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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.

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

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

Arabian N “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.”

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.”

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

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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

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

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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

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creative inspiration.

“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.

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 industry?

Ceramic Jacinta Jar, £75, and Textile OutFashion There Interiors “I definitely think the 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

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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

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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21 Are you skinny fat?

Build don’t burn 23 A ll for one

Is bigger really better?

WINING & DINING 25 It’s a wrap

The best thing since…

29 In the mix

Cocktails that pack a punch

LIFE & WORK

8 FASHION & BEAUTY 8 Bohemian rhapsody Revive your boho mojo 11 Travelling light

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31 Change your ways in 30 days

Challenges for the mind, body & soul

41 Far out

It’s 70’s glam, man!

Curse of the stay-at-home 33

44 A rabian nights For a sense of bed-venture

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And no it’s not the kids

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17 ways to spice up a bland kitchen

34 It’s all about…

Meghan Trainor interview

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Take a flight of fancy

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 57 What’s on

Entertaining the whole family

13 Over the rainbow

Join the colour revolution

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July’s recommendations

15 Bags of attitude

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PEOPLE & PLACES

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Many of us take up jogging to help lose weight, but the latest school of thought suggests it could have the opposite effect. Nutrafit’s Rebecca Watts explains why.

How many times have you said or heard someone say - “I’m going to start running as I need to lose some weight” or “I’m going jogging to get rid of this belly”? For years we have believed that cardiovascular exercise makes you fit, healthy and helps you to lose weight, a fact evident by the amount of women seen sweating in the gym on cardio equipment.

However, over the past 12 months or so, there has been a shift in thinking, with some studies going as far as stating “Cardio makes you skinny fat”.

But can cardio really make you fat?

Surely exercise is exercise? Cardio is generally used to describe moderate intensity, steady state, aerobic activity.

Putting aside endurance athletes and competitors, most of us participate in exercise to get fitter and healthier and more often than not for aesthetic reasons i.e. to look better. Depending on the individual this might mean toning and/or losing fat.

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because they have bought into the calorie reduction method to lose weight - eat less, exercise more and the more exercise you do the better the results and the healthier you will be. BUT this is not the case, it could actually be doing the opposite. Cardio exercise has been shown to be catabolic (in simple terms - muscle wasting), which can have a

"The belief of the more I do, the better the results, is likely causing metabolic decline, and could actually be making you fatter!" knock-on effect on the metabolism by reducing the resting metabolic rate. It can also lead to a reduction in strength, and can encourage more fat storing.

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does. What it does is makes you good at running at that pace for a long time, and there are limits on the benefits to your heart and lungs. The ‘skinny fat’ theory is based on excessive cardio causing people to lose weight from the large calorie deficit; but with much of this being from muscle loss, the effect can be increased fat storage. Consequently the belief of the more I do, the better the results, is likely causing metabolic decline, and could actually be making you fatter!

So what can you do? Being active is great, but what you need to do is get the most from your activity, so opt for a variety of exercise which is good for the heart, body and soul. If you love cardio then the occasional run is not going to kill you but if you are only doing it for health or to look good then swap it for shorter periods of interval training which is better for your heart, lungs and fat loss. Finally, start to think of exercise as building not burning - doing resistance (weight bearing) exercise each week can increase resting metabolic rate and strength, and promote more fat loss.

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In 2010 when David Cameron spoke of empowering communities, building a "Big Society" that would take power away from politicians and give it to people, I cynically wondered if this was not a simple case of pass the ‘social responsibility’ parcel. But with recent studies suggesting that our personal happiness is intertwined with the wellbeing of our local community, I’m starting to reconsider.

This month we take a look at why social networks are becoming increasingly important, plus the simple ways you can help improve your community’s wellbeing.

7 reasons why bigger is better…

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Strong neighbourhood social networks can have a significant impact on our quality of life and wellbeing as they provide something which is vital for all of us - a sense of belonging.

Neighbourhood networks stop us becoming isolated and can provide a source of support e.g. looking after our house when we're away or helping with informal childcare.

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The physical benefits that come when we connect with people locally, include reducing the risk of depression, lowering the risk of heart Source: www.actionforhappiness.org

Building local connections means forming relationships with people who are like us but also with those that aren’t. This makes communities more united, creating community spirit.

There’s a strong link between community wellbeing and the extent to which we feel empowered to influence our local environment improving the local area or resolving issues.

Ways you can contribute to the “Big Society”…  Start simple. If you regularly pass someone in your street you don’t know smile and say hello. From small acorns…  If someone new moves in, offer to help with any questions they might have about the local area.

