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Contents

Welcome to the summer edition of It’s Beautiful magazine, the only county magazine dedicated exclusively to women.

Objects of desire................................. 5

Another packed edition awaits you, including wedding dresses that look like Meghan’s (page 51), ethical summer fashion (page 6) and hair that will turn heads this summer (page 60).

Fashion - Holiday hotlist................... 10

Local lady Katrina from Oswestry tells us what it was really like working on a TV show with Baroness Karen Brady (page 54). Plus, we meet the founder of a new hair care collection from Telford (page 50).

Property - new kitchen trends.......... 35

If you’re feeling lucky check out the competitions on page 81 and win some tickets to some of the area’s best events this summer.

Enjoy the read.

Fashion - Ethical clothing................... 6 Style - the white vest.......................... 8

Interiors - Alfresco living.................. 20 Interiors - Electric jungle................... 24 Gardening........................................ 27

Food and drink - recipes.................. 41 Food and drink - The Lime Kiln........ 44 Hair product launch......................... 50 Bridal pages..................................... 51 Hair - with Royston Blyth.................. 60 Proms in the park............................. 64 Sweet success for Roobarb............... 69 Six of the best - Petal power............. 79

Charlotte Ruscoe EDITOR

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It’s Beautiful is published by DTS Media. The views expressed within this publication do not necessarily reflect those of DTS Media. The reproduction of any material in this magazine is forbidden without the written consent of the publisher. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, DTS Media can in no way accept liability for omissions or incorrect insertions or any consequences arising from use of this publication. © DTS Media Ltd. 2018

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Objects of Desire Step out in style with our top six beach accessories that are sure to turn heads this summer

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Summer eThics

There’s a huge emphasis on ethical businesses at the moment, so what exactly is available on the high street from the fashion world?

Ethical isn’t just about going organic or vegan, but also covers the issues around waste, fabric sourcing and employment. If you’re imagining linen fabrics and beige colours, think again. We’ve trawled the internet and found these items from brands with strong sustainable values that fit in with this summer’s trends of pastel colours, strong denim, Crayola colours and fussy trims.

Scatter rain foil scarf £24, Oliver Bonas www.oliverbonas. com; Denim dress £24.99, H&M www. hm.com; Ruffle Bardot top £29.50, M&S www. marksandspencer.com; Blue shoes £10, Primark www.primark.com

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STYLE This is how you’ll find me... in a white vest

by Victoria Jane McKenna

Using what you already have in your wardrobe for a date, meeting, afternoon trip or wedding can be a challenge.

The key is in the small details, so here I show you how to use a simple vest in a variety of outfits. Dressed up or down, it’s a key piece.

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Team a plain vest with texture and colour to smarten things up. Resting a jacket over your shoulders gives a glamorous look and any jewellery will draw attention elsewhere.

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A pair of trousers can be smart or casual, put with the vest and flat shoes this outfit would be perfectly comfortable out shopping or just going about your business.

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I aim for a simple, strong look for meetings and the vest is great for a clean crisp look on top. With the warm weather this is more forgiving than a shirt and you can shed the cardigan for an evening feel.

Sunday Lunch

You can do anything with jeans and a vest, the key is in the accessories here. A scarf will fill the gap instead of a necklace.

Choose a denim jacket to keep it super casual or something a bit different like I’ve done here.

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Holiday Hot List It’s holiday time yes!

UK or abroad, we all need the same bits and bobs. But when you go away, you need room in your case for souvenirs and those little treats that remind you of the good times. So here we have some options that work for day and night.

Swimwear designs have really come in to their own this summer and we’ve chosen the most exciting to give you a taster.

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Dress up or down Mint Ruffle Front Maxi Dress £29.99, New Look www.newlook.com Multi Ombre Maxi Dress £60.00, Wallis www.wallis.co.uk Tropical Skater Dress £18.00, Dorothy Perkins www.dorothyperkins.com Yellow Strappy Heels £27.00, Dorothy Perkins www.dorothyperkins.com

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The Electric Jungle trend takes the shapes and objects of the natural world – we’re talking tropical leaves, animal print and the odd chameleon – and makes them, well, unnatural. They’re spliced from their usual context, recoloured in a neon palette and made to feel super edgy. This means incredible patterns, bold colours and lots of neon lighting. Go wild!

