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Welcome to J’AIME
As we head into the summer months, there’s plenty to
enjoy around the Midlands whether you’re a foodie
fanatic of a style maven, an arts buff or part of the
green-fingered brigade. And in this eclectic issue, we
hope there’s a little something for everyone.
Foodies rejoice, because there’s a new hotspot in town,
and we chat to chef and street food king Lee DeSanges
about following his passion to open a bakery in his
hometown of Sutton Coldfield. We’ve also got an
evening with MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Liam
Rogers covered - he’s certainly one to watch out for.
If your garden needs a little TLC, then get yourself over
to the BBC Gardeners’ World Live show at the NEC this
month to get some advice from the experts and stock up
on all of those gardening essentials. We’ve got two pairs
of tickets to the show - which will also gain you entry to
the BBC Good Food Show Summer at the same time -
up for grabs so get entering for your chance to win. If
your dad is a gardening buff then tickets could make a
great Father’s Day gift - if not, our gift guide should give
you some ideas too.
If classic cars are your thing, then one of the biggest
shows in the country is right here in Lichfield, and we’ve
caught up with the organisers of Cars in the Park as they
prepare to celebrate their 25th anniversary next month.
With all of your usual favourites including sweet summer
decor tips, fabulous fashion and beauty advice, property
picks and more, we wish you a fantastic start to the
summer.
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InsideJ’aime this month...
6 Styled to Sparkle - Sutton Coldfield mum
Sarah Wan Min Kee on her passion for
children’s decor
10 Baked In Brick - Street food king to open a
new Sutton Coldfield bakehouse
14 Property - Property of the month
16 Competition - Win tickets to BBC Gardeners’
World Live and Good Food Show Summer at
the NEC
18 Father’s Day - Gifts galore for top dads
20 Interiors - A tranquil combination
22 Interiors - Celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee
24 Cars in the Park - Celebrating 25 years of a
leading classic car show
26 Food and drink - Reviewing MasterChef’s Liam
Rogers at Sauce Supper Club
28 Sutton Art Trail - A celebration of art returns
for its sixth year
32 What’s On - Events around the Midlands this
month
34 Wealth Matters - The world of finance with
Jean Lamb
36 Health Matters - Dr David Eccleston examines
health topics each month
38 Fashion - Juicy couture for summer
40 Beauty - Skincare tips for teens
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F E AT U R E
Decor delights are child’s play
ALTHOUGH OFFICIALLY FOUNDED IN 2016, THE FOLLOWING SIX YEARS HAVE CHANGED
A LOT FOR SUTTON COLDFIELD-BASED KIDS DECOR BUSINESS STYLED TO SPARKLE, AS
OWNER SARAH WAN MIN KEE EXPLAINS TO KATY EDGINGTON
No baby’s nursery, child’s bedroom or playroom
is complete these days without some beautifully
designed bunting - and that’s exactly what Sarah
Wan Min Kee, founder of Styled to Sparkle, aims to
provide.
Always confident that she wanted a career in buying,
Sarah - who lives in Sutton Coldfield with husband
Anthony and daughter Arla - studied fashion retail at
university in Manchester. With no desire at all to be
a womenswear buyer, she embraced a love of kids’
style and even completed a dissertation on children’s
fashion. With a clear goal in sight, her first role was
as a trainee buyer in childrenswear for Next.
“I got promoted quite quickly and was a buyer there
for 10 years,” she explains. “A lot of people would
probably agree that there are good and bad things
about working in the corporate world. I learned
a lot, but it was very tough at times. I met some
amazing people and I travelled the world, but it isn’t
glamorous!”
In 2016 - keen to follow her passion for kids’
products and kids’ styling, but be more hands on with
creating beautiful things - Sarah left Next to set up
her own business. Styled to Sparkle actually started
life as a children’s party design and planning service.
But it turned out to be very up and down, losing
momentum when she welcomed her daughter Arla at
the end of 2018 and, of course, when Covid-19 hit
at the start of 2020.
“The first bunting I ever made was for a little boy’s
birthday party, to go across the front of a cake table,”
Sarah says. “Because of the party planning, I had
set up a little Etsy shop where I sold personalised
bunting, but I’d never really invested a lot of time
in it. I thought initially that my bunting was being
bought for parties, but actually people were buying it
for nurseries.”
What had started out as a sideline turned into
Sarah’s focus when Covid-19 struck and her Etsy
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sales grew rapidly. However, it wasn’t until
January 2021 that she made the decision
to stop offering her party planning services,
rebrand, and set up a new website.
Her online shop showcases the simple,
traditional decoration that she’s given her
own modern and stylish look. The current
bestseller is pastel rainbow bunting which
includes eight different coloured felt flags
per metre. Sarah hopes it is more accessible
to more people, from an ease of use and
affordability point of view.
Holly Tucker MBE, co-founder of awardwinning
online marketplace Not on the
High Street, has been a big inspiration
as an advocate of small, female-led
businesses. Sarah works with a professional
photographer on her product photography.
They often feature products from other small
businesses, who she tries to tag in social
media posts to make it easier to shop all of
them.
Evidently, the impact of the pandemic was a
mixed bag for Sarah and her young family.
Although she lost income through not being
able to run her party planning business, she
still feels very lucky.
“My daughter is three now, so we didn’t
have the challenge of homeschooling,” says Sarah.
“My husband Anthony was only furloughed for a
short period, then he was working from home. It was
SARAH’S PRETTY BUNTING HAS
BEEN A HIT WITH PARENTS
STYLED TO SPARKLE FOUNDER SARAH
AND DAUGHTER ARLA
challenging having a toddler who’d just decided to
walk at home full-time, but she went back to nursery
two days a week in July 2020. Lockdown was a
horrible scenario, but we were so grateful to have
that time with her.”
And despite having completely changed
the direction of her business, Sarah
insists she would never go back to party
planning: “It’s the commitment of time on
the weekends,” she explains. “Although I
still work long hours, I can be a bit more
flexible about when those hours are.”
As many small independent retailers do,
Sarah finds that certain times of year,
like Christmas, are busier than others
- and she plans for that accordingly.
Even so, the inconsistency of sales is one
of the toughest parts of running her
own business. The challenge is to stay
motivated during those quieter months,
like January, especially when it comes to
admin, accounts, marketing and all the
other aspects of the job that have very
little to do with making beautiful things.
