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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.

“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

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 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.”

Rhodes shows no signs of slowing down. this The fashionista passed up her seat at of year’s London Fashion Week in favour advocating a women’s health awareness campaign in San Diego. Known for dividing her time between bases in

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

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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

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

That isn’t to say that Zandra has forgone her design industry efforts closer to home. The London Fashion and Textile Museum holds testament to her commitment to British fashion.

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“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

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

fashion industry, her advice to up and coming British designers merges the entrepreneurial with the sage.

“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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HEALTH & WELLBEING 23 2 5 reasons to be cheerful Little things that make you happy

Insta-smiles 25

Put a smile back on your face WINING & DINING 27 Good mood foods

Eat yourself happy 28 We say te-mah-toh

Stress busting tomato recipes

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31 Slice of happiness

Deliciously chocolatey treats

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Swinging 60’s interiors

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July recommendations

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Spathroom secrets

8 Bring me sunshine Look-at-me yellow

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George Clooney exclusive

Where the heart is 55

Making your house a home

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SS15 most versatile piece

37 What’s on

Activities for the whole family

Tips from the potting shed 59

A little gardening know-how

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LIFE & WORK

41 Happiness is homemade

5 simple steps to feng shui

61 Random acts of happiness

Feel good about doing

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Shoes with super powers 17 Instant upgrade

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Make like an A-lister and bag yourself an upgrade with summer’s hottest accessory trends. There’s no quicker way to rejuvenate your wardrobe!

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This summer no outfit is complete without a pair of statement earrings. Invest in a designer pair and upgrade a simple sweater and jean combo in an instant.

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We heart these girlie but ultra-cool accessories. Bowana Belt, £49 Ted Baker; Knot Necklace, £249, Michael Kors.

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The easiest switch-up for just a hint of bohemia in your everyday look is this season’s wooden accessory. Check out these Roberto Cavalli Platform Sandals, £605, Farfetch. And who could resist this cute Colour-Cube Clutch, £305, Tory Burch.

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INSTASMILES Have you ever tried to feel happy without smiling? It’s almost impossible. We humans are programmed to smile when we’re happy. It works the other way round too.

Try it: however you feel right now, break out a massive smile. Dr Alif Moosajee, dental surgeon at Oakdale Dental, guarantees you’ll feel better, but understands why you might hide your smile.

If you don’t like your teeth, you might not feel confident enough to beam at the world. And in the era of social media and the selfie, you definitely won’t want to smile for the camera. This is allegedly why Victoria Beckham always looks so glum in photos, though she’s said to have a wicked sense of humour in person. So a frown really can bring you down, but the latest dental techniques are designed to put the smile back on your face. Here’s how dentists overcome the four most common reasons for hiding your smile.

Crooked teeth

If you have too many teeth for the space in your mouth, they might twist round and bunch up to fit in. One of the most popular ways to straighten teeth is with a discreet, clear brace called Invisalign.

You wear clear plastic trays (aligners) day and night, removing them for eating and cleaning. The aligners exert gradual pressure and your dentist will change them every two weeks, as your teeth move towards their new positions, until you achieve a beautifully straight smile.

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Odd shapes and sizes

Perhaps your teeth appear too long or too square or oddly proportioned relative to their neighbours. Enter veneers, which, like a long skirt, cover a multitude of shins! These thin porcelain restorations are securely bonded to your teeth, giving the outward appearance of beautifully shaped and evenly sized teeth. They can also be made whiter so your smile looks brighter too.

Discolouration

If your teeth look good aside from being dark, a range of teeth whitening techniques is now available to suit your lifestyle and budget. For the most predictable outcome, your dentist will make trays that fit closely around your teeth. You fill the trays with a special whitening gel and wear them as prescribed for two weeks. Stains, both on the surface and held more deeply within the structure of your teeth, are released to leave you with a whiter smile.

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Missing teeth

If gaps are visible when you smile, your dentist might recommend a denture, the removable plate that we traditionally associate with false teeth; a bridge which uses teeth on either side of a gap to hold your new fixed false tooth; or an implant which comprises a false root which forms a stable platform on which to fix a self-supporting false tooth or teeth. And you’ll go from gappy to happy!

