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News-In-Brief Keep up to date

12 Handcraft Your Home

A stunning range of handmade products for your home

13 Be Inspired, Get Creative

We take a look at the National Centre For Craft & Design

17 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Join in on the 25 September to raise money for Macmillan

18 Ready, Set... Bake

A selection of local products to help with the baking buzz

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19 Get Baking

Sarah Pope from Lilli’s Tearoom and Cakery shares a delicious recipe for courgette cake

24 The Wine Expert California Dreamin’

27 September In The Garden

Jobs for the garden this month

34 Transform Your Home

A wide range of Little Greene interior paints and wallpapers now available at Stringers

36 Love This Room

Choose a stylish look and create your perfect bathroom

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41 Botched Beauty Online Don’t fall foul to online beauty scams

44 Beauty News

Our favourite beauty products this month

47 Hydrotherapy For Your Dog

We meet Registered Canine Hydrotherapist Helen Edis,who tells us all about Hydropets

49 Book Review

What to read this month

54 The Team

Dedicated To Travel This month we meet the team at Stamford Independent Travel in Stamford

58 A Moment With...

all into Autumn with your September issue of Concept.

September 23 sees the Autumnal Equinox, when the day and night are of equal length, after this nights get steadily shorter. To make up for this, September is usually one of the loveliest months of the year. An Indian summer is not uncommon and the beauty of sunshine glistening on Autumn leaves never fails to make me smile.

This month your magazine is bursting at the seams with features and articles, all designed to keep you reading all month long.

Here at Concept we have ‘Bake Off ’ fever.

We have a delicious recipe for courgette cake from Lilli’s Tearoom and Cakery in Market Deeping and a range of products from your local high street to get you started.

We also spent ‘A moment with...’ Fiona Hood, owner of Renaissance Hair and Beauty and have solved your beauty problems.

Our wine expert Leigh Johnson has handpicked a selection of Calfornian wines perfect for those warm September nights.

This month we are also celebrating art, taking a look at the National Centre For Craft & Design in Sleaford and all that they have on offer, from workshops to beautifully handcrafted homeware.

There’s so much to see and do in the area this month; our guide of upcoming events is full of great ideas to keep the whole family entertained.

Sit back, relax and enjoy your September issue of Concept.

The Concept Team produced by: Concept2Design telephone: 01780 322123 email: info@concept2design.co.uk www.concept2design.co.uk

Fiona Hood, owner of Renaissance Hair and Beauty

62 Events Diary

Your guide to events in and around the local area

64 Baby Talk

What’s on for bump, babies and tots

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or damage arising from errors or the late appearance or nonpublication of any advertising. The publisher reserves the right to refuse publication of any advertisement or written material without prior explanation.

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News - in - brief DYKE SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2015 Last year 44 scarecrows adorned the village of Dyke for its first Scarecrow Festival. This year the committee of Dyke Village Hall promise an even bigger, better event.

On September 12 and 13, scarecrows will once again make Dyke their home for the weekend, for the Dyke Scarecrow Festival 2015.

Event organiser and Vice Chair of Dyke Village Hall Committee, Samantha Coles said: “With last year’s event we were just testing the water, but we were overwhelmed by the number of scarecrows on display. Cars passing through the village slowed down to take a look,

everyone on the street was smiling, and some even travelled up to 45 minutes to see our creations - it was fantastic.

“The excitement is already brewing for this year’s event, with lots of organisations keen to get involved - we can’t wait.”

Scarecrows will be on display from 11am on Saturday, for the whole weekend. On Saturday there will also be lots more going on, including: • Exhibitions and stalls from 11am to 4pm; including an art exhibition, classic cars and motorbikes, motorised boats, and hopefully a tractor exhibition, birds of prey, dog training and much more.

• BBQ and bouncy castle at The Wishing Well Inn, sponsors of the prizes.

Throughout the weekend’s festivities the village hall will be open for refreshments, maps, and public voting for the best scarecrow.

Groups outside of the village (schools, clubs etc) are welcome to create scarecrows and space will be allocated in the village to display them.

The public will be asked to vote for their favourite scarecrow and prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, with the prize giving being held at 12pm on the Sunday, in the village hall. Dyke Village Hall and village events are organised and run by volunteers, Dyke Village Hall welcomes donations to support the running of such events and the maintenance of the hall.

Don’t miss out on this unique event, which promises lots of fun for all the family. For more information visit www.dykevillagehall.org.uk

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Essence of Beauty, located on St Mary’s Street are now offering LoLa Brows, and Lash Perfect Russian Layering and Tahitian Layering lashes at their salon. LoLa Brows is a unique 3D technique which sculptures the brow with a bespoke colour for perfectly framed and defined brows. Lash Perfect Russian Layering promises to give a highimpact, glamorous look, while Lash Perfect Tahitian layering gives a softer, more delicate look, while adding volume to the client’s natural lashes.

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What’s Happening Congratulations to Emma Dyson from Stamford Independent Travel Recent winner of Travel Weekly’s Mystery Shopper Competition, Stamford Independent Travel achieved a score of 94%, showing excellent advice and product knowledge and great customer service.

The Mystery Shopper wanted to purchase a low-cost city break to New York for three people in September for three nights, flying out on a Friday and staying in a central location. The budget was £3,500.

