Preneur World March 2023
The luxury lifestyle magazine for those with the Preneur MIndset. In this issue: Shania Twain, Florence Pugh, Helen Glover MBE, Active Affluent for full-on outdoor enthusiasts, Luxury Hotels in Dubai and further afield, Minipreneur Fashion, Toys & Books, Techtastic Treats, Fabulous Fizz, Ask The Expert and much more.
The luxury lifestyle magazine for those with the Preneur MIndset. In this issue: Shania Twain, Florence Pugh, Helen Glover MBE, Active Affluent for full-on outdoor enthusiasts, Luxury Hotels in Dubai and further afield, Minipreneur Fashion, Toys & Books, Techtastic Treats, Fabulous Fizz, Ask The Expert and much more.
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Active<br />
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Luxury<br />
Hotels<br />
Shania Twain<br />
Minipreneur<br />
Style<br />
Tech<br />
Treats<br />
Ask The<br />
Expert<br />
Spring <strong>2023</strong><br />
Features<br />
Fab<br />
Fizz<br />
Caesars Palace<br />
Dubai<br />
ITV’s Starstruck: Shania Twain<br />
joins judges panel<br />
Also in this issue: Florence Pugh,<br />
Paul Olima & Helen Glover MBE
CONTENTS<br />
SPRING<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
16 VIP & Celebrity<br />
4<br />
16<br />
26<br />
34<br />
FLORENCE PUGH: MAKING<br />
WAVES ON & OFF SCREEN<br />
SHANIA TWAIN: ITV’S<br />
STARSTRUCK JUDGE<br />
PAUL OLIMA: GO HARD OR<br />
GO HOME<br />
HELEN GLOVER MBE:<br />
SAVING OUR OUTDOORS<br />
4<br />
SHANIA TWAIN<br />
FLORENCE PUGH<br />
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Hospitality<br />
64 THE MANDRAKE<br />
66 CAESARS PALACE DUBAI<br />
68 THANDA ISLAND<br />
70 RESTAURANTS<br />
HELEN GLOVER MBE<br />
34<br />
Special Features<br />
9 THE BEAUTY EDIT<br />
10 SPRING INTO BEAUTY<br />
12 BEAUTY BLISS<br />
14 INANCH LONDON<br />
21 SCENT SENSATIONS<br />
23 TOP PICKS FOR MEN<br />
24 SPRING INTO WELLNESS<br />
28 ACTIVE AFFLUENT<br />
32 TECHTASTIC TREATS<br />
37 LOVEVERY<br />
55 DOMESTIC DELIGHTS<br />
56 KITCHEN COMPANIONS<br />
58 GASTROBACK<br />
60 FABULOUS FIZZ<br />
62 SIPS & SERVES<br />
Ask The Expert<br />
8 JESS BAKER<br />
13 DIANA ROBERTSON<br />
19 CHARLIE MORLEY<br />
20 JASMINE ESKENZI<br />
22 DR FURQAN RAJA<br />
44 DAVE WOODS<br />
54 SHONA HIRONS<br />
Minipreneur<br />
38 KIDDO LUXE<br />
39 CHOIXCE<br />
40 MINIPRENEUR STYLE<br />
46 KIDDOTAINMENT<br />
51 BOOK CORNER<br />
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Florence<br />
Pugh<br />
Raph_PH / CC by 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons<br />
I want to be<br />
part of a film<br />
community that<br />
is supportive of<br />
women and allows<br />
them to tell their<br />
stories<br />
Celebr<br />
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Florence Pugh has become one of the most sought<br />
after actresses in Hollywood. We look at how she’s<br />
making waves both on and off the silver screen<br />
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Florence Pugh is quickly making a name<br />
for herself as one of the most sought-after<br />
actresses in Hollywood thanks to her<br />
exceptional talent and versatility. With<br />
her ability to bring depth, intensity, and<br />
authenticity to every role she plays, Pugh<br />
has become known for her outstanding<br />
performances and fearless approach to<br />
acting.<br />
Born and raised in the UK, Pugh got her<br />
start in the performing arts at a young<br />
age, training in ballet and contemporary<br />
dance. However, it was her talent for acting<br />
that soon caught the attention of casting<br />
directors. In 2016, she made her big-screen<br />
debut in the indie film “The Falling,” which<br />
earned her critical acclaim and a BIFA<br />
nomination for Best Actress.<br />
Since then, Pugh has gone on to star in a<br />
number of notable productions, including<br />
the critically acclaimed “Lady Macbeth,”<br />
“Midsommar,” and the award-winning<br />
“Little Women.” Her powerful and nuanced<br />
performances have impressed audiences<br />
and earned her accolades and recognition<br />
from the film industry.<br />
In “Lady Macbeth,” Pugh gave a raw<br />
and powerful performance as a young<br />
woman trapped in a loveless marriage,<br />
who finds herself taking matters into her<br />
own hands when she begins an affair with<br />
a young worker on her husband’s estate.<br />
The role required Pugh to embody a range<br />
of emotions, from anger and defiance to<br />
tenderness and vulnerability, and she did so<br />
with remarkable finesse.<br />
In “Midsommar,” Pugh gave a stand-out<br />
performance as a young woman who joins<br />
her boyfriend on a trip to a remote Swedish<br />
commune, where she becomes embroiled<br />
in a series of bizarre and frightening<br />
rituals. The role required Pugh to bring a<br />
level of vulnerability and intensity to her<br />
performance, and she did so with aplomb,<br />
delivering one of the best performances of<br />
the film.<br />
In “Little Women,” Pugh brought her<br />
signature intensity and depth to the role<br />
of Amy <strong>March</strong>, the youngest sister in<br />
the <strong>March</strong> family. The film explores the<br />
lives of four sisters growing up in the late<br />
19th century, and Pugh’s performance<br />
as the determined and fiery Amy was a<br />
standout. With her commanding presence<br />
and her ability to bring both strength and<br />
vulnerability to the role, Pugh once again<br />
proved that she is one of the most talented<br />
actresses of her generation.<br />
A key theme that emerges in Pugh’s work<br />
is the exploration of female strength and<br />
vulnerability. In her 2020 interview with<br />
Harper’s Bazaar, she said: “Vulnerability<br />
is the biggest strength you can have as an<br />
actor.”<br />
One of the things that sets Pugh apart from<br />
her peers is her fearless approach to acting.<br />
She is not afraid to tackle challenging<br />
and complex roles, and she brings a level<br />
of intensity and authenticity to every<br />
performance. Whether she is playing a<br />
young woman navigating the challenges of<br />
growing up, a determined and fiery young<br />
woman, a vengeful wife, or a broken and<br />
vulnerable character, Pugh brings a level of<br />
depth and nuance to her performances that<br />
is truly remarkable.<br />
In her 2021 interview with Rolling Stone,<br />
Pugh said: “I’ve never been someone who’s<br />
just in it for the ride. I’ve always wanted<br />
to do things that I believe in, that have a<br />
message, that make people think a little bit<br />
more.” This demonstrated how passionate<br />
she is about creating meaningful and<br />
impactful work in her career.<br />
In 2022, Pugh starred in two more films,<br />
The Wonder and Don’t Worry Darling.<br />
Pugh’s performance in “Don’t Worry<br />
Darling” showcased her range as an<br />
actress and her ability to tackle complex<br />
and challenging roles. The film’s director,<br />
Olivia Wilde, praised Pugh’s talent and<br />
commitment to the role, stating that she<br />
was one of the most gifted actors of her<br />
generation. The film was a departure from<br />
Pugh’s previous work, and showcased her<br />
versatility and her ability to bring depth<br />
and nuance to even the most seemingly<br />
straightforward of characters.<br />
In The Wonder, Pugh played a nurse sent to<br />
investigate a supernatural miracle, and her<br />
performance was noted as the prime asset<br />
of the film with Pugh receiving a BIFA<br />
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nomination for the role and being praised at the<br />
79th Venice International Film Festival. Pugh also<br />
starred in the film “The French Dispatch”, directed<br />
by Wes Anderson, and also appeared in the Marvel<br />
Cinematic Universe as the character Yelena Belova<br />
in the film “Black Widow”.<br />
Her roles to date show that Pugh is always looking<br />
to take risks and stretch herself. In her 2020<br />
interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she said:<br />
“I never want to play it safe, I always want to<br />
challenge myself and try new things.”<br />
Off screen, Pugh is just as captivating. A fan of<br />
fashion house Valentino, she is known for her<br />
effortless style and bold fashion choices, often<br />
appearing in stunning ensembles on red carpets<br />
and in photoshoots. Her natural beauty and warm<br />
smile make her a favourite among photographers,<br />
and her magnetic personality has earned her a loyal<br />
following on social media.<br />
Pugh is not only known for her work in the film<br />
industry but also for her commitment to various<br />
charitable causes. She is a great supporter of<br />
mental health initiatives. She told The Guardian in<br />
2019 that: “It’s important to remember that mental<br />
health is just as important as physical health, and<br />
it should be treated with the same level of care and<br />
attention.” In her interview with Variety in 2020,<br />
she went further by saying: “I think it’s really<br />
important to get people talking about [mental<br />
health], and to try and break down the stigmas.”<br />
Pugh is an advocate for equality and women’s<br />
rights. In her 2019 interview with The Guardian,<br />
she said: “I want to be part of a film community<br />
that is supportive of women and allows them to tell<br />
their stories.”.<br />
Pugh also supports the <strong>World</strong> Health Organization<br />
as she expressed to her followers on Instagram in<br />
2021: “I believe it is our responsibility to support<br />
organizations like the WHO, who are working<br />
tirelessly to protect the health and well-being of<br />
people around the world.”.<br />
For her upcoming projects coming to UK screens<br />
in <strong>2023</strong>, Pugh has produced and starred in A Good<br />
Person, a comedy-drama written and directed<br />
by Zach Braff and co-starring Morgan Freeman,<br />
Molly Shannon, Celeste O’Connor, Zoe Lister-<br />
Jones, and Chinaza Uche. Pugh is also set to star in<br />
Christopher Nolan’s biopic Oppenheimer, playing<br />
Communist Party USA member Jean Tatlock. She<br />
will also play Princess Irulan in the sequel to the<br />
2021 science fiction film Dune: Part Two.<br />
With her recent successes and exciting new projects,<br />
Florence Pugh is poised to continue her rise as one<br />
of the industry’s most sought-after talents.<br />
A Good Person hits UK cinemas in <strong>March</strong> <strong>2023</strong>,<br />
ahead of premiering on Sky Cinema and NOW.<br />
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© 2018 Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures Inc.<br />
© Jeong Park / Sky UK / Union Square Productions Inc.<br />
With Jack Lowden in Fighting with my Family<br />
(Sky Cinema)<br />
A Good Person<br />
(Sky Cinema)
Lady Macbeth<br />
(Sky Cinema)<br />
With Timothee Chalamet in Little Women<br />
(Sky Cinema)<br />
© 2022 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.<br />
© iFeatures Limited 2016<br />
© 2019 Sony Pictures Television Inc.<br />
With Harry Styles in Don’t Worry Darling<br />
(Sky Cinema)<br />
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expert<br />
advice<br />
How To Protect<br />
Your Boundaries<br />
Before You Burnout<br />
JESS BAKER<br />
As a Chartered Psychologist and<br />
Associate Fellow of the British<br />
Psychological Society, Jess<br />
Baker is passionate about helping<br />
people to be their best version of<br />
themselves. She specializes in<br />
working with women, helping<br />
them to overcome self-doubt<br />
and achieve their ideal selves.<br />
With over ten years of consulting<br />
experience, they have designed<br />
and delivered programs for a<br />
wide range of organizations<br />
across both the private and public<br />
sectors.<br />
Jess Baker and Rod Vincent are<br />
Chartered Psychologists and<br />
the authors of The Super-Helper<br />
Syndrome: A Survival Guide<br />
for Compassionate People (Flint<br />
Books, available in hardback<br />
£18.99 and ebook)<br />
www.jessbaker.co.uk/shsbookclub<br />
You must<br />
acknowledge that<br />
you have a duty to<br />
care for yourself. If<br />
you don’t, who will?<br />
Are you the one everyone else<br />
turns to when they need help:<br />
the competent, dependable fixer<br />
of other people’s problems? Do<br />
you help others in all aspects of<br />
your life – playing counsellor<br />
to your friends, mentor to your<br />
colleagues, mediating family<br />
arguments, rescuing neighbours<br />
in distress? Perhaps you are one<br />
of the million ‘sandwich carers’<br />
in the UK, looking after ageing<br />
parents as well as raising a<br />
family?<br />
If this is you, then you’re one<br />
of the people serving up a lot of<br />
compassion and everyone else<br />
is enjoying the meal. But if you<br />
struggle to give yourself the same<br />
level of compassion that you give<br />
to others, it can be a sign that you<br />
are experiencing Super-Helper<br />
Syndrome: a compulsion to help,<br />
even to the detriment of your own<br />
wellbeing. Another sign is feeling<br />
exhausted as a result of all the<br />
helping you are doing. Or perhaps<br />
secretly resenting how little<br />
you get in return. If you behave<br />
as if you want nothing back,<br />
you’re likely to get nothing back:<br />
your relationships can become<br />
imbalanced.<br />
So what are the solutions to<br />
all this? One thing you can do<br />
is to learn to reinforce your<br />
boundaries.<br />
THE 3 FOR 1 RULE<br />
If someone repeatedly comes<br />
to you for help, but gives you<br />
little in return, try the 3 for 1<br />
rule. After you’ve helped them<br />
three times but they haven’t<br />
helped you, stop offering help<br />
until things are rebalanced. You<br />
don’t need to tell them about this<br />
and risk falling out over it. You<br />
could just wait, while you remind<br />
yourself that friendships require<br />
balance – mutual give and take.<br />
YOUR BOUNDARIES ALARM<br />
One way to protect conscious<br />
boundaries is to tell people about<br />
them. But often you haven’t<br />
deliberately thought them<br />
through. Imagine waiting for<br />
a train when a stranger stands<br />
too close to you on the platform.<br />
Unconscious boundaries are the<br />
sort that only trip and set off<br />
alarms when they are breached.<br />
You experience a sense of<br />
unease, vulnerability, wrongness.<br />
You don’t like someone else’s<br />
behaviour towards you. Learn to<br />
tune into your boundaries alarm<br />
system. Learn to trust it and<br />
respond to it. Step away from that<br />
stranger.<br />
WAYS TO PUSH BACK<br />
You don’t have to feel guilty<br />
when you say no, but for some of<br />
us that’s not easy. Here are some<br />
other ways to push back:<br />
Redirect the request: “Maybe<br />
Pippa could store it for you; she<br />
has a cellar.”<br />
Delay your response: “I’ll have to<br />
check my diary, then get back to<br />
you.”<br />
Buy time: “I can’t do that this<br />
week, but if you still need me,<br />
ask me next Sunday.”<br />
Negotiate: “I can’t write out all<br />
the invitations, but I could stuff<br />
the envelopes.”<br />
If you’re really going to protect<br />
your boundaries, you must<br />
acknowledge that you have a duty<br />
to care for yourself too. If you<br />
don’t do this, who will?<br />
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Vanilla, Peony, Ylang Ylang and upcycled rosewater.<br />
£66 instore and online at www.theperfumeshop.com
Spring Into Beauty<br />
© Subbotina Anna / Adobe Stock<br />
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Beauty Bliss<br />
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This rich, velvety colour revival mask nourishes and<br />
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Unshakeable Confidence<br />
Diana Robertson is a member of Toastmasters International<br />
which provides communication & leadership skills<br />
Based on lessons from<br />
my personal experience,<br />
let me share four<br />
actionable ways to<br />
build your Unshakeable<br />
Confidence.<br />
1. IDENTIFY AREAS<br />
IN WHICH YOU ARE<br />
ALREADY CONFIDENT<br />
Ask yourself the question:<br />
“What am I already good at?” Awareness of what<br />
you have already been successfully doing in your<br />
life is the first and most important step you can take<br />
towards building your confidence. Answers may<br />
range from being a talented musician to being a<br />
good parent or friend. Scribble down any ideas that<br />
come to mind because everything you are good at is<br />
valuable.<br />
What this will highlight is that confidence is not<br />
absolute – because no individual on this planet is<br />
fully confident about everything in their life. All<br />
of us feel confident about particular aspects we<br />
know we are good at. And each of us struggles with<br />
specific areas that need improvement. Yet, when we<br />
face our pain points, rather than offering constructive<br />
solutions, our minds may find that there is something<br />
wrong with our entire being.<br />
Keep track of what you’re good at and avoid<br />
identifying your overall confidence with the areas<br />
you feel the least certain about. Remember that noone<br />
is good at everything, whilst developing new<br />
skills and gaining new knowledge is entirely under<br />
your control.<br />
2. CHANGE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS USING<br />
POSITIVE STATEMENTS<br />
Changing your thoughts is easier said than done.<br />
However, our thought patterns are no different to the<br />
muscles in our bodies. Both can be trained.<br />
A great way to begin reprogramming your mind is<br />
to repeat encouraging affirmations or statements<br />
before facing challenging situations. To find what<br />
particular affirmation will work best for you, go with<br />
the opposite of your negative thought. For example, if<br />
you think “I’m terrified of being called out to share<br />
my opinion on a work Zoom call”, you can replace<br />
that statement with “I’m so excited to share my<br />
opinion on the call!”.<br />
Give yourself time to practise your affirmations<br />
properly so that they sink in. If a certain affirmation<br />
doesn’t work for you, improvise. What’s important<br />
is to create and repeat affirmations which make you<br />
feel better about yourself.<br />
3. QUESTION YOUR NEGATIVE THOUGHTS<br />
If affirmations don’t appeal, there is a more analytical<br />
approach which I learned from my performance<br />
coaches. By answering the following questions, you<br />
will find out the fears that are hidden behind your<br />
lack of confidence and learn how to transform your<br />
destructive thought patterns into constructive ones.<br />
Jot down, record, or simply answer:<br />
1. How can I describe the exact negative thoughts on<br />
this particular subject in only one sentence?<br />
2. Is this thought 100% true? Is it factual or is it<br />
simply my assumption?<br />
3. What proves that this negative thought is partially<br />
or completely false?<br />
4. If the event that I most fear actually happened,<br />
how would it genuinely affect my life? What would I<br />
do (realistically and without exaggeration)?<br />
5. If my best friend had this exact same thought, what<br />
would I tell them?<br />
These questions have helped me through very<br />
difficult times. I hope they will be useful to you too.<br />
4. CELEBRATE SMALL ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Sometimes, when we take on difficult projects<br />
we’ve never done before, they don’t exactly go to<br />
plan. In these situations, it’s easy to forget that a<br />
single unsuccessful event means little. True success<br />
is achieved through taking small, consistent steps<br />
towards your goal. So, if you’ve just failed at<br />
something, remember; the key to becoming better<br />
at anything is to keep your focus on your progress<br />
over longer periods rather than ruminating about the<br />
setbacks along the way.<br />
Why is this shift of focus so important? Because with<br />
this approach, you are attaching a number of small<br />
successful experiences to your journey, thus enabling<br />
you to notice your improvements. This results in<br />
building new neural pathways responsible for the<br />
positive events in the struggle area and transforming<br />
it into a normal area. This is a part of the habit<br />
formation process that Charles Duhigg talks about in<br />
his book The Power of Habit.<br />
Regardless of what happens along your journey,<br />
your job is to always interpret your attempts as steps<br />
towards your success.<br />
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hair &<br />
beauty<br />
Greyvolution: The<br />
Hair Trend That’s<br />
Here To Stay<br />
Inanch Emir<br />
Award-winning hair stylist<br />
Inanch Emir launched Inanch<br />
London in Fitzrovia in 2005. With<br />
over twenty years of experience,<br />
Inanch has become recognised<br />
as one of London’s most trusted<br />
hairdressers. Inanch has extensive<br />
experience and talent with hair<br />
extensions and has played a<br />
significant role in developing<br />
the ‘natural look’, favoured by<br />
London’s professional stylists,<br />
VIPs, actresses and models. She<br />
has acquired a number of loyal<br />
clientele who travel across the<br />
world for Inanch to apply their<br />
hair extensions in the Fitzrovia<br />
flagship salon.<br />
The Louis Vuitton London<br />
City guide lists her salon as the<br />
destination place for the most<br />
natural looking extensions in<br />
London.<br />
The woman<br />
that weaves magic<br />
into my hair<br />
Stacey Duguid, Elle Magazine<br />
14 PRENEUR WORLD www.preneur-world.com<br />
Hair and beauty experts are<br />
always first to spot the latest<br />
trends and styles in the world of<br />
hair, but a trend that shows no<br />
sign of dying down after taking<br />
the beauty industry by storm is<br />
the “greyvolution”. This positive<br />
hair colour trend is all about<br />
embracing your natural greys and<br />
turning them into a stylish and<br />
modern look that’s both edgy and<br />
sophisticated.<br />
Gone are the days when greys<br />
were considered a sign of ageing<br />
and were hidden away with dyes<br />
and touch-ups. Today, more and<br />
more people are embracing their<br />
natural greys, and turning them<br />
into a statement look that can<br />
be stylish as well as confident.<br />
The greyvolution trend is about<br />
celebrating your natural beauty<br />
and individuality, and wearing<br />
your greys with pride.<br />
Just because you may not have<br />
been born with natural greys<br />
doesn’t mean that you can’t be a<br />
part of the greyvolution.<br />
There are a variety of hair<br />
dyes and professional colour<br />
treatments available that can help<br />
you achieve the right shade of<br />
grey for you, whether it’s a light<br />
silver or a dark charcoal. This<br />
trend is all about finding the<br />
perfect shade that complements<br />
your skin tone and personal style.<br />
One of the leading salons in<br />
London to offer greyvolution<br />
professional colour treatments is<br />
Inanch London where top stylist<br />
Hasan is on hand to offer ladies a<br />
reassuring and safe entry into the<br />
world of greys.<br />
One of the best things about the<br />
greyvolution trend is that it’s<br />
about giving women of a certain<br />
age the low-maintenance hair<br />
colour that’s perfect for their busy<br />
and full lifestyles, women who<br />
don’t have the time or the desire<br />
to spend hours in the salon.<br />
Grey hair requires very little<br />
maintenance, as it’s not as prone<br />
to fading or changing colour as<br />
other hair shades. This means<br />
that you can spend more time<br />
enjoying life and less time<br />
worrying about your hair.<br />
So if you’re looking to embrace<br />
your natural greys in a way<br />
that is both stylish and lowmaintenance,<br />
look no further than<br />
the greyvolution. Even if you<br />
currently don’t have any natural<br />
greys, you can still achieve the<br />
perfect shade of silver at the<br />
hands of hair experts like Hasan<br />
at Inanch London.<br />
What we love about the<br />
greyvolution trend is that it<br />
is all about embracing your<br />
individuality and celebrating your<br />
natural beauty.<br />
