Bath Life – Health & Wellbeing Little Black Book

H E A LT H , B E A U T Y & WELLBEING

B E A U T I C I ANS / SALO NS

T H ERA P I S T S / P E R S O N AL TR AINE RS AND MO R E

S U M M E R / AUTUMN 2019

Bare Beauty

by Helen Mulloy Reid

A calmly confident therapist based in the city of Bath, Helen offers a personal wellbeing service designed to enhance your natural beauty.

Facials Wraps Scrubs Massages Holistic Therapies Beauty Treatments Gift Vouchers Organic Products Made with Love

www.barebeautytherapy.co.uk priory place, north road, bath ba2 5dl

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ore and more, we’re all coming to the realisation that – before we can look after other people, or perhaps even help save the planet – we really need to take care of ourselves.

(You know how they tell you to pull down the oxygen mask for yourself first? The same principle applies.)

Luckily, Bath is home to an impressive collection of fitness, beauty and wellbeing professionals, offering everything from simple procedures to improve the way we look and feel, to extensive fitness regimes, healthy eating options and more. Over the following pages we detail some of the most impressive of them, each offering a clear, enticing pathway to a new, better you.

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Main feature Our round up the best

of Bath’s wellbeing professionals 46 beauty Tips from local hair and beauty

experts 49 breathing We try a breathing session with expert Rowena Hunt 56 Ed’s choice Our pick of health- and wellbeing-related goodies 60 wellness Find out where to go and what to do for your wellbeing in Bath 68 Vegetarian The vegetarian and vegan scene in Bath is positively flourishing 72 beauty review Discover the hottest topic amongst the beauty crowd 76 review Find out about an anti-ageing DNA test 80 vegan We chat to a Bath local who dedicates her spare time to finding plantbased delights 84 ONE TO WATCH Meet a very different sort of personal trainer, where movement is very much in and weight machines are very much out 86 treatments Non-surgical procedures are on the rise 90 walks A local expert guides us through the perfect country walk 94 notes

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FEELING GOOD! Because looking after yourself is Job #1, we’ve rounded up the best of Bath’s wellbeing professionals of every stripe

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BARE BEAUTY Helen Mulloy Reid, founder and owner of Bare Beauty, has a naturally calming aura herself and uses her truly grounding energy, combined with natural skincare lines, to ensure you are relaxed as well as soothed in body and soul.

Helen uses organic skincare products as well as offers extensive advice on taking a consistent holistic approach to help you achieve radiant, glowing skin via a personalised skincare regime. She offers facial yoga as an integral part of her signature facial. One of her organic brands used is called ‘Pai’, meaning goodness.

The Bare Beauty salon is based at Helen’s home in Combe Down, close to Bath; it’s almost opposite Rainbow Woods and has unrestricted street parking.

Helen offers an extensive treatment menu for women, men and teenagers, and is happy to offer flexible appointment times to fit around your life.

Priory Place, North Road, Bath, BA2 5DL; 07986 863797; info@barebeautytherapyco.uk; www.barebeautytherapy.co.uk.

beyond beauty “I’ve been to a few salons within Bath and surrounding areas and Beyond Beauty is by far the best for customer experience and procedure. Great male pedicure. Fantastic girls are really welcoming.”

Grant Bidmead

18 Chelsea Rd, Bath, BA1 3DU; 01225 338838; www.beyondbeautybath.com

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advertising feature brow works BrowWorks offers a prestigious eyebrow and beauty service that was established in Bath in 2014. BrowWorks is Alison Barlett, a trained artist who brings style to all aspects of brows, whether shaping, tinting or microblading to give a natural, fuller, complementary looking brow. Alison offers an exclusive service in a warm, friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Where Brow Works is unique is that it offers services with longevity, meaning you can get up each morning without needing a time consuming make-up regime. It’s started to offer lashlifts and dermaplaning too, all things to make life easier, giving a fuss free, youthful look.

Valley View, Westwoods, Bath BA1 7QE; 07891 739478; www.browworks.co.uk

enhance medispa Enhance Medispa is an independent salon situated in the heart of Bath. Here they pride themselves on offering a bespoke and personal service, specialising in both aesthetic and beauty treatments. They boast a wide range of professional skincare products and services, including a doctor-led injectables clinic, as well as natural alternatives such as cosmetic acupuncture.

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Enhance always offers complimentary consultations for anyone who wants advise on skincare or treatment information.From June 2019 they will be introducing Image skincare and Elemis.

Offering advanced skin peels and aesthetic facials as well as relaxing and luxurious Elemis treatments.

01225 422851; www.enhancemedispa.co.uk; info@enhancemedispa.co.uk; Instagram: enhancemedispabath

Glow Beauty

“The salon is light, airy and modern, with fresh white walls”

This warm and welcoming beauty salon can be found in Bath’s Artisan quarter, Bartlett Street, offering an enticing treatment menu including eyelash enhancements, LVL lash lifts, brows, manicures, pedicures, gel nails, waxing and facials. The salon is light, airy and modern, with fresh white walls, blush pink soft furnishings and accents of gold, the perfect place to relax and unwind. The team at Glow aim for every guest to both look and feel fabulous after their visit. They also offer exclusive use of the salon, perfect for birthday celebrations and brides to be!

Glow Beauty, 5b Bartlett Street, Bath BA12QZ; www.glowbeautybath.co.uk

advertising feature Planet Beauty Put yourself first for a change and book an appointment at Planet Beauty. At this beauty salon on the very popular Moorland Road, they offer an extensive range of treatments and are renowned throughout the West Country for specialist areas, such as intimate waxing, skincare, and gel nails.

As soon as you walk into the relaxed, welcoming salon, the genuine desire to help you to look and feel your best is obvious. Continually expanding their knowledge of the latest developments, products, and beauty treatments, Planet Beauty has skilled therapists boasting combined experience of more than 50 years. From hair removal lazer treatments to Nimue peels and radio frequency skin tightening, you’re sure to find the treatment you desire.

4 Moorland Rd, Bath BA2 3PJ; 01225 469090; www.planetbeautybath.co.uk

Dentistry

AQUaE SULIS DENTAL In addition to offering a wide range of dental procedures, Aquae Sulis Dental provide an extensive portfolio of the latest non-surgical cosmetic treatments.

These treatments are administered by Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, Cheryl Wright, a registered nurse, who is highly qualified and experienced in aesthetic (cosmetic) procedures.

These include treatments for facial wrinkles, facial and leg thread veins, frown lines, ‘crow’s feet’, skin rejuvenation and contour reshaping for a more youthful appearance.

• Dermal fillers • Lip augmentation • Wrinkle/muscle relaxing treatments • Dermal needling • Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) • Microsclerotherapy (thread veins) All treatments are available for both men and women, and are provided with the utmost discretion. Please call to book a free, no obligation consultation; parking is free.

Station Court, Ashley Avenue, Lower Weston, Bath BA1 3DS 01225 339767; www.aquaesulisdental.co.uk xx I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

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Bath Dental Clinic Bath Dental Clinic provides bespoke specialist restorative dentistry and specialist children’s dentistry in their state-of-the-art surgeries in central Bath. To arrange an initial consultation, please call or visit the website. Saturday appointments available.

21 Catharine Place, Bath BA1 2PS; 01225 333848; reception@bathdentalclinic.co.uk; www.bathdentalclinic.co.uk

“The practice boasts over 1,000 frames to choose from”

Eyecare / Opticians

Brad Abrahams Optometry Located in the heart of Bath, Brad Abrahams Optometry offers the most comprehensive eye examination in the region. With innovative, state of the art technology that gives an unrivalled view of the retina, not found anywhere else in Bath, Brad’s is the

place to go. The practice boasts over 1,000 frames to choose from, making it one of the widest ophthalmic and sunglasses collections in the region, so gone are the days where you would have to compromise your fashion style for the sake of your vision. Make your style statement at Brad Abrahams Optometry.

Brad Abrahams Optometry, 2 Upper Borough Walls, Bath BA1 1RG; 01225 444321; www.bradabrahams.uk.com

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“Our focus is on pampering you with little extras” HAIR

artizan This independent salon is one of only a limited number of Aveda-exclusive salons in the UK. Their mantra is simple: a hairstyle isn’t just about fashion. It must suit your face shape, your lifestyle and, most of all, your personality.

“We have been delivering innovative hairdressing and great customer relationships for over 25 years,” they says. “We are delighted to have thousands of happy customers and great online reviews.

Our focus is on pampering you with little extras in our nurturing and wellbeing-centred salon.

We offer a complimentary stress-relieving neck, head and shoulder or hand massage for all clients, using mood-lifting flower and plant essences. Our staff are friendly, welcoming, approachable and knowledgeable, because we wish you to feel relaxed as well as have a great experience.”

Because they want you to get the results you desire, they believe the consultation is the most important aspect of their service.

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BA1 HAIR At BA1 Hair they believe everything is personal; including the relationships between their clients and their staff. “We want our staff to love coming to work, and our guests to love the BA1 Hair experience,” they say. No 5 Bartlett St is home to this beautiful salon, the amazing building offering a unique space split over different levels, all accentuated by massive skylights and windows offering plenty of natural light. With the addition of their passionate team and loyal customers, the salon comes to life with a friendly buzz. Established in 1986 by founding director Philip Thompson, and later joined by fellow director Zac Fennell, the salon is dynamic, creative and a fun place to work.

5 Bartlett Street, Bath BA1 2QZ; 01225 420611; www.ba1hair.co.uk

Bobby mak hair Bobby Mak Hair is an oasis of calm amongst the bustle of one of Bath’s busiest streets, Milsom Street.

They have stylists of all ages and experiences and can offer a range of services. Whether it’s a cut and blowdry, colouring, make-up or a quick wash and finish you’re after, they’re sure to be able to help. Pop

up and have a look for yourself. This is a proudly independent, unpretentious, family and dog friendly salon, happy to create the style you like. They use Matrix, Muk and Moroccan Oil products, and prices are from £20.

15 Old Bond Street, Bath BA1; 01225 337245; www.bobbymak.com

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Black sails barber shop Run by head barber and international educator Paul Taylor – Clinch, offers the discerning gentleman & his sons quality haircuts each created to suit each customer alongside luxury hot towel shaves and beard grooming, using only the finest oils, pomades and balms. With all services by appointment only.

15 Lark place, Bath BA13BA; 01225 287839 www.blacksailsbarbershop.nearcut.com

CLAIRE BROWN Relax, unwind and de-stress in this beautiful first floor salon, overlooking Milsom Street in the heart of Bath. Claire and her team provide the latest hair cutting and colouring techniques, alongside the industry’s latest must-have products, leaving you feeling a million dollars. But they don’t stop there.

They understand their client’s needs and offer a full beauty package, all whilst having your having your hair revamped.

At Claire Brown Hair Salon they ensure they offer clients the best of the best at all times. From Wella Professional, Olaplex and ColorWOW, to Nail Harmony Gelish and the award winning HD Brows, the brands speak for themselves. Also located in the salon is award winning Microblading and SemiPermanent makeup artist, and aesthetician, Lena Shackell. Her professionalism and love for her work makes her the best in town.

This is, they say, perhaps Bath’s best-kept secret.

29 Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1DG; 01225 462112; www.clairebrownhairsalon.com

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advertising feature Emily Mander Hair Known for her effortless beach waves and naturally sun-kissed highlights, Emily uses advanced colour techniques that allow your colour to last between 3-6 months.