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Large-flowered hybrids are some of the most impressive, coming into their own during the summer months, and these are joined by daintier flowering varieties of clematis viticella that continue blooming into autumn Dozens of clematis varieties are available, with new ones being introduced every year, so visit local garden centres and nurseries to pick the ones that appeal. Colours and forms vary widely, with something to suit every colour scheme. Most enjoy their heads in the sun, but some, like pure white ‘Alabast’, will also grow in semi-shade.

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Summer refreshers Now the weather is getting warmer most people are looking for something refreshing and cooling to drink.

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Summer berry brioche Recipe development by Moyra Fraser. (Serves 6-8) This is a play on the classic Summer pudding – it has the same delicious flavour and texture but without the worry of turning it out! Serve with a generous dollop of crème fraiche.

Ingredients 6 tbsp Bonne Maman Black Cherry Conserve 200ml pomegranate and raspberry juice 225g brioche bread, cut into large, bite-sized pieces 225g fresh raspberries or blueberries 225g fresh, pitted cherries 225g strawberries, halved or sliced Crème fraiche, to serve

Method Put the Bonne Maman Black Cherry Conserve and juice into a small saucepan and heat together gently until the conserve has melted.

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Tip all the brioche into a deep, glass serving bowl and pour over the warm syrup. Put a small plate on top, press down and add a weight.

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Spoon the fresh fruit over the brioche and top with spoonfuls of crème fraiche before serving.

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30 years in the aesthetic industry Jane Millington, owner and head practitioner at Body and Face Options clinic in Maesbury Marsh is celebrating 30 years in business. Thanks to her in-depth industry knowledge and rigorous training, she continues to evolve her expertise and ensure her business thrives.

Jane trained at the Royal College of Surgeons in London for areola reconstruction and continues to train in all the latest aesthetic industry technologies – giving her clients the best treatments all under one roof.

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Struggling to schedule a visit to your GP? At Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, there is no waiting for appointments, prescriptions, or referrals.

If you have a busy schedule, a private GP is the perfect way to make sure your health doesn’t get side-lined. Appointments are available at short notice and offered to anybody aged over 18. There is also no need to be registered with an NHS GP. Services available but not limited to: • GP consultations of 20 or 30 minutes

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Appointments are available at short notice, with a variety of clinics held Monday to Friday between 8am – 8pm and weekend appointments also available to fit around patients’ busy lives.

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Facilities are modern, spacious and wellequipped. There’s no need to register and the service welcomes visitors from abroad.

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Dr Jones is joined by Dr Sarah Watton who has been a GP locally since 2008. She began her career as a physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal conditions before training in medicine and qualifying from University College London. After a hospital career in anaesthetics, she entered GP training in 2005 and is currently a partner at Mytton Oak Medical Practice.

Also joining the team include Dr Edward Jutsum, who qualified from Birmingham University in 2001 and qualified as a GP in 2007. He is a partner at The Beeches Medical Practice in Bayston Hill.

Dr Annica Goddard has been a GP for 10 years. She has a special interest in care of the elderly, gaining a diploma in geriatric medicine and working one day per week with the elderly at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital alongside her GP role at South Hermitage surgery in Shrewsbury.

Also joining the team are Dr Neil Harper and Dr Hayley Millar. Dr Harper qualified as a GP in 2007 and has been working in Telford since then. He enjoys traditional family medicine and is experienced in all aspects of general practice including; diabetes, respiratory disorders and bones and joints. Dr Millar from Bridgnorth Medical Practice has interests in chronic disease, women’s health and family planning.

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free. They are free from harsh chemicals, sulfates and parabens.

“The Scientific Advisory board created the products by hand selecting natural oils and ingredients and combining them with cutting edge technology to help every hair type achieve optimum results.”

Megan, who moved to Telford with her husband who is based at RAF Cosford, previously worked as a hairdresser in America. She launched the product range along with Jodi Bowring, of Apley.

Products for both men and women include hydration shampoo, replenish masque, restore leave-in conditioner, revive shampoo, reshape root lifter, repair shampoo and conditioner, blow out cream and many more.

The key ingredients are rejuveniqe oil, capixyl, a red clover extract, procataline, a pea extract and crodasorb, a UV absorber.

New hair care product taking Telford by storm A new hair care product has been launched in Telford which aims to revolutionise the way hair is treated Monat, a vegan and naturally based hair range, started in North America and Canada but only launched in the UK in May.