“While I love pushing the brand forward
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and seeing the direction it could go,
it’s all the elements that go on behind
the scenes to make that happen that
are challenging. I’d love to sit sewing
all day! But I have to plan my time
really carefully. You’ve got to stay
motivated and use your time wisely to
grow your business in other ways.”
Day-to-day, the most enjoyable
part of running Styled to Sparkle
for Sarah is the ability to use her
creativity. And although she’s not in
a physical shop, she appreciates the
direct interaction with customers
over social media and email that she
missed out on during her years as a
corporate buyer.
Looking ahead, Sarah is laser-focused
on keeping her product offering
straightforward and high-quality, with
plans to expand her product range
only as far as hooks to help hang your
bunting. But that doesn’t mean she’s
not busy looking to the future of the business.
“I’m designing new collections and trying to establish
Styled to Sparkle’s reputation as a kids’ brand,” she
says. “I’m also doing more in-person markets and
growing the wholesale business across the UK as well
as internationally. I love to create the product and
will always design the collections, but to grow the
business I will need to hire somebody to help with
production this year. It will be hard for me to hand
SARAH HAS LONG HAD A PASSION FOR
KIDS’ PRODUCTS AND NURSERY STYLING
that over!”
So, what advice does Sarah have for others who
might be thinking about ditching the day job and
setting up on their own?
“I think you’ve got to have a clear idea of what
you want to achieve, and that goal has to be your
own,” she says. “It’s really easy to get distracted by
what other people are doing - that might be other
businesses, how many followers or likes they’ve got -
but it doesn’t really show a true picture. Even
well-meaning advice from relatives or friends
can be distracting. We all have days of selfdoubt
and you need to be able to refer back
to the goals you’ve set so that you know which
direction you’re going in.”
Sarah’s also a strong advocate of regularly
taking stock of your successes and
achievements, however big or small.
“Joining Not on the High Street last year was
a highlight for me. I really pushed myself to
apply for that, maybe when I hadn’t been as
confident previously. Even if it’s something
small, I think it’s really important to stay
motivated by looking at how far you’ve
come.”
For more details on Sarah’s designs,
visit www.styledtosparkle-kidshome.
co.uk where you can use the offer code
JAIME15 to claim a 15% discount.
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Check out what’s coming up in for this June at the newly
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A Right Royal Knees
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Thursday 2 June
The Best of Queen
Friday 3 June
The Queen’s Knickers
Saturday 4 June
Step Inside the 60s
Friday 10 June
The D-Day Darlings
Sunday 12 June
Great British Seaside
Show 13, 14, 28 & 29 June
Box Office: 01827 709618 www.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk
Corporation Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire. B79 7DN
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F E AT U R E
Baked to perfection
LEE DESANGES, AWARD-WINNING CHEF AND OWNER OF BAKED IN BRICK, IS OPENING HIS FIRST
BAKEHOUSE IN HIS HOMETOWN OF SUTTON COLDFIELD. KATY EDGINGTON FINDS OUT MORE
LEE AND THE TEAM QUICKLY
BECAME LEADERS IN THE STREET
FOOD SCENE
A former ironmongers shop in Sutton Coldfield
has undergone a major transformation this spring.
The building will be given a new lease of life by
Bakehouse, a brand new three-floor bakery, café and
eatery from the Baked in Brick team, which is set to
open by early June.
Having grown up in Wylde Green, Lee DeSanges,
award-winning chef and owner of Baked in Brick,
has chosen his hometown of Sutton Coldfield for
the location of his third premises. The opening of
Bakehouse by Baked in Brick follows the success
of Lee’s Custard Factory restaurant and Erdington
bakery outlet. He’s excited to return to this familiar
area to open the very first Bakehouse by Baked in
Brick.
“I’ve always wanted to open a place in Sutton
Coldfield,” Lee says. “It is where I’m from, so
I’ve got lots of family and friends nearby, and the
business is quite well known in Sutton Coldfield
because everybody recognises it’s run by somebody
from the area. There’s a lot of buzz.
“It’s also quite fortunate that the premises is in
front of a primary school, to the left of a secondary
school, with lots of residential housing around it, and
the actual town centre only a stone’s throw away.
“I love baking bread, and I really geek out on
things like sourdough. So to move into that in a
shop is really cool. I just think there’s something so
wholesome about a bakery - selling bread and cakes
and croissants - it’s really nice.”
The Baked in Brick story starts back in 2015, when
classically trained chef Lee converted a classic Mini
into an unlikely street food business. He installed
a hand-built pizza oven on the back and a BBQ
under the bonnet in a novel way to apply his love of
cooking over fire.
Baked in Brick was an overnight success, achieving
recognition in 2016 as ‘Best Street Food Trader’ at
the British Street Food Awards with a menu that
included pizzas and chicken tikka wraps. In 2017,
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Lee travelled to Berlin in his newly converted
VW LT28 to compete in the European
Street Food Awards. There he won ‘Best
Main Course’ for his beef shin ragu and wild
mushroom calzone with Colston Bassett blue
stilton dip - plus the top accolade of ‘Best
Street Food in Europe’.
Then, in 2019, Lee made the transition from
street food, events and festivals into bricks and
mortar. He opened his first Baked in Brick
restaurant within the iconic Custard Factory
in Digbeth.
“Setting up a restaurant is very different to
operating a street food business, from hiring
front of house staff and chefs to running the
business in a more streamlined way,” he notes.
“In street food it’s very much a case of you
turning up, selling your street food, paying
your pitch fee and going home.
“If you don’t sell very much, you don’t have
all the overheads like electricity bills, rates and
everything else that comes with a restaurant.
Third venue in, we’ve got a much more
structured business. We’re ready and really
excited to open the next venue.”
Lee explains that although he’s always been
keen to have a bakery, the seeds of the Baked
in Brick Bakehouse concept came about because of
the pandemic. During lockdown he was doing street
food popups in car parks just to keep the business
going. With burger buns practically impossible to get
hold of elsewhere, he was baking all of his own buns
- and requests to buy them were flooding in.
“We had all the bakery equipment at our industrial
unit in Erdington where we do the wholesale baking,
BAKED IN BRICK WAS FOUNDED
BY CHEF AND FOODIE LEE
DESANGES
BAKEHOUSE WILL OFFER AN
ARRAY OF SWEET TREATS TOO
so we’d open up the shutters on a Saturday, post
about it on social media, and people from the local
community would come along to buy their bread and
cakes,” Lee explains. “We got such a good response
to that, that’s why we decided to go for it and open a
shop.”
