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Welcome to the second edition of Town & City, I really hope you had a chance to browse Issue #01. We’ve had amazing feedback already so thank you and please remember to share Town & City with your friends, family and colleagues, and be sure to take full advantage of the offers inside. We’ve been working hard to pull together another fantastic showcase of business and entertainment in the region. We talk to childrens clothing designers, Jessie and James, and find out what it takes to make it in the fashion industry. as well as offering a few ideas for the home and the wardrobe, we’ve been looking at some of the new motoring releases soon to be rolling off the forecourts throughout 2015. If you’re considering an upgrade or a new set of wheels, it’s well worth a look. Cover aVaILaBLE aT DOROTHy PERkInS SEE MORE On PaGE 48
as the season of romance passes we have beauty tips and products for the ladies - whether for yourself or as a gift, nudge nudge wink wink, gentlemen! Spring is on it’s way again and I can’t wait for the clocks to spring forward on the last Sunday in March. On the subject of spring, we’re celebrating seasonal produce and roasted spring lamb comes highly recommended. If you’re vegan or vegetarian though, Brighton are hosting Vegfestuk, a festival just for you with food, drink and entertainment. There’s so much more to mention, but I’ll leave you to explore our pages yourself. until next time, have a healthy start to the year and we’ll catch up in May.
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what’s inside… 08 jersey club
30 coming up roses
12 homegrown
34 heart of the home
14 the best spring produce
40 protect our planet
16 cutting edge
42 strictly brendan cole
18 body language
46 spring clean your life
20 power of meditation
50 breast cancer aware
24 jessie and james
52 public speaking anxiety
28 home work
54 hit the road
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editor-in-Chief Daniel Tidbury advertising sales Jo Turner Contributing writers andrea Fernandez, James niven-Smith Diana Postigo Peńalba, Sara niven-Smith Chantelle Wyatt, Fiona Stanton Wayne Gorrett, Daniel Tidbury distribution Distribution Experts published by Tidbury Media
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the club hotel & spa
jersey
Situated in the heart of St. Helier, Jersey’s beautiful seaside capital, and walking distance from some of the island’s most breathtaking beaches, The Club Hotel & Spa boasts a truly unrivalled location.
The stylish aa Red Star Hotel offers guests the Michelin Star Bohemia Restaurant & Bar; Roof Terrace Champagne Bar; Ivy Clad Terrace with heated pool and sun loungers; Honesty Bar with small Library; and the luxurious Club Spa with Rasul Mud Chamber, indoor salt water pool and Thermal Suite. Inside, the hotel oozes style with abstract touches. Modern art adorns the neutral walls, unique sculptures, and striking rugs in bold primary colours, keeps the decor chic and sophisticated throughout. Wood and glass paneling feature throughout The Club Hotel & Spa, giving overall continuity and a contemporary dimension to the light and fresh interior.
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For business guests, the Club hotel & spa oFFers a large meeting and banqueting room, with a ConFerenCe table seating up to 34. Free parking and Complimentary wiFi are also available.
The 38 Deluxe Double Rooms and 8 Suites are in keeping with the neutral colour palette. Plush carpets, crisp white Frette bedding, and chocolate and coffee-toned furnishings - including stylish touches such as chaise longues and mirrored sliding wardrobes - feature throughout. The rooms also benefit from natural light, which streams in from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Thoroughly modern comforts including LCD flat screen TVs, DVD players, portable telephones, en-suite bathrooms with luxury Elemis toiletries, and soft bathrobes and slippers are staple features in all the rooms. The outstanding in-house restaurant, Bohemia Bar & Restaurant, has put The Club Hotel & Spa firmly on the gastronomic map as a food-lover’s destination. Located just off of the open-plan reception is the luxurious Club Spa, which boasts four indulgent treatment rooms including a couple’s treatment room.
Other areas for guests to enjoy include the fairy-light bedecked Roof Terrace and Roof Top Champagne Bar. Lunch, snacks and refreshments are available in this stylish setting throughout the day, accompanied by chill-out music and resident DJ every Friday from 5pm. The pool terrace, a lush Mediterranean oasis, is accessed from the reception and breakfast room. In warmer months, guests can take a dip in the curved heated outdoor pool, or simply relax on the sun loungers and soak up Jersey’s glorious summer sunshine. Within this secluded area, dark rattan tables and chairs under large sun parasols offer a shady spot for lunch, snacks and refreshments. Guests can also enjoy the tranquil sound of the water fountain streaming into the pool and views of the ivy-covered walledgarden and rockery.
REVIEWS ROOMS STaRT aT £99 FOR a STanDaRD DOuBLE anD £245 FOR a SuITE InCLuSIVE OF BREakFaST. THE CLuB HOTEL & SPa, GREEn STREET, ST. HELIER, JERSEy JE2 4uH, CHannEL ISLanDS. FOR RESERVaTIOnS PLEaSE CaLL: 01534 876 500 OR VISIT www.theClubjersey.Com
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the club spa The Spa at The Club Hotel & Spa is an intimate and luxurious oasis, emanating sea-side tranquillity on the breathtaking island of Jersey. The Spa makes full use of the island’s abundance of natural beautifying ingredients, and incorporates rich marine based components harvested close to Jersey’s shores into its signature treatments. The Club Spa offers a range of treatments including ancient Indian ayurvedic therapies, which work by bringing balance to the vital energies through individually tailored treatments.