“I was welcomed by an enthusiastic agent as soon as I walked in,” explained the Mystery Shopper. “The agent was eager to please and asked lots of open-ended questions to allow me to fully explain what I wanted.” The Mystery shopper was pleased to acknowledge that Emma didn’t need to do any research because she had first-hand knowledge of the destination and was able to share her insight. Emma recommended a Premium Deluxe room at the Westin New York, located in Times Square for the price of £2,166, which included the hotel and flights with Delta Air Lines to JFK airport. She also offered insurance and advice about the Esta visa, before asking for the best time to make a follow-up call. “An excellent service,” said the Mystery Shopper.

Emma has been at Stamford Independent Travel since it opened in 2009, she said: “I went to New York about nine years ago and loved it. That personal experience helped me make recommendations, and I’ve also gathered lots of knowledge about the city from customer feedback.”

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DONATION TO BRING PARK ALIVE FOR HEARING IMPAIRED Visitors to Ferry Meadows with hearing impairments will have their experience of the Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities improved following two kind donations. The Rotary Club of Peterborough has made a donation of ÂŁ500 and The Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation making a donation of ÂŁ600 to Nene Park Trust towards hearing support equipment at Ferry Meadows.

The money has enabled the Trust to go beyond providing hearing loops for inside its main visitor buildings. These additional donations mean the Trust can invest in a tour guide system which will allow park staff to be heard directly by hearing aid users or those hard of hearing when out on guided walks of the park, on educational trips or taking part in other Nene Park Trust organised activities.

Susan Evans, Projects and Development Officer at Nene Park Trust, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are

delighted that these two local organisations have chosen to support our work in making Ferry Meadows more accessible to the community. With the statistics on hearing loss currently standing at more than 10 million people in the UK with some form of hearing loss, or one in six of the population, we believe the hearing support equipment really will make a difference to our visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience of the ark.â&#x20AC;?

Nene Park Trust was nominated for the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation donation by colleagues at Norwich & Peterborough (N&P) Building Society, which is part of The Yorkshire Building Society.

This investment towards improving accessibility at Ferry Meadows comes shortly after the Trust published large print and braille maps of the park for the visually impaired. This work all contributed to Nene Park Trust being awarded Highly Commended in the national Accessible Britain Challenge Awards for its on-going work in making Nene Park accessible to all.

To find out more about the accessibility of Ferry Meadows please visit www.neneparktrust.org.uk/ferrymeadows/accessibility or contact Nene Park Trust directly on 01733 234193 or visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk Ann Deane â&#x20AC;&#x201C; member of the Nene Park Access Forum; Susan Evans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Senior Projects and Development Officer at Nene Park Trust; John Wilkinson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Outgoing President of The Rotary Club of Peterborough

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HACONBY VILLAGE OPEN GARDENS The event will take place on the weekend of the 12 and 13 September. Entrance to all the gardens will be ÂŁ4 and there will be bulbs and plants for sale. There will also be a photography competition, craft stalls and refreshments.

On Friday 11 September between 7pm and 9pm, there will be a social event to mark the start of the weekend in the church which will be ÂŁ5 ticket (including light refreshments) to view the crafts and photography competition. For tickets please contact Edwina 01778 571008 or Jill 01778 570653.

All proceeds from the day will go to St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church.

The idea of an Arts Festival was devised as a community event in St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church and as a fundraising idea by Church Warden Bill Reid in 2001. Then with the help of some wonderful gardeners and organisers, it developed into Open Gardens and Art Festival including Crafts.

This year there will be a different format with a Photography Competition for the Ringstone and Aveland group of villages instead of the Art displays. Craft stalls will still be held in the church with some wonderful stalls to suit everyone. St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, parts of which date from the 12th century is ideal for such events, as it is a light and open space having no pews.

This year the Open Gardens Festival is later in the year giving visitors chance to see the late summer and early autumn colour in the gardens, hopefully to give them some ideas to prolong the summer colour. There will be an opportunity to think of next year by buying some bulbs for spring, there will also be some plants for sale.

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tanding proud in Sleaford’s Navigation Yard is a converted seed warehouse that is also known as the home of British craft and design.

The National Centre for Craft & Design (NCCD) is a world-class centre and resource dedicated to the celebration, support and promotion of national and international contemporary craft and design. NCCD is as vibrant and creative inside as the building is on the outside.

Under this colourful roof is no less than five gallery spaces, a shop full of handmade gifts from some of the UK’s top designers, a café offering a delicious

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selection of freshly prepared food and coffee, plus several activity zones and studios brimming with contemporary craft and design for all ages.

This seed warehouse is also home to other arts organisations including the country’s largest rural arts development agency, artsNK and Design Factory and Design-Nation who support the development and promotion of Britain’s leading designers and makers.

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2015 exhibition.

NCCD is the largest venue in England entirely dedicated to the exhibition, celebration and promotion of craft and design. Alongside the world-class exhibitions, visitors can also enjoy an extensive learning programme offering creative workshops and artist-led sessions for all ages, skills and abilities. There are regular clubs and workshops on offer throughout the year.

Monthly sessions of sewing, printing and life drawing can be enjoyed as well as the Young Designers group that

meet on the first Saturday of the month to explore the latest exhibitions and get involved in creative workshops of their choice.