So if you’re missing out on happiness just because you don’t like the way your teeth look, talk to your dentist to explore your options to smile yourself happy.

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Following recent feedback from customers we’re bringing back our popular Sunday Carvery. Our Chef presents the best meats and seasonal vegetables for your pleasure and ‘3 courses for the price of 2’ for only £16.50 each.

Plus, for every adult dining a child under 10 can eat free.

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You’ve heard the saying “You are what you eat” but did you know you really can eat yourself happy?

If you’re feeling low, Nutrafit’s Rebecca Watts recommends you avoid traditional comfort food and reach instead for healthier fare packed with feelgood vitamins and minerals to improve your mood.

Complex Carbohydrates perform a number of roles in keeping our mood elevated. The brain is almost solely dependant on glucose for energy but cannot store it, so a constant supply of glucose is needed for healthy brain function and stable mood. Studies have shown a link between mood and blood sugar. The more uneven your blood sugar supply the more uneven the mood.

Source: wholewheat, vegetables, oats Omega 3s are essential fats that cannot be made by the body so need to be consumed through food. A diet high in Omega 3s will keep your brain healthy and improve mood by keeping the brain cells flexible aiding the flow of hormones and other chemical messengers, which may affect our mood.

Source: salmon, tuna, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, oils B Vitamins have been shown to increase energy, reduce stress and improve moods. Important B vitamins include:

B6 (Pyridoxine) aids with the production of serotonin and regulating moods. It’s also said to be effective in treating PMS. Source: chicken, tuna, salmon, lentils, sunflower seeds, cheese, brown rice

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B9 (Folate) helps the body create new cells as well as support serotonin (the feel good hormone) regulation. It’s often used in conjunction with B12 to treat depression and is thought to boost the efficiency of antidepressants.

Source: leafy greens, beets, salmon B12 (Cobalamin) works with vitamin B9 to produce red blood cells and help iron do its job. Low levels can cause fatigue and depression.

Source: fish, shellfish, dairy, eggs, beef and pork

Iron has several roles including helping to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. A deficiency in iron can lead to tiredness and mood change.

Source: dark green leafy vegetables, meat, liver, beans, whole-grains

Vitamin D is the “sunshine vitamin” best obtained through exposure to sunlight but can also be increased through diet.

Studies have shown low levels of vitamin D can trigger depressive symptoms which is why we experience increased low moods during the winter.

Source: salmon, eggs, fortified milk

Magnesium helps to maintain and protect our body’s health and aids in the production of serotonin. It is often used in homeopathic remedies for balancing moods.

Source: dark leafy green vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains

Chromium is important for enhancing insulin activity, keeping blood sugar levels stable and helping to balance mood.

Source: broccoli, green beans, whole-grains Selenium is an essential mineral for thyroid functioning. Research has shown increased irritability, anxiety and tiredness in people with low selenium levels.

Source: brazil nuts, meat, fish, eggs Images: Waitrose

Zinc is found in almost every cell in our body and is thought to have a calming effect on the brain. Low levels of zinc has been linked to depressive symptoms and mood swings.

Source: meat, shellfish, dairy products, nuts, seeds, cereal And remember… supplements should be used in addition to and not as a replacement for a healthy balanced diet.

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TE-MAH-TOH Packed with Vitamin C, crank up your cheer-ometer with these fatigue fighting, stress busting tomato recipes from Waitrose.

SARDINE, BLACK OLIVE & CHERRY TOMATO PASTA Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 minutes Serves: 2

Ingredients: 1 small red onion, finely sliced 150g Farfalle dried pasta ½ x 270g pack cherry vine tomatoes, halved 50g whole black natural olives 120g can Waitrose Sardine Piccanti Juice of ½ lemon 20g pack flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Sardines are a great source of Vitamin D, the ‘sunshine’ vitamin!

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Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, place the onion, tomatoes and olives in a bowl. In a separate bowl, drain the oil from the sardines and whisk with the lemon juice to make a dressing.

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Break the sardines into pieces and add to the tomato mixture along with the drained pasta. Pour the dressing over and stir through the salad, adding in the parsley. Serve immediately. If you don’t like sardines, tuna is a great alternative.