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The Club Spa also boasts a private Rasul Mud treatment chamber for two. This is one of the Spa’s most popular treatments and is offered alone, or prior to a massage. The Rasul Mud treatment comprises an exfoliation followed by therapeutic mud being applied to
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the body, which works to exfoliate dead skin cells, eliminate toxins and boost circulation. Open to hotel guests and non-residents The Club Spa, which is part of Feelunique.com, is reached by a set of stairs to the right of the hotel’s open-plan reception. The spa is spread across two floors, with the first floor being home to the spa reception, dedicated manicure and pedicure area, and four indulgent
treatment rooms including a couple’s treatment room. all treatment rooms boast contemporary decor, featuring dark wood walls, chrome and mirrors, with contrasting fluffy white and dark brown towels. The spa’s ground floor is home to an indoor salt water pool with Hydrotherapy Bench and Thermal Suite, comprising a Salt Cabin, Herbal Steam room, sauna and Experience Shower to revive and invigorate. a soothing Relaxation Sanctuary offers reclining beds with integrated headphones playing soothing music, fruit, herbal teas and magazines. BOTH THE POOLS anD THERMaL SuITE aRE COMPLIMEnTaRy FOR aLL HOTEL GuESTS TO uSE BETWEEn THE OPEnInG HOuRS OF 8aM TO 8PM. THE CLuB SPa IS PaRT OF FEELunIquE.COM, EuROPE’S LEaDInG HEaLTH anD BEauTy RETaILER anD uSES LuxuRy BRanDS DaRPHIn anD DECLEOR.
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michelin star dining with Steve Smith @ Bohemia
Jersey restaurant Bohemia is named in OpenTable’s Top 100 Best Restaurants in the uk… Bohemia Restaurant in Jersey has been named one of the top restaurants in the UK in the OpenTable Top 100 Best Restaurants 2014.
Bohemia is the only restaurant on the island to be ranked in OpenTable’s Top 100 Best Restaurants. The Michelin star restaurant stands alongside The Fat Duck, The Ledbury, Restaurant Story London, and Fera at Claridges. The results were determined by analysing over 340,000 reviews from more than 4,200 restaurants across the UK, all submitted by verified diners. Head Chef Steve Smith said: “The whole team is absolutely delighted. We have had a hugely successful year and it’s very rewarding that this award came from our diners.” Bohemia restaurant has had a fantastic year. In November Steve was named Head Chef of the Year at the Hotel Cateys
2014. Bohemia was also announced as one of the best restaurants in the UK in The Sunday Times Top 100 Food List 2014, as well as being awarded 4AA Rosettes, and receiving a top score in the Good Food Guide 2015. Steve was one of the youngest chefs in the country to achieve a Michelin star 10 years ago, at just 24 years old. He’s created a truly outstanding dining experience with his ingredient and flavour driven tasting menus. Bohemia Bar & Restaurant boasts a stellar reputation for its first rate cuisine, placing it firmly on the gastronomic map as a foodlover’s destination. Situated on the ground floor of The Club Hotel & Spa, Bohemia has been Jersey’s finest dining establishment since opening its doors in April 2004.
REVIEWS editor’s note: Back in January I had the pleasure of experiencing the luxury that is The Club Hotel & Spa and spent an entire evening in the company of Steve, his fantastic team and the 11 course Prestige Tasting menu. Recently developed as part of the overall refubishment of the Bohemia Restaurant, my inspiring journey through culinary paradise was only enhanced by the professional attentive waiting staff and extensive wine list.
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I spoke to Steve and asked him what he was hoping to achieve in 2015 – “a second Michelin Star” he replied, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets his reward – well worth a visit.
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home
grown There’s nothing quite like your own kitchen garden. With just a bit of tender loving care throughout the year you can grow all sorts of seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs to enjoy, and it need not be expensive. Town & City is here with a few household alternatives to keeping your garden in good health.
vinegar
Acetic acid in vinegar can help to increase the Coffee grounds are rich acidity of your soil and in nitrogen, magnesium can be used instead of and potassium, which houseplant fertiliser are all vital plant and rose plant food. nutrients. Dry your used Add a tablespoon of coffee grounds on a flat white vinegar to 1 gallon surface, like a baking of water and use this to tray, then sprinkle water your plants every around the base of your three months. Be sure plants. Acid-loving to double check the plants like azaleas, conditions required roses, rhododendrons for each individual and blueberries will plant as not all benefit most. will flourish. CoFFee grounds
egg shells
Fish tank water
Egg shells are made of calcium carbonate which is the main ingredient in lime fertilser. Rinse, dry and crush your old egg shells then sprinkle the powder onto your garden soil. Then simply allow it to get to work.
