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I recently discovered that every 10 minutes, 1 woman in the UK is diagnosed with breast cancer. Although this may seem a daunting statistic, the great news is that survival rates are better than ever.

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month in the UK one of the most worthy of causes of and a subject that touches almost all us at some point during our lives.

The aims of the month-long event are twofold - to raise money in an attempt to take research for a cure closer to what scientists hope may one day be a conclusion, but also to make the populace aware of the signs and symptoms of one of Britain’s biggest

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do Jolie said at the time: “I think I had to this to tell other women that the decision But to have a mastectomy was not easy. it is one I am very happy that I made.

My chances of developing breast cancer have dropped from 87 per cent to under 5 per cent.”

“I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity”

Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie’s recent double mastectomy brought the subject hurtling headlong into the sometimes perceived ‘idyllic’ world of A-list celebrities. The perception is that the Hollywood star has it all – beauty, Brad Pitt, a loving family, unimaginable to wealth - but cancer doesn’t subscribe society’s hierarchy, and no-one’s health can be guaranteed.

Earlier this year, Jolie made the bravest decision of her life in undergoing the operation as a preventative measure having been told that the presence

cancer. It is reassuring that they see nothing that makes them uncomfortable. it.

They can see my small scars and that’s Everything else is just Mommy, the same I as she always was. And they know that with love them and will do anything to be them as long as I can.

On a personal note, I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.”

Of course, such action is available to everyone, but apart from the personal benefit Jolie will hopefully feel for years to come, the significance could be far more reaching. In raising awareness of the issues around breast cancer, the subject was at the top of the news agenda in a positive way like never before, and the hope is that the first her breast cancer awareness month since operation can continue to move research, development and awareness on, to the mutual benefit of women across the

Despite all the best efforts of doctors, breast cancer is a long way from being third eradicated in our lives. It remains the biggest form of cancer in the UK, and the second largest killer in females, with the nearly 50,000 women being hit with 10 disease every year. Of those, 8 out of are over the age of 50, but the disease in can also strike younger women and some extreme cases men too.

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of a faulty gene – known as BRCA1 meant that she had an 87 per cent risk of developing breast cancer, and a 50 per cent chance of contracting ovarian

world.

up It was the fear of her children growing without a mother that was the ultimate factor in her decision, and the heartwrenching news that the actress received shortly after her operation that her aunt to had died from breast cancer, appeared validate her decision to take what some may still regard as a drastic measure.

“I can tell my children that they don’t need to fear they will lose me to breast

“Health is everything we have,” says and Jolie. “I’ve always looked after myself no matter how difficult or stressful or challenging life can become, the reality can is that we have to do everything we to ensure we keep air in our lungs. Being I feel healthy is exciting and invigorating. that alive and I want other people to feel way too.”

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LIFE & WORK 25 How critical is illness cover

Getting the right insurance 27 Life is out there

Creating your bucket list

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FASHION & BEAUTY

28 Health & happiness

Angelina Jolie exclusive

8 Wear it pink

This season’s hottest trend 11 Tartan army

Check it out!

13 Lingerie after mastectomy

What to expect post op 15 Head over heels

Our favourite AW styles 17 Cosmetic colour trends

Which one will you choose?

19 The mane attraction Your questions answered

31 Reviews

October’s recommendations

HOMES & GARDENS

32 What’s on

Activities for the whole family

41 Why buy new?

The benefits of new builds

WINING & DINING

45 Creating colour

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35 Trick or treat

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37 It’s all about the experience

Heston Blumenthal interview

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HEALTH & WELLBEING 21 Coping with cancer

How will you do it?

49 Tips from the potting shed

A little gardening know how

PEOPLE & PLACES

Help!

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Supporting local charities

22 We all need TLC

Touch, Look & Check

53 Life changing holidays

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23 Cancer & lifestyle

Reducing the risk through food

54 My way

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Lingerie after mastectomy For many women who have had mastectomies, one of their biggest concerns after surgery is whether they will ever be able to buy pretty and feminine underwear again. We asked Karen Forbes, of award nominated The Little Big Bra Shop in Market Harborough, for her advice on choosing post-op lingerie After a full mastectomy it is advisable to go to a mastectomy lingerie specialist to get fitted for a bra before your prosthesis fitting. This way they can fit to your natural breast using a bra you like If you’ve had a double mastectomy, work together with your chosen specialist to choose the right bra size for you

Mastectomy bras should have pockets to keep your breast form in place securely, most have bi-lateral pockets Some bras will have a wider, padded strap, this is for added comfort and support as breast forms like breasts, can often be heavy so this will avoid any strain on the shoulders

A great mastectomy bra can be both pretty & feminine, but it should also have some special features to ensure that it is comfortable and secure

If you find your straps dig in, it’s probably because the band size you are wearing is too big and not giving the correct amount of support

The cups should be fitted to closely follow the shape of your breast form to ensure a perfect fit and should not bulge or have any ridge at the top. An ‘overflow’ at the sides or tops means you need a bigger cup

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I have long hair. What’s on trend for AW13?

