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We bring youunderstands the must-have from the Every woman theitems transformative new season collections, on key trends in power of fashion and thisupdates season we’re seeing the Dots of and Pleats and Please; plus coming spring’s 10 aJoin combination strength softness best clutch in Clutch as Control. also share through frombags the catwalks, prettyIpastels make my favourite tries and buys for SS14 in kicking our way for dare-to-wear orange.

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As consumers we waste hundreds poundsjust over lifetime buying the wrong products for our hair, so Jon Levy, Artistic Director at Toni & Guy comes to our rescue No stranger to a power suit in her role as a Mafia moll Irina in Triple 9, British actress Kate with 4 Steps to Perfect Hair. We also check out this season’s catwalk makeup trends, to Winslet talks to us about fame, getting older and why it’s fun being mean. With 30 films and help you transform your new season look. a stream of awards in her locker, she’s a force to be reckoned with both on and off the big If fashion is your passion, don’t miss out on our interview with revolutionary designer screen.

Zandra Rhodes who talks to us about breaking down design barriers and why the Closer to home we spoke Andrea Allen,to Commercial Director at Tigers.

From government should showtomore support the UK fashion industry.

And ever“trolleywondered dolly” - her words not minea –personal to Boardstylist? member, weLock discover what to be recognised what it takes to become Tina reveals allitintakes this month’s My Way.as the ‘Most Inspirational Woman’ at the recent East Midlands Chamber’s Enterprising Women Finally bag yourself onewhat of our Awards.

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approach to Famed for her wonderfully colourful Rhodes design, English queen of textiles Zandra discusses her involvement in the industry

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hen asked to picture a figurehead of the British fashion design world, the vivacious fuchsia-haired Zandra Rhodes promptly comes to mind. So it’s a privilege to meet the ‘Princess of Punk’ in her bright, quirky and altogether penthouse. Awarded London fabulous a Commander of the British Empire for her efforts in the fashion industry, the designer has permanently printed of her mark on the international world textiles.

her garments procured by buyers Henri Bendel, Neiman Marcus and Saks, Zandra has since become the enigmatic textile designer of her age.

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At 73, Rhodes has never been one to shy away from bold prints and iconic patterns. Rewind half a century to the late 1960s and a youthful Zandra’s vibrant designs were considered a little left-field.

Unperturbed, the designer made dresses from her own fabrics, embedding printed textiles within her craft.

easy That isn’t to say that fashion was an industry to crack. Did being a woman have anything to do with it?

“Oh yes. I think women have a harder go road all round, in whatever field they into. The only thing I would say is not to make it any harder for yourself by pointing it out.”

Introduced to the colourful world of at textiles by her mother, Zandra studied Medway College of Art in Kent, before securing a place at London’s The Royal

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“I think women have a harder road all round, in whatever field they go into.”

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“One of my first struggles was the fact that I was a textile designer,” she explains if with a laugh. “People would say that you’re a textile designer then you can’t a make dresses. So I suppose that was revolution.”

an This revolution, in bringing together eye for both design and production, secured Rhodes’ assimilation into the fashion world. In 1967 she opened The Fulham Road Clothes Shop, in London.

Just two years on she’d taken her designs Vreeland Diana where to New York featured them in American Vogue. With

College of Art.

“I do think that being in London at the time that I started, when everyone was But looking toward the UK, was helpful.

I don’t think that there’s such an equal that opportunity at present. I don’t think our current government spends enough on promoting fashion when compared to the French government, for example.

So therefore, unfortunately, you don’t necessarily reap the benefits.”

California and London, Rhodes has also spent time researching materials further large afield. The designer cites travel as a creative inspiration.

industry?

“When travelling you see things, one just thing leads to another thing and it’s fabulous.”

The hottest new wallpa pers will bring your That isn’t to say that Zandra has at this walls bang up-to-date.

The fashionista passed up her seat forgone her design industry efforts Not for in favour of Fashion London theWeek faint-h feel the fear and doyear’s earted,closer to home. The London Fashion advocating it anywaa women’s y! health awareness and Textile Museum holds testament campaign in San Diego. Known for Rhodes shows no signs of slowing down.

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Founded by Rhodes in 2003 the museum of is dedicated to showcasing the work fashion and textile designers from the 1950s onwards. Does she believe her museum has made ripples in the fashion

to her commitment to British fashion.

“I definitely think the Fashion and Textile to Museum has had an impact in regards making the textiles industry more visible,” Sir she deliberates. “The museum curator of Nicholas Serota recently opened one our exhibitions, and he’s been amazingly the complimentary about the difference

museum has made.”

Having also expanded into designing sets and costumes for the San Diego on Opera, America has staked its claim only the English designer. She boasts not deeds to her flagship museum and her penthouse home above it, but also the transatlantic keys to the cities of Miami, Beverly Hills and New Orleans.

But this veteran designer won’t be claimed from us so easily. With half a century of service to the UK

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“Work as hard as you can. Because no hard work gets wasted. And unfortunately you have to work harder and harder to get there right at the beginning.”