Fish tank water is full of nitrogen and nutrients that can be used in place of any fertiliser to help plants thrive. Simply collect your discarded water when cleaning your tank and use this to water your garden.
So there we have it - instead of spending fortunes on manufactured fertilisers, see what you can find around the house and enjoy the fruits of your labour. 12
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Meetings at the Mary Rose Museum Portsmouth
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A Victorian Christmas
Friday 18th December | £70 p.p *Ticket price includes, drinks reception, free flow touring, three course dinner with wine, & themed entertainment from 1900-midnight. All proceeds will directly support the Warrior Preservation Trust, an independent charity that is not supported by any government department or grants, whose aim is to preserve the ship to a high and safe standard for the benefit of this and future generations.
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spring the best
wriTTen by andrea Fernandez
produce
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There seems to be a lot of buzz lately about seasonal produce, growing your own vegetables and the importance of shopping locally. While this may seem like a trend set by chefs, the impact it has on our everyday lives is not to be overlooked. First of all, the quality of fruit and vegetables that are in season is undeniable. you just can’t say that British strawberries in June taste the same as packaged ones coming from Egypt in the middle of winter. When you choose your fresh produce, you must check its origin; if it’s British you know it’s in season and fresh as it hasn’t travelled miles to get to you. Secondly, the price you pay for your shop will be considerably less if you shop seasonal, and you can help the planet at the same time by keeping down the amount of travelling around your fruit and veg has to do before coming home with you. There is an amazing selection of fresh food markets around, offering the best prices and quality, plus you are guaranteed fresh produce, while supporting your local community at the same time. Fareham holds a big farmers market every Monday 9am–3pm and an Independent Farmers’ Market 9am–2pm on the first Saturday of every month hosting up to 40 local growers and supporting Hampshire’s local farming and rural community. The blog The urbane Forager (theurbaneforager.blogspot.co. uk) gives local information on how to make the most of your area’s produce and shares activities you could do to get kids involved too! Local organisation Hampshire Fare also strives to raise awareness on the importance of consuming the best of Hampshire produce. Produce that is at its best in the next few months includes: lamb, asparagus, purple sprouting broccoli, savoy cabbage, leeks, radishes, and the one everyone is excited about, rhubarb! So get creative with all of these; all the green vegetables in season would be perfect as a hearty lamb broth or a warm salad, and of course, rhubarb crumble for pudding!
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cutting WRITTEn By james niven-smith
Decent knives are far more of a kitchen essential than a shelf full of celebrity cookbooks and without them you’ll struggle with even the basics. Depending on your budget, there’s a knife for you, from under £20 to well over £200. Here’s chef James Niven-Smith’s suggestions for staying sharp this year!
Budget buy - under £20
Shameless show off! – High end
CheF works Carving kniFe Don't despair if your wallet is looking pretty bare - this is a very good knife for little money. I’ve been using this make of knife in a busy commercial kitchen for years and providing it is kept sharp it never lets me down.
17 layer tsuChime damasCus sujihiki If price isn’t an issue here’s my suggestion; the quite exquisite 17 layer Tsuchimie Damascus Sujihiki 240 mm. a Tsuchimie knife is not a specific carving knife but these bits of kit make great carvers for any joint!
CHEF WORkS CaRVInG knIFE 25.5CM £15.23, FridgeFreezerdireCt.Co.uk
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Professional standard – Midrange global g 3 Carving kniFe This 21” global carving knife was my first ever professional knife and I’m still a massive fan many years later. Ok, it does still involves a fair old outlay, but it carves brilliantly, has a stylish solid stainless construction and is a good investment. GLOBaL G 3 CaRVInG knIFE 21 CM £94.99, millyskitChenstore.Co.uk
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TSuCHIME DaMaSCuS SuJIHIkI 240MM £179.00, theChoppingbloCkCo.Co.uk
However much you spend, a knife is no good if it’s blunt. Sharpening can be a long laborious process but using a diamond or ceramic steel (you can find these from under £20 at www.nisbets.co.uk) cuts this down considerably. It’s hard to explain the technique which is based around angles and is best demonstrated but follow the basic instructions provided and you'll soon get the knack.
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body language
blunders
Many of us are guilty, albeit subconciously, of expressing our true feelings when in conversation or within a group without actually speaking. It’s rarely intended or spiteful, but our actions could at times be misinterpreded as deliberate or cause an offense. Read on for a few tips on what to avoid. Is that the time?
Touching your face
Glancing down at your watch, checking your phone, inspecting your fingernails or gazing around a room while talking with someone or while engaged in discussion can often mean ‘I’m bored’ and could be perceived as rude.
Commonly interpreted as a sign of deception, touching your nose, scratching your head or breaking eye contact. These actions are more often than not subconscious, but try to keep your hands away from your face and retain natural eye contact when you’re talking.
Stroking your chin Often a subconscious action we do while thinking or decision making, but be careful, it’s also been know to offend if done while staring at someone, sometimes interpreted as appearing ‘judgemental’.
