Leamington and Warwick Living May - Jun 2024
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C O N T E N T S<br />
A NOTE<br />
from the editor<br />
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RECIPES CELEBRATING SHALLOTS<br />
Ah, <strong>May</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Jun</strong>e in the UK<br />
– the seasons of blooming<br />
flowers, endless cups of tea,<br />
<strong>and</strong> magazines filled with<br />
delightful reads - well, we<br />
hope you agree!<br />
As the sun starts to peek<br />
out from behind the clouds,<br />
this edition is bursting with<br />
stories to put a spring in your<br />
step <strong>and</strong> a smile on your<br />
face.<br />
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COMPETITIONS<br />
On the home front we have<br />
a living/diner transformation<br />
to really inspire you - with<br />
most of the work undertaken<br />
by the homeowners<br />
themselves! It’s a calm <strong>and</strong><br />
welcoming space - perfect if<br />
you like things more neutral.<br />
On the foodie front we have<br />
some recipes celebrating an<br />
unsung hero - the flavourpacked<br />
shallot. Who knew<br />
that this versatile little root<br />
veg could be used in so<br />
many different ways!<br />
LIVING ROOM RENO<br />
Editor Katie Thomson<br />
e katie@minervapublications.co.uk<br />
Assistant Editor Kate Norris<br />
Publisher Sally Thomson<br />
Pre Press Manager Rebecca Rose<br />
Contributors<br />
Matthew Biggs, Angela Cave,<br />
Louise Thomson, Pete Lawrence<br />
FOR ADVERTISING<br />
Account Manager Marion Cassidy<br />
e marion@minervapublications.co.uk<br />
t 01225 984502<br />
Front Cover Courtesy of Fatface<br />
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If you are looking to shake up<br />
your wardrobe a little as the<br />
mercury rises, check out our<br />
summer style guide - we are<br />
all about those easy-breezy<br />
pieces that still make you<br />
looked pulled together.<br />
Our later life guide sees an<br />
insightful guide to retirement<br />
accommodation - perfect<br />
if you’re considering those<br />
next big steps.<br />
We will be back again in the<br />
height of summer - hopefully<br />
having already had some<br />
lovely sunshine <strong>and</strong> looking<br />
forward to some wonderful<br />
July <strong>and</strong> August scorchers<br />
ahead. See you then!<br />
Katie<br />
www.minervamagazines.co.uk | 3
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