All of Bakehouse’s bread and cakes will be made offsite
at Baked in Brick’s wholesale bakery, which is just
five minutes away. One of
Lee’s personal favourites
is their double chocolate
brownie - cooked for just
the right length of time to
stay perfectly gooey.
The on-site kitchen will be
where the brunch, lunch
and evening menus are
prepared. It sits on the
ground floor of the threefloor
venue, where the
team will sell baked goods
and there are 12 covers as
well as customer toilets.
On the first floor, you
will find two good-sized
lounge rooms with plenty
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of comfortable seating,
while the second floor space
will be available to hire for
hosting business meetings,
interviews or launches.
Bakehouse by Baked in
Brick also has a drinks
licence, so the venue will be
open on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday evenings.
The staple food offerings
will consist of things like
charcuterie and cheese
boards, and Lee also plans
to have some cicchetti
available. Originating in
Venice, these are popular
Italian bar snacks or small
plates, similar to tapas, that
will be pre-made on the
counter ready for you to
pick a selection.
You can expect occasional
pop-ups as well, from paella nights, burger nights
and pizza nights, to three-course meals for special
BREAD IS A REAL
PASSION FOR LEE
BAKED IN BRICK STARTED LIFE
AS A STREET FOOD TRADER IN A
CONVERTED MINI
dates like Valentine’s Day. The plan is to keep the
evening offering interesting by constantly changing
and evolving.
So, what’s next for the Baked in Brick
brand? Can we expect more Bakehouses
around the West Midlands?
“I would love to open more Bakehouses
because I think people love good bread,
good food and good coffee,” says Lee. “If
the right site came up, I’d open another
Baked in Brick pizzeria street food
restaurant. I’m lucky in the sense that we
get offered a lot of different opportunities.
It’s finding the balance of making sure we
don’t overdo it, but that we do take up the
right opportunities.”
Meanwhile at Bakehouse, where you’ll be
able to pick up staples like butter and milk
alongside your bread, cakes and patisserie,
Lee is hoping locals will embrace his
vision: “I see it as a friendly, independent,
neighbourhood bakery and coffee shop,
and I’m hoping that’s how the community
will see it too.”
Bakehouse by Baked in Brick will be
open Monday to Wednesday from 8am-
4pm, Thursday to Saturday from 8am to
10:30pm, and Sundays from 9am to 4pm.
To see menus and subscribe to stay up to
date, visit www.bakedinbrick.co.uk
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P R O P E RTY
Property of the Month
EACH MONTH WE SHOWCASE ONE OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET
IN THE MIDLANDS. THIS MONTH’S SELECTION IS A TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSE, LOCATED IN AN
IDYLLIC SEMI-RURAL LOCATION WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS, OFFERING IMMENSE POTENTIAL
FOR MODERNISATION OR COMPLETE REDEVELOPMENT
Birch Farm, Stonnall Road, Walsall: Offers in excess of £795,000
On the market with Aston Knowles: 0121 362 7878
THE AGENT SAYS: Birch Farm is a traditional
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and Aldridge. This idyllic location means the property
benefits from extensive grounds with panoramic rural
views of local greenbelt.
There are various outbuildings within the site that offer
potential for re-development either to the farmhouse itself
or for a possible new build opportunity, subject to the usual
planning consents.
Alternatively, there is the potential to simply modernise the
existing farmhouse into a beautiful family home.
The main farmhouse is a two-storey detached building
with a pitched tiled roof and brick elevations. Approached
via an electric gated entrance the farmhouse has its
main entrance to the side elevation which leads into the
reception hall via a traditional oak front door.
Featuring traditional farm style kitchen, two reception
rooms, three bedrooms, the master with double en-suite
and bedroom two also with en-suite.
The proposed designs for redevelopment take advantage
of the outbuildings to the rear of the property by adding
a contemporary L-shaped kitchen/diner with stunning
bi-folding doors and skylights, flooding the space with
natural light, overlooking the greenbelt on one side, and
the courtyard on the other. The staircase in the main
farmhouse will be moved to create a snug with log burner
as well as a main living room featuring large windows
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It’s showtime!
BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE AND BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW SUMMER RETURN TO
THE NEC THIS MONTH - AND YOU COULD WIN TICKETS TO THE SUNDAY SHOW
Over four fabulous days, from Thursday, June 16
to Sunday, June 19, BBC Gardeners’ World Live
and BBC Good Food Show Summer will return to
Birmingham’s NEC for the first full-scale show since
2019, packed with the latest garden ideas, plants,
products and trends, alongside inspirational tips,
advice and a whole host of famous faces.
Sunday’s show boasts a jam-packed schedule across
both BBC Gardeners’ World Live and BBC Good
Food Show Summer with green-fingered royalty
Frances Tophill, Adam Frost and Arit Anderson
live on the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage
offering unique gardening trends with a heap of
seasonal ideas and easy-to-follow top tips to get your
garden ready this summer.
BBC Good Food Show Summer will return alongside
BBC Gardeners’ World Live with a star-studded
line-up of the nation’s favourite chefs, including
Nadiya Hussain, John Torode, John Whaite and Lisa
Faulkner on the Let’s Talk Good Food Stage and
Joe Hurd and Samuel Goldsmith in the brand-new
Italian Kitchen, plus many more across the weekend.
For more information and to book tickets to BBC
Gardeners’ World Live and BBC Good Food Show
Summer, please visit
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For your chance to win two tickets to the Sunday of BBC Gardeners’ World Live and
BBC Good Food Show Summer at the NEC, simply answer the following question:
Name one of the experts appearing at the shows.
Send your answer, along with your name and contact details via email to
competitions@jaimemagazine.com with the subject BBC Gardeners’ World Live
and Good Food Show Summer Competition by midday on Wednesday, June 15.
