UK Women Magazine - March Issue 2015 by WomenUK

MARCH 2015

SOUTH Feature:

JUDYMAY MURPHY

World renowned author, speaker and mentor FASHION Fantastic florals, divine denims and luscious laces INSPIRING US ALL Katie Piper on challenging preconceptions EMOTIONAL HEALTH The raw misery of grief FOOD Fabulous, filling and colourful salads

OUT AND ABOUT In Cambridge

FASHION Spring trends

12 WHAT A NIGHT! Hotel Terravina

KATIE PIPER Living life to the full

TANTALISE YOUR TASTEBUDS Succulent salads

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RAISE A TOAST It's Ladies' Day

TAKE 3 Inspirational women

Photo: Fiona Brims, www.fionabrimsphotography.co.uk

RADICALIZATION What's going on?

39 THE MOONWALK Come join us!

FISH & SHIPS In Portland

WELCOME TO

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Irmantas Bauza

MARCH 2015 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to UK Women Magazine South

WHAT’S INSIDE FEATURE: International coach and author Judymay Murphy shares her secrets to success

CHARITY: 11

Tackling the silent killer – Pancreatic Cancer FASHION:

Put a spring in your step and embrace the shapes, textures and fabrics of the season 12 15

ACCESSORIES: Walk tall and fabulous in wedge heels BEAUTY: Put your nails on display this spring

HEALTH: The overwhelming emotion of grief

LOU DE CRUSS: What’s she up to this month?

REFLEXOLOGY: Healing from the feet up

INTERIORS: Styling with tiles

CURRENT AFFAIRS: Radicalization

DEBATE: Same sex parenting

TAKE 3: Inspirational women past, present and future

A DAY AT THE RACES: Our pick of the best Ladies' Days

INTERVIEW: The lovely Katie Piper talks to UK Women

BUSINESS: The added bonus of a virtual PA

FOOD: Feel lighter and energised with these delicious spring salads

DID YOU KNOW: Topical news items

TRAVEL: Center Parcs and Mrs Best’s Holiday Cottage

OUT AND ABOUT: The Cambridge experience

WHATS ON?:

CAR REVIEW: The Audi TT 2.0T Quattro S Line S Tronic

RESTAURANT AND HOTEL REVIEWS: Terravina and The Jetty

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Welcome to the March issue of UK Women designed to put a little sparkle into your month. Here at NFC Publishing HQ we plan our content to include a balance of hard hitting topics complemented by exciting fashion, accessory and beauty features with a liberal injection of fun. This month we talk to two stunningly inspirational women – Judymay Murphy who has turned her life around from self-described ‘lost soul’ to wise and compassionate mentor, and Katie Piper, who has proved beyond doubt that it is possible to survive a traumatic and life-changing event and go on to lead a happy and fulfilling life. The fact that this is a possibility should be a heart-warming thought for us in the ever-changing and uncertain world that we live. This month we also look at the pivotal emotion of grief, try out a little relaxing reflexology and, never ones to shy away from controversy, we look at some of the issues around same sex parenting. With many shocking stories filtering through the news we also delve into the haunting world of radicalization and look at how the tools of our modern world such as the smart phone and the internet can provide a platform for the endemic growth of radicalization. As always we hope you enjoy this issue and keep in touch – we love to hear from you. Carole & Felicity Partners, NFC Publishing Ltd

In her

GENIUS ZONE Photos: Irmantas Bauza

WHAT’S YOUR APPROACH TO MENTORING?

WHAT ARE PEOPLE AFRAID OF WHEN THEY COME TO YOU?

A lot of people get confused between coaching and mentoring. Mentoring is where the mentor has gone somewhere first and they’ve made a lot of mistakes and know the lie of the land and are guiding you through what you can expect and encouraging you along the way. The important thing when you look for a mentor is to find someone who is far enough ahead of you that they’re going to be useful to you and not so far ahead of you that the information they have is too advanced.

Initially people are scared of two things: they’re scared of being discovered and they feel that somehow they are broken and they don’t know what they’re doing and everybody else in the room is going to find them out. So very quickly I’ll talk about the areas that I’ve failed in and the things that I’m still working on and they’ll start to feel safe. As people start sharing they’ll realise that we’re all human and vulnerable and there’s no proving or impressing to be done, so people relax around that.

CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR WEEKEND COACHING?

The other fear that people have when they’re just coming in is whether this is going to work? And so I make sure that it’s not just fanciful, wishful thinking. They’ll learn a principle and they’ll have a breakthrough around their belief systems and they’ll immediately get a practical application.

Often in our lives we have great intentions for what we want to do - ‘I’ve got ten minutes here, I’ll come up with some new goals, I’m going to find a new way of doing that’ etc. - but we get distracted and we don’t really focus on ourselves for long enough to make the kind of change that’s necessary; so that’s why I love teaching weekend workshops because people are right there in the room. I always ask them to switch their phones off unless they have elderly parents and young kids that they need to be available for and to focus completely on themselves and their lives and the way that they would like them to be. That’s why in just one weekend you can get the kind of progress that often people don’t get for at least a couple of years just because you have that intense focus.

Judymay Murphy is an internationally renowned speaker, mentor, coach and author. She speaks straight from the heart and encourages everyone she encounters to follow their passion

YOU MENTION THE ‘ZONE OF GENIUS’ IN YOUR WORK, IS THIS SOMETHING THAT YOU HOPE PEOPLE WILL TAP INTO? We all have an area that we’re so passionate about. If you focus intensely on something over a long period of time you become a genius at it, whether that is stand-up comedy, investing, being a parent whatever. A lot of people are either indecisive about what they commit themselves to or they are doing something that feels like it’s a big effort or they’re not putting in the time that’s required and usually this is because it’s not feeling great; so it adds up to them becoming good up something but not becoming a genius at it. The Zone of Genius is when it’s no longer an effort – you are in flow. I spent more than a decade being ‘lost’ and it’s a very unusual, scary, sometimes enchanting place to be – I was just like

some ditsy on the planet roaming here, there and everywhere, making every mistake and trying every kind of thing. I mean I was a really lost soul. I could never find what my thing was. The great thing is that once you do find your place and your reason for being here on the planet – there’s such joy in that. IT’S KIND OF BEING AVAILABLE TO DO THINGS RIGHT NOW IN THE MOMENT, ALMOST READY FOR ANYTHING ISN’T IT? It’s when you know you’re doing what you were sent here to do; you have a sense of purpose and it doesn’t necessarily have to be something that gets accolades like singing and dancing. It might be something that just you and one other person know about. I know someone who looks after their elderly parent with Alzheimer’s – they know what they’re here to do is just give to that parent who needs them so much – that’s the ‘click’ that people are looking for and they go partying or watch too much television or try and get their fix in other ways. I READ SOMEWHERE THAT YOU EAT RAW BROCCOLI AND CHILLI FOR BREAKFAST, IS THAT STILL THE CASE? In the summer I do but in the winter I want something a little heavier so it tends to be spelt grain, Maca powder and cocoa nibs. I also put in poppy seeds, sesame seeds, hazelnuts and almond milk. I have raw broccoli as a snack and raw peppers are another favourite usually with organic houmous, so I still walk the talk. DO YOU EVER ALLOW YOURSELF ‘NAUGHTY’ TREATS? First of all I never call it a treat because if you’re calling it a treat then you’re training yourself that it’s something that’s somehow good for you. All the time, we’re looking for a particular feeling - a feeling of specialness – for me it used to come from sugar – but I’ve trained my palate to not need sugar; these days even if I have one bite of a cookie I find it overly sweet. When I do have sweeter foods it tends to be things like raw chocolate. HAVE YOU GOT ANY INSTANT TIPS FOR OUR READERS? First of all work out are you living your dream or somebody else’s? You know the stuff that you’re going for, is that something that you really want to do or is it a compromise? Maybe you’ve been told that the thing that you want is too difficult or you think that society won’t let you do it or that you’re too old. Insist on living your dream and not compromising. Secondly give yourself permission to turn up differently in your personality – very often our identity for our self was fixed at a very young age and we haven’t given ourselves a make-over. We’re pretty good at giving ourselves a physical makeover but with the personality we think that we’ve got to stick with it. For years I thought of myself as quite bookish and unglamorous and then in the last few years I thought, 'hang on a second – who says I don’t get to look like a superstar?’ I used to wear all black and all big, baggy things 'cos I just felt that glamorous persona belonged to someone else. So I took steps to change things. It is possible to radically change who you show up as.

“People are just saying ‘ok all I have to do is pay this person more money and eventually I’ll end up being like them’ instead of realising it’s about being your best version of you; you’re cultivating your own garden – you’re not running a race against everybody else”

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Pancreatic is one of the most lethal cancers in the UK, with only around four per cent of the 8,800 people diagnosed each year surviving more than five years. Pancreatic Cancer UK is the only national charity fighting pancreatic cancer on all fronts

SILENT KILLER The average survival rate for pancreatic cancer is just six months and the shocking thing is these statistics have hardly changed in forty years. The disease is predicted to overtake breast cancer as the fourth leading cancer killer by 2030. This is largely due to the fact that pancreatic cancer is a complex and hard to treat cancer. Currently there are no suitable markers or simple tests to support screening and early diagnosis of the disease, and very few effective drug treatments. Most patients - about 80 per cent - are diagnosed when the disease is too advanced for surgery, which is the only curative treatment for pancreatic cancer. In addition, we still do not know enough about pancreatic cancer progression and resistance to therapy to understand why the disease does not respond well to the cancer drugs that are available or to support the development of new cancer drugs or treatment approaches. Unless we tackle these critical challenges we stand no longterm hope of improving survival, or of ensuring that everyone diagnosed with pancreatic cancer has the chance to live as long and as good a life as possible. That is why Pancreatic Cancer UK exists. We provide an expert specialist nurse-led support and information service to patients and carers via our Support Line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the only one dedicated solely to Pancreatic Cancer in the UK. We also campaign to increase awareness of the disease and bring about positive change for patients, by working closely with them, their families and anyone involved in their healthcare. Finally, we fund pioneering research focused on early diagnosis and improved treatments, and we are dedicated to attracting new research talent into the field. Pancreatic Cancer UK provides information, support and hope to anyone affected by pancreatic cancer

