Dluxe leicestershire Issue 30 Autumn 2017 Web Edition

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EDITOR’S LETTER. How quick did the summer go? I mean seriously – I lit the log burner last night!

Oh well, all good things come to an end so as you put the unused garden furniture back into the shed for another eight months try and think about all of the amazing things that autumn brings with it – especially in the wonderful part of the world that is Leicestershire and Rutland.

Aside from looking forward to some outstanding Autumn walks in our pretty country parks and riversides, Autumn brings with it some exceptional entertainment. By the time you read this issue many of you will have seen the outstanding Ria Jones perform as Norma Desmond in Curve’s spectacular Sunset Boulevard and that’s just the start of the theatre’s Autumn season. The return of Hairspray, the upcoming Christmas production of Scrooge and new play Pink Sari Revolution are all very good reasons to venture out during the darker nights. De Montfort Hall is bringing the epic Blood Brothers to the stage (unmissable theatre) and comedy fans can look forward to the return of Jimmy Carr and Rob Brydon arriving on stage before Leicester Comedy Festival announce their line-up for 2018’s extravaganza of fun.

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More excitement for Autumn includes the return of the Extreme Scream Park at Twinlakes for Halloween, an Astronaut Slumber Party at the National Space Centre and an all new exhibition of Murder and Mayhem at the King Richard III Visitor centre so there really is no reason for your Fall to be a fail!

You’ll find details of all these things inside this, our seventh anniversary edition, which we’re hugely proud of. This issue you’ll also find our top fashion picks for the new season for him and for her, our pick of the must have design classics for every wardrobe as well as a guide for guys on how to create a capsule wardrobe – meaning less shopping, washing and ironing!

Our what’s on guide will keep you culturally informed and you’ll also find our pick of the top long-haul travel destinations for a spot of winter sun should things just become too autumnal to bear!

We look forward to catching up late November for our final edition of 2017.

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STRANGER THINGS MAKERS MARKET b r eath e

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The binge watch hit of last summer, Stranger Things, Netflix’s retro sci fi drama is set to return this Halloween for its second season.

Discover the finest local food, drink, arts and craft producers in the heart of Leicester city centre in the New Market Square.

Set in 80’s America, expect to see the return of a stellar cast including Winona Ryderalthough bad news Barb fans - she’s definitely no more.

Held the first Sunday of each month from 11am to 4pm, The Makers Market features makes, bakes and creates from the county’s artisan makers. A must visit market!

Grammy-winning singing sensation Gregory Porter presents a deeply personal tribute to Nat King Cole – the legendary crooner who ignited Gregory’s love of music. The 12-track album features some of Gregory’s favourite Nat King Cole tunes in-cluding ‘Smile’, ‘L-O-V-E’ and ‘Nature Boy’.

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Starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy, Breathe tells the story of Robin Cavendish, who after being given only three months to live after being paralysed from the neck down

by Polio at age 28, along with his wife travels the world as a pioneering advocate with the hope of transforming the lives of others like him.

A new novel by Dan Brown, best selling author of Digital Fortress, Deception Point, Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol and most recently, Inferno, is always something to look forward to. Robert Langdon returns to attend the unveiling of a discovery that will change the face of science forever.... if he can crack the code.

FABCO would like to share with you some of the latest flooring collections and trends including the all new Amtico Collections: Spacia, Signature; including the new Decor range, and Amtico form.Their flooring specialist will guide you through the various LVT collections and carefully establish your requirements to ensure you find the right products to enhance your home, and your lifestyle!

Along with many luxury carpets and wood flooring ranges to choose from, there are other beautiful items to furnish your home, such as quality throws, bedding, wall art, fashion-colour cushions and mirrors, along with various ornamental show-pieces to add character to your home. FABCO’s showroom also features some of the very best hand made beds from Relyon, Somnus and Sealy. NEW IN…. is a fabulous collection of Swedish-designed sofa and chair combinations, along with a classic leather sofa & chair collection.

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TALK TO US MANAGING DIRECTOR Kevin Urquhart Kevin@fu-media.co.uk 07713 740 272

GROUP EDITOR IN CHIEF Jonathan Fraser Jon@fu-media.co.uk 0772 580 9654

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08 AGENDA Our personal picks

46 MOTORS Who doesnt love a little

of our favourite features, stories and products in and around the county this season.

Jaguar? We look at the big brand’s newest baby: the XE.

24 SPOTLIGHT Iconic avantgarde

42 TRAVEL A look at our favourite

26 STYLE Country pursuits and city

48 DINING Vegetarian delights , bonfire inspired cocktails, and perfect party platters.

pop perfomers Sparks are back with their thirteenth studio album. We talk to them

slicking from boutique tweed label Butler Stewart.

30 FOR HER Big knits, investment dressing, design classics, picking the perfect engagement ring and beauty in the pink.

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52 DIARY What’s happening and

what’s happened in and around the county this Autumn plus we chat to playwright Purva Naresh ahead of Curve’s Pink Sari Revolution.

34 FOR HIM Double breasted is best, luxe casual wear for autumn and how to pull off that all illuisve capsule wardrobe.

62 BUSINESS The latest thinking and topic led business advice from some of the region’s top business brains.

38 LIVING Keeping things cosy this

66 LAST WORD We talk to Richard

autumn, what’s needed in the garden and what to change at home to make sure your house sells.

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GRAND DESIGNS LIVE RETURNS to NEC Grand Designs Live returns to the NEC from 11th – 15th October 2017 to offer visitors a chance to discover the latest home innovations, explore current trends and preview unseen products.

Once again hosted by Grand Designs guru Kevin McCloud, the event will showcase a series of exciting, educational and interactive features over five days.

Kevin, joined by industry experts, will provide a wide-reaching range of informative seminars at The Grand Theatre.

With over 400 exhibitors making their way to the NEC, there will be something for everyone across the six different sections of the show covering Build, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Technology, Gardens and Interiors.

Kevin McCloud, design authority and presenter of the Channel 4 TV series, will be bringing his expertise in the design industry as well as his distinctive style and approach to the event, this season’s Grand Designs Live is set to be one of the most informative, exciting and engaging home improvement and design exhibitions to date.

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MAKE MERRY AT BARNSDALE THIS CHRISTMAS

TREND FOCUS FOR RADLEY AW17 A firm dluxe favourite, iconic British brand, Radley London, sees a new focus on key fashion trends for Autumn Winter 2017, adding contemporary twists, new hardware and fittings to much loved styles and remastering iconic silhouettes with new styling, textures and playful details.

Maintaining Radley’s uncompromising quality, function and attention to detail, the new collection features 25 different leathers, including luxury Peru and Saffiano leathers and reflects a strong 12 dluxe-magazine.co.uk

connection with nature, seeking out the green oases of London hidden in the midst of streets, estates and inner city bustle.

Pockets of sanctuary and tranquillity with autumnal floral and woodland creatures feature throughout the new ‘Epping Forest’ print and, inspired by bold catwalk statements, this season’s animal print trend is featured in the ‘Roar’ print.

Available at www.radley.co.uk and House of Fraser stores.

Christmas has come early at Barnsdale Hall Hotel with the release of their fabulous party and celebration packages for the festive season.

Whether you are celebrating with family, a loved one, friends, or arranging the office party, they have just the event for you from festive lunches and Sunday Carvery to Party nights, a sumptuous Christmas day lunch and a great value two-day Christmas residential package from just £270.

Christmas Party Night guests can expect a three-course dinner with crackers and hats followed by disco or why not finish the year off in style, at their New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball? Enjoy a fivecourse dinner, table magician and music followed by the chimes of Big Ben and disco music into the wee hours.

The hall’s team of helpful Christmas elves are on hand to take the worry and stress out of organising your event – call them on 01572 757 901 to find out more or visit barnsdalehotel.co.uk

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Pubs and sport - it’s a match!

We’ve had a great sports season here in Leicester supporting the Leicester Tigers, Riders and the Lions Speedway through their ups and downs and enjoying some fantastic celebrations as many trophies were lifted.

We can’t think of a better place to kick off the new sports seasons than down your local with your mates. Many pubs boast multiple large screens, exclusive match day offers and a great atmosphere! So, don’t sit at home on your own this sports season, get out there and feel like you’re part of something.

Join us for an evening of sport, chat and laughter down your local this September.

Look out for our exclusive sporting evenings in many pubs around the city. These intimate evenings will give you a chance to get up close and personal with Leicester Riders players and coach Rob Paternostro. Ask those burning questions about players, games, decisions, teams, tactics or anything else you want to know about these amazing athletes! everards of leicestershire

“Last season,Tigers finished one win away from being a part of the Aviva Premiership playoff final, competed in the European Champions Cup and won the only other domestic cup available to clubs in the Anglo-Welsh Trophy.What’s more,Welford Road welcomed over 340,000 fans through the turnstiles to cheer on Leicester Tigers and this season promises to be even better.

“With a number of international signings and a full-strength squad, Matt O’Connor is preparing the team for his first full season since returning to the club in March 2017 in the clubs 125th year of playing at Welford Road.Tigers will be celebrating its anniversary all season long with a number of special events, including its FREE family fun day event ‘Tigers in the Park’ on Sept 3 ahead of the team’s first Aviva premiership fixture against Bath in the afternoon.”

Phil Warrington, PR Officer at Leicester Tigers.

“Leicester Riders had an outstanding 2016/17 season – winning the domestic treble and retaining the British Basketball League Title for the first time in its 50 Year History! During the season, we broke several Club records – winning the first 9 fixtures and going on a 16-fixture winning streak. It was also our first full season in the new £6m Arena where we played to capacity crowds as the season climaxed.The upcoming season will be our 50th Anniversary Season and Head Coach Rob - who was voted BBL Coach of the Year for a 4th time - is very excited to be putting together a challenge for Trophies in 2017 2018.We look forward to seeing you there!”

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Looking for somewhere that will guarantee a good atmosphere this match day?

Check out these great sporting pubs where you will be welcomed to cheer on your favourite teams: • Fox Inn - Oadby • Barley Mow - Leicester • Crows Nest - Leicester • Queen Victoria - Syston • The Old Horse - Leicester

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More The inspiration for the warring Houses of Stark and Lannister in Game of Thrones comes to Leicester, when “Murder, Mystery and Mayhem” launched on 1st July at the awardwinning King Richard III Visitor Centre.

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Well known for their range of design led furniture, Bluesuntree’s enthusiasm for affordable design is evident in the all the products they showcase both in their extensive Birstall showroom and on their website. If you are searching for something different that you won’t find in every large store or furniture chain, then you’ve found the right place.

Choosing a ceiling fitting? Firstly let’s think about the space. Do you have high ceilings?

Then be bold and go for a big statement piece.

For a dining area why not go for a group of lights. They can be set at different heights to add interest or be grouped by colour; either can be extremely effective and will add that extra design edge to your room.

Table and floor lights are a great way of adding subtle light to a room and are so easy to incorporate into your existing interior furnishings, without going to the expense and time of re-decorating. It’s important to think 16 dluxe-magazine.co.uk

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Long-considered as one of the most turbulent and complex times in British history, the Wars of the Roses were a tangled web of monarchy merry-go-rounds, land grabbing nobles, and some of the bloodiest battles fought on English soil.

With the dark nights drawing in our focus is firmly on how to effectively illuminate our interiors. Often an afterthought, the way we use light within a room takes a lot of consideration and has implications in terms of practicality, style and comfort.

First of all what is the rooms to be used for? Do you need specific task lighting? And then what about style? You may crave a pure, minimalist or contemporary space, or perhaps you’re a slave to retro design or love a bit of eclectic elegance? Whatever your preferences, interior specialist Bluesuntree’s latest collection of lighting showcases their firm belief that good design should be at the heart of every home.

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The new exhibition allows visitors to delve deeper into the Wars of The Roses and discover the stories behind the Houses of York and Lancaster, the key characters, battles and events. A giant family tree will also help plot who did what, where, when and to whom. how your lights look when lit and unlit so make sure you try them on and off!

Bluesuntree have a great selection of lighting that are reminiscent of a piece of art; a fantastic way to add form and interest to a characterless corner.

Let’s also not forget the wall; an area that many people shy away from if the fixings aren’t already installed. But Bluesuntree have thought of this too and sell lights that are fixed to the wall but plug in to any socket – perfect for directing light in a more understated way.

Find out more at their showroom, centrally placed, just outside Leicester City Centre and only 10 minutes from the M1. Or, if you prefer, visit them online at www.blusuntree.co.uk Bluesuntree Ltd, 5 Coal Cart Road, Birstall, Leicester. LE4 3BY Tel: 0116 267 0267

“Murder, Mystery and Mayhem” provides a highly visual introduction to the tumultuous times that surrounded King Richard III as he rose to power and has been designed to set the scene for the rest of the award-winning attraction.

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Iain Gordon, Visitor Centre Director explained how the exhibition was developed: “This is the first opportunity we have had to re-invest in the Visitor Centre since we opened in July 2014 and we wanted to reflect our visitors’ interest in finding out more about the Wars of The Roses. We hope the exhibition will help visitors new and old to unravel this sometimes bewildering period of time in English history!”

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“Murder, Mystery and Mayhem” is included in your admission to the Visitor Centre.

To book tickets and for more information visit www.kriii.com Adult (16+ Years) £8.95, Child (5 - 15 Years) £4.75 , Family (2 adults and 2 children) £21.50, Senior Citizen, Student £8.00

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THE MIDLANDS LUXURY SHOW RETURNS TO THE BELFRY The Midlands Luxury Show returns to The Belfry Hotel & Resort for the second year from the 29th -30th September. Bigger than the inaugural event, The Luxury Show celebrates the premium peak of human aspiration in products and companies that are the very epitome of luxury.