Customers have a consultation with Megan or Jodi to discuss what they currently like about their hair and what they would want to improve, before the market partners specifically choose products to suit the customer needs and target the areas to improve.

“It has been great to do research pre-launch and see the difference in not only their hair, but people themselves,” Megan added.

“Monat is creating a healthy hair revolution and we all know having great and healthy hair makes you feel much better about yourselves.

The name derives from modern nature and products combine the best of nature with cutting edge science to provide effective solutions to all hair concerns.

“I have seen very skeptical people transform their hair after one wash and those with very specific issues which they’ve been searching for a cure for a long time finally feel comfortable and happy with their do.

It has been introduced in Telford by Megan Boardman, of Donnington, who is originally from Nebraska in America and heard about the products while back home visiting family last year.

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She said: “The success seen in the states and Canada is a testimony to the outstanding and revolutionary products.

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“In the last year the company has seen a 700% growth, Monat has created a healthy hair movement that has not only helped people have beautiful hair but also given them a stable, sustainable business.

“I couldn’t wait to get involved once I’d heard about it and used the products myself - that is always when people realise it’s true impact.

“I have always struggled with my hair - needing more of it and needing to tame it, as well as struggling to find time to maintain it with a very active toddler in tow - so I was very excited as soon as I started using it and couldn’t wait to bring it back to the UK. “Monat’s products are anti-ageing, vegan, and cruelty 50 | It’s beautiful

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The first a bespoke Givenchy dress with three-quarter sleeves, a bateau neckline and 16-foot veil embroidered with flowers from the Commonwealth. The second a chic evening gown by Stella McCartney made from silk crepe with halter neck and figure hugging shape.

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How we gave it a year on national television In her own words, business woman and star of ITV’s Give it a Year, Katrina Boydon reveals what it was really like making the show that put her glamping, wedding and events venue, Barnutopia, on a national stage.

After living abroad for many years, my husband Steve and I moved back to Britain in 2014 and set up a successful glamping site at Tanycoed Farm near Oswestry. We pondered what to do with the long barn on the property. Too big to use for accommodation, the barn had not been used for cattle in over 25 years. Previously an army barracks at Park Hall, the barn needed some serious attention before it could be used for anything. We had an idea...

At the end of summer 2016, we received planning permission to develop Barnutopia as a wedding and event venue. As we debated where to start, we were contacted by a production company looking for candidates for a new ITV series Give it a year. The producer said they would like to film us over a 12-month period as we set up our new wedding barn. Ideally, they wanted to film the first wedding at the end of the year.

Initially, we were not inclined to go ahead. We have seen many television shows where the objective seems to be to find fault and criticise the participants. Our venue is in a stunning Shropshire location and the glamping accommodation and barns are clean and wellequipped. However, it is an ex-farm set-up and has its share of broken walls, fences that need fixing and 54 | It’s beautiful

wildlife. We give no guarantees that you will not encounter the odd spider. The producer assured us that this was a different kind of TV show.

The series was to be a celebration of British businesses. It would feature a well-known celebrity business guru offering advice along the way.

Finally, we agreed, but it was not without some trepidation that we

We were sworn to secrecy for the duration of filming and could not see the finished episode before it went live on national television signed the contract, liability waiver and confidentiality agreement. We were sworn to secrecy for the duration of filming and could not see the finished episode before it went live on national television. With some excitement, they told us the name of the celebrity guru, Baroness Karren Brady. We looked back blankly. Twenty years living abroad meant we had never heard of “The First Lady of Football” nor had we seen her in “The Apprentice” as an aide to Lord Sugar.

The TV crew dropped in regularly over the year to film progress on the barn and the all-important licence for wedding ceremonies. The couple who booked the first wedding ceremony for August 2017 also agreed to appear on camera. The production team filmed us meeting

and showing them progress on the barn. They even had me ask the bride what would happen if we didn’t secure the licence. That question did not go down well.

Baroness Brady first visited when the barn was a broken-down shell with rotten window-frames and weeds growing inside. She came back at the end of the year to review the finished barn and film the wedding. We found her to be friendly, down to earth and an astute businesswoman.

The process of filming was time-consuming and repetitive.

Sometimes the crew would have to film the same sequence several times to get it right. That said, we found them to be honest and open and true to life when filming. There were no tricks and they were diligent about ensuring they got facts and figures right. This meant several long conversations with their in-house business and finance expert.

