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It’s Never Too Late My neighbour decided she’d had enough of the pressure at Daily Echo and became a dog walker at what is considered late in life and couldn’t be happier. A new advertiser I was chatting to in our Chandlers Ford edition turned her back on the grinding commute to London and now successfully designs and plants gardens. When an octogenarian runs a marathon it makes headline news; Harriette Thompson completed her first marathon at 92 having taken up running at the ripe old age of 72!

Patience pays off with parents My husband and I have parents in their eighties and, as others do I’m sure, encourage them to make the most of today’s technology. Teaching my father in law, David, how to swipe, touch and double tap a mobile phone was amazingly difficult. Instructing my father on the video feature of Skype (“Why do I need to see you? I know what you look like”….) proved beyond his grasp. But we got there. They did it.

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02380 652333 THE WOMEN OF TUDOR HOUSE 31 Jan, 2-3pm Tudor House & Garden, Bugle St, Southampton, SO14 2AD Historians Miranda Murphy and Kathryn Beresford explore the fascinating stories of the women who lived in Tudor House in the Tudor and Jacobean periods. (B) Cost £4. 02380 834536 FILM EXPO SOUTH 4 Feb Ageas Bowl Annual platform for the region’s filmmakers 02380 777348 www.filmexposouth.co.uk 6

JOHN GRANT 4 Feb, 7pm O2 Guildhall, Southampton, SO14 7LP Now comes Grant’s third album, the invitingly titled Grey Tickles, Black Pressure, a veritable tour de force that further refines and entwines his two principal strands of musical DNA, the sumptuous tempered ballad and the taut, fizzing electronic pop song. Over 14s only.

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ED BYRNE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN Interview by Veronica Lee

19 March 2016, O2 Guildhall Southampton, Box Office 02380 632601

One of the UK’s leading comedians continues his sell-out nationwide tour in 2016!

Mock the Week star Ed Byrne is an established touring favourite, and despite his youthful looks the Irishman recently marked up 20 years as a comic. His latest show of observational comedy, Outside, Looking In, covers a wide range of subjects – from a recent gastric illness to the success of UKIP – but he talks a lot about his family and it’s his most personal yet.

“Apart from the travel involved, which no comic likes, I love it, because you have people responding to something that you have written alone in your office, and the work comes alive in a room of people. I like the television things I do, but nothing can beat a live comedy audience.”

He’s currently writing a sitcom set in an outdoors shop, and I ask if he plans to introduce his sons to the pleasures of outdoors. “My wife, Claire, and I already have. So far they love it, camping and canoeing, that sort of thing. As they’re growing it’s hard to be apart from them when I’m on tour, and I try not to be away for more than a couple of days at a time, but one of the great things about my job is that it means I can spend a lot of time with them when I’m home.”

“I didn’t make a conscious effort to write a more personal show, but that was what was coming out when I started writing it,” Ed says. “People come to see me for a laugh and I would like to think they go away thinking the show is quite heartwarming.

A lot of comics may talk about the same stuff, but what makes it mine is that what I’m saying is what I genuinely think on this subject, and I try to make it as funny as I can.”

“I talk about them in pretty abstract terms, because what I’m discussing is the act of parenting, and you can’t talk about that without mentioning your own children. And there isn’t anything in this show that would make them at a later date say, ‘I don’t like this’.”

I ask Ed, 43, if he still likes touring after two decades.

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Ed is adamant that he will keep his two young sons out of the celebrity spotlight, so don’t expect an “At Home With Ed Byrne and Family” in OK! any time soon.

But in Outside, Looking In, he shows a picture of one of his sons - the denouement of a bittersweet story about buying new shoes – which not only illustrates it perfectly, but produces an “Aaaah” moment.

“I’m aware that they haven’t given me permission to talk about them and that there will come a point when I can’t,” Ed says. “John Bishop, for example, has stopped talking about his [much older] children on stage because people know who they are.

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There is also another Pure Gym based in Bitterne. Both provide the opportunity to request the services of a personal trainer.

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January is the time to put New Year’s resolutions into action! Should fitness be something you are looking to improve, then here is a small introduction to gyms in the Southampton area with the hope that there is something for all, regardless of preference.

