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few weeks ago my broadband went down for over 24 hours, the electronic silence that ensued was…..refreshing. I am now living proof that there is life outside of the Matrix.

For nearly 10 years I have been “plugged in.” Very rarely am I without some sort of device that gives me access to the internet – email, facebook, what’s app, twitter and Kindle are my favourites, and these I am always checking, not only for work but chatting to my friends and reading books electronically. On the evening the internet went down, extreme panic ensued. Largely because I was working, and I rely on the internet to send and receive copy. But with a few text messages and phone calls, work could go on without me, for a short while at least.The next morning I was on the train, my internet was still off. Unable to read or check emails, for the first time in years I looked up, there wasn’t a single other passenger on the train who wasn’t looking down at their phones or tablet computers. Not one.Later on I went for a run – without my ability to access my music on the cloud, I ran in silence. It was without a doubt the best run I have ever had, I was faster, I ran for longer and my mind was much clearer and relaxed by the time I got home. In short, because I was “unplugged” for 24 hours, I re-joined the human race. It was lovely. So refreshing this change, from now on I will run in silence, I will look up from my kindle on the train and look out of the window and enjoy the world around me more often. How much do we all miss by looking at our screens all the time? Next time you are on the train, you might see me, I’ll be the one person looking out of the window, be sure to say hello and enjoy the scenery with me.

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Coming to EchoTwo on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November the duo will bring you some up-lifting moments, some musical moments, maybe some magic, several dancing styles, some show of physical strength but also some poignant moments.

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Bob Mortimer added: “Playing in front of a living audience is where it all began for us. Some people feel most alive when they are e.g. on fire or in Turkey, but for us the stage is where we thrive. I will ensure that Vic arrives at all dates smartly dressed and unarmed. I promise not to mention football, JLS or apricots during the performances. Should you choose to attend, be warned, I will be not be wearing a toupé.”

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Cinderella is the Epstein Theatre’s pantomime for this Chirstmas. Prince Charming is played by Calum Best the son of football legend George Best and is guaranteed to get hearts racing across the region in his role as the dashing Prince Charming.The cast also includes Grease Is the Word’s Alison Crawford, Lesley Butler as the Wicked Stepmother and Michael Chapman and Tom Burroughs as the hilarious Ugly Sisters. Lewis Pryor stars as Buttons and Chris Barton plays Prince Charming’s right hand man, Dandini. Meanwhile, Beryl Marsden, the godmother of 60s soul, who was one of the greatest female vocalists of the Merseybeat era and toured with The Beatles, will also be starring in panto NWZ�ÅZ[\�\QUM�I[�<PM�.IQZa�/WLUW\PMZOur editor Joy Lewis had a quick chat with Calum before rehearsals began. How does it feel to be starring in Panto for the first time?I won’t lie, I’m nervous, really nervous. I was brought up mostly in the states, and we don’t have panto over there. But this is such an amazing opportunity for me that I jumped at the chance to take part. But nobody told me I had to sing. I just found that out. So yea I’m going to have singing lessons too because I don’t want to let anyone down. The rest of the cast are amazing I can’t wait to start rehearsals with everybody.

What do you think about performing at the beautiful Epstein?I love this theatre. To perform at such a famous venue, and with this cast, is thrilling. It’s small enough for the audience to really feel a part of the performance. And the history behind it and the beauty of this place is amazing. But it all adds up to add to my nerves. I am really looking forward to it though.

It’s been a really big year for you and your face seems to be everywhere at the moment.Good you noticed. That’s the plan, I am grabbing every opportunity that comes along to me. From the start of the year and coming 3rd in Celebrity Big Brother to opening my own gym with my mother in London, to being the Burton’s main male model to having a part in an indie film about angels, it’s been go go go. And now to be playing Prince Charming here at the Epstein, a year ago I wouldn’t have believed it. I feel so lucky. I’ve been busy and working hard, and that’s the plan for now and the future. It’s great, I don’t want to miss a single opportunity.

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The Ultimate Christmas Fair is coming to the city from 26 to 29 November and is set to bring a touch of festive magic with its shopping boutique, Festive Food Hall, fashion shows and demonstrations designed to show you how to make the most of your home this Christmas season.Fashionistas can’t miss Liverpool’s favourite designer, Mark Melia, who will be showcasing his latest looks and festive fashions at the exclusive first-day late night shopping Fashion & Fizz Evening, giving attendees a glimpse of some of his newest creations.Mark, whose boutique is based on School Lane, said: “Whether it’s an LBD for the office party or a fabulous party dress for Christmas Eve, Christmas is the perfect time to pull out all the stops and show off some style.“I loved the concept behind The Ultimate Christmas Fair and the fact that it’s all about quality products which you can’t find on the high street, so signing up to the Fashion & Fizz Evening was a no-brainer and I can’t wait to reveal some of my latest looks.”In addition to fashion tips from Mark, Fashion & Fizz ticket holders will also be able to pick up advice on how to style their locks from hair experts, Vidal Sassoon, while Warrington-based Melvic Makeup will be giving special tutorials on the night.The Fashion & Fizz evening will round off the first day of the four-day event, which features both independent boutiques and national retailers, live workshops, demonstrations, an exclusive Festive Food Hall and over 40 fashion shows during the course of the weekend.What’s more, the event – which is sponsored by Tefal and Mercedes-Benz Liverpool – is partnering with Alder Hey Children’s Charity to raise money for this important cause. One of the show’s highlights is to be the results of an exclusive fundraising

auction of a hand-crafted rocking horse, signed by Sir Paul McCartney, which has been donated by master craftsmen, the Stevenson Brothers – creators of pieces for the royal family and for events, such as the Windsor Horse Show.

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the greatest rags to riches tale of them all comes to st helens theatre royal

udiences are guaranteed to have a ball this Christmas as Regal Entertainments will bring the enchanting tale of Cinderella to the stage.

Coming to St Helens Theatre Royal this festive season from Friday 4 December 2015 – Sunday 10 January 2016, this year’s panto extravaganza is set to be bigger and better than ever and features a stellar cast.

Every panto needs a villain and this year’s is a real Christmas cracker! Most recently seen as bad boy Rob Donovan in ITV1’s Coronation Street for which he was nominated as ‘Best Newcomer' at both The National Television Awards and the Inside Soap Awards, Marc Baylis swaps the cobbles of Coronation Street for the centre stage at Theatre Royal.

Not content with wreaking havoc in Corrie, actor Marc is set to cause mayhem as the dastardly Dandini – so get ready to boo and hiss!

Excited to be coming to St Helens, Marc Baylis said: “I’m very much looking forward to appearing in panto at the Theatre Royal and spending Christmas entertaining audiences of St Helens. Cinderella is going to be great show so bring the whole family and join in the festivities.”

The sensational line-up also includes Benidorm star and Theatre Royal favourite Crissy Rock as one of the Ugly Sisters. Leaving audiences on the edge of their seat in fits of laughter earlier this year as the Mum in Rita, Sue and Bob Too! as well as other past Theatre Royal productions Escorts: The Musical and Dirty Dusting, Crissy is back to bring plenty of fun and laughter to the stage alongside her Ugly Sister played by Charlie Griffiths.

Laura Gregory returns as Cinderella alongside the dashing Jack Rigby as her Prince Charming. St Helens’ resident dame Simon Foster brings plenty of sparkle as Fairy Godmother, the delightful Ben Engelen plays Buttons and Benedict Relton completes the line-up as Baron Hardup.

Cinderella tells the story of a beautiful girl who is reduced to a life of servitude by her two ugly step-sisters, but that is all set to change when an invitation to a grand ball at the palace arrives. With a bit of magic and some help from her friend Buttons, Cinderella is transformed in to the belle of the ball. But what will happen at the stroke of midnight?

With real Shetland ponies, enchanted pumpkins, sparkling glass slippers, Prince Charming, ugly step-sisters and a Fairy Godmother to make audience’s dreams come true – be sure to book your tickets early for the most lavish panto in all the land. Tickets are on sale now.