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ROASTEDTOMATO TART Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 - 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: ½ x 500g pack frozen Jus-Rol All Butter Puff Pastry, defrosted 2 tbsp Tomato Pesto 2 x 100g packs Sussex Slipcote Sheep’s Milk Cheese, sliced 3 English tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped ½ x 55g bag organic rocket

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Preheat the oven to 200˚C. Roll out the pastry to a 22cm x 30cm oblong and place on a large, greased baking sheet. Lightly score a line about 2cm in from the edge of the pastry. This will form a lip around the tart as the pastry is cooking.

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Spread the pesto evenly over the inner square of the pastry. Place the cheese slices (a firm goat’s cheese or mozzarella, would also work well) on top, then add the tomato slices in an even layer.

Scatter with the thyme, and season with freshly ground black pepper.

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Place in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is well risen, golden and cooked underneath. Pile the rocket onto the tart. Serve immediately with a salad of lightly cooked asparagus tips, green beans and baby spinach leaves, dressed with a little balsamic vinegar and topped with Parmigiano Reggiano shavings.

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This autumn Bridge 67 Cookery School is going back to basics in a bid to get the nation cooking from scratch. One lucky Urban Fox reader will have the chance to attend 1 of 5 basic cookery courses (worth £130) between Wed 14 & Sun 18 October.

Back to basics is a food filled, relaxed, fun day with likeminded people, where you will learn the essential skills and techniques to cooking simple dishes – including casseroles, curries, crumbles and cakes - well. The course will cover how to make the most of using seasonal fruits and vegetables, plus lots of ideas on using leftovers and other money saving tips. With an emphasis on healthy eating you will also learn how to cook healthy meals that are lower in sugar and salt compared to shop bought options.

If you’re not our lucky winner, courses are priced at £130 per person per day. Each day is different so attend on individual days or book 4 days and receive the 5th day free! For more information visit bridge67cookeryschool.co.uk or call 01162 796155.

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Bridge 67 share their secret to releasing your ‘happy hormone’ with these delicious chocolatey treats. All in moderation of course!

Chocolate Tart & Raspberry Coulis Serves: 10-12

Pastry: 125g butter 250g plain flour 65g caster sugar 1 egg Pre-heat the oven to 180˚C (adjust temp for fan oven). Mix the flour, butter and sugar until they are breadcrumb consistency. Fold in the egg until it forms a smooth dough, rest in the fridge for 5 mins. Roll out the pastry and line a 10 inch flan ring, bake blind for 15 mins until set, put to one side.

Filling: 125g butter 400g plain Belgian chocolate (50% cocoa butter content) 3 eggs whole 3 egg yolks 100g caster sugar

Melt the chocolate with the butter in a bowl over hot water. Whisk all the eggs and sugar together until thick and pale. Quickly fold in the chocolate and butter, pour into baked flan case and cook for 12 mins at 180˚C. Then reduce the temperature to 125˚C and cook for another 12 mins or till just set. Remove from oven and leave to cool.

Serve slightly warm or chilled from fridge.

Coulis Serves: 4 1 punnet fresh raspberries 125g caster sugar Blend together and pass through a sieve and chill.

Handmade Truffles Makes 15-20 truffles 150ml double or whipping cream 225g dark chocolate (50% cocoa solids) broken into small pieces 25g unsalted butter 25ml brandy cocoa powder for dusting In a small pan, heat the cream until almost boiling. Remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate, butter and brandy. Whisk to ensure everything is melted, pour into a lined tin and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to the fridge and chill for a few hours or overnight if possible. Using a teaspoon or melon baler, form into balls and drop into a bowl of cocoa powder. Roll to coat in the powder and refrigerate

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Love & Mercy

(12A) 2hr 1 min Opens Fri 10 Jul at The Phoenix 0116 242 2800 | phoenix.org.uk Spread across two important decades in the life of Beach Boys musician and songwriter Brian Wilson, director Bill Pohlad’s second feature film shifts between Wilson’s peak creativity during his 60’s hey-days creating Pet Sounds, and a listless existence in the 1980s under the corrupting influence of controversial psychotherapist Dr. Eugene Landy (Paul Giamatti). When Wilson meets Cadillac saleswoman Melinda Ledbetter (Elizabeth Banks) in the mid 80s, she offers the troubled genius an escape from Landy and a chance at peace.