NCCD also invites young families to enjoy a creative day out. There are children’s activities during school holidays and the café now boasts Sleaford’s only bottle-warming equipment and microwave for customers to use, plus a range of delicious baby food and children’s meals on the menu. NCCD has pushchair access throughout, baby changing facilities and there are always activities on offer for your little ones to do while adults can relax in the child-friendly café without worrying about the clean up.

The NCCD shop is an ever-changing place to discover something new and beautiful for you and your home. From handmade contemporary craft, made by some of Britain’s top craft and design talent, to quirky design objects, books and magazines, art supplies, craft kits, toys and gifts, you can be sure to find something you love and love something you find. Look out

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Michael Brennand-Wood’s ‘Seeds of Memory’ A vibrant collection of brightly coloured, tactile, 3D mixed media pieces and includes nine brand new pieces specifically created for NCCD based on the building’s original purpose as an industrial seed warehouse. The artist himself will be back in Sleaford for special events during the exhibition, such as The Big Draw event in October and his masterclass at the end of November.

There is also a fun-packed activity zone within the Main Gallery, offering visitors of all ages a chance to get involved in the exhibition and add to the giant knitting wall or plant their own ‘Seeds of Memory’ that will grow throughout the exhibition.

These activities are free and are a great way to keep younger visitors entertained whilst adults enjoy the exhibitions.

Class of 2015 Opens on Saturday 12th September and showcases NCCD’s annual choice of the best graduate talent from Britain’s leading institutions for Craft and Design. The top floor galleries will be dedicated to Britain’s rising stars to encourage and support those that are pushing the boundaries and making innovative work.

for the ‘Maker of the Month’ designer showcase and witness the creative process for yourself with artist led shop demonstrations.

NCCD has two major family events planned this autumn. The Big Draw, the world’s biggest drawing festival will be happening in Sleaford on Saturday 24 October when artist Michael BrennandWood will be welcomed back to Lincolnshire to deliver a range of fun and free activities based on this year’s theme ‘Every Drawing Tells A Story’. Then, on Saturday 28 November, NCCD have their annual contemporary Christmas Market; ‘gifted.15’.

This is their fourth Christmas event offering a family day out where you can enjoy specialist craft and food, live music, demonstrations, free workshops and fantastic festive activities. Plus, this year they’re featuring ‘a Christmas table’, a collaborative installation presented by Design-Nation and Design Factory. This event is free and everyone is welcome.

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Experience great art.

Be inspired. Get creative.

The National Centre for Craft & Design, Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW FREE entry, donations welcome. Charges apply for some workshops and events.

OPEN from 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New year’s Day. For more information call 01529 308710 or visit www.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk

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t’s time to dust off those coffee mugs and dig out your ‘showstopper’ recipe, as Macmillan Cancer Support’s flagship fundraiser World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, returns on Friday 25th September. This year Macmillan is hoping that more people than ever will take part and help to celebrate its 25th Anniversary by raising over £25 million for people affected by cancer.

The idea remains as simple today as it was in 1991 when the first official World’s Biggest Coffee Morning took place: get together with friends, colleagues or neighbours to hold a coffee morning and raise money for Macmillan. After all, cake really does taste better together.

A local fundraising committee came up with the idea after it held a coffee morning and donated the proceeds to Macmillan.

They suggested rolling out the idea nationally and the first official event saw 2,600 people across the UK host a coffee morning. Last year Macmillan estimates that over five million people were involved and a staggering total of £138 million has been raised since 1991.

With 2.5 million people currently living with cancer, this year Macmillan needs more people than ever to get involved. Every cup of coffee bought, cake baked and laugh shared at a coffee morning helps Macmillan to continue providing vital services and support to ensure no one faces cancer alone.

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here are lots of courgettes around at the moment, with this in mind Sarah Pope owner of Lilli’s Tearoom & Cakery in Market Deeping shares her recipe for courgette cake. This delicious cake is easy to make and will delight your family and friends.

Ingredients: • 125g vegetable oil • 150g caster sugar • 2 whole eggs • 225g self-raising flour • ½ teaspoon of baking powder • ½ teaspoon of baking soda • 60g raisins • 250g courgettes • Lemon Curd (for filling) Frosted topping • 75g cream cheese with a little lime juice added • 150g unsalted butter • 150g icing sugar

Method: Mix eggs, oil and sugar together until smooth. Sieve dry ingredients together.

Add the dry ingredients with your mixer on a low speed. Add the raisins and grated courgettes. Line a 2lb loaf tin. Cook at 150 degrees for 40-50 minutes.

To check if the cake is cooked insert a knife into the centre of the cake, if the knife comes out clean the cake is ready.

Leave to cool.

Cheese frosting: Frosting is made with equal parts icing sugar to butter. Mix the cream cheese with added lime juice with icing sugar and butter.

Pipe or using a pallet knife decorate the cool cake use grated lemon or lime on top.

Courgette cake will be available on Friday 25th September with donations taken for Macmillan.

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Yet, despite its importance to the wine world, California is far less well represented in the UK than practically any other major wine producing nation, and is even less so than some of the relative vinous minnows like Chile, Argentina and Bulgaria!

Much of this is down to price. The average price paid by UK wine drinkers is less than £5 per bottle and Californian wines cost far more than this, so most supermarkets are reluctant to stock something that might languish on the shelf.

The more serious wine-supporting supermarkets such as Waitrose and M&S do stock a smallish range, but for a wider choice, drinkers need to look to specialist wine merchants, such as Majestic or the Wine Society.