Emily established herself on the Gold Coast in Australia, working and educating alongside some of the best hairdressers in the world. There she curated innovative techniques that she uses today to create that effortless beach hair we all love.

Now living back in the UK, her aim is to educate other stylists by running various colour workshops and private educations, bringing the Australian hair culture to the UK. To see emily in salon at Number Three or to attend one of her workshops/private education, book through her website www.emilymanderhair.com emilymanderhair

“She curated innovative techniques that she uses today�

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FRONTLINESTYLE Hair Salon and Beauty Spa Frontlinestyle is a multi-award winning family business, rated 5 in the Good Salon Guide, offering a wide array of hair and beauty treatments for men and women – perfect for everyday pampering or a special occasion. This luxury Grade II listed treatment spa, spread across three floors in central Bath, is renowned for its state of the art facilities and highly trained team of stylists and therapists.

The friendly and polite team include a Master Colour Expert (the hair industry’s colour elite), specialists in hair and scalp concerns, as well as a wigs specialist offering a discreet and private wig fitting service. Expert beauty therapists offer the very latest, award-winning CACI Synergy non-surgical facelift, IPL permanent hair reduction and skin rejuvenation aswell as a huge range of specialist facials, massages, nails, lashes, electrolysis, waxing and slimming.

All using the finest products and highest levels of hygiene.

4-5 Monmouth St, Bath BA1 2AJ; 01225 478478; www.frontlinestyle.co.uk

PARKS HAIRDRESSing Parks Hairdressing is a city centre standard salon in the suburb of Oldfield Park, which opened in May 2011. It offers superb hairdressing, quality 20 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

service and value for money. At Parks you will receive a friendly but professional welcome in relaxing surroundings, where you can enjoy the complimentary refreshments. The team offers specialists in all aspects of hairdressing, so whether you are after bespoke colouring, hair extensions, barbering or hair up for your special day, they have it covered. Best of all, they are currently offering £5 off when spending over £30, and £10 off when spending over £50.

Call 01225 448887 or book online at www.parkshairdressing.co.uk; Email : info@ parkshairdressing.co.uk

advertising feature ZARA PERRY HAIRDRESSing Zara Perry Hairdressing is a professional and comfortable salon experience with a top quality training attitude. As a registered 365 salon they aim to provide top quality customer service to each guest.

With 14 years’ experience within the industry, 9 of which were in Bath based salons, Zara is an award winning L’Oréal Colour Expert and also a past member of the Paul Mitchell Art team.

Zara has taken part in many competitions and shows throughout her hairdressing career from small independent fashion shows to recognized magazine photo-shoots. Zara has passed all her education on to her own team of fantastic stylists, all with their own style create a friendly professional environment at Zara Perry Hairdressing. “Your hair is your uniform wear it with pride!”.

Lombard House, 30 St James’s Parade, Bath BA1 1UJ; 01225 444178; www.zphairdressing.co.uk

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clubs, classes and trainers Bath Circuit Training Nick Mitchell has been in the fitness industry for 25 years, and has been teaching this class for an incredible 20 years! “We like to think that he makes his classes friendly, fun and easy to follow,” say the guys here. “We welcome everybody right from the start, and make an effort to get to know your name, which makes you feel included from your first visit.

With weekly circuit training and pilates classes local to Bath, you will be able to find something that fits.

We provide great value for money, and with discounts for block bookings you can’t go wrong.” Bi-annual luxury glamping fitness retreats in March and September available.

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“We welcome everybody right from the start, and make an effort to get to know your name”

advertising feature your body and mind. This method uses scientifically proven tools used by many top athletes and sports people with success, and some of these tools are incorporated into her classes.

If you’d like to start changing your movement practice today, book a lesson on 07939 994757 or email info@ bathpilatesacademy.uk; www.bathpilatesacademy.uk Find Bath Pilates Academy on Facebook

BYM FItness

bath pilates Bath Pilates Academy is a well established Pilates school teaching Pilates in various venues around Bath. It was founded by Margo Singleton, who decided to start teaching it when she discovered the personal benefits of Pilates, which helped relieve her own back and shoulder injuries.

Pilates practice can help you become more flexible, improves posture and helps tone the body.

Margo believes that classes should be enjoyable and instructive, and she teaches in a positive and friendly helpful way. There are no more than 12 people in any class, so that everyone can benefit from individual correction if required. Alternatively, you could book a one-to-one for individual attention in your own home.

Margo is a qualified Franklin Method spine and pelvis educator. Franklin Method uses Dynamic Neuro-cognitive ImageryTM and techniques which creates lasting change in

The professional yet private BYM Fitness studio is Bath’s most exclusive and original ladies-only gym.

They work closely with their clients in a realistic way to help them achieve and maintain a sustainable level of fitness and a lifestyle appropriate to them.

BYM Fitness offers an innovative yet personal approach to training, based on feeling good both physically and mentally. Nutrition and lifestyle choices play an enormous part in the training process, and they create workouts and nutrition plans to complement one another. Training options include boxing, spinning, strength training, pre- and postnatal exercise and HIIT. Whether it’s one-to-one or in a group, you will be working with expert trainers striving to help you meet your goals.

Hillcroft, Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 5TD 07789 712405/07767 895246; www.bathyummymummies.co.uk

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BETTER leisure Finding the motivation to start a new fitness routine can be difficult. However, Better leisure centres in Bath have a great variety of fitness classes to keep or get you back into shape in a fun, social setting. You can settle the mind with yoga, let loose with Zumba, or drop by at a time that completely suits you to choose one of the 800 on-demand classes available at Better Bath Sports and Leisure Centre’s virtual studio.

As a social enterprise, Better is committed to providing access to great community facilities at a price everyone can afford, and they reinvest any financial surplus made back into its services and facilities. So far, Better has reinvested over a £100m. www.better.org.uk/banes 24 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

“You can settle the mind with yoga, let loose with Zumba, or drop by at a time that completely suits you”

advertising feature CLASS – Boutique Fitness Join the culture of health and movement at Bath’s Riverside by popping down to CLASS, the city’s latest boutique fitness studio to open its doors. Their unique combination of complementary exercise classes includes high intensity bootcamp-style Turn & Burn™, Primal Patterns™ (a fun and dynamic bodyweight movement class) and various restorative forms of yoga. Co-founder Rob Suchet says, “It’s all about providing balance in your training, in order to achieve the broadest type of fitness.” They’ve also brought-in Vital Cafe to offer healthy snacks, salads, wraps and recovery smoothies, which are ready for collection straight after class. With monthly membership from £37, no joining fee and no contract, CLASS is making it hard not to say ‘yes’ to a healthy lifestyle.

Ground Floor, Sovereign Point, Bath Riverside, Bath, BA2 3GJ; 01225 302812; info@class-bath.co.uk; www.class-bath.co.uk

F45 BATH With it’s zero contract requirement, delivering complete freedom of choice. In just under five years F45 has become the world’s fastest growing fitness phenomenon.. Why? Quite simply because it guarantees results. It’s technology driven and tremendous fun with a great atmosphere, having been designed for those who value their time and who like to train alongside like-minded people. F45’s slogan – ‘Team Training - Life Changing’ – is no coincidence.

There are no age restraints. F45 works for everyone, irrespective of their ability. Each session – there are 8 a day to choose from, including at weekends – lasts exactly 45 minutes. There are two dedicated PTs per session to motivate, correct form, and help everyone through.

If you went every day for a month, you would never do the same session or exercise, which is the secret to F45’s success. Your Bath Family F45 is in the centre of town, yet still offers great parking.

F45, 7 Avon Street, Bath BA1 1UN; 07570 057696 or 07776 658319.

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FLY Fitness FLY is Bath’s brand new, luxury boutique gym, located in the heart of our great city at 3-4 Bath Street.

Placing emphasis on both wellness and fitness, FLY offers signature classes using the latest techniques, as well as a team of experienced personal trainers. If you’d prefer to go it alone, an open gym kitted out with the latest cardio and strength training equipment is accessible at any time.

FUELD, based within the FLY building, also offer a unique menu made up of delicious, nutritious (but still affordable) food.

To join FLY, buy a weekly trial-pass or take a tour, go to flyfitness.co.uk or call them on 01225 466058

“We offer signature classes using the latest techniques, as well as a team of experienced personal trainers”

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Health Bath

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HEALTH is Bath’s leading independent personal training business. The private studio is small but perfectly formed, incognito behind frosted glass and a coded entry system, immediately behind the iconic Royal Crescent. Inside you’ll discover a cornucopia of kit and equipment, gorgeous showers/changing facilities, and friendly welcoming staff. While it may look and feel a boutique hotel, the team at HEALTH are serious about getting you the results you deserve. Everyone sees the Nutritional Therapist and receives a bespoke nutrition plan before starting any training, and your workouts are designed from scratch with detailed support and hi-tech monitoring every step of the way. If you’re serious about investing in your health and body shape, then HEALTH is the place for you. www.health-bath.co.uk; info@ health-bath.co.uk; 01225 465111

Luthertraining is all about longevity and simplicity.

They focus on how well your body performs and teaches you how to move, through a wide range of mindful skills and challenges that keep you feeling at your best, both mentally and physically. Adam’s approach to strength and mobility derives from his own practice of calisthenics, gymnastics, martial arts, handbalancing, yoga, traditional weightlifting, surfing, skiing/snowboarding and primal flow. There are many disciplines that are taught at Luthertraining that will help you to gain true strength, mobility and flexibility. Luthertraining has a refreshing, modern take on the fitness industry. Calorie counting, punishing exercise routines and image-based workouts are replaced by nourishment and movement.

Adam will help you to reach your true potential, no matter your age or level.

07867972465; www.luthertraining.com

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Peace, relaxation & rejuvenation awaits Visit our tranquil therapy rooms, we have over 35 therapists practising in 5 beautiful treatment rooms…

Lucy Peel

Kyle Packer

Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist

Medical & Holistic Massage Therapist

A highly qualified practitioner with 10 years’ experience, Lucy offers support with health issues including digestive complaints, hormone balance (including blood sugar balance), sleep, mood and anxiety and skin problems. Lucy will create a personal programme that is realistic for you and your lifestyle. Therapies in her naturopathic toolbox include: • Nutritional Therapy • Therapeutic Massage and Fascia work • Bach Flower Remedies • Reiki and Yoga • Lifestyle advice and stress management techniques.

CNHC Registered.

Kyle specialises in deep tissue and trigger-point mobilisation with a foundation in Swedish massage. He trained at the Bodyology School under an osteopath, and holds qualifications in anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Using only organic products, his primary concerns are the relief of chronic pain, improved mobility and healing through relaxation. 10% off your first booking!

Practicing at Neal’s Yard on Sundays, Mondays and alternate Saturdays.

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stress-knot-kneaded.com 07446 845 107 01225 466 944

Maxine Kear

Sharon Rich

With over 27 years experience, Maxine has worked with many people who live with or are aware of symptoms of anxiety, depression or anger.

These symptoms can manifest both mentally and physically. With Bodywork (mwassage), Health Kinesiology, Healing and Solution Focused Hypnotherapy she provides a safe, warm environment, empowering people to take control and with time and work create changes to bring balance, focus and calm into their lives.

