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AS you settle down to read this, thefifth edition of our LifeStyle magazine,you will have noticed the droppingtemperatures and shorter days asautumn strengthens its grip on thecountry.

However, instead of mournningthe loss of summer (not that we hadmuch to miss this year), why notmake sure you make the most of thechanges with our timely advice.You can check out the best beau-

ty tips of the season, with this editionfocus on making the most of yoursleep - which, while being the great-est free refreshment nature has tooffer, can also be used to bolsteryour daily beauty regime.We are also offering our festive gift

advice - starting with some brilliant

ideas for kids’ presents to suit allbudgets. Look out for some helpwith mens’ and womens’ gifts in theweeks to come.

Some of the funkiest and mostfashionable lights displays are fea-tured in our gadgets guide - the idealway of combatting darker evenings.Also, we are launching our new

photography competition, whereyour picture could become our frontpage, delivered through thousandsof doorways across Falmouth. Sosend us your best shots - details onhow to enter are on page 4.

So, it may be colder and darker,but we are sure there is enough inthese pages to put a smile back oneveryone’s faces. Happy Autumn!

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FAMILIES and friends won’t be able to resistgetting into the Christmas spirit this winter, withtwo very special events at Pendennis Castle inFalmouth. Visitors can expect days out packedwith all the best traditions and trimmings fromthe festive season, courtesy of castle custodianEnglish Heritage.

The FFeessttiivvee FFaammiillyy FFuunn WWeeeekkeenndd takes placeon Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 November.Children will have the opportunity to meet FatherChristmas in his grotto next to a warm cosy fireand for those who have been good this year,there will be a treat to take home! Families cantake part in an exciting trail around the groundsof the Castle, get hands-on creating beautifulChristmas crafts and children will also be keptentertained by a storyteller reciting wintry tales oftimes gone by. There will be a selection ofhomemade Christmas gifts available to buy aswell as locally sourced hot refreshments to getyou in the Christmas mood.

The festivities continue on Sunday 16December when Pendennis Castle hostsNNaaddeelliikk:: AA CCoorrnniisshh CChhrriissttmmaass. The day will bebursting with festive activity, including thechance for visitors to try their hand at medievaldancing with a little help from Pyba, a traditionaldance company, who will be dancing the dayaway in Tudor clothing. Carol singing will fill theCastle, courtesy of local choir the KilligrewSingers, and everyone will be able to soak upthe festive spirit as English Heritage staff tellChristmas tales around a crackling wood fire.Twinkling lights and ornate decorations will setthe scene for those who wish to explore theCastle further.

Charlie Evans, English Heritage EventsManager for the West, said: “We have a realtreat in store for our visitors this Christmas.Pendennis Castle comes alive with the lights,fires, storytelling and carol singing, producing afantastic atmosphere that shouldn’t be missed.We can’t wait for our Christmas events to begin;what better way to bring the family together andget into the festive spirit!”

The long history of Nadelik celebration hasgiven rise to a number of distinct Cornish tradi-tions. These include the fixing of the ChristmasBunch decoration to the ceiling around the 21December, burning a log with a figure drawn onin chalk to symbolise the death of the old year,and the singing of Christmas folk songs – ‘car-ols’ – many of which are now widely populartoday.

WWhhaatt:: Festive Family Fun WeekendWWhheenn:: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25

November, 10am-4pm

WWhheerree:: Pendennis Castle, TR11 4LPPPrriicceess:: Adults £6.50 / Concessions £5.90 /

Children £3.90 / Family £16.90 / EnglishHeritage Members Free

An additional £3 charge will be made to seeFather Christmas.

WWhhaatt:: Nadelik: A Cornish ChristmasWWhheenn:: Sunday 16 December, 11am-4pmWWhheerree:: Pendennis Castle, TR11 4LPPPrriicceess:: Adults £6.50 / Concessions £5.90 /

Children £3.90 (under 5’s go free) / Family£16.90 / English Heritage Members Free

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Here in Falmouth, we are lucky to live in one of the mostbeautiful parts of the world.Whether it is the golden sands and azure blue seas on

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It’s musical mayhem

Choir readyfor Christmas

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THE chaotic sound of Sheelanagig’s uniqueblend of Balkan folk mayhem is coming toMiss Peadpod’s in Penryn.The band has been a firm fixture on the

festival circuit for many years, but is equally athome at smaller music venues and even onstreet corners. They have developed adevoted following with their energetic andirreverent live performances, combiningelements of story-telling and street theatrewith intricate and irresistibly danceable music.Sheelanagig’s origins lie in the now defunct

Dartington College of Arts in Devon. Twoband members moved to Bristol in 2004 andwere keen to collaborate with all comers inthe famously diverse and creative city.After meeting three other talented and

eager musicians in the musical melting pot ofBristol, Sheelanagig began playing in everypub and club they could.An early gig review in Venue magazine

described the band as “fresh and distinctive”,and noted that “what lifts them above mostfolk is their rhythmic variety and greatimagination”.Sheelanagig are touring the UK in support

of their new album Cirque Insomnia, theirfourth release and the first to feature originalsongs alongside the band’s trademark manicinstrumentalism.The group will play at Miss Peapod’s on

