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to me! And there’s lots for you to
enjoy as Easter approaches: We've got great baking treats for children and adults, brilliant suggestions for where to go for an Easter break, days out over Easter, and — if you are feeling really adventurous — how about a trip to Israel? Janette Marshall, one of our writers had an amazing time there — camel rides, yoga at daybreak, tea in the desert it
sounds just fabulous!
Back home we've revised our health feature, so now Dr Philippa will be talking about lots of topics of interest to us 50+ers, to make sure we cover the issues that really matter If you have a health condition you would like her to write about, then just drop me a line and we will get onto it!
And if you can’t get away, how about a home revamp? Our home expert Dilly Orme has come up with 100 summer bargains, with
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Life is great for Lulu She is having a great year doing what she loves — singing to a live audience Who said so? Lulu did!
ulu smiles with her eyes and that’s the sign of someone who is
really happy — and why not
She is now 70 — yes, really — looks amazing, sounds amazing and is still recording and selling vast numbers of albums Not only that but she has a full diary of live shows
people so | don’t think |
could be much happier “As well as gigs like Potters Resort, | am doing some festivals this year and | love them
“Going out on stage and
seeing this amazing sea of
people just blows you away Itis not just the size of the crowd but the fact that they
attracted me to singing in the first place.”
Happiness is notjust
about music, though — Lulu must feel happy every time she looks in the mirror
“A lot of nice people are complimentary about how |
look and | like to do my best | certainly don't feel my age | take care of myself without
“My mum and dad were always
singing around the house”
and offers still coming in almost every day
“lam having a great time,” she said “I once thought that there might not be anywhere
else to go, but then | realised
that you can just keep on doing it over and over again and itis great
“In the last few years | have recorded more songs,
appeared on stage in the
West End in 42nd Street and toured with some great
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don't care what the weather
is, they are there to party and
nothing is going to stop them It makes you feel that you
have been especially invited
to their party That is a great honour and very exciting
“There is a serious side to me, of course, but | think | have always been a fun person Get music and
people together and there will
always be some fun That is one of the things that
In 42nd Street
going over the top, | exercise, eat well but not stupidly and | take time to just relax and
meditate It helps a lot and it makes me appreciate my life
“Money and fame are not guarantees of being happy — just being grateful for your well-being and having some genuine friends is much more important.”
Lulu was brought up in a
Glasgow household where music was important
“We didn’t have much as a family but both my mum and my dad were always singing about the house,” she recalled
“There was music on the radio
all the time or the record player
and they just sang along
“That was normal and as |
grew up | just joined in | loved it and in a sense | think thatis one of the reasons | have always
loved to share music with other people
“| was four when | first sang
at a Coronation party in 1953
After that | was asked to sing in
all different places and started
entering talent contents Then
when | was 14 | started
singing with The Gleneagles
and we played clubs around Glasgow We
used to get a pound a night between us
“Times have changed
but | don’t think | have — | hope not | love music,
| love laughter, | love to see people happy
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THE SECRETS 0F HAPPINESS
“Waking up each morning knowing you have slept well, shared a good day with nice
people yesterday and hoping
today to meet nice people and
perhaps being able to make them smile — that makes me happy.”
— Julia Roberts
“Singing D’Ya Think I’m Sexyto a packed house in an arena and
then stopping for a moment to
hear them sing is fantastic and a moment that you can treasure for when you are feeling low Performing makes me happy and | really am a happy person.”
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“When you go to bed at night really looking forward to tomorrow then you know you are happy | have a wicked sense of humour and when others share it | am very happy Laughter is the best therapy for everything.” — Dame Judi Dench
*“IUs not what you have that makes you happy — well, not me anyway It’s
what you can do with it— helping people in need by supporting
their funds or using your name
to highlight their problems
means that you can make a
difference and that is something to be happy about.”
“Seeing my beautiful wife and my beautiful children sleeping peacefully is just wonderful and | could just sit and watch that
for hours in true happiness.”
— George Clooney “We all have our ups and downs
but counting our blessings and thinking about things that have
made us smile in the past always helps and makes us realise that there could be another smile on the way tomorrow.”
— Sue Nicholls
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W ith winter slowly ebbing away and new life starting to appear in the garden,
there are lots of reasons to be cheerful
It's time to bid farewell to energy-
zapping cold, dark nights; flu season, and SAD (seasonal affective disorder)
which affects around one in three people in the UK every year
Spring has sprung — symbolising
new beginnings, hope and vitality, so
embrace the new season with zest and vigour and be happy!
One scientifically proven way to feel
happier and get back on track after flu
season is to eat a healthier diet Researchers say the more fruit and
vegetables we eat, the happier we will
be New guidelines suggest that instead of five-a-day, we should now be
aiming for 10 Add soup and smoothie!
You might also have heard of the gut-brain connection and people talking
about the “microbiome” lately This is
because researchers have found evidence to suggest happiness could be directly linked to the gut
An experiment known as the Flemish
Gut Flora Project found that people with depression were lacking in two
different types of gut bacteria It suggests that bacteria in our digestive systems could affect our mental
Burst into Spring with new-found zest
wellbeing and may be linked to depression
One way to boost your good gut bacteria is to eat fermented foods Fermented vegetables such as kimchi
and sauerkraut are pre-digested and
therefore easier for your body to absorb
their vitamins and minerals
Science has even found a link
between good gut health and a
reduction in depression symptoms You could say a healthy, happy gut means a
healthy, happy brain!
