OM Plymouth Magazine 170 July 2023

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Wow, I think we can all agree we’ve been blessed with beautiful weather in June, what a scorcher! Let’s hope July can follow in those footsteps, although, when you have skin like a vampire such as myself, I tend to enjoy those warm rays concealed in a shaded spot. However, I can’t help but succumb to what that summer sun does to me, opting for iced coffees, long evening walks, adorning my home with fresh flowers and even reconfiguring my apartment interiors. It’s not just me, right?

This month, we’re all about the more-is-more on page 8 with the enlisted help from an interior designer. We’re talking bright, bold and even metallics. Yes, this month we are truly scratching that colourful itch - think of it like a mosquito bite but interior design.

Whilst July can be seen as the penultimate month for summer, we’re also reminded to live a little more consciously this month and do what we can to reduce our plastic usage. Schools are also out for summer (oh-to have been a teacher) and for some, it’s out forever and Plymouth have lots of further education and organisations to help the youth of our community build their skills.

There’s much happening in our beautiful city this month and I can’t wait for you to enjoy July’s issue.

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Go BoLD AND MAXIMALISE

this month we’re bringing the colours of summer indoors and championing all things bold, bright and joyful. We’ve teamed up with local interior designer Kate Norcott to get the do’s and don’ts in creating a completely unique home.

If you’d consider yourself a less-is-more aesthetic type of person, look away now, things are about to get very offensive for your eyes. If you’re a more-is-more type of person, then welcome and let’s gaze through the lens of colour, pattern and layers and celebrate the excess of maximalism.

over the last decade, the interior design trend of maximalism has been making its way up the ranks and we’ve really started to see homes embrace the bold in the last couple of years. maybe that time we had to spend indoors summoned people to evaluate their style and decided that perhaps the four white walls in every room and being surrounded by generic flatpack furniture didn’t quite hit the nail on the head.

The great thing about this trend is it’s a fantastic opportunity to express your own personal style and personality, it’s a celebration of everything you love and it comes from the heart making your home wholly unique to you. The spirit of maximalism encourages the bold choices of going wall-to-wall with leopard print wallpaper, combining animal, floral and geometric prints or opting for the teal colour kitchen cabinets with ornate handles, she wants to bring you to the dark side and break all the rules.

Of course, there is a fine line of overdecorating, cluttering or a dizzyingly busy design, easily done, we’re excited, right? We need to map out our own maximalist meter and know when we’ve gone too far and when it’s time to stop. this wouldn’t be om magazine if we didn’t provide you with some helpful design tips and advice. We’ve even enlisted the help of local interior designer kate norcott

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BE BOLD

Because let’s be real here, we’re not here to keep it subtle. The first point of call, picking the colours, “Create a bold and vibrant colour pallet on a mood board, this will help keep the intention of the design and not allow it to become “messy” sticking with those colours” says kate. examples of complimentary clashes could be green and pink, orange and blue or yellow and purple, the best advice? take a look at a colour wheel and generally chose opposing colours to create the impact. you then have the freedom to mix plenty of different styles and patterns with the confidence that the colour scheme will help tie it all together. “use metallics and brightly coloured furniture … Be brave! Be Bold,“ advises norcott.

UPCYCLING

“Upcycling is a passion of mine,” Norcott notes, “Adding an acid yellow or neon orange lacquered paint or even gold leafing to a sideboard or bedroom wardrobe will create that ‘wow factor’ statement piece that you can build your room around.” this isn’t an ‘out with the old and in with the new’ approach. one of the key ingredients in this style is mixing old and new giving something new life and it doesn’t need to break the bank or cost the earth. Facebook marketplace is an absolute treasure chest full of beautiful old pieces waiting to be the centre of attention in your home.

THe Power of PaTTern

This style of interior design is all about commanding attention, nothing says ‘I’m a master of maximalism’ quite like blending patterns and scales to achieve the look. “Think geometric and floral wallpapers, animal prints [and] layering fabrics” Norcott explains. Adding in some plain surfaces like a painted wall, a sofa or even a plain rug will help to break it all up. “Start slow by picking a few patterns you like and mix together accent pillows, rugs and a wallpaper to build your confidence,” adds Norcott, “you can create impact with gallery walls of artwork and photography.”

aLL eYeS on Me

When creating your own interior style it’s important to create a strong focal point. Now, to help diminish those worries about creating a busy room, a great rule of thumb is to have somewhere for the eye to rest. This could be in the form of an opulent set of drawers that you inherited or found at a flea market or a bright canary yellow sofa which could be the bold contrasting colour in the room.

