The Jersey Life - March issue

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When Rev. Richard alights our shores An interview with Richard Coles

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I find myself penning this welcome note on the coldest of days and anticipating a snow flurry and yet the sunshine is streaming through my window and beguiling me into sense of hope of the spring to come.

Not wishing to dampen our readers’ lust for life, we are focusing on an altogether far greater subject in this Spring Weddinglife edition. Wedding Belles and Penny Downes’ wedding beauty tips will ensure the bride looks her best for the big day and not leaving out the gentlemen in the bridal party…there are also tips for the best man.

Fitting in rather nicely, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Reverend Richard Coles, who shot to fame in the 80s as part of pop sensation The Communards, but these days prefers to sing from the pulpit and play the church organ. Visiting Jersey in April, Richard had lots to tell me.

In ‘Gardening’, we are growing our own peonies (perfect blooms for a spring bride) and on page 60 Lorraine Pannetier is showing us how to de-clutter and spring clean our lives.

February edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 1 Ache; 8 Derogatory; 9 Splendid; 10 Tube; 12 Beggar; 14 Retain; 15 Divots; 17 Assets; 18 Type; 19 Immature; 21 Effrontery; 22 So-so.

Down: 2 Complexity; 3 Edge; 4 Trader; 5 Agadir; 6 Statutes; 7 Byre; 11 Boisterous; 13 Geometry; 16 Skinny; 17 Armies; 18 Toes; 20 Toys.

Wine guru and consultant, Martin Flageul shares some beautiful wedding wines with us and James Mews takes us on a foray into Jazz, looking forward to Jazz at Hamptonne as part of the Liberation Festival celebrations.

Road Test takes a look at Jaguar F-Type and Mark Shields reminds us of the power of NLP in the workplace.

Hopefully by the time you receive this, the snow will have passed and spring will definitely be in the air.

Until next month…..

Juanita Shield-Laignel If you have an interesting story to share or would like your business reviewed, please feel free to call me on 619882.

I’d love to hear from you.

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Events and walks around Jersey

74 REVIEWS AND CLUES Book of the month plus the crossword

INTERVIEW 10 REV. RICHARD COLES

By Juanita Shield-Laignel

EVENTS 14 JAZZ RETURNS TO HAMPTONNE with a Hollywood singing legend

WEDDING LIFE 21 WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS, MEN ARE FROM MARS…

By Juanita Shield-Laignel

24 BUDGET FOR THE BIG DAY

By Vicky Shaw

27 MAISIEMOODESIGNS Bespoke cards for all occasions

28 WEDDING CLASHERS How to tastefully break the rules

by Katie Wright

32 WEDDING BELLES Walk down the aisle in your dream dress 4 | www.life-mags.com

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WEDDING LIFE 36 MAKE YOUR DREAM WEDDING A REALITY

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40 THE BEST MAN What are your responsibilities

HOME AND GARDEN 44 SMALL SPACES, BIG IDEAS Secrets for making the most of every inch

48 STAIN SOS Expert tips for tackling tricky spillages in your home

50 HOW TO GROW PEONIES

By Hannah Stephenson

FASHION 22 5 ON-TREND STAPLES THAT ARE PERFECT FOR WORK (OR PLAY)

By Katie Wright

HEALTH AN BEAUTY 18 FEELING FRAZZLED Eight ways to naturally relieve stress

56 BRIDAL BEAUTY

By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers

60 THE CLUTTER CONNECTION

By Lorraine Pannetier

66 THE STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING MORE TOGETHER

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NLP in the workplace by Mark Shields

FOOD AND DRINK 58 SPRING RECIPES Ditch those heavy dishes for something lighter and fresher

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72 WEDDING WINES

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ANTIQUES 16 BUY ANTIQUES FOR ENJOYMENT NOT INVESTMENT!

By Stephen Cohu

TRAVEL 62 BELLA BELLISSIMO – SARDINIA

By Rebecca Underwood

MOTORING 70 THE NEW JAGUAR F-TYPE The latest set of wheels taken for a spin

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Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month sponsored by JT

Arts & Culture Jersey Arts Centre Youtheatre: Animal Farm Adapted for the stage by Ian Woodridge and directed

by Hettie Duncan and Nicole Twinam. Revolution has occurred at Manor Farm. Napoleon, Snowball and their drove of pigs have assumed control and under the philosophical principles of “Animalism”, they have promised their fellow farm animals a life free of servitude. However, it is not long before the Seven Commandments that vowed freedom become the chains that imprison the residents of “Animal Farm” once again. Jersey Arts Centre is located in St. Helier, just a short walk from the central bus station.

07 - 10 March 2018 - 20:00 to 21:30 Jersey Arts Centre Phillips Street JE2 4SW Contact: +44 (0) 1534 700444 nicole@artscentre.je www.artscentre.je/event Jersey Library Lunchtime Talks: Dinan: the English colony 1800 - 1940

by Diane Monier-Moore Dinan became the home of hundreds of English-speaking men, women and children, known collectively at the time as The English Colony.

Hear about their lives, infrastructure within the town and their interactions within the communities.

Friday 9 March - 1:10pm – 1:50pm Jersey Library Free admission: no booking necessary Jersey Library: Family History Workshop Start discovering your family history at Jersey Library.

Staff will show you how to research using the broad range of resources in the Library, from newspaper archives & reference resources to the latest online databases such as Ancestry.com and Forces War Records.

Saturday 10 March - 10am-12pm Jersey Library Free admission: to reserve a place visit Jersey Library or call 448701 in advance

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Arts & Culture Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children Jay Foreman provides a devilishly cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy for children of all ages in this family friendly show which regularly sells out its entire runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. You’ll find us in Gloucester Street in St Helier, opposite the General Hospital. We’re a 5 minute walk from the main town shopping area and the bus terminus, Liberation Station.

11 March 2018 - 14:00 to 15:00 11 March 2018 - 16:00 to 17:00 Gloucester Street, JE3 8EQ Contact: +44 (0) 1534 511115 www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse Emma Johnson's Clarinet Goes to Town Emma Johnson is one of very few clarinettists to have established a busy international career which has taken her to major European, American and Asian venues as well as to Africa and Australasia.

13 March 2018 20:00 to 21:30 Jersey Arts Centre Phillips Street, St. Helier Contact: +44 (0) 1534 700444 nicole@artscentre.je www.artscentre.je/event Griff Rhys Jones: Where was I? Join the star of Not the Nine O’Clock News, Smith & Jones and Three Men in A Boat as he airs stories, anecdotes, reminiscences and outright lies – from forty years of travelling – down rivers and up mountains, into Africa, out of India, and across the arid wastes of the BBC canteen. It’s a career, if you mean bouncing chaotically downhill without a map.

16 March 2018 20:00 to 22:00 Jersey Opera House Gloucester Street, JE2 3QR Contact: +44 (0) 1534 511115 boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Rewind to the 80s School Disco Rewind to the 1980s and step back in time for a night out, school disco style. Enjoy your free bubbles on arrival then treat yourself at the 80s tuck shop, grab a glow stick and enjoy a retro dance-off. Dress for the occasion in your best 80s outfit, we'll be giving prizes for best dressed on the night. Over 21s Only. All money raised will go towards protecting Jersey's heritage. Kindly sponsored by Channel 103. Le Rocquier School, La Grande Route de St Clement 31 March 2018 19:30 to 23:30 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org www.jerseyheritage.org/whats-on/rewind-tothe-80s-school-disco Pen, Pencil and Paint Brush –

by John Syvret A collection of pictures concentrating on wildlife and countryside of his native Island; John Syvret has been sketching and painting since his early years at school. John spent many hours with his teacher, Jack Laird, both during and after school in the art room and Jack encourage John to

pursue art as a career. John worked in a studio learning typography and the printing process for many years but the pen and paintbrush were never far from his side and he continues to produce beautiful detailed work both in ink and watercolour, very much based on his love of nature and his beloved island of Jersey.

5th to 27th April 2018 Link Gallery, Jersey Museum St Helier Free Entry to Link Gallery

Food, Fairs & Festivals VLJ Fireplaces & Stoves - Introducing ‘The Aga Lady’: Sarah Whitaker We are privileged to welcome to our Cook Shop one of the UK’s top professional demonstrators, Sarah Whitaker, known affectionately to most as "The Aga Lady". Sarah will be holding Cook Shop demonstrations. Due to the limited places available tickets, priced at £25 per person per session, must be purchased in advance and these can be obtained from the showroom.

Monday 5th March 2018 - 12.30pm and 5pm Tuesday 6th March - 12.30pm Booking is essential by contacting the office on 483921 or email - Julie@vljfireplaces.co.uk.

Relish Delicatessen - Fondue Evenings Come and join us at Relish for our renown Fondue nights every Wednesday and Friday until the end of April. These evenings have proved exceptionally popular over the past few years, so early booking is recommended. Eating fondue is a great way to reconnect and share with family and friends. Fabulous fondue fun is the ideal 'one-pot-meal' and the perfect dish to linger over during cold winter evening. Relish is located on Market Street just outside the Central Market in St. Helier.

Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March 2018 16:30 to 21:00 Friday 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March 16:30 to 21:00 22 Halkett Street, JE2 4WJ Contact: +44 (0) 1534 618844 florian@relishjersey.co.uk www.relishjersey.co.uk Simply Spring 2018 Simply Spring welcomes the change in seasons with a celebration of colour and vibrancy.

Featuring over 30 local artisan businesses, live music, delicious food and creative workshops, you will not only find those perfect Easter gifts and stock up on handmade chocolates, but also feel uplifted by the community of creative talent this island has to offer. With live music and children's workshops running all weekend long, it's the perfect family day out. Free entry and free parking. The Barracks is located in Greve de Lecq Bay. Parking is free in the public car parks.

17 March 2018 10:00 to 17:00 18 March 2018 10:00 to 17:00 The Barracks, Chemin du Catel, JE3 3AA Route 9: Liberation Station - Greve de Lecq Contact: +44 (0) 7797 796720 sarah@thespiraltree.com

Sports & Out and About Valley Adventure Centre Mother's Day Special Mums go FREE! Treat your Mum to some outdoor adventure this Mother's Day! And what's more, when you book in as a family your Mum's place is free! Tackle our Aerial Trekking course, fly down the Zip Wire and brave the biggest swing in Jersey, the perfect family day out. Just £120 for a family of 4 or £70 for a family of 3 for 3 hours of activity. Different activities and full days are available, just give us a call for more information.

Set in a secluded and stunning natural valley in St. Brelade, Valley Adventure Centre offers a fantastic range of adventure activities for families, individuals, corporate events, kids parties, youth groups & charities - all year round.

11 March 2018 10:00 to 17:00 Valley Adventure Centre, La Mont a la Brune, Route 15: Liberation Station - Airport Contact: +44 (0) 1534 638888 info@valleyadventure.je Sports Relief Climbing Challenge Fancy getting involved in fundraising for Sports Relief, and have a great time doing it? Set yourself a climbing challenge on our 12m wall.

On the 18 March we will have staff on hand to help you achieve your goal, just give us a call for more info or to book a slot - all we ask is a donation towards our fundraising.

18 March 2018 ~ 10:00 to 17:00 Valley Adventure Centre Le Mont a la Brune, JE3 8FL Route 15: Liberation Station - Airport Contact: +44 (0) 1534 859000 info@valleyadventure.je www.valleyadventure.je Easter Egg Hunt A fun activity for all the family! Find Easter Egg stickers on shop windows in St. Helier's Town Centre. Using the form on our website, fill in the names of 20 shops where you can spot an Easter egg sticker and return your completed form to the Town Hall to win an Easter treat. The Easter Egg stickers can be found from Saturday 24 March to Sunday 8 April. The closing date for returning your form to claim your prize is Wednesday 11 April by 16:30. St. Helier Town Centre from West's Centre to Liberty Wharf.