 Look out for new opportunities to connect – a residents association, exercise class, book group etc.  Have a kindness day and try to perform at least 5 different acts of kindness for different people.  Join a local ‘time bank’. Deposit your time by giving support to others and withdraw it when you need help.  Create a community garden. Get friends, fresh air and exercise, as well as improving your local environment.  Involve your neighbours in some fundraising activities - a sports or social event. Have fun, and raise money for a good cause too.  Start a cooperative. Residents in a Cumbrian village clubbed together to keep their local pub from closing.  Throw a street party. What better way to get to know your neighbours and enjoy the area you live in.

And finally…

Much of what affects the quality of people's lives is under the direct control of local government: green spaces, schools, transport, housing, libraries, sports and leisure facilities etc. If you think that your local MP or councillor could be doing more to prioritise wellbeing in your community, write and tell them.

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Despite growing numbers of us ditching white sliced loaves in favour of tastier or healthier alternatives, the good old British sarnie needn’t be toast. Give your lunchtime staple a seasonal update with these delicious recipes from Waitrose. They’re the best thing since…well…sliced bread!

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AVOCADO & PEPPER QUESADILLAS WITH SALSA Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 180g red Romano peppers 1–2 tbsp olive oil 2 ripe avocados 1 pack 8 Waitrose Love Life Seeded Tortilla Wraps 100g Gruyère cheese, grated 270g vine tomatoes, chopped 1 red onion, chopped

1 Cooks’ Ingredients Red Chilli, seeded and chopped 2 tbsp coriander, chopped 1 Cooks’ Ingredients Unwaxed Lime, juice only 110g pack Waitrose Wild Rocket Salad

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ipe out the pan with kitchen W paper and cook each quesadilla for 3–4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden, and the cheese within has melted.

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HARISSA-BAKED CHICKEN FLATBREADS Preparation time: 15 minutes + marinating Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 150g Fage Total 0% Greek Yoghurt, plus 4 tbsp 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 tsp Cooks’ Ingredients Harissa Paste

mash the avocado roughly onto the flatbread. Spoon over the peppers and sprinkle with cheese. Sandwich a second wrap on top of each.

Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime 4 chicken breast fillets, scored 1 tbsp olive oil 1 aubergine, diced 1 courgette, diced 1 tsp ground coriander 4 Waitrose Love Life Tortilla Seeded Wraps ½ x 28g pack fresh coriander, roughly chopped

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Season and add the chicken, stirring until coated. Marinate for 10 minutes.

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AVOCADO & PEA TOSTADOS WITH HARISSA DRESSING Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 Santa Maria Corn & Wheat Soft Tortillas Sunflower oil spray 190g pack Waitrose Popped Garden Peas 1 tbsp Cooks’ Ingredients Ruby Rose Harissa Paste 2 tbsp olive oil Juice ½ lemon 2 ripe avocados 100g essential Waitrose Greek Light Salad Cheese, crumbled 4 salad onions, thinly sliced 2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted ½ x 25g pack Cooks’ Ingredients Mint, leaves only

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MIX A good cocktail recipe is the key ingredient to getting your summer soirée to pack a punch. We ask Marco’s, Leicester to get the party started.

You will need: Cocktail shaker Strainer Pint glass Martini glass Whiskey glass Matches or lighter Ice

COSMOPOLITAN 25 ml Ketel One Vodka 50ml Cointreau 40ml Cranberry Juice 10ml Funkin Lime Juice Dash of Egg White (optional) Orange Peel

Juice and Egg White.

Alternatively, swap the vodka for 25ml of Amaretto Disaronno to give the Cosmopolitan a distinct almond makeover!  Place a pint glass on top of the shaker and shake together all ingredients for around 30 seconds. Take out the ice from the chilled cocktail glass, and strain into the glass.

 Firstly, chill a cocktail glass with ice, and leave to chill while preparing the cocktail.

 Peel a thick one inch piece of orange peel, being careful to not to include any orange flesh on the peel.

Gently heat the skin of the peel using a match or lighter, then squeeze the peel until oil comes out of peel and flames onto the cocktail.

 In a cocktail shaker, add together the Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Funkin Lime

 Place orange peel at the side of the glass for garnish and heightened flavour.

CIROC SOUR 20ml Ciroc Vodka 10ml Kwai Feh Lychee Liquer 10ml Midori Dash Lime Juice Dash Elderflower Cordial Dash Lemonade Lemon Peel  Take a cocktail shaker and mix together Ciroc Vodka, Lychee Liqauer, Midori, Lime Juice and Elderflower Cordial.  Place pint glass on top of shaker and shake together for around 30 seconds.  Next, fill up a short glass, or a whisky glass, with ice and strain mixed cocktail into the glass.  Top up the glass with a dash of lemonade.  Finally, garnish the cocktail with a lemon peel, shaped into a lemon spiral.