The hardest part was waiting for the program to broadcast many months after filming finished. In the end, it was worth it. Barnutopia is one of the success stories and it brought a tear to my eye seeing the difference a year makes. We were thrilled with the way we were portrayed and consider it a year well spent.

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Park Street Clinic Park Street Clinic is a medical aesthetic clinic based in the Shropshire market town of Shifnal.

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Whether your summer will be spent unwinding on the calming shores of the Italian Riviera, basking in the glorious sunshine on the heaven-sent hideaways of tropical islands or coping with the unpredictable weather of the great British Summer, Shrewsbury’s multi-award-winning destination salon offers you the ultimate summer hair guide!

As winners for the third consecutive year, of the regions prestigious L’Oreal Colour Trophy, the team at Royston Blythe are most definitely the go-to experts for advice on hair colour.

Pastel metallic hues are a beautiful addition to this summer’s colour palette. You can opt for something subtle and add metallic balayage highlights to a conventional base shade or, you could incorporate them into an all-over metallic hair colour effect for a more adventurous look.

For natural blondes and bleach blondes alike, icy-white is a statement look to consider: not only does it look gorgeous on its own, but also with pastel undertones, like blues or lavenders.

If you’re a brunette, summer is the time to incorporate sun-kissed highlights that add interest to an all over colour. It is important to visit a skilled colourist so that they can guide you on the best tones to keep your complexion bright and glowing.

Styles

Midi-length hair is the look of the season.

The growing popularity of shoulder length hair is the best news for those whose long locks are suffering the consequences of excessive colour and over-use of heated tools. In one salon visit you can opt for the chop and rid your hair of dry ends and completely revitalise your look. Midi length is oh-so-versatile, super-flattering, low maintenance and adapted to suit all face shapes - what’s not to love?

Smooth it out

That clean, super-sleek look that can be spotted on celebrities including Ashley Graham and Olivia Palermo is a summer look we love. This look requires your hair to be uber-healthy and super-glossy so speak with your stylist about the best intensive conditioning treatment and be sure to invest in a hair oil that will keep your hair shiny and tame any frizz. We love L’Oreal’s Mythic Oil for that soft and supple looking finish.

Play with waves

Undone waves work for any length and have an effortlessly charming appeal. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Gigi Hadid and Alexa Chung are seasoned-veterans of soft summer waves that are known for their faceflattering effects and easy to replicate styling. Invest in a professional texturising spritz (Kerastase Spray A Porter will create instant waves without any stickiness) to allow for easy styling. Work this look with a casual side-parting as seen at Balmain.

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Fringe benefits

A long, soft tapered fringe is the perfect addition to add interest to longer and midi length hair and works with every texture. If your hair is super-sleek and easy to manage, you can consider a shorter, blunt statement fringe.

Summer chic

There is a short hairstyle to suit every woman and our advice is to visit a highly regarded stylist who specialises in creating bespoke looks that are personalised to enhance individual features. Think Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid at Tom Ford’s NYFW Spring Summer 2018 Show. The short, tousled pixie that is longer at the front has a really feminine feel and that cool and fresh approach for summer. Team it up with sunkissed highlights to really accentuate the look.

Don’t travel without sun protection for your hair

On holiday, we slather sun creams on our bodies but forget to protect our glorious manes. Just as you should wear an SPF, you should protect your hair every day too. Hair is at its most vulnerable in the sunshine, so you need to protect your colour and condition. We recommend our guests use Kerastase’s Soleil Collection.

Book in for an intense conditioning treatment before you travel

Treat your hair to regular deep conditioning treatments a couple of weeks before your departure date, so that it’s in peak condition for your holiday. We love Fusio Dose prescriptive treatments by Kerastase. You hairdresser will profile your hair and cocktail a mask that will nourish, protect and revitalise your specific hair type.

Treat yourself to Kerastraight Smoothing System

Banish the frizz and make a time-consuming, unmanageable mane a thing of the past by investing in a smoothing treatment. There are a number of semi-permanent smoothing systems available that will give you super-shiny, frizz-free hair for upto four months. At Royston Blythe, we use the Kerastraight treatment and our guests love it!

We are a clinic which specialises in laser and intense pulse light (IPL) treatments for both men and women.

We treat a wide range of concerns ranging from hair removal, tattoo removal, pigmentation and red vessel removal.

We deliver safe and effective treatments in a friendly and professional environment using medical-graded equipment from Lynton Lasers, the UK’s premier manufacturer of aesthetic technology to private clinics and the NHS. Please get in touch in order to find out more about the treatments we offer and how they can help you.