The greyvolution hair colour<br />
trend is here to stay, and it’s the<br />
perfect way to embrace your<br />
natural greys and turn them into<br />
a stylish and modern look that’s<br />
both modern and sophisticated.<br />
So if you’re looking for a lowmaintenance<br />
hair colour that<br />
celebrates you as an individual,<br />
the greyvolution trend is the<br />
perfect choice for you.<br />
Take the leap and join the<br />
greyvolution today!<br />
INANCH LONDON<br />
220 Great Portland Street,<br />
London W1W 5QP<br />
+44 (0)20 7383 7607<br />
www.inanch.com
WHAT OUR REVIEWER HAD TO SAY<br />
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Hasan Uzun, a<br />
talented hairdresser at Inanch London who specialises<br />
in balayage. Hasan took me on a journey from<br />
my natural brown hair with an abundance of grey<br />
sparkle at the roots and mid-lengths to a stunning<br />
salt-and-pepper grey all over. From start to finish, the<br />
experience was incredible, and I am getting loads of<br />
compliments on the result.<br />
Hasan talked me through the entire process, including<br />
the pros and cons of going for such a drastic colour<br />
change. He explained that while grey hair can be<br />
incredibly striking and fashionable, it’s essential to<br />
be aware that the tips may stay blonde and not lighten<br />
to platinum, so when toned to grey one must keep<br />
on top of any brassiness that may show. Also, it is<br />
important to note that the colour may not take as well<br />
to previously coloured or damaged hair.<br />
However, Hasan was quick to reassure me that he had<br />
plenty of tips and tricks up his sleeve to ensure my<br />
hair stayed as healthy as possible and wouldn’t break<br />
although it would obviously become drier and slightly<br />
thinner in strand thickness.<br />
Throughout the process, Hasan was a delight to<br />
talk to and he explained every step of the journey<br />
carefully. He was careful to check my hair’s condition<br />
regularly and ensured that it remained healthy and<br />
shiny throughout, emphasising to only bleach it once<br />
and to never overbleach it. Hasan also made sure to<br />
take the<br />
time to<br />
explain<br />
how to<br />
care for my<br />
new colour<br />
properly such<br />
as using purple<br />
and blue shampoos,<br />
conditioners, and masks<br />
to prolong the colour’s life and<br />
keep any brassiness at bay.<br />
Overall, I couldn’t be happier with my experience<br />
with Hasan. His expertise, friendly manner, and<br />
attention to detail made the whole process a breeze.<br />
My hair will need toning regularly at home or in<br />
a salon, so Greyvolution isn’t for those who want<br />
minimal fuss. I was however aware this was still<br />
transitional for me and has definitely bridged the gap<br />
between long grey roots and going completely grey<br />
without having to wait.<br />
If you’re looking for a talented hairdresser who will<br />
take the time to ensure that you end up with the<br />
perfect colour, I couldn’t recommend Hasan Uzun at<br />
Inanch London more highly.<br />
See some other amazing transformations done by<br />
Inanch London on Instagram at @inanchlondon or<br />
see Hasan’s creations at @hairbyhasanuzun<br />
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Shania Twain<br />
I would say I’m<br />
an inspired judge.<br />
I’m inspired by the<br />
personalities of the<br />
talent and their life<br />
stories really move<br />
me<br />
© Vincent Dolman for ITV<br />
Intervi<br />
16 PRENEUR WORLD www.preneur-world.com
ITV’s Starstruck returns to the screen in <strong>2023</strong> and<br />
sees the Queen of Country Pop, Shania Twain<br />
joining the panel of judges for this season<br />
Starstruck returned to our screen this<br />
February with the Queen of Country Pop,<br />
Shania Twain joining the panel of judges<br />
for this season.<br />
The Canadian Grammy winning singersongwriter<br />
joined the Saturday night<br />
entertainment format, which sees members<br />
of the public transformed into music icons.<br />
Shania sits on the show’s judging panel<br />
alongside returning stars Adam Lambert,<br />
Beverley Knight and Jason Manford. Olly<br />
Murs once again hosts the show.<br />
Starstruck launched on ITV in February<br />
2022, with a consolidated 4.7 million<br />
tuning into its first episode, making the<br />
show one of the biggest new entertainment<br />
commissions of the year.<br />
In each episode, viewers watch contestants<br />
undergo the ultimate ‘superstar experience’,<br />
shedding their normal personas to become<br />
global icons, all courtesy of an elite<br />
team of glam and stylists overseeing an<br />
extraordinary on screen transformation.<br />
Series one featured performers<br />
impersonating stars including Harry Styles,<br />
Barbra Streisand, Elton John and Cher.<br />
Here’s what Shania had to say about the<br />
new show.<br />
P<br />
ew<br />
P<br />
What kind of judge would you say you<br />
are?<br />
I would say I’m an inspired judge - I’m<br />
S inspired by the personalities of the<br />
talent and their life stories really move<br />
me. I’m always considering how inspired<br />
I am, that’s really where I’m coming from<br />
when I’m giving them any commentary or<br />
any feedback.<br />
Have you been inspired by the<br />
contestants you’ve seen so far?<br />
Very much so! For example, there is<br />
S a singer who is a janitor at a school<br />
and he sings to his mop - this inspires<br />
me to the fullest! This is the spirit of the<br />
show in my opinion so my responses all<br />
come from that inspiration and less so from<br />
a competitive sense of who is technically<br />
better. I’m definitely looking more at how<br />
I’m moved. Paul the janitor is the essence of<br />
why I’m enjoying it so much.<br />
Last series, three contestants<br />
P impersonated the host Olly Murs. How<br />
would you feel if this series had Team<br />
Shania?<br />
We did have Team Shania! It was so<br />
S exciting. I was really flattered - it was<br />
like a career highlight. And especially<br />
to have three women who have day jobs<br />
and they are obviously fans - they put their<br />
heart and soul into doing the best Shania<br />
they could do. It was entirely flattering and<br />
I was really touched.<br />
P<br />
Have you been surprised by the level<br />
of talent you’ve seen so far?<br />
I’m so impressed! There have been a<br />
S lot of really great vocalists and there<br />
have been some great impersonations<br />
as well - there are two sides to the coin in<br />
this show. They are taking on the persona<br />
of a particular artist so their mannerisms<br />
and the way they deliver the character of<br />
the artist is part of the performance. I’ve<br />
been pleasantly surprised over and over<br />
again.<br />
P<br />
Do you enjoy coming to the UK? If so,<br />
are there any British traits you pick up?<br />
I love being in the UK - it’s very much<br />
S a sister culture for me coming from<br />
Canada. It doesn’t feel foreign in many<br />
ways. I would drink tea in Canada! There is<br />
a much more relaxed sense of humour. We<br />
swear more in Canada so I curb that a little<br />
bit when I’m over here! I always feel very at<br />
home when I’m here.<br />
P<br />
What do the contestants have to do<br />
to impress you when they take to the<br />
stage?<br />
The thing that impresses me the most<br />
S about any of the contestants is when<br />
they can maintain their composure.<br />
It’s petrifying and they’re not professionals.<br />
When they really keep it together vocally<br />
and they’re not distracted by being<br />
overwhelmed then that’s impressive.<br />
Nobody’s perfect and even as professionals<br />
we hit bad notes and we don’t always hold<br />
a note the way we want. If you can get up<br />
there and own it then you’ve already won<br />
over the audience and they’re on your side<br />
right away.<br />
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P<br />
Have the rest of the judges and Olly Murs been<br />
welcoming? Do you feel like you have bonded<br />
with everyone?<br />
The panel and Olly are all so great - I love them!<br />
S I wasn’t worried about it but you never know<br />
with personalities but everyone is so lovely.<br />
They’re very welcoming, complementary and there<br />
is such a great mutual respect among all of us - a real<br />
immediate camaraderie.<br />
The panel has the ultimate say on who goes<br />
P through to the finale. Have you all agreed on the<br />
winner or have there been any disagreements on<br />
who should go through?<br />
We don’t always agree. We have different criteria<br />
S on what we think are the most impressive<br />
elements. Again, I’m coming from the<br />
inspirational side of things and I’m not necessarily<br />
judging on sheer vocal prowess - I’m more objective<br />
in that sense.<br />
P<br />
If you were a contestant on Starstruck, who<br />
would you like to transform into?<br />
I could probably try Pat Benatar. I like to rock<br />
S and she’s such a fierce woman. It brings me back<br />
to my teens and thinking of being starstruck. If I<br />
would have met Pat Benetar when I was a teenager, I<br />
would have been speechless.<br />
P<br />
How did you find performing with the other<br />
judges and Olly?<br />
We had so much fun! I’d love to do more of that<br />
S because they’re all so talented. The energy was<br />
high and those moments are highlights for us as<br />
a team. We’re up there and we’re joining in the spirit<br />
of the performance.<br />
P<br />
Have there been any standout moments from<br />
making the show?<br />
Adam’s wardrobe - he is so stunning! I look<br />
S forward to that every day. Jason has this<br />
fabulous humour and I enjoy having a laugh<br />
and bantering back and forth with him. Beverley is<br />
just very sisterly and warm. I look forward to that<br />
camaraderie we have. As far the music goes, just<br />
bring on the hits - I’m always looking forward to the<br />
hits. I live for music so I’m just the biggest fan in the<br />
audience.<br />
Applications are open for the third series of the<br />
hit ITV singing competition, Starstruck, which is<br />
expected to go ahead later this year. Closing date<br />
for applications is midnight on Thursday 15th<br />
June <strong>2023</strong>. To get started with your application,<br />
please visit www.starstrucktv.com<br />
Watch Starstruck Series 2 on Saturdays at<br />
8.30pm on ITV1.<br />
“It’s one off the bucket list to<br />
meet Shania and be in her<br />
company - someone that I’ve<br />
admired from afar for so many<br />
years.” says Olly Murs<br />
© Vincent Dolman for ITV<br />
“It feels like a real<br />
privilege to get behind<br />
this incredible woman<br />
and get to know her.<br />
She’s just so generous<br />
and fun and we’ve got<br />
on really well.” says<br />
Jason Manford about<br />
Shania<br />
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“It’s a joy for us to have someone<br />
who is so iconic and so revered<br />
as an artist, as a songwriter,<br />
as a singer on our show.” says<br />
Beverley Knight about Shania
Ask The<br />
Expert<br />
Charlie Morley is the UK’s<br />
leading lucid dreaming teacher<br />
and also one of the UK’s sleep<br />
experts who has worked with<br />
veterans to help them overcome<br />
sleep disturbances. His research<br />
and approach can be found in his<br />
latest Hay House book, Wake<br />
Up to Sleep. He also offers this<br />
as a course to both veterans and<br />
civilians with sleep disorders.<br />
Charlie is a best-selling Hay<br />
House author of four groundbreaking<br />
books on lucid<br />
dreaming, sleep & mindfulness.<br />
For the past 15 years he’s been<br />
running immersive sleep &<br />
dream retreats across the globe<br />
and he’s presented his work at<br />
both Oxford and Cambridge<br />
Universities as well as the<br />
Ministry of Defence. Charlie<br />
also offers a wide range of<br />
workshops, retreats and online<br />
courses. Check out his website<br />
or social channels as he runs<br />
various workshops in London<br />
and sometimes free in-person<br />
events. He also hosts a monthly<br />
FREE Drop-In / Meet Up (an<br />
online Dream Circle).<br />
To find out more, please visit<br />
www.charliemorley.com<br />
Guide To Lucid Dreams<br />
Charlie Morley is the UK’s leading lucid dreaming<br />
teacher and a best-selling Hay House author<br />
A lucid dream is a dream in which<br />
you are aware you are dreaming,<br />
and you’re able to direct and<br />
influence the dream at will. It’s<br />
something that has been practised<br />
by various traditions, cultures,<br />
religions for centuries. Humans<br />
have been doing this since eternity<br />
began yet it’s only been in recent<br />
decades that we’ve realised that<br />
you can actually do some pretty<br />
powerful inner growth work<br />
within lucid dreams.<br />
Rather excitingly, lucid dreaming<br />
is something that can be learnt,<br />
even if you’re not currently<br />
recalling many of your dreams.<br />
Here in the West it was first<br />
recognised scientifically by a<br />
Dutch psychiatrist named Frederik<br />
van Eeden who came up with the<br />
term for lucid dreams in 1913.<br />
Though it was in the 1970s that<br />
lucid dreaming really exploded<br />
and various studies validated and<br />
delved deeper into the field.<br />
HOW CAN LUCID DREAMING<br />
SUPPORT PERSONAL GROWTH?<br />
During lucid dreams, neural<br />
pathways in the brain can be<br />
strengthened and created, just<br />
as they can while we’re awake.<br />
This means that dreamers who<br />
consciously engage in certain<br />
practices within their lucid<br />
dreams, such as sport, acts of<br />
kindness or engaging with joy,<br />
are creating and strengthening the<br />
pathways associated with those<br />
practices, making them easier to<br />
do in the waking state.<br />
One of the easiest ways to explore<br />
our unconscious is through our<br />
dreams. Lucid dreaming takes this<br />
exploration a step further because<br />
as hypnotherapy expert Valerie<br />
Austin once told me, it allows us<br />
‘access to this data straight from<br />
the unconscious without it being<br />
edited by our rational, conscious<br />
mind’. Our true capacity is just<br />
waiting to be revealed to us, and<br />
when we start to do mind-training<br />
work such as meditation, selfhypnosis,<br />
energy work and, of<br />
course, lucid dreaming, we being<br />
to get an idea of just how deep the<br />
iceberg goes.<br />
HOW TO LUCID DREAM<br />
Keep a dream diary. The more<br />
you’re able to recall your dreams,<br />
even just fragments, the easier<br />
it will be for you to have a lucid<br />
dream. That’s because through<br />
keeping a dream diary you’ll<br />
become more familiar with the<br />
dream state, therefore, the next<br />
time you’re dreaming you might<br />
recognise that it’s a dream and<br />
wake up in the dream!<br />
Try to stay mindfully aware during<br />
the hypnogogic (the state you<br />
enter just before you fall asleep)<br />
you may then enter straight into a<br />
lucid dream if you remain mindful<br />
as you fall asleep.<br />
Try some reality checks during the<br />
day. Every time something surreal,<br />
unusual or uncanny happens in the<br />
day, ask yourself: Am I dreaming?<br />
If you get into this habit you’re<br />
more likely to ask yourself that<br />
same question within an actual<br />
dream, just before you become<br />
lucid.<br />
If you think you’re dreaming, ‘test<br />
the dream’ to see if it’s real. Try<br />
switching on a light at the wall.<br />
Your brain won’t be able to make<br />
the light appear as quickly (or in<br />
the same way) as a real-life light<br />
switch.<br />
Look at your hands, look away,<br />
and then look back at your<br />
hands. When you look back at<br />
your hands, they will be blurry<br />
or misshapen because the mind<br />
can’t replicate the same image in<br />
succession<br />
Try to read text or your mobile<br />
phone screen in a dream. You’ll<br />
find the words are eligible, jump<br />
around or are difficult to read.<br />
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Ask The<br />
Expert<br />
Jasmine Eskenzi is the Founder<br />
of The Zensory, a cutting-edge<br />
immersive app, designed to<br />
boost mood and mindset using<br />
multi-sensory experiences.<br />
Backed by +200 research<br />
papers and world-leading<br />
professors, The Zensory offers<br />
curated music, binaural beats,<br />
naturescapes, touchpads, scents<br />
and more to super boost focus<br />
and relaxation in order to help<br />
people thrive and combat<br />
overwhelm in our busy modern<br />
lives. Jasmine has also cofounded<br />
Health Tech Hive, a<br />
community to connect, educate<br />
and empower female innovators<br />
in global health tech and has<br />
also released award-winning<br />
women’s health research and<br />
launched events alongside<br />
companies such as Google<br />
and NHSx. Jasmine formerly<br />
worked with NHSx and the All<br />
Party Parliamentary Group for<br />
Longevity in the UK and she is<br />
also the podcast host of ‘Play<br />
Positivity’, sharing wisdom from<br />
leading positive psychologists<br />
and is a published musician and<br />
songwriter aiming to use music<br />
to improve mental health and<br />
wellbeing.<br />
Smell Your Worries Away<br />
Jasmine Eskenzi, founder of The Zensory,<br />
shares five beautiful scents to help combat stress<br />
Many consider the practice<br />
of aromatherapy to work as a<br />
natural remedy for stress relief.<br />
Essential oils can often be found<br />
in diffusers, candles and wax<br />
melts. Additionally, another easy<br />
way to harness your sense of<br />
smell can be achieved through<br />
paying attention to scents that<br />
are naturally occurring in our<br />
environment. For example,<br />
focusing on the aroma of your<br />
first cup of herbal tea in your day<br />
can help you to feel more relaxed.<br />
To help you along your journey<br />
of discovering the power of your<br />
sense of smell, below are five<br />
stress-busting scents that are<br />
proven to make you feel more<br />
relaxed:<br />
BERGAMOT<br />
The distinct citrus aroma of<br />
bergamot can reduce stress and<br />
mental fatigue. Sourced from<br />
the peel of a citrus fruit known<br />
as Citrus bergamia, bergamot<br />
essential oils have anxiolytic<br />
(anxiety-reducing) properties that<br />
can have an enlivening effect on<br />
your mood.<br />
CHAMOMILE<br />
There’s a reason why many reach<br />
for chamomile tea when they’re<br />
wanting to unwind, but just<br />
being around the smell of it can<br />
have powerful relaxant effects!<br />
If you’re in need of a scent for<br />
relaxation, to combat feelings of<br />
anxiousness, irritability or anger,<br />
chamomile can help.<br />
FRANKINCENSE<br />
The warm, resinous, and earthy<br />
aroma of frankincense can have<br />
anti-anxiety and depressionreducing<br />
abilities. A recent<br />
study found that the compounds<br />
within frankincense can activate<br />
ion channels to the brain which<br />
alleviates feelings of anxiety<br />
or depression. Obtained from<br />
trees of the genus Boswellia, the<br />
aromatic resin of Frankincense<br />
is often used in incense and<br />
perfumes, as well as candles.<br />
Frankincense is also an ideal<br />
scent for those who practise<br />
meditation and purification and<br />
can reduce heart rate and high<br />
blood pressure.<br />
LAVENDER<br />
The delicate and sweet smell<br />
of lavender has gained global<br />
popularity for its easily<br />
recognisable and versatile scent.<br />
If you’re feeling stressed or<br />
anxious, the floral aroma of<br />
lavender can help you to relax and<br />
put your mind in a state of ease<br />
and contentment. Lavender oil is<br />
commonly used for sleep support<br />
but research has shown that it can<br />
also help reduce headache pain as<br />
well as improving mood, anxiety,<br />
and depression. This is because<br />
lavender can calm the nervous<br />
system, lift your mood, and<br />
even lower blood pressure. The<br />
sky’s the limit for how to utilise<br />
lavender essential oils because the<br />
scent is so strong and can be used<br />
in baths, distilled water to create<br />
room spray and massage oil.<br />
VANILLA<br />
The sweet, rich, and syrupy scent<br />
of vanilla is famously known for<br />
its relaxing properties. In fact,<br />
during an experiment, people who<br />
smelled vanilla whilst carrying<br />
out a stress test, were reported to<br />
have a more stable heart rate and<br />
better blood pressure readings,<br />
than in comparison to those<br />
who took the stress test in an<br />
unscented room. According to<br />
research studies, vanilla oil has<br />
numerous antioxidant properties,<br />
which can help repair cells and<br />
lead to better heart health among<br />
other benefits for your skin.<br />
Additionally, vanilla extract<br />
when mixed with warm water<br />
can provide an aesthetic effect<br />
to the throat and help alleviate<br />
respiratory conditions.<br />
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Wild Beauty from<br />
Rhug Estate<br />
SCENT OF BERGAMOT<br />
Purifying Body Wash with<br />
Bergamot and Nettle is a gently<br />
foaming body wash that helps<br />
detox the skin.<br />
£28 from Sephora UK<br />
Vintner’s Daughter<br />
SCENT OF FRANKINCENSE<br />
Active Botanical Serum is a<br />
luxurious face oil formulated with 22<br />
nutrient-rich botanicals.<br />
£185 from Space NK, Net-A-Porter,<br />
Cult Beauty, Browns, Farfetch and<br />
Liberty London<br />
Gas Bijoux<br />
SCENT OF BERGAMOT<br />
Ensoleille Moi is an elegant<br />
and refined Eau de Parfum<br />
with notes of Bergamot, Ylang<br />
Ylang, Coconut & White Musk.<br />
It represents the desire for warm<br />
sand, far away destinations, the<br />
feel of a sensual poem, an ode to<br />
the reflections of the sea and to<br />
the blue sky.<br />
£83 from Sephora, Debenhams<br />
and Aromorfia<br />
That’so<br />
SCENT OF VANILLA<br />
Face Up Beauty Filter instantly<br />
provides skin with a flawless,<br />
filtered finish that lasts all day.<br />
£38 at www.thatsoskincare.com<br />
Scent Sensations<br />
Here is a selection of lovely<br />
scented products featuring<br />
Bergamot, Vanilla, Lavender,<br />
Camomile and Frankincense<br />
That’so<br />
SCENT OF VANILLA<br />
All In One Face Mousse SPF50<br />
can be used under makeup or<br />
on top of makeup to ensure the<br />
skin is protected from the sun’s<br />
harmful rays.<br />
£30 at www.thatsoskincare.com<br />
Batiste<br />
SCENT OF CHAMOMILE<br />
Naturally Green Tea &<br />
Chamomile Dry Shampoo<br />
is a detox experience for<br />
your hair, offering a light<br />
and comforting formula<br />
and invisible finish to the<br />
hair.<br />
£4.25 from Boots<br />
Made By Coopers<br />
SCENT OF LAVENDER<br />
Sleepy Head room and pillow<br />
spray was awarded a ‘Sleep<br />
category winner’ in 2021.<br />
£17.50 from madebycoopers.com<br />
Natural Herb Remedies<br />
SCENT OF FRANKINCENSE<br />
Calm Botanical Mist helps to create an<br />
environment of peace and tranquility.<br />
£15 at www.naturalherbremedies.com<br />
AromaWorks<br />
SCENT OF CHAMOMILE<br />
Serenity Reed Diffuser has a warm, comforting<br />
aroma with notes of Lemongrass, Neroli and<br />
Geranium to uplift and energise your mind and<br />
body leaving you feeling revived and restored.<br />
£34.99 from Holland & Barrett<br />
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Breaking the taboos around<br />
hair loss and restoration<br />
By Dr Furqan Raja of Harley Street’s The Private Clinic<br />
It’s no secret that hair loss is a huge issue for men,<br />
indeed there are believed to be over 6.5 million<br />
male hair loss sufferers in the UK alone. It’s so<br />
commonplace that entire industries are devoted<br />
to helping men deal with it. But hair loss can be a<br />
complex topic to talk about and many men still feel<br />
embarrassed or self-conscious about it, consequently,<br />
it remains very much of a taboo subject.<br />
Sadly this taboo prevents so many people from<br />
speaking out about the issue and stops them from<br />
seeking assistance.<br />
I am working hard to break taboos around this and<br />
to make people aware of the huge positive impact<br />
