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EDITOR’S letteR It’s oﬃcial, British Summertime 2017 is here! …so keep your umbrellas handy and don’t put those wellies away just yet! It’s festival season and that means rain and mud. Well it does for those touring the UK music festival scene at least, but have you ever considered travelling further afield for the annual highlight? We’re here with some of the best offerings outside the confines of our shores. Well worth a look.

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On the subject of music we catch up with guitar and songwriting sensation, Ed Sheeran, as he celebrates the release of his latest album and general awesomeness. But if he’s not your cup of tea perhaps the hilarious comic Chris Ramsey will lift your mood as he reveals all about life on stage.

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Along with all the usual miscellany we’ve a selection of the top hybrid cars on the market and explore the best hangover cures for the morning after those long summer-night parties, plus much, much more. So, ciao for now. See you in June! daniel tidbury | editor-in-chief

www.mayhemmagazine.co.uk 08 Country Walks 10 Mushroom Foraging 12 New Season, New You 14 Body Scrub 16 Tune-up Tips

18 Girls Wanna Have Fun 20 Chris Ramsey chats 24 Top Tier Dining 26 Four Wheel Future 30 Collectable Cameras

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Contributing writers Emily Ralston, Charlotte Johnson, Sara Niven, Dave Wells, Chris Morley, Wayne Gorret, Sam Carter, Hannah Van-Der-Linden, Lex Brookman, Fiona Stanton

32 Ed Sheeran chats 36 Spring Reading 38 Maximum Flavour 40 Too Much Salt 46 Festival Escapes 48 Hangover Cures

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good countRy WalKs written by eMily ralston written by hannah Van-der-linden

The British Isles is a treasure trove of idyllic vistas, enriched with rolling fields, lush green meadows, enchanting forests and runaway streams – perfect for those who like to stretch their legs and explore the beauty of this countries outdoors. Here’s a few good country walking routes right on your doorstep. stroll your way aCross the south downs The South Downs comprises 100 miles of natural beauty from Hampshire to East Sussex and boasts plenty of walking trails, many of which are engulfed in history waiting to be discovered. The South Downs is a true gem for walker’s with more routes than any other national park in the UK. You certainly won’t struggle to fi nd a route to suit you.

literature walk If you are a lover of novels, West Sussex literature walk combines a trail of quaint villages, which have inspired the writings of famous authors. War poet, Edward Thomas has a route dedicated to some of his writings about the South Downs. The route is around three and half miles, starting in the village of Steep, two miles from Petersfield. Learn about the places that inspired Thomas to write his poetry. Th ere are even routes for those that fancy good nosh, dog friendly and family walks. For more information visit southdowns.gov.uk/enjoy/explore/walking

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watershiP down walk Watership Down, a hill in the North West Downs, for some will bring back fond memories of the famous rabbits in Richard Adams classic 1972 novel. It’s also a great place for walker’s. There are many routes to choose from including Ladle Hill featuring a fort from the Iron Ages, The Nuthanger walk and Wayfarer’s walk. The latter is a short two mile route to Watership Down, taking in picturesque views of rolling hills and lush emerald fields. Carrying on with the fictional theme, the route continues to Highclere Castle where the popular ITV period drama, Downtown Abbey was fi lmed. Perfect for those that love history and the countryside. These are countless great walks to try in the South. So, get off that sofa, put your walking boots on and fall in love with the great outdoors again!

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mushRoom FoRaging written by Charlotte Johnson

Foraging for mushrooms has seen a rise in recent years. Whether looking for edible mushrooms to incorporate into a dish at home, or booking a weekend break hunting truffles in France, foraging is all the rage. Here is a basic guide to help you gather only the edible mushrooms. With over 15,000 wild mushrooms growing in the UK, knowing which ones to pick from those that are poisonous is important. Purchasing a guide to foraging is always advised, as you should always be 100% sure of the type of mushroom before you pick it. editors note: Don’t take our word for it, make sure you get some expert advice before touching any fungus or mushroom, and certainly don’t eat any of them unless you’re absolutely sure.

The best time to go gathering is after a rainy day, as the moisture helps the fungus to grow and pop up overnight. Whether you’re planning to search in woodlands or in field, you can be sure to find mushrooms anywhere once you have gained an eye for spotting them. Depending on what type of mushroom you’re seeking, will depend on where you look. Some specimens of fungi grow better in a mixed woodland, whereas others grow in grassy fields away from trees.

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Taking the right materials with you is important, from boots protecting your legs to containers for storing the mushrooms, as well as knife to help harvest. One key accessory that should be taken along when foraging is hand wipes, essential if handling unknown specimens. When out foraging for mushrooms be sure to use your common sense. Try not to over forage, leaving the young species to mature and grow. Also be sure to be aware of your surroundings, trying to avoid standing on fungi or homes for resting animals. If foraging for mushrooms tickles your fancy be sure to purchase a guide before heading out to hunt. With many good guides available, you could try mushrooms by Roger Phillips, with images of over 1,200 fungi or Food For Free by Richard Mabey, which provides instructions on how to eat your mushrooms.