Over 65 exhibitors from the world of Art, Investment, Luxury travel, transport and events will be offering show only exclusive deals alongside a programme of influential speakers and fashion shows from The Closet and Maison Grace by Captain.

Birmingham Childrens Hospital and Elmhurst Ballet School have also been chosen as the events charities of choice Elmhurst Ballet School will be gracing the stage on each day of the show with performances from the students.

Exhibitors include Rolls Royce, Maclaren, Lamborghini, Clements and Church bespoke furniture producer Vineworks and Wonders of Wood, quad-bike displays from Countrywide Quad Bikes, Amplify, Sunseeker Yachts and many more.

To receive your personal invite to The Midlands Luxury Show, please register your interest online at midlandsluxuryshow.com Attendance is strictly by invitation only.

WIN A LUXURY STAY AT THE STRATFORD MANOR HOTEL

The 4-star Stratford Manor Hotel is perfect for exploring Stratfordupon-Avon and Shakespeare Country and now you could win a superb two-night spa break for two and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.

Our lucky winner and a guest will enjoy luxurious accommodation in a Superior room, full English breakfast each morning, dinner on one evening in the hotel’s Shakespeare Restaurant, a 60-minute Spa Rituals treatment or two 30-minute spa treatments each in the tranquil spa, a light lunch on one of the days and a bottle of Prosecco, plus robes and slippers in the room on arrival.

For a chance to win this wonderful prize visit www.dluxe-magazine. co.uk and click on competitions. Full terms and conditions apply and can be viewed online upon entering.

But even if you are not our winner, you can still save on a relaxing stay at Stratford Manor with a 15% discount on the best available rate at the time of booking for one night’s dinner, bed and full English breakfast with a bottle of wine in the room on arrival.

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group and its 104 beautiful en-suite bedrooms are decorated with LCD televisions, large comfy beds, power showers and unlimited free internet usage.

Stratford Manor’s spa has three stunning treatment rooms, including a dual room, with expert therapists and the adjoining Health Club provides superb facilities including a pool, sauna, steam room, and gym.

The relaxed contemporary Shakespeare Restaurant features exciting menus, created with passion using the finest ingredients, including locally sourced produce where possible.

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Christmas Party Nights £31.50

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Festive Lunch Monday-Saturday (1st-23rd December) 2 course £14.95. 3 courses £17.50

GO HARD OR GO HOM Go to men’s underwear label Hom have released an Autumn / Winter 2017 collection that takes classic prints to a whole new level across three principle themes.

First off, an ‘organic’ trend, inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, features jungle and floral prints.

Graphic design, architecture and geometric repeats make up the second key trend line and lastly, in tribute to the brand’s founder Charles Belpaume’s words from 1968, “There’s no reason why men can’t wear elegant underwear”, the third theme follows an elegant take on the theme of Marseille, where the brand was born.

The Temptation line, pictured above, sits beneath the mantle of art deco and employs flattering cuts for a sculpted silhouette and is, unusually for a men’s line, beautifully-finished with lace and transparent detailing. Despite its delicacy it’s a look that avoids being feminine employing a more constructed couture feel.

Trunks are priced at £30 and available at uk.hom.com or in store at Selfridges and House of Fraser.

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PUTTING THE SOCIAL BACK INTO SOCIAL CARE IN LEICESTERSHIRE “Crisis”, “cuts”, “cash-strapped”; just a few of the words usually associated with the Social Care Sector. It’s easy to worry about the fate of vulnerable people in our community, but underneath the cloud of austerity there are organisations working hard to enable people with support needs to achieve comfortable, independent, fulfilling lives.

Creative Support is a not-for-profit provider of social care services supporting around 7500 adults across England with mental health needs, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and other needs.

Founded over 25 years ago, Creative Support have been supporting vulnerable people in Leicestershire since 2010. This ranges from 24hr 1:1 support for service users with high needs, to short term preventative support.

Their key aims are to ensure that the people they support remain safe and well, have access to activities, maintain their tenancies, reduce their debts, and find employment.

This year, Creative Support have been awarded council contracts to expand in Leicestershire, providing support for more of the area’s vulnerable people, and providing interesting and rewarding support worker jobs and senior positons for local people. Look out for the recruitment advert in this edition of DLUXE magazine to find a rewarding way to spend your day! www.creativesupport.co.uk

CURVE GOES INSIDE OUT THIS AUTUMN

A celebration of leading and emerging East Midlands artists, Curve’s fourth annual Inside Out Festival will take place from 18 to 28 October. The festival will showcase a whole host of exciting productions, art installations, music sessions and events, staged in unusual spaces in and around the theatre.

The festival will also host Curve Breakthrough artist Jess Green’s Burning Books, a searing look at the state of the education sector told from within a staff room .The production is Jess’s debut as a playwright, adapted from her criticallyacclaimed spoken word anthology of the same name.

All the works in Inside Out Festival have been supported and developed through Curve’s Artist Development programmes and one of this year’s highlights is the premiere of The Leftovers, an original musical commissioned by Curve and created by its Breakthrough Company Sheep Soup Productions.

Further stand-out performances in the 10day programme include: Debris Stevenson’s Poet in da Corner, Ink, a dance world premiere by Wayward Thread and Curve Young Company’s staging of classic musical Oklahoma! performed by a 40 strong cast of talented local actors.

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In addition, taking advantage of Curve’s

foyer spaces, the outside will come in on Saturday 28th October. with the theatre hosting a range of free, family-friendly street theatre performances across the building.

Curator of the festival and Curve Associate Director Suba Das said this year’s festival is shaping up to be the biggest yet: “Inside Out Festival is always one of the highlights of our year here at Curve and we’re thrilled that this year’s line-up is our strongest yet.”

Tickets for this year’s Inside Out Festival are now on-sale and the full programme of performances is available at www.curveonline.co.uk

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P e r f e c t ly Precious Proposals The winter months are not only a time for wrapping up warm and planning for Santa, they’re also the most popular months for wedding proposals, with nearly half of all proposals taking place between November and February, according to a recent study.

Planning for your big ‘Will You Marry Me?’ moment takes time, thought and some forward planning. With the next Leap Year not until 2020, that puts the pressure on the fellas to get it right. A terrifying thought. Not so, says the experts at Lanes Fine Jewellery of Leicester who are on hand to take the panic out of proposing…

“Knowledge is power, so do your homework”, says Ercan Onguc of Lanes Fine Jewellery. “In an era of ‘Don’t Tell The Bride’ and reality TV, we could be forgiven for thinking that you have to be weird and wonderful to make a valid and memorable proposal. Whilst creativity is to be applauded, the one thing that every bride-to-be wants you to get right is the ring”, warns Ercan. And this is where Lanes Fine Jewellery can offer some sparkling advice: 1. Style is Eternal. Fashions fade, but style is eternal. Thankfully, there aren’t any major trends in engagement rings, so go for something that shows you’ve thought this through. Mirror her personality – and no, we don’t mean get her a mood ring.

2. Buy The Best. There was always the old rule of thumb that your wedding ring should equal (or exceed) your monthly salary. Those days, my friend, are sadly gone thanks to Mr Inflation.

Expect to part with three times your monthly salary – but what price can you put on a happy wifeto-be? Happy wife, happy life and all that.

Loogabarooga This year’s Festival of Children’s Illustrated Literature, Loogabarooga, is crammed full of literary activities and storytime fun for all the family in Loughborough, home of the iconic Ladybird book series.

Events and shows at Loogabarooga 2017, taking place at various venues in Loughborough from 18-24 October include Lauren Child with Charlie & Lola and Clarice Bean; The Hairy Maclary and Friends show; Little Howard’s Big Show for Kids;E the first-ever Loogabarooga Comic Fair and a new Loogabarooga Dog Show.

3. Timing. Lanes offer a stunning range of precious pre-worn vintage rings, right through to bespoke engagement rings specifically designed with your bride in mind. Lanes’ engagement experts will guide you through the myriad choices – stone, metal, size etc. For bespoke rings, you must allow around 2-6-weeks for the ring to be crafted.

Visitors can also enjoy new book trails, free creative drop-in workshops, storytelling sessions, and advice on how to write and illustrate your own book.

There will also be appearances from some local authors and illustrators such as Dave Shelton, Andrew Everett-Stewart and Gemma Denham.

For expert advice on the purchase of your perfectly precious engagement ring, call Lanes Fine Jewellery on 0116 251 2529, log onto to www.lanesjewellers.com or visit them (in secret) at 25 Loseby Lane, Leicester, LE1 5DR.

Tickets for all of the Loogabarooga events can be booked online at www.loogabarooga.com

SPACE SLEEPover Leicester’s National Space Centre is celebrating World Space Week in style with an exciting sleepover package, including the opportunity to meet an Apollo astronaut!

On the 7th October intrepid wannabe Astronauts will get to spend the night in the galleries, have exclusive access to the Centre after hours, meet an Apollo astronaut and sit back for a family movie in the UKs largest planetarium. With lots of activities including meeting Bruno, one of the UK test rover robots from Airbus that will be heading to Mars in 2020, workshops, talks, breakfast and, of course, a most unusual place to sleep, this special evening beneath the star is sure to be a hit!

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SuperPath® Hip Replacement.

It’s possible to walk within hours of surgery.

Mr Ashwin Kulkarni FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon explains, “This new, minimally invasive technique is performed through a smaller incision and because we separate the muscles and tendons apart rather than cutting them and do not dislocate the hip, this means you’ll recover a lot faster. So much so, you should be back on your feet within a few days following your surgery.”

Do I need a hip replacement?

Most people with hip pain will often have groin pain which radiates to the knee. Some may also have pain outside the hip and others may experience pain in their buttock region. This pain is often brought on by activity.

However, in advanced stages of arthritis, the pain will be continuous and will get worse with activity

What happens when you see me in clinic?

If you or your doctor suspects you may have arthritis or may need a hip replacement, I will talk with you to gain further information and undertake an examination.

It may be necessary to send you for further diagnostic such as an X-ray, MRI scan or injection which will help me specify where the problem is and enable me to make a diagnosis.

If I have arthritis are there any alternative treatments available?

Yes, there are a number of alternative non-operative options for treatment, however, in most cases, these options will be already have been discussed by your GP. I would need to assess your requirements and discuss the correct procedure for you.

What happens during surgery?

After you receive the anaesthetic, a small incision will be made and the muscles will then be separated allowing access to the hip. A surgical dislocation is not required with SuperPath®, the socket and stem can then be replaced and fixed into place. This usually would take between 60 and 90 minutes.

Mr Ashwin Kulkarni MBBS, D (Orth), D B (Orth), FRCS (Tr&amp, Orth), FHEA Orthopaedic Consultant

Specialities: Hip replacement & Arthroscopy, knee replacement & Arthroscopy, and knee surgery.

Year of Qualification: 1990

GMC Number: 4667788

If you have any questions regarding any aspect of care we provide, please do not hesitate to contact us on: Call 0116

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Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE51HY Visit nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/leicester

Following your surgery.

A physiotherapist will see you before and after to help get your new hip moving. Physiotherapy is important to help make a quicker recovery. You may need crutches or a walker initially. Once you are able to walk and are mobile you will be allowed to go home. Upon discharge, you will be given follow-up appointments and contact numbers to call, should you have any concerns.

Recovery Plus.

Recovery Plus is uffield Health’s flagship recovery programme available free of charge to our private patients at uffield Health Leicester Hospital.

Recovery Plus provides you with a personal recovery programme, health check, exercise and diet advice, together with a 3-month membership at uffield Health Leicester Fitness and Wellbeing Club and your own recovery coach. So you’ll be doing everything you can to maximise your recovery.

If you require further information, please call 0116 298 6787 or visit nuffieldhealth.com/ hospitals/Leicester.

SPOTLIGHT.

SPARKS DESCRIBED AS “THE SMARTEST, MOST CONSISTENTLY EVOLVING BAND IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK”, INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED POP PIONEERS, SPARKS’ MUSIC HAS ALWAYS BEEN INNOVATIVE AND INSTANTLY IDENTIFIABLE.

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ormed in 1972 in Los Angeles by Californian brothers Ron and Russell Mael, known for their quirky approach to songwriting, Sparks’ music is renowned for its intelligent, sophisticated, and acerbic lyrics, and for the brothers idiosyncratic, theatrical stage presence which is typified in the contrast between Russell’s animated, hyperactive, falsetto frontman antics and Ron’s deadpan scowling.

With the rare ability to blend worldwide chart success with a cult following, the band’s frequently changing styles- from rock gods to synth pop legends alongside a starkly individual and visual aesthetic have kept the band at the forefront of modern, artful pop music.

Best known for the songs “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us”, which reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1974; the disco hit “The Number One Song in Heaven” in 1979; Sparks are back with their twenty third studio album ‘Hippopotamus’.

Recorded in Los Angeles and released ahead of a European tour which sees Sparks play Rock City, Nottingham on the 23 September and Birmingham’s O2 Institute 1 on the 24 September ‘Hippopotamus’ sees the brothers take the pop form, shake it up, and create an album that is adventurous, fresh and idiosyncratically ‘Sparks’ – how many band lyrics reference Hieronymus Bosch, Titus Andronicus wearing a snorkel and a Germanic van – and that’s just the title track! It could only be Sparks! dluxe Magazine caught up with the brothers as they released second single Edith Piaf to find out where they draw their inspiration from, what audiences can expect from the tour and to find out which brother tells the best jokes…

Where did the inspiration for the title track of your new album, ‘Hippopotamus’ come from?