Debuting years before the majority of were old enough to pronounce ‘haute couture’, it’s safe to say she’s arrived.

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Historical inspired wallpape fashioned. The Timorous rs need be anything but oldBeasties Edinburg the controversial h Toile featured on cover of the 2009 Edinburgh Festival Including elements brochure. of the figures, it also featured city’s iconic buildings and historical tourist shops, homeles modern housing s people, and developments. Its play on a tradition inspired by 18th Century al décor decorative chinioser jouey patterns is ie and toiles de a firm favourite with the design commun ity.

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Floral Dance by Gillian Arnold Design is a creative blend of English leaves and wild cuttings that take you back to a time of ornate fixings and rich décor. The subtle use of colour, especiall y the playful red teased througho ut, breaks up some of the drama to create a design that is as much artistic as it is elegant and will certainly draw your focus.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING 23 A weight lifted 10 reasons to lift weights 25 Quiet strength

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WINING & DINING 27 Energy breakfast

Power-up your morning 31 Power couple

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 33 Reviews

April’s recommendations

FASHION & BEAUTY 10 Pastel power Not just for girly girls 13 Top gear

Power dressing suits

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Not just for sitting on 44 To boldly go

SS16 hottest wallpaper trends

34 What Kate did next

Kate Winslet exclusive

48 Flower power Everything’s rosy in the bedroom

37 What’s on

Entertaining the whole family

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15 Citrus boost

Orange: SS16’s only fruit

HOMES & GARDENS

52 Mastering monochrome

Bold take on a timeless classic 58 T he only way is up?

5 ways to add value to your home

17 Rebel Yell

Toughen up your look

63 The healing garden

Plants with restorative power

19 Shaping up

Contouring: beginner’s guide

PEOPLE & PLACES 65 Life is out there

Far from the madding crowd

21 Hair thintervention

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As an exclusive Jane Shilton retailer, Cellini offers a wide range of the brand’s stylish handbags, as well as high-quality suitcases, backpacks, wallets, purses, laptop bags and travel essentials from names such as Samsonite, Antler, Radley, Knomo, Fossil and Kipling.

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BOOST Dubbed the new power colour, it seems orange is the only fruit for SS16.

Popping up in all hues from cinnamon to tangerine, we love this punchy luminous shade sported by Lacoste.

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When Uma Thurman rocked up to a New York premiere last year looking unrecognisable, some speculated that she’d had a little nip and tuck. Uma later revealed her weird new look was simply down to experimenting with different cosmetics. But if celebrities with professional make-up artists can get it so wrong, how are we expected to get it right?

A minefield of the make-up world, contouring is something that can go badly wrong. Good contouring can make a wide face appear narrower and cheekbones appear more prominent. It can also help to define the jawline and lift the eyes. Feeling game? Check out these 11 basic steps to natural shading and contouring, using just 2 products!

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The best products to use are the ones without shimmer. We love MAC Shaping Powder which comes in a range of shades.

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The aim is to mimic the natural shadow of your face as it goes into shade. You definitely don’t want two brown or orange stripes down your face.

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Take the powder up onto your temples, as this will enhance the natural shape of your face and avoids the contouring coming to an abrupt end. If you have a thin face, don’t go overboard as you don’t want to look like a skeleton.

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If you make a mistake and you’ve gone too far down the cheeks or used too much product, either use some cotton wool or a little bit of face powder to blend the edges.

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Using the same shade as your cheeks and a smaller brush, contour the eyes slightly above the socket line.

You’re essentially tracing the part of the eye you want to push back.

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Choose a soft dense blusher brush with lots of movement, big fluffy brushes don’t work as effectively.

For an evening look you can do a little more contouring. Switch to a stiffer, denser brush which will hold more product and for more definition, brush along the jaw line, again gradually building up as you go.

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If using powder products ensure your base is like for like. Cover your face with a light dusting of powder first.

Don’t use dewy foundation as it won’t look natural, will stick, and look blotchy.

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Start with the cheekbone and looking straight ahead begin gently shading using small circular movements – not back and forth - along the line.

Use just a little powder and build up as required.

The nose is the trickiest area so if you’re a beginner it’s probably best to steer clear. Using the same colour as you’ve used everywhere else, contour lightly down each side of the nose.

Finish the look with a little bit of powder highlighter on the cheeks, on the brow bone and then sweeping round to the top of the cheek bone. We’d recommend Laura Mercier Stardust Powder.

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HAIR

Thintervention From super-easy styling tricks to game-changing cuts, Gianni Greco of Moda Greco Hair Designers reveals how to have the hair you always wanted, but never knew how to get. Hair flicking optional.

Body Build

Start with the basics and pump up the volume with a thickening shampoo and conditioner. The key is to keep the formula light. There are a number of good salon brands around to choose from. I also love the Kérastase in-salon treatments. Their Densifique formula helps to both maintain hair density and improve fullness.