24 March to 8 April 2018 - 09:00 to 17:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 811835 anna.renouf@posh.gov.je www.sthelier.je JAYF Open Garden - Sion Hall Farm Sunday 15th April (2pm-5pm) Sion Hall Farm, La Rue St Thomas, St. Saviour JE2 7SS Admission to the gardens is £4 (under 12s free) JAYF Open Garden - Domaine des Vaux Sunday 29th April (2pm-5pm) Domaine des Vaux, La Rue de Bas, St. Lawrence JE3 1JG Admission to the gardens is £4 (under 12s free)

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INTERVIEW

When Rev. Richard alights our shores…

Growing up as a teenager in the 80s, knee deep in New Romantic nirvana, I was aware that just once in a while something a bit different came along…not least of which was the angelic, falsetto voice of Jimmy Somerville and his fellow band member, multi-talented instrumentalist, Richard Coles. Renowned for their political interest, The Communards held top chart positions for over five years until the two went their separate professional ways…but I’m sure I speak for many when I say; I didn’t expect Richard Coles to turn up years later, wearing a dog collar, on ‘Have I got News For You’… interview by Juanita Shield-Laignel

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Photo Credit: BBC

INTERVIEW During April Richard is to grace this fair isle of Jersey with his priestly presence and I thought it would be something of a coup to give our readership a flavour of what’s to come. So it was with great interest I recently called Reverend Richard Coles at his home in Northamptonshire, where he was sitting with a patiently waiting Horatio on his knee, (one of four sausage dogs) who as Richard put it, was anticipating a W.A.L.K. Pleasantries dispensed, we began…

I knew Richard had started his musical career as it were, as a choir boy and asked him to tell me a little about that to begin with. “It all began for me very young, at the age of eight in an Anglican choir.

I liked it very much, partly because it was an excuse to dress up and show off and I always loved that and partly because the Anglican choral tradition is so rich and was a wonderful introduction to music and that rich tradition is something that has certainly sustained me through life. Lots of people who go on to have musical careers and indeed clerical careers start off in the church choir.”

Given his current chosen profession but having been, as a young man, side-tracked into the world of ‘sex and drugs and rock and roll’, I was keen to know if Richard wholeheartedly bought into those traditions and beliefs as a young choir boy. “I was absolutely certain it was a fairy tale but what I got from it stayed with me always, although I didn’t realise at the time.”

“Instead of going into higher education when many people did, I ran away to London. A gay runaway if you like, I arrived in 1980 in London from Kettering and became part of a social scene in the right place at the right time and met lots of other people with the same kind of ambitions including another young gay runaway, Jimmy Somerville from Glasgow. Out of that came all sorts of things. I’d already worked with Jimmy when Bronski Beat became an instant success, going straight to the top of the charts. They were producing anthems for young people…Smalltown Boy was a kind of longing to leave the small town behind and see what the world has in store. I came along after that to play saxophone for them live and then Jimmy and I left soon after to form The Communards.”

get it. If you are a Christian you live in two worlds… living in anticipation of the world to come, so it does look a bit a weird from the outside, but hopefully the right kind of weird. Some of those people who I have found most persuasive and compelling have been slightly at odds with the world. So it is quite tricky but I do enjoy it and am very pleased when it comes off…”

This led me nicely to asking Richard about his ‘Strictly’ experience.

“Ah yes dancing! Of course I was so bad at it and yet I enjoyed it so very much. Thinking about it afterwards, it was rather like playing again. I got to dress up and loved the whole thing but particularly enjoyed meeting the dancers, athletes and artists who all worked so hard and made it look so easy. It was horrible when I was voted off as I was enjoying it enormously.”

Of course I wanted to know if Richard is still dancing. “I went to one dance class and decided not to continue for the simple reason there are lots who can do it better than me and I just don’t have the time, although I am doing a Strictly Master Class at a local school today and I did instigate a dance after Mass one Sunday….my parishioners loved it. We danced in church after parish communion and it was really good fun. So I guess all the joy from the experience will never leave me.”

And what about musical talent; does he still play the sax and other instruments? “I could never really call myself a proper saxophonist and I did dabble with the violin but the piano is my instrument really.

I play the organ in church of course and like to play piano for pleasure, Chopin being one of my favourite composers to try and emulate. I like to listen to Janáček and Art Tatum.”

Photo Credit: BBC

I asked Richard how he then came to find a faith…given popular culture’s propensity to live in the pursuit of a ‘good time’. “As lots of pop bands do, we were using pop music, rather in the same way gospel music is used, but of course at the time it wasn’t religion we were interested in; it was politics. We wanted to galvanise the youth to bring about fundamental radical change, which we thought was imminent, but turned out to be a lot more elusive. But as often happens, we rather burnt out, as is the nature of success in pop music. It happens very easily and I became a bit more reflective which led me to writing. I really liked it and didn’t have to go on tour as a writer and journalist. Then in my late twenties I had a conversion experience. I went into a church a sceptic spectator and came out as a participant….faith in me, became inevitable and when I was in my thirties I attended theological college.”

Hence turning up on our TV screens years later wearing clerical garb looking much like an archetypal Vicar from Midsomer Murders, which initially was a bit of a shock, but I shared with Richard how I had enjoyed his humour and candour. “I have unusually privileged access to mainstream media, just being who I am and doing what I do. I might make it look possible to somebody else, although it can be quite tricky to get a balance, to be faithful to what you are called to and the same time to be viable in a media world that doesn’t always

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INTERVIEW I was interested to understand how Richard has coped with being an openly gay man within the clergy and if he had any kind of inner struggle? “l never had the slightest doubt that God was in the least bit bothered that I was gay, I haven’t agonised about that for a second. The church agonises about it of course and that can be frustrating, but I wouldn’t want to be part of a church that didn’t agonise over really fundamental and important things. I don’t feel any blame for anyone in the church who finds it an unthinkable change, because there’s a long history deeply rooted in scripture and tradition of finding it very difficult to think of homosexuality as anything other than sinful. If you think about it as, a fact someone finds about themselves to be true, then that changes, but the jury as far as the church is concerned, is still out on that one and it’s a very persistent, enduring and frustrating debate, but that is where we are. There has been a huge shift and I am in a very traditional, middle England, conservative, parish where lots of people are completely unbothered by same sex partners because, members of their family are, neighbours or teachers…people in the community they know. It has become something that fewer people are bothered about, in some ways the church remains discriminatory and in others far more tolerant… it remains a very mixed picture.”

I wondered why Richard had started his clerical profession as a Catholic and then changed to Church of England? “I was brought up C of E but when I came to faith as an adult, I really liked the rigour and grandeur of the Catholic system but it was never really my natural habitat and it seemed to me I lived it as an exile from the Church of England for 10 years, but then in the end I realised I should just be C of E and so went back. It was like returning home after a long journey although I still have the greatest respect for the Roman Catholic tradition.”

I commented that Richard’s bravery and courage to be who he is in terms of both being a Christian in the secular world and also openly gay, is leading the way for others to live more openly with who they are….whatever that may be. “That would be very pleasing if that’s the case although lots of people do the same. One of the malaises of the modern age is people have an unsatisfied hunger. In the past it was much easier, more mainstream, to go to church, to go to your temple or mosque wherever it may be and find your spiritual life recognised and nourished and in a secular age it is much harder to do that.

Some people turn to art or music or something to try to meet that hunger but it doesn’t quite do the same job. They may find solace or some kind of transcendence in nature or whatever they are using to try and nourish the hunger within, but most people who come and make a serious commitment find that what makes people really connect is meeting the challenge. Being a Christian stretches you.”

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sometimes something of a challenge as I’m having to learn new recipes and techniques. I still eat fish but not eating meat has been coming on for a while. I persistently felt I wouldn’t be prepared to kill the animal and that seemed morally incoherent, so I prefer not to eat it.”

It struck me that having a public persona has offered Richard many fantastic opportunities but I was interested to know if he felt fame has a positive or negative effect. “Both. It gives you confidence of your place in the world and makes you feel vindicated in your choices, but it’s very corrupting too because the world returns an unusually flattering reflection and you can get used to that and start to think that you are entitled to it. Nobody got famous without having a robust ego, but you can over-feed the ego. I think the best thing to do with the ego is stand away from it, especially if you are trying to do Christianity properly. That’s a permanent issue for me; trying to exercise necessary effacement…being a Christian isn’t something that puts you on Strictly Come Dancing. Humility is often the fruit of making a mess of things and I’m very good at doing that, so have had lots of lessons in humility, although that might not always be obvious.”

Richard has turned his journalistic skills to writing about his extraordinary life in an autobiography. I wanted to know more. “I love writing and will happily sit on the train with a laptop. The irony is I partly gave up The Communards because touring had become intolerable and yet I find myself touring as a writer, visiting one book fair or another. When I’m writing, starting is like climbing a mountain and then I suddenly hit a sweet spot, which I have just hit with what I am working on at the moment.”

It seemed natural to ask if among the many facets of his life, he might be persuaded to engage in a one off come back gig with The Communards. “It was emoted recently as a chartable thing. I think generally I prefer not to go back, not because I feel ambivalent about it, rather it was thirty years ago and I’d like to leave it in the past.

There has been conjecture that Jimmy and I somehow fell out…in truth our shared experience gives us a deep comradery born of an extraordinary time and I feel very privileged to have been through it.

However, being in a pop band with someone is incredibly pressurised and working together became difficult but my personal affection for him never really dimmed. He’s an extraordinary person and I still admire him greatly.”

Our time together drawing to a close I asked Richard if he would have time for holiday whilst here in Jersey? “That would be good but unfortunately I don’t have time on this occasion. I do have a retreat booked just after Easter, I will take a dog, do a little reading and say my prayers and then David and I will be going up to Kintyre in Scotland later in the year. We go every year and enjoy the peace of no television, internet or even radio.”

And what can the people of Jersey expect during April, when sitting as I will be, in the Opera House auditorium? “I like to call it, from Pop to Pulpit to Paso Doble and talk about and make sense of the surprising elements of my life…”

An Audience with The Rev Richard Coles Jersey Opera House Thursday 26th April 2018 - 7.30pm

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Music in Action

Jazz returns to Hamptonne wi a Hollywood singing legend There will be food, inflatable castles, a new second stage for performers, a classic car display, Royston South’s balloon magic – so something for all the family as well as some great music.”

The headline artist Joanna L’Estrange is among the most gifted singers alive. Joanna has recorded approaching 150 film soundtracks, including numerous Hollywood blockbusters such as all the recent Star Wars films, Wonder Woman, Disney hits such as the Book of Life, Kung Fu Panda, Kong, and Beauty and the Beast.

She has worked with the likes of George Clooney and John Williams and is renowned for her ability to work her magic on a tune.

JOANNA L’ESTRANGE AND HER JAZZ QUINTET JAZZ AT HAMPTONNE - 13 MAY 2018 AS PART OF THE LIBERATION INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL How many jazz musicians and recording artists are called “a Hollywood legend” by big-shot Hollywood producers, or “a stunning voice” by film composer Howard Goodall or invited to perform for the Queen. Not many - but singer, songwriter, entertainer, and all-round musical phenomenon Joanna L’Estrange can. “Jazz at Hamptonne” returns to the Liberation Music Festival on Sunday the 13th of May and is delighted to welcome Joanna and her husband Alexander L’Estrange with their Jazz Quintet to headline the afternoon’s line-up.

Tickets are now on sale for the celebratory tenth Liberation International Music Festival put on by local charity Music in Action.

From 9th to 19th May 2018 the island will be filled with music making and dancing of the highest calibre as we celebrate the 73rd anniversary of Liberation from occupation.

The Festival is delighted to bring new twists on favourite events such as Jazz at Hamptonne, a Musical Wallk showing off the bunkers around Corbiere Lighthouse, the BBC Ten Pieces concerts for students, a delicious night of, International Chamber Music Series bringing us Lawrence Power probably the greatest viola player in the world, alongside a whole host of other events.

Hamptonne has worked so well for Jazz events that the organisers are delighted to be returning and making the event better than ever.

Penny Setubal, the Festival Manager stated, “The event has been so popular in previous years that it’s a real pleasure to be leading the team bringing Jazz back to Hamptonne.

As in the past, there will be a marquee up in the lawns and people picnicking on the grass. But what is also really exciting is expanding it into more of a true festival to provide more fun for all the family.

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On the more popular side, she has sung with Take That, Sir Paul McCartney, Jarvis Cocker, Bryn Terfel, Katherine Jenkins, and Florence + the Machine, to name but a few. Her discography includes around fifty choral CDs, many with acclaimed chamber choir, Tenebrae, and a solo jazz album with her band L’Estranges in the Night. Most recently she has become a judge on the Sky 1 TV show, Sing: Ultimate A Cappella, presented by Cat Deeley.