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exhibition on ww ii allied prisoners camp to be held in liverpool

s China and other allied powers hold commemorations to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, an exhibition about a prisoners of war

camp in Northeast China will give visitors to Liverpool a rare insight into the sufferings and perseverance of the Allied prisoners.

Taking place in the Catacombs galleries at St George’s Hall from 7-15 November, the moving photographic exhibition highlights the Shenyang World War II Allied Prisoners Camp, originally known as Mukden POW Camp, it’s the best preserved of more than two hundred prisoner-of-war camps established by Japan in the Asian-Pacific. Among its 2,000 prisoners from the USA, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, the

Netherlands, France and many other countries were some of the highest ranking POWs at the time.

“Forgotten Camp – Exhibition on Shenyang World War Allied Prisoners Camp” offers visitors a chance to relive the POWs’ dark days in the camp and illustrate their tenacious, relentless and intelligent struggle against the Japanese soldiers through historic photographs as well as archives, diaries, memoirs and caricatures on display.Organized by Shenyang WWII Allied Prisoners Camp Site Museum, the event is also supported by Shenyang City Government, Shenyang Administration of Culture, Press and Publication, Radio, Film and Television, the Cultural Office of Chinese Embassy to the UK and Liverpool City Council.

china national peking opera company returns to echo arena13 –22 november

10 years after their last visit to the UK in 2005, the magnificent China National Peking Opera Company returns to the UK this winter, coming to the Liverpool Echo Arena Auditorium 13 – 15 November

China National Peking Opera Company will be performing two masterpieces for UK audiences: Warrior Women of Yang and the full-length European premiere of Farewell My Concubine. This is a rare opportunity to catch the fine art of Peking Opera on the UK stage from one of China's most pre-eminent performing companies with two of its legendary stars Yu Kuizhi and Li Shengsu.The Peking Opera is a unique art form. To achieve the highest level of performing skills often requires a lifelong dedication to practising the art. Most of the artists have to train from a very tender age at opera school before being an apprentice and learning from the masters. Despite the spectacular costumes, face painting make-up and stunning stage craft, Peking Opera represents the essence of tradition Chinese value – whatever you would like to achieve, you must work hard through sweat and tears and resist from material temptation. If there is a common identity shared by the Chinese all over the world, it is the Peking Opera.Booking: www.echoarena.com/0844 8000 400

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anchester’s biggest indoor Christmas Theme Park – Winter Wonderland is back this year and

promises to be even bigger and better than ever!Organisers, Kingpin Events, have lots of surprises up their sleeve for 2015! This year there will be a brand new stage featuring fabulous festive shows including a dazzling

ice princess show featuring your favourite children’s songs to the backdrop of falling snowflakes to create a wonderful wintry scene, which is sure to capture the hearts of your little princes and princesses.Returning for its third consecutive year from Sat 12 December 2015 – Sun 3 January 2016, Winter Wonderland Manchester will take over EventCity next to the Intu Trafford Centre in Manchester with group, family and individual tickets on sale now.The mammoth 22,000 sq m exhibition space at EventCity will be transformed in to an unbelievable wonderland extravaganza, featuring more than 40 family rides and attractions all under one roof - including new rides for 2015, and all included in one ticket price.A brand new addition for 2015 with The Magical Van Buren Show, a fun & unique mix of magic, illusions, escapology, circus skills and a few surprises thrown in too from master magician Andrew Van Buren, who has performed in Blackpool Tower Circus, at The Brit Awards and at The Royal Albert Hall.And back by popular demand is everyone’s favourite TV bear –The Sooty Show! TV puppets Sooty, Sweep

and Soo will entertain you along with presenter Richard Cadell. Izzy, Wizzy,

Let’s Get Busy at their live shows running throughout the day where you can expect magic, mischief and

a little bit of mayhem.The spectacular Christmas Circus also

makes a welcome return seating over 700 people per show, delivering the finest collection of circus acts that will leave everyone marvelled and amazed with daily performances.No Christmas would be complete without a visit from

Santa Claus complete with real reindeers, who will be taking time out of his busy schedule for free meet and greets with all the children, every day up to and including Christmas Eve.Winter Wonderland has proved hugely successful since opening in 2013 growing from 35,000 in year one and rising to 50,000 visitors in 2014, organisers anticipate even larger numbers in 2015 as it becomes a firm favourite on Manchester’s event calendar. More information can be found by visiting www.winterwonderlandmanchester.comFollow on Facebook facebook.com/WinterWonderlandManchester and Twitter @WWManchester

Winter Wonderland ManchesterSat 12 December 2015 – Sun 3 January 2016EventCity (Next to Intu Trafford Centre)Phoenix Way, Off Barton Dock Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TB(FREE PARKING)TICKET INFORMATIONAdult and Child (3-16): £19.50 Family: £64* OAP: £14Child (Under 3): FreeGroups: 10% Discount (when booking 15+ tickets)*(2 Adults and 2 Children or 1 Adult and 3 Children)School Rate: £8.50 per childAll rides and attractions are included in the ticket price (excluding games and food stalls) and each session lasts for 4 hours.SESSION TIMES Sat 12 – Sun 13 Dec: 11:00am – 3:00pm and 4:30pm – 8:30pmTue 15– Fri 18 Dec: 10:30am – 2:30pm and *5:00pm – 9:00pm on Friday 18th Dec*Sat 19 – Thu 24 Dec: 11:00am – 3:00pm and 4:30pm – 8:30pm(No Afternoon session on 24 Dec and closed Christmas Day)Sat 26 Dec and Fri 1 Jan: 1:00pm – 5:00pmSun 27 Dec – Sun 3 Jan: 11:00am – 3:00pm and 4:30pm – 8:30pm(No Afternoon session on 31 Dec or 3 Jan)HOW TO BOOKTo book tickets please visit the website www.winterwonderlandmanchester.com Bookings via telephone can be made by calling 0843 208 1842, for Group Booking please call 0843 208 6003.

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The McCartneys – Ruth and Ange – I 1. speak to Ange every Tuesday night live from Hollywood on my City Talk 105.9 Radio Show– they both surprised me and turned up live as they were back home on family business. Ange is Paul McCartneys stepmother and Ruth is his adopted sister.

2 Police and myself – I never did get 2. into the Grand National this year and couldn’t find out why – but they were very nice policemen!

Mickey Starke and Paul Broughton 3. – starred and wrote Shed which premiered at The Royal Court – 2 of our finest actors.

Alasdair Campbell – Just before the 4. disastrous election for the Labour Party. He was promoting his book and I never knew he played bagpipes!

Craig from Coronation Street – very 5. sad he is leaving I love the character but I believe he is going back to Red Dwarf

Eileen and her 2 lads from Corrie – 6. gotta tell you …love the boys! Love their characters, fabulous storylines so proud they are mates.

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Photo 1 – Carol Vorderman – Carol is a dear friend and an incredibly intelligent woman. I truly believe that we would lose something if she stopped hosting The Pride of Britain.Photo 2 – Dentist – I had to get my teeth sorted as I’m very proud of them at my age, and by the way they are all my own! The photo is so ridiculous I had to share it with you.Photo 3 – Leona Lewis – Every time I watch the X Factor I always remember the journey this amazing young lady went on. It’s a long time since they found somebody with this much talent.Photo 4 – Nigel Lythgoe – is a local boy who has taken America by storm. He is one of the top TV Producers in the world and started off with the BBCs Young Generation. Then he became Nasty Nigel…the rest is history.Photo 5 – Simon Cartwright – Wowed the Edinburgh Festival this year with his one man show as Bob Monkhouse. Bob was like a father to me and a dear friend. It was a surreal experience watching Simon bringing him back to life.Photo 6 – Roy Cropper – (David Nielson) – is without a shadow of a doubt one of the pillars of Coronation Street. He is a remarkable actor and a lovely human being.