Crossed arms Crossing your arms may simply be a comfortable position or a way to keep warm, but when in the company of others crossed arms can signal a sense of defence or a lack of interest.
Slouch potato Strong posture can be a sign of confidence and composure and can effect the way people behave around you. When greeting someone keep your shoulders back, your head up and have a stable grounding with your feet a comfortable distance apart.
Blinkety blink Rapid blinking could be interpreted as a sign of anxiety or raised nerves. Take deep breaths and try to relax if you find yourself doing this when meeting new people or when presented with a uncomfortable situation. 18
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Fidgeting Fiddling with your pen, toying with your coffee mug or playing with something in your hand are all additional signals to others that you’re nervous or unprepared.
Shifting weight Moving your weight from foot to foot indicates discomfort and can be interpreted as eagerness to leave the conversation. avoid shifting your feet any more than once every couple of minutes, unless you’re desperate for the loo, in which case simply excuse yourself.
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Once considered a practice for Monks and Buddhists, today doctors are prescribing it alongside more conventional medications and it’s proving a hit among many celebrity folk. On the other hand, it’s still misunderstood by the masses who aren’t convinced by it’s healing effect. Town & City is here to highlight a few of the benefits. Hommmmm…
Stress relief Linked to the stress hormone cortisol, research has shown that meditation can reduce the bodies response to stress hormones, as well as help reduce anxiety. Reducing stress can have enormous effects including increased fertility, greater resistance to illness, as well as saving you money in medical costs and creating a more balanced happier lifestyle.
Blood pressure With increased levels of stress, blood pressure is raised. Removing or at least reducing stress can aid in the lowering of your blood pressure, keeping the doctor at bay.
Immune system Meditation has been shown to increase activity in areas of the brain that control the immune system, which can significantly boost your body's ability to fight illness. Research suggests people who meditate for around eight weeks following the flu jab had higher levels of antibodies fighting the virus compared to people that don't meditate.
Decreases pain Pain can be relieved with meditation and can have an effect on the genetics of our body. People who practice relaxation techniques can increase the number of pain fighting genes and in some cases it's been shown that meditation can provide a greater pain relief effect than morphine. PMS symptoms can be reduced by up to 60 percent.
the power of
How to meditate: Find a quiet place in your home and get comfortable, sitting with a straight back on a cushion or blanket. Focus on your breath or a mantra and your surroundings rather than thoughts of the past or future. now let your thoughts pass until you find yourself in relaxed state. There are many more advanced meditation techniques, so we'd recommend doing some further reading and with anything associated with the body, it wouldn't hurt checking in with your GP first.
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new year
breakdown…
The breakdown of a relationship is upsetting and difficult at any time, but the beginning of the year is always a busy time for family lawyers. Families in this situation will be going through a multitude of emotions; hurt, anger, grief, bitterness, frustration, fear and uncertainty with regard to the future. Members of the professional body ‘Resolution’, like Beverley Pym at Eric Robinson, commit to a constructive way of dealing with matters in a non-confrontational way for a better outcome, both financially and emotionally, for all concerned. The possibility of reconciliation is always explored, but if that is not a possibility, the first concern will be with regard to any children - shared care agreements and how often parents will spend time with them. The family finances will also be considered, as there will be a need for two homes rather than one. There may be issues involving pensions, shares and investments. as well as any debts such as loans, overdrafts and credit cards. 22
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Often, couples are directed to ‘Mediation’ which is a process conducted by an impartial Mediator, whose job it is to facilitate sensible and meaningful discussions between separating couples with a view to them finding their own solutions to matters arising from the breakdown of their relationship. another option would be a voluntary exchange of financial information and negotiations through Solicitors, with a view to reaching a settlement. There is also ‘Collaborative Law’, where a couple attends a roundtable meeting with their lawyers present, in the hope that a settlement can be negotiated. an alternative to starting the Court process to reach a financial settlement is ‘arbitration’. This is a private process but where the award is binding and can be converted into an enforceable Consent Order once it is approved by the Family Court. So there are a number of ways that you can settle matters out of Court. Mediation in particular, can often improve communication which is particularly important couples will be parenting children together in the future. Couples who can resolve matters amicably do tend to move on with their lives happily. BEVERLEy PyM IS a SEnIOR aSSOCIaTE anD FaMILy MEDIaTOR FROM THE FaMILy LaW TEaM aT ERIC ROBInSOn SOLICITORS. SHE Can BE COnTaCTED On 01489 774853 OR BEVERLEy.PyM@ERICROBInSOn.CO.uk FOR MORE InFORMaTIOn On THIS OR any LEGaL MaTTER VISIT www.eriCrobinson.Co.uk
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Town and City talks to Jessie and James about their journey from high-end fashion to parenthood and starting their own designer clothing brand for children.