Terms and conditions: The prize is valid for two people to attend BBC Gardeners’ World Live and BBC Good Food Show Summer on Sunday,
June 19, 2022. Travel and accommodation expenses are not included, and the winner will be required to make their own travel arrangements
to and from NEC Birmingham, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
The winners will be picked at random and notified via email on Wednesday, June 15. Contact information will be supplied to a third party who
will send your winning tickets electronically via email. There are two prizes available, so there will be two winners, each winning two entry
tickets. Prize cannot be swapped for cash, transferred or sold on. Not all experts appear on all days. The promoter of this competition is
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F E AT U R E
25 years of Cars in the Park
ROTARY CARS IN THE PARK CELEBRATES 25 YEARS THIS JULY WITH A FUN-
PACKED WEEKEND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY - AND IT’S ALL FOR CHARITY
Every year in Lichfield, Rotary Cars in
the Park attracts around 2,000 classic
and modified cars and in excess of
20,000 visitors to admire them. And
every year, every penny raised (after
expenses) goes to charity, with the
money generated by this perennially
popular event distributed between local,
national and international good causes.
As always, the show will take place
in the heart of Lichfield city amidst
Beacon Park’s 100 acres of formal
gardens and open spaces. After moving
to September last year due to the
Covid-19 pandemic, Cars in the Park
will return to the first weekend of July.
2022 will be a particularly special year
as it marks the event’s 25th anniversary.
Lichfield St Chad Rotary Club’s Andrew Maw has
been chairman of Cars in the Park since 2017. He
explains how the event has expanded over the last
two and a half decades, from a modest display of
a few cars to a calendar staple with a well-earned
national reputation.
“It started in 1997. A member of the [Lichfield St
Chad Rotary] Club called Ian Hodgson was a dealer
MORE THAN 2,000 CARS
WILL BE ON DISPLAY
CARS IN THE PARK IS ONE OF THE
LARGEST CLASSIC CAR SHOWS IN
THE COUNTRY
principal for a garage in Burntwood. It was his idea
to try a classic car show, and it started with no more
than 10 cars in Beacon Park.
“It’s grown from there to become one of the largest
classic car shows in the country - certainly in the
West Midlands. There’s an event called the Bromley
Pageant of Motoring that features more than 3,000
vehicles, but for the last seven or eight years we’ve
had upwards of 2,000 cars attending which is very
good. We fill the park every year.”
To make the 25th anniversary weekend
extra special there will be judging to
choose the best cars at the show, and
each entrant will be presented with
a certificate and a window sticker to
commemorate the event.
As well as the many fantastic classic
and modified cars on display, both
from car clubs and single entries, there
will be plenty of food and drink, trade
and other stalls spread throughout the
park. After what has been a difficult
two years for the motor trade, the show
will also have an array of main dealers
in attendance to showcase the latest
models from many different marques.
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In the arena in the middle of the
park, a selection of car clubs will
be invited to display their cars
and talk about them to the public.
Visitors can also expect a thrilling
BMX display by a local group on
Sunday, July 3, a feature of the
show which has proven extremely
popular over the last couple of
years.
There’s also plenty to keep
younger visitors entertained
besides, of course, the play areas
in Beacon Park, says Andrew:
“Cars in the Park provides a great
day out for families - it’s not just
for bearded classic car enthusiasts!
There will be children’s
entertainment - inflatable slides,
roundabouts, football games - and lots of other
things for them to have a look at and do.”
Children will also love seeing and exploring the
helicopter on the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
(MAAC) stand. MAAC will once again be the main
charity represented at the event, with their own
impressive stand to demonstrate their invaluable
work.
The sheer scale of the event, not to mention its
location in the heart of the city, makes it a great feat
of organisation. Each year around 90 volunteers
are needed to run the show, while the year-round
preparation efforts involve between 20 and 30 people
on a regular basis. As soon as the show is over, work
starts to arrange the next one.
Andrew and the team who volunteer to organise and
CLASSIC CARS AND CAR
ETHUSIASTS WILL BE FLOCKING
TO THE 25TH CARS IN THE PARK
NEXT MONTH
staff the event only ask that visitors give as generously
as they can, as main the objective of Cars in the Park
is to raise money for charitable causes. To park onsite,
there’s a small charge of £5 per car, no matter
how many people are in it. There is no entry charge
for members of the public who arrive on foot, but
donations are very much welcomed. You will see
volunteers around the park with collecting buckets,
but they will also have card readers for those of us
who don’t carry cash.
Once all the funds raised are in, Lichfield St Chad
Rotary Club will meet with The Stan Bowley Trust -
co-organisers of this year’s event - to decide how the
money will be divided.
“A large proportion will probably go to Ukraine
and Ukrainian refugees,” says Andrew of this year’s
causes. “We do support local charities, particularly
We love Lichfield, Lichfield Police
Cadets and the women’s refuge.
This year The Stan Bowley Trust
will be deciding with us how monies
are divided, and of course some of
the proceeds will go to them.”
Rotary Cars in the Park 2022 will be
held on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday,
July 3. Gates will open from 7.00am
and the show will close each day at
4.00pm. Entrants will not usually be
admitted after 11.00am as the park
will be full to capacity, so if you’re
planning to enter a vehicle book in
advance and arrive early if you can.
For more information visit
www.carsinthepark.com

F O O D & D R I N K
Master of his craft
HE IMPRESSED THE JUDGES AND CRITICS ON MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS, AND
NOW LIAM ROGERS HAS WOWED THE DISCERNING DINERS OF LICHFIELD AT A SPECIAL
EVENING WITH SAUCE SUPPER CLUB, AS AMY NORBURY DISCOVERED
As a finalist on the toughest cookery
competition on TV - MasterChef: The
Professionals - Liam Rogers showed he was
serious about food. Although he was just
pipped to the post by Brummie chef Dan Lee,
Liam - the youngest of the three finalists at
just 24 at the time of filming - wowed judges
Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg
Wallace, as well as the critics and a whole
host of top chefs and restaurateurs on his
incredible journey.
Liam’s ascent, though, should come as
no surprise. After all, Michelin-starred
restaurants are in his blood. The talented chef
started out as a youngster in his father’s restaurant
kitchen before moving to Scotland at the age of 18
to work at the country’s most prestigious eatery; the
two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Andrew Farlie at
Gleneagles.
After four years north of the border, Liam moved to
Nottingham as senior chef de partie at Restaurant
Sat Bains - that’s another two Michelin stars right
there - which is where he was working when he
decided to throw his hat into the MasterChef ring in
2021.
And it is that star power which saw diners in their
droves - including Team J’AIME - flock to Liam’s
recent pop-up evening with Sauce Supper Club in
Lichfield at their Thyme Kitchen headquarters.