The Gym Based in the centre of town and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this gym is accessible and suitable to everyone of any level of ability.

Timetables can be found outside the room the classes are held in. There is also the added bonus of free wifi in the facility. A daily membership of just £4.99 is offered for those not entirely sure whether to commit and monthly memberships begin from £14.99. Free interactive classes are also included in the membership price. Individual accounts can be frozen temporarily or cancelled completely without charge.

First Floor, 176-178 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2BY 0844384389 The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex As well as swimming classes and timetables, the complex also offers classes that are open to all. A list of some of the classes include: Hatha Yoga, Cario Aqua, Body Pump and CX Worx. A full list of their classes and the times in which they are held can be found on their website: www.activenation.org.uk.

Studio Red Studio Red is a motivational gym which focuses on encouraging its members. There is no joining fee and no contract in order to use the facilities, but a monthly fee is mandatory: £22 for a rolling membership not including classes, and £30 with unlimited access to classes. A separate membership for those 60+ is also offered.

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David Lloyd After more than a £500,000 investment, the gym has access to indoor and outdoor tennis courts and badminton courts, along with the usual gym equipment and technology. There is also access to a crèche for busy parents. There are a variety of membership options to choose from. Enquiries should be made directly to the gym for a tailor made price plan.

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Jamie Lawson Jamie Lawson is the first signing to Ed Sheeran’s record label ‘Gingerbread Records’ and has already had a huge worldwide hit with his single ‘Wasn’t Expecting That’ and brought out his self-titled album ‘Jamie Lawson’ in October. Lucy Ambache from the Evening Breeze caught up with him to talk about Ed, touring with One Direction and hair.

Love the new single!

Thank you for playing it. It’s surreal to hear it on the radio but a thrill.

What percentage of interview time do people spend talking about Ed Sheeran?

About 80%! He’s quite instrumental in the whole thing so I’m actually quite happy to talk about him

You’ve got a tinge of the red hair as well. Did he sign you because you had similar hair?

doing meet and greets, and the queue got longer and longer every night. It’s been brilliant!

I expect so. It was in the contract! <laughs>

Do you think you’ll get a queue length the same as Harry Styles soon?

Ed says amazing stuff about you including “the first person I had to sign was Jamie”.

No! Probably not. I’m not quite as young and pretty as Harry.

That’s very nice of him, isn’t it?

No pressure though!

No not at all. When someone believes in you that much, there isn’t a lot of pressure in fairness. He just winds you up and lets you go!

Is Ed a nice guy?

Yeah. He’s pretty much exactly as you imagine him to be.

Let’s talk about you. The album is called ‘Jamie Lawson’. Is the single an accurate taster of the album?

Yeah in a way, musically, it’s like that song expanded. It’s acoustic based and relatively gentle but there’s drums and a horn section, along with a Hammond (organ). So I wanted to make a warm, spacious, loving, big hug of a record. That was my plan.

What’s it like on tour with the boys? Is it “lads lads lads, banter banter banter”?

I think they’re probably too busy.

Harry came over on the first night and said hello and thank you. So that’s been quite cool.

I do a feature on the show called ‘Naughty At 7.40’ - do you have any terrible housemate or even showbiz stories?

I’m the least rock and roll person I’ve ever met! I’m not very wild.

Are you more about herbal teas and an early night?

Probably <laughs>. A night in front of Nashville on TV – that’s my ideal.

You went on tour with One Direction.

Did their fans take to you?

Yeah – strangely. I was apprehensive thinking they maybe wouldn’t but they’ve been really receptive, warm and loving. After my show, before One Direction came on, I was

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WestQuay Watermark tempts Red Dog Saloon to Southampton American barbecue restaurant Red Dog Saloon is joining WestQuay Watermark, the £80 million dining and leisure development in Southampton.

The restaurant will be the brand’s fourth in the UK, having launched its debut restaurant in Hoxton Square, London, followed by further openings in London.

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A musical by the people for the people Vote for which songs make it into ‘Fidel’ the musical in the X-factor style event on 24th January, Southampton.