Gently Does It

Don’t subject your hair to more wear and tear than necessary. If possible waft dry it 80% dry, then use a round brush to lift the roots and smooth the ends. Also don’t part your hair where you normally do before you blow-dry, as it will end up flat along the parting. Instead, part your hair on the opposite side and when you’ve finished blow-drying, flip it back for gorgeous volume.

Style it Out

Describe as ‘botox’ for the hair, Kérastase Matérialiste is an all-over thickening spray gel offering instantly visible results. The diameter of each fibre is immediately expanded, resulting in visibly and tactilely fuller, denser hair.

Hair is weightlessly texturized, making it easier for those with fine hair to create styles never before thought possible: braids, thick ponytails, etc.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll

Do a little strategic teasing of your own, but don’t panic teasing hair doesn’t have to transform you into a 70’s glam rocker. Use tried-and-tested rollers or alternatively a new toothbrush used to gently tease the roots will give the appearance of more volume.

to transform your look, giving you fuller more glamorous looking hair.

Rapture extensions have been designed for women with increasingly busier lifestyles, and so a full head of natural looking hair can be achieved in just 60 minutes.

Cutting Edge

Colour Fix

To achieve a sleek fuller look on one length hair, club cutting creates sharp blunt lines. For layered looks, ask for graduated layered techniques to achieve bulk and weight. Finish with personalised texturising to get full blown movement.

She Bangs

Try a heavier fringe to create a fuller overall look. To add volume where there is none, try taking a slice of hair underneath the fringe and colouring it two shades darker than the rest of your hair. Then when you bring the top layer down over it, your fringe will look thicker because of the deeper colour underneath.

Faking It

If your hair needs more hands-on thintervention ‘Rapture’ is a new hair extension system that uses real hair

Fake natural-born thickness with streamline highlights. The combination of light and dark pieces also creates more depth for a full-body look. Ask your stylist about the most flattering highlights for your skin tone.

Intensive Pampering

You put your hair through a lot, so treat it to the equivalent of a deluxe spa treatment. Olaplex is the most exciting salon service since the Brazilian Blow Dry. It’s a three-step programme which works to repair bonds within the hair shaft. These are broken during the process of hair colouring and heating, resulting in hair that is weakened and damaged. Repairing the bonds improves the condition and texture of the hair.

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If I could give one tip for women looking for a solution to their weight and size issues, it would be to lift weights, says Nutrafit’s Rebecca Watts.

From boosting energy levels to combatting stress, here’s my top 10 reasons why women should lift weights…

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Weight lifting is better than cardiovascular exercise when it comes to burning calories. Not only do you burn calories during the workout, you can continue to burn calories for hours, even days after, through the increased oxygen consumption and repair process.

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Weight lifting tears muscle fibres, as they repair, they become bigger and stronger. Don’t let the thought of tearing your muscle fibres put you off, it’s a natural process when we overload our muscles. Stronger, denser muscles means less wobbling and a smaller you.

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Lean muscle mass, burns more calories day-to-day when at rest than fat does. So by increasing your muscle you increase your resting metabolic rate.

The more calories you burn the more weight you’ll lose. Simple.

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Weight lifting has an impact on body composition and shape. Denser

muscles are smaller, as they are tighter and more shapely than fat. Although still having its place, with cardiovascular and endurance exercise, weight loss is likely to be from muscle as well as fat.

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Having stronger muscles will have a positive impact on every day activities, making them easier to undertake, both today and as you age.

BUSTING THE MYTH

“Weight lifting will make me big or bulk up”.

This is probably the most common myth I hear from most women who come to see me about losing weight and exercise… BUT it is a myth. Weight lifting does increase muscle mass, yes, but this is denser, stronger, toned muscles and in most cases women will actually reduce their size. To be able to develop big muscles higher testosterone levels are required, which we women just don’t have. Trust me I’ve been trying to add size for a few years and it’s a lot harder than you can imagine!

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It’s inevitable that becoming stronger, toned and less fat is going to have a knock on effect on your confidence, and nothing beats a confidence boost like a heavy lift.

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Studies have shown women who lift weights regularly tend to have more powerful orgasms and enjoy a better sex life. Whether this boost of libido be from increased confidence and fitness or the slight raise in testosterone and endorphins, what’s not to like?!

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There is nothing more empowering than learning how to lift weights, doing it well, and getting stronger. So power-up and feel the burn!

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Weight training works in the same way as interval training. Your heart rate increases along with your oxygen in-take and then your heart rate rests.

This ‘raise and recovery’ cycle is great for improving heart and lung health.

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As we get older we lose bone mass, particularly around menopause when our oestrogen levels drop. Weight training combats this loss and decreases the risk of osteoporosis.

So what are you waiting for? Get lifting, get healthy!