hair restoration can have for men of varying ages.<br />
The physical and psychological impact of this type of<br />
surgery should not be underestimated.<br />
WHAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS?<br />
There are a number of factors that can cause hair<br />
loss. Typically we lose between 50-100 hairs a day<br />
however there are a number of things that can cause<br />
someone to lose more hair than this including;<br />
genetics, hormone changes, medication, age and<br />
certain medical conditions. Lifestyle factors such as<br />
poor nutrition, stress and/or alcohol consumption can<br />
also be factors.<br />
There has also been a surge in hair loss concerns<br />
since the pandemic.<br />
I’ve certainly seen an increase in people enquiring<br />
about hair restoration treatment as a result of postcovid<br />
hair loss. Even if your hair loss isn’t a result<br />
of Covid, research suggests a hair loss rate of 40%<br />
for men beginning at age 35 and growing to a 70%<br />
loss rate aged 80. The majority of the population will<br />
warrant professional services to help them restore<br />
their hair at some point.<br />
The fact that the issue of hair loss is so far-reaching<br />
emphasises the importance of breaking the taboos<br />
around it so that men don’t feel ashamed to not only<br />
discuss it, but also to seek support and treatment.<br />
Fortunately, there are a number of things that can be<br />
done to reduce hair loss and encourage a healthy head<br />
of hair.<br />
1<br />
REDUCE YOUR ALCOHOL INTAKE<br />
Whilst alcohol itself hasn’t been directly<br />
linked to hair loss it can lead to dehydration<br />
which can also dry out hair follicles. Over prolonged<br />
periods of time this can also raise the acid levels in<br />
your body and affect protein absorption. Together<br />
this can have a negative impact on the hair follicles<br />
and hair health resulting in hair thinning and loss.<br />
Reducing alcohol intake can help to support healthy<br />
hair growth. If you drink alcohol ensure you avoid<br />
dehydration by interspersing alcoholic drinks with<br />
plenty of water.<br />
2<br />
LEARN TO SPOT A NON-TYPICAL CAUSE<br />
An autoimmune condition such as alopecia<br />
areata stops the body from recognising<br />
its own hair follicles and attacks them. Sometimes<br />
people with alopecia areata do see their hair grow<br />
back. In this particular condition hair usually falls<br />
in “clumps” and may respond well to treatment.<br />
Other medical conditions such as thyroid disorders<br />
also result in hair loss but this can cause a type of<br />
loss that causes all of the hair on the scalp to thin.<br />
Typical male and female pattern baldness follow<br />
a recognisable “pattern” of loss and this may help<br />
differentiate from an obvious underlying cause. We<br />
always look to treat any underlying conditions, where<br />
resistant we may be able to achieve good results<br />
with non-surgical treatment such as PRP or plateletrich<br />
plasma injections or ultimately hair restoration<br />
surgery.<br />
3<br />
TAKE THE RIGHT SUPPLEMENTS<br />
Health and nutrition is an important factor in<br />
healthy hair growth. Many of us are lacking<br />
in essential vitamins and minerals because we<br />
don’t get enough of them in our diet and so vitamin<br />
supplements can be a good way of ensuring you’re<br />
getting the necessary micronutrients that are essential<br />
for hair growth.<br />
Vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies are often<br />
unnoticed and can have a gradually worsening<br />
impact on hair loss. Vitamin A helps skin glands<br />
make an oily substance called sebum. Sebum<br />
moisturises the scalp and helps keep hair healthy.<br />
Similarly, Vitamin D, which is commonly deficient,<br />
is linked to sunshine exposure. Research shows that a<br />
lack of vitamin D in your body can lead to hair loss.<br />
When there isn’t enough vitamin D in your system,<br />
such as during the winter months or when people are<br />
unable to seek sunshine abroad, hair growth may be<br />
stunted. A good supplement will contain a balance of<br />
essential vitamins and minerals required for healthy<br />
hair.<br />
4<br />
LOOK AT WHAT YOU’RE EATING<br />
To ensure there’s enough Biotin within your<br />
diet try to include sweet potatoes, carrots,<br />
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pumpkins, spinach and kale into your diet as they<br />
are all high in beta-carotene which is turned into<br />
vitamin A. You can get B-vitamins from many foods,<br />
including whole grains, almonds, meat, fish, seafood<br />
and dark, leafy greens. For vitamin D consume fish,<br />
seafood and egg yolks.<br />
5<br />
CONSIDER PRP FOR THE SCALP<br />
PRP or Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy works<br />
by taking a small amount of blood and<br />
separating it in a centrifuge. The platelet rich plasma<br />
contains stem cells and growth factors which are<br />
separated from your blood and injected into the scalp.<br />
The growth factors then stimulate the activity of the<br />
hair follicles and promote hair growth.<br />
It takes a matter of minutes to take blood and<br />
then around 10 minutes to spin it in the centrifuge<br />
to separate it. Afterwards, there’s no significant<br />
downtime or scarring and from six weeks most of<br />
my patients will start to notice a response, usually<br />
describing thicker and better quality hair.<br />
6<br />
TRY TO REDUCE STRESS<br />
Stress can have a significant impact on a<br />
patient’s overall health and in turn a person’s<br />
hair. Stress raises androgen levels which can be<br />
linked to hair loss. Stress can also give rise to a<br />
number of other issues such as scalp problems (i.e.<br />
dandruff) and change in eating habits which in turn<br />
can impact the hair.<br />
Try to eat a balanced diet and eat regularly. Foods<br />
that release their energy slowly like complex<br />
carbohydrates help avoid sudden crashes. Eating<br />
a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, wholegrains,<br />
legumes, nuts and seeds will help you achieve daily<br />
levels of the B Vitamins, Zinc and Magnesium that<br />
have been shown to help control anxiety and stress.<br />
Exercise and meditation as well as adequate sleep is<br />
vital to reducing stress. See a doctor if you’re finding<br />
it difficult to cope.<br />
7<br />
INVEST IN HAIR RESTORATION<br />
Hair restoration surgery can be an extremely<br />
effective option for people experiencing<br />
hair thinning and bald patches. It involves minimal<br />
discomfort, once the local anaesthetic has been<br />
administered it is generally pain-free. The procedure<br />
that I perform at The Private Clinic is usually<br />
performed in one day and you are able to go home<br />
straight after. The average age of the patient that I<br />
see for a hair transplant is 35.5 years and 98% of my<br />
patients report that their hair transplant surgery has<br />
significantly improved their confidence and selfesteem.<br />
ABOUT THE EXPERT<br />
Specialist Hair Transplant Surgeon, Dr Furqan Raja<br />
is one of the leading Hair<br />
Transplant Surgeons in the<br />
UK. Working from the<br />
esteemed The Private<br />
Clinic in London’s Harley<br />
Street as well as clinics<br />
in Manchester and<br />
Leeds, Dr Raja is a<br />
highly respected hair and<br />
scalp expert who is<br />
renowned for providing<br />
discreet and minimally<br />
visible procedures.<br />
Dr Furqan Raja<br />
1. TO LEAVE AN UNFORGETTABLE TRAIL<br />
The new Most Wanted Parfum by Azzaro for men is fiery and intense<br />
with the sensuality of Bourbon vanilla and a spicy aroma enhanced<br />
by an incandescent woody accord that reveals an ultra-addictive and<br />
magnetic signature that lasts longer than other lesser fragrances.<br />
£58 from www.theperfumshop.com<br />
2. TO MAKE YOUR SKIN LOOK YOUNGER<br />
Skin Rocks Retinoid 1 is a entry level serum if you are just beginning<br />
your vitamin A journey and/or you are prone to sensitivity. At an<br />
active level of 0.2% hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR), fine lines,<br />
dark marks and breakouts will appear visibly reduced.<br />
£65 from skinrocks.com<br />
3. TO KEEP YOUR HEAD SMOOTH<br />
With five cutting heads and dual track blades, the Remington Ultimate<br />
Series RX7 Head Shaver means that the days of repeatedly going over<br />
the same area are an issue of the past.<br />
£74.99 from Argos and Amazon<br />
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Spring Into Wellness<br />
Weight loss can be a challenging<br />
journey but with OPTIFAST you<br />
can enjoy a nutritionally designed<br />
range of meal replacement<br />
products from Nestle Health<br />
Science which has over 40 years’<br />
experience across the globe and<br />
over 120 publications and studies<br />
to support its efficacy and safety.<br />
We tried out the OPTIFAST<br />
6-Week Plan to see if it lived up<br />
to its claims. It’s important to<br />
note that weight loss results may<br />
vary from person to person and<br />
it’s always best to consult with<br />
a healthcare professional before<br />
starting any weight loss program.<br />
CONVENIENCE<br />
The shakes and soups are all made<br />
in less than 2 minutes in a shaker<br />
whilst the bars are an even quicker<br />
go-to option making the diet plan<br />
easy to follow and stick to even<br />
when I was out and about.<br />
VARIETY<br />
There are a variety of meal<br />
replacement options so things<br />
don’t get boring. In addition<br />
to high protein shakes in three<br />
flavours, there are three flavours<br />
of bars and three flavours of soup<br />
as well as two flavours of a meal<br />
replacement in a dessert style.<br />
Such variety helped me to stick to<br />
the plan, as I didn’t feel like I was<br />
eating the same thing every day.<br />
NUTRITIONAL BALANCE<br />
The shakes and bars are rich<br />
in high-quality protein with 24<br />
essential vitamins and minerals<br />
and a good source of fibre.<br />
OPTIFAST meal replacement<br />
products have been scientifically<br />
designed to be a healthy way to<br />
help you lose weight hassle-free.<br />
TASTE<br />
All the OPTIFAST meal<br />
replacement products taste great<br />
especially all of the shakes and<br />
bars. The consistency and mouth<br />
feel were pleasant and enjoyable.<br />
THE 3-DAY CHALLENGE<br />
The first three days required some<br />
adjusting from previous unhealthy<br />
habits but after this time, I found<br />
following the Plan was a lot easier.<br />
SUPPORT<br />
Holistic support is available on<br />
the OPTIFAST blog with tasty<br />
recipes, nutrition advice, and<br />
lifestyle tips. There is also<br />
@optifastuk on Instagram and<br />
the closed Facebook group, where<br />
those following an OPTIFAST<br />
weight loss plan can share tips,<br />
advice, and support.<br />
HEALTHY EATING HABITS<br />
For the first 3 weeks, I replaced<br />
my daily meals with 3 OPTIFAST<br />
products. Over the remaining 3<br />
weeks, I gradually reintroduced<br />
low-calorie conventional foods<br />
from a specific Food & Beverages<br />
List, so I then used a mix of<br />
OPTIFAST meal replacements<br />
and low-calorie healthy foods.<br />
By week 6, I was consuming one<br />
OPTIFAST shake a day and eating<br />
2 low-calorie meals of non-starchy<br />
vegetables and lean protein with a<br />
total calorie intake of 1,500 kcals.<br />
I drank 2 litres of zero-calorie<br />
drinks every day.<br />
EXERCISE<br />
Light exercise and walking are<br />
recommended for 30 minutes<br />
daily for the first 5 weeks of the<br />
plan and I avoided strenuous<br />
activities like jogging. In week 6,<br />
regular light exercise and walking<br />
are recommended of between 30<br />
to 60 minutes daily.<br />
RESULTS<br />
After 6 weeks on the Plan, I had<br />
lost over 20 pounds going from<br />
17st 8lbs to 16st 2lbs.<br />
FINAL THOUGHTS<br />
The plan may not be the best<br />
option for those who want to<br />
only eat balanced low-calorie<br />
meals cooked from scratch as it<br />
relies heavily on processed meal<br />
replacement products. However<br />
a recipe book is included which<br />
helps guide you on preparing<br />
healthy meals in your own<br />
kitchen. I had a great experience<br />
following the OPTIFAST<br />
6-Week Plan and would highly<br />
recommend it to anyone looking<br />
for a convenient and effective<br />
way to jumpstart their weight loss<br />
journey.<br />
The OPTIFAST 6-Week Plan costs<br />
£247 and is available from<br />
www.optifast.co.uk<br />
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BIO-SYNERGY<br />
Skinny Protein® helps you<br />
pack on lean muscle and strip<br />
away fat.<br />
£31.99 at www.bio-synergy.uk<br />
RINGANA<br />
Vegan COMPLETE d-eat provides the<br />
body with all the essential nutrients and<br />
at the same time, has just 200 calories<br />
£57.16 at www.ringana.com<br />
WELLECO<br />
Vanilla Nourishing Protein<br />
Powder helps support muscle<br />
recovery, alleviates bloating and<br />
enhances energy levels.<br />
From £29 at www.welleco.co.uk<br />
MARTHA BROOK<br />
Make this your best year yet with<br />
this Personalised Create Your<br />
Future Life Planner.<br />
£39.95 from www.marthabrook.com<br />
BEURER<br />
The HK 123 Nordic<br />
heat pad heats up to<br />
its highest setting in<br />
less than 10 minutes<br />
£42.99 from Lakeland<br />
MYVEGAN<br />
Vegan Diet Blend is a highprotein<br />
shake that helps you feel<br />
fuller for longer.<br />
£20.49 from www.myvegan.com<br />
FILOFAX<br />
Keep your daily life organised with this<br />
stylish and functional Filofax A5 Garden<br />
Organiser Dusk.<br />
£48 from Ryman<br />
STOOV<br />
Turn that thermostat down with the cordless Big Hug that<br />
warms you from top to toe. Wireless technology has never<br />
been more ideal so you can have a big hug, any time of day!<br />
£149.99 from uk.stoov.com<br />
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Paul Olima<br />
Photo credit: BBC/Wall to Wall/Kieron McCarron<br />
Mental<br />
endurance is<br />
everything.<br />
Mentally you have<br />
to go through<br />
some darkness to<br />
get through the<br />
other side<br />
Intervi<br />
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BBC’s Go Hard or Go Home is an adrenalinfuelled<br />
challenge reality series where eight Brits<br />
face the toughest 28 days of their lives<br />
ew<br />
In the new adrenalin-fuelled challenge<br />
reality series Go Hard or Go Home, eight<br />
people who feel lost in life (the Trainees)<br />
pair up with eight fitness pros (the<br />
Warriors) to compete in epic challenges<br />
designed to push their minds and bodies to<br />
the absolute limit. The Warriors have all<br />
used sports and fitness to overcome demons<br />
in their own lives, and now they’re ready<br />
to put their reputations on the line to prove<br />
they can do the same for their trainee too.<br />
To transform the trainees’ minds and<br />
bodies, each Warrior has to push their<br />
Trainee through a hardcore 28-day regime,<br />
along the way battling it out alongside them<br />
in a series of spectacular challenges. As the<br />
days pass, the Trainees get stronger and the<br />
challenges get tougher - but not all the pairs<br />
will make it to the end of the month, as<br />
only the strongest can stay on the island.<br />
This is edge of your seat stuff with the<br />
brave Trainees pushed physically as<br />
they take on brutal challenges, create<br />
relationships which are tested to their limits<br />
and undergo incredible transformations.<br />
Led by Paul Olima AKA Coach, the<br />
Warriors are athlete & psychologist,<br />
Adele Nicoll; power athlete & shotput and<br />
bobsleigh champion, Ashley Cain; former<br />
international rugby player, Heather Fisher;<br />
MMA fighter, Leah McCourt; Muay Thai<br />
fighter & personal trainer, Nesrine Dally;<br />
Olympic, <strong>World</strong> and Commonwealth<br />
gymnast, Nile Wilson; celebrity personal<br />
trainer, Tyrone Brennand and lead fitness<br />
instructor, Waz Ashayer. Here’s what Paul<br />
Olima had to say about the new show.<br />
P<br />
P<br />
P<br />
What made you want to take part in<br />
the show?<br />
It was an amazing concept, I wanted to<br />
see the trainees push through all they<br />
could.<br />
What would you say makes a good<br />
leader?<br />
Somebody that can lead by example,<br />
P somebody who is a leader for the<br />
whole group and someone who cares<br />
about the group.<br />
P<br />
What was it like to see the progress of<br />
the trainees throughout the show?<br />
That was the best bit about the show.<br />
P From start to finish, every single one<br />
of the trainees, from who they were at<br />
the start of the show to who they were at<br />
the end of the show, they all transformed<br />
and it was great to see. They all had to go<br />
through some dark times but after they got<br />
through that first little bit they all got well<br />
stronger, it was a joy to see.<br />
Health and fitness is an important part<br />
P of your life, what can you tell us about<br />
the part mental endurance also plays in<br />
a challenge like this?<br />
Mental endurance is everything<br />
P to something like this. I consider<br />
myself physically able to endure stuff.<br />
Mentally you have to go through some<br />
darkness to get through the other side<br />
because everybody on the show would not<br />
be fit enough to get through so everybody<br />
had to push through parts where their body<br />
was giving up. Some people mentally were<br />
ready for that and some people weren’t.<br />
P<br />
What piece of advice did you keep<br />
feeling like you needed to instil in the<br />
contestants as the show went on?<br />
I just told them to stick with it and<br />
P keep on going and doing what you<br />
have to do. They weren’t going to be<br />
there forever, they only had 28 days but<br />
they had 28 days of graft so they had to just<br />
take every day as it comes.<br />
For anyone watching the series that<br />
P doesn’t know how they can start and<br />
turn their lives around, what advice<br />
would you give them?<br />
If you can’t get out the house, the<br />
P advice I’d give you is it’s all baby<br />
steps. Get out the house and sit on a<br />
bench for 5 minutes. If you want to go to<br />
the gym but don’t have the confidence to<br />
go, you don’t have to do the full workout,<br />
just go to the gym and sit in the hall and<br />
watch people go into the gym, that’s a step<br />
further than you were and then you just<br />
progress yourself. You can do five minutes<br />
in the gym and that’s way better than what<br />
you did the day before. So it’s all about<br />
taking that first step.<br />
Watch Go Hard or Go Home on BBC Three<br />
this <strong>March</strong>.<br />
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Active Affluent<br />
Here’s some of the best outdoor<br />
gear to take preneurs from the<br />
urban streets to the mountain trails<br />
Upgrade Your Camping Experience<br />
If you’re in the market for a high-quality camping experience, look no further than the Vango Skye 400 4-man<br />
tent. This exceptional 3-poled tunnel tent is the game-changer for your next outdoor adventure.<br />
One of the stand-out features of this top-of-the-range tent is how easy it is to set up. With a hassle-free pitch<br />
process, you’ll have more time to focus on the great outdoors. Additionally the Skye 400 boasts an impressive<br />
space to pack-size ratio so it won’t take up too much valuable space thus providing plenty of room for your<br />
outdoor gear. The highly functional tent has a large porch that is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who need<br />
a place to store their kit. The linked-in groundsheet is a genius<br />
touch which can be easily rolled under the bedroom area when<br />
not needed. You’ll also appreciate the clear side windows<br />
which let natural light pour into the porch area whereas<br />
the Nightfall inner bedroom tent has been designed to<br />
reduce the morning light so you can enjoy a longer,<br />
more restful sleep before an exhilarating day<br />
outdoors.<br />
This tent is the perfect choice for those who<br />
demand the very best when camping. Whether<br />
you’re planning a weekend trip or attending a<br />
festival, the Skye 400 is sure to exceed your<br />
expectations.<br />
£210 from www.vango.co.uk<br />
Pinnacle of Camping Mattress Technology<br />
Looking for a top-of-the-line sleeping mat for your next camping trip? Look no<br />
further than the Vango Shangri-La II 7.5 Double. This self-inflating sleeping<br />
mat is the best additions to Vango’s already-impressive lineup and features their<br />
new unique core cutting construction that allows for a smaller pack size without<br />
sacrificing comfort plus the newly designed carry bag makes it a breeze to<br />
transport.<br />
But what really sets the Shangri-<br />
La apart from other lesser sleeping<br />
mats is its vertical walls which<br />
create a flat and level sleeping<br />
surface and with super-soft stretch<br />
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you’re laying on a cloud.<br />
All in all, the Vango Shangri-<br />
La II 7.5 Double sleeping mat is<br />
the ultimate in camping mattress<br />
technology and comfort, making<br />
it the ideal choice for any outdoor<br />
enthusiast who wants to get a great<br />
night’s sleep while enjoying the<br />
great outdoors.<br />
£245 from www.vango.co.uk<br />
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Built For Rough Weather<br />
With the Men’s Odin 9 <strong>World</strong>s Infinity Shell Jacket,<br />
Helly Hansen’s award-winning 3-layer shell jacket<br />
returns with a watershed tech upgrade.<br />
The versatile & durable jacket boasts an extremely<br />
waterproof/breathable LIFA INFINITY membrane<br />
that’s been engineered to give you everlasting water<br />
repellent performance without the use of chemicals,<br />
so it’s a great win for you and an even greater win for<br />
the environment. The trailblazing LIFA® INFINITY<br />
PRO technology is a first-to-market, planet-friendly<br />
tech. This is one jacket that will take you all the way.<br />
In addition to extreme weather protection on the trail,<br />
the Men’s Odin 9 <strong>World</strong>s Infinity Shell Jacket has an<br />
articulated fit for maximum mobility, a 2-way central<br />
zip, pit zips for ventilation, an adjustable hood and<br />
roomy gear pockets. The jacket is also designed to be<br />
helmet and backpack compatible.<br />
The Men’s Odin 9 <strong>World</strong>s Infinity Shell Jacket is built<br />
for rugged terrain and rough weather, making it the<br />
perfect partner to your adventures in the great outdoors.<br />
£500 from www.hellyhansen.com<br />
Keep Your Core Cosy<br />
If you’re a discerning woman who loves exploring the<br />
great outdoors, you’ll know that the right clothing can<br />
make or break your outdoor adventure. That’s where<br />
the high-tech PASSAMANI DOWN gilet from Jack<br />
Wolfskin comes in.<br />
Crafted with a focus on the essentials, this gilet is<br />
designed to provide the ultimate insulation for your<br />
core, whether you’re tackling a challenging mountain<br />
hike or simply strolling through the city. It can be<br />
worn as a mid layer under a hardshell jacket on colder<br />
days or over a base layer when the weather is milder,<br />
to keep your core cosy and comfortable in any<br />
condition.<br />
The windproof and water repellent PERTEX<br />
QUANTUM shell fabric is sustainably made from<br />
recycled polyamide. The RDS certified HyperDRY<br />
down fill has been specially treated to ensure it<br />
retains its thermal properties even when damp so you<br />
stay warm even in damp conditions. The gilet also<br />
features two hand pockets and a high collar for extra<br />
wind protection making it the perfect choice for the<br />
modern stylish woman who demands the very best<br />
when it comes to both fashion and function.<br />
£130 from www.jack-wolfskin.co.uk<br />
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Active Affluent<br />
Here’s some of the best outdoor<br />
gear to take preneurs from hitting<br />
the city streets to hiking on the hills<br />
Next Generation Hiking Boots<br />
