clear, although independent sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley suggests it could be something to do with our bodies needing deep sleep in order to grow and learn when we're young, so once we've done all that - or at least most of it - we don't need that wonderful unconscious haze any more.

Healthy body, healthy mind Sleep is, however, paramount for good health. Indeed, it's so important that over-40s get the sleep they need, the Government is launching a new campaign to encourage middle-aged people to get more rest, over fears our hectic lifestyles are damaging health and even causing premature death.

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How much sleep do we need?

A recent Sleep Council survey revealed that the majority of Britons (70%) now snooze for seven hours or less per night, with more than a quarter of us regularly experiencing poor-quality sleep. The number of Britons getting just five to six hours per night has risen dramatically in the past three years too, with a third of us now relying on so few hours in the land of nod.

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Ultimately, how much sleep each of us requires varies from person to person, but there are ways to tell if you're getting all the naps you need.

"Recommendations say that for most of us, over seven hours is what's required, but it is genetically determined," continues Stanley. "The amount of sleep you need is the amount that makes you feel awake and vital during the day. If you feel sleepy, you're not getting enough."

There is, however, a difference between feeling sleepy and feeling tired, Stanley adds: "Tiredness can be linked to low mood and motivation. Feeling sleepy is different. If you climb up three flights of stairs, do you need a sit down for a sleep? If you need a sleep, you're sleepy, if you need a sit down, you're tired."

On average, most of us require between seven and nine hours sleep (though anything between three and 11 is considered 'normal').

"It's all about quality rather than quantity," suggests Neil Shah, founder and director of The Stress Management Society and author of The 10-Step Stress Solution. "You can have nine hours sleep every night, however, if the sleep is disturbed, you won't feel any better than after having seven hours of quality sleep."

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3: A quiet mind "You cannot fall asleep if your mind is racing or anxious. You know what makes you relax and chill out at the end of the day, whether it's music, camomile tea, yoga, a warm bath, reading a book - do whatever works to quieten your mind. Most people's bedtime routine is to switch the telly off, have a pee, brush your teeth and expect sleep to miraculously find them. It won't happen."

"In this day and age, we are always connected to at least one technological device," adds Shah. "For a good night's sleep, it is also important to create a real wind-down routine. Stay away from technology for at least an hour before bed. Constant exposure to artificial light is proven to reduce our melatonin levels, which causes bad sleep patterns."

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We know that happier people are more likely to live longer and tend to be healthier, more successful and more socially engaged than people who describe themselves as less happy. So what causes happiness?

And can we change how happy we are?

Are you Chasing Happiness?

By Mark Shields During the years of working as a Coach with many people from many different backgrounds, it is clear that my clients all have one thing in common. They are all chasing their own idea of happiness. I say “their own idea” because it is different to each and every one of us. Some may be unfulfilled in their career and job or some may not have the intimate relationship they yearn for.

There is an acronym I use with all my clients which is L.A.M.B.S.S. This stands for: Love • Autonomy • Meaning Belonging • Status • Security

So what are the sources of happiness?

Many people believe that if they had more money, a better job, fell in love, that they would be happier.

Quite often we underestimate how much control we have over our own happiness. Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky, in her book “The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want”, analysed studies and reports that: • 50% of our happiness is set by our genes

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• 10% by life circumstances beyond our control

Many people have one or more of these missing in their life and as a human being these are the things that maintain our wellbeing and keep us happy. There has been much research in recent years looking into what happiness is and researchers have come up with the following: • Happiness is made up of pleasure, engagement and meaning.

• 40% by our own choices

• It involves both daily positive emotions and a global sense that life is worthwhile.

• People can accurately report their own levels of happiness Using this framework, the researchers are learning more and more all the time about who is happy, what makes us happy and why.

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So you can see that even though there is a large proportion set in our genes (which is why many of us blame our parents for our inadequacies) there is almost equally a large proportion assigned to our own control. Everyone has a different “set-point” or base line of happiness so this shows that as individuals we have the power to raise or lower our set point. In order to change our set point we need to cultivate positive emotions. These are gratitude, serenity, joy, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, awe, love. continues overleaf...

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A Psychologist by the name of Barbara Fredrickson has demonstrated through her research that positive emotions “undo” some of the physical effects of stress, such as increased heart rate. Study subjects who experienced a positive emotion returned to a normal resting heart rate more quickly after experiencing stress than subjects who had not experienced a positive emotion.

Our evolutionary blueprint is designed to manage stress through the “fight or flight” process. So imagine Palaeolithic man going out to hunt for his lunch and meeting a sabre tooth tiger. His bodily response is to “fight” the tiger and catch his kill or runaway as fast as he can in order to save his life. Either way his body releases hormones of adrenaline to speed up his heart beat which pumps blood quicker around his body in order to energise his muscles to take physical action. Now this response would come into play every now and again but in our modern day chaos of life stress is all around us minute by minute every day so our systems are on red alert more often than not and this takes its toll on our wellbeing. Fredrickson points out that negative emotion like anger or fear evolved to narrow our focus and help us get out of a threatening situation safely, like the caveman scenario above.

