Shrewsbury Lifestyle - March & April 2020 - Issue 42

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CONTENTS ISSUE 42 - SPRING EDITION

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WHAT’S ON

RECIPES

PUZZLE TIME

MOTORING

Our ‘What’s on’ guide for March & April in and around Shropshire.

Spanish Chorizo & Scramble Eggs Brunch...

Perfect for a tasty brunch, breakfast or lunch!

Take a break with our Sudoku and crossword page - Just for fun!

Check out our latest car review from Syd Taylor...

Seat Tarraco Excellence 1.5 TSI EVO 150PS 6 Spd. Manual...

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THE REVIEW

SHAGGY INTERVIEW

HOME TRENDS

We review The Bulls Head, in Shrewsbury...

Dancehall legend Shaggy chats about The Blast Off Tour and more...

Clear the clutter - after all a clutter free home equals a clutter free mind.

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READER OFFER

FASHION TRENDS

STAY HEALTHY

20% off facial rejuvenation at The Smile Centre!

How to create a stylish capsule wardrobe...

Top 10 weight loss exercises revealed but what burns the most calories in just 60 mins?

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES

HOMESTYLE

VARICOSE VEINS

Shropshire Kids Festival returns to Telford this April...

Green Decor Ideas Introduce a little bit of green into your home...

Love your legs again, with revolutionary new treatment for varicose veins.

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MAR/APR ‘20 SPRING EDITION 7TH MARCH 2020 SHREWSBURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COMMUNITY DAY SHREWSBURY TOWN FC Our annual Community Day will take place on 7th March 2020 as Shrewsbury Town welcome Oxford United to Montgomery Waters Meadow. The Shrewsbury Town Community Day allows us to showcase the projects and programmes we run here at Shrewsbury Town in the Community, and how we utilise the power of sport to engage, inspire and strengthen our local community. Our Community day will see various fun sessions taking place in and around Montgomery Waters Meadow, including taster sessions for PL Kicks, ShrewsAbility, and Soccer Schools, a selection of football challenges and so much more.

13TH-22ND MARCH 2020 CIRCUS FUNTASIA OSWESTRY SHOWGROUND Under 2's go free Circus Funtasia presents brand new talent This phenomenal live show proves that the circus isn't just for kids.

13TH-14TH MARCH 2020 MARTIN KEMP - BACK TO THE 80'S DJ TOUR - SHREWSBURY! THE BUTTERMARKET Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp is heading to The Buttermarket in March for a Back to the 80s DJ set – it’s going to be absolute ‘Gold’! So join us on Friday 13 March for a night of all things ’80s that’s going to be too good to be ‘True’!

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WHAT’S ON 7TH MARCH 2020 LATE NIGHT AT THE MARKET HALL SHREWSBURY MARKET HALL Enjoy flavours from around the world at the Market Hall’s popular late-night opening including Thai, tapas, Indian, TexMex, Chinese dumplings, handmade pizza and much more...

14TH MARCH 2020 MADE IN SHROPSHIRE FAIR IN THE SQUARE Every 2nd Saturday of the month the Made in Shropshire ‘Fair in the Square’ is carefully curated to ensure the best selection and variety of Shropshire based artists, craftspeople and food producers.

Come and find an exciting selection of baked goods, jams and treats as well as expertly crafted artwork, glass, jewellery, clothing, ceramics and homeware.

15TH MARCH 2020 SPRING CRAFT FAIR SHREWSBURY COLLEGE Shop for unique and hand-crafted gifts.

Food and drink will also be available.

Head to the Main Reception at London Road Campus. Free Parking!

21ST MARCH 2020 SHREWSBURY STEAMPUNK SPECTACULAR ST MARY’S CHURCH Shrewsbury Steampunk Spectacular – Back by popular demand! Now in it’s third splendid year! We very much hope you can join us Salopian Steampunks in our beautiful and historic town.

21ST-22ND MARCH 2020 SHREWSBURY FLEA WEST MIDS SHOWGROUND Shrewsbury Flea- Antique and Collectors Fair at West Mid Showground & is ever increasing in popularity with both visitors

& trader. The traders who attend Shrewsbury Flea travel from all over the UK and Europe and cater for every taste and every budget.

22ND MARCH 2020 MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL -1:30PM LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY Take a return trip through the beautiful Dee Valley and enjoy an afternoon tea with a selection of finger sandwiches, assorted sweet treats, (with tea or coffee)and a glass of bubbly.

Adults £33.00 each Children £18.00 each

28TH MARCH 2020 SHREWSBURY COLOUR RUN 2020 WEST MIDS SHOWGROUND We had so much fun at our Ruby Run on 30th March 2019, that we want to do it all over again! We’re excited to announce our Colour Run for 2020! On 28th March 2020, this non-competitive 5K will see the West Midlands Showground transformed into a sea of colour! This time we’ll be throwing a mixture of colours at our participants (we kept it red in 2019 in honour of our Ruby Anniversary). The Colour Run is open to people of all ages, and all abilities, who want to have fun whilst raising funds to support the work we do, and it’s not all about running – you can walk, jump, skip, hop, anything you like as you go round the 5K. As you make your way around the course, marshals will be placed at set points along the route to shower you with as much coloured powder as possible! Ending the run with a clean t-shirt is not an option! We raised over £13,000 from our Ruby Run in 2019!

An incredible effort from our participants!

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MAR/APR ‘20 SPRING EDITION 7TH, 8TH, 9TH, 10TH, 14TH & 15TH APRIL 2020 EASTER GROTTO THE BRITISH IRONWORK CENTRE The Easter Bunny Grotto will be open on the 7th, 8th, 9th. 10th, 14th and 15th of April 2020. For just £6.50 a child, tickets will sell out about as fast as fresh hot cross buns, so booking is absolutely essential. We can’t wait to see you there!

12TH-13TH APRIL 2020 EASTER MOTOR SHOW WESTON PARK Back for its second year under Classic Shows’ management, this popular and family friendly event is set to feature in excess of 1,000 vintage, classic, modern classic cars and motorcycles over the weekend. In addition, there will be a special theme of classic commercials and an exclusive selection of classic vans, HGVs, buses and other hard-tofind commercial vehicles from years gone by. Add to this children’s entertainment, modern car dealership stands, quality food, drink, ice cream and responsible bars – what’s not to like? The event will also feature a full vehicle concours and judging process overseen by popular commentator Les Clayton and experienced judges with all exhibitors receiving a complimentary commemorative plaque in addition to being in scope for the prestigious Pride of Ownership, Club of the Show and Car of the Show awards. Vehicle exhibitors can display their vehicles from just £4.50 per car which allows admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children when booked no later than Friday 3rd April.

Open 10am – 4pm. Tickets £10 per adult, £5 per child (4-16), £25 for a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)

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WHAT’S ON 3RD APRIL 2020 - 11AM-3PM MEET & GREET WITH BERNI PARKER AT WHITE ORCHARD,SHREWSBURY You are cordially invited to our special event at White Orchard in Butcher Row, Shrewsbury! Meet & Greet with Berni Parker. See Berni Parker sketching live, demonstrating her sketches from start to finish. We stock a great range of Berni Parker cards and other items for you to purchase on the day.

10-11th APRIL 2020 SHROPSHIRE KIDS FEST TELFORD INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

Kids just want to have fun! This weekend will include a HUGE water slide, the foamiest of foam parties, a mega sports zone, massive inflatables, a have-a-go music tent, zorb balls, go karts, circus tent, craft activities and just about anything else any kid aged 0-14 could possibly want.

Enquiries to info@shropshirefestivals.co.uk

15TH -26th APRIL 2020 SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL, THE SQUARE, SHREWSBURY Shrewsbury Cartoon Festival 2020 This year’s theme is ‘Vision’. 15th – 26th April – Cartoon Exhibition on the theme of Vision and Noel Ford retrospective exhibition.

Cartoons for sale. Venue – Bear Steps Gallery.

25TH APRIL 2020 SHREWSBURY FAKE FESTIVAL THE QUARRY,SHREWSBURY Shrewsbury – “GET THIS PARTY STARTED”… your 5th Fake Fest is ready to rock your world, with a line-up of Fake Bands guaranteed to have your hands in the air – singing yer socks off – right till the end! The only place to be in Shropshire on 25 Apr, so round up your friends and join us inside our famous giant marquee. Let’s rock this!

26TH APRIL 2020 BIKE4LIFE FEST MEOLE BRACE, SHREWSBURY Bike4Life Fest is set to return on with over 3,000 bikers and enthusiasts expected at the biggest biking 1672 in the Midlands.

The Ride Out will start at Meole Brace, Shrewsbury and then head over to RAF Cosford. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival is one of the biggest biker events in the country, attracting over 12,000 bikers. The Ride Out takes you on a 23 mile route to RAF Cosford, home to the Bike4Life Festival.