The On Cloudtrax Waterproof launches a new<br />
generation of performance hiking footwear;<br />
the versatile outdoor shoe is packed with<br />
technology and designed for both street and<br />
mountain peak with a look to match. The On<br />
Cloudtrax Waterproof is crafted to handle<br />
mixed terrain from an adventure starting in<br />
town to the technical mountain trails.<br />
£180 from on-running.com<br />
Indestructible Cargo Pants<br />
Unlike any other cargo pant out there, the<br />
indestructible Trapper Pant II is ready for the<br />
toughest outdoor activity and child! Isbjörn’s best<br />
selling pant in Europe is made from extremely<br />
durable Cordura® fabric and has a 4-way stretch for<br />
ultimate freedom of movement and comfort. With<br />
pre-bent knees, this bluesign® approved pant is a<br />
match for any climb, ride or trek!<br />
£90 from www.isbjornofsweden.com<br />
Environment-Friendly Hoodie<br />
Isbjörn’s Shaun Hoodie is made from recycled<br />
Italian wool where the recycling process removes<br />
materials from the waste disposal process and saves<br />
water and chemicals. Bluesign® approved Shaun<br />
Hoodie ensures excellent warmth and breathability,<br />
plus next-to-skin softness thanks to the brushed<br />
inner fleece, and is perfect for hiking, biking and<br />
general outdoor activities.<br />
£100 from www.isbjornofsweden.com<br />
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Warm When Wet<br />
The Floyen Hooded Hybrid<br />
Insulated Jacket from Jöttnar is the<br />
perfect mid-layer jacket for fullon<br />
outdoor enthusiasts looking<br />
for lightweight, weather resistant<br />
warmth in a streamlined package.<br />
Boasting Polartec® Wind Pro®<br />
and Hardface® technology, wear<br />
year-round as a warm mid-layer,<br />
or as an outer layer in cold, dry<br />
conditions. Available to pre-order<br />
for early April delivery.<br />
£265 from www.jottnar.com<br />
Fleecy Does It<br />
The Zale Full Zip Hooded Jacket<br />
is an insulating fleece hoody that<br />
offers outstanding warmth with<br />
full-length centre-front zip,<br />
zipped handwarmer pockets<br />
and grown-on hood with<br />
elasticated binding to face.<br />
£100 from www.craghoppers.com<br />
Boots Made For Exploring<br />
Part of Chatham’s country collection, these Chartwell hiking boots<br />
are crafted from 100% waterproof premium nubuck leather in rich<br />
dark brown with a seven-eyelet, mid-cut style. The comfortable<br />
padded cuff, back tab, sympatex waterproof<br />
‘bootie’ lining and a two-density rubber<br />
sole are all stand-out features. Hikers<br />
will appreciate the sole spring poron<br />
performance cushioning which is<br />
anti-bacterial and offers<br />
maximum comfort and<br />
shock absorption.<br />
£110 from chatham.co.uk<br />
Travel Trousers<br />
The NosiLife<br />
Adventure Trouser<br />
are streamlined travel<br />
trousers engineered for<br />
effortless hot-climate<br />
travel. As well as the<br />
NosiLife anti-insect<br />
bite technology, the<br />
trousers also feature<br />
UPF40+ protection and<br />
anti-odour patches for<br />
trusted performance in<br />
hot-climate conditions.<br />
£90 from<br />
www.craghoppers.com<br />
Adventure-Ready Sandals<br />
You’ll be set for any adventure with KEEN’s Newport<br />
H2 Sandals for men which feature a quick drying lining,<br />
EVA insole with luxurious arch support for all day<br />
comfort and super cushioned EVA midsole. A secure<br />
fit lace capture system and non-marking rubber outsole<br />
will keep you grounded wherever your wanderings take<br />
you.<br />
£99.99 from www.keenfootwear.com<br />
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TECH-TASTIC TREATS<br />
From tech to take your laptop to the next level to the best<br />
electric scooter, here are our tech favourites this season<br />
TRUST<br />
PLUG AND PLAY WITH NO SETUP NECESSARY<br />
This Trust Teza 4K Ultra HD Webcam has a 4K<br />
lens that captures the best of you, with an image<br />
that is sharp and clear, excellent depth perception<br />
and accurate colours. It also has dual microphones<br />
that pick up sound from multiple directions up to 5<br />
metres – meaning everyone’s voice is heard, even<br />
in group meetings. The autofocus, 74° field of view<br />
and automatic white balance provide optimal quality<br />
imagery. The Teza comes with a tripod, USB-A to<br />
USB-C adapter, and attachable privacy shutter.<br />
£119.99 from Amazon<br />
UGREEN<br />
STRESS-FREE DATA TRANSFERS<br />
Facilitating a complete expansion of the capabilities of your<br />
laptop, this Docking Station is perfect for those who wish to<br />
download content from other devices, such as cameras, when<br />
your laptop does not already possess the ports to do so. With<br />
1x USB A 3.2 Gen 2 port and 1x USB-C 3.2 port with Flash<br />
Transmission speed up to 10Gbps, and 2x USB 3.0 ports, the<br />
Docking Station will meet most data transferring needs. The PD<br />
3.0 port provides a maximum of 100W to pass-through charge<br />
laptops while in use, allowing the Docking Station to be used<br />
free from any worries of your laptop running out of battery.<br />
£329.99 from Amazon<br />
JOBY<br />
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!<br />
This Beamo Studio Deluxe Lighting Kit is a one-stop lighting solution<br />
for your home video studio including a key light and a colour background<br />
light. Create engaging content with the easy-on-eyes Beamo Studio<br />
Key Light. Built-in Soft-Lens light diffusion ensures you will get the<br />
best image quality for your talking head videos. 10 brightness levels and<br />
3 colour temperatures can be controlled by the supplied cable remote<br />
which also magnetically attaches to the base of the table stand. The<br />
multi-angle, 10 brightness levels and 12 colours adjustable Beamo<br />
Studio Background Light gives a professional look to your content.<br />
£89.95 from joby.com<br />
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FOCUSRITE<br />
TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF VOICE RECORDINGS<br />
Vocaster One Studio Pack provides everything you need to capture<br />
high-quality voice recordings, quickly and easily. The bundle includes<br />
the Vocaster One interface; Focusrite’s Vocaster DM1 dynamic<br />
microphone with built-in grille and pop filter that makes you sound<br />
like you’re in the studio; HP60v closed-back studio headphones that let<br />
you hear your voice in perfect detail. The kit can also utilise Bluetooth<br />
to record directly from phone calls (ideal for remote interviewees)<br />
and comes with a whole suite of free software too, so you can start<br />
recording, editing, and sharing your content without delay.<br />
£199 from Amazon<br />
STM GOODS<br />
TAKE CHARGING VERTICAL<br />
The STM Goods ChargeTree Swing takes<br />
up minimal space but is able to charge<br />
your phone, AirPods and Apple Watch all<br />
at once. It features an innovative design<br />
that will fit in on any desk or table. The<br />
swing arm for the Apple Watch allows the<br />
face to be visible in nightstand mode whilst<br />
charging and can be swung away for even<br />
more space saving when it is not in use.<br />
£69.95 from Amazon<br />
TWELVE SOUTH<br />
INCREDIBLE VERSATILITY FOR CREATIVES<br />
Height adjustable with the ability to hold an iPad in infinite positions<br />
and angles, the 2nd Gen HoverBar Duo by Twelve South comes with<br />
a weighted desktop base as well as an adjustable shelf clamp to suit<br />
every iPad setup. Easy to use, it has a QuickSwitch Tab so users can<br />
go from the desktop base to shelf clamp in a matter of seconds. Ideal<br />
for both personal and business use, it elevates the iPad camera to eye<br />
level, users can have more natural conversations on video calls.<br />
£79.99 from Amazon and Apple<br />
A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING<br />
SIMPLE BUT STYLISH<br />
Designed by Yamazaki Homewares in Japan, this elegant monitor stand<br />
is available in either a white or black powder coated steel finish. The<br />
high quality desktop monitor stand comes with the benefit of a series of<br />
storage cubbies to help clear the clutter from your desktop. By raising<br />
your monitor off the desk, the stand creates additional space below to<br />
tuck your keyboard away, store paperwork or even hide cable clutter.<br />
£52 from www.aplaceforeverything.co.uk
Helen<br />
Glover<br />
I want to help<br />
inspire other<br />
parents to chase their<br />
dreams, bring the<br />
kids along for the<br />
journey, and being<br />
the best version of<br />
yourself is also being<br />
the best parent you<br />
can be<br />
Intervi<br />
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Double Olympic champion Helen Glover MBE<br />
talks about rowing, her proudest achievements<br />
and the Save Our Outdoors campaign<br />
ew<br />
How did you first become interested<br />
P in rowing and how did you start your<br />
journey towards becoming an Olympic<br />
athlete?<br />
It all started when I was 21. I was<br />
H training to become a PE teacher at the<br />
time and had a lifelong love of sport.<br />
It was 4 years before the London Olympics<br />
and I started rowing after applying to a<br />
Talent ID scheme called sporting giants<br />
which was looking for people with the<br />
potential to be good at various sports<br />
including rowing. I was tested for my<br />
strength and endurance and first got in a<br />
boat 4 years before the London Olympics.<br />
P<br />
What are some of your proudest<br />
achievements in your rowing career<br />
and in life in general so far?<br />
My proudest achievements are my<br />
H children, they are still little (3, 3 and<br />
4). Within sports I’d say the biggest<br />
achievements have been what I’ve managed<br />
to achieve with my teammates.<br />
Winning 2 Olympic titles with Heather<br />
Stanning and <strong>World</strong> and European titles<br />
with Polly Swann will always be so special<br />
as having people on the journey with me<br />
has been a really important part.<br />
P<br />
How do you handle the pressure of<br />
competition and the possibility of<br />
failure?<br />
I try to remind myself of the training<br />
H I’ve put in to get there. And I listen to<br />
my coaches and the people who know<br />
me best like my mum and my husband.<br />
P<br />
How do you think your personality<br />
traits have contributed to your success<br />
in rowing?<br />
I think I’m naturally competitive but<br />
H also feel really lucky to get to do this.<br />
I love being in the outdoors, in the<br />
elements, and I never forget how fortunate I<br />
am to be doing something I love.<br />
P<br />
H<br />
What steps do you take to try and<br />
reduce your own carbon footprint and<br />
help combat climate change?<br />
Working on the Cotswold Outdoor<br />
Save Our Outdoors campaign, I’ve<br />
learnt a lot about the small steps<br />
we can take to protect the outdoors we<br />
treasure so much here in the UK. Simple<br />
things such as sticking to paved paths or<br />
tracks can help counter footpath erosion,<br />
which takes years to restore. Making sure<br />
you’re buying the right kit the first time<br />
not only helps your wallet, but the planet<br />
too. When it comes to walking shoes or<br />
rucksacks, getting them fitted by experts,<br />
such as those found in-store at Cotswold<br />
Outdoor, can make a huge difference. It’s<br />
also important to look after the kit you<br />
already have - if it’s damaged don’t just<br />
throw it away, have it mended if possible,<br />
through services like Cotswold Outdoor’s<br />
Repair and Care. If it’s beyond repair,<br />
use recycling schemes, like the Recycle<br />
My Gear scheme at Cotswold Outdoor, to<br />
prevent it ending up in landfill.<br />
Do you think it is important for<br />
P athletes, and people in the public eye<br />
more generally, to use their platforms<br />
to raise awareness about important issues<br />
such as climate change?<br />
I do, which is why I’m so proud to be<br />
H part of Cotswold Outdoor’s Save Our<br />
Outdoors campaign. Hopefully I can<br />
use my platform to make a difference -<br />
letting your readers know the small steps<br />
they can take to play their part in making<br />
sure the outdoor places we love are here to<br />
last.<br />
Do you think it is possible for<br />
P individuals to make a significant<br />
difference in the fight against<br />
climate change, or do you think it requires<br />
collective action on a larger scale?<br />
I think it’s important to act both<br />
H as an individual and a collective<br />
group to tackle climate change. The<br />
responsibility certainly shouldn’t be placed<br />
on the shoulders of just one person, but if<br />
everyone starts to take action we can gain<br />
momentum to ensure we protect the planet.<br />
P<br />
How do you think the issue of climate<br />
change will affect the future of rowing<br />
and other outdoor sports?<br />
Research by Cotswold Outdoor found<br />
H that 42% of people in the UK worry<br />
about climate change at least once a<br />
week. That’s something I can relate to. The<br />
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last few years have seen a rise in both flooding and<br />
droughts across the UK. While I’m not an expert on<br />
these environmental issues, I think it’s safe to say this<br />
will affect rowing as well as other outdoor activities<br />
I love.<br />
P<br />
Do you have any advice for people who are<br />
passionate about environmental issues and want<br />
to get involved in trying to make a difference?<br />
Cotswold Outdoor wants to encourage everyone<br />
H to play their part in protecting the planet so we<br />
can all continue to enjoy the outdoor spaces<br />
we love, which is why they’ve launched the Save<br />
Our Outdoors campaign. They have worked with an<br />
environmental expert to offer advice on how to enjoy<br />
outdoor spaces responsibly, like if there is no paved<br />
path, you should avoid bare and muddy areas, as soil<br />
loss by foot erosion takes years to restore.<br />
P<br />
Name one person (not including family) who<br />
has had a significant influence on your personal<br />
development?<br />
My coach Robin has had such a huge impact<br />
H on my career (I attribute most of my success<br />
to him!) but has also made me understand that<br />
it’s important to enjoy the journey as well as the<br />
outcome.<br />
P<br />
What is your approach to self-reflection and how<br />
do you use it to improve yourself?<br />
Understanding yourself is a huge part of being<br />
H an elite athlete. I have to be able to predict how I<br />
might react to situations like the feeling of being<br />
on the start line or being exhausted at training.<br />
And then most importantly it’s crucial to know what<br />
tools or self talk to use to make sure I’m in the best<br />
place mentally that I can be.<br />
P<br />
If you could have dinner with any three people,<br />
dead or alive, who would you choose and why?<br />
Jesse Owens - a sporting legend, I love chatting<br />
H to other sportspeople. James Acaster - I find<br />
everything he says hilarious. Wangari Maathai<br />
- an environmentalist and peace activist. Reminding<br />
me what the lessons I want to instil in my children<br />
are.<br />
P<br />
If you could go back in time and give yourself<br />
one piece of advice, what would it be and why?<br />
Nurture friendships well. Life gets so busy and<br />
H full of distractions. I would remind myself that<br />
the odd message or phone call to a friend is<br />
important.<br />
P<br />
How do you think your experiences as an<br />
Olympic athlete can inspire and motivate others?<br />
I feel like often people put Olympic athletes<br />
H up on pedestals. I certainly did when I was<br />
younger! But I want to show that Olympic<br />
athletes have totally normal daily struggles, can<br />
find motivation hard, and can feel anxious and selfconscious<br />
in the gym. My role as a mum is the most<br />
important in my life and I want to help inspire other<br />
parents to chase their dreams, bring the kids along<br />
for the journey, and being the best version of yourself<br />
is also being the best parent you can be.<br />
You can find out more about the Save Our Outdoors<br />
campaign at www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/news.html<br />
Photo credit: Izzy Cooper<br />
for British Rowing<br />
Helen says, “I’m so proud to be part<br />
of Cotswold Outdoor’s Save Our<br />
Outdoors campaign”<br />
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Introducing Chores To Toddlers<br />
Lovevery, the global brand that<br />
hopes to make every parent feel<br />
confident, has a range of stage<br />
and age based products to support<br />
play and development, for children<br />
aged 0-4yrs, all offering exactly<br />
what a child needs at each stage.<br />
Lovevery’s mission is to give<br />
families a support system for<br />
a brighter future through their<br />
stage-based early learning system.<br />
The brand is best-known for its<br />
subscription Play Kits program,<br />
which delivers award-winning<br />
play essentials and resources for<br />
parents designed by experts for<br />
a child’s developing brain. The<br />
new 3YO Play Kits help parents<br />
navigate new phases with their<br />
three-year-old by equipping them<br />
with crucial social and emotional<br />
skills. Here are Lovevery’s tips on<br />
introducing and engaging toddlers<br />
with everyday household chores.<br />
Allowing children to perform<br />
everyday tasks themselves builds<br />
independence, confidence, and<br />
resilience. It also takes some extra<br />
time.<br />
When we let our children push the<br />
lift or washing machine buttons,<br />
pour their water, and wash their<br />
hands, they’re practising how to<br />
operate in their own little world.<br />
In Montessori terms, this is called<br />
“Practical Life”.<br />
When your toddler starts to show<br />
more interest in doing things for<br />
themselves or “helping” you with<br />
household tasks, this is a great<br />
time to introduce practical life<br />
activities.<br />
Here are some household<br />
suggestions that are just right for<br />
your toddler:<br />
SETTING THE TABLE<br />
As soon as your child can walk<br />
and reach the dinner table, they<br />
can start trying some basic tablesetting<br />
tasks. For example, you<br />
can start by putting them in charge<br />
of napkins or spoons. Hand your<br />
little one a few at a time and give<br />
them a concrete directive of where<br />
to put it. For instance: “Put the<br />
spoon next to the plate.”<br />
CLEANING<br />
Invite your child to help you with<br />
household cleaning whenever<br />
they’re interested. To encourage<br />
them, you can ask if they would<br />
like to help with a specific task,<br />
for instance: “Would you like to<br />
clean a spot on this window?”<br />
If you have a glass door, low<br />
windows, or a full-length mirror,<br />
encourage your child to use their<br />
own small spray bottle to wet the<br />
glass. Narrate what they are doing<br />
by using action words like spray,<br />
mist, and squirt.<br />
PUTTING THINGS AWAY<br />
By 24 months, many toddlers<br />
have the motor coordination (as<br />
well as the interest) to put items<br />
where they belong. To set your<br />
toddler up for success, keep a<br />
designated place for them to return<br />
certain items—a basket for blocks,<br />
another for stuffed animals, and a<br />
rack for books. A quick tip - if you<br />
label each basket with a picture of<br />
what belongs inside, this will help<br />
your toddler with this task.<br />
HELPING WITH LAUNDRY<br />
Laundry is a universal, neverending<br />
task, which makes it a<br />
great opportunity for your child<br />
to help. Young children love to<br />
open and close machine doors, put<br />
clothes in the washer or pull them<br />
out of the dryer, help you pour<br />
the soap (hand over hand), and<br />
twist knobs and push buttons on<br />
the machine. Sometime between<br />
19 and 24 months, many children<br />
begin to match items of the same<br />
type. Choose contrasting socks<br />
and lay them out in front of your<br />
child—maybe two large ones and<br />
two small ones, ideally of different<br />
colours—and say, “can you find<br />
the socks that go together?”<br />
Lovevery Play Kits start from<br />
£80 and are available from<br />
www.lovevery.co.uk<br />
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Kiddo Luxe<br />
Little Green Radicals<br />
From One To Another Summer Rainbow<br />
Striped Knitted Jumper (£38) is the<br />
perfect cosy layer for breezy beach days or<br />
summer nights around the campfire.<br />
Soft Red Twill Turn Up Sunshine Shorts<br />
(£28) come with turn-ups which can be<br />
lengthened as they grow, plus an adjustable<br />
waist, so they’ll last that bit longer.<br />
Blue & Red Checkered<br />
Reversible Pull On Trousers<br />
(£34) provide two styles in<br />
one so can be worn with lots<br />
of different outfits and come<br />
with turn-ups to last little ones<br />
even longer.<br />
Red Checkered Button Through<br />
Pyjama Short Set (£35) is<br />
inspired by traditional nightwear<br />
and is made from soft, organic<br />
cotton that will keep kids comfy<br />
all through the night.<br />
All items are made from 100%<br />
Organic & Fairtrade Cotton<br />
and are available at<br />
www.littlegreenradicals.com<br />
BeSafe<br />
The BeSafe iZi Flex Fix i-size is a high<br />
back booster seat for children 100-150<br />
cm tall (Approx 4 year - 12 years). It<br />
combines excellent safety features,<br />
high standards of comfort with flexible<br />
solutions to enable easy adjustments and<br />
installation. The BeSafe iZi Flex FIX<br />
i-Size is equipped with three layers of<br />
side impact protection and a headrest<br />
specifically shaped for the highest<br />
safety and comfort. Best of all, the<br />
seat perfectly adjusts to your family’s<br />
growing needs. It enables you to fit up<br />
to three people in one row by simply<br />
detaching the SIP bumpers facing the<br />
inside of the car. More space – just as<br />
safe!<br />
The BeSafe iZi Flex Fix i-size is<br />
available in 7 colours priced from £219<br />
to £269 at www.pramworld.co.uk<br />
For more information about BeSafe and<br />
to view the whole collection, visit<br />
www.BeSafe.com<br />
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Choixce: Members Only<br />
PERSONAL STYLING FASHION WEBSITE INTRODUCES REVOLUTIONARY WAY OF SHOPPING<br />
Choixce is a revolutionary new way of shopping. The<br />
personal styling fashion website caters for men and<br />
children (up to aged 18), where they are handpicked<br />
a selection of designer clothes by a personal stylist<br />
at 70% off the RRP and with a guaranteed value of<br />
between £200 and £500 of RRP in the box from high<br />
street and luxury brands.<br />
We love that Choixce is a members-only service,<br />
which ensures that each customer receives a<br />
personalised shopping experience. After shopping<br />
just four boxes, customers are invited to become a<br />
Gold Member and get 80% off their fifth curated<br />
box of items plus this top tier membership gives<br />
customers access to luxury brands and first dibs on<br />
new stock. For gold members who abuse the system<br />
and do not pay fairly (i.e. just a nominal fee), their<br />
membership is quickly revoked.<br />
We recently had the pleasure of trying out Choixce,<br />
and we have to say that we were very impressed with<br />
the fab fashion on offer and overall service.<br />
The process was incredibly easy and convenient.<br />
After registering a profile on Choixce’s intuitive<br />
website, the parent was able to discuss their child’s<br />
preferences and personal requirements with Lorna,<br />
Choixce’s Head Stylist, via WhatsApp. Alternatively<br />
if you prefer, you can talk to your designated stylist<br />
via email, live chat or phone. Lorna handpicked some<br />
stylish items from the impressive selection available<br />
at her fingertips which included a Mauro Grifoni<br />
waistcoat and smart navy blazer, red trousers and<br />
beautiful checked shirt all from Hackett. In no time<br />
at all, the personalised outfit for the child arrived.<br />
