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Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone, a belated welcome to 2014, I would like to wish you all a very happy new year and thank you for your continued support as we head into our 9th year of publishing.

Those 9 years have flown, but for at least 5 of them the country has been in a very challenging recession, as we appear to be turning the corner into more optimistic times, on behalf of my advertisers I would like to say a sincere thank you for supporting our local businesses.

My time off over the Christmas period has given me time to think and review the magazines.

With eight individual magazines now under my belt I can confidently say that there will be no further additions to the collection, my focus is to make each and every one the best that it can be.

I receive great feedback on the editorial content and the importance of having something interesting to read, so in the year ahead I plan to expand this content and increase the space given to events, balancing this more evenly

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Vanish Those Winter Blues 4

Often, you can cope with the start of winter. It may be dark, cold and wet, but the early months are full of celebrations to lift your spirits until the New Year and its ‘fresh start’.

A few weeks later, your resolutions are in tatters. The days are still dark, meaning you drag yourself out of bed and then feel like the day is over by dinner time. You may be just fed up, but you could be suffering from ‘Winter Blues’.

So here’s how to survive the winter.

• Let There Be Light!

Lack of sunlight can increase melatonin levels (making you sleepy and lethargic) and reduce serotonin levels (affecting mood and appetite).

It’s also thought to influence your ‘body clock’ (your circadian rhythm that controls body functions). So spend time outside. When indoors, try to work or relax near a window.

A sunrise clock may help you wake up; they aim to bring your body out of sleep gently, by gradually increasing the light they emit.

• Stay Warm If your body is fighting to keep you warm, you’ll feel sluggish and struggle to concentrate.

Keep yourself as warm as possible; wear layers and heat your home adequately.

What about spending time somewhere else warm and cosy - a pub or library?

• Eat and Drink Healthily Warm, stodgy food and extra tea and coffee seem tempting when we’re chilly and low, but resist – think hot but healthy. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables of different colours and choose low sugar, low fat alternatives to stodgy puddings. Healthy soups are a great winter warmer, as are fruit teas, orange juice with cinnamon, honey and lemon, or malted drinks made with skimmed milk or hot water (but beware versions loaded with fat and sugar).

• Socialise There’s scientific proof that the company of others, particularly if laughing and hugging is involved, is great for our wellbeing.

So invite friends round, go visiting and attend sociable gatherings wherever possible.

• Exercise - Exercise will warm you up, increase your immunity and alertness and make you feel good too. So bundle yourself up for a walk outdoors on brighter days, and find an indoor activity you enjoy – perhaps an exercise or dance DVD or video game.

Whatever you do, your mind and body will feel better for it.

When you’re not just blue, but SAD Over 2 million people in the UK suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), a more severe form of Winter Blues. SAD is at its worst from December to February when days are shortest, and causes either depression, or mood swings between depression and hyper-energy.

Sometimes stress or trauma such as bereavement or a new baby seems to be a trigger, and it’s most prevalent in 18-30 year olds. If you are a sufferer, you can help yourself by: • Following the Winter Blues advice above • Trying a light box Therapeutic light boxes, available to buy or rent, produce light that’s at least ten times as intense as normal daylight. Rent one first to see if it works for you.

• Seeing your GP They may suggest counselling or CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) or in some circumstances, antidepressants or a structured course of light therapy.

For support and information, visit http:// www.sada.org.uk/ (The Seasonal Affective Disorder Association (SADA)) or http://www. sad.org.uk/

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Sowing Time Now that January is here it’s a perfect time to start sowing seeds in trays and pots. But how do you make sure that yours germinate and produce seedlings and then plants which thrive and grow well?

by Pippa Greenwood A shopping list for first time sowers should be:

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• Good quality seed and cuttings compost.

• Some seed half-trays, which are about 5” x 8”.

• A heated propagator, a clear propagator lid to go over the trays or a small unheated propagator.