After the sell-out success of Ray Gelato last year, the Liberation festival is particularly pleased to return to the Hamptonne Farm for what will be another memorable day of great music set amidst the historic 17th and 18th century buildings of the farm. When it’s all said and done, it makes for one of the most exceptional settings in the world to enjoy live performances, right here in Jersey in our own backyard.

As well as the talents of Joanna L’Estrange, there will also be jazz performed by a mystery guest, and world jazz numbers from Brian White’s Jazz Trio.

For the festival, jazz lovers are invited to pack a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch on the lawn while listening to some superb music.

For those wishing for a more intimate jazz club experience, exclusive table seating in the marquis by the stage will guarantee an unforgettable front-and-centre musical experience. There will be an optional 3 course lunch on offer and food and drink will be available for purchase throughout the afternoon.

Tickets can be purchased from eventbrite or Jersey Opera House or through the website www.liberationjersey.com.

Doors open for Jazz at Hamptonne at 11.30am on Sunday 13th May with the jazz getting underway at 12 noon.

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BUY ANTIQUES FOR ENJOYMENT NOT INVESTMENT!

By Stephen Cohu

Traditional art and antiques most definitely have a place in the 21st century. Their range and versatility means they can fit well with modern tastes and house sizes. There is no doubt that the market has changed and peoples’ tastes have moved towards lighter woods and less fussy décor but is this trend continuing or are people looking to buy in a market where so many things represent incredible value for money?

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WHAT ARE TRADITIONAL ART AND ANTIQUES? Perhaps we should start by discussing the word antique.

The word conjures up in many people a vision of an unfashionable object or furnishing that has no place in a modern home. In other people it will conjure an image of something that will be expensive and exclusive to large houses or stately homes.

Because their parents are the first generation where antiques have not been avidly collected many people are unsure of where antiques will fit into their lives and are afraid of trying something new with something old. The word antique provokes an image of old fashioned, something their grandparents would have owned.

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Today people seem to have lost their desire for individuality and they have lost this connection with the past. This is partly due to the lack of time people have to spare so they go for the production line, quick fix of the modern interiors retailer, the one stop shop all delivered virtually the next day. However time spent carefully selecting vintage items will be much more rewarding in terms of pleasure, intellectual interest and may eventually be rewarding financially as the cycle goes on and antiques and traditional art become fashionable again. In the meantime, take advantage of the low prices and furnish your home with beautiful objects that will be appreciated by generations to come.

VALUE FOR MONEY- NEVER MORE IMPORTANT THAN NOW! The lack of interest in general antiques has hit particularly hard across the mid-priced range of furnishings and collectables.

This has been felt most in the Victorian category where much of the furniture, art and decorations were vey fussy, totally over the top in both design and scale. This has also affected the Regency and Edwardian periods. Many fine objects were created during these times but generally prices have tumbled, the majority of the output being considered unfashionable and ignored by today’s buyers. Changes in lifestyle have also hit prices. As people no longer entertain in a formal manner the value of dining room furniture is a particularly good example. Currently the highest percentage of planning applications is to adapt a property to create a kitchen/diner. A good large Georgian sideboard can today be bought for a few hundred pounds; twenty years ago it would have been at least £2500. A set of Georgian dining chairs can also be bought for hundreds rather than thousands. These items now represent incredible value for money and could even be good investments. Perhaps tastes will never change back to furnishing with solely antiques but everything goes in cycles, perhaps one day even flared trousers and platform shoes will be back “in”!

THE INFLUENCE OF TELEVISION TV shows about antiques are entirely concerned with monetary value. Even the Antiques Roadshow, the bastion of Sunday night BBC TV is now entirely focused on value, the “wow” moment at the end of a featured article. Of course the person would never sell the item as it is a treasured heirloom; they wouldn’t, but wait till their kids get hold of it! They don’t make people want to go out and buy antiques, most are concerned with selling what they’ve got already! Bargain Hunt is more interested in how much

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contestants can lose rather than how much they can make! We can’t blame TV producers for making programmes solely for entertainment value but in a way this makes them very misleading. They reinforce the negative image people have of antiques rather than reinforcing the idea that antiques are incredible value for money, easy to live with and will last for ever.

Something for everyone in here!

BLENDING ANTIQUE AND CONTEMPORARY IN THE 21ST CENTURY When you look at other forms of media, especially interiors magazines, you will see the properties featured are often decorated with antique furniture and objects. To use the old with the new shows they are not mutually exclusive. A blend of contemporary designs and colours with antiques that have been brought up to date, for example a chair recovered with a modern fabric, will create an interior which is unique, stylish and comfortable. Of course you don’t have to limit your antique purchasing to furniture, there is a wealth of unique decorative objects available, which selected carefully will enhance any contemporary environment. For example, a nineteenth century Chinese porcelain vase with a simple blue monochrome glaze will look stunning on a contemporary painted side table.

BE BRAVE, VISIT AN ANTIQUES SHOP TOMORROW! People don’t seem to go shopping any more for things they never knew they wanted! Many times customers will come to the shop looking for one thing and leave with something else entirely. We will take them down to our 7000 square foot shed and they will be mesmerised by the range and variety of vintage and antique items that are available. But if they are not brave enough to come and see, they will never know!

Anyone buying antiques at the top of the market 20 years ago will have seen the value of their possessions diminish greatly but prices have now fallen to a level where they represent exceptional value for money. However, even the biggest falls cannot compare with the loss in value of buying new items constructed from veneered MDF! I appreciate the trend is to have disposable furnishings so a look can be easily changed every few years.

Used goods effectively have no residual value and are simply dumped. This is not very environmentally responsible whereas second hand items from antiquity to Art Deco are all accessible to the discerning buyer and come with zero carbon footprint.

INVESTING FOR FUTURE GAIN? It is virtually impossible for prices of traditional brown furniture and general decorations and art to fall any lower. Contemporary art and design have seen great rises in value over the last 20 years as antiques have fallen away. These items were dismissed by traditional buyers as being of no cultural or artistic value.

I have seen many of my customers’ tastes develop and change over the years as have my own likes and desires towards a mix of traditional and contemporary. I recently purchased a post- war brutalist steel sculpture by Paul Mount for a five figure sum, something I would never have considered 20 years ago. It will join my collection and sit happily alongside Renaissance religious carvings and 18th century English porcelain.

There are many people with the confidence to buy great works by contemporary artists at the current elevated price levels and these prices continue to go higher and higher. Very limited supply together with high demand is forcing prices upward. The opposite is true of traditional antiques. With the rise of emerging markets such as China, perhaps they will develop a taste for antiques that are out of fashion in the West. If this happens the potential market is huge. If suddenly every wealthy Chinese man wants to own a Victorian mahogany linen press bargain basement buying of traditional antiques today may reap huge returns in just a few years.

A stunning cameo glass plafonnier by Le Verre Francais.

I am seeing many new customers who are rediscovering the appeal of antiques and vintage items, both in terms of attractiveness, quality and price. You could virtually furnish your entire house with quality second hand articles for the price of one new sofa so what are you waiting for- get out there and surprise yourself!

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FEELING FRAZZLED? HERE ARE 8 WAYS TO NATURALLY RELIEVE STRESS By Liz Connor 1. CREATE A POSITIVE STRESS MINDSET How often is your stress linked to an event or challenge that you've already decided you can't overcome? Research suggests the average person has a staggering 45,000 negative thoughts a day - that's a lot of bad brain mail to sift through. One of the keys to combating stress could be down to managing your mental chatter.

"A positive stress mindset is where something stressful is seen as an opportunity to be embraced, because it may provide learning and achievement," says Dr Meg Arroll, a psychologist speaking on behalf of Healthspan. "Researchers at the University of Mannheim in Germany looked at 171 workers in jobs such as education, health and social care, and found those who viewed stress positively were able to cope much better with demands at work." Dr Aroll believes we can all start the day by shifting our perception of stress from negative to something more positive: "This will boost motivation for a difficult task and give you the focus needed to complete it."

2. NOT SOLD ON MINDFULNESS? PRACTICE 'MINDLESSNESS' INSTEAD You're probably pretty familiar with mindfulness. This zeitgeisty meditative tool can be really helpful for combating stress - but it's not for everyone. "Many people find practising mindfulness difficult, which can then make us feel like we're rubbish, as everyone else appears to find it so easy," explains Dr Aroll. For some, she says, a more active 'mindless' approach can be better. By moving our attention from 'being' to 'doing', we can focus outwards in a way that is positive for both mental and physical health. "For example, making art, helping others and dancing are all activities that concentrate our minds on 'doing' and have been found to benefit wellbeing," she adds.

3. EMBRACE THE JAPANESE ART OF WABI SABI The feeling that we need to be perfect - the impeccable partner, flawless at work, looking our best at all times - can lead to an enormous amount of internal stress. "This is compounded by airbrushed social media posts and clever advertising - if only we could be as perfect as the image, all would be well," says Dr Aroll.

"Although, deep down, we know this is a fallacy, the drive to be faultless is persuasive in our culture. But we can reject this pressure by exploring the art of Wabi Sabi." This Japanese concept celebrates the imperfect, the flaws, the cracks and the creases of life. "Embrace your imperfections," says Dr Aroll, "they make you, you."

4. UP YOUR VITAMINS AND MINERALS "Our minds are an integrated part of our physical bodies, hence the Latin saying 'mens sana in corpore sano' or 'a healthy mind in a healthy body'," says Dr Aroll. "We're much more likely to feel stressed if we haven't had enough good-quality sleep, lead a sedentary lifestyle and eat an unhealthy diet." She explains that chronic stress can deplete important vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, along with various B vitamins, vitamin C and zinc, so investing in a multivitamin can help keep your levels in check.

5. PRACTICE DEEP BREATHING Deep, rhythmic breathing is one of the simplest and quickest ways to

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lower stress in the body, as it sends instant messages to your brain to relax. "Shallow breathing saps your energy levels and destabilised your emotional balance," says David James Lees, a Taoist monk and co-founder of Wu Wei Wisdom. He believes practising just five minutes of diaphragmatic breathing (breathing that contracts the muscle located horizontally between the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity) will help you take control of, and calm, any racing thoughts that are negatively impacting your mood. "It's also great for releasing physical tension too," he adds.

6. CLEAR THE CLUTTER Sitting among piles of disorganised paperwork? It could be subtly adding to your mental fatigue. "Feng Shui teaches that your environment can impact mood," says life coach and Wu Wei Wisdom co-founder, Alexandra Lees. "I advise my clients to systematically declutter their desks, tables and shelves, tidy under beds, and ruthlessly clear out any junk rooms or cupboards where they may be hoarding stuff." Lees believes simple changes in the design and arrangement your home can shift the subtle energy of your surroundings and help you de-stress and boost your inner calm, creativity and productivity.

7. EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE Exercise is vital for mental fitness; it reduces stress hormones and stimulates the release of endorphins - brain chemicals that act as natural painkillers, boost your mood and improve your ability to sleep.

"It doesn't matter what type of exercise you do, as long as you enjoy it and can do it on a regular basis," says David James Lees. "If you feel like you don't have time to exercise, try to incorporate it to your everyday life, such as walking or cycling to work instead of driving or taking public transport." If you have children to factor in, he suggests you take them to the park for a run-around or get outdoors and do some gardening together.

8. LET IN THE LIGHT Next time you're feeling stressed, open your curtains and drink in the sunshine. "Natural daylight at home and in the office is a great mood stabiliser, as it stimulates the release of the 'happy hormone' serotonin," says Alexandra Lees. "This is particularly important during the colder months, when you're indoors more often or if pressured work deadlines mean you have less time to take a break and get outside. Keep all windows clean and hang mirrors to maximise the reflection of light into all rooms. You can also brighten darker rooms with lighter coloured paints, wallpaper, furniture and fabrics."

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Jersey; the most perfect holiday destination for locals and visitors alike offers a huge range of beautiful wedding day backdrops but some couples prefer to tie the knot in more exotic climes.