With free delivery, the deposit is a flat rate of £20<br />
which is then credited against what you decide to<br />
keep with items delivered straight to your door for<br />
your child to try them on at home with you only<br />
paying for what you keep.<br />
For items which aren’t quite right, simply pop them<br />
back in the box within 14 days and return for free.<br />
For the items you want to keep, you can log in to your<br />
account and pay for the items.<br />
We also appreciate that Choixce has a Pre-Loved<br />
arm, which encourages customers to send back in<br />
their box clothes they no longer wear. The Choixce<br />
stylists then work with local registered charities to<br />
send these clothes out to those less advantaged, which<br />
is a wonderful initiative that also helps reduce waste.<br />
Overall, we would highly recommend Choixce<br />
to anyone looking for a personalised shopping<br />
experience for their child’s wardrobe to get some<br />
of the best designer clothes whilst saving time and<br />
money.<br />
Find out more at choixce.com<br />
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Minipreneur Style<br />
Raise your child’s game in the fashion<br />
stakes with these cool clothes<br />
MUDDY PUDDLES<br />
Appealing to parentpreneurs<br />
looking for fun designs that capture<br />
the essence of childhood whilst<br />
still being incredibly high-quality<br />
and practical, Muddy Puddles is a<br />
must for any minipreneur needing<br />
sustainable outdoor wear.<br />
We love the UV protection<br />
swimwear which comes with<br />
UPF50+ sun protection as standard<br />
for extra peace of mind. The full<br />
collection includes separates, rash<br />
vests, girls bottoms and shorts,<br />
surf swimsuits and boys’ shorts<br />
(18 months – 12 years) as well as<br />
all-in-ones for younger children<br />
(six months to six years). Matching<br />
sunhats with wide brims and chin<br />
straps are also available to complete<br />
the look.<br />
Discover the Happy Planet collection<br />
at www.muddypuddles.com<br />
MORI<br />
MORI have released a<br />
nostalgic The Very Hungry<br />
Caterpillar collection which<br />
we totally adore! Made from<br />
the softest organic cotton<br />
and bamboo, the collection<br />
includes day and sleep wear<br />
for newborns up to ages 5-6y,<br />
with prices starting at just<br />
£34.50 or the pyjamas (above)<br />
and £20 for a long sleeved<br />
T-shirt (right). You can view<br />
the full collection at<br />
www.babymori.com.<br />
RACHEL RILEY<br />
Award-winning designer<br />
Rachel Riley has collaborated<br />
with premium Merino Wool<br />
brand Smalls to create a<br />
capsule collection of cosy baby<br />
and kidswear. Made from soft,<br />
eczema healing Merino wool,<br />
from traceable and ethical<br />
sources, we love the Baseball<br />
Long Sleeve Top (£47) teamed<br />
with matching Trousers (£65)<br />
in French Navy.<br />
Available from<br />
www.rachelriley.co.uk<br />
JOULES<br />
This Finn 1/2 Zip Sweatshirt<br />
has a cosy funnel neck for<br />
snuggling into, a quarter zip<br />
fastening and ribbed hem and<br />
cuffs. As for the fit it is relaxed<br />
through the body so can be<br />
layered easily over t-shirts and<br />
has raglan sleeves for a casual<br />
feel. It’s adorned in stripes and<br />
is finished with a branded hare<br />
to the chest.<br />
£26.95 from www.joules.com<br />
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WET WEDNESDAYS<br />
100% waterproof &<br />
breathable, the awardwinning<br />
Outdoors Rain<br />
Jacket and Outdoors<br />
Dungaree Set (£57) plenty<br />
of room for layering<br />
underneath.<br />
The Great British Bobble<br />
(£27) is ethically made<br />
in the UK using soft &<br />
sustainable merino wool.<br />
Only available from<br />
wetwednesdays.co.uk<br />
MOUNTAIN WAREHOUSE<br />
Perfect for the local pool or on holiday,<br />
these Patterned Kids Boardshorts (£15.99)<br />
are made in a nylon-elastane blend with an<br />
adjustable drawstring, cargo pockets and a<br />
fun, bright print.<br />
The 2-pair Bermuda Junior<br />
Aqua Shoes (£15.99) are designed in soft<br />
neoprene with a breathable top mesh panel.<br />
Easy to slip on and off, aqua shoes protect feet<br />
from standing on sharp objects or hostile sea<br />
creatures for confidence in the water.<br />
Buy them at www.mountainwarehouse.com<br />
JOJO MAMAN BÉBÉ<br />
The 2-Pack Kids’ Space Digger<br />
Jersey Pyjamas includes one longsleeved<br />
pair featuring an all-over<br />
tractor print and one short-sleeved<br />
set with tractor applique and coordinating<br />
striped trousers. Rib cuffs<br />
prevent the bottoms from riding up,<br />
keeping little legs cosy, while the<br />
gently elasticated waistband is comfy<br />
on growing waists.<br />
£29 from www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk<br />
JOJO MAMAN BÉBÉ<br />
A modern twist on classic prints is<br />
a fun way to add interest to your<br />
child’s wardrobe while keeping it<br />
versatile. By adding vibrant<br />
construction vehicle appliqués<br />
to a classic Breton top, the<br />
Indigo Construction Vehicles<br />
Appliqué Top is transformed<br />
into something extra special.<br />
£16 available from<br />
www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk<br />
ROBERT DYAS<br />
This Paw Patrol interactive watch with printed<br />
soft silicone strap features a touchscreen<br />
dial with 10 watch faces, 3 wallpapers, selfie<br />
photo/video camera, games, fitness tracker,<br />
alarm/stopwatch/timer, voice recorder and<br />
calculator. It has a rechargeable battery and<br />
USB cable for charging and data transfer.<br />
£39.99 from www.robertdyas.co.uk<br />
START-RITE SHOES<br />
Energy (£47) is a character leather<br />
chelsea boot with a contemporary<br />
grippy sole with flex grooves<br />
to aid natural movement. Feet<br />
stay comfortable with leather<br />
linings to absorb moisture and<br />
there is a handy inside zip<br />
fastening with elastic side<br />
panel. Available in sizes<br />
S6-S12.5 width F.<br />
Enigma (£45) comes in multiwidth,<br />
whole and half size<br />
fittings to ensure the perfect<br />
fit for growing feet. Double<br />
riptape fastening allow<br />
for easy adjustment<br />
and a precision fit.<br />
Available in Sizes<br />
S6-S12.5 and<br />
width F & G.<br />
College (£58) is a sleek stylish slipon<br />
school shoe with a sculptured<br />
heel for comfort and support.<br />
The mature shape will appeal to<br />
primary age boys wanting to look<br />
their best. Available in sizes<br />
L2-L5.5 width F & G.<br />
All available from<br />
startriteshoes.com
Minipreneur Style<br />
Rachel Riley<br />
Rachel Riley’s Navy Piped<br />
Pique Shirt (£49) is made<br />
from premium piqué<br />
cotton and trimmed with<br />
contrasting navy piping<br />
detail, for a smart look<br />
perfect for special occasions.<br />
The shirt is also available<br />
with a red or blue trim, and<br />
comes in baby sizes too.<br />
Rachel Riley’s versatile<br />
Classic Tailored Shorts<br />
(£49) in crisp cotton, can be paired<br />
with a smart shirt and look great with<br />
a T-shirt or hoodie for a more casual<br />
look. Available in beige, navy and<br />
blue colourways, they feature side and<br />
back pockets, with waist adjusters for<br />
comfort.<br />
Both of the above are available from<br />
www.rachelriley.co.uk<br />
Deichmann<br />
Clarks Junior Boy Black<br />
Leather Twin Strap School<br />
Shoes (£39.99) is the perfect<br />
style for smart little chaps in the<br />
classroom.<br />
Jack Wolfskin Boys Blue Lace-<br />
Up Low Hiker (£34.99) is a<br />
multifunctional shoe sure to be<br />
loved by small adventurers.<br />
Both from www.deichmann.com<br />
Chelsea Peers<br />
Whether you dress<br />
your minipreneur in<br />
the delightful Mini<br />
Peers Kids’ Organic<br />
Cotton Green Giraffe<br />
Print T-shirt (£15) and<br />
Leggings (£20) or take<br />
twinning to a new<br />
level with the Kids’<br />
Red Modal Button<br />
Up Long Pyjama Set<br />
(£38), bedtime just<br />
got snazzier thanks to<br />
Chelsea Peers.<br />
Available online at<br />
chelseapeersnyc.com<br />
Joules<br />
These Bradley Jersey Denim<br />
Slim Jeans are slim fitting<br />
through the leg with a turn up<br />
hem, so there’s a little extra<br />
growing room. They have the<br />
traditional five pocket styling,<br />
a functional fly fastening, an<br />
elasticated waistband and belt<br />
loops. Better yet, they come<br />
in a versatile denim wash and<br />
have been made using an Eco<br />
Wash technique that uses less<br />
water, energy and chemicals<br />
than traditional washing<br />
methods.<br />
£24.95 from www.joules.com<br />
Very<br />
Boys Three Piece Denim<br />
Shirt T-Shirt and Jean Set<br />
(£19.50) from V by Very is the<br />
perfect set to smarten up their<br />
wardrobe.<br />
Boys Embroidered Dino Jog<br />
Set (£13) from Mini V by Very<br />
features a colourful dino print.<br />
Boys Multi Stripe Knitted<br />
Jumper (£10) from Mini V by<br />
Very is perfect for little chaps.<br />
All from Very.co.uk<br />
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Bobo Choses<br />
We love the playful “Waves All<br />
Over” design from the SS23<br />
collection at Bobo Choses.<br />
The t-shirt (€38) is soft and<br />
comfortable, perfect for everyday<br />
wear, while the trousers (€72) and<br />
shorts (€44) add a touch of fun to<br />
your child’s summer wardrobe.<br />
Best of all, the clothes are unisex<br />
and are available online from<br />
www.bobochoses.co.uk<br />
Polarn O. Pyret<br />
Made from soft brush-back cotton, this<br />
fun vehicle print kid’s sweatshirt is<br />
extra cosy for games at the park, plus,<br />
the rib-knit hem and cuffs lock in the<br />
snugness - so there’s no need to stop<br />
play. Wear with matching leggings for<br />
the perfectly coordinated look.<br />
£28 from www.polarnopyret.co.uk<br />
Polarn O. Pyret<br />
For bold pieces that will give your outfit a boost, go for this vehicle<br />
print kid’s hoodie. Made in soft brushed back organic cotton this<br />
kid’s hoodie will keep chilly weather at bay. The versatile style has<br />
a removable hoodie giving you two ways to wear it while the bold<br />
vehicle print makes it stand out from the crowd.<br />
£40 from www.polarnopyret.co.uk<br />
Bobux<br />
Built on a foundation of family values and a<br />
heritage of Kiwi innovation, Bobux firmly believes<br />
the world would be a better place if kids’ shoes<br />
were both healthy and awesome looking. <strong>World</strong>leading<br />
research with respected podiatrists and<br />
development driven lasts, ensures that fit, foot<br />
health, comfort and performance is paramount with<br />
all Bobux’s shoes. Bobux’s shoes are with children<br />
through every stage of their foot development and<br />
its mission is to make the best shoes in the world<br />
for growing feet. Some of our favourite styles this<br />
season include Grass Court trainer (from £45),<br />
Tidal sandal (from £42) and Summit sandal (from<br />
£42). Available from www.bobux.co.uk<br />
Polarn O. Pyret<br />
This Block Stripe Kids Top<br />
(above, £22) is made in soft<br />
yet hardwearing organic<br />
cotton and is designed to last<br />
many kids, many seasons<br />
whereas the Organic Cotton<br />
Kids T-Shirt (below, £12) is<br />
distinctive, durable and made<br />
to last in a choice of designs<br />
to suit girls and boys.<br />
Both available from<br />
www.polarnopyret.co.uk
The Storytime Ritual<br />
Dave Woods - children’s author and co-founder of the personalised BE<br />
Books stories - talks about the importance of storytime for parents<br />
and how to create moments with your children that will last a lifetime.<br />
Storytime is a child’s first experience of space travel.<br />
Their first taste of underwater exploration. Their<br />
first encounter with a monster. It’s where they learn<br />
to hone their emotions. Excitement. Fear. Laughter.<br />
Curiosity. All woven together while they sit, wideeyed<br />
and breathless, as tale after tale unfolds before<br />
them. New worlds of knowledge and experience<br />
painted with unforgettable strokes onto the blank<br />
canvasses of their hungry young minds.<br />
The Storytime Ritual. As timeless as it is<br />
spontaneous. As nerve-jangling as it is reassuring.<br />
It creates thoughtful windows of serenity<br />
in our relentless, screen-obsessed<br />
lives. And builds a priceless bond<br />
between parent and child.<br />
On one hand, it’s a forum<br />
to tell thrilling adventures<br />
and instil a lifelong love of<br />
reading, on the other it’s a<br />
platform to gently touch on<br />
a child’s real-life concerns<br />
when they’re relaxed and<br />
accessible. Are you afraid<br />
of monsters? … or anything<br />
else? … anyone at school?<br />
… (a discreet way in to raise<br />
the difficult subject of bullying,<br />
perhaps?). It can offer a way of<br />
bridging those two distant worlds of<br />
home and school.<br />
My Belgian wife and I read all the tried and<br />
trusted classics to our three young children. She in<br />
French, me in English. Lots of morality tales – like<br />
Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories – which were/are<br />
a particular family favourite. But every Storytime<br />
Ritual is unique to every family.<br />
In our household, if our kids were well behaved<br />
(which was rare) they’d get one of The ‘Woods’<br />
Stories, as they came to be known. (Woods is our<br />
family surname, insert your own name if you want to<br />
try this on your own offspring.)<br />
The Woods Stories, to this very day, are still talked<br />
about by my three children (now 23, 21 and 19).<br />
These were special stories, where the children<br />
themselves were heroes in their own bedtime stories.<br />
Yes, the tales took a little pre-planning, but they were<br />
unforgettable moments of escape for them. And for<br />
me as a father!<br />
A Woods Story always started with a journey to some<br />
fantastic new location: an exotic island / a distant<br />
mountaintop / a dense jungle / an underground cave<br />
– you get the idea. Or we might time-travel back to<br />
the age of dinosaurs (a favourite) / the time of knights<br />
and dragons / the Wild West / some far corner of the<br />
universe in a rocket, and so on. And, in order for the<br />
tale to be told, my three children had to be properly<br />
prepared: pyjamas on, teeth cleaned and<br />
perched in a neat row in mummy and<br />
daddy’s bed.<br />
Then, before the actual Woods<br />
Story could start, the children<br />
had to ‘journey’ to the place<br />
where the story would<br />
begin.<br />
To do this, they had to<br />
go to that fabled land of<br />
scintillating suspense<br />
and excitement – under<br />
the covers. That was where<br />
they would be transported.<br />
In every sense. And there, in<br />
the darkness, safe and warm, I’d<br />
begin telling the story and they’d<br />
start imagining it across the pages<br />
of their minds. Just like the ancient art of<br />
storytelling that arose across many cultures, without<br />
a single book in sight.<br />
True storytelling relies on the intimacy between the<br />
teller and their audience. Weaving tales around their<br />
specific needs and that particular location. Making<br />
the potential for each story, for any family, to be as<br />
unique as a child’s own fingerprint.<br />
Our Woods Stories were characterised by elements<br />
of interaction. Whilst penning this article, I asked<br />
my middle child, Daphne, what sprang to mind when<br />
she thought back to those stories. “It was a bit like<br />
4D cinema,” she said, her eyes glowing. (She’s a<br />
veteran of Universal Studios and other experiential<br />
theme parks, so has the lingo off pat.) “You used to<br />
flick water at us in the dark to create the sensation<br />
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of being at sea in a big storm!” (Just a cup of water,<br />
hidden under the bed before story time, with a few<br />
flicked drops across their closed eyes, which brought<br />
to life the dramatic ocean voyage that I’d already<br />
planned they would undertake in that particular tale.)<br />
“And I remember the lightning flashing over our<br />
ship!” (Created by switching off the bedroom light,<br />
then flickering it on and off rapidly with booming<br />
sound effects to create the accompanying donner to<br />
the blitzen. Cheap, but very effective.)<br />
In every different Woods Story, each child would<br />
always have their own little backpack. And in those<br />
three backpacks were key elements they would need<br />
to either save them or help them progress as they<br />
continued their quest. It might be a torch. A dog.<br />
A magic wand. A can of beans. A length of rope.<br />
But it was always vital. (And always pre-planned.)<br />
Three children. Three backpacks. Three empowering<br />
moments in each Woods Story. A simple narrative<br />
device that kept them engaged throughout.<br />
Why let your children just ‘listen’ to a story when<br />
they can actually ‘be’ the story?<br />
They also had their own superpowers based on their<br />
own personalities, like strong reading skills, or keen<br />
eyesight or problem-solving abilities or just doing<br />
something silly, which let them exert their own<br />
personal influence on the direction of the tale. And,<br />
importantly, gave them a sense of control.<br />
The more you put into your storytelling, the more you<br />
get out of it. Both your children, and you as a parent.<br />
Can’t make up your own stories? There’s still a<br />
happy ending – just start adding simple ‘experiential’<br />
moments to any story you read them. You’ll quickly<br />
become a master storyteller – spontaneous and<br />
inventive. Like rustling curtains if a monster is<br />
lurking outside, or adding sound effects to action<br />
scenes, or reading in different characters’ voices, or<br />
plunging the bedroom into darkness (get ready for<br />
screams of delight!) then continuing to tell the story<br />
in the inky blackness to fire their imaginations.<br />
I believe the Storytime Ritual should be more than<br />
just a snatched, dutiful moment at the end of a busy<br />
working day (although I stress this is better than<br />
nothing and at times, I’ve had to do the same thing<br />
myself). Whenever and wherever possible though, it<br />
should be seen as the invaluable family-empowering<br />
opportunity it really is. Something to be enhanced.<br />
Personalised. Maximised. A just-a-few-fleeting-yearsin-a-lifetime<br />
experience for you and your children.<br />
One to be celebrated.<br />
The Storytime Ritual is a rite of passage for every<br />
child. Where, with a little extra effort, you can create<br />
moments that will last forever. Memories that will<br />
inform your little heroes as they, in the dim, distant<br />
future, become storytellers to children of their own.<br />
ABOUT THE EXPERT<br />
Dave Woods is a children’s author and co-founder of<br />
the personalised BE Books stories, which are a new<br />
series of mini morality tales based on different reallife<br />
values. Dave envisaged a collection of books that<br />
could bridge the gap between the classroom and home<br />
– tales for time poor parents that would empower<br />
them to open up meaningful conversations with their<br />
children about real life issues. Dave co-authored<br />
the books and is co-founder of Be Held - a new<br />
publishing platform dedicated to supporting parents,<br />
inspiring children and empowering families through<br />
a series of thought-provoking books.<br />
To find out more about BE Books, please visit<br />
beheld.com<br />
Dave Woods & James Butterworth, Co- Founders of Be Held<br />
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Kiddotainment<br />
Toys & Games<br />
For Minipreneurs<br />
MATHS HOME<br />
LEARNING SETS<br />
These Maths Home Learning<br />
Sets from Edx Education<br />
help kiddos learn important<br />
early mathematical concepts,<br />
developing skills in<br />
counting, addition, sorting,<br />
classifying, identifying<br />
geometric shapes and<br />
objects, problem solving and<br />
reasoning.<br />
Maths Home Learning Set<br />
for 5-6 Years is £21.99 and<br />
Maths Home Learning Set<br />
for 6-7 Years is £27.99 from<br />
www.shopedx.co.uk<br />
SPRING CROQUET GAME<br />
This kiddo-friendly croquet set will be a hit<br />
with children and parents alike. The beautifully<br />
crafted set features 6 spring-themed animal<br />
arches and is perfect for developing hand-eye<br />
coordination. Kiddos can simply grab a mallet<br />
and one of the balls to have endless fun hitting it<br />
through the arches. Ideal for parents looking for<br />
fun activities to keep their kiddos entertained.<br />
£28 from www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk<br />
MAKE A SPLASH 120 MATHS ACTIVITY MAT<br />
This attractive sea-themed number floor mat helps kiddos<br />
practise number concepts up to 120 and develops a variety<br />
of primary maths skills, including Addition and Subtraction,<br />
Multiplication, Doubling, Place Value, Counting and<br />
Number Patterns. The large maths floor mat will keep<br />
primary children engaged<br />
when developing their maths<br />
skills and offers a number of<br />
different game play options.<br />
The box includes 64 square<br />
frames, 64 square marker cards,<br />
four T-shaped frames, two<br />
inflatable number cubes and<br />
one inflatable number cube for<br />
+1-, -10, +1 and -1.<br />
£32.50 available from<br />
learningresources.co.uk<br />
EARLY MATHS 101 TO GO: GEOMETRY & PROBLEM<br />
SOLVING - LEVEL 3<br />
This bumper maths kit from Edx Education supports 5-6 year old<br />
kiddos at home with learning early mathematical concepts using fun<br />
and hands on activities to learn geometry and problem solving skills<br />
through play. Includes a colour activity booklet, 25 double-sided<br />
activity cards and 5 different types of tactile maths items, including<br />
1 Geoboard with 20 elastic bands, 50 Junior Geostix®, 60 Attribute<br />
Blocks, 1 Attribute Block Spinner and 2 Sorting Circles.<br />
£38.99 from www.shopedx.co.uk<br />
MONSTERS MAGNETIC DART GAME<br />
This is the perfect game for any<br />
children’s parties or family<br />
fun evenings. Kiddos will<br />
love the Janod Magnetic<br />
Dart Game! With<br />
friendly monsters<br />
to cheer you<br />
on, little ones are<br />
encouraged to aim<br />
at the target with the<br />
magnetised arrows, a<br />
safe and fun way of<br />
developing dexterity<br />
and concentration.<br />
Suitable from 4 years<br />
+, the grown-ups will<br />
want to get stuck<br />
in with this spooky<br />
game too!<br />
£19.99 from Yes Bebe<br />
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GEARS! GEARS! GEARS!®<br />
With the 120-piece Dizzy Fun Land Motorised<br />
Building Set kiddos can spend whole days at the<br />
amusement park. Includes a handheld motor,<br />
carousel, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, roller coaster,<br />
play figures and enough colourful, spinning gears to<br />
make everything come to life. The motorised<br />
set encourages creativity and mechanical<br />
reasoning. It also helps build<br />
motor skills in children.<br />
£66.95 available from<br />
learningresources.co.uk<br />
TONIES<br />
tonies®, the leading children’s<br />
storytelling audio system, turns<br />
listening, and in turn learning,<br />
into an exciting experience for<br />
kiddos of all ages. Some of<br />
our favourite Tonies right now<br />
include classics like Toy Story and<br />
Winnie-the-Pooh as well as more<br />
modern adventures with the Paw<br />
Patrol pups like Chase and Rubble.<br />
Tonies are £14.99 each and the<br />
Toniebox Starter Set is £79.95<br />
from tonies.com<br />
SUPER MARIO RALLY TENNIS<br />
This action-packed tabletop tennis rally game is<br />
inspired by the world of Super Mario. Kiddos must<br />
slide their characters left and right to receive the ball<br />
and hit the button at the right time to serve and return!<br />
The scoreboard helps keep track of the match in true<br />
tennis style and see who can defeat their opponent<br />
to become the Rally Tennis champion! Comes with<br />
collectible Mario and Luigi figures that can be used<br />
interchangeably with other Super Mario games that<br />
are part of the Epoch<br />