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‘Balayage’ is still at the forefront of colour but with less contrast - from rich chocolate into caramel rather than the harsh brown to blonde of summer. Glee star Lea Michelle has already made the switch.

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Coping with cancer A diagnosis of cancer can be a devastating shock, not only for the patient but also for their loved ones.We spoke to Gillian Carter, psychological therapist at Apple Counselling for her advice on how to cope with supporting a friend or family member through their cancer journey

• E xpect to go through a whole spectrum of emotions including anger, sadness, depression, anxiety and fear.

• T alk about how you are feeling and the impact of the diagnosis on you. Sharing your experiences can lead to new insights, give you different perspectives and often the strength to continue to offer your support.

• Access support groups, your GP or a local counsellor who can provide much needed help either face to face, by telephone or online.

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• Set a goal and plan something exciting to do in the near future, e.g. go on holiday, undertake a new experience or fulfil a life-long ambition.

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• 17,000 cases of cancer each year in the UK are linked to being overweight or obese

Red: Blood oranges, peppers, onions, water melon & tomatoes contain ‘lycopene’ which helps the body to get rid of cancer-causing free radicals

• 9% of cases of breast cancer in the UK are linked to excess bodyweight • 1,700 cases of breast cancer in the UK each year are linked to being physically inactive Healthy living is not a guarantee against cancers but it can reduce the risk of the disease. Lifestyle changes we can make include not smoking; keeping a healthy body weight; cutting back on alcohol; keeping active; staying safe in the sun and eating a healthy, balanced diet.

The link between diet and cancer is a complex and confusing one, although research indicates that a low fibre diet, high consumption of red and processed meats; a high intake of salt or saturated fats and low consumption of fruit and vegetables can all increase the risk of certain cancers.

Whilst studies into specific food types are still in their infancy, it is thought that eating across the food colour spectrum may help reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes and other conditions by reducing the effects of cellular damage that can cause disease.

Orange: Carrots, mangoes, pumpkin, apricots & sweet potatoes contain ‘alpha-carotene’ which protects against cancer and also beta carotene which is good for night vision. The body also converts beta carotene to vitamin A to help to protect the skin against damage from free radicals Orange / Yellow: Pineapple, oranges, papaya, peaches & nectarines contain ‘betacryptoxanthin’ which guards against heart disease, plus other antioxidants including vitamin C Yellow / Green: Spinach, sweetcorn, peas, avocado & honeydew melon contain ‘carotenoids lutein’ and ‘zeaxanthin’, believed to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, the furring of arteries that causes heart disease.

Green: Broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, pak choi & kale contain ‘indoles’ and chemical ‘sulphoraphane’, which ward off cancer cells and promote bone and vision health.

White / Green: Leeks, garlic, onions, celery, pears, white grapes & chives contain ‘allicin’ which are known for their anti-tumor properties. good for the heart and keeping cholesterol levels healthy.

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safeguarding your inheritance CARL ISLAM

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I specialise in: • drafting wills and trusts; • will and trust disputes (including settlement through mediation); • professional negligence claims against financial advisors, accountants, and will writers (Inheritance Tax advice, estate planning, and will drafting); • rectification of wills; • changing the terms of a will post-death; and • Inheritance Tax appeals in the Tax Chamber.

INITIAL CONSULTATION IS FREE Contact carl@ihtbar.com I am also the presenter for Wealth Planning TV www.wealthplanning.tv and the author of ‘Tax-Efficient Wills Simplified’. The 4th edition will be published later this year and be available to purchase from Amazon and Waterstones. The book has been fully updated to take account of the Finance Act 2013 and recent cases.

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LIFE & WORK

Critical illness cover?

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This month, we asked Raj Dhanda of M3 Financial Solutions, how we can provide for our families in the event of being diagnosed with a critical illness

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lthough many of us have pre-planned for our family’s finances in the event of our premature death through life cover, how many of us have given consideration to the consequences of our finances if we were to be taken seriously ill?