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Quiet

STRENGTH Do you find yourself watching from the side-lines as your less able, less qualified but more vocal colleagues are promoted above you? It could be that your employer favours extroversion. But with Microsoft’s Bill Gates and Avon’s ex-chief executive, Andrea Jung, both describing themselves as introverts, being the strong silent type might not be such a bad thing.

The word introvert is often inaccurately used to describe someone that is shy.

Although some introverts are shy, so in fact are some extroverts. Susan Cain author of QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Won’t Stop Talking instead defines introverts as people of “contemplation”. They are sensitive, introspective, modest and calm and spend a lot of time thinking and reflecting. They can enjoy social events, but also relish periods of solitude.

Introverts work best alone, in quiet places, as they are easily overstimulated by surrounding noise and activity. Ringing phones, email alerts and the need to attend endless meetings can all be highly disruptive. In fact research suggests that when interrupted at work it can take an average of 25 minutes to refocus on whatever you were working on, so you can only imagine the impact of an openplan office on an introvert.

At the other end of the spectrum, extroverts are people of “action.” They are energised by contact with others, are sociable, passionate but light-hearted.

Unlike introverts, extroverts can tolerate higher noise levels and work well

collaboratively. Most teams flourish with a combination of both personalities. My husband and I run our own business, and while he, an extrovert, effectively runs the customer facing side of our operation, the introvert in me is happy to work quietly behind the scenes. The success of our business is because we play to our individual strengths, so I have never seen being an introvert as a personal flaw or professional obstacle.

Still not convinced? Here are a few tips to help you fellow introverts thrive in the workplace: If you have something important to do, shut the office door. If you’re in a dreaded open-plan scenario wear earphones to help cancel out external noise.

Let your team know if you prefer a certain type of communication – email over phone – and switch off the ringer / alerts if you need time to focus on completing a task.

Schedule regular team meetings to restrict the need for impromptu ones.

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Let your personality trait influence your career choices. Jobs such as graphic design, writing, computer programming and accountancy are all good options for those who like minimal interaction.

While your louder colleagues might get more airplay, do contribute when you have something important to say.

Introverts are observant and will often ask poignant questions, or view things from a different angle which will catch the attention of your boss.

In a previous job I applied for a leadership role which involved a gruelling selection process. After endless individual assessments, it was the group task that was the most enlightening. Watching everyone clamour to be the most vocal, I sat back and listened, before offering a single observation a few minutes before the end. I got the job!

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world” Mahatma Gandhi

Source: QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Won’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain

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You may not get muscles of Popeye proportions but these spinach inspired dishes are rich in folate, an essential ingredient for a healthy immune system.

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SPINACH AND WALNUT-STUFFED MUSHROOMS Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 large flat portabella mushrooms 150g frozen Waitrose whole

leaf spinach 1 tsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 25g walnut pieces, chopped 2 tbsp Waitrose soured cream ¼ tsp grated nutmeg 1 tbsp white breadcrumbs 2 tbsp grated Waitrose extra mature Cheddar

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poon the mixture onto the mushrooms. Scatter the S breadcrumbs and grated cheese over the mushrooms and bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through and browned on top.

BAKED EGGS WITH CREAMY NUTMEG SPINACH Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes

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Squeeze out all the water with your hands and chop finely.

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Place in a roasting tin filled with hot water and bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes until the eggs are set.

Serves: 2 Ingredients: 250g pack Waitrose spinach 25g butter 1 tbsp plain flour 150ml semi-skimmed milk ¼ tsp grated nutmeg 4 Waitrose Blacktail free range eggs 2 tbsp Waitrose half fat crème fraîche Grated Cheddar (optional)

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SPINACH & RICOTTA SPANISH OMELETTE Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 2-3 Ingredients: 150g small Charlotte potatoes, sliced 260g pack essential Waitrose spinach 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, sliced 4 Waitrose Blacktail free range eggs, beaten 100g ricotta 3 tbsp skimmed milk

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ook the potatoes in boiling C water for 6–8 minutes or until tender, then drain. Place the spinach in a large bowl, cover and microwave for 2–3 minutes or until just wilted, then squeeze the excess liquid out and roughly chop.

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Allow to cool slightly then slide out of the pan, cut into wedges and serve.

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Couple Finding the right wine to partner a particular dish can be a matter of individual taste, but certain wines invariably offer a better match than others.

Here’s 9 of the most intense food and wine pairings ever.

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Austrian Grüner Veltliner works beautifully in dishes intensified with herbs. Other go-to grapes in a similar style include Albariño from Spain and Vermentino from Italy.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux are perfect with chops and steak.

Their firm tannins refresh the palate after each bite of meat. For a lighter meal option a Surf and Turf Salad makes the perfect companion.

Smooth whites including Chardonnay from California, Chile or Australia, are delicious with salmon or any type of seafood served in a rich sauce. Grab a glass and enjoy with Tandoori salmon with creamy chive mash.

The slight sweetness of Rieslings and Vouvrays helps tame the heat of spicy Asian and Indian dishes. Pair it with Singapore Noodles, a Thai Green Curry or oriental spiced fish and meat.