An evening with Sauce Supper Club is always a topnotch
affair, and Liam proved to be no exception.
From the moment we stepped through the door,
the convivial atmosphere, exemplary service and
delicious food made it an evening to remember.
After being shown to our seats, we got our first look
at the menu. What immediately stood out was the
lack of meat, with just the main course out of five
being meat-based. When he later popped over to our
table to say ‘hi’, Liam explained that he wanted to
showcase the very best in seasonal produce, and let
those amazing spring veggies speak for themselves.
Good on him.
As a gluten-intolerant diner, my guest was certainly
well looked after, with Liam tweaking each course to
ensure her dishes were gluten-free but just as tasty.
And that showed from the off, as she was wowed by
Liam’s gluten-free bread, which was nibbled on as
we perused the wine list. My own sourdough and
Marmite butter was certainly moreish too; I’m not
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a fan of Marmite usually, but this butter was just
sublime.
The first course proper was a celebration of that
springtime hero; asparagus. Here, served with chive
and black garlic emulsions and liberally sprinkled
with sourdough crumb - gluten-free for my guest
- it was dressed to its best yet still star of the show.
Perfectly tender and exuding that wonderful
freshness of British asparagus in season, it was a
stellar start.
And the seasonal stars kept coming, with Jersey
Royals taking centre stage for the next course.
Barbecued to perfection and accompanied by a
beautifully light whipped creme fraiche, confit leeks,
leek puree and a dusting of ash - in keeping with the
barbecue theme - it was a well-balanced dish, with
lovely hints of sweetness coming from those glorious
little potatoes and the leeks two ways, contrasted by a
welcome tang from the creme fraiche.
Onto the main course, and it was time for a little
something for all the meat lovers. The beautifully
pink roasted loin of lamb was mouth-wateringly
tender, accompanied by a punchy lamb jus and a
delicately sweet wild garlic puree - another seasonal
triumph.
But the standout on the plate took me rather by
surprise. I’m by no means a fan of offal, but the offal
choux farce - a little offal meatball wrapped in a
cabbage leaf - was packed with flavour, a real bite of
deliciousness which quite frankly stole the show.
The pre-dessert showed off Liam’s playful side -
something which didn’t always come across in the
MasterChef kitchen - with his Jammy Roger. A play
on his name, it was a fancy riff on a British teatime
treat, the humble biscuit elevated to new heights with
a rich, buttery pastry and sweet yet tart rhubarb and
custard filling.
It set the scene for the grand finale, and when
three of the four elements of dessert are listed as
artichoke, miso and sourdough, you know you’re in
for something a little different. A complex marriage
of flavours and textures with purees of artichoke,
miso and blackberry accompanied by slivers of
toasted sourdough, it was a thought-provoking
and accomplished dessert which showcased Liam’s
culinary chops and ambitious style.
As busy as he was in the kitchen, with a packed
restaurant of eager diners, Liam made sure to do
the rounds among the guests, chatting away and
answering questions with the ease
of a man who wasn’t in the middle
of a demanding service.
Following his MasterChef stint,
Liam travelled to Dubai to
compete in the World Young Chef
Young Waiter competition, placing
an impressive third in the chef
category. And his ambitions don’t
stop there.
With starry dreams of his own,
dining in a Liam Rogers-owned
restaurant could easily be on the
cards in the future. But wherever
the next step in his journey takes
him, he’s certainly one to watch.
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W H AT ’ S O N
On the trail for art
ART LOVERS ARE PREPARING FOR THEIR FIX OF SUTTON COLDFIELD’S FINEST, AS
THE SUTTON COLDFIELD ART TRAIL RETURNS TO THE ROYAL TOWN THIS MONTH
Over the weekend of
June 11 and 12, art
aficionados can enjoy
a series of exhibitions
and demonstrations by
local artists as the Sutton
Coldfield Art Trail returns
for its sixth year.
The Sutton Coldfield
Art Trail was started by
local painter, sculptor and
ceramicist Petra Röhr-
Rouendaal alongside
a small group of local
artists in 2016. The event
is now well established
as a regular fixture in the
summer calendar, interrupted by the pandemic for
only one year, when an online exhibition was held
instead.
Artists working across a range of media take part in a
number of locations around the town, including the
very public Gracechurch Centre, the Sailing Club
beside Powells Pool, The Duke Pub and several of
CERAMICIST HELEN HAYWOOD-WILLIS
ARTISTS TIM GRIFFITHS, KATHRYN SAWBRIDGE, PETRA RÖHR-
ROUENDAAL, UNA SMITH AND JAMES WARE WILL ALL BE TAKING PART
the artists’ own homes or studios.
Much of the artwork on display will be for sale,
but the main objective of the event is to enhance
awareness of the range and quality of work
produced by artists in the local area and to enhance
communication between the participating artists
and the public. Artists are present throughout to
demonstrate their
skills and to discuss
their work and
working methods,
while information on
local opportunities
to take part in art
classes and art groups
is available at each
centre.
The Trail aims to
represent the best
of art in the Sutton
Coldfield area - many
of the participating
artists work
professionally and all
demonstrate a very
high standard of work
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A LOWRY-ESQUE VIEW OF
SUTTON COLDFIELD BY GEOFF
STUBINS
- and to provide something to interest everyone.
This year the Trail includes 28 artists who will be
showing their creativity in many forms, including
painting, ceramics, sculpture, illustration, collage,
photo-collage, jewellery and textile art. Several of the
venues include activities for
children, including the chance
to have a go at sketching a
lifesize model of a giraffe.
Art Trail president Rachel
David said: “Visitors in past
years have commented on
how much they have enjoyed
the relaxed atmosphere with
the opportunity to discuss the
work on show with the artists
who have made it.”
The Trail produces a leaflet,
which includes a map with
numbered venues and
examples of work by each
artist. Anyone who visits all
the venues, and has their
brochure stamped at each one,
is eligible to enter a draw for a
small prize. Over the years, an
increasing number of people
have completed the whole
trail on foot, bicycle, by car or
public transport.
A PIECE BY DEBI LANE
In addition to the brochure,
each artist has a gallery
page on the Art Trail
website where the whole
brochure is also available
to download. There is also
an Instagram account @
suttoncoldfieldarttrail2022
where examples of
artists’ work are regularly
uploaded in the weeks prior
to the event.
