J’AIME JULY/AUGUST 2022

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Welcome to J’AIME
Exactly five years ago, the very first issue of J’AIME
was winging its way through the doors of homes in and
around Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield, the culmination
of a long year of planning and research, hard work and
a dash of luck - not to mention more than a couple of
nudges from the hands of fate.
With more than 50 combined years in the industry, my
co-founder Jan and I had seen the world of newspapers
and magazines change beyond all recognition, but we
believed there was still a desire for something quality,
something engaging - something J’AIME. And so we
decided to go it alone, armed only with a vision of what
we believed a great lifestyle magazine should offer, and
the support of some very loyal customers who decided to
back us from day one.
The pride we felt upon receiving the very first issue
from our wonderful printers KEP was incredible, as was
the response from readers and advertisers alike - only
dampened somewhat by the fact that we, along with a
small army of family and friends, had to hand deliver
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first and last time as we quickly welcomed on board our
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a fantastic three Midlands Media Awards nominations
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lows, namely a pandemic which nearly stopped us in our
tracks (but not quite!) and the cost of living crisis we find
ourselves in currently. But, with the benefit of hindsight,
would we do it again? You bet!
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CONTENTS
InsideJ’aime this month...
6 TILT Festival - Birmingham’s unique
international circus skills celebration
10 RN Tailoring - Meet the fourth generation
Walsall tailor offering affordable luxury
14 Property - Property of the month
16 Property - A new appointment for Chosen
Home
18 Interiors - Bright and bold kitchens
22 Interiors - Outdoor living
28 Simi Bakes - How baking became a mental
health boost for Midlands baker Simi
32 Food and drink - Reviewing Dubberley
Delicious’ summer barbeques
34 Food and drink - A delicious dish from
MasterChef’s Santosh Shah
36 Food and drink - How a horsebox became a
bespoke events bar
38 Lichfield Festival - Celebrating 40 years of the
city’s festival showcase
42 What’s On - Events around the Midlands this
month
46 Wealth Matters - The world of finance with
Jean Lamb
48 Fashion - Holiday wardrobe essentials
50 Fashion - Stylish summer dressing
54 Beauty - Jetsetting beauty advice from
Deborah Mitchell
56 In the news - Richard Winterton’s new jewellery
team
58 In the news - First class care in Sutton Coldfield
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FEATURE
Tilted generation
AN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, A COMMONWEALTH GAMES CONTRIBUTION AND A VERY PERSONAL
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL SHOW MEANS IT’S SET TO BE A BUSY SUMMER FOR ROGUEPLAY THEATRE FOUNDER
KIM WILDBORNE. AMY NORBURY JOINED KIM FOR A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE TO DISCOVER MORE
KIM WILL BE RUNNING PARENT AND
CHILD SESSIONS AT TILT
Suspended high in the air, upside down in a silk
hammock-like rope, I’m attempting to get to grips
with my first experience of aerial skills.
My daughter Ivy, not yet two, giggles as she watches
mummy sway and swing, hair and limbs flying. It
feels incredibly freeing.
Then it’s her turn. Nestled safely in the silk
she swings and spins, laughing with glee before
attempting to wiggle out, landing squarely on the
huge, squishy mat below.
We’re in Birmingham at the West Midlands
Circus and Creation Centre for a parent and child
workshop, run by expert aerialist Kim Wildborne.
The founder of circus skills-based physical theatre
company RoguePlay Theatre and mum-of-two, Kim
is a passionate advocate of what she terms ‘risky’
play from a young age.
Risky play, says Kim, has endless benefits for children
and parents alike, challenging young ones to push
their limits, explore their bodies and take risks in a
safe environment.
“I was funded by the Arts Council to research the
benefits of risky play for the brain development of
children and young people,” says Kim. “There’s
a real demonstration of how playing with speed,
playing with heights and allowing children to take
risks really helps them in later life when it comes to
risk assessing; they become much better at problemsolving
and understanding risk and knowing their
limitations while not being afraid to push them a
bit.”
Kim’s parent and child sessions were developed when
her son Milo, now five, was born. From the age of six
months, Kim worked out ways to involve him in her
practice, rather than trying to distract him while she
carried on.
“I wanted to do something that was for the parent,
in particular, but that their child could enjoy their
first experience of flying as well,” says Kim. “It was
about creating a workout for the parent, but in a safe,
accessible space for the children too.
“We’ve made the space as child-friendly as possible,
with the sandpit area, lots of toys and lots of things
to engage children so their parents and carers can
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take some time to focus on themselves.”
Anyone who wants to give it a go will get the
opportunity next month as TILT Festival gets
underway at RoguePlay Theatre’s West Midlands
Circus and Creation Centre, in the heart of Digbeth.
TILT is the highlight of Rogueplay’s calendar; a
unique celebration of circus arts and physical theatre
where a whole raft of international performers not
only showcase their skills, but are on hand to teach a
series of workshops aimed at all levels, from complete
beginner to seasoned aerialist.
“For us, it has always been and will always be
about generating an open, friendly, awesomesauce
environment in which everyone is welcome
and everyone can fly,” says Kim. “Anyone from
grandparents to babies are welcome, beginners to
professionals, abled and differently abled, no matter
who or where you are, our doors are open to you.
Oh, and we have plenty of great coffee and cake!”
Kicking off on August 1, the first five days of the
festival focus on performances and masterclasses
with some of the best in the business. Experts in
disciplines from silk and hoops to straps, rope,
Chinese pole and more, will be
teaching workshops, culminating
in the TILTED Circus Night on
Friday, August 6 - a truly stunning
night of live circus physical theatre
performance from jaw dropping
performers from all over the world.
This night promises to be a corker,
with everything from five-minute
circus acts to new shows.
And for TILT22, the most ambitious
festival in its seven-year history,
the programme will be offered as a
hybrid between in-person and online
workshops and shows.
“We normally have renowned circus
artists from all over the world, but
because we’re still dealing with
Covid-related travel issues, and also
Brexit, we’re streaming those who
are from outside the UK for a hybrid
programme, so you can still train with
those people but they’ll be Zoomed
in,” explains Kim.
Saturday, August 6 sees the festival’s
family day, with a whole host of family
events both indoors and outdoors.
From the colourful and acrobatic
retelling of Jules Verne’s classic
Around the World in 80 Days which
sensitively introduces young audiences
to environmental issues, to the fabulous Fairy Dust
Party and family disco, as well as Kim’s parent and
child aerial risky play sessions, there promises to be
something to engage and delight all members of the
family.
“On Sunday we’ll be running our first aerial film
festival,” says Kim. “Last year was the first time we
showed films as part of the festival, and that partly
came about because of Covid restrictions, but
actually there are a lot of people who have produced
film not only inspired by Covid but because that was
one of the ways an artistic outlet was happening
throughout Covid.
“We’ve had quite a few different submissions for the
film festival, and there will be prizes for the different
categories.”
The second week of the festival sees Young
TILT, aimed at seven to 14-year-olds, where the
professional teachers offer classes and workshops for
a younger audience - in keeping with the festival’s
family-oriented ethos.
WORKING ON AERIAL SKILLS
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After the restrictions on last year’s
festival due to the pandemic, Kim
is excited to be back to offering an
eclectic in-person programme.
“TILT Festival has a really nice
family feel, and because of the social
distancing and reduction in numbers
because of the restrictions last year,
it was much quieter than normal so
it will be really nice to have so many
people back in the space again,” she
says.
“During the week we turn our bay
outside into a cafe space where we
serve food and coffee. It’s a great place
to relax, and we put up hammocks so
people can come and chill out. It’ll just be really nice
to be able to do that again.”
It’s set to be an exceptionally busy summer for Kim
and the RoguePlay team. As well as organising her
own major festival, Kim was approached to get
involved with Birmingham’s Commonwealth Games.
As a result, you’ll be able to catch Kim performing
to a global television audience during the Games’
opening ceremony.
“All of the circus elements you’ll see in the opening
ceremony will be delivered by RoguePlay,” says
Kim. “We were approached by the organisers to get
involved, and while I can’t say anything about the
creative content yet, we’ll be hanging around in lots
of different ways!”
The Commonwealth Games have meant that TILT
Festival has been pushed back from its usual July slot
to August.
“You’ll be able to watch RoguePlay performing at
the Games, and then you’ll be able to come along
and train with us at TILT,” says Kim.
Kim will also be heading to the prestigious
THE ROGUEPLAY THEATRE STUDIO SPACE
WILL BE HOME TO TILT FESTIVAL
KIM PUTS AMY THROUGH HER
PACES WHILE IVY WATCHES
Edinburgh Festival from August 16 to 28 with
an intensely personal project which she has been
working on for several years.
A solo show, Mother Tree is a highly physical piece
combining theatre, aerial silk and spoken word about
the ecosystem created behind closed doors, and what
the forest can teach us about ourselves.
