The Hype Magazine - Shrewsbury & Oswestry Issue 23

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Local Leisure & Entertainment Magazine Produced in Shropshire

ISSUE 23 - January & February 2017

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CONTENTS

Inside This Edition What’s On

06 What’s On 05 Jailhouse Tours

Eating Out

07 Harvester Shrewsbury 08 Lion Hotel Shrewsbury 10 The Bulls Head Rodington 12 Dorrington Old Hall 15 Station Grill & Cross Guns

Features

26 Education For Shropshire 36 Winter Wine Recipes 38 Cineworld Film Releases 40 Olly Murs on Tour 42 Work Out Fashion 44 Hit The Slopes - Skiing

Happy New Year...

Welcome to the Bumper New Year edition of The Hype Magazine, your LOCAL magazine for SHREWSBURY & OSWESTRY. We are very proud to bring you the best What’s On Guide, as well as some brilliant businesses and services in the area!

We take a look at who is going to be bringing the biggest live tours to the Midlands, like Olly Murs, plus the latest blockbuster movie releases at Cineworld IMAX. If you are looking for somewhere fab to take your loved one this Valentine’s Day, we have some brilliant RESTAURANT REVIEWS to help you choose, as well as great features on Education, Health & Wellbeing, Weddings and tasty Recipes to try!

And don’t forget to look out for a copy of our fabulous family magazine Educ8 Magazine Shropshire! You will find them in your local School, Nursery or family attractions across the county.

Eileen Callear Editor

Home & Motoring

54 Home Ideas from M&S 64 Sunflow 02 Greenhous Nissan

Health & Beauty

68 New Year New You 69 Sean Owen Fitness 70 Slimming World 74 Shrewsbury Hypnotherapy 78 Open Mind Plus Lots More!.....

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What’s On?

January & February 2017

SHREWSBURY & OSWESTRY STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE 20 - 22 JAN 2017 BARCLAYCARD ARENA BARCLAYCARD ARENA BIRMINGHAM Celebrating their tenth fab-u-lous year, the entertainment extravaganza is back on the road for a supersized amount of Strictly magic! With a new celebrity lineup and a host of breathtaking dance routines guaranteed to leave audiences spellbound, Strictly Live is the must-see event for fans of all ages, sure to cure any winter blues!

THE 2017 MONSTER ENERGY ARENACROSS TOUR 21 JAN 2017 GENTING ARENA BIRMINGHAM The 2017 Arenacross Tour heads to Birmingham on 21 Jan for the third round of a seven round series of fast and furious family entertainment, featuring indoor Motocross racing and high-octane FMX action at its very best!

OMID DJALILI TUE 24 JAN 2017 THEATRE SEVERN Schmuck For A Night Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili known for his legendary stand-up performances, is back on a nationwide tour! Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely energetic

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BLACK SABBATH - THE END IS NEAR! 2 FEB 2017 & 4 FEB 2017 GENTING ARENA BIRMINGHAM It started nearly five decades ago with a crack of thunder, a distant bell ringing and then that monstrous riff that shook the earth. The heaviest rock sound ever heard. In that moment Heavy Metal was born, created by a young band from Birmingham, England barely out of their teens. Now it ENDS, the final eight shows EVER by the greatest Metal Band of all time, BLACK SABBATH. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler return home to close the final chapter in the final volume of the incredible BLACK SABBATH story.

DONNY OSMOND 3 FEB 2017 GENTING ARENA Legendary singer, performer and actor Donny Osmond arrives at the Genting Arena 3 February 2017, having announced exciting plans for his first solo concert tour of the UK in four years.

Celebrate 50 years in show business with him, for a night that's not to be missed!

02 FEB 2017 NTLIVE: AMADEUS (12A) THEATRE SEVERN LUCIAN MSAMATI (Luther, Game of Thrones, NTLive The Comedy of Errors) plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer's iconic play, broadcast live from the National Theatre, and with live orchestral accompaniment

by Southbank Sinfonia.

