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CONTENTS | JULY/AUGUST 5

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3 8 F E AT U R E

6 6 T R AV E L

Daniel Craig - we take a closer look at the man behind the secret agent, as he prepares for his fourth outing as the iconic 007

Ever wondered what to wear when you’re a busy mum? Fashionista, Cleo Lacey explains all about how to be a yummy mummy

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Kuoni, experts in luxury travel remind us there are more than beaches to explore, as they show us the real treasures of Mexico

th i s i s s u e at a g l a n c e

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H E A LT H

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EXERCISE

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H O M ES

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K ITC H EN S

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finance

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art

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SMOOTH RADIO

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DRINKS

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M OTO RS

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P OT TI N G S H ED

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GARDENS

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NOTICE BOARD

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centuries, after severe floods earlier this year. So, we’re

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As if the soaring 37º temperatures weren’t enough, things are hotting up even further, in our sizzling special feature on the one

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Spectre out later this year, and as part of our ‘Ar ts & Culture’

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Here in Leicestershire, we have a really great cultural scene,

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with some incredible talent around. Whether you prefer

Health & Fitness: Jo Helcke

the performing arts or visual art, this ‘Ar ts Special’ has an

Fashion & Beauty: Cleo Lacey, Hayley Sparkes, Indy Burmi

abundance of fabulous articles, inspirational features and exciting

Food & Drink: Anisha Mistry

up-coming events to keep you entertained this summer – and our

Home & Garden: Frances Hunt

very good friends at The Phoenix Cinema are offering 3 lucky

Motors: Andrew Wright

Beacon readers the chance to win some great prizes too, so

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So, until next time, enjoy the sunshine everyone.

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| FASHION & BEAUTY

2014 WAS A YEAR OF DRASTIC CHANGE IN THE CELEBRITY HAIR DEPARTMENT. WE SAW A HANDFUL OF CELEBS HEAD TO THE SALON AND WALK OUT ALMOST UNRECOGNISABLE – BUT WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WHEN CONTEMPLATING AN IMAGE OVERHAUL…? INDY HAS ALL THE ANSWERS

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Changing your hairstyle is a big decision, so here are some

insight into what you feel reflects your identity and also your

useful tips:

taste.

• First, ask yourself three very important questions:

Book in for a consultation before any big change. This

What are my expectations? What do I want my hair to

gives your stylist plenty of information about your ideas and

say about me? And what are my motives for doing it?

hair prior to the appointment, so that together you both have

• Are you hoping the new, different hair colour will help you look younger? Or perhaps you are fulfilling a lifelong dream to be a redhead, blonde, or brunette?

Are you bored, or do you have a new boyfriend or a new job?

a clear vision of what you want to achieve.

Let them know what your lifestyle is like, how much time you have to maintain it, and how adaptable the shape has to be.

Don’t forget that affordability to maintain the style is important. You don’t have to have total colours done every

• Any radical change is a big commitment so spend plenty of time thinking about the reasons for your new image.

• Nothing beats that feeling when a stranger comments 'I love your hair'; but a change can be incredibly daunting.

• A good stylist will advise what will look good based on

appointment. T-zone colours or refreshers can tide you over in between, so too, can partial cuts, based on a half appointment to give you longevity for the main shape.

This is something your stylist should offer as well as giving you the best advice on homecare products to ensure longer

your skin tone, face shape, hair texture and eye colour,

lasting colour shades and keeping the hairstyle looking its

taking account of your reasons and expectations.

best until you return to the salon.

AT INDY WE WORK WITH ONE RULE. WOW.

When did you last love your hair? What do you want your hair to say about you? For a free consultation book now.

For your hair to be WOW it must be: • Suitable • Fashionable • Beautifully Cut • and fit into your lifestyle.

Take lots of pictures to your stylist showing the looks you like, Pinterest and Instagram are great for that. For some great ideas, look at our Pinterest board under ‘Indy Hair’ and our Instagram page as: @indyhairdressing.

Pictures will give your stylist a direct

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| FASHION & BEAUTY

THIS ISSUE OUR FAIRY CLOTHES MOTHER, CLEO LACEY OFFERS HER EXPERT ADVISE ON HOW TO BECOME A YUMMY MUMMY!

WHAT TO WEAR WHEN YOU’RE A

Busy Mum…

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you finally feel ready to get your style back to how it once

BE STYLISH, CASUAL AND PRACTICAL EVERY DAY

was, or how you always wanted it to be! I’d say 70% of

This can seem hard to achieve if you are too busy to go

my clients are mums who want to look their best, but their

shopping, don’t know what to buy anymore and generally

t's been a couple of years since you’ve had babies and

wardrobe is full of clothes that have been grabbed whilst

stuck in a frumpy mummy rut. Mums generally don’t have lots

doing the supermarket shop!

of extra time or energy left for primping and preening. Giving

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less consideration or care to your style and appearance is not

to children; it’s easy to forget about the importance of

thoughtlessness or laziness, your priorities have simply changed.

looking after yourself: going out with dad, spending time with friends, shopping alone for a few hours, or

DON’T LOSE TOUCH WITH FASHION

simply treating yourself to a blow dry will help ease

Your thoughts towards clothes and style may have changed

some of the stress of parenthood.

considerably from pre-pregnancy days and let’s face it shopping with children is not the easiest of tasks! But most

ABOVE ALL, DON'T WORRY

of all, it’s the change in your body. The mummy tummy,

Your body will have changed after pregnancy and childbirth

breasts, and weight, have been through changes which are

and may have matured into a totally different shape. Be

completely natural but sometimes hard to come to terms

proud of your body. It's done a wonderful job of bringing your

with. The styles you once wore comfortably and confidently

children into the world.

may no longer be appealing or suitable.