Games Link System. No<br />
batteries required and<br />
suitable from<br />
age 5+.<br />
£29.99 from<br />
very.co.uk<br />
SUPER MARIO LUCKY<br />
COIN GAME<br />
A recreation of the classic<br />
arcade game featuring fan<br />
favourite Mario characters!<br />
Whichever player has the<br />
most coins at the end wins.<br />
Suitable for solo play or 2<br />
players and there are two<br />
ways to play. Best suited<br />
for kiddos aged 4 years<br />
and over.<br />
£29.99 from<br />
Amazon<br />
POP UP SUPER MARIO<br />
TOMY’s brand-new Pop Up Super Mario toy is<br />
expected to be one of the most successful pop-up<br />
games yet when it launches this Spring.<br />
With three ways to play, Pop Up Super Mario is<br />
simple to play and easy for kiddos to pick up. In<br />
Classic play, Mario is in his pipe, and you must help<br />
him get out. Each player takes turns sliding paddles<br />
into the pipe. When the correct slot is picked…POP!<br />
Mario will bounce out of his pipe and that player wins<br />
the game. Nobody knows which slot will make him<br />
pop up next – it’s different every time!<br />
For a longer game, try Coin Collection. In this<br />
version, the paddles are mixed up and placed coin<br />
side down. Each player chooses a new paddle at the<br />
start of their turn. The player that helps Mario pop out<br />
counts the number of coins on that paddle and gets<br />
that added to their score. Keep playing. Each paddle<br />
has a different number of coins, and the player with<br />
the most coins at the end wins!<br />
£19.99 from<br />
Smyths
Kiddotainment<br />
BUSY BUILDERS JIGSAW PUZZLE<br />
This colourful 30-piece shaped jigsaw features a busy<br />
construction site scene with lots to talk about and<br />
discover. The chunky pieces are great for little hands.<br />
This jigsaw is perfect for kids who love big construction,<br />
featuring a digger, tipper and cement mixer along with<br />
lots of quirky characters<br />
and funny events<br />
happening in the scene<br />
to spot and discuss.<br />
A poster and learning<br />
guide encourages<br />
discussion.<br />
£11.25 from<br />
www.orchardtoys.com<br />
FIRST TIMES TABLES<br />
A fun introduction to understanding 2, 5 and 10<br />
times tables, this educational game<br />
introduces kids to<br />
multiplication, it also<br />
gives parents the tools<br />
to help teach their child.<br />
Once children have<br />
become familiar with the<br />
concept of multiplication<br />
they can play<br />
the flippin’<br />
fun pancake<br />
themed<br />
game to put<br />
their new<br />
skills to the<br />
test!<br />
£9.50 from<br />
www.orchardtoys.com<br />
DINOSAUR DIG<br />
This exciting, prehistoric game has kids finding all<br />
the bones to build their very own 3D T-Rex dinosaur.<br />
Players take turns to hook matching coloured dinosaur<br />
bones onto their dinosaur body. The winner is the first to<br />
dig up all the bones to<br />
complete their<br />
dinosaur. Great fun,<br />
quality and colourful<br />
pieces, teacher tested<br />
and perfect for helping<br />
young children develop<br />
colour matching,<br />
memory and dexterity<br />
skills.<br />
£12 from<br />
www.orchardtoys.com<br />
SMART CAR MINI<br />
SmartCar Mini is a fun, compact, 3D-puzzle<br />
including a total of 72 challenges (24 inside the<br />
challenge booklet and 48 challenges available to<br />
download). All from easy to expert level. Kiddos<br />
build the car by placing all of the blocks in the<br />
chassis. The position of the blocks must match the<br />
colour clues shown in the challenge.<br />
£9.99 from<br />
smarttoysandgames.co.uk<br />
FLIPBOT<br />
Kiddos will have fabulous fun building their Flip Bot and<br />
launching the turbo motors to make it flip and spin. With<br />
a double safety system, GeoSmart offers unsurpassed<br />
safety and durability, for endless playing pleasure!<br />
£44.99 from smarttoysandgames.co.uk<br />
SCREWBALL SCRAMBLE 2<br />
The sequel to TOMY’s classic game of Screwball<br />
Scramble tests coordination and skill on a topsyturvy<br />
journey through a table-top maze full of<br />
new surprises. Suitable for independent play or<br />
competition against friends and family. There is<br />
some light assembly necessary and it attaches to the<br />
Original Screwball<br />
Scramble (sold<br />
separately) to form<br />
one giant maze. No<br />
batteries required!<br />
£19.99 from Smyths<br />
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FARM MINI<br />
GOLF<br />
Simple social<br />
games never<br />
fail to please<br />
kiddos, which<br />
makes this<br />
Farm Mini<br />
Golf Set a<br />
no-brainer<br />
for parents<br />
who need<br />
fun activities to fill their toddler’s day. Beautifully<br />
crafted and painted to create 6 farm themed<br />
obstacles for you to hit the balls under, over<br />
and through, the set is both fun and useful for<br />
developing hand-eye co-ordination. Simply pick up<br />
a club and one of the included balls and hit it for<br />
endless fun!<br />
£45 from www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk<br />
PILE UP PIRATES<br />
Kiddos will love to join Pirate Pete in the exciting<br />
game of Pile Up Pirates. Speed is key as whoever<br />
stacks the most pirates wins but one false move can<br />
bring the tower tumbling down<br />
for the loser. The rotating<br />
base adds an extra layer<br />
of excitement and<br />
can be twisted to<br />
adjust the difficulty<br />
so kiddos can begin<br />
on the easier setting<br />
before making it<br />
more challenging as<br />
they develop higher<br />
accuracy and grow<br />
their coordination<br />
skills.<br />
£11.99 from Hamleys,<br />
Amazon and Argos<br />
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE<br />
This fast paced kiddo board game has players follow<br />
the path around the board, landing on spaces and<br />
setting off all kinds of calamitous<br />
traps! Tripped by the marble,<br />
monkeys around the track will<br />
try to stop the explorers with<br />
booby-trapped spaces: a see-saw,<br />
a snake pit, a rickety bridge and<br />
more. Suitable for 2 to 4 players<br />
with no batteries required.<br />
£22.99 from<br />
Amazon, Argos,<br />
JLP, Very,<br />
Smyths, The<br />
Entertainer,<br />
The Range<br />
and WHSmith<br />
MAD TEA PARTY<br />
Easy to learn and quick to set up and play, Mad<br />
Tea Party features all your favourite friends from<br />
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. The tilting tea party<br />
table adds a level of difficulty, or play without for<br />
accessible play or younger players (very young<br />
kiddos can simply play it as a stacking game);<br />
suitable for ages 5 and up, and for 2-10 players, Mad<br />
Tea Party is a perfect family game.<br />
£15 from The Entertainer and Amazon<br />
MAGIC ADVENTURES MICROSCOPE<br />
Using this microscope, young biologists can zoom<br />
in on flowers, animals, food, minerals and more<br />
using eight double-sided smart slides that activate<br />
amazing BBC videos and images.<br />
Kiddos can discover answers to curious questions<br />
like: How do leaves changes colours? What do plant<br />
cells look like? What is sand made of anyway?<br />
They can make their own discoveries by finding<br />
things around the house and getting a closer look<br />
using the reusable slides or large sample tray.<br />
Children will be amazed by<br />
what they can see with up<br />
to 200x magnification<br />
on this real microscope<br />
and they can capture<br />
and save the on-screen<br />
images.<br />
£79.99 available from<br />
www.leapfrog.com<br />
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Kiddotainment<br />
TAPTAP®<br />
TapTap® Smart Fidget is the small but mighty<br />
miniature gamer that syncs play and learning to<br />
make fidgeting both beneficial and fun. Palmsized<br />
and programmed with five high-touch, hightech<br />
games that target memory, focus, hand/eye<br />
coordination, critical thinking, and fine motor skills,<br />
TapTap® Smart Fidget will<br />
keep fingers nimble and minds<br />
sharp. TapTap® Smart Fidget<br />
offers on-the-go brain-training<br />
and fidget-style fun that will<br />
keep kiddos aged five-plus<br />
entertained for hours. It’s the<br />
ultimate travel boredom buster!<br />
£9.99 from Smyths Toys<br />
PAINT POP<br />
Paint away the mess-free way with Paint Pop<br />
Paint Sticks. They offer the perfect introduction<br />
to painting and doodling. They’re bright,<br />
colourful and create no mess, offering a happy<br />
experience for all! They dry quickly, often in<br />
under a minute, reducing the risk of smudges<br />
and transfer. Plus, the smooth, glide-on paint<br />
works without needing water or brushes,<br />
making for easy clean up.<br />
With their chunky shape,<br />
Paint Pop Paint Sticks are<br />
ideal for little hands – and<br />
they’re so easy to use, with<br />
their twist and paint action.<br />
Simply take off the cap,<br />
twist the tube to push the<br />
paint upwards and paint!<br />
From £4.99 at Smyths Toys<br />
ENGINO<br />
Creative Engineering Maker Junior’s 10 Models<br />
Set offers kiddos hours of creative play building<br />
10 engineering toy models including an elephant, a<br />
giraffe, a spaceship and many more. Improves handeye<br />
coordination and spatial thinking using easy-tohandle<br />
blocks, rods<br />
and connectors.<br />
Combining print &<br />
online instructions,<br />
it can be stored<br />
easily in its plastic<br />
tub when done.<br />
Compatible with<br />
other Engino products and<br />
made from environmentally<br />
friendly toxin-free plastic.<br />
£29.99 from Amazon<br />
PLAYMOBIL<br />
Part of the City Life series, this high quality toy<br />
ambulance playset has the realistic functions of a<br />
modern ambulance with side and rear doors to open as<br />
well as light and sound module on the roof and a host<br />
of detailed medical accessories to encourage kiddos<br />
aged 4 and up to imaginative role play as paramedics<br />
helping the injured construction worker. Assembly is<br />
child’s play thanks to the enclosed printed building<br />
instructions with pictures. With<br />
this awesome ambulance<br />
playset kiddos can develop<br />
important skills and selfconfidence.<br />
£49.99 available from<br />
www.playmobil.co.uk<br />
ENGINO<br />
The Motorised Models 30-in-1 Adventure Set<br />
helps kiddos practice critical STEM skills like<br />
how to think and build in 3D space and how to<br />
find creative solutions to real-world engineering<br />
problems through<br />
real life and VR.<br />
Kiddos can<br />
take their first<br />
steps in creative<br />
engineering<br />
building up to 30<br />
different awesome<br />
models set into<br />
motion with a 3v<br />
motor.<br />
£75 from Amazon<br />
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Minipreneur’s<br />
Book Corner<br />
You can't judge a book by its cover<br />
so here are our recommendations<br />
from the UK's leading publishers<br />
There’s Nothing<br />
Faster than a Cheetah<br />
by Tom Nicholl and<br />
Ross Collins<br />
We absolutely adore this laughout-loud<br />
wonderfully wacky<br />
picture book packed with<br />
vehicles and animals. It features<br />
a bouncy, read-aloud story from Tom Nicoll<br />
and hilarious illustrations from the awardwinning<br />
Ross Collins.<br />
£7.99 published by Macmillan<br />
The Kiss<br />
by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly<br />
Dunbar<br />
A delightful bedtime story that celebrates blended<br />
families and kindred spirits. Tiger and Crocodile<br />
are both looking for a goodnight kiss in this clever flip-book story.<br />
£7.99 published by Faber<br />
Imagine Eating Lemons<br />
by Jason Rhodes & Richard<br />
Dearing<br />
A child’s introduction to mindfulness where<br />
Chester Chestnut learns about his anxious thoughts and<br />
feelings, where they come from and how to control them.<br />
£7.99 published by Graffeg<br />
Blue<br />
by Sarah Christou<br />
A friendly, gentle story to help young children<br />
navigate big emotions by showing them that feeling<br />
blue doesn’t have to be scary or kept a secret.<br />
£7.99 published by Faber<br />
Dig, Dig, Digger<br />
by Morag Hood<br />
With bright colours and a witty text from the<br />
award-winning Morag Hood, young children<br />
and adults will love reading this book together.<br />
£12.99 published by Macmillan<br />
Winnie the<br />
Pooh and Me<br />
by Jeanne Willis and<br />
Mark Burgess<br />
A brand new story from<br />
everyone’s favourite honeyloving<br />
bear and more beloved<br />
classic characters<br />
– the perfect gift for<br />
children who want to<br />
take another journey<br />
into the enchanting<br />
and nostalgic world<br />
of Winnie the Pooh.<br />
£12.99 published by<br />
Macmillan<br />
The Versatile<br />
Reptile<br />
by Nicola Davies &<br />
Abbie Cameron<br />
This book is a brilliant way to<br />
introduce children to reptiles’<br />
versatility and reduce the fear<br />
of reptiles. Written by awardwinning<br />
children’s book author<br />
and zoologist<br />
Nicola Davies.<br />
£7.99 published<br />
by Graffeg<br />
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First Questions and<br />
Answers: Why Am I Afraid?<br />
by Katie Daynes & Christine Pym<br />
This book is perfect for children who have ever felt<br />
anxious or afraid, or who want to help a friend. A cast<br />
of characterful frogs go through a range of relatable<br />
scenarios from not wanting to be alone<br />
to being afraid of the dark. The beautiful<br />
illustrations, friendly text and interactive<br />
flaps help children learn more about<br />
their own feelings.<br />
£9.99 published by Usborne<br />
Mental Maths<br />
by Tom Mumbray<br />
This lift-the-flap book illustrated by<br />
Benedetta Giaufret and Enrica Rusina makes<br />
mental arithmetic a breeze with clever tips,<br />
tricks and techniques. There<br />
are lots of practice puzzles and<br />
questions with lift the flaps to<br />
reveal the answers and a maths<br />
maze game at the end. The book<br />
is a fun way for 5-8 year olds to<br />
learn essential maths skills.<br />
£10.99 published by Usborne<br />
Easter Things To Make And Do<br />
by Kate Nolan<br />
This big, bright book is full of simple yet charming<br />
craft ideas. From blossom pictures & butterflies to<br />
bunnies & chicks, there are all kinds of things for kids<br />
to have fun making, using everyday materials.<br />
£6.99 published by Usborne<br />
English For Everyone<br />
Junior 5 words a day<br />
This beautifully illustrated dictionary is an essential<br />
vocabulary builder for young children learning<br />
English as a foreign language that teaches and tests<br />
five new words each day, for five days a week, over<br />
one year adding up to 1000 English words.<br />
£14.99 published by DK<br />
Look I’m An Engineer<br />
This playful preschool activity book for kids will<br />
unleash your child’s curiosity and creativity as<br />
they play their way through 15 super fun STEM<br />
projects. Every project features bright photography<br />
and charming illustrations, which support the easyto-follow<br />
instructions. Perfect for ages 3 to 6 Years.<br />
£7.99 published by DK<br />
1000 words STEM<br />
This fascinating STEM education book is packed<br />
with bright, detailed illustrations and easy-to-read<br />
terms. Every picture-packed page is full of scientific<br />
concepts such as sound, light, senses, and machines,<br />
with words for each image. It’s perfect for children<br />
aged 5 to 7 years.<br />
£9.99 published by DK<br />
Questions &<br />
Answers About<br />
Money<br />
by Lara Bryan<br />
With fun illustrations by Marie-<br />
Eve Tremblay, this lift-the-flap<br />
book is filled with answers to<br />
important money<br />
questions like “Where<br />
does money come<br />
from?”. The book<br />
has been written in<br />
consultation with<br />
money management<br />
expert Bobby Seagull.<br />
£10.99 published by<br />
Usborne<br />
First Maths<br />
Glossary<br />
Key maths vocabulary and<br />
concepts for young children<br />
are simply explained in this<br />
friendly and informative<br />
reference book. Clear,<br />
accessible pictures and<br />
diagrams support this first<br />
introduction to numbers,<br />
calculating, measuring,<br />
geometry, and data-collecting,<br />
making basic maths<br />
skills easier to<br />
understand.<br />
£9.99 published by DK<br />
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The Very Best Hug<br />
by Smriti Halls & Alison Brown<br />
This is a charming celebration of every kind of<br />
hug, filled with gorgeous and funny illustrations by<br />
the much-loved Alison Brown and a delightful rhyming text by Smriti<br />
Halls, bestselling author of I’m Sticking with You. From bear hugs to<br />
koala cuddles, this book is the perfect gift for anyone who loves hugs!<br />
£6.99 published by Bloomsbury Children's Books<br />
The Happy Tank<br />
by John Magee<br />
In just a few weeks, the Kindness Coach, John Magee,<br />
can set your children up with happy habits that will<br />
stay with them for life. The Happy Tank is the perfect<br />
resource to use with children aged 7+ to boost their<br />
happiness, wellbeing and confidence at home and at school.<br />
£7.99 published by Bloomsbury Education<br />
The Bedtime Book of<br />
Impossible Questions<br />
by Isabel Thomas and Aaron<br />
Cushley<br />
Covering all areas of childlike curiosity, this<br />
beautifully illustrated volume of answers to<br />
those all-important questions is stuffed full of<br />
exactly the sort of fascinating facts you always<br />
wanted to know like how many stars are in the night sky, why<br />
don’t animals wear clothes and do plants have feelings!<br />
£12.99 published by Bloomsbury Children's Books<br />
Kobe Ketchup and the Food<br />
Bank Adventure<br />
by Madelaine Black and Shirley Waismann<br />
This new children’s book is an uplifting story of a little boy called<br />
Jay and some magical condiments coming to life. Published in<br />
support of Bankuet, the UK’s first online food bank donation<br />
platform and number one supplier to food banks, it’s a timely tale<br />
that teaches children, and grown-ups, about need, giving, receiving<br />
and how we can all make a difference.<br />
The book explores a key issue, encouraging readers<br />
to think about children who might be going hungry,<br />
in a fun and relatable story.<br />
£8.99 published by Purple Mash Publishing<br />
Perfectly<br />
Norman<br />
by Tom Percival<br />
This new board book from the Big<br />
Bright Feelings series comes with<br />
an important lesson<br />
for children to be open<br />
and honest about the<br />
things that make them<br />
wonderfully different.<br />
£7.99 published by<br />
Bloomsbury Children's<br />
Books<br />
The Wild Life of<br />
Animals<br />
by Mike Barfield and<br />
Paula Bossio<br />
A colourful and comical tour<br />
through the animal kingdom<br />
from award-winning author Mike<br />
Barfield and quirky<br />
cartoonist and illustrator<br />
Paula Bossio. Filled<br />
with stories about some<br />
of the world’s most<br />
interesting animals.<br />
£10.99 published by<br />
Buster Books<br />
Travel Games<br />
on the Go<br />
illustrated by Jorge<br />
Santillan<br />
Packed full of colourful travelthemed<br />
games and activities,<br />
this book is guaranteed to keep<br />
kids entertained on even the<br />
longest of journeys. Readers can<br />
put their brain-power to the test<br />
with mind-bending<br />
mazes, spot the<br />
difference games,<br />
dot-to-dots, sudoku<br />
puzzles and much<br />
more.<br />
£7.99 published by<br />
Buster Books<br />
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Shona Hirons<br />
How To Avoid Loneliness<br />
When Working From Home<br />
Shona Hirons, an award-winning global Resilience<br />
and Burnout Coach, explains some different ways to<br />
avoid being lonely when choosing to work from home<br />
Having worked from home for the past four years,<br />
I understand that loneliness is the biggest challenge<br />
when you are working from home.<br />
Until I’d developed some coping strategies to beat the<br />
feeling of loneliness, I found myself working more<br />
hours, but also noticed that my productivity was less.<br />
Over the past couple of years whilst working as a<br />
Resilience Coach all over the world, I’ve noticed that<br />
the global pandemic has impacted the way we work<br />
and feel.<br />
There is now a digital intensity to our jobs, which<br />
most of us have not experienced before. In our<br />
traditional workplace setting, we would have natural<br />
breaks and opportunities to step away from our desks<br />
throughout the day.<br />
Most people would work in open plan settings, so<br />
there would be water cooler chats, coffee breaks,<br />
being able to tap your colleague on the shoulder and<br />
ask if you could run something past them, or a walk<br />
to the shop to pick up a sandwich.<br />
Although working remotely does come with many<br />
benefits, getting the balance right can be tricky. Here<br />
are some suggestions on how to get the balance right<br />
as a worker and employer.<br />
WORK SOMEWHERE ELSE ONE DAY PER WEEK<br />
This could be in a coffee shop or a library. Surround<br />
yourself with others. You may not speak to anyone,<br />
but you’ll feel connected and less lonely. On Fridays,<br />
I have a Zoom-free day and plan projects and catch<br />
up on admin. This is the perfect day for me to work<br />
somewhere else. I also find I am much more creative.<br />
PLAN A MID-WEEK CATCH-UP WITH A FRIEND<br />
This can be a great way to have something to look<br />
forward to when you finish work for the day. It can<br />
also help to separate work from your home life.<br />
CREATE TIME DURING YOUR DAY TO GET OUT<br />
If you have a dog, this can be a great way to force<br />
you to take those important breaks and get out and<br />
meet people. Even a short walk can lift you up,<br />
increase your energy and make you more productive.<br />
You could also do a “Fake Commute” at the start and<br />
end of your working day to set those boundaries. This<br />
gets you into the right mindset of leaving the house<br />
to come back to the office at the start of the day, and<br />
leaving the office to come back home at the end of<br />
the day.<br />
CREATE A PLAYLIST<br />
Being on video calls all day is draining. In between<br />
each call, stick some tunes on. I put the radio on and<br />
find that I work far better and don’t feel like I’m on<br />
my own.<br />
OFFER AN INCENTIVE<br />
You could provide employees with a monthly budget<br />
to work out of a coffee shop, or a budget to make<br />
their home workspace an enjoyable place to work.<br />
Some employers offer an office space to use once or<br />
twice per week.<br />
NON-WORK-RELATED VIRTUAL MEETINGS<br />
Some of the companies I work with have introduced a<br />
15-minute meeting on a Monday to inspire positivity<br />
into the team at the start of the week. No work is<br />
discussed and it is a good way to get to know your<br />
colleagues more personally.<br />
BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER<br />
Building in an events budget to bring all remote<br />
workers together helps to build relationships, improve<br />
morale and you get to know your colleagues better.<br />
This is likely to cost less than staff turnover, or<br />
unproductive staff.<br />
BE AWARE OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGES<br />
Increases in sick days, lower productivity, negativity<br />
and disconnection are all signs that something isn’t<br />
right. Be compassionate, listen and show you care.<br />
Discuss ways to avoid feeling lonely.<br />
OFFER RESILIENCE COACHING<br />
This is likely to cost a lot less than presenteeism,<br />
absenteeism and staff turnover. The human element<br />
of Resilience Coaching is far more effective than just<br />
providing courses and online tools.<br />
A recent study by Calm People revealed the true<br />
costs of investing in Resilience Coaching, compared<br />
to the costs on businesses who do not invest. For<br />
example, the UK government’s Thrive at Work<br />
report demonstrated a £4.20 return on investment for<br />
every £1 spent. However, many companies are still<br />
reluctant to invest, despite burnout looking to be the<br />