WHITNEY FRI 03 FEB 2017 THEATRE SEVERN WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time.Rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a breathtaking performance as Whitney. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I'm Every Woman,

Greatest Love of All, and more, to beautifully remember the most highly awarded female artiste in the world.

THE FULL MONTY MON 06 - SAT 11 FEB 2017 THEATRE SEVERN The classic film about six out of work steel workers with nothing to lose took the world by storm!

GUIDED WALKING TOUR – CHARLES DARWIN – 11TH FEB 2017 SHREWSBURY VISITOR INFORMATION 11am 90 mins £7.50 Adult £2.50 Child Booking essential DRAKE 22 - 23 FEB 2017 BARCLAYCARD ARENA BIRMINGHAM Drake is bringing his ‘The Boy Meets World Tour’ to Europe in early 2017.

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Eileen and I decided to venture out on a cold Friday night to visit the Bull at Rodington and from the minute we arrived it certainly didn’t disappoint.

Situated in the beautiful village of Rodington, there is plenty of parking directly outside and they are open Monday – Sunday 12-11pm, with food served Sunday; 12 Noon - 8:30pm, Monday - Friday: 12 Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm 9:30pm & Saturday: 12 Noon - 21:30pm. As soon as we walked in we noticed the warm and welcoming feel to the restaurant, which was decorated wonderfully ready for Christmas, and the restaurant itself is traditional and caters for everyone.

Once we had taken in the Fantastic ambiance of the restaurant we took a walk over to the bar and were warmly welcomed by our waitress for the evening, who took our drinks orders showed us to our table. The drinks menu offers an extensive choice, on this occasion we both went for the soft drink option, I had an orange squash and Eileen went for a diet coke. At this point we were given the food menus and I must say I have been to many restaurants, and this is certainly one of the few places I have been with so much to choose from, the quality of which was evident in the many meals were being served around us, which made it even harder to choose, but definitely for all the right reasons.

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For our starters, I went for the Homemade Spiced Pumpkin Soup, and Eileen went for the Stuffed Mushrooms. My soup was served in a lovely deep bowl and came on a fab wooden serving board; it was served with rustic bloomer bread and butter. This was the first time I have had pumpkin soup and it certainly won’t be the last; Full of flavour and certainly not what I was expecting. The perfect thing for a cold winter’s night. Eileen’s Stuffed Mushrooms were served again on the Wooden serving board, and were filled with grilled mozzarella cheese, sprinkled with freshly chopped spring onion and served with a salad garnish. The mushrooms were plump and juicy and with the cheese and spring onion made a perfect combination. Overall two fantastic starters.

For our main meals I went for the Traditional Shepherd’s Pie, rich homemade mince lamb filling marinated in a minted sauce, topped with creamy mash and that was served with peas and your choice of chips. Eileen went for Ho-sin Duck; The Duck Breast came with Ho-sin sauce on stir-fried vegetables, which was served with four tortilla wraps, chips, salsa and soured cream dips. Mine to start with was one of the best shepherd’s pie I have eaten in a very long while, very juicy and filled with tasty vegetables inside, the mash was nice and creamy and to my delight it came with homemade chips and more vegetables. There was a generous portion on my plate and I certainly was not complaining. The homemade chips were the best homemade chips I have had and slightly envious as mine at home are not even a patch on these.

Eileen’s Ho-sin duck was served sizzling and made a great impression as soon as it arrived. The portion size was again very good and the flavours were stunning. The duck itself was firm and very tender, bursting with flavours and the stir fried vegetables, homemade chips, as well as 4 tortilla wrap, made the meal complete; an amazing dish. We were literally stuffed and couldn’t fit in a dessert, which is very rare, but shows just how good the portions sizes are. Alas there was just no room!

Overall we had a fantastic visit and would recommend The Bulls Head at Rodington to anyone. With great value for money, without comprise on the quality of the food. The restaurant caters all needs and once you have finished eating, there is also a wonderful bar area where you can relax and unwind. The staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble. Food lovers need look no further for a tasty surprise!

