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1Sound

The sun’s out and you’re in luck as we’ve made a playlist for you to enjoy with us. Whether you’re chilling in the park with your friends, driving to the beach with the windows down, or simply reclining in your back garden with a couple of drinks, this mix is sure to get you in the summertime mood.

2 Smell

We want you guys and gals to smell good this summer. So, we’ve done a little bit of searching for what’s hot this season. For her, Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess. “If there are fragrances that smell more like summer than those in the Bronze Goddess line, I’m yet to find them,” says Good Housekeeping beauty editor Fleur Fruzza. For him, Acqua Di Colonia Essenza. “Neroli, citruses, light woods and musk done in the Italian way,” says fragrance enthusiast Marin Kristic.

3 Touch

In our last issue, we recommended sunscreen; this hasn’t changed. However, we’d like to take this opportunity to explain the difference between SPF, UVB, and UVA. Let’s start with the basics, SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. The higher the SPF number, the higher the amount of ultraviolet B radiation protection (UVB). Okay, so you know those stars on the back of sunscreen bottles? That’s measured by the amount of UVA (ultraviolet A radiation) protection there is; the higher the star rating, the better the protection.

4 Taste Mint, what can’t it do? This diverse herb can be used in everything from infusing mojitos to garnishing a fruit salad. If the humid weather gets too much this season, add a few mint leaves to your water to keep you hydrated and refreshed. Mint is extremely easy to grow, with a range of delicious flavours to choose from (we recommend mojito mint).

5 Sight Summer of Soul (2021). This epic Oscar-winning documentary, directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, tells the once-unheard story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. It’s a must watch, featuring classic performances by the greats: Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone, Nina Simone, Gladys Knight, BB King, and many

It’s Festival Season!

Gottwood Festival

A mystical party held in the middle of the woods, Gottwood Festival is a critically acclaimed, independent music festival in North West Wales. This year the lineup includes: DJ Boring, 4am Kru and James Holden.