Wherever the ceremony is to be held….the Bride and Groom to be, have hours and hours of planning and organising before the big day….. by Juanita Shield-Laignel From the very moment a couple decide to make the commitment of marriage, there is an absolute endless list of things to do. Often it starts with the buying of rings. Luckily we have some amazing local jewellers interlaced into the fabric of our town, most with many years of experience and who are more than willing to help. Don’t forget they also offer gifts for the wedding party. Bridesmaids always love little packages tied neatly with a satin ribbon and containing little diamond delights and what about a gorgeous high-end watch for the best man!

Then it’s time to send out those invitations and somewhere along the line, table placements, napkins and all sorts of other

emblazoned paraphernalia are required. It’s important to purchase the right printed or embroidered material, to set the tone for your big day.

Long gone are the days when a venue choice was limited to the Parish Church or the Registry office. With its award winning golden beaches, history engorged Heritage sites and an abundance of well-appointed hotels, Jersey is such a bountiful and beautiful place to get married.

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months is extremely popular for obvious reasons, but one still has to take into consideration the possibility of inclement weather, even in the height of summer. Dancing through muddy fields, clad in wellingtons and wedding garb is not a particularly good look, so a Marquee helps cater for every eventuality… ensuring your special day runs smoothly.

And then there’s the question of transport. Should it be horse and cart or classic car or vintage coach? There are many options and hiring a beautiful wedding car is one of them.

And not forgetting taking care of your guest’s needs there is always well-established local coach service companies that have a reputation for reliability.

Then there are the flowers. Button holes for the gentlemen, big blousy bouquets or modest bunches of wild flowers for the Bride and her Maids and also importantly, table and room decorations; it’s an absolute horticultural minefield! Again life is made so much easier with the expertise of our local florists.

Mother-in–laws, Champagne, discos, photographs, canapés, menus, nut allergies, vegetarians and on it goes. And then there are the superstitions to think of, such as not seeing the bride the night before, something new, borrowed and blue, to name a few. No wonder some people just slip away quietly and get married elsewhere or elope and return having done the deed.

Others prefer to fly to sunnier climes or participate in extreme sports and troth themselves whilst dangling over a cliff on a rope or some such dare devil escapade. If living on the wild side is your thing but closer to home is preferred, there are plenty of options for the extraordinary dotted around our nature filled Island.

With all this frenetic activity it’s not unusual for brides to be, to drop a dress size or two. As a result, off the peg or handmade, that perfect dress is bound to require alterations. The bride has to stand still as a statue waiting for the seamstress to finish pinning the hem or adjusting the bodice. Thousands of pounds later the blushing bride emerges in the dress of her dreams; 22 | www.life-mags.com

not that everybody gets married in the traditional long white dress anymore, but whatever your dream dress, local boutiques and seamstresses are bound to be able to look after you.

Of course the bride will want to look her personal best for the day and for the Honeymoon so seemingly endless sessions of waxing, plucking, self-tanning, hair-straightening and nail polishing are all required and if something a little more permanent is needed, there is always Botox!

Luckily, we here on the island of Jersey, not only have the most beautiful venues imaginable to choose from, but also have a whole host of help on hand. Florists, Caterers, Coach Drivers, Dress Makers and if you would rather not have to worry about anything at all; there are a good selection of local Wedding Planners, all keen to make your day run smoothly.

A definition of marriage is ‘it’s a method for two people who love each other, to make their relationship official, public and permanent, a joining in a bond.’ On your wedding day, months, maybe even years, of organising, culminate in a very special occasion that you have chosen to share with your friends and family.

Your wedding day signifies the beginning of the rest of your lives together as a couple and as such needs to be treated with great deference, so make the most of the wonderful expertise at your fingertips and then sit back, relax and enjoy!

Good Luck!

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BUDGET for the

Big Day

Many of us will attend a wedding this summer but you could find yourself saying, "I do" to a big bill.…

by Vicky Shaw

The cost of the big day can soon add up. Guests can expect to pay nearly £500, while bridesmaids and ushers can find themselves spending more than £1,000, according to research amongst 2,000 people.

In a bid to fund the cost of attending a wedding, 44% of guests plan to dip into their monthly salary, 26% will use their savings, while a further 22% expect to put their wedding costs on a credit card.

For many guests, the outgoings can start way before the big day itself, with the typical cost of attending a stag or a hen do coming to £58, according to a survey from American Express.

So if you're planning to attend a wedding this summer, how can you keep the costs down and enjoy the big day without worrying about how it will affect your bank balance?

Choosing the perfect gift for the happy couple costs £102 on average.

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A new outfit will come to £75, while topping it off with hair and beauty treatments costs another £28.

Guests typically spend £94 travelling to a wedding and £74 on a hotel, while a further £48 is spent on average toasting the bride and groom.

This brings the total cost for a wedding guest to £479 on average, according to the findings.

If you're lucky enough to be asked to be a bridesmaid, you can expect to spend £1,267, while an usher can expect to pay £1,127.

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Personal touch. If your gift budget is limited, consider giving a present that has a personal touch. Video compilations or framed photo montages can be very meaningful. If you're creative, offer to make or design the wedding stationery for the happy couple as your gift to them.

Plan ahead. When gift lists are sent to guests, ensure you're one of the earlier purchasers. For those using registers, getting in early can mean picking and choosing reasonable gifts that suit your budget, as opposed to being left at the end of the queue with only the higher budget items to choose from.

Don't forget points make presents - check how many rewards points you have on your credit, charge or store card.

You may have enough to get a wedding gift with your points, which means you can give a gift without spending a penny. continues overleaf...

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Get renting. It's always fun to have something new to wear for a wedding, but this can get expensive. Consider hiring a dress or suit for the weekend. Plenty of companies now offer designer dresses and suits that can be rented at a fraction of the price.

Use your tech. If you only need a ride from the station to the reception, consider using taxi apps instead of hiring a car.

Don't forget to cut costs by car sharing with other wedding guests.

If you do spend, do it wisely. Take advantage of vouchers and discounts.

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MaisieMooDesigns Welcome to MaisieMooDesigns, named after my very own Maisie who is just 6 years old!

This small local business supplies not just wedding stationery, but stationery for all events such as christenings, baby showers, parties and more. What began as a hobby a few years ago has now turned into a busy little business aiming to take the stress out of the first stages of your wedding planning.

There is simply so much choice and this can often be daunting and overwhelming.

Beginning with a complimentary, no obligation consultation, arranged at a time to suit, it is an opportunity for you to talk through your plans.

Even if all the details are not yet finalised, they don’t need to be at this stage. It gives you the opportunity to ask questions about wedding invitation etiquette, timing and also the logistics of how your stationery fits into the bigger picture when informing your guests about menus, transport and other important details. Save the date cards and invitations are often one of the first big decisions you will need to make and in comparison to trying to navigate the online minefield, a face to face conversation where you can also see the quality of the work, has reassured many couples and made the process much easier. Should you need additional invites this is easy to organise, perhaps you may want to organise a surprise sign or card for your partner to be, this is all made easier when you can just pop in!

All these personalised extras can easily be organised and bring the perfect finishing touches to your day.

Following the consultation, you will receive a personalised quote, ensuring you are not paying for any parts of a stationery suite that you may not need.

The aim is to provide a bespoke but competitively priced, locally based service. During the consultation we will also discuss the style and colours of your wedding and the type of invitations you are looking for.

The invitations really do give your guests their first peek into the theme of your big day. There are plenty of sample books to browse through for inspiration and all stationery is designed to be bespoke to your big day and reflect you as a couple as a new chapter of your lives begins.

Once the invitations have been sent there is also the choice to use MaisieMooDesigns for any on the day stationery that you may need. This ensures that everything matches and co ordinates throughout your wedding. This may include a seating plan, table numbers, menus, favour tags, order of events and order of service, personalised vow booklets, place cards, signs, gift boxes and thank you notes.

Should you wish to organise a consultation please email maisiemoodesigns@hotmail.co.uk or message via Facebook MaisieMooDesigns.

It is never too early to come in as spaces are limited with year 2019 and 2020 enquiries already being made.

Further information can also be found on the website www.maisiemoodesigns.co.uk.

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Wedding clashers

When it comes to getting dressed up for a wedding, there are so many 'rules' to follow that most end up being a sea of men in boring grey suits and women in humdrum floral frocks.

But unless you're at an ultra-conservative church do, most of this so-called protocol is outdated, and actually, pushing the boundaries can pay off style-wise, helping you stand out from the play-it-safe crowd.

Here's how to (tastefully) break the rules this wedding season...by Katie Wright BE THE BLACK SHEEP The rule: Don't wear black If your everyday wardrobe consists of black, black and more black, don't think you have to abandon your go-to hue for someone else's big day but remember that wearing it head-to-toe in a church is going to look decidedly funereal.

Instead, look for a dress that breaks up the expanse of black with a print or texture - lace is ideal - and add intensely coloured accessories to lift the look.

FLASH A LITTLE FLESH The rule: Never wear a crop top The crucial word here is LITTLE: a V-neck halter crop top and mini skirt are going to attract stares for all the wrong reasons, but a tiny sliver of midriff is acceptable.

That sliver shouldn't include your belly button, however - pair high-waisted trousers, a pencil or full prom skirt (no shorter than knee-length) with a crop top in a structured fabric, like jacquard.

There are lots of matching co-ords in the shops at the moment that are the perfect proportions, thereby taking out the suitability guesswork. continues overleaf...

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BE RED-Y FOR ANYTHING

WAVE THE WHITE FLAG

The rule: Don't wear red

The rule: Don't wear white

Red used to signify vampish and vulgar, but as long as you don't turn up in a thigh-slit Jessica Rabbit-esque number, you needn't worry.

It's the most contentious etiquette question of all: is it ever OK for a guest to wear white to a wedding?

A pretty red lace or modern minimalist dress is totally wedding-appropriate, especially when teamed with more traditional floral footwear. It's all about balance.

Modern manners dictate that you can, but with caution.

The key is that it can't look bridal in any way, so steer well clear of frothy all-white looks, in favour of sharp modern cuts and prints.

Use the 50/50 rule (no more than half of the outfit should be white), and make sure you include a bright jacket or scarf in the mix.

PLAY YOUR STRONG SUIT The rule: It has to be a dress 'I've got to get a dress for a wedding', we so often whine, but why not use the occasion to step out of your comfort zone and try a suit?

Tailoring is having a huge fashion moment, so the shops are full of gorgeous floral and pastel two-pieces that you can jazz up with jewellery and heels.

The other advantage of a suit is that you'll get more postwedding wear out of the separates, unlike the glitzy gowns that mostly hang unworn in our wardrobes for months (years, even) after the big day.

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The boutique is open from 10:30am til 5.00pm on Tuesday to Saturday, however, I can often arrange appointments outside of these hours.

Your day should be as special as you are with no additional stress or worries.

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A note to all Brides to Be...

From the first time you walk into the Bridal Boutique you will be struck by the sheer size and elegance of the space.

Being the largest wedding boutique in the Channel Islands, I can offer you a large amount of diverse wedding gowns across all categories together with an abundance of wedding accessories from veils to shoes to wedding lingerie and umbrellas! You will be hard pushed not to find the gown of your dreams inside these pretty walls!

I want everyone to immediately feel special, from the moment they come through my doors until the moment they leave. You will always be treated with the upmost respect and special touches will remain throughout your search of your perfect wedding attire... after all, it is one of the most special times of your life and so you should be treated accordingly. Bridesmaids and Bridegrooms are equally well catered for!

And with gowns from Kenneth Winston and Madeline Gardner New York, new for this season and also men's suits for hire from Cameron Ross, my precious brides and grooms will have an experience they will never forget and I will look after you and be a part of that wedding experience all they way through until you walk down the aisle.

Contact me via email, phone, or for a quicker response, FaceBook messenger to arrange your free consultation.

Looking forward to meeting you soon.

Caroline xx

Much love,

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Wedding Belles Walk down the aisle in your dream dress with Lisa Haynes’ big day style guide.

Just like meeting the man you’re exchanging your vows with, they say when you’ve found The dress, you ‘just know’.

But you still might have to kiss a whole bunch of frogs first and wriggle your way into gown after gown until you find your perfect match.

Sometimes even hardened anti-meringue brides may be swayed once they first step into a flowing voluminous dress, and similarly those seeking gigantic trains can fall head-over-heels with a sleek fishtail frock.