Jessie said: “Working with Vivienne was absolutely fantastic, as she has a really unique and unusual way of cutting clothes and draping fabrics. We both learned so much there and it was an honour to get the experience from such a legend in the fashion industry.” needless to say that love blossomed, and soon after Jessie and James welcomed their son Billy into the world. From their fl at located in edgy Lordship Lane London and with the arrival of Billy, Jessie began to design clothes for him and the first ‘tip-toe trouser’
was handmade at home. next came their signature ‘T-squared’ t-shirt and then a jumpsuit. This then developed into a small collection for boys and girls and the Jessie and James brand was born. aW14/15 COILLECTIOn
after both gaining degrees in fashion, Jessie and James first met while working at the Vivienne Westwood Studios in Battersea, London. Originally from Germany, Jessie was taught by Vivienne at the Berlin university of arts and asked to work with her closely as creative head pattern-cutter on the ‘Gold Label’ collection. James, originally from Emsworth in Hampshire, was first spotted by Vivienne following a menswear show at the London Graduate Fashion Week. He turned down a place at the Royal College of art London to join her team, working on the Japanese ‘Man’ license in Tokyo and the ‘Man Collections’ in London and Milan.
James added: “Working in high-fashion teaches you how to cut and design clothes in an interesting and playful way, so everything that children’s clothes should be. When Billy arrived, we really started to see a gap in the market for a luxury clothing range for kids which was fun but still comfortable and wearable, so we started developing new silhouettes. Before we knew it we had a whole collection, a brand and a new business!” “We have two small children now, so the challenge of working and looking after two boys has always been massive, especially as the brand grows and we’re attending more exhibitions internationally. We’ve gratefully accepted the tireless support of our family and friends wherever possible, but we’ve had to juggle the business with having children right from the very beginning, so we seem to have found a balance now.”
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different, personal and loveable looks. The clothes are wearable and versatile in comfortable jersey and woven mixes with a touch of extravagance. James commented: “The Spring/Summer 2015 collection takes us to an imaginary land where a girl can be a princess, ballerina, a film star or a dame. It offers ultra-light, delicate cotton fabrics in uniquely cut styles, with chic elements like contrast bow ties and practical ‘pin-up’ shorts. This collection showcases our love of detail in every garment and is the most loving so far.” The collection is also available online from two years right up to the 12-years age bracket, with the main focus continuing to be design, quality and comfort. Jessie and James also have big plans for enhancing their brand even further in 2015 by not only looking to open a new fl agship store in London, but by introducing a range of shoes, bags and accessories. FOR MORE InFORMaTIOn aBOuT JESSIE anD JaMES, VISIT www.jessieandjames.Co.uk
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Did you know A single red rose (or a dozen if you’re feeling fl ash) is a traditional symbol of love that has popped up in poems, paintings and songs for hundreds of years. However one bouquet doesn’t go very far when it comes to making naturally scented rose beauty products – a staggering three tons of fresh rose petals are needed for just one litre of rose essential oil! Effort and expense aside, rose is known for calming and uplifting properties so is a perfect scent for bath and body products whether you’re feeling loved up or resolutely single so treat yourself if no one else is likely to!
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It poisons our food chain and in the environment breaks down into small particles that attract toxic chemicals. These particles are ingested by wildlife on land and in the ocean, contaminating the food chain thus eventually affecting human health. These harmful chemicals leached by plastics have even been found in the bloodstream and tissues of humans. Consumption of disposable plastics – bags, bottles, straws and so forth – has spiralled out of control. These items are used for seconds, hours or days, but their remains last forever and recycling is not a sustainable solution to the crisis. Most of our plastic waste is sent to landfill, down-cycled, incinerated or exported to other countries, but recycling of plastic is costly and does not stem the production of new plastic products.
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“a class act” The Sunday expreSS
Promising ‘A Night To Remember’ Brendan Cole, star of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, and his cast of dancers, musicians and singers present a dazzling spectacle. 42
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Across 48 shows in three months – and straight off the back of season 12 of Strictly – Brendan will showcase his expertise in an odyssey of music and dance, blending exquisite choreography with his own unique charisma in a bold, sensational show. There’s new music, new costumes and new banter to keep audiences entertained throughout, as Brendan leads his cast through a diverse selection of styles and numbers, each of them exhilarating, mesmerising and above all, memorable. Loaded with all the ballroom magic and Latin excitement that one could ask for, A Night To Remember certainly won’t be forgotten by anyone in attendance and is already poised to be one of 2015’s must-see shows. Ahead of his show at the Portsmouth Guildhall, we talk past, present and future…
As part of the original Strictly Come Dancing professional dancing cast, and seeing how the production has changed across the years, how has the most recent series been different from previous years?
Is becoming world Champion still something you would like to achieve?
Bigger production values, bigger and better pro numbers, more lights, more props and a whole new cast of celebs. Made for an exciting series.
TV, stage and entertainment is definitely where I’m supposed to be.
What effect has this overall experience had on the direction of your career? a pretty big one. I’ve been on Strictly for over 10 years and it’s what I’m most known for. It’s certainly given me opportunities that I wouldn’t have had before. I wouldn’t have been able to produce three touring theatre shows and had people come to see me like they do without it.
no and hasn’t been for a long time. I’m very proud of my past career and I was at the top of my game for many years but …
Your fiery character is great entertainment, but how do the public react to you in the real world?