Russell: They should start with our compilation box set call ‘New Music For Amnesiacs – The Essential Collection.’ This package is a perfect introduction to our career. It has songs from every album as well as a beautiful book documenting our career. And a bunch of assorted goodies thrown in as well.

Highly recommended.

How does making a Sparks album differ from scoring a film, or a musical?

Ron: In an album, it is a collection of 3 or 4-minute complete ideas, whereas in a film, an idea is developed over an hour and a half or two hours. We tend, though, to use cinematic themes and sounds in our songs and a Sparks sensibility in our film and musical work, so there is quite a bit of crossover.

“I’m not sure that there’s someone out there risking it all on their latest work.”

Ron: We had written the instrumental music for the song first and it needed a subject matter as idiosyncratic as the music.

The word ‘Hippopotamus’ sounds cool and fit, and then it was working backwards and figuring out what happens in a song called ‘Hippopotamus’. Voila!

With a vast catalogue of material to draw from, what can fans expect to hear on ‘The Hippopotamus Tour’?

Russell: We will be doing an assortment of songs from out past albums as well as heavy emphasis on Hippopotamus. We are very proud of the new album and feel it’s a vital part of our catalogue and would love to share it with our fans. But yes, old songs as well!

You have been creating art, music and film for a few decades now – how has your process changed over the years?

Ron: Ideas are always the key and that never changes, but technology has allowed us new ways to make these ideas concrete. Musically we’re able to experiment more since we can record on our own, without worrying about time or budgetary constraints.

Which Sparks record would you suggest a newcomer listens to first?

this time?

You’ve said that you find it frustrating that artists often play it safe and aren’t very adventurous. Which contemporary bands / musicians do you think are being bold with their music?

Russell: I’m not sure that there’s someone out there risking it all on their latest work.

At the start of your career you were drawn to the UK and it is where you had your first hit. What is it about the UK that appeals to you, and why do you think British music lovers are so drawn to you and your music?

Ron: We can’t completely explain it. All we know is that we had 2 albums out in the states that had very limited following and after moving to London in late ’73, we had tremendous success with Kimono My House. We had always thought of ourselves as more of a British band than an American band stylistically, so I suppose that has something to do with it.

However there does seem to be an openness to eccentricity in Britain.

We’ve seen you perform with various set ups, from the stripped back ‘Two Hands One Mouth’ tour to performing at the Barbican with a 35-piece orchestra – what will you have in your musical bag of tricks

Ron: Just you Wait! In the meantime, we very much look forward to touring with a fantastic band on the Hippopotamus tour!

If you could travel back in time to when you formed the band, and give yourselves one piece of advice, what would you say?

Russell: Make sure you book aisle seats.

Who tells the better jokes - Ron or Russell?

Russell: See previous answer. Obviously, Russell tells better jokes.

Hippopotamus by Sparks is available to buy, stream or download now. Catch them live at Rock City, Nottingham on the 23rd September and Birmingham’s O2 Institute 1 on the 24th September. For tour tickets visit www.allsparks.com

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DLUXE STYLE. AW’17 @ BUTLER STEWART

COUNTRY PLEASURES Designed for the seamless move between town and country, Butler Stewart tweed and shirt collections are made up of effortlessly beautiful classics and timeless pieces with all fabric sourced from Yorkshire and Scottish Mills.

The brand has been created byLeicestershire based designer Anna Butler who has worked for the likes of Chelsea stalwart Oliver Brown hence her genuine interest and vast knowledge of tailored tweed; yet it’s Anna’s love of country life that has influenced her designs from start to finish.

Being able to fashion a Butler Stewart piece in both country and town is crucial to Anna simply because of her back and forth living over the years. Prices won’t break the bank either with men’s and women’s shirts starting at £79, women’s jackets from £275 and men’s Jackets from £350. www.butlerstewart.co.uk

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BIG KNIT Granny’s cardy has been reinvented.

Knitwear is big news this Autumn with designers such as Prada, Christopher Kane, Alexander McQueen and more getting their twinsets in a twist.

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There’s always the chance you’ll be faced with the winter sun and what better way to be prepared than with a fabulous pair of sunglasses? This season our favourites include retro cat eye shades, which are renowned for creating the illusion of a facelift and highlighting cheekbones, as well as a classic pair of aviators, which are becoming increasingly popular in glasses form too. Invest in a pair of Maui Jim’s for the ultimate style statement; the polarisation gives you the best protection from the sun and helps you achieve that mysterious movie star look.

For both glasses and sunglasses it’s all about the tortoise shell colours at the moment, which, being so varied, are sure to flatter any complexion so that you can find the right tone for you. These look great in both rounded and square frames and Etnia Barcelona combines them with a pop of colour for the extra wow factor.

1: Jumper By Jaqueline Coq. 2: Studio By Preen Top £50.00, Debenhams. 3: Gucci Oversize Striped Cashmere Cardigan £895 Cruise. 4: Robin Jumper Dress £55.00, River Island 5: Mesh Sweater £32.00, Next. 6:Kenzo Multi Print Knit Jumper £260.

7: Moncler Pom Pom Hat £196 8: Orange Diagonal Knit Jumper £34.99 New Look. 9: Nine By Savannah Miller £75.00, Debenhams. 10: Gucci Ruffle Trim Merino Cardigan £1,300.00 Cruise.

11: Pink Balloon Sleeve Crop Jumper £19.99, New Look. 12: Gemstone Embellished Jumper £22.99, New Look 13:Kenzo Tiger Embroidered Cotton Jersey £180.

The award winning Culver & Glass specialise in high end designer eyewear and are stockists of Porsche Design, rocco by Rodenstock, Maui Jim, Lindberg, Tom Ford and Chloé.

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HER STYLE. Conference in Las Vegas with over 18,000 Independent Consultants and more recently the UK Annual Conference in Glasgow. The training that we have received is exceptional.

I regularly attend networking events and absolutely love meeting people from all walks of life.

Step back a moment – what is Arbonne?

Tell us about the brand. I have never come across a brand like Arbonne, a company that was established over 37 years ago in Switzerland. That means over 37 years of stability. The Arbonne cosmetic and skincare ranges are unique is that they are plant based formulations, blending the best of nature with plant science using the highest quality plant ingredients from around the globe.

They’re also pH correct and hypoallergenic, Dermatologist tested, Vegan certified, never tested on animals and are kosher certified.

HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND BEAUTIFUL Arbonne, the earth friendly cosmetics and skincare company has been on a green journey for 37 years and always will be.

From botanically based ingredients to forward looking green improvements, their commitment to being green means that they not only offer Vegan certified and Cruelty Free formulas but ensure that all of their packaging is recyclable and their shipments are carbon neutral.

Arbonne skincare products, based on botanical principles, came to fruition in the United States in 1980 and are now shared throughout the world by a growing network of Arbonne Independent Consultants.

Building on these same founding principles, the product line has since grown to include both inner and outer health and beauty products that are unparalleled in quality, safety, value, benefits and results.

DLUXE caught up with Arbonne independent Consultant Karuna Mistry, to find out more about this amazing range of products, the impact they have had on her life and why she thinks that Arbonne is the best thing that has happened to Leicester and beyond.

Tell us about yourself. Well what can I say?? I am a very shy person, introvert, don’t go out much, don’t like socializing……hang on step back that’s not me! I am a very independent person and have my own personality. It has taken me a long time to build my identity and I strive to become a better version of myself.

I live my life to the fullest and have learnt to overcome many barriers in my life.

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What is it you do? I’m a Wife, a Mum, a daughter, a sister, cleaner, chef, chauffeur, accountant, carer, interpreter, gardener, counsellor, personal shopper and an Arbonne Independent Consultant. Lol. I’m a good juggler like most women!

Leicester is a hugely multi-cultural city, do you think Arbonne is relevant for all women and men and all skin colours/types? Oh yes absolutely. To me our products are the best of the best and we have our remarkable flagship anti-aging skincare line with coveted, gold standard ingredients to help skin look visibly rejuvenated and youthful as well as many other results driven ranges for all skin types. We even have a wide colour range in our moisturising botanical make-up making it suitable for most skin shades and a fabulous plant powered nutrition range to help you feel good from the inside! There’s something for everyone including men!! And kids! We also have proven independent clinical results which speak for themselves.

How do you find juggling your personal and professional life – you’re a busy lady!? It’s not easy Where can we buy the Arbonne “I have not at all juggling your personal product range? You can buy and professional life. There directly from my website looked back at all are many challenges and www.karunamistry.arbonne. and the doors I find that by prioritizing com but I prefer to arrange that Arbonne has what’s most important to for a free, 3 day trial (using you, everything falls into full-sized products) with no opened up are place. My priority is my obligation to buy. It is better to surreal.” family and will always remain try before you buy. I must also so but everyone needs to balance point out that all of the Arbonne this with their professional life. You products come with a 45 day money have to earn money in order to support back guarantee, no questions asked. How your family and lifestyle. If you don’t earn many companies will offer you a refund once money then you can’t support your family you have opened and used any skincare? Not and lifestyle. many I guess but if you’re like me, once you touch, feel and try our products you’ll love the What made you get involved with results!

Arbonne? My dear friend Alka introduced me to Arbonne a few years ago and I totally How would interested parties get involved dismissed it as it wasn’t for me. I decided if they wanted to become Arbonne that watching 50+ hours of television was Consultants? The best way is to contact me a better option! However, when Arbonne directly by calling me on 0785 223 9966 or was introduced to me again in February emailing me at Karunamistry@btinternet.

2016 I knew the time was right and I had no com and I can share products, the business hesitation and jumped in whole-heartedly. opportunity and guide them through the Thank you Alka. process on an individual basis. I enjoy what I do because I meet and connect with so many I have not looked back at all and the doors that people and the best is, that I get to help and Arbonne has opened up are surreal. I have empower them. made the most wonderful friends, continue to meet new inspirational individuals, my Find out more about the Arbonne range at self-development has spiked to unbelievable www.karunamistry.arbonne.com or follow levels and my confidence is at its highest. I Karuna on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ have attended the annual Global Training Karunamistryarbonne

NATURALLY INSPIRED. SCIENTIFICALLY TESTED.

BOTANICALLY BASED BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELLNESS

To find out more about the Arbonne range or to book your free skin consultation and trial visit www.karunamistry.arbonne.com, call Karuna on 07852 239 966 or visit www.facebook.com/Karunamistryarbonne

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DESIGN CLASSICS

TO INVEST IN With the growth of fast fashion, many of us have found it difficult to justify paying out thousands on designer items however there are certain items that make sense to save up for and keep in your wardrobe forever writes stylist Cleo Lacey.

Here’s her five picks of designer pieces that will never go out of style. Best get spending…

1. The Burberry Trench Coat will last for years. Go for camel as it goes with everything and will never go out of style. The amount I find in clients closets that they’ve literally had for years, and I mean years! Try discount outlets such as Bicester Village to try and get a saving.

2. Louis Vuitton Classic Monogram. Go for an iconic style such as the Speedy or Neverfull as they are the perfect tote for work, travel or daily use. Louis Vuitton luggage is also a fail safe investment and an incredibly chic and stylish way to travel with vintage pieces selling for more than brand new ones.

3. A Hermes Scarf, Birkin Bag or Belt. Three fail safe classical investments that every dream wardrobe should have. Go for the silk Hermes scarf in their signature orange colour to add a little pop of luxury to any outfit.

With regards to the Birkin bag, yes they are a fortune but luxury online retail platform Baghunter claims that they make a better investment than gold! Unlike stocks and sharesthe value of the Birkin handbags has never decreased, even during times of recession and economic difficulty.

The Birkin bag is the safest and least volatile investment market.

Show that to your husband!

If the bag is still way out of your reach then opt for the Hermes classic “H” buckle belt. I have had my black and tan reversible one for over 8 years, I wear it so much and could sell it now for pretty much what I paid for it even in a used condition.

4. A Quilted Chanel Bag, lke the Birkin, will only ever increase in value and if you take good care of them you’ll be able to resell them for a good price. I would personally go for the classic quilted 2.55 with a gold chain in black or cream. Breakfast at Tiffany’s eat your heart out!

5. Cartier Love Bangle is definitely on my wish list. You can’t get much better than a red and gold box! A timeless tribute to a passionate romance (it is fastened only by your love using a special screwdriver) designed to be worn for the rest of your life. It will age gracefully with you and become an heirloom for future generations. If you so happen to part with the man with the screwdriver, then you can still sell them at extremely good prices.!

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Working as a Buyer and Image Consultant for high street fashion chains as well as high end designers, including Amanda Wakeley, Cleo now runs her own personal styling and shopping service, helping real men and women to take control of their wardrobe. E: cleolacey@demi-couture.co.uk W: www.demi-couture.co.uk Facebook: Demi Couture Twitter: @cleolacey Instagram: DemiCoutureStylist

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One of the key AW17 makeup trends saw rose-flushed cheeks, lips and eyes dominating the catwalks. From statement fuchsia liner at Oscar de la Renta to soft petal pouts at Temperley London and Altuzarra, it seems the prettiest of pinks are a must for new season. For a softer look opt for blush and coral, or make a statement with outthere magenta and bubblegum shades.

We share our runway-ready must-haves

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1: YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick, £27. : Stila Kitten All Over Shimmer Powder, £15. 3: NARS Dual Intensity Blush, £30. 4: NARS Larger Than Life Lip Gloss, £19.50. 5: Sisley Palette Orchidée Highlighter Blush, £67. 6: Lancôme Ombre Hypnôse Eye Shadow, £21. 7: Estée Lauder’s Genuine Glow Blushing Crème For Lips And Cheeks, £19. 8: Stila Custom Blush, £13. 9: Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Blush, £32. 10: Lancôme Matte Shaker Liquid Lipstick, £19.50.

