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Hello and welcome back to tHe new look Urban Fox, tHe exclUsive liFestyle magazine delivered directly to your door.

This month we bring you a sensational selection of A/W11 beauty and fashion trends. From tips on how to wear this season’s ‘Red’ hot look, to 1940s and vintage inspired makeup. We also introduce new feature ‘Fashion SOS’, in which image consultant Mélanie Taylor answers reader’s cries for help, on what to wear to flatter their shape.

On the home front, Carley Rimmer invites us to ‘Step Back in Time’ with her guide to ‘Retro’ interior design. The Urban Fox editorial team has also provided plenty of ideas of our own, through an array of retro and kitsch inspired creations available to buy on the internet. If you’re feeling more quirky than vintage, check out Plug Interiors’ feature on how to bring humour into your bathroom. Curious?! This’ll definitely bring a smile to your face. As always there’s a whole host of interesting activities going on in and around the city this month, so do refer to our Entertainment and New Media section for ideas for both you and the family. Looking to escape one great city for another? Prague is our travel destination in People & Places. Whether your tastes are for the historic or contemporary, political or romantic; Prague has it all to offer. Also featuring in People & Places, is Team GB’s

2014 Olympic Bobsleigh hopeful Dave Smith. For an insight into this sport and how he and the team are currently preparing for the Games, turn to page 36. Another man with one eye on the future is West Midlands born, James Phelps aka Fred Weasley of ‘Harry Potter’ fame. With the release of the final cinematic instalment of ‘Deathly Hallows Part 2’ earlier this year, Phelps talks to Richard Aldhous about growing up with ‘Harry Potter’, his charitable works and what the future has in store for both him and his twin brother. Finally thank you for all your kind words following the re-launch of the magazine last month. Do keep your comments and suggestions pouring in.

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CONTENTS ISSUE 14

Wining & dininglucy love’s leftovers 6il vini d’italia 8

fashion, beauty & healthFashion sos 10scarlet Fever 12a/w 11: makeup trend alert 14a guide to a brighter smile 16

properties & interiorsthe root of the matter 19step back in time 20Humour in the bathroom 24

entertainment & neW mediasocially acceptable? twitter goes commercial... 27double take 28what’s on 30book, music and Film reviews 32

people & placescharity spotlight 35cool runnings 36Prague 38leicester business event 2011 40

business & financethink of a number 42Four steps to an easier divorce 44

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Lucy Loves Leftovers

f I told you I had a fabulous recipe for little apple strudel

puddings that entailed marinating a large selection of dried fruits and nuts in brandy for months on end and mixing them with molasses, dark brown sugar and lots of different spices, you would probably tell me that you don’t have time for that sort of cooking. But what if I told you, it’s simply leftover Christmas pudding, stuff into a cored apple, wrapped in buttery filo pastry and baked, creating

an extraordinary but very beautiful dessert? My aim for this month is to get you to view those sad items languishing at the bottom of your fridge, not as leftovers, but as ready prepared ingredients waiting to be used to make fabulous food second time around. To save the world one leftover at a time! OK perhaps a bit grand, but you get the idea. Anyway here’s a recipe to try.

Lucy CufflinLucy’s Food ShopStoneygate Please feel free to contact me at :[email protected]

Is soggy dressed salad from yesterday only fit for the bin? Think about what’s actually in a salad - tomatoes, onions, olive oil, lemon juice, a few salad leaves, cucumber etc. What fabulous soup ingredients, already chopped and ready to use. This soup is best made with left over Greek salad but can be made with leftovers of any green leaves.

Method:n Pile the left over salad into a saucepan, add water and a vegetable stock cube and boil it up for 10 minutes. n Blend with a hand blender and season. It’s perfect to take to work, or have at home, safe in the knowledge that it is not only good for you but extremely good for your pocket too!

Tips:n 1 handful of left over salad will make soup for 1 person. Add 200ml water and ¼ vegetable stock cube per portion. n If you have a simple green salad this will make a lovely green soup but for more colour add anything you have in the bottom of the salad tray – radish, tomato, cucumber, onions etc. No matter how sad they look, they will cook well.n Don’t miss out the stock as this will add the extra flavour needed. Also don’t think that stock cubes are second rate. You can buy low salt, no salt, organic or halal stock cubes these days; so keep them in the cupboard and add them to your leftovers to turn them into full flavoured exciting dishes.

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party nights, Christmas lunches, dinners and New Year’s Eve. The hotel has been run by the Bowie family since 1934 and this along with the success of films like The King’s Speech and costume dramas Downton Abbey and Upstairs Downstairs makes the 1930s theme seem particularly fitting. Operations Manager James Bowie explains, “So much of the hotel’s history dates back to the 1930s era. There are still some family photographs in Jamie’s Bar from the period. We’re very excited about bringing a little 1930s drama to Christmas 2011.” For the first time, the hotel has included some video tasters on their website to get people in

tHe belmont Hotel in de montFort street, leicester Has returned to its roots for christmas 2011

W the festive mood. “We had enormous fun bringing our 1930s theme to life earlier this year” says James. “Half of De Montfort Street probably witnessed the classic car arriving in the Spring sunshine – something a little different for a Monday morning!” With 3 course lunches starting from as little as £19.95 per person and party nights with music from £26.95 per person, there is a 1930s experience to suit everyone. There are a range of mouth-watering menus to choose from, taking the best of 1930s cuisine and adding a little something from the noughties!

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Have yoU ever wondered…

hich was the first country to make wine? Who

makes the best wine? Who consumes the most wine? Who exports the most wine? Why Italy of course! The Romans got the whole thing started…well…probably and almost certainly in terms of exporting the grapes and wine making methods of those early days of sophistication. They may have been a bit rough around the edges but the Romans knew a thing or two about food and drink. So why then, all too often, is knowledge of the vines and wines of Italy so sparse? Many a time I serve true wine boffins, who very quickly “fess up” to little understanding of the old and the great wine growers of Italy. As a restaurant we took something of a risk when we decide to go all Italian. The lack of Champagne and New World Chardonnay seemed to be a particular cause for concern. But possibly more so, than any other wine producing country, Italy has a boundless source of supply.

aPart From tHe obvioUs size oF tHe coUntry, eacH oF italy’s many regions oFFer tHeir own indigenoUs graPe varieties, micro climate and soils, all of Which effect the finished product. There are aged Barons and Countesses, whom adopt the time-honoured traditions of their forefathers and then the wild and the wacky

modernists, pushing forward to show off their own unique styles of grape blends, vinification processes and wines. The result is plethora of wines styles and taste, which span the length and breadth of the country.

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Historically italy was known For eitHer, cHeaP and astringent wHites sUcH as soave, or monstroUsly exPensive sUPer tUscans, barolo and amarone. The latter still have their place in Italy’s showcase, but perhaps more interesting, are the emerging new blends and modern production styles. My advice is to get to grips with your preferred grape variety, look beyond the obvious Pinot Grigio; dip into the south for Grillo; try Vernaccia from Tuscany or Arneis and Lugana from the north. Whilst the reds are altogether more complex - purely in their quantity - I’d recommend you seek out Nebbiolo from the North, Negroamara from Puglia, Nero d’Avola from Sicily and Sangiovese from Tuscany. This knowledge, coupled with a basic grasp of the best regions and growers, will enable you to make more confident and accurate wine selections. Want to learn more? Gambero Rosso is the Italian’s wine bible and a worthwhile investment if you are serious about the vines and wines of Bella Italia!Salute!

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A/W11: Makeup Trend Alert as tHe aUtUmn/winter arrives i always get a little excited to break out the neW trends. tHe catwalks gave Us lace and leatHer, Jewel tones and cUddly knits and 40’s silHoUettes and androgynoUs tailoring reigned sUPreme.

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his season’s makeup has an air of sophistication with

lots of texture and a rich, decadent, vintage inspired colour palette which will work so well with pussy cat bows, pencil skirts and boyish suits.

Lips should be the main focus of your look this A/W – the perfect pout is matte, in berry, classic red and wine tones. Using a

T primer on the lips will lock colour in place, as will a light application of powder over your lipstick. Backstage I recently used a ‘24hr’ lip colour in bright, scarlet red. I’m not usually a fan of these but the effect

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than volume. Naturally styled strip lashes with clear, flexible bands can provide a helping hand to shorter, straighter lashes. The softer, subtle brows that have been around for a couple of seasons are replaced with precision arches and are a shade darker for glamorous, polished definition. Don’t forget to schedule in brow grooming appointments, as this is one of the easiest ways to update your look right now!

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The rOOT of the matternow tHat we Have Hit october and witH tHe ProsPect oF tHe long winter montHs aHead tHis is tHe time to start tHinking aboUt wHat, iF any, new trees yoU want to Plant For next year.

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planting tips:when you have chosen your tree and had it

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ith retro interior design, you can create a space

that brings back the days of the ‘57 Chevy and soda fountains or the peace and love of the 1960s. The design and decor of this age is surprisingly well-suited to modern technology and living, so either add retro accents to a contemporary decor or go all the way, creating an authentic mid-century modern space. Below are some tips on how to get the look right. Mid-century modern furniture remains affordable, particularly wooden case pieces, including side tables, dressers, bed frames, and

W dining sets. Consider adapting vintage pieces to a modern use. For example, a low and wide dresser can become a modern media centre. It can be more difficult to find vintage upholstered pieces in good condition. You can, however, find great retro

style pieces made today. Look for simple upholstered pieces with exposed wood frames, which are ideal for side chairs. In the1950s moulded plastic chairs were very much in vogue and they were often used with high polished chrome. Getting

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developed to encourage consumers to showcase their personality and individuality. In recent years, designers have relished the opportunity to have a bit of fun in a room which has historically been known as a purely functional and clinical environment. Humour and character are the traits being used in recent design trends, as seen here in Bisazza

tHe batHroom Has become a much more sociable space witHin tHe Home; sUbseQUently we are sPending more and more time relaxing in tHis sPace.

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Bagno’s, Jamie Hayon and Marcel Wanders collections and ranges by Artceram. The original Hayon collection ‘Organico’ recalls the glamour of the 30s, with a Scandinavian touch and female shapes. Elegance is the hallmark of this original collection. Hayon believes the bathroom is the most important room in the house and that it should not be hidden but rather shown off.

this collection transforms the bathroom into a room FUll oF cHarm and style, witH a strong identity. The new ‘Diamante collection’ from Hayon is less feminine and much more geometric, incorporating black and white marble combined

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with tubular copper or chrome. It’s much more dramatic than the original collection but is still extremely glamorous. Marcel Wanders is the latest designer enchanting the bathroom industry.

tHe collection derives its original concept from one of marcel’s fantasies, taking a batH immersed in soaP: the apotheosis of clean! The idea to present different periods in a single collection comes from his belief that people have two opposing forces within them, one towards an

eternal dimension where things last over time, the other towards change. The Wanders collection is a contrast of styles and reflects precisely this duality.

some oF my FavoUrite Pieces From tHe recent batHroom design Fair in bologna was the ‘coW’ range From artceram.

Such a subtle design, have you ever seen a sanitary ware range with 4 legs, a playful shape that instantly puts a smile on your face. Although available in Cow print, I think the black and white is a much more timeless option. A light citation, ‘Cup’ is a freestanding washbasin, an iconic tribute to the coffee cup, the Italian icon for excellence. The handle of the cup becomes a useful towel rail, a clear illusion to pop art, which

taps into its provocative subject from the universe of consumerism.

Finally, cloakrooms are such an important space, as tHese are UsUally tHe only batHroom Used by gUests. This is the space to make an impact and have a bit more fun with. Use more dramatic colours or shapes to create an experience, using free-standing basins and clever lighting. It’s easy to replicate a fun cloakroom for your guest, similar to what you might find in a funky bar or boutique hotel. Ultimately, Plug some fun into your next bathroom project!

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t has become a ubiquitous part of modern life, has

played a major part in the recent explosion of mass communication and is in many people’s minds partially responsible for facilitating both riot and revolution… and this in only 5 years since launch. …But Twitter has always had a problem – it’s free! Whilst being free is very

sociable, makes one very popular, very quickly and is what the digital generation has come to expect, it doesn’t do a lot for the Tweetfather’s bank balance. Twitter are acutely aware of this, of course, but it’s complicated. Understandably, the company fear that the commercialisation of the service might alienate Tweeters and tarnish its image, meaning that any commercial model would need to not only be carefully crafted, but also timed perfectly and executed immaculately. in twitter’s JUdgment, witH over HalF oF its 100 million active Users Using tHe service every day, and witH an advertising Pilot working well, tHe PerFect time to go commercial is now - the BBC web site quotes Dick Costolo, Twitter CEO, as saying “We now feel that based on the engagement rates we’re seeing... that

we’re ready to expand this further.” So how will it work?

twitter Has always been a Permission-based system witH Users only seeing tHe tweets oF PeoPle and comPanies tHey ‘Follow’.

The service’s limited advertising pilot started in 2010, but was limited to followers of, and searches for particular brands. However that is all set to change with the rollout of the ‘promoted tweets’ model – Twitter’s great hope for its big revenue problem. A promoted tweet is in essence like any other Tweet, but it is purchased by an advertiser and now, for the first time ever, will appear in users’ feeds without that user following the advertiser – no opt-in and no ability to opt-out, just direct advertising in searches and timelines.

However, tHe most exciting Part For advertisers is tHat Promoted tweets

aren’t scattergUn as in traditional media, bUt instead are targeted at users Who are likely to find the content of interest, based on tHeir twitter activity – a truly sustainable and scalable model. So where next for Twitter’s great commercialisation experiment? Well, the BBC website quotes Mr. Costolo as believing this is all they will need to do; “It’s our firm belief that our advertising platform is the only revenue component that we need to have in the market, in order to be a huge independent business.”

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harry potter star James phelps on brotHerly love and FUtUre acting ambitions

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with so many ongoing philanthropic projects, it’s

reassuring to know that Phelps has mapped out his

future acting ambitions with the same conviction.


hen Harry Potter sprinkled magic over our cinema

screens for the final time this summer, he did, at the same time, bring to a close a fantasy film legacy that spanned 11 years, eight films and hundreds of characters...but only two of them twins. And one half of that twin legacy, James Phelps - who plays Fred Weasley alongside real life brother Oliver - admits saying goodbye to Hogwarts, sorcery and, erm, Julie Walters, will be a tough ask after playing such a long-lasting role in the greatest film series of all time. A down-to-earth soul who mixes London and Los Angeles, with the hometown comforts of Sutton Coldfield, Phelps admits it may be tough to move on.

“i tHink wHen yoU’re involved in sometHing as big as Harry Potter, and For so long, it Feels weird knowing tHat tHere’s notHing to Follow,” He said. “my brotHer and i Have always been Playing catcH-UP given tHat tHe Films come oUt a long time aFter tHe book, so We’ve alWays knoWn What’s next. but this time We don’t, and it feels strange.”

Not that Phelps isn’t prepared for life in the rather more conventional world, in which the rest of us exist. “My brother and I are still only 25, and we’ve both got some exciting projects coming up. We don’t want

to get typecast as ‘the twin brothers from Harry Potter’, so we’re going our own way and doing our own thing to see where it takes us.

tHe last Few montHs Have been manic becaUse oF the WorldWide promotional tour behind ‘harry potter and the deathly halloWs part 2’. bUt we’re getting to tHe Point now wHere all oF tHe work is done and we can sit back and enJoy tHe Film.”

That said sitting back for long periods isn’t quite in the Phelps genetic make-up. Both contribute time and energy into the type of charitable causes that are a world away from the glamour of the Hollywood red carpet. “I used to do a lot of walking when I was younger and it has been great to get back into it recently. We wanted to do a bit of training to get fit, so took part in the Three Peaks Challenge for Great Ormond Street Hospital. There’s so much beautiful scenery that’s waiting to be explored, and to know you’re raising money whilst filling your senses is a great feeling. I think as a celebrity you have to accept there is an opportunity to promote good causes or initiatives, so for us it really started there and it’s all about looking after our environment, or helping other people do that to the best of their abilities. So with that in mind, we also do quite a bit of stuff with the Royal Navy

Lifeboat Institute, which is great. We’ve been to Cowes week for the last few years and did the ‘Round the Island’ Challenge. Then, closer to home we’re involved in a campaign to halt the £32billion high speed rail link that connects London to Birmingham. I think it’s important to get behind these things.” With so many ongoing philanthropic projects, it’s reassuring to know that Phelps has mapped out his future acting ambitions with the same conviction. They include a planned stint in the West End and the potential of an all-action adventure film. But with a refreshing sense of realism, James accepts that it’s a tough industry to get into and a very easy one to slip out of, and now it’s his time to make an impact. “I’ve definitely got my foot in the door with some interesting projects, and having the Harry Potter films on your CV isn’t a bad place to start from! We’ve also got some great moral support from Julie Walters whenever we need it. What has been really cool about being a Weasley is that we get her as our mum! I remember being absolutely petrified when I first met her, but she’s amazing; a genuinely nice, caring person.”

and as For tHe Final instalment oF Potter...the best yet? “It’s brilliant! I think everyone is very proud of the way it came out, and from what we hear, the film-loving public have taken it into their hearts like they have its predecessors.”

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WHaT’S on IN LEICESTERHalloween Wizardry – the science of Harry Potter

leicester business Women - motivate yourselfFriday 14 october 2011braunstone grove, Freewww.leicesterbusinesswomen.co.uk

Take a step outside of your comfort zone and find out what motivates you - then use this to the advantage of your business. Also find out about the techniques that women are using to work through the recession! The aim of the day is to leave feeling more motivated!

halloWeen Wizardry – the science of harry pottersaturday 15 october 2011 - sunday 30 october 2011national space centre£13 adult / £11 child (Free with annual Pass)

OCTOBER 2011Leicester Market’s first live music stage in over 700 years combines with the arrival of the UK’s leading vintage fair! Great line-up of our top local bands, arts, crafts and music stalls, hot food, licensed bar.

in love With the dancewednesday 19 october 2011the y theatretickets from £20 www.leicesterymca.co.uk

In Love With The Dance is an all new Irish dance sensation, featuring world class Irish Dancers, brilliant vocalists, and some of Ireland’s most gifted traditional musicians playing whistles, uillean pipes, accordion, banjo and guitars.

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How do broomsticks fly? How does the Sorting Hat…well…sort? If these questions have been keeping you awake at nights come on down to the National Space Centre for an introduction to the wonders that exist in our own world, without having to take a trip to Hogwarts!

silver pendants, brooches and pinssaturday 15 october 2011richard attenborough centre, lancaster road£60 (concessions available)www.embracearts.co.uk

Learn about a range of silver jewellery-making methods and create your own wearable pieces.Includes techniques such as soldering, forming, sawing

and hammering silver. Suitable for both beginners and improvers.

diWali lights sWitch onsunday 16 october 2011belgrave road, Freewww.leicester.gov.uk/diwali

Diwali celebrations in Leicester are the biggest outside of India, with up to 35,000 people attending the switch on of the lights on Belgrave Road. Enjoy the fireworks display and live cultural entertainment on stage as the festival of lights marks the start of the Hindu New Year.

vintage fashion & music festivalsunday 16 october 2011leicester market, Freewww.leicestermarket.co.uk

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Halloween Wizardry – the science of Harry Potter

most haunted building with five ghosts in total. Take part in a ghost investigation with Spooksby Ghost Group until the early hours throughout the ancient rooms and Victorian Prison cells of this 600 year old building. Also includes spooky supper and medium.

John barroWmansunday 23 october 2011de montfort Halltickets from £22.50www.demontforthall.co.uk

Abbey Park Bonfire & Firework Display

animal stories: puppets, storytelling & animal handlingwednesday 19 octobernew walk museum & art galleryFree entrance,craft activities £2.50www.leicester.gov.uk

Join the Animal Stories curator for storytelling and puppets (11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm) and an animal handling session with Brooksby Agricultural College (2.30pm – 3.30pm). Pre-booking is essential for handling session.

rainboWs hospice fright nightsaturday 22 october 2011 - sunday 23 october 2011the guildhall£45 per personwww.rainbows.co.uk/shop

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Rainbows Hospice Fright Night

Leicester Philharmonic Choir

Easily one of the most familiar faces on British television and the West End stage. Best known for playing Captain Jack Harkness in the BBC series Torchwood and Doctor Who, he has also been a judge on the award-winning BBC1 entertainment shows How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do and I’d Do Anything. Featuring special guest Jodie Prenger

moroccan berber marketmonday 24 october 2011 - Friday 28 october 2011city centreFree to attendwww.leicester.gov.uk

All traders from Morocco dressed in national costumes selling national handicrafts. A real unique experience right here in Leicester.

leicester philharmonic choirsaturday 29 october 2011de montfort Halltickets from £10www.demontforthall.co.uk

The choir’s 2011-12 season, has a strong English theme, celebrating music from some of the best of the country’s composers. Top class London orchestra Marylebone Camerata returns to accompany the choir. Conducted by Hilary Davan Wetton.

abbey park bonfire & fireWork displaysaturday 05 november 2011abbey Parkwww.leicester.gov.uk/bonfirenightBe dazzled by Leicester’s biggest bonfire and firework display! Each year around 20,000 people attend the Abbey Park Bonfire and Firework display, making it the city’s official celebration. A fantastic family event, with a funfair, food stalls, live entertainment stage and special guests.

leicester city v leeds utd (remembrance fixture)sunday 06 november 2011king Power stadiumadult tickets from £20www.lcfc.com

Each year LCFC join together with the British Legion to honour the fallen. On top of this, they look to educate and entertain families attending the match on the efforts the British Legion achieve.

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freedom by JonatHan Franzen is published in paperback by Fourth estate, £8.99.

hen Freedom was first published, its author recalled it

just days afterwards, having spotted a spelling mistake and a passage suggestive of the wrong draft having been issued whilst reading from it on the BBC’s Review programme. And Barack Obama was seen clutching

midnight in parisshowing at Phoenix square between 7th and 20th october 2011.

idnight in Paris is Woody Allen’s box-office breaking

triumphant return to his “old funny ones”. Owen Wilson takes the ‘Allen’ role of Gil, a scriptwriting hack from LA who dreams of penning the next great literary novel, on holiday in Paris with his fiancée Inez a superficial, bottle-blonde obsessed with material possessions. As Gill becomes enamoured with The City of Lights he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life, his future wife and her uptight right-wing parents. Taking a midnight stroll through the boulevards of Paris to clear his head he is magically transported to

bon iver by bon iver was released on the 4ad label.

on Iver is a folk band founded in 2007 by American indie folk singer-

songwriter Justin Vernon. The self-titled Bon Iver album released in June

the hedonistic Paris of the 1920’s, meeting his idols from F. Scott Fitzgerald to Hemmingway. Should he have met his heroes? Should he be falling for Picasso’s mistress? Essentially a parable of modern man confronting his illusions and presumptions of ‘grass-is-always-greener’, this is wonderful charming stuff. Proof that poignant, intelligent filmmaking can still be a hit.

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2011, follows their critically acclaimed debut ‘For Emma, Forever Ago’. This new album which can best be described as an ambitious musical departure from their first album, was recorded in a remodelled veterinarian clinic in Wisconsin and is composed of 10 songs, each representing a place - ‘Lisbon, OH’, ‘Calgary’, ‘Perth’. Overall top marks for this one also. A really gentle folk album, reminiscent of those great seventies folk classics. The album sounds authentic and fresh and not at all retro.

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FIVE DOROTHYS GO ‘oVeR THe RainBoWS’ FOR LOCAL CHARITYHinckley’s very own sUPerstar ‘dorotHy’ laUren samUels and Friends PerFormed a sPecial cHarity concert For tHe east midland’s cHildren’s HosPice rainbows last week.

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he concert featured five Dorothys – all co-stars of Ms

Samuels on the BBC TV show ‘Over The Rainbow’. The Dorothys, plus a supporting cast of male West End stars, made their very own ‘Rainbow’ sporting the colour-coded outfits they wore for the TV show. The concert, which also featured the Rainbows Choir, consisted of classic show tunes such as The Sound of Music, Summer Nights from Grease and of course, Over The Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz.

tHe sold oUt PerFormances at tHe concordia tHeatre, Hinckley, attracted more tHan 400 PeoPle to eacH sHow and raised a total oF over £10,000 For tHe loUgHboroUgH-based cHarity.

Lauren Samuels is an Honorary Ambassador for Rainbows and she persuaded her fellow Dorothys to join her in the charity concert. The singers included Stephanie Fearon, Jessica

Robinson, Bronte Barbe, Emilie Fleming and Chloe Hart, all fresh from various successes in the West End and on television. Lauren Samuels has just starred as Sandy in the West End production of Grease and is already lined up to play Scaramouche in the Queen musical ‘We Will Rock You’. Scott Lea, marketing manager for Rainbows, said:

“we are so grateFUl to laUren and Her Friends For taking time oUt oF tHeir bUsy scHedUles to raise money For local cHildren. tHe evening was a great sUccess and tHe money raised will HelP FUnd oUr groUnd-breaking work in mUsic tHeraPy, an imPortant Part oF oUr work at rainbows.”

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CooL RUNNINGSaltHoUgH invented by tHe britisH at st moritz in 1870, the bobsleigh is perhaps not everyone’s idea of a quintessential british sport.

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his month The Urban Fox caught up with Derbyshire based Dave Smith,

‘brakeman’ for Team GB’s Bobsleigh to understand more about the sport and to find out how’s he preparing for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia.

are yoU a FUll-time atHlete?

I’m not currently a full-time athlete, but am trying to become one. I’m a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, but as I leave the country for 4 months a year to compete, this makes me somewhat unemployable! wHy bobsleigH and How long Have yoU been a member oF team gb?

Bobsleigh is an unusual choice of sport, but surprisingly there was a large crossover of physical ability from my previous sports of Athletics and Powerlifting. I first got into Bobsleigh because of injury, and I’ve stuck with it ever since. I’ve been involved with Team GB for 2 years now, and I’m just about to go into my third season.

wHat is a ‘brakeman’?

A ‘brakeman’ is the guy on the back of the sled. We accelerate the sled at the start to give the driver the best speed going into the first corner. Basically we work hard for 5 seconds,

then sit down for a minute, and then pull the break at the end to stop the sled once you’ve crossed the finish line.

wHat is yoUr tyPical training regime?

I train 6 days a week, twice a day. This is made up of a lot of weight-lifting, sprinting, hill running, tyre dragging, over-speed work and plyometrics. The team are based at Bath University, and I travel down there to train at the push-start facility, which enables Bobsleigh athletes, to hone their starts away from the ice during the off-season.

wHat sUccess Have yoU Had to date?

Last season was my most successful, with 4 podium finishes. Two in Italy in both the 2 and 4-man races and two 4-man top 3s in Switzerland.

Have yoU incUrred any inJUries and iF so wHat was tHe worst?

Yeah I’ve had injuries, from training in this country to crashing at 85mph into an ice wall. The worst one, I got whip-lash, an ice burn on my shoulder from the friction that occurs when you’re sandwiched between the sled and the ice (upside down), I had to have my back re-aligned and I had a permanent headache for 2 weeks!

i woUld image bobsleigH is an exPensive sPort, are yoU exPected to cover yoUr own costs?

Yes the sport is expensive, but it’s even harder currently because the men’s programme doesn’t receive any UK Sport funding. Consequently we have to survive on corporate sponsorship to cover hotel, travel, food, and equipment costs, as well as paying my bills back in the UK that need to be covered for me to be able to compete.

T How coUld oUr readers and local bUsinesses HelP?

It would be great if any local businesses would be interested in sponsoring me. In return I can offer an alternative marketing opportunity including local, national, and international advertisement through TV coverage, along with a growing on-line and social media presence. If any businesses or your readers would like more information, they can visit my website at www.davesmithbobsleigh.co.uk or email me at [email protected]

Finally otHer tHan HoPeFUlly winning a medal, wHat are yoU looking Forward to most aboUt tHe 2014 winter olymPics?

The whole experience really but ultimately representing my country at an Olympic games would be a huge achievement and is one of my biggest motivations.

The Urban Fox wish Dave and his Team GB colleagues the best of British in the lead up to the Olympics. You can follow Dave’s countdown to Sochi 2014 via Facebook, Twitter and on You Tube.

we Have to survive on corporate sponsorship to cover Hotel, travel, Food, and eQUiPment costs, as well as Paying my bills back in tHe Uk tHat need to be covered For me to be able to comPete.

ice bUrn on my sHoUlder From tHe Friction tHat occUrs wHen yoU’re sandwicHed between tHe sled and tHe ice (upside doWn)

tHe Urban Fox wisH dave and His team gb colleagUes the best of british in tHe lead UP to tHe olymPics.

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old toWn squarePrague’s oldest square from the 11th century, is overlooked by a unique gothic tower and astronomical clock. The clock has been pulling in the crowds since 1490. Every hour on the hour, from 8am to 8pm, wooden saints emerge from trap doors, while below them a lesson in medieval morality is enacted by Greed, Vanity, Death and the Turk. However look carefully and try to work out the complicated zodiac figures on the clock’s face. Reputedly there are some occult mysteries encoded in them.

What to see & do

n this month’s Urban Fox, we give you a preview of just some

of the things to see and do during a short break to one of Europe’s most charming cities.

JeWish quarterThe Old Synagogue is the most remarkable monument of the Prague Jewish ghetto. It is an early Gothic structure from around 1280 and the oldest synagogue in Europe that is still in use as a house of worship. Whilst in the area, wander amongst ancient sandstone and marble tombstones in Prague’s eerie tree-shaded Old Jewish Cemetery. The tiny plot of land conceals approximately 100,000 bodies and is a bleak reminder of the period in which the Jews prohibited from enlarging their burial ground, were forced to bury their dead on top of one another up to 12 layers deep!

charles bridgeThe bridge with its baroque statues is on the top of

every tourist’s ‘must-see’ list. Its construction was commissioned by Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in 1357 and it connects the ‘Old’ to the ‘Lesser’ Town. Although now a pedestrian zone, it’s constantly filled with people and therefore the best times to visit are early in the morning or at sunset when one can enjoy a breath-taking view of the fully lit Prague Castle against the evening sky.

kampa islandSituated close to the Charles Bridge, Kampa Island is one of the most stunning places in Prague, with picturesque houses and beautiful parkland. It provides a tranquil escape from the city tourist trail and is perfect for a romantic evening walk by the river Vltava. The Island

PragUe or ‘PraHa’ is tHe caPital oF tHe czecH rePUblic. more tHan 20 years aFter tHe velvet revolUtion and tHe downFall oF tHe commUnist government, tHe city’s cUltUre, caFés and Fairytale arcHitectUre make PragUe an ideal winter getaway.

I also plays host to Kampa Park, one of Prague’s finest dining establishments, a favourite with both local and international celebrities.

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here are many times during the year that we all find stressful

– preparing for a summer holiday, moving house, getting ready for Christmas – and when you have a series of priorities to juggle, the pressure can really mount on a relationship that is already at breaking point.

sadly tHis is wHy tHe new year traditionally sees a Peak in tHe nUmber oF people filing for divorce. With winter already knocking at the door, the festive season is not too far away, so if your relationship is in difficulty it could really pay to take specialist advice as soon as you possibly can.

In the meantime, below are four simple steps you should bear in mind if you want to get over the hurdle of divorce as painlessly as possible.

step 1: avoid Unnecessary conFlict If you want a quick divorce, you will have to issue your divorce petition stating either your spouse’s adultery or unreasonable behaviour as the reason for the marriage’s irretrievable breakdown. You will be able to issue your petition straight away, although the divorce process will then take four to five months. Although divorce proceedings are private, your spouse will see the petition that you issue, so to avoid unnecessary conflict, it’s best to keep your petition as brief and to the point as possible.

The alternative option is to live apart for two years and then file for divorce.

step 2: control yoUr costsThere is one thing that is well worth remembering – arguing costs money! If you and your partner fail to agree independently, then your solicitor’s bills will increase in proportion to the amount of time it takes to sort things out. Recent research shows that some couples now squabble about who gets to keep the air miles or loyalty points! Whilst this may bring a wry smile to your face, remember you are eroding your settlement with each new argument.

step 3: tHink aboUt tHe cHildrenThe Court will always put the best interests of your children first when making

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decisions. Whilst it may seem obvious, make sure you do too. Avoid using them as weapons in a battle with your soon to be ‘ex’, as this can cause untold damage to future relationships as well as to the children themselves.

step 4: get HelPWhilst this can be professional support by way of Relate or private counselling services, family and friends can also provide invaluable help, during a difficult time. Make sure you take advantage of the help on offer, both for yourself as well as your children if you have them.

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