TOP TIPS ON HOW TO LOOK LIKE A YUMMY MUMMY

IF YOU’RE FED UP WITH STARING AT YOUR OLD CLOTHES, STOP IT! Throw them out, give them to charity, to friends or sell them

There is no style pressure quite like the one at the school

on eBay. It’s only depressing looking at clothes that no

gates, so try out these fool proof top tips:

longer fit or suit you, they also take up valuable room in your

•

Underwear: as always is your starting point, a good-

wardrobe that could be filled with lovely new items that you

fitting bra is so important. Make sure you get measured

will look and feel fantastic in. I’ll come over, clear out the old

regularly after having children as your proportions

and we can make way for the new…

will change until you reach a stable size. Fed up with

Personal shopping is loved by so many of my mum clients,

the wobbly mummy tummy? Then try some Spanx.

no more wasting time or money. Hello new stylish yummy

These big knickers suck you in and smooth you out

mummy!

without rolling down and feeling uncomfortable. Not for everyday wear but definitely under the dress you feel lumpy and bumpy in.

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Style: Look for easy to clean, comfortable and hasslefree clothes, yet still stylish so you will look and feel good. I absolutely love Whistles Jersey blazers for my clients who are mums; stylish, smart, and really practical for bending down with the kids. They look fab with jeans and simple jersey tops, they can also be

Look fantastic this Summer in our stunning swimwear

shoved into a washing machine.

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Jeans: Having children could mean a long journey to fit back into your old jeans, but it doesn’t mean that you

Our team have

can’t still look fab in a pair! You may just need to alter

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the brand to suit your new shape. Look for a slightly

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higher waisted pair with a little stretch for comfort so it’ll hold everything in that needs to be!

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Hair: Why not consider getting a low-maintenance hair cut or newstyle. For mums who prefer to have long hair,

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We stock lingerie in cup sizes A to JJ.

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Nails: Have a gel manicure and pedicure. The gel

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‘Me time’ is also important to your health and wellbeing. After a couple of years of dedicating your life

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| FASHION & BEAUTY

THIS ISSUE OUR FAVOURITE BEAUTY COLUMNIST HAYLEY SPARKES, SHOWS US HOW TO BE YOUR BEST BEAUTIFUL – BE THAT BRONZED BEAUTY OR PORCELAIN PRINCESS

English Rose OR

BRONZED ANGEL?

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wo of the most desirable looks to create are the classic English Rose with porcelain

of Cambridge and model Lily Cole.

A classic English rose doesn’t need too much make-up, so

skin, rosy cheeks and natural beauty or the

as a base I recommend opting for a BB Cream. BB stands

bronzed angel, with a warm glowing skin

for beauty balm and BB Creams are a lighter alternative to

tone and golden sun-kissed highlights.

foundation that also hydrate the skin. My personal favourite is Ginvera Nude BB cream, the formula blends beautifully

THE CLASSIC ENGLISH ROSE

and also contains SPF30 to protect skin from sun damage -

This is a great style for those who are naturally very fair.

(RRP £24.95) available from janiro.co.uk.

Whilst tanned skin continues to be popular there is a

The next step to becoming an English Rose is adding a

growing shift towards embracing paler skin-tones and

touch of blush to the apples of your cheeks. There are so

opting for a more natural, understated look. For celebrity

many pretty shades of blushers to choose from. If you have

inspiration take a look at actress Emma Stone, The Duchess

dry or mature skin opt for creamy based formulas whereas

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oily skin types will find powder blushers last longer on the

power curlers are crafted form high-quality stainless steel

skin. To add blush correctly smile and apply to the upper

with a unique pivot design which applies a consistent

apples of your cheeks towards your ears. Avoid applying

straight-line pressure on the lash for even results. The

blush too low on the face as it is more flattering and lifts the

Lash Loading Mascara, which has an extra-large brush to

face if you apply a little higher.

load your lashes to ensure they look full and volumised. To complete the look finish off with a pink or peach shade of

TOP TIP: always blend the blusher into your skin really

lipstick or gloss.

well for a natural look, and don’t over apply.

A lovely powder blusher I recommend is the MEMEME Blush box in pink, this cute blush contained in a gorgeous compact contains a mirror and soft bristled brush for application on the go (RRP £8.95) available from mememecosmetics.com

TOP TIP: go in with the mascara brush at the root of the lashes and then zig-zag the brush up towards the tips of the lashes to coat every lash.

To complete the look opt for neutral shades on the eyes in, soft brown, golden and taupe shades. Next to open up the

THE GOLDEN GODDESS

eyes curl lashes with a lash curler and coat your lashes with

If you can’t resist the look of a tan there are plenty of safe

some mascara. I love to use the Japonesque power lash

and effective ways to ensure you achieve a golden glow

curler and lash loading mascara duo - (RRP £36.00) available

without damaging your skin. First of all if you are going to

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sunbathe always protect your skin with a quality sunscreen,

Japonesque are a brand renowned for being leaders

it sounds like very basic advice but so many people

in make-up tools and their power curler is one of the

make the mistake of not wearing anything. Sun damage

company’s best-selling products. The japonese steel lash

is incredibly ageing so applying a high factor sunscreen

It seems whatever skin we are blessed with, many of us still strive to “change it, fuelled by a desire to have either darker or fairer skin. For me there is nothing more beautiful than a woman who is happy and confident in her own skin but it can be fun to experiment…

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For bronzed angel make-up inspiration take a look at Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardasian who are both pros when it comes to achieving this look.

product to your face and neck is the best way to keep looking

TOP TIP: add a sun-kissed glow into your make-up

youthful.

routine use a matte bronzer.

I have recently discovered a fantastic range of advanced

Apply to all the areas where the sun would naturally hit

sun protection products from

your face, on your forehead and bridge of your nose. For

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a contoured look apply bronzer to the hollows underneath

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your cheekbones. You can also apply underneath the

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factor protection is the Tinted

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sun cream. This lightweight

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moisturising cream offers heavy

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duty UVA and UVB protection and can be used in replace of your normal day cream. I love a multi-tasking product and this is

Finish off the look with a bronze toned lip-gloss and reveal your golden goddess!