• A dibber to make it easy to transplant the seedlings into a new home.

• Some small pots into which you can transplant the seedlings.

If you buy seed and cuttings compost it’s rarely necessary to sieve it as it has a very fine and even texture. However, if you’re using multi-purpose compost, you’ll need to either break up any lumps carefully with your hands or sieve it.

Depending on the types of seeds you have chosen, you will need to sow them at different depths.

Some seeds are tiny and are best scattered over the surface. Other seeds are best sown in drills. Once they are in place, in most cases you need to cover them with compost to the required depth.

However others germinate best if allowed access to daylight and should be sown on the surface.

With these it’s advisable to cover the surface of the tray with cling film to stop it drying out too rapidly. I like to put the seeds

in place and then moisten the compost. Place the seed trays in a sink or tray containing about 1cm of water and allow the compost to soak up the water. Once the compost is just moist you should stand the trays in a position where any excess water can drain off. Then, if necessary, put the trays in a heated propagator.

When it comes to watering the seeds, use mains water as water butts may harbour some of the disease-causing organisms which cause damping off, the fatal condition where the seedlings appear to suddenly flop and keel over.

Always watch the seed trays carefully and check them regularly to ensure that the compost is adequately moist.

Once the majority of the seedlings have appeared, it’s usually not long before you need to prick them out. Generally this is carried out when the first true leaves appear. When the seedling first comes above ground you will see the ‘seed leaves’ which are relatively sturdy looking and rounded in shape. Then above this come the first true leaves which are typical of that particular plant.

When pricking out, handle the seedlings very carefully,

never by their stems or true leaves, but always by the seed leaves. Before you start to ease them out, make sure that the compost is adequately moist, so that the roots move readily without damage and that you have already prepared pots for transfer. To avoid rotting, always transplant seedlings so that they are at the same depth as they were in the seed tray.

If you find that your seedlings have become rather leggy and drawn, this is usually because they’re not receiving enough natural light; move the trays onto a south or west facing windowsill.

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Yes, it’s the beginning of another year. We’re cold, it’s wet and dark. The central heating is making peculiar noises but things could be much, much worse, we could be outdoors. Home, by contrast, is safe, it’s where the heart is. The rhythm of the New Year begins to assert itself over the sporadic and misleading beat of the old one. It is beginning to feel as if New Year has been going on longer than normal. When the clock struck 12, the fireworks went off and we all sang Auld Lang Syne, but that’s a good example of how the passage of time has a tendency to deceive us all. Will 2014 be kind to us?

Will this year be just another year, a set of numbers on a calender. Are you still enthusiastic about your New Years resolution, or are we starting to fear that we have set ourselves challenges that we will never be able to rise to? We are not perfect! Nor is it supposed to be ashamed of. We are not suppose to be perfect. Animals and humans are not machines, none of us are. We have emotional weaknesses, unreasonable preferences, illogical loyalties and, occasionally at least,we want what we cannot possibly have.

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(or an improper) pace. Maybe some future events will provide us with some helpful guidance.There’s no shortage of people who will tell you what they think we should do. Maybe this is the time to live up to my wildest dreams, they should at least provide me with a feeling of protection. Somehow this will allow us to relax into what’s familiar and safe. Life is not just all about scoring points or earning accolades, we are here to be happy. So as the peek of inspiration peaks through the cloud cover of commitment, I hope your New Year will get off to that expected better start.

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The History of Trench Watches

by Ryan at www.fullywound.co.uk This is the first of a two part article.

The trench watch is a type of watch that came into use around World War 1. Pocket watches were not practical in combat, so this was the transition between pocket watches and the wrist watch that we know today.

A trench watch is a small pocket watch; usually a ladies pocket watch that would mostly have a solid silver lug put on then a leather strap of some kind added. They were given the nickname of wristlets as they were considered more of a passing fad than a serious timepiece.

