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Hi there, Welcome to our July edition Summer is here! As I'm writing this it seems that the Sun is tempted to put it's hat on but we've not quite had the start to the season that we were blessed with last year.

However call me optimistic, or daft but I'm sure the sunshine is just round the corner.

In the spirit of Summer hope, the Dress Doctor, Stephanie Witt has given us an article this month helping men pick out the perfect accessories to enjoy the heat in.

The recipe this month is a must read. I personally can't wait to get the whisk out and give this ice cream a go.

I know raspberry ripple is a bit of an old flavour but it will always be a classic in my eyes and one of my favourites!

Sadly we couldn't predict the Women's world cup enough to right an article about it that would be relevant during circulation but all of us here are wishing the England ladies team the best of luck, I really have enjoyed watching them get through the group stages.

We have an article this month loosely linked in the name

of women's sport about the women of Wimbeldon for you.

Last months quiz winner was Robert Askew from Alexandra Road, Benfleet who won a Dumbo DVD. Congratulations and please remember to send all your details!

In the kids quiz this month your child has the chance to win a Missing Link DVD. Don’t forget you have to be in it to win it!

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Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream 250g raspberries, 225g caster sugar, 2 large eggs, 4 egg yolks 600ml double cream, Raspberries or other fruit for serving

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Place the raspberries in a pan with 2 tbsp of the sugar. Cook on a medium heat until sugar dissolves into the pulp. Simmer for 5 mins until thickened, then push the pulp through a sieve into a bowl and discard the seeds.

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Place the eggs, egg yolks and remaining sugar into a bowl.

Whisk with an electric whisk hand whisk to combine everything, then place over a pan of gently simmering water – the bowl should not touch the water. Beat with the electric whisk for 3-4 mins until thick and pale. Remove from heat and continue beating with the whisk until cool.

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SPRING SUMMER 2019 MENS WEAR ACCESSORIES TREND

The rules I play by when selecting my menswear accessories all come back to two pointers: Is it luxurious and does it have a function? It is really important to spend just that little bit more to ensure that the leather on that satchel is supple or the material holding your coins is the real deal. Buy just a few key embellishments to jazz up your wardrobe, but make each one stand out and add a dose of something special. Read on to see Dress Doctor’s pick of what needs to pop:

The Timepiece Choose to be free from the screen of your smartphone and do like your ancestors and opt for a stand out watch. Use your watch for its functionality and its style status. You can go bright, chunky and sporty or minimal and paired back to sit well with any ensemble. My favourite type is the skeleton watch that shows the workings with cogs a plenty on the outside.

The Lap Top Holdall The laptop for many is the gateway to their working world and is transported from train to plane. Make this protective layer for your device score big fashion points by selecting texture, print or statement buckles and straps.

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Eyewear is Essential Your sunglasses work hard at stopping those UV rays and make you look suave at the same time. Select a shape that feels both elegant and edgy. Try different frames and colours on until you meet your match. The catwalks favoured the round style akin to wizardry, but I urge you to consider the classic aviators and set your inner ‘Top Gun’ free…

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BLACK EYED SUSAN You might not know its name, but you are probably familiar with the Rudbeckia. A late summer perennial daisy. It's sometimes called Coneflower or Black-eyed Susan.

It flowers from early August to late September and I find it a valuable addition to the late summer garden. It does particularly well in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. You can sow them as annuals indoors in spring to set out after frost or plant as perennials in spring or autumn. Divide every 3 to 4 years and deadhead to avoid self-seeding, though personally I see self-seeding as a bonus trait in a plant! Mildew can be an issue on the foliage but can be avoided if you don't overcrowd the plants. Watch the young foliage because slugs and snails find it tasty. Once the plants are established this isn't a problem.

Rudbeckia ‘Golden compass’ produces masses of classic bright yellow and black Rudbeckia flowers on a bushy plant. It grows up to 70cm in height and can be grown from seed as a half-hardy annual or a short-lived hardy perennial.

Rudbeckia fulgida is the classic ‘Black-eyed Susan’, with sunflower-yellow flowers and a very black central cone. It does better in damper ground than many of the varieties so choose this one if your garden is less welldrained.

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