But whatever your skin-tone, be happy with the skin you are in! Until next time…

Hayley x

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5 MYTHS TOP

FAT

LO S S

FROM THE DESK OF JOSH RYLATT, DIRECTOR OF TRANSFORMATION FIT

HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING |

MYTH 4: “USE HIGH REPS AND LOW WEIGHT FOR FAT LOSS” Again, a myth which doesn’t really make much sense.

Surely high reps and heavy weight would bring about greater calorie burning? In my opinion, weight training over cardio every day of the week. Strength/endurance weight training is absolutely paramount when trying to achieve a better body, the reasons being: •

rate, this decides how many calories your body burns when resting, if you want to burn more calories when sleeping, choose weights.

•

High Intensity weight training will burn more calories per hour then jogging/walking on a treadmill.

•

MYTH 1: “LOSING WEIGHT IS ALL ABOUT CALORIES” Calories are definitely a big factor in weight loss but not

Increasing muscle mass will Increase basal metabolic

More muscle will help you tone up, and give you the body you want. Nobody wants to be skinny and boney. Be skinny fit not skinny fat!

•

GIRLS! You will not turn into a man with bulging

the be all and end all. Stay in a deficit (energy expenditure

muscles if you weight train, guys produce a hell of

exceeds energy intake) and you will lose weight (key word

a lot more testosterone than girls hence why we get

being weight, not fat). Taking care of your hormones is the

bigger, have deeper voices, etc. If you weight train

trick to sustainable fat loss, hence why starvation diets

and eat clean you will achieve a slim, toned physique

don’t always work long term. Hormones respond to different

you’re proud of.

types of calories differently, which is why overall calories need to be made up of the right macro nutrients.

MYTH 5: “EATING FAT MAKES YOU FAT” Everybody believes eating fat is what makes you fat and

MYTH 2: “LOSING WEIGHT IS ALL ABOUT EXERCISE”

unhealthy, not entirely true. Eating trans-fats and saturated

For many years we have been told to lose weight you need

and excess fat gain but foods containing healthy fats, and

to do lots of exercise 80% exercise 20% diet… Wrong, flip

saturated fats from natural sources are ESSENTIAL for

that figure on its head and you’re closer to the real figure,

optimizing hormones, promoting your body to use fat as

not everyone can spend 7 days a week training in a gym.

energy, and they taste great too.

fat from processed products can cause health problems

Diet is essential for fat loss, which is why you can lose a

Processed carbohydrates and sugar are the enemies

shed load of fat without setting foot in a gym. Exercise is

when trying to lose fat, they’re addictive and can stop the

important of course but not vital right from the start.

release of fat from fat cells and trigger fat storage if you over consume calories. Carbohydrates are fine to eat just be

MYTH 3: “LONG CARDIO SESSIONS WORK BEST FOR FAT LOSS”

careful which ones you choose and where you use them in your eating routine!

People believe spending hours jogging on a treadmill, or pedalling on a bike is the fastest, most effective way to lose fat and ‘tone up’. Whilst these techniques can help, they have many downfalls and there are more efficient options.

The side-effects of long cardio sessions may be: •

Increased cortisol (the stress hormone)

•

Increased hunger (Go run for an hour and see how

•

Increased risk of pain, injury and inflammation rates

hungry you feel after) (shin splints, foot injuries, trips, hip and back pain, etc.)

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| HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING

DR JOANNA HELCKE IS AN EXPERT IN PREGNANCY AND POSTNATAL PILATES AND WINNER OF THE UK’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS FITNESS AWARD: THE 2014 FITPRO AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FITNESS. IN THIS ISSUE JO INVESTIGATES....

HOLIDAY T H E

Light way

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f there’s one thing I’ve become quite good at, it is

holidays in hot destinations are probably the ideal moment

traveling light. With the advent of budget airlines, I’m a

to start eating thoughtfully. You are unlikely to crave a huge,

pro at packing everything I need for a week’s holiday in a

greasy-spoon style fry-up in the blazing heat.

piece of cabin luggage…

Ice cold watermelons, tricolour caprese salads (ask for the

I’ve even discovered the joy of cute little travel-size

dressing on the side) and grilled fish sprinkled with freshly

shampoos and conditioners that won’t get binned by the

chopped herbs are far more alluring propositions in hot

airport staff for being over the regulation 100ml limit. And

climes. So to a degree, the healthy eating odds are stacked

I have a feeling that I’m not alone in “going light” to avoid

in your favour this summer.

being clobbered by yet more airline charges.

THERE ARE OBVIOUS PITFALLS OVER-INDULGENCE – WE’VE ALL DONE IT!

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come home, hopped on the scales and felt our hearts sink

instance a day - a time and a place where a glass of wine

as the dial soared.

or beer elevates the moment from pleasant to magical.

The problem is that it might take a week to pile on a few

Overindulge and the magic is lost.

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FORGET THE FIZZY’S

oneself. Yet at the same time one doesn’t really want to be

And as for soft drinks – fizzy pop and juices – I’ll be brutal.

the annoying spoil sport who refuses to eat this, that or the

Forget them. They are empty, worthless calories and

other on holiday. Trying to keep up with the latest fad diet is

anyway, on a hot, sultry day can anything be more tempting

unlikely to be a popular move with the rest of the family.

than a glass of ice-cold water?

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deVOL Kitchens We are very pleased to introduce a beautiful new kitchen range to our Cotes Mill showroom.

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numbers and emails of witnesses; especially if they are

Suffering food poisoning after eating in your hotel's

not from this country and need to be contacted in another

restaurant

country after you have returned home.

Injuries suffered when diving into shallow swimming

You should take photographs of the area where your

pools

accident happened and the cause of it, for example

Injuries whilst skiing due to defective skis or bindings

defective tiles.

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Make sure you keep all documentation relating to your treatment such as medical records, receipts for any payments you make for medical treatment or other expenses.

Once you return home gather together all of the documentation you can find relating to the booking of your holiday. This can be absolutely vital because depending

Conventions might apply, in which case you only have 2 years to bring a claim.

If your accident happened when you were on board a ship, then under the Athens Convention you only have 2 years to start a claim.

