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Say goodbye to your January blues!

Plymouth is bursting with a huge range of exciting events this month. The worldwide theatrical phenomenon The Lion King is now showing at the Theatre Royal. The touring production is the biggest musical production to tour the UK, with a cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers and more than 700 elaborate costumes (see page 16).

Plymouth Pavilions have an endless list of musical delights for you to enjoy this February. Headlining acts include Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Tom Odell and Rizzle Kicks! Turn to page 32 to find out more about what’s on in the city this month.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which is the perfect time to rekindle your relationship with your loved one. For some though, it can only mean a lonely night in with the TV - but all is not lost! If you are

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struggling to find ‘the one’, have you thought about Online Dating? Although it is far from a new concept, online dating is on the rise and is considered the best way to find your perfect match (page 18).

Make sure you take a look at our Restaurant Directory on page 22 for inspiration on where to take your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Until next time, I hope you enjoy all the great features in this issue of Oracle!

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Value your health?

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Contrary to what your doctor may tell you, when it comes to your health the first person you should consult is yourself.

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orget the assumption that your medical doctor is the be all and end all when it comes to your health, fitness and wellbeing. On second thought, for the minute, let us presume your doctor is the best person to help you.

Imagine the scenario: You are struggling with a niggling injury, maybe back pain, a problem with your knee, or even headaches. You go to your doctor, have your seven minute appointment and go on your way with an ample supply of painkillers or anti-inflammatories to get you through. Problem solved, right?

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The drugs help with the symptoms for a few hours but you are still left with the problem. This is the situation Ryan Buckle found himself in. Back in 2005, Ryan was involved in a motorbike accident which left him with a broken leg and an on-going case of whiplash. He spent many months trying to locate a therapist who could help him on his road to recovery, often getting referred to the wrong people.

Ryan’s experience highlighted the problem in the system: people looking for a health professional often don’t know where to find the professional they need.

After eventually getting the right treatment, going on to become a personal trainer and studying towards a degree at the University St. Mark & St. John in Health, Exercise and Physical activity, Ryan created Capes Health Professionals; a website to efficiently match people with a professional to help them recover, get fit or improve their health and wellbeing.

“After going through something like this I quickly realised that finding someone who could help me was something I knew nothing about. I had all sorts of questions.

Who do I need to see? Who can help me?

Where do I find a professional? It took me a long time to find someone who had dealt with my problem previously and I was comfortable to work with. Through my experiences and working with people to improve their health I am continually asked where to find a health professional

“Capes provides an online service that connects people to professional, qualified health professionals, saving time, getting results and avoiding disappointment” or who they should see. So I decided to do something about it and make health professionals easy to find for everyone.”

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results and avoiding disappointment.

People can compare health professionals at their leisure and see all the information they need to know including what they do, their skill set, their hobbies and interests, images and experience to be able to find the right health professional to help them. When they are ready, they can get in touch safe in the knowledge they have found the right health professional.

There are Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Physiotherapists, Exercise professionals and Sports therapists, which is where the name Capes came from. With many more health professionals included with massage therapists, hypnotherapists, counsellors, reflexologists and more.

You can find the professional you require, for an injury or rehabilitation right through to a personal trainer to get in shape or a relaxing massage from a qualified massage therapist.

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Hobby Horse Day Nursery celebrates another successful inspection result The successful family owned day nursery Hobby Horse, in Plympton, has just been inspected by. Ofsted and Judged as Good with Outstanding aspects again.

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his is a fantastic achievement and testament to the professionalism of the nursery and its staff as this is the first time they have been inspected under the new much more rigorous inspection criteria introduced by Ofsted in November.

This inspection grading is a great addition to the Bristol Standard Quality Assurance mark that the nursery was reawarded in October and further reinforces the quality of the nursery care and education that Hobby Horse provides.

Within the inspection the inspector highlighted the quality of the management and staff team, a strong partnership

“This inspection grading is a great addition to the Bristol Standard Quality Assurance mark that the nursery was re-awarded in October and further reinforces the quality of the nursery care and education that Hobby Horse provides”

given a wide choice of play and learning experiences.

The owners Cherrill Phillips and Rachael Edgeler are totally committed to their staff and ensure that they are highly trained, attend ongoing training to keep them abreast of all new developments and requirements to ensure that the high quality care is maintained, and offering the best development that every child deserves, focussing on each child as an individual.