“It’s about maternal mental health and the journey
through motherhood,” says Kim. “The show was
originally called Sleepless; I wrote it when my son
was quite young and I was very sleep deprived.
But then as he grew up and I had another child, I
realised there’s more to this motherhood lark than
just sleep deprivation!
“There’s an expectation on women to just carry on
as you were before, and it might feel like the child is
a burden, not necessarily to the parent but in other
ways. Like if I take my kids with me to a workshop
it feels like I have to excuse it, but actually it needs
to become more the norm; this is me, I come with
kids.”
Mother Tree finds connection between the amazing
cooperation, memory and healing of the oldest trees
and our own incredible journey
through motherhood.
“It’s a very personal work,” says Kim.
“I kept a diary when I was up at all
hours feeding my babies, and then as
my kids got older, and the show came
from that. It’s my personal journey of
motherhood, but also universal.”
TILT Festival runs from August
1 to 12 at the West Midlands
Circus and Creation Centre,
Minerva Works, Fazeley Street,
Digbeth, Birmingham, and
online at www.tiltfestival.com
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FEATURE
The Savile Row tailor -
without the price tag
TAILORING RUNS IN RICHARD NEASHAM’S BLOOD. AS A FOURTH GENERATION
TAILOR RICHARD, FROM WALSALL, IS KEEPING HIS GREAT GRANDFATHER’S LEGACY
- AND THE NICHE CUSTOMWEAR MARKET - ALIVE BY OFFERING AFFORDABLE
LUXURY. JASPREET SHERGILL CAUGHT UP WITH HIM TO FIND OUT MORE
The world of tailoring isn’t a place we’d often turn
to for our daily wear in this day and age. If there’s a
special occasion or a wedding, we might explore the
idea of getting a custom piece made but otherwise
we tend to go straight to the high street - or even
online.
But maybe this doesn’t have to be the case. Fourth
generation tailor Richard Neasham, who’s shop RN
Tailoring opened in Sutton Coldfield last year, is
adamant that custom clothes don’t always have to
be for those milestone moments, and that there is
a market for those that like the finer things in life -
without the price tag.
Patterns, sewing machines and hand-work
embroidery runs in Richard’s blood but the only
question is that will this craft be around for much
longer?
Growing up, Richard was living and breathing
fabric, stitching and all things tailoring from a young
age. His great-grandad Leonard Neasham had
opened up his tailors’ store in 1930, starting a family
legacy which would last for four generations and
counting.
After turning 16 years old, Richard decided to leave
school and follow in Leonard’s footsteps, alongside
his grandad, Jack, and father, Roger.
“Before, when I was at school I used to go with
my dad to London to companies like Daks and
Aquascutum and I would stand there and watch
them do the buying so when I left school, I already
knew that was what I wanted to go into for work.”
said Richard.
Leonard Neasham’s first store was in Walsall and,
as time went on, the town became more expensive
and the shop needed to be refurbished. After some
thought Roger Neasham decided to retire, and it was
left to Richard to see what steps he wanted to take to
RICHARD MAKES CUSTOM SUITS
FOR ALL OCCASIONS
keep the Neasham legacy going.
“After my dad retired, I knew I still wanted to stick
to menswear and tailoring so instead of running
the shop I decided to go and work for Gieves and
Hawkes, the Savile Row tailor,” Richard explains.
“I ended up being there for 16 years, then roughly
about eight years ago I set up on my own as a
travelling tailor, so I’ll travel and go to businesses and
homes, I’ll go with all my cloth books and measuring
tapes. Just after we came out of the COVID-19
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lockdown I opened my little tailoring store in Sutton
Coldfield, so I have a base, but I still travel to go and
see clients because it’s truly in my blood.”
As a youngster, every Saturday would see Richard
going down to the family shop and learning from
his father and grandfather, the craft of creating and
putting together the perfect three-piece.
“Being able to travel with my dad, seeing London
and watch him work from a young age, I wanted to
be like him, and I didn’t want to go to university or
college, I just wanted to do tailoring, it’s my passion.
Knowing my great-grandad started this made me
want to carry on even more, I’ve got two boys and
they’re on the fence whether they want to go into
tailoring and it’s a bit upsetting, I’d like at least one
of them to carry it on, hopefully they will come
round.” he added.
Although Richard learnt a lot of his skills from his
family in the West Midlands, there is one destination,
the ultimate dream land for tailors and fashion fans.
London’s world-famous Savile Row is where Richard
went to train and develop his talents even more.
“My dad taught me from an early age how to
measure, cut and sew but I would go to Savile Row
and do courses there which was amazing, soon as
TAILOR RICHARD
NEASHAM
RICHARD’S STORE OPENED IN
SUTTON COLDFIELD LAST YEAR
you walk through the door in one of those stores
and just the vibe of the whole street it’s just another
world and if you like tailoring it’s incredible.”
Unfortunately, there aren’t as many tailors or
tailoring stores as there once was, the way in which
we shop has changed as the convenience of shopping
online has dominated the clothing industry, the rise
of social media has influenced fast fashion
and custom pieces for everyday wear isn’t as
popular as it once was.
Richard said: “I like to do everything myself;
I think now finding people that have the
knowledge and skill can sometimes be
difficult because unfortunately tailoring is a
dying trade, it’s a niche market and very few
people now wear tailored pieces every day,
it’s more so for occasions when you want
something special. The ready-to-wear suits
you can get from your everyday stores, but
you’re limited when it comes to choice but
if you want something more extravagant or
‘wow’ then you need to find a tailor.”
There’s a real personal element when
Richard brings his clients’ visions to life. It
goes beyond walking into a store and leaving
with a beautiful garment; he says it should
be an experience from the moment you step
in.
“You can go online and type in your
measurements for a suit but I was always
taught from my family that it’s meant to be
an experience for the client as soon as they
come into your store. They can have a glass
of wine or coffee, you sit with them, talk to
them about their event or pieces and a lot
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of people don’t realise the amount
of detail and customisation
we can do, the buttons, lining,
monograms, lapels etcetera there
is so much you can do and often
people are shocked by it because
you’d never see this in a normal
store, so it’s all about creating that
experience.”
The COVID-19 pandemic has
impacted Richard’s trade as it
has for many others too; the
more casual approach and hybrid
working has meant less orders
for business-style suits and an
increased demand for wedding
garments.
“The majority of my work now is weddings;
unfortunately because of COVID-19 the business
customer has fallen away because we have all learnt
to be casual and not going into the office. But the
demand for wedding wear has gone up because so
many were put on hold and now it’s about catching
up, there’s some every day of the week.”
He added: “I’ve seen an increase in catering for more
RICHARD’S GREAT-GRANDAD
LEONARD NEASHAM STARTED
THE FAMILY LEGAACY
RICHARD OFFERS SAVILE
ROW TAILORING - WITHOUT
THE PRICE TAG
LGBTQ+ weddings too, so I’ll make suits for both
men and women which has taken off, it seems to be
popular because again, choices are limited in high
street stores but we small independent brands can
cater for this.”
Richards says there are many things he loves about
his profession but there is one thing in particular that
sits above all the rest.
“One of the best things is being part of the journey
for my clients when it comes to some of the most
important events in their life and seeing their images
from the wedding day back, I love seeing that. I love
making bright tweeds and something a bit wacky too,
clients always send me their images from their day
out in their custom pieces and I get a real buzz from
it.”
Looking ahead to the future, Richard would love to
open up a second store in Birmingham and says his
dream clients to work with would be David Beckham
or Daniel Craig.
“When people come in with pictures for inspiration
of a suit, they would like me to make, I would say a
lot of the time it’ll be a picture of David Beckham or
someone from the James Bond films, and I have to
say they would definitely be people who I’d want to
make something for.
“I think over the last 10 years people have been
educated on Savile Row because of films and
I do get younger people coming in asking me
to make garments because of it and I think the
personalisation factor is a big part of it too. I’m a
Savile Row tailor but without the price tag.”
For more details visit www.rntailoring.co.uk
or find Richard on Instagram
@rn_tailoring and Facebook www.facebook.
com/neashampersonaltailoring
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PROPERTY
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 BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED BARN CONVERSION OFFERING
SUPERB EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE
The Lodge, Wilmore Lane, Rangemore, Burton-on-Trent: £1,500,000
On the market with Aston Knowles: 0121 362 7878
THE AGENT SAYS: The Lodge is a stunning barn
conversion extending to more than 2,800 sq ft with far
reaching views and comprehensive equestrian facilities set
in more than three acres. The Lodge has been converted
and extended to create a family home, with first-class,
flexible accommodation, surrounded by its own land with
open countryside beyond, and has the benefit of planning
consent for a one-bedroom annexe within the grounds.
The Lodge is located in a beautiful stretch of Staffordshire
countryside close to the renowned St George’s Park, an
extensive sports centre serving the FA but also having
prestigious hotels, bar and restaurant, sports and leisure
facilities.