We have all heard about serious conditions such as cancer, heart disease and strokes and immediately think the worst, but the good news is that more people than ever now survive serious illnesses. However with cancer charity Macmillan reporting that 7 out of 10 cancer patients suffer a loss of income or higher costs as a result of their diagnosis, sadly the news is not all positive. Apart from the emotional upheaval following diagnosis, regular payments such as the mortgage, council tax, childcare, food and utility bills still have to be paid. Sick pay from an employer might help, butsometimes only for a short period, and state benefits only offer a limited amount of support.

approximately £44,000₁ of cover and may give you peace of mind that your family are protected against the financial impact of serious illness.

In recent years there has been repeated criticism about critical illness cover. This is due to insurers’ pay out criteria not being met. For example, breast cancer is covered by most critical illness polices but many exclude “early stage cancer”. Therefore, when looking at buying a plan be sure to shop around and look at the exact nature of conditions covered before signing up.

breast cancer is covered by most critical illness polices One further point to bear in mind is that there are now a few insurers who but many exclude make pay outs on a severity basis and pay anything from 10% - 100% of the “early stage cancer”sumwillassured, depending on the illness. So

This is where Critical Illness Cover can help. This is an insurance product, where the insurer is typically contracted to make a lump sum cash payment if the policyholder is diagnosed with one of the critical illnesses listed in the policy. The cost of this cover can be as little as £5 a week (or 2 x cappuccinos) for

conditions that would not normally qualify for a pay out under a traditional critical illness policy, can now receive a reduced pay out. This cover is called ‘serious illness cover’ but does tend to be more expensive because of the additional conditions covered.

Like other financial products this can be a minefield and therefore it is advisable to ask an independent financial adviser for a free, no obligation review to identify products to suit your own personal circumstances.

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LIFE & WORK

Life is out there!

The idea of a ‘bucket list’ has gone viral in the last few years. If you haven’t done one already, here are a few tips and ideas to get you started

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he majority of tasks found on Bucket Lists come from the person seeing something and thinking “I want to learn to do that!” Try to keep your ideas to the possible and probable. Will you really go to the moon?

Many bucket lists are for 100 things. This is not definitive and you can have more or less on your list. You are only limited by your imagination and creativity.

If the idea of writing a 'life-long' list sounds too daunting, consider writing one for a specific time frame, for example a 'Summer' or a 'Before I'm 40' bucket list.

Not everything on your list needs to be a death-defying feat, it’s a guideline for self-improvement. Tasks such as 'Jog a mile each day’ are still worthy goals.

Start small. Don't rush off to book your round-the-world plane ticket just yet. Have one thing on your list that you can accomplish today.

If your attitude about the goals on your list changes over time, either remove them or reshape them to suit your needs. Don’t tie yourself down to things that no longer feel a part of who you are.

By sharing your list, you send out a 'vibration'. If you are very specific about what you want and communicate that to others i.e. on Facebook, Twitter etc. things tend to fall into place over time.

Encourage your family and friends to participate, and then compare your lists. You may discover there’s something everyone wants to do; a great idea for the next family holiday or girls night out!

However, do remember that if you're constantly living in the future and ignoring what's going on in your life right now, there’s a chance you’re not really living. Enjoy the here and now too.

If you like the idea of doing a bucket list but need some ideas to get you started, here are the top 10 shared on Bucketlist.org:

1 Travel in a hot air balloon 2 Swim with dolphins 3 Jump into a pool fully clothed 4 Ride an elephant 5 Float in the Dead Sea 6 Backpack across Europe 7 Attend a masquerade ball 8 Go on an extended road trip 9 Publish a book 10 Skinny dip at midnight

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“I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity�

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Health &

Happiness Hollywood A-lister Angelina Jolie talks about the hardest decision of her life

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month in the UK one of the most worthy of causes and a subject that touches almost all of us at some point during our lives.

of a faulty gene – known as BRCA1 meant that she had an 87 per cent risk of developing breast cancer, and a 50 per cent chance of contracting ovarian cancer.

The aims of the month-long event are twofold - to raise money in an attempt to take research for a cure closer to what scientists hope may one day be a conclusion, but also to make the populace aware of the signs and symptoms of one of Britain’s biggest killers.

Jolie said at the time: “I think I had to do this to tell other women that the decision to have a mastectomy was not easy. But it is one I am very happy that I made.

My chances of developing breast cancer have dropped from 87 per cent to under 5 per cent.”