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I’m amazed that it was 2007 when I wrote my autobiography using an amazing ghost writer called Adrian Butler who has gone on to win awards as a journalist. What prompted me to write about it? Jimmy McGovern has just read it and loved ‘Pete Price Namedropper’. You can’t buy it in the shops as its out of print but you can get it on Amazon. Prices starting £1 and I’ve seen one copy of sale for £89 in America. You should get a copy, I think you will be very surprised at some of the things that have happened to me. It was a long journey putting it together but I’m so proud of it, and it was a best seller.

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The Winter Arts Market, Merseyside’s largest arts and crafts market, returns to St George’s Hall on 5 & 6 December 2015. Open from 10am – 5pm on both days, it’s the best independent shopping experience in the city and the perfect place to pick up beautiful, unique Christmas gifts.

The stunning Grade I-listed St George’s Hall will be transformed into a bustling festive market with work from more than 200 of the North West’s best artists, designers and makers. There’ll be thousands upon thousands of amazing items for sale, with everything from paintings and handmade jewellery and accessories to beauty products, upcycled items, Christmas decorations, cards, photography and textiles. There will also be a vintage fair upstairs in the Concert Room.

Shoppers will also be able to enjoy a range of other activities, including workshops, performances and live music. Delicious food and drink will be available fromCuthberts Café at the North Entrance.

The Winter Arts Market is organised by Liverpool social enterprise Open Culture, who have been partnering with St George’s Hall to stage the market annually since 2009. The market aims to provide the public with a chance to purchase affordable, unique work directly from artists and makers; helping to support independent businesses in the local creative economy.

Michelle Dixon is a wirework jeweller specialising in the use of bare copper and sterling silver wire, hand-weaving it into creative and unique pieces of jewellery. Her pieces include earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings and hair accessories. Illustrator Katherine Caldwell illustrates the things that she likes to see on a day out; donkeys, dandelions, daisies, long grasses, birds and much more. She enjoys creating work that reflects what is happening in my Liverpool home and all her illustrations are created by hand with inks and then featured on cards, prints, t-shirts and sleep-suits. Jess Collinge’s cute, kitsch and nostalgic designs will bring a smile and sparkle to even the gloomiest of days! Her laser cut acrylic and plywood jewellery and decorative objects are handmade in Liverpool with materials sourced from UK suppliers. Jo Williams aka Heavenly Vessels makes ceramic pieces with a vintage feel, based on landscapes

and the environments people live and work in. Her combination of soft, strong colours and functionality makes for beautiful ceramic tableware, buttons and brooches. Angie Saunders makes a range of leather products from jewellery to bags and accessories, with everything completely handmade. Her range is affordable and suitable for both men and women, with bespoke pieces also available. Entrance via North Entrance or Heritage Centre opposite Queen Square Bus Station. Sat 5 and Sun 6 December 2015 10am-5pm. Entry £2 Under 16s Free

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blues trio attend everton in the community disability awards

Toffees midfielder Bryan Oviedo and Everton Ambassadors Graham Stuart and Ian Snodin were the guests of honour when they attended

the recent annual Everton in the Community Disability Awards at the prestigious Isla Gladstone Conservatory.

Supported by headline sponsor Bibby Maritime and associate sponsor McLintocks, the annual awards recognise the footballing achievements of players from 10 of the charity’s disability teams that play across Merseyside.

The Costa Rican international opened the proceedings and awarded trophies for Players’ Player of the Year and Manager’s Player of the Year to players from Everton in the Community’s world renowned disability programme.

Blues Ambassadors Graham Stuart and Ian Snodin then took their places on stage to present medals of achievement to each participant from teams in attendance before Disability Manager Steve Johnson delivered the closing remarks to congratulate all players and thank their friends and family for their continued support before presenting trophies of thanks to Bibby Maritime and McLintocks.

Hosted by Darren Griffiths with entertainment provided by local singers and Everton in the Community volunteers Mary Savage and Kelly Sweeney, the awards ceremony saw players from the U13 Pan Disability team, U16 Pan Disability Dunes team, U16 Pan Disability ABB A and ABB B teams, Pan Disability B, C and D teams, Powered Wheelchair team, Down Syndrome team and Adult Deaf team all rewarded for their hard work over the last 12months in front of a packed out Isla Gladstone Conservatory.

Speaking after attending the Everton in the Community Disability Awards, Bryan Oviedo said: “It was fantastic to celebrate with these players tonight and reward them for their hard work and dedication. Everyone had big smiles on their faces and it is clear how much they enjoy their football.”

Steve Johnson, Everton in the Community Disability Manager, said: “It has been great to reward our players tonight and recognise their achievements from over the course of the season. To have Bryan here with us acknowledging their efforts is fantastic. The football coaching we deliver is just a small part of what we do within our disability programme, we help disabled people in everyday life and assist them in accessing a variety of different opportunities including work placements and qualifications.”

The disability programme delivered by the Club’s official charity is one of the largest and most respected in the world and provides football and physical activity opportunities for thousands of disabled children and adults each year.

The programme is all inclusive and there are teams available to those with any disability whether that be learning, physical, reduced stature, autism, cerebral palsy, deaf or partially sighted.

For more information on Everton in the Community visit: http://community.evertonfc.com/

Established in 2007 New Directions was the first local authority social care trading company in the country.

Eight years on, the organisation remains at the forefront of the care sector across Sefton Borough and beyond, with a team of almost 400 staff providing a wide range of services for older Sefton residents and other adults with disabilities and enduring mental health needs.

Each year New Directions provides more than 150,000 hours of care for people at home and in the community.

Key features are the emphasis on reablement and rehabilitation support, helping clients to return home from hospital quickly, avoid readmission, and live independently for as long as possible.

New Directions also offers a range of day services at a number of locations across Sefton supporting and including people to live fulfilling lives both at home and in the wider community.

New Directions has an exemplary record of service; this is reflected by the Care Quality Commission in their inspection reports which can be viewed at www.cqc.org.uk

If you would like to know more about how we work with people who require support because of their age, disabilities or enduring mental health needs please contact us.

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Lisa Riley, star of the small screen and ex Strictly Come Dancing contestant, got fed up with JSV[OPUN� MVY� [OL� SHYNLY� SHK`� UV[� ILPUN� ÅH[[LYPUN�[V�[OL�M\SSLY�ÄN\YL��:V�YH[OLY�[OHU�ZLHYJOPUN�MVY�a clothing line to put her name to, she decided to take the bull by the horns and create her own fashion label, to celebrate curves and hand high MHZOPVU�IHJR�[V�IPNNLY�NPYSZ��6\Y�,KP[VY�1V`�3L^PZ�JOH[[LK�[V�3PZH�HIV\[�OLY�UL^�SHILS�

What gave you the idea to launch your own fashion line?The idea arouse after strictly really for me, as I was approached by loads of high street shops not only to wear all their clothing, but they also asked me to be their in store "style guru" which was really flattering. On social media I was forever being asked where my clothes were from, and also what ideas I had for new seasons. It was all these things together that gave me the idea to start my own range. The range had to be 100% ME, not like what a lot of celebrities do, I didn’t just want to put my name to something and take the money. I wanted full overall approval of all the designs, the fabrics and which styles suit certain sizes. You can't just make garments that are larger as those shapes don't look right on bigger girls. Who and what type of female are your designs aimed at?I say that my clothes are for everyone. We are starting at 14-28, but if anyone is larger, like we had a girl the other day who is size 32, we were able to make the garments no problem, that is the beauty of keeping my brand in England and being made here.One thing I have always struggled with is getting outfits for weddings, christenings and bar-mitzvahs and such like. I always had to order online from America to get some special pieces, so for me I wanted to make this more accessible for everyone, which I feel I have done. Your debut collection was really well received at the Curve in Manchester - how did that feel? Were you nervous before hand?I was blown away by the response I got at the Curve Festival in Manchester, I certainly wanted

my first official clothing launch in my home town of Manchester so it seemed perfect. I was nervous, worried about how people would react to my ideas and designs, but my fears were quashed very quickly after ten minutes, everyone was trying the clothes on and having selfies, in my dresses! But mainly, and more importantly, they could see the garments up close and feel the real quality in the fabrics and the tailoring. My line isn’t just mass market clothes churned out for one season, I have tried hard to make my collection non-seasonal, except for the three winter coats, which are available. Are you in shops or online or both?My range at the moment is available on line on my purchasing page www.justbeyouclothing.co.uk and later in the year I hope to be supplying independent boutiques as well, and if I close my eyes and dream of my true goal, I would love to have my own shop. Where I could do one on one sessions with my customers about style and fashion, which I am obsessed with. Let's pray one day my dream comes true. Most people will know you from TV, Strictly Come Dancing and Emmerdale, have you left the small screen for good now? Or will we be seeing you in the future?Yes everyone will know me best for the likes of Emmerdale, You've Been Framed, Waterloo Road, Calendar Girls and of course who could forget Strictly, and yes I do plan to return to TV, Film and theatre as that's my living, but to be honest as I approach 49 next July and realising I have been in the business now for 29 years nonstop, I want to concentrate on doing the work I adore and obviously fashion and my clothing range is one of them, traveling the world is where I am my happiest learning new things every single day....so it's nice to be in position to be doing work I truly adore. I will be doing pantomime this Christmas at the Bradford Alhambra theatre and then touring the country in 2016 August-November in a brand new comedy play that has been written for me by the very talented Dave Simpson, and of course that play will be coming to Manchester and Liverpool.

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WIN A GIFT CARD WORTH £100* PLUS 2 TICKETS TO SEE ‘SISTERS’Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunite for SISTERS, a new film from Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore about two disconnected sisters summoned home to clean out their childhood bedroom before their parents sell the family house. Looking to recapture their glory days, they throw one final high-school-style party for their classmates, which turns into the cathartic rager that a bunch of ground-down adults really need.

Fey produces the comedy alongside Jay Roach (Meet the Parents series) and John S. Lyons (Austin Powers in Goldmember), and Poehler executive produces alongside Jeff Richmond and Brian Bell from a script by Paula Pell (TV’s Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock).

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COMING SOON TO ODEON Liverpool ONE: KRAMPUSWhen members (Adam Scott, Toni Collette) of a dysfunctional family gather for Christmas, they accidentally unleash the wrath of Krampus, an ancient demon from European folklore.

Check out: www.odeon.co.uk or the ODEON app for more info and film times.

eat your way to beautiful hair

Autumn hairlessnessIn the darker months of the year our hair follicles go into a resting period, and we lose more hair than we would do during the longer sunnier days. But all is not lost, luscious locks can be had during autumn and winter with a few healthy eating tips.

SeleniumSelenium helps to keep your hair nourished, but what foods are high in this? ‘Brazil nuts and wheat germ are a great source of selenium. Other foods rich in selenium are whole grains (barley, wheat, rye, buckwheat, oats and brown rice), fish, seafood and lean meats, sunflower seeds and other nuts such as pecans and almonds.

ZincIf you have low zinc levels in your system this can lead to the deterioration of the protein structure that makes up the hair follicle. This weakening of follicles can in turn cause hair shedding and hair loss. Oysters, pumpkin seeds, ginger root, pecans, Brazil nuts, oats, almonds, turnips and garlic are all great sources of Zinc, and are another great way in keeping your hair in tip-top condition.

IronIf you have low iron levels from your diet, you can develop an iron deficiency, which can lead to thinning hair. Essential sources of iron are pumpkin and squash seeds, liver, millet, almonds, prunes, Brazil nuts, beet greens, Swiss chard, dates, lentils, brown rice and broccoli. These foods really do help to keep your hair healthy!

Amino acidsHair is largely made up of keratin which is a protein containing the amino acids, cysteine, lysine, arginine and methionine. Of these, lysine and methionine are essential, meaning we must get them from our diet, as we cannot ‘make’ them ourselves. The best foods for these acids are; brewer’s yeast, chicken, dairy, fish lamb and parmesan.

Foods high in biotinNot only can biotin improve the health of your skin, but it is also a great way to keep your hair strong and revitalised. If you have the ‘midday munchies’ the perfect biotin fuelled snacks are nuts and seeds, such as walnuts, pecans, almonds and sunflower seeds. You could also kick start your day with porridge made with whole oats and sprinkled with nuts and seeds to boost your biotin intake, to get that gorgeous and glossy hair growing for the coming party season.

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weeping window poppies

n Saturday 7 November, Weeping Window will be officially on display on the façade of part of St George’s Hall. The sculpture is from the installation

Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red that was created to mark the centenary of the First World War and was originally at HM Tower of London in 2014.

Weeping Window will be erected in time for the city’s annual Service of Remembrance which takes place on Sunday 8 November.

There will be a series of free and ticketed musical events, workshops and performances taking place in and around the Hall while the poppies

are on display. These include Writing on the Wall’s Black Poppies, which will see internationally renowned poet Levi Tafari lead creative writing workshops inspired by the stories of the plight of black soldiers, seafarers and workers when their military service came to an end in 1919.

Stories in Stone is an hour long walking tour around the monuments and memorials of St George’s Plateau and adjoining St John’s Gardens. Led by Deborah Mulhearn, the ticketed event tells the stories of Liverpool at times of war through the eyes of local and visiting writers, including Helen Forrester, Wilfred Owen, Charles Dickens, Shirley Hughes, Nicholas Monsarrat and Beryl Bainbridge.

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the cancer research uk winter run chooses liverpoolecho arena to host the coolest run liverpool has ever seen

Liverpool has been chosen to host an exciting new 10k Winter Run in January which will give everybody the chance to race past our city’s iconic landmarks, while raising money

for Cancer Research UK. The Winter Run Series features a number of amazing winter experiences, encouraging runners to conquer the cold in the New Year. The 10k run will take place on Sunday 17 January 2016 starting and finishing at the Echo Arena, and is perfect for every level of runner looking to liven up their standard 10k with some serious winter fun.

Too many people use the winter weather and Christmas break as an excuse to give fitness the cold shoulder and stop running when the temperature drops. With the Cancer Research UK Winter Run Liverpool you can be inspired to start the year right and live well, when the weather outside is a little less heartening.

The Winter Run Series will be taking place in Liverpool on Sunday 17th January with details of the route to be released soon. Entries are open on now, visit www.winterrunseries.co.uk for more information.

Christmas menu starts

Saturday 23rd November

L'olivetto Italian Restaurant, Rose Lane, Liverpool L18-5EA

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Open Christmas Day

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his fabulous restaurant stands on the site of the victorian public toilets just off Aigburth Road in South Liverpool and is therefore small but perfectly compact.

On entering, I was greeted with a smile from owner Mary and chef Graeme cooking from the open grill in the background. The seriously delicious wafts of sizzling steak on the grill, made my mouth water as we were led to our table in the corner. From every seat there are views of the kitchen and open grill, so you can see your food being freshly prepared an cooked in the impeccably clean kitchen.

The restaurant is decorated as a Texan ranch, with wooden tables and walls,and chunky slates as mats. With a wall to ceiling glass window on one side, the place is filled with natural light. It proved a very relaxing setting, and was filled with ladies who lunch with their babies.

The menu is very heavily meat based, obviously, and with me planning a steak for a main course I did not want to fill myself up with a starter, though I was drawn to the chicken and chorizo skewers. Other traditional options included, garlic mushrooms, galic bread and oven baked nachos. There are also sharing platters of BBQ ribs, corn

on the cob, chicken wings, chilli bites and more. So much food!

