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contents 12>> Do This ISSUE 52 MAY/JUN18 We’ve got some big stuff in this edition of Luxe. It feels like the year has really turned a corner and got itself going after a weird stop-start to 2018, with that mad weather and premature Easter. Now we’re in the swing of things; looking forward to a spring and summer fest of fun that takes in everything from royal weddings to wild garlic. And when I say big, I meant giant. The giant who is our cover star Ian Whyte. The 7ft 1ins former Newcastle Eagles basketball player who has gone on to have towering roles in the Harry Potter films, Alien vs Predator and the on-going TV spectacular that is Games of Thrones. Normally the quiet man, Ian, who lives in Tynemouth, breaks out of his mighty mask to talk to us about his truly fascinating journey from basketball arena to Hollywood. I’m about to go watch a re-run of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to see how he fares as Hagrid’s love interest Madame Olympe Maxime! Also on Team Luxe this edition is photographer Tom Stoddart talking about life in the thick of danger as a war photographer and we meet up with F1 engineer Rob Smedley who is organising a heartfelt charity gala in memory of his dad. This edition also features our Food Trail magazine which will take you on a scrumptious and completely mouth-watering global food journey. So inspiring!
Spring’s cultural calendar
18>> Must-see Great Exhibition preview
25>> Doing it for Dad Rob Smedley’s F1 fund-raiser
30>> High days Fashion for summer fun
46>> Fresh looks New season beauty buys
52>> Cover story Ian Whyte of Game of Thrones
56>> Generation Ageless Photographer Tom Stoddart was brought up in Amble but since then has travelled the world as a photographer for the global press. He recently returned to live in the North East. His luxe things in life include; sun filled holidays with wife, Ailsa. Food, wine and laughter with good friends and walks in the Lake District.
Behind the lens with Tom Stoddart
58>> Abu Dhabi A Gulf state of mind
60>> Berlin break Hip hotels with Debrah Dhugga
62>> Vegan masterclass The Feathers cookery school
70>> Wild for garlic In-season inspiration
74>> Cottage quirky Small space funky interiors
86>> Extra time George Friend writes
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88>> Motors Lexus and Range Rover on test
94>> Social Diary
THE LUXE TEAM Christopher March publisher chris@remembermedia.co.uk EDITORIAL Kathryn Armstrong editorial director kathryn@remembermedia.co.uk Jessica Laing jessica@remembermedia.co.uk Elysia Agnew elysia@remembermedia.co.uk SALES Lisa Anderson director lisa@remembermedia.co.uk Debi Coldwell director debi@remembermedia.co.uk Claire Graham claire@remembermedia.co.uk
Anna Coulson is CEO of Galileo, an academy trust in Redcar and Cleveland. A mum to five-year-old twin girls, her luxe things include, a favourite Gucci handbag, Tom Ford makeup and great candles – and seafood and scallops, preferably in Portugal or France.
PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Auld chris@chrisauldphotography.co.uk Kevin Gibson info@kgphotography.co.uk Nicky Rogerson info@kgphotography.co.uk DESIGN David Stubbs creative director dave@remembermedia.co.uk Kimberley Rumble kimberley@remembermedia.co.uk If you wish to advertise with us please contact our sales team: Lisa Anderson: lisa@remembermedia.co.uk / 07734 560565 or Debi Coldwell: debi@remembermedia.co.uk / 07910 918366
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Rob Smedley is the region’s best-known face of Formula 1 racing as head engineer with the Williams team. He talks to us about a charity event he’s planning in June. He’s dad to boys Frankie and Felix and luxe things in life include being with his family, sharing long Sunday lunches, and a pint of Black Sheep beer in a great pub.
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