We want everyone to have a fun evening and learn a little about Cuba in the process. A free Cuban cocktail/Cuban beer is included in the adult price and soft drinks and light refreshments are available for the under 18s. The bar is also open for extra drinks.

Television coverage is likely.

Will we discover the next Andrew Lloyd Webber?

Will we hear the next Don’t Cry for me Argentina? ‘Will Southampton’s scholar’s Fidel the musical prove to be the next Evita?’ (Mathhew Reisz, Times Higher Ed).

Music students across the UK have been writing songs for a brand new musical about Fidel Castro and the Cuban revolution (www.fidelthemusical.org), and we have some fantastic entries. An X-factor style event is being held at Turner Sims Concert Hall, University of Southampton on Sunday 24th January where the finalists perform and we ask the audience to choose which ones should be in the musical with the help of a professional panel of musicians and songwriters. So this is a musical by the people for the people!

Be part of the Fidel the Musical journey. Click on www.turnersims.co.uk/events/fidel-the-musical-gala-event or ring Turner Sims 023 8059 5151. www.facebook.com/fidelthemusical. www.twitter.com/fidelthemusical. £15, Under 18s £10

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LaMB & SPINaCh CuRRY This mildly spiced curry thickened with red lentils and spinach will make a refreshing change for a family meal after all the traditional food over the festive season. Serve with a cooling cucumber and mint yoghurt and some warmed naan bread for a really filling mid-week supper.

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a fREsH fiNaNCial staRt IN 2016 – BEGIN ThE NEW YEaR WITh a BUDGET If you’ve overspent this Christmas, you might be wondering how to get your finances back under control. It’s easy to get carried away by the spirit of giving – the problem is, it can jeopardise your financial wellbeing into the New Year and beyond. So what can you do to get yourself back onto a firm financial footing?

One of the first things is to analyse your finances and make a realistic budget. By taking a long-term view and identifying exactly how much you spend during the course of a year, you can take back control of your dwindling finances, and prevent spiralling into long-term debt. why budget?

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living beyond your means. This isn’t always obvious on a day-to-day basis but if you’re constantly spending more than you earn, at some point you might find yourself unable to keep a roof over your head.

But there’s a secret to making a budget that’s fit for purpose, and that’s to incorporate every expense that you make during the course of the year, including Christmas, birthdays, summer holidays and more.

Birthdays and Christmas Friends’ and family’s birthdays may only cost a few pounds here and there, but over the course of a year, and in addition to Christmas expenses, constitute a significant chunk of annual expenditure.

It’s going to take some time to calculate your total spend for the year, but once it’s done you’ll be able to use it confidently to improve your long-term financial situation, and set yourself up for a lifetime of control.

Non-regular expenses, plus how much is coming in Motoring costs such as car insurance, tax, new tyres and the annual service, are easily forgotten. Annual membership subscriptions are also often left out, as is one of the biggest expenses of the year - the summer holiday.

When thinking about the money that comes in, don’t forget to include wages, benefit and pension payments, and any income from savings, investments or self-employment.

Once you’ve totalled the figures, deduct your expenses and hopefully you’ll be left with a positive number.

Not a static document Your budget isn’t meant to be a static document. It needs to reflect your income and spending in the long-term, and this is likely to change often. So make it part of your routine to update it regularly, and make sure new expenses and sources of income are carefully recorded.

Having a clear idea of where your money goes will also help to meet specific financial

goals such as saving for retirement, putting money away for a deposit, or simply avoiding debt. Achieving financial clarity in this way helps you to live the life you want, so don’t view it as a restriction on spending – it’s more like the road to freedom. so you’ve got all your figures – what now?

There’s a great way to divide up your money called ‘piggybanking.’ It’s described in detail on the Money Saving Expert website, and essentially means opening a separate bank account for each of your main categories of spending.

This allows you to allocate an amount of money to each one via standing order from the main account.

The word ‘budget’ often implies having to go without, but knowing your spending patterns and gaining financial control can give you back your freedom – the freedom to enjoy life without the worry of debt. www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/Budget-planning

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NEW YEaR, NEw stYlE? If your New Year’s resolution is to refresh your home with a fashionable look, interiors expert Katherine Sorrell can help. where do i start?