They were held in such disdain that many gentleman were actually quoted to say “I would sooner wear a skirt than a wrist watch”.

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The very first trench watch is unknown, but the first series of purpose-made wrist watches were produced buy Girard-Perregaux in 1880 for the German navy, but during World War 1 they were made by a few companies which included Omega and Longines.

Later, several technological advents were credited with the British victory in the AngloBoer War (South Africa 1899-1902), including smokeless gunpowder, the magazine-fed rifle and even the automatic or machine gun.

However, some would argue that it was a notso-lethal device that helped turn the tide into Britain’s favour - the wristwatch.

While the British troops were superiorly trained and equipped, they were slightly outnumbered, and at a disadvantage while attacking the Boer’s heavily entrenched positions. Thanks to these recently designed weapons, a new age of war had emerged, which, now more than ever, required tactical precision. British officers achieved success by using these makeshift wristwatches to coordinate simultaneous troop movements, and synchronise flanking attacks against the Boer’s formations.

In 1906, the evolution of wristlets took an even bigger step with the invention of the

expandable flexible bracelet, as well as the introduction of wire loops (or lugs) soldered onto small, open-faced pocket watch cases, allowing leather straps to be more easily attached. This aided their adaptation for military use and thus marked a turning point in the development of wrist watches for men.

Another timely issue was the vulnerability of the glass crystal when worn during combat.

This was addressed by utilising “pierced metal covers”, frequently called shrapnel guards.

These were basically metal grills (often made of silver), placed over the dial of the watch— thereby protecting the glass from damage while still allowing the time to be easily read.

A less common solution was the use of leather covers, snapped into place over the watch.

While they did offer protection from damage, they were cumbersome to use, and thus were primarily seen in the extreme climates of Australia and Africa.

Even with their success in combat, the popularity of the wristwatch was still limited to ladies’ models. They didn’t reach the mainstream market until some two decades later, when soldiers from around the world converged on Europe to help defeat the German Empire in WWI (1914-1919). Due to the strategic lessons learned in the Boer War, the demand for reliable, accurate wristwatches was now at its peak.

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2. Create a relaxed kitchen diner. A large informal farmhouse style table with chairs or benches should take centre stage in any country kitchen. If you haven’t got the space, think about grouping seating around an island.

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Sunday February 2nd (8am - 12 noon) Boot Fair The regular monthly Boot Fairs at Hamstreet Victory Hall will resume on Sunday 2nd February 2014 from 8 am - 12 noon. They are on the first Sunday of every month excluding January. Inside and outside stalls, refreshments, toilets. For more details, or to book a stall please call Eileen on 01233 732568

Monday February 10th - ASHFORD MUSIC SOCIETY - Munster Trust Young Artist SHIRY RASHKOVSKY (viola) ALISON RHIND (piano) When Shiry comes to Ashford her programme will include music by Franz Mozart, Brahms and Hindemith. Sponsored by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust Venue: The Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ Time: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £12 (Adults) and £3 (Students) Contact: Brenda McCormack on 01233 622971 or Hilary Pittock on 01233 623700.

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Tues Feb 18th The Music in the style of The Bill le Sage trio with Ronnie Ross ie 1950s - Jazz at The Flamingo MICK FOSTER Baritone Sax ( The UKs finest ) DAVE ROBINSON Vibes MIKE PORTER WARD Double Bass JIMMY TAGFORD Drums Thurs Feb 27th Modern Jazz at its Swinging Best ALEX GARNETT World class Saxophonist MARK NIGHTINGALE Trombone - The UKs No1 LEON GREENING Fantastic modern Pianist PAUL MORGAN Double Bass -None better. MATT SKELTON Drums -Amazing drummer from Jazz to the classics Thur March 6th THE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ VOCALIST & MULTI AWARD WINNER IAN SHAW with BARRY GREEN piano & MICK HUTTON double bass Thur March 13th THE CLARK TRACEY QUINTET The return of the young guns - lead by Europes No1 Jazz Drummer CLARK TRACEY Plus HENRY ARMBOUG- JENNINGS Trumpet - voted 2013 rising star CHRIS MADDOCK Alto / Tenor Sax RUEBEN JAMES Piano DANIEL CASIMIR Double Bass The Folkestone Jazz Club is non profit making & is run by & for those with a like minded interest in our kind of music. DERICK WOODLAND 01303 260330