For mains I was set on a sirloin steak, my favourite meal in the world, but at the last minute opted to try The Churrassco Giant Dirty Burger, with a side order of skinny fries. There was nothing skinny about this choice with 5 beef burgers, a chicken burger, lashes of thick bacon, pulled brisket in a bbq sauce, montgomery cheese and stacked onion rings. Yes it was yummy but it was ridiculously indulgent. I picked at it to taste it and although I had been starving when I entered the restaurant, I was soon full up and took it home where my kids polished it off for their dinner.

Simon had the Steak Stone Experience, a 10oz slab of raw meat served on a hot plate is pre-heated in a special steak stone oven to reach 350 degree temperature ready to be served to you, with a peppercorn sauce. He then sliced the meat and laid it on the sizzling plate and it cooked to his specification. This was an ingenious way to serve steak, as more often than not I always have to return it to be seared a little longer for my taste.

With both of us suitably stuffed by the end of the main course, a dessert was out of the question, but I have made a mental note of the home made sticky toffee pudding for future reference.

Overall I couldn’t pick any fault with the food or the service, perhaps it is because I am an untamed carnivore at heart and this menu pampered to my desires.

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rankie is in fact Frankie Giuliani, he was aged just 10-years-old when, with ‘Mamma and Poppa’, he left Sicily and landed at

New York in 1924. Poppa was an ambitious chap and within a year had opened a restaurant in the city’s Little Italy area – .Mamma's home cooking, was the base from which the business prospered

When Frankie was at high school he became chums with third generation American,Benny. When, in 1953, Poppa retired, the pair took over the business. The idea was to combine the best of popular American food with traditional Italian dishes.

Atmosphere - 8/10. We found it to be very welcoming and relaxing.

Entertainment - 7/10. They have background music of American classics

It’s a good place to bring children, it’s a warm friendly eaterie, and very busy. They also have bathroom audio that was teaching Italian.

Choice on menu - 8/10. A wide and varied menu, with choices from burgers to salads, ribs to pizza.

Taste - 8/10. Excellent, my absolute favourite thing was the BBQ Rack of ribs ,this was so mouth wateringly good, which I will be ordering again next time I visit. There is a special children’s menu that includes a dessert and unlimited soft drinks.

Service - 8/10. Superb, every member of staff was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu often pointing to their favourites. All the staff came out to sing happy birthday to a young girl celebrating her birthday, the whole restaurant joined in, which made the atmosphere all the more relaxed and friendly.

Table location - 9/10. There is a great ambience in the restaurant, and the table and seating are all equally private while being able to view the chefs in action. Being able to see the kitchen and all the hustle and bustle in there is yet another pleasing feature of Frankie & Benny’s.

Would we go there again? Yes, infact we have eaten there since the review.

There was such a varied mix of ages, from old couples, students and families etc. Dining in the restaurant when we visited, which shows that Frankie and Benny’s is a popular choice with all ages.

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bay tv'sLIFESTYLE MONTHLY’S NEW MONTHLY COLUMNISTS BAY TV’S JAY AND ELLIE; WILL BE KEEPING US UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSICAL HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND LIVERPOOL.

Jay and Ellie

It’s November, which means BBQs have become bonfires, so it’s time to wrap up warm, put on a pair of woolly gloves and get the sparklers at the ready. Guy Fawkes Night is

upon us, and you can’t beat the fireworks display in Sefton Park. Our advice is to get there early and head to one of the many restaurants on Lark Lane for dinner – you’re spoilt for choice!

Now, you can’t ignore it - Christmas is on the way! The city centre will be lit up any day now, the organised ones amongst us will be buying all of the Christmas presents ahead of Black Friday, and that annoying neighbour will probably have already mounted a giant flashing reindeer on their roof once again. But if you’re not quite ready for mince pies and pantos, then something that is sure to get you in the mood is Shrek the Musical. On at the Liverpool Empire (direct from the West End) from the 25th to the 29th of November, Shrek the Musical brings to life the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. The whole family will laugh and sing along as Shrek and Donkey go on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona from a love-sick dragon. Throw Lord Farquaad and a gang of fairytale misfits into the mix, and you’ve got the funniest musical comedy in town!

By now you’ll have realised we’re all about the music, and although festival season is officially over, November does not disappoint in the way of gigs! The Hummingbirds are arguably one of the most recognised names in the Liverpool Music Scene, but for those of you who haven’t heard of them, they are a 5-piece folk/rock band who brilliantly capture that unique Liverpool sound.

The release of their self-titled debut album is imminent, but for a taster, check out and their debut single ‘Knocking On My Door’, and their latest single ‘Out Of The Rain’. The Hummingbirds are a band that need to be seen live, and you don’t have a long wait because they play their, now annual, headline gig at the O2 Academy on Saturday 28th November. We can’t wait!

Without a doubt, one of our favourite musicians is Stephen Langstaff. The combination of brilliant song-writing and incredible guitar skills, topped off with his signature spellbinding vocals makes Stephen Langstaff a Liverpool gem to be treasured. The title track to his current E.P. ‘Sirens’ is the last single which he released and it’s epic! We’re also big fans of ‘Call Me’ which you can listen to on his Soundcloud, or even better hear it live! He’s playing Leaf on Bold Street on Friday 13th November with support from folk-pop singer/songwriter Ali Ingle (who we like to think of as a scouse Ben Howard). The date is already in our diaries.

Don’t forget you can hear us on JuiceFM every Sunday from 10pm showcasing our favourite Liverpool musicians. You can now check out our brand new website too: www.theguideliverpool.com your ultimate what’s on guide to the city, jam-packed with videos! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGuideLpool and like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/TheGuideLiverpool to keep up to date with all of the action.

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How's the tour going?We don't start until November 6th, in Wolves, but we're deep into rehearsals and the spirit is high. We've got so many songs to chose from now stretching right back to my Pele days so we try and make sure everything is covered in the set.The final show is this Christmas in the Arts Club Liverpool, what made you want to come back and finish it there?We did two unbelievable shows in the Arts Club last year, people who've been watching me for 25 years were saying they were right up there with the best they'd seen us.From a fans point of view it's a brilliant place to watch a band, where ever you stand it's a great vibe. Also we will be playing as a 12 piece with a full horn section and the Arts Club stage allows us to do that.What can the fans expect from your show this year?One of the many things I've learned from watching Springsteen is that a show can have everything in it. We live in divided political times so there will be an aspect of rabble rousing, many of us have suffered broken hearts so that's in there too, there will be fun, stories, a big singalong and of course you still have to entertain. You have to send everyone home already looking forward to the next one.You have been in the music business for a 1/4 century, you have watched the music industry change quite a bit in that time, is it for the better? and do you think Liverpool is still offering the quality new musical talent that it used to?Yes I've lived through both models of the music industry, had the big major record deal, and the indie deal and now it's like a cottage industry. For me the modern method works brilliantly in that people who love my music can all gather together in the same place on line. I do feel for new bands though, it's much more difficult to get on the ladder than it was back in the day basically because sales have collapsed. For me Liverpool hasn't produced a genuine killer band for a while now but it will, I have 100% faith in that. It'll come out of the blue as well, don't forget

there was 16 years between Merseybeat and Erics.

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Hello, your current tour is getting some rave reviews – how’s it going?The current Zombies U.S. Tour has been sensational. Theatres have been sold out all over the country and reactions have been unbelievable.

Marshal Mathers on his album in 2013 heavily sampled you in his track Rhyme or Reason - did this introduce you to a new audience?It's always very exciting to realise that music you have been involved in creating has influenced other musicians. In sampling "Time Of The Season" Eminem has not only reinvigorated our faith in our musical past but has definitely introduced us to a whole new audience!

What does it mean to you to be performing in Liverpool?Liverpool played such a special part in forming the musical identity of The Zombies. So much musical history permeates from the streets of Liverpool that you cannot help but be freshly inspired in every Liverpool performance.