As you enter the property, you are welcomed into the
elegant reception hall with bold but beautiful design.
Fabulous blue stained-glass windows flank the entrance to
the living accommodation, creating a beautiful feature of
the reception hall.
The kitchen/breakfast room boasts traditional farmhouse
features with exposed beams and shaker wall and base
units surmounted by bespoke granite worktops. An island
in the centre provides additional storage with Belfast sink
and space for informal dining. Bi-folding doors connect
the kitchen to the dining area at the back of the property,
allowing the whole space to be opened up for receiving and
entertaining guests.
The master bedroom boasts a range of built-in wardrobes
and units with built-in dressing table, as well as exposed
beams and doors opening out into the garden. The master
en-suite has a shower with complementary tiles and
heated towel rail. Bedroom two is generously sized, again
with exposed beams and en-suite shower room. Bedroom
three has a suite of fitted wardrobes and bedroom four is
currently used as a study.
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0121 362 7878
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GUIDE PRICE £1,500,000
BROCKHURST FARM LINDRIDGE ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD
A beautiful traditional six-bedroom farmhouse including annexe, boasting traditional features, in a semi-rural location. The house with its
additional extensive outbuildings sits in a delightful plot in all approximately 1.72 acres. The vast accommodation offers flexible, diverse living
opportunities including possible alternative commercial uses for the outbuildings or, even total re-development (all subject to the usual planning
consents).
Approximate gross internal floor area for the main house including annexe:
4,020 sq. Ft (490 sq. m). External barns and garage/workshop: 4,519 sq. Ft.
In all approximately 1.72 acres
EPC Rating: E
THE DETAILS
4 BEDS
2 BATHS GATED
GUIDE PRICE £1,300,000
LYNN COTTAGE
A charming period property stylishly improved and set in an idyllic semi-rural location between the sought-after villages of Shenstone &
Stonnall.
Reception hall, dining room, living room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, shower room, cellar, three double bedrooms, family
bathroom, detached double garage with flexible accommodation above. Beautiful grounds featuring gardens, orchard and outdoor
entertaining area.
In all approximately 0.3 acres.
THE DETAILS
EPC Rating: F
ASTON KNOWLES 8 High Street, Sutton Coldfield B72 1XA 0121 362 7878 enquiries@astonknowles.com www.astonknowles.com
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PROPERTY
Building a dream team
SUTTON COLDFIELD ESTATE AGENCY CHOSEN HOME HAVE
WELCOMED ANOTHER NEW ADDITION TO THEIR STELLAR TEAM
Award winning estate agency Chosen Home has
continued its recruitment drive with the appointment
of an experienced sales consultant.
Gemma Hemming joins the business from Fine and
Country, bringing years of experience within the
Sutton Coldfield area.
The agency, which was launched in September 2020,
has moved from strength to strength, securing more
listings and enquiries throughout the Midlands, and
sought Gemma’s support in helping the business
grow further as it approaches its second anniversary.
Nicki Ash, director of Chosen Home, said: “We have
been overwhelmed with the response from vendors
since we established ourselves, and with the property
market continuing to thrive, we are busier than ever.
“It was essential that we develop our sales team to
meet the demand within the region, and we had
Gemma in our sights because of her excellent
reputation within Sutton Coldfield. We’re thrilled
that she’s joined our Dream Team to help us drive
the agency forward,’ she added.
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F E AT U R E
More than just cake
JASPREET SHERGILL CAUGHT UP WITH MIDLAND’S BAKER SIMRIT KAUR BACHU
- AKA SIMI BAKES - ABOUT HOW BAKING HELPED HER MENTAL WELL-BEING -
NOT KNOWING HOW POPULAR HER CREATIONS WOULD BECOME
If there’s one thing in life that is always a good idea,
it’s cake. It might be difficult to agree on which
flavour is best, but one thing for certain is cake will
never let us down. West Midlands-based sales and
events executive by day and baker by night, Simrit
Kaur Bachu turned to baking to help her through a
challenging time in her life - unexpectedly developing
her passion into a sought-after business, Simi Bakes.
“Simi Bakes was created by accident, I had no
intention for it to become what it has,” says Simi.
“Baking for me started during my childhood; at
school I’d make cookies, then me and my sister
would bake at home, it was something we always
loved doing but it followed through with me then as I
got older I would watch The Great British Bake Off
and Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood and thought I’d
try out their recipes because they’d look so tasty.”
When Simi started facing some obstacles when it
came to her mental health, she began to broaden her
baking as a way to escape.
“It slowly became my therapy, I went through some
difficulty with my mental health and baking, for me,
gave me that escapism and it became my little happy
place, just me being able to bake,” Simi says.
“Every time I used to bake, I would take cakes into
the office and my colleagues would say you should
post about it online and start an Instagram page,
then eventually in 2018 I started a page but it was
just a place where every time I would bake, I’d take a
picture and post it, it was nothing professional at all,
it was like an online scrapbook.
“Then in 2020 when the pandemic hit, I was put on
furlough and for a short while I did really struggle
with my mental health, after spending so much time
improving myself, it was a lot to take in.
“I had so much free time which I wasn’t used to
because of my job so I decided to go back to baking.
Every week I’d make something new, it was either
cupcakes, or a pie, or a cheesecake and I would post
about it. Then one of my friends messaged me and
asked me to bake a cake for her and it started from
there. During the pandemic people couldn’t access
BAKER SIMI WITH ONE
OF HER CREATIONS
cakes and bakes as much so they took to social media
to get them.”
Baking had long provided a place of respite for Simi,
and working on her delicious bakes was her way of
helping her mental health.
“Having grown up with a lot of anxiety, I didn’t
really tell anybody and the baking was an outlet for
me, the place where I was happy but without me
even knowing,” she explains.
“It was more during my adult life, so my early 20s
where things came to the forefront and my mental
health did deteriorate a lot and I realised the only
place I found solace and escapism was when I
was baking. It just released so many feelings and
thoughts for me, I remember my therapist telling me
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to find something I enjoy, and baking became that
enjoyment of just being me and able to grow in my
own place.
“It took a while to admit there was a problem but
when you have that understanding that there is this
thing in your life and you’re going to have days that
are good and days that are bad, you think about
discovering mechanisms that are going to help you.
“Whenever I do have those instances where I might
be having a not so good day my first thought is
to bake a cake because any negativity I can turn
into a positive through my baking. It’s not a switch
where you can turn it on and off but it becomes a
coping mechanism; baking for me doesn’t solve your
problems but it brings you back to Earth where you
can think more clearly.”
Simi says she has one classic recipe which she loves
to bake and uplifts her, which also happens to be a
regular among her customers. She’s also seen a shift
in catering for different dietary requirements - with
all recipes coming Simi-approved.
“My go-to recipe is my lemon drizzle cake, it’s also
one of my popular bakes that people ask for,” she
says.
“I create recipes from scratch, I cater for glutenfree,
vegan and vegetarian customers too and have
noticed a demand in these more recently; it’s so
important that I can bake for everyone, so we are all
included.
GULAB JAMUN CUPCAKES
ARE A SIMI CREATION
“When I was creating bakes for certain dietary
requirements, I needed to make sure they were just
as tasty as my regular bakes, so I made loads of
batches to make sure it’s perfect and I’d watch the
oven as they bake, thinking is it rising? Is it working?
Of course, me and my family would test them and
only when they’re perfect, I will say yes, this is the
final recipe.”
Some bakers like to stick to traditional recipes, some
take inspiration from different foods, travel or what
they’ve eaten in a restaurant but in Simi’s case it was
during the time of Diwali, the festival of light, where
typically friends and family gift traditional Indian
sweets, it got her thinking and she decided to merge
two things together.
“I love experimenting, playing around with flavours
and you have your classics which you can’t go wrong
with, but I like being a bit risky with some and
creating my own unique cakes,” Simi says.
“During Diwali 2020, my parents were talking about
gift-giving for the festival and they wanted different
things, so I went into my own world and thought
about putting an Asian twist to my cupcakes. The
first person I spoke to about it was my boss at work
and his first comment was about the sweetness
because as you know Indian sweets are very sugary,
but I was going to experiment, so the flavours were
balanced but very much still there.”
After hearing about the conversation between her
parents, it got Simi thinking about her own culture,
background and past experiences and she decided to
take this as inspiration to incorporate into developing
her very own cupcake recipes.
“For me it was about bringing the essence of the
flavour into the cupcake and incorporating the
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Indian sweets, traditionally called ‘mithai’. I went
to the drawing board and thought about traditional
flavours such as rose water, cardamom, saffron,
things that I grew up tasting in all types of food and
drink.
“Tea is a huge part of our culture, whenever you
go to someone’s house there will be a lovely cup of
masala chai and a sweet treat waiting and I thought I
have to put tea in at least one of the cakes. I gauged
what flavours would work and then I developed the
recipes, I went through countless batches and when I
got the right one I decided to give them to my work
colleagues to test and try, from there, the new range
was born and it worked out really well.”