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Harry Mootoosamy

Local Mother Tamara Warrington is running the Virgin Money London Marathon in memory of her friend, Harry Mootoosamy. Harry died last October aged only 39 years after a brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He left behind his wife Asha, his three young children, close family and friends. Speaking with Tamara, she tells us that Harry's smile and the sound of his laugh would light up the largest of rooms and he was truly the loveliest man. Tamara says that she has run half marathons before but never thought she could run a full 26 mile marathon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After Harry died, I knew I had to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK to continue their amazing work and to fund further research into this disease and early detection. Training has started and I am still rather daunted at the prospect of running over 26 miles, but the thought of Harry's big smile is keeping me going, especially on the cold, wet and windy days.â&#x20AC;? Everyone here at UK Women will be cheering Tamara and wish her every success with this endeavour. To donate, please go to www.justgiving.com/ TamWarrington

FASHION

Katie Farley takes a look at the designs fabrics, styles and textures that will be enhancing our wardrobes this spring Labelling myself as an inexcusable, self-confessed style guru, there is nothing I love more than indulging in the shiniest new seasonal trends that captivate our fashion imaginations and inject inspiration into doing that much-needed update to our wardrobes. March sees all the upcoming looks excitingly unveiled, which to any fashionista seems equally as liberating as when a child enters through the Disney World gates for the first time; imbued with a sense of elation, stepping into a world of pure fantasy. The spring 2015 trends envelope a treasure chest full of lust-worthy looks; from denim luxe, heavenly laces, fantastical fresh florals and Seventies styling. HEAVENLY LACES AND DELICATE LASER-CUT DETAILS If there is a single fabric that oozes femininity and elegance more than any other this spring it has to be lace.

SPRINGTIME

TRENDS Oscar De La Renta

Witnessed all over the catwalks at Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Nina Ricci and Louis Vuiton, we saw fine laces, open worked laces, sexy laces and historic Victorian laces. These made appearances on all manner of dresses from fit-and-flair, romantic bohemian, columns, 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minis and dresses with high slits. Complementing this uber ladylike fabric comes a pick and mix of delicate craftsmanshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such as broderie anglaise and laser-cuts as seen at Valentino, Just Cavalli and Moncler Gamme Rouge, all in virginal whites. These ethereal fabrics translate beautifully into our everyday wardrobes, and it seems the high street has fallen in love with them too, from Dorothy Perkins, Jigsaw, Next and Coast all selling stylish separates and desirable dresses.

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FASHION

We have officially been transported back to the ever so stylish Seventies, where arrays of retro tones, exaggerated florals (yes, more florals) and sweet silhouettes have been sweeping the spring catwalks.

Floral trousers from Next £36 SEVENTIES STYLING

Babydoll dresses seen at Tom Ford and Saint Laurent were infused with 70’s old-school prints and party sequins, and fashion's must-have covetable fabric of the moment, suede, was adorning 70’s style coats, jackets and dresses. There was an overwhelming aura of haute couture hippy, with maxi dresses, sheer kaftans and feather light midi gowns all swathed in dreamy chiffons and scrumptious silks, parading a beautiful bohemian look. Emilio Pucci conveyed this trend all too well, as did Monsoon and John Lewis.

DENIM LUXE

Denim jacket from TopShop £58. Denim shirt from East £99. Dress from Lavand £89.90 It’s a timeless fabric that will forever be in fashion’s limelight. Denim has been the desired look for decades, sophisticatedly sported by icons such as Marilyn Monroe through to Victoria Beckham, and for spring 2015 it has been re-imaged and described as a thing of pure luxury. Versatile, comfortable and seriously chic, more is more when it comes to spring denim, with an array of designers from showcasing head-to-toe blues, with decorative embellishments added for glamorous detailing.

Micado Print Maxi dress from Monsoon £149. Elodine dress £140 and Cherie Lace Print Fit & Flare Dress £150 from Phase Eight. Photo: Dickens and Jones for House of Fraser £125 FANTASTICAL FRESH FLORALS As we may all recall, The Devil Wears Prada’s famously fierce editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, sarcastically referred to spring florals as being, well, not so groundbreaking. This may be true, however they do traditionally go hand in hand and are forever being revitalised, which is definitely the case for this season’s crop of fashion blooms. l www.lavand.com l www.east.co.uk l www.topshop.com l www.houseoffraser.co.uk

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WEDGE! Katie Farley encourages us to embrace a little lift to our soles this spring and give in to the allure of the wedge heel

Shoes, glorious shoes! Undoubtedly, they are the one fundamental, essential accessory all women go literally head over heels for. It’s a fact that a single pair of killer shoes can transform an entire outfit, whether they’re beautifully bold, decoratively demure, seriously sexy or quintessentially quirky.

Flora Wedge Espradrille from Phase Eight £79, Wallflower Print Wedge from Topshop £52, Patent Cork Wedge from The Vestry £40

Carlton London Wedges from House of Fraser £100

Proving to be the next unfailing formula of success and femininity, one of spring’s most covetable shoes that is prevailing as a fast favourite this season is the wedge-heeled hero. Conveying comfort and great usability, the wedge-heel shoe arrives in an array of designs, shades, textures and heights, achieving chic practicality for the work office, and alternatively, gorgeously glamorous ones for the evening. The catwalks displayed a desirable collection of the new wedge-heel trend, showcasing how we can step into spring in serious style with an alluring assortment of varying options. Designers demonstrated colour and

pattern, decorating wedges in stripes and shimmer at Topshop Unique, suede’s in deep purple hues at Derek Lam, glossy reptile stripes at Anna Sui, and diamond wooden patterns on oversized block-heels at Tory Burch. Other designers played with tantalising textures; Kate Spade’s perforated laceups and two-strap wedges act as the perfect statement piece to elevate your work office outfit, whilst Alexander Wang got very inventive, creating sneaker-inspired woven shoes with a metal cut-out wedge-heel. The high street has delivered stunning sought-after options that are in the trend spotlight, and carry a more affordable price tag. Aexy by Nine West present a cork wedge heel with elegant luxe suede cut work detail and New Look’s stone embellished t-bar wedge sandals are super decorative. Topshop stack up the style points in their uber fashion forward wallflower pattern and glitter wedges, whilst House of Fraser walk the walk with vibrant beadwork adorning the front straps. Spring has definitely sprung!

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NAILED IT!

Inject some colour and fun into your life with funky nail colours that will brighten up your day Great looking nails can really make a difference when finishing off an outfit and don’t be fooled - your nails do not go unnoticed as you may presume. Our hands are constantly on display and because they are in almost continual use they are naturally subject to significant wear and tear. Try these tips to keep your nails looking good: 1) Although trimming your nails regularly can be considered good practice it is not a good idea to cut or trim the cuticles. The cuticle is actually there as a barrier giving protection against excess moisture and infection.

2) Nails need moisture from both inside and out – that means keeping well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and also soaking your nails in a moisturiser such as olive oil or Vitamin E cream once a week. 3) Avoid harsh soaps and abrasive chemicals for cleansing your hands and nails, instead try to find a brand that contains moisturisers and carefully dry your hands and nails each time you wash them 4) Remove your nail polish with a good-quality nail varnish remover and try not to scrub and scrape when doing so otherwise you are liable to cause damage to the nail, resulting in snapping, flaking or unsightly white spots. 5) For the ultimate finish to any outfit beautifully presented nails are best created by applying a base coat and a fantastic funky shade of nail polish to complement your look, followed by a top coat varnish.

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The raw emotions of grief can take even the strongest person by surprise

GRIEF The bitter river of misery that is grief is an unimaginable journey until you have experienced it. Unfortunately it is something that almost every being on this planet will experience at some point and one over which we have no control. In a world where we aim to control our experiences on a minute by minute basis grief is an emotion that can blindside you. The raw emotion that grief can release is something that still makes the majority of us feel uncomfortable and it is largely suffered in an isolated way. The grief journey is immensely personal and no two individuals’ experience of grief will be exactly the same. There are so many factors that influence the level and intensity of grief that someone experiences. Your relationship with the person who has passed away is probably the most significant thing and this can apply

to both a good or bad relationship with the person. Sometimes having a fraught relationship with someone can lead to inexplicable feelings of grief because of the finality of death, with the opportunity to repair or heal being completely removed from your control. The key factor to understanding grief is recognising that it is an entirely natural process and not something to feel ashamed of. There is no right or wrong way to get through grief and whatever feels right to you is the right way to cope. The Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth KüblerRoss described the five stages of grief in her book ‘On Death and Dying’, which was published in 1969. It is referred to as The Kübler-Ross model, or the five stages of grief. The five stages are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.

The charity Cruse Bereavement Care additionally describe some of the emotions associated with grief as: Shock - you may feel totally numb and this might explain why some individuals are able to carry on as if nothing has happened. Pain - this can be overwhelming and make you feel like you will never feel happy or have peace of mind again. Anger - ‘How can this person have died so unfairly?’ ‘How will I cope without them?’ Guilt - another significant component of grief and often due to the finality of death, which means we no longer have an opportunity to make amends or let people know what they mean to us. Depression – this may set in once the initial shock has lifted and can be as a result of realising what life means with this person no longer in it. Longing - intense feelings for the person, perhaps thinking you have seen them or heard their voice. According to Cruse Bereavement Care this is because the brain is trying to process the finality of death. The good news is that devastating grief does not have to be forever. It’s probably true to say that your life will never be exactly the same again but grief does tend to lessen over time and there is an acceptance that your life has changed irrevocably. The experience of grief can sometimes help you to empathise with others and have a sense of compassion. There are organisations that offer grief counselling and other resources to help you through the void. Many books on the subject exist, which can help you to make sense of what you are experiencing. It can sometimes be helpful to meet with other people who have experienced loss as there can be a knowing, which unites you. Grief is something that, by choice, none of us would opt to experience but it is a natural process and healing is part of that process.