InSPIraTIon

OK, so you have the basics down but it always helps to look at examples to draw inspiration from. Firstly, what kind of style are you? Are you more of the countryside motif? Or are you more of the Palm Springs glamour?

Perhaps you lean more into the Art Deco opulence. Whatever it is, there will be a catalogue of examples on the internet to give you some artistic spark. Pinterest is a great app to use with plenty of pleasing examples. Finding interior designers who resonate aesthetically with you is a great place to start. Some brilliant maximalist interior designers are Sophie Robinson, Kate Norcott, Johanna Franks, Siobhan Murphy, Cotty Lee and Angel Adoree.

If you’re looking for those statement pieces to start your maximalist journey, some places I’d recommend is TK Max as they tend to have some fantastic ornate pieces and accessories. Love frankie, which is based in Totnes, is the definition of bold and brave. Here you’ll find statement lighting and handmade lampshades as well as an eclectic selection of textiles, murals and adornments. Let’s not forget about those good old charity shops. They are full of hidden treasures that, when paired with the right furnishings, can really make an impact in your home.

The beauty of choosing maximalism for your interior is that it’s never finished, after all, it’s about the journey not the destination. The style is one not to be rushed,

it’s an organic process by adding inherited pieces that sit in the loft or a collection of cushions built up over time, even trinkets from past holidays or your children’s/grandchildren’s craft projects. It’s a showcase of everything you love over time.

If you’re thinking about going maximalist then you have to be ready to fully commit, the style won’t work by just dipping your toe in, you have to cannonball straight in. Be brave, you won’t regret it.

Still feeling like you could use some help? Contact Kate from Kate Norcott Designs to discuss your interior dreams and allow her creativity, passion and flare for upcycling vintage pieces to make them

Bespoke Spaces with Soul

Love Frankie, Totnes

Kate Norcott Interior Design

A unique intuitive interior designer with a passion for creating bespoke homes and commercial spaces with soul.

plastic free july

Become a part of the solution by refusing single-use plastics this July (and beyond!) Plastic Free July is a worldwide movement to encourage people to make the swaps from single-use plastic to reusable so we can have cleaner oceans, streets and a healthier planet.

The challenge is simple and available to everyone. All you need to do to be a part of the change is refuse singleuse plastics and opt for sustainable alternatives. Once you apply to take part, Plastic Free July will offer ideas and resources to guide you in your challenge to better the planet.

The best part of this challenge is that by making these small changes every day for one month, they are more likely to become life-long habits.

Supermarkets are designed for your convenience and plastic happens to be one of the most convenient materials in the world. Plastic packaging is durable, long-lasting, cheap to produce, helps protect and preserve foods and is fairly light in weight which means transportation is faster. although plastic has many positives that enrich our lives, our planet is suffering because of it. Durable and long-lasting means we will never see it decompose within our lifetime. if we are all using plastic that cannot be recycled, you can begin to

see how much plastic can build up over just one year.

In fact, in the UK alone, we collectively throw away 295 billion pieces of plastic every year and the majority of it is single-use meaning it cannot get recycled.

a lot of the plastic we throw away ends up in our oceans in a few different forms. Fishing materials are the biggest polluter of our oceans which was a topic widely talked about on the Netflix documentary ‘Seaspiracy’. Well worth the watch! The rest is made up of our personal plastic waste that we can all help to reduce. not all plastics are visible, a lot of the ocean is made up of microplastics that are consumed by fish which are then consumed by us. It is very easy to think, ‘if it doesn’t affect me then i don’t need to worry about it.’ However, if you are a consumer of fish, you are digesting plastic yourself. Microplastics are usually a product of washing clothes in a washing machine. There are alternatives you can use to help stop microplastics from entering

the ocean like buying fewer clothes or buying materials that don’t shed as many microfibres, hang your clothes out to dry, or you can purchase products that are designed to collect the microplastics in the washing machine for example ‘Hairy Ballz’!