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Rosé Champagne, cava and sparkling wine are great with dinner, not just canapés. They have the depth of flavour and richness to accompany a wide range of main courses. Make a simple Prawn Risotto pop with a glass of Freixenet Cordon Rosado Cava.

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Delicate seafood dishes such as scallops and clams take on more flavour when matched with equally light white wines, such as Pinot Grigio from Italy or Chablis from France.

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The flavours of foods and wines that have grown up together over the centuries almost always are a natural fit. Think old world Italian wines with a traditional Lasagne or Aubergine Parmigiana.

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Malbec, Shiraz and Côtes-du-Rhône are big and bold enough to drink with foods marinated in heavily spiced barbecue sauces. Griddled Harissa Lamb or Devilled Chicken Drummers are firm favourites.

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Recipes made with earthy tasting ingredients such as mushrooms and truffles, taste fantastic with reds like Pinot Noir and Dolcetto, which are light-bodied but full of depth.

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film REVIEW

Eddie the Eagle (PG) 1hr 46mins Opens nationwide Fri 1st April 0116 242 2800 | phoenix.org

This crowd-pleaser about Britain’s most famous sporting underdog follows the plucky skier from his clumsy teenage years (broken glasses galore as he attempts track and field) through to his trying out for the Olympic Ski team. Rejected by the fancy British Team because of his working class background, and against the wishes of his grouchy father who wants him to settle down and learn a trade, Eddie sets off to a training camp in Germany where he meets maverick ex-jumper Bronson Peary (Hugh Jackman). Persuading Bronson to be his coach, the two set their

it of their dreams. aid to fall in the pursu afr t no , ple peo of e tal piring Eddie the Eagle: An ins

sights on the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.

From his previous films (2011’s Wild Bill and 2013’s Sunshine on Leith) Dexter Fletcher is clearly a director who understands the importance of heart, and it is the double act of Taron Egerton and Jackman that ensures we are always on their side. With Jackman’s washed up drunk (all tight jeans and flat-top 80’s hair)

begrudgingly taking “The Eagle” under his wing, and Egerton’s charisma managing to shine through Eddie’s thick glasses and wispy moustache, you can’t help but route for the pair to succeed. Perhaps Eddie the Eagle is best compared to 1993’s Cool Runnings, (set at the same 1988 Winter Olympics and briefly referred to here) both inspiring tales of people, not afraid to fall in the pursuit of their dreams.

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Eat smarter, think smarter.

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Originals

by Adam Grant

The New York Times bestselling author examines how people can drive creative, moral, and organisational progress. Using studies and stories spanning business, politics, sports, and entertainment – Apple, CIA & Seinfeld - Grant explores how to recognise a good idea, speak up without getting silenced, build a coalition of allies, choose the right time to act, and manage fear and doubt. Parents will learn how to nurture originality in children, and leaders will discover how to fight ‘groupthink’ to build cultures that welcome dissent. “Originals is one of the most important and captivating books I have ever read, full of surprising and powerful ideas.” Sheryl Sandberg.

Eat Yourself Smart

by Gill Paul

If you have trouble concentrating, coming up with ideas or thinking clearly, eating more brain-activity-enhancing foods can help.

Featured in this book are the key foods that have been proven to benefit brain functions: beetroot, brown rice, coffee, kidney beans, pecans and strawberries among others. A clever problem-solver helps you choose the ingredients that bring benefits ranging from mental alertness, to longer attention span and restful sleep. With over 60 easy-to-follow, quick-to-prepare recipes, and weekly meal planners, Eat Yourself Smart is the perfect way to cook yourself clever and achieve optimum health.

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What

Kate Did Next Almost 20 years since making waves in Titanic, Kate Winslet’s Hollywood star has lost none of its shine. Having won her third BAFTA for her role in Steve Jobs, Winslet remains intent on taking the kind of roles every actor dreams of‌

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Winslet comes across as a force to be reckoned with onscreen and off. Joanna Hoffman was of course the right-hand woman to Apple mastermind Steve Jobs, and Winslet’s portrayal of her in the recent biopic of the tech entrepreneur was Oscar-nomination worthy. The mafia moll to which she refers is her latest turn in crime thriller Triple 9 –a tense, gritty thrill-ride in which the Russian Mafia battle with the police for supremacy and Winslet is fabulous but terrifying as the glamorous Mafia matriarch pulling all the strings. The Reading-born beauty is almost unrecognisable in the role, but naturally this was all part of the appeal.

“I had just had a baby and I wanted a short, sharp jolt back into reality and to feel the most challenged I could be” “I relished every minute!” Winslet grins.

“Irina is evil through and through and I loved that. Fully in control, running the show. She’s a Russian/Israeli mafia boss, who’s running things while her husband is in prison and she is pretty horrific. It was a lot of being really mean to people.

And yes, that can be fun. It can be a nice release!”