Simi’s three final flavours were Gulab Jaman (dough
balls in syrup) and Masala Chai, Gajar Ka Halwa
(sweet carrot pudding) and Cardamom, and the third
was a Jalebi (crispy, fried rounds in a sugar syrup)
with Coconut and Saffron.
“It was never my intention to make money from
cakes, it started off as my release point, then posting
pictures online, making cakes for family and friends
and developing into people getting in touch with me
to bake for their occasions,” Simi adds.
“After the pandemic, I decided to take my baking
more seriously; there was a lot of demand and
I thought I could make something of this. I love
baking, it is a part of me, it’s my happy place.”
For more on Simi Bakes, visit her Instagram page
@simi_bakes
Recipe
Here, Simi shares one of her
favourite recipes for lemon
drizzle cake:
Ingredients
225g unsalted butter, softened
225g caster sugar
4 eggs
225g self-raising flour
1 lemon, zested
For the drizzle topping
1½ lemons, juiced
85g caster sugar
Line a loaf tin with greaseproof
paper and preheat the oven to gas
mark 4/180C.
Beat together your butter and
caster sugar until pale and creamy.
Add your eggs, one at a time,
slowly mixing through.
Sift in the self-raising flour, then
add the lemon zest and mix until
well combined.
Spoon the mixture into the tin and
level the top with a spoon.
Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin
skewer inserted into the centre of
the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is cooling in its tin,
mix together the lemon juice and
caster sugar to make the drizzle.
Prick the warm cake all over with a
skewer or fork, then pour over the
drizzle – the juice will sink in and
the sugar will form a lovely, crisp
topping.
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F O O D & D R I N K
All fired up for fine dining
THERE’S A SUMMER OF FIRED UP FINE DINING AHEAD AS LICHFIELD’S DUBBERLEY DELICIOUS GET
SET TO SERVE UP BARBECUE - WITH THEIR SIGNATURE STYLE, AS AMY NORBURY DISCOVERS
Blazing sunshine one minute, downpours the next? It
can only mean one thing - the great British summer
time is upon us. And when it comes to dining
options, there’s nothing which says summer better
than a good barbecue.
And barbecue means burgers, sausages and chicken
wings, right? Honestly, you couldn’t be more wrong!
Barbecue has had a culinary makeover, so it’s high
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Dubberley Delicious, in fact.
Nestled in a cosy cabin on the site of the Lichfield
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are purveyors of the finest of dining, where only the
best produce and the freshest of nature’s bounty goes
into creating a unique foodie experience.
With just one single table stationed in front of the
kitchen it means that not only is the entire place
yours, but you get to watch all the culinary action as
it unfolds. And with the option to create a bespoke
menu - or be surprised and delighted by what
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Delicious offers a chef ’s table experience without the
restaurant.
While indoor dining is a one-table-only affair,
meaning dates get booked up exceedingly quickly,
there is another way to sample Dubberley Delicious’
mouth-watering culinary delights.
Throughout summer, Jack will be firing up the
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barbecue events - pesky weather permitting, of
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ceramic-lined behemoth of outdoor cooking. And
Jack will be taking his kitchen outside to whip up an
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J’AIME was lucky enough to be invited along to the
first barbecue of the season - and after sampling
Jack’s cooking on several occasions, we couldn’t wait
to see him put his own spin on a summer staple.
As it was Father’s Day, we had the two minis in tow
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in a more casual, kid-friendly setting than a formal
restaurant.
And family is at the heart of what Dubberley
Delicious do; while skilled chef Jack runs the show,
his sister Lucy can often be found helping out with
front of house duties, even roping in their parents for
an extra pair of hands or two when the occasion calls
for it.
The menu, while a more simple affair than Jack’s
usual offerings, sounded utterly delicious. So much so
that there wasn’t anything we didn’t fancy. So one of
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everything it was.
An array of light bites - or starters, as we liked to call
them! - included wild garlic focaccia, £4, BBQ king
prawns, £7, and chargrilled asparagus from local
suppliers New Farm, £8.
The bread was beautifully light and fluffy, the prawns
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Foraging is a passion of Jack’s, and he uses his
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season, while preserving the remainder of his spoils
for later use.
Fresh asparagus in season is always a joy, and Jack’s
fine dining twist saw beautifully chargrilled spears
topped with yuzu gel and aged parmesan custard;
the sharp, citrus kick of the yuzu perfectly balancing
the richness of the cheese.
Sweet and sour tomatoes are a firm favourite on the
Dubberley Delicious menu, and these made for a
wonderful barbecue treat, served with smoked ricotta
and puffed pearl barley, £7. These are tomatoes
and then some; sweet, tangy, juicy and incredibly
moreish, they were a winner with us all.
We already know and love Jack’s signature wild garlic
popcorn, £3, and this proved a massive hit with our
seven-year-old too - so much so that he polished off
the lot and went back for more.
Spring lamb koftas, £8, rounded off the first selection
of dishes. Beautifully spiced, with a cooling mint
yoghurt, fresh cucumber ketchup and pickled
cucumber ribbons, it was a delicious showcase of
quality ingredients.
Now, when we said forget about burgers, we may
have been a little hasty - although Jack’s three burger
options bear little resemblance to the fast food staple
we’re all used to.
Slabs of melt-in-the-mouth finest quality Welsh
wagyu brisket glazed with soy and maple and
adorned with punchy black garlic mayonnaise, £15,
and tender wild garlic infused buttermilk chicken
breast with Cajun mayonnaise and gherkins, £12,
all served on soft brioche buns, made for seriously
impressive burger iterations.
But the biggest surprise was the vegetarian fayre
- beautifully barbecued halloumi with shiitake
mushrooms, charred baby gem lettuce and a glorious
tomato salsa, £10, was possibly my husband’s
favourite of the lot. High praise indeed from a
dedicated meat eater.
A variety of side dishes included triple cooked
chips, red cabbage slaw - another of our son’s top
picks - sweet Jersey Royals adorned with homemade
wild garlic pesto, sticky onions and an incredible
bacon jam, made for a veritable feast which offered
something for us all.
We could have happily called it a day there, but
there was no way the children were going to let us go
anywhere without sampling the sweet treats on offer.
And what treats they were. The New Farm
strawberry cheesecake with vanilla ice cream
and perfectly ripe strawberries, £6.50 was a
sophisticated take on a family favourite. But it was
the chocolate cremeux with salted caramel and
toasted marshmallow ice cream, £7, which proved
to be the collective winner. The slight hint of
dark chocolate bitterness and the toasty notes
ensured just the right amount of sweetness,
while the whole thing felt deliciously
decadent.
If you’ve not yet tried the Dubberley
Delicious experience, then summer’s
barbecues are the perfect introduction - we
guarantee you’ll be left wanting more.
For details of Dubberley Delicious’ upcoming
barbecue events, visit
www.dubberleydelicious.co.uk or keep
an eye on the @dubberleydelicious pages
on Instagram and Facebook.
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F O O D & D R I N K
A taste of Nepal
MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS FINALIST SANTOSH SHAH ENJOYED A
RECENT POP UP IN LICHFIELD WITH SAUCE SUPPER CLUB. HERE, HE SHARES A
DELECTABLE RECIPE WHICH SHOWCASES HIS SIGNATURE NEPALESE FLAVOURS
Spiced monkfish
with sesame and
tomato sauce
INGREDIENTS - SERVES FOUR
500g boned monkfish fillet, taken from the
thick upper cut
125g plain flour
For the marinade:
2 tbsp ginger paste
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground garam masala
50g fresh coriander, chopped
juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder or medium hot chilli
powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
12 tbsp natural Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp Bengali Kasundi mustard paste
Salt, to taste
For the sauce:
75g sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp Samagrah (Whole Spice Garam Masala)
1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, or medium hot chilli
powder
1 tsp Nepali Barha Masala (Nepali Garam Masala)
1 tsp ground turmeric
50g salted butter
3 tomatoes, diced
Salt, to taste
A handful of fresh coriander, chopped
To serve:
Pyaj Ko Achar (red onion and chilli salad)
Cut the monkfish into four equal fillets or ask your
fishmonger to do this. In a large bowl, combine all the
ingredients of the fish marinade and mix well. Add the
monkfish fillets and delicately mix them in, making sure
they are well coated. Place in the refrigerator for 1–2
hours.
Prepare the sauce. First, dry roast the sesame seeds in a
non-stick frying pan, until golden all over. Remove from
the pan, set aside and leave to cool. Place in a pestle
and mortar and crush to a powder. Alternatively, use
a small electric spice grinder. Heat the oil in the frying
pan. Add the fenugreek seeds and whole garam masala,
and let them crackle. Add the ginger, garlic and green
chillies and cook for a couple of minutes until soft. Add
the ground spices and butter and cook for another few
minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and salt, and cook
until the tomatoes get soft and mushy.