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REMY 20 King Street, Leicester. LE16RN 0116 255 9697 e. remyhairsalon@gmail.com

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DOUBLE TROUBLE Broad-shouldered, double-breasted and boxy. It’s a style ripped straight from the ’80s by every design house and it’s coming to your wardrobe this autumn.

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VERY SLEEPY GUYS, FORGET THE SAYING “YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE” ... BEAUTY SLEEP ISN’T JUST FOR THE FAIRER SEX. WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR DAILY GROOMING REGIME GETTING ENOUGH SHUT-EYE SHOULD BE A PRIORITY TO HELP KEEP YOUR SKIN IN TIP TOP CONDITION. WHILE YOU’RE IN THE LAND OF THE NOD YOUR BODY IS BUSY REPAIRING AND RECOVERING, SO AIM FOR BETWEEN SEVEN TO NINE HOURS A NIGHT AS STUDIES REVEAL ANY LESS CAN LEAD TO WRINKLES AND DRIER SKIN. DLUXE REVEALS THE BEST PRODUCTS TO ENSURE YOU GET A VERY BEAUTIFUL NIGHT’S SLEEP.

1: THIS WORKS SLEEP PLUS TROUBLE SHOOTER, £36: The motion-activated fragrance soothes and calms, while the hardworking multifruit acids, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid help to tackle sleep head on.

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1: Outfit By Cos. 2: Dolce And Gabbana Metal Button Trench Coat £2,150.00 Cruise. 3: Dries Van Noten Double-Breasted Wool Blend Coat £1615 Harvey Nichols. 4: Kenneth Cole Jacket £195 House Of Fraser. 5: J By Jasper Conran Purple Coat £150 Hammond & Co Scarf £25. 6: Hammond & Co Navy Coat £99.00, Debenhams. 7: Fitted Coat £2345 www.alexandermcqueen. com 8: Camel Double Breasted Chesterfield Coat £95 Burton. 9: Brown Checked Jacket £90.00, Next.

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Massage the beeswax and lavender concoction on to your temples just before going to bed. One, two, three ... sleep.

4: KIKI HEALTH MAGNESIUM OIL SPRAY, £13: Ever suffer from restless leg syndrome? Magnesium deficiency can be a key cause of insomnia. Spray directly onto skin to relax and calm agitated muscles.

5: SKIN LAUNDRY SLEEPCYCLE CLEAN SLEEP PILLOWCASE, £26: Our pillowcases absorbs oil, germs and dead cells from your face only to transfer them back to your skin each night. This pillowcase is treated with charged silver ion technology that reduces the presence of harmful bacteria by 99.9%.

6: HOLISTIC SILK EYE MASK, £57: Not only does this lavender silk mask add a little style to your 40 winks, the supersize design ensures you are as comfortable as can be.

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STYLIST’S CHOICE: CAPSULE FASHION

White T-shirt

The white t-shirt is the most versatile piece you should own. You can wear it with anything, having it act as a blank canvas to do what you want with. It’s a super-chic and simple option and will not date like graphic t-shirts. Try to mix in V-necks as well as crew necks for variety sake.

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Blue Shirt

The solid blue shirt is a menswear staple. Like the white t-shirt, you can wear it with anything as well as creating new looks by playing around with the buttons and sleeves, making it ideal for classical smart and casual looks.

Blue shirt House of Fraser £49

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According to the fashion industry, every man buys 46 new pieces of clothing every year.

We’ve become obsessed with fast fashion; trendy disposable clothes at cheap prices but are we looking any better for it? Dluxe Magazines men’s style correspondent Pablo Collelo thinks that less is more…

The idea of a capsule wardrobe has been around since the 1970’s, when a London boutique owner coined the phrase. This small collection of clothing is put together with the main purpose of reducing choice overload of owning too many clothing items by building an intentional, versatile clothing collection of a specific size.

When we talk about a capsule wardrobe we are talking about a minimalist, streamlined approach to personal style where, ideally, every item contained within can work together, and looks for different occasions can be built within minutes.

Most men, wanting to dressing better, think they need all their clothes to stand out but generally I like to keep the colour palette fairly neutral – blacks, blues, greys and whites. This is not only because neutrals tend to pair easily with one another, allowing you to maximise every item, but also because matching pieces is easier when there aren’t too many competing colours in it.

While each man’s capsule wardrobe will differ, this list is a good starting point to give you an idea of what yours should look like. Although not included below in detail, also consider grey wool trousers, preferably in dark grey, polo shirts in white or grey and white trainers – to go from office to bar.

Leather Loafers Harvey Nichols £345

Indigo jeans Harvey Nichols £120

If there’s one pair of jeans every man should have in his wardrobe, it’s the dark blue kind. They’re timeless, versatile and the longer you wear them the better they look. For a smart-casual affair, strike the balance between dressed up and dressed down, opting for a slim or skinny fit with a plain white or black t-shirt layered with a shirt if you want to keep things casual.

Hammond & Co. Cable knit jumper £40

Overcoat

During colder months, the overcoat is the first thing that people will notice about you, and so it has to be good. A great option is the pea coat, but an overcoat or duffle V-neck Jumper will work just as The V-Neck jumper is well. However, a key item for layering, Overcoat Debenhams £140 to complement V Neck jumper wearing it over your the rest of your John Lewis £65 shirts and T-shirts to stay wardrobe, make warm during the autumn sure that it´s served in neutral navy, grey or months. It also looks good brown. under a tailored blazer in the depths of winter. A Flannel Shirt highly versatile piece of Flannel shirts in most knitwear, this jumper will colour schemes are practically go with anything. low-risk, sitting nicely on top a pair Navy Blazer of chinos or jeans, The fastest way to add a and equally worn classic and smart touch Flannel Shirt unbuttoned over a to any ensemble is to Debenhams £30 classic white crew introduce a blazer. neck t-shirt. the Blazers have the knack Navy blazer John Lewis £120 of making anything look key to embedding flannel into your better, especially in navy. outfit is to keep This classic choice will the rest of it pared match very well with not back; a colourful pattern does most of the only camel chinos, but work so look to style it with neutral colours that also indigo jeans. complement your shirt’s palette.

Leather Loafers

Leather loafers are a great choice for footwear.

They are more stylish and dressier than their trainer counterparts, but informal enough to wear casually. Try playing around with the different design styles.

Many of us feel less satisfied when we have too many choices, but this minimalist approach to dressing is the perfect way to refocus on quality over quantity. After having adjusted to a capsule wardrobe you’ll never look back.

5 steps to make you beach ready Hi my name is Sam Roberts and I run Legacy Training in Loughborough. We are a personal training facility with a great reputation for producing fantastic before and after pictures with our clients. These great results leave our clients not only looking amazing for the beach but also feeling better

in knowing how to maintain a balanced lifestyle of being healthy but also having fun!!!

Here is my 5 Step Approach to get you beach ready, focusing not only on exercise but also nutrition and lifestyle, aim to go to the next step week by week!

Exercise

Nutrition

Step 1

Body Weight Circuit Squats Press-ups Lunges & Planks x2 per week!

Step 2

Add in resistance, DB’s, BB’s Add a protein breakfasts, eggs, fish, or Machines. Mix lower body red meat & drink 2 liters of water exercises with upper body e.g. DB minimum per day shoulder press with BB squats.

Aim to get 6-8 hours quality sleep 6 days a week. Go to bed before 10pm.

Step 3

Up training to 3 times per week, after your weights program add in 15 mins interval training on the rower. 1 min fast 1 min rest, you should sweat lots.

Aim to hit a protein goal per day, weight in KG X 2 in lbs. of protein e.g. 60kg women eats 120 grams.

Men should eat slightly more.

More training means more Recovery! Add in epsom salt baths, foam rolling and maybe a sports massage once a week.

Step 4

Add in a training split where you would work lower body one day (Squats, Leg Curls, Lunges etc) then upper body the next day (Bench Press, Lat Pull-down, Shoulder Press etc). This should allow you to work harder and focus on specific areas.

Aim to get 3 protein meals a day with vegetables. Add in 2 healthy snacks in-between meals.

Breakfast - 4 scrambled eggs with spinach and mushrooms. Snack Handful of almonds with handful of blueberries

Add in cheat meal once a week where you have whatever you want! Yes you heard me right. If you’re good enough in the week this is a great tool to keep you mentally strong for the rest of the week.

Start to really up your work rate in training! You could take your rest in-between sets to 30 seconds. Superset your exercises, e.g. do squats straight into Lunges. Add drop sets e.g. start on heavy weight to failure then go straight onto lighter weight.

Look to add in basic supplements: 1. Whey protein shake after training.

2. Multi-Vitamin twice a day, morning and night.

3. Fish Oil 1-2 grams with each meal 4. Green shake first thing in the morning N.B. don’t go cheap with supplements, quality over quantity.

Start adding in a power walk in the morning 2 - 3times per week, listen to a motivational podcast, honestly this stuff works.

Good things happen to positive people!!

Step 5

Cut Out Rubbish Chocolate Crisps Fizzy Drinks etc..

Lifestyle Only Drink at the weekend! No alcohol Monday - Friday

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LIVING.

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COSY AUTUMN Autumn is upon us and, as the nights draw in, it’s time to leave the outdoors behind and focus on interior design inspiration and cosy interiors that chime with the time of year. Candle holders, soft furnishings, lamps and furniture, perfect for creating a cosy autumn haven, here’s a selection of some of our favourites.

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Norway Turmeric Cushions £45 Pib-home.co.uk 3. Rain Linen Cushion £69 abodeliving.co.uk 4. Danish Sideboard No. 142_from £7,000 wharfside.co.uk 5. Midnattssol large wooden candle holder £48 Isak.co.uk 6. Blossom Lampshade 24 k Gold Plated £219 beandliv.com 7. Tana Stonewashed Throw £70 each abodeliving. co.uk 8. Hexagonal Metal Dinner Candle Holder £29.50 Marks and Spencer. 9. Monkey Silver Candle Holder £29.95 ovohome.com 10.

Biba Albany table light £195 House of Fraser 11. Brass Lantern £28 ovohome.com 12.J by Jasper Throw £125 Debenhams.13. Antiqued Grey Hurricanesfrom £14.00 abodeliving.co.uk

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LIVING. the sun to flood into the room, open the windows if it is a hot day to prevent the room from becoming stuffy. In contrast to this, during the cooler, darker months burn fragrant candles and use lamps rather than bright, imposing lighting to create a cosy atmosphere. If you have a feature fireplace then make sure it's lit. It’s always a good idea to declutter a living room- walk round and look at what you can take away without leaving the room feeling empty.

A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER We’ve all seen the television makeover programmes that have homeowners jumping through interior designers hoops before daring to put their home on the market but how much time should you invest in getting your home ready to market? Dluxe Magazine caught up with estate agent and interiors expert Oliver Rayns to find out, room by room, what’s needed to clinch that sale.

OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY First impressions are lasting impressions.

Whilst it is the agent's photographs that will have enticed the prospective purchaser to your door, it is the outside of the property that they will engage with initially. Lowcost improvements such as repainting the front door will positively enhance the first impression, tidying the front garden and parking clean cars formally on the driveway can make all the difference. Tuck away that wheelie bin too.

When it comes to the garden it’s important to keep things tidy. Make sure to remove the weeds and have the leaves swept up and cleared away. This will give any prospective purchaser the impression that your entire home has been well cared for- an unloved garden can make a whole house seem unhomely.

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You’ve already made sure that the front door is painted and looking smart so now focus on what a buyer feels as they enter your home. It may seem obvious but brushing past coats and tripping over discarded shoes will make a buyer think you have no storage so keep things clear. Hallways can take a lot of wear so we’d recommend this as one place to repaint. Keep your colour scheme light and bright to portray a positive atmosphere to any prospective purchaser. Paintwork should be as neutral as possible as some people may not be able to see past vast amounts of bold colours, so we recommend creams or greys as they are a lot more tranquil.

KITCHEN The kitchen is often the focal point of any property, so it’s important this is well presented.

Low-cost ways of improving your kitchen include; ensuring all cupboard handles are well fixed and straight, that work surfaces are cleared and tidy, sinks are clear from dirty dishes and glassware/ tableware is put away in its appropriate place.

Inviting ways of displaying your kitchen can include lighting a fragrant candle, a vase of fresh flowers and fresh fruit and vegetables displayed ready to be prepared.

LIVING ROOM Prospective purchasers want to imagine themselves spending relaxing evenings in this space. Depending on the time of year you are selling your property, natural light will enhance this room, so ensure that all curtains/blinds are fully open to allow

BATHROOMS Bathrooms can often be put to the bottom of the pile, but this room is used every day and is just as important as a kitchen or living room. Simple improvements such as repairing damaged/discoloured sealants around the bath/shower, using a specialised grout cleaner if those white grouts have become discoloured and using a limescale cleaner on brassware can make all the difference. Visual improvements include fresh towels on the towel rail and try to tidy up the toiletries to keep things clutter free.

BEDROOMS The bedroom is a retreat from the rest of the world, so try and display it in a fashion that presents that.

Always present a well-made bed and add a couple of cushions for comfort. Switch on bedside lamps, tidy away clothes, and clear the tops of drawers and dressing tables. Make the bedroom as inviting as possible as this can really offer prospective purchasers a lasting memory of your property.

EPC It may not be something you see but an EPC is just as important. Energy Performance Certificates are the guidelines of how well your property performs in terms of energy performance and environmental standards.

Every property that goes to market needs to have an EPC, so try to improve your rating before you have this assessment carried out.