HOw tO lIve PlAstIc-Free

Reusable water bottles and coffee cups are becoming increasingly more popular and easier to find. cafes and coffee shops all offer their own reusable alternatives that you can purchase in-store instead of disposable paper cups. a lot of people mistake the paper cup for paper or cardboard however, disposable paper cups are lined with plastic to stop the drink from leaking. Try to resist the urge and wait until you can sit down at a café and order a drink in a durable mug or glass. if you think you may be tempted by a coffee in the day, pop your re-usable coffee cup in your bag just in case you might want to use it later on in the day.

chilly’s bottles are not only beautifully designed with loads of different patterns and colours to choose from but they also keep your drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours! i have personally tested this out and left the bottle in a hot car all day and the water was just as cold as when it entered the bottle hours before.

In the UK, we are fortunate to have safe drinking water, straight from the tap. Many countries aren’t blessed with this privilege that we often take for granted.

Always bring reusable bags. You never know when you might need a shopping bag if you’re out and about so it’s always best to keep one in your bag at all times. Shopping bags don’t have to take up much room in your bag or pocket. You can purchase collapsible shopping bags that compress into their own sack and can be the size of a small wallet or tennis ball. Very useful for popping out to grab a few things.

Being able to live plastic-free comes from being prepared. This is a good life lesson to learn because in day-today life when you are prepared, you are less likely to be late and make mistakes. Being prepared within the plastic-free world means making your lunch the night before or waking up early to make them in the morning. Put the contents of your packed lunch into a re-usable container then you won’t need to pop out for lunch and feel tempted by the convenient plastic packaging. If you have made something that needs to be wrapped up, avoid cling-film and opt for a sustainable alternative such as beeswax wraps.

Being prepared also comes down to your food shops and knowing what meals you want to have during the week. Make sure you check the useby dates and cook the foods which have the earliest use-by dates first. Becoming plastic-free means you may have to shop around instead of grabbing everything in one supermarket.

RefIll shoPs aRe youR new suPeRmaRkeTs

Refill shops are brilliant for getting your dried foods such as; pasta, lentils, nuts, rice, grains, dried fruit, flour etc. Simply bring your re-usable containers and jars with you and weigh the produce as you go! In a lot of refill shops, they will often sell eco-friendly alternatives such as recycled or bamboo toilet rolls, soap and shampoo bars, metal straws, wooden dish scrubs and much more.

Frozen goods are a tricky one to avoid plastic-free packaging. I have noticed Endsleigh Garden Centre offer a packaging-free frozen section where you can bring in your own reusable containers and fill them up with frozen goods. The items are priced on the weight of the food, not including your container.

Grocers and farmers markets are a great way to purchase delicious fresh local produce without any plastic involved. Most markets don’t even put the stickers on the fruit and veg! Berries and small loose fruit and veg are often packaged in plastic containers which can be brought back to the vendor to be re-used. This cannot be done in supermarkets.

fruit and veg boxes delivered directly to your door are usually plastic-free. Check with the supplier first, it should advertise that they are plastic-free on their website or social media however if you are unsure, you can always enquire. fruit and veg boxes are a great way to explore new in-season produce which encourages you to experiment with your cooking and expand your healthy diet.

You may notice your food bills increasing slightly over the month however, the re-usable swaps that you make will help to reduce the costs over time. Local produce tends to be a bit more expensive compared to supermarkets however, you will know exactly where it has come from, how it was produced, what’s gone into it and how far it has travelled to get to your plate. These are all huge benefits to your health as well as the planet and the local economy.

To find out more about the challenge and how you can join, head to www. plasticfreejuly.org

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international friendship day

A whole day designated to celebrating and cherishing friendships? It’s a yes from us.

It’s time to take a step back and truly be thankful for our wonderful friends, whether it’s a new friendship or ones that are 30+ years old. A bond where we feel understood and heard, share memories or stories, learn from, and be silly with, July 30th is all about the togetherness of us and our friends.

But first, here are some fun facts about friendships;

- “Friends” first hit our televisions in 1994

- People are 36% more likely to quit a habit if their friend quits to

- Babies can start recognising friendships at just 9 months old

- Around 57% of teens make close friends online

- 22% of people who have a close network of friends live longer

There are many things we can do to celebrate, you may already have your plans and traditions for the day but in true OM fashion, we’ve got some ideas for you.