SATURDAY MARCH 15th 2014 Music and Dancing 8.00pm until 11.00pm (Kim and Ricky on stage from 8.30pm) Tickets £6.50 non refundable Bring your own drinks and nibbles

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If you fancy a change from the usual sausage and mash why not go Continental?

Tasty Toulouse sausages wrapped in pancetta and served on a bed of flavoursome puy lentils make the perfect mid-week meal.

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225g puy lentils 225g shallots, peeled and halved 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp brown sugar 150ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 8 Toulouse or chunky pork sausages • 8 rashers pancetta or smoked streaky bacon, stretched with the back of a knife • 2 tsp clear honey • 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Tip Try your local butcher or deli or visit a farmers’ market to find the best quality Continental-style sausages. If you can’t find Toulouse sausages, Lincolnshire, Cumberland or pork and leek varieties will work just as well.

Place the lentils in a pan and cover with water.

Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan and fry the shallots for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften.

Sprinkle over the brown sugar and cook for a further 8-10 minutes until the shallots are golden and caramelised.

Drain the lentils and add to the frying pan with the stock, vinegar and 2 tsp of the mustard.

Simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils are just tender. Stir occasionally and add a little more stock, if necessary.

While the lentils are cooking, wrap each sausage with a pancetta rasher. Cook under a mediumhot grill for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently until the sausages are almost cooked through.

Mix together the rest of the mustard with the honey and brush over the sausages. Cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the pancetta is crisp and browned.

Stir half the parsley into the lentils and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the lentils and sausages on warmed plates garnished with the remaining parsley.

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Local Markets Challock Challock Memorial Hall, Blind Lane.

1st & 3rd Friday of each month 1pm to 4pm Contact Pauline Hickson 01233 740979 The Barn Shop Traditional Market Challock - 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 10am – 2pm Contact 01233 740237

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Charing Farmer’s Market Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thurs morning Contact 01233 740176 Egerton Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall Rolvenden - 01580 240763 Every Thursday 10am -12 noon St Mary’s Church and the Village Hall

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Rye Farmers Market Every Wednesday at Strand Quay 10am - 1 pm (12pm Oct - April) Rye Market Every Thursday at the Cattle Market Car Park. Early till around 3pm (depending on the weather)

Rye Country Market Formerly WI Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill.

Every Friday 10am -11.30am Tenterden Country Market Every Friday 9.30am -11.30am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road.

Wittersham Market Every Tuesday Village Hall 9am. - 11am Tel: 01797 270757 Wye - 07804 652156 First and third Saturday of every month on the Village Green in Wye. Tel: 07804 652156 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk

Clubs & Societies Tai Chi Beginners Class Thursday’s at 1.30pm St Mary’s Bay Village Hall Annex For details contact Emma on 07587 167756

Keep Fit Have Fun Move to Music St, Mary’s Bay Village Hall, Jefferstone Lane. On Thursday 10.15 11.15am. First class free then £4. Phone 01797 320 201 E-mail chrisdavis2711@ hotmail.co.uk.

Walk and Talk Would you like to get more active in the company of others? Then meet David at the Romney Marsh Day Centre, Rolfe Lane, New Romney at 10am for a 1 hour walk every Tuesday.

More info at www.doverdistrictvolunteering.org.uk

The New Romney History Society meets at the Old School in New Romney, fourth Monday of the month, (except Aug and Dec), most meetings involve a guest speaker and time for discussion and research.