Read what our Clients say : “I have seen amazing results which have changed my life, I am so happy with the service I am now getting other treatments.

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“My experiences here have always been pleasant and I am very happy with my results. Helen is friendly and professional. I would recommend to anyone!”

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The families we look for are welcoming and interested in other cultures. Having children of similar ages helps but isn’t the most important thing as we have many successful host families who have no children, younger children or indeed older children who have left home. Internet access is very important and each student will need their own bedroom with a desk or somewhere quiet for homework. Being part of a family and experiencing dayto-day family life enhances students’ study and plays a part in improving their English language.

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Guardians host family is a wonderful experience; providing the opportunity to really make a difference to a student whilst they are studying here in the UK, in many cases a very long way from home.

For children of host families it can be really exciting and interesting getting to know other children who have had very different life experiences to them For families where children have grown up and left home, it is a chance to enjoy the fun and companionship of having younger people in the home once again.

Our students come from all over the world. It is a marvellous and interesting way to learn about the cultures, traditions and daily life of young people and their families from countries very different to our own. Many of our host families form lifelong friendships with our students and their families and stay in touch even after they have left school for university.

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to five times a year and are usually for two or three nights each time.

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We are very keen to find new host families locally. Our students are currently based at schools in Shrewsbury, Ruyton XI Towns, Oswestry, Telford and Staffordshire so please do spread the word if you know anyone who might be interested in applying to host a student from one of these schools.

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Proms and Prosecco Shropshire’s Proms and Prosecco in the Park event is set to return this September with even more sparkle and plenty more fizz.

And, with tickets selling faster than last year, organisers are urging people to book now to avoid disappointment.

The line-up for the British-style prom event on September 8, at Chetwynd Deer Park in Newport, will see artists performing popular classical pieces mixed with favourites from the musicals, as well as a few contemporary surprises.

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Headlining this year is British soprano Mary-Jess, best known for winning the Chinese version of the ‘X-Factor’ and recording the theme song for Downton Abbey and recording the theme song for Downton Abbey.

She will be joined by tenor Jack Foley who captivated last year’s prom-goers and adding a real edge to this year’s line-up is String Infusion, a fabulous all-female string quartet known for their acoustic and electric string performances in a pop/rock/classical crossover style.

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up and coming Staffordshire-based singer 15-year-old Olivia Shipley will also be making a special appearance.

Added to this musical feast, there will be a vast array of food stalls and bars including a dedicated Prosecco bar, craft ale bar, artisan gin bar, handcrafted ice creams, pizza, a wide variety of street food and lots more. There will be plenty of activities to keep the children entertained including bushcraft skills, jugglers and street entertainers, as well as plenty of space for them to stretch their legs and of course the fantastic music.

Prom-goers are encouraged to bring their own tables, chairs, blankets, picnic hampers candelabras and of course union jack flags to add to the British proms atmosphere.

Organiser Esther Wright, director of Fizz Festivals Ltd, said: “We are very excited about this year’s event.

We’ve added lots more sparkle and fizz and it’s going to be a great celebration of British classical music, great food and drink. What more could people want to round off the summer!”

Entry is by advance ticket sale only. Tickets £28, or £27 for groups of 10 or more. Children under 13 go free.

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Attractions for all ages including stunning floral arrangements, equestrian competitions, exciting arena entertainment for all the family, food, crafts & trade stands, advice from celebrity gardeners and cookery demonstrations by TV chefs; all topped off with world class fireworks Tickets: Adult Advance £25 Over 60’s Advance £23 Children aged 15 and under Free Admission (when accompanied by an adult) Membership: Adult from £46 Children £5

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She adds: “We had the business plan written for a long time so it was just a matter of tweaking it and we pinpointed Bridgnorth as our first location, to try it out, with expansion planned if all went well, with Shrewsbury being our next preferred location. We knew we wanted to be at the heart of independent shopping in the town, Wyle Cop - it’s turned out to be a perfect location for our product.”

Roobarb sells a range of ladies’ Italian designer clothes, hats, sunglasses and scarves, organic skincare, handbags, small pieces of occasional furniture and homeware, plus ethically sourced jewellery.

This award is for all the work we do with Confident Children out of Conflict UK. It’s a UK based charity and we raise money for them and play a promotional video in our stores to highlight the work they do.”