Saturday, December 1, starting at 8pm.Tickets costing £8 are available online at

wegottickets.com/misspeapods

Jo shines on live stageAWARD-WINNING comedian JoCaulfield hits town this month with herbrand new show “Better the Devil YouKnow”, inspired by a shockingconversation with an audience mem-ber.Jo explained: “Five years ago I got

married in New York. At a recent gig Iwas talking to a woman who'd donethe same thing.“She said: 'Wasn't it easy? Pay $50,

get your licence, three minutes lateryou're done. The hardest part is whenyou get back to Britain and you have tofill in all the paperwork and register ithere'.“I felt my blood go cold – I didn't

know we had to do that! Then it hit melike a punch in the stomach – I'm notactually married to my husband!”The realisation that she is, in fact, a

single woman, got Jo thinking. “If youcould make all your big life choicesagain, would you do the same things?”Although Jo is a regular on many TV

and radio panel shows, including Mockthe Week and Have I Got News forYou, it is on the live stage where shereally shines.With her razor-sharp observations

and her scandalous one-liners it is nosurprise she was recently nominated asthe Best Female Comic in the UK.And for all the romantics out there,

there is a happy ending: “We’re goingto renew our wedding vows . . . butthis time I’m determined to stick to atleast three of them.”Jo Caulfield’s “Better The Devil You

Know” is at The Poly Theatre onChurch Street, Falmouth on Saturday,November 24.Tickets, which cost £12 are available

from the venue, or by calling the boxoffice on 01326 319461.

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It’s the return of the masonsA MASONRY business founded in Plymouth by aBudock man more than a century ago has returnedhome to Cornwall.Family business Martin and Sons was started in

1909 by William Charles Martin, who was born inBudock, and served his apprenticeship in Penrynunder John Gilbert Freeman.He moved to Devon to open his own company due

to greater opportunity for success in the large city ofPlymouth.Great-

greatgrandsonRobertMartintook overthe run-ning ofthe busi-ness in1997, andsoonaddedPlymouthStone tothe busi-ness, todiversifyinto themanufac-ture ofnaturalstoneworktops.As this side of the business grew, it became more

obvious that a base in Cornwall was needed andKernow Stone was started, working from the old HotRocks project site at Rosemanowes Quarry.Neil Carpenter, great-great-great grandson of the

founder, is managing the new offshoot.With an honours degree in geology, and over eight

years of managerial experience, he is looking to takeKernow Stone forward.

He said: “I’m very proud to now be the fifth gener-ation of the family to be actively involved in the run-ning of the business.“With a focus on using the highest quality stone

and a real attention to detail we aim to provide anunrivalled level of service to our customers.”Robert added: “I’m very pleased that Neil agreed

to join the family firm.“Being a local lad, he knows the area well, and

brings withhim a wealthof manageri-al experi-ence.“In addi-

tion, throughhis studies,Neil has auniqueinsight intothe productswe offer,and canoffer a trulyunmatchedlevel of cus-tomer serv-ice.”

KernowStone offera vast rangeof graniteand quartzworktops.

The company’s showroom based at RosemanowesQuarry, Herniss, is open Monday to Friday from8.30am to 5pm and weekends by appointment.

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KKoosshheeeenn -- IInnddeeppeennddeenncceeEchoes of Black Cherry-era Goldfrapprun through this fourth release fromBristol trip-hoptrio Kosheen likethe writingthrough a stick ofrock. The style isgiven a moreenergetic, dance-able bent by thegroup, who domore than enoughto keep it sounding fresh and new byintroducing a heavier breakbeat edge intracks such as Dependency. This isentirely in keeping with the outfit's ethos- even the name Kosheen is a contrac-tion of the Japanese words for old andnew. Independence boasts strong andassured rhythms and beats courtesy ofproducers Markee Substance andDarren Decoder, as well as powerfulvocals from singer-songwriter SianEvans. The album is of a high qualitythroughout, but stand-out tracks Get ANew One and Bella Donna lift it fromgood to great.

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This Northumberland folk ensemblehave enjoyed plenty of plaudits in recentyears but thesoundtrack to ashort film, entitledSongs From TheShipyards, isunbelievablypoignant andbeautifully playedthroughout.Lamenting thedecimation of theBritish shipbuilding industry, this mix oforiginals and covers, opening with thegorgeous instrumental The RomanticTees, gels remarkably well and takesthe quintet to a new level. The highlightof a quite stunning set is the cover ofElvis Costello's unbearably sadShipbuilding, which would send a shiverdown the spine of even the most cyni-cal listener, although Black Trade,Monkey Dung Men and OnlyRemembered are equally mesmerising.Splendid stuff.