The Californian wine industry had a remarkably humble beginning and almost never got off the ground. It is amazing to think until very recently, right up until 1933, wine was banned by Prohibtion. Even when it was again permitted, the Second World War all but stopped production and it was not until the 1960s that wine began to be made in serious quantities.

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best of Bordeaux in a blind tasting. The same outcome was achieved 30 years later and it became an undeniable fact that California’s top wines were of world-class quality.

What about today? California is a huge state, running several hundreds of miles north to south. It has a maritime climate along its Western coastal border and a combination of mountains and desert along its Eastern border. The altitude runs from sea level to over 14,000 feet in the White Mountains, almost three and a half times higher than Ben Nevis. Unsurprisingly, the soil differs hugely across the region and it is this combination of different altitudes and different soils which gives California so many wine options.

The best Californian wine producing areas in my view are just north of San Francisco in the Napa Valley and Carneros and just south of San Francisco, in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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Another excellent wine is the Paso Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon from the Paso Robles region in southern California. It has pronounced aromas of cassis, black cherry and vanilla. Decant this wine, or serve in large glasses to really let its perfume develop and shine. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and concentrated black bramble fruit flavours. Long finish. Available from Majestic at around £13.50.

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There’s still plenty to do in the garden and plenty left to harvest.

Towards the end of the month conditions should be excellent for planting, which means it’s also a good time to divide perennial plants.

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Why divide plants?

Perennial plants, those which die back each winter and start into growth again in the spring, will get congested after a few years.

You’ll find that the centre of the plant starts to become less productive and the new growth is around the edges. Some plants may just have outgrown their allotted space and need reducing in size.

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clay it is best to wait until spring. Perennials that are in flower now or anything with fleshy roots, or that might be a tad tender, can be lifted and divided in spring, just as they come into growth. Divide spring flowering plants immediately after flowering.

Plant of the month: Hydrangea Hydrangeas have been flowering their heads off this year and will continue to look good into the winter if left to dry on the plant. If you wish to dry them to use in floral arrangements, cut them when they still have good colour and stand in a vase of water to dry slowly. They thrive in moist, well drained, cool shade and some will change colour to blue on acidic soil and pink on alkaline soil.

How to divide: This will depend on the type of plant, but generally if you dig up the entire clump you will find that it will naturally split if the roots are separated by hand. You’re looking for small clumps with 3-5 growing shoots and some roots on each piece. Some plants may put up some resistance so utilise the

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Jobs to do in SEPTEMBER In the Flower Garden:

• Perfect Planting time: Fill gaps in the borders with late flowering perennials to add a boost of colour.

• Buy and Plant bulbs as soon as they are available in the shops, ready for next spring.

Plant Daffs now but wait till next month to plant Tulips. Plant Sweet peas now under glass, no heat required.

• Prune rambling and climbing roses, tying in any new growth that can be used to replace some of the old unproductive wood.

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In the Vegetable Garden:

• Plant: There is still time to plant spring cabbage, garlic in pots to plant out later, broad beans, spinach, land cress, corn salad, winter lettuce and beetroot for leaves. Plant herbs in pots for winter use.

• Harvesting: Harvest fruit as it ripens i.e. apples, pears and plums. Allow some veg to go to seed and collect this for a free supply of your favourites for next year.

• Pruning: There is still time to summer prune trained apples and pears. Correct summer pruning helps the to ripen fruit and produces more fruiting spurs for future crops.

In the Greenhouse:

• Reduce watering a feeding towards the end of the month.

• Remove shading and start to reduce ventilation as the temperature drops.

Pots and Containers:

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method of using two garden forks back to back and prising the roots apart. Other plants can be subjected to what seems brutal treatment by slicing up the root ball with a spade, saw or sharp knife! If you’re not sure, there are plenty of courses available online, or give me a call. Plants are surprisingly resilient and it’s very doubtful that you will completely destroy it. Discard any dead or unproductive material from the centre of the plant.

Aftercare: Once relocated, keep them well watered until they’re established. This may depend on the size of the plants but water in dry spells during their first year. Feed in spring once they’ve started back into growth.

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Happy gardening!

Planting: Enrich the soil with plenty of organic matter and a slow release fertiliser, before planting your new divisions. Use purchased or homemade compost or for a real treat, some homemade leaf mould. Once planted, water in well. If you have spares start another clump somewhere else, pot up to grow under cover or give some to friends.

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• Remove faded summer bedding and pot up and take cuttings from tender perennials like Pelargoniums (Geraniums) for new plants next year. Compost what you can.

• Replace with plants for winter interest, e.g. good old winter pansies, Cyclamen, Skimmia, Heuchera, Ivies particularly variegated ones and evergreen grasses. Small evergreen shrubs look good in pots as do heathers. Under plant with bulbs like Snowdrops, small Narcissus, Crocus and even Tulips.

Lawn Care:

• Now is the time to give neglected lawns a spot of rejuvenation. Mowing, raking and mowing again in the opposite direction should be followed by spiking, feeding and top dressing.

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• After cutting down perennials, dry the Bug house hollow stems and tie in bunches to create bug houses.

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2. Pick protein-enriched shampoos and conditioners designed for ‘dry/ damaged’ hair. These repair the hair and protect it from humidity.