The big day might be all about you and your husband-to-be but the stylish search for your dress is a love affair you’ll never forget. Traditionalist, modernist or bling-fiend bride, your gorgeous gown awaits...

MRS TRADITIONALIST If you’ve always dreamed of the big white princess wedding, now is your chance to wow your very own Prince Charming with a modern-day fairytale gown.

Think tumbling cascades of tulle, beaded bodice and never-ending train.

Styling tip: Floral corsages, oversized bows or crystal sparkle, make sure any extravagant detailing is focused on your best feature.

MRS MODERN Those seeking something different to avoid being a cookie-cutter bride don’t have to opt for a daring black gown a la Sarah Jessica Parker to stand out.

Opt for clean lines, simple shapes, and futuristic detailing for a cutting-edge look to echo the catwalks. Quirky detailing and embroidery can also make you stand out from the traditional bridal brigade. continues overleaf...

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In the sea of white dresses there is definitely a yearning for individuality. Embroidery lends itself to this perfectly, from personal embellishments, the name of your betrothed embroidered on the dress, through to an alternative to a veil, it’s all about the detail.

Styling tip: Body-hugging sleek dress? Invest in comfortable but silhouette-enhancing underwear to flaunt your figure to the max.

MRS MAGPIE Your big day focus doesn’t have to be all about the dress.

If you’re a self-confessed accessories addict, keep your gown pared-down and sparkle with jewels, pearls and diamonds.

Splash out on statement shoes, jewellery or a head piece to make a decadent impact.

If the dress is very ornate, you need a simple style of accessory, but if you’re wearing a sleeker style, go to town with more elaborate jewellery.

It’s important not to over-complicate the look. Either wear earrings and a bracelet, or a necklace - if you have too much going on you lose the effect.

Styling tip: Long chandelier earrings will really set off an asymmetric neckline.

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Dream Wedding In our day-dreams, the romantic proposal of marriage is effortlessly followed by a Cinderella-style wedding day, and the planning process is carefully edited out as Sarah O’Meara discovers

As lovely as these fantasies are, they’re hardly a blueprint for organising the big day.

Whether you’re planning a modest yet elegant affair or a week’s worth of wild hedonism, every dream wedding needs a strong plan to transform it from an idea into reality.

Don’t panic, just make sure you’re asking the right questions at the right time. There’s no point in worrying about the details of the day until you’ve made five key decisions.

Your big five are... how, where, when, who and budget. Do you want a religious or civil ceremony, in which geographic location, at what time of year, who will you invite and how much can you spend?

The Big Five are your road map and until they’ve been agreed upon you can’t get down to the details. Follow these tips to make sure your wedding day is a success...

JUST GOT ENGAGED At this stage you could be three years or three months away and should be fizzing with excitement about the big day.

Announcing your engagement is an incredibly special moment for a newly-engaged couple, so it’s important to enjoy the moment, while treating the occasion with care.

Think carefully about who needs to know. If you’ve got children from a past relationship, or relatives you rarely see, you don’t want them to find out in the wrong way.

The etiquette is, ‘They should hear it from you’.

Then work on your Big Five. When do you want your ideal wedding to be? Bear in mind that off-season weddings in January and February can be more affordable.

The ‘Just Got Engaged’ period is also for thinking about the tone and style of your wedding and you may want to start a mood board. This will get you on the right road and mean everything starts to fall into place.

Cut out pictures from magazines, from the internet and stick them on a piece of card. As you stick pictures in, you’ll see themes appear. It’s very helpful for key suppliers. Take it with you, and that’ll inspire the people you’re hiring. It’s like furniture shopping.

This is definitely the time to go and look at a variety of wedding venues for inspiration, to try on dresses on a whim and have fun looking at different ideas.

But also remember that if you’ve decided to have a religious ceremony, your church ideally shouldn’t be more than 30 minutes from the venue. continues overleaf...

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TWELVE TO NINE MONTHS TO GO Having enjoyed the luxury of travelling to venues, perhaps trying on a few gowns and looking at pretty pictures in magazines, now’s the time to firm up those plans.

Imagine that this phase is called ‘Ideas and Decisions’ and that now you’ve got a sense of the key elements which will define the look and style of day, it’s important to hire suppliers who can make sure those are all in place.

You don’t yet know exactly what they have to do but decide what florist you want to use.

DON’T FORGET: • Set the date, book the ceremony and venue(s) • Book key suppliers (catering, florist, photography, transport, stationer) • Compile guest list • Book entertainment (band, DJ etc.)

• Reserve suits, purchase bridesmaids’ outfits and select wedding gown • Send out ‘Save the Date’ cards/email NINE TO THREE MONTHS Having sketched the outline of your wedding and hired the key players, it’s now the fun part - filling in the details of the day and designing your perfect wedding!

Think about what it’s going to look like -and if you’re not sure, get help. It’s important for all the elements to be co-ordinated, otherwise you’ll end up with something random, like a cake that doesn’t work with the venue. You need a design overview.

Imagine that you’ve renovated your house and now you’re dressing it with delightful ornaments, curtains and pictures which reflect your own fabulous taste.

DON’T FORGET: • Menu tasting • Choose cake, flowers, readings and music • Purchase wedding ring(s) • Register for gift list • Choose stationer and agree invitations • Book honeymoon THREE TO ONE MONTHS TO GO At this point, you’ll hopefully be tying everything together, confirming all your plans and adding those final details.

For those who feel that there’s simply too much left to do, or are worried about being stressed on the day, you might consider bringing someone in to bring it all together. Planning a wedding isn’t hard - but there is a lot to do. Our wedding day schedules are 30 pages long and every 15 minutes is accounted for.

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DON’T FORGET: • Confirm menu • Mail invitations 12 to 8 weeks before wedding • Confirm order of service with officiant • One month to go, chase outstanding RSVPs TEN DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING If you’ve done it right, there shouldn’t be much left to do - apart from keep staying rested, and going on that last minute diet.

A key point to remember is that if everyone involved has the same expectations of the day, then the day should run smoothly.

If you’ve talked through the Big Five at the beginning, then any last minute controversies should be avoided.

Listen to suggestions from friends and family throughout the process. Some people just want to be heard and by hearing them out, you know they’ll be supportive on the day - even if you’ve ignored what they said!.

DON’T FORGET: • Confirm final guest numbers with venue and caterer • Collect Orders of Service, menu and place cards if necessary • Prepare ‘Wedding Day Schedule’ and distribute as required • Confirm shot list with photographer

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The Best Man Well, it’s finally happened - you’ve been asked to be a best man! So, what does being a best man involve?

What are your responsibilities and what about the speech? This article will answer these and other questions about being a best man.

Historically, a bridegroom’s best man was chosen for being strong and a good fighter who assisted his friend when he captured his bride. A best man’s support was also needed on the wedding day to protect the bride from any rival who might try to carry her away for his own. When the practice of capturing brides ceased, the best man’s role of supporting the groom and protecting the bride altered to the best man becoming exclusively the groom’s escort while the bride was supported by her bridesmaids.

Today, the role of best man (or best woman) is offered to the groom’s closest adult relative or friend but is not one that should be accepted lightly. You will be a main player not only on the day itself, but your advice and practical help will be sought in the preparations beforehand. Your tasks are many and varied but essentially during the run up to the wedding you will be relied upon as a supporter and organiser.

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THE BEST MAN’S DUTIES Before The Wedding It is important at the outset of being asked to be a best man to establish from the groom the level of input he would like you to have. Some grooms require as much help as you are able to offer, while others are happy for you to have a minimum amount of input during the pre wedding period but require your help and support on the wedding day alone. Listed below are the traditional responsibilities of a best man: Become involved in discussions and decisions in the planning stage with the groom, acting as a sounding board for his ideas.

Help the groom choose the ushers, who are usually picked from both the bride and groom’s families and friends. You need to make sure the ushers are aware of their responsibilities (see over), attend fittings of outfits and ensure they are available to attend the rehearsal (if required).

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Together with the groom, decide on the outfits for both yourselves, and the ushers (if the outfits are hired the cost is usually the responsibility of the groom - if his finances permit).

Arrange the stag night - at least a few days before the wedding to give everyone a chance to recover. Attend the wedding rehearsal and check car-parking facilities and access, particularly if there will be disabled guests.

On the day A best man’s role on the wedding day is of the utmost importance.

The groom will no doubt be very nervous and the calming support of his escort is vital.

Here are your other duties: Meet the groom at least a couple of hours before you need to leave for the ceremony venue.

Help the groom dress and ensure he looks his best.

Make sure you have the ring(s) and take possession of the money for the church fees.

Transport the groom to the ceremony venue making sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony is due to begin.

A telephone call to the bride’s father telling him that you are leaving will provide welcomed comfort!

Pay the church fees, on behalf of the groom.

Take your seat with the groom on the front right-hand pew while waiting for the bride. Shortly before the bride arrives, you will be prompted to stand in position at the head of the aisle (standing to the groom’s right).

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Hand over the ring(s) at the required moment.

Accompany the chief bridesmaid (or matron of honour) to the vestry for the signing of the register. You may also be asked by the groom to sign the register as a witness.

Join the recessional down the aisle following in line after the bride and groom, the bride’s father and groom’s mother and the groom’s father and the bride’s mother. You will escort the chief bridesmaid on your left arm.

Upon arrival at the reception venue, your duties are as follows but some will depend upon whether you have agreed to take on the role of toastmaster.

Collect any greetings messages from the bride’s father and check to see if any messages have been delivered direct to the reception venue.

When everyone is seated and before the meal/buffet is served, call for silence and either invite the minister to say grace or, if one is not present, say it yourself.

When the meal is finished, introduce the speeches inviting the bride’s father to speak first.

After the bride’s father has delivered his speech and toasted the bride and groom, introduce the groom for his much awaited words!

The groom’s speech ends with a toast to the bridesmaids.

You will reply to this toast on behalf of the bridesmaids and deliver your speech, read the congratulatory messages from absent family and friends, and close by toasting the bride and groom.

Once the speeches have concluded, you will announce the traditional cutting of the cake ceremony.

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Feeling squeezed at home? Topology designers Athina Bluff and Amy Brandhorst share their top space-enhancing hacks with Gabrielle Fagan.

Interior designers and award-winning bloggers, Athena Bluff and Amy Brandhorst from Topology (topologyinteriors.com), have joined forces with Habitat, in a mission to help the nation maximise the space in their homes.

While there's nothing anyone can do about the bricks and mortar and actual dimensions of your property you live in, their seven home hacks could help you make the best of the space available, meaning rooms feel larger.

Read on for their space-enhancing secrets...

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SHINE A LIGHT "Ensure you have multiple light sources within a room to maximise light at night," says Bluff. "You should aim to have around six light sources around the room, which will 'replace' natural daylight and allow light to flow through the space. Enhance the effect with mirrored surfaces, which will bounce light around. Those and metallics, which reflect warm light, will create a sense of more space."

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BE FREE WITH FLOORING "An easy trick for floors to is to continue the hallway flooring into your small room. Creating a visually unbroken flow of space will make it appear as though it's one big area, and creates an illusion that the floor is expanding," points out Bluff.

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CREATE COLOUR HARMONY "Try painting walls, skirting boards and door frames all the same colour. Painting them different colours can actually break up a space and emphasise the shape and (small) size of the room," says Brandhorst.

"If they're all the same colour, they'll blend into one and make the room appear bigger."

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MAKE A GREAT REFLECTION "Hang a mirror opposite a window. It's simple but extremely effective - both in terms of cost and visual impact," suggests Brandhorst. "The mirror will reflect natural light and instantly brighten up your space, as well as making it appear larger. If you're feeling creative, play around with different shapes or multiple mirrors to reflect as much light as possible. More light equals more sense of space."

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TACKLING TRICKY SPILLAGES IN YOUR LIVING ROOM By Abi Jackson

From red wine and coffee to everyday dirt and grime, Abi Jackson asks those in the know for their top tips.

You've finally got your lounge looking lovely - now the challenge is to keep it that way.