By Luke Smith

Call to book 01952 770 219 www.bullsheadrodington.com Rodington |Shropshire | SY4 4QS

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My partner and I visited the Old Hall Restaurant, located in the tranquil village of Dorrington. As we arrived I was instantly impressed with the setting and intrigued to go into the restaurant, which from the outside has a traditional Tudor style. As we walked in the character of the restaurant really impressed us and I certainly let my imagination run away with me. I was intrigued to know where the furniture and deco was from.

Dorrington Old Hall offers Persian Cuisine and is the first Persian restaurant to open near Shrewsbury, Shropshire. We were warmly welcomed by our waiter and whisked away to our table, and offered us the drinks menu. I went for lemonade as I was the driver for the evening, and Ashleigh went for a glass of Rose and that came from the Lebanese area.

The drinks menu certainly a huge variety of choices and the wine menu especially makes for interesting reading with lots of interesting options available.

Our waiter then informed us that for the evening it was a Culinary Selection – Buffet Style, with Appetisers served at the table, all at the very reasonable price of £16.95 for everything you can imagine and much more. To start we were presented with Flat bread, Unleavened and baked in a clay oven at extremely high temperatures, this is the most delicious flat bread that we have ever tasted and came served with special seasoned olives, it was also accompanied with humous and Mast-o-bademjan which is Aubergines baked in clay oven, cooled down and finely chopped, then rubbed in salt, pepper and garlic, then folded into yogurt and garnished with cumin. This made for a perfect starter, not to heavy and full of wonderful flavours; everything worked very well together and made for a perfect start to our meal.

Before we were taken for our main course, we were introduced to Dr Haider and even before I visited the restaurant I had heard about his great reputation and the amazing and authentic food that he creates. You can really tell just how passionate Dr Haider is about his food and the care that is taken in producing every dish. No dish is the same and the love for food really shone through. In fact Dr Haider has just been crowned winner of “Chef of year 2016 Midlands and England - English Curry Awards”. This is a

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great testament to the restaurant and Dr Haider, and after hearing about the food, I couldn’t wait to get stuck in.

We were then taken to another room where our food for the evening was served. Our plates were nice and hot which is certainly something I really like. As I walked in I was amazed by how many dishes were on offer and how fresh and enticing the food was. It was piping hot, with new dishes brought out when you wanted them, all together there were lots of different dishes to sample and then the fresh potatoes and vegetable pakora were added to the mix. I just couldn’t believe how much choice there was available and it took me a while to decide which to try first, due to the fact that it all looked so amazing.

I decided to begin with the potatoes which were to die for and a fish pakora, followed by the Kabab-e-Kobeideh (chicken); These are kababs are made with ground/minced chicken, salt and pepper, crushed coriander seeds and few chilli flakes and served on a bed of fried onions. This was my firm favourite and I revisited this one a couple of times as the evening went on, adding some pollo rice, which consists of vegetables, white rice and it also included grapes and pineapple and sultanas. I don’t really say this too often but this dish was spectacular and bursting with flavours, with a slight kick to it which made the dish complete. I haven’t had something with that much flavour for a very long time and can certainly see why this restaurant has won awards. The food was devoured in no time and I was certainly not going to turn a second helping. Ashleigh first sampled the Gosht-e-Akbari; Cubes of lamb, which are cooked until tender and succulent in onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, cardamom, cloves, corriander powder and salt to taste, which was again accompanied by the Pollo rice and the potatoes. She commented that this was the best lamb dish she has ever eaten which was quite an achievement as it is her favourite meat, and she has had it many times! It was beautifully tender and once again the flavours used were perfect for this dish. On our second visit to the buffet, we were much more adventurous and decided to have a few more dishes on our plates. We decided to start with more potatoes as they were our favourites and then go for the Fesenjan; A thick and naturally sweet and sour dish cooked with pomegranate juice, tomatoes, onions, walnuts and flaked almonds and more rice, as well as some Khoresht Gheimeh; Yellow split peas which are cooked with onions, tomatoes, sun dried limes and fresh lime juice giving it lip-smacking quality!

Every single dish we tried was as good as the first, and I couldn’t really believe the sheer quality in every dish and how different each dish tasted.