Offers a range of holistic therapies specializing in emotional support. Holistic Massage (with or without essential oils), Reflexology, Reiki and Bach Flower Remedies. Also, available is a 90 minute Emotional Wellbeing Package for £70 - combining a 30 minute Bach Flower Remedy consultation (inc. bespoke blend) with another therapy of your choice. Sharon practices in Bath at Neal’s Yard Remedies and on a mobile basis travelling to you. To find out how she can help you or to discuss a treatment

Solution Focused Hynotherapist

07985 976798 or maxinekearhypnotherapy. co.uk

Holistic Therapist

07834 483953 sharonrich.co.uk

lucy@naturopathyforhealth. co.uk naturopathyforhealth.co.uk

Madeleine Zagni Works in central Bath at Neal’s Yard, the Bath Practice and from Stanton Prior. She practises: • Structural Integration/ Rolfing - which over a series of sessions looks to adjust the guy ropes of your body, to improve posture, release restrictions, leaving you feeling aligned, with less pain and a greater ease of movement. Great for old injuries and accumulative imbalances – addressing the cause not just the symptoms.

• Sports massage • Remedial massage • 1 on 1 Yoga Tuition useful for structural and physiological conditions.

Have an assessment and a practise tailored precisely for your needs, and learn to BREATHE… mztherapy.com

11 Northumberland Place, Bath, BA1 5AR Call 01225 466944 to book | nealsyardbath.com

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HEALTH, WELLBEING AND MEDICAL DEEP CONNEXIONS It is sometimes difficult to understand why children struggle with their balance and co-ordination, to complete everyday tasks, learn new things or cope with new situations, as there seems to be no obvious explanation. The reasons for these struggles may be the continued presence of baby/primitive reflexes within the child’s central nervous system.

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prescribed exercises designed to improve the physical maturity within an individual’s central nervous system. The programme is completely drug free, non-invasive and appropriate for children aged approximately 7 years and above.

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JESSICA LOUISE WELLNESS Cosmetic acupuncture is derived from traditional Chinese medicine, popularised and endorsed by celebrities reported to use it, include Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, Howard Donald and many more. This is a holistic and non-surgical treatment that can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while sculpting and defining the face. The precise application of small, sterile

“This unique treatment can also help with acne and breakout scarring”

acupuncture needles stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, filling out the lines and wrinkles, helping give clearer and smoother looking skin whilst leaving the individual feeling revitalised and refreshed.

This unique treatment can also help with acne and breakout scarring, dull or dry complexions, uneven skin tone and pigmentation issues. For a free consultation, please contact them.

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WELLNESS MASSAGE BY CLARINS *NEW* CLARINS Wellness Treatments promote a feeling of infinite well-being for the body and mind, leaving your skin looking more radiant and soothed.

Book a Wellness massage in June and receive a FREE Clarins gift to take home

POPULAR TREATMENTS AT FRONTLINESTYLE INCLUDE: Blow dry bar • Massage • Facials • Lashes • Caci Synergy • IPL & Electrolysis • Waxing • Nails • Footlogix • Wigs

BOOK ONLINE www.frontlinestyle.co.uk. Late night opening 4/5 Monmouth Street, Bath BA1 2AJ • 01225 478478 • 11 Broad Street, Wells BA5 2DJ • 01749 672225

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Radiance Wellbeing

Neal’s Yard Remedies The Natural Therapy Rooms above Neal’s Yard Remedies offer a wide selection of therapies from experienced practitioners.

Their masseurs work holistically and will tailor the massage to suit you rather than do an identical treatment each time. You can also treat yourself to rejuvenating face massages or facials using Neal’s Yard Remedies products.

For more specific health problems they have Acupuncture, Osteopathy, and ‘Gentle spinal alignment’, as well as Herbal medicine, Naturopathy and Homeopathy.

Many of their practitioners are trained to work with pregnancy and preconception and some work with children.

Neal’s Yard Remedies attracts talented and committed practitioners. Therapists in the Natural Therapy Rooms have all gone through a thorough selection process and are well trained and insured.

11 Northumberland Place, Bath, BA1 5AR; 01225 466944; www.nealsyardbath.com

Tucked away within the honeycomb of Bath’s meandering side streets, not far from the pulsating heart of the historic city centre, you will find Radiance Wellbeing, housed in a lovingly restored 480-year-old merchant’s building which, as its name suggests, radiates an exciting yet mellow vibe, amid beautiful artworks and murals by local artist Alex Lucas.

The layout, interior design and furnishings of Radiance Wellbeing create a sanctuary for the soul and a cocoon for the senses. Each therapy space is of a different design, between them featuring two twin-therapy spaces, roll-top baths, walk-in rain showers and snug, cosy corners to escape the stresses and strains of our hectic world. If you’re seeking exceptional service, great value for money and treatments designed to bring out the very best in you, then they can’t wait to meet you.

2 New Bond St Place, Bath, BA1 1BH; 01225 975997; www.radiancewellbeing.co.uk

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the reflexology room The Reflexology Room is a Bath-based, therapeutic haven where you can retreat to rest, relax and rebalance. Owner Hannah is a certified member of the Association of Reflexologists and trained in the Original Ingham Method of Reflexology. Â Reflexology is a complimentary therapy that promotes better health, both physically and mentally, helping unblock areas of congestion that can cause our systems to become sluggish and promoting the body to rebalance itself to reach its optimum.Â

Reflexology can benefit people of all ages and supports pain management, stress, tension and anxiety alleviation, recovery from a sudden illness or an operation. It can also help with managing ongoing conditions or preparing for pregnancy.

07895 266165; Hannah@thereflexologyroombath.co.uk; www.thereflexologyroombath.co.uk

advertising feature verve festival Tickets are now on sale for VERVE, a festival celebrating health, wellness and nature. Taking place on 7-8 September near Tisbury in Wiltshire, it offers inspiration, relaxation and a little healthy hedonism. “Set deep in the hills of the Cranborne Chase, surrounded by peaceful woodland, join our fantastic coaches and therapists for yoga, meditation, pilates, forest bathing and woodland workouts, or simply relax in our wild spa offering facials, hot stone treatments and sports therapies,” they say. “Our guest speakers will explore the latest ideas about sleep, nutrition, sex, relationships, breaking habits and building confidence, plus a dedicated children’s programme will introduce the joys of art, storytelling and bushcraft.”

There’s also food and shopping by local producers

“Join our fantastic coaches and therapists for yoga, meditation, pilates, forest bathing and woodland workouts” and makers, drinks and dancing under the stars on Saturday night, plus a luxury tented camp, making VERVE the perfect weekend retreat. Use code: BATHLIFE for 10% off all ticket types.

07930 398 432; @vervefestival; www.feeltheverve.com

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20% off any service*

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01225 337245 15 Old Bond St, Bath BA1 1PB

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AN INDEPENDENT MEDISPA IN THE HEART OF BATH SPECIALISING IN AESTHETIC AND BEAUTY TREATMENTS

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Nutrition and diet Goodness Grazers

Grazing Platters are the next big thing in catering!

Whether it’s a life celebration, or a business launch or meeting, Goodness Grazers is the preferred healthier catering choice.

At Goodness Grazers they bring people together in a casual, social dining way – with a visually tempting display of fresh and nutritious foods. Their eye-catching platters are made up of locally sourced produce – speciality cheeses, cured meats, antipasti, artisan breads, crackers, chutneys and relishes, dried fruits, nuts, sweet treats, crunchy crudite, and colourful fruits. And with an emphasis on being eco-friendly, all their platters, plates and cutlery are bio-degradeable. This is healthy catering, with a consciousness – and a real feast for the eyes!

Email: hello@goodnessgrazers.co.uk; Instagram & Facebook: @goodness.grazers

riverford Riverford delivers organic veg boxes in and around Bath. Their seasonal boxes of fruit and veg (named Observer Ethical Product of the Decade) will change

the way you eat and live – you’ll eat more healthily and reduce the amount of plastic in your kitchen at the same time. Riverford grow the tastiest varieties of fruit and veg, and their organic methods make sure soil and wildlife are cared for.

Alan and Vicki Mowat run Riverford in Bath.

They don’t charge for delivery, you don’t have to be at home when they deliver, and your orders are completely flexible and in your control. And they provide recipes in every box, so you’ll never be short of ideas for what to do with new varieties or old favourites.

01225 437438; alanandvicki@riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk; www.riverford.co.uk www.mediaclash.co.uk I BATH LIFE I 37

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SPAS

The Gainsborough Bath Spa Originally built in the 1800s, The Gainsborough Bath Spa occupies two Grade II Listed buildings with distinguished Georgian and Victorian façades in the heart of the World Heritage Site of Bath. Named after the artist Sir Thomas Gainsborough, the luxury hotel is unique in the UK, in that it has the exclusive privilege of having access to the natural thermal, mineral-rich waters.

Tapping into the original thermal springs, the Spa Village Bath here offers a contemporary perspective on the city’s thermal water heritage. Coupled with the historic use of aromatherapy in Great Britain, this spa, set beneath a glass atrium within this Leading Hotel, gently supports the brand’s philosophy of honouring the healing traditions of the region. Non-residents can also enjoy a choice of luxurious Spa Days which combine a spa treatment with bathing in the natural thermal waters and a spa lunch or afternoon tea.

Beau St, Bath BA1 1QY; 01225 358888; www.thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk

Alexis Prior Nutrition Our 40s is the perfect time for us to focus on our health, as it’s when health issues can start to come to the fore.

Maybe you’re feeling fatigued, bloated and low, or you’ve noticed your waistline expanding even though you’re exercising and eating the same things. Are IBS and perimenopausal symptoms getting you down?

By using a functional medicine approach, Alexis can help you identify the root causes of your health issues. She then personalises a nutrition and lifestyle plan to fit your lifestyle. She supports women over 40 with hormone balance, thyroid, adrenal health, digestive health and autoimmune conditions, offering one-to-one consultations, group workshops, online programmes and a Hot Women private Facebook Group.

The Bath Practice, 26 Monmouth Street, Bath BA1 2AP; www.alexispriornutrition.com, or call 07909 732017 38 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

Royal crescent hotel and spa

“There’s a modern gym for fitness enthusiasts, and decadent treatments for those seeking a little extra TLC”

The Spa & Bath House here is a luxurious haven tucked away at the end of the five-red-star hotel’s beautiful acre of gardens. Gentle light from a chapel-style window dapples the relaxation pool, and the Himalayan sauna, steam room and vitality pool complete the soothing environment. There’s a modern gym for fitness enthusiasts, and decadent treatments for those seeking a little extra TLC. Finish your spa experience with a Champagne Afternoon Tea in the beautiful garden, soaking in the sunshine, birdsong and wonderful floral scents – sheer bliss.

16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS; 01225 823333; info@royalcrescent.co.uk; www.royalcrescent.co.uk www.mediaclash.co.uk I BATH LIFE I 39

Bath Dental Clinic provides bespoke Specialist Restorative Dentistry and Specialist Children’s Dentistry in our state-of-the-art surgeries in central Bath.

To arrange an initial consultation, please call 01225 333848 or visit bathdentalclinic.co.uk Saturday appointments available.

Catharine Cottage, 21 Catharine Place, Bath BA1 2PS

Tel: 01225 333848 | Email: reception@bathdentalclinic.co.uk | www.bathdentalclinic.co.uk

Summer 2019 Workshops Join us for these inspiring workshops in June.