Getting a good night’s sleep is another scientifically proven way of boosting happiness Sleep is when your body heals and restores itself
and processes information Not
getting enough sleep can wreak havoc on your overall wellbeing and
impact on your mood
Research has found that being a
night owl can shorten life expectancy
“Boost your good gut bacteria by eating fermented foods” Finding Your
Happy Place
If happiness doesn’t always seem that
easy to find, you could be looking in the wrong place
As the Dalai Lama, who is a patron for
the worldwide Action for Happiness
movement, points out, “Happiness is
not something that’s ready-made It
has to come from your own actions.” In other words, you are the master of
your own destiny and responsible for
creating your own happiness!
and is associated with a higher
prevalence of psychological and
neurological disorders Your body's
circadian rhythm is programmed for sleep at certain times of day, such as when it's dark — so if at all possible
rearrange commitments and switch off gadgets so you can go with the flow and
get a good night's sleep You'll wake refreshed, in good spirits, with more mental clarity in the morning
Getting active can boost happiness
levels — and help to tire you out —
because exercise releases feelgood
chemicals called endorphins in your
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gentle workout
Spending time outdoors is another
fantastic way to feel good Go fora
woodland walk, or potter about in the
garden, to benefit from fresh air and
natural Vitamin D (otherwise known as the sunshine vitamin) Just five
minutes’ outdoor exercise can significantly improve your mood
Expressing gratitude may sound like
another buzz-phrase of the moment but it, too, has been proven to make people happier It just means making time every day to focus on the things you are grateful for Some people write down
their top three at the end of the day
Regular meditation can also increase happiness and, contrary to
popular belief, can be done anywhere
at any time You don’t have to be sitting in the lotus position surrounded by candles!
Meditation offers a whole host of other benefits too,
such as reduced stress and
improved sleep
The easiest way to practise it is through mindfulness, which means being present or “in the
moment” It's a good way to feel
relaxed, calm and balanced
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Be More Mindful
Try this meditation technique developed by Adiba Osmani of inhere meditation pods:
* Start small: Setting aside even five minutes a day Is a great starting point
¢ Sit up: Keep your back straight
so that you don’t fall asleep and
the breath flows easily * Breathe: Feel your breath as it
moves in and out Follow its rhythm and notice how it feels as it flows through the body * Observe: Observe the thoughts
that pass through your mind, the sensations that arise in your
body, and the emotions
that surface
wipe
* Bring it back: Your mind will wander Just bring your
awareness back to the present experience
* Don’t Interfere: Don’t try to stop or ignore any thoughts that rise in your mind
* Don't Judge: All thoughts, feelings and sensations are valid
* Be patient: Trust that things will
unfold in their own time and just stay with your breath
* Commit: Try it every day fora
week It takes a few sessions for
it all to make sense
¢ |fall falls, relax: If it’s not for you, try just breathing deeply in and out for a few
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Happy Hormones
ant to be happy? Embrace your
hormones! Hormones have a
huge part to play in our happiness levels Dopamine, for example, is
responsible for the excited feeling we get when we expect a reward To get more of this feel-good hormone,
the experts at A.Vogel, which
specialises in plant remedies, suggest we exercise regularly, sleep well, learn to meditate, listen to music and eat foods, such as meat and dairy, which are rich in tyrosine
Other natural feel-good chemicals in
our bodies include oxytocin, which
helps to strengthen the mother-child
bond and release happy hormones during breastfeeding; serotonin, which motivates us to gain respect
and security and encourages our mating instinct, and endorphins, which can be released during
exercise, sex and deep breathing
and help us to push through pain
For more oxytocin, spend time with the people you love and enjoy lots of
cuddles! To boost serotonin, exercise, look after your gut, eat simple carbs and increase foods rich
in L-tryptophan, such as oats, dried
dates, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, meat, fish, and chickpeas
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Pet Power
pending time with and caring for
animals can help to raise
happiness levels through the roof! According to The Mental Health Foundation, just stroking, sitting next to or playing with a pet can elevate
dopamine and serotonin levels and
relax and calm the mind Meanwhile, studies have found that dog owners are less likely to suffer from
depression than people without pets
Owning a dog can help to reduce stress and anxiety while interacting with them can even reduce our
perception of pain It’s also a great
way to combat loneliness and social
isolation The responsibilities that
come with owning a pet can give your day purpose, reward and a sense of achievement However bad your day's been, you'll have someone at home who depends on you to shower you with affection The British Medical Journal even says the emotional bond between owner and pet can be as intense as in many human
relationships If you don’t own a pet
of your own, borrow a neighbour's dog to take for a walk, or visit a sanctuary or dog or cat café!
Spread The Joy
hare feelings of happiness by
sending them out into the universe! Research has shown that
regularly practising compassion meditation not only helps us relate
more to others, it also boost our own feelings of joy and connectedness By forcing ourselves to become rooted in the present, meditation
stops us worrying so much about the
past or the future Adiba Osmani of
inhere meditation pods, which offer peaceful spaces to meditate or
unwind in some of Britain's busiest places, recommends the following
technique:
Take a couple of minutes to
consider yourself and wish yourself well Perhaps you might like to say
“May | be well, May | be happy, May |
make progress,” for example Then take a couple of minutes to do the
same for someone you care for Then
repeat the mantra for someone you
may know only in passing And finally, extend this wish for the world You can do this as part of a
meditation
The Mind-Body Connection
ot only does happiness make you feel better, it makes you healthier too Did you know, for example, happiness could help you live longer? It could even increase your life span by as much as seven years!
That's according to the experts, who believe happiness levels could be
just as powerful a predictor for measuring our overall health and life expectancy as other lifestyle factors such as smoking
Scientists say that being happier can mean less stress, a stronger immune system, better heart health and less pain when it comes to conditions such
as arthritis Wounds are even thought to heal more quickly
This Is largely down to the power of the mind, which can influence the body
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Apulia & Royal Caserta 2019
This holiday includes visits to no less than five UNESCO World Heritage sites, all very different in character - the conical ‘trulli’ homes of Alberobello, the ancient stone ‘sassi’ houses of the Matera ravines, the Swabian castle of Castel del Monte, Santa Sofia in Benevento, and the Royal Palace at Caserta As well as staying in Caserta itself you also spend time in Barletta on the coast in
Price Includes
Return direct flights from 16 UK airports
7 nights hotel HB accommodation (3 Caserta & 4 Barletta)
Walking tour of Caserta and entrance to the Royal Palace Excursion to Trani and Castel del Monte
Visits to Alberobello, Matera and Benevento
Services of a tour representative Apulia
Departs May 15 & Aug 14 2019
The Baltic gives us two of Europe's most vibrant and colourful capitals Riga in Latvia and Tallinn in Estonia have a history of being open to the outside world - both were members of the great Hanseatic League
channels for trade between Eastern and
Western Europe, from the 13th century There's also the chance to hop across the Baltic to visit Helsinki
Price Includes
Return direct flights from 8 UK
airports
7 nights B&B hotel accommodation (3 in Riga, 4 in Tallinn)
Visit to the resort of Parnu; visit to
Sigulda, in the Gauja National Park, with lunch; excursion to Lahemaa
National Park with entrance to Palmse
Manor and lunch; walking tours of Riga and Tallinn
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8 days from only
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Jaca, Pamplona &
the Spanish Pyrenees
Departs May 18, Sep 21 & 28 2019
This holiday takes you off the beaten tourist
track into these magnificent mountains, with a host of things to see along the way! You
will see a bodega on the Barbastro wine road, medieval stone villages, Canfranc’s huge ‘ghost’ train station, Hemingway's Pamplona, and an imposing Tith-century Romanesque castle
Price Includes
Return direct flights from 14 UK airports
7 nights hotel accommodation (2
HB Costa Dorada, 4 HB Jaca, 1 B&B Tarragona)
Visits to a Somontano winery and to
the walled town of Ainsa; excursion to Canfrane and Candanchu mountain resort; excursion to Pamplona; visit to
Loarre Castle
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Krakow, Zakopane
8 days from only
£749 pp
& the High Pyrenees
Departs Jun 11 & Sep 3 2019
Two of Poland's most spectacular sites
Krakow and Zakopane, are brought together in this holiday of contrasts The medieval university city of Krakow, Poland’s former capital, and Zakopane, Poland's highest city, amidst the spectacular Tatra Mountains Travelling between the two we spend 2-3 hours gently meandering through the Dunajec River Gorge on rafts!
Price Includes
Return direct flights from 9 UK
airports
7 nights B&B accommodation (3 nights in Krakow & 4 nights in Zakopane)
Walking tours of Krakow & Zakopane
Gentle raft ride through the Dunajec Gorge
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your Suitcase — and your
passport — we’ve got the
pefect spot
for an Easter adventure!
Easter at Blenheim Palace promises to be a treat this
year, with the Pleasure Gardens transformed into an
Easter wonderland Family fun is the name of the
game, with Easter trails, an old fashioned fairground,
traditional games and a dressing up tent Kids can
laugh out loud at Conk the Clown, watch Punch and Judy shows, enjoy face painting, try archery, or bounce on the bouncy castle or bungee trampoline! In the gardens see Carnival Birds, the Easter Bunny, and Fairy Stilt Walkers, all going walkabouts around the
grounds Don’t miss the Easter Puppet Show or Balloon Twisters Kids can take part in Circus Skills Workshops if they please
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At Battle in East Sussex, Good Friday is always
celebrated with games of marbles in the Market Square
It's a very competitive event, played by teams in fancy dress There's also an Easter bonnet parade, with an impressive collection of hats modelled by local children
The fun takes place in front of Battle Abbey, and if you venture inside this historic building, owned by
English Heritage, you'll hear the story of 1066 and the
defeat of King Harold You can see artefacts from the
time and walk around the battlefield, as you imagine the battle of Hastings taking place
Battle town centre has lots of olde worlde charm, with many places serving tea and cake
London is packed with things to do over Easter On
Good Friday, watch “The Passion of Jesus” acted out by 100 performers in Trafalgar Square Easter services
take place in Abbeys and Cathedrals across the
capital, and there are Easter themed activities at ZSL London Zoo An Easter trip to the WWT London Wetland
Centre will immerse you in all the best that spring has
to offer Admire glorious spring flowers and see young
water birds, cygnets, goslings and ducklings, finding their way in this strange new world Ham House and
Garden has an Easter Egg Hunt, there’s Easter fun at
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On the Greek island of Chios, locals celebrate Easter with a Rocket War
On Easter Sunday every
year, two Orthodox churches in the town of
Vrodandos prepare to fire rockets at each other's
churches! lt's an annual
event that lights up the sky
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warmly regarded, despite it
not belng the safest of s
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Whitby, North Yor
Visit Whitby for the Easter holidays, to enjoy
contemporary music and fancy dress fun Whitby
Goth Weekend, from April 12-14, is a fabulous event for anyone who enjoys the “alternative” music scene Wear your finest Victorian outfit and you
won't feel over-dressed!
If Victorian finery isn’t your thing, you'll still find the town packed with brilliant attractions Whitby has connections to the 19th century author Bram Stoker, who wrote Dracula while he stayed in the Bay Royal Hotel on the West Cliff The medieval Abbey inspired the author, and today Whitby Abbey is a top tourist destination The town has museums, stunning coastal landscapes, fabulous fish and chips, and an immersive history Fans of Bram Stoker's Dracula can book a Dracula Walk, visit The Dracula Experience, or climb 199 steps to
St Mary's Church on the hill, which appeared in Bram Stoker's classic tale
For Easter, Whitby Abbey has an Adventure Quest
where kids can go in search of ammonites and enjoy chocolate treats Nearby, Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park has an Easter Treasure Hunt, with riddles and chocolate eggs
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Elsewhere in the Cairngorms National Park, you can go walking, climbing, shopping, or just drive to a beauty spot to admire the lakes and dramatic landscapes
Take the funicular railway at Aviemore to the top of the
Cairngorms Mountain on a clear day for amazing views
Or go on a wildlife tour with Speyside Wildlife to see
pine martens, badgers, dolphins or eagles
Brittany has plenty to celebrate with the Panoramas
music festival April 12-14 and the annual Scallop
Festival April 27 and 28 Explore the region’s glorious
landscapes on Easter Weekend itself, with beaches,
cafes, nature walks, culture and heritage, and food and drink Visit Brittany's islands to get away from the hustle and bustle of life on the mainland
Visitors can enjoy stunning moorland scenery and there are miles of coastal paths to explore The GR34 is a long distance footpath taking in the whole
Brittany coastline, the longest in France Why not try water sports, like paddle-boarding or canoeing? If
you're a history buff, you'll enjoy Brittany's castles, lighthouses, historic mansions and megalithic sites
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Holy Week Is a big deal in Seville, Spain, where they have an annual festival to celebrate Easter Parades of
floats depict scenes from the Bible It’s a very
religious event, but also dramatic and memorable, and participants parade through the streets wearing robes
and tall pointed hoods with holes for the eyes The
idea is that traditionally, the religious faithful would repent their sins in anonymity The processions are held daily for the 11 days of Holy Week, with different
themes Other attractions in Seville include Royal Alcazar of Seville, a Renaissance royal palace, Plaza
de Espana, a landmark square lined with ceramic tiles, and Catedral de Sevilla, a Gothic cathedral
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Israel is sun, sea, sand and so much more Janette Marshall goes beyond Jerusalem
he majority of travellers to Israel, whether their heritage is Jewish, Christian or Muslim, visit Jerusalem It’s the city where Christ was crucified and the Prophet Muhammad
visited on his Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem (750
miles) and back, via heaven, by morning
As part of a trip to the Holy Land many visitors go north to Galilee and the Mediterranean coast, then south through the Judean desert to Bethlehem and the Dead Sea Few go further south to the Negev and Arava desert regions, which are rich in archaeological discoveries from prehistory through occupation by the Greeks, Romans and Byzantines
The landscape is an ever-changing kaleidoscope of rocky mountains and desert plains in ochres, yellows and reds
Oases of date palms punctuate the desert, thanks to Israel's programme of water desalination and the ingenious water recycling techniques of businesses and Kibbutz communities who also grow oranges, pomelos, kiwi fruit, vegetables, herbs, salads and many other crops there Green areas have also sprung up because the Judea Agency has planted more than 8 million trees throughout the south
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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Jerusalem From Afar
Fyn if you’re not going to Jerusalem, take a short detour on the drive from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea to stop at the viewpoint on The Mount of Olives (Mount Zion) which has a superb view over the Old City
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, said to contain Christ's tomb, is easy to spot with two dark domes on the
roof, as is The Dome of the Rock, the oldest Islamic monument which has a gold dome
Near the viewpoint are the Einstein Hebrew University built in 1920 and the WWI British Cemetery For more
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he gigantic crater of Makhtesh (mortar) Ramon was formed over 10 million years by weathering, erosion and flash floods It also lies on the Syrian- African Rift fault line, so earthquakes and tremors over millions of years have also contributed to its creation, and the Arava and Negev Desert plateaus of southern Israel
The spectacular crater that can be viewed from above at the Ramon Visitor Centre, is 40km long, 9km wide and 400 metres deep The folds and layers of different rocks in the sides contain more than 80 minerals and elements including zinc and uranium, potash and sulphur
“This is the biggest dry land hole of its kind,” says Alen Gefny who runs Jeep tours of the crater “Acacia trees survive here in the desert; camels, gazelles, ibex and oryx eat the leaves and the tree supports many other species of wildlife The waxy seed coating is slowly broken down during digestion
by the camel, which explains how the tree spread
from African deserts to Israeli deserts.”
My Weekly Secial | TRAVEL Historic Masada
verlooking the Dead Sea, in the Masada National Park, is King Herod the Great's luxury palace fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Archaeologists have found wine and olive oil from Italy and foods from Spain at this Biblical site Enter via a cable car from the visitor centre, or by climbing the Roman staircase from the fort’s base
Herod - who ordered the slaughter of the firstborn on
hearing of Jesus’ birth — built the fortress to control the Spice
Route and for income from date palms and rare Balsam
perfume (Balm of Gilead in the Bible) produced in the area
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+ the thriving kibbutz in the Negev Desert and the more southerly Arava Desert, en route to Eilat, is fascinating
Many Kibbutz welcome visitors and offer talks and tours
At Kibbutz Ketura, founded in 1973, my guide was Yuval
(38), a “kibbutznik” for seven years with his wife and children
“We believe in equality, democracy, tolerance and mutual responsibility,” he explains There are 170 adults at Ketura all
with full-time jobs, there or elsewhere Salaries are paid into one bank account to fund housing, canteen meals and groceries, education for the 200 children with a nursery, junior and high school funded jointly with neighbouring kibbutz,
university fees and health insurance Members have their own debit cards for cash and personal spending
“But our salaries are not even close to the amount of money
we need to build our own houses, stock our shop, run a laundry, buy tractors and more, so we also have businesses.”
Kibbutz Ketura produces dietary supplements made from
algae grown in pipes heated by the sun on their land, in a partnership with a technology company “We have turned the
obstacle of living in the desert into money-making benefits.”
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The source of medjool dates
They grow and harvest 800,000 tons of medjool dates a year,
bringing in more than $1 million Their 140,000 solar panels
produce power sold to the National Grid There’s also a microbrewery run by kibbutz member Neil Churson!
Amonthly General Assembly votes on major issues
For 20 years Ketura has hosted courses with Arava Institute
of Environmental Studies accredited by Israeli and Jordanian universities “Students from Israel and Jordan working together
encourages peaceful co-existence,” says Yurval
Kibbutz Lotan, in the Negev, has a guest house and studio
geodesic domes for for tourists, students and volunteers Lotan
runs its own Green Apprenticeship, a permaculture training course
with participants living on its Eco-Campus practising agro-ecology
and alternative technology
Nothing is wasted at Lotan Food scraps are composted into biogas for cooking, and compost from the dairy herd and garden is turned into rich soil for growing food.Compost toilets also produce soil/compost for growing trees Lotam also sells
dates, a dairy herd and milk products
With more than 1 billion migrating birds passing over Israel,
many birdwatchers migrate to the Negev for peaceful
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Sunset yoga
Timna Park
is stunning park in the Timna Valley is about 29km north of Eilat, surrounded by spectacular ochre cliffs and rocks and studded with acacla trees
It’s the site of the world’s first copper mines and smelting furnaces created and worked by the Anclent
Egyptians to make beautiful art work and ornaments,
household tools and weapons for the Pharaohs The Mushroom Rock, eroded into the shape of a gigantic fungus by weathering and copper mining activities has a
viewpoint and can be walked around
The spectacular Solomon's Pillars and an Egyptian
Temple of Hathor, the øgoddess of copper, are also to be
found in a cliff-face in the Park, along with rock drawlnøs of Ibex and ostrich Sunset yoga practices are organised during Yoga Arava's annual yoga festival throughout the
Arava desert www.yogaarava.o.il/en
Cycle and walking trails are clearly marked, and on Lake Timna's shore Ïs a café and pedalos lt's a popular venue for evening concerts There is also a campsite with tents and camping equipment for hire ww.parkfiinia.o.Íl/eI
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My Weekly Special | TRAVEL
Cr riding is made easy
at this ranch just a 10-
minute drive from Eilat No
riding experience is
necessary The camels line up
alongside a high platform and
an instructor explains how to mount the pile of cushions and rugs on top of the camel You hold onto the pommel of
the saddle with one hand and wrap the opposite leg in front of the saddle The camels are roped together, and you sway gently as they tread softly through the desert wadis (dry river beds or valleys) while you admire the
ochre rocks, gullies and mountainsides
The simplest circular trek (about 150 shekels) goes
around the ranch, with a guide walking alongside Back
at the ranch there's freshly made mint tea (their own blend with lemon and grapefruit — it’s delicious) and
flatbread cooked over a camp fire then spread with
labneh (strained yogurt), olive oil and sage (yum) in a
Bedouin-style tented area; around two hours in total Longer routes include tea or picnics in the desert, and safaris involve a full meal in a Bedouin tent pitched in a
desert landscape www.camel-ranch.co.il/en/
Travel Checklist
Best time to visit Israel — April-October
@ Fly to Tel Aviv or Eilat for best deals UK citizens do not need a visa
$ Airport security — Arrive 3 hours before your flight for enhanced security Expect a queue at check in and one-to- one interviews about purpose of trip, your background and
any previous Middle Eastern/Arab travel and contacts _
$ Hire a car, or driver, or join tours = buses possil :
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We loved him as Aragorn in Lord of the Rings, but Viggo
Mortensen has had many, many heroic roles on horseback!
hen the hero roars across the screen ina fast car, most often the actual hero is the stuntman But some stars like the thrill of doing the stunts themselves — the Heart Throb Daredevils!
myself,” said Viggo “When | was younger | used to be into running and sports and won a few things and when | got into movies | just couldn't resist trying some of the stunts.”
Viggo is well respected
among professional stuntmen
Viggo has done his own horse stunts in many films and has even been known to ride in situations that put off
the professional stuntmen
“| don't do it to be a hero,”
he said “I just see the stunt
as one of the challenges of my
“If what ldo makes a scene
more real, that’s part of my job”
ggo Mortensen has been described as “crazy” because of his approach to stunt work, yet he is also a poet and a photographer, so how does someone with such
a gentle approach become
such a dare-devil when someone shouts “Action!”?
“| have always liked testing
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and is brilliantin fight scenes as well as being a daredevil horse rider and swordsman!
“| like horses and when we were filming Lord of the Rings I'd ride out when we were not filming so my horse and | had a good relationship,” he said “At the end of filming | took him home with me.”
job and | am ready for it | feel that if | am playing the role in the good bits then | should be playing the role all the time.”
Viggo totally impressed his sword tutor who said that he
was a natural “Sword-play is
like a dangerous form of chess,” said Viggo “I took to it straight away | like the
mental energy it takes up as
well as the physical
“I don’t set out to be a dare-devil and worry people on set, butit’s exciting to push back a barrier and really test yourself | do get fan mail
from some people who see me as something special
because | do as many of my own stunts as possible, but really | don't take any more
risks than most sportsmen
“lam nota hero but if
people see me as that sort of
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Top Gun in the Stunt Movies
Tom Crulse Is the most famous of modern stars who do thelr own stunts
“lL love it,” he sald “Yes, | have raced around on motorbikes, fast cars, planes, helicopters and speed
boats and taken part in fight scenes and all sorts of
other things but that is because l Just enjoy it l am the
same off the set | just love the thrill.”
Christian Bale is another dare-devil heart-throb and earned applause from the film crew for some of his
See tO Cmca mele
don’t really want to suddenly stop for someone else to do the action When l was Batman l wanted it to be as real as possible.”
Jason Bourne star Matt Damon also likes to do as many of hÌs own film stunts as possible “l like to keep fit with running, workouts and boxercise,” he said “1
often play guys who are very fit so that’s fine As for
the fight scenes | am ready for them and I have been known to jump across cars and things like that If it
gets too much then there is a team of stuntmen on
standby who are the real heroes.”
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teve McQueen so regularly did his own stunts that it became a joke in the e
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movie world that if a stuntman was needed, “send for Steve McQueen” & “The truth is that | like speed and | like taking risks,” he once explained ° “The movies are mostly about people taking risks and as an actor your whole ° i life is a risk so you might as well enjoy it That’s why | loved doing the stunts, it e gives you a thrill and keeps your character very much alive.” a
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Bx* in the days of black and white
movies some of the best stunt actors were comedy stars like
and “Of course, that's me doing the stunt — who else
would be that stupid,” Buster once
quipped
agrees “You always want to do as many of your stunts as possible because you don’t want to be praised for something you don’t actually do Audiences like to know itis really you risking your life.”
began filming his own stunts by accident “It began on one of the early movies They could not find a stuntman who looked anything like me | did the stunt and | loved it, so | did most of
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ideal for the
40g unsalted butter
125g milk chocolate, broken into
pieces
50g dried red berry fruits 40g mini marshmallows
75g chocolate coated biscuit sticks, lightly crushed
75g oat cluster-type breakfast cereal Mini chocolate eggs, to serve
Line a large board or tray with baking parchment Put the butter in a saucepan with the chocolate, and place am over avery low heat, stirring
occasionally, until just melted
Remove from the heat and stir in the
remaining ingredients except the mini
eggs, until well coated
Using a large spoon, pile the mixture on the prepared board or tray to make
6 heaps Press down gently, using the
back of a teaspoon, to make nest shapes
aster holidays and suitable for a range of ages, these spring-themed creations really are sweet sensations!
Leave in a cool place for
at least 30min to set before serving, filled with mini eggs
Bee OF Bah SES OOS O25 895 O98
225g self raising flour
115¢ light brown sugar
115g fudge baking
pleces
1 medium egg, beaten
115g butter, melted
150m! whole milk
1 large ripe banana,
peeled and mashed 150g chocolate
spread
Icing sugar to dust 150g green ready-to- roll icing 175g chocolate ready-to-roll icing 6 mini white marshmallows, halved
Tube of white writing icing and mini sugar
flowers, to decorate
Preheat the oven to 190 C, Fan Oven 170°C, Gas Mark 5 Line 12 muffin tins
with paper cupcake cases Sift flour into a mixing bowl Stirin the sugar and fudge pieces Make a well in the centre
Mix together egg, melted butter with the
milk and banana Pour into the well and mix lightly to form a thick rough batter Spoon into the paper cases and bake for 22-25min,
until risen and lightly golden Cool on a rack
To decorate, spread each muffin with
chocolate spread Lightly dust the work surface with icing sugar and roll out the
green icing thinly Stamp out 12 x Scm
rounds, re-rolling as necessary Place on
top of each muffin
Divide chocolate icing into 12 pieces Form each piece into a small round for the rabbit hole, a pair of bunny feet and a ball for the body Place the round piece in the centre and put the body on top Use the mini marshmallows for
fluffy tails Put on a pair of feet and use writing
icing for detail Decorate with sugar flowers
Best eaten on day of baking
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Bi eee tila a ee PORES F ALS x
1 sachet dried egg white
365g icing sugar + extra for dusting
10g cocoa powder
A few drops peppermint
and lemon essence
A few drops yellow food
colouring
Small tubes black and red
writing icing and white mini marshmallows, to
decorate
Make up the egg white powder as directed on the packet, until well
blended — no need to whisk
Sieve 115g icing sugar with the cocoa powder into a bowl and mix in sufficient egg white to make a firm chocolate mouldable paste
Sieve a further 125g icing sugar into another bowl and add a few drops
peppermint essence to taste
and sufficient egg white to make a firm, white, mouldable paste
Sieve the remaining icing
sugar into another bowl
and add lemon essence to
taste, a few drops of food colouring and sufficient egg white to make a firm yellow mouldable paste
Working on one paste at
a time, lightly dust the
work surface and roll out to a thickness of 42cm Stamp
out 6 circles using a 5em
round pastry cutter, re-rolling the paste as necessary, and reserving the trimmings Set aside on a board lined with baking parchment until you have used up all three pastes
Use the trimmings and writing icing to decorate each animal as illustrated Stick on mini marshmallows using a little water Allow the sweeties to dry out for at least an hour before
serving c*
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Enjoy all the traditional flavour of fruit and
marzipan — in a pretty cupcake-sized portion!
225g self raising flour we :
2tsp dried mixed spice 7"
115g light brown sugar
115g luxury dried fruit mix “Ss
115g golden marzipan, coarsely grated 1 medium egg, beaten
50g butter, melted
150m! whole milk 175g icing sugar
1tsp good quality almond extract Few drops of yellow food colouring Mini eggs and edible flower decorations to decorate
Preheat the oven to 190°C, Fan Oven 170°C,
Gas Mark 5 Line 10 muffin tins with cupcake paper cases Sift flour and spice into a mixing bowl, and stir in the sugar, fruit and chopped
marzipan Make a well in the centre
Mix together the egg, melted butter and milk
Pour into the well and mix lightly to form a thick rough batter Spoon into the muffin cases
and bake for 22-25min, until risen, lightly golden BE
and firm to the touch Cool on a wire rack
For the icing, sift the icing sugar into a bowl 4 Add the almond extract and a few drops yellow
food colouring and gradually mix in sufficient
warm water to make a smooth, spreadable icing
Carefully spread the icing over each cake
Decorate with mini eggs and flowers Allow 1
to set for about 30min before serving
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FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME FOR SUMMER
Yes you can inject a spot of sunshine into your home — even on a shoestring!
Dilly Orme is an established Interiors Editor with over
25 years experience as a Stylist and writer She contributes regularly to Ideal Home, House Beautiful,
The English Home, Homes and Gardens, 25 Beautiful Homes, Real Homes, Good Homes, Style At Home and
HomeStyle, travelling nationally to style readers’
homes and makeovers Read Dilly’s blog House Candy
at and follow her on
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Create an outdoor bar with a few key accessories, even if it means taking your bar stools outside String up some lights, festoon with paper decorations, then add in inflatables for a fabulous
finish
Tiki Bar, £249, and other A eaioma
accessories from a selection, 7 ao
George Home FLOOR SHOW
Add a vibrant splash
of colour — suitable for outdoor use but will look great inside too! Global Gathering Outdoor rug, £30.00, Talking Tables talkingtables.co.uk LIGHT RELIEF
Unicorns are all the rage, in so many different guises, and this
one certainly has a humorous a
touch — use inside or out fora ( ; 4
fun quirky look ™
Balloon unicorn tealight holder, ~~
£3, George Home (eorge.com |
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The simplest touch can add a personal feel Miami Pom Pom, £12.50, Sainsbury's
[ ⁄ Home sinsburyshome.co.uk \\ EUREKA! =e ` yD aD,
' tư Hang in place to absorb sunlight
| during the day to create lovely &3 atmospheric lighting by night
Retro Solar Lightbulb, £7.99, Dobbbies (obbiies.com Create an instant
party atmosphere
with decorative
paper lanterns
Boho paper A great price and easily
lanterns, £10.00, portable for picnics too Talking Tables BBQ: Bucket, £10; Tool
set, £7.25, Sainsbury's
Home
SET THE SCENE ——
Make an occasion of the every day ——_
— eat alfresco with vibrant picnic wear! « —_ Dinner and Side Plate, both £2.50
each, sainsburyshome.co.uk ° Šooeoosoeoo°e°oẴẲoôooôoôeoôoôeôoôeôeooôoôooôoôooôeeoe ° ON TH = MOVE Travel ‘flamingo style! `7 Flamingo V Bay Adult : »' Backpack, MH Ly
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evening and bring a smile to This bottle looks so good you'll want to keep
everyone's faces it out on show
Flamingo Glass: Gin £7 for 2; Wine ( ‘<—_ Boho floral bottle, £20.00, Talking Tables
™ £6 for 2, George Home (jeorge.com L | talkingtables.co.uk
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GLOBAL TRIP
A safe neutral monochrome look you can give
an individual finish to with a pop of mustard
BANG ON TREND Create a dramatic centrepiece with a black vase, £12, George Home LOUNGING — / 1 VAROUND
Add extra seating in an
/ 4 instant inside and out ria L Global Monochrome
| | Floor Cushion £35.00
LITTLE LIGHT J and other accessories
Display this lovely candleholder along from a selection Argos
side the matching vase for twice the argos.co.uk
effect, only £2, George Home george.com
george.com
TRUNK LOADS OF FUN
Let this gentle giant grace your home
Global Large Elephant Planter,
£20, Sainsbury’s Home „ Tey
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Ideal for a morning coffee in the
sunshine, Mustard Aztec Design Mug, only £2, Wilko Wi/Ko.com
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‘SITCOMFORTABLY Picnic in style with an easily portable rug :
Global Picnic rug, £12.50, Sainsbury's
Home sainsburyshome.co.uk LAYERED LOOK
Add a touch of texture
Colca Cushion, £36.99, Very Very.co.uk
PLACE SET GO
So sweet you'll want to use them everyday — make life a permanent picnic!
Global Monochrome Dinner Plate, £14 for 4, Sainsbury's Home 6a /)sDurysiiome.co.uk
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FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME FOR SUMMER
Tidy up toppling shelving - in style!
Diamond Baskets,
£24.99, Set of 2,
A brilliant buy!
Global Wooden Top Table, £45,
Sainsbury's Home WELL MATTED Made from recycled materials to be used inside and out Kilimanjaro Rug, £49.95, Cuckooland cuckooland.com Take it easy, Maui Rocker in Monochrome, £79, Made To see if these
are the real thing
they look so life like you won't
believe they're
Faux Cacti, £8 each,
Debenhams
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Lay the table in keeping with the surroundings
Rainforest Platter, £8.50,
and other items Sainsbury's
Home sainsburyshome.co.uk
A striking hurricane candleholder makes a lovely centre piece
Glass Hurricane Candle Holder, £7.99, Dobbies dobblies.com INTO THE RAINFOREST
Go green with a lush, layered look, which š blends beautifully with the outdoors
Pretty as a picture
Mojito Cocktail Scented ` Candle, £11.99, Prezzy Box Make a statement on SINGLE SWING the sofa
Green leaf and Jungle Create an eye catching feature
Outdoor Scatter where you can wile away the
Cushion, £12.50 each, hours
Available at Wyevale Macrame Hanging Chalr,
Garden Centres wyevalegardencentres £69.99, Dobbies (lolbies.com
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LIFE fi iS
Brighten up the walls with a leafy print
Fabric Hanging Plaque Leaf, £5, Wilko
Show off your blooms to full effect
Large Art Deco Vase, £29.99,
Prezzy Box
Bring in the outdoors
Rainforest Floral Cushion, £12.50,
Sainsbury's Home
FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME FOR SUMMER
Sleep in a bed of leaves
Palm Print Easy Care Reversible Duvet Set, £12, for a double, George Home FESTOON WITH FOLIAGE
Get a party look in an instant
Tropical Palm Garlands, £8.99, Talking Tables
talkingtables.co.uk
MAKE AN OCCASION
Acouple of touches will bring your table to life Tropical Fiesta Palm:
Napkins, £2.99 and
other items, Talking Tables
talkingtables.co.uk
PLUSH P| os N IC Create a magical glow
Eat alfresco in style Tropical Fiesta Solar
Rainforest Family Cooler, Powered Lantern, £10,
£12.50, Sainsbury’s Home Talking Tables sainsburyshome.co.uk
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Coastline inspiration is an easy
breezy way to get a summer feel
SPELL IT OUT
A sign that says it all
Mini Blue Wood Double Sided Beach Arrow
Sign £4.50, Gisela Graham London giselagraham co.uk Sl [1111]
For a fresh sophisticated look keep it simple Argos Home Dune Bandage Arm Sofain Grey, £399.99 and other accessories from
Argos 2! (
PLATE UP
Even when you're not beside the seaside — give a picnic a coastal feel Coastline Dinner Plate, £3.50 Sainsbury’s Home
sainsburyshome.co.uk
: SWEET : STORAGE
: For trinkets and L\
* treasure Brighten up the walls with coastal prints
- Home Drawers, £10, Blue lobster in frame 30x40cm, Shorebird framed
* George george.com 30x40cm, both £50 plus £12 for shipping, Oyster
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Whitby
Measuring
BAG IT! Jug, £23.50,
Perfect for the Designist )
beach shop.designist.ie
Fabric Beach Bag,
£3, Flying Tiger uk.flyingtiger.com j CLEARLY | LOVELY ADDITIONS
Ideal accessories fora
costal inspired room
1a ng nan GONE FISHING
Add texture with carved pieces
Natural Wood Lime Wash Fish
Duo Ornament £19.50,
Gisela Graham London giselagraliam.co.uk
SITTING PRETTY
Aclever lightweight easy to carry seat
Sunnylife Beach Seat, £47, Amara amara.com fF KS= = y) “ˆeeseseseseeseseeesdsdeesseeededeeeeesesaede x*eeeseesesessee - SUS can, 1 =— => treasured childhood AT T
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Fern Living Children’s Group similar accessories together
Bamboo 3 Piece Dinner for a coastal feel
Blue and White Ceramic Seagull Ornament, £16.50, Gisela Graham London giselagrafiam.co.uk
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Set, £19, Amara alara.com ye ⁄⁄
WELL MEASURED
A coastal design which will look
pretty as a picture out on show
COASTAL CAMEO
Set the scene with an eye-catching
WATERSIDE WALK
Let this cute pair adorn your home display
Natural Wood Birds with Coloured Wings £15.00 each, Coastal Grey Ceramic Table Lamp,
Gisela Graham London giselagraliam.co.uk £25, and other accessories from
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Valerle Button Back Sofa , Pink, 8886439, £799.99, Argos SIMPLICITY COUNTS
Right on trend marble and copper combination
Marble and Copper Effect Wall Clock, £6,
Wilko wilko.com Shower your home with velvets
and crystal at affordable prices
A delightful carousel cup holders with aptly
illustrated horses Maid in China Carousel
Cup and Saucer, £79 for a Set of 4, Prezzy Box
Did someone put something
in the tea? |
Gin: Teapot, £9, Milk Jug, £4, Perk up the morning toast in style
Sugar Pot, £4, George Home Maid in China Tiger Toast Rack, £29
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FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME FOR SUMMER ` `
Looks like the real McCoy but
it's lightweight and durable
Everyday luxury salad bowl, £10, Sainsbury's Home
GLASS ACT
For a sparkling finish Pink Taper Holder, £4, George Home (eorge.com
Tassels add a delicate
glamorous feel
TOUCH _ Michelle Keegan Home
A golden lantern for Flapper Cushion, £25,
= use inside or out Littlewoods
Mini Gold Lantern, £2, George Home george.com
: MINI MIDAS
Keep a cosy throw to
Replace tired cutlery — at a great price hand for after the sun
16-Piece Pink Cutlery Set £14.99, goes down
Studio S! Crushed Velvet Effect Throw Silver
150 x 200cm, £20, Wilko Wi > SILVERY LIGHT A glamorous little occasional chair — perfect for the bedroom
Charlotte Subtly stylish
Occasional Chair Table Lamp Marble, £25
Silver Velvet, Wilko wilko.com
£120, Wilko wilko.com
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"ba - —
SNAZZY POTS
Brighten up the bathroom with bold stripes
Future Perfect Stripe
Dispenser, £5 and tumbler, £3, George Home George Home george.com
You can afford to give the
sofa a whole new look Cushions, £4 each, Tesco
J SOFT
LANDING
Footrest, extra seating or a flexible
coffee table with the aid of a tray Stockholm Floor Cushion, £20, Sainsbury's Home
sainsburyshome.co.uk
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A few co-ordinated touches can give a whole new look
Stripe Bath Towel, £7, George Home
Carve out a corner to unwind in the sunshine
Stockholm Table large, £35, Stockholm Table small, £28, Stockholm Wire Wall Grid With Planters, £25.00 and other accessories from Sainsbury's Home
QUENCH A
CROWD
Have chilled drinks ready and waiting Stockholm Cork Drinks Dispenser, £12.50 Sainsbury's Home
ce sainsburyshome.co.uk
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Perfect for single blooms
Pink vases, £7 for 2,
George Home
This sturdy tray is sure to he
come in handy
Stockholm Tray, £12.50,
Sainsbury's Home
A picture within itself
Circular Wall Shelf,
£14.99, Studio
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Define your space with a stylish rug
Stockholm Printed Rug, 120 x 160, £55, Argos
FRESH LINEN
For a modern look in an instant
Geo Squares Printed Bedding Double, £21, Argos argos.co.uk
When you run out of
surfaces — layer the look with totally strung
up plants
Lily Pad hanging
Macrame Pot,
£29.50, M&S
Based on a classic design the sheer simplicity of
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Tripod Table Lamp, £20, Argos
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Get everyone seated
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\ Argos Home Harlow
Table and Four Chairs,
£179,99, 8638292,
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feel with a modern twist
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PLATE
Keep precious items
ona beautiful little dish Floral Trinket Dish, £9.50,
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CUTEST CANISTERS
Keep things in order with these gorgeous little
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Hand Painted Floral Stainless Steel Canister 9x 9x 11cm, lan Snow Ltd jansnow.com
FIESTA FEEL
Add a smile to the bed Flora Boudoir Cushion, £7.99, Studio Studio.co.uk
Add decadence to a bedroom with a statement duvet set Fox & Ivy Navy Bouquet Double Duvet Set, £26.00, Tesco [5
Create a focal point with a bouquet of wallpaper aptly named Summerish £150 for 3 rolls to cover 52 x 300cm, standard wall, Mind The Gap
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Make an occasion of egg and
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Floral egg cups, £5.99,
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Change handles on a piece of
furniture for a whole new look Floral Ceramic Door Knobs, priced from £4.50, lan Snow Ltd
Travel light and pretty
Floral Love Wash Bag, £25, Oliver Bonas
FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME FOR SUMMER
Ideal for alfresco dining —
bowl, chopping board to cover — with
slotted in servers — ready to go! Coral Reef Bamboo Bowl, £35,
Emilie O'Conner Homestore
Soften the look with a faded rug in the
prettiest pattern Lien Rug, £299.00, Cuckooland FEMININE TOUCHES Look for accessories that will tie a look together Fox and Ivy
Elegant Navy
Floral Print Frame 5x7in, £10, and
other items from Tesco {esco.com
For a touch of romance in
the sunshine
Hand-Painted Cotton Sun
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Add a cute fun finish with your favourite furry or feathered friend
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Liven the sofawith ° the softest cute cushion
Furry Lama
Cushion, £8.99,
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Decorate plants or a par ty table with some clip on
colourful parrots
Camival Flesta Tropical Birds, £11 for 6, Talking Tables talkingtables.co.uk
DEER THING
Something to admire while preparing dinner Nathalie Lete Paintings Glass Work top saver, Bambi, £24, Amara aara.com
CONVERSATION CONDIMENTS
Feline shakers — which will get everyone talking ° Hana Salt and Pepper Shakers, £14.50
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se the rings? - Ring Holder, £10, Oliver Bonas Oliverbonas.com SNACK ‘N’ SMILE Eat in transit
Sydney The Sloth Snack Boxes, £5.95, Rex rexiondon.com yl DIFFERENT — < eeees PARTY PLATES
Add a humorous touch to the table
Yvonne Ellen Monochrome Animal Party Plates, Set of 4, £40, Amara aMmara.com
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