Generally speaking it is UK law that the time limits which

upon the type of holiday you have been on and how it was

are given in the law of the country where the accident

booked will help decide whether you can bring a claim in

happened will be applied even though the claim is brought

the Courts of this country even if your accident happened

in this country. If your solicitor does not know this and

abroad.

know what the time limits are in different countries then you might find your claim fails before it even begins if it is

ARE THERE ANY TIME LIMITS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION?

brought too late. At Bray & Bray we will ensure this does

Depending on many different laws and Conventions the

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not happen.

the day of the accident but possibly some other date such as disembarking a cruise.

Call us on 0116 254 8871 and ask for Ian Johnson a Partner

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| SPECIAL FEATURE

BUT IS IT

Art?

OR IS IT

CULTURE?

T

he Arts are simply

painting, drawing and

described as: Any form

design. Or Plastic Arts,

of expression that uses

which are expressed on a

creativity; of skill or

three dimensional surface

imagination; to create an aesthetic

such as sculpture and

object, environment or experience for

any kind of modelling.

others to enjoy.

Painting as an Art form

These artistic ‘creations’ are an

has many famous painters,

important part of any nation’s culture;

and almost as many different

representing a physical and usually

styles of paining. Here are some

permanent expression of the mood or

of the most recognised. Abstract

trend of the people, in that country, at

expressionism, cubism, by Pablo

that particular time.

Picasso. Surrealism juxtaposing

Here are the major categories of

images to give a startling effect or

‘The Arts’ and a brief description of

dream-like quality by Salvador Dali,

what they include and how they have

and Impressionism, characterized by

contributed to our culture:

thin brushstrokes and an emphasis on light. By Claude Monet, Manet and

LITERATURE This is where the written word is used

Renoir. Of course there are many more…

Sculpture has played a major role

to create a work of art (ahem!) and

in culture. Along with architecture, it

includes: novels, stories, poetry, and

was the principal form of monumental

plays, but they all create emotion and

religious art which was the driving

feeling in the reader. The first form of

force of European civilization. Even

literature were very long epic poems

today, sculpture is still used to express

telling stories of adventure, that are

and depict historical figures and events.

still read today, from the poems of the

Sculpture seems to attract the

decoration, interior design, lacquerwork, metalwork, pottery, rug and

famous Greek, Homer and his stories

world's greatest artists, like: Donatello,

carpet design, stained glass, and

of The Odyssey and the Iliad, which were

Michelangelo, Bernini, Rodin and

tapestry. I’m sure we can include many

first written down in the 8th Century.

Picasso.

others in this section as well.

VISUAL ARTS

DECORATIVE ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS

Painting, drawing and sculpture.

These are artistic ways of decorating

These are, as you can guess, methods

This category is further divided into

things such as silver-smithing,

of performance that express emotion

Graphic Arts – which are specifically

mosaics, enamelwork, glasswork,

or deliver an emotive message,

expressed on a flat surface such as

furniture design, basketry, floral

such as Theatre, Dance, Music and

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Arts THE

surprisingly, Architecture. Each of

hundreds of minor styles and

these can then be subdivided into

categories. Some of the more popular

specific specialisms in each field such as:

ones would be things like: Ballet,

arts with many different categories,

Theatre can be divided into street

Foxtrot, Samba, Rhumba and so on.

Music is another huge are of the

Tap, Jazz, Traditional, Ballroom,

from Rock to Classical, and each of

theatre, musical theatre, plays, films,

Experimental, Folk, Street, Disco and

these can be further separated into

and TV shows, which can then be

Historical dance. All of these can then

their many different genres or forms.

divided again into things like: murder

be further divided into even more

An example would be Rock music,

mystery, real life stories, historical

specific styles. We are all familiar with

here is a quick list of Rock Genres:

drama, adventure stories and love

‘Strictly’ Ballroom Dancing, and we

Punk, Alternative, Grunge, Hard Rock,

stories.

watch the fabulous dances they create

Indie, Metal, Death Metal, New-Wave,

in each style: Latin, Charleston, Waltz,

Progressive Rock – and many others.

Dance can be subdivided into

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| SPECIAL FEATURE

DANIEL CRAIG O L’ B LU E E YES I S BACK … . . N O N OT FR AN K S INATR A BUT DAN I E L CR AI G (AK A 0 07)

S

PECTRE, the 24th Bond movie, is

instalment, Quantum of Solace in 2008, another

currently being filmed in Mexico

box-office hit, followed by the 2012 Bond

City and is due to be released on

blockbuster Skyfall. It is believed that Craig has

6 th November 2015. It is the second

signed up to a five-film deal. The sixth actor

film in the series directed by Sam Mendes,

to take on the role, during an interview, Daniel

featuring Daniel Craig in his fourth performance

Craig remarked that he had dreamed of playing

as James Bond. The plot synopsis states that

Bond as a child (just like a million other kids),

‘A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends

but it was never on his radar as an adult. When

him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation.

he first got the call, his initial response was

While M battles political forces to keep the

“what are you on about; this is crazy”.

secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers

screen test for the role, depicting a scene

SPECTRE’.

featured in ‘From Russia With Love’ which

Whether you're a Bond fan or simply recall

involved him wearing just a very small towel

Daniel Craig appearing in a satirical clip, with

around his middle. He adds “Thankfully Casino

the Queen, broadcast at the beginning of

Royale came out well and people liked it. There

London Olympics 2012; what do we actually

were suggestions of doing a press conference

know about the man himself? Daniel Craig

with me flying in a Harrier jump jet down the

rarely gives press interviews and limits his

Thames”, explains Daniel. “Eventually they got

attendance at public and red carpet events, but

the Royal Marines to drive me down the Thames

The Beacon has discovered the persona behind

on tank boats which was spectacular but they

the secret agent.

wouldn’t let me onboard without a life jacket, so

Chester born Daniel Craig first met Bond's Director, Sam Mendes, on ‘Road to Perdition’ where Craig played Irish mob boss’s son

the press nailed me for being a pansy and I was branded as James Bland”.