3. Don’t overwash your hair. Too much washing strips your hair of its natural oils, drying it out.

4. Choose your hairstyle wisely. If your hair is cut evenly all around it will create too much volume. Choose styles with long-layers.

5. Never towel-dry your hair - this causes more frizz. Squeeze out excess water and either let your hair dry naturally or blow-dry with a diffuser.

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• Too much shampoo can strip your hair of its natural oils, once a week try washing your hair using just conditioner. The conditioner contains a little of what shampoo uses to clean your hair but is not as intense.

• Do not expose your hair to more heat than necessary. Wait until your hair is 90% dry and then blow-dry with a diffuser.

• Brush your hair regularly to help evenly distribute its natural oils, this will help keep your hair hydrated.

2. Rub the self-tanner into your torso, followed by your arms. Start at your shoulders and as with your legs, start with a dollop at the top and rub down your arms.

3. When tanning your face (check that the tanner you have bought is suitable for the face), make sure you rub the tanner up and down into your hairline to prevent the tell-tale line. Rub excess lotion into your hands and then rub onto your ears and back of your neck (don’t forget these bits, they will stand out).

4. Go easy on your hands as dark hands and orange nail beds are a dead giveaway to a dodgy self-tan job. To apply to hands it’s best to use a tanning mist, curl your hand into a claw position and spray. If using lotion avoid your palms.

TOP TIPS

• Start with a light tanner to avoid any orange disasters. Once you have mastered the art of application you can be a bit more daring with the colour of your tan.

• Do not shower, bathe or swim six to eight hours after application as water will prevent the tan from developing.

• Three days after application gently exfoliate your skin to remove any dead skin and refresh your tan.

• Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap after applying fake tan to avoid orange, blotchy hands.

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Being a skincare specialist, I am always interested in new products and treatments that come onto the market. I saw an advert last month on Facebook for some new products with very impressive before and after photographs. The advert invites you to try the products and just pay postage and packing of ÂŁ3.99. This looks interesting, I thought, What have I got to lose? Quite a lot, it turns out!

It was very easy to sign up and a little while later some products arrived in the post. I was surprised to find that they were full sized products as I was expecting samples, and there was no paperwork enclosed. I took them home and gave them a try. They were awful. Horrible textures and after using for a week my skin looked terrible. The products did not do, in any way, what the promise was from the promotional photographs. I did not

think any more about it as I put them out with the rubbish.

However, 10 days later I got notification that money had been taken out of my account. I immediately spoke to my bank as I thought it was a fraudulent transaction.

Apologetically they told me there was nothing they could do as they had seen this before. It was not in fact fraudulent as I had inadvertently signed up for a subscription.

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The company was in Canada and nowhere could I even find a return address. I did however find a link to unsubscribe and also emailed to cancel any future subscription and payments. To be safe I cancelled the card that I had used.

I am annoyed with myself for being seduced by the marketing of this company and it is upsetting that companies like this give true advertisers a bad reputation, but to underline what was said in my previous article, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

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HYDROTHERAPY for your dog

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ydrotherapy is not only great for dogs who suffer with joint pain, arthritis or who are in need of physiotherapy after an operation, it’s also great for those pooches who just love to swim.

We meet Registered Canine Hydrotherapist Helen Edis, who tells us all about Hydropets and how hydrotherapy can benefit our pets.

Helen, who is registered with the National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists (NARCH), launched Hydropets Therapy & Fitness Centre in 2013, for the rehabilitation of companion animals. Helen’s inspiration came from her dog Ole, who as a result of spondylosis and osteoarthritis will require hydrotherapy sessions for the rest of his life.

The stunning, purpose-built facility, located on Stamford Road in Market Deeping comprises of a 5x3m hydrotherapy pool, physiotherapy room and a state-of-the-art water treadmill.

Hydrotherapy, meaning ‘water therapy’, uses the properties of water; such as temperature, buoyancy and pressure to erase discomfort and promote the healing of sore, inflamed or injured muscles, joints and limbs.

“The pride of our centre is the purpose-built hydrotherapy pool,” said Helen. “It’s fully in-ground, which means it’s safe and easy to manage for all animals, especially those with reduced mobility; there are no long, hard to manage ramps that could undo all the good done following veterinary or hydrotherapy treatment.

“The water in the pool is heated to 30°C, which is better for your pet as it improves blood circulation to all of the muscles. The platform within the pool was designed by a member of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA), it offers support and can aid in the treatment given by hydrotherapists and physiotherapists.

“We’ve the best floatation aids and harnesses available so that your pet is safe and secure in the water, as well as a range of safe toys that can be used as encouragement if necessary.”

At Hydropets all dogs are treated as individuals. It’s important that they feel relaxed and happy in their surroundings, they’re able to explore the centre and are introduced to the pool gradually.

“On arrival at the centre your dog will be assessed and given a physical examination,” explained Helen. “We will discuss their lifestyle and how things can be adapted to suit their condition. We will also demonstrate exercises that can be done at home to aid their recovery.

“Surprisingly, not all dogs are natural swimmers. Prior to entering the pool, the dog is showered and dressed in either a float coat or a harness to aid buoyancy, control and safety.”

The physiotherapy room at Hydropets accommodates a state-of-the-art water treadmill.

Water treadmills are perfect for patients who need additional support and guidance correcting their gate and foot placement.