The Art Trail is supported
by Royal Sutton Coldfield
Town Council, the
Gracechurch Centre
and the Sutton Coldfield
Society of Artists, but the
hard work is done by the
artists themselves. The
event will run from 10am
to 4pm each day and is
completely free. Most venues provide tea, coffee,
juice and cakes free of charge, although donations
are much appreciated. For more information visit
www.suttoncoldfieldartrail.wordpress.com
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What’s on in June?
VERY FITTINGLY, THERE’S SOME GREAT BRITISH ENTERTAINMENT ON OFFER AROUND
THE WEST MIDLANDS THIS MONTH, AS WE CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE
WHAT: THE QUEEN’S KNICKERS
WHERE: TAMWORTH ASSEMBLY ROOMS
WHEN: JUNE 4
The Queen’s Knickers is a bouncy and colourful musical, based on the classic children’s
book that has been a bestseller for over 25 years. Catch it at Tamworth Assembly Rooms
as part of the towns’ Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The Queen has lots of important events to attend, but disaster has struck the palace.
Her Majesty’s knickers have been nicked - call the royal guard! Meanwhile, a little girl is
wondering what knickers Her Majesty will choose to wear on a school visit... Will they be
her ‘at home’ knickers - adorned with corgis - or her ‘garden party’ knickers, or perhaps
her woolly Balmoral ones?
You’ll find this regal children’s musical is full of songs and silliness - not to mention a
corgi or two! TaleGate Theatre Productions, producers of ‘Father Christmas Needs A
Wee!’ and ‘The Giant’s Loo Roll’ stop off in Tamworth for two performances over the
bank holiday weekend.
Tickets are £12.50 or £13.50 and shows start at 11am and 2pm. For more information
visit www.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk
WHAT: DIVERSITY - CONNECTED 2022
WHERE: THE ALEXANDRA, BIRMINGHAM
WHEN: JUNE 13 AND 14
Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got
Talent in 2009. So far, they’ve sold out nine UK and Irish tours and performed countless
times on TV and live. The group celebrated their incredible achievements and ten year
anniversary with a sell out, critically acclaimed 48 show tour in 2019, Born Ready.
This year they’re back, and the new tour is set to be even bigger. To take them into the
next decade of Diversity, troupe leader and choreographer Ashley Banjo has created a
new show, Connected, which centres around the world of social media, the internet, and
the digital era we’re living in, but more importantly how this connects us all.
Ashley returned as a judge on Dancing on Ice earlier this year. He is also host and
creative in The Real Full Monty and The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night, raising
awareness of prostate and breast cancer respectively. Tickets for the Connected tour,
landing in Birmingham on June 13 and 14, are available from £33.90. To book visit
www.atgtickets.com/birmingham
WHAT: BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND
WHERE: LICHFIELD GARRICK
WHEN: JUNE 19
The Brighouse and Rastrick Band was formed more than 125 years ago through public
donations given by the townsfolk of the adjacent villages of Brighouse and Rastrick that
face each other across the River Calder in West Yorkshire, England.
To this day, the band is still supported through public subscriptions alongside its own
fundraising efforts. Its amateur members - who practise at their purpose-built hall
and music library called West Ridings at Brighouse High School - traditionally pride
themselves on being financially independent.
The band - regarded by many as the best and most consistent public subscription band
in the world - has a formidable reputation for highly entertaining concerts with both
the general public and brass band connoisseurs. Indeed, they’re past winners of the
Yorkshire Brass Band Championship and the National Brass Band Championships of
Great Britain.
Tickets to see the Brighouse and Rastrick Band at the Lichfield Garrick this June are
£20. For more details, go to www.lichfieldgarrick.com
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WHAT: BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET - ON YOUR MARKS
WHERE: BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
WHEN: JUNE 23 TO 25
All eyes will be on Birmingham this summer as it welcomes the
Commonwealth Games. To mark the moment, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s
Director Carlos Acosta is bringing together three thrilling works for a
triple bill. Presented as part of Birmingham International Dance Festival
2022, On Your Marks is set to celebrate the expressive energy and gravitydefying
athleticism of the company’s world-class dancers.
Jorge Crecis created the dazzling 12 for Acosta Danza, Acosta’s company.
Dancers from BRB and Acosta Danza will be teaming up for the first time
to premiere a new version of this ‘dance-sport’ dive into the power of
teamwork, retitled 24.
There’ll be a new work inspired by the Games from brilliant young
Brazilian choreographer Juliano Nunes, whose recent pieces include
commissions for NDT2 and Marie-Agnès Gillot. And to close, a dynamic,
ecstatic ode to the power of nature and the glory of movement: Will
Tuckett’s Lazuli Sky, set to John Adams’s irresistible Shaker Loops and
premiered by BRB to great acclaim in 2020.
Tickets start from £16. For more information visit
www.birminghamhippodrome.com
WHAT: HOUSEWIVES ON HOLIDAY
WHERE: LICHFIELD GARRICK
WHEN: JUNE 24 AND 25
From the writers and producers of Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just
Wanna Have Fun, it’s time to get away from it all and join the cast and
crew for Housewives on Holiday at the Lichfield Garrick this month.
What’s better than letting your hair down with the girls? Letting your hair
down with the girls on holiday, of course! Holidays, like women, come in
all shapes and sizes. From wild partying to wild swimming, from Club 18-
30 to Club 80-130, join the ladies as they romp through a tapas of holiday
heaven, holiday hell, and most of all holiday hilarity.
From the Costa del Sol to the Costa del Clacton, there’s no sucking in your
belly on this beach - you’ll be among friends here. So, grab your passport
and bikini, slap on the Fun Factor 50 and let it all hang out with the
housewives on holiday!
Tickets are priced from £24.50. For more details go to
www.lichfieldgarrick.com
WHAT: THE GREAT BRITISH SEASIDE MATINEE SHOW AND
LUNCH
WHERE: TAMWORTH ASSEMBLY ROOMS
WHEN: VARIOUS DATES, INCLUDING JUNE 28 AND 29
Producers of The D-Day Darlings, Revival Live UK, will present their
brand new summer variety extravaganza in Tamworth this June.
Based on the classic end of pier variety show, spend the afternoon on a
nostalgic trip down memory lane. The show will take you back to the good
old days when summer meant family trips to the seaside, donkey rides, fish
and chips, Punch and Judy, fairground rides, and striped deck chairs.