THE WISEST PART OF YOU

A Journey weaving together crystal sound, movement and energy work. With Kamala Mann Saturday 15th June 2.00 – 4.30pm: £30

108 SUN SALUTATIONS & CHANTING FOR SUMMER SOLSTICE With Tim Chalice & Simona Hernandez Friday 21st June 2019, 7.00–9.00pm: £25

INTO THE LIGHT YOGA IN THE PARK

With Simona Hernandez at Henrietta Park, Bath To celebrate DHI's 20th anniversary and to raise money for their vital work.

Sunday 23rd June 2019, 9.45am–11.15am Minimum donation £13

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Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa Set in 500 acres of unspoilt parkland, ESPA at Lucknam Park will leave you feeling completely rejuvenated. Take a refreshing dip in the 20 metre indoor pool, unwind in the five thermal cabins and enjoy calming views of the arboretum from the hydrotherapy pool. Their award-winning facilities also include a salt water plunge pool, experience showers, ice bar and a social lounge with a skincare mixology bar. The highly trained therapists perform a range of personalised treatments using ESPA or Carita products. The adjoining Brasserie offers a seasonal a la carte menu in a stylish and contemporary setting.

Colerne, Chippenham, SN14 8AZ; 01225 742777; spa@lucknampark.co.uk; www.lucknampark.co.uk

Spa 15 at No.15 Great Pulteney No.15 Great Pulteney’s quirky spa is hidden beneath the pavements of the grandest street in Bath. A true haven for relaxation, with a personality all of its own, Spa 15 is the place to indulge all of the senses.

With a large cedar wood hot tub within exposed stone vaults, a barrel-shaped sauna, and separate steam room, Spa 15 is in keeping with No.15’s vivacious spirit and celebration of local up-andcoming artistic talent, and each of the four treatment rooms has been individually designed with art at its heart. With a Tapestry Room, Sock Room, Coral Room and Pottery Room, you’ll want to keep your eyes open while experiencing one of their wonderfully relaxing ila or Natura Bissé treatments.

15 Great Pulteney Street, Bath; 01225 807015; no15greatpulteney.co.uk/spa15

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The Bath Priory Nestled within four acres of mature award-wining gardens and spacious terraces, The Bath Priory is part of the AA Hotel Group of the Year 2017-18, and sets itself apart as a peaceful haven in a bustling city. The Georgian house of honey-coloured Bath stone enjoys a tranquil location just a short walk from the city centre. Welcoming guests as if to a private home, The Bath Priory is where much of proprietors Andrew and Christina Brownsword’s private art collection adorns the walls.

To help you truly unwind, our Garden Spa by L’Occitane offers massages and a selection of luxurious treatments by the famous French skincare brand.

Weston Rd, Bath BA1 2XT; 01225 331922; www.thebathpriory.co.uk

Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa The Aquarias Spa is a place to restore mind and body, to reset and recharge. The beautiful honey Cotswold stone building exudes a calming and relaxing environment that whispers ‘switch off’ as 42 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

you walk through the doors.

Immerse yourself in experiences such as the indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool, or stretch out on the heated stone recliners, indulging in the therapeutic benefits of the salt scrub showers, Natura Bissé Pure Air bubble and thermal suite. It’s one of the most relaxing spa experiences you will find in the heart of the Cotswolds. Meanwhie, energise in the gym, fully equipped with cardio, weights and all the latest equipment.

“Pamper yourself, and experience one of our treatments, expertly delivered to provide the ultimate benefits and deliver results,” they say. “Relax, enjoy the space, enjoy the tranquillity and allow yourself the luxury of the time to unwind.”

Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0RB; 01666 827070; www.whatleymanor.com

woolley grange

“For the Wellbeing Stay, add in dinner, bed and breakfast, full use of the spa, pools, steamroom and sauna�

Woolley Grange has just launched Wellbeing Days & Stays for teams of six or more. The day includes meeting room hire, mid-morning coffee and healthy snacks, a two-course seasonal lunch (using kitchen garden produce), a two-hour wellbeing and yoga session in the yurt, afternoon tea/coffee and cake, and full use of the hotel grounds for relaxing walks and talks. For the Wellbeing Stay, add in dinner, bed and breakfast, full use of the spa, pools, steamroom and sauna, and, if required, childcare in the Woolley Bears Den. To enquire, call Vicky on 01225 864705 or email events@woolleygrangehotel.co.uk.

Woolley Green, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1TX; 01225 864705; www.woolleygrangehotel.co.uk

Yoga

All about the Om All About the Om yoga classes are all about giving you a moment to look after yourself and look inwards to see what you need – not to mention, have a really beautiful stretch! If you’re looking for a friendly yoga class, whatever your ability, All About the Om’s group and private classes, taught by Kate, are designed to be enjoyable and give you a chance to be you.

Don’t worry if you think you need to have a headstand mastered, or that you must be able to touch your toes – you really don’t. Whatever point you’re at today, it’s exactly where you need to be and it’s the best starting point. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about turning up and giving yourself some precious ‘me time’. allabouttheomyoga@gmail.com; allabouttheom.yoga all_about_the_om

shen yoga Sophie Shenstone is a mother, a gardener, musician, lover of language and philosophy, and an established yoga teacher and holistic massage therapist, with 19 years of teaching and Shiatsu-based body work in Bath and around. Blending creative breath-flow, core strength and meditative enquiry, her classes 44 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

acknowledge the seasonal shifts and encourage students to ignite their inner wisdom. Sophie has also taught pre- and postnatal yoga since 2004, including Shiatsu for labour.

She runs yoga/wilderness retreats too, where you can expect to find yourself meditating in the forest and sleeping under canvas. Yoga is a tool for navigating life’s turbulent waters. It provides an inner compass and a safe sanctuary during times of anxiety and confusion, with regular top-ups of stress-busting mind/body maintenance, minus the side effects of prescription drugs! She has recently completed an intensive training with TeenYoga, carrying the torch for bringing yoga into mainstream education.

07867 578797; www.shenyoga.co.uk

advertising feature bath massage clinic At Bath Massage Clinic, a new venture just off Queen Square, they know all about stress. Life stress, to be exact – what it is, and how it affects the human body. And connected to that understanding is a deep desire from Debra and her team of experienced therapists to help you swish that stress away. Creating, in the process, a calmer, healthier, more joyous version of you.

Whether you melt into a gorgeous, immune system-boosting restorative massage, or enjoy an anxiety-quelling homeopathic consultation, Debra and her team are on hand, with a range of therapies to help reboot, refresh and reset your soul. And as Debra’s massage is combined with sumptuous integrated energy healing, why fight it? Just try it!

3 Chapel Row,Bath BA1 1HN; 07525 936546; www.bathmassageclinic.co.uk

Yoga Bodhi Having celebrated their 10th anniversary on 11th May this year, Yoga Bodhi is more than just a yoga space. “We have created a warm, quiet and light yoga space in the heart of Bath,” says owner Simona Hernandez, “Join us for yoga classes, special events and guest teacher workshops. We offer yoga classes in a range of styles suitable for all, from beginners to advanced students and from gentle yoga to dynamic vinyasa practice.

We have two spacious studios with varied classes running every day, a communal space to have tea and chat and changing rooms. Yoga Bodhi has all the yoga mats and props you will need, so you only need to bring yourselves. We are in the centre of Bath, five minutes walk from The Podium car park.”

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© BOBBI BROWN This content was taken from Bath Life issue 378.

This information was correct at the time

Beauty buzz Hair and beauty experts’ give us tips on how to prepare for a big night out

By Lisa Evans

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hair & beauty LittleLAB

Face The better your skin looks, the better your make-up will look on top of it. Right now, there’s no better time to ramp up your skincare regime and get your complexion in tip-top condition.

Charlotte Jordan, manager at LittleLAB on Broad Street, suggests indulging in their signature Fig+Yarrow LED light therapy facial, which she says will create a flawless base and banish dry skin caused by the cold weather.

Thierry Davis, a make-up artist at Bobbi Brown on Old Bond Street, agrees that facials are the way forward; he often prefers at-home sessions rather than sitting in a salon. “A facial gives you that time to relax and unwind. I just pop on a mask once a week – my favourite is our Skin Nourish mask – then I grab a hot chocolate, snuggle up and watch a film while the product gets to work.”

At Frontlinestyle on Monmouth Street, a treatment they recommend to stimulate a natural luminosity is a CACI Synergy facial, which includes microdermabrasion and skin-peeling to achieve

instant radiance and super-soft, glowing skin.

For more advanced treatments, such as facial thread veins, Hannah Paradise, the owner of Enhance Medispa on George Street, wouldn’t recommend having these over busy social times; best to put these off until a quieter time year.

Make-up If you haven’t got the foggiest how to wing a liner or bake an under-eye, then head to the experts at LittleLAB for a party make-up workshop with your friends. Or just get your airbrush make-up done by them on the day of a special event. A full face of make-up to go is also available at Frontlinestyle, as are one-to-one lessons.

“Glitter, red lips and and glowing skin are going to be big”

Hair At Artizan on George Street, the hair salon’s

glossing service – which reinvigorates colour – is a popular treatment. “Everyone who visits also has a pampering head, shoulder and neck massage as part of our regular service,” says senior director Matthew www.mediaclash.co.uk I BATH LIFE I 47

COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture points and modern day understanding of cell renewal.

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hair & beauty

“Paint your nails and toenails to prevent them from being stained by the tan”

BA1 Hair

Salon style

The top ’dos, according to Bath’s hair whizzes David Maxwell at David Maxwell Hairdressing on Argyle Street “Rich auburn colours will be used – lots of lovely Moroccan reds, sunset tones and copper spices to complement soft, feminine cuts. For parties, this will look beautiful in gentle waves or pinned up in a relaxed bun or a loose plait.”

Katie Gould-Hitchcock at BA1 Hair, Bartlett Street “A big, bouncy polished blow-dry never goes out of date and is always a very popular choice.”

Zara Perry at Zara Perry Hairdressing on St James Parade “I’m loving the simple, elegant ponytail look. With a wave in the ends, a ponytail can look romantic and soft; or for a more striking look, a high pony is one to wow the crowds with.”

Katy Vass at Number Twenty Six Hair on Broad Street “Braids and up-dos finished with bows or vintagestyle slides will be popular. We are also loving sleek and straight hair worn with a middle parting, adding hair tinsel or glitter for that party factor.”

Matthew Carr at Artizan on George Street “Natural curls are in for the girls; and, for the boys, we like short funky cuts with an ’80s theme.”

Carr. “Pampering is what we are all about.”

“Regular trims keep the hair healthy and encourages growth,” adds Katy Vass, owner and head stylist at Number Twenty Six Hair on Broad Street. “Conditioning treatments keep the hair strong and healthy; we love the INNOluxe and MUK options – a godsend in the colder weather, as they repair dry, damaged or brittle hair, increasing strength and reducing breakage.”

Body One or two days before a party is the time to give your skin a healthy-looking glow, says Frances Urwin, managing director at Frontlinestyle on Monmouth Street, who recommends an in-salon Sienna X spray tan. “The day before your tan, wax or shave any unwanted hair, allowing your pores plenty of time to close, otherwise you’ll end up with a dotty finish,” she says. “Also, paint your nails and toenails to prevent them from being stained by the tan, and buff away dead skin cells with an exfoliator to reveal the ultimate smooth base. On the day of the tan, don’t apply deodorant, perfume or body lotion as these act as a barrier and stop self tan from developing properly.”