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t’s a bit of a trek to get to Luxembourg from Liverpool but if you’re in London it’s a short 50 minute flight. I went the long route, from Manchester to Zurich (1hr 50mins) and then a

short 40 minute connection, if you don’t add up the 12 hour wait in Zurich. Still, I enjoyed time alone and the browsing the shops and restaurants, catching up on wifi and even reading a book without interruption so I was well rested when I arrived.

I was whisked directly to my hotel, perfectly placed in the old town square, in the heart of the shopping district. They knew I was coming!

The three day trip consisted of long walks, museums, drives around the city and visits to some of the best restaurants on offer. The programme was packed from breakfast to evening dinner but it was thoroughly enjoyable, especially getting the chance to brush up on my school French and German, both languages are spoken in equal measures here and the country has recently introduced its own language, Luxembourgish, which is mixture of them both.

As the founder country of the European Union, United Nations and NATO, it’s a political heavy weight for such a tiny country but it’s residents are proud and patriotic, they adore their royal family

and little wonder as you can walk right up to the door of their palace on the high street.

The people are friendly and there’s lots to do. Just be aware if you’re afraid of heights, the country is built on 2 plateaus with deep valleys and bridges that are easy to climb over and jump. Little wonder that the country has a high suicide rate.

It is incredibly safe to walk around alone, even late at night and being child friendly as well it ticks all the boxes.It feels as glamorous as Monaco as an elite city break yet the wealth is understated and subtle. Mcdonalds sits comfortably two doors away from the five star restaurant in the square.

A visually stunning destination, filled with museums and galleries. It is certainly a place to visit, especially as you can be in Paris, Munich or Burssells within 2 hours on a train as well so combine it as a multi European getaway.

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intake will have had time to settle in by now, so it’s probably a good time

to enhance their education further with some essential knowledge ahead of the next three years of their life in Liverpool.

You will have found the likes of Concert Square and Hardman Street by now, they're not easy to miss, and you have maybe even ventured as far as Mathew Street. But the real Liverpool, the city of musicians, artists and poets lies off that beaten track, safely away from the ubiquitous ringtone-house music and the forlorn promotional staff.

Here are three important city centre pubs, cultural institutions, that you should acquaint yourself with quickly in order to fully appreciate the true Scouse experience and get the most out of your time here in the Pool Of Life.

The Grapes on Roscoe Street, The Pilgrim on Pilgrim Street and Ye Cracke on Rice Street are only a short crawl from each other as well as from the three universities. I’m not going to itemise their contents nor wax lyrical about the décor or detail selections from any absurdly pretentious and over-priced food menus, because there would be no point. That's not what these pubs are about, although, The Pilgrim does do a stupendous full English at weekends.

No, these three pubs, like all great pubs, are really all about the people who frequent them and it would be a criminal waste of your precious time in one of the world’s great modern cultural centres if you didn’t familiarise yourself with each of these pubs and become one of their regular clientele.

The Beatles drank in all of them, as have many more of the city’s famous sons and daughters, but you won’t find them on any sight seeing tours because that's not what they're about either.

There's an old saying that if you have to ask the price of something then you probably can't afford it, well, the same holds true here in that if you have to ask why somewhere is special then you probably don't belong there.

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happy mondaysSINGING IN THE RAINFOREST

The Mancunian 90’s Indie legends, The Happy Monday’s are back together and have just released their first single in 20 years, all in aid of a tribe in Panama.

Shaun Ryder, Bez and Rowetta Satchell from the original Happy Mondays band reunited for the new TV series Singing in the Rainforest. The show, sent the band to a remote which part of rainforest in Panama, to bring Western music and instruments to isolated tribes that had never seen them before. While there, they lived and composed music with the remote tribe

Once the challenge to spend a week with an indigenous tribe in Panama for a TV show, their biggest concern wasn’t the basic living conditions, the insects or the language barrier. It was whether they could manage to get along with one another for a whole week.

“I think that was the scariest thing about it, us lot having to talk to each other all day,” said front man

Shaun Ryder. “We were more scared about that than having to live in the jungle for a week.”

The seven band members travelled to Panama to live with the Embera Drua people of the Upper Chagres River as part of a new TV series Singing in the Rainforest.

The aim of the trip was for the Happy Mondays and the Embera to write a piece of music together which reflects both cultures and which could be sold to raise money for the tribe.

As a result, the band were required to leave their creature comforts behind and embrace jungle life with the tribe, an experience which didn’t faze the Pills and Thrills and Bellyaches stars at all.

“I wasn’t nervous because I’m dead brave and fierce,” said Ryder. “It’s about an hour and 20-minute canoe ride to get there. There is no other way to get there. It was fantastic. It was like something out of, Apocalypse Now.”

“You didn’t know what was coming round the corner, whether there might be a load of crocodiles out to get you,” added backing singer Rowetta Satchell. “It didn’t happen though, it was great.”

In fact the band thoroughly enjoyed the experience and found themselves embracing jungle life, living in basic village huts with the tribe.

“It was surprisingly good because you are cut off from the rest of the world,” said Satchell. “It sounds scary, especially for me because I’m addicted to social media most of the time, but it was brilliant to be away from all that, and to be away from people.”

And, despite the fact that the band haven’t written any new material for 23 years, they thrived on the challenge of writing new music with the tribe.

“I was worried that our two different styles wouldn’t come together but it did really well,” said Satchell. “They had never heard or seen instruments like ours or seen a band like us before but they loved it.”

The Embera tribe, who speak Spanish as well as their own language, make their music using a combination of percussion instruments and animal noises, which the Happy Mondays recorded and looped, using modern recording techniques.

“They were very respectful of us and when they saw us play music it just blew them away,” said Satchell. “But we were in awe of them too because of the way they live and the way they get along. They didn’t argue. It was a fantastic experience and we were very grateful to them for letting us into their camp.”

Once the show aired a few weeks ago, the track was be available for download on iTunes, with all the proceeds going towards the Embera for things such as education for the children and English lessons for the tribe.

“It certainly proved that we can still write music together, said Ryder. So we will definitely do some more stuff.”

“It worked out really well,” added Satchell. “Everyone enjoyed doing it and everyone loved the song. We feel really lucky to have taken part and done it.”

Watch Singing in the Rainforest on Sky TV Watch – Mondays at 9pm.

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Omnia Manager Ryan Dillon says: “The response has been fantastic to our new venue We’re open seven days a week until 6am so it’s going to be a real party venue every night of the week.. With a £100,000 lighting rig and a plush VIP area, it’s attracted a lot of interest from clubbers

who like commercial house and dance beats. Our VIP launch was a huge success and with our range of VIP booths we look forward to offering Liverpool a great new club experience.

A new General Manager Jay Santangeli, has been appointed over at Kingdom on Harrington Street. He brings a wealth of experience to the venue and has managed amongst other places in

the city The Living Room on Victoria Street.His appointment comes just as Kingdom launch, in association with Belvedere Vodka, The James Bond Spectra Cocktails, with the venue one of the chosen vodka companies preferred partners in the North West. The venue’s new General Manager, Jay Santangeli, has been working closely with Belvedere to launch 4 new “Spectra” inspired cocktails. Jay commented “Since I have come to Kingdom as the new GM we have taken the cocktail menu apart and started again from scratch. The timing of this has been perfect as we have managed to fall in line with the latest Bond film launch so it has worked out really well.”

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Lidia Serra is the new Events Manager over at Piccolino in Liverpool city centre. She joins with a wealth of experience.Located on Cook Street in Liverpool, Piccolino serves the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood that reflect pure Italian flavours.The restaurant menus offer a wonderful combination of both modern and classic Italian dishes prepared in an open kitchen in full view of diners. Fresh pasta is made daily in the bespoke pasta kitchen using only the finest ingredients and traditional techniques. To complement these dishes perfectly, Piccolino also provides a full list of discovery and popular wine styles, researched and tasted by in house wine experts. www.individualrestaurants.com/piccolino/liverpool

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.43 seconds, some do it quicker, some take longer. It took me less than 2.43 seconds I’m not convinced it has to be quick but I do believe we all need the

confidence to do it. It doesn’t even have to be a great one as long as it’s done because it can be made better down the road. What am I talking about? I’m talking about Decision Making. Making a decision even though there may some risk to it. Making a decision and following through with it. We very seldom regret decisions we make because we can always adapt to make the decision better later, however experience tells me that we massively regret the decisions we don’t make.