CASE STUDY I lost my father when I was in my mid-thirties and until this point I had not experienced such intense emotions and profound mood-swings. When I write this now - 12 years on, I can’t believe I felt that way, but at one point the feelings were so intense I wanted to die – sitting here now that sounds ridiculous to me, but at the time it was one of the feelings I had momentarily. I remember feeling absolutely desolate at times and as though all the colour had drained out of my life and this was despite having two young children who really needed me and a loving husband. I remember experiencing raging thoughts that the world was unfair as my father was ‘only’ 66 when he passed away and I felt that this was ‘too young’ and that he had missed out on so much. I also felt choked at the thought of his own suffering. Getting through each day felt like a slog and I couldn’t imagine a happy future when this man who had been such a positive influence and rock had gone. I’m ashamed to say that I let the tears flow freely in front of my family but I did try to maintain a modicum of normality. The good news is that 12 years on I have a great acceptance and perspective on my father’s death. I still miss my Dad and think about him often but I don’t have those raw, angry, devastated feelings that I felt then. It’s been a gradual thing and I still have the odd moment when the tears rise to the surface, usually sparked by a bit of music or a photo or letter but on the whole I am in a good place now.

For further information on grief or coping with it visit: Cruse Bereavement Care www.cruse.org.uk

LIFE LESSONS Sage advice is everywhere and usually given to make you feel somehow inadequate. I have managed to bumble my way through to the ripe and wise old age of 40; so what can I tell you about ‘Life Begins at 40’? Here I’ve listed my favourite pieces of acquired knowledge, which have got me to where I am now (sitting on the couch with Pinot Grigio and chocolate) full of worldly wisdom and guru-like feelings of martyrdom. Now the challenge is to continue to live by them. I will keep you posted…..

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

The lovely Lou De Cruss takes time out to give us her ‘Lessons in Life’

11. 12. 13. 14.

Aspire to be Barbie - that girl has everything. If the shoe fits - buy them in every colour. Take life with a pinch of salt - a wedge of lime and a shot of tequila. In need of a support group? - Cocktail hour with the girls. When life gets you down - just put on your big girl panties and deal with it. Let your greatest fear be that there is no PMS - this is just your personality. I know I'm in my own little world, but it's OK - they know me here. Lead me not into temptation - I can find it myself. Don't get your knickers in a knot - it solves nothing and makes you walk funny. When life gives you lemons - turn it into lemonade then mix it with vodka. Remember wherever there is a good looking, sweet, single or married man - there is probably some woman tired of his behaviour. Keep your chin up - only the first 25 years of parenthood are the hardest. If it has tyres or testicles - it's going to give you trouble. By the time you realise your mother was right - you have a daughter who thinks you are wrong.

Life is going to get much more interesting from here on in! Over and out

HEALING from the base

Reflexology is an ancient therapy that can enhance relaxation and pick up on areas of stress and tension within the body For more information: Association of Reflexologists www.aor.org.uk

In our crazy world of frantic and continuous effort putting your feet up for a whole hour with no demands sounds like a pretty fantastic way to spend some time doesn’t it? We can spend an inordinate amount of time on our feet – so there is a lot of strain put on our tootsies on a daily basis and often we don’t have time to think about what we’re putting our feet through. Did you know that your feet can be used to pin point areas of tension and discomfort? This is the theory behind the art of reflexology, which is a therapeutic application that uses compression techniques and massage to stimulate energy flow within the body. Energy is life and it is a belief in the alternative and complementary community that energy blocks eventually lead to illness and disease. A reflexologist cannot diagnose or cure you but they can help to identify areas in the body that may be under stress and in turn provide you with key pointers for improving habits and reducing stress levels. The theory is that reflexology helps the body to restore its balance naturally.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF REFLEXOLOGY My experience of reflexology was positive because it was unbelievably relaxing – not something I would necessarily have associated with having my feet compressed and massaged. I was warmly welcomed by the therapist Lisa in an enchanting conservatory, which was lightly scented with crystals dotted strategically round the room. I had a thorough consultation and Lisa completed a fairly comprehensive form asking about my general health and any ailments or issues that I was experiencing. The treatment was carried out on a reclining chair where I was covered in warm blankets and requested to relax and only chat if I felt like – this suited me as life is often spent life talking at length or with mindless chatter. I made the decision to zone out! Lisa began by thoroughly cleansing my feet with scented wipes. The therapy itself felt like lots of little flutterings over my feet but it wasn’t in any way ticklish or uncomfortable. It was deeply relaxing and at times I drifted off. Periodically I experienced vivid colours in my mind’s eye – I mentioned this to Lisa afterwards who explained that this is linked to the body’s chakra’s (energy fields). The treatment lasted an hour and I have to admit I didn’t want it to end as my experience was a warm cocoon of requiescence. Lisa pointed out some areas where she felt there were some possible issues – my adrenals, my pituitary and the area between my shoulder blades and she made some suggestions for me to help alleviate any stress I was feeling. She also encouraged me to drink plenty of water following my treatment to continue the healing process, which she had begun. My experience of reflexology was with Lisa Elmore BSc MAR. For more information: www.foresttherapiesandfitness.com NB: Well-trained reflexologists do not claim to cure, diagnose or prescribe.

There are specific reflex areas on the foot that relate to certain parts of the body, for example, the pads of the small toes relate to the sinuses. The reflexologist is trained to pick up imbalances during treatment and they can offer suggestions to alleviate tension and this can work alongside allopathic medicine. Following a treatment you might notice that you get more restful sleep, or that your mood and sense of wellbeing is elevated. There have been some positive research projects carried out with reflexology; however, as yet, there is not a large enough body of evidence for reflexologists to make clinical claims of effectiveness. However, with a world that appears to become busier and more stressful on a daily basis, it is wise for us as individuals to take responsibility for our own health and look at ways that we can stay in balance and manage our stress levels. Reflexology is one tool in the armoury of complementary and alternative treatments that may be just the ticket.

On a personal note I am a fan of alternative and complementary medicine and I have had experiences through various treatments that have been hugely positive for me. However, what I would say is that even if you are not a fan of complementary therapies, reflexology is a superb platform for relaxation and for this reason alone it is something I would highly recommend.

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THE AESTHETIC

Tiles can be used in so many different ways to create beautiful and dramatic backdrops in your home. Charlie Rodgers of Dunkley Tiles and Bathrooms explains their appeal

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OF TILES

Tiles are used throughout the world in all types of environments for both hygiene purposes in hospitals and commercial kitchens but mainly they are used for their beautiful aesthetic appeal. The majority of all tiles are still manufactured in Italy and Spain as well as Turkey, China and Brazil. In the last 10 years there has been an increase in the production of porcelain tiles, which are much harder than ordinary ceramic tiles and suitable for flooring (both domestic and commercial) as well as outdoor use and can withstand high wear The UK sales of tiles has steadily grown over the years with the introduction of better high performance production techniques that enable the replication of natural stone such as marble, limestone

and slate and lately wood. These stunning tiles not only enhance all living rooms areas but are also very easy to maintain There has also been a shift in recent years to produce tiles in larger formats such as 40cm x 80cm and 60cm x 120cm, which adds real value in how it enables high quality porcelain tiles to look and feel like opulent stones Tiles also allow all customers to create a bespoke appearance particularly in bathroom areas where the landscape of products are white and chrome. By visiting an experienced independent retailer who specialises in these porcelain tiles, customers can be guided in creating a bathroom of their dreams.

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UK Women looks at

RADICALIZATION With hundreds, if not thousands of young people choosing to leave the country of their birth for a violent world and what is being described in the media as no more than a death cult wrapped up as a holy war, this is a very real and present danger

Radicalization has really hit the headlines in the last number of weeks with the disappearance of three bright young girls apparently radicalized enough to leave their secure homes in the East End of London and the families that love them to allegedly join I.S in Syria. What has made them plan this journey to a war zone from the safety of their English homes? What does it mean to radicalize and how do you attract young people to a world very different to what they know and have lived by? Is it any different from the religious cults of the past or the grooming of young innocents playing to their vulnerability and their vanity? There are many theories about radicalization but there are also different forms of it, however it is the

ideological form that bases itself on the non negotiable beliefs about what is good for society normally backed by a particular foreign policy, think land settlement and Palestine or the London bombing in 2005 where the reason given by the perpetrators was foreign policy. Ironically it is often the very tools of our modern world like the smart phone and the internet that allow the endemic growth of grooming and radicalization. This enables messages of idealism to be warmly packaged and sanitised through a medium within our own homes such as social media. It is no coincidence that the majority of those radicalized are young adults. The combination of idealistic youth and world naivety clash with - what can be - divisive and tragic consequences. The angst of youth and not feeling a part of the wider community can build anger and resentment towards that society and all that it stands for. If the young people in question have seen their lives through the eyes of discrimination then the journey to a perceived idealistic world is far more likely. Given that millions have died throughout history in defence of their religion we cannot simply dismiss these people as radicalized. We live in a country and a world that is becoming increasingly antiIslamic so there are plenty of positive reinforcements for their feelings of persecution and isolation. There have always been a number of Individual speakers, preachers and leaders who have known and exploited

the young and vulnerable with promises of revenge and belonging, and to finding a true path. Whether you are building a state based on radicalism like Nazi Germany or the Islamic State Caliphate, the exploitation of the easily influenced and vulnerable can be an easy recruiting ground. If you are shown a way to become a hero when you feel ignored and have no voice the option can be very attractive indeed. These days websites showing extreme violence, with a promise of heaven, plus bonuses to any lucky enough to be martyred can be a strong sell to a lost soul. Is it, however, a myth popularised and peddled by many in the media that our children are somehow brainwashed and have been ‘captured’ by extremism? Because it is of course very reassuring to think that our young people are tricked into this and that it’s not their fault. However, the dangerous ground of isolation and non-understanding when mixed with exploitation is a potent mix. It makes it easy to find confirmation and understanding of your own belief system. What we presently call radicalization is perhaps no more than a personal choice - a wickedly misguided belief that through violence and idealism, there is some sort of virtuous calling and not, as some believe, a sinister manipulation. Looking at the many sides of radicalization, all views can be accused of prejudice and small mindedness. Let’s work on open mindedness and understanding, which can offer us all

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THE JETTY is such a beautiful experience As Chef Patron of The Jetty, award winning Alex Aiken started his culinary journey on the seas, where he worked as a trawler man, giving him unparalleled knowledge of fish and seafood and how to make the most of the ocean’s bounty. Championing simple, seasonal and local produce from the very beginning – Alex has received multiple awards and accolades to support this philosophy including his Michelin Star in 1995.