The film, Skyfall, was subsequently released

Connor Rooney (the unstable, violent son of

on 26 th October 2012, to coincide with the

John Rooney performed by Tom Hanks). Craig

50 th anniversary of the Bond films. Mendes

is on record as stating that “Sam has a fervour

had been employed as a consultant on the

and energy to direct a Bond movie, with a

film when it was in pre-production, and had

capital 'B'”.

remained attached to the project during the

Daniel's debut role as 007 was in Casino

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Daniel Craig went on to say that he had to

of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind

financial troubles of MGM. Mendes went on to

Royale and the film became the highest-

direct Skyfall, which was a major critical and

grossing Bond film to date, earning $594 million

commercial success, becoming the 14th film to

worldwide. Craig starred as Bond in the next

gross over $1 billion worldwide.

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“…a lot of ladies believe he has more than earned his Licence to kill!

James Bland…? We definitely don't think so.”

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Daniel Craig is married to actress Rachel Weisz, renowned for her role in The Mummy and The Mummy Returns. They both have a child from a previous relationship and tied the knot in June 2011 at a private New York ceremony. The couple prefer to keep a low profile and are rumoured to reside in a penthouse in Manhattan, NYC. A few years ago, The Independent reported that Daniel Craig is the highest paid Bond with a multi-million pound Contract. He spends time preparing for the role by employing the services of a personal trainer (or ‘bond’ builder). The trainer is a former Royal Marine and it would appear that the secret behind the six-pack is to train like an athlete. Two years in planning, the latest Spectre movie involves extra incredible actors which Craig adds “Somehow we continue to attract more amazing people (I don’t know how we do it) but they seem to want to get involved with the madness”. SPECTRE is released on 6th November 2015.

0 07 DATA •

Aston Martin DB10 – The official Bond car. Production will be strictly limited to 10 of the bespoke sports cars.

•

Omega Watches have produced a limited edition Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m model inspired by the Bond family coat of arms. Only 15,007 of these timepieces will be created.

•

Sony hackers - According to a statement on the official 007 website, an early version of the screenplay for the new Bond film SPECTRE is amongst the material stolen and illegally made public by hackers who infiltrated the Sony Pictures Entertainment computer system.

•

SKYFALL (song) written & performed

by Adele won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Apparently bookmakers, William Hill have slashed the price of Sam Smith singing the next Bond theme following a significant move and he is now odds on at 2/5 (from 2/1) to sing the title song for Spectre.

•

006 – Daniel Craig is the sixth actor to play 'Bond'. His piercing blue eyes and blonde hair completely contradict the guise of previous Bonds, who were over 6ft tall, with dark hair. However, a lot of ladies believe he has more than earned his Licence to kill!

James Bland…? We definitely don’t think so.

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UK ARTIST LINCOLN TOWNLEY’S AMAZING JOURNEY FROM THE STREETS OF SOHO TO THE ROYAL ACADEMY

Arts THE

Lincoln Townley with Nick Nolte

F R O M T H E G U T T E R T O T H E S TA R S

W

hen Lincoln was in his

what he had to survive, as he recalls “I

Charlie & Martin Sheen, Harvey Keitel,

mid-twenties, his boss

just worked and worked seven days a

Mickey Rourke, Gary Oldman, Russell

said to him “You’ll

week -it was tough but it taught me the

Brand and most recent Al Pacino.

either end up in the

value of hard work and that’s a lesson

gutter or the stars; I just don’t know which”.

Those words turned out to be

I’ve never lost.”

Fuelled by this tremendous drive

David Sullivan, co-Chairman of West Ham F.C. has bought a number of Lincoln’s paintings and he describes

and work ethic, at 35 he found himself

Lincoln as “The real deal. He’s lived on

prophetic as Lincoln has gone on to

working in Soho’s Gentlemen’s Club

the edge and survived to paint it. I’m

live quite an extraordinary life, which

as their Sales and Marketing Director.

one of several businessmen collecting

has seen him rise from the depths of

Fights were commonplace during

his work and not just because the

addiction to become one of the UK’s

that period and he often spent the

paintings are very strong - they’re also

leading contemporary artists painting

night in police cells to cool off. This

a good investment”.

Hollywood legends. “I couldn’t decide

descent into madness is recounted in

Lincoln has come a long way from

between the gutter and the stars,” he

his memoir, The Hunger, published by

a council flat in Hackney and reflects

says, “so I tried them both”! When

Simon and Schuster in 2014.

on his high profile exhibitions at The

pressed, he adds more seriously “The

Much like Francis Bacon, to whom

National Gallery and Royal Academy,

real choice was never between the

his work has been compared, Lincoln

with forthcoming shows in Nice, Spain

gutter or the stars - it was between

has never been formally trained and

and Piccadilly. Lincoln knows he’s

drinking, plus using myself to death, or

only began to get recognition for his

only a drink away from falling back

finding a way back to life.”

work when he left Soho and found

into the gutter but it’s a drink he’s

an audience fascinated by the dark,

determined not to take: “I know the

the story of his lifelong passion for

intense energy of the characters

energy I harness to create my art is the

art began when he was taught to

he paints. His incredible life-story

same energy I used to destroy myself

paint as a boy by his grandfather

combined with what Robert Downey

and, if there’s one thing I’ve learned in

whose paintings hung from the walls

Jr, described as his ability to get to the

my three years of sobriety, is that it’s

of the council flat where he grew up.

guts of what makes a man tick has led

better to create.”