9TH – 10TH MAY 2020 TELFORD BALLOON FIESTA PLUS NO1 LINGS FMX TEAM BOLDDOG PREFORMANCE! TELFORD TOWN PARK Telford’s favourite event is back in its 3rd year! The event is bigger and set to be the regional family event of 2020. Come along and see Telford’s skies filled with balloons of all shapes and sizes! The spectacular Red Devils Parachute Display Team, will be in attendance again with their awesome display. Keep an eye out at midday on Saturday 9th when the Team will drop into the QEII Arena to officially open the event.

Once again we are expecting around 30 plus hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes to descent on Telford for the two-day fiesta, packed with family fun and exciting entertainment. This year sees the number 1 FMX team in the UK BoldDog Lings will bejoining us for the weekend. The riderswill astonish the crowd by jumping gaps of over 75ft and reaching heights of over 35ft in the air, giving the riders enough air-time to perform an array of death defying tricks usually only seen on TV! Telford’s Balloon Fiesta is a free event!

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White Orchard

Welcomes Berni Parker to Shrewsbury...

Berni Parker has been designing greetings cards for over forty years and is now celebrating the 10th anniversary of her business, Berni Parker Designs, publishing her own cards, stationary and giftware. Her fun and beautifully designed products are distributed to many independent retail gift shops throughout the UK and around the world.

Three years ago White Orchard began stocking her cards and last year expanded their offerings to include the Berni Parker Designs line of gifts.

Berni is looking forward to spending a day at White Orchard meeting customers and demonstrating the process involved in sketching and designing her cards. For all of you who love her cards and gifts, this is a great opportunity to pop in, especially if you're looking for a gift or card to make a friend smile!

Berni’s designs are inspired by her love of life, family and friends. She is an observer of people, with a whimsical imagination that enables her to create scenes into her designs, with many of her creations showing fun loving ladies enjoying spending time and creating memories with their friends.

She will be demonstrating the technique and mediums she uses to create her original artwork, which is all done by hand.

If you would like to meet Berni she will be at White Orchard on Friday, 3rd April, where you can watch her create a new design, chat to her about your own experiences - which may inspire future designs - or talk about her life and experiences as an artist. You can also see a large selection of her cards and new gifts just released in February. She looks forward to meeting all of you!

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Meet & Greet with Berni Parker at White Orchard 3rd April 2020 11.00am to 3.00pm

You are cordially invited to our special event at White Orchard...

Meet & Greet with Berni Parker See Berni sketching live, demonstrating her sketches from start to finish.

We stock a great range of Berni Parker cards and other items for you to purchase on the day...

Italian Leather Handbags | Sterling Silver Jewellery | Fashion Jewellery | Scarves | Home Decor and Furniture Accents | Garden Furniture | Seasonal Decorations | Large Variety of Stunning Artificial Flowers and Vases | Cards | Candles | Gifts for all Occasions White Orchard 14 Butcher Row, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UW Phone: 01742 340669 Monday-Saturday: 10.00am to 5.00pm Sunday: 11.00am to 4.00pm

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(Reviewed by Luke Smith)

“They have refurbished this tired and dated drinking pub, to create a cosy bar and restaurant, and have now built a reputation for serving great food in a welcoming atmosphere...”

The Bulls Head used to have a reputation - but for all the wrong reasons, so when Callum McCarthy and Tom Ford took the reins around 14 months ago, they set about turning things around using their vast experience and wealth of knowledge in the industry, plus the welcome addition of a 3 Rosette chef to really make their mark on the towns eating out scene. They have refurbished this tired and dated drinking pub, to create a cosy bar and restaurant, and have now built a reputation for serving great food in a welcoming atmosphere.

Located right next to the train station in Shrewsbury, at the bottom of Castle Hill, they offer a range of real ales, homemade food and even Sunday roast delivered to your door via Zoom between 11am and 4pm. They have regular offers including 2 courses on Sundays for £13, Fizz Friday – Bottle of Prosecco for just £9.99 to get your weekend started, Monday to Saturday between 12noon and 8pm - buy 2 mains and get a bottle of house wine for £7.25, there is a quiz night on the first Sunday of every month and you can even bring the pooch along, as it’s dog friendly.

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Fresh, homemade food produced using quality ingredients. The Sunday roast is highly recommended!

With 2 courses for £13 on Sunday and regular offers. Great value for money.

Exceptionally good food at reasonable prices. The Bull’’s Head has really been transformed into a great place to eat and drink.

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The inside has been made into a welcoming, comfortable space with booths and tables. The décor has been given a fresh new vibe, but still has all of the charm you would expect from and old building like this. But we were there for the food, which we had heard was pretty spectacular.

We went on a mid-week lunch time, and were greeted by Tom who settled us into one of the booths, and told us about all of the work he and Callum had carried out. They had prepared a menu for us, offering a selection of the dishes they have on offer with starters of Homemade Tomato Soup and a range of wild mushrooms on toast, then mains of Lamb Shank with creamy mash and tender stem broccoli, Pasta Carbonara with Mushrooms and Garlic Bread and Classic Fish and Chips, and for dessert - Sticky Toffee Pudding and Belgium Waffle with Chocolate ice cream.

We got some drinks at the bar and settled in and soon began the steady stream of dishes, first was the mushrooms on toasted bread, a plethora of varieties of

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wild mushrooms with a hint of garlic and a mass of flavours which were fabulous. The Homemade tomato soup arrived too, freshly made was also a delightful dish; rich and bursting with flavour, along with toasted sour dough bread slices and butter – it was sensational.

Next to follow was lamb shank and pasta carbonara, and hot on the heels was the fish and chips. The lamb was glorious, with the meat falling from the bone effortlessly.

The mash was literally the creamiest I have ever had and the gravy sauce, infused with mint was very moreish. The pasta was stunning, this freshly made pasta was cooked to absolute perfection with a creamy taste which just oozed throughout the dish, the mushrooms which had been chosen specially by Tom, were simply divine and the flavours were immense. Fish and chips is an absolute classic, but often it fails to impress – it is either greasy, or the batter is too heavy etc… but this was not the case here.

The chips were hand cut, the fish was plump, white and juicy and the batter was perfectly light and crispy with no greasiness – ten out of ten! The portion sizes are very generous, Luke and I were getting extremely full but dessert was still to come, and in spite of our rounding bellies – we couldn’t wait to try them.

The sticky toffee pudding arrived, with a small jug of custard, and the Belgium waffle was right behind.

These again were fantastic, the pudding was light in texture yet oozed with sweet sticky goodness and the waffle was brilliant – fluffy inside, with a crunch to the exterior and a couple of scoops of creamy ice cream with malteasers crumbled over and a drizzle of chocolate sauce; an epic finish.

The Bulls Head has been transformed into a welcoming, comfortable place to eat, no longer just a pub to go drinking – this will be one of the go-to places in the town to visit for top quality food.

Please don’t just take my word for it – go along to The Bulls Head for yourself and try out the amazing dishes on offer.

Open: Sunday to ursday - 11am until Midnight and Friday & Saturday - 11am until 2am.

THE BULLS HEAD 14 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AD

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VISIT ELLESMERE Shropshire Sailing Club at Whitemere...

he Shropshire Sailing Club is a friendly club that aims to provide affordable access to the sport for beginners, keen racers and those who just enjoy “messing about in boats”. Whitemere offers novices safe sailing in attractive surroundings, while the surrounding trees and small hills can give rise to fluky winds which can test the skills and patience of the most experienced sailor.

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It’s a delightful place to spend a sunny day even if you don’t manage to get into a boat. And if you don’t have a boat don’t worry – we have 20 that you can hire for an afternoon with prices ranging from as little as £5 to £17, we’ll even provide the buoyancy aid. New members are always welcome.

Founded in 1950, the Club has sailed at Whitemere since the first season in 1951. The mere covers 65 acres and, together with two adjacent woodlands it has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is part of the Cheshire and Shropshire Meres Ramsar Wetland. The club site is leased from the Grosvenor Estate. The club is a company limited by guarantee and is also a registered charity.

Club Facilities In the main clubhouse there is a large social area, a galley and the ladies changing room and showers. Other buildings house the gents changing room and showers, the toilets and club equipment. There is on-shore berthing for over 100 members’ boats within a short walk of a launching point.

There are two large jetties for the use of dinghy sailors, one of which can also be used by keel boats. Members have access to the club at any time but may only sail if there is a safety boat on the water. Visitors can be signed in but there are limits to the number of visitors at any one time and to the number of times any one person may visit in a year.

Club Boats If you don’t have your own boat the club has three (Laser) 2000s, six Toppers, three Laser Picos, three RS Teras, a Laser, a RS Feva, a Solo and a GP14 for members to hire for a modest charge.