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After carving out a new niche as a radioDJ, former Fun Lovin' Criminals front-man Huey Morgan is back recording inhis own right withan impressive setmore varied thanone mightexpect. The oldFun Lovin' swag-ger is still in evi-dence, particular-ly on Let MyPeople Go andThe Way It Was Before, but Morgan'stender side shows itself on Fall Into Meand even the anti-love song Shaniqua.He even adds a fine entry to the pan-theon of downbeat Christmas songswith Christmas By The Side Of TheRoad, about a soldier unable to gethome for the festivities, and his own"self-indulgent Pink Floyd song" TheWhite Guard.

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Winter warmers from the cabinet

App of the week

FANCY a drink? Here, Sam Wylie-Harris sug-gests some winter cocktails to infuse the imagi-nation.Whether you're stirring, shaking, layering or

muddling, with the soaring popularity of cocktailsand the trend for complex infusions, there's plen-ty of fun to be had by experimenting with thesevisual treats at home.Damson plums make delicious jellies and jams,

and London-based artisan distiller Sipsmith hasgone one step further and infused its barley-based vodka with damson's rich, plummy sweet-ness. For an elegant pour, try mixing SipsmithDamson Vodka (£23.50, 50cl, Majestic) withsome bubbles to give it an extra lift; but justremember the flavours have a sting at 28% abv.

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Pour the Damsonvodka into a chilledchampagne flute. Slowlytop up with champagneand nose the rich berryflavours as they tickle thetastebuds.

The flying geese on GreyGoose Original (£35, 70cl,Waitrose) signal the silkysmooth clean flavours ofthis famous French wheatvodka, while some puristsmay say it's too good to mix with, "the world'sbest-tasting vodka" certainly complements thesubtle sweetness of Toussaint Coffee Liqueur(£13.84, 50cl, www.drinkfinder.co.uk).

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Half fill amixing glasswith ice. Addthe GreyGoose,Toussaint,espresso andsugar canesyrup.Stir and

strain into achilledcoupette.Slowly pourthe creamover the backof a teaspoondirectly into the drink and sprinkle with a lightdusting of chocolate powder.Rarely drunk neat, gin lovers will agree the

refreshing botanicals in versatile gins such asBombay Sapphire (£20, 70cl, Tesco) hold thesecret to old-school glamour cocktails.To help spread the love and create a delicious

winter serve ahead of the party season, here's arecipe using Tuaca (£20.99, 70cl,www.thedrinkshop.com), an Italian brandy with avanilla profile that can be used in any number ofcocktails.

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ice, then squeeze in the limewedges.Pour in the Bombay

Sapphire, Tuaca and cran-berry juice and give it a stir.Top off with ginger beer

and stir gently in an upliftingmotion for a final time.Garnish with a large mint

sprig.Pour into small tumbler

glasses filled with ice and amint sprig.

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Asda has revolutionised its mid-tier wine range.Having romped home with an impressive 152awards for its winning wines in the last yearalone, Asda is re-launching its own-label winewith a range called Asda Wine Selection.The collection is made up of more then 80 newand existing wines with easy-to-understand tast-ing notes on wine labels to help bring clarity tothe range.Split into an entry-level and mid-priced tier withdifferent label designs to distinguish the two,Christmas has come early for tipplers who some-times feel intimidated by the wine aisle. The col-lection will be phased in from now until the endof November.

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WITH more than 30 books to her name,US author Patricia Cornwell has no needto prove that she's one of the top crimethriller writers around, yet she continuesto keep up her game with her 20th KayScarpetta novel, The Bone Bed.Chief medical examiner Scarpetta finds

herself torn between a court case, forwhich she has been called as a defencewitness, and the urgent analysis of awoman's body found tangled underwa-ter with a leatherback turtle.These become the least of Scarpetta's

worries after she receives an email fea-turing horrific video footage, whichsomehow is connected to the case of amissing palaeontologist in Canada.Readers familiar with Cornwell will

realise that her modus operandi is tobuild up the story gradually over thechapters, leaving readers on tenter-hooks, before its climactic crescendo.

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DETECTIVE Chief Superintendent SimonSerrailler is back on the bookshelves inSusan Hill's seventh instalment of theSerrailler crime series.The small cathedral town of Lafferton

is once again rocked by another spate ofmurders.The targets of these horrific crimes are

old women, which takes us back to AlanKeys - a suspect who 10 years ago wascharged and tried for several murders inYorkshire but acquitted on the grounds

of insufficient evidence.Enquiries suggest that this person has

simply vanished. Meanwhile, we also getan insight into Serrailler's family, with hisfather's behaviour taking a turn for theworse, and his sister, Cat Deerbon, fight-ing to stop the closure of the local hos-pice.A lot of pages are dedicated to the

personal lives of Cat and Simon which,unfortunately, leaves little room for whatcould have been an intriguing murdermystery.

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BEST-SELLING author James Pattersonreturns with the addictive police thrillerNYPD Red.Tinseltown's glittering elite have trav-

elled en masse to New York for theHollywood on Hudson film festival.Everywhere you look, there are wealthy

producers, talented directors and fansmixing with the paparazzi, hoping for aglimpse of someone famous.NYC is a town of glamour and celebri-

ty, with the best of the best - a specialtask force codenamed NYPD Red -keeping the A-listers safe.Detective Zach Jordan is paired with

new partner Detective Kylie MacDonald.Lovers from way back when, they

have to pull together as industry-savvyserial killer The Chameleon starts target-ing the rich and famous.Can the duo put their past behind

them before the killer reaches his finalexplosive scene?