Finishing touches Brows are the beauty obsession of the decade, and are the key to creating a clean and striking look. To perfect them, Charlotte Jordan at LittleLAB suggests having them tinted, threaded and trimmed every two or three weeks. As for lashes, Russian Volume extensions are her recommendation, as they give a full, glamorous, fluttery finish.

Or maybe you want to try an LVL lash-lifting treatment, which lasts up to eight weeks, as proposed

by Stephanie Horan, the owner of Glow beauty on Bartlett Street. www.mediaclash.co.uk I BATH LIFE I 49

Breathing Space There is a growing appetite for classes that aim to improve our sense of wellbeing. So, what can you do locally? Harriet Noble tried a breathing session with expert Rowena Hunt Photos by Betty Bhandari

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Rowena (left) guided Bath Life’s Harriet through visualisation techniques, meditation and breathwork

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’ve always been a big fan of yoga, but I’d never done a class that focussed purely on breathing. So when I signed up for one of Rowena Hunt’s breathing classes, in Widcombe, Bath, I hoped it might provide some of the benefits that yoga has brought me – namely feeling re-energised and a bit de-stressed. But as the day of the class grew closer, I did feel a bit apprehensive; the classes I’d been to before had been in a room full of people, but this was going to be a one-to-one, which sounded, well, a bit intense and awkward. I needn’t have worried.

Rowena was warm and down-to-earth, with a very chilled-out temperament; someone you just instinctively feel comfortable with. As well as teaching breathwork sessions, she is a qualified yoga teacher, wellness consultant, and nutritional and lifestyle coach, so she has a good understanding of what goes on with us complex humans, both in our heads and in our bodies.

Her studio – a light, bright conservatory area attached to her family home – is calm, too, with white walls, candles and glass doors that open up onto the

garden. Rowena told me that the house used to be a bunker in WWII; so, rather fittingly, it has always been a place people go to, to feel safe.

What it’s all about?

Before the class, Rowena had asked me to fill in a form so she could tailor-make a session just for me.

We also talked a bit about breathing; she explained that everything we do, whether we are still or walking, singing or exercising, results in our breath changing.

Because it is a thing that always changes, it makes sense to be more aware of it and, in doing so, this can perhaps impact all areas in our life. This is common sense really, but I’d never thought of it in those terms before.

Rowena also used a metaphor that I found a helpful visualisation: she said that we can liken the mind to a lake that is disturbed by waves and ripples. The process of yoga and breathing begins to smooth the lake, to lessen the ripples of the mind until, perhaps just for the slightest moment, the lake becomes still, like glass, and we are able to see through to what lies beneath. This is when we can access the truth of ourselves, the essence of who we are. www.mediaclash.co.uk I BATH LIFE I 51

Aquae Sulis Dental is a private Dental Practice in Bath. Highly experienced in a wide range of dental procedures including dental implants, we offer a service that puts you and your needs first. In addition to dentistry, we also provide our clients with a full portfolio of facial aesthetics treatments.

The Aquae Sulis team is led by Ian Bellamy, who many of our patients’ credit with breaking a lifetime of dental-phobia. His patient-centric style has won the loyalty of patients in Bath for two decades and the team he has built here shares the same passion for making a difference through gentle dentistry.

Treatments include:

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Dental Implants Teeth Whitening Veneers, Crown and Bridges General Dentistry Sedation for Anxious Patients Facial Aesthetics Anti-wrinkle Therapy Dermal Fillers Snoring & Sleep Apnoea

Aquae Sulis Dental, Station Court, Ashley Avenue, Bath BA1 3DS Free parking outside the practice

01225 339 767 | info@aquaesulisdental.co.uk | www.aquaesulisdental.co.uk

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health & beauty The session We started off by lying down and doing a few visualisation practices. I was guided through a process whereby I put aside all my worries and stresses so I could focus on the present. In my head, I imagined myself putting all my worries in a cardboard box, then putting the box in the garden. They were not gone, but they were not looming in my head. Rowena talked me through a process where I had to think about being kind to myself – something we should all be doing. We also did gratitude meditation and forgiveness meditation, and, after that, I felt much calmer and bit more centred.

The lotus position is no problem for Rowena

The breathing…

We then delved into a series of breathing techniques. We practised some breath techniques which are good for alleviating stress and remedying digestion issues; Rowena explained a bit about each and how they can be helpful.

One of them is called the lion’s roar and involves stretching out your fingers, sticking out your tongue, and exhaling with much gusto, producing a hissy noise. I felt a little silly and self-conscious at first, but it was also liberating; I felt my body and mind untightening, with tension I didn’t even know was there just melting away.

Other exercises included one called the humming bee, where we made a humming sound. We both did this one together in unison; the repetition of the breathing exercises brought about a peacefulness in my head which felt almost meditative.

Some of the exercises were challenging, like the one that alleviates digestion issues – requiring you

“The lion’s roar involves stretching out your fingers and sticking out your tongue”

to deliberately lose control of different parts of your body when you breath in and out. Rowena was encouraging throughout and said it sometimes takes people a while to be able to master these techniques.

When we had finished, Rowena gave me a sheet with all the exercises we’d done that day, with instructions on how to do them at home.

Before I left, she also told me a bit about her career journey: she has taught breathwork to all sorts of people, from pilots to high-level business people, and has seen the many and varied benefits, from stress reduction to improved sleep, which I can readily believe as I feel simultaneously calm and balanced.

So, who is a breathing class for? In truth, anyone who is interested in improving their health and managing stress. I think that’s all of us, isn’t it? n For more: www.rowenahunt.com www.mediaclash.co.uk I BATH LIFE I 53

SCENTED CANDLE, FROM £8.50 When you want to switch off and create a calm atmosphere in the home, light one of these hand-poured, plantwax candles, and relax From Limelight Bath; www.limelightlimited.com

AFTERSHOKZ HEADPHONES, £99.95 These wireless bone-conduction headphones allow you to hear the world around you and make running, cycling and driving safer From John Moore Sports, 2 Argyle Street, Bath; www.johnmooresports.co.uk

WHAT THE HEALTH Here’s our pick of health- and wellbeing-related goodies which might help you this summer

THE JUICE COLLECTIVE BOTTLES, £3.95 EACH Cold-pressed, nutritious juices which, all-importantly, actually do taste delicious Available in Bath at: Society Café, The Green Bird Cafe, Harvest, Widcombe Deli and Good Day Cafe; www.thejuicecollective.co.uk 56 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

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PLANTY KATE SOAPS, £6 EACH These handmade soaps – which come in fragrances such as cardamom and orange, and lemongras and patchouli – are all natural From Leak, 3 Larkhall Square, Bath; www.plantykate.com

CAUDALIE HERBAL TEA, £10 This organic blend contains five healthgiving plant ingredients that promote drainage and can aid weight loss From Frontlinestyle, Monmouth Street, Bath; www.frontlinestyle.co.uk

ED’S CHOICE AVOCADO NECKLACE, £21 Good enough to eat, this silver-plated Estella Bartlett necklace celebrates everyone’s favourite superfood From Vinegar Hill, 16 Milsom Street, Bath; www.vinegarhill.co.uk

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treat yourself

Whether you’re craving a luxurious massage, some much-needed meditation, or the ultimate spin class with a difference, explore what’s going on in Bath – that will make you feel like you again...

By Harriet Noble

wellness

Enjoy the warm herbal poultices, massaged into the back, at No. 15 Great Pulteney

REST

Massage experience at Homewood Park Hotel & Spa, Freshford What’s the treat?

The vitality top-to-toe experience in the spa at Homewood can be tailored to 60, 90 or 120 minutes and comprises a relaxing massage with a renewing facial. A treatment which releases toxins, reduces fatigue and restores strength, it uses detoxing juniper berry and invigorating lemongrass to boost energy levels, enhance your mood and improve sluggish circulation.

and grounds, before warming up with a herbal tea or hot chocolate in front of a roaring fire,” says Sarah Morris, Homewood spa manager. www.homewoodbath.co.uk ‘In Your Element’ Spa Retreat at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath What’s in store?

As part of this relaxing two-night retreat, you will each have full use of The Spa & Bath House and a one-hour treatment.

Tempt us...

Anything else?

“We’d recommend guests to Homewood make the most of our facilities – a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and heated outdoor swimming pool – and have a wander around our 10-acres of gardens

“Each class is designed to improve mental focus to recharge your life”

“The Bath House offers the ultimate experience of tranquillity, peace and escapism,” says Mary Stringer, marketing manager at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. “There’s a herb and blossom steam room, a Himalayan salt-infused sauna, and a relaxing vitality whirlpool.”

Anything else?

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Spa days at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Calne What’s in store?

A range of luxury pamper days designed to help you unwind and escape the stress of everyday life, all of which give you access to the infinity pool, Jacuzzi, crystal steam room, rock sauna, aromatherapy showers and gym.

What’s popular?

The subterranean sauna at The brunchtime spa-day package No.15 Great Pulteney includes full use of the spa facilities – the thermal area, the infinity pool and the gym – as well as a 30-minute treatment and a choice of brunch Winter Spa Day at The Garden Spa classics, from smoked Salmon on wholemeal toast

by L’Occitane at The Bath Priory, with smashed avocado, to grilled Belgian-style waffle, Weston Road smoked bacon and maple syrup.

What does the Spa day include?

“It is the post-school-run spa day, tailor-made for A 60-minute treatment (choose from a L’Occitane mums on the go or those looking to start the day with discovery back massage and facial, a shea nurturing a leisurely swim and a sensual treatment followed by massage, or a shea nourishing comfort facial), a a late breakfast/early lunch,” says Claire Church, delicious two-course lunch in The Pantry, a glass of marketing executive at Bowood Hotel. champagne, and full use of the spa facilities including www.bowood.org robe, slippers and towels.

Detox package at No.15 Great Pulteney, Bath

What else...

What’s in store?

Sink into a sumptuous sofa in front of one of the hotel’s roaring open fires. www.thebathpriory.co.uk

This special spa includes three ila treatments each, from a glowing radiance organic facial to a balancing back treatment, incorporating ancient marma therapy and warm herbal poultices massaged into the back of the body, as well as an energising and detoxifying scrub.

The three treatments offer the complete holistic experience to rebalance body, mind and soul.

Why will it hit the spot?

“A dip in the cedar wood hot tub and a stint in the sauna, beneath the pavements of Great Pulteney Street, are both perfect ways to relax and feel your shoulders drop,” says Sarah Morris, manager at Spa 15. www.no15greatpulteney.co.uk 62 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

RESTORE

Wellbeing, yoga and breathing classes with Rowena Hunt, various locations in Bath What’s on offer?

Wellness consultant, yoga and breath teacher Rowena Hunt provides a range of classes tailored and adjusted to suit each individual body. Each class is designed to shift energy, bring strength and balance, combat stress and improve mental focus to recharge your life.

What classes are lined up for the new year?

