County Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine Issue 31

ISSUE 31

SPRING HOME | CARE & WELLBEING | EXPERT SERVICES | EXECUTIVE BRIDE | FAMILY LIFESTYLE | EATING OUT

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THE GOLDEN ERA RETURNS TO WORCESTER

Representing the sleek sophistication and elegant style of a 1930’s Art Deco design, the new Centenary Lounge Bistro has arrived in Worcester.

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Spring Days Out

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Royal Horticultural Society celebrates Edible Britain for National Gardening Week 2019

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Encouraging everyone to grow-your-own is the theme of this year’s National Gardening Week (29 April–5 May 2019) The nation’s biggest celebration of gardening returns for 2019 from Monday 29 April to Sunday 5 May 2019 as the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) encourages everyone to get involved in grow-your-own.

The theme for this year is Edible Britain, with the RHS calling on gardeners up and down the country to share their love of home-grown produce.

Now in its eighth year, the annual event has grown in popularity every year with National Gardening Week 2018 seeing hundreds of events taking place around the country and thousands of people sharing their ‘passion for plants’ on social media.

In 2019, the RHS hopes even more people will get involved and has created a brand new website so people can find out how to take part: www.rhs.org.uk/nationalgardeningweek Registration is now open for this year’s event, with everyone invited to upload their events and activities to the website and discover hints and tips for taking part.

For this year’s Edible Britain theme, the RHS will aim to demonstrate that everyone has space to grow something delicious to eat, whether it’s a single pot of herbs on the windowsill or an allotment overflowing with courgettes and potatoes.

RHS Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter says, “After it was reported earlier this month that the RHS has seen sales of fruit and vegetable seeds outstrip flowers at its Plant Centres over the last year, it’s clear that people are keen to reconnect with where their food comes from.

We’re supporting this burgeoning interest by encouraging garden centres, nurseries, clubs, societies and other organisations to showcase their edible expertise, as well as highlighting grow-your-own at our RHS Gardens and Flower Shows.”

RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch www.rhsshop.co.uk £16.99

Vintage style Trough planter, Rustic planter

www.etsy.co.uk from £18.99 Guy offers the following top tips to those who are wondering what they can grow this National Gardening Week: •There is still time to sow seeds of hardy plants like carrots, coriander, beetroot and parsley. In fact, clay soils may not be dry and warm enough for good results until this time.

•Sowings of salads such as lettuce and radishes, and peas and broad beans, can be made now, and sow again every three weeks until early July for a continuous supply.

•Cold-sensitive but quick-growing plants such as basil, courgettes, French beans, runner beans and sweetcorn can be sown indoors now for planting out in a month’s time (six weeks in the north).

•Although it is too late to sow slow-growing tender plants such as aubergines, chilli peppers, sweet peppers and tomatoes, they are widely are widely offered as potted plants: buy them now to grow on in greenhouses, and set them out later when the risk of frost has passed.

For more ideas and advice on what to grow and how to grow it, see the National Gardening Week website.

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Johnsons Pea Douce Provence Seeds www.wilko.com £2.50

Wilko Easy Bean Vegetable Support www.wilko.com £20

The aim of National Gardening Week is to raise awareness of the difference that gardens and gardening can make to the lives of everyone in the UK, and to inspire more people to experience the joy of growing and visiting beautiful green spaces. The four RHS Gardens will be leading the campaign, with other gardens and organisations across the nation encouraged to take part. | countylifestyleandleisure.com |

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irst impressions tend to last so if your garden is looking unkempt, why not give it kerb appeal with a professional make-over and a new fence? Gateway Gardens offers a comprehensive range of services to relaunch that garden with a smart new image.

Modern fencing comes in all sorts of stylish forms, including variations on feather edge boarding, picket fences and low maintenance plastic panels in a range of shapes and colours.

Good fencing can fulfil various needs as well as improving the look of your garden. It can improve security – bringing greater peace of mind – and provide privacy so you can feel more relaxed as you enjoy your outdoor space. It can even add value to the property and encourage neighbours to smarten up their territory too.

Gateway Gardens offers a fully bespoke service to all its customers and can advise on the best products to meet their particular needs, as well as carrying out the installation.

This Droitwich-based company is run by Paul Cranstone, who has long experience of all aspects of garden maintenance. It carries out garden clearances, hard landscaping such as block paving, new patios and decking, shed installation, planting, tree surgery, hedge cutting and lawn care.

“Our service is friendly, professional and good quality,” says Paul. “We go beyond people’s expectations and we’re also competitively priced.”

Gateway Gardens Ltd, 37 Westbury Avenue, Droitwich WR9 0RT. T: 07772 525 674 E: info@gatewaygardensltd.com www.gatewaygardensltd.com

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Hayward Dove Grey L Shaped Sofa - £699.99 - www.furniturechoice.co.uk

Interior Trend Predictions for Spring Summer 2019 It’s all about adding a new twist to popular trends for a refreshing change in the home. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture Choice, dishes on 3 of the top trend predictions for Spring/Summer 2019 and how to get the look at home.

Embrace pastels as the new neutral The verdict is in - pastels are going to be big next season. And in this latest transformation, they add a new twist to neutrals and are styled in a contemporary way for maximum impact.

Two key shades that are expected to shine next season are mint and peachy coral. “A versatile shade, mint is pleasant and soothing making it a great way to add a light, fresh feel to the home,” Rebecca says. “When Finley Ivory Leather Sofa - £449.99 styled with contemporary furniture, www.furniturechoice.co.uk the effect is both futuristic and natural at the same Time.”

And for fans of millennial pink, there’s a hot new colour in town - and it’s one that has a similar look and feel to this long-time favourite. A combination of orange and blush pink, peachy coral has been predicted by Pantone to be the next big colour for 2019. This hue has the dreamy quality of pink but grounded with orange and terracotta, making it a great shade to use in the home for those keen to experiment with colour but wary of picking something that may be too overpowering.

But for those who prefer to stick to the classics, grey is a calming shade that makes an ideal choice for the bedroom. When paired with

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classic wooden furniture or Scandi inspired pieces this creates a relaxing and cosy ambience. In the living room, grey furniture can also be used as a backdrop against pastel accessories for a cosy, pop of colour.

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Art Deco returns with a millennial twist A much-loved style which has captured the imagination of many Pinterest boards, Art Deco has evolved once again - this time to fit millennial tastes and trends. This latest iteration is a minimalist take on this glamorous style, and is more strategic in terms of how colour and pattern are deployed.

In this version, starting with a neutral colour palette allows lots of flexibility when it comes to using Art Deco themes and looks Hampton Grey Velvet 3 Seater Sofa in the home.

- £699.99 “Using geometric patterns which match the colour palette of the room make a soft and elegant statement, while gold accents add flair to a neutral space,” advises Rebecca. “For texture, a velvet sofa is the go-to choice, creating the opulence and lushness associated with Art Deco.”

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