Taking the risk of casting different actors (Paul Dano and John Cusack) to

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showcase the two different periods was a bold decision, but thanks to sublime performances from both men it pays off. Dano captures the manic nature of a young man obsessed with translating the songs he can hear in his head onto record; and the joyful chaos of his recording studio sessions is broken up with a sincere and heartbreaking piano version of God Only Knows that’s guaranteed to

raise goose bumps. It’s also great to see Cusack back in fine form after his CV has included a few too many straight-to-DVD movies recently. His inherent laconic charm gives Wilson believability, offering glimpses of a charismatic and soulful man trapped behind Landy’s control and wall of medication. Giamatti and Banks are excellent as they both normally are, and the incredible music means you’ll be downloading / digging around for your Beach Boy vinyl as soon as you get home.

Better on Toast: Happiness on a Slice of Bread

by Jill Donenfeld

A fresh, fun, easy, cookbook, filled with colour photographs that reveals all the delectable things you can do with toast, one of today’s hottest culinary trends. Whether she’s frantically preparing for an impromptu gathering with friends, looking for an energy boost before the gym, or home alone staring into the fridge for a midnight snack, Jill Donenfeld turns to one dish that always satisfies -Toast. With Better on Toast, you can enjoy elegant yet simple meals anytime and for any occasion, using classic fillings in new ways and playing with interesting ingredients you’ve always wondered about.

The Happiness Project

by Gretchen Rubin

Award-winning author Gretchen Rubin is back with a bang, with The Happiness Project.

The author of the bestselling 40 Ways to Look at Winston Churchill has produced a work that is “a cross between the Dalai Lama’s The Art of Happiness and Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love” (Sonya Lyubomirsky). In the vein of Julie and Julia, The Happiness Project describes one person’s year-long attempt to discover what leads to true contentment.

Drawing on cutting-edge science, classical philosophy, and real-world applicability, Rubin has written an engaging, eminently relatable chronicle of transformation.

Hector and the Search for Happiness

by François Lelord

Can we learn how to be happy? Hector is a successful young psychiatrist. He’s very good at treating patients in real need of his help. But many people he sees have no health problems: they’re just deeply dissatisfied with their lives. Hector can’t do much for them, and it’s beginning to depress him. So when a patient tells him he looks in need of a holiday, Hector decides to set off round the world to find out what makes people everywhere happy (and sad), and whether there is such a thing as the secret of true happiness. Now a major motion picture starring Simon Pegg and Rosamund Pike.

Happily

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A certain Mr Clooney has rarely been seen without a smile since tying the knot with human rights lawyer Amal Amaluddin last September. The man once known as America’s national flirt says he “couldn’t be happier.”

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At 54 years old, George Clooney very much sounds like a young man in love. “I knew when I first met Amal that she was an exceptionally intelligent and sensitive woman and it didn't take long before I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her,” he says. It’s a big statement from the long-time bachelor, who after divorcing in 1993 long maintained he would never get married again. But Clooney is now just months from celebrating his first anniversary, declaring, “My world has gone from cloudy to sunny thanks to being with Amal… she’s an extraordinary woman.”

Sharing his life with a human rights lawyer has brought Clooney fulfilment on more than one level. Actress Tilda Swinton once remarked that for Clooney, fame is a vocation; now, as the new power couple on the block, the Clooneys are using their press momentum to raise awareness about humanitarian crises across the world. The actor has previously spent time on the ground in Africa, drawing attention to human suffering and how it can be alleviated. “I'm not really cynical in my personal outlook on things, even though in my own work producing or directing films I've tended to be pretty cynical,” the actor and philanthropist says.

“I grew up as the son of a newsman [Nick Clooney] and I'm used to watching the news and getting a daily dose of tragedy and if you spend enough time watching or reading the news you have the feeling that you're doomed and we're all going to die. But it's not inevitable that our world is going to become a very dark place. I loved being part of a project where you try to show that we can bring about incredible changes. I really believe that.”