Dining at The Jetty, set right on the water’s edge with exquisite views, excellent food and delicious wine, makes for a heady experience

With a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, it is quite the perfect setting to gather, share a bottle of wine with friends, take in the breath taking views and choose something from the totally delicious menus. With several and varied menus to choose from, one could order from of the A La Carte Menu or the Seafood Catch of the Day Menu or to get the true Alex Aiken taste buds going, why not try the full taster menu. With delicious choices we chose Alex’s twice baked Dorset Cheddar Cheese Baked Souffle. Seared scallops with smoked cauliflower puree and sticky pork belly and raisin jam. And this was just for starters! Trio of Meadowbrook Lamb and Sea Bream were perfect main courses. The food was presented beautifully and tasted fabulous. What I loved about The Jetty was that every wine at The Jetty was chosen

with the menu in mind. With a firm belief that the wine is as important as the food when it comes to the full Jetty experience, AJ their award winning Sommelier works alongside Alex to choose grape varieties that complement and enhance the food’s flavours. We were treated to a wonderful array of beautiful wines to compliment every course. The Jetty ‘greats and favourites’ showcases the personal recommendations of AJ and the team, with a number of affordable wines from around the world. The philosophy to Alex’s cooking is the produce, it’s spontaneous, local and sustainable and from our point of view here at UK Women, he certainly has got this very right! If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of this experience, may we suggest you get there quickly. www.thejetty.co.uk

THE DEBATE

SAME

SEX PARENTING

THE DEBATE

Do children who are raised with same sex parents suffer disadvantages in comparison to those brought up in a traditional family? Do happy healthy children need a Mum and a Dad? THE CASE FOR Studies for or against any emotive subject should all be looked at with a high level of scepticism. If you cut away belief systems you are left simply with a child. A child that needs love and security and the best start in life by whoever is loving enough to offer this. Therefore how do children see and react to any given situation? They respond to the love and care given. The response is generally without prejudice and is unconditional. Studies have shown that children who do best come from loving and supportive families and it has been shown repeatedly that children coming from same sex parents demonstrate healthy psychological adjustments. They also show healthy adjustment to social stigma. It would seem that most children are affected much more by the relationships that they have with their parents and their sense of security. Also you cannot ignore the social and economic support they receive. This has been proven to be far more important than the sexual orientation of their parents. But let’s also put an historical perspective on this. This is not a 21st century issue that has been born out of necessary political correctness. Up until the Marriage Act of 1753 many couples lived together as man and wife, same sex or straight. They all raised children and until the legal authorities got involved we somehow got by. So in summary if you are lucky enough to have two parents that love you and care for you, who help you get through the trials and tribulations of growing up, who can offer security and guidance, who will love you without regard and recompense then you are a very lucky child indeed. Whether you have two dads, two mums or any combination it is only love and security that matters. Teach love and get love in return, teach mistrust and bigotry and well……. you’re smart people.

THE DEBATE

THE CASE AGAINST A child living in a same sex parenting environment will always be at a disadvantage to a child growing up in a loving traditional family of a Mum and a Dad. According to groups such as the ‘Family research council’, the results will say that social science research show that children do best with their biological mother and father who are committed to each other in a life-long marriage. This is a perfectly reasonable stance as this clearly fits society’s geared for path in family life and a child will undoubtedly do better without having the affliction of carrying a social judgement along with life’s challenges. How can a child grow up with any sense of traditional values or a healthy attitude towards not only their own sexuality but also that of their ‘parents’? There are so many areas of a child’s development that need the support and input of both a male and a female role model to fully expand a child’s full experience and learning. This is the best true way for a child to make decisions based on a full perspective of any given situation. This is a subject that raises the highest feelings of indignation, less so here in the UK but certainly across the US and many other less tolerant societies. How would a child not be affected by this? However, it is very difficult to argue that living with Mum and Dad in a stable and happy family is not the best environment as it makes for security and longevity of the norm and it feeds perfectly well into Christian and Jewish beliefs and history. On balance whatever your predisposed positon is, a strong family structure has successfully raised children for millennia, difficult to argue that one? Surely it must be the best way?

WHO WAS... Joan of Arc

A peasant farmer's daugher, Joan of Arc was a national heroine of France and was canonized a saint in 1920

Saint Joan of Arc, also known as the Maid of Orléans, French Sainte Jeanne d’Arc or La Pucelle d’Orléans. She was born in 1412 in Domrémy, Bar, France and died just aged 19 years old on 1431. She was canonized a saint in 1920 with her feast day of May 30th and this is a French national holiday. As a national heroine of France, she started as a peasant farmer’s daughter who, believing that she was acting under divine guidance, led the French army in a momentous victory at Orléans that repulsed an English attempt to conquer France during the Hundred Years’ War. Joan indicated that it was around 1424, when she was twelve, that she began to

experience visions which she described as both verbal communication as well as visible figures of saints and angels which she could see and touch. Her own testimony as well as a Royal document say that on at least two occasions specific other persons could see the same figures. Based on these visions and voices, she claimed they were directing her to unite France and into battle. She embarked on this mission at the very young age of just 14 years. What we would now regard as a child at this age, she showed unbelievable bravery both in her convictions that she was being led by divine inspiration and her presence on a bloody battlefield. Could a fourteen year old child now move a whole country into battle? Captured, she was betrayed by those closest to her and sold to the English to endure a grilling and humiliating trial. Charged with heresy for wearing Men’s clothing although there was a valid argument for her defence at this time for a women to wear Men’s clothing to protect her from rape. Joan was burned at the stake by the English and their French collaborators as a heretic. She became the greatest national heroine of her compatriots. Her achievement was a decisive factor in the later awakening of French national consciousness. There have been many documentaries and historians that have looked at this short and influential life that we now know as Joan of Arc.

WHO IS...

Angela Merkel

Sometimes compared to Margaret Thatcher for her formidable character Angela Merkel is, to date, the youngest ever chancellor in Germany and the only female

Angela Merkel was born Angela Dorethea Kasner in Hamburg in 1954. Later her family moved to north of East Berlin where the Lutherian church played a large part of her childhood. She belonged to the FDJ which was the youth movement and she excelled at both mathematics and Russian, winning prizes for each. She, like another formidable female politician we know, Margaret Thatcher, studied science at university. In Merkels case Physics at Leipzig University and she later studied physical chemistry and received a doctorate. After the fall of the Berlin wall she became involved for a short while with a democratic party in East Germany. The reason that’s its important to understand her scientific

background and analytical mind is because her rise to the top of both German and European politics is marked with and characterized by her thinking. Concise, deliberate and a complete belief in the facts as she sees them. An outlook that is Black and White which held an appeal to the German nation and people. Working her way through the ranks of the CDU (Christian Democratic Union) she eventually became leader in 2000 and reformed the party by growing the links between Germany and America as well as labour laws in Germany. In 2005 she became chancellor. The Angela that is less known about has not only been married twice, she kept the name Merkel from her first husband but she is also a fervent football fan and can often be seen at International games in her ‘ official capacity’ however listening to games whilst in parliament is also not unknown. Last year in 2014 she also fractured her pelvis during a cross country skiing trip. She is certainly not without controversy and is not shy in putting her view forward. She has been compared to Thatcher the Iron Lady, referred to as the Iron Chancellor which is a reference to Bismark and in more recent times ‘Mutti’ or mother of her nation. She became the youngest chancellor ever, the only female and the only one born after WW11. In 2012 she became the ‘Forbes’ ranked second most powerful person in the world, the only woman ever to have done so. A truly Inspirational woman.

WHO'S UK... Naziyah Mahmood A former scientist for the European Space Agency, an artist and soon to be published writer/poet, Naziyah is also a deadly martial artist and weapons collector while being a peace loving woman of faith. She has overcome a tough upbringing and disability to become an academic of excellence……who can also kick your butt….Gareth Davies took time to find out more HOW DID YOU GET INTO MARTIAL ARTS? “My mother is English and my father is from Pakistan but our blood lineage is Arab. My first ever memory is seeing my mother coming home covered in blood. I must have only been about three years old but still remember it and promised that I would become big and strong to protect her. My father was in the Army and taught me to never let anyone bully me. He taught me to be strong and put me and my brother and sister into martial arts classes so we could protect ourselves. I have been training for around 20 years in various martial arts and have been visually impaired ever since I can remember; I can’t make out anyone’s facial features if they stood more than a metre away from me, but when using a sword I could stop the blade just an inch from their skin. I have learned to be more aware of my surroundings. When training, your other senses become more heightened. I’m a naturally clumsy person but when training I am very much on the dot. Just by holding my sword, my mind goes to another place.

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I would never promote fighting but I feel that it is so important for women to have some kind of basic

self-defence. I have been attacked several times in the past by a few men - some were racial attacks. The (martial arts) mental training had prepared me for that moment and so I was able to get away. You should never turn to violence but if you have no other option to defend yourself, do so.” HAVE YOU HAD ANY DIFFICULTIES AS A WOMAN PRACTICING MARTIAL ARTS WHILE FOLLOWING THE PEACEFUL FAITH OF ISLAM? “It is true to say that some Middle Eastern cultures still believe that women practicing Martial Arts is a taboo but this is changing. I don’t know if attitudes are developing or just the fact that woman are taking more interest. I do get a lot of odd looks when walking around, especially when I’m training. There is still that stereotype here that women dressed like me should just be in the kitchen. I remember one male student who was well over 6ft who reassured me by saying: ‘Don’t worry. I will go easy on you.’ He soon found himself on the floor. It was the element of surprise!