We always recommend checking on loft insulation, the Government recommends a minimum thickness of 240mm, so if you’re lacking this, it’s worth adding some additional insulation to hit that target. The use of energy efficient lighting such as LED bulbs can vastly improve the rating for minimal outlay. Ensure that your boiler is serviced on a yearly basis as it’s a selling point that all prospective purchasers will care about.

To find out more about marketing your home or for a free market appraisal, contact Oliver Rayns Estate Agents, 115 Clarendon Park Road, Clarendon Park, Leicester. LE2 3AH. Tel 01162 960 940 www.oliverrayns.com

LIVING.

Still Praying for an indian Summer this Autumn?

For us gardeners, we have had a funny old season, extreme heat and humidity during late spring, followed by a rather changeable summer itself; one day sunshine, the next day showers. The seasons obviously got themselves in a muddle! This has meant, for my garden at least, that early in the season, lots of young vegetable seedlings and newly planted perennials and shrubs needed daily watering, leading to a summer which produced a bumper crop of courgettes, growing literally by the hour with the warm and wet weather writes dluxe’s Gardening Correspondent Frances Hunt of Goscote Nurseries.

It is this time of year that the ‘ornamental’ garden starts to look a little shabby around the edges, with the summer flowering perennials coming to an end, and the winter flowering shrubs just holding back a little until the first frosts arrive. So many people say that this time of year is the real ‘low point’ of their garden, so it is worth thinking about including a few key ‘performing’ plants that will just extend that season and allow the garden to still look shiny enough for that impromptu barbecue in the Indian summer, that of course we are bound to get!

Ceratostigma wilmottianum. There are very few ‘true’ blue flowers out there, and to see one really does catch the eye in the garden. This lovely small shrub is rather late to leaf, so don’t give up if by May it still looks like a bundle of twigs! New growth emerges from the base of this shrub, with small, attractive mid green leaves that really set off the sapphire blue flowers that emerge in late summer and early autumn.

Clerodendrum trichotomum. A rather unusual large (but not particularly fast growing) shrub that will wow visitors to your garden. With gorgeous, large, fresh looking leaves through the season, the end of the summer reveals sprays of rather gorgeous pink-white star shaped flowers not dissimilar from Jasmine. The real wow factor arrives when these flowers turn to a glorious combination of pink and turquoise seed heads that remain on the plant well after the leaves have dropped.

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of a mention. The ‘smoke’ like plumes of flowers will still be visible at this time of year, and the leaves will be turning a glorious scarlet colour that really will catch the eye. The best specimens of this lovely shrub that I’ve seen have been rather brutally chopped down to around 4 inches from the ground at the end of the winter. This promotes larger leaves and fresh new growth that is much softer than the old woody growth that so often gives these plants a bad name.

JOBS TO DO IN THE GARDEN IN AUTUMN Collect leaves…. Endlessly! Leaves can produce some seriously gorgeous garden mulch. Collect and leave to rot in black plastic bags in a sunny spot for quickest results. Ericaceous plants especially will benefit from this fantastic mulch. It is worth only collecting leaves from your lawn, leave any that have happily fallen into the beds, you will only be double moving them! You’ll find by the spring that the worms have pulled the majority of them into the soil.

Lift and split perennials. Once perennials have been established for a few years, they start to ‘flop’ and become unhealthy looking. Now is the time to grab a spade, lift the whole perennial and ‘slice’ it in half, at least!

Sedum, Crocosmia and Aster especially benefit from this treatment.

Be messy! Please, please, please, put your secateurs away. At least when it comes to perennial seedheads. There is so much to be gained from leaving attractive seedheads on over the winter period. Not only do they look fantastic during a hoary frost, but they are also great for wildlife too. Especially fantastic seedheads to think about including for this very purpose are: Eryngium giganteum, Verbena bonariensis, Alliums, and Agapanthus.

Plant Broad beans. Broad bean ‘Aquadulce Claudia’ can be planted in October and November to give them a headstart in the spring, for very early harvesting. Extends the season of broad beans, and will give you a great start in the vegetable garden the following spring.

For any questions or to chat about any of the plants mentioned, please contact Frances at Goscote Nurseries, frances@goscote.co.uk or give us a call on 01509 812 121.

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GAME CHANGER Jaguar’s game-changing Jaguar XE has, since its launch at the end of 2014, picked up more than 60 major global awards affirming it as the most advanced, efficient and refined sports saloon that Jaguar has ever produced. dluxe delves beneath the bonnet to see what makes this big car purr.

The rear-drive XE is the only vehicle in its class to use an aluminium-intensive monocoque; an extremely robust yet light structure which combined with double wishbone front suspension and an Integral Link rear axle, is fundamental to the XE’s innovative benchmark vehicle dynamics.

The Jaguar XE has redefined the concept of the sports saloon and is regarded as the driver’s car in its class thanks to its intuitive responsiveness and ease of control. The whole experience of driving, whether it’s a leisurely drive to the office or a spirited shepherding through winding country lanes, is a pleasurable one thanks, in no small part to the XE’s rear wheel drive layout and lightweight contruction. It’s a testament to company founder Sir William Lyons’ vision: ‘The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive’.

The XE’s aluminium skin is formed around the fundamental principles of perfect proportions and aerodynamic efficiency and is the first model developed from Jaguar Land Rover’s new modular vehicle architecture. It’s the stiffest, most aerodynamic Jaguar saloon car ever built and it’s 2,835mm wheelbase and low seating position enable a streamlined profile- The XE has the lowest drag coefficient of any Jaguar yet – Cd 0.26.

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From the strongly-sculpted bonnet to the streamlined, coupé-like profile, the

XE has a taut, muscular appearance.

The very steeply raked windscreen and the rising waistline accentuate the sense of movement with Jaguar’s signature ‘J-Blade’ running lights ensuring that the XE is another instantly recognisable Jaguar design. In the rear lights, a horizontal line intersecting a roundel is an iconic styling feature inherited from the iconic Jaguar E-type, and now present also on the F-TYPE sports car.

Under the bonnets buyers can choose from a range of powerplants including the efficient yet powerful new 300PS Ingenium petrol engine. This 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged powerplant produces 400Nm of torque for effortless acceleration powering the XE from 0-060mph in just 5.2 seconds. It also offers CO2 emissions as low as 157g/km and fuel economy up to 41.5mpg Inside there are leaps forward in

access to all features and functions including ome of the most advanced driver assistance systems available such as All Surface Progress Control (ASPC), developed through decades of Jaguar Land Rover experience in off-road traction systems, which can electronically gain traction in seconds and is ideal for use on low-grip surfaces, such as snow-covered roads.

There’s also laser projection technology to enables the XE’s optional headup display (HUD) to generate sharp, high-contrast colour graphics on to the windscreen directly ahead of the driver, even in direct sunlight.

The XE range starts at £28,295 for the entry level SE model which features standard equipment such as Satellite Navigation, cruise control, 17” alloy wheels, DAB digital radio and multifunction softgrain leather steering wheel, to the XE S, £48,045, the most performance-orientated XE model that features a race-inspired interior; heated, perforated Taurus leather seats; tread plates; and leather sports steering wheel carry the S logo. Dark hex aluminium graces the door finishers while the centre console is gloss black.

The front bumper’s enlarged air intakes hint at the performance potential of the supercharged V6 engine. Side sill extensions, rear spoiler, gloss black rear valance, red brake calipers, Bi-Xenon headlamps with LED signature DRLs, and 19” alloy wheels complete the exterior.

Find out more at Sturgess Jaguar, 445 Narborough Rd, Leicester LE3 2RE. Tel. 0116 366 0160 sturgessgroup.co.uk quality compared to Jaguar’s of old with excellent quality materials and finishes.

The spacious cabin cocoons front seat passengers with a deep centre console, creating a cockpit-like feel. The 8-inch touchscreen for the new InControl infotainment system takes centre stage in the sweeping curves of the instrument panel. On models equipped with automatic transmissions, Jaguar’s unique rotary drive selector rises up from the centre console – the XE feels alive.

The contour-hugging front seats are mounted low, creating a sports-car like driving position with heating and cooling options and 14-way power adjustment.

The rear seats may also be heated and can offer a 40:20:40 split-fold – a first for Jaguar – and a through-loading feature making it incredibly practical.

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LONG HAUL LOVE Beat the winter blues and head off for some sun or city sightseeing with one of these fabulous long-haul destinations from Birmingham Airport.

PHUKET Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, renowned for white sand beaches, mountainous landscapes and tropical rainforests.

Winter is the best time to visit with the weather still enjoying warm temperatures, low humidity and gentle breezes. The seas are particularly calmer at this time of year which is excellent for diving and snorkelling.

The beaches of Koh Samui and Bang Tao are popular for water activities such as water-skiing and windsurfing. For beach seclusion, relax on the golden sands at Mai Khao, also home to a turtle nesting reserve.

Take a boat trip to the idyllic Phang Nga Bay. Travel through caves and secret lagoons, where clusters of islands emerge from the jade sea.

For lively bars and nightlife visit the nearby town of Patong, or attend the fun Patong Carnival in November.

Visit an animal sanctuary like the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project, see tigers up close at the Phuket Tiger Kingdom or see wild macaques at Monkey Hill.

Marvel at the imposing marble landmark, The Phuket Big Buddha, which sits at the top of the mountain and overlooks the island below.

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For breath-taking scenery, Karon View Point is a popular tourist spot for stunning views of the Andaman Sea. Discover Phuket’s heritage at the 19th century Thai Hua Museum or see golden Buddha statues at the Chaithararam Temple. Be amazed at The Phuket Trickeye Museum, a fantastic exhibition of interactive 3D paintings that will certainly make you look twice.

Stop for lunch in the Old Town surrounded by ornate temples where Buddhists gather to perform ceremonies welcoming in the New Year.

Enjoy a traditional Thai massage at a spa before hitting the beach for celebrations and fireworks at a New Year’s Eve party.

You can fly direct to Phuket from Birmingham Airport with Thomson Airways.

The airline will be operating fortnightly flights on Wednesdays from 8th November 2017 to 25th April 2018. Book via www. thomson.co.uk or via a Thomson travel agent.

GOA Known for exquisite beaches and stunning coastline stretching along the Arabian Sea, Goa is a tropical paradise. Now that the monsoon season is over the climate is warm and dry, ideal for long days at the beach.

The Anjuna beach in the North is a popular spot for water activities like jet-skiing and scuba diving. Experience an exciting party at Baga beach famous for vibrant clubs and pumping nightlife. Beaches in the south like Agonda beach are quieter and less commercial with white sands surrounded by palm trees. The south is also a popular spot for dolphin watching.

Discover Goa’s history as a former Portuguese colony by taking a tour to see The Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site or the seventeenth-century lighthouse at Fort Aguada.

The Museum of Goa is a free cultural building exhibiting contemporary Indian art including paintings, sculptures and historic artefacts.

Awaken your senses at the Sahakari plantation, producing home grown natural spices, and then ride on an elephant at the nearby Sahakari elephant farm. Climb the steps to the beautiful Dudhsagar waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls in India, with four cascading

tiers and natural surroundings.

Explore more of Phuket with a spot of island hopping whilst passing local fishing villages or experience a sunset river cruise along the Mandovi River.

Christmas is widely celebrated in Goa due to its Christian heritage. Purchase traditional Portuguese Christmas cakes at a market store adorned with festive decorations. Attend a midnight Mass at the beautiful Se Cathedral or sing carols in the morning with the locals on the beach.

Don’t miss the spectacular Winter Carnival parade and the annual Sunburn Festival held in December.

You can fly direct to Goa from Birmingham Airport with Thomson Airways. The airline operates fortnightly flights on Thursdays from 9th November 2017 to 12th April 2018. Book via www.thomson.co.uk or via a Thomson travel agent.

AUSTRALIA

destinations with Qatar Airways, via Doha. The airline operates daily flights from Birmingham Airport with connections to onwards to over 150 destinations worldwide.

NEW YORK

If you enjoyed this year’s summer so much, why not extend it into winter by taking a trip to one of four fabulous cities in Australia.

Perth is the perfect destination for those who love the outdoors. We recommend heading to the north during the dry season to make the most of what Perth has to offer. You’ll love the laid back vibe mixed with the sophistication of this cosmopolitan city. Take a trip to Elizabeth Quay, a waterfront development, and enjoy a pleasant stroll along the quayside, stopping off at bars and restaurants along the way.

Winter in New York is completely magical.

Central Park becomes a wonderland with snow topped trees and fairy-tale horse drawn carriages. Practice your ice-skating at Wollman Rink or Lasker Rink or see the polar bears and penguins at Central Park Zoo.

Adelaide is the place to relax with its picturesque coastlines and an amazing dining offering. If you’re a self-proclaimed foodie, Central Market is where you need to head with over 200 food stalls, there is guaranteed to be something to tantalise your taste buds. If you’re into football, catch a game whilst you’re in the city at the Adelaide Oval. Recognised as one of the most attractive sports grounds in the world, if you’re not lucky enough to see a game, book a guided tour of the stadium on non-match days so not to miss out.

Roam around The Metropolitan Museum of Art and discover an expansive collection of artwork spanning more than 5000 years from all over the world.

Melbourne is a lively city with bustling laneways housing beautiful boutiques, vibrant bars and quirky cafes and restaurants. Whilst you’re wandering, you’re sure to come across pieces of public art dotted around the streets.

If you’re a music fan, the city is renowned for being home to some great live music venues, with a lively independent music scene.

Spend Christmas on the beach in Sydney – whether you’re a fan of hidden-away coves or dynamic surfing beaches, it’ll certainly be a Christmas you won’t forget in a hurry. When you’re not chilling on the beach, book in for a one-off experience and climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or take a guided walking tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House.