The role may have required her to behave dreadfully but it also carries a superstylish edge. Irina has the kind of overthe-top glamour you would expect from

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“I like that I’m moving away from the gazing blonde ingénue and playing a mafia moll or Joanna Hoffman. I’m coming across much more characterled pieces, which is great” declares Kate Winslet, an actress with a career taking on roles from the iconic to the understated, and whose drive to surprise shows no signs of waning.

a female mobster: her suits are expensive, she wears oversized, designer sunglasses and then of course there’s her hair. “I remember John [Hillcoat, director] saying to me, ‘her hair is going to be key’ and I thought that was so strange because I’ve never heard a director say that,” explains Winslet. “He wanted it to be very Eighties, Nineties Versace backcomb.

Lots of teasing and hair extensions. Pure fabulous!”

She may be as gorgeous and graceful as she ever was but behind that is a newfound strength, a steeliness; the kind of calm and understanding that comes from over two decades in an incredible career, having starred in over 30 films and winning a stream of awards including an Oscar, an Emmy and four Golden Globes.

And it is not only in her career that Winslet has found happiness and peace, but in her private life too, after marrying her third husband Ned Rocknroll in 2012. The couple met through Rocknroll’s uncle, Virgin entrepreneur Richard Branson, and in 2013 they welcomed their son Bear, who joins Winslet’s other children – 15-year-old Mia and 12-year-old Joe. Astonishingly, Triple 9 was filmed just six months after Winslet gave birth to Bear.

Some would find it overwhelming having to return with such an intense role, but in her typically fearless fashion, Winslet fully embraced the opportunity: “I had just had a baby and I wanted a short, sharp jolt back into reality and to feel the most challenged I could be, to really feel terrified and out of my depth – because that’s how I like to operate!”

After turning 40 last year, Winslet is quick to make one thing clear: she is not fazed by getting older and dismisses the so-called agenda of Hollywood to stay youthful, saying she is “not feeling the pressure”. Another aspect of modern celebrity that Winslet fervently avoids is social media, which didn’t exist when she first found fame. “As an actor you get to trick people into believing you really are someone else,” she says. “That’s why I think it’s a lot harder for young actors to be successful in this day and age where there is so much social media, so much access into their own personal lives and how celebrities live.” Winslet’s solution to this is to stay off social media altogether.

This stance has allowed her to exist outside the gossip columns, her mystery and iconic status intact while she enjoys a quieter life in her West Sussex home.

“I think fame is either ‘opt in or opt out’,” she opines. “I think it helps that I don’t live in a big city anymore. That’s made a huge difference because quite frankly I think paparazzi are too lazy to drive out here!

And I’m at the stage in my life where it’s very humdrum: I don’t party, I don’t take drugs – never have done, and I don’t have any strange funky habits that people might be interested in photographing.

And if you don’t give off the air of selfpromotion, I believe people respect that.”

Of course, Kate Winslet doesn’t need to ‘self-promote’. She is the quintessential English rose, a national treasure, and whether playing the muse or the Mafia moll, audiences just can’t get enough of her.

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Fine Art & Antiques

Market Harborough Salerooms on Tuesday 19th April 2016 Viewing Friday 15th April 10:00–16:00, Saturday 16th April 9:00–13:00 Monday 18th April 9:00–19:00, Tuesday 19th April 9:00–10:15 Illustrated (detail) John Piper (1903-1992) The High Fall (Ffrwd Fawr), 1943, signed, oil on canvas. Estimate £40,000–60,000 Contact Mark Gilding 01858 410414 sales@gildings.co.uk

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UPPINGHAM THEATRE We have some wonderful events coming up this season with something for everyone...

Friday 6 May, 7.30pm

£15.00/£12.00 concessions

Central School of Ballet

Ballet Central 2016 features a sparkling programme of ballet, neoclassical, contemporary and narrative dance. The company’s young and dynamic dancers will showcase their talent with a diverse performance of newly commissioned works and celebrated revivals.

This family-friendly show is ideal for dance enthusiasts as well as those new to ballet.

Friday 22 April, 7.30pm

Flanders & Swann

£12.00/£10.50 concessions

Flanders and Swann have delighted audiences across the globe for the past decade and now their show returns! Join Tim Fitz Higham and Duncan Walsh Atkins as they starch their beards and trim their dinner jackets, ready to bring you the wit and wordplay of those ingenious comedy songsmiths.

For more information or to receive our brochure, contact: Box Office 01572 820820 Website www.uppinghamtheatre.co.uk In person at Uppingham Sports and Books

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Wipers, 8 - 23 Apr, Curve

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Austen on Screen 7 - 28 Apr Phoenix Arts Tickets £48 phoenix.org.uk

This course offers a visual tour through Jane Austen’s life on screen – from adaptation to biography – and her lasting influence on cinema. The works of Jane Austen have been adapted – with various levels of success – many times for film and television. Their style, values and humour have been aped, lampooned, celebrated and derided in equal measure.

But what has been their lasting impact?