Lots, including yoga practices for pregnant women,

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Rowena Hunt’s yoga and movement classes

Avocado on toast, part of the brunch package at Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort

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A fitness class at Toniq

The Relaxation Suite at The Bath Priory where you can have a range of treatments

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wellness with specific movement and breathing techniques to allow your pregnancy to be stronger, softer and more comfortable. Also available are classes which will involve learning mind, body and breath techniques that you can use in your daily life in order to bring balance back to your life and to live in line with your ideals and life goals. www.rowenahunt.com Yoga, meditation and wellbeing workshops at The Hive, Beehive Yard

exercise enjoyable no matter your age.

What else?

The 45-minute classes involve a mixture of exercise, including bodyweight training, core exercise, fitness boxing, equipment and stretching. Zita Alves, the experienced personal trainer is passionate about helping people feel healthier, fitter and happier through regular movement outdoors. www.zestbootcamp.co.uk

What is the Hive?

Spin Village, Milsom Street

This new studio offers a healthy mix of yoga, meditation and wellbeing workshops for adults, children, young people and families, and is backed

by Lucy Aston, the founder of local children’s yoga company Yogadoo, and Bex Thibault, a yoga and sound therapist. “The ethos of the space is ‘live, breathe, fly’, and despite us all having busy, buzzing lives, this will be a place you can have time for yourself,” says Lucy. “Encouraging everyone to think of the planet, The Hive will encourage use of reusable drinks bottles and gives all members a ‘seed bomb’ to plant, which will grow flowers to keep our bees happy.”

What is it?

A boutique indoor cycling studio.

What does it offer?

Pay-as-you-ride classes, which include an app, in-studio audio, performance-tracking tech, complimentary cycling shoes, face towels, and use of high-end changing facilities.

“The last class of the day is to the tunes of an in-house DJ”

Any cool extras?

They have Dyson hairdryers and GHD straighteners, so you can go straight from cycling to cocktails. www.spinvillage.bike Toniq, Green Park Road

What’s in store?

What is it?

All manner of yoga and wellbeing classes, from early in the morning-to late. There will also be seasonal, creative and contemporary workshops at weekends.

It’s a fitness community, offering the best in group exercise, mindfulness, nutrition advice and support.

What are they offering?

Anything else?

They run 45-minute lunchtime classes during the week, making it the perfect slot for busy workers. www.jointhehive.co.uk

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The vegetarian and vegan scene in Bath is positively flourishing – with new places popping up all over the city

By Harriet Noble

food & drink opposite page: Donkey carrots at Acorn; below left: a cooked breakfast at Rooted; below right: a pea and mint, beetroot and butter bean, and muhammara dip-plate at Cascara

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hether you follow a strict plant-based diet or not, this is the season when filling up on hearty, healthy food is just what our bodies are craving.

And these days the choice is so broad and varied, you never feel like you are missing out. Here we chat to the owners of some of Bath’s veggie-friendly eateries to find out what’s on the menu this year.

beans – they’re warming, filling and have a little kick of chilli. For sunny days, our three-dip plate is a winner.

Cascara, Upper borough Walls Sus Davy, owner

Anything exciting in the pipeline?

You’ve recently taken over the business; tell us about the new offering...

What makes your establishment unique?

While we are fully vegan, most of our menu is also gluten free – or can be altered so it is GF. We are also the only place in town with a focus on dips.

“We are the only place in town with a focus on dips”

We want to be a place for friends to catch up, grab a coffee, food or just a cake; it’s a relaxed space to feel at ease and forget any stresses. We have a neutral colour scheme around the café with a few plants to create an earthy feel.

Our menu is simple but should please the ‘just a little peckish’ to ‘staving hungry’ folk.

What’s on the menu?

For the colder days, I love our homemade smoky

More good food and coffee. I’m already excited for the spring produce. We’ll hopefully have some supper clubs during the warmer months too. www.instagram.com/cascarabath

Acorn, noRTH PARADE PASSAGE Richard Buckley, owner

Tell us about your restaurant

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food & drink what its culinary potential is. Eating at Acorn is relaxed and informal, but it is able to provide for the special occasion a little more than a normal vegan café.

Tell us about some favourite dishes on the menu...

I love our “whole cauliflower” which is designed to show the full culinary potential of the cauliflower. I also love our donkey carrot starter, which is meant to show how even the humblest of veg can be special.

There’s a growing veggie scene in Bath – what makes your establishment stand out?

We love plants; we are vegan by default, but what really gets us going is working with beautiful plants.

We are lucky enough to be the only vegan restaurant in the country in the Michelin Guide 2019 as well as the Good Food Guide 2019. We won the Trencherman’s Award for Creativity and Innovation 2019, against such eateries as Restaurant Nathan Outlaw and Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen.

above: Acorn’s presentation

is exquisite

this image: Gluten-free

Earl Grey tea loaf from Cascara

What can we look forward to in 2019?

We’ll be mostly working out the kinks and ensuring that we keep innovating and getting better. A great restaurant delivers great food day after day, no matter what the weather or who is tired; this has to be our goal for the next 12 months. www.acornrestaurant.co.uk Roots & Shoots, brunel square Andrew McMahon and Matt Craig Roots and shoots has recently opened up.

Tell us all about it...

It’s somewhere between a café, coffee shop, deli and a takeaway. We have a few seats inside and a cosy outside space, so it keeps that informal feel. Bath has a steadily growing vegan and plant-based food scene but there’s not loads of quick and convenient options that cater for the health-conscious and people with dietary requirements.

Roots & Shoots?

Tasty, healthy food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We are friendly and chatty and will hopefully have you coming back for more. It’s cosy and there is always a nice stew, soup or baked sweet potato to warm you up.

What are you serving at the moment?

A variety of Indian and Moroccan bites and different types of seitan – served in wraps, hot salads and our special fusion boxes. We also have homemade soups, a delicious mac and cheese, and wholesome one-pot dishes from around the world.

What does 2019 have in store for you?

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We have plans for corporate office lunches, late-night

weekend takeaway, and evening workshops combined with taster menus. We’re lucky to have a really talented team working with us – all passionate foodies who share our ethical ideals and vision.

Instagram: rootsandshootscafe Rooted, newbridge road Nicholas Peter, head chef and owner What do you want the ‘experience’ of eating at your restaurant to be like?

As well as the promise of top nutritious food, the café has strong environmental credentials. Everything in Rooted is built by hand from recycled wood, and food waste is composted through local farms.

Tempt us with your menu...

Our full Indian breakfast is by far the best way to tackle the day, and our bubble and squeak is fast becoming a must.

What makes your restaurant that little bit different?

We embrace our multicultural British heritage, with

One of Castle Farm Café’s warming dishes

a strong ethos to seasonal eating, and dishes from North Africa to South America.

Anything in the pipeline?

Catering for two vegan weddings; a collaboration with Health Gyms UK; and a health book with nutritionist Rob Suchet. www.rootedcafe.co.uk

Our other veggie and vegan favourites Nourish Beaufort West, London Road, Bath; www.nourishbath.co.uk Indian Temptation High Street, Bath;

Chai Walla Monmouth Street, Bath; www.instagram.com/ chaiwallabath

Phat Yaks Kingsmead Square, Bath; www.phatyaks.com The Wolf Kitchen Served from a narrowboat on the

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Kennet and Avon Canal; www.twitter.com/wolf_boatcafe

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Harvest Walcot Street, Bath;

Terrace Walk, Bath; www.demuths.co.uk

The Green Rocket Pierrepont Street, Bath;

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Yak Yeti Yak Pierrepont Street, Bath;

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beauty Ané Auret

A close shave

It’s the hottest topic among the beauty crowd, and it essentially involves shaving your face. Here’s Ané Auret’s dermaplaning review...

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hen I first heard of dermaplaning – exfoliating facial skin with a very fine scalpel – I had flashbacks to the first time I started to shave. Okay, this was senior school and it was my legs not my face, but I was worried that the effect might be the same – what starts out as one little shave can lead to hairs coming back faster and thicker.

But as someone who is obsessed with finding natural solutions to healthy glowing skin, I was intrigued by dermaplaning. Pain-free, safe and noninvasive, it promises to decongest and brighten your skin, with no downtime. After lots of research on the pros and cons, I found the lovely Alison from Brow Works right here in Bath. Just spending an hour in

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Alison’s company feels uplifting and like a treatment in itself, and her dermaplaning skills are also top notch.

What is it, in a nutshell?

Dermaplaning is a relatively simple form of (chemical-free) exfoliation that uses a surgical scalpel blade to gently shave the skin’s surface. This removes the top layer of dead skin cells, dirt, impurities and fine vellus hair (also known as peach fuzz) most commonly around the cheeks and hairline.

It’s for you if…

You want to have baby-soft, glowy skin. A whole range of high-profile beauty influencers have raved about its youthifying effects; Alison explained that it tackles fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, enlarged pores and dullness. I’m 43 and, while I have fairly strong skin, I have pigmentation from growing up in

beauty

“High-profile beauty influencers have raved about its youthifying effects” the South African sun. Alison assured me I would see a marked difference in my complexion overall.

It’s not for you if…

You have active acne or other inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema or rosacea. But if you’re in any doubt, Alison will help you decide whether this is the right procedure for you.

Blow me away with its benefits...

The most immediate benefit is how incredibly smooth your skin feels, but it also: • promotes deeper product penetration, boosting the effects of skincare products • boosts cell turnover • minimises scarring, pigmentation and fine lines • prepares your skin beautifully for makeup Most frequently asked (pre-treatment) question...

Will the hair grow back extra dark with a vengeance and double in surface area? Alison assured me that vellus hair is very different from the ‘terminal’ hair that grows on other areas of our bodies, and that it wouldn’t grow back darker or stubbly.

The treatment...

I felt a little queasy when I first saw the scalpel, but I knew I was in good hands. After reclining in Alison’s chair, she thoroughly cleansed my face and then applied a very thin layer of balm to give the blade some slippage on the skin. With gentle, feather-light upward strokes, and only the slightest amount of pressure, Alison held the blade at a 45-degree angle

all the way through the treatment, so there is no risk of piercing the skin.

The results...

I had to stop myself from touching my face constantly afterwards since my skin felt so incredibly smooth, especially for the first week. My appointment was at 10am and although I didn’t book any meetings for the rest of the day, it would’ve been totally fine if I did. There was no significant redness at all. I used a gentle cleanser and felt that my other skincare products absorbed so much better. Applying makeup showed the biggest difference, since my skin was so even and smooth.

Aftercare...

It’s really important to not use any exfoliating treatments or be exposed to the sun (without sunscreen) for up to 10 days after the treatment. I left with a good layer of sunscreen applied and I only put on makeup the next day.

Would I do it again?

Absolutely. Hair will most likely start to grow back after about seven days, but it’s recommended that you repeat the treatment every three or four weeks. For many of us, this may not suit our schedules or budget, but I know for sure that if my skin feels a little dull, or before a big event, I’ll definitely pay Alison a visit.

Ané Auret is a self-confessed beauty obsessive and founder of Bath-based skincare brand Ané. Learn more at www.beautybyane.com and follow her on Instagram @ beauty_by_ane

The treatment details

Who performed it?

Alison Bartlett of The Brow Works, Valley View, Westwoods, Bath, BA1 7QE (Monday to Wednesday); 07891 739478; info@browworks. co.uk; www.browworks.co.uk What was the cost?