Send it in the PoSt

The South West is a beautiful part of the country to live but it also, at times, can feel very far away from a lot of places and people. Why not send some lovely cards or a beautiful letter with some thoughtful words letting them know you’re thinking of them. If you’d like to make it extra special, why not get creative and make your own cards or, if cutting and sticking isn’t your thing, then Etsy.com/uk is a great option. They have a large variety of handmade cards that would make the perfect memento.

enJoy A Show

A treat that I really enjoy and ask myself why I don’t do it more often is going to the Theatre. There’s nothing like getting dressed up and heading down to the Theatre Royal to enjoy a fantastic production. It’s always a great evening out and a perfect way to make memories with your friends. Perhaps a couple of glasses of something fancy and some ice cream at the interval wouldn’t go a miss either?

Let’S get CrAfty

The Royal William Yard is never in short supply of things to do, particularly at the Ocean Studios. Not only do they have a café with lots of food, drinks and delicious cakes but they also have a large variety of creative classes to take part in. Why not try the Print & Prosecco evening on 12th July or Lino Printing for beginners, there are also Sewing and Screenprinting workshops too if you’d like to take up a new hobby together or brush up on your skills.

CAtCh A Movie

Whilst we’re on the topic of The Royal William Yard, let’s talk about the new kid on the block, Everyman Cinema. Think, ‘going to the cinema’ but with a twist, swap your soft drinks and popcorn for a cocktail and a burger, all deliciously served to your seat ... which is also a comfy velvet sofa. The venue also serves a stunning drinks and dining area before going into the screen, so it’s a great place to have a catch-up before you enjoy your film.

tiMe for An Mini Adventure

If you fancy some light hearted fun then look no further than Paradise Island Adventure Golf. With two unique 18 hole courses to take on, you can enjoy the twists and turns, humps and bumps and venture through and try to hit the perfect hole-in-one which will reward you with a free game. With the addition of The Bunker, you’ll be fuelled by Mexican style menu and a selection of drinks to keep you going. A perfect activity for day or night and a great option for a group gathering.

SLow it down

Sometimes it’s nice to strip it all back and just spend some quality time together by taking a flask of tea or coffee (or with this heat, a reusable bottle of water) and going for a wander along a coastal path or take a blanket and head down to one of our beautiful local beaches. It’s great to have that balance and arrange something slower-paced as it’s important to share those moments and check in with each other. The wonderful thing about friends is that you’re each other’s personal life coach and counsellor, they’re a place where you can offload without the fear of being judged. Our friends are our safe space and we are theirs.

each friendship is unique and each bond varies for everyone but perhaps you’ve noticed you’ve disconnected from a friend that you’ve not spoken with for a while. this is the perfect opportunity to reach out with a call, a text or even a card.

What’s On

St Luke’S Midnight WaLk

home Park Stadium, Plymouth 7th - 8th July

put your best foot forward and join the hundreds of fellow walkers on Friday 7th July and support the compassionate care St luke’s provides for hundreds of local families, free of charge at the toughest times in their lives. all routes begin and end at home park Stadium if you’d like to come along to support.

South Devon

SOuth WeSt

ivybridge rugby club, ivybridge

Saturday 8th July

police dog display, classic cars, paw patrol, uk’s leading BmX Stunt team, Billy Wizz and an airsoft range are confirmed for the day with many more to come. there will also be a world record attempt of the most rugby penalty kicks in 100 minutes.

yard SeSSiOnS With andy quick & Matt geOrge

Firestone arch, royal William yard

Sunday 9th July

A weekly event with qualified and experience instructors. the team have all the kit you need to have the best experience for your 1 hour session.

rOar ‘n’ SnOre

dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell

Saturday 22nd July

Pentllie castle, St Mellion

Wednesday 19th July

the lord chamberlain’s men bring their production of Shakespeare’s timeless love story this summer. they invite you to lay down a rug, enjoy the tamar Valley views and enjoy those extra hours of sunshine at this open-air performance.

aLice in WOnderLand

the theatre royal, Plymouth 1st - 5th august

lovingly created with their friends at liverpool everyman & playhouse and Stockroom productions, it’s bursting with brilliant original music inspired by the best of British pop. come with us down the rabbit hole, through the looking glass and into a Wonderland like you’ve never seen before!

Firestone Bay, royal William yard

Friday 7th July

as a solo performer andy hits the stage with a soaring voice, shimmering guitar, a thumping foot stomper and a lively bunch of anthems hand picked from 13 years of inspired songwriting with his festival bands. For this show andy will be joined by matt george on guitar.