“Water treadmills are a tool used by top athletes to get their muscles, strength and fitness to the best they can be,” continued Helen. “This tool is relatively new to the canine rehabilitation industry, but uses the same technology used in human water treadmills. Our treadmill at Hydropets meets all UK and EU legislation and uses state-ofthe-art technology to give our clients the best rehabilitation available.

“Our chartered Physiotherapist Samantha Rodwell has her own room at Hydropets.

After training and qualifying to become a physiotherapist in the NHS, Samantha went on to gain a veterinary physiotherapy qualification from the Royal Veterinary College and became a Category A member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT).

“Samantha identifies and maximises the body’s potential through treatments, rehabilitation, education and preventative approaches. Her core skills include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and the use of electro-physical modalities; such as laser and ultrasound.

“At Hydropets we believe that all animals deserve the right to live long, happy and pain-free lives. We aspire to the best in all aspects of our field; including service, treatments and facilities - as well as exceptional value for money.”

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The Yorkshire Shepherdess

by Amanda Owen

If you have watched The Dales on ITV with Ade Edmondson then you will have seen Amanda and her husband Clive and their remote farm, Ravenseat, in the Yorkshire Dales.

On the screen she seemed to be either expecting a baby or carrying one on her back. This book is her light-hearted account of her life so far; in her words, ‘How I left city life behind to raise a family and a flock’.

In this entertaining memoir she tells, with warmth and humour, of her early desire to become a shepherdess, own a working sheepdog and then later, have a family and bring them up in a unique and beautiful environment, far removed from her own childhood in Huddersfield.

This is not easy because Ravenseat is in the middle of nowhere, many miles from easy shopping, doctors and schools. There are lots of funny anecdotes but most of all it’s an honest glimpse into a very tough way of life, lived with grit, determination and a smile on her face because she feels so lucky to be there. You learn about farming life, its hardships and traditions, the simple joys and challenges that the changing seasons bring, the local characters and of course, their many children. There is a sign at the entrance to Ravenseat that reads ‘Beware – free range children’.

If you have walked in the Dales and love them like I do then you will be able to relate to the stories of their working life, the difficulties of raising animals and a family in a remote location and often battling extremely harsh conditions, sometimes with no running water or electricity for days. You will also get a better appreciation of what life is like in the Dales and just how beautiful and fulfilling a place it is to live and work in. Please read this book, I bet you’ll have a smile on your face afterwards, just like Amanda.

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So if you’re looking for a tasty snack or light lunch you now have another option to choose from. If you’re in a hurry you can have it to take away. If you’re well organised you can always pre-order and we can have it ready for when you arrive.

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Four Seasons Garden Centre “the place to grow”” At Four Seasons Garden Centre we have a wealth of plant knowledge on tap. Pete our expert gardener is on hand to help answer any q uestions you might have & to give advice on how to get the best results from your plants & garden. “ At this time of year I would be looking to pot up my hyacinth bulbs ready for Christmas. I use bulb fibre which you can buy from our sundries department. I think it represents good value for money as the results are always great.

If you’re anything like me I bet you’re itching to tuck into your potatoes which you have lovingly tended these past few months. Well I like mine cooked simply with a bit of butter & fresh herbs.

We have hessian potato sacks which are perfect for storing your potatoes in. Just make sure you leave them in a cool dark place.

Growing your own vegetables in my opinion is one of the most rewarding things you can do in your garden. However losing your priz ed veg to pests & vermin is a constant battle. So if you have planted out any over wintering brassicas make sure you net them. In our shop you can buy garden netting & insect mesh by the metre so that you can get j ust the amount you need.

After all your hard work mowing your lawn once or twice weekly don’t ruin it all now, give it the best possible start for next summer with a really good autumn lawn dressing, we even have the lawn spreaders in store.

For me this is a great time of year to really get a big compost heap going in readiness for next year. You can buy compost accelerators from the sundries department” .

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f like me you have a home in the sun, mine’s in Spain, you might well have made a Will that deals with what happens to that property if you die.

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They are now Stamford’s local independent travel experts aiming to provide a high level of personal service to find the right holiday to suit each individual’s needs. The experienced and friendly staff will ensure that every customer receives accurate and independent advice on all their holiday needs. The team is truly passionate about what they do and strives to go that extra mile for each and every customer. As ABTA members, customers can be assured that their holiday booking is always in safe hands.

Stamford Independent Travel offer a wide range of holiday packages, each tailored to suit all kinds of individual and family needs. The sheer amount of choice can seem overwhelming at first, but with their free personal advisory service to relieve you of the stress you will be amazed at how easy it is to arrive at the perfect package to suit your

needs. There is no obligation, just call into their office for an informal chat.

Emma Bate, Co-owner said: “As independent travel experts we aim to provide the highest possible level of personal service, from booking your holiday to arriving back at your door. As our customers, your holiday is as important to us as it is to you; after all, if you have a marvellous holiday you will want to come back to us time and time again - if you’re happy so are we. We provide a wide range of holidays to suit your individual needs.

These include coach trips, family packages, skiing holidays, worldwide itineraries, bespoke luxury travel and much more.”

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The team consists of five staff members; Co-owners Emma Bate and Dawn Scott, also Emma Dyson (Assistant Manager), Nicola Clare and Sharon Carr. All team members are fully-trained personal travel consultants with over 60 years of combined travel experience between them.