There is dessert on offer, which is included in the price but on this occasion we had to decline due to the fact that we had gorged on the buffet, which was gutting due to the brilliance of previous two courses. Overall we had a great evening at the restaurant and everyone was very welcoming and charming. I have never had Persian food before and I was blown away at how amazing it all was.

If you’re looking for something a little bit different, and love top quality food, this is definitely the place to come.

Old Hall Restaurant, Main Road, Dorrington, SY5 7JD.

Tel: 01743 719 100

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Best of Battlefield...

The Battlefield area of Shrewsbury is one of the wellknown parts of the town. Famous for The battle of Shrewsbury in 1403, these days the area has taken on a much calmer vibe and is now home to a plethora of companies, based on the large business park. There are various businesses situated here, not only the industrial sector, there are many more, large and small.

As you drive through the area it becomes apparent just how much the area has to offer, from car dealerships for all of your motoring needs, to kitchen, tile and bathroom stores for all of your home and property needs. There is even a party shop!

To me this is why battlefield is so brilliant. We have the privilege of working with some of the local businesses in battlefield and when you speak to the owners, you realise what the area means to them. Salop glass, for example, offer many products and services, from installing windows and doors, to providing you with a customized glass splash back for your kitchen. Another thriving business is Kitchen and Bedroom Revivals, who specialise in refurbishing every aspect of your kitchen, bedroom or office.

It’s great for avoiding the busy town centre, as you can take a leisurely drive across the town and everything you need is on right on your door step. The area also attracts some big national chains, like Motor world, offering anything from your window wipers to everything you could ever need to make your car nice and clean with their car cleaning packs. If you thought that was it, then think again. There is also Essential Driving Training (FAST Track), if you want to learn to ride, well, here they are! Without doubt the longest serving bike trainers in the county. Once you have passed your test, pop to TJ Motorcycles, a company that sets the standard within the Motorbike Industry in Shropshire and nationally. With the ability to service, MOT, customise, buy, sell and accessorize your motorbike they offer everything you could possibly need.

This area will continue to go from strength to strength, being from Shrewsbury myself I know that Battlefield is one of the most important and respected places in the town and a place that everyone should visit.

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PHOTO: Carole Tasker (LEFT) is pictured in her transformed kitchen with Sharon Smith, of Kitchen Revivals.

A Shropshire kitchen and bedroom company that specialises in ‘makeovers’ has just completed its latest project.

Family-owned Kitchen Revivals, based on Battlefield Enterprise Park in Shrewsbury, is a local business that successfully competes against major national firms and local franchise companies.

Delighted customer Carole Tasker has just seen the kitchen in her Radbrook Road home in Shrewsbury completely transformed, She commented: “A neighbour recently had her kitchen changed by Kitchen Revivals and my husband Mike and I were amazed at the results.

“Our units were the old-fashioned wooden style, being rather dark and gloomy, so we contacted Kitchen Revivals who came up with several ideas for us, including replacing the doors and covering tired worktops with Quartz overlay to give the room a really fresh and modern appearance.

“The design and installation work was carried out very quickly and the workmen were meticulous in their efforts and we are absolutely thrilled with our bright new kitchen.”

The company’s director Darren Smith continued: “We can redesign existing layouts or create a totally new look for a fraction of the price of a new kitchen and have found that a great deal of our recent work has come has from existing customer referrals, which is a fantastic testament to the ongoing success of our family firm.”

In response to customer demand, the company has now launched a similar service for bedrooms, creating a ‘onestop-shop’ for design and makeovers by covering all aspects of any conversions including plastering, electrics and flooring.

The firm has seen a 30% increase in turnover after only its fifth successful year in business.

Darren added: “We are fortunate to have made substantial investments into our own technicians and full workshop facilities here on site which, together with a large displays of kitchen layouts and appliances, gives customers a far better idea of the actual services that we can offer.”

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Education...

There’s never been a better time for local companies to take on an apprentice ...

Lauren Hanley at STS in Telford with office manager Vanessa Bottomley

There’s never been a better time for local companies to take on an apprentice – and Telford College of Arts and Technology has never been better placed to meet their needs.