Think about what parts of your home feel most tired and unloved - perhaps walls could do with a wash of fresh paint. Dulux’s colour of the year is Cherished Gold, a gold-influenced ochre that can be used on its own as a statement or as a highlight in combination with other hues. The overall colour palette for this year is muted, warm and soft yet also sophisticated - think coral, not orange; ochre not yellow and midnight, not blue. Another of Dulux’s 2016 themes is to have vintage and antique references support those of the modernday in a palette that includes chocolate, sand, a deep, pinkish red, muted orange and spicy browns.

Ideal to overhaul any style of property. more easy updates You may not be in the market for buying new furniture, but there are still ways to update your old pieces for a fabulous new look. Ikea has identified a key trend this year for personalisation

Know for its designer covers for Ikea furniture, Bemz predicts a ‘Deco Glam’ style for this year.

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One of Dulux’s key trends for 2016 is ‘heritage & future’, including reds that reflect our rich heritage, but also have a bright contemporary feel that points to the future.

– just look at what can be done with an inexpensive chest of drawers, spray paint and some imagination. On a subtler note, a change of paint colour, or even a wood stain, combined with new knobs or pulls will give wooden furniture a new lease of life, while for really on-trend attitude you could have a table top covered in marble, slate or zinc. keep going around the house.

Add interest to dull walls with an eye-catching, stick-on-peel-off design, a metal-framed mirror or an oversized print. Boring floor?

Time for a new rug – or sand back or paint old wooden boards. Something simpler? Adding a sheepskin to an old sofa or chair will give instant uplift, as will a change of bed linen, towels or small accessories such as cushions, storage baskets or vases. How about lights?

A sassy lampshade can alter the look of an entire room, while filament bulbs will give your lighting a hot vibe. What about a cool coat hook, new door knobs, some kitchen canisters or a bathroom soap dispenser? The smallest things can make a big difference. The highstreet chains are brilliant at tapping into new trends with affordable products, so get browsing!

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While a striking monochrome palette of black, white and grey will be big in 2016, opulent metallic accents are also catching on, and work well with modern and traditional decors. The look can be either industrial or retro-glam – as per Bemz’s ‘Deco Glam’ look, described as ‘cosy glamour with a Seventies twist’. ‘Create a more glamorous Seventies style in our homes: think Charlie’s Angels, Studio 54, and Bianca Jagger,’ says Lesley Pennington, CEO of Bemz. She recommends mixing plain fabrics in rose, steel, mineral blue and straw with geometric accents, plus dark wood, shiny brass, fluffy cushions, small tables and statement floor lamps. Alternatively, the Scandi look is all natural, textural, tonal and pared-back, including sheepskin, leather, wood and felt. For more colour, go for a folk-inspired style with brighter tones of red, orange and teal, combined with intricate florals, handicraft and woodland-inspired images. Lastly, Graham & Brown have predicted four trends based around the catwalks at London Fashion Week: meadow prints, statement reds, intricate lace detailing and a throwback to the Eighties. You have been warned…

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They think that the £50 reduction will be more tempting. But here’s the problem. The property portals default listing is to show in price order, with the highest price first.

The smart agent who realises this will have listed their house to align with the Rightmove’s search bands. In this example, £200,000. So their client’s property will be at or near the top of the search.

Listing at just under a price band, means your property will show up in one search result. But this clever tip gets even better.

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Stuck in a make-up rut?

You might want to consider booking yourself in for a make-up lesson. Some of the big brands offer mini makeovers, as it’s a chance for them to show off their products, but if you really want to get out of that rut, try a M.A.C. Full Make Up Lesson (£50), which lasts for 90 minutes and will give you bags of inspiration. Not quite ready to take the plunge? A new nail polish is a great baby step. Nails Inc have added four new colours to their NailKale range, each priced at £14. The NailKale polishes are designed to give your nails a vitamin and mineral boost, as well as colour, to leave them harder, stronger and healthier. The new colours include Regents Mews, a rich crushed damson, as sported

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January is the perfect time to give your beauty routine a shake up and try something a little bit different…

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SheaMoisture has been going for over 100 years in the States, but has only recently made it across to the UK. The 10-in-1 system is incredibly nourishing, so is perfect for this time of year, when our hair has to cope with the demands of icy winds and central heating. A complex blend of Shea butter, marula oil and fruit extracts works to hydrate, support elasticity and make hair more manageable. Look out for the brand in Boots.