Package holidays often provide excellent value, but they don’t always fulfil the needs of those who prefer to set their own itinerary and pursue their own interests. This is where Stamford Independent Travel’s experience and expertise can provide you with a holiday deal that you won’t find anywhere else. Simply tell them where you want to go, what you

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Meet The Team Emma Bate Emma is the Co-owner and Manager and has been in the travel industry for over 12 years, after always working for independent agencies. She loves to talk about travel and is very passionate in what she does. Her expertise is Australia and New Zealand and building personal tailor-made itineraries. Her favourite place is Dubai and The Maldives but loves travelling locally to Europe, as there is so much to offer on our own doorstep.

Dawn Scott Dawn is the Co-owner of the agency and started her career in travel when the shop first opened in 2009. Building her knowledge over the past six years and becoming our in-house Cruise Specialist after gaining many awards. Not only has she travelled on many cruise liners but has visited many different countries along the way. She also specialises in tailor-made South African itineraries, which she has a passion for.

Emma Dyson Emma is the Assistant Manager and has been with the company since it opened. She has been in the travel industry for over 15 years and has become a very known and wellloved part of the team. She has expertise in all areas of the world and is known as the in -house travel encyclopedia due to her never-ending knowledge. She specialises in tailor-made travel and so far this year has visited St Lucia, The Bahamas, Mexico and has Ibiza and Amsterdam planned.

Sharon Carr Sharon joined the team in January 2014 and has been in the travel industry for 30 years. She has travelled extensively and has a wealth of knowledge in most areas of the world. She recently visited Orlando, organised by Disney, enabling her to visit all the Walt Disney World Parks and Hotels, now becoming their Disney expert with first hand knowledge.

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1. Tell us about your business “In August this year I celebrated 21 years in business. During that time I have seen many changes in the industry which have allowed my business to change and grow. I started of with a salon in St Pauls Street employing other therapists. We concentrated on classic facials and holistic treatments. However my passion has always been the Hi Tech side of beauty therapy and when personal circumstances forced me to move premises I started to concentrate more on that side of the business. I now work by myself but rent a room out to a practitioner who offers semi permanent makeup. Most of my day is spent doing electrolysis, IPL hair removal and Hi Tech facial treatments such as CACI, needle free mesotherapy, Microdermabrasion and my own signature treatment - Collagen Lift. I also stock an excellent range of cosmeceuticals called Medik8 and offer their skin needling and chemical peels.

Renaissance is about personal service and results driven products and treatments. I have a very loyal clientele some of whom have been coming to me since I opened back in 1994.”

2. What do you like most about Stamford?

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going East and have enjoyed trips to Dubai, Maldives, Thailand and Bali. We also like to explore the UK and have regular weekends away to sample new areas.”

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Events Diary Saturday 12 September - 10am - 4pm

Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September

Bark In The park

Stamford Meadows Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair

Ferry Meadows Country Park

Stamford Meadows, Stamford PE9 2WE

A day of fun and activities for dogs and dog lovers. Meeting at the Visitor Centre. The event is free to attend although there may be a charge for some activities. This event includes walking on uneven ground and/or crossing stiles and therefore may not be suitable for all abilities. For more information call Nene Park Trust on 01733 234193 or email visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk

‘As seen on TV’ this fantastic fair gives a full three days of antiques, collectables, furniture, vintage, militaria, maps, shabby chic & much more. A huge range of inside marquee stalls and an outside brocante fair. Refreshments available, some FREE parking on Meadows (weather permitting) and ample local parking close by. Open 9.30am - 4.00pm each day.

Adults £4.00, Concessions £3.00, Acc Child under 16. Free Early Bird Entry on Day 1 only 8.30am £5.00. For more information call 07772 349431 or visit www.fielddogfairs.com Saturday 19 September - 10am to 4pm

Stained Glass Workshop

Wedding Fair

The Marriott Hotel, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 6GB

Come and see the wedding spectacular at the very stylish 4 star Marriott Hotel. This is one of the largest and most prestigious events in the Peterborough area. Everything to help you plan your big day all under one roof, featuring the very finest wedding professionals ready to help you plan your big day! Fashion shows at 12pm and 2pm - be sure to arrive early as seats go fast! Free parking. Pre-register to receive a free gift on entry.

Wednesday 23 September - 6.30pm-8.30pm

Bat Walk

Saturday 12 September - 7.30pm

A Night With The Stars Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

Sunday 13 September - 11am to 3pm

The ultimate tribute Night with the Stars. Four great acts (Orbison/Gibbs/Valli/Shannon) packed into one fantastic evening! The Roy Orbison Experience, Frankie Valli, Barry Gibb’s Bee Gees Hit Show, The Del Shannon Songbook. Tickets £16 concessions £15. For more information call 01780 766455 or visit www.stamford-corn-exchange.co.uk

Stamford Arts Centre

Cathi will guide you through these skills and with several designs provided and a variety of coloured glass to choose from, in one day you can make your own individual leaded stained glass panel. All tools and materials provided. Max eight places. Suitable for ages 16 years and over. £45 per person. For more information visit www.stamfordartscentre.com

Ferry Meadows Country Park

Join park rangers and members of the Cambs bat group for an informative presentation on bats. Follow this with a walk in the park to try and spot the bats that call Ferry Meadows home. The cost for the event is free however there is a suggested donation of £2. Booking is essential. For more information call Nene Park Trust on 01733 234193 or email visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September