Aside of ensuring that every child receives the best care the staff still find time to organise fund raising events and in the next couple of months will be making donations to encompass Harvest Festival and Children in Need.

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Call for NHS staff to say sorry when things go wrong The Health Secretary has called for doctors and nurses to be more open, honest and ‘say sorry’ to patients when there are failures in patient care.

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eremy Hunt has confirmed new recommendations will be sent to every hospital in England and Wales to help win back trust in the NHS. To address the concerns the NHS Litigation Authority, the body which oversees claims made against the health service, has produced a leaflet for staff entitled “saying sorry”. It recommends that staff should make face-to-face apologies to patients ‘as soon as they are aware an incident has occurred’.

It also advises that patients should then be given a written apology, adding that it is not like a car insurer, which can ‘withhold a claim because an apology or explanation has been given’. ‘Saying sorry is not an admission of legal liability’, the leaflet says. ‘It is the right thing to do.’

Indeed, in our experience it is often the only way to satisfy justifiable concern.

The new guidance follows on from a

“staff should make face-to-face apologies to patients ‘as soon as they are aware an incident has occurred” series of highly published NHS scandals during 2013 which resulted in a Public Inquiry into the Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust where over 1,000 patients died. A further 11 Trusts were also put into special measures following concerns over their high mortality rates.

In response to the Francis Inquiry into care failings at Stafford hospital, a ‘statutory duty of candour’ was introduced, meaning families must be informed if errors in treatment cause death or serious injury.

The chief executive of the NHS Litigation Authority has stated that “saying sorry” is the human and moral thing to do and confirmed to the Trusts’ that they will not say ‘we’re not going to cover you because you’ve said sorry’. This combined with new guidelines about

whistleblowing, should now lead to more openness and willingness for doctors and nurses to come clean and report mistakes at a much earlier stage.

In cases where people perhaps bring a claim out of frustration, because they do not feel that they have been given an explanation or that their complaints have been heard, an apology may make them less likely to pursue an action.

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Chris Kallis Solicitors can advise if you think you have a clinical negligence

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claim against the NHS. However, these are often delicate situations and we believe it is important to consider matters carefully and allow the NHS an opportunity to clarify what has happened before a claim is initiated. We will advise you of the correct procedures which may help to clarify the matter and resolve the issues at an early stage. We can also investigate and advise on whether to pursue a claim. If there is a valid case we will ensure that our client’s receive appropriate compensation.

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The excellent value of Care Homes If we felt alone, frail or struggling to cope with day to day demands it would be an absolute blessing for someone we trusted to help us get ready for the day ahead.

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o also have a housekeeper and someone to take care of our laundry as well as a chef to prepare us lovely cooked meals throughout the day - well what a dream!

If that were not enough, imagine we also had another person to take care of most of our bills and general annoyances as well as a maintenance team right there, to fix things should they go wrong. And,

to ensure our day is as perfect as can be there is another person to manage all these people!

and maintenance, we start to appreciate just how much value a good quality care home offers.

It all sounds too good to be possible.

People around me, should I need them, 24 hours a day. How much would this cost? Too much for most people to be able to consider employing all this assistance in their own home.

A good quality care home offers all of this and much more, which makes them excellent value. Even a small home, offering places for around thirty people to live will have around fifteen staff to attend to your needs over twenty four hours a day. That is a lot of care and attention.

These days safeguarding people’s welfare and health and safety is paramount to both local authorities and the care home and NHS regulator – the Care Quality Commission. You can be sure that if you are considering moving into a care home, not only will you enjoy great value for money, you can be sure that there is plenty of interest in protecting you and promoting your wishes and choices as to how you choose to live your life in your new home (from home).

When we also take into consideration that a weekly fee of around £525 a week includes all of our other usual costs such as heating, electricity, water, council tax, buildings insurance and any cleaning

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Whatever the season, we’ve got it covered!

With Plymouth University We are proud to announce that Student Jobs has recruited over 2000 students since September 2013! Now the Student Jobs team are looking forward to Spring approaching and Summer to follow! If you are an employer in Plymouth eagerly seeking fresh talent to join your team for 2014, or if you have Summer vacancies coming up we are here to help!

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re you a Plymouth University student looking for part-time work? Or looking to secure that summer job to save for the big holiday plans!? Contact Student Jobs, we are here to assist students in finding local vacancies, alongside offering work on Plymouth University campus!

Additionally, our services involve running Drop In sessions daily to inform students of current vacancies, help with queries, job applications and CV checking!