Admire the gigantic twinkling Christmas tree below Rockefeller Center, then head to the Top of the Rock Observatory for the best panoramic views of the city’s landmarks including, the Empire State building.

Dine at Kat’s Delicatessen for a traditional American hot dog or sample the best New York cheesecake at Eileen’s Special bake shop.

Hop on a ferry ride from Staten Island over to stylish Manhattan, with spectacular backdrop views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Nowhere does shopping quite like New York with famous department stores like Bloomingdales, brimming with designer brands and glittering Christmas window displays. Sip on a delicious Manhattan or Long Island cocktail at the amazing Ink 48 rooftop bar looking back at the city skyline.

Be dazzled by the bright lights of Broadway and watch a top live performance which will be a truly unforgettable experience for any theatregoer.

Start the New Year celebrations with a countdown at Times Square. Watch the ball drop and dance in confetti until the early hours.

You can fly to New York this winter with Aer Lingus via Dublin or IcelandAir via Reykjavik from Birmingham Airport.

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VEGETABLE & CHICKPEA TAGINE DOn’t Forget the wine

Perfect for your veggie dinner party guests or as a deliciously warming autumn treat, MARK WALSH, Head Chef at Harvey Nichols, shares one of his favourite dishes from the store’s new Autumn Menu.

20g mint chopped 400g green beans cut into 2 cm size pieces 400g tin of chick peas, drained

Ingredients:

Cook for a couple of minutes before adding the carrots, pumpkin, courgettes and potatoes and stir well.

Makes five portions Two aubergines ¼ block of feta cheese.

75g onion (peeled and roughly chopped) One garlic clove 20g ginger ½ cinnamon stick ½ tin of tomatoes 5g paprika 5g ground cumin 10g ground coriander Pinch of saffron ½ tsp ras-el-hanout 75g carrots (peeled and roughly chopped) 500g butternut squash (Peeled and roughly chopped) 500g sweet potato 100g courgettes (roughly chopped) 100g potatoes (peeled and roughly chopped) 75g dried apricots, cut in half ¼ preserved lemon (cut in to small pieces) 250mls vegetable stock 20g flat parsley chopped 48 dluxe-magazine.co.uk

Method: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large pan or tagine. Add the onions and garlic, cooking gently until soft.

Add the ginger and spices then season.

Top with the preserved lemon, tinned tomatoes and a glass of stock.

Simmer with a lid on for 1/2 hour, or until the vegetables are almost tender.

Add most of the herbs along with the green beans, chickpeas, apricots and a little more stock and cook until they are just tender.

Slice the aubergine thinly lengthways and chargrill until soft.

Layer the aubergine and vegetables on your plates and add small cubes of feta around the edges.

Finally scatter over the rest of the herbs and serve.

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Wine Specialist SIOFRA O’BRIEN recommends two great bottles that perfectly complement the Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine.

Petit Pittacum Rosado 16, £13: This Rosado comes from the Bierzo region in Spain and is made using the delicious Mencía grapes.

Super refreshing, it oozes cherry and red plum flavours along with subtle notes of liquorice and red peppers. A great all-rounder.

Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Riserva 13, £24.50: A blend of Sangiovese (95%) and Canaiolo (5%) grapes give this rich Chianti Classico Riserva an elegant and seductive taste, with notes of ripe black cherry, blueberry rose and vanilla. Earthy and warm with a great length, if you like your wine with plenty of body and earthiness this is definitely one to try.

four FALL FAVOURITES for halloween Looking for a heady brew for some Halloween hubble, bubble, toil and trouble? Then why not try Brockmans Gin? If you don’t know it yet, you are in for a treat as it’s brimming with blueberry and blackberry notes with a hint of bitter-sweet Valencian orange peel, coriander, angelica, lemon peel, liquorice, almond and orris. Brockman’s gin is the perfect base for some suitably spooky cocktails or is perfect sipped over ice on it’s own. Here’s a few of our Fall favourites.

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60ML Brockmans 20ML fresh grapefruit juice 15ML fresh lime juice 15ML Cherry Liqueur 15ML cinnamon syrup Small dash of Absinthe Method: Combine Brockmans, juices, cinnamon syrup, and cherry liqueur in a shaker filled with ice, shake, and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish: with lime half turned inside out.

Float on top of the cocktail. Fill with a cube of sugar then add some Absinthe, Ignite & sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon powder over the flame.

40ML Brockmans gin 20ML Lejay Lagoute 15ML Lemon juice 25ML Cranberry juice 10ML (1 bar spoon) allspice dram

AUTUMN REVIVER 50ML Brockmans gin 20ML Lillet Blanc 10ML Cointreau 20ML fresh lemon juice 15ML Ginger syrup Method: Shake all ingredients together in an ice-filled cocktail shaker; strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish: with a dehydrated orange slice studded with cloves

Method: Shake all ingredients together in an ice-filled cocktail shaker; strain into a tumbler of crushed ice layered with frozen winter Berries then top with a little more crushed ice. Garnish: top with a few more frozen winter Berries.

BROCKMANS ODE TO APEROL Ingredients 40ML Brockmans Gin 40ML Aperol Juice of 2 Satsumas Prosecco Method: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes, add the first 3 ingredients and stir before topping with chilled Prosecco.

Garnish: with a cocktail stick skewer of Satsuma peel and blueberries

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SPECIAL FEATURE.

The Griffin Gears Up for Autumn

Set in the heart of the Charnwood Forest between Bradgate Park and Swithland Woods, The Griffin Inn is the jewel in the crown of the Odd John Group.

Built around 1700, The Griffin Inn – as it is now – was originally the Griffin Hotel and has been put to several uses in its long history including brewery, bakery and village mortuary! In Victorian times, an annual village fair was held outside the pub on the Feast of St Leonard in November.

Since being taken on by the Cooledge family, this historically-significant building has been lovingly renovated (and extended) making it more than a bit special, now boasting traditional village pub, luxury wedding and events space and even an award-winning deli/ café. In a sense, it has been restored to its glory days bringing relaxed dining with a laid-back country style with open fires, a warm welcome and, importantly for us country folk, a dog-friendly policy that attracts locals and visitors alike.

The Griffin Inn, led by chef Gavin Smith, is passionate about supporting local business and using local produce wherever possible: their game, including Venison, is sourced from Bradgate Park, just down the road, for example. It doesn’t get fresher than that! This attention to detail is also evident across its wider seasonal menus and specials board, meaning The Griffin Inn is not only perfect for special occasions, but for any time you want 50 dluxe-magazine.co.uk

home-style cooking and comfort food.

In addition to The Griffin Inn is the newly refurbished, Old Stables, which provides a perfect, standalone space for events as varied as corporate showcases – such as the recent Burleigh’s Gin event featured opposite – to parties, wakes, weddings and all things in between. Call them for details.

As mentioned, The Griffin Inn has successfully launched its own brand "Odd John" in recent years. This has not only spawned a deli in Quorn, but also on-site in Swithland, offering Odd-John branded store-cupboard goodies, homecooked food, freshly baked cakes and an award-winning Afternoon Tea. Why not give The Griffin Inn a try this Autumn? You’d be ‘odd’ not to.

The Griffin Inn is at 174 Main Street, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 ATJ. Tel 01509 890 535 or visit www.griffininnswitland.co.uk

Burleigh’s Hosts Gin Event at The Griffin Inn

Burleigh’s Gin, the name on everyone’s lips right now (quite literally), took over The Griffin Inn in Swithland recently for an extra special Gin Showcase event.

Proudly distilled in Nanpantan, Leicestershire, Burleigh’s ticket-only event at The Griffin Inn was held in their Old Stables, which recently benefited from a major refurbishment to create a stunning multi-purpose entertainment space.

To keep up to date with future events at The Griffin Inn, check out their website and Facebook page.

For events, from weddings and celebrations through to corporate, contact Julie Holders at julie@oddjohn.co.uk The Griffin Inn is at 174 Main Street, Swithland, LE12 ATJ. Tel 01509 890 535 for more information.

Presided over by Master Distiller, Jamie Baxter, guests were taken on a ginsoaked tour of gin past and present with The Griffin Inn pairing the five gins of Burleigh’s with a gin-infused and inspired food menu. Gin-ius.

Over the course of the 3-hour event, Jamie demonstrated how the laws of distilling have changed over the years, which has caused the revitalisation in craft gins, as we know them today. He explained the botanical ranges and blends within the gins, which lead to the story of how the gin got its name: Burleigh Wood, which is adjacent to the distillery, is where Jamie first came across Silver Birch, dandelion & burdock, elderberry and iris. They were the botanicals that went on to inspire the first recipe – and it seemed only fitting that this ancient Leicestershire woodland gave its name to the gin.

This slick evening, created by The Griffin’s in-house events team, is just one of a calendar of events taking place over the coming months and raised funds for local charity, The Jake McCarthy Foundation, which is a Rothley-based charity committed to raising money and awareness for Brain Tumour research.

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CHRISTMAS DINING.

World class

Christmas Parties

at Athena

For Christmas 2017, Leicester’s flagship party venue Athena will be transformed for the Christmas party of the season Moroccan Fire Nights.

Come in from the cold and be astounded as you enter a bustling souk. After a canapé reception, incredible entertainers will delight and amaze with their skills of aerial acrobatics, contortion and beautifully choreographed skill.

Performers fly and twist as you enjoy a delicious three-course meal, until the DJ takes control for a night on the dancefloor with fairground stalls, fun casino, our new giant Scaletrix track and more also on offer.

Contact Vivid Experience to order a free brochure and find out more about this unsurpassed Christmas 2017 offering. Tel. 01455 557 829 www.leicesterchristmasparties.co.uk

Johnny & The Goodtime Boys

Return to Leicester for The Christmas Club 2017 Daniel Cassidy, Co-owner of The Christmas Club says ‘Saffron won us over with their picture perfect presentation.

Their unique flavour combinations and approach to customer loyalty made it a no brainer for us. We are so happy to have them on board.’

Johnny & The Goodtime Boys are coming back to Leicester by popular demand throughout December, to provide the ultimate entertainment for the Christmas party of the year at The Maher Centre, Leicester.

With a fully loaded set of Soul, Motown and Disco anthems under their belt, front man Johnny tells us ‘We can’t wait to head back to the UK, we love performing at The Christmas Club and love to give guests a real fiesta experience!’

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The Leicester City Centre venue will be transformed into this year’s chosen theme, ‘White Christmas’ and the finest elements of the festive season will be incorporated into the setting, whilst Saffron Catering will be providing the delicious three course meal. Saffron’s passion for food oozes through their dishes and by working with the finest local food suppliers, Saffron have created a mouthwatering menu with up to four options to choose from per course.

Whilst the food plays a huge part of what The Christmas Club offer, the venue, the décor, the immersive experience and the entertainment are also top priorities. This ensures every guest leaves with a smile on their face and with memories that last forever.

This is The Christmas Clubs promise to you!

Find out more all them on 0116 3190939, visit thechristmasclubleicester.co.uk, or get involved on social media: Facebook: The Christmas Club Twitter: @ xmasclubleic December Dates: Fri 1st, Sat 2nd, Fri 8th, Sat 9th, Fri 15th, Sat 16th

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KETCHUP BOTTLE ARTIST EDWARD WAITE TO EXHIBIT IN LEICESTER Ahead of his exhibition and Meet The Artist event at Oberon Gallery in Leicester, we caught up with critically-acclaimed cityscape and ketchup bottle artist, Edward Waite, to find out his artistic process and what people can expect from the exhibition Who are you? I’m Edward Waite, artist.

Tell us about yourself: I grew up in Skegness on the Lincolnshire coast. I worked as a beach lifeguard in the summer holidays which is where I got my inspiration for my first pieces of artwork. I was painting surfing silhouettes and waves, taking inspiration from my surroundings on the coast.

Where did your love of art and painting begin? I’ve always loved art. My Auntie Jane was an art teacher when I was younger and she always encouraged me to keep experimenting.

Describe your style. I use sauce bottles filled with paint to add movement and 3D texture to my cityscapes in the final stages so they all finish with a life a of their own.

What inspires your paintings and sketches? I spent two years after university travelling. I visited lots of different cities and carried pocket sketchbooks with me to note down and sketch anything that I found inspiring. These helped me create my first collection What is your artistic process? I take some photographs but I create an initial sketch as a blueprint for the painting so I can map out how it’s all going to work on the canvas.

How did you get spotted initially? I was working on some paintings in my parent’s picture framing business and one of the suppliers came in and put me in touch with Buckingham Fine Art Publishers.

Your work is highly sought after, how does that feel? Amazing! I’m always pleased when someone loves one of my paintings enough to buy it but I am surprised at just how successful I have been, it’s a dream come true.

Are you aware of any famous people owning your paintings?

Yes, I have had a commission from Coronation Street’s Mikey North and Tom Daley the Olympic diver bought one of my pieces at my Plymouth exhibition. I also have a piece in Phil Collins’ house, which his agent bought for him.

Is there any city in the world you have not yet painted? I’d love to do Hong Kong one, day but that is one place I never got to on my travels.

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What is your favourite place in the world and why? My favourite place is New York; it is where I had my ‘eureka moment’ to use sauce bottles in my work.

You’re showcasing your work at the Oberon Gallery in Leicester, have you been to Leicester before? Yes, I love Leicester and I’m really excited to be coming back to visit Oberon Gallery on October 14th!

What can the people of Leicester expect to see in the exhibition?

They should expect to see my journey around the famous cities of the world and there will also be some local gems of Leicester brought to life in my unique style.

Do you have a favourite painting of your own? My favourite painting is the Taj Mahal as this is where I proposed to my wife and it is the only painting of my own that I have on the wall at home.

