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The Image...in Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding areas

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School ’s out for the summer!Summer holidays are upon us and there’s still plenty of fun things

to do, but make sure you’re prepared for the new term...

Hea lthy lunc h box tips inside

inside...WEDDINGS featureHEALTH & FITNESSHOUSE & HOMEFOOD for thought

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Welcome to the August edition of

The Image team

Contents: School’s out for the summer page 04

Wedding feature page 06

Health & Fitness page 08

House & Home page 10

Handy Andy page 12

Food & Drink page 14

Quiz page 16

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August’s offerings...Last month, we gave you some ideas to keep the kids occupied this summer (check it out on www.theimage-stratford.co.uk if you missed it). This month, we’re giving you the chance to win one of 5 FREE family tickets to the Butterfly Farm! To enter you’ll need to have a read through the magazine and then answer some quick questions. Enter on page 16.

We’d like to take this opportunity to introduce our brand new wedding feature. We’ve got expert wedding planner Nikki Vincent on board and she’ll be on hand with advice if you’re planning your big day. Have a read on page 8.

There’s some amazing discounts inside this month’s issue, including 50% off Alton Towers, a free main curry meal and 5% discount off your holiday booking. To make it easier for you to spot these great offers, we’ve given them the HOT OFFERS! badge. Look out for it and bag yourself a bargain!

Quiz winners...Thanks again to everyone who entered our quiz last month and for your valuable feedback which helps us to improve the magazine month on month. Our prize winner was Kelly Roberts and she’s won free entry to The Stratford Armouries followed by a delicious carvery! If you would like

to be a part of The Image by donating a prize, please call or email JJ.

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Whether you’re downsizing the number of cars in the family, moving abroad, taking possession of a company car or just need extra cash, webuyanycar.com can help. Even motorists looking to trade up could be better off selling their car to webuyanycar.com rather than part exchanging. Many dealerships simply bundle up any existing discounts into your part exchange valuation, so you don’t always get the best possible deal. Others may not specialise in your type of car, so they won’t give a true valuation and might not even want your car on their forecourt. But with funds in your bank from a sale to webuyanycar.com, you can ask for what’s known as a ‘non-part-

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It’s approaching that time again when you are thinking about the new school year – so why don’t you take a moment to consider what foods you are going to put in your kid’s lunch boxes.

Healthy lunches and snacks are important for active children and help with concentration and learning. Encourage children to be involved in choosing healthy foods for their lunch box as this may encourage them to eat more healthily.

If you stick to the rules above, this should ensure you are providing your child with at least 2 of the 5 recommended fruit and vegetables per day.

To book a nutritional consultation or for more information please contact Jacqueline Tarling on 0845 327 9070 or go to my website at www.jacquelinetarling.co.uk.

Healthy choices:P Vegetables (carrot sticks, baby tomatoes, cucumber).

P Fresh or tinned fruit in natural juice (apples, banana, strawberries, blueberries, pear - dried fruit/bars are very high in sugar, low in fibre and stick to children’s teeth causing tooth decay).

P Dairy or soya – preferably plain yoghurt as fruit yoghurts contain lots of added sugar.

P Protein food – slice of lean meat, hard-boiled egg or beans.

P Starchy foods – bread, rice or pasta (preferably wholemeal).

P Water or fruit juice (avoid boxes of juice which say ‘juice drink’. This means sugar is added.

Foods best left outO Muesli and chocolate bars (almost all of these bars are high in fat and sugar, especially the chewy bars).

O Crisps and oven baked savoury biscuits (only put these high-salt snacks in occasionally).

O Donuts and cakes

O Fatty meats such as salami and Strasbourg.

Now the holidays are here, you might be planning exciting trips

and visits to keep the kids occupied. Last month we gave you

some ideas for some great places around Stratford – check out

www.theimage-stratford.co.uk if you haven’t read it.

This month, we’re promoting the Butterfly Farm that’s currently

celebrating its 25th year anniversary. Make sure you enter our

quiz this month to win a free family ticket.

And if you want to get organised for the

new term read on...

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The UK’s largesttropical butterfly paradise celebrates its 25th year!

Rain or shine, discover many of the world’s most beautiful butterflies in an exotic environment of tropical blossom with splashing waterfalls and fish-filled pools.

Watch in awe as hundreds of spectacular and vibrantly coloured butterflies fly and feed around you.

Tel: 01789 299288 Fax: 01789 415878 Email: [email protected]

or visit our website at www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

For school leavers, not only the summer but your whole life stretches ahead of you, full of opportunity and promise. Will you go on to further education? Get an apprenticeship? A job? Go travelling? How about something that combines all of these - volunteering?

Many volunteering projects combine activities and travel with really making a difference to people’s lives. As a volunteer you will be well looked after, so it’s not as scary as going travelling alone, but you will gain a wealth of experience of travel and other cultures, which will be an invaluable addition to your education and c.v. Projects can be as diverse as building schools, protecting endangered species, teaching English and planting forests.

Don’t dismiss volunteering as only for the rich! Although many projects incur a cost, why not make this part of your summer and raise the money through fundraising? This will give you the chance to involve family and friends and give you a real purpose. And certain organisations, such as Platform 2, can offer volunteering opportunities to individuals at no cost if they fulfil certain conditions.

So go for it! Don’t get bogged down in the system or worried about the difficult job search environment - get out, get fundraising, get volunteering and have the time of your life!

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Are you struggling with your child’s behaviour? Do you sometimes feel at the end of your tether? That nobody understands? That you just don’t know what to do or where to turn? Well don’t worry. Help is at hand – in the form of Wendy Waters, Stratford’s very own Super Nanny.

Wendy is a Children’s Behaviour Specialist who visits families in their own home to help them tackle those difficult childhood issues such as tantrums, naughty or rude behaviour, chaotic bedtimes, sleeping, eating or toileting problems. She is a trained paediatric nurse with over 20 years’ experience of working specifically with children and families. So no matter how big or small the problem seems to you, Wendy has seen it all before and you’re certainly not alone.

Worried about any area of your child’s behaviour?

Does your child’s behaviour make your life stressful?Advice and personalised support is available

For further information visit: www.wendywaters.co.ukOr contact: Wendy Waters NNEB, Paediatric Nurse,

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Tel: 07981 699 875 Email: [email protected]

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Expert advice from wedding planner Nikki Vincent from The Stratford Wedding Co.

If you’re a florist, caterer, jeweller, photographer or offer a service that’s essential to people’s big day, this is the place to be!

With our bespoke wedding feature, your business can get maximum exposure in the local area and is supported by a range of other services, all contributing to a successful day.

Contact JJ for more information

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If you need advice or have any questions about your big day, please email [email protected] and Nikki will be on hand to help. She holds an International Event & Wedding Professional (IEWP) qualification and is also a member of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP), so rest assured, you’re in good hands!

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There are several different hire options available, and it is this flexibility, along with the originality of the set-up, which is proving to be the key to success. Helen and Giovanni particularly enjoy the diversity of events for which their bus bar is so popular – from race meetings to weddings to classic car rallys and festivals. “We absolutely love running this business” said Helen “every hire exceeds our client’s expectations, the bus just makes everyone smile, it’s such a novelty and great fun”. Indeed, the hosts provide many added value extras, such

as locating a suitable venue if necessary, support with event planning and efficiently running the party from start to finish.

The bus is styled beautifully, with a large traditional oak bar in the lower deck – which serves via the bus side windows – chilled draft beer, lagers, cider and guinness, along with wines and spirits. Upstairs in the top deck guests are always amazed to find a fabulous luxury cocktail lounge – complete with kitch mirrored cocktail bar and resident waitress – who will freshly prepare delicious (and heady) cocktails late into the night!

The bespoke marquee is the only one like it ever made. Holding up to 300 guests, it is a very atmospheric space which can be adapted for many different purposes. Most typically used for weddings or birthday parties, it is also great for music events, fashion shows and product launches. For more intimate parties, there is a reduced size version of the marquee available, or an awning.

So if you desire a celebration that will stand out from all others, and never be forgotten by your guests, then consider what Deckerdence has to offer.

Deckerdenceis a unique and highly individual venue, dreamt up and created by owners Helen Bleakman and Giovanni Caffo, based near Droitwich. In 2008 they lovingly converted a vintage double decker bus into a high spec mobile bar, complete with huge wraparound marquee, which may be hired for wedding receptions, civil partnerships, private parties, corporate and outdoor events.

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No more going thirsty anywhere and it reminds children to drink! Swiggies Comfortably strap to your wrist or over clothing at a weight that does not affect arm movements yet provides you with more than the recommended fluid for a work out and are easy to refill.

Used for walking, running, cycling, skiing, gardening, snorkelling... the list just keeps growing! They have been approved by Child Safe International as a safe, “green”, BPA-free product. You can freeze them and they are dishwasher safe.

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For up-to-date nutritional advice, the latest fitness products and exercises look no further...Are you aware that Gut Week will take place this month (23-29 August) and that over 1 million people are diagnosed with a digestive condition or disease each year in England. Incidentally, I would say that over 90% of patients that come to see me are suffering primarily with a digestive disorder.

So why do we suffer from such problems and what can we do to prevent digestive complaints?

The gut is responsible for the processing of the food we eat and absorbing the nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for the body to function properly.

But everyday factors such as stress, poor diet, illness, certain drugs and even the natural ageing process can have a detrimental effect on the gut, and may lead to discomforts such as bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, wind, poor immune function, nutritional deficiencies and even food intolerances.

With nutritional guidance, there are many things that can be done to improve your digestive health!

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Amis Way, Stratford-upon-AvonCoach House, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 1 Reception, Private Garden

For sale £157,950

A unique freehold Coach House style property located on a sought after development within Stratford upon Avon. Set amongst a mix of attractive modern homes this attached property with its creamy yellow painted facade offers very well presented accommodation comprising; ground floor entrance hall, first floor dual aspect open plan living/ dining room and kitchen, a double bedroom with walk in wardrobe, bathroom, good sized garage with utility area and a private low maintenance rear garden.

Armscote, Stratford-upon-AvonSemi Detached House, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 2 Receptions, Private Garden

For sale £320,000

Located in the beautiful village of Armscote, this family home has bright rooms and a large garden with vegetable patch. The integrated mains gas/wood burner/solar panels give plenty of hot water for the family and an open fire in the lounge gives a cosy feel. The local Council have indicated that an extension to provide a 4th bedroom upstairs, a downstairs cloakroom as well as enlarging the kitchen and lounge would be acceptable. The separate office and workshop make it a very practical property.

This month we’ve got some fantastic new properties up for sale – if you would like more information on these or if you would like to feature your property for sale or rent, email [email protected]


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Droitwich, WorcestershireSemi Detached House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Garage, Private Garden

For sale £190,000

Three bedroom modern style three storey house which briefly comprises to the ground floor entrance hall, living room, modern style breakfast kitchen and guest wc whilst to the first floor there are two bedrooms and Jack and Jill en-suite facility. To the second floor a gallery master bedroom which benefits from en-suite facility. Externally there is a garden to the rear along with garage and parking. In addition the property benefits from no upward chain and alarm installation.

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Gardener’s Corner...

Local garden designer Lucy Bravington introduces her top tips to keep your garden looking its best throughout the year...

Don’t waste water but ensure that bird baths and other containers that wildlife use are topped up every day. Water containers and hanging baskets regularly, several times a day in very hot weather and feed at least once a week with a high-potash fertiliser which encourages blooms well into autumn.For more tips to improve your garden look out for Lucy’s article in next month’s issue or email [email protected]

Is your lawn suffering this summer?Lawns are an essential element in the garden providing a carpet of green all year round, but this green carpet is a little more difficult to maintain in the summer months.Follow these tips and your lawn should return to its best;• Continue to mow the lawn regularly, raising the blades

in very hot and dry weather.• Grass clippings can be left on the lawn in hot, dry weather providing a mulch helping to retain moisture and returning organic matter to the soil.• Feed your lawn with a fertiliser high in phosphates to promote root growth, toughening up your lawn ready for the winter. Look out for ‘Autumn lawn feed’ products and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use a wheeled fertiliser spreader to achieve even coverage.• Don’t water unless absolutely necessary as established lawns will soon recover once rain returns.

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If you have pension funds over £50,000 and you would like a pension/retirement audit, please contact us. We will offer a FREE 1 Hour consultation for all individuals who contact us from this advert.

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In answer to the question, I suggest that it is very difficult to predict the best time to retire since most people do so either at a particular age or possibly for health reasons. However, whatever your retirement plans, there are always means by which you can improve your pension benefits by optimising performance through the financial market.

I recently spoke to a member of the general public who informed me that he had just retired and decided to accept the benefits offered by his pension provider. I enquired if he taken advice from any organisation other than his pension provider on this very important decision? Unfortunately for him he hadn’t.

Let me explain why it is not the best course of action to simply rely on your pension provider to obtain the best deal for you.

There are many retirement options in the financial market place and I know from experience that people find the process of deciding between them most confusing. If we take the person mentioned above, how can he be sure that the Annuity selected by his pension provider was the one best suited to him? Why did he not explore the other types of retirement planning options? Annuities can be tailored to fit an individual’s circumstances such as health, martial status and flexibility; they can also be investment linked. This particular person had accepted the illustration from his pension provider without question even though this might not be the best in the market or the best for his personal requirements. Many companies rely on consumer trust and, to some extent apathy, with he result that 70% of the people accept the basic offer and do not

go on to investigate the open market. Most pension funds do in fact have an open market option which allows the individual to go to the market to try and improve on the terms offered.

Around 3.6 million people will reach retirement age over the next five years with many more ‘Baby Boomers’ to follow. If you intend to retire in the next ten years you really need to review your options - and to review them now. Getting your retirement funding wrong will seriously affect the quality of your retirement.

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handy andyI’m here to help with any questions and to give advice on how to maintain your home and vehicle. Check out my tip of the month for your home...

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If you’re selling your property, contact us to see how we can help complete essential jobs to achieve a healthy and improved sale value.

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From under £30 a month you can promote your services to Stratford-upon-Avon in our ‘handy andy’ feature pages. Contact JJ on 07779 222301 for more details.

Following the success of our last breakfast morning at Jewsons, we’ll be holding another one soon and giving

out FREE bacon butties! Keep an eye out in Jewsons on the Avon Industrial Estate for details. A special thanks to Nick Gardner and the Jewsons team for their support!

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Make the most of the summer weather and get out on a picnic by the river or at the park – these pinwheel sandwiches will go down a treat!

What to doLay 2 damp (not wet), clean tea towels onto a work surface. Cut the crusts off the slices of bread and discard. Lay the slices of bread, sides touching, onto the towels to create a checkerboard effect. Spread mayonnaise and then American mustard thinly over all the slices. Lay cheese slices, ham slices, pepperoni, sliced pickled chillies, and thinly sliced avocado over the slices of bread to cover all the slices, being careful not to pile these on top of each other too much.

Starting at a long edge, start to roll the bread up, swiss-roll style, keeping it rolled as tightly as possible. Use the tea towel to get started, and keep pressing the roll through the tea towel so that it keeps its shape and the slices of bread stay together. The dampness of the tea towel helps this process.

Once the roll is complete, wrap the tea towel around it and store in the fridge for approximately one hour. Then remove the towel, slice and serve!

Pinwheel Sandwiches

Ingredients • 1 loaf of thin-sliced white bread• 1 400g pack of thin-sliced ham• 1 pack of cheese slices• 100g of thinly sliced pepperoni• 1 small tin of pickled chillies• 1 small, ripe avocado• 1 small jar of mayonnaise• 1 small tube of American mustard (or English mustard if you like it hot!)

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Chicago’s held an opening night to promote their elegant

new cocktail bar and luxuriously designed interior featuring

chandeliers with black lampshades and gorgeous

new wallpaper.

With champagne on arrival and a chocolate fountain with

strawberries and marshmallows, Chicago’s certainly know

how to throw a party! It didn’t end there with stilt walkers and

Michael Jackson dancers entertaining guests into the night.

If you haven’t seen the new look yet you’re bound to be

impressed, so get a group together and make a night of it.

Special thanks to Alexandra for making it such an

enjoyable night!

The Bulls Headat Wootton Wawen – re-opened after long closure.

Traditional English pub food with a modern approachA la Carte and Set Menu available offering our speciality homemade faggots

Contact Mark or David on 01564 792511

Set Menu available Monday to Friday 12-2.30 pm and 6-7.30 pm2 Courses – £11.50 3 Courses – £14.50Open for traditional Sunday lunch 12-5pm

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The Quiz

Enter this month’s quiz for your chance to win

This month we’re giving away 5 family tickets to the Butterfly Farm!

See page 5 for more about the Butterfly Farm

Tramway Walk, Swan’s Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LS

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August’s QuizIt’s so easy! All you have to do is fill in the squares and then piece together the shaded letters to spell out an anagram that reveals something mentioned in this edition. Email your answer, along with contact details and your feedback on this magazine to [email protected] All correct entries will go into the exciting prize draw with a chance of winning 5 family tickets. Get quizzing!

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...Win a family ticket to the Butterfly Farm

Tel: 01789 299288 Email: [email protected]

www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

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