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Richard Curtis, of Four Weddings And A Funeraland Notting Hill fame, has written a beautifulbook for children this Christmas. The EmptyStocking is a charming and heart-warming taleabout a naughty little girl who turns out good, andevery child will adore it. The Empty Stocking byRichard Curtis, Penguin, £6.99, available from allgood book shops

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The teeniest, tiniest wooden dolly comes complete with five outfit changesand accessories, all tidily kept in her very own matchbox. It's bound to bea hit with all little girls. Matchbox Dress Up Dolly, £14.95, dotcomgiftshop(www.dotcomgiftshop.com)

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This classic wooden push along is perfect for babieswho want to toddle. Not only can it help them learn towalk, but they can also build big towers with the pret-ty blocks. Classic Wooden Push Along With Blocks,£65, Silver Cross (www.silvercross.co.uk)

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It might be wellie weather, but these Birkenstocks emblazoned withMickey Mouse cartoon strips are utterly adorable. Birki's Mickey MouseChildren's Shoes (size 28-32), £49.95, Birkenstock(www.birkenstock.co.uk and stores nationwide)

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Very few girls (or mummies, for that matter) will be able to resistthis fabulous tutu. Turn Christmas into a dance-fest this year!Angel's Face Blooming Lovely Tutu (available in ages 1-8 years),£50, Skin & Bliss (www.skinandbliss.com)

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Splashing out on anything containing theword 'Ugg' is bound to bring a smile to allteenage girls. These snugly ear muffs willhelp keep the cold out, too. UGG AustraliaEar Muffs, £74.99, Rubber Sole (020 30269854; www.rubbersole.co.uk)

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Tricky teenage boys looking to be the coolest kidon the block will thank you for the street cred thatcomes with riding Razor's Electric E300 scooteraround. Even One Direction's Zayn owns one ofthese, and with speeds of up to 15mph, it's boundto be a hit. Razor E300, £229.99, Argos(www.argos.co.uk and stores nationwide)

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This beautiful, big red bus (with driver) is bound to be a hit with small boysand girls this Christmas, and its wooden design will please parents too. LondonSight Seeing Wooden Bus With Driver, £40, Museum Of London (www.muse-umoflondonshop.co.uk)

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If you're fed up with shar-ing your iPad with thesmaller people of thehouse, buy them their own!Leap Frog's LeapPad isamazingly educational aswell as being great fun.LeadPad2, £89.99, Toys RUs (www.toysrus.co.ukand stores nationwide)

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IN THESE times of economic uncertaintyand diminishing natural resources, self-sustainability just got one step closer forthe people of Cornwall.Kernow Grow & Brew was conceived in

the back of a polytunnel in late 2010 tomeet the needs of the growing self-sus-tainability revolution.Do you want to grow your own super

foods, or brew your favourite tonics, butdon't have the acres of land or enoughhours in the day? One step further than“make do and mend”, “grow and brew” isabout setting yourself up to create yourown gourmet food and drink from home.Kernow Grow & Brew is open at Unit

11D on the Kernick Road Industrial Estate,Penryn, opposite UniPart Automotive. Whynot visit their boutique store, which, withits Astroturf floor, leather sofa's, and acounter made of recycled wood makes fora shopping experience you won’t forget ina hurry.In the Grow Lab they have the world’s

hottest chilli peppers growing and usuallya keg or two of brew bubbling away.The store is also the home of allponics

and alltonics.Allponics systems areadvanced natural growing solutionsdesigned to help you create the perfectenvironment for your plants - from thehumid tropical environment needed for

Musa acuminate Colla (Dwarf Cavendishbanana) to the arid mountain like condi-tions required for the world’s hottest chilli'sto flourish.These allponics systems work by recre-

ating a perfect natural environment includ-ing nutrients, lighting and humidity. Theydeliver superior yields and taste and ofcourse, you have the satisfaction of grow-ing your own. No Food Miles orsystemic pesticides here!These systems are in use at the Eden

Project, where they are researching theuse of waste material as a media to growcrops for disaster relief purposes, and atthe Amundsen Scott Antarctic researchstation, as featured on the BBC’s FrozenPlanet.Kernow Grow & Brew owner Tom

Jordan said: “For me, it’s about empower-ing people to grow and brew their owngourmet produce. No matter what space,or in fact what skills they have available.“I hope my customers, whether begin-

ner, hobbyist or professional, find theshop welcoming, friendly and informative,a place to learn and shop.”Mr Jordan and his team are strong

advocates of washing down your homegrown produce with a glass or two of yourfavourite home-brewed tipple. That’s whyKernow Grow and Brew is also the home

of “alltonics” - they offer the traditionalbeer, wine, and cider kits as well as every-thing needed to turn your home grown, orforaged produce, into recession-bustingbeverages. For less than a pound a pintand in as little as 6 weeks they joys of all-tonics can be experienced by all.