A Day at

THE RACES As we move into spring, it's the season to start planning ahead for some summer fun and nothing beats a day out with the girls at the races. A chance to go in search of a fantastic and striking hat to stand out from the crowd and sip champagne in the sunshine whilst the horses thunder by. We've pulled together an overview of the top Ladies' Race Days for 2015....

Aintree Ladies' Day, 10 April 2015

www.aintree.thejockeyclub.co.uk Ladies' Day at Aintree is an uber stylish kick off to the controversial Grand National. The day is about fashion, style and fun. Held in the Red Rum Garden with the first race 2pm and the last race 5.25pm

Royal Ascot Ladies' Day, 18/19/20 June 2015 www.ascot.co.uk

Dubbed one of the most glamorous events of the year, 2015 will be no different. Boasting executive coach transfers, bubbly, buffet finger food on arrival and red or white wine served with lunch, The Royal meeting attracts the very best in fashion, horses, trainers and quality of race-goers alike.

Salisbury Racecourse Ladies' Evening, 11 July 2015

Fun, fizz and friends are all part of the package at Ladies' Day races – time to get the hats out!

Glorious Goodwood Ladies' Day, 30 July 2015

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Ladies' Day has traditionally been the most glamorous occasion of the season at Goodwood, giving you the chance to get together with friends and dress to impress. As well as the historic Qatar Goodwood Cup (Group 2), 2015 will see the fifth running of the celebrity ladies' race for the Magnolia Cup. Previous winners have included the supermodel and Ladies' Day Ambassador, Edie Campbell.

Bath Ladies' Day, 22 August 2015

www.bath-racecourse.co.uk The highlight of the Bath social calendar, this fantastic event is not to be missed! Expect glitz and glamour and dress to impress for the best dressed and best hat competitions. Hospitality starts from just £57 per person with their Hamper and Pamper package or if you fancy something a little more stylish, the Ladies' Day Marquee is just £65 per person. Book early to avoid disappointment as this event will sell out!

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Ladies' Evening at Salisbury includes seven exciting races, free children’s entertainment, and fantastic prizes for the ‘Queens of Style’ and arguably the most popular tribute band on the planet – Fake That! – live on stage after the races. Gates open at 4pm.

Top Hats for the Races! 1. Risk - This beautifully constructed racing headpiece is formed from hand painted balsa wood and quills. 2. Mousetrap - The dramatic pheasant feather trim mixed with primrose and ice blue plumes is a stand-out feature. 3. Jagger - This beautifully constructed racing headpiece is formed from hand painted balsa wood and quills. All hats from Salisbury based milliner Vivien Sheriff. Available from Vivien Sheriff Spring Summer 2015 collection – www.viviensheriff.co.uk

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THE PAST

DOES NOT OWN YOU Katie Piper is an inspiration to many, not just as a survivor of a traumatic event but as a positive role model for women young and old. She is the founder of the Katie Price Foundation, a TV presenter, has written three number one bestselling books and won several awards including Woman of the Year 2011 and received a special recognition award at The Pride of Britain Awards in London. Here she talks to UK Women Photo: Michael Fasani

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RECENT ENGAGEMENT AND THE BIRTH OF YOUR DAUGHTER – IS MOTHERHOOD WHAT YOU EXPECTED? I am now aware of how full on it is! I am constantly tired but because it’s so rewarding every time you’ve got to get up at 4am with a baby and they smile at you – you realise that it’s all worth it but it’s a job 24/7 - so it is hard, but I love it.

YOU’VE BEEN VERY OPEN AND HONEST IN YOUR BOOKS ABOUT THE NEGATIVE FEELINGS YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED – WAS IT HARD TO LAY YOURSELF BARE LIKE THAT? It’s something that’s really important to me because I work as a mentor to lots of survivors and it would be really unfair to present a glossy picture of what it was like. When you are first burnt the reality is really, really

hard and you can’t go out there and be confident and inspirational and accept your new appearance because it’s really, really difficult and if I pretended it wasn’t I would be doing a disservice to those people and they would think they were not normal for struggling and not coping. It’s perfectly normal to not accept it and find it incredibly difficult but it doesn’t mean you’ll feel like that forever. WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED THE KATIE PIPER FOUNDATION WHO DID YOU TURN TO FOR ADVICE, INSPIRATION AND SUPPORT? It was really scary and completely new territory. I suppose everything that has happened to me is completely new territory. It’s a new me and after I did the television documentary (My Beautiful Face) lots of members of the public got in touch with me, gave me advice, supported me and it was really nice to see how many people there are in the world who want the best for you. We all watch programmes and read articles and think ‘oh I’d love to help that person’ but how many of us really follow that up? HAVE YOU EVER REGRETTED WAIVING YOUR ANONYMITY? Sometimes yes, but when I take a step back and reflect on it, it has been more positive than it has negative; however, you do give up certain amounts of privacy. You open the door to strangers’ opinions of you on the Internet, but there are so many positives. You can change people’s lives; you can raise massive amounts of money for charity and you meet lovely people who help you out and make your life worth living, so I think the good outweighs the bad. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A VICTIM OF TROLLING? Oh my God, all the time. At the time it is momentarily hurtful and embarrassing but when you look at it that person must be quite unhappy with their life and they must be bored. I don’t have time to read all the tweets that are directed at me, so for people I’ve never met who make up all this stuff it must affect their life more than mine. YOU ARE NOW VERY WELL KNOWN IN THE UK BUT IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE YOU ARE NOT SO WELL KNOWN DO YOU STILL FIND IT PAINFUL IF SOMEONE DOES A DOUBLE TAKE OR STARES AT YOU? With being well-known in the UK it takes away the feeling that people are staring at you because of your burns, but if I went on holiday to America, for instance, I’d be going back years to when people did stare at me and it’s hard, but I just think that’s the reason I’m here and it continues to reinforce to me the importance of raising that money and doing that work. HOW DOES YOUR PAST HELP SHAPE YOUR VIEWS, ESPECIALLY NOW THAT YOU HAVE A PARTNER AND CHILD? I suppose it impacts positively in that I never have a day when I don’t appreciate what I’ve got in my life – you know some people have to be on their death bed to appreciate what they’ve got, but it’s like feeling older than I am in a way. In a negative way it’s affected me by being more paranoid about safety and security, that sort of thing. It’s such a Catch 22 – because in my own head, privately, it’s massively emphasised but I’m so conscious of not

wanting my past to spill over into Belle’s life (Katie’s daughter) – I don’t want to be an over-protective mum and so I’m almost the other way in that I won’t let that happen. YOU HAVE PUBLISHED SEVERAL BOOKS – HAS WRITING BEEN CATHARTIC FOR YOU? Yeah – I definitely think there’s something very therapeutic about putting stuff down on paper, liking it and saying ‘that’s closure’ and also I think to share dark times and evil times with people to make it into a positive – you can take what happened to you back and own it more than it owning you. WHAT'S NEXT OR WHAT'S IN THE PIPELINE? I've just finished the second series of Bodyshockers on Channel 4; we had so many people contacting us wanting to be in the show – so we’re talking about making another series and that’s really exciting. I’ve signed up for another two years with Channel Four to make a variety of programmes so I’m talking about different subject genres. I’ve also got a new version of my book coming out in March – it’s a paperback version but I’ve added some chapters about my engagement and my impending wedding and what life’s been like as a mum and I really wanted to share that. YOU'RE CURRENTLY PLANNING YOUR WEDDING. ARE YOU ABLE TO SHARE YOUR VISION FOR THE DAY? We had all these plans - we went on holiday between Christmas and New Year and thought we’d read loads of magazines and make loads of plans and then we realised with a 10 month old baby… well let’s just say - that put paid to that. So to date we’ve got as far as making a Pinterest account and putting stuff on it and that’s really all there is to it!

"There’s people I meet through the charity who have been through the unthinkable and have gone on to build careers, relationships and to help others. I’m quite in awe of them having managed to do all that" The paperback version of Beautiful Ever After is out 26 March 2015 (Quercus, £7.99)

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WHAT ARE PDO THREAD LIFTS? PDO Threads are an effective cosmetic technique to lift and tighten sagging skin. The threads are 100 per cent PDO (Polydioxanone), a clinically proven biocompatible and absorbable material that is commonly used in medical suturing. The threads re-define facial contours whilst stimulating collagen synthesis to support and lift the skin. WHICH AREAS ARE TREATABLE USING PDO THREADS? Upper and lower cheeks, foreheads (brow lifting), jawline, neck, naso-labial folds, marionette lines, smokers lines, lip borders and lines around the eyes. WHAT ARE THE COGS, MONO AND SCREW THREADS? Cog threads have irregular edges which grip the under surface of the skin inducing high rate of collagen growth and resulting in a longer lasting effective lift. Cogs are very popular for full face and brow lifting. The mono and screw threads offer support to more delicate tissues, reducing fat deposits and increasing collagen matrix and support. They are used for fatty jowls and necks, thin facial skin and lines above the lip and around the eyes. WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE THREAD LIFT TREATMENTS? Only trained professionals who have attended the full thread training course are certified to perform this procedure. HOW LONG DO THE RESULTS USUALLY LAST FOR? The lifting effect peaks at approximately six months when new collagen has formed around the threads. Studies show the lift can last for up to two years. ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS? Mild swelling and bruising may occur and you may feel slight tightness or a pulling sensation following the treatment but this soon eases off.