Expelled from school as a teenager

to him being commissioned by some

for fighting, Lincoln started work aged

of the world’s most recognised stars to

For more information, go to

15 and over the next four years he did

paint their portraits. The list includes

www.lincolntownley.com

Lincoln was born in Hackney and

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SM O OT H R AD IO

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W

e all deserve to take

Tina: At Smooth you can immerse

could tell that it meant everything to

some time out of our

yourself in talking to one person, trying

the person who won so that was great.

busy lives to relax;

to relate a story and playing music. I

Tina - I love being part of a family

a long drive on a

love that idea. I grew up listening to

and I do really feel that I am part of a

picturesque sunny Sunday afternoon,

Sunday radio, so there’s something

family here. Even though I’ve just got

a glass of wine and a bubble bath after

about weekend radio that I love. It was

my show on a Sunday, I do feel really

a long day or quality time with friends

on in our house all the time. Television

involved in this whole radio world I’m

and relatives around the barbecue.

was never on in our house on a Sunday,

very much part of the Smooth team

Luckily, for those who love any or all of

it was always the radio so it’s fantastic

and it’s a real honour for me and I feel

the above, Smooth Radio has a team

for me to get a Sunday show and to be

very lucky to be in a line-up like this

of music lovers and entertainers who

talking about music, especially music

and I’m learning every day.

are providing “your relaxing music

from the last five decades.

mix” all day every day, in the East

WHO ARE YOUR FAVOURITE SMOOTH ARTISTS?

mid-morning host Kate Garraway,

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BEING ON THE RADIO?

Smooth Drive Home host, Emma

Kate: One of the great things is that

Lennon so I was thrilled that "Imagine"

Caldwell, and weekend host, Tina

you feel very close to people. It’s very

was number one on Smooth's All Time

Hobley, about what they enjoy about

intimate because people tend to listen

Top 500 - having said that my favourite

Smooth Radio.

to you in their homes or on their own

Smooth song is by John and the rest

and you’re literally talking into their

of the lads; whenever "All You Need

ears and they feel like you’re their friend.

Is Love" comes on I have the studio

Midlands and beyond. We spoke to Smooth Breakfast host Gareth Evans,

Gareth: I love the music on Smooth;

Gareth: I do have a love for John

speakers so loud you can hear them

from the best of Motown through to the fabulous home grown UK artists

Emma: I love hearing that the songs

showcased on Saturday's Great British

I play on the Smooth Drive home can

Songbook, there's a real variety and

really change someone's mood. If

Kate: I think one of my favourite

mix of artists, genres and songs. The

you've had a terrible day at work and

songs of all time is Louis Armstrong’s

music is as recharging, re-energising

then get into the car and a great song

Wonderful World. I think it’s just

and relaxing to play as it is to listen to.

comes on it can completely change

incredibly hopeful and optimistic and

It's the best job in the world!

your outlook on that day. That's one

a joyous song; whenever I want to chill

of the greatest parts of my job. I love

out and relax and stop worrying about

making people happy with music.

the little things, I always want to put

Kate: It’s so brilliant being a presenter

outside the soundproofed studio!

that song on. I obviously love Michael

on Smooth Radio. Having worked in news pretty much my whole life, where

Tina: What I’ve always done on

Bublé, who I’ve interviewed many

it’s all about rushing around trying

television is to play someone else,

times. It just doesn’t get any better

to find the biggest story, what’s so

whereas here at Smooth, I’m just

than Stevie Wonder. He’s just got so

brilliant about coming into Smooth is

being me and telling stories and being

many great songs that I play on my

that everything we do is about helping

Tina, rather than playing a nurse or a

show and I absolutely love him.

people to relax and to take time out of

barmaid – all those things that I’ve done

the frenzy of our world.

in the past! I’m just literally being me

Tina: My favourite would have to be

and playing music that I like to listen to.

the Rob-meister - a bit of Robbie

Emma: I'm in a very fortunate position

Williams. I can’t get enough of him!

Midlands every day is a privilege. Not

WHAT'S BEEN YOUR STAND OUT MOMENT WORKING AT SMOOTH OVER THE LAST YEAR?

only do I get to do a job I love with a

Kate: I think what’s been most fun

great team at Smooth, I also get to

are the brilliant competitions that we

listen to amazing songs everyday - it's

do. In one competition, we gave away

not really work is it?!

£10,000 and it was so exciting. You

at Smooth Radio. Being able to present the Smooth Drive Home to thousands of people across the East

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I really love John Lennon and then Fleetwood Mac. We’ve been playing lots of them recently and I love them.

Smooth Radio, “Your Relaxing Music Mix” is available on 106.6FM across the East Midlands and on DAB digital radio, online at smoothradio.com and on your mobile on the Smooth app.

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Hi my name is Karen and I’m a craſt addict! I have loved arts and craſts for as long as I can remember – even back before I started school. However it was around 15 years ago when I was living in a remote part of Canada that I really had time to explore this side of my creativity (aſter all there is only so much you can do when it is winter for most of the year…) I started off by making various flower hair bands and fascinators for myself and friends and this lead to people asking if I could make them all sorts of other items, such as knitted wire bracelets and beaded necklaces.

I had so much fun, that when I returned to a more normal life living back in Leicestershire, I carried on craſting by surrounding myself with piles of materials and then taking inspiration from everyday things I see around me to create jewelry in all sorts of different mediums. Amongst my favorite recent creations are polymer clay broaches styled on sweets & biscuits and handbags created from the most unlikely objects.

It was around then that I decided to call my craſts Thomasena’s Treasures in memory of my late Auntie Thomasena (Lena) who had helped inspire my creativity when I was very young.

Of course, the problem with enjoying it so much is I have ended up with quite a lot of pieces and am starting to run out of room!

To try and free up some space (so I can make even more things!), I am going to be hosting a free admission Craſt Fair on Sunday 15th November 2015 between 11am and 3pm at The Fuller Rooms, The Old School, Grantham Road, Bottesford, NG13 0DF, which is north of Melton Mowbray. Most of my pieces are modestly priced (the majority are less than £20) and I am more than happy to consider commissions if you are looking for something special and unique. I would be delighted to talk to you on the day or you can contact me anytime at my email address of thomasenastreasure@mail.com

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Charwood Two

Charwood One

A N TO N I O L A L LO

B

orn to Italian parents, Lallo studied at Loughborough School of the Arts gaining a First Class Honours in graphic design, followed by accepting a design fellowship position at the

school, which allowed him the opportunity to explore and develop his interest in typography.