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stay-athome Mum Ever wanted to ditch your 9 to 5 and become a domestic goddess? This month we ask stay-at-home mum Sarah Mettrick the worst thing about her ‘job’ and no it’s not the kids.

So there I am feeling fabulous, looking good, confidence soaring as I work the room, and then it happens. That question we stay-at-home mums dread.

“So what is it you do?”

While my confidence and self-esteem elope into the sunset I try to answer with conviction.

“I’m at home at the moment.”

“Oh, lovely.”

The other guests - inevitably a Doctor, Fund Manager and Solicitor - drop their heads into their prosseco as a molecule of pity dampens the atmosphere. At this point some old boy will usually throw his trunks on, grab a red float and dive into the sea of shame and save you by saying ‘Ah yes the most difficult and rewarding job there is.’

Although grateful for his efforts albeit slightly patronising - I’m used to coughing and spluttering my way back to shore. It would however be a far more graceful swim if there were some guidelines we stay-at-home Mums could

follow. Here goes…

Throw in some impressive hobbies

Your arms are aching after your Baton Twirling class. Drop in a ‘merci’ now and again. It’s easy to get confused now you are bilingual following your French for Beginners course.

Embellish on what you do at home

There’s the Interior Design Project (the fact you are only deciding on either Misty Mountain or Cabbage White for the bathroom walls is irrelevant) or share your findings on how you saved £3.47 on your Ocado shop.

Talk about your career pre-kids

Ok so it was years ago, you used to run a business and now you struggle to run the bath but heh that was you. Once.

Past accomplishments may just have to do until more recent ones are achieved.

Create a fancy title for yourself

Let your personality shine through. If you are an embroidery, quilt making kind of a gal go with ‘Homemaker’. If you used to

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be a CEO, go straight for the jugular with ‘Home Engineer’ or ‘Home Economist’.

Surrender

The man in trunks has already pointed out the complexity of your role. Let it all out. From rude awakenings to finding a carrot in your washing machine drum.

Wear your heart on your sleeve and agree with ‘The Hoff’.

So after hearing about the success of various investment houses and how pioneering surgery is changing the lives of thousands I confirm how rewarding it is not to get poo on my hands now Jacob is out of nappies!

A couple more glasses of prosecco and my confidence returns. Next time I am asked THAT question I will need no lifeguard to save me. I will already be clad in my finest bikini, fully stretched and ready to perform a perfect double pike into the sea of domestic pride. Well… that’s the plan.

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Change your ways in

30 DAYS Feeling stagnant or bored with life? Step out of your comfort zone and try one of our 30-day challenges designed to hone your mind, body and soul.

Here’s 30 ideas to get you started…

1 Write a journal with a difference, record only positive events and thoughts.

2 Dare to bare and go without makeup… no cheating!

3 Ditch the meat and become a vegetarian or vegan.

14 Feel the fear and do it anyway – pick up a spider, abseil, ask your boss for a pay rise.

19 Sell 30 things you don’t need or wear and use the money for a treat or charitable donation.

15 Be totally honest with yourself and others - basically no lying - it’s harder than you think.

20 Learn something new every day - a word, famous quote or capital city.

16 Expand your culinary repertoire and try a new recipe each day.

4 Learn a new instrument – banjo, castanets - how hard can it be?

21 Stop complaining. From the weather to your work colleagues, negativity is draining.

22 Exercise for 30 mins a day. Walk, swim, or dance like there’s nobody watching.

5 Apply for jobs you want, even if you don’t have all the requirements.

23 Ditch your social media sites and telephone your friends instead.

6 Take up a crazy but fun hobby – scuba diving, hang-gliding, mountain climbing.

24 Undertake an act of kindness each day. Open the door, run an errand, every little helps.

7 Be mindful and practice meditation, yoga or tai chi.

25 Write down something you have loved about each day.

8 Learn a foreign language, very useful if you’re planning your own Brexit.

9 Sign up for a crafty night course and have fun sewing, quilting or crocheting.

26 Identify your worst habit - ask your partner if you’re unsure - and don’t do it for a month.

10 Go it alone, whether it’s business networking, a party or holiday.

27 Make like a tourist and rediscover your own city.

11 Volunteer your time, from local projects to a turtle conservation centre in Costa Rica.

28 Don’t fall victim of your busy life.

Reclaim an hour for yourself every day.

12 Leave the car at home and walk or cycle to work.

17 Switch off the TV, pick up a book and read a chapter a night.

13 Give something up for a month – sugar, carbs, alcohol, caffeine.

18 Live on a strict budget (to prove that you can) take lunch to work, don’t buy new clothes etc.

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29 Listen intently when people talk, rather than thinking what you’re going to say next.