Dr. Eve of Evenlines wins the ‘Aesthetic Medical Practitioner of the Year 2014’ The evening celebrated the best in the Aesthetics Industry and was attended by hundreds of leading Doctors, Plastic Surgeons, Dentists, Nurses and Industry companies from across the UK. This Aesthetic award recognises the aesthetic doctor, dentist, dermatologist or surgeon who is deemed to have contributed most to the profession and has provided the most outstanding care and treatment to their patients in the last 12 months. The winner was judged on their clinical expertise, continuous professional development, commitment to patient safety and the difference they make to their patients, clinic and the profession as a whole. This is the 4th award that Evenlines have won in the last 18 months, which include: • Winners of the UK Aesthetics Small Clinic Award 2013-2014 • Winner of the Dorset Venus Small Business Award 2013 • Award from Sinclair IS Pharma for Outstanding Contribution to Training 2014 • Winner of the Aesthetic Medical Practitioner of the Year 2014! Dr. Eve is the Key Opinion Leader for Sculptra, a UK Conference Speaker, Senior Sculptra Trainer and Chairman of the UK Sculptra Advisory Board, a Member of the Sculptra European Expert board, and an Ambassador for Galderma. The public often believe that they need to travel to Harley Street to receive top quality non-surgical cosmetic treatments, but this award proves that local can sometimes be better.

You will be able to fully resume your everyday routine and social commitments within a couple of days.

Offering the following treatments: Anti-Wrinkle Injections • Dermal Fillers • Cheek & Lip Fillers • Sculptra • PDO Thread lifts • Restylane Skin Boosters • Genuine Dermaroller • Medical Microdermabrasion • Obagi Nu-Derm • Blue Radiance, VI & pH Formula Peels • Lustre Acne Treatment • INTRAcel for skin tightening & scar reduction • IPL/Laser for hair removal, thread veins, tattoos, age spots, & hyper-pigmentation • Hollywood Eye Magic Semi Permanent Make-Up now available.

For further information contact Evenlines on 01202 237788 for a free consultation. 1070 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH7 6DS www.evenlines.com

IS THREAD LIFTING PAINFUL? A local anaesthetic injection or a topical anaesthetic cream is used in the treatment area to minimise discomfort. WHEN CAN I RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES?

UK Women are out in

BRA FORCE Come join us on The MoonWalk

What are you doing on the night of Saturday 16th May? At a guess, probably sleeping! Well, sleep will be off limits that weekend, for our intrepid team from UK Women Magazine, and all for an amazing cause. The team have signed up to take on the Full Moon, a 26.2 mile challenge at The MoonWalk London, an iconic fundraising event organised by grant-making breast cancer charity Walk the Walk. thousands and thousands of women and men wearing the charity’s trademark brightly decorated bras, will Power Walk through the streets of the capital at Midnight to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Including us! This year’s theme is Saturday Night at the Movies – think Marilyn Monroe or Minnie Mouse, Pretty Woman or Princess Leia, James Dean or James Bond! We will be decorating our bras for this great event. The UK Women team will be raising money which Walk the Walk then grants to help fund research into breast cancer and to improve the lives of people who already have cancer. The Charity has incredibly raised almost £100 million to date, through events like The MoonWalk London. Did you know that 42 per cent of breast cancers could be prevented through improved diet, physical activity and keeping a controlled body weight? An incredible 12 per cent of breast cancers can be prevented by just being physically active (ignoring the other two ‘lifestyle’ factors).

WHY NOT JOIN OUR TEAM? CALL US ON 01202 618290 BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, TO MAKE SURE WE ALL WALK TOGETHER ON THE NIGHT! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MOONWALK, GO TO WWW.WALKTHEWALK.ORG/ MOONWALKLONDON.

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VIRTUAL PA No matter what type of business you’re in, whether you’re a solo-preneur or large company, you cannot do everything yourself. UK Women talk to a Virtual PA extraordinaire to find out what it’s all about.

Virtual Assistant Amanda Johnson. Photo: Cerrie Simpson

In large companies it’s an easier concept to understand. You have a sales team, administration team, marketing team etc. In a smaller company however, the lines can often get crossed, leading to even more stress and feelings of being overwhelmed – and this is where a virtual assistant can be worth their weight in gold. The use of virtual assistants has become more prominent as the use of the internet increases for business operations. Because a virtual assistant is a contractor, a business does not have to pay for the same benefits that it would have to had the assistant been a full-time employee. In addition, the virtual assistant is working offsite, meaning that a desk is not required for the contractor at the company's office.

Amanda from Y-E-S (Your Executive Secretary) tells us that prior to running Your Executive Secretary Limited, she was a Logistics Officer with the Royal Navy. Clearly those organisational skills were put to good use when she re-evaluated life and realised that it was too short – and it was during this time she created a new company of “pay as you go, ad-hoc admin support”. Although you don’t need a formal qualification to be a VA, (Virtual Assistant) Amanda did decide to go and train with the VACT (Virtual Assistant Coaching and Training Company, a company she now owns!). The concept behind the Y-E-S business model is allowing owners of small to medium sized businesses to feel as important as if they were a Chief Executive of a larger corporation, to have that right hand person they can turn to. Someone who would be as passionate about their business as they were.

IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW BIG (OR SMALL!) YOUR BUSINESS IS

WHAT MAKES 'YOUR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY' AN AWARD WINNING COMPANY?

Virtual Assistants (or VA’s) can help save hours of your time, whilst helping your business to run smoothly. They give you the chance to have an additional team member, working remotely for your company, on a self-employed basis.

Amanda tells us "Having achieved success in my own VA business and having an amazing team to support my clients, I wanted to spend more time training, coaching and mentoring VA’s. I’m passionate about creating exceptional VA’s – and I do this through inspiring, challenging and supporting them.

VA’s can cover a range of tasks, as they neatly slot into your business as secretary, office administrator and/or PA. An example of some of the common tasks that a V.A can perform are: • Social media management. Allowing you to avoid the distraction of social media and concentrate on only the most important things in your business. • Business administration, such as database management, mass mailing, correspondence, PowerPoint presentations and general bookkeeping tasks. • Event and special occasion planning, to ensure your special event runs smoothly and hassle-free! • Call answering service. Giving your business a voice, rather than answer machine – even when you’re out and about. • Personal assistant-type work, such as emails, diary management and travel plans. • Lifestyle management – paying household bills, filing diary management and personal shopping, so you can concentrate on running your business.

Award winning Virtual Assistant, Amanda Johnson provides remote solutions for small to medium sized businesses and training for those wanting to become a VA through her company Your Executive Secretary. Their dedicated and bespoke service offers you access to a broad range of secretarial, administrative and organizational skills as and when you need them. You can contact Amanda by telephoning 01202 872061 or through her website at www.y-e-s.co.uk. On social media, Amanda can be found tweeting as @Execsecamanda or @VATrainingpro.

My own core values underpin everything I do; commitment, open and clear communication, honesty, loyalty and integrity, and I apply these attributes, not only to my own business, but also to those of my clients, all my VA’s and their businesses. You see, I know how important it is to have a support network, one that can truly help your business blossom and become the company of your dreams – and I help both my team of VA’s and the businesses they support, to feel that special too."

FOOD

Springtime SALADS As spring bursts forth filling our lives with vitality, it’s time to opt for colourful, wholesome and energising food. Nasreen El-Mariesh shares three favourite recipes to put a spring in your step Chock-full with interesting and vivid ingredients these quick and easy raw salads are the perfect nutritious lunch option. Add a beneficial crunch with a sprinkling of nuts and seeds, and for an extra protein boost serve alongside grilled salmon, chicken, prawns or even tofu. Watermelon, tomato and feta salad with mint The secret of this fragrant salad is to choose a variety of perfectly ripe tomatoes such as Heirloom, Cherry or yellow. 500g tomatoes 500g watermelon ½ red onion finely sliced A handful of fresh mint (also works with basil) 150g feta cheese Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon salt A good glug of olive oil Dissolve the salt in the lemon juice; pour over the red onion and let sit. Chop the tomatoes and melon into equal sized chunks. Add the oil and mint to the red onion mix, stir into the tomatoes and melon, and crumble over the feta.

Mango, avocado and rocket with a chilli lime and coriander dressing The Asian flavours of this salad marry well with tinned crab or seared fresh tuna. 1 x mango sliced 1 x avocado sliced ½ cucumber deseeded and sliced 1 x green apple finely sliced 1x small bag of rocket Dressing: Juice of ½ lime ½ red chilli deseeded and finely diced ½ garlic glove crushed ½ teaspoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 1 teaspoon of each: Sesame oil Rice wine vinegar Light soy sauce Mix the dressing ingredients to taste, toss with the salad leaves and gently stir in the fruit. Once dressed eat immediately.

Raw chopped salad Tasting far more remarkable than it sounds, this salad contains no wet ingredients so keeps brilliantly in the fridge without going soggy. The quantities do not need to be exact, just use whatever crunchy vegetables you have to hand. ½ red cabbage ½ white or green cabbage 1 red or yellow pepper 2 celery sticks ½ broccoli ½ cauliflower 100g mange tout or sugar snap peas A handful of chopped toasted nuts (walnuts, cashews or hazelnuts) 100g of smoked tofu (optional) 2 tablespoons sesame oil Dice all of the ingredients equally into pea-sized pieces. Toss in a bowl with salt and the oil. Keep in a sealed container for up to a week.