You’ve achieved great success and are still under 30: what is the proudest moment of your career so far? One of the first articles ever written about me, 4Walls magazine described me as “on the way to becoming one of the most renowned artists of his

generation”.

What advice would you give to your younger self? Don’t be afraid of being knocked back and keep going.

What is your advice to anyone considering the purchase of art for the first time? Always buy what you love and can’t be without!

The Edward Waite ‘Meet the Artist’ event takes place 14th October. To sign up to this event and be kept up to date with Oberon Gallery news and events, head to their website. www.oberongallery.com For more information on Edward Waite, check out www.edwardwaite.com Oberon Gallery is at 27 Loseby Lane, Leicester, LE1 5DR. Tel 0116 253 8484. dluxe-magazine.co.uk 55

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NoFuchsGiven FASHION EVENT AT PILOT

as six exclusive haunted mazes/haunted houses they have loads of festival entertainment, and music/live bands; as well as bbq food and a bar.

Pink Sari Revolution

27 Sept – 7 Oct @ Curve, Leicester Fusing together drama, music and movement, Pink Sari Revolution is a true story based on the book by internationally renowned journalist Amana FontanellaKhan and meetings with Sampat Pal.

Pilot Clothing hosted a special event recently for NoFuchsGiven, the brand created by Premier League Champion, Christian Fuchs.

Pilot is known for stocking and showcasing some of the most leading edge – and luxury – fashion and streetwear brands for men and women from its threestorey High Street boutique.

The NoFuchsGiven brand boasts; “#NoFuchsGiven is more than just a brand. It is a lifestyle choice. It’s the mentality of being brave and bold. Breaking away from society’s norms and ripping up the rulebook. A way to express yourself, where there is NoFuchsGiven”. It is proudly designed and produced in England.

VIP guests not only got a chance to shop the new collection, but meet the LCFC star, too. Burleigh’s Gin was also on-hand with gin cocktails. Back of the net.

The Railway Children

3 Oct – 8 Oct @ Curve Leicester This best-loved tale, made famous by the iconic 1970 movie starring Jenny Agutter and Bernard Cribbins, delivers a compelling coming of age story and a fascinating insight into Edwardian rural life.

Melton Mowbray Food Festival

7-8 October @ Melton Cattle Market Held in the heart of Melton Mowbray at The Cattle Market, a wonderfully traditional market town set in the rolling Leicestershire landscape, which is proud to be known as the Rural Capital of Food and Drink,the Melton Mowbray Food Festival will once again bring together a huge selection of edible delights from some of the country’s finest producers, many from the East Midlands region.

PhilL Jupitus – Juplicity National Theatre Live, Hamlet (ENCORE)

5 October @ Phoenix Theatre Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.

Pilot Clothing is at 58 High Street, Leicester, LE1 5ET. www.netclothing.net www.nofuchsgiven.com

8th October @ Melton Theatre Join stand-up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart Phill Jupitus for over an hour of tales, laughs and diversions.

Watch in delight and/or horror as this experienced funny man drags laughs out of the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it.

Xtreme Scream Park

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Blood Brothers

16-21 October @ De Montfort Hall The legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who

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separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Loogabarooga festival

18 – 25 October The Loogabarooga Festival of Incredible Illustrations and Brilliant Books will be back once again in Loughborough during half term, from 18th to 24th October 2017

From the copper-topped bar to burnt toffee wall tiles, Knight & Garter, is a stunning new pub located on Hotel Street.

Following a complete refurbishment (you may remember it as the old Molly O’Grady’s) it is now open for all day dining, weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas or bar drinks and cocktails until late, offering an all round British steakhouse and high end bar experience.

From the bar area you can go through the secret door to the restaurant area or through the glass doors onto the brand new terrace overlooking the New Market Square, home to the monthly Makers Market and Leicester’s upcoming Christmas Market- perfect for a post shop drink! They even have a gallery venue downstairs, which will be available as an extra bar or private hire at weekends and for artists to showcase their work.

Sister Act

24 – 28 October @ Loughborough Town Hall Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act leaves audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of

friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!

Arlene! The Glitz. The Glamour. The Gossip.

25th October @ Melton Theatre Arlene gossips with Jacquie Storey about a lifetime in dance and reveals the truth behind the Glitz, the Glamour and the Gossip.

BBC Radio Leicester Big Birthday Celebration

8th November @ De Montfort Hall Celebrate five decades of entertainment as a host of top performers, famous names and surprise guests come together to salute the

country’s first BBC Local Radio station - 50 years to the day it all started in 1967!

Russell Brand Re: Birth

13th November @ De Montfort Hall In Re:Birth, Russell Brand wrestles with these questions while unravelling the matrix of modern media, politics,

sex, fatherhood and death.

Join one of comedy’s fiercest talents as he tries to make sense of life having just made a new one.

Scrooge The Musical

18 November – 7 January @ Curve Leicester Based on Charles Dickens’ much-loved A Christmas Carol, Scrooge is the perfect festive family treat, taking you and Ebenezer Scrooge on a spellbinding journey through Christmas past, present and yet-to-come…

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra 22-23 November @ De Montfort Hall Musical virtuoso Jools Holland

and his well-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced dates and special guests for their upcoming 2017 Autumn/ Winter UK tour, now in its 22nd year.

The Vaudevillians

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BUSINESS.

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Pieces of business advice that never go out of fashion Summer time is easy in my wardrobe.

It is shorts and shirts with flip flops or comfortable shoes topped off with a baseball hat. After all, I am American.

When I sit back and look at people’s businesses as they prepare to retire or even to start spending less time in the business and more time for themselves.

They are living in a “summer wardrobe” business. writes dluxe Leicestershire & Rutland's Business Editor Bart Dalton.

Analysing businesses is similar to building a wardrobe for all seasons.

The simple things we need when we start in business are: 1. A pair of shorts and a pair of jeans: Having a product to sell and someone to do it.

2. A small collection of t-shirts: Simple budgets and financial goals.

3. Functional set of shoes for all occasions: Website and marketing materials.

Steve Jobs and Peewee Herman have one outfit that they wore all the time. It made it so that they did not have to think about making the clothes match. It also made it so you couldn’t discern the nature of the meeting by the attire being appropriate to match the scenario.

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Your business might be set up for all seasons but let’s look at the things you need to add into the business closet. Here are the fun accessories to make sure that you can not only show up, but be noticed when it comes to this little soirée called success.

1. Hat and Sunglasses: You need to have some messages or communications that get you noticed and stand head and shoulders above the rest. Become a thought leader in your arena and make sure that people think of you first when it comes to the problems you solve.

2. Sport Jacket or an amazing handbag: This really gets back to having a 3-5 year plan for your business and the people involved in it. Do you have career paths mapped out for your top employees? Does everyone know how many clients or profit levels you want to achieve? The reason these are like a sport jacket or amazing hand bag is that they will be on show when it comes to how your business looks from the outside. It is also a great place to store lots of unnecessary stuff until you decide to have a clear out.

4. Healthier you: there is no substitute for this. Clothes look better on healthier people and so does business. No matter how great your business is or your superior intellect people are animals and make snap judgements that take some time to rebound from.

Get your self sorted. It takes time but you will have fun doing it.

Autumn (or Fall as we Yanks call it) is in full swing. The new year is barrelling down on us. It’s time to add to your business wardrobe and make sure you don’t have that same old tired look; there’s nothing worse than feeling classic yet looking dated.

150+ Events for LBF 2017 Tickets to Leicester Business Festival events taking place between 23rd October and 3rd November, are now available to book through the Business Festival website leicesterbusinessfestival. com.

Around 150 events will form a packed programme in the third annual Business Festival to take place in Leicestershire.

The Leicester Business Festival, partnered

by Leicester Castle Business School is the region’s largest business event. It will comprise many different seminars, conferences meetings and webinars that will appeal to businesses of all shapes and sizes from sole traders and microbusinesses right up to employees in large corporate organisations.

Over 95% of the events are completely free to attend, although tickets must be booked in advance and are available on a first come first served basis.

There are hundreds of different events in the programme spanning the key sectors from communications, marketing and business support, professional and financial services, retail and food and drink to tourism and hospitality, logistics, creative industries and much more.

The final programme will be released on 3rd October and can be viewed at www.leicesterbusinessfestival.com Sometimes even in a simple wardrobe you need to have an upgrade. Don’t let your jeans get thread bare, update your products and packages to match the type of client you are looking to attract.

If you have had the same shirts, financial plans, then maybe it is time to make sure they fit properly to your current business physique instead of just adding on a Cost Of Living adjustment.

Lastly do your shoes still fit comfortably and do they match the rest of your wardrobe. Website update? Make sure you and your team have a digital plan. If you don’t plan to add to your wardrobe make sure the items you have make you look as good as they can.

Need any other ideas or want to add even more to your Business Wardrobe?

I would love to help. Visit my website www.bartdaltonconsulting.com for some blogs, tools and other fun content.

Bart (BD) Dalton, Director of Taurus Wealth Management and Author of True Gravity, has a passion for helping people maximise wealth. Wealth is the ability to live life in a manner that makes you feel successful and fulfilled. www.tauruswealth.co.uk

teambuilding in the treetops Center Parcs Conferences & Events has refreshed its popular teambuilding packages and launched a new activity-only package for businesses looking to use Center Parcs purely as a corporate retreat for their guests, rather than to host a meeting or conference.

The new Exhilar8 package, priced at £65 including VAT at Sherwood, Elveden and Longleat, includes a choice of two leisure activities such as Aerial Tree Trekking, High Ropes Challenge, Laser Combat, Target Archery, Raft Building, Paintballing and Orienteering. The package also includes a sandwich ‘pack up’ style lunch. dluxe-magazine.co.uk 61

BUSINESS. we still see quite a bit of resistance. UK Figures this year indicate that promotion of women to Board level roles has dropped from 32.1 per cent in 2016 to 29 per cent.

The evidence is clear that women are not taken seriously by the gender pay issues in which women continue to lose out even when clearly doing the same job as men.

Women are just as capable and effective as their male counterparts, but this is clearly not being seen or believed.

How important are the awards for the new generations of women?

National labour statics to August 2017 record the weekly hourly contribution of women in the workforce is 27. hours per week and that of men is 36.9 hours. This clearly shows that women are making a considerable contribution in the working environment, just under 10 percent that of men. However, we still live in society where we see or believe that a man’s contribution is more important or better than that of a woman. This is nonsense and we need different ways not just to say that, but of showing it in real terms. We have the evidence all around us.

The East Midlands Women’s Awards are hugely important as a means of identifying, showcasing and recognising the amazing and outstanding contribution of women who are making a huge impact in their chosen fields. This gives the next generation of both men and women powerful examples of what women are doing in real terms and what we can do, to dispel the unrealistic impression about how much women contribute in the society as a whole.

THE EAST MIDLANDS WOMEN'S AWARDS The East Midlands Women’s Awards is a prestigious gala ceremony to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution made by women across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, and Northamptonshire in areas such as public and professional services, entrepreneurship, Arts, Media and Music, leadership, community impact, charity and volunteering.

Ahead of the Gala Awards, which takes place on 20th October at the Falcon Hotel, Uppingham, dluxe caught up with awards Founder Sandra Pollock to find out more.

How did the idea for the East Midlands Women’s Awards come about?

The idea for the East Midlands Womens Awards (EMWA) came about whilst reflecting on the many women I’ve supported over the years. Many feel unrecognised even though their contribution is outstanding and has made a tremendous difference for the 62 dluxe-magazine.co.uk

business, communities and the economy at large.

After my tenure as National Chair for the Chartered Management Institute’s WiM Network I felt that there was a need to create something prominent in the East Midlands that recognised, promoted and celebrated the amazing contribution of the work that women in the region have been doing. The response we’ve received for the idea has been tremendous, as has been the support we’ve received both from businesses from women and men across the Region.

Do you think it’s still hard to be taken seriously as a woman in the business field?

Most of us would like to believe that things have changed and it would be true to say that there have been slight improvements or it may seem that way because we’re talking about it more. Unfortunately, even with the recent hype around the Lord Davies Women on Boards report in 2011, the government’s push to get an increase of women on boards,

When I was growing up I didn’t see any women from my culture or ethnicity presented in the media that I could hold up as examples that I could emulate. Not that they were not out there, they were not being promoted or celebrated. If there was one thing would have been different for me in terms of my self-belief as a young black woman it would have been role models outside of my own family. Role models make a huge difference, but role models who live in your city or region are even more powerful because they are within your reach.

We want to recognise and share the excellence of our many female examples and role models to spur on women of all ages and to further change the mind set of those making decisions about employing women in their organisations. There has not been enough change in this area. And more importantly to inspire this new generation of professional and business women. I want my daughter to be confident and know that her contribution will be seen, appreciated and valued just as that of a man. We want women to feel good about themselves and what they do and receive the recognition they rightly deserve.

To find out more about the awards visit www.emwawards.co.uk

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Are you always working on the go?

For the price of a coffee can you afford to lose all of your valuable data?

In today’s world we use our PC’s, tablets and mobiles in coffee shops, on the train, at work or at home to answer emails, work on documents and share information with others, which you may be accessing from a personal or business device.

It’s imperative to have the correct security measures in place to ensure your precious data is secure in these environments. The last thing you want to lose is that all important tender you’ve been working all week.

When it co backing up mes to yo it’s been on ur data – your list for a wh to-do ile.

The most co mmon response is “ around to I will get it soon.”

In the meantime you’ve got some sort of antivirus programme running in the background killing those cyber security threats. Surely that’s doing a good enough job of protecting the most important asset in your business right?