Safety Boats The club has four safety boats that members can use after successfully completing a training course. Two are kept on the water in the boathouse, whilst the other two boats are stored in the Nissen Hut, launched from road trailers and are used on busy days, for training courses and open meetings. Races are run from “Charity II” the club’s committee boat.

All information and images are from: www.ellesmere.info/sailing/shropshire-sailing-club-atwhitemere/

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LEARN TO SAIL As an RYA Training Centre the club offers a full range of RYA approved dinghy sailing and power boating courses to both members and non-members. Members receive a substantial discount on course fees.

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It 's Our Sixth Birthday!

at Ismays This March Ismays Clothing celebrates its 6th Birthday!

Ismays is a ladies clothing & accessory shop carrying various ranges of ex-high street brands at great prices, alongside gorgeous Italian boutique clothing. Run by Ismay Evans, the shop started in 2014, with Ismay having over 18 years experience in retail clothing.

Ismay’s is now an Of4icial Stockist for Carrie Elspeth jewellery, Katez Kraftz bespoke Fascinators & wedding accessories, Made in Italy Italian clothing, as well as various ranges of beautiful handbags from brands such as Sally Young. There is always something new to see – especially a great range of printed scarves at a low price!

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Why not make an appointment to see one of our four dentists Dr Matthew Moore, Dr Stephen Van Russelt, Dr Jenny Moore & Dr Gurpreet Matharu.

Our dental services include cosmetic work, implants, orthodontics tooth whitening & facial rejuvenation.

Zoom In House Whitening Treatment is also available at the practice. Having your teeth whitened can improve your self confidence. Tooth colour is a very individual thing and is affected by food, drink & smoking. Whitening lifts off stains from the enamel and only works on natural teeth.

In one appointment you can leave with significantly

whiter teeth - you then complete the whitening process at home over 2 weeks.

We also offer home whitening – this is done for a few hours at a time, it is a safe and effective treatment, the results just take a little more time to achieve.

At your consultation we will help you choose the right whitening treatment to get the look you desire. Consultations for tooth whitening and facial rejuvenation are free to existing patients or £25.00 to non patients.Call our reception team to find out more, or to book your consulation and ask about our special offers.

PLEASE CALL OUR RECEPTION TEAM FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A CONSULTATION. SPECIAL OFFERS ARE AVAILABLE!

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LET’S GO! SHROPSHIRE KIDS FESTIVAL! Shropshire Kids Festival Telford Returns!

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hropshire Kids Festival is back at the Telford International Centre on the 10th and 11th April 2020. e festival was first launched by Shropshire Festivals in 2018, who have reported bringing it back in response to demand.

Shropshire Kids Festival in Telford...

Returns to the International Centre in Telford, with a huge list of family activities - all under one roof!

A huge list of activities will be laid on for children aged 0-14 that will be included in the cost of admission. The list includes giant inflatables, go karting, a foam party, martial arts, a helter skelter slide, a space hopper track, nerf wars, an obstacle course, a football arena, hockey shoot out, wipe out, mini ice rink, a circus tent, disco dancing, and some of Park Hall Farm’s fluffiest animals.

There will also be a dedicated under 5 zone.

Director of Fun, Beth Heath, comments, “Being indoors has never been so much fun! We are very excited to bring back Shropshire Kids Festival to Telford - it is set to be better than ever before!

“As a parent I appreciate finding engaging activities to keep the kids entertained in the Easter break is tough.

No matter rain or shine, we guarantee your family will have the best time at our indoor festival!

“Brand new for 2020 we are supersizing the experience with a human sized game of table football and human wakka mole!

“Kids Festival isn’t just about bouncy castles, we have lots of activities on offer designed to broaden kids horizons with new experiences. We have the Astro Society bringing telescopes, the teddy bear surgery, England Golf improving golf skills, Explore laying on cool and accessible science activities, Trek teaching kids to ride bikes, University Centre Shrewsbury with their climate change corner and Flicks in the Sticks engaging kids with the arts. Our festival charity, The Harry Johnson Trust, will also be at the event raising funds. We hope everyone from across the region will join us for a brilliant day out!”

For more information and to save money by purchasing tickets in advance online, visit:

www.shropshirekidsfest.co.uk.

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EVER CONSIDERED

ADOPTION? Adoption@Heart is sending out another plea for more people to consider adoption...

It’s coming up to the first anniversary of the launch of the Regional Adoption Agency for the Black Country, and Adoption@Heart is sending out another plea for more people to consider adoption.

Adoption@Heart provides adoption services across the region for City of Wolverhampton Council, Dudley Council, Walsall Council and Sandwell Children’s Trust with a view to recruiting adopters, family finding for children and providing support to children and adopters.

It is designed to help speed up the adoption process, improve the life chances of those children waiting to be adopted, and improve adopter recruitment and support.

The agency is keen to raise awareness of adoption and find homes for children currently waiting to be adopted.

Mark Tobin, Service Head for Adoption@Heart said: “There are many myths around who can and can’t adopt. The chances are, you can!

“Our team is passionate about delivering the best support to children awaiting adoption and to all those choosing to start their journey with us.

“We are looking for parents who can give them lots of individual time, understanding and on-going support. We are looking for a diverse range of people from within the community, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, disability, race or faith.

“Adopters come from all walks of life and all applications are welcome and will be treated equally.

“Being an adoptive parent can be challenging but it also brings great rewards. If you’re interested in finding out more, please contact Adoption@Heart today.”

From your initial enquiry, to that first meeting, right the way through to the end of your adoption journey and beyond, Adoption@Heart will support you every step of the way.

Adoption is one of the biggest and most important decisions of your life and Adoption@Heart will support you as much as possible. It’s a life changing experience but one that is certainly rewarding.

Anyone can adopt, whether they are single, living together, married, a same sex couple, in employment or not working,

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Who Can Adopt?

Anyone can adopt, whether they are single, living together, married, a same sex couple, in employment or not working, or already have children or not. Potential adopters must legally be a UK resident and have been so for at least 12 months, as well as being aged 21 or over.

For information about Adoption@Heart, please visit www.adoptionatheart.org.uk, call 0800 073 0597 or email info@adoptionatheart.org.uk

or already have children or not. Potential adopters must legally be a UK resident and have been so for at least 12 months, as well as being aged 21 or over.

They should ideally have a spare bedroom and be able to provide a stable home for a child until adulthood and beyond.

Information events are held every two weeks across the region and are the perfect opportunity for prospective adopters to find out more and have your questions answered.

For information about Adoption@Heart, please visit www.adoptionatheart.org.uk, call 0800 073 0597 or email info@adoptionatheart.org.uk

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TARA PROFESSIONAL A LEADING educational recruitment company is taking another big step forward by creating a private tutoring service to help pupils thrive.

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hrewsbury-based TARA Professional Recruitment, which has developed a strong reputation for its work matching schools with teaching and support staff across Shropshire, South Staffordshire and the West Midlands, is now branching out with the creation of TARA Tutors.

The service aims to provide private one-to-one tutoring at home for pupils from an experienced and enthusiastic team of tutors, including for all National Curriculum subjects.

From learning a foreign language to gaining music skills or receiving vital tutoring support ahead of sitting GCSEs or Alevel exams, the service seeks to ensure every child will have the opportunity to develop.

TARA, which also has an office in London, continues to earn a place at the top of the class thanks to its work providing educational training and development and for the enthusiasm shown by the team of staff.

The business was created by managing director Kirsty Jandrell in October 2007.

She believes the creation of TARA Tutors will allow children to reap rewards in chosen subjects away from the classroom environment.

“This is something we are excited about and it is a move that we have not taken lightly,” said Kirsty, who attended this years National Tutors’ Conference at The Royal Society, London.

“I feel is aligned with what we have been doing for the past 12 years. It’s an extension of the work we do and feels like a natural progression for us.

“The service may be used, for example, by parents who want their children to be helped in a particular subject before sitting their GCSEs, A levels, SATs or anything really.

“This can provide a confidence boost and may particularly help those children who may struggle in the classroom environment. One-to-one tuition is so effective in so many ways.

“Our new service can help everybody. We believe in putting every individual first and helping them as much as we possibly can.”

The tutors provided for the service are experienced in their chosen subjects and are all fully regulated to carry out such roles, having completed safeguarding checks.

What subject is studied and how frequently they have tuition is down to the wishes and needs of parents and students,”

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added Kirsty, a former teacher who has worked in educational recruitment for the past 20 years.

“We are happy to meet with anyone interested in starting tuition to discuss what they would like to do and help them decide on the best way forward.”

TARA has built a reputation as an employer that takes its work seriously, earning praise from schools and clients for the support provided including with continuous career development.

It currently has thousands of clients on its books, as it helps them find educational roles that suit them.

But having fun is also one of TARA’s values, leading to it being recognised as a place where staff enjoy working.

It also supports several good causes, with weekly dress down days held in aid of charity.

“There’s so much sadness in the world at the moment.