next global pandemic. The Harvard Business Review<br />
declared it as one of the “most pressing topics facing<br />
business today.”<br />
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Domestic Delights<br />
Freeze Up<br />
Indulge in the rich, creamy taste of homemade ice cream with<br />
the Ice Cream & Gelato Professional from Cuisinart. With its<br />
instant freeze bowl, you can make your own frozen desserts in<br />
as little as 40 minutes, without the need for pre-freezing.<br />
Elevate your dessert game with two specialist mixing paddles,<br />
included in the package. The ice cream paddle adds more air<br />
during mixing for a lighter, airier texture, while the gelato<br />
paddle produces denser, silkier gelato and sorbet. The options<br />
are endless!<br />
After churning, you can enjoy your dessert right away as<br />
soft serve or let the machine keep it frozen for an additional<br />
10 minutes whilst you transfer to the freezer for a firmer<br />
consistency. With the Ice Cream & Gelato Professional, the<br />
days of settling for store-bought ice cream are long gone.<br />
£300 from www.cuisinart.co.uk<br />
Cook Up<br />
The GreenPan Slow Cooker prepares food over a longer<br />
period at lower temperatures and is cheaper to run<br />
than an oven. The average energy cost of a slow cooker<br />
annually is £59, compared to £316 for a conventional<br />
oven, according to household energy specialist Utilita.<br />
The Slow Cooker is perfect for busy weekdays and<br />
family dinners of stews, casseroles, curries and lots<br />
more. You don’t need to add oil as the ingredients won’t<br />
stick thanks to the healthy, PFAS-free, Thermolon<br />
ceramic non-stick coating that is specially designed for<br />
the higher heat requirements of electrical appliances.<br />
£199 from John Lewis & Partners<br />
Perk Up<br />
The Lakeland 3-in-1 Espresso Maker is a great choice<br />
for any coffee lover. The multi-brew system allows<br />
for the use of ground coffee, ESE pods, and NX and<br />
Nespresso capsules, making it perfect for a quick<br />
caffeine fix or a lazy weekend brew. The simple control<br />
panel and steam wand make it easy to extract single<br />
or double shots of espresso, make coffee shop-style<br />
cappuccinos, or produce perfectly frothed milk for hot<br />
chocolate. The Thermobloc heating system and 20-<br />
bar pressure pump ensure a perfect brew every time.<br />
Additionally, the machine features a 1.2 litre removable<br />
water tank, cup warming plate, and automatic power off<br />
function.<br />
£159.99 from www.lakeland.co.uk<br />
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KITCHEN COMPANIONS<br />
Get Grating<br />
Microplane is the pioneer of photoetched<br />
graters, none more famous<br />
than the iconic, long-lasting, rasplike<br />
Premium Classic Zester, created<br />
over 25 years ago. The Microplane®<br />
Premium Classic Zester is a cult<br />
classic and is now available in a<br />
design and colour to suit every taste –<br />
no matter how wild or exotic!<br />
The latest limited series of handles<br />
come in a variety of funky designs<br />
to suit every taste including Black<br />
Marble, Skull, Ombre, Tropical and<br />
Safari design. Each design adds a<br />
unique touch to the kitchen and makes<br />
grating more fun. The zester is perfect<br />
for grating lemon and orange zest,<br />
ginger, garlic, hard cheeses, and more.<br />
The Microplane Premium Classic<br />
Zester is a must-have for any kitchen.<br />
£24.95 from hartsofstur.com<br />
Get Saucy<br />
Tracklements<br />
Special Edition Wild<br />
Garlic Sauce is a<br />
versatile condiment<br />
that can be used in<br />
many different ways.<br />
It’s a perfect balance<br />
of wild garlic, honey,<br />
and mustard and pairs well with<br />
pork tenderloin, hot smoked trout,<br />
or pan-fried Pollock. Additionally, it<br />
pairs well with steak, chicken, roasted<br />
vegetables, omelettes, scrambled eggs,<br />
and tortillas. It can also be mixed with<br />
mayonnaise or crème fraiche for a dip<br />
or in a potato salad.<br />
£3.75 from tracklements.co.uk<br />
Get Grinding<br />
The KitchenAid Meat Grinder and Sausage Stuffer has a durable<br />
metal design that provides faster grinding of beef, chicken and pork for<br />
even the most challenging ingredients. The fine, medium, and coarse<br />
grinding plates and two sausage stuffer tubes make it easy to create<br />
a variety of fresh, inventive foods. The unit can be pre-chilled in the<br />
refrigerator or freezer to maintain a cold grinding temperature, giving<br />
you a clean grind when preparing meat. It offers convenient storage<br />
as it is packed and organized inside its own storage case. In the box<br />
you will find the metal food grinder, food tray, fine grinding plate,<br />
medium grinding plate, coarse grinding plate, sausage stuffer tubes,<br />
sausage stuffer plate, food pusher and cleaning brush.<br />
£159 from kitchenaid.co.uk<br />
Get Baking<br />
Elevate your kitchen game with<br />
this versatile and stylish set of<br />
four 10cm Mini Casseroles from<br />
the Foundry range by Barbary<br />
& Oak. Each mini casserole is<br />
crafted from durable stoneware<br />
and designed to hold a single<br />
serving of your favourite<br />
comforting dishes, from creamy<br />
bacon mac and cheese to<br />
aromatic curries and, of course,<br />
classic casseroles. The stoneware<br />
construction ensures even heat<br />
distribution and longer heat<br />
retention compared to aluminum<br />
or stainless steel cookware. Not<br />
only does this set offer versatility<br />
in the kitchen, but it also provides<br />
an attractive presentation for<br />
your dishes. The domed lids lock<br />
in heat and moisture for a more<br />
efficient cooking process and the<br />
enamel interior provides easy<br />
food release and quick cleaning.<br />
The mini casseroles are oven safe<br />
up to 220°C, making them perfect<br />
for crumbles and cobblers, and<br />
they are also microwave safe.<br />
£37.99 available from<br />
www.barbaryandoak.co.uk<br />
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Get Waffle Making<br />
The VonShef Dual Round Waffle Maker<br />
is a versatile and compact appliance that is<br />
perfect for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. It<br />
can make two golden waffles in the same<br />
amount of time it takes to boil a kettle.<br />
The brushed steel finish makes it a stylish<br />
addition to any kitchen countertop and<br />
makes a great gift for any food lover. The<br />
deep, non-stick plates of the waffle maker<br />
ensure that the waffles come out thick<br />
and fluffy every time. Cleaning is also<br />
made easy as you just need to wait for the<br />
waffle maker to cool before wiping away<br />
any residue with a damp cloth. Overall, the<br />
VonShef Dual Round Waffle Maker is a<br />
great addition to any kitchen.<br />
£34.99 from www.vonhaus.com<br />
The Art of<br />
Culinary<br />
Empowerment<br />
Our Seven Must-Have Kitchen<br />
Essentials for You & Your Home<br />
Get Sautéing<br />
The ProCook Professional Granite 28cm sauté pan<br />
is a versatile and essential addition to any kitchen.<br />
Forged from a single piece of aluminium, it distributes<br />
heat quickly and evenly, eliminating hotspots. It<br />
features a stainless-steel base for induction cooking<br />
and ergonomic handles for comfort. The granite effect<br />
surface is durable and features a premium, PFOAfree<br />
non-stick coating. It comes with a glass lid, is<br />
dishwasher safe and suitable for most hob types, and<br />
can be used in the oven up to 260C.<br />
£64 from www.procook.co.uk<br />
Get Milling<br />
Get ready to fall in love with freshly ground spices<br />
again with the FinaMill patented electric Pepper<br />
Mill & Spice Grinder. It is a brilliantly easy way to<br />
grind spices, regardless of whole spice shape, size,<br />
and hardness. Simply fill a grinding pod with your<br />
favourite spice, attach it to the FinaMill and grind<br />
away. You can operate the FinaMill with just one<br />
hand—perfect for multitasking cooks and people<br />
with limited mobility. FinaMill grinding pods double<br />
as storage for all your spices and can be swapped in<br />
with just a couple clicks.<br />
£49.95 from finamill.co.uk<br />
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How To Make Your Kitchen<br />
Electricals Really Work For You<br />
Marcus Lux, Head of GASTROBACK®<br />
UK, Export & Business Development<br />
Marcus Lux is Head of UK, Export & Business<br />
Development at German premium household electricals<br />
manufacturer GASTROBACK®. The brand has been<br />
in the UK for just three years but has over 30 years’<br />
experience selling quality products around the world. As<br />
an innovative premium brand, GASTROBACK® aspires<br />
to set trends and a lifestyle focused around design, high<br />
quality materials, professional performance and safety.<br />
If you are looking to upgrade your kitchen electricals,<br />
here are some helpful points to look at to make sure<br />
you really get the most out of them.<br />
RECREATING THAT COFFEE SHOP TASTE<br />
We all enjoy a good cup of coffee – or speciality tea –<br />
when we’re out on the high street but how many of us<br />
have been disappointed that we can’t recreate that at<br />
home? Investing in good quality appliances which let<br />
you tailor-make your brew are key. So coffee makers<br />
that offer a memory function and customisation for<br />
instance or a product that brews teas at just the right<br />
temperature.<br />
Speciality teas are increasingly popular and to get the<br />
best flavour, the teas need to be brewed at different<br />
temperatures. That is not something that you can<br />
achieve with a standard kettle alone, so you need a<br />
product where you can select different temperatures.<br />
BE THE BOSS!<br />
It isn’t just coffee machines which can offer a<br />
customisation function on so you get that perfect<br />
cup of coffee every time. Look for items like bread<br />
makers which let you follow your own program rather<br />
than a pre-set, have a gluten-free option if that’s<br />
important to you or where you can add ingredients<br />
during the program (this is useful for anyone with<br />
allergies).<br />
LOOK FOR VERSATILITY<br />
As well as ease-of-use, programmability and<br />
customisation, to really get the most out of your<br />
kitchen equipment you should look at what is on offer<br />
over and above the core function. This is particularly<br />
useful with more specialist products like tea makers<br />
for instance. Look for one that lets you just boil water<br />
or that includes an accessory to turn it into a mini<br />
cooker! Great for small batch cooking and steaming<br />
or for heating up baby food.<br />
It seems everyone has gone crazy over air fryers! But<br />
why not try a model that offers other functions as<br />
well like pizza oven, rotisserie and dehydrator?<br />
SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL<br />
We probably all want a little less clutter in our lives<br />
and that is particularly true on kitchen surfaces.<br />
If you have invested in those good quality kitchen<br />
electricals then you want to be using them regularly.<br />
But to make it easy on the eye, opt for compact<br />
products that will take up a smaller amount of surface<br />
on your worktop.<br />
BUILT TO LAST<br />
The golden rule. Choose products which offer you<br />
value for money and are going to do the job. So good<br />
quality products which are versatile and easy-to-use,<br />
robust and durable. Look for products that carry at<br />
least a two-year guarantee and that will stand the test<br />
of time in terms of design.<br />
ABOUT GASTROBACK<br />
With around 90 products, the GASTROBACK®<br />
portfolio covers most small domestic appliance<br />
categories including espresso machines, fryers,<br />
contact grills, breadmakers, waffle maker, stand<br />
mixers, raclette/fondue and even an air purifier!<br />
Find out more at www.gastroback.co.uk<br />
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Here are four GASTROBACK®<br />
kitchen electricals to raise your<br />
food & drink game at home.<br />
1. DESIGN AUTOMATIC<br />
BREAD MAKER<br />
The Design Automatic Bread<br />
Maker (£129.90) has 18 programs<br />
for bread (including gluten-free<br />
and rice bread), jam, yoghurt,<br />
dough, cake and ice cream. It<br />
features an automatic ingredients<br />
tray for nuts, seeds, fruits or<br />
chocolate chips and a program so<br />
you can follow your own recipes.<br />
It will bake 500g, 750g and 1kg<br />
size loaves and types include<br />
whole-grain, white, French, sweet<br />
and fruit breads.<br />
2. DESIGN TEA & MORE<br />
ADVANCED TEA MAKER<br />
To get the best flavour out of<br />
speciality teas, they need to be<br />
brewed at different temperatures,<br />
something you can’t get with a<br />
standard kettle. The Design Tea<br />
& More Advanced tea maker<br />
(£139.90) has 11 brewing programs<br />
for different teas and also a<br />
separate Schott glass simmering<br />
basket for the preparation of meals<br />
and even baby food.<br />
3. 5-IN-1 DESIGN AIR FRYER &<br />
PIZZA OVEN<br />
The 5-in-1 Design Air Fryer<br />
& Pizza Oven (£229.90) is a<br />
brilliantly-versatile piece of<br />
equipment, but takes up minimal<br />
space on the worktop. In fact it is<br />
five products in one – air fryer,<br />
pizza oven, mini oven, rotating<br />
grill spit and dehydrator! But<br />
that hasn’t compromised on its<br />
performance, so the air fryer<br />
function for instance will air fry in<br />
record time and the pizza function<br />
makes pizza in around eight and<br />
a half minutes! There are four<br />
programmes: toasting, defrosting,<br />
pizza baking and French fries.<br />
4. DESIGN ESPRESSO<br />
ADVANCED BARISTA<br />
With the Design Espresso<br />
Advanced Barista (£549.90)<br />
you can recreate a great-tasting<br />
coffee just like in a coffee shop.<br />
It features 15 bar pressure and<br />
a thermo-block heating system<br />
which offers warm-up in 1.5<br />
minutes. Suitable for freshlyground<br />
coffee beans, coffee<br />
powder or ESE pods and offering<br />
speciality coffee like espresso,<br />
latte macchiato or cappuccino.<br />
The integrated hot water function<br />
also means you can use it for<br />
Americano, café crème and tea.<br />
These amazing appliances and<br />
many more are available to<br />
purchase from gastroback.co.uk<br />
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FABULOUS<br />
Say hello to our selection of the best champagnes<br />
& sparkling wines from places you love and<br />
some places you have yet to discover<br />
Taittinger Prestige Rose NV<br />
Champagne Taittinger presents a paradigm rosé, boasting a<br />
refined salmon pink hue with aromas of wild strawberries with a<br />
subtle hint of spice. Ideal as an aperitif and delicious with light,<br />
fruity desserts such as Peach Melba or Passionfruit Panna Cotta.<br />
£55.65 from Sainsburys , Majestic, Tesco, Ocado, John Lewis,<br />
Drinx.com, Champagne King, www.champagnedirect.co.uk and<br />
www.thechampagnecompany.com<br />
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Pommery Brut Rosé<br />
Delicate pale pink with slightly salmon tones, this fine and fruity<br />
champagne is distinguished by its fleshy note while remaining<br />
lively, fresh and highly subtle. Its colour comes from Pinot Noir<br />
grapes. The champagne is stored in a cellar for three years to<br />
develop the distinctive properties of Pommery Rosé.<br />
£49.99 from Ocado, Majestic and Waitrose<br />
Pommery Brut Royal<br />
Lively and cheerful, this wine is fresh, light-hearted, delicate and<br />
generous in taste. Very aromatic, with notes of yellow, fleshy apple,<br />
ripe citrus and a touch of brioche, vanilla and almond. With a focus on<br />
elegance and length the wine offers a clean palate at the end without<br />
any dryness. Everything is in harmony and never tires the palate. The<br />
wine is pale yellow with slight green reflections.<br />
£40 from Waitrose, Ocado, Sainsbury’s and Majestic<br />
Denbies Cubitt Blanc de Noirs 2014<br />
This award-winning English sparkling wine has a delicate copper<br />
colour and fruit aromas of strawberry and cocoa. Enhanced by the use<br />
of barrel matured dosage and six years of bottle ageing, the complex<br />
fruit flavours combined with a chalkiness give this wine breadth and<br />
body whilst retaining freshness.<br />
£34.95 from www.denbies.co.uk<br />
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Chapel Down English Rosé NV<br />
This delicate rosé sparkling wine has aromas of redcurrant, strawberry<br />
and rosehip. A delicate rose petal pink, the fine and persistent bubbles<br />
within pair wonderfully with light canapés such as charcuterie boards.<br />
£29 from Ocado<br />
Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs 2017<br />
This prime example of a South African Cap Classique is a bright lime<br />
green colour with rich aromas of fresh limes, green apples, pears and<br />
lemon zest on the nose.<br />
£24 from Majestic, Handford Wines, North and South Wines, Simply<br />
Wines Direct and Frontier Fine Wines<br />
Tesco Finest Premier Cru Brut<br />
Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes with extra long ageing in<br />
bottle. This extra maturation makes for elegant flavours of citrus, green<br />
apple & brioche with a fine mousse. Serve with canapes or fish & chips.<br />
£23 from Tesco<br />
Tesco Finest English Sparkling Wine<br />
This refreshing sparkling wine is produced in the traditional method by<br />
the award winning Balfour Winery. It is a dry, crisp wine with apple<br />
and citrus flavours balanced by delicate brioche notes.<br />
£21 from Tesco<br />
Amy X Liquid Diamond<br />
Liquid Diamond has teamed up with TOWIE star and TV personality<br />
Amy Childs to launch her own Prosecco. Amy says, “This Prosecco is<br />
just like me - glamorous and beautiful inside and out.”<br />
From £19 at Amazon and liquiddiamondwine.com<br />
Cune Cava Brut<br />
This classic example of Spain’s signature sparkling from the CVNE<br />
winery is elegant and creamy with notes of ripe apple and freshly<br />
toasted bread. It presents a splendid bargain for connoisseurs seeking<br />
top-notch effervescence without the cost associated with Champagne.<br />
£16.99 from Majestic<br />
Mionetto Prosecco Brut NV<br />
This high-quality Prosecco from one of the oldest Prosecco producers<br />
has a bouquet redolent of Golden Delicious apple, white peach and<br />
honey. It is crisp and refreshing with just a hint of sweetness, making<br />
it a perfect tipple for raising a toast.<br />
£11 from Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and slurp.co.uk<br />
Vilarnau 0% Sparkling Rosé<br />
Vilarnau is a boutique cava winery near Barcelona. Their veganfriendly<br />
elegant alcohol-free sparkling rosé wine has delicate<br />
strawberry & raspberry notes. The finish is long & refreshing.<br />
£8 from Amazon<br />
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Sips & Serves<br />
From wine hampers to ready-to-drink<br />
cocktails, check out these tasty tipples!<br />
Hampers.com<br />
Wine lovers will delight at the diverse<br />
wines featured inside this Luxury<br />
Six Bottle Wine Selection. From<br />
the crisp Chablis Dampt Freres, the<br />
perfect partner for chicken or fish, to<br />
the soft and fruity Tohu Marlborough<br />
Pinot Noir, which is the perfect<br />
accompaniment for a steak or roast<br />
beef, this enticing selection of highquality<br />
wines will make the perfect<br />
addition to any collection.<br />
The selection includes a bottle of<br />
Autreau Champagne, a blend of 33%<br />
Pinot Noir from the Marne Valley and<br />
67% Pinot Meunier from the Côte des<br />
Bars. The other wines include Finca<br />
Amalia Rioja, Chateau Haut Bellevue<br />
St Emilion 2016 and Tohu Awatere<br />
Valley Sauvignon Blanc.<br />
The wines are presented in a stylish<br />
high-quality Wicker Basket making<br />
this the perfect gift for friends and<br />
family or an indulgent treat for you.<br />
The Luxury Six Bottle Wine Selection<br />
is £169 from www.hampers.com<br />
Shwen Shwen<br />
The Shwen Shwen range of juices are traditional<br />
Sierra Leonean drinks which can be enjoyed poured<br />
over ice, added to cocktails or topped up with<br />
prosecco. The range includes Mango Sunshine<br />
(Mango lemonade); Nomoli (Traditional ginger beer);<br />
Passionately Bissap (Hibiscus & strawberry juice);<br />
Spiced Bissap (Ginger & hibiscus juice); Purple Haze<br />
(Lavender & coconut water drink); and Tombe (Sweet<br />
and sour tamarind juice).<br />
Each bottle costs £3.50 and the full range is available<br />
to buy from shwenshwen.com/shop/<br />
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Monkey Shoulder<br />
Perfect for cocktail lovers, this Monkey<br />
Shoulder gift set features the original Blended<br />
Malt Scotch Whisky, which features a smooth<br />
blend of Speyside single malts that produce a<br />
complex array of delicious flavours.<br />
Made for mixing, this triple malt is catching<br />
the attention of the country’s leading<br />
bartenders for<br />
its smooth and<br />
rich qualities,<br />
making it ideal<br />
for creating<br />
whisky cocktails<br />
such as an Old<br />
Fashioned,<br />
Pina Coladas,<br />
Espresso<br />
Martinis and<br />
more as well as<br />
drinking in the<br />
more traditional<br />
way.<br />
£31.37 from<br />
Amazon
Carefully crafted to recreate the sophisticated<br />
flavours of cocktails, Savyll Non-Alcoholic<br />
Cocktails cost from £10 at www.savyll.com,<br />
Harrods, Wholefoods, Ocado and Amazon<br />
Soho Street Cocktails are crafted with a ‘taste-first’<br />
approach and come in 1.5L recyclable pouches<br />
that hold 10 cocktail serves and stay fresh for up<br />
to 6 weeks after opening. You can purchase their<br />
pouches for £28.99 at sohostreetcocktails.com<br />
Guaranteed to captivate straight from the<br />
can and transport you somewhere truly<br />
exotic, Angels Dare Cocktails cost from £5 at<br />
angelsdarecocktails.co.uk<br />
ADRIATICO Amaretto source all its ingredients<br />
locally in Italy. It is the only vegan-certified<br />
amaretto in the world. Roasted Amaretto and<br />
Bianco Amaretto are £28.99 each from Amazon,<br />
Harvey Nichols, The Whisky Exchange, Master<br />
of Malt, The Drinks Shop and Eataly<br />
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The Mandrake<br />
This multi-award-winning luxury hotel located in<br />
the heart of London’s Fitzrovia boasts the South<br />
American-inspired restaurant, YOPO<br />
The Mandrake is a multi-awardwinning<br />
luxury lifestyle property<br />
located in the heart of London’s<br />
Fitzrovia. Every aspect of the hotel<br />
has been carefully curated and<br />
designed to offer guests a unique,<br />
immersive, and truly unforgettable<br />
experience. With the culture and<br />
nightlife of Soho and the West<br />
End on its doorstep, and the<br />
shopping of Oxford Street only a<br />
stone’s throw away, The Mandrake<br />
is the perfect base from which<br />
to explore all that London has to<br />
offer.<br />
The hotel’s location, amenities,<br />
and world-class restaurant make it<br />
a must-visit destination for those<br />
looking for a truly unforgettable<br />
experience in the capital.<br />
The hotel features 33 luxurious<br />
bedrooms, including three<br />
opulent suites and an awardwinning<br />
penthouse. All of the<br />
bedrooms have been designed<br />
with comfort in mind, featuring a<br />
provocative use of colour, texture,<br />
and original works of art. The<br />
hotel’s destination bars, Waeska<br />
and Jurema, offer ethnobotanical<br />
cocktails that are unlike any others<br />
found in the city.<br />
The Mandrake’s renowned<br />
fusion of art, culture, and design<br />
brings a varied curation of artists,<br />
performers, exhibitions and events<br />
through its doors, turning the hotel<br />
into an ever-changing backdrop<br />
for new talent to shine.<br />
One of the hotel’s highlights is<br />
YOPO, the hotel’s restaurant<br />
led by Executive Chef George<br />
Scott-Toft. YOPO serves a South<br />
American-inspired feast of culture<br />
and cuisine that will transport you<br />
to a different place and time.<br />