Stamford Georgian Festival Highlights will include a return for the everpopular Horrible Histories, a talk by top TV historian Lucy Worsley, a costume ball and an impressive mail coach and horses taking passengers through Burghley Park. Markets will take place on both weekend days with encampments and Georgian traders and the Town Hall will be open for tours. www.stamfordgeorgianfestival.co.uk

Saturday 19 September - 7.30am to 10am

Bird Ringing Demo & Talk Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre

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Join us bright and early for a bird ringing demonstration with the Reserve Officer Lloyd! Meeting at the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre. They will be netting, ringing and releasing a variety of birds. A great opportunity to get a close-up look at some familiar species, as well as some you won’t see in your own garden. The demonstration will be followed by a chat about bird ringing, how and why it is done over a hot drink and some biscuits. £12 per person or £8 for annual permit holders.

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Saturday 26 September - 7.30pm

Stamford Brass Last Night Of The Proms The Stamford Corn Exchange

Stamford Brass will be celebrating British Tradition with all the patriotic favourites in aid of the Mayors Charity. Tickets cost £11 and Concessions £10. To book and for more information call the theatre Box Office on 01780 766455.

Sunday 11 October -10am to 4pm

Acrylics Or Oils For Beginners Stamford Arts Centre

Wednesday 30 September - 9.30am-12noon

Birds In Autumn

Friday 18 September - Doors open 8pm

Ferry Meadows Country Park

Autumn is one of the best times to look for migrant birds in the park. This walk with Conservation Officer Chris Park will focus on some of the amazing journeys made by birds.

Meeting at the Visitor Centre. The cost for the evening is free, however there is a suggested donation of £2. Booking for the evening is essential. For more information call Nene Park Trust on 01733 234193 or email visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 October

Burghley Flower Festival

Gig Guide A Night Of Rock & Metal

Taking a simple still-life as a subject Catherine Headley will show you step-by-step how to paint a picture. Equipment that you will need to purchase will be kept to a minimum, please collect a list when you enrol. The price for the workshop is £35. For more information visit www.stamfordartscentre.com Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November

M.A.D. Art Exhibition

Maxey Village Hall, Maxey, Cambridgeshire PE6 9EJ

Mamma Liz's Bar

The night will feature Crimson Tale, BlackHawk Down, Vendetta and Arconna.

Tickets cost £5.

Saturday 19 September - 7.30pm

Stacey Kent Changing lights Stamford Arts Centre

Maxey Art Group and Deepings Art Club joint annual exhibition of paintings Friday 10am – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 10am – 2pm. High quality paintings and cards by local artists for sale over the three days. Entry is free and refreshments will be available to purchase. Disabled parking, access and facilities.

Burghley House, Stamford

Burghley Flower Festival will transform the magnificent State Rooms with beautiful floral displays created by local flower societies.

Offering a new perspective on England’s greatest Elizabethan House each room will inspire floral arrangements with societies taking their inspiration from this year’s theme in addition to the painted ceilings and 17th Century art. Valid with a House and Gardens or House only ticket.

Saturday 31 October - 6.30pm onwards

Fire & Ice

Thorpe Hall Hospice, Thorpe Road, Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LW

Supporters will be walking across burning hot coals and broken glass to raise money for Thorpe Hall Hospice. This event is taking place in the gardens of Thorpe Hall after dark on Halloween so should prove very atmospheric!

Saturday 26 to Sunday 27 September 10am to 4pm

Harvest Festival

Sacrewell, Thornhaugh, PE8 6HJ The area surrounding the centre’s 18th Century grade II* watermill, which reopened after a £1.8m restoration project in July, will be transformed into a hive of rural activity as we delve into food and farming at its finest.

Among the activities available will be milling, corn plaiting, apple scrumping and pressing, drop spinning and willow weaving…plus much more. For more information visit info@sacrewell.org.uk

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After a year of sell-out shows across five continents and 30 countries, celebrating the release of her acclaimed album, The Changing Lights, Grammy Nominated, Platinum-selling singer, Stacey Kent and her band return to Stamford Arts Centre with a fresh programme of standards, Bossa Novas and originals from the pens of husband and saxophonist, Jim Tomlinson, and the acclaimed novelist, Kazuo Ishiguro. For Stacey, whose international touring schedule keeps her on the road for most of the year, her return to Stamford Arts Centre is an event not to be missed. ‘She has charm to burn, a smile that could give you hope in February and sings like nobody’s business’ - The Wall Street Journal. Tickes cost £20 (£19).

Saturday 26 September - 9pm to 11.30pm

Lizzy On The Loose

Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping

Popular Thin Lizzy tribute band Lizzy On The Loose are BACK at Iron Horse Ranch House.

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Babies Learning Together: Up to walking

10am - 11am

Stamford Children’s Centre

Twinkle Tots Dance: 2 - 3 years

12.15pm - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.15pm

Stamford Welland School Of Dancing

Breastfeeding Support Group

1pm - 2.30pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

9.30am - 10.30am

Stamford Children’s Centre

Toddlers Learning Together

11am - 12.30pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Solihull Parenting Group: 8 week course

1pm - 3pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Growing Talk: Toddlers

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Stamford Children’s Centre

International Toddler Group: 0 - 5 years

9.30am - 11am

Stamford Children’s Centre

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