Earlier this year, Jolie made the bravest decision of her life in undergoing the operation as a preventative measure having been told that the presence

On a personal note, I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.”

Of course, such action is available to everyone, but apart from the personal benefit Jolie will hopefully feel for years to come, the significance could be far more reaching. In raising awareness of the issues around breast cancer, the subject was at the top of the news agenda in a positive way like never before, and the hope is that the first breast cancer awareness month since her operation can continue to move research, development and awareness on, to the mutual benefit of women across the world.

Despite all the best efforts of doctors, breast cancer is a long way from being eradicated in our lives. It remains the third biggest form of cancer in the UK, and the second largest killer in females, with nearly 50,000 women being hit with the disease every year. Of those, 8 out of 10 are over the age of 50, but the disease can also strike younger women and in some extreme cases men too.

Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie’s recent double mastectomy brought the subject hurtling headlong into the sometimes perceived ‘idyllic’ world of A-list celebrities. The perception is that the Hollywood star has it all – beauty, Brad Pitt, a loving family, unimaginable wealth - but cancer doesn’t subscribe to society’s hierarchy, and no-one’s health can be guaranteed.

cancer. It is reassuring that they see nothing that makes them uncomfortable.

They can see my small scars and that’s it.

Everything else is just Mommy, the same as she always was. And they know that I love them and will do anything to be with them as long as I can.

It was the fear of her children growing up without a mother that was the ultimate factor in her decision, and the heartwrenching news that the actress received shortly after her operation that her aunt had died from breast cancer, appeared to validate her decision to take what some may still regard as a drastic measure.

“I can tell my children that they don’t need to fear they will lose me to breast

“Health is everything we have,” says Jolie. “I’ve always looked after myself and no matter how difficult or stressful or challenging life can become, the reality is that we have to do everything we can to ensure we keep air in our lungs. Being healthy is exciting and invigorating. I feel alive and I want other people to feel that way too.”

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

film REVIEW Le Week-End (15)

1hr 33mins Fri 18th - Thu 31st Oct at The Phoenix 0116 242 2800 | phoenix.org.uk This new comedy drama comes from Roger Michell the director of Notting Hill.

National treasures Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan star as Nick and Meg, a British couple celebrating their thirtieth wedding-anniversary with a second honeymoon in Paris.

Walking through the city - Meg trying to find the perfect restaurant, Nick desperate to find anywhere decent to

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eat before his knees starts playing up - the two discuss their relationship and marriage, before a dinner party with an old student of Nick’s (a typically fabulous cameo from Jeff Goldblum) brings up some painful truths.

It’s a return to form for Michell whose recent films Morning Glory and Hyde Park on Hudson received a lukewarm reception critically and commercially. Key to this

are the central performances; Broadbent of course is wonderful - the financial and career woes that Nick is hiding from his wife are written all over his hangdog face, but it is Duncan who impresses most - her Meg is a feisty, acerbic 60-something, glamorous enough to turn heads at a dinner party and wondering if codger Nick is as good as it gets. With a crackling, zingy script, this is a funny and honest look at love.

The Cancer Chronicles: Unlocking Medicine’s Deepest Mystery

by George Johnson Vintage (hardback), £18.99

When the woman he loved was diagnosed with a metastatic cancer, science-writer George Johnson embarked on a journey to learn everything he could about the disease and the people who dedicate their lives to understanding and combating it.

What he discovered is that a revolution is now under way - an explosion of new ideas about what cancer really is and where it comes from. He combs through the realms of epidemiology, clinical trials, laboratory experiments and scientific hypotheses, to reveal what we know and don’t know about cancer, showing why a cure remains such a slippery concept.

Provocative and intellectually vibrant, The Cancer Chronicles will challenge everything you thought you knew about the disease - and provide hope for tomorrow and the future.

A Monster Calls

by Patrick Ness Walker Books (hardback), £6.99 Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started the treatments that don’t quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, there’s a visitor at his window - an ancient, elemental, force of nature. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth. Bestselling novelist Patrick Ness takes the final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd and weaves a heart-breaking tale of mischief, healing and above all, the courage it takes to survive.

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WHAT’S ON

Wear it Pink, 15 Oct

SEPTEMBER 2013

Bra Amnesty for Oxfam

Sat 12 – Sat 19 Oct Browns Lingerie, Stoneygate Free Event brownslingerie.com

Browns Lingerie launches October’s Breast Awareness Month with a mission to fit Leicestershire Ladies in correctly fitting Bras. At the same time they are asking ladies to donate their ill-fitting bras to their Bra Amnesty Campaign for Oxfam who are one of the few charities sending Bras to Africa.

and Spice Girl reunions that may be part of the Mayan End of Days prophecy! You can also expect a re-appraisal of some of the world’s greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey.