LOveLy BuBBLy FeStivaL

Mount edgcumbe country Park

Sunday 23rd July

the ultimate Festival for lovers of Bubbles and all things nice! Fun family day out consisting of bubble shows, bouncy castle, circus workshops, prosecco and pimms bar, street food, live music, bubble trails and so much more!

Camp INSIDE the zoo itself and find out what life is like between dusk and dawn, when many residents come out to play. With an evening tour and a twilight tour, you’ll be able to meet all the diurnal and nocturnal animals.

the arMchair adventure FeStivaL

Mount edgcumbe country Park

27th - 30th July

hear from world leading adventurers, explore the stunning grounds of mount edgcumbe country park, head off paddle boarding or kayaking with dolphins, dance the night away to incredible live music and much much more!! camp up for 4 nights, live in vehicles are welcome at no extra charge & so are dogs!

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rOMeO & JuLiet OutdOOr theatre

South WeSt Sup, FiReStone Bay

FaMiLy Funday

Summer at Camel Creek

Join us this summer at Camel Creek Family Theme Park for a great day out for all the family! We’ve a summer schedule full to the brim of the nation’s favourite characters visiting the park every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout August. And the great news is that it’s all included with admission to the park!

The popular pre-school favourite Peppa Pig and her brother george kick off summer on the 1st & 2nd August, followed by Madagascar movie stars Alex the Lion and Skipper the penguin on the 8th & 9th celebrity Robot Titan will be entertaining our guests with his interactive cyborg antics on 15th & 16th August, followed by Bluey the beloved blue dog bounding onto park on 22nd & 23rd. Lastly those Paw Patrol pups will be to the rescue for the final week of our TV character appearances. Skye and chase will be swooping into the park on the 29th & 30th August.

our own cheeky camel creek characters creeky, Swampy & Dina shall also be taking the stage

throughout summer and are bound to bring a smile to everyone’s face. photo opportunities with all the above will be available at intervals throughout the day!

What’s great about camel creek Family Theme park is its stunning surroundings, with the park being set amongst the cornish countryside just off the A30 between Wadebridge and padstow. our striking scenery really makes camel creek the heart of a fantastic family fun day out. We’ve thrilling theme park rides for all the family to enjoy, whether it be our large wet and wild water rides to our gentler rides such as Dizzy Dina and kiddies carousel. not forgetting our range of rollercoasters! We are also home to over 90 species of animals from chinchillas to crocodiles, to ferrets to frogs. There’s so much to see, enjoy and explore, we’ve adventure around every corner!

Enjoy the sunshine the summer brings and get back to nature on our wildlife

walk at Swamp Busters’ nature trail or run riot through our outdoor play areas from super slides to our tiny toddlers cottages. But if the sun shy’s away we’ve got you covered with our large indoor soft play that will keep your little monkeys swinging around with glee all day.

There’s also plenty of opportunity to treat your taste buds and fuel up for a day of fun with our variety of tasty food stops. From fast food to fresh baguettes, to ice creams and Italian inspired snacks. And don’t forget to pay a visit to our generous gift shop, bursting with toys, treats and Ty teddies! Find something to treasure to remember your magical family day out forever!

Use code OM23 to save £3 off per person on standard day tickets when booking online.

not to be used in conjunction with any offer. Tickets available online at www.camelcreek.co.uk

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world youth skills day

“Young people are drivers of change and must be fully engaged in decisions affecting their future. Guided by the United Nations Youth 2030 strategy, I urge everyone to act for youth skills development as a priority, at the Summit and beyond.” - Un Secretary-general António guterres

Established in November 2014 by the United Nations General Assembly, World Skills Day is held annually on 15th July. The day seeks to promote skill expansion among the world’s youth and address challenges and seize opportunities. In recent studies, it shows that around 30% of young women and 13% of young men worldwide are not in employment, education or any form of training.

World youth Skills Day aims to highlight the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, entrepreneurship, innovation and self-employment. providing necessary tools and resources to keep up with the ever-changing nature of jobs with the advances of technology. It opens up the conversation between young people, education and training institutions, employers and employees, firms and development partners.

As part of a 15-year plan, the United Nations has committed to promoting education and lifelong learning opportunities, reducing unemployment and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Development Goals are part of the 2030 Agenda which is made up of 17 goals to universally end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. Education and training are fundamental to creating a peaceful and prosperous world.