Over the years Lallo’s career has taken him from advertising agencies to design consultancies. His interest in popular culture and branding soon became his key areas of focus which naturally led him, to fashion clients, an allied creative industry he was drawn to and still finds fascinating today.

As a designer and artist, inspiration is drawn from many

and shape, and highlighting the importance of colour and

different areas and aspects of his life, from the minimalist

imagery in our lives and our emotional responses to them.

60’s architecture and interiors of the south of France

He engages with the viewer at a subconscious level with the

where he worked frequently as an art director; to his local

intention of evoking a feel-good factor. His themes explore,

surroundings of Charnwood, with influences from Le

probe and interpret the spirit and energy of a place or idea.

Corbusier to Warhol and Ettore Sottsass’s Memphis.

His artworks are a development from his experiences as a designer, bringing together his well-honed sense of colour

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| SPECIAL FEATURE

SO YOU WANT TO MAKE A

Arts M OVIE?

IT STARTS ON THE PAGE:

GET SOME FRIENDS TOGETHER:

Writing a good story is vital to great filmmaking. Start with

Filmmaking is a collaborative art. You're going to need help.

a character and ask yourself, “What does this character

Ask friends and family to chip in. Give them jobs to do like

want? What is his or her problem?” It can be something

work the camera, collect props, and even act. The more

big (Indy wants to find the lost Ark), or small (Tony Manero

people helping, the easier things will be.

A

WE ASKED LOCAL FILMMAKER ALAN COULSON FROM BRADGATE FILMS FOR HIS TIPS ON BECOMING A FILMMAKER. ALAN HAS DIRECTED SHORT FILMS AND MUSIC PROMOS AND RECENTLY COMPLETED THE FEATURE FILM ASHES WHICH IS DUE FOR RELEASE THIS YEAR. HE HAS WRITTEN FILMS FOR PRODUCERS WORLDWIDE, FROM BIG BUDGET HOLLYWOOD MOVIES TO TINY INDEPENDENT FILMS.

A D D VA IS

THE

wants to dance on a Saturday night).

The secret to writing great characters is giving them TWO

GO SHOOT!

problems; one external and one internal. Indy wants the

When everything is in place, don't waste time, just go

Ark (external) but he also wants to BELIEVE in something

shoot your movie. Use your script to focus on capturing

(internal). Tony wants to dance (external) but he really wants

all the scenes to your story, one shot at a time. You need

to BE SOMEBODY (internal). If your story, resolves the

compelling images that tell the story, moment by moment,

external problem of your character while also resolving the

drawing the audience into the world of your characters.

internal problem, then you are golden!

Think about what the audience needs to see to understand what's happening - if someone speaks, capture

BUY OR BORROW A CAMERA:

it in close up. If an object is important, get a shot of it.

Technology is an exciting development for filmmakers.

Always get a full wide shot of every scene from beginning

Anyone can get hold of a camera for very little money or

to end. Make sure you cover all the action (what happens

even free. Borrow one from school, college or friends. You

physically and emotionally to the characters) so that you

could even use a phone. Don't worry about the quality of

can tell the story visually during the edit.

the tech, just make sure you know how to use it.

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EDIT: Buy or borrow a computer, learn the software and edit your scenes together, shot by shot. Keep it tight and simple until your film is fun, snappy, or dramatic. THEN, refocus the story and tell it the best way you can using the footage you captured, which may mean changing the original intention of the script.

REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT...

You will learn an enormous amount during your first movie. So don't hang around, start on the next and you’ll soon feel more confident and ready to take chances. Your work will become more original and you'll begin to find your voice as a filmmaker.

OTHER THINGS TO DO: Find other filmmakers and ask to help them out. In turn, they'll help you and you'll form friendships and partnerships. Study media at college or university, but it's what you do that really counts in progressing your career. Writing is the most crucial skill if you want to be a filmmaker. So go write your movie!

Alan Coulson is a writer/director at Bradgate Films. Find out more at www.bradgatefilms.co.uk or learn about Ashes the movie and

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WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT SAFE AND EFFECTIVE PEST CONTROL IN YOUR GARDEN, FRANCES HUNT OF GOSCOTE NURSERIES HAS THE EXPERTISE WE NEED, TO POINT US ALL IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

From the

potting shed FROGS AND SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS…

years summer has been something of wash out anyway.

W

There are tons of different types of pests and diseases, but

There is nothing worse than spending time and money on plants in the garden, tending them lovingly, for them to break out in spots, or become infested with a creepy crawly.

e are now in those lovely summer days when

they can be broadly broken down into two areas, insects

all our hard work in the garden during spring

and fungal diseases. Here are some common ones to look

time pays off, and we can sit back and relax.

out for in your own garden:

Well… apart from the watering, the lawn

mowing, the weeding, and that’s only in the garden!

People are under the misconception that this is now the

PESTS

‘wrong’ time to plant. Most plants are pot grown, and so

APHIDS AND GREENFLY

actually can be planted all year round. The main issue with

These pesky creatures generally affect the new growth of

planting at this time of year is watering, although in recent

a plant. They congregate around the underside of the leaf,

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which sometimes take on a curled

with a systemic insecticide, but if it

appearance as the bugs feed on the

is during the spring or summer, you

sap of the leaf. Sometimes, planting

will be relieved to know that generally

chives or other plants in the onion

caterpillars only have a lifespan of 2

family reduce the population of aphids,

or 3 weeks before they change into

but if you want a quick fix, try Provado

butterflies (which then only live for a

Ultimate Bug Killer, or any other

couple of days).

systemic insecticide.