Positive emotions, on the other hand, like kindness, amusement, interest and gratitude put us in a frame of mind to explore the world around us and build a larger repertoire of actions that we can draw on during stressful times. Fredrickson’s theory makes sense to me as a Coach as in my clinics when I meet someone of a depressed orientation, I always set them a task to keep a Gratitude Diary. On return to the clinic they have already made an

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improvement in their outlook because thinking about what you are grateful for in life changes your negative emotions to positive ones.

Positive emotions do not always come naturally to some people particularly people who may have a genetic predisposition to negative thinking (50%) or unfortunate life circumstances (10%), therefore, it is particularly helpful for these types of people to introduce the daily prescription of positive thinking in to their lives just as they would if there were taking medication. Positive emotions are the fuel for resilience which helps people finds meaning in ordinary and difficult events and finding meaning in life events leads to more positive emotion and so an upward spiral of greater wellbeing is created. So the next time you hear your inner dialogue spouting negativity, kick it into touch and turn that negative statement into a positive one, this will certainly start you on to a road of positivity into 2015 and may lead to the change that you are looking for in your life.

Written by: Mark Shields Managing Director Life Practice UK Ltd, Suite 1 107 Bancroft, Hitchin Herts, SG5 1NB www.lifepractice.co.uk For all Media enquiries please contact Karen Shields, Operations Manager Email: karen@lifepractice.co.uk Tel: 01462 431112

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MCLAREN 675 LT By Matt Joy WHAT'S NEW?: Creating an even faster, track-ready version of an existing supercar could be achieved very quickly - and cynically; an engine tweak here, a bigger wing there. But that's not how McLaren has gone about creating the limited run 675 LT. The Long Tail name references the F1 Long Tails created for further dominance in motorsport, and this road car is designed to work on the track too.

There's more power, but from an engine that is 50% new, it's 100kg lighter, thanks to extreme measures like a slimmed-down wiring loom, improved aerodynamics also give the 675 a distinct look compared to its 650S sibling, and some clever features like the track telemetry app so you can play at being an F1 driver.

LOOKS AND IMAGE: McLaren's first road car of recent times was pretty and functional, but during the intervening years, the style and impact of each model has consistently improved. The 675 LT is both dramatic and attractive, with the aero package adding to the race car look. It gives the bigger (and much more expensive) P1 a run for its money in terms of looks.

Facts at a glance Model: McLaren 675 LT Engine: 3.8-litre petrol unit producing 666bhp and 516lb/ft of torque Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch gearbox driving the rear wheels Performance: Top speed 205mph, 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds Economy: 24.2 mpg combined CO2 Rating: 275g/km of CO2

On the image front there's very little to touch the 675 LT. Not only does it benefit from being limited to just 500 examples, the racing pedigree can't be bought.

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SPACE AND PRACTICALITY: You'll want to leave the shopping at home, although if you're a bit of a show-off you can head for the local supermarket and return with 144 litres of goodies. More importantly the cabin space is good; the dihedral doors open up and away, and although the bucket seats are slim and require a little care, once you're in, the driving position is excellent and the view out is good. There are also a few areas to store odds and ends, even cup holders, but you won't want to use those if you're exploiting the performance.

WHO WOULD BUY ONE?: Any lucky so-and-so in the fortunate position to buy one should be queuing up for a 675 LT. There's always a market for 'everyday' supercars, but over and above that the track-focussed versions are seemingly more in demand; the idea being you can drive your steed to the track, enjoy some hot laps and drive it home again, all without having to do anything other than fill it with fuel. You'll need to be on good terms with your McLaren dealer though; apparently all 500 are spoken for.

BEHIND THE WHEEL: The 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8

THIS CAR SUMMED UP IN A SINGLE WORD: Sizzling

delivers 666bhp (675PS in metric, hence the name) and 516lb.ft of torque, and with a kerb weight of just 1,230kg the performance is utterly spectacular. A sub-3 second to 62mph is a given, but the 0-124mph time of 7.9 seconds is borderline ludicrous. It might be turbocharged but the engine is hugely flexible and responsive, and in the right engine mode the quick-snap gear changes are accompanied by glorious pops from the exhaust.

IF THIS CAR WAS A...: Jet fighter it would be running rings around its enemies

The way the 675 LT behaves on road and track is equally stunning. With the scant restrictions of the track to worry about, you can revel in the grip, the balance and the delicacy of its behaviour, even at high speeds and with big g-forces. As well as the aero changes, the 675 has tweaked ESP settings that are separate from the Handling mode, so you can have softer suspension on the road, but still with a loose safety net or the complete opposite on the track. It's surprisingly friendly yet enormously involving, and of course, huge fun.

VALUE FOR MONEY: There is a substantial premium for the 675 LT over the 650S, but it's worth remembering how much of the car is different. The unique exterior, revised suspension, lightweight parts and extra performance give a notably different feel from its sister car. Even the telemetry system, which gives you the kind of data level that Mr Button and Mr Alonso get to play with at weekends adds to the experience. And say it quietly, but a car like this limited to just 500 worldwide won't lose too much money in a hurry.

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