By providing a free recruitment service, we seek to be that fundamental link between employers and our students! Ensuring that our bright and talented students can gain the experience they desire whilst helping fill local vacancies!

Since September we have recruited students for many different industry sectors, such as: catering, retail, marketing and sales, finance, administration, health care and social work, and more! Our students are eager to earn income to support their education expenses, and gain experience in varied sectors to develop those necessary skills for future employment.

Plymouth University are actively contributing to the development of the local community, by building strong partnerships with local businesses; in which the Student Jobs team

plays a key role in connecting employers to students. So start the new approaching season with the employment of enthusiastic and gifted students, alongside a smooth recruitment process!

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Furthermore, we will circulate current opportunities to students through the Student Jobs Twitter account.

Afterwards, we are happy to manage applications and create a shortlist of CV’s on your behalf, always striving to ensure that you always receive a shortlist of the best suited candidates.

Based in Plymouth University campus, Student jobs has access to over 30,000 students! Take the opportunity to market your vacancy to one of the largest talent banks in the South West!

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The King of the Jungle has arrived!

Disney’s worldwide theatrical phenomenon The Lion King has arrived at the Theatre Royal for a seven week run until Saturday 15th March, as part of the show’s recordbreaking tour of the UK and Ireland.

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isney’s The Lion King is based on the beloved Academy awardwinning animated film which was entrusted to Director and Co-Designer Julie Taymor to adapt the film for the stage. Taymor brought a vast array of disciplines to Disney’s The Lion King which draws upon her immeasurable experience of various theatrical styles and cultures to tell the compelling tale

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of Simba. The story follows the young lion cub, as he journeys through life and struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role of King.

Four years in the making, this truly international production brings together a cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers, from 17 different countries, supported by a backstage team of over 100 people. The touring production is the biggest musical production ever to tour the UK. With hundreds of masks, puppets and more than 700 elaborate costumes representing 26 different types of animal, 21 giant trucks are used to transport everything across the country. In total, the touring production will visit 10 cities across the UK & Ireland over two and a half years, with further dates and locations to be announced.

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became the highest grossing show in Broadway history. The production has now been seen by over 68 million people across six continents and the acclaimed West End production continues to sell out at London’s Lyceum Theatre in its 15th triumphant year.

In addition to the record-breaking productions in London and New York, Disney’s The Lion King can currently be seen in Tokyo, Hamburg, Madrid, Sao Paulo, Brazil and on tour in the US, UK and Japan. The production opened in Sydney, Australia in December 2013.

To date, this new touring production has enjoyed sell-out, record-breaking seasons in Bristol, Manchester, Dublin and Birmingham and is in its last few weeks at Edinburgh before opening in the south west. Both audiences and critics have embraced Disney’s The Lion King, giving it rave reviews and standing ovations.

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The Nanny State...

We hope that you had a fantastic Christmas and New Year and are looking forward to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2014. For most of us, and we hope for you, the holiday season is a joyful one, surrounded by friends and family - the people we love and trust and whom we know have our best interests at heart. People who will always be there for us if we need them.

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owever, in an effort to protect the vulnerable, the law states that should you become mentally incapable of making your own decisions, then it is the job of the “system” to protect you against any, and all, persons who may wish to take advantage of your position. This includes your own family.

Thus, if you were to fall and hit your

head (as happened to Jacqueline Barber), your family would have no legal right to decide on what care you should receive.

Jacqueline died in care as her daughter battled in the courts for the right to take her mother home and look after her.

If you were to be diagnosed with dementia and placed in a care home, your family would not be able to remove you, even if they felt you were being mistreated. Well they could, but they maybe met a few days later at the front door by policemen with a battering ram and a court order to forcibly return you to the care home - as happened to Betty Figg.

The legal system is to be commended for their efforts to protect the vulnerable, but unfortunately it does not have the time or the resources to make accurate judgements on every case in a timely fashion. So, should you become incapacitated, either through ill health or through an accident, the law requires that your family lose all rights and a “deputy” may be appointed as a neutral third party to manage your affairs.

Your joint bank accounts, your property, and even decisions regarding the type of medical care you receive all become the remit of the court. For example a joint account is likely to be closed for all transactions other than for emergencies, until a deputy has been appointed.

So while you may trust your friends and family to look after you, the law does not, and the only way to make sure your voice is heard is to have a Lasting Power of Attorney drawn up by a professional.