The Arts & Crafts Gallery

Sat 19 Oct New Walk Museum, Leicester Free Event gimson.leicester.gov.uk

Spooky Science

Once In A Blue Moon

Sat 19 Oct – Sun 3 Nov National Space Centre, Leicester

Sun 20 Oct Embrace Arts, Leicester

Entry £13 adults, £11 children spacecentre.co.uk

Tickets £7 www.le.ac.uk/embracearts

Halloween Half Term Holidays have taken over at the National Space Centre and a team of mad scientists have decided to have so much fun they want you to come along and enjoy it too. See mad science, make slime and discover the frightening side of space.

It’s the moon’s birthday! We are having a party and you are invited.

But during the party the moon disappears. Join the travellers on their search for clues to the moons whereabouts, as they journey through strange lands and meet some curious characters

The Arts & Crafts movement was one of the most important and influential styles of the 20th century. Ernest Gimson, the architect and designer who Mon 14 – Tue 15 Oct represents this style in its purest De Montfort Hall, Leicester form, was born in Leicester. The Tickets £25 gallery which opens on Saturday Everyone who money for wear it pink is a hero. demontforthall.co.uk 19 October galleryraises celebrates his Just wear something pink, life and workdonate alongside£2 thatand of hisbe part of the biggest, pinkest event of the year.

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Scalford Hall Wedding Fayre

Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4UB

Sunday 13th October 11am until 3pm

Free admission Rooms dressed for a wedding

Bill Bailey, 14-15 Oct, De Montfort Hall

along the way. Incorporating dance, live music and audience interactivity, this dance theatre piece offers 3-6 year olds and their parents a truly magical experience.

Performances at 11am and 3pm, duration 1 hour.

Diwali Lights Switch-On

Sun 20 Oct Belgrave Road, Leicester Free Event leicester.gov.uk/diwali

Diwali Celebrations in Leicester are one of the biggest outside of India, with up to 35,000 people attending the switch on of the lights on Belgrave Road and even more attending Diwali day itself in the heart of the city's Asian community. Enjoy the fireworks display and live cultural entertainment on stage as the festival of light marks the start of the Hindu New Year.

Half Term Family Arts Week Mon 21 – Sat 26 Oct Curve Theatre, Leicester Free Event curveonline.co.uk

Join Curve during half term for a fantastic week of workshops and activities including the Curve Children’s Choir; Dance Classes; Birthday Cake-making and decorating workshops; Movement Classes led by Moving Together; Storytelling and Craft

Making activities. A full timetable of all events and activities will be available each day and on the website. Please note most events and workshops will need to be booked in advance.

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Britain’s biggest, pinkest fundraising day is back for 2013!

It’s your chance to invite friends and colleagues to join forces, have fun and do something incredible for women with breast cancer. All you have to do is grab something pink, wear it on Friday 25 October and donate £2 to Breast Cancer Campaign. Fundraising C kits are also available to help you organise your event.

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Roast Leicestershire Turkey Breast with plum and sage stuffing, olde English chipolata, honey glazed parsnips, roast potatoes & cranberry sauce

Roast Sirloin of British Beef with a red wine, mushroom, root vegetable and pancetta sauce, roast potatoes and honey glazed parsnips

Supreme of Chicken stuffed with Bacon, Roquefort, Fig and Stilton and served with fondant potato, green beans and a blue cheese sauce

Crackled Belly of Pork

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with sweet potato mash, braised red cabbage, wilted spinach and a apple and vanilla puree

Pan Fried Fillets of Sea Bass with dauphinoise potatoes, purple sprouting broccoli and a lemon hollandaise sauce

Homemade Sweet Potato, Butternut and Parsnip Hotpot in a tomato, garlic and herb sauce and topped with sauté potatoes

Traditional Christmas Pudding Homemade Tomato, Coconut and Chilli Soup with croutons & crusty bread

Deep Fried Prawn Twisters with sweet chilli dipping sauce and mixed leaves

Local Brixworth Pate with caramelised red onion marmalade and toasted granary bread

Goats Cheese, Red Pepper and Spring Onion Cheesecake with beetroot puree, micro herb salad and pesto dressing

Pulled Confit of Duck Leg with an orange and rocket salad and topped with black pepper ice cream

served with brandy sauce

Chocolate and Amaretto Cheesecake with pistachio ice cream

Trio of Lemon Lemon tart, lemon posset and lemon meringue ice cream

Raspberry and Blueberrry Crème Brulee garnished with seasonal fruits

Selection of British & Continental Cheeses served with celery, grapes & water biscuits

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WINING & DINING

Treat Trick or

Halloween recipes for the grown-ups, the kids and the young at heart PUMPKIN PANNACOTTA WITH RED ONION CONFIT & PARMESAN TUILLE A perfect Halloween starter to impress your guests and something to make from your pumpkin!