Both shops have life-size Zebras in the window as a nod to where the name Roobarb comes from. Both Kevin and Marcia’s friends who live in Kenya had a Zebra called Roobarb, which they rescued after being orphaned.

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Sweet success for Shropshire retailer A Shropshire-based lifestyle store has recently celebrated being crowned the best in the UK for the second time in two years. The awards were presented to Roobarb, who have stores in Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, by the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA), a body that represents many of the UK’s independent stores.

The two awards were Charitable Champion, for the company’s work with African street children in South Sudan and Independent Retail Team of the Year, which they have won for two years in a row. This was awarded for engaging with their team of staff and for the exceptional customer service in their stores.

Roobarb, run by Marcia Dale and Kevin Bellwood, opened in Bridgnorth in May 2014 with its Shrewsbury store opening at the top of Wyle Cop in December 2017.

Marcia says: “We are both from a media background and we had a little experience in retail in our early working life, but we both always yearned to get back in to retail at some point. We always had a dream to open a shop with a strong brand selling products that couldn’t be easily sourced on the high street or online. Once Kevin returned from working in Africa for the United Nations, the time seemed right for us to open Roobarb.”

Kevin says: “Our Zebras in our windows in Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, have been a great investment, they are an amazing marketing tool. So many people stop and look at them, everyone loves Zebras, don’t they?”

He adds “Our philosophy with our stores is to be very different from what’s already out there on the high street, we work very hard to source our product, we also try to create a fun atmosphere in our stores and we also engage with our customers, something that doesn’t happen a lot these days. We also pride ourselves on our customer service too, nothing is too much trouble for our customers and we train our staff to have the same philosophy.”

Roobarb’s customer service and staff training was a key factor for winning one of the national retail awards.

The Bira Team of the Year is an award that goes to a company that motivates, trains and takes their staff members with them on the retail journey.

Marcia ends: “These two awards have been a brilliant achievement in such a short time for us, to win Team of the Year twice has been great for our team, they have all helped win this award. And then to go on and win the Charitable Champion is just amazing. This award is for all the work we do with Confident Children out of Conflict UK. It’s a UK based charity and we raise money for them and play a promotional video in our stores to highlight the work they do. The charity pays for the education of 850 street children in South Sudan, the world’s newest but poorest country. They also support a children’s orphanage of over 50 vulnerable girls and boys; this work is something that is very close to our heart.”

Photo: Roobarb director Kevin Bellwood with Her Worshipful Mayor Cllr. Jane Mackenzie performing the ribbon cutting.

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Shrewsbury Folk Festival The man behind one of radio’s most played songs will be making his debut performance at Shrewsbury Folk Festival this year.

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, who had Top 20 hits with Judy Teen, Mr Soft, Mr Raffles, Here Comes The Sun and their number one Make Me Smile (Come Up & See Me), will be one of the headliners on the first night of the festival on Friday 24 August.

Festival organisers have also secured an exclusive performance from Budiño, the band led by world class Galician piper Xosé Manuel Budiño, to close the festival’s Bellstone stage on Monday 27 August.

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Organisers of the Oswestry & District Agricultural Show are looking forward to another great day on Saturday 4 August, when people from far and wide will gather at the Park Hall Showground to celebrate this prestigious event that dates back to 1862. Not only does the Show endorse the best of British agriculture it promotes local businesses and activities, countryside pursuits and provides entertainment for visitors throughout the day.

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Shrewsbury Steam Rally Shrewsbury Steam Rally is a fantastic two-day event that takes place at Onslow Park, Shrewsbury, over August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday.

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If you’ve never experienced the sights, sounds and smells of steam engines in action then this is the place to be.

This year there will be over 1,000 exhibits, including: steampowered tractors, cars and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes, historic military vehicles, veteran and classic cars and commercial vehicles, classic motorbikes, vintage tractors, vintage fairground organs and rides to keep the kids entertained.

Find out more at www. shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk For your chance to win of two pair of tickets that are up for grabs, tell us: over how many days is the Steam Rally held?

Win show tickets

Shrewsbury Flower Show TV personalities, celebrity chefs, singers and spectacular arena acts are just part of the entertainment planned for this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show on 10 and 11 August.

The show is one of the country’s premier flower show events, attracting top exhibitors from all over the country. This year celebrity gardeners Chris Beardshaw and Penny Meadmore will be on hand to give tips to their green fingered fans. Meanwhile, celebrity chefs Levi Roots and Matt Tebbutt will be cooking up a storm with live demonstrations in the Food Hall.