We believe in focusing on the goodness and having fun,” added Kirsty.

“We are passionate about what we do and creating TARA Tutors is something we are very happy about.

“Our teachers and teaching staff are phenomenal people.”

For details on the private tutoring service and costs, email tutors@taraprofessionalrecruitment.co.uk or visit www.taratutors.co.uk Alternatively, call 01952 433833, 01743 236922 or 01902 424242.

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Whats’s On...

AT THE THEATRE ON THE STEPS!

SHAZIA MIRZA - 'COCONUT'

INTO THE SHADOWS

SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020 7:30 PM

FRIDAY 17TH APRIL 2020 8:00 PM TO SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 2020 8:00 PM

MIKE FARRIS + SPECIAL GUEST

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WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH 2020 8:00 PM

FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020 8:00 PM TO SATURDAY 2ND MAY 2020 8:00 PM

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SATURDAY 21ST MARCH 2020 8:00 PM

FRIDAY 8TH MAY 2020 8:00 PM TO SATURDAY 9TH MAY 2020 8:00 PM

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SATURDAY 28TH MARCH 2020 7:30 PM

SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2020 8:00 PM

THE RAT PACK IS BACK!

For more information on the show listings please visit our website:

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Box Office: Town Hall, High Street, Bridgnorth T: 01746 766477 E: admin@theatreonthesteps.co.uk

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Can you help small animals in need?..

Rainbow rescue is a small scale family run rescue centre based in Telford. We are fully self funded and rely solely on donations from the public and help from our volunteers. We take in, care for, rehabilitate and re-home smaller animals such as Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Hamsters, Cats, Kittens, etc.

We are always in need of old newspapers and shredded paper, hay, rabbit food, cat food and litter. However, in these colder months we need extra blankets, bedding, towels and cosy cat/dog beds to keep the animals warm. We also need cat/pet bowls, cat toys and rabbit water bottles and hay racks due to our expansion to care for more animals.

Donations can always be dropped off at- The Brewery Inn, High Street, Coalport, Telford, TF87HZ. It is always best to call first on- 01952 581225 to check opening times.

We are always extremely grateful for anything donated to us.

Monetary donations can be made directly to our vetsVETS4PETS MADELEY where we have an account; these donations will help with the monthly vet bills for wormer, flea treatments, neutering and other operations or treatment.

Check out our Facebook page - https://www.facebook. com/rainbowrescuetelford for more information on us, what we do and how you can help us. We run a regular tombola and raffle at The Brewery Inn and always need prizes to raise much needed funds.

Contact can be made with us via Facebook by messaging our page or by calling 01952 581225 and leaving a message for the centre. We always try and respond as soon as possible but please remember we are run by volunteers who also work full time and have other commitments.

Viewings are ALWAYS by appointment only to ensure at least 2 volunteers are on site to comply with our insurance regulations. When the centre is full and we are unable to take an animal in we will help by giving advice and recommending other centres that may have space.

We would like to thank The Brewery Inn for sponsoring our advert in this publication.

anks for reading, We hope you can help us,

Volunteers- Fiona Mayhew, Tony Reeves, Keira Beard, Kody Parker & Ian Caddy.

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LET’S EAT. Spanish Chorizo and Scramble Eggs Brunch Perfect for a tasty brunch, breakfast or lunch, Spanish chorizo adds a spicy hit to scrambled eggs.

Chorizo del Consorcio is certified with a quality seal, which means the product is made using 100% Spanish premium quality ingredients. It certifies monitoring of the product piece by piece, creating a distinctive brand. he Spanish Chorizo Consortium is made up of 23 members who produce Chorizo del Consorcio – a product that is differentiated by its appearance, texture, odour and flavour and its impeccable presentation.

Chorizo del Consorcio gives a unique aroma, which comes from a combination of ingredients such as garlic, pepper, cumin, bay leaves, thyme, onion, paprika and oregano.

Producers are pedantic about getting the ingredient balance just right. Creating natural product lines without preservatives, additives, lactose, gluten, soy and reduced salt, are particular measures that producers within the consortium are taking, to respond to consumer demand for healthier products. Look out for the Consorcio del Chorizo Español label when making your next chorizo purchase.

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Method...

1 Make the salsa by mixing together the coriander, onion, lime juice and chilli.

2 Cook the chorizo with the pepper and red onion in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes, without adding extra oil. Add the spinach and stir until wilted.

3 Sprinkle one side of the sourdough slices with a little olive oil, then grill or char-grill until lightly browned.

4 Beat the eggs and milk together and add to the chorizo mixture. Season with black pepper. Cook, stirring, until lightly set – about 1-2 minutes. Serve on the toast with the salsa, garnished with lime wedges and coriander sprigs.

THE INGREDIENTS Serves 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 6-7 minutes 80g Spanish Chorizo del Consorcio 1 small red pepper, deseeded & chopped ½ small red onion, finely chopped Generous handful of young spinach 2 slices sourdough bread 1tbsp olive oil 4 eggs, beaten 3tbsp milk Freshly ground black pepper

Salsa...

3tbsp chopped fresh coriander ½ small red onion, finely chopped Juice ½ lime 2tsp finely sliced red chilli Lime wedges and coriander sprigs

Cook’s tip: When time is short, make a really simple version with Spanish chorizo cooked with eggs and a splash of milk.

More recipes: http://chorizoespanol.es/en/

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e recently had a chat with dancehall legend Shaggy ahead of his appearance on e Blast Off! Tour which will be at Birmingham Resorts World Arena on the 12th March 2020!

1. The Blast Off! Tour kicks off at the end of February next year – are you excited to be heading back on the road?

Yeah! I’ve literally just got back off the road with UB40 in North America so this is a perfect time to be hitting the UK and Ireland!

It’s a great line up also, and as soon as I looked at the line up I said, ‘yeah, I definitely wanna go!’ It’s a line up of great hits.

2. Nelly, Salt N Pepa, Blu Cantrell – are you excited to have some of the biggest names of the 90’s & 00’s joining you on the tour?

It’s going to be good vibes! I’ve done a couple of shows with Nelly on several occasions back when he was just coming out so we did the circuit together. Recently, I think the last shows we did together were in Canada, a couple of dates there. I just think with the amount of amazing records these guys have got, we’ve got Salt N Pepa, Blu Cantrell. I’m sure there will be a lot of guests coming in and out, it’s just going to be a really, really good night!

3. If you had to pick one other artist from the line up, who do you think will be the most fun to hit the road with?

I mean, any one of them! I think Mya will be cool in the sense that she’s being doing a lot of dancehall and reggae as of lately, even from before she’s done records with Beenie Man and people like that… but they’re all great!

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4. You’ve not long completed a tour with Sting! How did that come about?

I’ve known Sting for years! We have a mutual friend in common which is Martin Kierszenbaum, he was my A&R at Interscope and also Sting’s A&R at Interscope, and then Martin started managing Sting and then managed me and he just thought that we would work well together. We went into the studio to do one song and then we thought that we had a lot in common on many levels that turned into a friendship, which then developed into an album. We just couldn’t get enough of each other and the way we make music, and the laughs and the fun, we just said, “We’re gonna take this show on the road.”

5. Your joint album 44/876 was a massive success and also won you a Grammy - did you expect to receive such an amazing response to the album?

We didn’t know what to do with that thing because Sting & Shaggy on paper looks really weird! That’s kind of what attracted us to it anyway, the fact that no one was really expecting it and everybody would be sitting there thinking, “What the fuck is it?”

But one thing was undeniable, which we knew would be, that once you came to a show, you would leave entertained, and if you look at most of the write up and reviews of the shows throughout

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the whole tour, people were saying that they came even though they didn’t think they would like it and they found it a little weird because they forgot how many hits we have between us and it’s the journey and soundtrack of people’s lives – and that’s what it’s all about. The smiles on people’s faces, that’s all that matters really.

6. Rather impressively, you’ve had 4 UK number one singles. How do you find playing the UK compares to elsewhere? Do you feel an affinity with the UK? I used to go over to the UK for years, it’s almost as if people thought I lived there! We’ve had a few number ones and a lot of Pop records over there, which started in 1992 with Oh Carolina, which was the first dancehall record that actually went into the British chart at number one, and then we were on Top of the Pops four times and it was the first time Dancehall really did that as well. Then we debuted at number one with Boombastic, and it was the first time for Reggae and Dancehall again. At that point, I started to circuit and get to know everyone over there so England and the whole of the UK was a big part of that time for me, and I have a lot of friends in the UK that I’ve known over the years because I feel like I’ve lived there.

7. Your music career has spanned close to three decades, what do you find is your biggest motivation to keep making music and keep performing?