30 Create a bucket list of 30 things you can do for the next 30 days.

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T U O B A L AL

Meghan

Meghan Trainor shot to stardom with All About That Bass. Hitting the number one spot in 58 countries, it became one of the best-selling singles of all time, making Trainor a household name in the process.

Yet despite its doo-wop melody and catchy tune, Trainor’s All About That Bass wasn’t your typical pop song. With reference to diverse body shapes and the importance of self-acceptance, the track quickly became an inspiration to her young female fans - aka the Megatrons - dealing with negative body image and bullying issues. But does she see herself as a poster girl for the curvier woman?

“I didn’t say, oh I wanna be the body positive girl – it’s just the song I wrote for myself worked so well for the world and the video and everything I did before being a famous figure. I was just being myself - I didn’t lose sleep because I was scared of being a spokesperson.”

In spite of her assertions Trainor now fronts plus-size retailer FullBeauty Brands #OwnYourCurves campaign, which launched late 2015.

But the successful career of this 22-year old songstress hasn’t always been plain sailing. “We sent it to every label and every single label turned it down” she says of her debut track. “After 9 months, Epic Records heard it again with a new A&R (because it was his first week on the job) and he got that song and was

like ‘L.A. Reid [record producer], you’ve got to hear this’ and so that’s how it happened”.

Trainor’s music is predominantly influenced by a 1950’s vibe and after her big break and the success of her debut album Title, she had to carefully consider the continuance of her ‘doo wop’ style when writing her next album. “There were a lot of conversations between my family members and my team about whether or not to keep the ‘doo wop’ or completely let it go. There were fights about it! I was writing doo wop and I had like four albums done which were doo wop but were slightly improved from the last album”.

In the end she opted to experiment with different musical styles including dance and R&B, and her recent single NO is more reminiscent of 1990’s American boyband N-Sync than her mainstay doo wop harmonies. Despite this change in direction, NO quickly reached over 250 million views on YouTube and ultimately, the song changed the focus of its parent album Thank You (released in May), on which six of the original tracks were replaced with new ‘experimental’ material.

One of Trainor’s songs that did not make

the album was soulful ballad Remind Myself.

“It’s all about when I’m sitting down and I think about the future and freak out and have to remind myself that I’m all good, I’m OK and it’s really beautiful and it’s universal” says Meghan.

“I think I sent it to [talent manager] Scooter Braun and I was like does Tori Kelly need something – this song needs to live and I don’t know how to make it live but I’m gonna try. Remind Myself will come out.”

Having previously revealed to MTV that her work is influenced by her favourite pop icons - including Elvis and Aretha - the singer makes no bones about her ideal song writing collaboration “Yeah.

Bruno Mars where are you” says Trainor.

“Every interview I have, I say his name very loud - I love him. I just want to meet him and write with him. I recently met one of my idols, will.i.am, at The Voice and I was so nervous to meet him”.

Fans of X-Factor may remember that

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“I didn’t say, oh I wanna be the body positive girl – it’s just the song I wrote for myself worked so well for the world” Trainor joined Rita Ora at Judge’s Houses last year as well as performing on The Voice. “I grew up watching these shows” she enthuses, “and I remember my publisher at 17 was like ‘I signed you up for The Voice’ and I was like; ‘No, no, no, I’m not doing that’. Like me sitting in that judge’s seat, watching these girls walk like half a mile to get to us, and then stand there and sing, they were like freaking out.

I have so much respect for all the people who audition for those shows”.

Grammy Award for best new artist and cried tears of happiness. “You work so hard” explains Meghan, “I mean, there’s many other awards that you want and I love going to the awards shows – it’s so cool. But, the Grammy...that’s why I cried so hard because I’ve never worked so hard in my life and that’s the dream.

That’s like our Olympics, so to get one at such a young age, at 22, was unreal. It didn’t feel real. It felt like a big movie and I couldn’t stop crying.”

This is praise indeed from the girl who in February this year won a prestigious

More recently Trainor embarked on her stateside ‘Untouchable’ tour, performing

material from both her major-label studio albums. “I’m smarter this time around” jokes Meghan “I asked for days off…”

When asked what she misses most when on tour, “My dog Biggie… I love that dog. Every time I’m home, it’s like a big celebration as she loves me so much.

She’s with my younger brother and I make him Facetime me every day”.

UK fans will have to wait a little longer before seeing Meghan perform live, as her 33 date US tour is not scheduled to finish until September 2016.

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FAR OUT Is your home ready for a seventies revival asks Maison Interior’s Zoe Hubbard?