This dish is complimented by the bitterness of the parmesan and the sweetness of the onions. The pumpkin seeds & walnuts give the dish some extra texture.

Ingredients: Red Onion Confit 2 sliced red onions 100 ml port 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp brown sugar (or more to taste) Pannacotta 350g diced pumpkin 200g chicken stock 100g double cream 25g sugar 5g salt 5 leaves of gelatine 2 tbsp maple syrup 300g grated parmesan 50g walnuts 50g pumpkin seeds

Method:

For the confit • Simmer all ingredients until onions are sticky then place into 4 glasses For the pannacotta • Bring all the ingredients (expect parmesan and gelatine) to the boil and cook till the pumpkin is soft • Add 40g parmesan and then blitz to puree • Pass mixture through a sieve to make sure there are no lumps • Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water until soft • Squeeze out the existing water before adding to the warm mixture • Pour the mixture into glasses on top of the onion confit • Leave to set for 3 hours For the parmesan tuille • Place 4 piles of grated parmesan onto baking parchment and bake in the oven at 180c for 8/10 mins until melted • Leave to cool at room temperature • Garnish the dish with red mustard cress

Recipe courtesy of Paul Leary, The Woodhouse

GHOULISH ROCKY ROAD For kids and the young at heart.

Why not try an adult version using natural jellies or dried fruit.

Ingredients: 125g butter 250g milk chocolate 1 tbsp golden syrup 150g rich tea biscuits 150g of marshmallows & spooky sweets 100g melted chocolate for the top

Method: •L ine a 20x20cm tin with a double layer of cling-film •C rush the biscuits but not too finely in a bag by bashing it with a rolling pin •M elt the butter, chocolate and syrup gently in a pan •S tir in the biscuit and wait a couple of minutes for it to cool slightly •S tir in 3/4 of the marshmallows and sweets •P ress into the tin and chill for 15 minutes •S pread over the melted chocolate and pile on the rest of the sweets and chill •W hen cold cut into squares Recipe courtesy of Lucy Cufflin, Lucy’s Food

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WINING & DINING

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE

EXPERIENCE Heston Blumenthal tells us why his passion for innovative food continues

H

eston Blumenthal could arguably be described as Britain’s most ambitious chef. A self-taught chef who has risen sharply to become one of the world’s foremost authorities on food and especially known for his fantastical creations, he finds inspiration for his experiments everywhere.

Despite all his success - flagship restaurant, The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire, with its three Michelin stars; his numerous books, television shows and appearances - it seems not to have gone to his head. His humility in character apparently transfers easily over to his business ventures.

“It’s great that The Fat Duck has succeeded without being a grand venue itself,” he says. “It doesn’t have grounds, a lake at the front or a view of the ocean. It’s a little old cottage on the side of the road that has achieved what it has because of what goes on inside it.”

The restaurant continues to enjoy success despite the on-going recession putting a squeeze on people’s finances. People

always need to eat – and they are evidently not cutting back on eating out when the experience is so highly valued.

always offer you that more than anything else because of the way you can prepare, blend and dress them.”

“No matter what kind of industry you are in, I think there are business fundamentals that are particularly important during times of austerity,” he says. “I think service might be even more important than food. If food goes out as it should do, then it’s the service that will make or break whether a customer will come back.”

Of course, such simplicity wouldn’t quite reflect Heston’s persona – that of a culinary magician who has inspired millions to experiment just like he has – and so dishes such as cucumber ketchup with roasted scallops bear his mark.

“If food is served properly, friendly and humanly, then people will invariably have had a great experience.”

Reinventing vegetables is something else at the forefront of Blumenthal’s mind: “If you have ambition and versatility then what you can create in food becomes pretty much endless. Vegetables will

In his most recent TV series, Heston’s Fantastical Food, he created supersized versions of meals and treats, evoking the wonder of childhood food. This is all part of the feeling of excitement he aims to generate through his creations – the experience being the overriding factor.