But homes aren't just for show, they're for living in, which means spillages and scuffs will happen, and those beautiful, brand-new covers and carpets will eventually get grimy. After all, what's the point spending ages hunting down your dream sofa, if you can't drape yourself over it with a smooth glass of red after a busy week? And why bother indulging in that extra fluffy rug if you're not going to sit on it for Friday-night movie marathons?

Instead, there are things you can do to help tackle stains, marks and general filth build-up. Add these expert tips to your list of spills and stain solutions...

RULE NUMBER ONE: ACT FAST Ideally, you don't want to leave spillages to soak in - taking quick action is usually the best bet. "Over a sofa's lifetime, we know that however hard we try, accidents happen and spillages can occur.

Quick action can help minimise the risk of permanent stains.

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As soon as a spill occurs, take a kitchen roll or a clean towel to soak up as much of the excess spill as possible, and then consult your manufacturer's care guide to treat the rest of the spillage," advises Simon Nicholson, furniture buying director at sofa and carpet specialists ScS (scs.co.uk).

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KNOW WHEN TO CALL IN THE PROFESSIONALS "Everyday stains and spillages are fine to deal with yourself.

Liquids like cordials and hot drinks can be removed with a little gentle persuasion," adds Ball. "Things like red wine and orange juice are better handled by the professionals once you have tried the 'blot, don't rub' approach."

The experts at ScS also advise seeking help from a professional upholstery cleaning service or visiting an upholstery specialist, who may be able to offer a specialist cleaning kit for stubborn stains, or if the manufacturer's care guide recommends it. This is especially important with fabrics that are delicate or require specialist care and cleaning methods. And Nicholson adds: "However tempted you may be, never machine wash the [sofa] covers, even if they appear to be removable."

REMEMBER: BLOT DON'T RUB Rubbing a spillage is never a good idea - or you could end up spreading' the stain. "The aim is to absorb the excess liquid, so remember you only ever blot a stain or spillage. Rubbing will only cause the stain to become further embedded in the fabric," explains Glen Ball, furniture technologist at Sofology (sofology.co.uk), who offers customers a five-year stain and scratch removal service with their 'sofashield' cover. "Use a clean, dry cloth and always ensure that it's colour-fast. Cotton is best, but if in doubt, tissue paper will do the trick."

RAID THE KITCHEN CUPBOARDS For a carpet/rug red wine or coffee spillage you're tackling yourself, some quick action with a homemade remedy might be useful. We've all heard about chucking white wine on top of a red wine spillage... the jury's out on how effective this really is, but lots of people swear by using baking soda, or a baking soda paste (mix three-parts baking soda with one-part water. Apply to the affected area and leave to dry and 'suck' up the offending spillage, then vacuum it up - hopefully lifting the stain in the process). Another method is to mix a tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with a tablespoon of white vinegar and two cups of warm water. Then apply this to a clean cloth and repeatedly blot the stain, alternating with a separate dry cloth, until the stain lifts.

BE CAREFUL ABOUT THE PRODUCTS YOU USE This might sound like a no-brainer, but make sure you check that any cleaning products you're going to try are definitely suitable for your sofa/fabrics. If in doubt, call the manufacturer's customer helpline, or pop into a specialist store to ask for advice.

The same applies when using substances that might seem completely harmless, like water. "Many people think using water to clean their carpets will mean fresh, bright floors, but over time, the repeated wet cleaning can wash out wool's natural waterproofing, resulting in the carpet acquiring a hard, crusty feel," says Peter Hollier, a cleaning expert with home appliance manufacturer Vorwerk, who sell a range of products designed to make light work of deep-cleaning your home (kobold.vorwerk.co.uk). "Water can also cause the carpet fibres to shrink and stretch and the dye to bleed, leaving a less-thanluxurious finish. So, if you are going to clean your carpets with water, it's important you don't use too much and you dry the carpet quickly."

FACTOR IN SOME THOROUGH DEEP-CLEANS To really keep carpets and rugs looking their best, the experts advise routine deep-cleans twice a year, or when required.

"Carpets collect a lot of dirt and dust over time, from children running in with their shoes on after they've been to the park, pets rolling on the floor, and not forgetting the countless times food or drink has been spilt. Regularly vacuuming your carpets will result in the top layer of dust and grime being sucked out, however, you are leaving behind worn in dirt and allergens that only a good deep-clean can remove," says Hollier. "So, in addition to regular vacuuming, your carpets and rugs need a deep-clean to remove stubborn dirt that's become embedded in the fibres.

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by Hannah Stephenson

The dazzling flowers of peonies are apparently Meghan Markle's favourites. We show you how to grow these royal showstoppers in your own garden.

Pundits have been predicting that peonies may feature in Meghan Markle's wedding bouquet, so enamoured is she with these saucer-sized romantic blooms.

In the early days of dating Prince Harry, she posted a picture of a beautiful pink and white spray of peonies on Instagram, with the caption: 'Swooning Over These. #London #peonies #spoiledrotten.

You too could have peonies flowering in your garden come early summer, and some will be at their best around the time of the royal wedding in May. Their blousy blooms, in shades from deep red to white and everything in-between, add a touch of glamour to borders and, if you can bear it, you can cut them and bring them indoors.

HOW EASY ARE THEY TO GROW? Pretty easy, in the right conditions. The pot-grown peonies you find in garden centres can be planted at any time of year, while bare-rooted types are ideally planted in October.

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They prefer heavier soil in a sunny or slightly shaded spot, and add plenty of organic matter to the planting hole before you start.

Don't let them get waterlogged, though. Add horticultural grit if the soil is extremely heavy.

Don't plant them too deeply - the soil should just cover the topmost tuberous roots. Mulch them lightly in February or March

with potash-rich wood ash to increase flower production. If you want huge flowers (but less of them), debud the sideshoots in April or May with a sharp knife.

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That largely depends on the weather. Vast bowls of petals emerge from thick stalks above the pretty foliage in late spring and early summer, which will need supporting with a stake or frame to stop them falling over in the wind.

The flowers of herbaceous peonies are shortlived, lasting little more than a week or two, and if it rains they won't last that long, as wet weather tends to make them flop, particularly the heavy, double flowered forms.

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ANY RECOMMENDED VARIETIES? If you want huge pink fragrant double flowers, try Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt', which is favoured by commercial cut flower producers.

Familiar favourites include P. officinalis 'Rubra Plena', a deep red, frilly double cottage variety, or if you want a larger tree peony, growing up to 2.5m, consider P. ludlowii, which bears zingy yellow saucer-shaped flowers.

For a longer flowering period go for 'Bowl Of Beauty', a Japanese type which flowers for almost twice as long as the others and has a fantastic fragrance, growing to around 90cm, so it will need staking.

ANY RULES FOR CUTTING? Don't cut stems in their first year of planting. Leave the plant to strengthen a bit and you'll have more blooms to cut the following year.

Always leave at least a third of the stems on each plant, which will help it gather strength and feed the root through summer and early autumn.

INDOOR TIPS Acclaimed floral designer Judith Blacklock, founder of The Judith Blacklock Flower School (judithblacklock.com) in London, explains: "You must cut peonies in bud but there must be some colour showing in the bud or it won't open."

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She recommends pairing peonies in arrangements with astrantia and Alchemilla mollis.

Peonies are thirsty cut flowers, so fill up your vase every day with fresh water and they should last about a week. Snip off the base of the stems every couple of days to help them last a little longer.

"Remove the lower foliage but don't discard it as you can mass the leaves together and they will look gorgeous," Blacklock adds.

"The cooler the atmosphere inside, the longer the flowers will last."

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HOME LIVING FASHION

Spruce up your office wardrobe with these versatile buys, says Katie Wright.

As tailoring moves into the mainstream, and the line between smart and casual clothes is increasingly blurred, workwear is more versatile than ever.

Which is excellent news - because shopping is way more fun when it's for clothes you'll be wearing for weekend fun-times, and not just the daily grind.

Once considered office-only attire, blazers, blouses and Savile Row-inspired checks are breaking into off-duty territory, so you can invest in these on-trend pieces and mix them into your existing wardrobe with ease.

What to wear to work now? These five staples will help you crack the modern nine-to-five code...

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THE BOLD BLAZER The undisputed jacket of autumn/winter 2017, check blazers have been trending massively over the last few months and long may that continue, we say.

Whether you coordinate it with matching trousers, or rock it with a white tee and jeans, your heritage-inspired blazer should be straight-cut, slightly oversized, and with a general nicked-it-from-my-boyfriend vibe.

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THE STATEMENT BLOUSE More languid than the classic cotton shirt, this season it's all about block-colour blouses in soft fabrics with beautiful detailing.

Think ruffles, rouching and wrap fronts - anything that adds interest and elevates a simple blouse and trousers combo into something a little bit special.

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THE HIGH-WAISTED TROUSERS Crisp tuxedo pants will never go out of style, but for a 2018 update in the trouser department, it's all about the paper bag waist - high, ruffled and with a tie belt.

In super-bright hues, these cropped styles are the ideal on/off duty separate, looking equally at home with the aforementioned statement blouse and blazer, or a chunky knit and pair of Adidas Gazelle trainers.

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THE CHECK SKIRT The miniskirt has made a major comeback of late, and while Instagram's favourite zip-up leather versions may not fly in your office, an understated check style probably will.

Teamed with opaque tights, a fine gauge knit and ankle boots, this is your short-cut to Sixties-esque chic.

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THE SHINY BOOTS There's also more than a whiff of the Sixties about the season's coolest footwear; shiny, block-heeled ankle boots.

Dressy enough for the office but with a practical heel, they're perfect for pairing with any of your new-season separates.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Bridal Beauty

By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers, St Clements With wedding season nearing I get asked a lot what the best advice is for the bridal party to look their best on the lead up too the big day. This month I wanted to cover the best of my advice for the bride, groom and their party We all want too look our best and starting early will help.

Skincare for the face and body should be your first step and cleansing is the best way to kickstart a healthy skin. By washing twice daily your skin will detox itself leading to clearer, brighter and tighter skin. All skin types should cleanse daily and it can be quick.

Choose a cleanser to fit your lifestyle. Mornings can be a light cleanse with water to freshen the skin and In the evening use a specific skin type led cleanser to remove dirt and debris. For Gents steer towards a foaming cleanser which doubles as a shaving cream. These multi tasking products are the best way to introduce a hassle free routine to newbies. Ensure you massage the cleanser in gently to increase circulation to the skin and stimulate the new cells that are growing. Take in the neck and chest area as these are often exposed at event.

Exfoliation should also be considered for a pre bridal routine.

By aiding cellular turnover your skin will look brighter and clearer, blackheads will reduce and break outs will be eliminated. If scarring is an issue from previous skin problems use a fruit enzyme exfoliation for a deeper treatment. Everyone should exfoliate once a week and for gents the use of an exfoliant pre shave will lift In growing hairs out, give a closer shave and help to reduce skin damage caused by the blade. Skin will look less dull and over time younger.

Once dead skin is removed feed the skin for a flawless look with a serum and moisturiser. Choose one for your skin type and think about providing a good base for your make up. Our skin is a living and breathing organ which only gets a small percentage of the water we consume therefore we need feed and hydrate it externally with a cream or lotion. Retinol is a bias work in beauty at the moment. All ages can benefit from this amazing ingredient and it's especially welcomed by the skin when you have a big event coming up. Let you skin glow and firm up with a Retinol based serum for a super hero skincare product. Gents should also use a moisturiser to calm and restore the skin post shave. The healing ingredients will reduce burn and redness.

As for our body's concentrate on keeping the skin smooth and soft with exfoliation and hydration through body creams or oils. Lock in moisture by applying cream to damp skin after washing. Look after areas that get sun damaged easily like arms and chests. Theses can look dry and dull so will need a little extra hydration if exposed. www.penny-feathers.co.uk

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Spring has finally sprung and that can only mean one thing It’s time to ditch those heavy dishes for something lighter and fresher.

As the days get longer, there are more fresh ingredients in season.