Scott-Toft draws inspiration<br />
for his menus from Europeaninfluenced<br />
South American cuisine<br />
and his travels through Argentina,<br />
Chile, and Peru.<br />
The menu features indigenous,<br />
seasonal, and Amazonian<br />
ingredients, as well as lowintervention<br />
Argentinian wines<br />
and traditional dishes evolved<br />
over generations. Expect exciting<br />
dishes like Crab, Fennel and<br />
Caviar Brioche, Grilled Octopus<br />
with Potato and Hot Smoked<br />
Paprika Pot, and Wild Seabass and<br />
citrus.<br />
The restaurant also boasts a<br />
multi-sensory atmosphere, with<br />
intriguing cultural and creative<br />
design elements and artwork<br />
throughout the space. YOPO<br />
is open for breakfast, lunch<br />
and dinner, and the lounge is<br />
open all day with a light snack<br />
menu. Guests can also indulge<br />
in a spiritual Shamanic Brunch<br />
exclusively available on Sundays.<br />
Read our in-depth review of<br />
YOPO on preneur-world.com<br />
20-21 Newman Street W1T 1PG<br />
+44 (0)203 146 7770<br />
www.themandrake.com<br />
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Mirroring the adventurous culinary<br />
offering, diners can expect a multisensory<br />
experience once entering<br />
YOPO’s jungle. On entering the<br />
restaurant, the visually arresting<br />
‘Showgirl’, the grandiose ostrich by<br />
Enrique Gomez de Molina, takes centre<br />
stage enhancing the dining experience.<br />
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Caesars Palace Dubai<br />
This luxury beachside escape features<br />
celebrity chef-helmed restaurants, five<br />
outdoor pools & two energetic beach<br />
clubs in a relaxed and refined setting<br />
Caesars Palace Dubai is located<br />
on Bluewaters Island, a lifestyle<br />
destination brimming with shops<br />
and restaurants, and home to<br />
Ain Dubai, the world’s largest<br />
observation wheel.<br />
Guests can stroll around the<br />
island, take a short walk over the<br />
connecting bridge to Jumeirah<br />
Beach Residences and Dubai<br />
Marina or delve further and<br />
explore the many iconic sights of<br />
the city, just 20-minutes by car<br />
from Downtown and 30-minutes<br />
from Dubai International Airport.<br />
Expertly catering to the unique<br />
desires of each individual guest,<br />
Caesars Palace Dubai features<br />
a collection of diverse dining<br />
destinations, a Japanese-inspired<br />
relaxing Qua Spa and a calendar<br />
brimming with lively events and<br />
entertainment, complemented by<br />
outstanding levels of service.<br />
Guests can relax in style courtesy<br />
of the resort’s spacious rooms<br />
and suites, all featuring private<br />
balconies and views of the azure<br />
sea, Ain Dubai or the resort.<br />
Much of the décor takes cues<br />
from Japanese minimalism,<br />
incorporating playful Romanesque<br />
touches and varying textures to<br />
provide a sense of warmth, while<br />
bathrooms are stocked with the<br />
finest amenities. Two- and threebedroom<br />
Presidential Suites<br />
provide added luxuries such as<br />
expansive private terraces with<br />
dining, outdoor Jacuzzi and more,<br />
while the showstopping Royal<br />
Suite offers a grand living room<br />
and extended outdoor terrace with<br />
unobstructed sea views. For longer<br />
stays, the Residences feature up to<br />
four bedrooms with fully equipped<br />
kitchens and spacious living areas.<br />
Each of the resort’s bars and<br />
restaurants provides a unique<br />
experience, offering expertly<br />
prepared cuisine available<br />
at a number of individually<br />
conceptualised destinations, with<br />
outdoor terraces allowing guests<br />
to dine while enjoying the reliably<br />
warm weather of Dubai.<br />
Highlights include Gordon<br />
Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, where<br />
a British-American menu is<br />
combined with culinary theatre<br />
and fun-filled challenges. Guests<br />
can enjoy signature dishes<br />
including Beef Wellington with<br />
Potato Purée, plus Saturday<br />
brunches and Sunday roasts.<br />
Celebrated global TV personality<br />
and Asia’s most notorious chef,<br />
Alvin Leung brings his creative<br />
twist on classic Chinese and<br />
Asian dishes to the Middle East at<br />
Demon Duck, with dishes such as<br />
14-day-aged Slow Roasted Demon<br />
Duck served with a touch of<br />
tableside theatre and accompanied<br />
by a menu of cocktails inspired by<br />
Hong Kong’s electrifying nightlife<br />
and iconic districts.<br />
A lively destination for after<br />
dinner drinks, Havana Social<br />
Club pays homage to 1920s Cuba,<br />
with an extensive list of Cuban<br />
cocktails and spirits served to the<br />
soundtrack of vibrant Latin beats.<br />
Each Wednesday, the dance floor<br />
comes alive with complimentary,<br />
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expert-led Salsa classes.<br />
Guests can also enjoy Amalfi<br />
Coast-inspired cuisine at Venus<br />
Ristorante, relaxed international<br />
buffet dining at Bacchanal,<br />
premium authentic sushi and<br />
wagyu beef at TakaHisa, and<br />
marvel at the Dubai sunset over<br />
cocktails at The Sunset Terrace<br />
at newly launched café-bar, The<br />
Lounge.<br />
Caesars Palace Dubai’s five<br />
temperature-controlled pools<br />
invite guests to relax and unwind,<br />
soaking up the sun in private<br />
cabanas and on plush sunbeds.<br />
Situated on 1.7km of pristine<br />
coastline, the resort also features<br />
a 500m private beach with<br />
unobstructed, panoramic views of<br />
the Arabian Gulf.<br />
Beverly Hills-esque Neptune<br />
Pool & Beach exudes playful<br />
sophistication, with sunbeds lining<br />
the golden sand offering stunning<br />
sea and Ain Dubai views. Relax<br />
in style, cool off in the welcoming<br />
pool and dine on a menu of freshly<br />
prepared sushi, organic salads and<br />
gourmet sandwiches.<br />
Inspired by the sun-kissed Amalfi<br />
Coast, adults-only Venus Beach<br />
Club enjoys a prime position<br />
on the coastline surrounded by<br />
panoramic vistas of endless sky<br />
and sea, with lively beats setting<br />
the mood for days spent sipping on<br />
Italian spritz, lounging in private<br />
cabanas or cooling off in the<br />
pristine pool.<br />
Guests can rejuvenate, relax<br />
and rebalance at Qua Spa, the<br />
luxurious wellness sanctuary at<br />
Caesars Palace Dubai. Signature<br />
treatments include an age-defying<br />
Arabian Gold facial, rejuvenating<br />
Shiatsu Massage and the Five<br />
Elements Massage, combining<br />
customised essential oil infusions<br />
with highly skilled therapeutic<br />
techniques. Beverly Hills Vitamin<br />
Therapy offers custom-blended<br />
in-room vitamin drips, ideal for<br />
reinvigorating mind and body after<br />
a long flight or days spent basking<br />
in the sun. Perfect holiday hair is<br />
available for all guests courtesy<br />
of Chaps & Co. Barbershop and<br />
LaLoge.<br />
For more information or to<br />
book, please visit<br />
www.caesars.com/dubai<br />
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Thanda Island: The Luxury<br />
Island That Gives Back<br />
Nestled within the Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, just off the coast of<br />
Tanzania, Thanda Island is the world’s only exclusive-use island in a marine<br />
reserve and one of the most exclusive and luxurious estates in the world<br />
A tropical hideaway surrounded<br />
by pristine nature, Thanda Island<br />
is a place where time slows and<br />
the connection between humans<br />
and nature is re-ignited. Thanda<br />
is the world’s only exclusive-use<br />
island in a marine reserve and<br />
is dedicated to safeguarding the<br />
surrounding environment by<br />
protecting the vulnerable coral<br />
reefs and local marine wildlife<br />
with concerted conservation<br />
programmes. Meaning ‘love’ in<br />
the Zulu language, this soulful<br />
destination creates shared value<br />
for the environment and the<br />
community.<br />
Working hard to fulfil its promise,<br />
Thanda Island does this in several<br />
different ways.<br />
MARINE LIFE AND<br />
ENVIRONMENT<br />
PRESERVATION<br />
Thanda island works hard to<br />
support local NGO Ropes of<br />
Hope, a coral reef restoration<br />
programme that will restore<br />
coral reefs within the Mafian<br />
archipelago and Shungimibili<br />
Marine Reserve.<br />
Through partnership with<br />
local NGO Ropes of Hope,<br />
Thanda helps educate the local<br />
community on the importance of<br />
reef conservation and employs<br />
community members from Mafia<br />
and its surrounding island to<br />
restore their reefs.<br />
Thanda employs a full-time<br />
Marine Biologist, Rianne Laan,<br />
who monitors the conservation<br />
projects’ progress, in particular,<br />
the rehabilitation of the<br />
Shungimbili coral reef, where<br />
young coral is grown until it’s<br />
ready to be incorporated into<br />
the reef to stimulate its<br />
recovery.<br />
Guests willing to learn more a<br />
about the marine life can book<br />
excursions with Rianne where<br />
even the gear is eco-friendly - the<br />
new rash vests by Ocean<br />
R are made from recycled<br />
plastic waste from the ocean<br />
- and each shirt is equivalent<br />
to approximately 12 plastic<br />
bottles, and sun cream from<br />
Healing Earth is reef-safe.<br />
Thanda encourages guests to<br />
take part in the Whale Shark<br />
Citizen Science Programme,<br />
which allows the community<br />
to be involved in collecting<br />
identification data on whale<br />
sharks via images.<br />
Thanda also supports the<br />
Marine Park Rangers - who patrol<br />
and protect the Shungimbili<br />
Marine Reserve from illegal<br />
fishing.<br />
SUSTAINABILITY<br />
An Island designed with<br />
sustainability in mind,<br />
Thanda strives to maintain<br />
high sustainability levels<br />
with its energy, water,<br />
recycling and food usage,<br />
whilst ensuring luxury<br />
and quality service is still<br />
delivered.<br />
The new solar plant is large<br />
enough to cater for all of the<br />
Island’s power needs on most<br />
given days.<br />
Grey water is recycled to<br />
water the Island’s expanding<br />
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garden and rainwater is harvested<br />
in storage tanks too. Water on<br />
the island is naturally depurated<br />
by two desalination plants whilst<br />
organic waste is composted and<br />
re-fed into the gardens.<br />
All waste is collected on the<br />
Island and transported by a local<br />
entrepreneur on Mafia Island<br />
where it is then recycled at a<br />
recycler’s plant in Dar es Salaam.<br />
In addition, 200 new coconut trees<br />
have been planted to preserve the<br />
vegetation whilst food is sourced<br />
locally where possible, and fish is<br />
caught sustainably by the trusted<br />
fishermen on Mafia Island.<br />
COMMUNITY AND<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Deeply committed to making<br />
a meaningful difference and<br />
investing in local communities,<br />
Thanda Island promotes<br />
educational programmes, and<br />
economic upliftment programmes<br />
to actively contribute to a brighter<br />
future for neighbour island<br />
Mafia’s youngest generation.<br />
Thanda’s owners’ charity Star for<br />
Life – already operating in South<br />
Africa, Namibia and Sweden –<br />
has recently partnered with Mafia<br />
Island’s government to implement<br />
their educational method in some<br />
local schools and has helped over<br />
450,000 school learners over the<br />
years, operating in four countries<br />
with a staff of over 115 people.<br />
The Star for Life programme<br />
seeks to empower young people<br />
with the attitudes and emotional<br />
skills they need to focus on their<br />
school education and to make wise<br />
choices outside of school<br />
Thanda works with local<br />
communities to offer sporting<br />
activities to contribute to a<br />
brighter future for Mafia’s<br />
youngest generation, including the<br />
much-loved game of football in<br />
addition to providing sponsorships<br />
for community initiatives such as<br />
the purchase of medical supplies<br />
for the local hospital and schools.<br />
ENTREPRENEURSHIP<br />
In addition to upliftment, Thanda<br />
Island strives to give local<br />
communities more opportunities<br />
and skills to progress their careers<br />
and particularly encourages<br />
women to go into business which<br />
is not always an option in their<br />
cultures.<br />
A destination like no other,<br />
Thanda Island offers an immersive<br />
journey through the rich Swahili<br />
and Arabian culture, wonderful<br />
nature and warm humanity of<br />
East Africa when at the same time<br />
providing all elements of a luxury,<br />
a once-in-a-lifetime vacation that<br />
leaves a beautiful mark on your<br />
soul, beckoning you to return.<br />
For further information or to<br />
book, please visit<br />
www.thandaisland.com<br />
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Restaurants<br />
Bar + Block<br />
With 20 locations up and down<br />
the country from Glasgow to<br />
Portsmouth, Bar + Block offers<br />
meat lovers a modern all-day dining<br />
steakhouse and cocktail bar on their<br />
doorstep with an extensive range<br />
of hand-cut 30-day-aged steaks,<br />
handmade burgers and grazing plates<br />
alongside creative cocktails and craft<br />
brews.<br />
Bar + Block is the perfect dining<br />
destination for carnivores who will<br />
be satisfied with an ever-changing<br />
selection of quality steaks prepared<br />
for you by expert chefs on-site. All<br />
Bar + Block’s steaks, from rump to<br />
ribeye, fillet to sirloin, are selected<br />
from British and Irish Angus breeds<br />
renowned for their taste, tenderness<br />
and the unique marbling that runs<br />
throughout each cut. Every steak<br />
is matured for at least 30 days and<br />
hand-cut to size, matching your<br />
appetite.<br />
As well as steaks, Bar + Block is big<br />
on burgers with every patty handground,<br />
freshly prepared on-site and<br />
cooked to order. Also on the menu is<br />
a range of grills, salads, sensational<br />
sides and sharing grazing plates.<br />
To find your nearest Bar + Block,<br />
please visit www.barandblock.co.uk<br />
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Macellaio<br />
Macellaio is an Italian steakhouse,<br />
owned by Roberto Costa use<br />
only the best and most authentic<br />
ingredients who has recently<br />
welcomed Italian famed chef,<br />
Lello Favuzzi, who has introduced<br />
a brand-new menu across all six<br />
Macellaio sites across London.<br />
The menu uses only the finest<br />
Italian produce, including ethical<br />
beef and a range of vegetarian<br />
staples. Menu highlights include<br />
Tuna Tartare with avocado, spicy<br />
mango and crispy Carasau bread<br />
and the Fassona beef carpaccio.<br />
Pasta lovers with love the authentic<br />
pastas, including Trofie with<br />
Genovese pestoand Burrata and<br />
Ricotta Tortelli. We think you can’t<br />
go wrong with a classic such as<br />
Rump Steak & sweet pepper salad.<br />
For more information, please<br />
visit macellaiorc.com<br />
M Restaurants<br />
M Restaurants keeps things unique.<br />
This year for Valentines they<br />
created a wow with a Doggy Speed<br />
Dating Event. Dog owners were<br />
invited to make a connection that<br />
lasts fur-ever with M Victoria’s<br />
unique Doggy Speed Dating event<br />
They could “vet” potential matches<br />
whilst assessing whether their<br />
pooch is compatible with their<br />
prospective date. 10-minute speed<br />
dating sessions led to some great<br />
matching fun and dogs a definitely<br />
made for great icebreakers. Tickets<br />
were just £16 and include entry<br />
to the event alongside two drinks<br />
each plus, a tasty treat for your<br />
loyal companion. So check out their<br />
website for some other fabulous<br />
events, if you want something a<br />
little bit different along side some<br />
scrumptious food.<br />
For more information, please<br />
visit mrestaurants.co.uk/<br />
Honest Burgers<br />
There’s a burger to suit every taste<br />
and lifestyle at Honest Burgers from<br />
committed carnivores to virtuous vegans.<br />
All of the beef burgers at Honest Burgers<br />
feature their trademark homemade<br />
British beef patty. This sees the beef<br />
chopped rather than minced, holding in<br />
the flavour and keeping the meat coarse<br />
and tender so it cuts like butter.<br />
Vegans will love the La Vie Bacon Plant<br />
comprising of a Beyond Meat burger, La<br />
Vie bacon, Applewood Vegan cheese,<br />
shoestring fries, vegan bacon ketchup,<br />
chipotle vegan mayo, rocket and pickles.<br />
If you order an Honest burger – any<br />
burger – it comes with rosemary salted<br />
chips or seasonal coleslaw or dressed<br />
green salad.<br />
Honest Burgers have 43 restaurants up<br />
and down the country with 35 across<br />
London itself so you’re sure to find one<br />
close to your neighbourhood.<br />
To find your nearest Honest Burgers<br />
restaurant, please visit<br />
www.honestburgers.com<br />
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Restaurants<br />
Park Chinois<br />
Park Chinois, London’s most opulent Asian restaurant<br />
and home to the best Dim Sum in Mayfair have<br />
recently launched their Set Weekday Lunch Menu.<br />
Available every weekday from 12pm until 3pm in<br />
Salon de Chine, Executive Chef Che Liang Lee’s<br />
concise set menu places his most celebrated dishes<br />
centre stage, offering two courses for £45 per person<br />
and three courses for £50 per person including a<br />
complimentary cocktail.<br />
Promising no ordinary lunch, diners will be able<br />
to choose from a selection of their signature Dim<br />
Sum to start including the Ibérico Siew Long Bao,<br />
Seasonal Black Truffle, Scampi Shumai with Tobiko<br />
Caviar & Chicken or Morel Mushroom.<br />
To follow, there is a choice between larger plates<br />
of Grilled Black Cod with Chilli Jam Dressing,<br />
Wagyu Beef Bavette with Mushrooms & Sweet<br />
Basil and Hakka Paneer & Seasonal Peppers, each<br />
accompanied by a choice of side dish.<br />
For those with a sweet tooth, there is a Cocoa<br />
Brownie with Banana Mousse & Salted Caramel Ice<br />
Cream or Tapioca Pudding with Poached Rhubarb,<br />
Hibiscus, Strawberry and Candy Ginger.<br />
Guests will also have a choice of cocktail shaken to<br />
order by the experienced bar team; the Moulin Rouge<br />
with Haku Japanese Vodka, lavender-infused honey,<br />
rhubarb, raspberry & citrus, or refreshing Shanghai<br />
Soleil with pineapple, apple, raspberry, mint & honey.<br />
Ideal for both time-pressed professionals seeking a<br />
power lunch in style, or for those who are looking to<br />
spend a luxurious afternoon nestled into the velvet<br />
banquettes of Salon de Chine, the Set Weekday Lunch<br />
Menu is perfect for those in search of something<br />
beyond the standard lunch ‘al-desko’.<br />
Park Chinois is one of Mayfair’s iconic restaurants<br />
serving the finest Chinese and Southeast Asian<br />
cuisine. Designed by renowned French designer,<br />
Jacques Garcia, the restaurant is known for its lavish<br />
interiors, seductive atmosphere, superb cuisine and<br />
flamboyant entertainment.<br />
The restaurant offers two distinctive dining<br />
experiences in Salon de Chine and Club Chinois.<br />
Salon de Chine is the epitome of intimate dining with<br />
extraordinary Chinese food served in a plush dining<br />
room with sultry live jazz. Whilst Club Chinois<br />
transports you to the golden age of Shanghai, serving<br />
up an indulgent menu filled with exquisite signature<br />
dishes and live specialist acts..<br />
17 Berkeley St, London W1J 8EA<br />
020 3327 8888 | parkchinois.com<br />
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Poke House<br />
As Europe’s biggest poke bowl brand, Poke House is all<br />
about choice and providing their guests with the ultimate<br />
bespoke, Cali-inspired experience. Using its customers<br />
most loved ingredients, including bases such as fresh kale<br />
and tricolour quinoa, over 15 vegetable options, seven<br />
proteins and a selection of sauces and toppings, there are<br />
more than 1 million ‘make-your-own’, customisable bowl<br />
combinations guests can make, giving them a wealth of<br />
balanced options to choose from.<br />
Customers can choose whether to create their own poke<br />
– the most popular option – or select a House Specials.<br />
Sunny Salmon is the top seller and most iconic, a mouthwatering<br />
combination of juicy salmon, crispy edamame<br />
and avocado. Others are Spicy Tuna, Chicken, White Fish<br />
and Vegan.<br />
For more information, please visit<br />
poke-house.com<br />
Roll Baby<br />
The team behind the popular Farm Girl,<br />
bring a fun, fresh and vibrant offering to the<br />
lunch scene. They are launching two new<br />
sites in Paddington and Westfield in Spring<br />
<strong>2023</strong>. You’ll be able to enjoy a selection of<br />
fresh rice paper summer rolls filled with<br />
vegetables, fish or meat, they make the<br />
perfect lunch on the go. Pastries, coffee and<br />
cold beverage will also be available to go.<br />
For more information, please visit<br />
rollbaby.co.uk<br />
Hachi<br />
For those looking for their Sunday morning<br />
bakery run, head to Hachi in Blenheim<br />
Crescent for Japanese baked goods and<br />
pastries. Using traditional baking methods<br />
and premium ingredients to create much<br />
loved products like Shokupan. The<br />
minimalist cafe is a welcomed oasis in the<br />
midst of bustling Notting Hill. Just opened<br />
this February, it is definitely one to put on<br />
your food heaven list.<br />
For more information, please visit<br />
@hachibakerylondon<br />
Ding Dong Dim Sum<br />
Dim sum has been a popular choice for foodies<br />
everywhere. But what happens when you’re craving<br />
dim sum but don’t have the time or energy to go out<br />
and enjoy it? That’s where Ding Dong Dim Sum<br />
comes in.<br />
Ding Dong Dim Sum is a premium delivery service<br />
that specialises in bringing the finest dim sum right<br />
to your doorstep. Their menu includes a range of<br />
options to choose from, including the Dim Sum For<br />
Two and their Dim Sum for Four collection, which<br />
is a perfect choice for a casual lunch or an intimate<br />
dinner. The collection features a selection of classic<br />
and contemporary dim sum dishes, all expertly<br />
crafted with the freshest ingredients and bold<br />
flavours.<br />
What sets Ding Dong Dim Sum apart from other<br />
dim sum delivery services is their attention to<br />
detail. Their standard boxes come complete with a<br />
biodegradable steamer, chopsticks, sticky rice, and a<br />
carrot slaw kit, ensuring that you have everything you<br />
need to make the perfect dim sum feast. And if you’re<br />
feeling extra hungry, they offer a ton of extras to add<br />
on as you wish.<br />
The delivery process is seamless, with fast and<br />
convenient delivery on the day you nominate. If<br />
you’re not home, they will leave your dim sum box in<br />
a safe place and the packaging will keep everything<br />
frozen until you get home that evening. And the<br />
best part? Enjoying a delicious dim sum meal in the<br />
comfort of your own home has never been easier.<br />
Simply follow the instructions provided in the box<br />
(or download them online) and you’ll have a dim sum<br />
meal ready in just 30 minutes.<br />
At Ding Dong Dim Sum, with their focus on quality<br />
and convenience, they’ve made it possible to enjoy<br />
a delicious dim sum meal without ever leaving your<br />
home. So, whether you’re a die-hard dim sum fan or<br />
just looking to try something new, Ding Dong Dim<br />
Sum is the perfect choice because they are more<br />
than just a delivery service. They are a celebration of<br />
the rich history and tradition of dim sum. and have<br />
wonderfully created a truly unique experience that is<br />
sure to leave you smiling and satisfied. So, go ahead,<br />
stack it, steam it, eat it and enjoy!<br />
For more information, please visit<br />
www.dingdongdimsum.com<br />
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