“I think people do need to be more excited about fruit, vegetables, and meat for that matter,” he says. “I feel that public health campaigns have probably gone too far in that they only talk about nutrition.

We need to get back to people enjoying their food for the smell, the flavour and the overall eating experience. If you get that right, then the health aspect will take care of itself.”

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HOMES & GARDENS

New?

WHY BUY Most of us would buy brand new goods for our home if we had the choice, but we don’t always apply the same rationale to the property itself. So this month we ask Peter Wyatt, Director of estate agent Fothergill Wyatt, the benefit of buying a new build property

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Low Maintenance

New build properties constructed by a reputable contractor, will come with a builder’s warranty (typically 2 years) and a 10 year insurance warranty.

With brand new fittings and installations, maintenance is inevitably less frequent, saving you money.

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Energy Efficiency

New homes are well-insulated, double glazed and have modern heating systems. As building regulations continue to improve toward energy benchmarks in 2016, renewable heating sources are increasingly installed, saving on utility bills as well as carbon footprint.

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Financial Assistance

The government-backed Help to Buy scheme supports buyers of new homes by providing interest free loans. With just 5% deposit the subsidised loans mean a lower deposit and less saving required to purchase.

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Neutral Décor

New builds will generally be neutral in style and décor to appeal to the widest audience. Buyers can therefore invest in personalising their home when they move in rather than de-personalising someone else’s style.

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Stress Free

Buying a new home means ‘no chain.’ This avoids the stress of waiting for other properties to sell, or the previous owners to move out. Many house-builders will offer all sorts of assistance including covering removals, part exchange, and choice of kitchens, bathrooms and décor.

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Built to Last

New build homes provide the space, layout, features and fittings required of modern living, by design.

House-builders tend to build what buyers want, where they want and in a way that suits modern life with thought to local and up-to-date amenities.

Buyers’ tastes for period or contemporary design will always remain a factor in property purchase but ensuring a suitable lifestyle will always be most important. Second-hand homes have a wide variance of history, legacy and condition but very often rigid characteristics. New build properties will be uncompromisingly reliable, and embody the aspirations of the typical modern homebuyer; new surroundings supporting the flexible delivery of a happy and healthy home life.

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Zoe Hubbard of Maison Interiors reveals what you should consider when choosing the colours for your home

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ne of the most important decisions to be made when creating your home interior will be the colour scheme. There are plenty of ways to create stunning results when choosing colour and you can create a scheme to highlight your personality, lifestyle, the period of your home and to emphasise or disguise certain elements of a room. In simple terms however there are 3 key options to consider when developing your colour scheme:

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MONOCHROME

Many people think a monochrome scheme refers only to black & white but it can actually mean the use of any shade, tint or tone of one colour.

This look is created by using a number of colours that have the same tonal value.

For example, using pastel colours in the same tone such as green, blue, lilac & pink.

This similarity ties the colours together and prevents one colour from dominating and throwing the scheme off balance.

3 COMPLIMENTARY

Complimentary colours are those that lie opposite each other on the colour wheel. If used subtly in a room scheme, they can create the most dramatic, yet flattering effects.

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Tips from the

POTTING SHED

This month’s tips are courtesy of Michael Beddow of Beddow Tree Specialists What does the term ‘coppicing’ mean?

Coppicing is the ancient craft of pruning a tree or shrub to create multiple vigorous shoots from near ground level, removing all or some of the growth. The winter period is considered to be the best time to coppice after the trees have dropped their leaves and also allowing a long period of re-growth before the following winter. Subsequent re-growth can be harvested between 1 & 30 years depending on the required use and species. Many species can be coppiced including: Oak, Ash, Birch, Hazel, Sweet Chestnut, Alder and Willow. The resulting re-growth is generally very straight and with younger growth also quite flexible.

I have a large tree that is too big to fell in my garden, what should I do?

If you have a large tree that cannot be felled due to risk of damage, then it will require sectional dismantling. Sectional dismantling of trees requires the most skilled tree surgeons as it can be highly dangerous. It entails using large capacity ropes with, lowering devices and pulleys to enable large heavy pieces of the tree to be lowered in a controlled manner.

My local planning authority has advised me that the trees in my garden are covered by a Tree Preservation Order. What exactly is that?

A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is a legally enforceable order made by the Local Planning Authority (LPA).