Can you stop people taking data from a USB stick that’s been lost?

Can you block users from accessing certain websites on all of their devices?

Can you encrypt important data so it’s only accessible by the people who need it?

If you answered “no” to one or more of the questions below it’s probably worth speaking to Dalycom about your IT security.

Get in touch today to see how we can help you: 01509 410 410 | info@dalycom.uk.com | www.dalycom.uk.com

BUSINESS.

It’s all gone KuKu Last year saw the launch of luxury networking, KuKu Connect. A year on, we’re catching up with KuKu’s founders, Stephen Goddard and Philip BrooksStephenson ahead of their glittering 1st birthday celebrations.

Dluxe: So Stephen and Philip you’re the team who have brought us KuKu Connect; you’ve created quite a stir here in Leicester, so what’s brought this buzz to the business community?

Stephen: Well, you say stir, that’s a great point to start off with; when you visit one of our monthly Connect Receptions the first thing you receive is a cocktail or something suitably fizzy, as well as delicious canapes.

We aren’t your ordinary networking set-up.

Our ethos is building authentic business relationships and the best way to achieve that is through informal and relaxed networking, or ‘connecting’ as we call it.

A key factor to our success is the diversity of businesses both in size and sector, it’s important to have a good mix, as meeting five people offering the same service is not effective for either you or them!

Dluxe: So where do your Connect Receptions take place: Philip: We visit a different luxurious venue each month, which helps create a fantastic buzz and is often a great conversation starter. We’ve been very fortunate to work with the likes of Chutney Ivy, Oberon Gallery, Marco Pierre White, Sherwin Hall Kitchens, Cocoa Amore, Burleigh’s Gin, The Boot Room restaurant and, most recently, the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Helen Howe Atelier.

We welcome any business to attend a KuKu Connect Reception – take this as your formal invitation from us to come along and see for yourself how KuKu Connect works and meet our members.

Dluxe: So how did you come together as a team?

Philip: We both met being involved in a costume ball at Christies in London, which was attended by members of the Royal Family. Stephen was working on the creative and design elements whilst I was working on the marketing/PR aspects; these being our professional backgrounds.

Together, we now have KuKu Creative, which develops brands for clients who want to stand out in their market place, and now KuKu Connect, creating something different for businesses wanting to develop, grow and raise their profile in a fresh and effective manner that gives great value.

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just in our expertise, but in our personalities, too. Just like a good gin and tonic (I’m the gin and Philip is the tonic), I’m known for being quirky and you’ll always spot me in bright trousers and garish shirts, whilst Philip is more of a traditionalist in suit, tie and never without a handkerchief.

We are partners in life too and we’ve found a great niche in which to focus our creative flairs in the form of an innovative and colourful networking service that works.

"Leicester is a buzzing hub for both culture and business"

Dluxe: What was it that attracted you to Leicester?

Philip: Leicester is a buzzing hub for both culture and business and we’re passionate about our community. We said right from the very start that KuKu Connect should champion all the great business and community organisations across the county, promoting Leicestershire’s success stories.

Stephen: Basically we love Leicester, we feel really proud to be part of it and that’s why we launched KuKu Connect. We are welcoming, friendly and open, so perfect for those new to networking. Our members are always telling us KuKu Connect works as well as being fun to be a part of - it’s a community in itself.

Dluxe: So we hear you have some rather sparkling plans to celebrate KuKu Connect’s 1st birthday in October: Philip: Our 1st Birthday celebrations take place at Lumbers Jewellers followed by Bruxelles in the presence of Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire who will be representing The Queen. We will be joined by dignitaries, business leaders and the stars of the show, as ever, our members.

Stephen: It’s going to be a fab evening, black tie, gorgeous dresses, wonderful food from the Boot Room Restaurant, fizz, Burleigh’s Gin and a good dollop of moreish chocolate from Cocoa-Amore, music and some rather special goody bags.

Dluxe: Well, it looks like another great year ahead for you. Congratulations to KuKu Connect on its first birthday and we look forward to celebrating with you in October.

Credits: Martin Neeves photography – shot at Bruxelles, Leicester www.martinneeves.co.uk www.kukuconnect.co.uk

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There are few more confusing – or unpopular – taxes than Inheritance Tax (IHT). For older generations, the prospect of paying up to 40% tax on what they leave behind is difficult to contemplate. For some children and grandchildren, grappling with IHT is something they are ill-equipped to do.

Yet more and more families are going to have to deal with IHT. The latest figures from HMRC show that the government collected £5.1 billion in IHT in the 12 months to May this year – up 9% on the same period last year1.

IHT is set to be even more of a money-spinner for the government in future; the Office for Budget Responsibility predicts that receipts will increase to £6.2 billion by 2020/21.

rise gradually by £25,000 a year to £175,000 per person from April 2020.

Crucially, the £325,000 threshold and the new RNRB are transferrable, meaning that you can pass both tax-free allowances onto your spouse or civil partner when you die. With the RNRB increasing to £175,000 in 2020/21, a couple could eventually pass £1 million to their children or grandchildren without attracting IHT. Müdd points to this as an example of “some of the genuinely generous reliefs that have been introduced”. But he adds that the devil often lies in the detail. “When it comes to IHT planning, advice is essential,” he says. “The reliefs often come with caveats and, unless you understand what those are, you are making assumptions. Quite often, those assumptions are wrong.”

“The earlier you start thinking about IHT, the easier – and less damaging – it is"

Many more families are being dragged into paying the tax thanks to soaring house prices, while rising Stamp Duty costs are making elderly people think twice about downsizing. However, there are steps that families can take to mitigate its impact. For Tony Müdd, Divisional Director, Development & Technical Consultancy at St. James’s Place Wealth Management, there are two crucial elements: taking advice and planning.

“The earlier you start thinking about IHT, the easier – and less damaging – it is, and the more options people have,” he says. “That doesn’t mean that, if you leave it late, it’s too late. There are still things you can do; they are just more limited.”

New rules introduced in April this year allow you to pass on more of your estate free of IHT. However, many people are not fully aware of the thresholds, so it’s important to be clear on the facts. The threshold at which your estate becomes potentially liable for IHT at 40% is £325,000 per person. In the 2017/18 tax year, there is an additional £100,000 ‘residence nil rate band’ (RNRB) that can be used against the value of your property – but only if you leave it to a child or grandchild.2 The RNRB is set to

For instance, those without children cannot benefit from the RNRB; thus, if you leave your home to a niece or nephew there will be no additional allowance. Likewise, it may not be available when a property has been left in trust, because the beneficiary is a trust, not a direct descendant. It could therefore be important for those who have put such arrangements in place to review their Wills.* Furthermore, estates valued at £2 million or more will lose £1 of the RNRB for every £2 of value above £2 million; meaning that if your estate is currently worth more than £2.2 million, there will be no RNRB. Even if you do not consider yourself to be particularly wealthy, you may still find that the value of your individual or combined estates exceeds the tax-free thresholds, so anything that reduces a potential IHT bill is worth considering. Moreover, thoughtful estate planning can help you pass wealth on to your designated beneficiaries in the manner you choose, while reducing your taxable estate.

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ideas to make life less taxing

There is plenty that can be done to keep a potential IHT bill to a minimum. Here are a few ideas: 1. Use the allowance for individuals to give gifts worth up to £3,000 a year (£6,000 if you use the previous year’s allowance as well) without incurring any IHT. 2. Individuals can pass on larger amounts of money free of IHT, so long as they live for seven years after making the gift.

3. Take account of the ‘normal expenditure out of income’ rule – if you give gifts out of your income and, in doing so, don’t damage your standard of living, they are exempt from IHT, and there is no upper limit.

4. Spread your giving over a number of years rather than paying out a lump sum.

5. Don’t give away too much too soon – otherwise you could be dependent on your children.

The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from taxation, can change at any time. The value of any tax relief depends on individual circumstances. *Will writing involves the referral to a service that is separate and distinct to those offered by St. James's Place. Wills are not regulateda by the Financial Conduct Authority.

1 HMRC Tax & Receipts,, 21 June 2017.

2 This also applies to other lineal descendants, including step-children, adopted children or foster children.

To receive a complimentary guide covering wealth management, retirement planning or Inheritance Tax planning, contact Janine Edwards Wealth Management Ltd on 01676 530 606 or email Janine.edwards@sjpp.co.uk Janine Edwards Wealth Management Ltd represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group's wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group's website at www.sjp.co.uk/products. dluxe-magazine.co.uk 65

LAST WORD . but actually they were calling Dick and Dom on BBC. That was quite a major incident because this phone call went on for ages and we had to try and explain to them who on earth we were and what programme they’d called into.

Quite crushing as well I suppose. Well yeah a little bit because they wanted to call into them and not us. As people say they’re like Waitrose and we’re more like Lidl.

You’re coming to De Montfort Hall this Christmas to star in Beauty and the Beast, who are you playing? Well there isn’t an actual character name at the moment obviously it’s kind of the Panto comic type, the Buttons, Wishy Washy, Smee type role.

You’ll get the usual Dick n Dom type stuff, well you’ll only get one half of Dick n Dom so they’ll be some Bogies in there obviously and I’ll be getting kids on the stage at the end and it will all be done in the usual Dick n Dom style and they’ll be some mess as well I’ve heard. Things always get messy when one of us is around.

bogies!

RICHARD McCOURT

Richard ‘Dick’ McCourt of children’s TV’s Dick and Dom fame has been part of the BAFTA Award winning duo Dick and Dom for twenty years and has appeared in some of the most popular shows in CBBC history including Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow, The Legend of Dick and Dom and Absolute Genius amongst others.

DLUXE caught up with Richard ahead of his starring role alongside ITV’s Heartbeat, David Lonsdale and Leicester’s very own singing sensation Sam Bailey; who returns for a second year in Leicester’s biggest panto – Beauty and the Beast at De Montfort Hall.

So how many times a day does someone shout ‘Bogies’ at you? Probably four! It’s crazy, all these years later, we finished that in 2006 so you’re talking 11 years ago and it’s still going strong. I think YouTube has revitalised it and I think a lot of our ex viewers of Da Bungalow now show their kids it, so there is a whole new generation of viewers coming on to Bogies.

How does it feel to be a part of a whole generation’s childhood experience? It just makes us feel old really, we’re like Grandads now. We started in ’96, so ’96 to 2006 that is one generation and we’ve done another generation 2006 to 2017. So some viewers who used to watch us in ’96 are now like 30 years old and they’ve got their own kids so it’s bonkers.

So you’ve almost passed doing the University tour? No we’re still doing those, we’ve got a load of freshers dates coming up at the end of this year because obviously 20-22 year olds, 10 years ago they were Bungalow viewers. It’s all different age groups at the moment.

Brilliant, so you do the same job but now

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with added alcohol? I wouldn’t say that.

Lemonade all the way!

What was your proudest memory of that time period? I think just doing Saturday mornings in general. I if you ask any presenter who’s ever done Saturday mornings like Philip Schofield or Zoe Ball etc, they all say the best job they’ve ever had is Saturday morning television because it’s just such a hoot. You just have a really good laugh. It lasted 5 years and we won a couple of BAFTAs so it really was the highlight of our career.

And it was all live wasn’t it? Yes it was all live! Every Saturday morning and Sunday morning we were on the digital channel live so it was two live shows a weekend. Obviously live TV is a rarity these days in many ways so we had the joy of that as well, you know anything that could happen television.

The transition from television to stage hasn’t really been that difficult, has it? No, I suppose stage is very much like live TV, anything could happen. It’s exactly the same except you’ve got the audience there watching you so actually it’s probably even worse because on live TV you’ve got cameras so you don’t know what anyone’s thinking but on stage you get everyone telling you what they are thinking.

It’s probably even worse in that respect but it’s still as much fun.

Once you are on stage you’ve got to make sure nothing goes wrong because you are in front of a live audience. I mean the audience obviously like viewers of live TV always love it if something goes wrong. So we’ve learnt loads but we’ve been doing stage work since we started so we’re very used to it.

What was perhaps the biggest thing that has ever gone wrong? There was a famous clip of a viewer of Da Bungalow that called in and thought they were calling Ant & Dec on ITV

Is this your first time working in Leicester?

In Panto, yeah. I think we’ve done some bits and bobs at the space centre, we did a lot of filming there for our show Absolute Genius on BBC in the Space Centre so that’s probably the closest we’ve got to filming in Leicester.

What is it about the genre of Panto that makes it so enduring; what's the appeal of it?

Well I think for some kids it’s the first time they’ve ever been to the theatre which is an amazing experience, to see a live show in the theatre. Panto is obviously geared towards kids but families as well so the whole family can come along and enjoy it. I think Panto has moved on from the kind of cheesy Christmas cracker type jokes and I think you’ll see in this Panto this year, I’ve been talking to the Scriptwriter and I think it’s going to take a very modern twist. They’ll be lots of stuff about social media and I think there will be ways for you to interact with the show as the shows going on.

Sounds intriguing. With working all over the Christmas period, you probably have Christmas Day off and that’s it. Yes Christmas Day off and New Year’s Day off, I think that is probably much it. I think maybe one day a week off but it’s quite hard work, Panto. It’s two shows a day daily so it’s non-stop. You have to be fit for it.

So after Panto, what’s in the pipeline for you?

We’ve got a new series of Diddy TV coming out which is Diddy Dick n Dom from Da Bungalow, they’re still going strong with their TV parody show on CBBC. I think next year we are working at Butlins again doing our live shows there and Edinburgh Festival and some more filming for Diddy TV. So lots going on!

Beauty and the Beast runs at De Montfort Hall from 16 Dec - 7th Jan. Tickets at www.demontforthall.co.uk

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