The couple are seeking to instigate change, and Clooney has continually credited the important work his wife does – “My wife has a much more intense agenda than mine. She is constantly dealing with issues and causes that affect the lives of people and can have fatal consequences for them. She's very effective at what she does and she is used to being under heavy pressure, much more than I've ever faced. I've always had the highest admiration for her.” The husband and wife duo are

keen to share each other’s successes, and such sentiment also found its way into comediennes Tina Fey and Amy Phoehler’s witty Golden Globes 2015 introduction speech: “George Clooney married Amal Alamuddin this year.” They quipped.

“Amal is a human rights lawyer who worked on the Enron case, was an

“I have a great woman by my side who is smart and funny and outdoes me at almost every level. We're having so much fun together.” advisor to Kofi Annan regarding Syria, and was selected for a three-person U.N. Commission investigating rules of war violation in the Gaza Strip. So tonight, her husband is getting a lifetime achievement award.” Clooney, ever the joker himself, took their jibing statements in his stride.

we're both on the road. It can actually be pretty interesting to work out where we can meet each other halfway between wherever we happen to be.”

Both spouses lead busy lives; Clooney has been working on his latest film, Tomorrowland, a futuristic action film where he plays disillusioned inventor Frank Walker, a former boy genius who finds himself on a quest to help save the Earth from catastrophe. He reveals it was time take on an inspirational storyline. “In the past, we had a much greater sense of optimism and belief in our capacity to change the world and make it a better place… I hope that message resonates with people who see the film.”

He’s a man who has certainly made many women – and men – happy during his years on screens big and small, and is now looking to inspire both in front of the camera and through work with those in need. Happily married, it appears that the quintessentially ‘Clooney’ combination of charm, grace and humanitarian spirit prevails.

He and Amal also find the time to enjoy life alongside their charitable endeavours.

“I've never felt so good in my life as I do now. I have a great woman by my side who is smart and funny and outdoes me at almost every level. We're having so much fun together.

It's great!” They’ve been jetting around the world visiting cities such as Shanghai and Tokyo, while also renovating their Grade II-listed manor house in Berkshire. “Marriage takes a little work but we've made a deal that we will try to never spend more than a week apart,” Clooney says. “We compare our schedules and figure out the best ways to meet up if URBAN FOX JULY 2015 35

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A smash-hit feel-good romantic comedy, smart, sassy and spectacular, the all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy ‘Legally Blonde’ is a winner of no less than 7 major awards – including Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards).

It is quite simply the funniest and most fabulous musical around - case closed!

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Story City Festival, 6 - 12 July, Various Locations

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Story City Festival

Mon 6 - Sun 12 July Various locations Pay what you decide storycity.co.uk

Leicester will play host to a multitude of stories as the festival showcases exciting new work in traditional and non-traditional spaces across Leicester. Story City will bring together high quality theatre, digital performance, spoken word, interactive arts, film, dance, and online storytelling, offering all events to the audience on a ‘Pay What You Decide’ basis. As

well as bringing great shows from Sheffield, London and Manchester, the festival has a huge local presence, with over 50% of the programme made up of Leicester artists. For full programme and ticket details visit storycity.co.uk

SummerDine

Mon 13 Jul - Fri 28 Aug Highcross Leicester highcrossleicester.com This summer, Leicester foodies, will be treated to a season full of tasty treats and mouth-watering meals at Highcross, Leicester.

Kicking off on the 13 July

and continuing throughout August, Highcross’ SummerDine event will give shoppers, amazing offers and discounts from some of the centre’s 40 restaurants, bars, cafes and food kiosks.

With dining options from around the world from delicious burgers at Byron and handmade burger co, Caribbean inspired cuisine at Turtle Bay and with the new arrival of TGI’s bringing that Friday feeling to Highcross, there’s definitely something to whet anyone’s appetite.

Visitors can enjoy the tasty savings on offer all summer long, by downloading and registering the new PLUS app or by collecting an offer booklet from the Customer Service Lounge. The free to download app, will notify users of the latest promotions and offers, which can then be redeemed from the selected retailers. For more information on SummerDine and other events at Highcross, Leicester visit www. highcrossleicester.com

Simon Says, 25 – 26 July, De Montfort Hall

Everyman Thu 16 Jul Phoenix Arts Tickets from £13 phoenix.org.uk

BAFTA winner and Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production of one of English drama’s oldest plays, directed by the National Theatre’s new Director Rufus Norris (Broken, LondonRoad).