I just do music because I’m really not good at anything else! Honestly, you don’t want to see me kick a ball. Trust me, it aint pretty! I’ve a knack for writing great melodies and obviously we did the Sting album, we won a Grammy, three years before that we did ‘Need Your Love’ which was a Top 5 single in America, which made me happy. I’m still writing songs that have relevancy within Dancehall, and I write for other people also. It’s just a hobby for me, music for me is just like air after a while, and it’s just kind what I do! I don’t have any aspirations to be any mogul or have riches – I just want to play music and be happy, that’s it.

8. Throughout your career, you’ve always given back to your hometown community in Jamaica and charity has always been close to your heart – how important do you think it is to give back?

For me, coming from humble beginnings to now being at this level - I played for the Queen’s birthday the other day - when you’re sitting around and dining with kings and queens, from a little kid that came from Jamaica, it’s humbling. After a while, you realise just how very fortunate you are and I don’t think that was given to me just so I could walk around drinking, partying, and banging chicks, it had to be something greater. I have to use this platform I have to bring people together to do something amazing. Starting up a hospital for children was what I chose to go behind because it was the only one in the English-speaking Caribbean and I realised for a

hospital like that, it would mostly be children and they would be serving in a neighbourhood of about 400500 people a day and those are huge numbers for such a small hospital. I had the ability to get sponsorship and pull people together and create these massive concerts, we made a lot of money for them. We were able to build their cardiac wing, and were very instrumental in the building of the CAT lab, and all the equipment. I was in Jamaica just two days ago where we turned over $100,000,000 to Jamaica. We continue doing stuff like that. I’m also a brand ambassador for Food For The Poor, which is the 5th largest charity in the US. I do a lot of work with Home Base, which is a charity for the military to combat invisible wounds. It’s good to be in that position where you can put your celebrity towards something like that. I also do work with Chain Of Hope who do cardiac operations for little babies in third world countries. After a while, especially where I’m at right now where I’ve done all the partying, it’s time to do something.

9. You have a military background yourself, is that something that has always stuck with you, especially when it comes to charity?

I was in the first Gulf War so I know all about that. I don’t think you’re going to go through any war without having some sort of trauma, it just comes with it. I’m in a position where I can do a lot of work with the military, even as far as doing concerts for them and doing shows in Bosnia and Germany.

10. You’ve had number one albums, number one singles, toured the world… What would you say is your career highlight to date?

There’s a lot! I think meeting James Brown and him being such a really big Shaggy fan was such an out-of-body experiment. Also, the whole Sting project has certainly been a highlight of my life. Michael Jackson, and Michael just being such a fan and playing at the 30th Anniversary at Madison Square Garden. Going diamond is also a massive highlight. It’s been a very amazing ride; it’s been pretty good and pretty colourful.

11. Last but not least, what else is in the works for you?

Well, after the tour with UB40 in North America, I went straight off and did Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ LIVE for ABC, and now Sting & I have just shot the holiday special for Thanksgiving and Christmas, where we’ll be doing all Reggae and Dancehall for the opening… we’re doing Christmas Carols and Reggae! Sting & I might get back in the studio, as there’s a project we’re discussing, so we’ll see how that works… It’s going to be something off the wall, it seems so far fetched, people might not understand it but that’s how we like it! When you’ve been doing things so long, you just look for things that excite you. So, a couple of projects here and there and we’ll just see how it goes!

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Minimalism does not mean you have to go without your fashion fix, it just means less waste and clutter.

Pictured:

Main Image: Check suit, Tan Blouse & Tan Heels.

Right: Cap sleeve top, spotted skirt, Bag & Tan Heel.

Left: Long Smart Jacket, Trousers, Spotted Blouse & Tan Heels.

Below: Navy Dress £32.00.

All from Dorothy Perkins Workwear Campaign SS20

e Basic ESSENTIALS...

How to make a capsule wardrobe...

Make getting ready for work in the morning a piece of cake by investing in timeless essentials that will work for everything from a networking lunch, through to a relaxed Sunday lunch. Throw on any item and love it. Smart dressing can be made into light work with the help of multitasking items like blouses and skirts.

It may take a while, but be patient and I swear it will be worth it. You will automatically have some items you know you don’t want, so bag them up and set them aside so you can either list them on Ebay, or take them to the local charity shop. We all have a special item which we love, so we keep it just to look at because it is just so beautiful and then we reach for the same old jeans and t-shirt that we always wear. Don’t allow sentiment to get in your way, if you haven’t worn it in months, just get rid of it. If you are trying to lose weight only keep two ‘goal’ items in your wardrobe, any more is just bad for your morale. Go through sections of clothing, start with sweaters and ditch any you have not worn this season, keeping 3 maximum. Then go through trousers, jeans, t-shirts, shirts and blouses, skirts and jackets and do exactly the same process. You will have far more space and you will find it much easier to get ready. Finally remember to repeat this process every 3-6 months.

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e Capsule Wardrobe

3 Coats (Wool, Padded & Trench) 3 Jackets (Work Blazers etc...)

A Denim & A Leather Jacket 2 Long & 2 Short Cardigans A Hoodie (of course!)

A Black Dress 3 Basic T-shirts 3 Shirts (White, Denim & Check) A Turtleneck Sweater/Top 4 Pairs of Jeans (Light, Dark, Black & White) 2 Pairs of Trousers A Pair of Joggers 2 Vest Tops (White & Black or a Cami-Top) 2 Pencil Skirts (Denim & Black) Aim for 7-8 pairs of shoes /boots /trainers, 3-4 bags and finally a few accersories like belts, glasses, hats and a selection of Jewellery.

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style guide how to create a stylish capsule wardrobe....

Creating a minimalist wardrobe is not only a great way of saving time, but it can also be good for your mental health. Stride into the new season with ease with a capsule wardrobe that will make getting ready for work in the morning a doddle. It doesn’t mean you have to skimp on what you love - the key is to try to buy quality, timeless pieces that all go together, so it doesn’t matter what you grab from the closet - it all just works togteher brilliantly.

e Capsule Wardrobe

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Going Green... e colour green symbolises life, renewal, harmony and growth; and is set to steal the limelight this year. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at FurnitureChoice.co.uk, shares some ways to bring this colour into the home.

Fresh, lively and helpful with relieving stress, green is set to make waves. With people getting busier and the increase of screen time for work, this calming colour is a gentle nudge to unwind and rejuvenate. Reminiscent of nature and the outdoors, using green in the home also serves as a reminder to be more eco-friendly and sustainable where possible.

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Stay Home...

Green Decor Ideas Introduce a little bit of green into your home...

By Rebecca Snowden - Furniture Choice Ltd..

1. Use green as a feature wall colour

3. A statement green velvet sofa

Serene and soothing, green makes for a great feature wall colour. From darker shades like emerald green to brighter hues like apple green, the colour offers many psychological benefits. These include helping to induce relaxation and calmness, as well as giving off the emotions of optimism and growth. Home offices can benefit from a green feature wall as it helps soothe tired eyes. “Hobby Wood by Earthborn, an eco-friendly paint brand, is a bold woodland green that helps bring the outdoors in. Match with dark wood furniture for a classy, perennial look.” says Rebecca. Sage green is a relaxing colour that’s perfect for a bedroom feature wall. It creates a calm and airy atmosphere that’s lighthearted and uplifting. Light wood furnishing and natural materials complement the theme wonderfully. Some other accessories and textures to consider are jute, leafy plants and candles for relaxation. Where there are windows, choose sheer white curtains to allow sunlight in while maintaining some level of privacy. “The natural light will also cast a lovely glow on the sage green wall and give the colour a little pop,” she says.

Make a statement for the new year and invest in an elegant green velvet sofa. The sumptuous material enhances the richness of an emerald green and adds depth to a space. As Rebecca says, “A green velvet sofa is easier to pull off than you might think. It is incredibly chic and luxurious yet laid back enough to suit most interiors.” Style with brass finished planters or side tables for a lavish look, or matching dark wood furniture for something classic and cosy. “Bold yet versatile, a green velvet sofa is easy to dress for the seasons and set to become a talking point of the home.” Live green plants are the best accessories for decorating the home in shades of green. Some help clean the air and release more oxygen for easier breathing while others bear fruit for eating. Mix and match plants of different green shades for depth and interest in the home. “Leafy, trailing plants inject a little wildness for an urban jungle feel while demure little succulents are adorable and easy to manage,” says Rebecca. “Plants are quick additions to the home that make a big impact on our wellbeing - a big focus for 2020.”

2. Neo mint as a lighter alternative On the pastel front, neo mint is set to be very fashionable in 2020. “It’s young, fresh, energetic - great for pairing with an equally sunny colour like coral,” says Rebecca.

“Brighten up a small space or designate separate functional areas by way of colour blocked walls.” Balance the boldness of neo mint walls with simple, neutral furniture like a white bed. Select furniture with slim legs and clean silhouettes to achieve a clean look.

Alternatively, layer on rugs and cushions within the same palette for a maximalist approach.