Bright, refreshing and packed with goodness our dishes will awaken your taste buds after winter's stodgy meals

BRUNCH MUFFINS WITH POACHED EGGS, ASPARAGUS TIPS AND SMOKED BACON Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes You’ll need: 2 tbsp olive oil 12 rashers smoked streaky bacon 4 English muffins, split 25g butter 4 large eggs 200g asparagus tips salt and freshly ground black pepper What to do: Preheat the oven to 120°C. Add half the olive oil to another frying pan and fry bacon until crisp. Transfer to a plate line with kitchen paper and leave to drain. Spilt the muffins open and toast on both sides, spreading with a little butter if you like. Transfer the muffins 58 | www.life-mags.com

and the bacon to the low oven to keep warm. Fill a deep-frying pan with boiling water from the kettle water and add a pinch of salt, setting over a high heat to bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a minimum so you just see a few gentle bubbles forming.

Crack an egg into to a small bowl and slide gently into the water, lowering the bowl as close to the water surface as you can so the egg doesn’t spread out. Repeat with the other eggs and leave to poach until cooking to your liking, about 5-7 minutes. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 until just tender. Drain well, drizzle over the rest of the olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper. Keep warm with the muffins and bacon if the eggs are not quite ready. Use a slotted spoon to lift the eggs from the water to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Allow to drain for a few seconds. To assemble the muffins, start by adding 3 rashers of bacon to each muffin. Divide the seasoned asparagus between each muffin and finish with a poached egg.

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STEAK, SHALLOT & BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS Marinate the skirt steak overnight to maximise the flavour of the meat. Leaving the shallots to marinade in lime juice at the same time will add a zingy freshness to the finished dish. Simple scale up for a fantastic dish for larger gatherings.

Serves: 4 (2 tacos each) Preparation time: 10 minutes plus marinating overnight Cooking time: 30 minutes You’ll need: 400g Skirt Steak 1 pack Mexican spice mix 3tsp Oil 1 ½ lime 8 shallots 6 cloves ¼tsp chilli flakes 2 x 390g tinned black beans, drained 8 corn tacos Sour cream and coriander to serve What to do: The night before put the steak into the marinade bag, reserve 1tsp of the Bart Ingredients Chipotle rub and put the rest in with the steak, 2tsp of oil and the juice of ½ the lime. Give the bag a good shake to coat the meat and leave in the fridge to marinade overnight. Slice 6 of the shallots very finely, put in a bowl and squeeze over the juice of the remaining lime, the cloves and chilli, cover and leave in the fridge to marinade too.

The next day, take the steak and shallots out of the fridge to come up to room temperature. Heat the oven to 200C/ 180C fan. Heat a frying pan or griddle to hot and cook the steak on each side for 3-4 minutes for medium/rare, cook longer if it suits your taste. Once cooked set aside to rest.

While the steak is cooking, finely dice the remaining shallots, heat the remaining oil in a saucepan and gently cook the shallots for 3-4 minutes. Tip the beans into the pan along with the reserved seasoning and heat through. Once the beans are warm remove from the heat and mash with a fork, taste and season.

Lay the tacos on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven for 6-7 minutes until they are crisp. Take them out of the oven and keep warm.

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SWEET POTATO TOPPED WITH RICOTTA, CELERY AND & RADISH A simple midweek meal, a baked sweet potato provides a source of slow release energy. Topped with light and creamy ricotta, crunchy veg and seeds, this is a deliciously healthy and satisfying meal.

Serves: 1 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes You’ll need: 1 sweet potato drizzle of olive oil 1 tbsp ricotta 1 stick celery, sliced 3 radishes, sliced 2 small tomatoes, quartered 1 tbsp pumpkin and sunflower seeds What to do: Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan. Scrub the potato well and wipe a little oil over the surface. Cook in the oven for 30-40 minutes (depending on the size of the potato), until soft all the way through.

Once cooked, take the potato out of the oven and set aside to cool a little. While the potato is cooling season the ricotta and slice the vegetables.

Toast the seeds in a dry frying pan until they start to pop.

When the potato is cool enough to handle, make a deep slit lengthways and prise open. Season inside the potato and carefully mash the potato flesh. Dollop the ricotta on top then top with the vegetables, season again and scatter with seeds.

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HEALTH AND WELL BEING

The Clutter Connection Have you ever noticed how much calmer you feel on holiday with only a suitcase of clothes and a self-catering apartment equipped with just the basics? Or that feeling of space when you empty a room to redecorate and then just put the basic furniture back in? Or how about the energy in a boutique shop where the items for sale are spaced out and beautifully presented?

If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably revel in that sense of lightness; a kind of fizzing joy that bubbles around inside every cell of your body making you feel alive and filled with vitality and creative energy.

So, why do we feel the need to bring so much clutter into our lives?

Over the years, through reading lots of books and speaking to feng shui and interior design experts, it’s no surprise to learn that having boxes piled in the corner of a room, drawers stuffed to the top with items you rarely ever use and clothes packed tightly into a wardrobe is a recipe only for stagnant energy and overwhelm.

Claire Boscq-Scott, feng shui enthusiast and founder of The Busy Queen Bee franchise (busyqueenbee.com) suggests opening all doors and windows to let the ‘chi’ (energy) flow, moving furniture around and bringing the outdoors in with nice green plants with rounded leaves.

To create free-flowing, abundant energy in your life, it’s a good idea to begin with your home, and areas where you spend a lot of time, such as your car or your office.

In my previous work as a food coach, I used to find there was a correlation between how people chose to eat, their body image and their kitchen clutter. Many people had a dining table covered with magazines, paperwork, lunch boxes and a whole array of random home objects, meaning they ended up eating dinner on their laps in front of the TV - not the best for family conversation. Plus, when your mind is diverted elsewhere, it’s been scientifically proven that you’ll eat more calories. (Cinema popcorn anyone?)

Once my clients began emptying their kitchen cupboards of packets of food, cans and spices that were years out of date and stopped buying more of the same foods each week without checking their cupboards first, they soon found that not only were they more enthusiastic to cook (because their ingredients were easy to see and not stuffed in and piled high), they began to create more healthy meals with whole food ingredients. Once they felt better about their kitchen, this naturally translated into better self-care, increased nutrition and a natural loss of body fat and inches. Win win!

Top tip: Instead of trying to deprive yourself of food on the latest diet craze, start first with your kitchen. Make it a calm, joyful place to be where you can happily create delicious meals and spend quality time with family and friends.

Now I work full-time from home as a copywriter and content creator (and homeschooling mum), I spend a lot of time in my sunny southfacing lounge and I find my creative energy is greatly affected by clutter, or by the hidden energy of those little ‘jobs’ that you know you should have done but haven’t quite got round to. Like the box of old

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paperwork that needs shredding, the windows that need cleaning, the flower water that needs replacing… In fact, when I was studying for a degree with the Open University it was a common joke amongst students that we’d rather clean the fridge or sort the sock drawer than get started on an 18th century literature essay. An example of procrastination at its best!

Every time I start writing for a new client, I clear my large desk completely, make sure I have lots of fresh flowers or green house plants around me and a clear desktop on my computer.

I may also bring in some crystals, some candles and a deck of oracle cards to ensure I feel grounded and focused.

Understanding the laws of energy isn’t a new thing of course. We all learnt in school science lessons that every object contains energy and that energy is simply transferred from one state to another rather than being created from new. So, when you’re feeling stuck, lethargic, unmotivated, lacking in creativity or just a bit ‘meh’, visualise your home and your body as a big mass of energy. Right now, it’s not flowing very freely and needs some TLC. I asked artist and interior decorator Sandy Cousens of calmbodyandhome.com for her thoughts on the energetic benefits of decluttering your home. Here’s what she said: “When we do a 'spring' clean it makes us feel really good, right? It's the removal of negative energy (i.e. dirt, dust and unnecessary items) that raises your room’s vibration and therefore that of your own. Have you ever done a good spring clean of old makeup, raggedy towels, or donated items to charity, to then find that a friend gifts you a beautiful natural body soap? You are essentially removing the 'old' to pave the way for abundance.”

Try these steps to give the energy circulating all around you a boost so that you bring more abundance, joy and love into your life: • Swap a few hours of television each week for some decluttering.

Put on your favourite music, grab a couple of bags or boxes and get sorting! Separate items for charity, rubbish and things to sell.

Then make sure you get rid of everything straight away - don’t leave the charity bags sitting in your car boot for a month!

• Take a good hard look at your kitchen utensils. Do you really need 25 knives, 4 different coloured silicone spatulas and a plastic avocado slicer? Streamline. Then streamline again.

• Not using that juicer or blender? Got too many casserole dishes or five different dinner sets? Donate them to someone who’s setting up home or can’t afford to buy new.

• Make your bed every morning.

• Open windows to allow air to circulate.

• Bring lots of green house plants in to your home (they help the air quality) • Ensure each object you have around you is either something you need or something you love.

• Drink lots of water, move your body more and eat as much whole food (not processed/ packaged) as you can.

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Sardinia!

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D.H. Lawrence once described Sardinia as ‘strange and rather wonderful, and not a bit like Italy’. Visitors may reflect on these words as the true nature of this beautiful Mediterranean island unfolds.

A leisurely stroll around the city centre, which is divided into four quarters: Villanova, Marina, Stampace and Castello, is just the thing to introduce visitors to a relaxed and informal way of life.

From the sophistication of Sardinia’s Emerald Coast in the north to the soft white sandy beaches and warm translucent turquoise waters of the south, with its bustling towns, so rich in culture, and the verdant beauty of the Sardinian countryside, there is surely an ideal spot for every visitor.

The popular marina quarter, which was once a Roman military camp, is now a warren of winding streets with an extensive selection of bustling trattorias and rather quaint local shops. Serious shoppers should head for Via Giuseppe Mano and the pedestrianised Via Garibaldi and Largo Carlo Felice, a very busy street leading up to the castle and Piazza Yenne, which is the place to watch the young and trendy strolling by. The ancient area of Stampace features the Roman amphitheatre, which is simply magnificent. The botanical gardens (Viale Fra’lgnazio) and Phoenician underground chambers are among the most popular tourism sites and highly recommended.

Sardinia was founded by the Phoenicians, developed by the Carthaginians, occupied

by Vandals, Byzantines and Romans, ruled

by Pisans, conquered by the Aragonese, given to Austria, and in 1861 when Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed king of Italy, the island was declared part of the unified Italian state. Cagliari, the capital, offers a tantalising insight into Sardinia’s colourful kaleidoscope of history and culture.

Wide palm-lined streets, bustling cafés under all- year- round azure skies make Cagliari an irresistible lure for visitors and the terracotta and ochre hues of the buildings add to the elegance.

The spectacular castle sits high above the city and the examples of Pisan, Catalan and Aragonese architecture are enthralling. Largo Carlo Felice, by the castle, is the site of the 13th century Pisan Duomo, the Archbishop’s Palazzo

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Viceregio and the Pisan fortifications of Torre di San Pancrazio dating back to 1307. The National Archaeological Museum displays an impressive collection of Bronze Age artefacts and the National Gallery also attracts the crowds. For those in need of a rest after all that activity, the six –mile long soft sandy beach at Poetto is the place to find a sunny spot for an afternoon snooze.

Or, head for the five star luxury at Forte Village Resort. Surrounded by the enticing scents escaping from the 25 hectare garden and only a 45- minute drive from the centre of Cagliari this resort is a real treat for those who love to be pampered.

There are seven hotels on the resort including the |Il Castello, which offers the highest levels of comfort and service, spacious accommodation and first class dining options. The reputation of the resort is such that the English, Italian and German national football teams have all opted to spend their rest periods in this resort to ease the pressures in the constant pursuit of the World Cup. For sports enthusiasts’ football and tennis fans are well catered for. There are twelve

tennis courts, a full- size floodlit football pitch, one 8- a- side pitch and three 5-a- side pitches. For water-sport lovers, the fresh water Le Palme pool, next to the spa has three water chutes and water jets to massage those aches. The Oasis saltwater pool features an impressive children’s pool area and a trampoline area for older children and wayward fathers!

For golf lovers, the world famous ‘Is Molas’ course is only ten minutes away (par 72 for the first 18 holes and par 36 for the subsequent 9).

This excellent golf course has hosted the Italian Open many times and some of the highest- ranking players in the world have walked on its fairways. Bernard Langer, Mark James, Sam Torrence, Ian Woosam, Constantino Rocca and Baldovino Dassu to name but a few! Due to the unique microclimate of the region and the neighbouring mountains blocking the northern winds, it is possible to play all year round. The district of Is Molas adjoins the locality of Santa Margherita di Pula with beaches and bays stretching as far as Capo Teulada. It is one of Sardinia’s most beautiful areas.