We are extremely fortunate to live in a country where schooling is a luxury and we are given the opportunity to learn how to read and write and form basic skills to be a desirable and employable candidate. Furthermore, plymouth has a wide variety of further education to develop and hone in on the passions and interests of our youth to allow their

skills to grow and flourish so they may have access to great jobs and live fulfilling lives.

Below are just a hand full of further education and organisations to help inspire our younger generation and guide them to achieve their dreams;

Skills Launchpad Plymouth

They offer free and impartial advice if you’re unsure of your next move, understanding that there’s no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to your future. you can sign up for 1:1 support and/or have access to free online resources such as securing an apprenticeship, gaining work experience, support for care leavers, setting up your own business and support for parents and guardians.

Skills Group

offering full-time courses, bespoke career development programmes as well as specialising in apprenticeships. With over 25 years of experience, they have a catalogue of top local companies they work with to help kick-start careers and maximise business performance.

City College Plymouth

From the new A Level-equivalent T Levels and high-quality degree-level programmes to a range of vocational courses and Apprenticeships, city college of plymouth is now one of the leading providers of professional and technical training in the South West. Whether you are aged 16 or 60, book your space now for their open day on Friday 25th August and explore your options.

“World Youth Skill Day is a reminder that when we invest in youth, we invest in our shared future.”

University of Plymouth

With a clear mission to advance knowledge and transform lives through a broad range of subjects from Engineering, Biomedical Science, Marine and many more, the University is committed to investing in the future of their students to develop their careers and make a positive difference to the planet and people’s lives.

In addition to this, the University also won an award in May 2023 in the Best Small or Specialist Institution category of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards for the Arts University Plymouth, confirming it as a leading specialist for creative arts education.

Why is this such an important day? Holding space and opening up the conversation, whether that be with organisations, colleges, universities, employers even the government about creating opportunities for the youth to develop their skills. The upskilling of the youth can make them realise their full potential and secure a better future for themselves and their community.

FOOD & DRINK

Loca L Directory

Bars & Cocktail

FISH AND SEAFOOD

Shapla Balti Cuisine

Plympton’s award-winning

After Shapla Balti Cusine were finalists for the British Curry Awards in 2017,their mission ever since was to claim the winning title. Their dreams came true as Shapla took home the 2022 Bangladesh Caterers Association Award.

With the hard work of the team, their consistency in producing phenomenal food, customer experience and ratings/votes over the last couple of years has awarded the restaurant their much deserved BCA award.

In November last year, the team attended the biggest event in the hospitality calendar, The Bangladesh Caters Association. They were on the edge of their seats waiting to hear the results. Hosted by celebrity chef, Greg Wallace at the Park Plaza in London, the moment had come. Sir Gary Streeter done the honours and peeled back the golden evelope and called out the name we’ve all been waiting for, Shapla Balti Cuisine. Based on their innovation, presentation, hygiene and the fantastic customer service that

pipped them to the post ultimately crowning them the winners.

If you’re looking for a night in or night out then why not give the awardwinning Shapla Balti Cuisine a try. With their new website, you can easily place an order for delivery or collection and even make a table reservation.

Mr Ali and his team would like to thank all of their customers for their continued support and can’t wait to welcome you to the restaurant.

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In an air fryer or dry frying pan, crisp up the ham until golden (around 3-4 minutes) Allow to cool on kitchen towel then roughly chop.

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Shred the chicken. Mix with 1 tbsp yoghurt, 1 tbsp chopped chives, 2 finely chopped anchovies, 1 tbsp lemon juice, some lemon zest, grated parmesan and some black pepper. taste and adjust to your preference. 3

Toast the pita, cut in 1/2 and open. Add in some little gem lettuce and spoon the filling into the pita. Top with any leftover crispy ham and some extra chives.