The TPO can protect individual trees, groups, areas or woodlands, where it is considered that they make a significant visual contribution to the locality and are of benefit to the general public. A TPO prohibits the cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting, wilful damage or

wilful destruction of protected trees or woodlands unless written permission has been given by the LPA. This applies to roots as well as stems and branches. Anyone who commits an act in contravention of a TPO is liable, on conviction in a Magistrates Court, to a fine of up to a £20,000, so always seek advice before proceeding with any tree work.

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HELP! They need

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Volunteers are essential to the work of our local cancer charities; helping to deliver services and raise funds. Here’s just a few to which you could lend your support

Coping With Cancer 0116 223 0055 www.c-w-c.org.uk

Coping with Cancer in Leicestershire and Rutland is an independent, local charity that provides practical and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer.

Their free services are available to cancer patients, their families and carers from the moment a diagnosis is made for as long as needed. At any one time they are helping more than 600 local people, and support at least 45 new clients every month.

LOROS

0116 231 3771 fundraising@loros.co.uk www.loros.com The Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice is a specialist centre providing skilled nursing and medical care, supported by physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers, in an environment that recognises the particular needs of patients (18+ years) and their families. It provides expertise in controlling pain and other distressing symptoms as well as offering emotional, spiritual and social care, which allows patients to live as normal a life as possible.

Hope Against Cancer

020 7612 0370 www.teenagecancertrust.org Teenage Cancer Trust funds, builds and maintains 25 specialist cancer units across the UK. Your local unit is based at The Royal Infirmary Hospital. The aim of the units is to improve the quality of life and chances of survival for young people with cancer. They plan to build a further 10 units so that all young people needing hospital treatment for cancer across the UK have access to the dedicated, specialist support they provide, no matter where they live.

Rainbows Children’s Hospice

0116 2700101 enquiries@hfcr.org www.hfcr.org

The Hope Foundation was launched in 2002 to raise funds for research into the causes and treatment of cancer in Leicestershire and Rutland. To date the charity has raised over £3 million which has funded 31 research projects into many cancers including bladder, ovarian, prostate, melanoma, liver, bowel, leukaemia, colorectal and breast cancer together with nursing fellowships relating to patient care.

Teenage Cancer Trust

01509 638000 administration@rainbows.co.uk www.rainbows.co.uk

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As the East Midlands’ only hospice for children and young people, Rainbows is a place where life-limited children and their families can find care and support.

Their incredible team of people helps relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, support parents and siblings through their bereavements and care for children until the end.

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PEOPLE & PLACES

My Way...

Gail Moore

The co-founder of Leicester charity COPE talks to us about losing a child, her work and how you could make a difference I founded COPE with my husband in 1988 when our daughter, Laura, was undergoing treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. We saw there was a lack of facilities at a local level for children with cancer. Laura was treated on a general medical ward, which was not ideal, not only for children diagnosed with cancer but also for those children with far less severe illness.

Our first charitable project was to engage with the local community to help raise the funds needed to build a dedicated child’s cancer and bone marrow transplant unit at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. At a cost of £350,000, the COPE unit opened in 1990. COPE’s strap line was “giving children with cancer a better chance” and that is exactly what it did.

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Laura’s death in the January of 1989 took the family to a place no parent should have to witness…the death of their child. It was important for us for Laura to die at home; however there was almost no support in the community. It was at this time that we talked to other bereaved parents and decided to broaden the remit of COPE to deliver a very unique bereavement counselling service, for anyone affected by the death of a child and for children bereaved of a parent or sibling. This service offered through The Laura Centre is now the sole project of COPE.

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75% of the people referred to us will have experienced death of a sudden, traumatic and unexpected nature including accidents, suicide and murder.

We offer a holistic package of support including one-to-one counselling; group counselling and therapeutic sessions for parents, children and young people. We also provide alternative therapies, therapeutic walking groups, and a new parent-to-parent befriending scheme beginning in the near future. In addition we offer clinical supervision and training for professionals dealing with death and dying in the workplace and a wide range of training and continual professional development opportunities.

TLC inevitably relies upon voluntary donations to fund our work. Around one fifth of the £500k required every year coming from the local statutory sources. So as you can see, the support of our local community is vital. There are many ways in which people can help - by making a donation, giving their time; becoming a fundraising volunteer; supporting our fundraising events or organising an event on our behalf. If your readers are interested in finding out more about the work of TLC and why their support is so important to us, they can take a look at our website at www.thelauracentre.org.uk

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If you’re buying or selling this autumn,