Charleston Emerald Green Velvet Double Sofa - £649.99

Wiltshire Dark Wood Dining Table With Storage - £349.99

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BOOK WORMS “Distorted Days is an exquisitely written account set in Shrewsbury, of the ways in which life can knock you off your feet – and how you can pick yourself up again” If she could speak to them, she would say they have exploded her heart, released firecrackers through her senses. She wishes she could call the police, the ambulance, the fire brigade, to arrest and anaesthetise and waterboard the bastards.

So what happens when your husband runs off with your best friend? When you discover the dead body of an old man halfway through your delivery round? When your house is burgled and you get beaten up? Doris, Andy and Colleen are about to find out. They’re also about to discover that you can find friendship and support in the oddest of places…

Heart-rending, humorous and above all authentic, Distorted Days is an exquisitely written account of the ways in which life can knock you off our feet – and how you can pick yourself up again. If you’ve experienced the fickleness of fortune, this is a book that you’ll never forget.

Reviews of this heart-rending and humorous novel:

‘Distorted Days is an incredible, powerful, and memorable piece of women’s fiction which I am obsessed with! This phenomenal book has stolen my heart and ran off with it; the brilliant story of Distorted Days is captivating and full of many moments that will keep you in awe from start to finish…This novel is going to get five stars from me! So be sure to have a read of this book!’

- Redheaded Book Lover

About Louise: Louise writes contemporary women’s fiction and literary fiction. Her debut novel is Distorted Days and she is currently working on several new projects.

Before writing full time she taught English at Oswestry School and Bromsgrove School.

Louise grew up in Cheshire and now resides in Shropshire with her husband and daughter.

To find out more about Louise, her debut novel and where to purchase a copy, visit her website:

https://louiseworthington.co.uk/

‘I enjoyed reading about familiar settings in Shrewsbury – such as The Quarry and the library. A beautifully told story.’

- Goodreads ‘What I loved most about Distorted Days is its multifaceted characters. The characters are very human, flawed, and in some moments experience irrational thoughts and emotions. I see it fit to give it a perfect 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to women who enjoy literary fiction.’

- Online Book Club ‘Distorted Days is an enjoyable book for those who loved Three Things About Elsie, and Elinor Oliphant is Completely Fine and similar style narratives.’

- LoveReading

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LOUISE WORTHINGTON Local Author

Louise is available for betareading and manuscript critiques for women's fiction, literary fiction, thriller and suspense novels. Visit her website for more information.

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PUZZLE TIME...

Quick Crossword & Easy Sudoku Perfect for Coffee Breaks!

Clues Across

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easy

Answers & Solutions are available on our websites: www.telfordlifestyle.co.uk www.shrewsburylifestyle.co.uk www.reviewlocalmagazines.co.uk www.hypemagazine.co.uk

SUDOKU

There is just one simple rule in Sudoku. Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9, and so must each 3 x 3 box.

1. ----- Epstein, sculptor (5) 4. Assuage (6) 7. Indonesian island (4) 10. Snub (4,8) 11. Counterfoil (4) 13. ----- - --- rays (5-3) 14. Not condensed (5) 17. Open (5) 19. Dodged (11) 22. Atmospheric (8) 23. Illegal occupant of building (8) 25. Of use (11) 26. Elk (5) 27. Long-grain rice (5) 28. Largest (8) 32. Orange skin (4) 33. Denied (12) 34. Not willing (4) 35. False (6) 36. Two-score (5)

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Moroccan eme Moroccan weddings have been increasingly popular over the last couple of years, and it is a really stunning way to tie the knot. You can tune this theme to your own taste, from all-out opulence to subtle. e Moroccan theme is something that your guests will remember for a long time. Colours vary massively, from dark pinks, oranges, greens, purples, fuchsia, deep corals, and loads of patterns and designs too. Great combinations include mixtures of burgundy, gold & purple, pink, purple & gold, orange, red & yellow, or pink, red & gold. If you prefer cool shade combinations you could try blue, yellow & silver, navy, tan & blue, or teal, blue & tan. You could even swap to an elegant Kaftan for the evening do. Use damask tablecloths, Moroccan lanterns, and low sofas - piled high with brilliant jewel-tone pillows and drape the walls with colourful fabric and finish with Moroccan rugs. For entertainment you could get some belly dancers and a henna artist.

Totally Tropical Tropical is going to be such a huge trend for weddings in 2020. So how do you nail the tropical theme? While the organic and natural feel of boho tropical weddings will never go out of style, a more opulent tropical theme takes it one step further with gold accents, lush florals, and luxurious textures. Decorate with tropical garlands, gorgeous greenery or colourful tassels. Go all-out with Hawaiian-inspired cocktails served in coconut shells and ‘Lei’ flower necklaces. You can really have alot of fun with this more glamorous tropical theme.

Alternative Cool Being different is something we should embrace, so why not celebrate your wedding differently too? Put your personality into your theme with an alternative wedding theme, and do it however you see fit! If dark, moody colour palettes match your style better than bright floral and been-there-done-that wedding themes, then an alternative theme has your name written all over it. Push the boundaries and break with tradition. is is your day, so do it your way.

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Wrekin Forest Events is a woodland wedding and event venue in the heart of the Shropshire countryside.

Located at Wrekin Forest School on Crudgington Moor Lane, Telford, the rustic ceremony site was created by owner Judie Ellis in response to demand. Judie, a trained forest school leader and educator, has become well known across Shropshire over recent years for her innovative approach to the outdoors and teaching children and young people a range of unique skills.

Now, the business owner is giving couples the opportunity to get back to nature and explore the wonders of the woodland site by hosting wedding ceremonies. e site, complete with tree-lined lawn and meadow, rustic barn, tipi, shepherds huts, bar area and fire pits is also being made available for other events including milestone birthdays, renewal of vows ceremonies and anniversary celebrations.

Judie said: “We are absolutely delighted at how extremely successful our wedding and event venue has proven over the last year and a half, and we are looking forward to welcoming guests from across Shropshire and further afield.

We have hosted a number of events and I’m delighted to say, they have all gone fantastically well. We have of course been super lucky with the weather this year and when the sun shines, the forest backdrop provides the most spectacular setting for a friendly, rusticromance style wedding or other celebration.”

“The venue really is perfect for those wanting to get back to nature. e relaxed and informal space is the kind of place where you can get married in your wellies, flip flops or heels - anything goes really! We love to encourage guests to add their own personal style with bespoke decorations such as bunting and colourful wildflowers. Of course, we can be on hand toassist in any way needed but generally we like to leave the personal touches to those hiring out the venue as we know everyone likes to add their own individual twist.”

As well as using the ceremony site, guests can also make use of the forest school area by trying out some of the adventure activities such as archery and air rifle shooting. ere is also an off-grid campsite available for those wishing to stay overnight at the venue.

Judie, who hosted her first wedding at the site around 18 months ago, following a request from a friend, said: “Our venue isn’t an alternative to a hotel wedding or celebration.

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What you get here is truly unique and is for those really wishing to embrace nature and everything that comes with it. The idea was borne after a friend of mine asked to hire the site to create a surprise wedding. At first I thought she was a bit mad but slowly I began to picture how amazing a wedding day or other celebration could be here in the woodland and that’s when we started to seriously consider transforming the site. It took around 12 months to get the venue event-ready with the addition of the barn, bell tent, shepherds huts, 4 berth pig ark and all the other unique elements such as log seating and marshmallow roasting fire pit. It now looks fantastic and the celebrations we’ve had so far have been spectacular. Every single one has been very different but they’ve all had a fun, friendly and natural vibe to them which is exactly the kind of memories we are trying to create for our guests.”

Events held at Wrekin Forest School Events can accommodate up to 130 guests and there are three different packages to choose from depending on the type of celebration to be held. For full details contact Judie on 07888 851813 or visit the website www.wrekinforestschool.co.uk for more information.

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CLEAR THE CLUTTER A clutter-free home equals a clutter-free mind!

Keeping a clutter-free and organised home is a task that people find either a joy or a challenge.

Whichever one you are, there are always ways to make it easier to have a tidy home, so here are 5 of our favourite ways you can keep your home organised…

1. Regularly go through your items!

It is surprising just how quickly we accumulate things, especially ones that we don’t need, and have no use for. Make organising a regular habit, every month or so! If you have a very busy schedule, do this when you can, but the most important tip, is make sure that you give yourself a few hours, at least, and have a pre-planned method of how you are going to organise – an increasingly popular method is the KonMari method developed by Marie Kondo.

2. Be Strict!

When going through old items, if you have the mind set of ‘I’ll wear it one day’ or ‘It might come in handy’, chances are, you won’t use your item. A well-known rule is if the items hasn’t been worn/used in the past year, it is unlikely you will use it again any time soon – so get rid! If your items are sentimental, make a new space for them, away from your every-day items.

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3. Tidy, hide or get rid of cables altogether.