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Rock’s Angela Fletcher is new Chair of Dorset Institute of Directors Recruitment agency founder Angela Fletcher is the new Chair of the Dorset branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD). Angela established Rock Recruitment in 2007 and now operates from branches in Christchurch and Poole, employing ten staff. Angela was named Entrepreneur and Businesswoman of the Year in the South West Venus Awards (2010 and 2011) and has been a finalist in both the IOD Director Awards and Dorset Business Awards. Angela works extensively supporting schoolchildren across Bournemouth and Poole. In 2013, she established the Rock Star Awards to give local young people the opportunity to be recognised for their achievements, offering winners training opportunities, job offers and business support. This year, Rock have invested in Bournemouth and Poole College, providing a £4,000 donation to provide new laptops and furnishings for the Business School students. www.rockrecruitment.co.uk

March is ‘National Bed Month’ The essential for a perfect sleep is, of course, the right bed! David Phipp Furnisher of Ferndown are celebrating Bed Month by offering a 60 night trial on all divan beds. Visit their bedding department offering an extensive choice of beds and bedroom furniture from leading manufacturers including Vi Spring, Tempur, Dunlopillo, Slumberland, Somnus and more. Forget the old saying that if ‘You snooze, you lose’ It’s thought that a good sleep can make you healthier and happier and can even add years to your life! So, you have nothing to lose. Visit their bedding department and throughout March you will save up to 50 per cent. www.davidphipp.co.uk

Bespoke engagement ring service from Charles Nobel Charles Nobel's new Tailor Made website offers a bespoke engagement ring service giving you the opportunity to individually hand select your Diamond and Setting, ensuring you create the perfect ring. Each Diamond on offer has been hand selected to ensure they are the most beautiful in their category and once you have selected your Diamond and Setting Charles Nobel’s master jewellers will individually hand set and finish the ring. Charles Nobel are also able to offer this service in store alongside their CN Collection of jewellery boasting meticulously hand selected Diamonds. www.charlesnobel.com

Local soldier to take part in BBC 1’s new primetime TV programme ‘The Big Painting Challenge’

Richard Salter, a serving soldier with the Royal Signals who is based in Devizes, Wiltshire, has been chosen as one of just ten artists from over 6,000 entries to appear on BBC1’s new primetime TV programme ‘The Big Painting Challenge’. The show, a series of 6 x 1 hour episodes, first aired on 22nd February and will run until Sunday 29th March. Richard Salter is exclusively represented by Gallery 21 in Salisbury, ‘UK’s Best Up-andComing Art Gallery 2015’, as awarded by the UK’s leading art publisher Washington Green. Gallery 21 sells Richard’s original artwork and hand-signed limited edition gicleés. www.gallery21.co.uk

The Bar at The Kings Arms The Bar, at the award-winning Kings Arms, is a vibrant and modern venue that boasts an exciting 15 Mile Cocktail Menu. Featuring an elegant pewter-top bar, surrounded by plush stools, relaxed stylish furnishings, and sleek lighting, The Bar is a great new place to catch up with a friend, or head to for pre-dinner drinks. On Friday and Saturday nights DJs take to the DJ booth and bring a little bit of London night life to Christchurch. www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk/thebar/

Finishing with a flourish Clayesmore Prep School is delighted to announce that Year 7 pupil, William Cowley, has been chosen as the national winner of the 2014 Hodder Children’s Books Mini Tales writing competition. William entered the competition at the end of the summer term and had to complete a story from a starter sentence in a specified number of words. William’s wonderful word weaving not only earned him a pile of books and a Certificate of Excellence, but also a whopping £500 worth of books for the school library. William’s success follows on from a number of other recent Clayesmore creative writing triumphs including the Prep School having a runner-up in the Read Write Inc. Competition, an overall winner of the New Horizons Writing Competition, and four second rounders in last year’s Radio 2 ‘500 words’ Competition. www.clayesmore.com

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MY BUSINESS IS MY PASSION Designer and photographer Cerrie Simpson discusses how her inner drive and creativity ultimately lead to a satisfying career

Neolimn photography and design is my creation. WHAT DOES NEOLIMN MEAN? NEO is a combining form meaning new LIMN is to depict or portray in painting or words It is important to grow a business doing something that you absolutely love if you really want to succeed. Key ingredients are strong philosophies and principles - particularly loyalty; to value clients and be respected in return. A lot of my business relationships stretch back to day one. I have taken a convoluted path to reach where I am now but the variety and opportunities that come my way never cease to amaze me. One minute I'm traipsing around in the narrow historic passages and back stage of the Savoy Theatre and the next I'm in the Chapel of Rudding Park, capturing the most wonderful and genuine couple make their vows. It's a privilege, it really is. It’s also something I take great pride in as everything must be recorded professionally, accurately and consistently over many hours. It’s amazing to be where I am now when I reflect on my past. When I was 19, I

sat in my fresher’s accommodation at the University of Hertfordshire building sculptures out of beer bottles and creating abstract sunsets from magazine clippings. I was supposed to be working hard on my BSc (Hons) Decision Sciences, a business degree. I did ok in the end I guess, but at this age it was easy to ignore my creative calling and be distracted by other pursuits. By contrast, at 38, I graduated from the Universal College of Learning (UCOL) in New Zealand with a Degree in Applied Visual Imaging. There is a natural connection between photography and graphic design so I chose to do both - have creative thoughts and illustrate through pixels. I was a mature student with a young family, living on the other side of the world and it was a massive sacrifice for everyone concerned. My family’s full backing and faith was essential. When I think of the student loan now it makes my heart skip a beat if I think too long and hard about it. However, investing in a future within a creative industry is a lifestyle choice, requiring commitment, clear objectives and a massive learning curve but it’s something I’ve never regretted and I urge you to follow your passion when it comes to your career.

For more information on Cerrie and her work:

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So, what do you need to be a professional photographer? What's in the 'bag'? • 2 x Canon EOS digital bodies, 5D Mark II each featuring one of a range of L series professional lenses. • 3 x off camera flash and all the accessories; transmitters and transmitters, allowing cameras to talk to the flash • Light modifiers, batteries, etc. • Plenty of batteries, camera, AA and AAA. • Fast and reliable compact flash memory cards • Filters • Travel studio lighting kit; umbrellas, soft boxes, gels, backdrops, papers, etc. • iMac, Mac Book Pro • Adobe Creative Cloud software, professional license • Bags • Tripods and monopod • Insurances • Representation • Servicing • Accountants • Lots and lots of spares • Etc.

"It is important to grow a business doing something that you absolutely love if you really want to succeed." Cerrie Simpson

T 01202 622764 l M 07814416305 l E cerrie_simpson@neolimn.co.uk l www.neolimn.co.uk l Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset BH16 6D

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ARTFUL DEVOTION When his work moved him from Dorset to Lanzarote, he initially felt frustrated at the lack of rolling green hills, a stunning coastline and a rich colourful scenery which up to now had been his chosen subject. However, with the inspiration of the now deceased international local architect and artist, Cesar Manrique and his influence in the Lanzarote we now recognise, he found himself falling in love with the building blocks of landscape and non-traditional colours such as blue-blacks, purples, rust reds and oranges. This was a shift in Mark’s artwork template to a journey into abstract art. Mark says: “Once you leave the rules of how to construct and plan a painting to raw feelings, as an artist you are freed”

"The need to understand the subject is secondary to me as I am trying to express the emotion rather than the reason" Mark Harris

Marks sells his paintings through art galleries, exhibitions and his designated website. Jacksons Art Gallery on the island of Portland, will be exhibiting his paintings from 31st March to 10th May 2015. Mark’s website gives the wider International general art loving public the opportunity to purchase a wide choice of paintings. The beauty of some of his work is that one can own a great piece of original art at a budget that all can enjoy.

Mark Harris felt compelled to draw from an early age. He grew up drawing and painting exactly what he saw, trees, fields and hedgerows first using water colours even with its constraints. He has always aimed to capture the mood and emotion of what he sees in his work.

At a commercial level Mark’s collaboration with Jigsaw Interior Design means his commissioned artwork can be enjoyed at some of their London projects. He is presently working on a commission of 12 large abstract pieces destined for a London City project.

The media Mark now uses to paint is Acrylic and Indian ink on high quality ready to hang canvases. This lends itself both aesthetically and with attention to form and line with both the abstract and impressionistic landscapes that he now produces.

For commissions or more information please visit: www.simplyjustart.com T 01305 259647 E simplyjustart@gmail.com

In the

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Home to a top university Cambridge is also a city of contrasts, culture and creativity Photo of Mill Road Fair: Marina Valaz

When you think of Cambridge it’s likely that the first thing that will pop into your head is ‘University Central’. Cambridge is of course home to one of the top universities in the UK, a place where Britain’s brightest will spend their weekdays studying and their summer weekends punting on the River Cam. However, you would be doing Cambridge a disservice to think of it as simply a ‘University City’. For example, did you know that you can find music of some sort being performed every day in Cambridge? From recitals to brass bands to up and coming pop bands you can find music to suit your preference almost every day of the year in one of the churches, bars, concert halls or numerous other venues dotted round this extraordinary city. During the summer months Cambridge is the venue for an eclectic mix of festivals. The Midsummer Fair, held in the centrally located Midsummer Common, is a light-hearted event with a funfair and market and runs for a few days either side of midsummer’s day. Midsummer Common is also home to the Strawberry Fair, a free music and children's fair. In May Britain's second largest beer festival outside London, takes place on

Jesus Green, situated to the north of the city. Each year up to 90,000 pints of beer and a tonne of cheese are served and consumed at this most hearty of festivals. Cambridge Folk Festival, one of the largest in the UK, is held annually in the grounds of the picturesque Cherry Hinton Hall, located to the south of the City, while the University’s colleges and chapels also provide stunning sites for several festivals. These include the Cambridge Summer Music Festival, which celebrates classical music and

the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, offering an eight-week season of openair performances of the works of William Shakespeare. As you would expect the range of entertainment in a buzzing city like Cambridge is not limited to festivals - the city is awash with galleries showcasing an extensive range of art. Theatre lovers will find a broad spectrum of genres on offer from student theatre to touring and West End shows and in the summer months, Cambridge comes alive with outdoor performances in both the parks and green spaces dotted around the City. If browsing and a little purchasing is your pursuit of choice Cambridge offers a compact shopping space to enjoy at your leisure. The city’s cobbled market, situated unsurprisingly in Market Square, is open seven days a week and is great for browsing flavoursome fresh cheese, bags of fresh coffee, gifts, ornaments and fashion including unique vintage clothing. There is a significantly good range of boutique and chic independent stores in Cambridge, which ensure you don’t get that ground-hog day moment so often encountered in many modern high streets; but if you want high street brands Grand Arcade offers 60 including John Lewis, Apple, The White Company, Hollister, Carluccio’s, Kurt Geiger, Topshop and River Island, to name but a few.. For a slice of bohemian essence Mill Road, just off the green common

Parker’s Piece, offers a diverse range of restaurants and shops and a rich cultural history. There are several art spaces dotted in and around Mill Road, which are well worth traversing off the beaten path to find. Mill Road is also host to the annual Mill Road Fair held on the first Saturday of December. The Fair holds a touch of charm and a vibrant atmosphere with over 10,000 people participating, and bringing something unique to the table.

rowing crafts – hence the popularity of punting in the summer with the image of strawberries and cream and a glass of champagne in one’s hand whilst enjoying the ambience. Other activities that are possible on this meandering river include canoeing, sailing and even swimming in certain areas with hardened fans jumping in on New Year’s Day. In a class of its own Cambridge is a city of fascinating appeal all year round.