Generally very nicely. People just love Strictly and are excited to meet you as you are a part of Participating in Dancing with their entertainment on a weekly the Stars on your home turf, basis. not everyone will like you New Zealand, can you describe but for the most part people how it felt sitting on the judging just want to say hello.
panel and did you ever wish you were dancing instead?
I loved the role as a judge. you never get voted off and you only work one day a week. I love that I’m a dancer on the show here, but it’s been fantastic to experience both sides.
Prior to your dancing career Dancer, producer, entertainer you worked as builder and roof and actor, where do you most layer, how and when did you feel at home and what would you realise you wanted to become like to do more of in the future? a professional dancer? I consider myself an Entertainer. I am all of the above and it all stems from dancing, but there’s more to my career than being able to pirouette.
during this time I made the decision that I would move to the uk to follow my dream of being one of the world’s best dancers. I still love renovating and working with my hands today.
I’ve always danced along with other interests I had growing up. I left school and went into building because I wanted to work, I loved doing it and it was
How do you feel about press gossip and how has your attitude towards the media changed over time? I’m very relaxed about it. I don’t like untruths but for the most part it’s here today, forgotten tomorrow. I’ve had so many things written both good and bad and you have to take the rough with the smooth. If you don’t like it, get out of the game as it’s probably not for you. When it affects my family though it upsets me greatly. I don’t ever want my daughter to be embarrassed about what’s been said about her daddy.
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You’re currently touring ‘Brendan Cole – A Night To Remember’ what can we expect from your show? I like to think everything! My shows are best described as ‘An evening with’ style show. Full of live music from a phenomenal 14 piece band, dance from my superb 8 strong dance cast and with some chat thrown in for good measure. It’s a real variety type show with all you’d expect to see on Strictly but more intimate and geared for a live theatre audience. We have all of the dances you’d expect, argentine Tango, Salsa, some beautiful Waltzes, Charleston, quicksteps…we have them all. I host the show and perform throughout and I love the fact that it’s very intimate between me, my cast and the audience.
What are you expecting from the tour? What are looking forward to most? To me, the excitement of performing and having a reaction from a crowd is what I love most. I love looking out at the crowd just before the show starts and seeing people’s anticipation of what they are about to see and then again at the end to see their reaction. To see people smiling and discussing what they have just been a part of is immensely satisfying. I also look forward to hanging out with my cast. We have an incredible time together travelling around and performing.
“I love of your show begin? It’s a massive process. Myself, my looking out musical Director Barry Robinson and my wife Zoe started throwing music ideas at the crowd around whilst we were still in production on last year’s show. as the music choices just before begin to take shape, I start the plan of what the running order will be, and the logistics of the show getting on and off stage, costume changes etc. as all of this is going on I start to think starts” about my cast and who I would like to have with How and where does the concept
me as does Barry with our musicians. Over the space of about 10 months, the show takes shape. I try to do a bit of choreography during the summer pre-Strictly (this year with two of my leading dancers Patrick and Crystal) and the rest I choreograph during Strictly. It is a massive job and one that I am very hands on with.
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What level of involvement do you have in the development and production of the show? I’m involved with most of it. Most shows are produced by a company and then someone like myself fronts it. not in this case. It’s very much my show from start to finish both creatively and probably 90% of decisions go through me. From casting to costume, music choices to booking the shoes, I do way too much myself, but it’s my show and it has to be right. This week I have been ordering props, shoes and costumes, sorting rehearsal space, casting my last dancer, have sent at least 200 emails regarding the show, media stuff for promo, choreographed a number, the list is endless and all while I’m still heavily involved in Strictly. I’m even chatting to you while in a cab between rehearsals and meetings. Who needs sleep?
“I shake my legs as fast as I can and get myself pumped up”
How do you feel when you’re dancing? Mostly excited. When you see and feel the audience reaction (and its a good one), you can’t help but love being on the stage. It’s a mixture of adrenaline, nerves, excitement and emotion all rolled into one and I love it.
Touring takes you away from home and family life, how do you cope with being away in order to concentrate on the job? It’s definitely hard but that’s part of the job and my wife Zoe is very supportive. Strictly is much harder being 6 and 7 days a week for over 4 months of the year. My tour only lasts two months and I make sure I schedule 2 days off to spend with the family and make sure all of the cast have time for their bodies to recover as it’s a full on show.
Where would you really love to perform? I’ve covered most types of venues. I’ve done arenas, theatres, in front of Royalty, on the TV, so don’t have any real wants but I’m sure there are many phenomenal venues that I don’t know about that I would love to play given the chance. The London Palladium is definitely one on the list and perhaps the Sydney Opera House.
What pre-stage rituals do you have? not too many, I generally try to get my adrenaline going, which isn’t hard when you have an excited audience ready to watch. I shake my legs as fast as I can and get myself pumped up, try to contain my excited grin and burst out!