Expect singing, dancing and comedy, as well as a musical tribute to Mr
George Formby and Friends. Plus, the show features a feast of toe-tapping
music to get you singing along and in the mood for summer with songs
like ‘Oh I do like to be beside the seaside’, ‘Summertime blues’, ‘Itsy bitsy
teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini’, ‘In the summertime’, ‘Little stick of
Blackpool rock’, ‘We’re all going on a summer holiday’ and many more.
Priced at £23.50, tickets include lunch at 12 noon and the matinee show,
which starts at 1.30pm. To book, visit
www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk
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F I N A N C E
ADVERTISING FEATURE
Wealth Matters
A MONTHLY REVIEW OF THE WORLD OF FINANCE FROM
LICHFIELD FINANCIAL ADVISER JEAN LAMB DipPFS
Pension Planning? It’s an outdated concept
When I first started providing financial advice some
30 years ago, we used the term “pension planning”
when referring to retirement. And indeed in those
days that is essentially what it was. The pensioners of
today were still in the workplace, they largely knew
what to expect when it came to retirement and it was
all about their pension.
They knew what their State Pension age would be
and that they would almost certainly retire when
they reached that point. Many also knew they could
bank on a guaranteed income from this and from an
employer’s Final Salary (or Defined Benefit) scheme
and could predict pretty accurately what it was going
to be. In other words, there was plenty of certainty
and not much in the way of actions to take or
decisions to be made along the way.
Put simply - that has now changed and will continue
to evolve.
Fundamental Changes
Increases in the State Pension age (particularly
for women) are among the developments to have
reshaped retirement and it’s set to rise again to 67
between 2026 and 2028.
The past decade has also seen radical changes to
pension policy. The 2015 ‘pension freedom’ legislation
being the most obvious example; allowing savers to
access their pension pots from age 55 and giving them
far greater choice, flexibility and control as to how
they use their funds.
However, as I often tell my pension clients, choice
brings with it layers of complexity.
We have seen the demise of Final Salary (Defined
Benefit) pensions and the corresponding rise in
Defined Contribution schemes which shift much
of the investment risk and responsibility from the
employer to individuals.
The Modern Way
Previous generations enjoyed plenty of certainty,
but not much control. Conversely, for the retirement
savers of today, there’s not much certainty and very
little in the way of guarantees. But what they do have
is a much bigger say in how and when they retire,
right from the beginning of the savings journey
through into later life.
Seize the Day
The variable nature of what you may end up with
decades down the line makes it absolutely essential for
current and future generations to take ownership of
their journey to retirement at an early stage.
Individuals have more decisions to make along the
way and no longer can you rely upon the “one size fits
all” pension plan. Pensions will remain a cornerstone
of retirement planning. However, other forms of
investment also have a big role to play; not least to
assist in tax planning your retirement income at the
other end of the journey.
All of this makes sound financial advice vital to
keeping up with ever-changing legislation, managing
risk, and making sure that your plans are suitable, and
appropriate and helping to keep them on track. It can
be a challenging and lonely journey dealing with the
complexity of modern pensions on your own.
So, find yourself a good financial adviser who will
make that journey with you and help you take control
of your future to give you the best possible chance of
achieving the retirement you want.
The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will
be directly linked to the performance of the funds
selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back
less than the amount invested.
Jean Lamb is Principal of Jean Lamb Wealth Consultancy
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Email: jean.lamb@sjpp.co.uk - Website: www.jeanlamb.co.uk
Jean Lamb Wealth Consultancy is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management Plc (which is
authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products
and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products.
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Health Matters
DR DAVID ECCLESTON, FROM THE OAKLEY PARTNERSHIP
IN FOUR OAKS, DISCUSSES ALL THINGS HEALTH EACH MONTH.
THIS MONTH HE TAKES A LOOK AT THE PROS AND CONS OF
HEALTH SCREENING
There has been some robust discussion in the media
recently regarding the value of health screening by
detailed analysis of an individual’s blood sample.
For many years, so-called ‘Executive Health Screens’
have been popular with high profile company and
self-employed professionals, who are keen to ensure
that early signs of disease can be spotted before
symptoms appear. Examples include cholesterol
profiling, diabetes screening and liver and kidney
function tests, as well as screening for prostate and
other cancers.
The argument against such testing is usually that
such screening can uncover minor abnormalities that
have no real significance, but may cause significant
anxiety in the ‘worried well’ (a kinder and less
judgmental term than ‘hypochondria’). As a result,
the individual concerned finds themselves in a
vicious circle of further worry, and may, as a result,
actually begin to believe that they have symptoms of
serious disease.
However, the counterargument is that if such testing
is performed only after a full medical history is taken
from the patient, then the results can be put into
context. For example, a moderately raised cholesterol
level in a non-smoking, physically fit patient with a
healthy body weight, normal blood pressure, and
no family history of heart disease has much less
significance than the same cholesterol level in an
overweight, hypertensive, diabetic smoker with a
family history of heart attacks. The latter is much
more likely to benefit from intervention with dietary
changes, exercise and health management advice,
and potentially with prescribed medication.
I have seen significant advances in the degree of
detail that can be obtained from such testing during
the course of my career as a GP. Whereas 20 years
or more ago, the total level of cholesterol was
considered the benchmark, we now talk of so-called
‘good’ (HDL) and ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol, and ‘lipid
fractions’, and it is the ratio of total cholesterol to
good cholesterol that more accurately predicts an
individual’s cardiac risk. Taking action early on, if
needed, can add years to the life of a patient.
Cancer screening carries similar controversy. For
example, a raised PSA (prostate specific antigen) level
in a male patient can be a warning sign of prostate
cancer. However, as a man ages, the prostate enlarges
benignly, and the PSA can also rise as a result. It is
thus important that interpretation of such a result is
performed by a medical professional, who can advise
if further testing may be necessary.
When a patient undergoes a health screen, which
includes blood tests, urinalysis, blood pressure and
height and weight measurement, we arrange a follow
up visit with a doctor a week or so later. The results
are explained in detail, and presented in a bound
booklet for the patient to take away for reference.
All results are presented clearly, colour coded in
green for normal, amber for observation, and red for
discussion and possible action. Tests can be repeated
six or 12 months later, in order to ascertain the
progress of lifestyle and health changes.