A one-hour appointment was £50

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Age before beauty

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Lisa Evans visited Bath’s Enhance Medispa for an anti-ageing DNA test that gave her a skincare prescription to defy her genetic destiny

THE SCIENCE BIT

The idea of a DNA test that will give you the tools to defy your genetic skin-ageing destiny may sound a bit too sci-fi to be taken seriously, but this technology is the future of skincare. Founded by genetic nutritionist Kate Llewelyn-Waters of the Corsham-based DNA Plan, The Anti-Ageing Skin DNA Report highlights your risk in the main areas associated with ageing, and will put your genes under the microscope to provide insight into everything from your susceptibility to wrinkle formation, to how to improve collagen production.

Your genetic fate is not actually set in stone. In the case of skin ageing, skincare ingredients, procedures that precision-target your genetic weaknesses, along with lifestyle and diet changes can prevent deterioration before it even sets in; but you’ve got to know exactly what your skin needs first – there’s no generic, one-size-fits-all answer.

THE TEST

The procedure doesn’t, you’ll be pleased to know, involve any needles; all it takes is a swab of your inside cheek, then you send it off in an envelope and wait for the results to come back from the lab in 21 working days.

“One test will give you the tools to last a lifetime”

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The plan gives you nutrition advice, suited to your genetics

What happens next?

Once your results come back, you can then go about counteracting your deficiencies and predispositions with the perfect mix of anti-ageing know-how, tailored

to you.

If you do the test through Enhance Medispa in Bath – a salon which has teamed up with DNA Plan exclusively in the city and offers a discount – then you go into the salon for a consultation. I met with the owner, Hannah Paradise, to look at everything in depth. This was very handy as there were 18 pages

health & beauty to go through – which is a lot if you’re not down with science-speak.

Hannah explained what the next steps were: the diet changes best suited to me, what professional treatments to get, and what lotions and potions to buy. Ok, hold on a second, I know what you’re thinking: has this now become an exercise to try and get me to spend more money in the salon? I fleetingly thought the same. But, and this ‘but’ is crucial, Hannah doesn’t say that I must have the treatments in this salon, or purchase the specific product brand she sells – that is, medical-grade HydroPeptide – I’m sure it would be preferable if customers did, but that’s not the point.

Just one look at the results shows me that this isn’t a way of product-pushing; the brands suggested for my particular skin needs range from Elemis to Marks & Spencer – all of which DNA Plan has no commercial relationships with.

The results

Sure, we all know that everyone will get wrinkly, and taking this test won’t mean that you’ll be a baby-faced nonagenarian, but it’ll give you the tools to slow premature ageing right down.

My results showed that I am high risk in the area of sensitivity to refined carbohydrates – which can result in higher levels of glycation, commonly causing Enhance Medispa offers The Anti-Ageing Skin DNA Report (pictured right) exclusively in Bath

issues like premature ageing, wrinkling and thinning skin – I am at medium risk for inflammation, and I have an increased risk of elasticity breakdown. But, to help combat these sensitivities, some of the things the test suggests I do are: • Alter my diet: increase my intake of antioxidantrich foods to counteract free radicals, and eat more omega-3 ingredients to help with inflammation.

• Change-up my skincare: use products that have high doses of vitamin C and E and retinol (to help prevent wrinkles) and use a caffeinated body scrub to help counteract cellulite formation.

• Treat myself to specialist procedures: such as skinneedling (to increase cellular turnover), LED light therapy (to reduce elasticity breakdown) and radio frequency treatments (to increase collagen production).

There’s also a useful list of foods that will particularly suit me, as well as a week’s worth of skin-boosting recipes, some of which are taken from Kate’s new book, The DNA Diet.

IS IT WORTH IT?

In my opinion, yes. One test will give you the tools to last a lifetime. Also, I’ll now actually save money because I’ll spend less on products my skin doesn’t necessarily need, and pump the money into a specific one it does.

Your genes don’t change, but your lifestyle can, and, by identifying genetic traits, this test can specifically pinpoint what dietary, skincare, exercise and lifestyle changes will keep you looking and feeling your best for life. I’ll take that. n

the details What: A skin test which studies your DNA and genetic sensitivities in order to discover how to slow down the ageing process Price: £121 for Enhance Medispa, Bath, customers; or £149 through www.dnaplan.co.uk The verdict: It’s a one-off cost that’ll set you up for life. It’s something I never knew I wanted or needed, but I am so happy to have discovered it Where: Enhance Medispa, 3 Miles’s Buildings, George Street, Bath; www.enhancemedispa.co.uk

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We pick the brains of Megan Smith, a Bath local who dedicates her spare time to finding plant-based delights Photos by Megan Smith 3

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This content was taken from Bath Life issue 390.

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egan: a noun, which means getting asked at least 12 times a day where you get your protein.

Having moved to Bath a couple of years ago, University of Bath student Megan Smith is making it her mission to find the best vegan hotspots in the city. It’s easy enough to simply google veggie places, but what about non-veggie places that offer great plant-based options? Sometimes it’s the latter that you want, rather than the specialised restaurants, because you want to be able to go out with your family and friends – some of whom may love meat – and all be able to order something to your liking.

Here, we ask Megan to share 12 of her favourite vegan-friendly finds with us.

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Sweet Little Things

“This is by far the most ‘insta-worthy’ café in the city; it’s the secret garden of Bath – their signature flower wall is just beautiful. This place has a luxury feel and is the perfect location for celebrations or even the days you’re just feeling a little ‘extra’.”

Menu recommendation: fruity pancake stack Where is it: Lower Borough Walls

two) on their outdoor terrace, too.”

Menu recommendation:

Thai green vegetable curry Where is it: SouthGate

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Boston Tea Party

“They do a cracking English fry-up here.

It’s the perfect destination for a coffee date.”

Menu recommendation:

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Roots & Shoots

“This relatively new café is not to be underestimated. It features 100 per cent plant-based goodness, and the food is insane. My personal favourite is the taster plate, but the mac and cheese is also to die for. They even do a vegan hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows.”

the all-day vegan breakfast Where is it: Alfred Street and Kingsmead Square

Menu recommendation:

caramelised onion sausage rolls Where is it: Brunel Square

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Swoon

“As fellow vegans will know, finding desserts can be a difficult one. If you’re not a fan of fruit sorbets, this place has you covered as they offer a chocolate flavour. Perfect for those (few) sunny days or late-night desserts. Creamy and dairyfree, it’s literally like Bournville in a tub.”

Menu recommendation: exotic mango sorbet Where is it: Kingsmead Square

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Cosy Club

“This one lives up to its name; the interior is super funky and it has a young, stylish vibe. You can enjoy a cocktail (or

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The Stable

“I had my first vegan pizza experience here, proving that vegan cheese is still just as good.”

Menu recommendation: The Good Life pizza, topped with vegan mozzarella, roasted courgette, chilli flakes, aubergine, peppers, onion, and basil Where is it: Kingsmead Square

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Good Day Cafe

“This café has a strong millennial vibe throughout the décor. The menu also reflects this; it features the likes of charcoal, turmeric and matcha lattes. It’s dog-friendly, too, which I adore; I just need to get myself a dog to bring.”

Menu recommendation: avocado and chilli on sourdough Where is it: Upper Borough Walls

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Beyond the Kale

“You’re guaranteed to always get a good meal from this small, quaint café. It offers a solid menu with amazing specials and delicious desserts.

It’s certainly one of my favourites in Bath.”

Menu recommendation: butternut squash risotto Where is it: Green Park Station

6 exactly what a pizza should be, in my opinion.”

Menu recommendation:

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San Francisco Fudge Factory

“Personality, personality, personality – that’s what this place is all about, and there’s always such a warm welcome from the staff. I loved this place before going vegan, and I still love it now. They offer an array of flavours ranging from classics to more experimental. Pop in, they do free samples; thank me later.”

Menu recommendation:

vegan peanut butter fudge Where is it: Church Street

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Franco Manca

“It has a chilled, young atmosphere and is accommodating for all. It’s great because I can come here with my non-vegan friends and family and we can all enjoy our meal. Their pizza bases are doughy and gooey, which is

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classic margherita, with vegan cheese Where is it: Brunel Square

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Cascara

“Cascara is fabulous for sweet treats and cakes.”

Menu recommendation: chilli con carne with cauliflower rice Where is it: Upper Borough Walls

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Bath Pizza Co

“Here, I’ve had some of the most delicious pizzas. Much to my surprise, I didn’t miss the cheese, or even feel that it was needed, because it was so tasty without it.”

Menu recommendation: Vegan Special pizza, with roasted veg, sunblushed tomatoes, spinach, rocket and onion Where is it: Green Park Station.

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Megan really changed when she became a vegan, it’s like we’d never met herbivore

• She grew up in Llanelli, Wales, and came to Bath to study accounting and finance at university.

• Her perception of veganism has always been rather negative; she grew up eating meat, loved chocolate, and loathed the thought of eating salad every day.

• She became a vegan about a year ago after looking into the animal agriculture industry.

To her surprise, plant-based eating made her feel better from the inside, she had more energy, her skin cleared up, she was actually enjoying the food, and it made her diet more interesting than it previously was.

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@another_vegan_ lesbian, and her blog, www. anotherveganlesbian. wixsite.com/bath, to change people’s perceptions of what veganism looks like.

• “Bath is one of the best places to be vegan or veggie,” she says. “There are plenty of restaurants and cafés which are fully plant based; even those which are not 100 per cent vegan often have a vegan option, which is great when I’m with non-vegan/veggie friends and family.”

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One to watch Adam Luther runs Luthertraining, a very different sort of personal trainer set-up, where movement is very much in, and weight machines are very much out…

How’s life, Adam?

Really good, thank you. After years of planning Luthertraining and talking Luthertraining, I’m finally doing it! The business operates from my home in Box, and I like to think I specialise in not specialising. By this, I mean that I have a diverse approach to training. For over two decades, I have dabbled in all sorts of different activities and disciplines – calisthenics, gymnastics, kung fu, traditional weightlifting, yoga, jump rope, hand balancing, primal flow, Qigong, Thai chi and meditation – and I was hugely into surfing, snowboarding and skating, too.

Sounds very varied…

A session with me can be adjusted to suit the more competent athlete, who wants to learn how to achieve advanced jump rope tricks or a freestanding handstand pushup, or a complete beginner who wants to learn strength and mobility basics. My clients vary enormously in age and experience – at present, the youngest is 13 and the oldest 74. I train both men and women, often drawn to my approach after seeing my website, but they all want different things. Some want more energy, some want to work more on inner strength, and some on confidence and self belief. As a whole, though, they all want to feel stronger and more flexible.

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It sounds very different to the traditional gym session…

Fortunately, movement is becoming more popular.

People are starting to realise that being able to crawl, roll, swing, hang, jump, invert, rotate and so on is much more beneficial for your body and your mind than standing on a cross-trainer for an hour staring at a screen, or sitting on a bench watching yourself do bicep curls in the mirror. Minimal equipment is required.

Realistically, how much effort should we put in?

Two hours a week won’t get you much in return. I would recommend at least five, which – out of 168 – isn’t a huge amount. Anything is better than nothing, though, and the most important thing is to keep it varied, keep it interesting, keep it challenging, keep it fun – and keep it simple. ‘Simple’ does not mean easy, it means don’t over complicate things. We haven’t got time to follow long, detailed workout programmes full of sets and reps, or counting calories on every meal. But a few exercises

fitness done well, until you’re ready to progress, will relieve stress – not add to it!