Nothing looks messier than a wall mounted television with tangled cables underneath or a room-central desk with dangling cables creating trip hazards. Cable tie your tv cables or hide them behind the screen for a more simplistic and cleaner look. Put in plug sockets under your desk or opt for cable free. Using a laptop instead of a computer means no ugly cables, just charge it on a side table once you’re done. Use a cordless mouse and cordless keyboard too. Did you know you can even get cordless desk lamps as well?

4. Make the most of the space you have!

If you have a small surface area, use the height of the room. Tall storage is a great way to save space in any room. Clothes rails can be pulled down, small ladders can be secretly stored and using a good method of putting the items you use the least in the harder to reach places, are all great ways of optimising your space.

5. Give everything a home!

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Having a place for your belongings gives you a tidy home and a tidy mind. Knowing where your items are gives someone peace of mind when searching for things in their home. It is well known that a tidy environment has a positive impact on the mind, including significantly reducing stress. After all, a clean house = a clean mind.

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THE 2020 MAN e 2020 Man Revealed: Honest, Good Mannered... And Ready To Talk?

• New research report released today looks into male body confidence, mental health and masculinity • 38% of men do not feel positive about their bodies

• A quarter of men do not feel comfortable talking about their feelings to anyone at all

New research by menswear brand Jacamo found that over a third (38%) of men do not feel confident about their bodies, with 20% saying they would like guidance on how to dress better for their shape.

A fifth (19%) of males blame the media for promoting unachievable standards of physical build, which consequently has a negative impact on body confidence. The detailed report focuses on ‘The 2020 Man’, entitled the Modern Man-ual 2.0, it is a continuation of a report first released by the online retailer in 2015. This second edition highlights gaps in conversation when it comes to what it means to be a man today, both inside and out.

Outside of body image, when asked what they think are the most important qualities in a man, 74% said honesty and 73% good manners. To add even more substance to the ‘it’s what’s on the inside that counts’ debate, 74% of men stated they do not think physical strength is key to ‘being a man’.

Looking into the qualities that men deem as showing success in their lives, health (57%) and mental health (52%) are the two biggest measures. The research also found that a quarter of men don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone at all about their feelings and over half (58%) consider the pub to be their ‘safe space’ and are most likely to meet up with friends there, over anywhere else.

With all these emotions bottled up, on 28th November, Jacamo put its name above a pub, the Jacamo Arm-in-Arms, and encouraged men to come and talk more openly about their feelings. Open for one day only, it was a space for guys to understand one another better and freely express their emotions. Panel talks with industry experts and sportsmen including Freddie Flintoff, Wasps rugby player Kearnan Myall, boxers Luke Campbell MBE and Dave Allen, were held throughout the day to encourage the conversation.

Kenyatte Nelson, Chief Brand Officer for Jacamo, commented “Our aim at Jacamo has always been to make men feel comfortable and stylish in the clothes that they wear, however it’s obvious from some of our findings that there are much bigger factors at play here, the subject of body confidence for men being just one of them. “In a world of superficial bias, Jacamo seeks to champion the true measure of a man. We want to help drive a change in how men feel about themselves – it’s something the female fashion industry has made great strides in.

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Menswear brand, Jacamo, has released a research report looking into male body image, attitudes and core values of the 2020 man.

Below is a few of the interesting stats pulled from the report: • More than one in ten (13%) of men aged 18+ in the UK have had a good blub in the last week.

• 41% of men want to see a similar movement for men as is seen for women around body positivity.

• 38% of those who we spoke to admitting they do not feel positive about their bodies.

• Top qualities to have as a man: 74% honesty and 73% good manners.

• 74% of men stated they do not think physical strength is key to ‘being a man’.

With the report finding that almost a quarter of men do not feel comfortable speaking about their feelings, it’s time to open the debate. 2020; the year for men to stand, be counted, celebrated, understood and get comfortable being uncomfortable.

“What’s also been highlighted is the need to encourage men to talk more openly about some of these issues. As a brand, encouraging this conversation will only help us better understand and serve our customer.”

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Bold Colours

Bold colours, such as jewel tones, are a feature of design that we believe will be used increasingly this year. As people are becoming more daring when it comes to designing their living space, the use of vibrant home accessories will no doubt be seen far more often.

We will see a wider variety of designs than we have ever seen before. Popular colours that we will be seeing more of include dark red, olive green and classic blue. Classic blue was chosen as Pantones colour of the year for 2020. This colour is ideal for interiors as it symbolises trust, confidence and intelligence among other things. It if often associated with depth and stability, not to mention it looks beautiful in a traditional bedroom! One of the most common concerns of using bold colours is that it will be overpowering. Make sure you don’t go over the top with your colour scheme. A few different colours that complement each other well makes more of a statement than a room full of one.

Neutral Colour Schemes

When it comes to decorating any room, there is always a question of neutral or colour for your scheme. If your decorating style is more neutral, there are ways you can add warmth and character to your room, without using colour.

A minimalist look is increasingly popular, people are choosing to have a clean-cut home, rather than a heavily decorated one. Using a neutral colour palette doesn’t mean plain and dull, here are some tips on how to add more to a simple design…

1. Use texture, patterns and layers to add depth to you room.

One example of this is decorative pillows and blankets. If you have a beige seat, use a fur or knitted blanket for layering, and with cushions, add a pattern, or detailing, such as tassels or fringe, to make the area stand out more.

2. Plants. Plants are the perfect accessory, not only do they look aesthetically pleasing, but they are also beneficial to your health. Adding plants gives a reason to let in more natural light, a great way to boost happiness within any space.

3. Using different materials, such as metals or wood, is a great way of adding variety to a room. Metals are often used to add a more modern feeling to a room, whereas wood can be used to give off a traditional or urban feel.

Geometric Shapes

Geometric shapes have always been popular in the interior design world. Patterns and shapes are on our walls and floors as well as our knives and forks – no matter where you shop, there will always be something with a geometric print on it. An appealing feature of geometric shapes is its

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diversity. There are so many different possibilities with patterns, colours, shapes and designs. For a funky and unique look, you can use bold colours and a thick-lined pattern on your walls. If you want to stick to a simpler and more traditional interior, patterned cushions work well. For a unique and personal touch, Alexander Joseph Lighting offer a bespoke lamp shade making service, so if you have a certain print on your curtains or wallpaper, you can create a lampshade to match.

Vegan Home Décor

Many of us have switched to a vegan diet, and celebrities have encouraged a vegan lifestyle increasingly over the last decade. Many set sights on their diet and what to eat, however, they forget about the other aspects of life that need to change for your lifestyle to be 100% vegan. Home décor and furnishings are one of the more forgotten about areas when it comes to switching to vegan for the first time, and with options from places such as Ikea and Amazon, to higher-end stores, like Wayfair, turning your home vegan doesn’t need to put a dent in your bank account. Although going to a well-known store may be your first option when buying new home goods, there are many small brands/companies who sell from larger retailers, such as Etsy, who have created new and unique products, due to the increasing demand of having vegan/animal-friendly goods.It’s not only individuals who have started to switch to a more animal-friendly way of living, as large companies have also made the change. Bentley Motors have recently announced that they will be offering vegan leather in their vehicles, a decision inspired by the increase in veganism in LA and Hollywood. Luxury brand Alexander Joseph will also be using a vegan leather to create bespoke lampshades for their new limited-edition cordless lamps.

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When it comes to weight loss, unsurprisingly, Brits are quick to turn to Google asking, “how do I lose weight fast”, which has an average search volume a month of 74,000.

But what about the basics?

Weight loss can be achieved by eating less and moving more.

And it’s well-known that some sports show results better than others. Therefore, LiveRugbyTickets.co.uk has done the research to find out which sport will burn the most calories* in 60 minutes to get you on the right track in the New Year (the average length of a gym class) to ensure YOU make the right choice.

For maximum results, take up squash!

From the 30+ sports analysed; Squash was found to burn the most calories in 60 minutes – at 886. Running, Rugby, Martial Arts and SKIPPING will help you to burn over 700 calories in one hour. While Boxing and BMX or Mountain Biking will help you to burn over 600 – great news for the adventurous type! LiveRugbyTickets.co.uk also spoke with the press team at MINDBODY, a health and wellness booking app, to find out more about men and their relationship with the gym.

According to their research… e top 5 reasons why men first join the gym are: • To increase their overall fitness levels (64%) • To build muscle (35%) • To make healthier choices throughout the day/week (28%) • To help their mental health (25%) • To increase their confidence (25%) e top 3 reasons why men continue going to the gym are: • To increase their fitness levels (29%) • To make healthier choices throughout the day/week (26%) • To keep on top of their mental health (17%) Stefan Balkenende, managing director of LiveRugby Tickets.co.uk, adds: "Whether you take up sport as a hobby to build muscle or help your mental health – whatever it may be – you need to enjoy the activity you choose to participate in.