The Oakley Partnership is a private GP practice
located in Four Oaks, and was founded in 2014.
The practice provides a full range of private
GP services for adults and children. We pride
ourselves on our friendly and experienced GPs,
nurses and reception staff, our flexible availability,
and the additional services that we provide that
are not available on the NHS. Visit our website
for more details on the services we provide.
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FASHION
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TAKE INSPIRATION FROM A VERITABLE FEAST OF FRUITY HUES TO TAKE
YOUR WARDROBE INTO SUMMER, SAYS AMY NORBURY
FIRMLY out of the pandemic-induced fashion
doldrums, we’re stepping into the light and embracing
the boldest, look-at-me styles to hit the catwalks. And as
we approach summer, the time for neutrals is over; after
all, there’s no need to buy beige when the combination
of colours hitting the catwalks and high streets is this
juicy.
From raspberry and tangerine to lime and banana, these
are certainly colours to be seen in. Valentino mixed
raspberry with cerulean blue to stunning effect, while
a vibrant orange dress of dreams sashayed down the
Proenza Schouler catwalk and Christian Siriano’s Limegreen
suit put a seriously saturated spin on tailoring.
Setting an optimistic mood, these beautiful brights are
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again - so pack your wardrobe with a dose of fashion
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BEAUTY
Skincare in your teens
FROM SPOTS AND BLOCKED PORES TO EXCESS OIL AND BLACKHEADS, TEENAGERS SEEM TO FACE A NEVER-
ENDING LIST OF SKIN ISSUES AND STRUGGLE TO KEEP THEIR COMPLEXIONS IN CHECK. BUT BY STARTING
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It was my own struggles with severe acne as a
teenager that led me to not only find solutions to
heal my own skin but develop a career helping others
tackle their skincare woes, and one that I still feel
passionate about to this day.
Growing up, I literally tried every cream and wash
on the market. I’d spend hours squeezing my
blackheads; I even used nail varnish on my spots
but, hardly surprising, that just made them redder
and angrier. I’d stare in the mirror, wondering why
my skin was dry and flaky one day and oily the next
despite watching what I ate and steering clear of
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PRISM AGE DEFIANCE CREAM:
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Use to detox your skin and heal imperfections. It’s
my first product to contain bark from the willow tree,
a natural and organic alternative to aspirin. Because
of its anti-inflammatory and healing properties it is
ideal for a whole host of skincare woes, including
breakouts, removing impurities from pores and
eliminating blackheads.
SO WHAT CAN YOU DO TO TACKLE
BREAK-OUTS?
• You are what you eat ... opt for good fats and
essential fatty acids such as fish, nuts and seeds, and
plant oils.
• Introduce a daily cleansing regime. Face wipes on
their own are not enough, so combine them with a
twice a day cleanser to properly remove blockages
from your pores.
• Ensuring your skin has the correct balance is
essential: too much acid and it gets oily and spotty;
too much alkaline and you’ll get dry patches.
Choose products that balance PH levels.
• One of the issues with oily skin is it can lack
moisture so keeping it hydrated is vital to maintain
a healthy, glowing complexion. But just because you
have oily skin doesn’t mean you should steer clear
of oil-based products.
• Acne scarring is problematic because the skin
becomes weak and new spots can easily form.
Using a gentle exfoliator can help ease the
appearance of scars and lighten pigmentation while
extracting toxins without harming the outer layer
of the skin.
Heaven Skincare by Deborah Mitchell is
available at Heaven Health and Beauty, 13a
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BUSINESS
Moving forward
with a fresh look
EXPANSION, INVESTMENT AND A REBRAND SIGNAL A FRESH NEW LOOK
FOR TOP WEST MIDLANDS AND WARWICKSHIRE LAW FIRM DAVISONS
West Midlands and Warwickshire based
law firm, Davisons Solicitors, is excited
to announce a package of expansion and
investment with the aim of consolidating its
position as the number one property lawyers
in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, while
continuing to grow its non-property related
services.
At the core of this expansion is the rebrand
of ‘QualitySolicitors Davisons’ to ‘Davisons
Law’. This is a move which the firm sees as
creating a “fresh, modern look, that dispels
the view of law firms as old-fashioned and
stuck in their ways,” said director Darryl
Wilkes.
Davisons has also expanded the space at five of its
existing offices while opening a new office in Stafford in
2021. In the latter half of 2022, Davisons plans to open
in three new locations, with newly acquired offices in
Leamington Spa, Lichfield and London, bringing the
network to 12 offices.
Managing director Gary Davison said: “When I founded
Davisons, the company philosophy was simple: strive to
offer the best service we can for our clients.
“I would like to think, 35 years later, that philosophy still
holds true and underpins how we have expanded and
grown. Our long term strategy has always been rooted in
building strong relationships with local communities and
we have achieved remarkable success in sticking with this
philosophy.
“The Stamp Duty holiday showed us that our
commitment is valued by our clients. When other firms
were turning new business away, we were able to help
new and existing clients and maintain relationships with
estate agents, developers, other lawyers and clients alike.
“The rebrand has given us an opportunity to refocus
and really think about how we continue to build and
reinforce our relationships in the key personal and
business communities we serve. Our strapline ‘Moving
you forward’ takes prominence on our logo and
marketing material because we want to hold that true.
“We want to be known as a firm that is helpful and
responsive in all our client and business relationships.”
Director Darryl Wilkes added: “The launch of Davisons
Law, the expansion of our offices, continued investment
in our staff and a new case management system are all
part of our strategy to modernise the way we work and
continue to grow the firm.
“We look to hire the right people to do the best possible
job for our clients. We want Davisons Law to be known
to clients and solicitors alike for its commitment to client
care and professionalism.”
Since March 2020 the firm has continued to grow
its team and now employs more than 350 people. As
a testament to the hard work of its team the business
managed to increase turnover by more than 90% in the
most recent financial year.
Davisons Law is an Alternative Business Structure (ABS)
which means although it is regulated by the Solicitors
Regulation Authority (SRA) it has the ability to allow
investment in its business structure from investors outside
the legal sphere. This decision was taken in order to
remove some of the limitations to growth and expansion
faced by more traditional firms and further demonstrates
commitment to evolving as a modern law firm.
The new Davisons Law website will go live in the coming
weeks, with local launch events planned throughout the
remainder of the year.
THE STUNNING
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