SummerDine, 13 July - 28 Aug, Highcross Carluccio’s

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A Storm in a Chai Cup, 16 – 19 July, RA Centre

Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out. One of the great primal, spiritual myths, Everyman asks whether it is only in death that we can understand our lives.

Part of the NT Live series.

A Storm in a Chai Cup

Thu 16 – Sun 19 Jul RA Centre Tickets from £8 attenborougharts.com

A Storm in a Chai Cup is set amongst the 1985 Birmingham riots. Tensions are rife in the community.

Not too dissimilar from the situation inside Reet’s house.

When asked about a marriage proposal Reet is forced to tell her parents that she’s already found someone, Balbir. But upon entering her new marital home Reet is shocked by the new world around her; life is far removed from what she imagined, or the picture Balbir painted. The abuse begins.

Everybody’s ideas to ‘fix the marriage’ are not working.

Now a mother, Reet returns to her parents, her marriage a shamble. But they can’t help … what would people say?

Simon Says

Sat 25 – Sun 26 Jul De Montfort Hall Tickets £7.50-£30 simonsaysleicester.com Join DMH for a weekend of Leicester’s finest musical talent and more. The hall and its picturesque grounds will be transformed into a perfect place to relax with friends, listen to the sounds of good music, and enjoy great food and drink. This year the event will be headlined by indie rockers British Sea Power and electronic/rock crossover legends Alabama 3 (Unplugged) and once again, BBC Introducing will be presenting some of the newer, rising artists from Leicester. As well as promising music for every taste, Simon Says… features a selection of thirst-quenching bars selling everything from cocktails to real ales and ciders, varied craft and food stalls, and a children’s activity area for younger visitors. For full line up and details of ticket prices visit www.simonsaysleicester.com

Richard III

Sat 25 Jul – Sun 9 Aug Curve Theatre Tickets from £12.50 curvetickets.co.uk This summer a hugely talented and vibrant community cast will join forces with Curve’s professional production team to present this contemporary take on Shakespeare’s classic.

One of the playwright’s most famous works, the plot follows the rise to power of this misunderstood young King.

Treachery, passion and murder combine in the lead up to his bloody and violent death on the Bosworth battlefield in 1485. Directed by Nikolai Foster, this dark, visceral and dynamic production will bring Richard III’s epic story to the stage and will also mark this important year for Leicester, the final resting place of our last Plantagenet King.

Sweet Charity Wed 19 - Sat 22 Aug Curve Theatre Tickets from £16 curvetickets.co.uk

Widely known and loved in Bob Fosse’s electrifying film adaptation starring Shirley MacLaine, Sweet Charity is a tender and comical look at the adventures and misadventures in the ways of love, encountered by the gullible and guileless Charity Hope Valentine, who always gives her heart and her dreams to the wrong man. Wonderful songs, matched with pulsating choreography, include Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, Too Many Tomorrows, The Rhythm of Life and There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This.

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Legally Blonde

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Feng shui is the ancient Chinese belief that the way that you arrange your home can affect your success, health and happiness. Zoe Hubbard, Designer at Maison Interiors, explains the principles of capturing positive chi, or energy, to increase your sense of vitality and joy.

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Five Simple Steps to Feng Shui Outside In

Make an Entrance Your front door is your face to the world and how people, energy and opportunities reach you. Clearly name or number your door so you can be found and make sure your doormat is clean, then use beautiful accessories such as an outdoor mirror, sculpture or water fountain to enhance the approach to your property. Don’t overdo it though, or you could prevent positive energy from entering your home.

Indoor plants are an important feng shui tool to activate positive energy and purify the air. Introduce a new plant into your home at the beginning of a new month or New Year, when it symbolises a healthy beginning for you and your family. Consider bamboo, a money tree plant or peace lily to compliment your decor or hopes for the future.

Eliminate Clutter

A feng shui aquarium is a powerful way to draw auspicious chi into your living space. Water symbolises the flow of life, of growth and the activities of living things. The motion and sound of bubbling water increases positive energy to bring good fortune, wealth and abundance. A properly positioned and cared for aquarium offers a perfect combination of harmony and balance. Or you could start by simply introducing a fish theme into your bathroom with aquatic tiles, prints or accessories.