A common side effect of aphids is

SLUGS AND SNAILS

sooty mould, a dark, soot-like fungus

The bane of gardener’s lives,

which covers the leaves, especially

especially if they are Hosta

of evergreens such as Camellias. The

enthusiasts. We all know how much

aphids sit on the underside of leaves,

damage slugs or snails can do in even

where their poo then drops onto the

one evening, and there are tons of old

top of the leaf below, at which point

wives tales regarding coffee granules,

the sooty mould begins forming over

eggshells, etc. Try them all, and let

the sticky aphid poo!

me know if you find one that actually works. There are of course the

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traditional slug pellets, but be aware,

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their irregular shape that are clean,

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DISEASES BLACK SPOT This is a common bug-bear to gardeners, especially those who like roses. In order to reduce infection, make sure that you remove all leaves from the ground in the autumn and mulch with well-rotted manure in February to reduce rain splash.

A systemic fungicide will also stop the problem, but apply it as soon as leaves start to emerge, and every 14 days for as long as you can bear. It is worth mentioning that every year we have some customers arrive with Photinia ‘Red Robin’ leaves which they think has black spot. It is in actual fact a common problem with Photinia that appears if the plant is under stress.

MILDEW There are a couple of different types of mildew, powdery and downy. They both look like white-mould growth on leaves, and are unfortunately unsightly. Again, these can be treated with a systemic fungicide.

RUST This is one of the most common ailments that customers ask us about here at the nursery, and can be broadly

“….THERE ARE TONS OF OLD WIVES TALES REGARDING COFFEE GRANULES, EGGSHELLS, ETC.”

classified as reddish-brown spotting on the leaves of plants.

Rusts thrive in damp environments, so keep watering to a minimum if you see it appearing.

Feel free to bring a piece of your troubled plant into the

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nursery for us to have a look at… when we are really stuck

These really are tricky customers, as anyone who has

with a tricky problem pest or disease, we wheel Derek Cox,

been unfortunate enough to have them will know. The adult

the founder of the nursery and guest on Radio Leicester’s

beetles eat holes within leaves, however, this damage is

‘Down To Earth’, out of retirement. He loves a challenge!

incidental to the real killer that happens beneath the surface of the soil.

The young grubs of vine weevil munch through the roots of our favourite plant, which then die, with no explanation until we try to dig them up and find that there is little or no root structure left. Treat with specialist Vine weevil killers which are used as drenches over the plant and soil, or have a look online for nematode specialists.

There are hundreds more pests in the garden, lots of which are plant specific, e.g. carrot whitefly and cabbage white butterflies. Have a look on the BBC Gardening website for a comprehensive list of all pests.

The Dreaded 'Black Spot'

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THIS ISSUE WE ASK JOSEPH PAGE, OF JOE’S LAWN CARE HOW TO PROTECT OUR LAWNS FROM PESTS. JOSEPH’S EXPERIENCE STEMS FROM WORKING WITH LEADING GARDEN BRANDS AND GARDEN CENTRE RETAILERS.

en PESTS d r a G PREVENTION OR CURE? P

ests are a problem on your lawn all year round but

So exactly what is a Nematode? It’s a natural organism,

can be particularly noticeable over the summer

already present in our soil. They target specific garden

months. The pests that prospered during 2014

pests giving us natural garden pest controls that are

were Slugs and Ants, and now is as good a time

environmentally friendly, safe for children, pets and wildlife.

as any to consider preventative control.

All the nematodes in the Nemasys range are naturally found in UK soil.

ANTS - These were are a big problem in lawns during 2014, whilst in only extreme cases do they kill a lawn,

They are available on line www.nematodesdirect.co.uk and

they easily disfigure the appearance of your pride and joy.

delivered direct to your door.

The nematode works on the ants in your lawn work by

Three tips to get the best from your nematodes:

aggravating rather than killing the ants, prompting them to

• Apply the nematode solution to moist soil.

move on.

• It is best to do this during your evening watering as the soil won't dry out so quickly, giving the nematodes

SLUGS – The key issue here is that we only worry about the slugs we see, but in fact one cubic meter of soil can contain 200 slugs. Slugs are hermaphrodite and each slug

time to go beneath the soil.

• Plan to control slugs from early in the season when they are young and before they start to do the damage.

lays about 300 eggs in the soil. Two types of slug prevention are available to use; first slug killers e.g. pellets, and

JOE’S TOP TIP: Always remember… “prevention is

nematodes and barriers e.g. shells and copper tape.

better than cure!”

The benefits of the nematodes, is that they get working earlier in the spring right down into the soil, and will keep

Don’t forget your lawn during the summer months. Joe’s

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FOR SOME OF US THE LUXURY OF A BIG GARDEN ISN’T ALWAYS POSSIBLE, BUT WHY SHOULD BIGGER BE BETTER? ONE OF THE GREATEST ADVANTAGES OF A SMALLER GARDEN, IS IN A SMALL AREA YOU CAN HAVE EVERYTHING YOU WANT, YOUR OWN LITTLE OASIS, AND IT COSTS LESS AND IS EASIER TO MAINTAIN - EXPLAINS GARDENING EXPERT, MICHAEL WHEAT

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Built in 1952 the Estadio Olimpico Universitario was used for the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

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Also known as the Blue House, the Frida Kahlo Museum is dedicated to the life of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, showcasing her work, the majority of which are self portraits.

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The town of Tequila is surrounded by blue agave

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Beautiful Mérida is the capital city of Mexico’s

The Cosmovitral is a botanic garden in the town

Yucatan state. The heart of the city is criss-crossed

of Toluca, with breathtaking stained glass murals

by narrow streets, and is full of charming and colourful colonial architecture.

Permanently snow-capped, the dormant volcano

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Itzaccihuatl is the country’s third highest and on a Mexico’s second highest peak, Popocatepetl is also

With its Caribbean-side backdrop, the archaeological site of Tulum is arguably home to some of Mexico’s

clear day can be seen from Mexico City.

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Located south of the city of Mérida are the ruins of Uxmal, where the buildings have a distinct style of

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Close to the border with Belize is the city of Chetumal, home to the Museum of Mayan Culture.

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Querétaro’s cultural centre showcases both Mexico’s pre-Columbian and Spanish heritage,

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San Miguel de Allende’s charming centre is a maze of cobbled streets and well-preserved Spanish

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most beautiful ruins.

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UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza is one of the New 7

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