Enjoyment in exercise contributes to the endorphins that the brain releases and this has a great impact on your mental and physical wellbeing. And, if you enjoy it, you are far more likely to keep it up!

Through our research we know sports like Squash, Running and Rugby will give you a cracking burn calorie-wise, but they may not be the right fit for you personally.

THE RESULTS: Top 10 sports that burn the most calories in 60 minutes: 1. Squash (886) 2. Running (738) 3. Rugby (738) 4. Martial Arts (738) 5. Skipping (738) 6. Boxing (664) 7. BMX or Mountain Biking (627) 8. Swimming (591) 9. Rock Climbing (591) 10. Football (591) Top 10 sports that burn the least calories in 60 minutes: 1. Golf (332) 2. Horse Riding (295) 3. Gymnastics (295) 4. Table Tennis (295) 5. Walking (244) 6. Weightlifting (221) 7. Sailing / Windsurfing (221) 8. Pilates (221) 9. Surfing (221) 10. Yoga (185)

It’s all trial and error; find the sport you enjoy most.”

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FAT FREEZING Review ere is no doubt that the idea of freezing fat away is far more preferable to spending hours in the gym burning it off. So the question is does Cryolipolysis, commonly known as fat freezing work? is cutting-edge aesthetic treatment may sound a little scary but when you learn about the process in a little more detail – it is actually pretty amazing (or cool if you’ll pardon the pun!).

Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive way to reduce fat and contour your body. Aesthetics Shrewsbury offer fat freezing using the KaasenLife system by TruCryo, which has been developed locally in Shrewsbury by TruCryo Limited. is pain-free treatment is a much milder alternative to liposuction, which does not require anaesthetic and allows you to resume normal activities straight away after treatment – so there is no down-time. e area of the body is cooled to between +5° to -4°C within just a few seconds, using carbon dioxide which kills the fat cell, stimulating a beneficial natural body response to rapid cooling. e system can be used to target stubborn areas of fat such as the lower abdomen, back, inner thighs and even under the chin – which are difficult to shift with diet or exercise.

I visited Aesthetics Shrewsbury to try out the treatment for myself.

Janine and Laura offer a range of treatments from dermal fillers and Botox to fat freezing. After an initial consultation with Laura, we went through to the treatment room for the first session, in a course of five treatments. We started off by taking some ‘before’ photos and measuring my waist, so we could see what the results were on completion of the course. It is not uncomfortable or unpleasant at all; especially when you compare it to an hour in the gym anyway! e first treatment lasted about 15-20 minutes in total – concentrating on my tummy and under my chin. I found it to be quite relaxing, with just a little pinkness to the skin which faded after a short time. You are advised to drink plenty of water following a fat freezing treatment, which assists the body in expelling the frozen cells. I returned for four more treatments (which only took around 5-10minutes) which were around 3-5 days apart to complete the course, and at the end we took some ‘after’ photos and measured my waist – which was an inch smaller!

ere was a visible difference to the appearance of my stomach which was less wobbly, smoother and had reduced in size. Under my chin had also improved with my jowl area appearing lifted and more contoured. e results are not instant and a course of five treatments is recommended - it is possible to lose inches in just one treatment though. It may however take a few weeks for you to really notice the difference, as once the fat cells are destroyed the lymphatic system has to dispose of them over a period of time.

Results vary from person to person. e science is proven to work, offering a mild difference in appearance – mainly a reduction of bulging, and a smoother contour of the treated area. Freezing fat cells is permanent and once they are broken down they are expelled from the body, but it is important to bear in mind that if you want to maintain the results a healthy lifestyle is required.

I would recommend fat freezing at Aesthetics Shrewsbury for anyone who is looking to shift a stubborn area or areas of fat that they have been unable to get rid of with dieting or exercise, and do not want to go to the extreme of having a surgical procedure such as liposuction. e treatments are quick and pain free. e results are good and can be permanent, plus the course of treatments is affordable at £250 for five sessions – for one area.

Janine and Laura offer a professional and friendly service and really know how to make people feel comfortable and confident in the knowledge that they are in safe hands.

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Price: ££30,320 Engine: 1.5 TSI Petrol Pictures: Seat.co.uk

A well known test of a new car's credentials is the hallowed 'Buddy Bond', sometimes known on this side of the Atlantic as the 'Chum Chime'. In plain English this is an index of the time taken before you feel really at home with any new motoring experience. So much so that the new car you happen to be driving feels as familiar to you and dependable as an old chum. ere's just something about the car that makes you warm to it at once. No sooner had I passed beyond the gates of my abode at Chateau de Codsalle and headed out into the great beyond, I knew that the new Seat Tarraco was my newest best buddy. is is an SUV just made for me - a proper brew of the best qualities available in modern motor manufacturing, brimful of the best design and engineering concepts all wrapped up and ready for today's drivers to relish.

Mixing it with traffic on busy roads the Tarraco cuts a dash that demands respect. It has definite presence. This is not a matter of ostentation or bulk. For an SUV this vehicle combines a subtle suavity of line together with an uncompromising assertive countenance that has much to do with an elegant yet imposing front grille. The message is clear. Here is a stylish contender that beguiles without bluster and yet is a very serious proposition indeed.

For a car of considerable load carrying capacity plus enviable economy, the last thing you would expect is an emphasis on luxury. And yet it is so. No armchair, sofa or divan in one's opulent living room could offer more comfort than that available in the plushly appointed seven seat cabin. The sheer pleasure of feeling pampered is never far away.

I was taken aback to discover myself not pursuing the delights of the comprehensive infotainment system and instead whistling an old familiar tune. Yes, I confess I was whistling The Happy Wanderer: does anyone remember that melody these days I wonder? Then another question struck me. The Tarraco is marketed at adventurous souls who love the thrill of exploration - just like me. And just like an old acquaintance of mine, best known in arcane circles for discovering the lost orchid of Smethwick. That was a long time ago. Today, Septimus Tickle likes to live the quiet life. But rumour has it that he is not averse to a chauffeur driven cruise to the Peaks of Derbyshire. I

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Seat Tarraco parked up (switched off the engine, of course), rang him and asked if he fancied a Bakewell Tart to go with a nice cup of tea: a Bakewell Tart that is actually in Bakewell.

"In Bakewell?" He asked down the line.

"Yes. I'll drive you there" “In what?"

"In a car."

"What sort of car?"

"A brand new £30,320 Seat Tarraco Excellence with the 150PS, 1.5 TSI 4 cylinder petrol engine and slick six speed manual gearbox. It's economical and will do around 38mpg. And should we be with criminal intent, we could do 125mph!"

So I headed to Leek to pick him up.

Filling with fuel on the way, a small boy by the pump spotted the 'S' on the grille. He was a smart small boy.

"Does that 'S' stand for Superman?"He asked, looking me over with sardonic disdain.

"No sonny" I said. "It stands for supercar.

Excellence 1.5 TSI EVO 150PS 6 Spd. Manual.

My wit silenced him and I drove off but not before remembering to pay by 'contactless'.

For readers who are still with me and really perplexed at this point, the 'S' on the grille stands for Seat.

Much as I enjoyed having no company, which allowed me to delight in the Tarraco's pleasing road manners, quiet ride and positive performance, I was looking forward to discovering what Septimus would make of a Seat adventure.

Like many of his kind, he has eccentric habits. While his elegant wife inhabits their Grade 2 Georgian home, the man himself dwells in an outhouse among the rhododendrons which he has cleverly converted into a credible facsimile of an Alpine Traveller's hut, complete with verandah. There I found him preparing the pots for next seasons dahlias. On the wall hung a framed print of the rare orchid named after him and the unlikely roundabout where it was discovered all those years ago.

As we left I extended an invitation to Mrs. Tickle to join us. She looked at the Tarraco and admitted that it was a tempting proposition, especially in such a lovely looking car, but that she was due to leave for her pilates class.

"Bring me a tart back" She requested.

We headed out towards Axe Edge and Buxton. It was a delight to embrace the open road and sky. The Tarraco possessed all the manoeuvrability of a much smaller car. The direct wellweighted steering, perfectly poised chassis and reassuringly powerful braking combined effectively with the responsive and smooth engine, evoking a first class dynamic orchestration of sophisticated modern motoring.

Eager to pump Septimus for his opinions I voiced a simple question.

But answer came there none. The intrepid explorer was fast asleep. This I felt was testimony to the secure comfort of the Tarraco experience plus, of course, the smooth competence of the man at the wheel.

By Syd Taylor Motoring Reviewer Later, enjoying our cup of tea and Bakewell Tart in a charming cafe I tried to engage my friend in a spot of deep technical analysis. I asked what he thought of the powered tailgate, lavish specification, fuel consumption figures and the overall effect of Seat's conscientious approach to engineering. He finished munching his tart, knitted his brow and said "It's certainly a rare orchid of a car."

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