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Finding Love Online Over the past decade, online dating has gone from being something that was frowned upon or considered a little dangerous, to something that is now accepted as a normal way to meet a long term partner.

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recent survey by the Oxford Internet Institute reveals that over a third of us have tried online dating, with users in their 40s and above being the most likely to have signed up to a dating website.

For women in particular, the attraction of online dating often revolve around security issues and intentional dating rather than leaving things to chance. Whereas younger people are more likely to take a more relaxed attitude and older people are far more focused on finding a partner by actively going out and looking, rather than passively waiting for a potential mate to appear in their life.

The rise of online dating in the UK appears a trend which is likely to continue over the next few years, as more and more people meet their partners through this medium and the amount of success stories continue to rise.

Dating website Love is Dating is one of the more recent websites being launched, with the aim of bringing together more UK couples.

has lost that sort of nerdy or seedy aura that it used to have and is now accepted as a very efficient and safe way to meet potential partners.

detected a mile off and can put off potential partners. By putting a bit of time in and making it more personal - it’s much more likely to pay off.

In another 10 years’ time we might all be asking not ‘How did you meet?’ but ‘What site did you meet on?’ We believe the right relationship makes you happy. And everyone needs a little happiness in their lives.”

One thing to remember is not to tell them your life story! At this stage it’s advisable not to mention your ex - it’s a sure sign that you’re still focused on a past relationship. No matter how comfortable you feel talking to someone, it’s important to remember not to give away too much information too early. Use the first email as a chance to spark their curiosity. Keep it clean, polite and to the point - and throw in a little humour if possible.

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Online dating is a much safer way to meet people, with a much higher success rate than in bars. Having a guaranteed variety of choices is a great change from the old days of dating when it used to be difficult just to meet new people in general, let alone potential partners. With the modern age of dating you are able to compare your interests at the click of a button, and having this knowledge lets you know from the start what you’re getting into.

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Jazz Lunch at Seaside Venue The Carlton Big Band is proud to announce the re-launch of the first of its lunchtime gigs for 2014.

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he Carlton Big Band will be playing at the attractive new venue; The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, The Hoe, on Sunday 16th February from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

Since the Plymouth based band’s formation in 2001, it has had monthly residencies at The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, The Novotel, and The Matchroom, and now after twelve years, it’s a seaside venue for the Carlton Big Band, at The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club on The Hoe, where you can hear the exciting twelve piece band on Sunday February 16th, March 16th and April 13th.

The band play a whole spectrum of music including the vintage jazz sounds of Glenn Miller, and the swing music of Ellington and Basie. Timeless pop classics of Stevie Wonder, and Van Morrison are

also featured, along with punchy Latin numbers for salsa lovers. Swing dancers are welcome to strut their stuff on the dance floor too, or just relax and enjoy the music. For an extra helping of music, during the break, Rat Pack vocalist Peter Mancini will be there to entertain, with

“While listening to the band; comprised of four saxophones, three trumpets, two trombones and three rhythm, there is the option of a carvery lunch, and an unrivalled sea view is also on the menu!”

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Bandleader Elaine Davies will be featured on tenor sax and vocals, and you can expect to be thrilled by the vibrant big band sound that Carlton Big Band can produce.

some well loved jazz standards.

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Plymouth Auction Rooms is the home for modern British art If you are in the market for work by modern British artists – many with strong West Country connections – then head for the next quarterly art sale by Plymouth Auction Rooms.

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Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls Plymouth Society of Artists Open until 13th February, Plymouth City Museum and Art Get a glimpse of the diversity of the art world in Devon and Cornwall with this new presentation of works by selected members of the Plymouth Society of Artists.

The content on show is always varied and includes works on paper, oils, paintings, landscapes, portraits and more.

The Lion King Showing until 15th March, The Lyric, Theatre Royal Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s The Lion King is a worldwide theatrical phenomenon. It has been seen by over 70 million people worldwide and is still drawing sell-out crowds at London’s Lyceum Theatre in its 15th year.

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The Hour We Knew Nothing Of Each Other 5th – 8th February, The Drum, Theatre Royal Moving, funny, fast and physical – expect an exploration of life as we know it. With over 450 characters; from businessmen to bohemians, soldiers to skateboarders, tourists to transvestites and joggers to jugglers – this engrossing production will immerse you in the life-blood of a city.

