Family Magazine issue 1

Gem detective: “How to tell if your diamonds

are real”Lifestyle Page 9

Can we teach our children willpower?

Parents and children

Page 25

Do we gender stereotype our kids?

Parents and children

Page 30

Plus: Luxury cars,

recipes, home, hair and beauty

THE MAGAZINE FOR PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF BOLTON SCHOOL LAUNCH ISSUE

Going for Gold

A Force to be reckoned with

Alumna:

Olympic dream for dressage star Lauren

JANETTE MCCORMICK Balancing life as a mum, wife and police chief

INFANT & JUNIOR SCHOOLS

BOLTON SCHOOLTHE VERY BEST START IN LIFEIn our "outstanding"* state-of-the-art InfantSchool, Junior Girls' and Junior Boys' Schools we will fully develop your child's talents,preparing them for the very best of futures.To learn more, visit us:Infant and Junior Schools' Open AfternoonThursday 23 April, 4.30pm-6.30pm

Alternatively, you can arrange your personal tour of Bolton School during term-time by calling 01204 840201

Contact: 01204 840201 [email protected]

www.boltonschool.org*EYFS ISI Report 2013

ages 4-7 and 7-11

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Welcome to the

familyHello and welcome to the

first edition of Bolton School’s family Magazine, a brand new publication for parents, carers, grandparents, former pupils and friends of the School across the North-West.

Each edition will bring you a lively mix of parenting news, school information, luxury lifestyle features, a food and drinks section, competitions/offers, business, motoring, entertainment and travel.

Produced by a publishing consortium, which specialises in school publications, Family Magazine is distributed via schoolbags directly to parents.

And for our readers outside of the school - you will find thousands of magazines dotted around your favourite destination points - and through doors in selected areas.

2015 marks the centenary of girls and boys coming together to form the Bolton School Foundation sited on Chorley New Road. You can read more about this on page 34.

Our cover story in this issue features dressage star Lauren O’Hagan who recently returned to her native North-West to both teach and compete. Lauren is a rising star on the equestrian scene with an eye on the next Olympics.

Our other leading lady is former Bolton School pupil Janette McCormick who explains how she juggles life as a police chief, wife and mum. (page 35).

And on page 5 you will find a message for Spring from Heads Philip Britton and Sue Hincks.

In the food and drink section we interview wine buff Oz Clarke and television’s Hairy Bikers - who share some great tips for getting the best out of shopping at farmers’ markets.

We have some super seasonal recipes - matched with the perfect wines by Bolton connoisseurs T. Wright Wine.

We hope you will embrace this magazine as your own and feel free to call or email (details on this page) with any suggestions, comments or story ideas.

This magazine is made possible because of the high quality businesses you will see advertised inside. So please do check out their exclusive offers.

We hope you enjoy the first edition and we will be back again later in the year with more interviews, what’s on guides, recipes, competitions and news.

See you soon!

SarahSarah Rigg Editor

PRODUCED BY:Editorial content:WRITE MINDED PUBLISHINGTelephone: 07462 943954

Advertising by: 360 PUBLICATIONS Paul Romain: [email protected] Telephone: 07921 576 785

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CONTENTS:5 Meet The Heads - Introduction To Bolton School7 Spring Flowers For Brides And Homes9 Gem Detective - Are Your Jewels Real?15 The Oz Clarke Interview17 Hairy Bikers – Getting The Best From Farmers’ Markets19-23 Seasonal Recipes And Wine Matches25 Can We Teach Our Kids Willpower?30 Gender Stereotyping31 John Warburton - A Father’s View On Parenting32 Dr Hilary Jones - Is Food Making Your Child Poorly?33 Fully Booked Column - Book Reviews34 100 Years Of Bolton School35 Alumna - Janette McCormick

42 Selling Your Home In Summer43 Interiors: Gentlemen’s Study 44 Spring Clean Checklist 46-49 Motoring

Editor, email: [email protected] Twitter: @Read_FamilyOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyMagazineBolton

We are delighted to introduce family, a new magazine that stretches out beyond the Bolton School community to families right across the region. It is a publication which hopefully includes something for everyone.

This year and next promise to be momentous years for us as we celebrate 100 years of the Bolton School Foundation and, next year, 500 years of education in Bolton. We are very proud that earlier versions of the School have been offering education in Bolton since at least 1516.

Bolton School provides an exceptional environment for a

young person to study in and exam results regularly mean we are ranked in the top 100 schools nationally.

Some children start their educational journey early with us in our Nursery or Nursery Class for 3 and 4 Year Olds, whilst many others join the Reception Class in our co-educational Infant School. From Year 3 (age 7) upwards

Heads up Meet Bolton School’s Heads Sue Hincks and Philip Britton

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girls and boys are educated in single-sex settings in our Junior and Senior Schools with Sixth Forms. Our pupils enjoy the “best of both worlds;” single-sex teaching where they can focus wholly on their studies as well as lots of opportunities for girls and boys to work together in dramatic productions, charitable activities and in music, no better example of which is our forthcoming Gala Concert at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. This promises to be a spectacular event and will combine the musical talents of girls and boys from our Senior, Junior and Infant Schools and the newly formed ‘Friends of Bolton School Choir’.

The best way to truly appreciate our School is to visit us and a number of open events are coming up. These include an open afternoon on 23 April from 4.30pm-6.30pm when you and your child can visit our Infant and Junior Schools; an Open Doors and Taster Lessons’ morning for Year 4 and 5 children (and parents) interested in our Senior Schools on Friday 12 June from 10.45am-12.30pm;

and a Discovery Day for Year 5 Girls on Thursday 2 July from 4.30pm-5.45pm.

Of course, parents and their children are always very welcome to tour the School during term-time when they can get a feel for the industrious but friendly atmosphere that can be found throughout our campus.

Further details about arranging a visit and about the School can be requested from 01204 840201 and found at: www.boltonschool.org

Happy reading!

Sue Hincks, Bolton School Girls’ Division HeadmistressPhilip Britton, Bolton School Boys’ Division Headmaster

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With over four decades in the business - Saks is the UK’s favourite hair and beauty salon group.

The team, situated at the David Lloyd Centre in Bolton, is dedicated to transforming how their customers look and feel.

With today’s busy lifestyles, we all benefit when we get some precious ‘me’ time and at Saks we’ve honed a hair and beauty menu to cover your every need.

Until the end of August we are offering tokens allowing £10 off selected hair and beauty treatments when you spend over £30 (Don’t forget to mention your voucher at the time of booking).

You can also book your hair and beauty treatments online via www.saks.co.uk

The hottest hair looks this season come straight from Saks’ Iconic collection - inspired by the world’s most beautiful women - past and present.

Choose an Iconic look for classic glamour which has been rocked through the decades by stars like Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot and Jackie O.

So for a modern twist on the red-carpet style so loved by Angelina and Kate Moss - book your appointment today.

Here’s a quick glimpse of what else is on offer . . .Hair:

Whether it’s cut, colour, conditioning treatment or special event-styling you’re after, our expert stylists will get to the heart of what it is you want and give you a look that’s super-stunning and best suits you. You’ll walk out of our doors feeling more confident, more beautiful and, thanks to our styling tips, more able to recreate your special look at home.

We take colour oh-so seriously. Our colourists are trained in the latest techniques and are bursting with expert knowledge.

For inspiration, check out our fabulous website with video tutorials. www.saks.co.ukBeauty:

This year we’re celebrating 20 years of Saks Beauty. Enjoy an everyday advantage or new look for a special occasion.

As experts in anti-ageing facials, peels and injectables including Collagenics - we can provide all-round outstanding skincare.

We can give you an instant beauty essentials boost with great nails, beautifully shaped brows and luscious lashes.

All your perfect grooming essentials in one place.

We’ve got a to-die-for menu designed to range from the deeply relaxing and luxurious to targeting skin complaints such as Melasma, Acne and Rosacea. And there’s also an exciting 21 Day Skin Challenge if you’re plagued by problematic or oily skin, prone to redness and sensitivity and uneven skin tone.Body Beautiful

Body massages designed to de-stress or invigorate… pure bliss either way.

Saks Hair and Beauty, David Lloyd Centre, Chorley Street, Bolton: 01204 397516

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EXPLORA THE FLORATOP FIVE WEDDING FLOWERS FOR SPRING BRIDES

Summer may be the most popular time of year to get married in the UK – but Spring provides a beautiful variety in terms of colour schemes and flowers for brides to choose from.

These trends work just as well in the home – creating a feeling of spring in every room.Here are the top favourite flower choices for the season…

Lilac Lilac makes a wonderful spring

wedding flower, not only because of its tiny, delicate clustered flower heads and wonderful scent, but because it also means ‘first emotions of love’, bringing a touch of romantic symbolism to designs. From deep purpley blues, through to soft lilacs, pinks and white, it comes in a variety of gorgeous shades that can work in many colour schemes.

Clematis A spring-flowering climber, clematis

is perfect for candelabra and garland designs and also looks lovely in trailing bouquets and loose, wild designs. Clematis flowers come in a variety of blues, purples and pinks and there is even a large-flowered, white cultivar called ‘Wedding Day’, which has a plain green band on each petal and striking dark pink anthers.

Viburnum opulusAlso knows at the Guelder rose,

this flowering shrub is a hugely versatile material for floral designs. Its bright, lime green colour adds pops of brightness and interest and it works well with most other flowers for weddings. Its large size and round form also make it a particularly good filler and addition to large scale displays like pedestals, pots and urns. It looks especially lovely with pale pinks, peaches or purple, or in a fresh, simple colour scheme of green and white.

RanunculusA bit like mini peonies, this extremely

delicate, round, multi-petal flower is great for romantic wedding designs and has become particularly popular in recent years. From the purist white and palest of pinks, to bright yellows, oranges, red and even deep burgundy, they come in many different colours and are at their best from January, with the main season usually ending around May/June. Ranunculus look fabulous by themselves, but work equally well with a variety of other spring flowers too.

TulipsIt’s always great to use seasonal

blooms, as when flowers are at their best, they’re usually at their cheapest too, and tulips are in abundance at this time of year. While soft pink and nude tones are popular colours for wedding flowers, spring is a great time to mirror nature and bring some bold pops of colour to designs. Tulips are the perfect flower for this and their simple, elegant lines mean they can be used to create a variety of styles.

Images courtesy of award-winning Todich Floral Design

Aura Spa and Beauty WHERE YOU’LL FIND 5-STAR SKIN AND

BODY TREATMENT ON YOUR DOORSTEP


In the world of specialist skin care - Aura Spa and Beauty Therapy - is the area’s most innovative practitioners.

Over the past 13 years owner Emma Hargreaves has built a trusted team of professionals who are trained to the highest industry standards and across a range of top quality brands for Skin, Laser, Spa, Beauty and Aesthetics such as Elemis, Nimue, Restylane, Ellipse, Caci and Ultratone.

From skin outbreaks and permanent hair removal to cosmetic skin treatments and beauty maintenance; this top team of professional therapists and nurse practitioner, Gillian Armstrong, offer it all under one roof.

Whether you are looking for popular treatments or state-of-the-art hair reduction or skin treatments, your experience will be superbly enhanced by the stunning salon surroundings with the latest technology and mood-enhancing lighting.

Treatments are constantly evolving at Aura like the incredible new V Thread Lift treatment - which is a semi-permanent face lift taking less than an hour! In addition to skin regeneration

from collagen synthesis, the V Thread lift treatment helps the skin tone improve and provides anti-ageing effects. Aura will be hosting a demonstration night in April to allow you watch this new procedure. If you are interested please contact Karen Brown to be added to our guest list on 07973 403 757.

Aura’s wide-ranging repertoire also include ‘Wrinkle Fine Line Management’ (e.g. Botox), Derma Fillers, Nappage (red carpet treatment), Derma Rolling and Skin Blemish Removal. With a decline in services now offered through the NHS for skin blemish removal, Emma and her team have seen an increase in customers searching Skin Clinics like Aura qualified to carry out such procedures.

With additional complimentary SPA facilities such as Steam Room and Infra-Red Sauna Aura achieve a quality normally associated with five-star spas and hotels.

Whether you are visiting for the first time - or one of Aura’s 3000 existing clients in the Greater Manchester area - your consultation will be specially tailored for you.

V Thread LiftWrinkle fine line

managementDerma fillers

NappageMesso therapy

Laser Skin rejuvenationLaser Acne treatment

Laser Thread vein treatment

Laser Hair reduction Alkaline wash

Electrolysis Derma rolling

Skin blemish removal and reduction

ADVANCED COSMETIC PROCEDURES

Gem DetectiveInternational expert shares her pearls of wisdom

for spotting ‘man made’ gemsBy ANTOINETTE MATLINS P.G

‘THE 4 C’S’ – COLOUR, CUT, CLARITY AND CARATThe criteria for diamond grading, most respected worldwide, were developed by the Gemological

Institute of America (the GIA). You can also visit reputable diamond experts for a trustworthy appraisal.

In today’s gem market one must contend with more gemstone materials than

ever before.

Not only old-type synthetics, which are relatively easy to

identify, but new ones spawned by modern, sophisticated technology

that are extremely difficult to distinguish from their natural

counterparts.

Mother Nature has further compounded the difficulties by creating coloured stones that

closely resemble one another so look-alikes abound - tanzanite

can look like sapphire, tsavorite (a green variety of garnet) can look like emerald, red spinel can look

like ruby - and so on.

Recently, in one of my classes, a student learned how costly

incorrect identification can be when she purchased a ruby

necklace at an auction in the US.

It had ‘laboratory report’ and ‘appraisal’ from a legitimate-

sounding company.This should have been the first

red flag. GIA (www.gia.edu) for example, issues lab reports but does not provide any valuation.

The appraisal identified the centre stone as a genuine ruby, valuing it at £14,250 – and she

won it for £6,500!All was well . . . until about a

year later, when she joined one of my classes to find out what she

really had.

I removed the ‘ruby’ after five hours sitting in lemon juice. The class gasped to see the acid from something as simple as the lemon

juice to reveal lead glass.

Luckily, these days, with minimal effort and a nominal investment in several instruments, almost

anyone can venture into the world of gemology.

Sometimes just a basic knowledge of how to use a simple

instrument is all that is needed to avoid an expensive mistake or

recognise a profitable opportunity.

Gem Identification, 5th edition, by Antoinette is available from: www.gazellebookservices.co.uk

ColourThe colour of a diamond refers to the relative amount

of yellow, brown or grey body that a stone possesses. The G.I.A. scale starts at “D” and goes through “Z”, with “D” being void of any colour, and “Z” having a light yellow, brown or grey colour.

CutThe quality of a diamond’s cut makes all the difference

in how the stone appears. A poorly cut “D” stone can look dead and lifeless, whereas an ideally proportioned diamond of much lower colour and clarity will appear radiant and dazzling. So, why aren’t all diamonds ideally proportioned? The answer is quite simple. Diamonds are sold by weight.

Stones cut to ideal proportions waste more of the diamond crystal; therefore weigh less than stones that are cut to maximize weight.

ClarityPractically all diamonds contain naturally occurring

internal characteristics called inclusions. Clarity is determined using 10X magnification. By definition, if something is not visible at 10X, it does not affect the clarity.

Carat WeightCarat is a unit of weight, not size. There are 5 carats in a

gram. The weight of a diamond is measured in carats. A carat is divided into 100 parts, called points.


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For a practical but on trend ensemble - look no further than Out of the City - premier stockists of global lifestyle brands for every occasion.

Whether you are a lover of outdoor pursuits, or just have a passion for fine country fashion, Out of the City stocks the latest lines in footwear and clothing from iconic brands including Barbour, Hunter, Dubarry and Le Chameau.

Out of the City was founded by husband and wife team Sky and Richard McCann back in 2004. In addition to their stunning store the pair soon spotted a demand for internet shopping.

Together they created a high quality online service, specialising in premium country clothing and footwear.

One of their biggest sellers is wellington boots - and to stamp their mark they launched a second website Welly Warehouse, which was an overnight hit in 2007.

Now widely recognised as the UK’s leading online retailer of wellington boots, nowhere else will you find such a vast range of brands and styles under one roof, nor the expertise that the team have when it comes to anything and everything wellies.

With a range of best-selling styles for men, women and children and with price points from under £10 to over £300 a pair - you are sure to find your perfect pair.

Give spring some serious ‘welly’ with this classic countrywear collection

For all brands browse online:

www.outofthecity.co.ukwww.wellywarehouse.co.ukor visit the boutique at: Unit A1 Buckshaw Link, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village Near Chorley, Lancashire PR7 7ELJust 5 minutes away from junctions of the M6, M61 and M65 motorways.

Opening times and directions available online or call: 01772 977321 The Frame Game

ARE YOU WEARING THE RIGHT SPECS FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE?

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WOW BROWSNEW TREATMENT IS SO MUCH MORE

THAN JUST EYEBROW SHAPING…

Eyebrows are as individual as fingerprints - and the HD Brows tailored procedure transforms even the most unruly, sparse or over-plucked examples into perfect arches.

Taking between 30-45 minutes, the experience features tinting, waxing and threading, with stylists using a

specially designed formula to give you perfectly defined brows.

Adele Porter at Pro Brows and Beauty in Lostock, is the only Master HD Brows Stylist in her area. Adele is an expert and qualified to offer facial waxing, threading and the Express HD Brow Treatment.

Most recently, to coincide with the launch of the Make Up by HD Brows range, Adele has become a stockist. Adele will work with you on a re-growth programme to achieve the perfect brows for you. Plus her new Make Up by HD Brows range of products such as pencils, powders,

brushes and more will allow you to hide those areas until they grow in.

The effects are so good, they have even been compared to a mini-facelift, and our celebrity fans include The Saturdays, Emeli Sandé, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, to name but a few.

As a branded treatment, every procedure is performed using the specially formulated HD Brows professional range of products, ensuring the quality of the treatment is consistently high. So with over 4,000 HD Brows stylists across the UK, there is no excuse not to get the beautiful brows you deserve.

The Frame Game ARE YOU WEARING THE RIGHT SPECS FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE?

As the geek-chic craze proved spectacles are as much a trend accessory as an everyday necessity for fashion fans today.

Formula 1’s star Lewis Hamilton’s rocked in his wayfarer-inspired specs, which he wore to the IWC Gala Dinner in Geneva last month. Emma Watson’s stylish square frames sparked a nationwide rush to duplicate the specsy look

Family Magazine consulted face geometry expert Kelly Plahay - an Optometrist and Chair of the Eyecare Trust.

She says: “The shape of your frame should compliment your face shape, not duplicate it. The best frames will suit your look whether you dress up or down.”

Here’s Kelly’s expert view on finding the right frames for you…

Oval facesAn oval face has a slightly wider

forehead than jaw, well balanced and softly rounded.

This face can look good in just about any frame, but try angular or rounded aviators (not large, old-fashioned ones).

Round facesFor faces that are short and fairly

wide with full cheeks and a round chin; slightly elongated shapes work well as long as they are not too shallow. Square or even up-swept styles can help to highlight the upper face. Avoid small and round or very large shapes that make the face look even rounder.

Heart-shaped faces These faces have a small, neat chin

and mouth, tapering up and out to a broader forehead. Frames to try include delicate, rounded or squarish styles. Avoid heart-shaped styles that echo the shape of the jaw.

Square facesFor faces that are strong and angular,

or short and wide, the best frames to try are round or oval styles that soften the jaw line. Avoid any shapes that emphasise squareness.

Long facesThese are faces with high cheek

bones, a deep forehead and a strong or chiselled jaw line. Try wider frames that counteract the face’s narrowness. Frames with a strong top line or rounded ‘owl’ styles can work well. Avoid small, square styles.

PRO BROWS & BEAUTY 86 Regent Road, Bolton. Tel: 01204 845 182 or 07786 567 315

Quality Dental Care for the all the Family


Ravat & Ray Dental Care was formed in June 2007 by Irfan Ravat and Mark Ray. While working together for 3 years previously at Highfield Dental Practice, they had often discussed their shared vision for the future of dentistry in their home town of Bolton, and took the opportunity to tender for a new practice which the NHS wanted to open locally.

Their vision of quality dental care for all won them the tender, and they opened their first practice together in January 2008 in Deane, Bolton. The recipe of dedication to the highest standards of dental care provision meant that in just 7 short years the company has grown to 11 practices.

Ravat and Ray’s professional and highly motivated teams are their greatest strength. They operate from state-of-the-art premises and their passion is to ensure that every single patient gets the individualised care they deserve.

Big Smiles - And Bigger HeartsRavat and Ray practices are embedded in their local communities, with

each of the practices undertaking outreach work in local schools in order to improve oral health. In addition many charities have been supported by the organisation, raising in excess of £30,000 to date.

Partner Mark, as a keen cyclist undertakes an annual fundraising challenge, which last year was three loops of the Bolton Ironman cycle route in just over 9 hours, a massive 150 miles.

This year’s challenge was in aid of local charity the AS-SUFFA Institute, a local Homeless Outreach project providing up-to 100 meals for the homeless in Bolton each week.

Our ethos is to provide our patients with the highest quality of evidence based dentistry in a modern, comfortable environment and strive to

ensure our patients enjoy unrivalled customer care.

School Association For the last 3 years, Irfan and Mark have been involved with the school

careers programme, providing mock interviews for the girls and boys who have chosen dentistry as their University programme. They have also given world of work talks and have taken the step of inviting groups from school to learn about dentistry, and do some simulated treatments in their training room at Rumworth House. A great boost to their CVs, and enjoyed immensely by the students and accompanying teachers!

We had the pleasure of sponsoring the school bursary golf day, providing vital funds to those who need support to benefit from the excellent education the school has to offer.

Irfan has recently been appointed the Vice Chair of the Old Boltonians, and is looking forward to contributing to the 100/500 celebrations which will mark 100 years of the Bolton School Foundation on its present site and 500 years of Bolton School.

Register today and get your first private examination for only £30.00 (normally £55) Quote code BSCU01

when you book your appointment.

Teeth Whitening We aim to offer you a full range of dental whitening treatments, tailored

to meet your individual requirements. From home tooth whitening to Air flow Therapy we have the whitening treatment that will suit you and your pocket.

Air Flow Therapy is a pain and risk free treatment to remove superficial staining from teeth. This treatment does not need the use of chemicals and patients will walk away after 20 minutes with gleaming teeth.

Enlighten Professional Teeth Whitening is the only system in the world that will whiten up to 16 shades easily and safely, and guarantees that if you teeth are not whitened to a ‘B1’ you will get your money back. Enlighten will give you the dramatic bright smile you have been looking for.

Before Air Flow Therapy

Before Enlighten Treatment

After Air Flow Therapy

After Enlighten Treatment


High Quality Dental Treatment

Your smile is important to us, and we strive to deliver an incomparable dental experience. Whether you require a simple scale and polish or a complete smile makeover, you can rest assured that Ravat & Ray Dental Care’s high standards of care will leave you wearing a smile. We offer the full range of quality Private Dental Care, including rapid acting braces, facial cosmetic treatments, veneers and crowns, offered at all of our practices .

Always striving to obtain the best for our patients, we are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with world renowned dental implant specialists ICE (Implant Centres of Excellence) to provide the full range of dental implant services to Ravat & Ray Dental Care.

If you are missing one or more teeth this could be a fantastic option for you. Implants are widely considered to be the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, and payments can be made through our interest-free credit facility.

Save £20 off Airflow Therapy Treatment

(normally £55)Quote code BSAF01 when you book your

appointment.

For more information about Ravat & Ray Dental Care, the services we offer, as well as to find your nearest practice go to www.ravatandray.com


MAKE THE T. WRIGHT WINE CHOICE FOR TASTE AND QUALITYFree local delivery to Bolton, Bury and Central Manchester

T. Wright www.twrightwine.co.uk has been established in Horwich, Bolton as a fine wine merchant for almost 120 years, since 1896, supplying both our long standing retail and trade customers with an incredible range of wines, champagnes, spirits, rare connoisseur whiskies & specialty liqueurs.

We stock a wide and enviable variety of wines from all over the world in our specially constructed cellars; from classic Bordeaux Growths and Burgundy Cru’s to boutique and up and coming wines from the New World, combined with fantastic high quality options for trade customers at keenly focused prices.

One question we are often asked is, “What would you recommend as THE best wine?” There is no single answer to this however as everything comes down to personal taste and we don’t believe that price always dictates the right match either!

One person might prefer a full bodied Australian Shiraz, brimming with notes of intense berry fruits, cinnamon spice and hints of chocolate, while another might prefer an elegant and silky Pinot Noir from Burgundy displaying bright cherry and raspberry flavours mingled with aromas of autumn leaves, mushroom and violet, neither is better, they’re just different. We like to show you the differences between wines but if there’s one thing we can say for certain it’s that the best way to find out which wines work the best for you is to taste them!

At T. Wright we like to make wine approachable for everyone, whether you might be looking for that perfect birthday gift, the ideal wine pairing for a dinner party, some help selecting wedding wines, or maybe you’d like to find out more about our corporate gift service? We also offer free local delivery to Bolton, Bury & Central Manchester.

For any of the above or any other wine related matters we might be able to help you with please get in touch by email: [email protected] telephone: 01204 697805 or call into our shop at 151-153 Chorley New Road in Horwich, we’re open every day until 10.00pm!

T. Wright is also happy to supply and advise on wine lists for our trade customers, including wine tasting notes, food & wine pairing options for restaurants or private clients, glass hire solutions and we are also able to cater for events & functions be they large or small. Our specially designed, bespoke tasting room is also available for private hire and corporate entertaining, providing the perfect environment for a relaxed wine tasting evening.

Please visit our website to browse a selection of the wines we hold in stock, if there is a wine you are unable to find please contact us as we may be able to source it for you and we are always adding new wines to our list!

www.twrightwine.co.uk Tel: 01204 674 140 / 6970805email : [email protected]

Or visit the shop: 151-153 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QE

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Long before Oz Clarke made his name as one of the world’s finest wine experts he was perfecting his palate with milk.

By the age of eight, the BBC’s No 1 booze buff could differentiate between the three types of white stuff produced by a trio of herds near his home in rural Kent.

Says Oz: “We had three farms each rearing Guernsey, Jersey and Hereford cows. “One farm put the cows out to graze on the marshes, another out on the fields, and one at the bottom of the hill. “I used to revel in being able to tell which cows had provided the cream used in mum’s béchamel sauce, or which milk was used to cream the mashed potatoes.”

‘isn’t England a wonderful place.’

Oz is best known for his TV wine and beer romps around the British Isles with supping side-kicks James May and Hugh Dennis. And Greater Manchester and Lancashire are two of his favourite spots – having made many a “wine and pie” recce to the region.

Oz’s annual handy pocket wine guide for 2015 is out now (RRP £9.99). His new book ‘The History of Wine in 100 Bottles’ publishes this May, by Pavilion. RRP £20.00

Oz was also recently given the Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating a diverse career as a TV presenter, columnist and author, at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2015.

OZ CLARKEINTERVIEW

By SARAH RIGG

Says Oz: “We have a real wine-drinking culture in the UK now with more availability of wines from around the world than any other country. “There should be no pretentiousness with wine. Get a bottle, open it, pour into a glass, drink and repeat!”

It was back in his days as an Oxford student Oz developed a refined taste for wine. “Charles [Metcalfe, wine critic and fellow student] and I realised wine was controlled by boring old farts in pinstriped suits, wealthy people who knew it from home, and it was basically claret, claret, claret, a bit of port, and sherry with the tutor. “We wanted to change things, so we took over the Oxford University Wine and Food Society. Charles became president and I was secretary, we opened it up to women, and we beat Cambridge again and again!”

One of Oz’s most memorable stops was in Morecambe Bay. He adds: “At Morecambe there is a lovely white wine being produced by Mount Pleasant – the UK’s most northerly winemaker. “It is fragrant, delicate and full of dewy flavour – and not too high in alcohol. “Hugh and I took a bottle, bought some fish and chips and looked out as the sun set over the bay. I thought to myself, ‘isn’t England a wonderful place.’”

The Victoria Inn is a traditional family pub through and through; lovingly restored to its current glory by the Shaw family five years ago.

Their delicious classic menu, made up of freshly prepared dishes, is a firm favourite with all ages of diners and served in stunning surroundings with open fires and a modern outdoor terrace.

Known locally as Fanny’s (named after a historical landlady), the Victoria Inn’s new lounge bar opened last year serving fine wines, speciality spirits, champagnes and cocktails.

It is the ideal place to host special family celebrations such as birthdays and christening and glitzy receptions.

This popular pub and restaurant is buzzing with customers thanks to an all-year-round calendar of events including Monday’s hugely popular quiz night - with great prizes to be won on Spin the Wheel.

The pub has fast become the place to dine for Sunday lunch with super special deals costing just £9.95 per head or £12.95 for two courses and £15.95 for a belly-busting thee course!

It is wise to book in advance for these and the afternoon tea which is served between 3 and 5pm and includes a fabulous traditional platter with a glass of prosecco - all for £15.95.

Whether you are grabbing a midweek bite or enjoying a relaxed weekend with the family - the Victoria Inn really is your perfect destination for any occasion.


The Victoria InnA PERFECT DESTINATION FOR EVERY FAMILY OCCASION

www.victoriainn.coThe Victoria Inn, 26 Markland Hill, Heaton, Bolton, Lancashire. BL1 5AGTelephone: 01204 849944

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Food TimesType Start EndBreakfast 11:00am 12:00 noon Food Served 12:00pm 8:30pmAfternoon Tea (bookings only) 3:00pm 5:00pm

TV’s Hairy Bikers say buying from local farmers’ markets is the only way to drive down the cost of buying fresh and local.

Bearded buddies Dave Myers and Simon King believe the more we buy from our local producers the cheaper their prices will be. Says Si: “Organic produce can be more expensive than cheap as chips ‘forced’ produce on the supermarket shelves, but it doesn’t have to be.

“It’s such a simple

equation. The more we

buy from local producers,

the more successful they will be, so they

will stay in business.

What’s frustrating is that people are trying to make a difference locally, but then you get the big food giants flying food in.”

Praising Greater Manchester’s wide and varying produce Dave adds: “Most farmers have wised up realising that they can do well if they sell direct. Where farmers’ markets can fail though, is on dependability. People will visit a farmers’ market every two weeks and buy a few treats, and then be down the supermarket buying the bulk of their groceries.

“We need that trend to change so that people buy locally more often, but to do that local produce needs to be much more easily available.”


Hairy BikersSix top tips for getting the best from farmers’ markets

By SARAH RIGG

Here’s their top six tips for buying local:

1. Have a rough plan of what you want to cook for the week ahead before you set out for the farmers’ market – deciding as you go around is fun but you might miss some great opportunities if you don’t have

a few recipe ideas in your head.

2. Bring enough cash because most farmers’ market stallholders don’t take plastic (although a growing number of

stallholders selling meat now have mobile terminals for taking cards).

3. Get to know your seasonal foods and enjoy the changing produce. Your farmers’

market will have the best strawberries that money can buy in June-August,

and gorgeous apples and pears through September-November and if you know what’s likely to be at its peak you’ll buy

best value and best quality.

4. Get to know stallholders – you’re both interested in food, which is a great start

for a conversation! As they get to know you, they’ll have ideas to pass on, new cuts of meat or

types of produce for you to try.

5. Give yourself time to shop. The supermarket dash is one thing but, at the farmers’ market, it pays to take a look at all the stalls first before deciding what to buy, find out what’s good and who’s got what – and then enjoy the

selection and shopping process.

6. Buy eggs! They are almost always cheaper than supermarket eggs –

sometimes by quite a long way – and they are always really fresh. Eggs are the

basis of lots of great family meals.

Avid foodie Yasmeen and the team have spent years sampling the huge diversity of dining available in the North West.

The cultural food fans were so fascinated by the emerging tastes on offer they decided to turn their leisure time into a business.

So leaving her job as a management secretary, she set about launching her own food manufacturing and corporate catering business - Just Tuck In.

Now the enterprising business boasts a devoted clientele for the cuisine, ranging from national charities, local councils and fire departments to Chinese supermarkets and businesses parks.

Says Yasmeen: “We wanted to provide a fresh and tasty alternative to the corporate world. “We felt there was a need for restaurant standard food that we could manufacture ourselves and deliver to the client.”

In the three years since starting the business, their sumptuous platters of Sushi, Burmese curries & Rice have proved a massive hit - and a great alternative to the soggy sandwich and limp lettuce offerings of many corporate gatherings.

The delicious dishes are created, cooked and packed at the company’s manufacturing site in Bolton, before being delivered fresh and direct to the surrounding towns and cities.

Adds Yasmeen: “What we offer is something new and the range is forever evolving. We started with Burmese noodles salads and moved into 12 varieties sushi’s including salmon, prawn, chicken and vegetarian.

“From our experience of sampling Burmese food we decided to create a range with our chef. They are all freshly cooked, with chicken and prawn, and served with exotic coconut-infused rice.”

While their food is fresh and healthy, Yasmeen says they will soon be introducing a more “naughty” range. “We are developing some stunning desserts at the moment, so watch this space.”

The Just Tuck In team will deliver your order and service staff can display and heat curries on site, providing disposable plates and cutlery for your guests or customers. Their sushi is conveniently pre-packed in attractive display platters.


CORPORATE CATERING WITH A CULTURAL TWIST

To discuss your catering requirements and to find out more about the range on offer, call Yasmeen at Just Tuck In:

Tel: 01204 326 426 Mob: 07809 329 681 Unit 8-9 Pike Nook Workshops, High Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6JZ

Follow on Twitter: @JustTuckIn and Facebook.Email: [email protected]

HOOK YOUR DINNER GUESTS WITH THIS SEASONAL AND DELICIOUS FISH DISH

Why not take the plunge with this culinary creation from seafood chef Jonathan Batchelor . . .

PAN FRIED SEA TROUT WITH PANCETTA


CORPORATE CATERING WITH A CULTURAL TWIST

HOOK YOUR DINNER GUESTS WITH THIS SEASONAL AND DELICIOUS FISH DISH

Why not take the plunge with this culinary creation from seafood chef Jonathan Batchelor . . .

PAN FRIED SEA TROUT WITH PANCETTAINGREDIENTSServes 4

4 x 170g fillets of sea trout or large rainbow troutSalt and pepperJuice of 1 lemon1 tablespoon olive oil30g butter50g of pancetta, cubed8 spring onions, chopped300ml dry white wineChopped parsley for garnish

METHODSeason the Sea Trout with salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan and add the pancetta, fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Lower to medium heat and add the fish fillets and fry for 1 to 3 minutes per side.Add the spring onions and the wine, bring to the boil and cook for 1 minute. Add a squeeze of lemon and serve the fish with new season potatoes.

TOP TIPAdd a knob of butter at the end to emulsify the sauce.

Recipe courtesy of Jonathan Batchelor, www.ramus.co.uk

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Unleash your inner ‘Parma’ Queen with this pretty platter and cute ham canapésEnjoy the sweet, succulent and silky beauty of this Italian classic with our two, easy-to-do, recipes

Parma Ham Sharing PlatterINGREDIENTS(serves 6)

12 slices Parma Ham50g crystallized ginger, roughly chopped1 ripe pear, sliced3 figs, quartered½ cantaloupe melon, sliced6 physalis fruitsVirgin olive oil, to serveAged balsamic vinegar, to serve

Honey-roasted nuts:1 tbsp granulated sugar2 tbsp runny honey½ tsp fine sea saltPinch of ground black pepperFinely grated zest of 1 orange80g pecan nuts, roughly chopped½ tbsp sesame seeds

METHODPreheat the oven to 175°C.Mix together the sugar, honey, salt, pepper and orange zest and coat the pecans with this mixture.Pour the honey-nut mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread out to give one even layer.Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the nuts and roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Then, stir the pecans and place back in the oven for a further 5 minutes until golden.

Remove the nuts from the oven and leave to cool on a sheet of greaseproof paper.Once the nuts have cooled, break them into shards and add them to a delicious platter of Parma Ham slices, crystallized ginger, pear, fig, melon, physalis, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Cook’s tip: You can make the honey-roasted nuts up to 3 hours in advance, so this is a perfect and easy way to start an evening of entertaining!


Parma Ham, Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Bite

INGREDIENTS(makes around 20 pieces)

250g/ 9oz sushi rice, rinsed and left to drain for 30 minutes 10-15 Parma Ham slices1 avocado, sliced lengthways to 0.5cm thickness5cm piece of cucumber, deseeded and sliced into 0.5cm thick slices3 slices sushi ginger, finely sliced, plus extra to servewasabi paste, to servedark soy sauce, to serveSushi rice dressing:50ml/2 fl oz mirin (Japanese rice vinegar)1tbsp caster sugarsalt

METHODPlace the rice in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid with 400ml water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to simmering point for 15 minutes, and then remove from the heat to steam for a further 15 minutes before transferring to a plastic bowl.Meanwhile, make the sushi rice dressing; place the mirin and sugar with a good pinch of salt into a heavy-based saucepan, and slowly dissolve over a low heat. Toss the cooked rice in the dressing to cool.Lay slices of Parma Ham across

a sushi mat, allowing a 1-2cm overlap. Dampen your hands with a weak mix of water and mirin, and spread enough rice over the Parma Ham to give 1-2cm in thickness and to leave a 3cm strip of Parma Ham bare at the far side.Make a well across the width of the sushi rice to lay strips of avocado and cucumber. Take the near side of the sushi mat and start to roll away from you. Tuck the Parma Ham in and continue to roll the bare Parma Ham around the sushi roll.Remove from the mat and use

a damp sharp knife to cut rolls of sushi to 2-3cm thick. Repeat to make another sushi roll with the remaining Parma Ham and sushi rice.Serve the Parma Ham sushi bites with soy sauce, wasabi paste and sushi ginger strips.

Cook’s Tip: If you are a fan of ginger, why not add a little to the sushi bites along with the avocado and cucumber. Experiment with different fillings for your Parma Ham sushi, halkidiki olives or grated courgette make a delicious alternative!

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WHAM, BAM – THANK YOU LAMB!Britain’s classic Spring dish

There’s something so special about the taste of spring lamb with its delicate, pale, mouthwatering meat with a fine grain and white crumbly fat to keep it succulent.

It is meltingly tender to eat, and represents the very best of British seasonal fare.

Shoulder of Lamb

Take the shoulder of lamb and salt overnight (approximately 12 hours). Pre heat oven to 140°C, 275°F, Gas Mark 1.Wash off the excess salt under cold running water then dry the shoulder thoroughly with a kitchen roll then make small incisions on both sides of the shoulder and stud with the rosemary and garlic.Place the lamb in a large roasting bag, seal and pop in a roasting tin and cook for 3 to 3.5 hours.Remove lamb from roasting bag (ensuring you keep the juices from the bag) and place on a warm plate or rack to rest lightly covered with tin foil.In a pan, sweat off the shallots until golden brown, add the Madeira and reduce by three quarters.Add the lamb stock, chicken stock and juices from the bag and reduce again until you have the desired consistency then pass through a sieve and place back into the pan bringing it to the boil and whisk in the butter.

Perfect sliced, served with mashed potatoes, green beans and roasted tomatoes and hot gravy poured over.

Recipe courtesy of www.booths.co.uk


We asked wine experts T Wright Wines to match up the perfect vino to complement our top four recipes in this edition…

Parma Ham Recipe Wine PairingsParma Ham has a wonderfully delicate sweet and salty flavour with a smooth,

succulent texture and happily there are a host of wines to choose from that make sublime pairing partners!

Staying local to Italy a classic Pinot Grigio such as the Matteo Braidot Pinot Grigio, £8.89 is a fantastic match; the elegantly perfumed floral, white fruit and citrus aromas and flavours lift the Parma ham and avocado combination beautifully without overpowering them. A sparkling white wine such as a Prosecco , Cava or Champagne would also work extremely well with either recipe. If you would like something with a bit more depth Sherry is also a surprisingly good match; the Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla Sherry, £10.49 is crisp and fresh with a lip-smacking salty edge that compliments the Parma Ham marvellously.

For those who prefer red wine it’s best to steer away from heavy, tannic reds that will overwhelm the subtle Parma Ham flavours and instead go for light fruity reds including a Cru Beaujolais such as the Louis Latour Brouilly 2012 £11.99 or another Italian Classic, Valpolicella which will also work very well as would a dry Rosė, still or sparkling.

Sea Trout Recipe Wine PairingsThe clean, bright flavours of Sea Trout combined with the delicious citrus,

parsley and pancetta elements of this recipe calls for a white wine pairing. A fresh, crisp Sauvignon Blanc such as the Moulin de Montarels Sauvignon Blanc from France’s Cotes du Roussillon, £6.99 or the fresh and fruity Mirror Lake Sauvignon Blanc, £8.75 from New Zealand will both make refreshingly zingy partners. Alternatively a young, dry, un-oaked Chablis or an un-oaked New World Chardonnay would also make great matches as would a dry Riesling or for those who prefer weightier options a Pinot Gris or even a young, aromatic, Viognier.

WHAM, BAM – THANK YOU LAMB!Britain’s classic Spring dish

There’s something so special about the taste of spring lamb with its delicate, pale, mouthwatering meat with a fine grain and white crumbly fat to keep it succulent.

It is meltingly tender to eat, and represents the very best of British seasonal fare.

Shoulder of Lamb RecipeSpring lamb is a true British delicacy

and when it comes to wine matching this dish, it has to be red!

Classic and fantastic lamb matches include rich reds from the Rhone region of France where wines are blended from Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre, to produce rich, warming reds such as the Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 30 2010, £25.99.

A full bodied, fruit forward Australian Shiraz brimming with spiced berry and damson flavours, such as the Magpie Estate Knock Knock Shiraz, £15,49 will also make a great choice.

Rioja lovers will be happy to know that the fruity, Tempranillo based wines of Rioja are a fine match for lamb, ideally opt for wines of Crianza level and above, rather than a young Rioja Tinto which might not have enough depth of flavour to stand up to the lamb, rosemary and garlic.

Red wines from Bordeaux are another classic match and for those looking for something a bit off piste why not try the deliciously different Chateau Musar 2007 from Lebanon priced at £24.49, a powerful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault.

All wines mentioned above are available to purchase from T. Wright (subject to stock availability, E&OE). www.twrightwine.co.uk

Cheers!

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CAN WE TEACH OUR CHILDREN WILLPOWER?

The Power of Love

Mark Power

After retiring 10 years ago, successful Company Director Mark Power finally found the time to dedicate to his private passion for photography.

With 30 years spent honing the hobby, Mark decided to take a shot at a new business venture - this time behind the lens.

Today Mark is an award-winning photographer on an international scale, a respected judge on the competition circuit and president of a large digital camera club in his home town of Bolton.

As one of the North-West’s most sought-after photographers, Mark, who trades as Karl Kramer Photography, is now renowned for his wonderful work across a multitude of genres.

Like many enthusiasts Mark perfected his art on film and switched to the digital ‘darkroom’ six years ago.

He explains: “Having spent my entire working career in computer-related industries, the switchover to digital was a natural progression.

“I use only Canon professional bodies and lenses and a range of software to produce the highest quality, professional prints, albums and canvasses.”

As a former Bolton School pupil Mark was thrilled to return to the school as their official photographer for all marketing, social and sporting events.

And in his role as the president of Bolton Digital Photographic Society, Mark also teaches amateur photography helping enthusiasts to develop their skills.

So if you are looking for experience, expertise and high quality images, contact Mark on:01942-842121 (office) 07789 768886 (mobile) or email: [email protected] find out more visit: www.karlkramer.co.uk

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CAN WE TEACH OUR CHILDREN WILLPOWER?Renowned psychologist Walter Mischel, inventor of the famous Marshmallow Test,

is a leading authority on the nature of human willpower.50 years ago Dr Mischel’s iconic experiment was simple - a child was presented with a

marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later.

Today his latest research is published in a brand new book The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self Control…

The ability to delay gratification is critical to living a successful and fulfilling life - and this is the core conclusion of Dr Mischel’s research.

His studies found self control not only predicts higher marks in school, better social and cognitive skills, and a greater sense of self worth; it also helps us manage stress, pursue goals and cope with painful emotions.

Most important for its educational and child-rearing implications - Dr Mischel says willpower can be taught and modified in childhood and later in life.

“The most important thing we learned is that self-control - and the ability to regulate one’s own emotions - involves a set of skills that can be taught, and learned,” he says.

“They’re acquirable. Nothing is predetermined.”

What’s more, he says, these experiments provide concrete lessons about self-control we can use as adults. He argues that the same strategies a five-year-old uses to avoid eating the marshmallow can help you quit smoking, or stick to a diet, or save for retirement.

The psychology professor’s research began with the simple study of four and five year olds that challenged them with the tough dilemma.

A marshmallow that they could have immediately, and a larger reward (two marshmallows), for which they would have to wait, alone, for up to 20 minutes.

Next to the treats was a desk bell the children could ring at any time to call back the researcher and eat the one marshmallow.

Or they could wait for the researcher to return, and if they hadn’t left their chair or started to eat the marshmallow, they could have both.

“It is knowing when it is time to ring the bell and enjoy the marshmallow.”

What the children did as they managed or didn’t manage to delay gratification turned out to predict much about their future lives.

The more seconds they waited at age four or five, the higher their SAT scores and the better their rated social and cognitive functioning in adolescence.

At age 27 - 32, those same children who had waited longer during the Marshmallow Test in preschool had a lower body mass index and a better sense of self-worth, pursued their goals more effectively and coped more adaptively with frustration and stress.

At midlife, those who could consistently wait (“high delay”) versus those who couldn’t (“low delay”), were characterised by distinctively different brain scans in areas linked to addictions and obesity.

The core of the research seems to centre on ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ reactions in the brain and using distraction strategies to “cool down” impulses.

Dr Mischel talks of the importance of keeping stress low during pregnancy and in the infant’s first few years.

His studies show how exposure to extreme and prolonged stress in early life can be damaging in later life, noting that stress levels in babies measured higher in the brain when they were sleeping.

The ability to delay gratification and resist temptations has been a fundamental challenge since the dawn of civilisation. It is central to the Genesis story of Adam and Eve’s temptation in the Garden of Eden.

But as Dr Mischel argues, “Life with too much self-control can be as unfulfilling as one with too little.

“It is knowing when it is time to ring the bell and enjoy the marshmallow.”

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Lauren O’Hagan is a name synonymous with quality and success in the equestrian world of dressage.

Rising to the top listings of dressage stars, Lauren was just 18 when she first ranked fourth in the UK Talent Spotting.

Nine years later, the top rated-rider has returned to her native North West to share her expertise at a newly opened training centre in Oswaldtwistle.

Lauren’s clients range from youngsters hoping to carve out a career in dressage to families training their own horses for leisure.

Says Lauren: “I returned to Bury 18 months ago. I rented a yard and within a week it was full with 14 horses on site.”

Lauren yearned to be an international dressage star from a very young age - baffling her career advisor who first suggested a career in accountancy - until realising where her talent could take her.

“After completing my GCSE’s I

moved to Yorkshire at 15 to work for Laura Fry who rode in the Barcelona Olympics.

“I lived and worked there for three years, becoming head girl, and I’m so grateful for that start. Laura was tough, and my god did we get told off! I have to admit I sometimes hear that in myself when I’m training my young girls!”

If Lauren can be a tough cookie, you wouldn’t know it from the glowing testimonials on the chat boards of equestrian sites such as Horse and Hound, where she is clearly revered for her schooling skills.

As a teenager Lauren worked six days a week from 7am - 6pm, training with 30 international standard horses and winning specialist competitions against “big gun” competitors.

Not surprisingly she soon galloped through the ranks developing her horse skills from the very best in the business.

Funded by a lottery training grant, Lauren was spotted and hired by Olympic rider and trainer

Jane Bredin, who encouraged her to travel to Germany to buy her newly-backed warm-blood called Dorian.

“He was really naughty at the time,” says Lauren. “But despite putting me in hospital more times than I care to mention - I always forgave him because he seemed to do it with a smile on his face!”

A year with Jane in Wiltshire led to a meeting with Judy Harvey - an international judge who selects riders for the British teams.

At Judy’s stables in Buckinghamshire Lauren trained with many big names including double gold Olympic medalist Charlotte Dujardin.

It was this pedigree of training that inspired Lauren to launch her solo career, packing up her belongings, and Dorian, and heading to Scotland.

Says Lauren: “I moved to Edinburgh and in the first month there we won the Scottish Championships which was a massive boost to my fledgling business.”

Dressage star returns to native North West


Lauren riding Heidi at the Young Horse Championships 2014 at Hartpury

Her huge success was tragically marred by the loss of her beloved Dorian, who died after developing a cyst on his spinal cord.

“When Dorian died I was heartbroken and it seemed almost fateful when I saw an advert for a foal called Heidi - a relative of Dorian’s.

“I bought her without seeing her and drove 270 miles to pick her up from Sussex on the same day.

“Thankfully I couldn’t have picked a better foal. She is six now and has won me more events than any other horse - although I still miss Dorian every day.”

On Heidi, Lauren remains pretty much unbeaten - qualifying for all the big young horse championships last year - and more to come in 2015.

Lauren and her partner Peter now plan to build a bespoke stable yard and arena which will accompany their new home together.

“It is a very exciting time for us. I love training others and competing to better myself - and hope one day to compete in the Olympics.”

To find out more visit Lauren’s website at: www.laurenohagan.com


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FRANCES BLEASDALE SCHOOL OF DANCE85 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

The Frances Bleasdale School of Dancing has been providing premier dance lessons since 1930.

Based in the heart of Bolton, the school’s exemplary teaching staff has helped grow an unrivalled reputation for excellence.

Whether you dance for fun, fitness or vocation, they can provide you with the professional coaching you deserve.

And your first exciting class is FREE for everyone from 6 months to adults!

Born to Dance Program for Babies and Toddlers will ensure that your baby gets off to an excellent start, developing motor skills, musicality and memory whilst having lots of fun and sharing quality time with you.

From age three upwards, children enjoy our weekly Beginners’ classes, packed full of stimulation for young minds and bodies.

As your children grow, they are encouraged to enter for examinations of the ISTD in the core subjects of Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre.

Examinations help to develop a sound technique and good performance skills and the ISTD syllabi are CDET and QCF approved… all the way from Primary to Advanced!

“Because we are an ISTD Examination Centre, children do not have to travel to an unfamiliar studio for their examinations,” says Christine Axon, Principal at the Frances Bleasdale School of Dance.

“Our children’s success rate speaks for itself – 100% passes, most with Merit or Distinction.

“We teach Street Dance, Contemporary, Jazz and Dance Fitness. Adult dancers can enjoy our Beginners and Experienced classes in Ballet and Tap. Held every two years, our shows are a chance for everyone to perform and are enjoyed by students and relatives alike!”

For the keen student with a serious vocation, the school has an excellent record of audition success for Vocational Dance Schools and Colleges.

Former students have become well-qualified dance teachers. Others have danced in companies around the world.

Adds Christine: “We are pleased to announce that after finishing the UK tour of Fiddler on the Roof, with Paul Michael Glaser, a former student, Daniel Bolton, has just successfully auditioned for the West End production of Bend it like Beckham.

“Whilst training, Daniel was fortunate to have the support of Sir Ian McKellan, probably Bolton School’s most famous former student!”

For more details or to book your first session: Phone 01204 841389 for details or email us on [email protected] us on Facebook or our website www.francesbleasdale-bolton.co.uk

Testimonials from our Facebook page“Lovely family run business. Would highly recommend!”

“I practically grew up here! Attended from the age of approximately 4 years old and loved every second until I left at the age of 16. And how I regret leaving!!”

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DO WE GENDER STEREOTYPE CHILDREN IN OUR CHOICE OF TOYS?

CHILD’s playToy companies which specifically label their products for girls or boys are “seriously

outdated” in their approach, says nationwide study of mums and dads.

Historically the toy industry has steered girls towards nurturing, role play and craft-based toys -whereas construction, action and science-based items were deemed more appropriate for boys.

But a brand new study by toy retailer Born Gifted has discovered a paradigm shift in consumers’ views on toy gender stereotypes.

In their survey a whopping 89% of respondents disagreed with the idea that science toys were

better suited to boys - two thirds believing construction and action

toys are just as appropriate for girls.

Nearly all customers polled felt that craft toys were not just for girls and three quarters thought

that role-play toys are equally suited to boys.

Even the dolls/nurturing category which until now has unswervingly

been the reserve of the fairer sex was voted equally suited

to boys by more than half the respondents.

The poll went on to investigate whether branding and marketing

played a role in consumer toy choice.

Asked if they would happily purchase a pink kitchen for a boy

over three quarters (76%) said no. However 85% of the 526

respondents said they would buy their son a toy kitchen in a

neutral colour.

Share your views on this study. Tweet us at @Read_Family or email [email protected]


DO WE GENDER STEREOTYPE CHILDREN IN OUR CHOICE OF TOYS?

I don’t mean a physical description, or a list of achievements/disappointments/embarrassments (and let me just say at this point that if you are the kind of person who thinks ‘my children have never embarrassed or disappointed me,’ you really should stop reading now because you are going to HATE this column).

What I mean is how, in as succinct a manner as possible, how would you describe the effect they have on your life. I can do it. Dead easy: ‘life-affirming pests.’

I love my kids to pieces. My wife and I have been blessed with two of the little idiots and we couldn’t be happier.

Warbling #1, is five and refuses to listen to anything other than an inner voice, a kind of built-in anti sat-nav which automatically detects the most destructive path to be taken between any two points. I mean why should beans go from plate to mouth, via fork, when it’s clearly way more fun for them to go from plate to cup –bean smoothie anyone? – to floor, to wall.

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and a Lady

Comedian John Warburton on family life

It’s actually quite uncanny and probably some kind of super power. Seriously. I wouldn’t be surprised if Patrick Stewart arrived at our house in a wheelchair and told us Warbling #1 was actually Destructo-Girl and needed to be taken to a special mansion so she could be learn to use her gift for good rather than evil.

Al QuaedaThat said Warbling #2, is three and provides our lives with a constant soundtrack of

the completely bloody obvious: “That’s a bus, it’s a red bus. Is it a double decker? I went on a bus. Do you like trams? Do you like buses? I like buses. I like red buses, and green buses and … (starts singing the rainbow song). Ooh look a tractor. A blue tractor. I want to be a farmer (into Old Mcdonald’s Farm)…” And so on.

In fact I think his superpower may be better fitted to fighting evil than his sisters. If you want to take down Al Qaeda, forget about smartbombs and drone strikes, just send

in an inquisitive toddler – “I like your beard. Can I have a beard? Where do Beards come from? Father Christmas has got a gigantonormous beard. Do you like father Christmas? Who’s your favourite Tweenie? I like Jake. What’s an infidel? Do you know how to play hide and seek? Why are you running away?”

Life would be so much simpler without kids. I could read a paper or tablet without being strangled by my shirt as something climbs up my back using handfuls of my skin for purchase.

But you know what. Every annoying little moment, every heart-stopping, fear-inducing, red-mist descending, stupid question fills me with joy. . . eventually. Usually when wine has been introduced. And they’re in bed. Definitely when they’re in bed.

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TV GP Dr Hilary Jones is urging parents to look out for vital signs that their children are suffering from a food allergy or intolerance - as statistics soar to a staggering one in every four youngsters.

Speaking to Family Magazine, the telly medic warned that both allergies and intolerances are sharply on the rise – and in some cases potentially life threatening. Food allergy and food intolerance are often confused. Symptoms of a severe food allergic reaction is often immediate and include

tingling of the lips, swelling of the lips/tongue/throat, projectile vomiting, difficulty in breathing, faintness and collapsing.

While food intolerance is a collective name for a group of symptoms and illnesses connected to food with often delayed symptoms of bloating, nausea, migraine/headaches, skin rashes, joint pain, runny nose and IBS. Dr Hilary says: “Today there is a bigger range of foods available to children today than there ever has been. Children are exposed to new proteins which may explain why so many of them are suffering.

“We are just waking up to this field as doctors. If you take your dog, for example, to the vet they will say ‘what are you feeding it on?’

“Nobody really asks us what we are eating. When you can’t find anything else causing the symptoms, then people should consider food intolerance.”

Dr Hilary suggests the first step should be visiting your GP and avoiding “unscientific, unproven” centres that claim to diagnose food intolerance.

He adds: “It’s tricky. Parents always see their doctor first for a very careful clinical history to see if it’s likely they might have a genuine food intolerance.

“Secondly consider having IGG testing which is an anti-body test from a reputable company with scientific validation – such as York Test.”

Symptoms of an immediate food allergy:

Mild to moderate symptoms typically affect the skin, the respiratory system and the gut.• A flushed face, hives, a red and itchy rash around the mouth, tongue or eyes. This can spread across the entire body.• Mild swelling, particularly of the lips, eyes and face.• A runny or blocked nose, sneezing and watering eyes.• Nausea and vomiting, tummy cramps and diarrhoea.• A scratchy or itchy mouth and throat.

Severe symptoms (anaphylaxis). These require urgent medical attention.

• Wheezing or chest tightness, similar to a severe asthma attack.• Swelling of the tongue and throat, restricting the airways. This can cause noisy breathing (especially on breathing in), a cough or a change in voice• A sudden drop in blood pressure (called hypotension) leading to shock.• Dizziness, confusion, collapse, loss of consciousness and sometimes coma.

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BOLTON SCHOOL TO CELEBRATE 100 AND 500 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES

Join us at the School’s Bridgewater Hall Gala Concert A spectacular event you will never forget

Bolton School is busy preparing for its 100 and 500 Year Celebrations, which will run this year and next.

2015 marks the centenary of the Bolton School Foundation.

In 1915, Lord Leverhulme brought together Bolton Grammar School for Boys and Bolton High School for Girls under one foundation sited on Chorley New Road. They were split into the Boys’ and Girls’ Divisions that we know today.

In 1516, Bolton Grammar School for Boys was recorded as “a going concern”. This is the earliest known reference to the school which would ultimately form Bolton School Boys’ Division.

It is also the first record of a school in Bolton, and one of the earliest in Lancashire. Consequently 2016 is the 500th anniversary of education in Bolton.

The school is planning a number of 100/500 Celebrations events both for alumni and for current

staff and pupils.The celebrations will begin in

March with a School concert at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, which will be followed by a Centenary Dinner for former Captains and Head Girls of the School.

A day of Sports Reunion Matches with a Celebration Dinner will take place in July and a Grand Reunion Weekend in September.

The Parents’ Associations are jointly organising a family fun day on the 28th of June. In June 2016, there will be an Anniversary Celebration Ball for the Friends of Bolton School.

There will be a number of celebratory events for current

pupils that run over the two year period including a programme of lectures open to the entire School community.

Alumni of Bolton School have nominated their top ‘100 Objects’ which encapsulate their time at school, and these memories will be compiled into a digital ‘Memory Book’. A commemorative publication, The Best of Both Worlds, has also been commissioned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Foundation and will be published in November 2015.

Since 2010, as part of the build-up to the 100/500 Celebration, the School has been commemorating a number of clubs and societies which have been active for a whole century. This has involved inviting back alumni such as Chess Grandmaster Nigel Short, royal photographer Ian Jones, and the Old Boltonians’ AFC to mark the various anniversaries. The Decade of Centenaries will continue until 2019.

Bolton School will hold a Gala Concert at the Bridgewater Hall on Tuesday 10 March (7.30pm). The musical extravaganza will be one of many celebrations over the 2015-16 period as the School celebrates 100

and 500 year anniversaries.

The concert will combine the musical talents of girls and boys across both Divisions of the School and will feature performances from all senior joint ensembles

and the newly formed ‘Friends of Bolton School Choir’. There will also be participation from both the girls’ and

boys’ Junior Schools and Beech House Infants. Year 7 (over 250 boys and girls) will perform a number of vocal items, including a selection of popular songs

and a spectacular World War I finale with lots of audience participation.

The evening promises to be a spectacular event and an experience that participants and audience will never forget!

Tickets are free of charge and are available from: Bridgewater Hall box-office – 0161 907 9000.

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What were your favourite subjects and who were your favourite teachers at School?

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I did Physical Geography at Nottingham University – I loved the field trips! Can’t say I have used much of it since other than the maths and stats. Since then I have done internal exams within the Police and have a diploma in coaching. What does your job involve and how did you progress to your current role?

During my second year at University I applied for the Police and got on the accelerated promotion scheme and joined Manchester, so at 21 was I pounding the streets of Salford. I worked my way through the ranks and have worked across a number of areas – heading the roads policing units, getting involved in the Common Wealth Games and travelling with Manchester United as I was the match commander there for three years – sounds fun, but I just saw a lot of airports and stadiums!

I am currently the Deputy Chief Constable at Cheshire Police which has about 3,500 staff. I have specific responsibility for units such as legal services, communications and discipline and am responsible for performance and our change programme which, given the current public sector cuts, is a challenge. The good thing about my role is that I am also operational and am a firearms and public order commander and oversee operational issues on a daily basis. I love the job and every day is different.

What/who has been your biggest inspiration?My parents – both have a real work ethic and growing up I

always saw they tried to help people, were non-judgemental and gave their time for others – in their 70s they are still active volunteers!Which skills do you consider to be essential for your job?

You can’t do this job unless you have a passion for it as it affects your daily life – I have constraints on me outside work. Many times I have been late for things as I have been tied up at work and when the kids were younger my mum had to sleep at our house when I was out on jobs at the last minute. Support and understanding is essential – I think it is like nursing and other public services in that respect. What do you like most about your job?

I feel I make a difference to peoples’ lives – I hope we make things better, or at least make people safer. It can be very frustrating, but very rewarding and people see the uniform and expect you to help and rely on you. What do you consider to be your greatest career achievement?

I recently was awarded the Queens Police Medal – this recognised the work in developing Neighbourhood Policing and working with partner organisations on issues such as domestic abuse and mental health. To be recognised for how you serve the public is a great feeling. How did Bolton School help you to be successful in your chosen career?

It made me challenge things when you think they are wrong and try to be the best you can be – I also learned never to give up.Why did you offer your assistance to School?

I have two girls at the School and I see them wrestle with what they should do – neither wants to join the Police. I can only offer advice from my experience and so I value other people telling of their experiences so they can think about alternative careers and options. It costs you nothing, you perhaps will help someone – why wouldn’t you come back to offer your assistance?

ALUMNAJanette McCormick

Janette is Deputy Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary and she was the Keynote Speaker at the annual Year 12 Business Enterprise and Skills Training (BEST) Day.Janette attended Bolton School between 1979 and 1986.

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The new NX 300h with its wide stance, bold Lexus ‘Spindle Grille’ and exquisite front and rear LED lights,

YOUR LOCALLEXUS DEALER

‘’To book your test drive or to view

our current range of vehicles please contact

Lexus Bolton on 01204 684 306

or visit

www.rrg-group.com/lexus

Lexus Bolton acquired the Lexus Franchise in 1990 from inception of the brand in the UK and is now established as a reliable and consistent deliverer of genuine customer satisfaction. The centre provides a luxurious yet comfortable environment for the customer to experience the Lexus brand. At Lexus Bolton you will enjoy the complete Lexus Experience, from award winning customer service and personal attention, to the extraordinary Lexus hybrid range. The team, led by General Manager Neil Keane is deeply knowledgeable and highly trained, so will provide unmatched support and advice whether you are

refuses to go unnoticed. Powered by the latest Full Hybrid drivetrain, this breakthrough Lexus delivers smooth and agile handling combined with incredible environmental performance, with CO from just 116g/km and up to 54.3mpg (combined). Inside the beautifully finished interior you’ll discover intuitive technology that makes your life simpler. The NX 300h range starts from £29,495.

purchasing a new car, a Pre-Owned model, or seeking the absolute best servicing for your current Lexus.

A LEXUS TEAM THAT GIVES THE DRIVER THE BEST DRIVING EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE

Lexus Bolton customers will receive an experience which is so much more personable providing an atmosphere that allows the relationship between customer and dealership staff to flourish and develop. Neil works closely with his sales team to ensure the Lexus Specialists help customers buy their

perfect car.

CUSTOMERS TELL US WHAT IT’S LIKE VISITING THE CENTRE AND PERHAPS MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHY THEY KEEP COMING BACK.

“RRG Lexus Bolton made my buying experience excellent because Chris the Salesman was very good, I felt at ease with him, and he was totally professional. Unlike a lot of car dealers I have dealt with in the past, he was one of the reasons for buying the car, as well as it being a very lovely car.” Mrs Lowe

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THE NEW NX , THE NEW JEWEL IN THE LEXUS CROWN. AN URBAN CROSSOVER THAT IS NOT ONLY ULTRA –MODERN BUT ALSO

UNBELIEVABLY STYLISH AND LUXURIOUS.

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A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE THAT IS FUNDAMENTAL TO KEEPING OUR CUSTOMERS COMING BACK.

The new NX marks Lexus’ debut into the premium mid-size crossover market. It displays an edgy, contemporary design that’s aimed at attracting new customers, notably urban people with active lifestyles.

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The new NX 300h with its wide stance, bold Lexus ‘Spindle Grille’ and exquisite front and rear LED lights,

YOUR LOCALLEXUS DEALER

‘’To book your test drive or to view

our current range of vehicles please contact

Lexus Bolton on 01204 684 306

or visit

www.rrg-group.com/lexus

Lexus Bolton acquired the Lexus Franchise in 1990 from inception of the brand in the UK and is now established as a reliable and consistent deliverer of genuine customer satisfaction. The centre provides a luxurious yet comfortable environment for the customer to experience the Lexus brand. At Lexus Bolton you will enjoy the complete Lexus Experience, from award winning customer service and personal attention, to the extraordinary Lexus hybrid range. The team, led by General Manager Neil Keane is deeply knowledgeable and highly trained, so will provide unmatched support and advice whether you are

refuses to go unnoticed. Powered by the latest Full Hybrid drivetrain, this breakthrough Lexus delivers smooth and agile handling combined with incredible environmental performance, with CO from just 116g/km and up to 54.3mpg (combined). Inside the beautifully finished interior you’ll discover intuitive technology that makes your life simpler. The NX 300h range starts from £29,495.

purchasing a new car, a Pre-Owned model, or seeking the absolute best servicing for your current Lexus.

A LEXUS TEAM THAT GIVES THE DRIVER THE BEST DRIVING EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE

Lexus Bolton customers will receive an experience which is so much more personable providing an atmosphere that allows the relationship between customer and dealership staff to flourish and develop. Neil works closely with his sales team to ensure the Lexus Specialists help customers buy their

perfect car.

CUSTOMERS TELL US WHAT IT’S LIKE VISITING THE CENTRE AND PERHAPS MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHY THEY KEEP COMING BACK.

“RRG Lexus Bolton made my buying experience excellent because Chris the Salesman was very good, I felt at ease with him, and he was totally professional. Unlike a lot of car dealers I have dealt with in the past, he was one of the reasons for buying the car, as well as it being a very lovely car.” Mrs Lowe

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THE NEW NX , THE NEW JEWEL IN THE LEXUS CROWN. AN URBAN CROSSOVER THAT IS NOT ONLY ULTRA –MODERN BUT ALSO

UNBELIEVABLY STYLISH AND LUXURIOUS.

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When it comes to heart-stopping moments, watching your teenager take to the road for the first time is certainly up there on the parental ‘panic list’.

But with vastly lower insurance and running costs, slower travelling speeds and the ease of commuting and parking; mopeds, scooters and starter bikes are still a popular choice for youngsters selecting their first mode of transport.

Jonathan Hughes is the General Manager of Bolton Motorcycles which stocks a huge range of scooters, mopeds and superbikes for both first-time and experienced buyers.

He says: “The fear with a young or first time car driver is they can feel enclosed in their own little bubble - sometimes oblivious to speed and weather conditions outside of the car.

“Couple this with sky high insurance, running and maintenance costs and the practicalities of driving and parking in a city; there is an awful lot for parents to think about when investing in a vehicle.”

Bolton Motorcycles provides everything from road training and licensing to purchasing, repairs, clothing and free ‘drive in’ safety checks.

Adds Jonathan: “Every member of staff here is an expert in their own field and we pride ourselves on having the best record of excellence. We’re simply about providing high quality, all in one place.”

With a huge range of mopeds, scooters and 125cc learner bikes on display - (the main difference being engine size) - there is a multitude of styles, colours and models to choose from.

“Sure it’s about riding something that looks good for many customers,”

says Jonathan, “but also the practicalities such as choosing a model with lockable storage compartments for carrying text books to and from college or university.

“We cater for girls and boys - and both parents - our range covers the whole age spectrum of riders.”

The ‘cool factor’ of scooters has certainly been helped by celebrity devotees such as David Beckham, Jude Law, Emma Watson and a host of pop stars and models.

Financially, there are some very sound reasons for taking the two-wheel route, as Steve Muir of the Motorcycle Industry Association explains: “There are many financial benefits for choosing a bike.

“Some of our members allow a no claims bonus built up on a moped or scooter to be transferred to the first year of driving, which represents a saving of up to 20%.”

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The most popular models at Bolton Motorcycles include Daelim B-Bone, a hybrid of a motorcycle and scooter providing feet forward and comfortable seating.

Here are General Manger Jonathan’s pick of some of the many models they supply… 2014 Suzuki Burgman 400Z ABS

Refined, fuel-injected power on demand. Street-wise features and equipment. An unmatched combination of style, practicality, comfort and performance.2014 Sym Symply 50

Symply is designed for daily use especially for those seeking easy commuting in the city to meet the students and daily commuters’ needs.2014 Sym JoyRide EVO 200i

A light-weight Maxi Scooter with heavy-weight specifications! Featuring a strong and powerful engine combined with awesome stopping power - the Joyride is a ‘joy to ride’ either for the local commute or the long haul ‘inter-city’ style.Daelim B-Bone

A hybrid of motorcycle and scooter. The controls are simple, so you get the best of both worlds. Sit back, relax, twist and go! The overall package feels re-assuring on the road, solidly built and able to maintain its composure regardless of the situation.

Carli Smith is a staff writer for Twist & Go Magazine, published by Mortons Media Group Ltd.

“I got my first scooter when I was 16 – a Piaggio NRG – after completing my Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) on my 16th birthday.

I chose a scooter because I wanted to get out on the road as soon as I could by myself. Not only this, but scooters offer a cost effective form of transport – you can fill up the tank for around £5, and insurance is relatively inexpensive (in comparison to a car!)

I got a sense of freedom – but also responsibility. Scooter riding allows you to build up road knowledge.

Being out on the road for the first time was unbelievable – although as I was 16, and restricted to 28mph on a 50cc moped – it was great not to rely on my mum for a lift!

Mum worries about me whatever I do - I guess that’s a parent thing! I think that because she rides bikes she knows how much responsibility that riders have for their own safety – thinking ahead, riding safely and responsibly and not taking any unnecessary risks.”

About Bolton Motorcycles, www.boltonmotorcycles.co.uk Ivy Road Garage, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6DJ Telephone: 01204 491511 Email: [email protected]• Riding school including CBT and DAS training.• Multi Franchised Dealership offering over 150 New and Used Motorcycles, Scooters, Parts, Service, MOT, Clothing and Accessories.• Suzuki main dealer from 2011, adding to our current range of Kawasaki, Sym, Daelim, Keeway, Benelli, Royal Enfield and MV Augusta.

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IN YOUR NEXT ISSUE… Get set for a sizzling celebration of summer with the family Magazine guide to fun in the sun:

• Hot Holiday Reads - Thriller, Crime and Romance• Summer Wedding Etiquette - avoid that fashion faux pas!• Shake a cocktail feather - dreamy drinks• Meditate Yourself - A Beginner’s Guide• Taking a ‘Wealthie’ - are we breeding a generation of show-off kids?PLUS: Beautiful Bedrooms, Cool Cars - Sexiest Soft Tops, Best North West Beer Gardens, Beachwear Fashion

Hot Holiday Reads - Thriller,

Crime and Romance

Summer Wedding

Etiquette - avoid that fashion faux pas!

Shake a cocktail feather - dreamy drinks

Meditate Yourself -

A Beginners Guide

BOLTON SCHOOL WEDDINGS

WELCOME TO A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCESet in thirty two acres of grounds and with origins dating back to at least 1516, Bolton School

is one of Lancashire's oldest and finest venues.

Our grade two listed building encompasses all your needs in terms of ambience, whilst the mix of tradition and modernity will provide you with a unique atmosphere for your special day.

All of the weddings that are conducted here are bespoke and we pride ourselves on cateringfor your specific requirements.

A wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and we want it to be perfectfor you in every way!

Contact Adele Hughes or Becky Grigg on 01204 434795Bolton School, Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 4AP • www.bssevents.org

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The new luxury hybrid NX. Striking design meets innovative technology.

THE STRIKING NEW LEXUS NX

NX range available from £29,495 – £42,995

AVAILABLE FROM JUST

£399*PER MONTH

FROM

121G/KM CO2

FROM

17%BIK

NX 300h prices start from £29,495. Model shown is NX 300h Luxury £35,140, including optional metallic paint at £645.*For Business Users only. Initial rental and VAT applies. Available on new sales of NX 300h Luxury when ordered, registered and financed between 7 January 2015 and 31 March 2015 through Lexus Financial Services on Lexus Connect Contract Hire. Advertised rental is based on a 3 year non maintained contract at 10,000 miles per annum with an initial rental of £1,197 + VAT. Excess mileage charges apply. Other finance offers are available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. At participating Lexus Centres. Lexus centres are independent of Lexus Financial Services. Terms and conditions apply. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s only. Lexus Financial Services is a trading name of Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC. Registered Office: Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The MPG figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results. They are provided for comparability purposes, and may not reflect actual driving experience.

NX 300h Luxury fuel consumption and CO2 figures: urban 53.3 mpg (5.3 l/100km), extra-urban 55.4 mpg (5.1 l/100km), combined 54.3 mpg (5.2 l/100km), 121g/km CO2 (17% BIK)

LEXUS BOLTON 301 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 2BB 01204 684 306 www.bolton.lexus.co.uk

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