EDITORS‘ LETTER
GREEN SHOOTS
Cover Girl Ruby Wax OBE
in conversation at WOMEN OF THE WORLD UK FESTIVAL 2021
Publisher Darling Magazine UK Ltd Karine Torr & Marja-Leena Toseland
Editors
Marja-Leena Toseland
In these unpredictable times, at least we can all bank on the sure signs of spring, with daffodils outside our windows and blossoms on the apple trees. This issue is bursting with promise and potential with a focus on getting back to business as our high streets spring back to life. Leading the way is our inspiring woman Rohini Finch and her amazing life journey in a man’s world. Campaigners Gina Miller and Nikki Williamson tackle the big issues - a fair deal for the ExcludedUK and the importance of the new Environmental, Social and Governance protocols for our lives and businesses.
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Here’s to the end of bubbles, but not the fizzy kind. So until summer... EDITORS Karine & Marja-Leena
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Advertising
Our passion for supporting female entrepreneurs continues. Meet the founders behind our beautifully curated products on Shop with Darling online and don’t miss our special features on the best South West London schools, home and fashion, beauty and mental health. And a preview of the amazing WOW Festival, celebrating International Women’s Day, featuring firebrand Ruby Wax.
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CONTENTS
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Inspiring Woman, Rohini Finch makes her mark
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Time to dress up again! Darling spring picks
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Have you been “Excluded”? Gina Miller reports
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Find the right school for your child
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WOW, celebrating women around the world
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Want to look slimmer after lockdown?
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Savvy spring reading
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Taking the pressure off parents. Kerry’s tips
Hermina Williams design@herminawilliams.com
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Be-kin, ethical & creative design for your home
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New Victoria Hospital’s private GP service
Printer
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Responsible investment has arrived with ESG
Direct Colour mark@directcolour.com
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Painting for the planet
Distribution
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Meet the people behind our online products
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Pam Custers’ de-stress solution
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Therapist Emma Parr helps families move forward
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Schools and the law - Russell Cooke Solicitors
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Cook’s Corner – a creamy chicken delight
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Buy To Let Hunter – property advice
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Seasonal bridge with Paul Mendelson
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The shame of domestic abuse
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A walk in the park with Kate’s dad
Contributors
Kate Greenhalgh Paul Mendelson
Photography Taylor Torr
Design Director
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