And of course you cannot visit Cambridge without at least popping down to the waters of the River Cam. The main river flowing through the city is navigable for small boats and

For further information: www.visitcambridge.org

WHAT’S ON? UK Women's round-up of local events Portland Fish & Ships

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NORTH AFRICAN THEMED SUPPER CLUB Poole, Dorset 28 March 2015 www.everydaygourmet.co.uk UK Women food writer Nasreen El-Mariesh is hosting a North African themed supper club at her home in Poole, Dorset. Tickets will be £25 for a four-course meal.

SOLO EXHIBITION BY MARK HARRIS Jackson Gallery, Isle of Portland 31 March 2015 www.jacksongalleryportland.co.uk Come and enjoy a relaxed coffee while enjoying Artist Mark Harris's solo exhibition at Jacksons Art Gallery on the island of Portland, which will run from 31st March to 11th May 2015.

SEX IN SUBURBIA Lighthouse, Poole 25 April 2015 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand new comedy about dating, men and finding Mr Right. This show will make you laugh, cry and dance in the aisles. Based on real stories from real women.

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LARMER TREE WEDDING FAIR Larmer Tree Gardens, near Salisbury 29 March 2015 www.larmertree.co.uk Visit this stunning venue from 11am to 4.30pm and meet a selection of recommended suppliers in the romantic and magical gardens. Garden entry fees apply.

PORTLAND FISH & SHIPS Portland Marina at Osprey Quay, Portland 11 - 12 April 2015 www.deanreddyhoff.co.uk Fish & Ships 2015 will include local boat and art craft, live music and the best of Dorset's fine foods - from cheese, wines and ciders, to Portland Oysters and fresh fish. Nigel Bloxham from the Crab House will be running oyster demos. There will also be opportunities to try many inspiring water sports activities such as such paddle-boarding, sailing, kite and windsurfing.

MAY

AN EVENING WITH JULIAN LLOYD WEBBER

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, GALA CONCERT

City Hall, Salisbury 20 April 2015

Theatre Royal Winchester 1 May 2015

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Julian Lloyd Webber will take the audience on a historical and musical journey. For any cellist out there – bring along your cello and you’ll be in with a chance of a mini masterclass with the man himself.

As part of the eighth Winchester Chamber Music Festival, offering four days of chamber music in the heart of this historic city, there will be a special gala concert on Friday evening at the Theatre Royal.

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Poundbury general Morrish Builders are continuing their impressive work at Poundbury, the Duchy of Cornwall’s thriving, sustainable urban development on the outskirts of Dorchester The South West Quadrant will complete Phase Two of Poundbury where simple detailing has produced a stunning array of restrained architecture drawing on late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century examples of Dorchester. It was 1997 when the Duchy of Cornwall awarded Morrish its first contract to develop one of the earliest phases of residential homes and commercial premises on this prestigious site. Morrish are immensely proud to have been so successfully involved, as their work has assisted in the creation of an internationally recognised concept for

spacious and economically maintained homes. Through a now flourishing and cohesive community spirit, Morrish have been influential in the innovative style and design of Poundbury. The story is ever evolving as this incredible project has, in many ways, re-shaped the future planning of new homes in the United Kingdom and beyond. Morrish have clearly shown how Poundbury demonstrates it is possible to build high quality, traditional homes at affordable prices and provide an integration of commercial, business and retail premises within the context of a Master Plan borne from “A Vision of Britain” as portrayed by the Prince of Wales. At the end of February, Morrish organised the launch of their final show house in Sector 2.84A in the South West Quadrant.

This individually designed, four bedroom detached house on the southern perimeter of Poundbury is seen as one of the most important houses to be released in the final Morrish build phase in the South West Quadrant. Versatile in arrangement, this house include a family room on the ground floor with spacious living, dining and study areas. In addition, there is bedroom accommodation on each of the three floors and external living space on both the first and second floors. Here, both balconies have a southern aspect with views towards Maiden Castle. The house is approached via a double gated courtyard access where there is a double garage and enclosed garden. Morrish have a guide price of £725,000. In conjunction with Sector 2.84A, Morrish are also finalising their build programme in the Buttermarket. The Buttermarket is an attractive

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Contact Morrish on 01305 213745 or Poundbury@morrish-builders.co.uk

collection of commercial and residential property in the heart of the South West Quadrant which is earmarked to be completed later this year. This has been a comprehensive build programme for an area of Poundbury that the Duchy of Cornwall have termed “a mini Covent Garden of the future”. Here there will be a wonderful mix of retail, restaurant, live/work and office space intermingled with good quality residential apartments depicting the Poundbury philosophy where residents are able to live and work in close proximity. Morrish have a show apartment in Building 8, a second floor, two bedroom property. There is a secure entry system and lift service available. This apartment has an easterly aspect towards the square. An allocated car parking space is available in the rear courtyard. The apartment is currently available at £185,000 and may suit those looking for a buy to let opportunity or attractive to first-time buyers.

Further details of the Morrish portfolio at Poundbury is available from their Sales & Marketing Suite, open seven days a week from 10am in Billingsmoor Lane.

CAR REVIEW

I've just spent a week in the company of the new Audi TT - and I have to admit saying goodbye was the hardest thing to do. Originally launched in 1998, the TT is one of the world's best loved sports cars. Now in its third incarnation, it's better than ever. Some say it's not much different to the outgoing model, but get up close and personal and the curves have become creases and it's blossomed into a thing of beauty. The S Line version I drove even had a hint of aggression. Slip inside and the revelations begin. Minimalist and definitely more revolution than evolution, it's an interior like no other. Audi calls it a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Virtual Cockpitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. In one fell swoop, Audi's men and women in white coats have replaced the traditional dashboard with a state-of-the art digital display and devised clever new all-in-one air vents.

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Gareth Herincx takes a spin in the Audi TT 2.0T Quattro S Line S Tronic and finds it hard to say goodbye

The dashboard dials and instruments have now morphed into a single 12.3-inch 3D digital display which switches between sat nav, speedo, car settings and audio, leaving the centre console free of multimedia. The functions are controlled by buttons on the steering wheel or a rotary knob just behind the gear selector. Of course, this means the driver can stay focused on the road, but it will leave some passengers used to fiddling with gadgets slightly frustrated. The digital dash is incredibly intuitive and I can't help feeling it's the way all cars will be in a few years. The climate control is also very clever, condensing all manner of switches and dials into single units. Hard to explain, but basically the digital temperature readout, boost and heated seat controls are now contained within the circular

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vents themselves. All this and we haven't even got to the fun bit - the TT is great to drive too. I drove the 2.0 TFSI Quattro S line S Tronic, which means it has a two-litre turbocharged petrol engine, four-wheeldrive, a six-speed automatic gearbox - and it's packed with gadgets. Press the start button and it's refined, put your foot down and it's still smooth with the odd engine pop on gear changes if you try really hard. Glance at the speedo and you'll see you're close to the legal limit. This car is quick. It'll reach 62mph in just 5.3 seconds and tops out at 155mph. Lower your rear view mirror slightly and you'll even see the concealed spoiler rise when the TT tops goes over a certain speed! Switch the Audi’s Drive Select system to Dynamic mode and the TT turns

aggressive with a sportier set-up and exhaust growl. Whether you’re cruising on a motorway, weaving round country roads or driving in town, the TT is an exhilarating experience, without being too much of a handful. The grip is amazing - try as I might, I couldn't get any of the wheels to spin, while the steering and gearbox are a joy. Beautifully comfortable seats, a superb driving position, excellent visibility and an awesome Bang and Olufsen sound system make the cockpit a lovely place to be. My test car came with a lot of extras which bumped the price up to £46,185, but even without them, the basic £34,545 is very good value. Among the extras were Audi’s Matrix LED Headlights which don't just look mean - they're a great safety feature too, lighting up the road ahead at night like no other headlights.

No car is perfect and the Audi is no different. The rear seats seem pretty pointless to me because there's no way even a child could sit in them unless the driver is equally small. That said, the boot has a 305-litre capacity - 13 litres more than before - which can be increased to 712 litres by folding down the rear seats. Parking is slightly nerve-wracking. Not just because you're paranoid about kerbing the impressive alloys, but because its haunches are difficult to judge. Beeps help, but a rear view camera wouldn't go amiss. Audi claims the TT is capable of 44.1mpg, but you would have to be very restrained to achieve that. In reality I think it's closer to 30mpg. Starting at £29,770, the Audi TT range is a class act. Stylish, safe, pioneering, beautifully built and competitively priced, it's a coupe that will go on rewarding you the more you live with it - and hold its value better than any of its competitors.

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He surprised us with a medium dry D’Oliveiras Madeira with the mushroom and it was exquisite. A Gros Manseng, Domaine des Cassagnoles, French and my favourite with the Scallops. All the time we were talked through the wines by this very impressive young Frenchman. A Saumur, les Nivieres with the beef followed by a delicious Chardonnay from the Byron Estate in California. The venison was gently stroked with an Argentinian Bonarda and finally a Chenin Blanc from South Africa to please the palate with the divine dessert. We returned to our room complete with roll top bath and moved our thoroughly spoilt and pampered bodies toward the bed. Every separate thing about the hotel experience complimented the evening which only leaves me to follow suit and compliment Gerard and Nina and Tanguy. A wonderful night away and highly recommended by UK Women. www.hotelterravina.co.uk

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