2.43 seconds, that’s all it takes he told me 2.43 seconds and could have faced your fear and grew. 'Feel the Fear and do it anyway' ran through my head. 2.43 seconds that’s all it takes.

On a recent trip travelling and adventuring around Japan, I found myself sitting in a river in Gujo Hachiman for their annual Bon Adori Dance Festival with my friend and guide Chris. Young people from the town where jumping from the 11 metre bridge into the crystal blue river waters below. It looked great fun and and it is the locals annual challenge. Chris looked at me and said “right I’m in” he then proceeded to take his turn in doing the jump, head camera attached he delivered a perfect water entrance. It looked great.fun. Then came the million dollar question. Are you going to do it? I had 50 excuses why I shouldn’t/couldn’t/wouldn’t. It was high; I’ve never done it before, what if I don’t get it right. Lots of ifs and buts in my head. Chirrs then said 2.43 seconds is what it took from the river to the bridge and back to me in the river. Feel the fear and do it anyway I started to think. And true to form within 2.43 seconds I was back with my friends having faced bridge challenge and overcome it. What a feeling,

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face the fear and do it anyway. I was elated and a little relieved, but I had DONE IT.

Our success is not the absence of FEAR, its overcoming FEAR that makes the difference

So what decision could you make that would help you grow. What decision have you been putting off? What decision could you make right now that would have MASSIVE impact for you? I challenge you 2.43 seconds is all this took. You could I now make a decision right now that change the coming months and years for the positive. 2.43 seconds I challenge. Take the jump, don’t stand on the side lines don’t watch life; don’t watch others have the fun. Take the jump!

If you require support or questions answering on this or any one subject I have written about, please contact me via email darren@dasala.co.uk or follow me on twitter @dasalaldarren

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ARIES (21 MARCH – 19 APRIL): A month of effort, long hours, of contemplating your accomplishments and worldly position, of interfacing with higher-ups, yields now to four weeks of happiness, entertainment, a lighter heart and socializing. Your popularity is about to soar. However, some important threads - mostly communications ones - will still exist from your ambitious actions of the past month. Favourable Dates: Nov 2, 9, 11, 18, 20 & 29 Favourable Colours: White and Yellow TAURUS (20 APRIL – 20 MAY): Though you worked hard the last few weeks, a streak of romance, pleasure or creativity, a lucky meet-ing, relieved the drudgery of work. Now the emphasis switches to co-operation, opportuni-ties, fame, perhaps legal or relocation themes. An existing romance could grow to the level of partnership. Intimacy and/or commitment loom even in minor situations.Favourable Dates: Nov 2, 6, 11, 15, 20 & 24 Favourable Colours: Blue and Red GEMINI (21 MAY – 20 JUNE): You’ll slow down slightly through the weeks ahead, but your energy and charisma will remain nicely buoyant. You face a critical choice in career, prestige, status, parenting or responsibility areas - you can either go your own way, or follow the directions of bosses and authoritative people.Favourable Dates: Nov 2, 6, 11, 15, 20 & 24 Favourable Colours: Blue and Yellow

CANCER (21 JUNE – 22 JULY): You’ll be busy this month, with travel, paperwork, errands, siblings and casual relationships. Exercise your curiosity - you could learn the answer to a question that has always puzzled you. Your vitality, charm and magnetism are firing on all cylinders. Your physical drive and energy level are high now, and you can accomplish a great deal fairly easily.Favourable Dates: Nov 1, 9, 10, 18, 19, 27 & 28 Favourable Colours: Yellow and Purple LEO (23 JULY – 22 AUGUST): Nature’s beauty fills your days. It’s a pretty nice month. But watch your wallet, papers, documents etc.. Your determination and courage are higher than usual, so you might attract sexual attention, Home and family are sweet, affectionate. You are going to find it hard to keep your money in your pocket as every item appears like a necessity to you. Favourable Dates: Nov 8, 9, 17, 18, 26 & 27 Favourable Colours: Yellow and Blue

VIRGO (23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER): You have much to learn about a new phase you have entered and the coming days are sure to show you many new and enjoyable things in life. Now get out there and enjoy it. You’re going to find that your love life is more demanding than ever and although this can have many good points it can also have its downfalls.Favourable Dates: Nov 2, 3, 11, 12, 20 & 21 Favourable Colours: Red and Blue

LIBRA (23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER: Business and personal relationships will flourish with a little charm and encouragement. Use your imagination and you will make a good contribution to a job or project. If unemployed, look for work, especially after 7th November.. A whole grab-bag of opportunities faces you.Favourable Dates: Nov 4, 8, 13, 17, 22 & 26 Favourable Colours: Blue and Yellow

SCORPIO (23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER): Your energy and charisma temporarily ebb to a low point until November 15th. So stay in the background, rest, be charitable, fulfil neglected obligations, seek spiritual enlightenment. Resistance and challenges from others or from outside situations suggest this is not a good time to try to force your will and desires onto the world. A new project might begin, or you might perceive how these areas are in need of deep change. Favourable Dates: Nov 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22 & 28Favourable Colors: Yellow and Red SAGITARIUS (22 NOVEMBER -21 DECEMBER): Opportunities for friendship, cooperation, love, and shared happiness will arise. The warmth and goodwill you generate now is likely to be a benefit to you both now and later on. You feel especially friendly and sociable. You feel less competitive and ambitious about practical and mundane matters.Favourable Dates: Nov 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21& 28Favourable Colours: Red and Yellow CAPRICORN (22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY): Conversations and sharing plans and ideas with others are very fruitful now. You understand what others are telling you, and you make yourself clearly understood also. This is a favourable time for getting your message across to others via writing, speaking, or advertising.Favourable Dates: Nov 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22& 28 Favourable Colours: Blue and Green

AQUARIUS (20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY): You’ll accomplish something worthwhile. And will want to take it easy, enjoy socializing, and playing with your favourite plans. You’re going to meet someone very different soon - actually, many like minded persons, a whole culture, or a new circle of friends. Meanwhile, chase romance, love and creative, sports or speculative projects.Favourable Dates: Nov 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20 & 28Favourable Colours: White and Blue PISCES (19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH): Your sexual magnetism, determination and assertiveness soar now.. All month, be diplomatic, gentle and eager to form links. If you cling to old resentments or selfish independence, your great luck can turn to opposition, litigation, argument, even divorce. .Be careful of borrowing money either from close ones, or on a credit card which you know you can’t pay back. Someone you’ve always had a soft spot for will be trying to manipulate you into a change which is in no one’s best interests. If your health has been eroded by stress, learn relaxation techniques. Favourable Dates: Nov 2, 8, 11, 17, 20 & 26Favourable Colours: Purple and Red

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ARIES (21 MARCH – 19 APRIL): A month of effort, long hours, of contemplating your accomplishments and worldly position, of interfacing with higher-ups, yields now to four weeks of happiness, entertainment, a lighter heart and socializing. Your popularity is about to soar. However, some important threads - mostly communications ones - will still exist from your ambitious actions of the past month. Favourable Dates: Nov 2, 9, 11, 18, 20 & 29 Favourable Colours: White and Yellow TAURUS (20 APRIL – 20 MAY): Though you worked hard the last few weeks, a streak of romance, pleasure or creativity, a lucky meet-ing, relieved the drudgery of work. Now the emphasis switches to co-operation, opportuni-ties, fame, perhaps legal or relocation themes. An existing romance could grow to the level of partnership. Intimacy and/or commitment loom even in minor situations.Favourable Dates: Nov 2, 6, 11, 15, 20 & 24 Favourable Colours: Blue and Red GEMINI (21 MAY – 20 JUNE): You’ll slow down slightly through the weeks ahead, but your energy and charisma will remain nicely buoyant. You face a critical choice in career, prestige, status, parenting or responsibility areas - you can either go your own way, or follow the directions of bosses and authoritative people.Favourable Dates: Nov 2, 6, 11, 15, 20 & 24 Favourable Colours: Blue and Yellow