Finding the beauty and detail in our everyday comings and goings, The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other will leave you wondering what you might be missing every time you wander through the city.

The Classic Rock Show 2014 5th February, Plymouth Pavilions After the success of their 2013 UK tour and as a testimony to the immense popularity of

classic rock music, The Classic Rock Show is back – bigger and better than ever! A virtuoso band of the finest musicians on the planet perform an amazing mix of selected tracks from the ten best selling rock albums of all time – with extra songs added for 2014!

Tom Odell 7th February, Plymouth Pavilions Tom embarks on his second headline tour of the UK on October 11, which includes two sold out nights at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London and a visit to Plymouth Pavilions.

Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls 11th February, Plymouth Pavilions Frank Turner, who headlined Wembley Arena last year and was also chosen to open Danny Boyle’s stunning Olympic Opening Ceremony, has had a busy year

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Morrison. You can buy tickets from the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club itself as well as Kerry’s Music on Ebrington Street, Vibes Music on Mayflower Street and Piglets on Fore Street in Saltash. For more information call 07973 600190.

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Against a backdrop of modern rural India, Sharmila Chauhan weaves an extraordinary tale of love and wonder. From the preparation of luxury food and the sacrifice of the lamb to the dressing of the bride and the dance to end all dances, this will be an exuberant, joyful and engaging piece of theatre.

The Carlton Big Band 16th February, Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, 12.30pm This talented 16 piece band will be performing live on the Hoe this February, where you can enjoy funky Big Band Jazz as well as the sounds of Glen Miller to Van

The Believers 21st February - 8th March, The Drum, Theatre Royal Two families are flung together on a night of cataclysmic weather. Bruised, tired and seduced by the flow of alcohol, they wrestle with their differences until, suddenly, the unthinkable happens. As their versions of what happened begin to fall apart and their perspectives become clouded by suspicion, they turn on each other in a desperate fight to understand the truth.

Rizzle Kicks 25th February, Plymouth Pavilions With a brand new album ‘Roaring 20s’ the boys are back, infusing a coming of age commentary with their trademark old school hip hop sound.

Ultimate Rhythm and Blues 50th Anniversary Tour 21st February, Plymouth Pavilions A one time line up of British Invasion rock royalty! The Zombies, The Animals, The Yardbirds, Spencer Davis and Maggie Bell clock up an amazing 37 hit records between them and can boast over 300 weeks in the charts!

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STOMPING OUR WAY INTO SPRING! As the days get longer and Christmas becomes a distant memory, its time to treat yourself to your thing this spring!

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ith all the hard work of the holiday season behind you and the last of the tinsel vacuumed up, get ready to shake your thing and sing your way into spring at Plymouth Pavilions!

From the bouncy pop sounds of Rizzle Kicks to rocky You Me At Six and the unashamed girl power of Little Mix we are overrun with choice. Or, if you fancy something a little bit different we’ve got

Britain’s got Talent star Susan Boyle, choir genius Gareth Malone, and classic rock legend Rick Wakeman, plus so much more this season!

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maybe an evening with Psychic Sally Morgan ticks the box? You could dance the night away with Brendan Cole’s ‘A License to Thrill’, or get your toes tapping as Tap Factory stomps into town.

Whatever takes your fancy, we are sure to have your thing this spring!

With such a packed spring programme, we couldn’t fit it all in here, so make sure you check out our full line up over at www.plymouthpavilions. com. To book tickets to any of our shows simply visit our website or call the Box Office on 0845 146 1460.

So this spring, don’t spend your evenings waiting for summer – get down to the Pavilions where gigs and gags really are on your doorstep!

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Winter’s Tale

Dallas Buyers Club In cinemas from 7th February In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is himself diagnosed with the disease and given 30 days to live.

Stars Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and Jared Leto.

The Invisible Woman In cinemas from 7th February The story of Nelly’s relationship with Charles Dickens with whom she discovered an exciting but fragile complicity. As Nelly becomes the focus of Dickens’ passion and

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his muse, for both of them secrecy is the price, and for Nelly a life of invisibility.

Stars Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Mr Peabody & Sherman In cinemas from 7th February Using his most ingenious invention, the WABAC machine, Mr. Peabody and his adopted boy Sherman hurtle back in time to experience world-changing events firsthand and interact with some of the greatest characters of all time. They find themselves in a race to repair history and save the future.

Stars Ty Burrell, Max Charles and Stephen Colbert.