The era of avocado bathrooms, orange walls and faux wood-panelling are back in vogue but with a decidedly modern twist.

Here’s how you can get the look.

PATTERN

For visual interest and retro flair, patterns are absolutely key. Try mixing bold geometric patterns with curvaceous shapes for high impact. But beware of going too bold.

A room full of patterns leaves your eyes with nowhere to rest, so patterns should always play an accent role. I’d suggest choosing just one or two design elements – windows, walls, flooring, furniture etc. - that would benefit from a few pops of pattern, and make those the focus of the space.

COLOUR

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Taken from the world of fashion, colour-blocking is a great way to brighten up any room. Make

ACCESSORIES it wild and neon if you dare, but remember the design can become overwhelming if there are too many dazzling shades competing for attention. While it’s okay to pair three intense colours, the safest formula that guarantees harmony and good balance is one bright, one bold, one neutral. This way you’ll maximise the impact of each colour but avoid blinding your guests.

ART

A piece of art can really bring a room to life, plus give it a fresh perspective. Abstract and pop art work well with this era, as do photographic prints representative of the photorealism movement of the 1960’s and 70’s. Avoid your home looking like a gallery by choosing just one piece to take centre stage. It isn’t always easy to match art with the décor of a room, so try using your painting or sculpture to create a colour palette, then repeat it in the fabrics or accessories.

Go over the top and theatrical with everything from decorative feathers and bold foliage to warm metals and colourful ceramics. Underfoot, contrast on-trend polished stone and lacquered flooring with natural rugs such as fur, hide and cosy shag-pile. For furniture, think Bauhaus and opt for occasional pieces incorporating wicker, rattan or woven cane, as well as tubular metal structures. And you can’t go wrong with a retro leather sofa.

LIGHTS

70’s lighting was innovative with new design solutions including the lava, globe and arc floor lamps at the fore. Bold light fixtures that serve as the focal point are trending this year, so even if you don’t want to go all out with a psychedelic shade, a statement light above a dining room table or over your kitchen island can still add a wow factor. Metallic fixtures with long suspended shades bridge the gap between retro and contemporary home design.

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ALL-WHITE? Want to spice up a bland kitchen but held back by the fear of a costly mistake? Here’s 17 ways to add colour without breaking the budget. Now you’re cooking!

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Mix and match your cabinet doors. We love white, but consider throwing in a pop of colour for added interested. If you go for a standard size they’re easily replaced at a later date.

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If your cabinet doors are wooden, you can always save money by painting them in different shades. When you bore of them, simply strip them back and start again.

They’re fairly simple to apply, are removable and offer instant colour.

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Replace or refurbish your countertop to add a dramatic sweep of colour. For you DIYers, use a high-gloss or semi-gloss enamel to transform your kitchen surfaces.

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Whether your style is retro or ultramodern, swap out your tonal kitchen chairs or barstools in favour of brighter, more interesting options.

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Create a statement splashback.

Choose a colourful ceramic tile for a small area, or, if the space is larger, opt for a back-painted glass splashback that complements the colour of the wall.

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A new window covering can dramatically change the look of the whole kitchen, especially if you combine with accessories in the same accent colour.

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Freshen up your fixtures. Light fittings, door handles etc. don’t have to blend in. A brightly coloured pendant or hand-painted handles will make your kitchen pop in all the right places.

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If you have a kitchen/diner, add colour underfoot with an area rug under your dining table. If you can’t find the perfect rug, create your own colourful look with individual carpet tiles.

Don’t underestimate the visual impact of vibrant kitchenware.

From kettles and toasters to saucepans and blenders, choose appliances beautiful enough to live on the countertop.

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Painting just one wall can completely transform a room. Pull your inspiration from your existing kitchen decor, your favourite foods or simply find a colour that suits your space.

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A small kitchen herb garden adds not only colour but scent too.

Save precious countertop space and create a dramatic focal point with a wallmounted herb planter… …if you’re not green fingered, a bowl of lemons or limes, or a fragrant flower arrangement will create the same effect with little effort.

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Treat your plant pots as a smallscale landscape. You can enjoy your plants indoors all winter and then move them to the patio for an instant garden in summer.

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Growing your own vegetables, fruit and herbs is achievable even in the smallest spaces. Watch out for ready-planted tomato pots, herb gardens, and even whole vegetable plots. Get the kids involved with this Vegetable Patch Kit, £14.99 from oakroomshop.co.uk.

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Following the global cinema and TV release of the live West End broadcast which hit No1 in the UK Box office charts, this new 2016 tour of Richard O’Brien’s classic continues to smash records in theatres across the country. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! Starring X Factor finalist Diana Vickers as Janet, Emmerdale’s Ben Freeman as Brad, S Club 7’s Paul Cattermole as Eddie/Dr Scott and The Voice’s Liam Tamne as Frank ‘n’ Furter. Be warned, this show has rude parts!