One Pot Gnocchi with Prawns

makes 2 Difficulty - Easy

IngrEdIEnts

• 300g cherry tomatoes

• 1 shallot, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 red chilli, finely diced

• 6 sun dried tomatoes, finely diced

• 1/2 chicken stock cube

• Tomato puree 3

• Spinach

• 300g gnocchi

• 165g raw prawns

• Fresh basil

• Parmesan

• Balsamic

Recipes

Supporting those lighter lunch or dinner cravings with a focus on including gut friendly foods

Chicken Caesar Salad Pita

makes - 1 Difficulty - Easy

IngrEdIEnts

• 1 wholemeal pita

• 80-100g shredded cooked chicken breast

• Fresh chives or 1 spring onion

• 2 anchovies

• 10g grated Parmesan

• 1 heaped tbsp thick yoghurt

• 1 lemon

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• Worcestershire sauce

• Parma ham

• Little gem lettuce

Sweat the shallot, diced basil stems, chilli and garlic in a little olive oil and a pinch of salt for 3 minutes until softened. Add in diced sun dried tomatoes and 1 heaped tbsp tomato puree. 2

Add in the tomatoes and a little splash of water and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften. press carefully with the back of a spoon to release their juices, add in 150ml water, 1/2 a chicken stock cube, bring to a simmer then add a handful of fresh chopped basil, 15g grated parmesan and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar.

Add a little more water IF your sauce has reduced too much and add in the prawns and a large handful of spinach into the sauce and gently cook until the prawns are just done. add in the cooked gnocchi and fold through. Serve with an extra grating of parmesan.

cook the gnocchi to packet instructions or air fry for 6 minutes at 200c 4

MIssION: IMPOssIBLE

Starring - Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg

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Editors guide to the latest and upcoming releases...

INsIDIOUs: THE RED DOOR

Ten years after the last instalment, the supernatural horror follows the Lambert family as Dalton (Ty Simpkins) heads off to college. However, the college dream shortly becomes a nightmare when the repressed demons of his past suddenly return to haunt them both.

Released: July 7th

BARBIE

Starring - Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae

Living in the perfect world of Barbie Land, Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives until they’re expelled for being a less-than-perfect dolls. Barbie is now adjusting to the real world and learning to live among humans and discover the joys and perils all whilst trying to find true happiness.

Released: July 21st

Dead Reckoning Part One is the seventh instalment of the Mission: Impossible film series. Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruiz) and his team embark on their most dangerous mission yet, forcing Ethan to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission - not even the lives of those he cares about.

Released: July 12th

THE OUT-LAws

Starring - Pierce Brosnan, Nina Dobrev, Adam Devine

Owen Browning (Adam Devine), an uptight Bank Manager, is about to marry the love of his life when during his wedding week, his bank is held up by the infamous Ghost Bandits. Thinking there’s no such thing as a coincidence, his suspicions turn to his in-laws who just arrived in town, believing they are the infamous outlaws.

Released: July 7th

HAUNTED MANsION

Starring - Winona Ryder, Danny DeVito, Jamie Lee Curtis

The supernatural horror comedy follows Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and her son as they move into their newly bought mansion, but shortly discover it’s haunted by ghosts. Enlisting help of the so-called experts; a tour guide, a psychic, a priest and a historian with hope of exorcising the spirits.

Released: July 28th

Starring - Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson, Hiam Abbass

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the Witcher: SeaSon 3 part 2

after being shot dead, Fontaine (John Boyega) is very shocked to wake up the next morning unharmed. the pulpy, sci-fi mystery brings an unlikely trio together to investigate a series of eerie events. their search eventually leads them a government backed lab is performing experiments on the local Black population.

Released: July 21st

kizazi moto: generation Fire

Starring - Amir Hedayah, Mo Ismail, Florence Kasumba

continuing from part one, geralt (henry cavill) takes ciri (Freya allan) of cintra into hiding to keep her safe from the monarchs, mages and beasts competing to capture her. Shaping up to be an epic last season for cavill, his character geralt is determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it.

Released: July 27th

Joy riDe

as audrery’s (ashley park) business trip to asia goes sideways, she enlists help from her four friends as they travel through asia together and go on a journey of bonding, friendship and belonging and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are.

Released: July 7th

“this animated anthology brings together a new wave of animation stars to take you on a wildly entertaining ride into africa’s future. inspired by the continent’s diverse histories and cultures, these action-packed sci-fi and fantasy stories present bold visions of advanced technology, aliens, spirits and monsters imagined from uniquely african perspectives.” - IMDb

Released: July 5th

oppenheimer

often known as the “father of the atomic bomb”, american scientist J. robert oppenheimer (cillian murphy), works a team of scientists during the manhattan project and developed the atomic bomb. With a huge cast with the likes of robert Downey Jr., rami malek and Florence pugh this is one not to be missed.

Released: July 21st

Starring - Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon

Starring - Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra

Starring - Stephanie Hsu, Ashley Park, David Denman

Starring - John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx