GO MODERN LAUNCHES NEW KITCHEN COLLECTION
Go Modern, destination for the very best in contemporary design, launches a new kitchen collection as seen on ITV’s Hell’s Kitchen.

If you prefer a more neutral palette, choose from the very wide range of modern finishes in lacquer or glass, wenge or zebrano wood.

Team with the very latest in worktops, including quartz or granite and finish with exclusive handles and taps, available only from Go Modern at www.gomodern.co.uk and from their showroom in Lots Road, Chelsea.

The kitchens are available in a wide selection of colours and finishes, from striking red gloss, to indulgent chocolate laminate and even elegant white glass, with the new collection retailing from £6,500.00.

SMOOTH NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH FOR HÄAGEN-DAZS

New Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Smoothies – Amaze your mouth with a uniquely indulgent fruity, creamy experience

Spring 2009 sees the launch of Häagen-Dazs’s innovative new ice cream creation, Ice Cream Smoothies, an indulgent blend of creamy fruit ice cream and luxuriously smooth and fruity sorbet, brought together perfectly as only Häagen-Dazs knows how.

This exquisite marriage of delicate creaminess and zest fruit is set to re-write the rule book for indulgent treating, whether shared with friends in the park as a lunchtime treat or whilst relaxing with someone special in the evening.

The new Ice Cream Smoothies range comprises two flavours – Raspberry & Summer Berries and Mango & Apricot.

Raspberry & Summer Berries Ice Cream Smoothie is an enticing blend of mixed berry sorbet with raspberries and gorgeously creamy summer berries ice cream, while Mango & Apricot Ice Cream Smoothie combines smooth mango sorbet and creamy apricot ice cream with succulent apricot pieces.

Ed Culf, Marketing Director for Häagen-Dazs, says: “Our Ice Cream Smoothies range is an exciting new development, an exquisite marriage of flavour combinations and textures that offer an inspiring alternative to traditional ice cream, ideal for moments of pure indulgence.”

Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Smoothies are available in Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrison’s, Waitrose and other good retailers nationwide with a recommended selling price of £4.49 for 500ml.

THE ULTIMATE WORKOUT: GET YOURSELF FIT WHILST SHOPPING
CANCER RESEARCH UK LAUNCHES ‘SHOPPERCISE’ FITNESS TREND FOR RACE FOR LIFE SERIES

It’s rare that many women need a reason to go shopping but now there is the perfect excuse, with a new exercise programme that enables shoppers to get fit at the same time. ‘Shop for Life’, which combines hitting the shops with some gentle training, has been introduced by Cancer Research UK, ahead of the charity’s Race for Life series this summer.

Fitness expert feedback suggests that women often cover several kilometres during a typical walk round a shopping centre. ‘Shop for Life’ offers a simple yet effective way to incorporate light exercise into a busy lifestyle. To get ‘shoppercising’ immediately, women everywhere can print out ‘Shop for Life’ route maps which have been developed for nine of the UK’s leading shopping centres from the Race for Life website at www.raceforlife.org/ifICanDoit. All women then have to do is head to their local shopping centre and marvel at how easily they complete a 2k distance, without ever putting down their shopping bags – the perfect training for a Race for Life event!

The ‘Shop for Life’ maps provide shoppers with a training route via all of their favourite stores within their local centre, a stop at the food court for a snack, a few visits to the fitting room, and a quick trip round again to pick up those forgotten items. Southampton’s West Quay, Manchester’s Trafford Centre and Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries are just three of the shopping centres where the initiative is currently operating.

Now in its 16th series, Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event. Women are invited to walk, jog or run 5k at over 230 Race for Life events taking place across the UK from May - July. The charity is hoping that 680,000 women will come together and help raise over £60 million to fund the charity’s life saving work into all forms of cancer.

Fitness trainer to the stars Lucy Wyndham-Read is fully behind the ‘Shop for Life’ initiative and comments; “The ‘shoppercise’ routes are an easy way to give your whole body a workout whilst doing something you love! Meandering through a typical shopping session not only offers the opportunity to tone the lower legs and thighs – particularly when climbing the stairs - but carrying all those heavy bags is a great way to tone the upper arms! Shop for Life’ is a fantastic idea that can not only improve your fitness and burn calories, but will also help to breakdown the misconception of how far a few kilometres really is.”

Natasha Dickinson, Head of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life said; “We know that without even realising it, many women probably cover several kilometres on an average weekend shopping trip. ‘Shop for Life’ is a great way to help women prepare for Race for Life with a gentle ‘shoppercise’ training routine.”

“We hope that women everywhere will download the map and combine their shopping trips with their Race for Life training. Our campaign is designed to give women across the UK all the advice and encouragement they need to see 5k as an achievable distance. Hopefully this will encourage them to enter their local event to help to raise as much money as possible to beat cancer.”

‘Shop for Life’ is part of the ‘If I can do it…’ campaign which aims to inspire women everywhere to take part in Race for Life whatever their age, shape, size or fitness level. The charity has set up the website portal that features hints and tips to prepare for a Race for Life from a number of celebrity ambassadors, including advice from ‘Green Goddess’ and keep fit TV presenter Diana Moran, and a regular training blog from American Comedienne Amy Lamé. For more information on the ‘If I Can Do It…’ campaign, go to www.raceforlife.org/ifICanDoit.

WHISKY MONTH IS JUST ONE OF THE MANY REASONS TO HEAD ACROSS THE BORDER DURING HOMECOMING SCOTLAND 2009!

Celebrate Scotland’s famous national drink - the ‘water of life’ - and explore the beautiful country in which it is made through over 30 unmissable events and experiences, including:

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (across Speyside)
1st – 10th May 2009

Perfect for all the family, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary and Homecoming Scotland 2009 with an extended programme of events including specialist whisky tours, tastings, gourmet food events, music, scenic walks, arts and golf.

Spirit of the West festival
Inveraray Castle, Argyll
16th and 17th May 2009

Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of the West Coast in themed marquees - which include whisky tastings, cooking demonstrations from TV chef Nick Nairn and music from Scottish singers and bands including The Red Hot Chilli Pipers – and a range of outdoor family entertainment.

Prices vary for all Whisky Month events, activities, tours and festivals – some are free. Please see the website for more information and to purchase tickets: www.homecomingscotland2009.com/whiskymonth

In the meantime, you can find out more about Homecoming Scotland 2009 on the website: www.homecomingscotland2009.com

THE ETHIOPIAN COFFEE COMPANY IS HOSTING AN ETHIOPIAN COFFEE & FOOD EVENT

The Ethiopian Coffee & Food Event is to be held on Saturday 18th April, from 9am to 4pm, in conjunction with Partridges Speciality Food Market at the Duke of York’s Square, London, SW3.

During the event we will be holding the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony which is a unique tradition whereby the green beans are roasted in a small metal pan over a charcoal fire, grounded in a pestle and mortar and then brewed over the open coals – producing a fantastic tasting coffee.

For a an authentic experience of Ethiopian cuisine, try the many Ethiopian delicacies which will be available, including Injera, which is made from Tef flour and is served with an assortment of stews, pulses and hot spicy meats and vegetables. Our friends Elsa and Alem are experts at creating delicious traditional dishes using modern techniques and ingredients and the Event will give you the opportunity to experience the real taste of Ethiopia.

DUNLOP REVEALS MINI OWNERS’ SECRETS
The Mini celebrates its 50th birthday this year and organisers of the Dunlop Great & British Motorsport Festival want to find out more about mini owners and their cars. The first of the season’s celebrations takes place at Rockingham race track in Northamptonshire as part of the festival and is expected to attract hundreds of Minis and their drivers.

Dunlop Motorsport’s Communications Manager James Bailey said; “Over the past 50 years Minis have become part of the nation’s heritage and part of many families. Every Mini, old or new seems to have its own character, which is why we believe that many of the cars have been given names by their owners. Dunlop has been involved with Mini since our engineers developed its very first tyre for a ten inch wheel back in the 1950s. We’re still working with Mini today, producing some very hi-tech road tyres, as well as the tyres that many Minis race on.”

Bailey, who has admitted to naming his own cars over the years added; “With so many Minis, there must be thousands that have been given names and we want to know, just through curiosity what people have called theirs. We’d also like to know about any Mini stories they might have. Imagine if your Mini could talk, what tales could it tell?”

“When we were planning the Dunlop Great & British Motorsport Festival Event at Rockingham, everyone we spoke to seemed to have a Mini story to tell, so we’ve opened up the forum at www.driversknow.co.uk for Mini lovers to share tales of their cars.”

Jayne Ward from Staffordshire was one of the first to tell all on Dunlop’s ‘driversknow’ website. She said; “An ex-boyfriend used to race Minis back in the 1980s, and that got me into the excitement of motor racing and prompted me to buy the first of 4 different minis. The last one, Goxy, named that because of its registration number was the most special. We had loads of adventures and it was the car I taught my fiancée, now husband to drive in. I have great memories of that car and I’m disappointed that I don’t still have a Mini to be able to join in some of the great 50th anniversary celebrations that are planned.”

The first Dunlop Great & British Motorsport Festival of the season is at Rockingham racetrack in Northamptonshire over the weekend of 18th & 19th April and Mini owners are being encouraged to turn up in their Minis and to take part in what is hoped will be a parade of the most Minis driving in a procession.

GET ARMY FIT FOR SUMMER IN 14 WEEKS

With the temperature starting to hot up and the sun shining, the Army is helping people to get fit for summer with its free fitness programme from the information-packed website www.armyfit.mod.uk

Members of the public can click online to gain access to a wealth of information on maintaining all aspects of a healthy lifestyle such as fitness, nutrition and motivational tips, allusing the Army's expertise.

As well as this, the website also provides the chance to follow a 14 week official training programme, which the Army is confident will get you 'fit enough to join the Army' come holiday season – irrelevant of your present fitness levels.

The training programme includes an interactive trainer to guide you through each exercise, a choice of levels so you can adapt the plan to suit your needs and a guide to training safely.

What's more, the expertise comes from a trusted source - the Army was overwhelming voted (80%) as best placed to give fitness and nutrition advice, compared with popular TV presenters and celebrity fitness videos in a recent independent survey.

Just go to www.armyfit.mod.uk to register free for your own training programme and start today.

ARE YOU A SHOEPERSTAR?

Shhhhhh! Top Secret!

April 2009: The launch of Hush Puppies ‘Design a Shoe’ Competition in association with Schuh and London’s Heart 106.2. The competition will be open to everyone with entrants submitting their designs both online at www.shoeperstar.co.uk and by post.

July 2009: Entries short-listed to 20 semi finalists and the public will be invited to vote online for their favourite designs.

September 2009: Semi finalists will be whittled down to five finalists who will have exclusive access to a mentoring process with Hush Puppies’ expert designers to refine their shoe creations, ready to present their final designs to the judging panel in October.

October / November 2009: WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Our expert judging panel will determine the competition winner and their winning design will be unveiled! Then we will celebrate their triumph in style at Hush Puppies exclusive winner’s party.

The Judges
• Emma B – Drivetime presenter on London’s Heart 106.2
• Rachel Fanconi - Celebrity Stylist and Guest Designer of 2008
• Nicky Shalcross – Ladies brand buyer for Schuh
• David Rist - Managing Director of Hush Puppies
• Ellspeth Robson – Hush Puppies Ladies Designer
• And a celebrity to be announced…


November 2009: The winner will then be involved in the manufacture process. Working closely with Hush Puppies and Schuh they will visit the factories and be a part of designing POS and windows for the shoe’s arrival in store in January 2010.

Let your dream shoe become a reality…
If you fancy having a go at being a shoe designer, but you don’t really know where to start, then look out for our hints and tips on our website www.shoeperstar.co.uk. Anyone can enter and all entries will be considered so get sketching!

WHO WAS KING ARTHUR?
Glastonbury Abbey ‘Images of Arthur’ Open Art Competition

INTRIGUE swirls around the legend of King Arthur. This year Glastonbury Abbey, the predicted final resting place of the King and his beautiful wife, will host an open-art competition exploring the mystique surrounding the sixth-century leader.

Competition entrants are invited to submit artwork ranging from paintings, drawings or sculptures to the Abbey by 27 May 2009. The application form is downloadable at www.glastonburyabbey.com

Prizes are available for the first, second and third place winner for adults. There is also a separate section for five-to-eleven and twelve-to-fifteen year-olds.

A selection of winning entries will be shown at the special ‘Images of King Arthur Exhibition’ taking place between 19 June and 30 September in Glastonbury Abbey’s Visitor Centre.

Francis Thyer, Deputy Custodian at the Abbey is thrilled to be running the competition. He said, ‘King Arthur is a bedrock figure of ancient UK heritage linked to Glastonbury Abbey. This open-art modern-day competition will reveal people’s understanding and appreciation of the man and the legend.’

The competition is open to all professional and aspiring amateur artists. The presentation of prizes will be made at a special invite-only preview of Glastonbury Abbey’s ‘Images of Arthur’ Exhibition on 25 June. The special Exhibition, open to all from 19 June until 30 September, will explore who Arthur was, his links to Glastonbury Abbey and how people regard him now.

Francis Thyer went on to say ‘‘Glastonbury Abbey is a mesmerising place throughout the year and can provide much needed inspiration and tranquillity for artists seeking creative recharging. Steeped in history, the captivating venue provides an ideal place to reflect on one of the UK’s earliest heroic figures.’

Although the open-art event closes on the 27 May, visitors seeking inspiration, spiritual calm or a fun day out are invited throughout the year to visit the Abbey to see the stunning blend of flora and fauna, religious processions, live music and mediaeval life taking place at the historic venue. A full calendar list of special events can be seen at www.glastonburyabbey.com

LET'S CELEBRATE - HONOUR THE LEGEND OF ST GEORGE WITH ENGLISH HERITAGE -
Discover the legend of the nation's past as English Heritage hosts a weekend of St George's Day celebrations with a series of family events at properties across the country.

Immerse yourself in the mythical tales that helped shape England and join in the celebration of the iconic figure that is St George. Test your dragon-hunting skills, witness St George take on his fire-breathing foe and listen to fascinating tales of England's patron saint at a range of fun-filled family days out. All events take place at English Heritage properties on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April, so no matter where you are in England you can join in the tribute to England's patron saint.

To find out more about the origins of St George's Day, the legend of St George and the many English Heritage events taking place across the country, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/stgeorgesday

Event Information:

ST GEORGE'S DAY FESTIVAL
Wrest Park, Bedfordshire
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, 10am - 6pm
Help English Heritage make history this St George's Day and come and take part in the biggest celebration in the country! Get caught up in the excitement as we celebrate all things English. New for 2009, kids can try out their ferocious faces at our Dragon School. Of course St George's Day wouldn't be complete without an ultimate showdown between the dastardly dragon and the heroic St George, but who are you going to root for this year? Cheer on your favourite as they battle it out at this fun-filled family event!
Booking recommended - Tel: 0870 333 1183
Prices: Adults £12.00 / Concessions £10.20 / Children £6.00 / Family Ticket £30.00
English Heritage Members: Adults £6.00 / Concessions £5.10 / Children £3.00 / Family Ticket £15.00
Early bird discounts available when booking before 23rd April.
This event is supported by Wells Bombardier.

MEDIEVAL PAGEANT
Beeston Castle, Cheshire
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, 11am - 5pm
In honour of St George, visitors are being invited to travel back in time to the medieval period and to take part in a traditional pageant fit for a King - and for St George. Talented performers from Medieval group, 'The Lion Rampant' will present a fun packed day and entertain crowds with dances, boisterous dramas and ferocious freestyle combat. You'll also have the chance to marvel at the power of the longbow, indulge in a spot of dancing, sing along with minstrels and learn to juggle.
Prices: Adults £5.50/ Concessions £4.50/ Children £3.00
English Heritage Members: Free (Car parking charge applies.)
This event is supported by Wells Bombardier.

ST GEORGE THE ROMAN
Corbridge Roman Town, Northumberland
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, 11am - 5pm
The stories of St George have Roman origins, and legend has it that he was a Roman soldier who stood up against his Emperor. You too can experience life as a Roman soldier with our Centurion in the military drill.
Prices: Adults £4.50 / Concessions £3.80 / Children £2.30
English Heritage Members: Free

ST GEORGE'S DRAGON TRAIL FOR CHILDREN
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, 10am - 5pm
Calling all dragon hunters! St George needs your help to find all the mini model dragons before they distress the damsels. Your dragon hunting skills will be rewarded with a fun sticker.
Prices: Adults £6.50 / Concessions £5.50 / Children £3.30 / Family Ticket £16.30
English Heritage Members: Free

ST GEORGE'S DAY CHILDREN'S CHALLENGE
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, East Sussex
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, 10am - 5pm
Calling all budding dragon slayers. Learn the skills of archery, sword fighting, stage combat and knight training before you embark on your quest to find the mysterious dragon. A fun day out for kids of all ages.
Prices: Adults £6.70 / Concessions £5.70 / Children £3.40 / Family Ticket £16.80
English Heritage Members: Free

ST GEORGE'S WEEKEND
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, 11am - 5pm
Celebrate St George's Day with us and enjoy entertainment for the whole family. The highlight of the weekend will be an appearance from St George himself, resplendent in shining armour and ready to take on the dragon in a recreation of the famous legend! Young maidens from the audience beware, as you could be picked to play the part of the damsel in distress! Visitors will also be able to try on period armour and clothing, have their photograph taken with St George and the dragon and enjoy a unique version of the story performed by puppets.
Prices: Adults £7.00 / Concessions £6.00 / Children £3.50 / Family Ticket £17.50
English Heritage Members: Free
This event is supported by Wells Bombardier.

MEDIEVAL ST GEORGE'S WEEKEND - MEDIEVAL STORYTELLING
Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, 11am - 5pm
Join our medieval costumed storyteller by the Keep for fascinating stories of St George, heroes and medieval chivalry. With regular story-telling sessions throughout each day.
Prices: Adults £4.00 / Concessions £3.40 / Children £2.00
English Heritage Members: Free
This event is supported by Wells Bombardier.

VICTORIAN ST GEORGE'S WEEKEND
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, South Yorkshire
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, 11am - 5pm
Make way for St George - and his very special guest, Her Majesty Queen Victoria! Join the Redcoat soldiers and Victorian musicians as they celebrate St George's Day with military drills, rifle firing and a spectacular pageant. Cheer on the mysterious knight himself, mounted in shining armour, as he faces his famous foe, the dragon, in a play to entertain the Queen. Other fun filled activities include Victorian Garden Games, children's have-a-go activities, a series of Victorian music performances and a chance to meet Queen Victoria herself.
Prices: Adults £8.30 / Concessions £7.10 / Children £4.20
English Heritage Members: Free
N.B Includes admission to the hall and gardens
This event is supported by Wells Bombardier.

ST GEORGE'S DAY
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Sunday 26 April, 11am - 5pm
Celebrate St George's Day with our medieval knights as they demonstrate skilled combat displays. Children can delight in traditional tales of St George.
Prices: Adults £7.00 / Concessions £6.00 / Children £3.50 / Family Ticket £17.50
English Heritage Members: Free
This event is supported by Wells Bombardier.

ENGLAND'S ANTHEMS
Dover Castle, Kent
Sunday 26 April, 11am - 4pm
A delightful day at Dover Castle to celebrate St Georges Day. The Betteshanger band will entertain you throughout the day with beautiful English classics.
Prices: Adults £10.00 / Concessions £8.00 / Children £5.00 / Family Ticket £25.00
English Heritage Members: Free
This event is supported by Wells Bombardier.

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