Robocop In cinemas from 7th February In 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy - a loving husband, father and good cop is critically injured in the line of duty, the multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer.

Stars Joel Kinnaman, Douglas Urbanski and Abbie Cornish.

Cuban Fury In cinemas from 14th February A sad-sack named Bruce, has a crush on his new boss Julia and the only way he can win her over is by mastering the art of dance.

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Stars Nick Frost, Rashida Jones and Chris O’Dowd.

Her In cinemas from 14th February A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly purchased operating system that’s designed to meet his every need.

Stars Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams and Scarlett Johansson.

The Monuments Men In cinemas from 14th February An allied platoon made up of seven museum directors, curators, and art historians are tasked with going to Germany in the closing stages of World War II to rescue artworks requisitioned by the Nazis and returning them to their rightful owners.

Stars George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Matt Damon.

The Lego Movie In cinemas from 14th February An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together.

Stars Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks and Will Arnett.

Winter’s Tale In cinemas from 21st February Set in 1916 and present-day Manhattan, Winter’s Tale follows the story of Peter Lake; a thief who falls in love with a dying girl who occupies a houses he breaks into. Lake is saved from the insane Irish gangster Pearly Soames by a mysterious white horse who becomes his guardian angel.

Stars Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay and Russell Crowe.

Only Lovers Left Alive In cinemas from 21st February Set against the desolation of the oncevibrant cities of Detroit and Tangier, an underground musician, deeply depressed by the direction the world is going, reunites with his resilient and enigmatic lover. Their love story has already endured several centuries, but can these wise, but fragile, outsiders continue to survive as the modern world collapses around them?

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Pompeii In cinema from 21st February A slave turned gladiator finds himself in a race against time to save his true love, who has been betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, he must fight to save his beloved as Pompeii crumbles around him.

Stars Kit Harington, Carrie-Anne Moss and Emily Browning.

Stalingrad In cinemas from 21st February A band of determined Russian soldiers fight to hold a strategic building in their devastated city against a ruthless German army, and in the process become deeply connected to two Russian women who have been living there.

Stars Sir Maejor, Ginny Gardner, Sofia Black-D’Elia.

Non-Stop In cinemas from 28th February On an international flight from New York to London, U.S. federal air marshal Bill Marks receives a series of threatening text messages, stating that a passenger will be killed every 20 minutes until $150 million is transferred into a secret bank account.

When the bank account is discovered to be under Marks’ name and a bomb is found aboard the plane, Marks is branded as a hijacker.

Stars Julianne Moore, Michelle Dockery and Liam Neeson.

Stars Thomas Kretschmann, Yanina Studilina and Philippe Reinhardt.

Welcome to Yesterday In cinemas from 21st February A group of friends discover plans to build a time machine and in so doing build one themselves. They use the time machine for their own gain and pleasure, but soon realise that changing the past has dire consequences in the future.

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Countryside Charm Where a property is located can have a significant bearing on its value. A good location adds an average of £10,000 on a home’s value, but research shows many buyers would be prepared to pay up to £25,000 more to get a place in the perfect location.

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hile proximity to good schools, work and transportation links are crucial deciding factors, being within easy reach of the countryside is now the most prized attribute for a home.

A survey by Halifax Estate Agents has revealed that almost one in three buyers would pay up to £10,000 more for a property in a desirable location and a further 12 per cent would be prepared to up their offer by between £10,000 and £25,000.

When it comes to local geography, by far the biggest draw for prospective property owners is country air, with close proximity to the countryside considered the most important feature by 26 per cent of respondents. Having good transport links nearby was the top priority for 18 per cent of those surveyed. This was closely followed by proximity to work and being located near to a good school, with 14 per cent choosing each of these options as their primary consideration.

Not surprisingly, the buyers’ ages play a significant role in the location stakes.

Proximity to a good school is the most prized location factor for both the 25-34 and 35-44 age groups, while for the 18-24 group good transportation links come out on top.

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for Halifax Estate Agents, says, “It is interesting that being able to escape to the country is the most highly prized geographical factor for house hunters.

According to our research, it ranks higher than some of the considerations that are traditionally thought to impact significantly on property prices, such as local schools and distance to work.”

Although other factors such as budget, specification and availability play an important part in the decision to purchase a property, most people begin their search for a home by looking at geographic location first.

“The fact that so many house hunters would be prepared to pay more for a property in their ideal location demonstrates just how important this is in the home-buying process.”

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