For the apprentice, signing up on the programme means they can earn a salary while learning valuable skills. And for the employer, it gives them a chance to shape and nurture a member of staff who will make a real difference to profitability.

The way in which apprenticeships are funded is changing in 2017 with the introduction of the Government’s new Apprenticeship Levy, which comes into effect from April 6.

It means that some employers will be required to contribute to a new apprenticeship funding scheme, and there will be changes to the funding for apprenticeship training for all employers.

TCAT’s apprenticeships team is on hand to offer advice about how this is all going to work - whether it’s better to wait for these new rules to come into force, or make a move for a new apprentice now. Call the team on 01952 642452 for details.

There are currently over 250,000 workplaces in England alone offering apprenticeships.

Hayley Corbett, apprenticeship recruitment manager at TCAT, says: “Latest statistics make interesting reading. For example, 75% of apprentice employers say the programme has helped them cut recruitment costs. “Four out of five bosses predict apprenticeships will play a bigger part in their future recruitment

plans, and an astonishing 89% of apprentice employers say their recruits make their businesses more profitable.”

One such company is STS at Stafford Park in Telford – part of the Toyota Manufacturing Group. Its first apprentice, Lauren Hanley, has gone from strength to strength. Lauren, 22, from Overdale, signed up for a Business Administration level two apprenticeship through TCAT at the age of 19, and is now a valued and established member of the STS team.

STS office manager Vanessa Bottomley said: “This was the first time we had recruited an apprentice, and we really appreciated the support from TCAT. “The apprenticeship has worked out better than we could have ever expected, as Lauren is still with us now. She fits into our organisation really well, gets on with the teams and has excelled in everything she has done. “I would definitely consider recruiting further apprentices in the future. Lauren has been like a breath of fresh air to us; she is enthusiastic, looks forward to coming to work every day, and enjoys her role with us, which reflects in everything she does.

Vanessa urged other Shropshire employers to seriously consider speaking to TCAT about taking on an apprentice: “It will open your eyes in terms of the opportunities an apprenticeship can provide for someone, and the organisation.”

Research from the Department of Education shows that those who achieve an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship earn between £48,000 and £74,000 more over their lifetime than those with Level 1 or other Level 2 qualifications. This rises to as much as £117,000 for Advanced Level Apprenticeships.

Check out the current apprenticeship vacancies through TCAT at www.tcat.ac.uk/vacancy or give the Apprenticeship Team a call on 01952 642452 to speak with an advisor.

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Education Feature...

You can apply to start SSFC in September 2017 via our online application system at ssfc.ac.uk!

SSFC is the largest A level examination centre in Shropshire with over 800 students taking A levels in 40 different subjects. ‘Results are important for students both in terms of their progression to University and employment' says Paul Morgan, Head of Sixth Form for The Shrewsbury Colleges Group of which Shrewsbury Sixth Form College is part. 'The pass rate is an impressive 99% with 75% of students receiving A*-C grades and Level 3 BTEC at 100%. The largest proportion of our students go onto university, with five students being accepted to Oxford and Cambridge colleges in 2016.’

Applying couldn't be easier via our online system and as Liz Hird, Admissions Manager explains, it's just one stage of the process 'Face to face interviews are vital - it's important for students to see the people who, alongside students, are such a key part in our success and crucially, enable them to receive good advice about their options post 16 as well as see what joining the SSFC community can offer them. To support students with their studies, there is a transport scheme with Arriva, college buses and the government Bursary and Free College Meals schemes which students can apply for. Look on our website for information more information about how to get to college and how we can support your studies financially.'

When choosing where to study academic results are important, as is information on where students have progressed to after their courses but that's only part of being a sixth form college student. It's important to embrace the opportunities available to support learning, enhance skills and fully enjoy the unique sixth

form college experience. At SSFC we work hard, through our Enrich & Extend programme and The Agency, to offer as many activities as we can to give students every opportunity to emerge from SSFC as fully participating, rounded individuals, confident in their ability to succeed in the next stage of their journey. As well as extra qualifications such as Extended Project, students are able to get work experience, volunteer with local organisations, go to careers fairs and summer schools, join the large Music & Dramatic Arts and Sports & Rec programme, we even have our own Army Cadet Platoon – there really is something for everyone … body combat exercise, college magazine, 3D club, peer mentoring, hockey and Duke of Edinburgh to name but a few.

If the music and performance opportunities at SSFC interest you, why not come and see this year’s college production and West Midlands’ premier of ‘The Addams Family’. Running from 29th March to 1st April tickets are on our website. We’re also looking forward to our annual ‘Celebrating Achievement’ event on 8th March which showcases both the academic and personal achievement of students and is also another great opportunity to see what other talents students display, ranging from a folk band to poetry readings, presentations and dance.

You can apply to start SSFC in September 2017 via our online application system at ssfc.ac.uk

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Wolverhampton Grammar School ...

Wolverhampton Grammar School is a selective, independent school, located to the west of Wolverhampton. Families from across the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire choose the school because of its excellent reputation and mission to deliver education that transforms lives as well as minds.

Founded in 1512, the school is an iconic local landmark and remains the top independent school in Wolverhampton. With over 500 years of exceptional education history, the school is still the first choice for parents who want approachability and a human dimension to education. Large enough to be able to offer an experience like no other and yet personal enough to adapt to suit the ambitions and interests of every child.

The school provides education with a personalised curriculum full of academic and extra-curricular opportunities. Providing this experience to boys and girls from Year 3 through to Year 13 (ages 7 – 18) with students coming from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures. Their knowledge and skills are diverse, and are a source of strength and richness to the school that partners with a range of local, national and international organisations.

The 23 acre school site blends stunning original architecture with creative, innovative learning spaces. Walk through the school and you will see how the Senior and Sixth Form buildings wrap around the Junior School; how superb grounds, a sports centre and pavilion provide the perfect showcase for sport and how the use of green and open spaces offer the ideal setting for the development of creative and critical thinkers.

The school accepts applications to the Junior, Senior School and Sixth Form throughout the year and there are a number of Scholarships and means-tested Bursaries available. As a selective, independent school all applicants (for Years 3 – 11) are asked to sit an assessment/entrance test relevant to their year of entry.

Applicants to the Sixth Form are also invited to meet with the Head of Sixth Form. Students go on to achieve great things and have their pick of the best Russell Group and International Universities. The school also has a thriving worldwide alumni community of thousands in over 30 countries.

As the leading independent school in the area, demand for the school is high, it’s therefore recommended that you contact the school as soon as possible to ensure you receive regular updates about open days and key application and assessment/entrance test dates.

The school actively encourages all applicants to visit and experience their approach to learning and it’s famously welcoming atmosphere. To arrange a visit, taster or discover day or to register for an Open Day contact: Jane Morris, Admissions Registrar, Wolverhampton Grammar School, Compton Road, Wolverhampton WV3 9RB tel: 01902 422939, email: jam@wgs-sch.net or visit the website www.wgs.org.uk for more details.

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WINTER recipes....

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Poached pears in red wine

with Ice Cream

Beef bourguignon Ingredients 3 Tsp Oil 600g Diced Beef 100g Streaky Bacon 350g of Shallots 250g Mushrooms (button) 2 Cloves of Garlic 1 tbsp Tomato Puree 750ml Bottle of Burgundy Red Wine 3 large Carrots (chopped) Mixed Herbs (Tie some rosemary, thyme and parsley sprigs together with 3 bay leaves. Remove from the pan at the end of cooking and discard.)

Ingredients

6 Pears 1 Litre of Red Wine 1 Cinnamon Stick 200g Sugar The Zest Of 1 Orange and 1 Lemon 1 Vanilla Pod Vanilla Ice Cream

Method

Step 1 - Peel the pears and cut the bottom straight across the base so they stand up when served.

Step 2 - Use an apple corer to remove the seeds from the centre of the pear.

Step 3 - Put all the ingredients together in a large saucepan and boil for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes check the pears with a skewer or toothpick; if they are soft remove them from the heat. If they are still hard cook for a further five minutes or until the pears are soft.

Step 4 - Remove the pears with a slotted spoon and put in a bowl. Return the sauce to the heat and reduce until thick.

Step 5 - Drizzle the sauce over the pears and serve with a dollop of ice cream.

Method Step 1 - Heat a large casserole pan and add 1 tbsp oil. Season the beef and fry until golden brown, ensure the meat is browned all over, adding more oil if necessary then transfer to a bowl when done.

Step 2 - In the same pan, fry the bacon, shallots, carrots, mushrooms, garlic and herbs until lightly browned. Mix in the tomato purée and cook for a few minutes, stirring into the mixture. Then return the beef along with the juices to the pan and stir.

Step 3 - Pour the wine over and about 100ml water. Bring to the boil ensuring you scrape any caramelised cooking juices from the bottom and sides of the pan, giving the stew extra flavour.

Step 4 - Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Then cook for 3 hrs. If the sauce looks watery, remove the beef and veg with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Cook the sauce over a high heat for a few mins until the sauce has thickened a little, then return the beef and vegetables to the pan.

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New Album ‘24 HRS’ Out November 11th UK 2017 Tour Announced

Olly Murs, one of British music’s biggest stars, has announced his eagerly anticipated 5th album ’24 HRS’ out November 11th on RCA. The follow up to the million selling ‘Never Been Better’, ‘24 HRS’ will feature the Number 1 airplay hit ‘You Don’t Know Love’.

‘24 HRS’ is available for pre-order now. Tickets for the Genting Arena date of the Olly Murs 2017 tour are on general sale via www.theticketfactory.com.

For more information go to- www.ollymurs.com.

After the critical and commercial success of ‘Kiss Me’, the smash hit single Olly released last Christmas, and new single ‘You Don’t Know Love’ (which he performs tomorrow night on Strictly), ’24 HRS’ promises to be the best record of his career.

Olly’s last tour in 2015 was a triumph selling out all 27 dates. This summer Olly played a spellbinding set to a 65,000 Hyde Park crowd as special guest to Take That, further confirming his reputation as one of the Britain’s very best live performers.

Tickets for the Genting Arena date are on general sale from 9.30am on 9 September 2016 from www.theticketfactory.com or by calling 0844 33 88 222 *Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.

Tickets priced at £33.99 / £45.24 / £62.69 (includes admin fees and 80p facility fee) + £2.55 fulfilment fee per order.

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Slopes

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Hit The

Time to Hit The Slopes...

Skiing is for just about everyone, from young children to the more mature adult, whatever your level of fitness. As long as you are willing to learn and are feeling a little adventurous, it’s never too late to learn a new sport, and they do not come any more fun and exciting than skiing!

Learning a new sport can be pretty scary to begin with.

Before you book your first ever novice ski holiday there may be a few questions going through your mind like where to go, what to pack, what to wear, how to decide on the right insurance policy and how to get some practice hours on the slopes before hand...

Lots of resorts offer ‘Learn to Ski Packages’ for beginners, which are well worth checking out when booking as you may be able to save some extra pennies for the après ski! When choosing a resort for skiing beginners look into the ski schools available, as well as the location and suitable ski runs in the area, before booking your hotel.

You may want to look around for a local ski centre so that you can go along and try it out before investing in expensive equipment. There are a few around that offer tuition and allow you to get in some practice before you set off and hit the slopes for real.

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The Beginners Skiing Essentials Shopping List - Skis, Boots & Poles - Ski Jacket and Trousers - Goggles - Ski Helmet - Gloves - A Good Base Layer - Lightweight down Jacket (Mid Layer) - Neckwarmer - Sunscreen - Insurance (It may be a good idea, as a beginner to borrow or hire some of the equipment, such as skis, boots and poles for example - especially if you are not sure if you will be returning or are trying to save a bit of money)

Extreme Sports...

Snowboarding

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Panorama of Mountain Range winter Landscape with Blue Sky and skiing slopes at Meribel Skiing Resort in French Alps.

Evening landscape and ski resort in French Alps, Saint jean d'Arves, France

The Best Destinations for Beginners Cortina d’Ampezzo - Italy Alpe d’Huez - France Flaine - France Lech - Austria Saas-Fee - Switzerland Arosa - Switzerland

Which Slope?