Does the visual medium adequately capture the genius at the heart of the original literary pieces? The course aims to explore these questions and more.

Run from 19.00-20.30 on Thursdays from 7th to 28th April. You must be over 18 to attend.

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Fri 8 - Sat 23 Apr Curve Theatre Tickets £12-£18 curveonline.co.uk October 1914, Ypres, Belgium. The British forces, bolstered by huge numbers of volunteer soldiers from across the Empire have suffered massive casualties in one of the first bloody battles of The Great War. As a sole survivor on the battlefield holds off the advancing enemy troops, a group of South Asian and British soldiers seek refuge in an abandoned barn. Over the course of a single night, this group of

men must confront their fears and find a way to come together if they are to survive. Inspired by the real life story of Khuddadad Khan, the first South Asian soldier to be awarded a Victoria Cross for his extraordinary bravery at the First Battle of Ypres, this explosive new play by acclaimed playwright Ishy Din honours the contribution of the million South Asian soldiers who fought alongside their British brothers during the First World War.

The Philadelphia Story Mon 11 April - Sat 16 Apr The Little Theatre Tickets £14.50 thelittletheatre.net

The play tells the story of Philadelphia socialites Tracy Lord and C.K. Dexter Haven. Two years after their break-up, Tracy is about to re-marry successful snob Kittredge at the Lord mansion only to find the day hijacked by some unwelcome guests and a few family secrets. Will the marriage to Kittredge go ahead? Will Tracy ever find her true love?

And who invited her ex-husband to the party? Philip Barry’s romantic comedy gave its name to the 1940 film starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart before being turned into the musical High Society featuring Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.

Austen on Screen, 7 - 28 Apr, Phoenix

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Tickets £13 phoenix.org.uk Monet was an avid horticulturist and arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art but he was not alone. Artists like Van Gogh, Bonnard, Pissarro and Matisse all saw the garden as a powerful subject for their art. These great artists, along with many other famous names, feature in an innovative exhibition from The Royal Academy, London. From the exhibition walls to the beauty of artist gardens like Monet’s ‘Giverny’, take a magical journey to discover how artists used the modern garden to explore radical and wonderful new ideas. Filmed exclusively for cinema at the exhibitions and on location, Exhibition on Screen allows art lovers worldwide to enjoy, marvel and delight at the works of some of history’s greatest ever painters on the big screen, in stunning high definition.

The Mousetrap Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse, 12 Apr, Phoenix

Legally Blonde Mon 11 - Sat 14 May Curve Theatre Tickets £18.50-£38 curveonline.co.uk

The award-winning West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy, Legally Blonde, is given a new lease of life in Curve’s brand new production directed

by Nikolai Foster. When the beautiful and popular sorority sister Elle Woods gets dumped by her boyfriend Warner for a more ‘serious’ girlfriend, she is left with only one logical choice – she packs up her pooch and bags herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School in an attempt to win back her man. But what she finds there is so much more. This witty, fun-filled and feel-good production is about following your dreams and staying true to yourself.

Mon 18 - Wed 20 Apr De Montfort Hall Tickets £22-£30 demontforthall.co.uk

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. Famous for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, this recordbreaking 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand, starring Louise Jameson (Doctor Who, EastEnders, Doc Martin) as Mrs Boyle.

Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse Tue 12 Apr Phoenix Arts

Lucia di Lammermoor, 25 Apr, Cinema De Lux

Lucia di Lammermoor Mon 25 Apr Cinema De Lux Tickets £14.50 showcasecinemas.co.uk

Live via satellite from the Royal Opera House, Lucia di Lammermoor tells the story of an ongoing feud between two families in 17th Century Scotland that has terrible consequences for two young lovers. It contains what is undoubtedly one of opera’s most poignant and gripping mad scenes, and is regarded as one of Donizetti’s finest works. The opera has not been seen at the Royal Opera House in more than a decade, so this new production by Katie Mitchell will be a particularly important and exciting event. The title role will be sung by Diana Damrau, an expert in the coloratura repertory, while American tenor Charles Castronovo takes on that of her secret lover, the reckless and passionate Edgardo.

The Last Tango Mon 25 - Wed 27 Apr De Montfort Hall Tickets £24-£34 demontforthall.co.uk

Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever show. Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become Strictly Come Dancing favourites, World Dance title-holders, and create and star in their own West End productions. Now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling new live performance.

Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience – it’s time for The Last Tango.

PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 April

RUSSELL WATSON SONGS FROM THE HEART Wednesday 13 April

GRAEME OF THRONES Friday 22 April

THE LAST TANGO Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 April

CITIZEN KHAN THEY ALL KNOW ME! Tuesday 3 May

TRAVIS Monday 16 May

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Loft Conversion

This is the easiest way to achieve an extra bedroom and bathroom and it doesn’t have to be too disruptive, as fortunately most of the work can be done from the outside. The key thing is to ensure that access to the loft is easy – spiral staircases can be problematic - and that the conversion compliments the rest of the house, rather than simply looking like it’s bolted on. In many cases a loft conversion is considered ‘permitted development’ so you won’t require planning permission. However, listed properties and those in conservation areas will require permission so do clarify with your local planning authority before you commence building work.