Discover Arts: St Peter's & The Papal Basilicas Of Rome Mon 4 Jul Cinema de Lux Tickets £11.50 conc. apply showcasecinemas.co.uk/events

The Papal Basilicas of Rome is a unique event that combines history, spirituality, architecture and art. It takes its cue from the Extraordinary Jubilee proclaimed by Pope Francis, which will see the faithful from all over the world pour into Rome in their millions, to cross the threshold of the Papal Basilicas and obtain a plenary indulgence. The opening of the Holy Doors will be an historical moment, certain to draw the whole world's attention to Rome's Papal Basilicas and be the ideal opportunity to tell the story, using a narrative language that will

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Story City Festival Fri 15 - Sat 23 Jul Attenborough Arts Centre Pay what you think Storycity.co.uk

A city has many stories. The Story City Festival created by a volunteer group of creatives in Leicester presents the best new and emerging work in theatre, digital performance, spoken word, film, dance, and online storytelling from within the city and across the UK. The festival supports artists making new work to reach curious crowds, and to champion a vibrant creative community in the city.

Taking place in venues across the city, all events are pay what you decide. You’ll be given an envelope. Watch the show laugh, cry, think, challenge yourself - and then decide how much it was worth. For a full programme visit storycity.co.uk.

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Wed 27 - Sun 31 Jul Burghley House Tickets from £7 burghley.co.uk

Simon Says…, 23-24 Jul, De Montfort Hall

with Ralph Fiennes as Shakespeare’s most notorious villain and Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret. War-torn England is reeling after years of bitter conflict. King Edward is ailing, and as political unrest begins to stir once more, Edward’s brother Richard – vicious in war, despised in peacetime – awaits the opportunity to seize his brother’s crown. Through the malevolent Richard, Shakespeare examines the all-consuming nature of the desire for power amid a society riddled by conflict. This new production hones a microscopic focus on the mythology surrounding a monarch whose machinations are inextricably woven into the fabric of British history.

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Sat 23 – Sun 24 Jul De Montfort Hall Tickets £30 conc. apply demontforthall.co.uk Showcasing the finest talent from Leicester's music scene and beyond Simon Says is back for another summer.

Headlining this year are The Wonder Stuff who are celebrating their 30th anniversary. The line-up also includes Levellers-influenced modern folk band Ferocious Dog, Uptown Ska Collective, formed by The Specials' bassist Horace Panter and Diesel Park West, featuring their seminal album, Shakespeare Alabama, listed in the greatest debut albums of all time. Festival first-timers will include Dayflower, Courtney Askey, Not My Good Arm, Ali Clinton, Luke Broughton, Wendy Christian, Hubcap and Jesuscarfish. Prices are held at 2015 rates.

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Burghley Film Festival

From spending a day with Harry Potter to a double bill of Star Wars and Batman, one of the UK’s top outdoor cinemas is back this summer for five days and nights of movie magic. Launching the festival are two double bills from the Harry Potter series – and for the daytime screenings, actor Warwick Davis, who starred in the movies will be at Burghley for an exclusive Q&A with fans. The festival also features a night-time screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, along with daytime sessions of children’s favourites including Snow White and Peter Pan. Early bird tickets are available until 26 July at £12 adults and £7 children and parking is free.

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Bugsy Malone Fri 19 - Sun 28 Aug Curve Theatre Tickets from £18 curveonline.co.uk

Dust off your splurge guns and be transported back to the jazz age, as Alan Parker’s much-loved musical Bugsy Malone is brought to life in Curve’s brand new production. It’s a time of prohibition.

Mob boss Fat Sam is under threat from new rival Dandy Dan and his gang of hoodlums, who come armed with a dreaded new weapon! Chaos ensues and after custard fights galore, Sam’s only hope is washed up boxer Bugsy Malone.

Can Bugsy save the day or does he only have eyes for wannabe showgirl Blousey Brown? This fun-filled family musical is packed with well-known songs and will feature a community cast and orchestra of Leicester’s brightest young talent.

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Discover the story of one of England’s most famous battles at the award winning heritage centre. With a day filled not just with the battle re-enactment but jousting, a medieval market, children’s crafts and games, talks, falconry, refreshments and much more, there’s plenty for all the family. Save 20% on tickets purchased before 3pm on Sunday 31 July. Family tickets are available plus carers and children under 3 go free. And if there’s too much to do in one day, you can even upgrade your ticket to a 2-day pass. For further information regarding the event, prices and to book online tickets visit www.bosworthbattlefield. org.uk

The Countryside Show Mon 29 Aug Beacon Hill Country Park Fee applies leicscountryparks.org.uk.