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Quality streetwear with the colour purpleCOLOUR phobics should run for theirlives – because purple is the newblack this season.The rich shade dominated the

international runways, quite literally, assome designers even demonstratedtheir allegiance to the colour bycreating purple catwalks.“Purple is making a welcome return

to our wardrobes,” said VeroniqueHenderson, Colour Me Beautiful’screative director.“With a colour palette that ranges

from damson and aubergine, tolavender and amethyst through todeep plum, there really is a shade thateveryone can wear.”Purple doesn’t have to scream

Quality Street wrapper, it’s all aboutfinding the right shade, texture andstyle for you. Here’s how to pull offpurple with aplomb.

DDaayyttiimmee ddaammssoonnWhile purple is perfectly suited to

eveningwear, this new “It” colour canwork for daylight hours too.For city chic, choose a powerful

shade to make an entrance into theoffice with tailoring.Go for a matchy-matchy skirt or

trouser suit if you dare.For a softer look, plump for a tex-

tured fabric like tweed.You can also tone the colour down

a notch by wearing a white shirtunder a purple top or short-sleevedshift dress.Henderson suggests: "If you are

feeling creative, combine textures andpatterns.“Team a chunky purple knit with a

floaty dress and a pair of winterboots."The truly colour-shy can experiment

with accessories for a subtle flash ofcolour. Add accents of purple withscarves, gloves, shoes, handbag orbold jewellery.

IInnddiiggoo ooppuulleenncceeGive your LBD a break for a dose

of pure purple glamour. Go to townwith statement jewel-like tones likeamethyst, indigo and violet.Create a lasting impression by

wearing the shade top-to-toe andadd embellishment and bling for amodern-day regal look.“The romantics amongst us will love

details whether that’s beading,fringing or lace,” said Henderson.“This season, look out for purple

dresses with lace overlay andheritage-inspired looks a la Lady Maryof Downton Abbey.”For a glam separate, you can’t go

wrong with a purple peplum top orskirt.The combination of punchy colour

and extreme flared hem will createdrama as well as figure flattery.Try pairing a deep purple with this

season’s opulent brocade finishes –purple and metallics are a matchmade in heaven for party season.

PPiicckk yyoouurr ppuurrpplleeAlthough fashion has favoured the

famous Cadbury colour this season,the key to parading purple in style isopting for the right tone. VeroniqueHenderson offers her purple tips:

n If you have a light colouring, likeUma Thurman or Meryl Streep,periwinkle shades, violet, lavenderand bluebell will look amazing. Keepto lighter purple shades and if youwant to wear with other colours alsomix with light tones.

n If you have a deep colouring, likePenelope Cruz or Halle Berry, thendamson, fig, aubergine, royal purpleand plum are the shades to opt for asthey have a greater depth.

n If you have a warm colouring, likeChristina Hendricks or Tyra Bankswith their golden skin tones andauburn hair, stick with the purestpurple and mix these with warmtones like oatmeal, lime or amber.

n If you have a clear colouring, likethe Duchess of Cambridge with herdark hair and bright green eyes, you'llsparkle in classic purple and brightperiwinkle.Aim to wear your purple in stark

contrast with other colours.n If you have blue eyes and/or

steely hair such as Dame Judy Denchor Jamie Lee Curtis, then cool shadesof purple are a great wardrobe staplefor you.Think bright periwinkle, violet,

lavender, plum, cassis and amethyst.n If you have a soft and muted look

a la Kim Cattrall and ScarlettJohansson with light brown orhighlighted hair and soft blue or greeneyes, then you need purples thathave a softer approach such as softviolet, amethyst, damson, mulberryand lavender.Wear as a blended look, which will

also make you look taller and slimmer.

n Apricot purple asymmetricpeplum dress, £27(www.apricotonline.co.uk)

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Jewel in the town

Salon open once more

A REAL family business is thriving inFalmouth town centre.The Jewellery Workshop, based on

Church Street, was taken over by LisaPagin and her daughter Willow inDecember last year.The business, which had been under the

same ownership for 27 years previously,was already successful, and Lisa saidmaking sure things did not change dra-matically for their customers was a priorityat first.She said: “Everything has gone brilliantly.

When we bought the shop from Pete andTerri we decided we wanted to changevery little, as it was already a successfulbusiness.“They had been here for 27 years and

had built a very loyal customer base andwe wanted to make sure we could buildon that.“They have also been really supportive –

we could not have bought a business froma nicer couple.“If we ever need advice they are always

on the end of the phone and they pop inas well, it has been lovely.”The shop is being run by Lisa, and her

daughter Willow, 17, who will take over thebusiness when Lisa steps down in thefuture, with the shop’s name changing toWillow’s Jewellery Workshop to reflect theplans.They are joined by Ian Thomas, and jew-

eller Barry Rowe, whose award-winningwork is the secret of the business’ suc-cess according to Lisa.She said: “One of the biggest advan-

tages we have here is having Barry work-ing in the shop, who is an award winningjeweller.“He works with the customers to create

bespoke jewellery, and will customise ringsand other pieces, it is a unique service.

“On top of that we offer repairs on site,as well as a watch battery changing serv-ice, and of course our wide range of goldand silver jewellery.”Taking over the business was a decision

without regrets for Lisa.She added: “We love it here in

Falmouth, we moved to Cornwall six yearsago after falling in love with the area onchildhood holidays, and it is a fantasticplace to live.“My six-year-old son Max was born here

and it is all he has known, it is such agreat place to bring up children.“Running the shop is such a nice job, I

love meeting everyone who comes in.“We even had one man propose to his

girlfriend in here, it was fantastic to be partof such a special moment.”

n Ian, Willow, Lisa and Barry out-side the Jewellery Workshop onChurch Street

AFTER losing their premises for sixmonths following a devastatingfire, many business owners wouldhave thrown in the towel.Happily, Gloria Gilbert of

Timeless Beauty is made of stern-er stuff, and her salon is now upand running again in the groundsof the Falmouth Beach Hotel.Gloria said: “It has been a

strange time, and difficult as well,but you have to remember, thingscould have been so much worse.“No one was killed in the fire; no

one was injured. We all have tokeep it in perspective.“It is lovely to be back up and

running though, and we want to

let everyone know we are hereand are open again.”The salon is in its original home

in the hotel’s leisure club, and canbe accessed from Gyllyngvase Hill.It is open all day Monday to

Saturday, and appointments canbe made for Sunday, or during theevening by arrangement.Gloria said: “One of the best

things for me is that we still havethe same team as we did beforethe fire.“Kelly-Anne, my stylist, stayed

with me throughout the time thehotel was closed down, workingfrom home and by visiting clients.“She has been so loyal, she has

been with me since she was 16,she trained with me, and I am soglad she has stayed.“Sophie is also back with us,

she does beauty treatments andmassage, and does a wonderfuljob as well.”The salon offers special mother

and daughter events and catersfor groups and individuals.Top professional products

including Matrix and Dermalogicaare used by the salon, and arealso on sale for clients to takehome.

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n Sophie, Gloria and Kelly-Anne at Timeless Beauty

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CAST your mind back to 2002 and theintroduction of what has become a long-lived,high-tech luxury SUV to rival not just other 4x4sbut also offerings from the luxury saloon market:the third-generation Range Rover. A decadelater and there's a new one promising to raisethe premium 4x4 to new heights.Admit it, we all know that the arrival of a new

Range Rover is guaranteed to put rivals in theshade. The question is by how much. From avisual inspection alone the answer is“considerable”. The car’s sleek profile is striking.Unlike engineering, assessing design is asubjective activity, so here’s a solid number toconsider: 450. That’s 450 kilograms, as in theamount of weight saved thanks to the use oflightweight materials and clever thinking fromthe engineers. Don’t forget, such a saving has apositive affect on fuel economy, emissions andhandling.At almost five metres in length it’s a good

thing the car’s been to WeightWatchers. Itremains an imposing machine but now it’s afraction lower than its predecessor. This is smallchange compared to the car’s generous wheel-base - 42mm greater than before - which hasincreased rear legroom. Anyone who thinks a

Range Rover can’t compete with a Mercedes S-Class really needs to take a back seat. Alongwith the car’s plush, yet modern, new interior,complete with tastefully appointed materials andminimalist switchgear, the visual overhaul iscomplete. What you can’t see is the work that’sgone on under the car’s lighter skin to achievenew levels of on-road refinement and stabilityplus considerable improvements to the off-roadexperience.Central to the car’s performance is a height

adjustable suspension system boastingenhanced amounts of wheel travel. Opt for theDynamic Response feature and the car willattempt to further minimise pitch and roll – thesworn enemies of high-sided 4x4s. It gets moreinteresting when venturing off-road, as the car’srefreshed Terrain Response system can nowdetect the terrain you’re driving on and adjustthe throttle, suspension, transmissionaccordingly.With a Range Rover it’s a given that its

powertrain will boast the best technology, andthis model is no different. The standard 50-50torque split is accompanied by a low rangetransfer gearbox that can be switched evenwhen on the move, while a locking centre

differential is there to save you when the goingis particularly tricky. Rejigging the car’sventilation system has led to a considerableincrease in its wading depth to 900mm.Power comes from a trio of engines all

connected to an eight-speed auto gearbox. Firstup is the 510 horsepower supercharged petrolV8 motor. With this realistically destined for oilrich nations, the six and eight-cylinder dieselsmake more sense. Boasting 258 and 339horsepower respectively, these engines offersmooth yet willing performance – especially thelatter. That a six-cylinder motor is even offered insuch a car is proof that the weight lossprogramme has been successful.Of course, the V8 diesel delivers a feeling of

invincibility that you can’t get anywhere else.And it sure helps when you’re towing. Whisperit, though, because the V6 diesel variant is noslouch. It can cruise and haul the car uphill withsurprising vigour, and all with the minimum ofnoise. For many this might be the sleeper hit ofthe range.When considering the overall ownership