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Extending your living space is always a good idea if you’re looking to add value to your property. If you opt for a conservatory, make sure it matches the style of the rest of the house – a modern metal structure attached to a cottage would not be in keeping - and avoid it looking like a separate appendage. Think about enhancing the feeling of space and flow by installing the same flooring throughout your downstairs living area or by following a particular colour scheme and/or design style throughout the space.

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A well thought-out reconfiguration will add value to your home. In many cases - providing the rooms created are of sufficient size - it’s more cost effective to turn a two-bedroom house into a threebedroom house than it is to invest in a new property with a third bedroom. If adding an additional room compromises the space, then consider knocking down non load-bearing walls to create more space but less rooms. Buyers are often more interested in the amount of usable space, rather than the number of bedrooms.

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This is the most expensive form of extension so do get your cost v profit calculations right before you get started.

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Contains the compounds thujone and rosmarinic acid which have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Sage tea with honey and lemon juice can be gargled to help relieve tonsillitis, sore throats and laryngitis. It’s even used by singers who’ve strained their voices.

Thyme

Has a long history of use in natural medicine in regard to chest and respiratory problems including coughs, bronchitis, and chest congestion. It is packed with vitamin C and a good source of vitamin A, so the next time you feel a cold coming on try drinking some thyme tea.

Rosemary

Whether fresh or dried rosemary is a rich source of minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids, which help control heart rate and blood pressure.

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The menthol contained in peppermint oil is thought to help relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, including indigestion, dyspepsia, and colonic muscle spasms. Peppermint oil is also cooling and energising; add a few drops to your bath or in an oil burner for instant stress relief.

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In addition to being a rich source of vitamin K, beta carotene, and iron, sweet basil is considered to harness antibacterial, anti-inflammatory,

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Commonly known as a great sleep aid and anxiety soother, Chamomile can also be used to ease the symptoms of teething pain, colic, indigestion and menstrual cramps. Applying a paste of dried chamomile flowers to a cut has also been shown to heal wounds faster.

Chives

Its high concentration of sulphur compounds and other essential oils, are partly responsible for its reported healing powers. Chives are thought to help ease stomach complaints, protect against heart disease and stroke and may even increase the body’s ability to digest fat.

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Fenugreek (Methi) seeds and leaves are a staple ingredient in many Indian dishes, but did you know that fenugreek contains anti-inflammatory compounds that aid in the treatment of skin problems and help reduce scarring. Apply a clean cloth soaked in methi seed paste to fight skin inflammation.

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After a gruelling assessment day, interview and six weeks basic training, I started work in economy class. Colleagues used to say everything happened when I was on the flight including a full-scale emergency landing after a bird strike!

Following several on-board promotions, I attended a ‘Train the Trainer’ course and split my time between flying and the training college. From there, I went into leadership training, then security training, working with state security, the police and pilots, based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

In 2004 I came back to the UK and saw a role for a ticket sales manager at Tigers. I didn’t want a regular 9-5 so applied for the job. I’ve since heard that they weren’t totally in favour of inviting a ‘trolley dolly’ for interview but thankfully they did.

I started on a Wednesday and my predecessor retired two days later – the same day as a European match against Stade Francais! It was a real challenge, with my initial responsibility being to turn the Club’s reactive ticket office into a proactive sales office.

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My honeymoon in New Zealand. Can ’t wait!

“Never doubt what you are capable of doing” says Tigers Commercial Director, Andrea Allen.

I was born in Leicester and brought up in Birstall with Mum, Dad and my sister Penny. I went to a local primary school and later De Lisle in Loughborough. I started work straight after ‘O’ Levels. I just wanted to get out into the world and earn money.

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days - and then This girl can… sponsorship …sa y she sang with The Temptations before joining in Dubai! the Board. It has been a massive Most inspirational woma n learning curve Ma rgaret Mountford ‘The Apprentice being on the ’ Board, there are big personalities and very successful people and I’m learning all the time. I don’t look at it as being ‘the first woman on the Board’ because I see it more as a reflection of the job I do and recognition of the importance of the commercial side of the club. On the field, Tigers is naturally male-orientated, but there are women in many roles outside of that. For me it isn’t about whether people believe you can do a job but your belief in your own ability. Never doubt what you are capable of doing.

When you work in sport, it becomes an all-consuming passion, otherwise you wouldn’t do it. No matter what happens on the pitch you still have to perform off the pitch. I recently won ‘Most Inspirational Woman’ at the East Midlands Chamber’s Enterprising Women Awards. It was a great personal honour and privilege to receive the award and show what can be achieved by women in the commercial world; but more importantly it was recognition of a lot of hard work, by a lot of people at the Tigers.

What next? I’m getting married to my partner Phil in June.

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