If you are looking for a great, family day out in the countryside, The Countryside Show is the event for you. Located at Beacon Hill Country Park, the show promises a Bank Holiday filled with exciting live demonstrations, children’s activities, delicious local food, art, photography, wildlife conservation, crafts, great live music and much more!

Tickets are priced at £10 for adults, £6 for concessions and £25 for families (based on 2 adults and 2 children). Early bird, discounted tickets offering 20% off are available until midday on Friday 26 August. Go and explore every aspect of the British countryside at an event with something for all ages.

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Maggie’s Plan

(15) 1hr 33mins Opens nationwide Fri 8 Jul 0116 242 2800 | phoenix.org Independent New Yorker Maggie (Greta Gerwig) longs for a child but she’s determined to go it alone, all she needs is a ‘contribution’ from an old school friend.

Things become complicated however when she meets and falls for married “ficto-critical anthropologist” John (a laid-back Ethan Hawke). Fast forward a few years and we find Maggie and John together, with John separated from his wife. But Maggie is falling out of love with

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John, is there any way she can just give him back to his ex?

In her fifth directorial outing Director Rebecca Miller, (2002’s Personal Velocity and 2005’s The Ballad of Jack and Rose) breathes fresh life into the typical romcom, with Gerwig effortlessly fitting the bill for the oddball character of Maggie.

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London Interiors: Bold Elegant Refined

by Barbara & René Stoeltie Barbara and René Stoeltie take you on a diverse and personalised journey through London in this selection of the most elegant, quirky, bold, and original residences of the capital city. Take a tour through the homes of the interior design elite, from Christopher Gibbss’ classic English home on Cheyne Walk and David Gills’ cavernous renovated glove factory in Vauxhall, to Sera Hersham-Loftuss’ ultra-feminine Victorian house in St. Johns Wood. Integrate ideas into your own home, as the Stoelties, true connoisseurs of the world of interior decoration, dissect the style of each property, accompanied by exquisite photography. This volume presents an exclusive array of London homes that perfectly reflects the diversity and eclecticism of the city’s inhabitants, while providing a source of inspiration for your own contemporary interiors.

Canning for a New Generation

by Liana Krissoff In Liana Krissoff’s breakout success home cooks were introduced to a modern guide to canning, full of approachable and time-tested recipes, as well as intriguing new flavour pairings. In this updated edition, Krissoff includes 50 new recipes including Brandied Cherries, Peach Salsa, Strawberry Jam, Honeyed Bread and Butter Pickles. In addition to the canning recipes, there are old-style fermenting recipes, new freezing techniques, and recipes on how to use your canned goods to make delicious meals. With 250 recipes Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavours for the Modern Pantry is the essential guide for casual canners, modern preservers, and traditional food preservationists alike.

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With more than 30 different courses and camps for children and adults in the summer holidays, there really is something for everyone!

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AUTUMN 2016 The Nursery at Loughborough Endowed Schools will be located at Our Lady’s Convent School’s Gray Street campus, close to the town centre.

The well-equipped, high quality facility will cater for up to 60 children, with full and part-time places available to families with young children in the local community. The Nursery will operate 51 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.00pm daily, excluding bank holidays.

Registrations of interest are now being accepted.

For further information, please contact the Nursery Manager, Carla Brindley, on 01509 276820 or email thenursery@endowedschools.org.

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Weddings and Ceremonies in Leicestershire

We have a wonderful range of wedding venues across Leicestershire from modern ceremony rooms to a 19th Century Manor House.

To view all our available venues visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/registrars or call 0116 305 6565

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Escape Holidays. Aren't they great? A time to unwind, relax and experience something new. Yet some parts of a holiday can be incredibly stressful: the packing, travel arrangements, currency, insurance, not to mention organising the family. Home ‘Chief Exec’ Sarah Mettrick tells us how getting away from it all, is tantamount to managing an SME.

“Is seven pairs too many?” you ponder while packing for two weeks of sun, sea and Rioja. They all seem so necessary.

Two pairs of flip flops (beach and glam), trainers (which you like to think you will use but almost never do), smart flats, two pairs of wedges and the strappy sandals.

Your husband answers immediately; ‘YES!’ But we know it’s not that simple.

Factors have to be considered; comfort, mood, colour, what goes with what. It’s a quandary.

It’s the night before you head off. He gets home, packs his holdall in less than ten minutes, throws it onto the landing and says, “You have been packing for a week.” The ‘packing’ (he packs for one, you pack for yourself and the offspring) is just one item on the Before We Leave agenda. Does he not know the intricate procedures involved in getting a family out of the house for a fortnight? Time

to launch Operation Justify as quite frankly going on holiday can be likened to running a small business.