experience, the usual long and tempting list ofcreature comforts are present, from a businessclass-like two-seat rear layout to powerful audio

and multimedia options plus the usual heated,cooled and massaging seats. Factor in theinclusion of intelligent safety systems – radarcruise control, blind spot warnings and camerasto help you park - and it’s clear that you'll wantfor little.Bigger and better yet lighter on its feet, this

fourth generation Range Rover demonstratesthat you can have it all: luxury SUV attributesplus saloon-like agility and sensible runningcosts. The car’s sleek profile positions itaesthetically above the chunky, flabby andbloated opposition. It’s also a car capable ofcosseting occupants and taking the mostchallenging terrain in its stride.That said, it’s equally home on Tarmac,

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Shed some colour to beat autumn gloom

Spice up your life with Madhur’s curries

WITH the skies darkening earlier and earlier atthis time of year, why not take some inspirationand brighten up your indoor environment for thewinter months.Here are some fixtures that will add a splash

of colour to your rooms.

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The eight-bit block-building game has beenwith us since the 1980s and those of us whowasted more time than we care to mention onthis Russian import can now reminisce in arelaxed fashion. Connect one of the blocks tothe plug and, as each one of the others isplaced on top, they will each light up using thevery latest in lamp technology.

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Looking for something with the wow factor?Then this is for you. Standing at 2m tall, thisupdated retro classic is made by Mathmos, thecreator of the original lamps, and the techiesthere will create a bespoke base and cap foryour new custom-built tube. But you may haveto wait until your lucky numbers come up beforeheading towards the “buy” button.

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with one of these multi-colour bulbs. With aremote control included, you can choose from four

separate lighting effects, from party strobe to plainilluminate, and then from one of the 16 colourcombinations available to exactly match your mood.

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AAppppllee ssttoorreess nnaattiioonnwwiiddeeConnect these to your existing sockets and,

with the assistance of an app on yoursmartphone, you can control almost everyaspect of your illuminating devices from a tap onthe screen. From adjusting the various huesthat it produces, to dimming the display andsetting timers, these bulbs can also be set togradually simulate sunshine – handy if you wantto wake up gradually on these dark mornings.

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diminutive form, the dual lasers combine redand green hues to create an exciting lightdisplay. It comes with multiple speed settings aswell as a sound-response mode, and it can beattached to the ceiling or the supplied tripod.

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wwwwww..ffiirreebbooxx..ccoommYou can scroll through an array of 256 colours

on this palm-sized, USB-charged device. Viathe touch-sensitive scroller, you can opt to stickwith one hue or set it to go through the entirepalette. It’s ideal for brightening up your daywherever you go.

n Moody Hues bulbs n Giant lava lamp n Lights fantastic

n Smartphone lightingsystem n Tetris mood lamp n Take Away uplighter

AS COLD, dark nights set in, many ofus will soon be reaching for asaucepan and whipping up a curry,writes Diana Pilkington.

And who better to show us how tocook the ultimate in comfort foodthan Madhur Jaffrey, the authority onIndian cuisine?The 79-year-old is making a

welcome return to front her firstcookery show on British television for17 years, travelling around the UKmeeting Asian communities andtasting their food. A book, MadhurJaffrey’s Curry Nation, will accompanythe series.Here are some of Jaffrey’s dishes

for you to try at home.

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pan or wok, about 25cm in diameter,and set it over a medium heat.Put in the onion and brown for

about five minutes. Add the garlic andfry for a further three minutes, then tipin the cumin, chilli powder, corianderand half a teaspoon of salt.Reduce the heat and mix well for

one minute. Pour in the coconut milkand spoon in the tamarindconcentrate, then crumble in thestock cubes and add the sugar.Bring to a boil, then reduce the

heat to a simmer. Reduce the sauceuntil it is thick. Mix in the prawns andchillies and cook for two to threeminutes until the prawns are justopaque and cooked through, thenserve.

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the cumin seeds, coriander seedsand cloves in a lean coffee grinder orspice grinder and grind as finely aspossible.Tip this spice mixture into a blender

with the onion, garlic, ginger, vinegar,chilli powder, paprika and three table-spoons of water. Blend until smooth.

Rub one teaspoon of salt, all theturmeric, half a teaspoon of freshlyground black pepper and twotablespoons of your spice paste allover the pork.Put in a plastic food bag, seal and

marinate in the refrigerator for at least30 minutes, or longer if desired.Pour the oil into a large, heavy-

based, non-stick, lidded pan and set

it over a medium-high heat. When theoil is hot, add the remaining mustardseeds. As soon as they pop, whichwill be in a matter of seconds, put inthe remaining spice paste. Stir and fryfor five to six minutes, or until thepaste is lightly browned.Put in the pork with its marinade

and stir for a minute. Cover andreduce the heat to medium. Let the

meat cook for about ten minutes,lifting the lid now and then to stir; itshould become lightly browned.Pour in 750ml of water and add the

potatoes, half a teaspoon of salt andthe sugar.Stir and bring to a boil. Cover,

reduce the heat to low and cook verygently for 50-60 minutes or until themeat is tender, then serve.

n Madhur Jaffrey, whose new book, Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation, hits the shelves this month

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GARDENING guru AlanTitchmarsh gives readers atour of his own private plot inhis horticultural memoir, MySecret Garden, plus tips of themonth with our gardening guruHannah Stephenson.