To find out more visit www. shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk To be in with a chance of winning one of two pairs of tickets to the show, answer this question: name one of the celebrity gardeners attending this year’s show

Celebrity chef Levi Roots COMPETITION RULES: Closing date for competitions is 20/07/18. Send your entries, along with your name, address, email and telephone number on a postcard to It’s Beautiful Magazine, Unit 2, Glovers Meadow, Oswestry, SY10 8NH or by email to info@ oswestrylife.co.uk or enter on the website: www.itsbeautiful.co.uk. By entering any competition within this publication you consent to It’s Beautiful and the promoters contacting you for marketing purposes. Your data will not be shared with any other party. For full terms and conditions please refer to www.itsbeautiful.co.uk. spring WINNERS: Man Engine Katie Stant, Four Crosses Whittington Music Festival: Louise Whitley, Stottesdon, Kidderminster

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Lorna McCann (38) author and PR professional Where do you live?

Childs Ercall near Newport What schools/college/university did you go to?

Burton Borough School in Newport, New College in Wellington and then the University of Nottingham.

Tell us about your career trajectory to date?

It’s funny to talk about my career because for a long time, I never really knew what I wanted to do. I had more idea about what I didn’t want to do really. I remember at university attending lots of talks and open days hosted by big corporate companies, but I think I only went because all my friends were. I knew deep down that wasn’t the career path for me. I’d always enjoyed writing and so wanted to do something with these skills and that’s when I decided to train as a journalist. I worked on media titles across Shropshire and much further afield for about 12 years before moving into the PR industry in 2013. I’ve worked agency side and in house and then in 2017 I set up my own PR and media consultancy.

I now run this alongside my work as a children’s author.

What made you want to become a children’s author?

My children. I have two young boys and they love books and stories. Like many parents, I’m always making up silly stories for them. But then, one day, my eldest son asked if I would turn one of the made up stories into a ‘proper’ book so that he could read it himself and look at the pictures. That’s where it all started really.

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12 months later in November 2016 my first book ‘Wendy and the Biscuit Tree’ was published.

How easy was it to make the transition from PR to author?

I’m fortunate really as a lot of the PR work I do is for other authors. It’s quite specialist so there is a natural synergy between both the PR and author work that I do. I’ll be honest, becoming an author has happened rather accidentally. I’ve not yet made a complete transition and this side of my work has grown quite organically.

I absolutely love everything that it involves though from writing to being creative to visiting schools and hosting author workshops for pupils. It’s pretty much a dream job and I’m having so much fun.

Where do you find the inspiration for your books?

From all sorts of things really. I get a lot of ideas from my own children and I always feel really inspired when I come away from a school visit. The children are often buzzing with excitement and this energy often helps to inspire me. I spend a lot of time outdoors and I think this really helps too. I like to play a lot, get muddy - you know - all the things grown ups aren’t supposed to really do! I’ve always said my ‘happy’ place is outside and this is when I get most of my ideas and inspiration for stories.

Why do you think they have been such a success?

I think children really relate to ‘Felix the small boy with a BIG imagination’ because most children love dressing up themselves and pretending to be things like a doctor,

vet, police officer, shopkeeper - whatever it might be. As for ‘Wendy and the Biscuit Tree’, I think, quite honestly, children just love the idea of a biscuit tree. The possibility that one day, they might just find one growing at the bottom of their garden fills them with real excitement.

I think the illustrations are also a big hit.

Holly has a really unique style which the children seem to really love.

When you get time off, what do you do to unwind?

Spend time with my family. We are quite an active family and love cycling, walking and taking trips to the beach.

Do you have any advice for other budding authors considering making it their career?

Don’t give up. Write what you want to write and use criticism constructively - it will make you a better writer in the long run!

Finally, What does the future hold for you?

Hmmm, good question. In the short term I’m hoping to publish another book. All being well, it should be ready to release later this year. Longer term, I’d like to be more involved with schools helping to support and enhance literacy skills and creativity in young children. I recently founded The Rural Schools Write, Read, Inspire Project in partnership with The Rural Charity and it has been a huge success. Going forward we’re hoping this will become an annual event in Shropshire.

Lorna’s latest book ‘Felix - the small boy with the BIG imagination’ is available to purchase from Amazon priced at £8.

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