Add the ground sesame seeds to the tomato mixture and
immediately remove from the heat. Add the coriander
and leave to cool slightly. Pour into a blender or a
thermomixer and blend until very smooth. Set aside and
keep warm.
Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan /375°F/Gas 5).
Spread the flour on a plate. Remove the monkfish fillets
from the marinade. Coat each fillet with flour and place
on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Bake
for 15–20 minutes, until the fish is golden brown and
cooked through.
To serve, spoon some of the tomato sauce onto a plate
and place a monkfish fillet on top. Add a little of the
salad on the side.
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F O O D & D R I N K
Party with pizzazz
INSPIRED BY LOCKDOWN, VICKI KNIGHT SET ABOUT TRANSFORMING A BATTERED
HORSEBOX INTO A LUXURY BAR TO CREATE NEW VENTURE SHERGAR’S BAR AND EVENTS
For many, the events of the past two years have
caused us to take stock and reassess what’s really
important in our lives. For Vicki Knight, it was
happening upon a battered horsebox during
lockdown which sowed the seed for a brave new
venture.
That vintage horsebox was lovingly transformed into
a stunning bar worthy of gracing any event. With a
beautiful deep blue exterior and sophisticated copper
interior, the horsebox bar is perfect for adding a
splash of glamour wherever it goes. And in keeping
with the horsebox theme, there could only be one
name; Shergar’s.
With a background in sales and recruitment,
Vicki had set up her own recruitment business,
DataCareers Ltd, at the age of just 27. The business
grew to be a success and Vicki remained hands-on in
a part time capacity when her children Sophie, now
14, Georgia, 12, and seven-year-old Bertie arrived.
“But lockdown brought changes to my personal
life and made me reevaluate, like it did for many,”
says Vicki. “I decided I wanted to carve out a
new business for myself, which gave me some
flexibility around a busy home life and given I have
always been customer facing and service focussed
throughout my career, the idea of owning a mobile
bar and creating fun times for clients really appealed
to me.”
With the help of fabricator Shaun Blakemore at
Restofab to create the interior, and Vicki’s talented
brother Garry Lowe, who owns AutoTek in Lichfield
and who welded, fixed and sprayed the exterior, in
just two short months, Shergar’s Bar was born.
The perfect solution for private parties, Shergar’s
Bar will bring some additional pizzazz to luxurious
birthday bashes, weddings, corporate functions or
private celebrations across the whole of Staffordshire
and the Midlands. Tailor-made refreshments
packages are available, and Shergar’s Bar can be
secured with a fee of just £295 to book your chosen
date, along with two experienced bar staff, recyclable
glassware and a temporary events notice. A choice of
cash or prepaid bar is then available, depending on
customers’ requirements.
VICKI KNIGHT SET UP SHERGAR’S
BAR DURING LOCKDOWN
“I was incredibly grateful to be asked by the
team at Lichfield Cathedral to be a part of a
new refreshments offering outside the cathedral,
something that had never been done before,” Vicki
says.
“We enjoyed a wonderful pitch for four months last
summer and met some fabulous people along the
way. We returned to offer hot drinks at Christmas
time to thousands of visitors every evening during
the Cathedral Illuminations.”
This summer Shergar’s Bar is back at the cathedral
from August 8 to September 3, offering refreshments,
including coffees, cakes and alcoholic tipples. They
will also be the only external drinks provider at
Lichfield’s Fuse Festival from July 8 to 10, offering
wonderful variations of G&Ts and gin cocktails.
You’ll also find Shergar’s at the Whittington Fayre on
September 3 and The Lichfield Half Marathon on
September 18.
Vicki adds: “We are very committed to supporting
local businesses, and partner with locally brewed IPA
from Trinity, and locally distilled gin, The Apiarist,
among others. We do our own baking too; my
wonderful Mom and I make some pretty amazing
cakes and sweet treats ourselves, and were delighted
to have been awarded a five star food and hygiene
rating recently.”
For more details visit
www.shergarsbarandevents.co.uk
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F E AT U R E
Lichfield Festival turns 40
LICHFIELD FESTIVAL IS BACK FROM JULY 7 TO 17, THIS YEAR CELEBRATING ITS MILESTONE
40TH ANNIVERSARY. WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE IMPRESSIVE PROGRAMME, AND SPEAK TO THE
FESTIVAL’S ASSOCIATE ARTIST, SINGER AND WRITER JESSICA WALKER, ABOUT HER FESTIVAL
CONCERT AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM THE SHOW
LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL
WILL BE THE SETTING
FOR A SERIES OF SHOWS.
PHOTO BY REDLOCK
PHOTOGRAPHY
July in Lichfield can mean only one thing - Lichfield
Festival. And this year’s event, which runs from July 7
to 17, will be particularly special, not just because it’s
the first unrestricted event since 2019 but it’s also the
Festival’s milestone 40th anniversary.
First, a quick rewind to summer 1982: a future
King was born, the Falklands War came to an end,
Navratilova and Connors were Wimbledon winners,
and Lichfield held its very first summer Festival
which, incidentally, included a then entirely unknown
Cambridge Footlights team of Stephen Fry, Hugh
Laurie and Emma Thompson (check the Festival’s
website for a wonderful filmed message from Stephen
Fry).
Since that first event, Lichfield Festival has brought
a parade of wonderful artists and musicians, as well
as audiences national and local, to the beautiful
cathedral city. It’s a chance to try something new,
enjoy a picnic on the cathedral lawn, entertain the
children, and generally soak up the atmosphere.
And, this year, the Festival Fireworks are back with a
bang after a 10-year absence to create a spectacular
grand finale to the festivities on the final Saturday.
“Since the first event in 1982, Lichfield Festival has
brought artists and musicians of the highest calibre,
and audiences local and national, to this beautiful
city,” said Lichfield Festival Director, Damian
Thantrey. “Alongside fabulous established and upand-coming
artists, our 40th anniversary will feature
works from the first Festival, new commissions,
bespoke 1980s themed shows, music honouring the
150th anniversary of the composer Ralph Vaughan
Williams and the inaugural Midlands Choir of the
Year.
“As always, there will be dance, drama, comedy,
family fun, fireworks and free events – all the
hallmarks that have made Lichfield Festival a cultural
beacon for the last 40 years.”
Pop icon Tony Hadley is opening the Lichfield
Festival’s 40th anniversary celebrations this summer
with a stunning Lichfield Cathedral concert on
Thursday, July 7. The singer and Festival patron is
just one of the incredible headliners at this year’s
event.
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The cathedral will act as the stunning
backdrop for Ballet Cymru’s new production
called Dream, while singer-songwriter Ayanna
Witter-Johnson and folk band The Longest
Johns will also be performing in the stunning
space. The festival’s inaugural Midlands Choir
of the Year Competition winners will be
chosen in a Cathedral showcase of the finest
Midlands-based amateur singing groups.
Other headliners include stand-up comedian
and host of the BBC2’s Lightning and Live at
the Apollo Zoe Lyons, who will be performing
at The Hub.
Several works from the first festival in 1982,
and music honouring Vaughan Williams’s
150th anniversary have been incorporated into
the classical music programme this year. The
BBC National Orchestra of Wales, will be playing
Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia, alongside Britten
and Schumann, in what will be their fourth year
attending the festival.
There will be recitals by internationally renowned
cellist Steven Isserlis and celebrated guitarist Paul
Galbraith, both of which are regular visitors
to Lichfield in the festival’s early days. Stephen
McNeff’s chamber opera Beyond the Garden will
feature mezzo-soprano Susan Bickley, and wine
writer Oz Clarke is set to join Armonico Consort for
Gin and Phonic, while the Charles Court Opera will
perform Gilbert and Sullivan’s Patience.
Among the Festival’s new Associate Artists, classical
pianist Danny Driver will be making an appearance
both with the Brodsky Quartet and in a solo recital,
while baroque violinist Rachel Podger will perform
at the intimate, candle-lit, late-evening cathedral
concert.
If you’re looking for something where you can get on
THE CROWDS WILL BE
BACK FOR THE FIRST
PROPER FESTIVAL SINCE
2019
LICHFIELD FESTIVAL ASSOCIATE
ARTIST JESSICA WALKER
those dancing shoes then Jessica Walker and Joseph
Atkins are going to revive the great 80s hit songs
from Dolly Parton to Annie Lennox and will feature
the music of Stephen Sondheim in bespoke festival
cabarets.
Singer and writer Jessica Walker is a familiar face
at Lichfield Festival having performed at previous
events, she is now an associate artist which means she
will be back for more.
“I have been a regular artist at the festival and just
before the pandemic I was an artist in residence
but now I’m an associate artist at the festival which
means for the next three years I’m committing to
do at least one concert there, so I’ve built up quite a
regular following now for people who are interested
to see what I’ll do next,” Jessica says.