CANCER (21 JUNE – 22 JULY): You’ll be busy this month, with travel, paperwork, errands, siblings and casual relationships. Exercise your curiosity - you could learn the answer to a question that has always puzzled you. Your vitality, charm and magnetism are firing on all cylinders. Your physical drive and energy level are high now, and you can accomplish a great deal fairly easily.Favourable Dates: Nov 1, 9, 10, 18, 19, 27 & 28 Favourable Colours: Yellow and Purple LEO (23 JULY – 22 AUGUST): Nature’s beauty fills your days. It’s a pretty nice month. But watch your wallet, papers, documents etc.. Your determination and courage are higher than usual, so you might attract sexual attention, Home and family are sweet, affectionate. You are going to find it hard to keep your money in your pocket as every item appears like a necessity to you. Favourable Dates: Nov 8, 9, 17, 18, 26 & 27 Favourable Colours: Yellow and Blue

VIRGO (23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER): You have much to learn about a new phase you have entered and the coming days are sure to show you many new and enjoyable things in life. Now get out there and enjoy it. You’re going to find that your love life is more demanding than ever and although this can have many good points it can also have its downfalls.Favourable Dates: Nov 2, 3, 11, 12, 20 & 21 Favourable Colours: Red and Blue

LIBRA (23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER: Business and personal relationships will flourish with a little charm and encouragement. Use your imagination and you will make a good contribution to a job or project. If unemployed, look for work, especially after 7th November.. A whole grab-bag of opportunities faces you.Favourable Dates: Nov 4, 8, 13, 17, 22 & 26 Favourable Colours: Blue and Yellow

SCORPIO (23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER): Your energy and charisma temporarily ebb to a low point until November 15th. So stay in the background, rest, be charitable, fulfil neglected obligations, seek spiritual enlightenment. Resistance and challenges from others or from outside situations suggest this is not a good time to try to force your will and desires onto the world. A new project might begin, or you might perceive how these areas are in need of deep change. Favourable Dates: Nov 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22 & 28Favourable Colors: Yellow and Red SAGITARIUS (22 NOVEMBER -21 DECEMBER): Opportunities for friendship, cooperation, love, and shared happiness will arise. The warmth and goodwill you generate now is likely to be a benefit to you both now and later on. You feel especially friendly and sociable. You feel less competitive and ambitious about practical and mundane matters.Favourable Dates: Nov 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21& 28Favourable Colours: Red and Yellow CAPRICORN (22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY): Conversations and sharing plans and ideas with others are very fruitful now. You understand what others are telling you, and you make yourself clearly understood also. This is a favourable time for getting your message across to others via writing, speaking, or advertising.Favourable Dates: Nov 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22& 28 Favourable Colours: Blue and Green

AQUARIUS (20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY): You’ll accomplish something worthwhile. And will want to take it easy, enjoy socializing, and playing with your favourite plans. You’re going to meet someone very different soon - actually, many like minded persons, a whole culture, or a new circle of friends. Meanwhile, chase romance, love and creative, sports or speculative projects.Favourable Dates: Nov 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20 & 28Favourable Colours: White and Blue PISCES (19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH): Your sexual magnetism, determination and assertiveness soar now.. All month, be diplomatic, gentle and eager to form links. If you cling to old resentments or selfish independence, your great luck can turn to opposition, litigation, argument, even divorce. .Be careful of borrowing money either from close ones, or on a credit card which you know you can’t pay back. Someone you’ve always had a soft spot for will be trying to manipulate you into a change which is in no one’s best interests. If your health has been eroded by stress, learn relaxation techniques. Favourable Dates: Nov 2, 8, 11, 17, 20 & 26Favourable Colours: Purple and Red

Manish Kumar Arora www.facebook.com/manishastroconsultant

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CRAIG phillips- DIY-Hello Lifestyle Readers,

Early last month, I attended the newly launched UK Construction Week which was a huge event that spanned five halls of the Birmingham NEC. Featuring nine shows specific to the UK construction industry, over 55,000 construction professionals were in attendance.

I was there on behalf of Checkatrade doing a number of public talks and hosting an ‘ask the expert’ stand at the Grand Designs Live show. It was a great event and a real boost to the entire UK construction trade – here’s hoping it continues to grow year on year.

Exciting news for me personally – after months of hold-ups due to various reasons, I’ll finally be able to start work on my dream house near Prescot. I’ll be living in a rented house nearby and building through the winter. I’ve given myself the fairly ambitious target of finishing and being ready to move in in nine months. Watch this space!

I had the pleasure of attending and presenting an award at the Coventry and Warwickshire Sports Awards which was a grand event. I love going to these award ceremonies as you get to congratulate all the incredible athletes, coaches and volunteers who often do not get the recognition they deserve.

That’s it from me this month my friends. With the weather turning colder, winter is an ideal time to do some of the DIY jobs you may have been putting off. You’ve got no excuses as I’ve given you another step-by-step guide for you to try your hand at!

All the best,Craig.

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18mm sheet of MDF• 2 metres of 2” by 1” plainer timber• 6mm raw plugs• 50mm screws• glue•

TOOLScordless drill driver with hammer • actioncordless jigsaw & router, with blades• standard and masonry drill bits• spirit level• tape measure• string line• pencil• safety mask & specs• silicon gun•

When you have chosen your location measure up the sizes you require and mark up on the MDF sheet. A great way of forming this is to stretch a string line from the corner of your shelf, tie a pen-cil to the other end and move from side to side in a kind of arch shape!!

Take your jigsaw and cut along your curved/rounded line, then using your router along your cut edge to form a nice patented beveled edge to give it a true shelf finish. Always use your safety specs and mask when cutting such materials.

Cut some 2”” X 1”” timber down to size - about 30mm shorter than the length of your shelves and shamper the edge. Drill some clearance holes in the timber ready to mark up on the walls where it’s about to be fixed to.

Use your spirit level to make sure it’s true to the wall. Mark up and drill some 6 mm holes using the masonry drill bit and the drill set on the hammer action setting. Apply the raw plugs and screw the battens firmly to the wall using the 50mm screws. Now you’re ready to fit the shelf.

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Amanda Moss

I decided this year that I would not go crazy for Christmas and the tree won’t be going up until the end of the month. But I sit here in October writing this column, having just

returned form the shops where the department stores are awash with glitter and my eyes have glazed over with excitement.

Without wishing to offend anyone, I believe that Christmas is no longer a religious festival but a secular celebration of winter. If you want to get technical, the Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus , who was a nice Jewish boy. Muslims and Sikhs also recognise the existence of this man. So there we are, everyone can join in the festivities. But in fact the putting up of fairy lights comes from Norway where they have even less daylight than us and so they resorted to putting up extra lights on the trees in the streets.

For me, there is no religious attachment to buying fairy lights and glitter balls. Santa welcomes all

faiths as he is there to make children happy and I am happy to worship that. So as the dark nights close in, my fairy lights will be up and lighting up the street as usual. My trees will be sparkling in all my rooms and there will be a power surge as all my christmas decorations are draped around my house.

I am breaking my promise for there is nothing nicer than coming in from the cold to a house glistening with glitter and the warm glow of twinkling lights. I have my eye on some new lights and baubles and am stopping myself from purchasing them until after Bonfire night, but then it’s all systems GO!

Christmas lasts 6 weeks in my house (if you’re not counting the tree that stays up all year round) And why not? If it’s good enough for Harvey Nics and all the other stores, it’s good enough for me.

Stay seasonally stylish,

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