So you confirm the tickets, passports and euros are ready (Admin & Cash Flow).

Those presents for the god children and Aunt Joan, whose birthdays fall whilst you are away did not air drop themselves into the kitchen and selfwrap (Purchasing & Quality Control).

Yes and who rang Bert next door to ask if he would put the bins out (Property Maintenance) and then sweet talked Maureen opposite to water the pots?

(Strategic Planning). Then there was money to leave for the cleaner (Staff Payroll) and so it goes on. Even when you think you are all done, you then remember the fridge is still full and as everyone piles into the taxi you are frantically knocking on a neighbour’s door trying to generously off load three

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eggs, half a pint of milk and a wilted lettuce (Health & Safety).

On arrival at the airport you are asked if you packed the case yourself; you absolutely know you have so why the hesitation? Has anyone suspect been sighted on the landing near the suitcase?

Was that plumber REALLY a plumber?

(Risk Management). You head to departures and beep as you walk through the security scanner. You panic for a microsecond; you may have accidentally dropped a long sharp object into the sole of your shoe. They check and luckily you haven’t. Which you knew, you are a little stressed - you just need a holiday.

Now on the plane you can relax and enjoy the flight and dream of lazy days in the sun…not so fast. Have you forgotten it’s your responsibility to worry for two and half hours so the plane won’t crash; you’ve always done that and so far have achieved a 100% success record. You really don't want to become complacent now (Cargo Protection). After hours of deep breathing and regularly checking for happy calm expressions on the Flight Attendant’s face you land safely and can begin your holiday at last. Rather smug you feel too - little does hubbie know you made the executive decision to leave behind a pair of flip flops.

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Zeffy Thompson “My life is very busy but I wouldn’t have it any other way”, says Zeffy Thompson, owner of 34 Windsor St. I grew up in Burnage, Manchester. When I was younger I thought I’d become a dancer or journalist, that changed when the Pub Company I worked for part time during college offered me a management program. I left college with 5 A Levels and took the offer as by that time I had a young son Nathan to support.

I stayed with the Pub Company for 2 years before taking a step down in position to join a new fine dining restaurant concept in Manchester as Head Waitress. This was one of the best decision I’ve ever made and for the next 10 years I stayed in hospitality in Manchester and Liverpool. I also opened my first restaurant ‘Bijou’. I was just 27 years old and even though it didn’t work out, I was very proud of what I had achieved and knew this was something I wanted to do again in the future.

The next 11 years were spent in Dubai where I branched into event management. During this time I met my boyfriend, Chris. Although Dubai is a super fun place, I began to miss my family and Nathan wasn’t really enjoying being in Dubai. I decided that if I was coming home, I wanted to open a restaurant.

In 2012 we moved back to UK and settled in Burbage. I researched the area and discovered there was a lack of good eateries in a 5 -10 mile radius. In February 2013 I signed on the dotted line and after an extensive refurb ‘34 Windsor St’ opened for business three months later.

I wanted to create a destination restaurant as my research told me people would travel for good food.

Introducing a menu so different to the previous restaurant was a challenge at first. We went against the grain and didn’t necessarily give people what they expected. Standing firm behind our concepts, while learning to let go of the ideas that don’t work has been a tremendous learning curve. Three years on we still focus on modern British food, cocktails are now huge for us and we have more on offer menu wise. Plus we run our own events from weddings and wine evenings to cocktail master classes.

Our biggest achievement is to still be open 3 years on. The industry is a lot tougher than I remember, you can’t take your eye off the ball and attention to detail is crucial. It’s great to get the accolades such as The Michelin guide,

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but the best is seeing our guests take away happy memories of being at 34. I love that about our business.

I’ve never taken more than a week off in the last three years but I still have a good life-work balance. I work with my son – he’s my assistant manager - I also work hard to make myself available for down time; whether that’s date night with Chris, visiting the family or checking out new bars/restaurants for inspiration with my son.

What’s next? Our latest project is a temporary outside bar in our courtyard called ‘The Hideaway’ which I plan to turn into a permanent bar area by knocking down our garage and building a full on Cocktail Bar offering an extensive cocktail list, craft beers, and a relaxed food menu. Watch this space!

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FOSTERING Do you have happy memories of being a child?

Could you help a child to have great things to remember now?

Find out about fostering on 7th July, 10th August, or 6th September. Drop in anytime between 5pm and 7pm at St Martins House, Peacock Lane, LE1 5PZ. Changing a child’s life is the most rewarding thing you will ever do.

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