As it’s the celebration of 40 years for the festival,
the programme is packed with extra special
performances this year, fulfilling festival director
Damien Thantrey’s vision of bringing the Eighties
back to life.
“Damian, the festival director, was pretty
specific about what he wanted me to do
because it’s the 40th anniversary, he decided
to do a concert of Eighties music and I have
to say that was a bit of a challenge,” says
Jessica.
“I’ve had to go through various kinds of pop
music from the 1980s and think, what can I
sing? I’m classically trained but I sing across
a lot of styles and types of music, but I rarely
sing pop music, if at all. So, he presented
me with a big challenge, but I think I’ve got
somewhere, and I’ve got a real mix of stuff
from Kate Bush to Leonard Cohen, and
we’ve even got some synth-pop in there, so I
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think I’ve covered all bases.”
Music director Joseph Atkins and Jessica have
worked together to prepare their own versions of
some classic hits, meaning there will be something
for everyone, every mood and feeling to enjoy in the
city of Lichfield.
“I work with a wonderful music director called
Joseph Atkins and we work together a lot; we are
quite often given challenging briefs by festivals, and
we do it in our own way,” says Jessica.
“We are going to do a Queen song which we are
going to do in an operatic way, whereas other songs
we will strip right back and do in quite an intimate
way but none of them will sound like how the
original artists sang them.”
A special tribute will be paid to music legend Steven
Sondheim who unfortunately, passed away during
the Covid-19 pandemic. The festival will honour him
and keep his memory alive with the concert.
Jessica adds: “We are doing a concert that was
delayed because of the pandemic, Damian had
always intended to do a 90th birthday concert for
Steven Sondheim who was one of the greatest
music writers of all time and when the pandemic
happened, Steven has passed away so now the
Sondheim concert is in honour of his death.”
Jessica is looking forward to performing on stage as
a more normal way of living returns. After going
through such a difficult time during the pandemic,
she’s happy to see the arts industry moving forward.
“I was singing the day after lockdown lifted, which
was last May 17 last year, wasn’t it? It’s been really
difficult, that year that we all lost,” Jessica says.
“I made a couple of film projects with my
collaborator just to keep going but it was very hard. I
just kind of went straight back into it, I had festivals
lined up last summer and I haven’t really stopped
since. I’ve just come back from Rotterdam because
I was doing a festival there which was exciting
COMEDIAN ZOE LYONS
WILL BE PERFORMING AT
THE HUB
POP ICON TONY HADLEY
KICKS OFF THE FESTIVAL
PROGRAMME
because I haven’t been out of the country since the
pandemic.
“It really does make you value what you have. I have
to say, it’s been a dreadful time for people in the live
arts, and it’s wonderful to be up and running again,
but it still feels a little bit tenuous, a little bit fragile.”
The Lichfield Festival does so much for the people
of the city and more, it attracts those from all walks
of life and Jessica focuses on the importance of
events like this and how everyone can get involved in
coming together for the city and each other.
“I think we’ve realised more than ever how
important festivals are because they do bring people
together,” Jessica says.
“I’m not a local artist, but I know that Damian does
work with some local artists, which is fantastic, but
I think that sort of continuity and for people to feel
the sense of community is great because at Lichfield
Festival you have your wonderful hosts who put up
the artists as well and so they get involved in that way
and all the volunteers and I think it’s really important
for people to feel like they’re pulling together over
something. It’s sociable and it’s something that
everyone can enjoy together, there is something for
everyone and that is hugely important.”
There will be events across the 10 days, from dance,
comedy, theatre and family events for everyone to
enjoy.
Jessica adds: “I would love for everyone to buy a
ticket for something on each day of the festival
because that’s what the festival needs; it needs
everyone to step out and go and see things, we are
out of the habit of it and people are still nervous I
think about going for it.”
For more details about the Lichfield Festival, visit
www.lichfieldfestival.org
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W H AT ’ S O N
A multimedia marvel
WORLD FAMOUS GUITAR LEGEND GORDON GILTRAP, COMPOSER PAUL WARD
AND AUTHOR NICHOLAS HOOPER ARE LAUNCHING THEIR AMAZING NEW
MULTIMEDIA PROJECT AT ARTIFEX GALLERY
Scattered Chapters is a dynamic multimedia project
created during lockdown, which takes the form of a
brand new Gordon Giltrap and Paul Ward album,
alongside a beautiful hard back book published by
Wymer publications.
The book features short stories written by world
famous award-winning composer, guitarist and
author Nicholas Hooper, a man who has composed
music for more than 250 films - the most well known
being scores for two Harry Potter films. Nick is also a
self-published author and was deeply inspired by the
back stories that inspired the music.
The book also contains individual artwork from
some of the most exciting artists working in the UK
today. Each of them was captivated by the project
and the end result is a stunning array of paintings,
ceramics, glass art and jewellery reflecting the stories
and the tunes, all faithfully reproduced in the book.
The CD, which will be released on Psychotron
Records, features 18 compositions; three are the
creations of Paul Ward and the remainder are by
SCATTERED CHAPTERS MIXED MEDIA
ON CANVAS BY DANNY O’CONNOR
GORDON GILTRAP
Gordon Giltrap. There is an orchestral version of an
early GG tune as well as a reworked Celtic flavoured
version of his classic Heartsong, featuring the pipes
and whistles of John Devine. Special guests on the
album are Jenny Hanley, spoken word, Ian Mosley
of Marillion, on drums, Rod Edwards on keyboard
arrangements and Nick Hooper on guitar.
A 25 minute documentary created by Mark and Jane
Day of FluidFox about the project will also find its
place on YouTube.
The project’s launch will be taking place at Artifex
Gallery, at Mitchells Shopping in Sutton Coldfield,
on Saturday, July 23 from 11am to 4pm. Visitors will
have the chance to meet Gordon Giltrap, Paul Ward
and Nicholas Hooper alongside some of the artists
involved.
Gordon will be performing a short, intimate acoustic
set and, along with Paul and Nicholas, will be
signing the book. This will also be a unique chance
to purchase the original pieces from the book, which
are sure to become collectors’ pieces. Refreshments
will be provided by Artifex.
An exhibition of the work will run for one month
from the launch date at Artifex, where all the original
artwork will be for sale.
For more details visit www.artifex.co.uk
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W H AT ’ S O N
What’s On this summer
THERE’S A PACKED SCHEDULE OF ALL THINGS ENTERTAINMENT
TO BE FOUND AROUND THE MIDLANDS THIS SUMMER
WHAT: ROBIN HOOD - THE COMMUNITY MUSICAL
WHERE: LICHFIELD GARRICK
WHEN: JULY 19 TO 23
See the famous archer brought to life in a way you’ve
never seen before in this world premiere production of
Robin Hood. Join the team at the Garrick for this lively,
vibrant and heartfelt production brought to life by their
Community Musical Cast. Follow the journey from
disgraced nobleman to charming thief to leader of a
rebel group, as our titular protagonist learns that it’s the
family you choose whom you need the most in this tale of
adventure, tragedy, and archery!
Jonny McClean, Associate Director at the Lichfield
Garrick and the show’s director, says: “I am
overwhelmingly excited to welcome the local Lichfield and
Burntwood community to the theatre to join in with, what
is for us, a historic event. This is the first time we’ve ever
presented a musical written by the community, performed
by the community, for the community. To be hosting
a world premiere of a brand new musical has been a
massive opportunity for us, so we hope that you come and
join us as we create our own little slice of theatre history!”
For more details and to book tickets visit www.
lichfieldgarrick.com
WHAT: SOME MOTHERS DO ‘AVE ‘EM
WHERE: ALEXANDRA THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM
WHEN: JULY 19 TO 23
Betty has exciting news for Frank, but he’s preoccupied
by possible newfound fame as a magician. With guests
arriving for dinner and crossed wires all round, priceless
misunderstandings are on the menu.
Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters are bringing the house
down, quite literally, as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em hits
the road with Joe Pasquale (New Faces, I’m a Celebrity,
Spamalot, The Producers) as the lovable accident-prone
Frank Spencer.
Susie Blake (Coronation Street, The Victoria Wood Show,
Blithe Spirit) stars as his disapproving Mother-in-Law and
Sarah Earnshaw as his long-suffering wife Betty.
Based on the 1970s classic TV comedy by Ray Allen and
directed by the award-winning Guy Unsworth, Some
Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is the ultimate feel-good night out,
washed down with lashings of nostalgia and Mother’s
prune wine. Quite Frank-ly, it’s a hit!
For more details and to book tickets visit
www.atgtickets.com/birmingham
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WHAT: BUGSY MALONE
WHERE: BIRMINGHAM REP
WHEN: JULY 27 TO AUGUST 14
Birmingham Rep, Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Kenny Wax present a brand new
production of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s universally acclaimed revival of Bugsy Malone.