Before heading for the slopes, check out the Piste classification for European resorts, so you don’t bite off more than you can chew...

Green - Easiest Blue - Moderate Red - Intermediate Black - Difficult/ Expert

Family Skiing

Skier’s Travel Insurance - Don’t leave home without it...

It is very important to make sure you take out an appropriate insurance policy. Many tour operators charge more than they should for ski travel insurance, so check out the specialist brokers first, such as MPI or Skiinsurance.co.uk. Check that other wintersports such as snowmobiling, husky sledding, tobogganing, paragliding, zip-wiring, ice skating and ski racing are included – even if you are not planning to do any of these, you never know what you may fancy trying once you arrive at your destination.

These operators are worth checking out once you are ready to book your trip... www.inghams.co.uk www.skiworld.co.uk www.crystalski.co.uk

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We love this ‘Rustic Woodland Wedding’ theme, from the magnificent marquee to the pretty twinkling fairy lights, simply stunning!

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Stunning Bridal Gowns...

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Congratulations!

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Would you like to feature your wedding in The Hype Magazine?

Get in touch and you never know, you may be our next featured wedding! Call: 01952 787786 or Email: eileen@deltaecho.co.uk

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Woodland Weddings...

Beautiful Themes...

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Steel Design Fabrications have a vast experience in the design, manufacture, supply and fitting of an extensive range of gates and railing types.

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Sunflow are proud engineers and manufacturers of Low Energy Electric heaters, using the latest kiln clay core technology. Sunflow are unique in their field, being the only home grown British manufacturer.

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NEW HOME FEATURE

Secure your dream home now for an early 2017 move!

House-hunters hoping to move to their perfect property in Shropshire early this year can act now to secure a brand new Taylor Wimpey home.

“Would-be buyers are invited to come along to our Haycop Rise or Burlington Fields developments in Shropshire to find out more about the range of properties we have on offer ready for an early 2017 move.”

The leading housebuilder is offering an incredible choice of properties at Burlington Fields in Shifnal and Haycop Rise in Broseley which will be ready in the first few months of the year.

The homes ready to move into at Haycop Rise include the threebedroom ‘Flatford’ and ‘Milldale’ houses and the four-bedroom ‘Bradenham’ and ‘Haddenham’ properties, with prices from £183,995.

Meanwhile, various beautiful family-size designs are being completed at Burlington Fields – the four-bedroom ‘Shelford’, ‘Haddenham’, ‘Thornford’ and ‘Heydon’ and the five-bedroom ‘Lavenham’ – with prices for these properties starting from £309,995.

What’s more, selected plots come complete with a fabulous package of extras – the ‘Shelford’ (Plot 36 at Burlington Fields, priced at £309,995), for example, includes a fully integrated kitchen with a fridge/freezer, a double oven, a dishwasher and a washing machine, ceramic floor tiles to the cloakroom, hallway and kitchen and downlights to the kitchen, bathroom, cloakroom and en-suite shower room.

Anne Wallace, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: “The New Year is the ideal time to make a fresh start, and there’s no better way to do that than moving to a high-quality Taylor Wimpey home, where everything is brand new!

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Prospective buyers can take a tour of the beautiful ‘Haddenham’ showhome now open at Burlington Fields and enjoy a tantalising glimpse of the life they could be enjoying this year.

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Just by Skipping a Cookie a Day…

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New Year is the perfect time for you to have a lifestyle change and become a better ‘Slinkier’ you!

Eileen Dimelow was recently crowned ‘Miss Slinky’ at her local Slimming World club. Eileen received her award last month after all of her hard work paid off. At the same time Yvonne Urquhart received her master’s diploma after completing her training, making for a double celebration for the Ellesmere club.

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The New Year is the perfect time for you to have a lifestyle change and become a better you, if you feel like you would like a new you, come along to Yvonne’s classes in Ellesmere and her new class at Wem town hall, where she will be ready to welcome you and help you every step of the way on YOUR journey.

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