If you have eczema you may well have heard of purepotions – a range of creams that have been specially formulated to soothe skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. Personally, I think it’s a great range for most skin types. Each product is packed with nourishing natural ingredients, such as Shea butter, hemp seed oil and chamomile extract, and has none of the synthetic ‘nasties’ that can so easily dry and irritate skin.

Try the Scar Oil (£18.99), which contains rosehip – scientifically proven to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, uneven pigmentation and signs of ageing.

Tinted lip balms always summon up teenage memories of strawberry flavoured gloop in a tin. Thankfully, they’ve come a very long way, as the new benecos Natural Shiny Lip Colour (£6.95) proves. They’re wonderfully hydrating and can help prevent chapped, cracked lips, so are perfect for winter. They’re available in three colours, including Rusty Rose – a natural, subtle shade that suits most skin tones.

Now I do love a multi-tasker, so when I heard of a shoe cream that you can use as a lip balm, moisturiser, hair conditioner and massage oil, I really was intrigued! PoZu’s new Edible Shoe Cream (£7.50) is formulated from coconut oil and is so pure that you can actually eat it. It’s a really handy tin to keep in your handbag to treat chapped lips, dry patches of skin, flyaway hair and so on. (And, of course, it’ll keep your leather shoes looking great too.)

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Smoking causes one in every five deaths in over 35s in England, killing half of all long-term smokers prematurely. In light of this, and research confirming the dangers of second-hand and third-hand smoke, it’s not surprising many smokers are now seeking tobacco alternatives.

Nicotine isn’t responsible for the damage cigarettes cause, but it’s addictive, and withdrawal makes addicts feel restless, anxious and depressed (hence the illusion that cigarettes ‘calm their nerves’).

Smokers want alternatives that deliver nicotine without cigarettes’ arsenic, cyanide, tar and other toxic nasties that harm themselves and others.

E-Cigarettes (and mods, vape sticks, Personal vaporisers) E-cigarettes are somewhat controversial due to the rapid growth and lack of regulation in the industry. Safety concerns include: • Safety of supposedly ‘safe’ ingredients, such as flavourings – although some are certified safe to eat, experts say this doesn’t necessarily mean they’re safe to inhale 28

• The inclusion of unspecified or dangerous chemicals such as aldehydes • Inconsistent or unspecified nicotine quantities • Throat irritation due to allergy to ingredients, such as nut flavourings or propylene glycol the NHs Quitforlife campaign warns: “E-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than tobacco cigarettes but are not harmless. Their long term health impact is unknown.”

While some e-cigarettes look similar to normal cigarettes, others look very different. However, they’re all battery-operated and work by heating the cartridge or refillable ‘tank’ of nicotine liquid to produce vapour when the user inhales and airflow is detected.

E-cigarettes are not currently licensed for prescription, but after May 2016, any e-cigarettes containing over 20mg/ml of nicotine will require authorisation by the Medicine and Healthcare Products Agency (MHRA).

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products provide nicotine in a variety of ways and strengths, reducing cravings and alleviating withdrawal symptoms.

Patches Patches are popular, as they are discreet, release a steady dose of nicotine into the bloodstream, and are available in a variety of doses and release times, allowing you to gradually reduce your dosage. lozenges and soluble sublingual tablets 1mg, 2mg and 4mg nicotine lozenges and 2mg sublingual tablets dissolve slowly in the mouth, releasing nicotine. mouth sprays 1mg mouth sprays are used to supply a burst of nicotine to reduce cravings. inhalators 15mg inhalators release nicotine from a cartridge when you breathe in, and can be useful if you initially find the habit of holding and inhaling from a cigarette hard to break. One cartridge lasts around 40 minutes.