Is there anything else you would like our readers to know? If they want to know the real me then my show will give them the opportunity. Lots of chat and being cheeky all night as well as one full on show.
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Donate as the kids out grow their clothes and your own come in and out of style, keep a box or bag labeled 'donations'. When it’s full, drop it off at your local charity shop or clothes bank. This applies not only to clothes, but toys and homewares that you don't use any more. Consider passing them down or sharing them among friends and family, or offer them to local nurseries and churches. Donating your time is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Volunteer at a soup kitchen, offer after school tutoring or take meals to the homeless. Involving children in this process can provide valuable lessons for their own future.
keep fit and active to help reduce the stress and clutter in your mind. Take time to relax, get outdoors or try yoga. yoga reconnects your mind and body, improves posture, flexibility, strength, balance and encourages a focus on breathing and meditation, which can bring you back to life. Whether you practice tai chi, meditation or prayer, finding time to connect with yourself on a deeper level can help clear your mind and keep life in perspective. Learning to be present in the moment can make you a better spouse, a better parent and a better you. If you’re beginning to feel overwhelmed, stop, take a look around and regain the balance. Simplify your lifestyle and enjoy the difference it can make.
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Breast Cancer is a scary thing to think about, but it’s important for us to be aware of the signs and symptoms; with over 55,000 people diagnosed in the UK each year – that’s one person every 10 minutes. This aggressive disease is most common in women, but around 350 men are also diagnosed each year, yes men too. Catching the big C early gives you a better chance of beating it.
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‘Breast aware’ is simply looking and feeling for anything that is unusual for you. If you do notice something that hasn’t been there before, get it checked out by your GP. Most lumps in the breasts aren’t cancerous and can easily be treated, but it’s always best to be safe. Here’s how to give those love lumps some TLC…
Touch your breasts; Look for changes; can you feel any unusual anything abnormal? texture or shape.
Check anything unusual and speak to your doctor.
Most people choose to lie down and use a flat hand to feel for any unusual lumps. Start from under the armpit across the breast to the cleavage, remembering to check up to the collarbone from the top of your stomach. use your left hand to check the right breast and your right hand to check your left.
as Breast Cancer is such a common condition in the uk, always see your GP if you are worried about anything you feel or see. Breast Cancer can kill, but catching it early can give you a better chance of beating it.
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Look at your breasts in the mirror with your arms up and then with your arms down – keep an eye out for any puckering, lumps, dimpling or bulging. If your breasts feel sore or swollen (and it’s not hormone related) then it’s worth getting checked out by your GP, pronto!
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11TH & 21ST MARCH
You dirty old man! The fueding, duelling and conspiring father and son rag and bone men will be at each other’s throats in a new staging of some of classic stories that have entertained for decades. £8.00–£11.00 Commencing 7.30pm
Le Tunel D’Amour There are naughty goings on, going on, at the hotel Belle Vue on the French Riviera. A tale of star crossed lovers, forced marriage, hand cream salesman and a pair of twins ... or are they? Poor Camille, forced to marry the pompous Baldini, will she be rescued by her young lover? Will aunt Minette and Gaston, the hotel proprietor, come to the rescue? And what is the secret of their relationship? £8.00–£11.00 Commencing 7.30pm
WHERE: ST MARGARETS ARTS, ST. MARGARETS LANE, TITCHFIELD PO14 4BG. TIME: START AT 7.30PM. TICKETS: MON–THURS £9. FRI & SAT £11. MATINEES £9.
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An ancient family curse, a desolate moor, a spectral hound and a deranged killer on the loose. The Hound of the Baskervilles is the most celebrated Holmes story of all, a masterpiece of mystery and suspense. And lord it’s scary…really, really scary. £8.00–£11.00 Commencing 7.30pm
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All aboard at Platform 2 for E. Nesbit’s classic story. A timelessly tender and affecting story coupled with truly unique staging, don’t miss the chance to make your connection with Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis as they tell the story of how they became The Railway Children and recount the adventure of a lifetime. £8.00–£11.00 Commencing 7.30pm
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overcome public speaking anxiety
Are you faced with the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience? Weddings, corporate pitches, or office presentations. It can be debilitating – cause increased perspiration, forgetfulness and anxiety. An estimated 75 percent of people fall victim, but fear not as Town & City is here with a few simple tips on how to overcome the nerves and provide a pitch perfect performance. Speak from the heart
Know your audience
Show appreciation
To appear professional and confident, ensure you know your subject and the material you’re presenting. Do your homework – read up, research, and rehearse. Having prompt cards or glance notes is a common aid, but you should know what you’re talking about inside out.
In order to relate to your audience you need to know who they are. Whether you’re talking to work professionals, potential clients, young people or friends and family, you may wish to adjust your approach.
Before getting started remember to offer thanks for your introduction and to the host. Be noble, take your time and try to appear calm.