New Romney Bowls Club Come on out, the greens are great! Full facilities available from

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coaching to playing to suit any level. Bar and social programme throughout the year so give Ann a call 01797 364753.

Dymchurch Active Retirement Association (Synara) We meet at St Mary’s Bay Village Hall.

Contact Kay Walker (Secretary) 01303 873542.

Meetings are as follows: August 7th. September 4th, October 2nd. November 6th December 4th Contact Kay Walker (Secretary) for details 01303 873542

St Marys Bay Short Mat Bowls Club Plays At The Village Hall Jefferstone Lane Sundays Morning 10:30/13:00 Tuesdays Afternoon 2:00/5:00 Wednesday Evening 7:30/10:30.

1940’s Dancing Lessons, Every Wednesday, incl. Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa & Collegiate Shag. For beginners and improvers, at St Mary’s Church Hall, Ashford Town Centre TN23 1QG from 7pm–9.30pm. Cost £6.00 Tel 01233 860564.No partner required.

Ivychurch Croquet Club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1.00 p.m.during the months April to October. We are a small but friendly group playing social as well as League Croquet. Our lawns are on Milbank Farm near Ivychurch, on the Marsh.

No experience is necessary, just a desire to play and a “GSOH”. For more details please phone Vera Phipps on 01797 367820.

St. Mary’s Bay Camera Club Meet on Wednesday evenings at: Committee Room, St. Mary’s Bay Village Hall. Contact 01303 873984.

Yearly subscription £30 plus 50p per meeting attended to help with hall hire costs and tea with biscuits.

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While you might not be able to make the stress go away, there are things you can do to help you manage stress levels and the way in which you respond to it.

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The occasional stressful event – like a car that won’t start, or a refrigerator on the blink – is a part of life. And when stuff like this happens, we do get stressed a little bit – it’s the body’s way of helping us to focus so we can tackle the problem. Getting stressed out occasionally is one thing, but when stress becomes chronic – when we face, for instance, unrelenting work demands or constantly worry about our finances – it can really take a toll on the body.

The body’s natural response to stress leads us to feel a little more ‘on’ and alert. We evolved this ‘fight or flight response’ as a way to defend ourselves against a sudden danger or threat. But when this stress response is turned on all the time, it can tax the body’s immune system, making it more difficult for us to ward off disease.

And since a healthy immune system depends on a nutrient-rich diet, being well-nourished is one of the best defences against illness, particularly during times of ongoing stress.

That’s easier said than done, though. Stress can also bring on fatigue or depression, so healthy eating might take a back seat to foods that are quick or comforting – and often loaded with fat,

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Canton Martial Arts Black Belt Academy is an award winning Martial Arts Academy which specialises in Karate classes. We have been running classes in the Rye/New Romney area for over 10 years. We have appeared regularly in the local newspapers and on local news programmes.

Since this time, we have produced many County, British, European and World Champions, so whether you were keen to be the next Martial Arts super star, or someone wanting to advance your fitness and self defence knowledge, then we are the right academy for you.

As you may or may not be aware we have classes running now at The Rye Sports Centre on a Monday and Wednesday and The Marsh Academy on a Wednesday and Sunday.

Within our Karate classes we use 21st Century Modern teaching strategies and methods which help us to achieve positive impact coaching, whilst maintaining core traditional values and ethics. Our training/grading system is unique to us, and has won us recognition and awards for its versatility and effectiveness.

We also offer our award winning Little Samurai martial arts programme for those children aged between 5yo – 9yo. The Little Samurai programme is perfect for the youngsters in building a good solid foundation before moving onto the senior syllabus. The Little Samurais programme is about learning Martial Arts in a fun and friendly environment. The children receive daily stickers and monthly award badges to help build their confidence.

All of our instructors receive regular weekly training, are friendly, have worked their way up from the bottom, and are willing and want to pass on the knowledge they have gained to the next generation of Black Belts.

