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Hi there, Welcome to our May edition Thank you so much for reading another edition of our local magazines, and furthermore thank you for continuing to support your small local businesses. I hope you all had a lovely Easter, it seemed to fly by so quickly but I suppose that is always the case for our favourite times of the year.

In our May edition we have lined up some brilliant articles for you all to have a read of at your leisure. This month we have a recipe in support of Vegetarian Week in the middle of May and an article about oral hygeine to support national smile month.

Our favourite Fashion Article writer, Stephanie Witt the Dress Doctor has yet another amazing article for you all focussing on accessories.

The movie preview this month is Disney's latest Live Action Remake of everyone's first favourite romance, Aladdin!

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PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP

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You can build a whole outfit around a killer pair of shoes or a statement handbag, as accessories should never be an afterthought. Accessories can add punch with a pop of colour or a plastering of print. Never underestimate their power to lift an outfit and use them as a vehicle to showcase the latest catwalk must – haves.

Accessories facilitate your creative processes – they are a stylist’s dream, as they add individuality and accents to any ensemble. They nip in, they hide and they add flourishes of fun. Read on to find Dress Doctor’s guide of which accessories to take notice of, but remember style is yours and yours alone so use it as an extension of self…

Footwear “A girl can never have too many…” that’s right folks and the rush is on to preen your feet, as this summer’s sandals are barely there. Give your feet a breather and select shoes which are strappy and ultra-feminine. Choose a subtle colour palate and walk out with confidence with styles from thong to gladiatorial. As fashion is so diverse the other stand out option is the white trainer.

These can be worn with practically anything from wedding dresses to cropped wide leg trousers.

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Belts and Bags You can kill two birds here by opting for a belt bag, which everyone may remember from the 90’s going by another less desirable name! The 2019 update is genius, as they now come in beautiful leathers with multiple pockets and compartments. The best way to sport them is slung over your shoulder or worn on the hips for a spot of nostalgia. My advice where belts and bags are concerned is be daring and go for a wild card – pick that patterned “pony skin” belt or that mustard hobo bag, as these are the touches that scream summer and elevate that LBD. Be Jewelled Hooped earrings and tasselled necklaces evoke dreamy summer nights and far flung shorelines. We don’t need to get on a plane to adorn our wrists with metallic bangles and feathery flourishes… Find your inner peacock (ignore the fact that the pretty ones are male!) and express yourselves with the most powerful weapons in your fashion arsenal…

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Mixed Vegetable Curry In celebration of Vegetarian Week 15th - 19th May 2 medium potatoes peeled & cut into 2cm chunks, 300ml vegetable stock, 1 large carrot, peeled & sliced, ½ cauliflower, cut into small florets & halved, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped ,100g frozen peas, 1 tbsp medium or hot curry powder, 1 x 227g tin chopped tomatoes, Plain yoghurt, Mango chutney and chosen rice or naan, to serve.

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GARDEN VIEW Scaling the Wall - Clematis What do you think of if I say ‘clematis’? I think most of us would think of the large, purpleflowered, “Jackmanii” or the rampant, bronzeleafed, pink-flowered montana rubens.

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6 June, 11-6pm Basildon Sports & Leisure Club LIVE MUSIC / FIRE WALK / FAIRGROUND RIDES / STALLS / FOOD AND DRINKS / PONY RIDES / LICENSED BAR all in aid of raising money for two great causes.

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16th June, Thorney Bay Beach The Rotary Club of Canvey Island will again be holding their Annual Raft Race at Thorney Bay Beach on 16th June 2019 Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island SS8 0DB

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ALADDIN Release Date: 24/05/19

Aladdin is an upcoming American musical fantasy film directed by Guy Ritchie, from the screenplay co-written with John August, and produced by Walt Disney Pictures.

A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

Get ready for the live-action adaptation of Disney studio's animated classic, in UK cinemas May 2019! The 'Aladdin' cast includes: Twotime Oscar nominee Will Smith (Ali, Men in Black) as the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes to whoever possesses his magic lamp; Mena Massoud (Amazon's Jack Ryan) as Aladdin, the hapless but lovable street rat who is smitten with the Sultan's daughter; Naomi Scott (Power Rangers) as Princess Jasmine, the Sultan's beautiful daughter who wants to have a say in how she lives her life; Marwan Kenzari (Murder on the Orient Express) as Jafar, an evil sorcerer who devises a nefarious plot to unseat the Sultan and rule Agrabah himself; Navid Negahban (Homeland) as the Sultan, the ruler of Agrabah who is eager to find a proper husband for his daughter, Jasmine.

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AVOIDING EXAM STRESS HOW TO COME OUT ON TOP It used to be thought that being a child meant living through the happiest days of your life. How times change. Now, with league tables, SATS, and GCSEs, many children are falling victim to stress.

So, if you (or your children, if you’re a parent reading this) are feeling pressured, with nowhere to turn, we have some great tips to help you get through exam season relatively unscathed.

FIRST A FEW WORDS ABOUT STRESS. Stress is caused by the way our body responds to outside events, not necessarily by the events themselves.

Some stress is good: adaptive stress releases adrenaline and helps us to rise to a challenge.

It’s a temporary state and the body returns to normal very quickly. Problem stress occurs when the body stays in a heightened state for a prolonged period of time. It’s this type of stress which is causing problems for today’s children. Unlike when we were young and exams were end-of-term or even end-of year events, today’s child has seemingly relentless pressure to perform all year round with the result that they get very little down-time in which their body can recover from all that adrenaline.

Not everyone suffers in the same way from stress. Some children seem to cope with it well. Research has shown that these children are generally more positive, have a good sense of humour and have parents who themselves deal well with potentially stressful situations.

Finally, it’s useful to understand that while exams are important, they are not worth making yourself ill over. You can always sit them again.

EXAM BUSTING TIPS! Get plenty of rest - sleep is important Take regular breaks - you’ll stay fresher Leave time for some fun - when you’ve reached your revision goal reward yourself with an activity you enjoy Be realistic - Don’t overdo it Eat properly - avoid caffeinated drinks like coffee or coke.

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