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Become a local. You probably did your research before you made your offer but after you move in, get to know the neighbourhood by exploring nearby shops, restaurants, pubs and amenities on foot.

Stay in more. It’s not unusual, especially if there’s lots of work needed, to pine for your old home rather than get familiar with your new one. It might sound obvious but the more time you actually spend there, the more you’ll grow to love it. Which brings me to my next tip ...

Don’t rush into renovations. If you’re thinking about extending, restructuring or even just decorating, take some time to understand how the space works now and how it will work best for you, to avoid costly mistakes.

Make yourself a haven. Dedicate a room or area in the house to unwind, even while you’re decorating everywhere else.

At the end of a stressful day at the office or an exhausting one up a ladder with paint brush in hand, you’ll be so pleased you created a home within your home where you can switch off and just relax in comfort.

Meet the neighbours. Pop round and introduce yourself, maybe ask about a good local takeaway until you’ve got the kitchen straight. Then if you need someone to feed the cat while you take a weekend break, at least you’ll know their names. It might be the start of a beautiful friendship, especially if you invite them when you ...

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My garden is looking a bit tired already and it’s only July. What can I do?

People quite often say to me that their garden is lovely and bright in spring but afterwards there’s very little colour. It’s easy to get inspired in the spring with all the new growth and bulbs coming up but after this first flush your garden can have a little lull. If this happens, go shopping for perennials in flower now to fill the gaps in your borders. Once planted they will flower at this time every year. You can also look for plants that will flower for a long period or repeatedly during early to midsummer – for example Roses, Potentilla, Penstemons, Lupins and Clematis.

You can encourage longer flowering by dead-heading throughout the summer, and while most people associate bulbs with spring, there are summer flowering bulbs such as Lillies and Zantedeschia, as well as

colourful foliage plants such as Heuchera (in red, purple, yellow, green or silver), Hosta (single colour or variegated in yellow, green or blue) and Phormiums (striped leaves in orange, red, yellow, green or purple).

Summer bedding is great for this time of year, but it is high maintenance. Watering and dead-heading is needed every day to get the best out of a display. Give your plants a feed, and water regularly if it doesn’t rain.

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HAPPINESS So Switzerland, one of the world’s richest countries, is also the happiest.

Austerity Britain ranked a less joyful 21st in the World Happiness Report. If, like us, you can’t afford a second home in Zurich (though if you can, see page 65), the good news is you don’t need riches to join the happiness movement.

We’re constantly told that our busy lives and addiction to mobile devices is increasing our sense of social isolation.

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What comes around goes around The idea has some unlikely exponents: in 2001, Yes Man author Danny Wallace placed a small ad saying simply “Join Me”. The response to this mysterious, and initially meaningless, overture revealed a widespread yearning for something more to life.

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Spread some happiness The idea isn’t new: the concept we now know as pay it forward was first described in an ancient Greek play. In 1916 Lily Hardy Hammond coined the term when she wrote, “You don’t pay love back; you pay it forward.” Aaaw. And of course the concept of “do unto others” forms a core tenet of most major religions.

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”

- Dalai Lama But this isn’t about beliefs. It’s about what you do. Lord Richard Layard, British labour economist and Emeritus Professor of Economics at the LSE, co-edited the first World Happiness Report in 2012, and founded a mass movement to create a happier society: Action for Happiness.

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Well this summer, I’ve resolved to count my blessings (see page 23). Accept the things I cannot change. And find the courage to change the things I can. Why not join me?

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Zurich Forget Swiss stereotypes because in Zurich West, the city’s creative district, you’re more likely to see cool artistic spaces, eclectic design stores, and jazz clubs than touristy chocolate shops. All of which makes this the perfect setting for the value-minded 25hours Hotel.

Here, award-winning interior designer Alfredo Häberli echoes graffiti-splattered streetscapes by scribbling his personal local recommendations on surfaces and objects throughout the hotel to encourage guests to visit his favourite hotspots.

Custom-designed multifunctional furniture abounds, while imaginative clocks make checking the time a thrilling artistic endeavour. Prices from £82 per night.