To be a part of a local based, family run, ever evolving Martial Arts Academy, the time to get in and give it a go is now. You will receive 2 FREE lessons, to try it out first and see if you like it.

Our Quest: To help you become your best!!

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The All New Electrokart Ranger: An all terrian off road mobility scooter, capable on the most testing terrains. Easy to dismantle for transporting & storage ALSO AVAILABLE • Distributors for Lithium Litepower Batteries • Free Battery testing • Full range of standard batteries from 18 - 36 holes Come and see our re-conditioned trollies which are available with warranties something to suit every budget

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Beauty Professional Beauty Secrets: Revealed

By Helen Taylor

apply under your eyes and to the tops of your cheekbones, then lastly to the centre of your chin.

Sweep the darker shade under your cheekbones, along the outer sides of your nose - either side of the lighter colour - and on your temples and jaw line. Blend down onto your neck so that you don’t end up with a visible foundation line.

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Ever wondered how models and actresses manage to look so gorgeous all of the time?

Well, we have the answers.

Keep reading for the low-down on those all important tips and tricks that are used by professionals all over the world. Why not take notes and try out an A-list makeover yourself?

Clever Contouring Kim Kardashian is known for her flawless make-up look which perfectly accentuates her features and draws attention to her razor-sharp cheekbones.

Skilled in the art of contouring, her make-up artist cleverly uses cosmetics to emphasis particular parts of her face, which creates her striking trademark look.

Here’s how you can get cheekbones which rival Kim’s: Firstly you’ll need to prime your skin. Choose the primer that’s right for you - green toned

versions neutralise redness in the skin and mattifying primers eradicate shine. Firstly, smooth the product over your entire face, after applying a light moisturiser.

Next, select two foundations in two different shades; the first should be one shade lighter than your natural skin tone and the other should be one shade darker.

Apply the lighter foundation to the centre of your forehead, then bring it down onto the middle of your nose, in a straight line this will make your nose appear straighter and slimmer. Then,

Use a light-reflecting - not a glittery or overly shimmery highlighter to make certain areas of your face really stand out.

Apply the product under the arch of your eyebrows, then along the tops of your cheekbones, down the centre of your nose and onto your cupid’s bow, just above your top lip.

To finish, and to bring the entire look together, dust translucent powder over your entire face and add a touch of colour to the apples of your cheeks using a pink blusher.

Don’t forget to check your makeup in natural light – this will help you make sure that everything is well blended and you don’t have any unsightly patches.

Perfect Pout We’re used to seeing perfectly shaped, kissable lips on every celebrity we can think of. Here are our secrets on how to achieve that gorgeous red carpet look.

Grab a neutral-coloured lip liner and begin lining just outside the coloured part of your lips to create a full effect.

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Define your cupid’s bow by drawing a ‘V’ in the centre curve of your top lip - bring the line round and down using soft feathery strokes.

Line the curve of the bottom lip with the same light movements, and soften by lightly blending with your finger.

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Choose a striking shade of red lipstick and carefully apply the colour within the line using a lip brush.

Finally add a touch of your favourite shimmery clear lip-gloss to the centre of your lips to add instant fullness.

Lovely Lashes Long, luscious eyelashes are a must for anyone in the spotlight. Most celebrities will be sporting high quality lash extensions, but you can still achieve an impressive look with just a few basic tools.

Eyelash curlers are a must for every woman - no matter what your age. Favoured by professional make-up artists everywhere, curlers serve to immediately open-up eyes and add shape to lashes.

Liquid liner is essential too - not only does it add definition, but it helps to create the look of a thick lash line, so always apply to your upper lashes before your mascara.

Choose a quality mascara to lengthen and colour your lashes. Wipe the applicator before use - to remove excess product which can cause clumps - and work the brush through your lashes using a quick side to side motion, ensuring that every area is covered.

So, now you have the professionals’ top tips at your fingertips, there’s no reason why you can’t look as glamorous as your famous celebrity.

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