And for those of us who appreciate more leisurely pursuits such as sipping a good wine, Sardinia continues to grow in its reputation as a producer of impressive wines. The coastal areas are ideal for raising vines and although in the past these areas were sparsely populated, this is of course no longer the case.

The wines, introduced by past invaders, are from all over the Mediterranean region.

Aragon brought Spanish grapes, which today yield Vermentino whites from Sassari, Carignano from Sulcis and Giro from Cagliari. Torbato, also of Spanish provenance, provides light and flowery whites. Carignano, Grenache (also known as Cannonau) and Muscat are of course very popular.

Be sure to sample Vernaccia, a sherrytype wine, the dry version is served as an aperitif and is simply delicious, and the sweet version, served as a dessert wine, is delicious.

Raise your glass in honour of D.H. Lawrence, reflecting again on his words ‘Sardinia is strange and rather wonderful, and not a bit like Italy’.

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The Strategy for Achieving More Together, NLP in the Workplace...

Build stronger relationships with colleagues and customers and improve teamwork achieving better results for everyone Mark Shields explains...

NLP or Nuero Linguistic Programming as its also known is accepted today as one of the world’s leading success strategies. It is used within the therapeutic and coaching arena with individuals and within the corporate business arena with company’s.

It is becoming increasingly popular with more and more individuals and businesses adding NLP courses to their workplace staff development programmes with a view to upskilling staff and more business leaders adding it to their key strategies to improve overall business performance and productivity.

I have chosen a number of core NLP principles and success strategies to share with you in this article and how to apply them in the workplace.

Working successfully with many employers and employees over the last five years I have found these core NLP principles have helped many think and view their jobs in a completely different way.

This not only results in the employee being happier and more fulfilled within their role, but also resulting in improvements in performance and their over all effectiveness in their job.

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THE WORLD ACCORDING TO YOU Ever sat in a meeting for hours and wondered what you were doing there. No one can agree on anything and when you do agree no one follows through on what was agreed anyway so what was the point in the first place. Sound familiar?

What you have to remember is everybody sees things differently.

In the NLP model we accept that every body’s brain filters and processes information differently depending on the type of person they are. It is also proved no two people process information in exactly the same way.

The result of this thinking is known as an individual’s map, their perception of what’s going on at any particular time.

What we experience, see, here, feel, etc at those meetings is represented completely differently to everyone sat around that meeting table.

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THE DIFFERENT MAP FACTOR Everyone else sat around that table will have a different perception of reality, hence the Constance arguing, debating, and almost impossible task of actually agreeing anything positive and taking it forward.

Everyone makes mistakes; it’s what you learn from making that mistake, and what you do with that feedback that important.

Knowledge is power. No one can blame anyone for trying and feedback is fantastic because it gives you the knowledge you need to improve at certain things in your life.

Etc. everyone is processing the debate differently depending upon how their brains filter information and this affects their map and perception of what’s going on around them

How are you going to know what you need to improve on and how to improve if you don’t get the feedback to help you in the first place?

How are you possible going to move forward easily within that set of dynamics.

I have worked with a lot of staff in my time that want to get promoted but have no idea what their strengths and weaknesses are.

So back to the meeting. The reason the meeting doesn’t seem to be progressing is the attendees are from something we call different map factor (everyone in the group is working from a different viewpoint) which ultimately reduces any chance of progress.

The art is accepting everyone has a different perception of reality and take a step back and see if you can understand your colleagues map to help you understand where he or she is coming from.

Imagine the power in getting inside your bosses map.

Another good example of this is remember the last time you went to watch a movie with a group of friends and all discussed the movie afterwards as you do.

How many times have you wondered were you all watching the same film?

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE Wouldn’t the workplace be a much nicer place if no one every failed at anything. Thoughts of failure can be destructive, unhelpful and de motivational to say the least.

Failure gets in the way of us achieving because we are too afraid to have a go again so we don’t bother. The fear of the failure got the better of us.

So how are we ever going to learn anything about ourselves and what we are capable of achieving if we limit our behaviour and action by fear of even trying?

Remember that last presentation you did and how terrible you thought it was. Everybody told you it was great though but you still didn’t believe them.

Have you done another one since or avoided it at every opportunity and even the word presentation makes the hairs on your neck stand up on end.

Some people, who I call programmed failures are unsuccessful in a couple of job interviews and then they spend the next six months telling you how they cant possibly apply for a new role as they expect to fail from the outset.

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE ONLY FEEDBACK AND LEARNING Lets be frank here, nobody gets everything right all the time.

People from every walk of life make mistakes every day, some costing millions of dollars or people jobs, family homes and so.

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I got them to complete what we call a 360 feedback exercise and ask all their work colleagues to give them written feedback in the following areas More / better / different / less From this they had objective feedback on where their development areas were and could put together a meaningful personal development plan and take their career to the next level Well I hope you enjoyed this brief insight into NLP and how it can be applied in the workplace. For any information on the article or to find out more about our workplace nlp courses call Mark Shields direct on 01462 431112.

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THE NEW JAGUAR F-TYPE By Jack Evans Much to the annoyance of sports car purists, Jaguar's fitted a four-cylinder engine to its F-Type. Jack Evans finds out whether it's worthy of a place in the line-up...

WHAT IS IT? Here's a Jaguar F-Type - but not quite as you'd know it. Rather than a raucous V8 or V6 under the long, sculpted bonnet, there's a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol. While that may not sound like enough engine for a red-blooded convertible, Jaguar claims that it's got what it takes to instil the F-Type with proper performance. This is the convertible version too, meaning drop-top thrills and wind-in-your-hair experiences with slightly better economy figures than you'd find with the more high-powered F-Type models. There's still a lot of kit fitted as standard, though this model has a range of options - but we'll delve into these a little later.

Facts at a glance Model as tested: Jaguar F-Type Convertible Four-Cylinder Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol Power: 296bhp Torque: 400Nm Max speed: 155moh 0-60mph: 5.7 seconds MPG: 39.2 (combined) Emissions: 163g/km CO2

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HOW DOES IT LOOK? The F-Type has always been an impressively pretty design, with styling cues harking back to past Jaguar models. Though somewhat updated for 2018, the four-cylinder is just as good to look at, with cuts and grooves in all the right places. Though the design has been in the public eye since 2011, it's still fresh and turns heads wherever you go.

The four-cylinder car is fitted with a single central outlet exhaust, rather than the V6's dual central outlet or the V8's quad tail pipes.

It actually suits the design of the car well, and doesn't spoil the rear of the F-Type whatsoever.

WHAT'S IT LIKE INSIDE? WHAT'S NEW? The biggest change is the engine - however, this latest-generation F-Type does benefit from a variety of tweaks and updates. LED headlights now feature all round, while the infotainment system uses the latest Jaguar set-up. The bumpers have been redesigned for a more dynamic look, while standard lightweight 18-inch alloy wheels are said to help 'reduce unsprung mass' though our test car came with larger, optional 19-inch five-spoke versions. Inside, a range of aluminium finishers have been used to help lift the cabin - and this is needed, as it can sometimes feel like a particularly dark cockpit.

WHAT'S UNDER THE BONNET? The F-Type's 2.0-litre, four-cylinder 'Ingenium' petrol engine is surprisingly powerful and, according to Jaguar, offers the 'highest specific power output of any engine in the F-Type range' with 148bhp-per-litre. Overall, it produces 296bhp and 400Nm of torque, sending this power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. Acceleration takes a claimed 5.4 seconds, while the F-Type's top speed sits at a respectable 155mph.

Of course, one of the main premises behind fitting a smaller capacity engine is better economy, and in that sense the four-cylinder delivers. Jaguar claims it'll return 39.2mpg on the combined cycle, while emitting just 163g/km CO2. For context, a Golf GTI produces 139g/km CO2 - despite being far lighter than the Jaguar.

The Jaguar F-Type's interior has always been a mix of the high and low-end materials, and the four-cylinder's just the same.

There are some harsher plastics in some areas, though the overall effect is good. The new aluminium trim pieces do help lift the overall look of the cabin, as the black leather of our test car, when combined with the dark folding roof, do work to create quite a dark cabin. The driver's seat has plenty of adjustment, and the same can be said for the steering wheel - meaning it's not hard to get into a spot-on driving position. Those seats are hugely comfortable too, and provide plenty of lateral support. Our test car's seats were also heated - a welcome feature.

VERDICT The F-Type four-cylinder makes a lot of sense on many levels.

It's cheaper to run, and therefore eliminates a certain amount of worry about fuel costs. It's also sharp to drive and - to us at least sounds special enough. Yes, the engine may not have the level of drama that comes with the larger-capacity units in the range, but it's still a very impressive package - and one that most enthusiastic drivers would be pleased to get behind the wheel of.

It's a real showcase of how downsizing doesn't have to mean diminished levels of fun.

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? Another byproduct of fitting a four-cylinder engine in the place of a much larger V6 or V8 is a substantial reduction in weight.

Jaguar says the F-Type four-cylinder has shed 52kg compared to the base V6, and this makes the driving experience substantially different. In addition, Jaguar engineers have uniquely calibrated the steering and chassis to better exploit that lower overall weight.

But what does this mean? Well, the F-Type four-cylinder turns just a little sharper than the regular car, while the front end feels noticeably lighter. This makes it more agile overall, and feels just a little less unwieldly than the larger-engined cars. Performance is more than adequate for a sports car of this nature, while the note the engine produces may not be conventional, but to our ears it sounds interesting enough.

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Wedding Plans

by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant

If you are planning to get married this year, you will want to make sure that everything runs smoothly … that includes your choice of wines for the big day Always ask for Professional Advice

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Most banqueting managers or caterers can help you choose wines for your wedding day based on your personal taste, budget and the menu that you have chosen. Alternatively, you could pay a visit to a reputable wine merchant whereby a qualified sales person could recommend wines that will suit your budget and taste. According to experienced wedding planners, guests tend to drink less wine and lighter wines during the daytime than in the evening, particularly if it’s warm and sunny. If you are planning a sit-down meal, as opposed to a buffet, with your guests staying on and dining in the evening you will need to allow for more red wine than you would if your reception is in the afternoon.

If you are purchasing your wine from the hotel, restaurant or catering establishment where your reception is being held, you can rely on them to supply the correct number of bottles agreed with you in advance which takes out the worry of either having too much or not enough wine to go around. Some establishments will allow you to supply your own wines and then charge you “corkage” to cover the costs of their staff opening and serving the wines at the right temperature. If they do this you will need to agree in advance the charge per bottle with them. If you do decide to supply your own wines you should check that your wine supplier will take back any unopened bottles unless of course you are happy to keep them.

The Toast Whilst sparkling wine, traditionally champagne, is usually served with the cake, it can be an idea to serve a brut sparkling wine on arrival at the reception. Maybe champagne is too expensive for your budget, so there are many alternative sparkling wines that represent great value. In Italy Prosecco is often poured as the welcoming drink and Prosecco is now extremely popular worldwide, so it’s a good alternative choice to champagne. When it comes to the toast, bubbly is the usual choice to be served with the cake. But instead of brut which is dry, why not complement the cake with the slightly sweeter style of sparkling wine such as demi-sec, which is available in champagne as well as many other sparkling wines from around the world including Prosecco.

Style and Colour Most professional wedding planners would suggest equal amounts of red and white wine to be served at the wedding but if you prefer to serve only one wine you might consider a dry rosé. If this is your choice, the rosé wine must have enough body to be substantial enough to match heavier food whilst remaining refreshing enough for lighter dishes.

Two very popular red wines are merlot with its supple plummy style and cabernet-sauvignon often showing blackcurrant and cedar wood character – ideal with heartier meat dishes such as lamb or beef.

Sauvignon blanc is still one of the most popular white wines and although produced all over the world, it is New Zealand that offers the more zingy wines with powerful aromatics of tropical fruits and crisp freshness that is ideal with seafood, chicken and many salad dishes.

Easy to drink and reasonably priced, pinot grigio has become a firm favourite in recent years with its delicate flavours which suit most tastes. You might also consider an un-oaked chardonnay with its gentle citrus and delicate buttery notes.

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