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Adelboden Nestled deep in a valley in the Swiss Alpine village of Adelboden, The Cambrian looks out onto one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes.

Combining sleek, modern design with innovative uses of natural, local materials, The Cambrian’s exquisite interior effortlessly reflects its exterior, adding to the purifying immensity of the mountains.

The hotel’s 750m² spa is adjacent to an outdoor terrace where bathers and steamers can cool off after one of the many treatments offered. With some of Switzerland’s best ski slopes as well as hiking trails, this outstanding location is the ideal destination for both winter and summer. Prices from £130 per night.

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Lake Maggiore When Daniela and Philippe Frutiger started to design a hotel on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore, they knew they had to do something exceptional to complement the setting. Throughout the public spaces, the décor is warm using earthy materials such as stone and wood, with splashes of lime and sky blue, paying homage to Mother Nature’s own palette.

The 14 rooms and one suite provide isolated retreats, where guests can indulge in their surroundings. Decorated with Designers Guild fabrics and smokedoak parquet, rooms are light and uplifting, with touches that offer a playful nod to the towering mountains just outside.

Prices from £158 per night.

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MY WAY

Kathy Klein

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“Happiness is doing what I love” says illustrator and Art House founder Kathy Klein.

I was born Katarzyna Klein, to Polish parents and grew up in Newtown Linford. My parents encouraged creativity and my mother taught my sister and me to make complicated Polish Christmas tree decorations from an early age. I’m sure my passion for art comes from her.

Following a rather dismal grade in Art A-level I applied for a foundation course at Loughborough. The course was very experimental with opportunities to explore a variety of mediums. I remember a visiting lecturer talking to us about degree courses on offer at London Colleges. She mentioned Central St Martins as being ‘prestigious’ and I went to take a look. I fell in love with its sense of energy and knew I wanted to study there. During my time at St Martins I was introduced to a Polish Poster Designer. She recognised something in my work and encouraged me to apply for a travel bursary to study at the Fine Art Academy in Warsaw for 3 months. I had been to Poland with my parents and knew that the country has a strong history of excellent visual artists. It was a wonderful experience and an absolute eye opener to living under communist rule.

I returned to London and began work as a freelance designer for M&S and The Observer Magazine. But it was my father’s death in 1988 that was the turning point. I spent a few months at home with my mother and on returning to London, decided it was time to put a portfolio together of my illustration work. After a lot of leg work, the commissions started to come in, producing illustrations for Harvey Nichols, Sunday Times, Usborne Publishing, BBC to name but a few. After 6 years of going it alone, I was signed up by Eastwing Illustration Agency and also

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a textile design agency after the Happiness is … owners saw a piece My children, family and friends I had produced for the cover of The Big Issue Magazine.

I produced designs for Liberty and Macy’s. I also spent 10 years teaching on various degree courses and met some incredibly talented and inspiring students.

In 2004 I returned with my husband and children Louis and Eden to live in Stoneygate. One day my neighbour Hannah popped over to see if she could purchase an illustration as a wedding gift. She was taken aback by the boxes of artwork and suggested I exhibit in my own home. I thought she was mad! But she was encouraging and offered to open her house to exhibit some of her sculptural pieces. We put together a handmade flyer, invited a few other artists to exhibit with us and ‘Art House’ was born. It’s now an annual event and gives everyone the opportunity to view ‘extraordinary art in ordinary houses’, meet the artists, purchase artwork or commission unique pieces. We had 1000+ visitors this year visiting 9 venues and admiring the work of over 50 artists.

Having spent 20+ years answering briefs I am now painting for myself and it’s a wonderful feeling. When I’m not painting I can be found at Revivals Dress Agency on Clarendon Park Road, which I co-own with my friend Manda. Who knows what’s next for me but I’m incredibly lucky to have realised my dream of being creative for a living.

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FOSTERING

MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TODAY Leicester foster carers help that the world is a much better place than they ever imagined.

All our carers enjoy outstanding support and training, payments to recognise skills and commitment, regular placements and planned breaks.

If you can change a child’s world, we’d love to hear from you.

Give us a call or come along to meet our team at St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, LE1 5PZ. No need to book, just drop in any time between 5pm - 7pm on July 9th, August 11th or 16th September.

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