Packed with instantly recognisable songs from Oscar-winner Paul Williams including My Name
is Tallulah, You Give A Little Love and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam, Bugsy Malone is a masterclass
of musical comedy with one of the most joyously uplifting finales in musical theatre.
Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirl and dreamers. Rival gangster
bosses Fat Sam and Dandy Dan are at loggerheads. The custard pies are flying and Dandy
Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the new-fangled “splurge” gun. Now, Fat
Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble!
Enter Bugsy Malone, a penniless one-time boxer and all-round nice guy, thrust not-so-willingly
into the gangster limelight when he becomes the last resort for Fat Sam’s hapless hoodlums. All
Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love, Blousey, but that just isn’t in the cards
for our hero.
For more detail and to book tickets visit www.birminham-rep.co.uk
WHAT: ME DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS CHAIN STORIES
WHERE: BUMBLE HOLE NATURE RESERVE, DUDLEY
WHEN: AUGUST 6 AND 7
Chain Stories is an exciting site-specific performance piece incorporating dance, live music
and narration, alongside an outdoor exhibition of original artworks and historic photographs.
It tells the stories of those who came into contact with the chains made in the Black Country
and how they linked the region to Commonwealth Countries. You will follow the chains on
their journey from the ground, to the forge, along the canals, across the sea to Ghana, Grenada
and back again. Along the journey, different people and stories are encountered, unveiling
links between us that we do not usually see. Through a different lens, these stories will be
recontextualised and re-imagined, displaying the journey that ushered us to the wonderfully
multicultural society we live in.
This educational and free to attend project is a part of Birmingham Festivals 2022 and
created in support of the British Council, Arts Council England, Canal and River Trust and
Black Country Touring. For more details visit www.medancecompany.co.uk. Tickets are
available from www.eventbrite.com
WHAT: LES MISÉRABLES
WHERE: BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
WHEN: AUGUST 9 TO 27
Returning by popular demand following a sell-out run, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed
production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables returns to Birmingham
Hippodrome in August.
This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st
Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les
Misérables includes the songs I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, One Day
More, Master Of The House and many more. Seen by more than 120 million people worldwide
in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most
popular musicals.
Storm the barricades for a ticket! For more details visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com
WHAT: LICHFIELD GARDEN CENTRE COACH TRIP
WHERE: RHS GARDENS AT BRIDGEWATER
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 3
Join Lichfield Garden Centre on one of their popular days out by coach to the new RHS
Gardens at Bridgewater. Departing on Saturday, September 3, they will be visiting the new
home of the Royal Horticultural Society in the north, located near Salford, Manchester. A
restored 156 acre site gives lots to look at – the day out includes a guided tour of the restored
Kitchen Garden, and you’ll see many unusual plants and features too.
For more information visit www.lichfieldgardencentre.co.uk/coachtrips for full details,
or call 01543 254306 to book. *RHS Members get discounted rates on tickets.
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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
INVESTING – THE MYTHS AND THE
MYSTERIES
I thought it timely to put together some of my top tips to
aid successful investing.
DIVERSIFICATION – A KEY INGREDIENT
The discipline of diversification, in a financial sense, is one
of which investors are being increasingly reminded given
the volatile nature of global investment markets over the
past few months.
It is a brave - or more likely foolhardy - investor who
ignores the old saying “Don’t put all your eggs in one
basket” and it’s a timely warning.
It is so important that your investments are not
concentrated in one area, but are instead spread across a
range of assets from within the investment universe. This
can help reduce negative impact from changing market
conditions. Investors nowadays are able to access a much
wider range of asset classes than the traditional equities
(shares), fixed interest securities, property and cash, with
other ‘alternative asset classes’ now added to the mix.
DEALING WITH OUTSIDE FORCES
While diversifying stock selection can offer some
mitigation against risks, there will still be what are known
as systemic or market-wide risks that could have negative
implications. These include inflation, rising interest rates
or political instability – all three of which we are actually
seeing in 2022.
This is why it is wise to diversify across all asset classes,
as bonds, equities, property and alternative investments
generally react differently to the same market conditions.
Thus by spreading investments across different asset
classes we can mitigate against a variety of risks.
It is important to acknowledge that diversifying cannot
eliminate risk altogether. However, by combining asset
classes that do not move in perfect sync with each other,
diversification can help to promote reduced volatility and
smoother returns in a well-managed portfolio.
PUTTING THE BELIEF INTO PRACTICE
So, diversifying stock selection and asset classes is almost
a foregone conclusion. However, it shouldn’t end there.
It is important to also diversify investment strategies and
fund managers themselves to provide the widest spread of
risk. In time, this can potentially smooth out volatility and
deliver more consistent performance.
SO WHY BOTHER AT ALL?
Ah for the simple life! Put it all in a savings account and
forget about it. Unfortunately, that option generally comes
at a cost and the current cost is your money not keeping
up with inflation (quite a hot topic at the moment). In
simple terms you need to make a return on your money
equal to inflation to simply stand still and retain your
money’s buying power. Then, only a return above the rate
of inflation is actual profit. You don’t need me to tell you
that is a tall order for savings accounts in today’s world.
Conversely, investing has the potential to achieve this over
time for what I term “nest egg” money ie., money over
and above your emergency and short term savings, but
you do have to be prepared and able to take a degree of
risk and not take just a short term view.
Perhaps the first step is to see if reorganising your existing
investment portfolio and a discussion with your financial
adviser is called for to check if you have the spread of risk
and asset class that is suitable for you. For those who have
not invested yet, I suggest you seek out a financial adviser
that you feel you can work with and who has the necessary
knowledge and experience to take this forward with you.
The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be
directly linked to the performance of the funds you select
and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You
may get back less than you invested.
An investment in equities (funds) does not provide the
security of capital associated with a deposit account with a
bank or building society, as the value and income may fall
as well as rise.
Jean Lamb is Principal of Jean Lamb Wealth Consultancy
6A Market Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LH - Tel: 01543 417342
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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FA S H I O N
Stay or go?
WHETHER YOU’RE JETTING OFF OR HOLIDAYING AT HOME, THERE ARE A FEW WARDROBE
ESSENTIALS WHICH SHOULD BE ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST THIS SUMMER, SAYS AMY NORBURY
AS the summer season gets underway, thoughts are turning to those
all-important getaways - and the all-important holiday wardrobe to
go with them.
Staycations have been the order of the day for many of us since
Covid hit, but as the world is fully opening up to tourism once again,
those far-flung getaways of yesteryear are very much back on the
cards.
So with holidays at home and away to content with, it’s time to
invest in a capsule wardrobe which will see you through summer -
wherever that may be.
Whether you’re staying or going, there are a few holiday staples
which should always be first into the suitcase. Get these foundations
right and you’ll be showing your sartorial credentials, whatever the
destination.
Elegant and easy-to-wear, the do-it-all dress brings casual strength to
your look, wherever you go. Throw it on for a day of shopping and
lunching on your city break, or dress it up for an evening in your
tropical paradise; this is one piece which will earn its place in your
capsule wardrobe over and over again.
Floaty maxis always ooze effortless elegance, while button-down
midi shirt dresses scream city chic. The bonus is both are equally
versatile for day-to-night dressing; you can even throw them on over
your swimwear for a super stylish beach cover-up.
For maximum outfit options, go for mix-and-match co-ords
in standout prints. We love the wide-legged trousers-and-shirt
combination, and once you’ve worn them together you can pair the
trousers with plain white camis or T-shirts, while the shirt will add
some serious style to your trusty denim shorts.
If you’re planning a break with plenty of sight-seeing on the cards,
then cool yet comfortable footwear is a must. You can’t go wrong
with a pair of classic, crisp white leather low-top trainers for top
casual cool marks - perfect for everything from day trips around the
city to bar-hopping around the beach.
For a more dressy vibe, opt for a pair of espadrilles in a neutral
leather; tan, white, or black all work equally well for giving a elegant
look without the effort of heels.
Add a stylish bag which is roomy enough for days at the beach but
structured enough for evenings out and your holiday wardrobe is
good to go. Time to get packing!
JOYFUL SUMMER DRESS, £50, JOE BROWNS.
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FA S H I O N
A sharp and suited summer
AS THE TEMPERATURES RISE, IT DOESN’T MEAN YOU SHOULD LEAVE YOUR SARTORIAL
STYLE BEHIND. THERE’S MORE TO LOOKING SHARP IN THE SUMMER THAN SIMPLY RELYING
ON YOUR TRUSTY SHORTS AND T-SHIRTS. WE ASKED RETO PETER, CO-FOUNDER OF
LEADING MADE-TO-MEASURE TAILORS EDIT SUITS CO, TO SHARE HIS TIPS ON DRESSING
FOR WARMER WEATHER
The summer certainly calls for more
lightweight suits and it’s true that there may
be a more relaxed feel in the boardroom over
the coming months. But having said that, I
don’t believe that’s an excuse to get sloppy
and look any less smart than you do during
the winter. Even as the temperatures soar,
dress codes still exist, so there’s more of an
art to dressing smart while still trying to keep
your cool.