Chewing Gum Nicotine gum gives a burst of nicotine, just as a cigarette does, and can be used whenever

you have the urge for a cigarette. 2mg and 4mg gums are available in a variety of flavours including mint, fruit and liquorice. The gum is chewed slowly until a tingling or nicotine taste is detected; then you can cease chewing until the tingling has subsided. Exceeding maximum quantities and chewing gum without breaks can cause side effects such as heartburn or nausea.

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Hampshire showcases key development sites

The sites were identified on the basis of being employment led and have a threshold of around 15,000 square metres of potential floor space. Sites in both public and private sector ownership have been included.

Hampshire County Council, alongside national commercial marketing agency Lambert Smith Hampton, has launched Hampshire’s first Key Development Sites Portfolio to showcase the major development and investment opportunities in the county. Featuring 32 commercial and mixed-use development sites and over 500 hectares of land for development, the Portfolio highlights sites that can accommodate businesses looking to invest and grow.

A new online map promotes all 32 development sites suitable for a range of employment uses, including office, distribution and industrial. The Invest in Hampshire website also provides a wealth of information with downloadable resources that include an overview of each development, site plans, aerial photography, site size and floor space provision, transport links, current planning status, ownership and key contacts.

Councillor Seán Woodward, Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Environment said: “This vital resource provides a comprehensive overview of a diverse range of development opportunities across Hampshire to attract investment and businesses which will, in turn, create jobs.”

Learn more about Hampshire’s Key Development Portfolio by visiting the Invest in Hampshire Website. www.investinhampshire.co.uk/eng/key-development-sites

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For those looking to get fitter in 2016, the Snowflake Run is the perfect New Year challenge. Taking on the event could also provide seasoned runners with the motivation to banish the winter blues and keep training during the cold weather.

The Snowflake Run’s special wintry features include falling snow and hugs from friendly ‘polar bears’ on the finish line, providing an added incentive to conquer the cold for Cancer Research UK.

The city has been chosen to host one of just four 10k Snowflake Runs across the UK this winter.

Liz Frisby, Cancer Research UK Event Manager, said: “We’ve got cancer on the run. More people are surviving than ever before. But one in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with the disease at some point in their lives. And that’s why we urgently need as many people as possible to sign up now for the Southampton Snowflake Run.”

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Made to measure for a perfect fit every time

£1,799 Fully fitted

FREE £10 FREE £10 FREE £10

FREE

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VOUCHER

†

JUST FOR LETTING US QUOTE YOU! ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION TO BUY! TO QUALIFY CALL

0800 322 322 PLEASE QUOTE M&S10

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PATIO DOORS VIEW OUR FULL PRODUCT RANGE AT:

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Visit our stunning showroom open 6 days a week: Unit 5, The Woodford Centre, Lysander Way, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 6BU.

*Buy Now Pay Nothing Until 2017 applies to finance contracts taken at the time of order which are subject to status and availability. If you choose this finance package, you will pay nothing until 1 year after your windows and doors are fitted. You can then choose to pay the full amount at any time during the 12 months, plus a £70 exit fee, without accruing any interest. If you do not settle the balance in full by the required date then you will automatically go onto our 120 month payment option with an interest rate of 19.9%. Worked finance example: 5 triple glazed windows, any size, in white (maximum window sixe 2.4m x 1.5m) fitted for a total cost of £3,995.00 Pay nothing for a year and then either pay the full amount, plus the £70 exit fee, or pay £85.89 per month for 120 months. Charge for credit £6311.80, total amount payable £10,376.80. Other finance options are available, please ask for details. The G2S Group act as an intermediary and only offer products from Barclays Partner Finance. Barclays Partner Finance is a trading name of Clydesdale Financial Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays bank Plc. Clydesdale Financial Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register Number: 311753). Registered in England, registered number 2901725. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. †The £10 M&S voucher is limited to the first 25 callers, is restricted to one voucher per household, and will only be posted to the named person at the address of quotation. The G2S Group reserve the right to withdraw any offer without prior notification. E&OE - Dec15

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