His old back garden atBarleywood was shared withmillions of viewers every weekwhen he was the frontman onBBC Gardeners' World - butit's taken ten years for AlanTitchmarsh to finally reveal hiscurrent garden to fans.A decade after moving a

stone's throw from Barleywoodto his current Hampshirehome, a large Georgian farm-house set in four acres, hefinally feels ready to let thepublic see how he has trans-formed the garden, throughthe pages of his new book, MySecret Garden."It's difficult when you've

done a garden like this to keepit to yourself," Titchmarshreflects."I didn't want to open it up

and have the pressure of folkcoming in but people kept say-ing, 'Do you bother with yourgarden now it's not on thetelly?' Well, this is proof that Ido."Years of hard labour have

gone into achieving his privateparadise, which features amass of decorative borders, awildflower meadow, a horn-beam avenue and a wildlifepond, and these days he justhas two people to help him.

Between them, they alsomaintain the 35 acres ofmeadow and woodland whichTitchmarsh retained after sell-ing Barleywood, which heturned into a nature reserve."I'll never let the TV cameras

into my private garden," hesays now."I would never go to Alison

(his wife) and say, 'Look, canwe just do one programme?'because we made the decisionnot to. I'm blissfully happybeing there on my own withthe family."It's amazing that he can fit

any gardening into his hectic

work schedule of TV present-ing and writing."I have to," he shrugs."If I don't go out there and

potter several times a week, Iget ratty. There's quite a bit ofmowing to do but I like thetherapy of mowing."When I grew up my mum

and dad had a tiny back gar-den up in Yorkshire and thenwhen I first got married andlived in Berkshire we had a15ft by 40ft strip behind thehouse. So I know how lucky Iam in having more space."*My Secret Garden by Alan

Titchmarsh is published by

BBC Books, priced £25.Available now.BBeesstt ooff tthhee bbuunncchh --

PPyyrraaccaanntthhaa ((ffiirreetthhoorrnn))Evergreen foliage, dainty

white flowers and brightautumn berries make this spinyshrubs a must-have in any gar-den, particularly if you want tohelp feed the birds.From late spring to mid-

summer, flat clusters of smallopen flowers appear, followedby berries in vivid shades oforange, scarlet and golden yel-low, which can persist throughthe winter.Pyracanthas are spreading

or upright in habit so you cangrow them as free-standingshrubs, hedging or trainedagainst a wall or fence in a fanor espalier shape.They like fertile, well-drained

soil in full sun or partial shadeand will tolerate north-facingwalls. Prune free-standingshrubs in late winter or earlyspring by removing shoots thatspoil the shape.The sideshoots of wall-

trained plants should bepruned in midsummer, two orthree buds from the base,while hedges can also betrimmed in midsummer.Good varieties include P.

'Soleil d'Or', an upright varietywith yellow berries, and P.'Orange Glow', which pro-duces deep orange berries.GGoooodd eennoouugghh ttoo eeaatt --

CCeelleerriiaaccAnyone who hasn't tried a

delicious celeriac, garlic andpotato mash as an accompa-niment to any winter-warmingdish, from sausages to roastmeats, is missing a real treat.Celeriac is a knobbly winter

root which can be harvested

until March.The flesh - crispy when raw,

silky smooth when cooked -has a delicate taste which sug-gests the flavours of celerywith a slight nuttiness.Sow the seed indoors in late

March in trays of compost, notearlier as the plants tend to runto seed.Transplant into seed trays

when two true leaves havedeveloped and grow on at 55F

until mid-April, when they canbe placed in a cold frame toharden off, ready to be plantedout in May.Plant out in a prepared bed

spacing the plants 12in apartwith 15in between the rows.Mulch with well-rotted manureor compost to retain moistureand ensure that they are keptwell watered, or they will run toseed.In early autumn, draw soil up

around the stems to blanchthem. Lift towards the end ofautumn and store in boxes ofmoist peat in a frost-free placeto be used as needed duringthe winter. In most areas youcan cover the roots with strawand lift as required until earlyspring.WWhhaatt ttoo ddoo tthhiiss wweeeekkn Remove decaying or dead

branches of established trees,to prepare for winter winds.

n Protect newly plantedevergreens with a temporarywindbreak until they are estab-lished.

n Group containers over thewinter for protection, wrappingup vulnerable pots and plants.

n Rotate your cropping planon the vegetable plot to reduceany build-up of pest or diseaseand to create the right levels offood in the ground for variouscrops.

n Use shears to cut backclumps of mint to near-groundlevel and apply a top dressingof leaf mould or compost.

n Prune wisteria to increaseflowering next year.

Gardening guru’s hidden secrets revealed

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