LOOK FOR A TAILORED SUIT IN A
BREATHABLE FABRIC
Leave the tweed, wool and cashmere hanging
in your wardrobe and opt for something a
little more lightweight and, ideally, unlined.
Cream, beige and white suits are ideal at
this time of the year as they are more likely
to be made from linen, which has a more
natural weave, or effortless cotton blends,
which have more structure and less creasing.
Silk is another option because it’s extremely
lightweight, comfortable and surprisingly
durable.
PLAY AROUND WITH DIFFERENT
COLOUR SUITS
Navy suits are undoubtedly the go-to for
most men, but you can lighten the look
with a paler shade of blue for a more
contemporary style. Pair with a plain white
shirt and a linen tie, if the occasion calls
for one, for a summery twist. This pastel
palette makes a real statement and is perfect
for summer weddings, garden parties or big
summer events as it ticks both the smart
and casual boxes on the invite. Having said
that, it might be a bit much for those stuffy
CREAM SUITS ARE PERFECT
FOR SUMMER
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usiness meetings, in which case I’d
recommend a light grey option. It’ll
still look fresh and modern and pairs
easily with other colours and fabrics.
Green is having a real moment in
men’s suiting and works just as well in
the summer as it does in the winter.
You can give it a more casual feel by
ditching the shirt and tie and instead
wearing a white T-shirt or, on those
chillier days (yes, this is the British
summer we’re talking about), a pale,
lightweight knit. And don’t shy away
from wearing trainers with your suit;
it’s a real trend on the Continent and
still maintains a smart edge.
MAKE YOUR WARDROBE
WORK FOR YOU
You don’t have to restrict yourself
to wearing just the full suit; you can
wear both the trousers and blazer as
separates to create many different
outfits – ideal if you’re heading off
to sunnier climes. For example, wear
your jacket with jeans and trainers
on a night out, or wear the trousers
with a neutral coloured polo and smart loafers when
heading to the office on a dress down day. A grey
PAIR YOUR SUIT JACKET
WITH LEIGHTWEIGHT
TROUSERS OR JEANS
blazer with navy or black tailored chino is perfect for
smarter occasions.
THE RIGHT ACCESSORIES ARE KEY
When it comes to your shoes, choose brogues
or loafers. Feel free to ditch the socks or
choose a bright, playful pair that poke out
from underneath your trousers or tailored
chinos.
For your shirt choice, if in doubt always go
for classic white because this gives you more
flexibility in terms of other accessories like
ties and pocket squares. Avoid dark colours
at this time of the year as it has echoes of
winter dressing. I would recommend opting
for a linen, silk, or knit tie in a lighter colour,
or even a bold floral.
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B E AU T Y
Arrive and glow!
TAKING TO THE SKIES THIS SUMMER? IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT YOUR SKIN. THE AIR CIRCULATED
THROUGH THE PLANE DURING YOUR TRAVELS CAUSES YOUR COMPLEXION TO FEEL DRY, DEHYDRATED
AND CONGESTED. WE ASKED DEBORAH MITCHELL, FOUNDER OF HEAVEN SKINCARE, TO SHARE HER
TIPS TO PROTECTING YOUR SKIN SO YOU ARRIVE AT YOUR DESTINATION LOOKING HOLIDAY READY
MAKE SURE YOU WASH
YOUR FACE
This one seems like a no-brainer,
but when you’re travelling you
can easily forget – especially if
you’re lost in the in-flight movie!
Avoid washing in hot water as this
can exacerbate the sensitive skin
on our face. Instead, use warm
or cool water to avoid harming
your skin; it’ll close the pores too
for added protection. My minisize
Cleanse & Foam Wash
is the perfect travel companion
– it contains organic mandarin
essential oil to give you that fresh
glowing look, as well as your
daily dose of Vitamin C. For a
quick pick-me-up, carry a pack of
our Ella Jane Refresh Wipes
in your hand luggage. Organic
Peppermint immediately refreshes skin and puffiness
around the eyes is reduced.
INVEST IN A GOOD MOISTURISER
Using a moisturiser with anti-aging and other target
solutions will only keep your skin protected and
nourished for the
long haul. For me,
my Overnight
Success Cream
is my in-flight
staple. I always
take my travel size
with me onboard
ready for when I
need to apply and
reapply throughout
the flight because
of the air pressure,
air conditioning
and jet lag can
really impact on
my skin.
LOOK AFTER YOUR EYES
If you struggle to sleep during a flight you’ll arrive
with puffiness around your eye because the skin here
is more delicate than on the rest of your face and
more prone to dryness. My Nettle Venom Eyes
contains my innovative NETTATOXIN to tackle
those tell-tale dark circles. It’s light enough so that it
doesn’t weigh down the area yet effective enough to
really make the eyes glow.
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AN INSTANT BEAUTY BOOST
If you’re feeling a bit run-down when you land,
reach for my new Collagen Drops. Each mini
dropper bottle contains potent anti-aging vitamins
and minerals – including marine collagen,
glucosamine, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and Biotin.
Add a few drops to a glass of water or supercharge
your everyday moisturiser into a high-strength
collagen cream. Part of my Inner Beauty collection,
they instantly improve the skin’s hydration and
elasticity, and boost energy too.
REVEAL YOU NATURAL
GLOW
Research shows that the higher
the altitude the blood flow to your
skin starts to drop and this can
make your complexion look dull.
Not great when you want to be
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Skin Bee Bee Cream is the only
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and reacts to the colour of your skin
to give you a natural glow.
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B U S I N E S S
Sparkling new additions
RICHARD WINTERTON AUCTIONEERS HAS ANNOUNCED NEW
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FAMILY FIRM’S JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT.
Gemmologists and jewellery specialists
Georgina Southam MIRV FGA DGA
BA(Hons) and Emma Testill FGA
DGA Cert GA CPAA join Lisa Spence,
Natalie Brandon and Louise Ludlam-
Snook as valuers for Richard Winterton
Auctioneers based at The Lichfield
Auction Centre and Tamworth Auction
Rooms.
The company is also proud to continue
its association with independent
jewellery valuer Heather Callaway
FGA DGA FIRV AMAE, who has
just been appointed chairman of The
National Association of Jewellers, of
which Richard Winterton Auctioneers is an associate
member.
Together with watch specialist Ben Winterton, the
expanded team forms a strong knowledge base to
cater for increased business in the jewellery field, said
auctioneer Richard Winterton.
“They have already been busily unlocking the
mysteries of all types of jewellery, watches,
gemstones, gold, silver, platinum and other precious
metals,” Richard added.
“The beauty of auction is the ability to present
items to hundreds of interested buyers all at once,
maximising the potential for the best possible price.
“This combines with strong results from our
busy schedule of regular sales, providing a quick
THIS 19TH CENTURY SUITE OF JEWELLERY KNOWN AS
A PARURE WAS CRAFTED FROM MULTI-COLOURED AND
VARI-PATTERNED ROMAN GLASS. IT SOLD FOR £5,800
WITH RICHARD WINTERTON AUCTIONEERS
GEORGINA SOUTHAM AND EMMA TESTILL (PICTURED
SECOND RIGHT AND RIGHT) JOIN LISA SPENCE
AND NATALIE BRANDON (LEFT) IN THE JEWELLERY
DEPARTMENT AT RICHARD WINTERTON AUCTIONEERS
turnaround from valuation to auction, should the
client wish.
“So if you’re wondering about a watch or baffled by
a bracelet, come and see us – that piece languishing
in a drawer could turn out to be a real treasure!”
Valuers were ‘treading the boards’ recently, with a
special valuation event at the Lichfield Garrick to
support the theatre’s charity.
Regular, free ‘pop-up’ jewellery, watch, gold and
silver events are also planned in conjunction with the
firm’s weekly in-house valuations.
The team will be at The Trinity Centre in Sutton
Coldfield on Mondays from 9.30am-11.30am,
starting Monday, July 4.
Free valuations continue at The Hub at St Mary’s
in Lichfield city centre every Tuesday from 9.30am-
11am.
People can drop in for jewellery valuation at the
Tamworth Auction Rooms on Wednesdays from
9.30am-4pm.
And valuation appointments at The Lichfield
Auction Centre at Fradley Park can be booked
between 9.30am and 4pm on Thursdays.
Call 01543 251081 or email office@
richardwinterton.co.uk.
Visit www.richardwinterton.co.uk/valuationevents
to view the firm’s range of options for free
valuations.
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passionate about creating exciting,
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they ensure that every meal served is
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To find out more about Sutton Park
Grange call the friendly team on
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FREE General Valuations of
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are available by appointment
Tuesdays
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The Hub At St Mary’s
Market Square, Lichfield
City Centre, WS13 6LG
Fradley
Thursdays
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