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Don’t be sorry Whatever happens, don’t apologise – not for the weather, for having a cough or for unreliable technology. avoid highlighting the negative in a situation. Take control of your speech and your audience, and plan for any potential unforeseen hiccups.
Direction Public speaking is an art, know where you’re going and avoid pointless fillers or improvising. Set the pace and invite your audience in. The body of your presentation should contain the message concluded with a summary. Round everything up with something remarkable – a story or anecdote – this will tie the two ends together. Good luck!
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Infiniti – the luxury arm of nissan - is targeting other premium hatchbacks like the audi a3 and BMW 1 Series with the all-new q30. To be built at nissan’s Sunderland plant, the q30 borrows Mercedes technology and sits on the MFa platform which underpins the new a-Class. Expect to see the Merc range of 2.0-litre diesel and petrol engines, too.
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As the year gets into full flow and the host of new cars hit the roads, we’ve hand-picked a selection of our favourites coming in 2015. Whether you’re after a supermini, an SUV or a sizeable family saloon, we’ve rarely enjoyed a better range of new models from which to choose. vauXhall viva Available Summer after a 35-year hiatus, Vauxhall is reviving the Viva name in the hope of injecting some energy into its city car line-up. a replacement for the jurassic agila, the all-new Viva will borrow its three-cylinder petrol engines from the adam and Corsa ranges, allowing for sub-100g/km CO2 emissions and 70+ mpg fuel economy. We were at the uk media launch and were impressed with its drive and build. STaRTInG aT £7,900
volvo XC90 Available Spring arguably one of 2015’s most eagerly anticipated cars has to be the all-new xC90 premium SuV. nearly 12 years after the original went on sale, this – only the second-generation model - promises to be bigger, more luxurious, cheaper to run and even better to drive via a wide line-up of efficient petrol and diesel engines and transmissions. STaRTInG aT £45,550 Fiat 500X/500XC Available January The latest and final iteration of the iconic Fiat 500, the 500x compact SuV is available in front- and four-wheel drive derivatives and two body styles. The 500x appeals to younger urban drivers, while the 500x Cross with its off-road focus and chunky cladding targets those with a more active and adventurous lifestyle. The 500x is a cracking car to drive and excells in all respects. STaRTInG aT £14,595
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suzuki vitara Available May The Suzuki Vitara - the car that pioneered the latter-day SuV in 1988 in Jx guise - is back. as the Grand Vitara was axed earlier last year, Suzuki bosses have confirmed the five-door Vitara will be powered by the same 118bhp 1.6-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel engines as deployed in the excellent Sx4 S-Cross. There’s no news on a new Grand Vitara yet, but we expect that to come in the next 24 months. STaRTInG aT an ESTIMaTED £13,500
mazda2 Available April The old Mazda2 and the Ford Fiesta shared one common denominator – they were huge fun to drive. But after seven years the Mazda is feeling long in the tooth while the Fiesta has excelled in all areas. It’s all change though with an all-new Mazda2, which looks great and features new 1.5-litre Skyactiv petrol and diesel engines. It also won the ‘Japanese car of the year’ award in november. STaRTInG aT £11,995
jaguar Xe Available May Without a compact executive car since the Mondeo-based x-Type was axed back in 2009, Jaguar will remedy that with the introduction of the all-new Jaguar xE – launched with excessive fanfare in London late last year and designed to take the fight to the audi a4 and Mercedes C-Class. a new range of Ingenium engines and a lightweight aluminium body will aid fuel efficiency and handling. STaRTInG aT £26,995
honda hr-v Available Spring after nearly a decade’s absence, Honda is set to revive the HR-V nameplate. Revealed at the Paris Motor Show, the stylish SuV shares its underpinnings with the excellent and spacious Jazz and is expected to use a number of that model’s economical engines. That means the range should include petrol and diesel engines and a hybrid set-up too. STaRTInG aT an ESTIMaTED £16,500
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land rover disCovery sport Available April The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a more upmarket, standard 7-seater replacement for the ageing Land Rover Freelander. It’s mounted on a re-engineered version of the Freelander/
Range Rover Evoque chassis, rather than an all-new aluminium body. It won’t enjoy the Jaguar XE’s impressive range of new Ingenium engines at launch, but they will come later. STarTing aT £32,395
One to watch in 2015 ssangyong Labelled the ‘other korean car maker’ after kia and Hyundai, Ssangyong is poised to unleash a raft of new models to replace the current, but ageing line-up. First fruits from an expansive new-model investment programme will be the Tivoli, a compact SuV that has been three years in development and due in late summer. no prices, trim levels or technical details have yet been made available (expected in March), but you’ll be well advised to keep an eye on Ssangyong as they throw down a Dacia-like gauntlet here in the uk auto market.
Ford mondeo
Available March Three years overdue thanks to industrial disputes at the Eu assembly plant, the all-new and highly-anticipated Mondeo is finally here and brings the new Ford family face to the popular family saloon and estate models along with a new range of engines and advanced technologies. and for that smug smile as you pootle along, there’s a de rigueur hybrid in the mix, too. STaRTInG aT £20,795
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