Is getting slim or muscular what we should really be aiming for?

Unfortunately this seems to be the case, especially for youngsters. ‘Beautiful’ reality TV stars and enhanced social media selfies don’t help the situation, so the majority of male gym users try to get bigger while the women try to get smaller. Men will consume way more protein than they actually need, often using substances to enhance muscle growth. Women, on the other hand, will consume fewer calories than they need, often running on empty. Both sexes are predominantly focusing on how they look without giving a thought to how they feel. Their physical and mental health suffers enormously.

So, what should we be doing?

Bodyweight strength and agility – while looking after your spine, taking care of your joints, and eating real food most of the time – will result in an all-round healthy lifestyle for anyone.

What do you say to people who genuinely don’t enjoy the gym?

I say, ‘Me too!’ Lots of gyms lack natural light and are full of conditioned air, and can be rather intimidating for people who aren’t sure what they should be doing. And there are countless ways to be healthy without stepping foot in a gym – dancing, walking, boxing, climbing, trampolining – the list is endless. Just move and, if possible, do so while breathing in fresh air.

Is coming for a session or two with you a week enough?

I have someone who comes to me once every three weeks. He has no problem motivating himself, as he trains five days a week and has done for years. He wants

“Simple doesn‘t mean easy”

to take things up a level and learn some challenging new skills, such as ‘human flag’ and ‘strict ring muscle ups’.

I teach him the progressions he needs to work on, and away he goes. At the same time, though, I also have a lady who sees me three times a week.

She wants to make some serious lifestyle changes, and has made a deal with herself that she won’t be doing any retail therapy until she feels the way she used to before she stopped loving herself. She openly admits that she is not motivated at all, so she’s made herself accountable and, by her own choice, paid me in advance for three months of full-time training. My goal is to teach her everything I know and help her make it a lifestyle, so that moving every day becomes just part of who she is. First we make our habits, and then our habits make us.

Tell us about the options.

I charge £50 for one hour of one-to-one, £75 for two-to-one. Or you can pay £225 for five sessions one-to-one, and £350 two-to-one. I may look into doing group sessions at some stage, but my main focus is to teach people how to move with good technique – I can just about watch two people well, but not 10. If I do eventually do group sessions, it will be with existing clients who have already been taught by me.

We’ve come along for a one-to-one, then.

What will happen?

I would first find out what you can and can’t do, and what you do and don’t enjoy. From here, I will tailor your sessions. My job is to teach you how to do a proper pull up, a proper push up and a proper squat. I know many people who have used gyms for years – or even had personal trainers – yet can’t do a pull up (or a modified version of) or a push up; some have never even done a squat!

It is imperative that we can all pull, push, squat and lift our own weight. Depending on your abilities and goals, I will also teach you how to handstand, how to skip, how to box, how to use gymnastic rings, how to lift weights and – of course – how important it is to eat real food.

Basically, I will teach you how to be a strong, confident, mindful mover – who will go on forever!

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This content was taken from Bath Life issue 384.

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Non-surgical procedures are on the rise, with people opting for less invasive treatments.

Here’s a taster of what’s available in Bath

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Aquae Sulis Dental Practice

Cheryl Wright, aesthetic nurse practitioner

What sorts of procedures do you provide?

We offer a range of non-surgical, minimally invasive aesthetic procedures to both existing patients and those not currently registered.

Tell us about a non-surgical procedure that you do…

Profhilo is one of the most popular treatments and can be described as a ‘super skin booster’ in that it offers fantastic hydration. It also triggers collagen and elastin production, resulting in bio-remodelling of the skin. This results in improved texture of ageing and sagging skin, as well asreduction of acne scarring and pigmentation.

What results can people expect?

Profhilo delivers excellent results, effectively lightening, brightening and tightening, in the face, neck, décolleté and hands in particular (but can also be used in arms and knees), both as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with other aesthetic treatments, such as dermal fillers, peels and dermal needling.

How many treatments are needed?

Circle Bath Hospital

Profhilo is an injectable, two-stage treatment (with minimal downtime, hence its popularity). Advice on skincare and sun protection is emphasised at every stage in order to enhance longevity of results.

For more: www.aquaesulisdental.co.uk

Bath facial Aesthetics

Dr Sally Antcliff

What kind of procedures do you do?

We carry out a range of non-surgical treatments including wrinkle-reducing injections, dermal fillers, genuine derma roller, and silhouette soft lift.

What non-surgical procedures are people opting for?

A popular procedure, particularly for people who have never had any cosmetic work done before, is Botox®.

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health and firm skin on the face, which helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and leave the skin looking rejuvenated and youthful.

Why is it popular at the moment?

No scalpel, no needles no downtime.

How long does the treatment last?

At least two years.

What kind of responses do you get?

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The results take two – 10 days to appear and usually last three – five months.

How many treatments are needed?

One treatment is required, but we offer a review appointment to check that the patients are happy with the results and we can top up if necessary two weeks later.

What kind of responses do you get from people who have had this treatment?

People are delighted and love the fact that other people don’t notice but just remark to them how well they look.

For more: www.bathfacialaesthetics.co.uk

Snowberry Lane Clinic

Dr Rupert Gabriel, medical director

Tell us about your clinic?

I run a cosmetic clinic in Wiltshire alongside my wife, Ann, where we aim to increase or, in some cases, restore our clients’ confidence with minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Our philosophy is to use our treatments to make improvements that look as natural as possible.

Tell us about a popular non-surgical procedure that you do…

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Our clients have been delighted with the minimal discomfort and downtime as well as the visible improvement and lift after three – four weeks and continuing improvement over six months.

For more: www.snowberrylane.co.uk

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Misha Badial, consultant ophthalmologist Tell us about a popular treatment?

We provide intravitreal injections (injections into the eye) for wet AMD (AMD stands for age-related macula degeneration and involves damage to the macula which affects central vision).

This treatment is very popular as currently we have nearly 600,000 people in the UK with AMD. What results can patients expect?

These injections can halt central visual decline in nine out of 10 people and can help improve vision in three out of 10 people. Injections may not work if there is long-standing damage to the macula, so it is very important to present as early as possible from the onset of symptoms. You can be referred to us by your GP or your optician, or you can self-refer if you are concerned that you are developing symptoms of central visual decline.

How many treatments are needed or is it a one-off treatment?

The injections are given regularly, initially given every month for three months, and then we individualise the treatment schedule depending on your eye and the progress you are making.

For more: www.circlehealth.co.uk

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Grand opening Chris Jones of GOODBODY talks about the launch of Bath’s first cannabis oil wellness centre, coming in late June

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“When it came to naming our stores, we chose ‘Goodbody’ because we believe CBD boosts the endo-cannabinoid system,” says Chris Jones. “This

works to restore homeostasis and balance, which is good for the body – hence, Goodbody.

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The walk takes in grand views of Chew Valley lake

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Head out into Chew Magna for panoramic views and an abundance of wildlife. Local walking expert Nigel Vile guides us through the perfect country walk

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“The verges and hedgerows are a riot of colour with springtime flora”

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Terrain: Quiet lanes, footpaths and tracks; a gentle ascent onto Knowle Hill.

• Distance: 5 miles • Map: OS Explorer 155 Bristol and Bath.

• Starting point: The Pelican Inn at Chew Magna (GR ST575631 ) • Distance from Bath: Approx 13 miles (35 minutes in the car) • How to get there, and parking: Leave the A37 at Belluton, just north of Pensford, and follow the B3130 into Chew Magna.

Immediately past the Pelican Inn, turn left into a free car park (Sat nav BS40 8SL) • Refreshments: Alongside Chew Lake is Salt & Malt restaurant, with its award-winning fish and chips, and gluten-free batter made from a top-secret recipe devised by chef Josh Eggleton. Walley Lane, Chew Stoke (Sat nav BS40 8XS).

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hew Magna in spring is an especially good time of year for a visit, with an excellent chance of spotting ducklings, goslings and cygnets as well as the beautiful lake. The walk also explores a section of the River Chew, a 17-mile-long river that has its source in springs near Chewton Mendip. There is also the ascent of Knowle Hill, the slopes of which are awash with bluebells at this time of year. It maybe only 367 feet above sea level, but the panoramic outlook from this hilltop takes in Dundry Hill, the distant Wiltshire Downs, Chew Valley Lake and the Mendip Hills.

The Walk • Leave the car park, turn right in front of the Pelican Inn and take the first right into Tunbridge Road. In 400m, where the pavement ends, cross the road to a handgate opposite before walking up the left edge of a field to a gate in its top corner. Follow the path ahead – it soon bears left – and drop down to a lane. Turn right and, in a few paces, left onto an enclosed footpath. Beyond a gate, follow a farm track ahead past Roundhill Farm and down towards Pitt’s Farm. Pass to the right of Pitt’s Farm,

keeping to the right of a wooden fence, before walking up the left edge of a field. All the while, the verges and hedgerows are a riot of colour with springtime flora.

• Partway up the field, pass through a gate on the left and follow an enclosed path through to the flanks of Knowle Hill. Walk ahead for 150m before turning left to follow a faint path uphill to a seat on the summit of Knowle Hill. Sit and relax and enjoy the views across Chew Lake. Follow a path behind the seat down to a lane, turn right and follow the lane around the flanks of Knowle Hill to reach Knowle House on the right in 350 yards. Continue following the lane ahead for 550m to a road junction, ignoring a left turn into Hollowbrook Lane and one other left turn along the way. Walk ahead – signposted to Bishop Sutton – to a junction in 20m. Turn right along a cul de sac and continue for 200m to a gate and stile.

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The delightful view of Chew Magna lake from Salt & Malt

alongside a lakeside path to the next car park. On this section of the walk, there is every opportunity to see the vast array of wildfowl that make Chew Lake their home

Did you know?

Chew Valley Lake was constructed in the early 1950s and was opened by the Queen in 1956. The village of Moreton was submerged during its construction and, to this day, it is said that the sound of the village’s church bell tolling can be heard on moonlit nights. Eye witnesses have also claimed to have seen the weathercock on the church’s spire when the lake’s water level is low.

The lake provides leisure activities, and not just for walkers and ornithologists. It is one of the country’s best stretches of water for fly fishing, with the size and condition of the trout caught here being second to none. The lake is also home to the Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club where five separate slipways can give access to the water for fleets of over 100 boats.

and stop for a nourishing fish and chips at Salt & Malt restaurant. Follow the exit road out of this car park, turn left and, having passed Denny Lane on the right, cross to a handgate opposite. Follow the right edge of a field to a lane, turn left, and, in 200m, just before a bridge, turn right and follow path through woodland to a gate.

• Cross the field ahead to a gate before crossing a second field to a gate and footbridge. Turn right in a third field and walk across to a gate and footbridge, turn left and walk along to the next handgate, the River Chew all the while on the left-hand side. These riverside meadows make for an excellent pastoral landscape. Follow the left edge of the next field to a gate in its corner, turn right along a section of track to a junction before turning left along to a footbridge over a stream. Keep ahead to a bridge over the Chew before turning right on a path that climbs uphill to reach Chew Magna’s High Street. Turn right and walk back to the centre of the village, turning right just before the Pelican, back into the car park.

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