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Winter has been and gone so now you might be looking to get yourself feeling good and looking leaner for the Summer. Raise your training game and you’ll be well on your way to seeing some serious results. set goals You won’t get far without having a clear and measurable target, so think about what you want to achieve and within a certain time scale. Keep it realistic, measurable and hold yourself accountable - it’s no use just saying you want to lose some weight over a few weeks. Spread it over a reasonable time frame and have checkpoints along the way.

traCk your Progress If you’re not doing this already it’s a good idea to fi nd a way to measure your progress. Not doing this means you won’t have any real tangible evidence of improvement - you’re just guessing and as a result you’ll lose patience and the chances are you’ll fall off the wagon pretty quickly.

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record what you performed over the week. Next time, beat the distance or pace. You’ll soon notice the changes. Remember if you don’t push yourself just that little bit more each time then you will eventually reach a plateau your body gets comfortable with the level of activity you put it through, therefore it won’t need to adapt any further. Provide it with the trigger it needs to improve.

do your squats Training the right way is really important. Many people go into the gym without considering how their training relates to their goal. Make sure your training programme fi ts your target.

High Intensity Interval Training is a great way to get shredded. You’ll need zero equipment and studies show you can torch calories in little time when compared to steady cardio exercise alone. You’ll develop your muscular endurance and strength too. Win. ‘Tabata’ is a great form of HIIT - do 20 seconds of intense exercise, followed by 10 seconds rest, then another 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds rest. Continue for 4 minutes, that’s one round. try this workout for size - repeat twice…

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giRls Just Wanna haVe Fun Or do they? This and other questions have left mankind in a flap since time immemorial. But never fear, we at Mayhem! can help you. We understand that you need to play it cool in the potential minefield that is ‘the girl question’ – designed to catch you out every time. But with a little help, you can straighten up and fly right, as we provide you with the foolproof guide to these occasional verbal bombshells - now, pay attention!

what are you thinking? It’s a tricky one – no easy questions in this game. You’re rumbled – she’s caught you as your gaze drifted off into the middle distance like a monk during a particularly fervent bout of meditation. Snapping out of your ambient trance, you must never, ever admit to pondering on the traditional male domains of beer, football, or anything inaccessible or incomprehensible to the fairer sex. Instead, tell her you were using a moment of quiet reflection to enjoy her beauty and grace as she sits next to you on the sofa. If, however, trouble in paradise rears its ugly head and you fi nd yourself in even the most trivial of arguments, something along the lines of ‘taking stock of the

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situation’ may bail you out, without losing track of what caused this lover’s tiff. It might buy you some time, if nothing else.

do i look fat? Out of the frying pan, into the fi re. She’s taken you clothes shopping (worth it for brownie points alone, you could argue) and seen jeans she really, really likes. After she’s dragged herself into the changing room and squeezed into the tightest pair she can fi nd, while you do your best to gaze on adoringly, she takes you aside and asks if you think she looks big-boned. Even if she resembles something akin to a hipster Jabba the Hutt, feelings must be taken into account. As she wails theatrically that she must look like Miss Piggy, simply take her hand and tell her that, to you, she’s a vision of heaven. Everyone

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else in the store might think you’re mad, but true love is blind, and declaring so will convince her that she’s bagged a knight in shining armour, even if you yourself are far from perfect.

is that girl More attraCtiVe than Me? Ah, the verbal wrestling match in which your beloved pits herself against some imagined rival for your love and possibly your loins. However your answer to this could leave you looking like the loser of a particularly violent bout, but defuse the situation by trash-talking the competition. Imagining an alternate reality in which you really are with her best mate or ‘her over there’ in a social setting really isn’t worth it, as it will open up a whole world of pain as she rips you to shreds in both possible senses.

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Chris Ramsey has just embarked on his biggest tour to date, is That chris Ramsey?, culminating in a massive homecoming gig at Newcastle’s Metro Arena. The Geordie star of Comedy Central’s The chris Ramsey show tells mayhem! about life on the road and how adjusting to first-time fatherhood hasn’t stopped him from being arrested in his underpants…

“it’s never a probleM unless they’re shouting abuse” hi, is that Chris ramsey? I see what you did there. how’s the tour going? Amazing. I’ve got a big set that I love and it’s my first time with a headset mic. It’s so free. It’s the best show I’ve done yet. and it’s your biggest tour to date? Yeah. The scary thing about touring is that the venues are booked before I’ve written the show, so I’ve got the title, I’ve got the poster… you’re a bit last minute then? It’s the only way I can do it. I was the kid at school where if you got your homework on a Thursday, I would do it on the Sunday night. I’d have it hanging over me all weekend. It’s just who I am. But you must have had a rough idea of the show mapped out in your head? I’ve ended up having a theme again. There’s a bit of a crisis of confidence theme in my everyday life, on becoming a dad. So I start off talking about the most confident person I’ve ever met, about my wife, my son, my fears,

and then at the end I talk about a situation where I wish I’d been a lot more confident; when I was apprehended by the police last year in a hotel in my underpants. I’d like to have handled that better. what do you think’s brought on this crisis of confidence then? It’s just because offstage you’re a proper dulled-down version of who you are on stage. And it’s just that sometimes you wish you could be just a bit more like the person you are on stage. And it all comes to a head at the end when the police are handcuffing me in a hotel. You see it in films and think you know how you’d handle it, but when it happens to you, you find out who you really are. And that’s why I call the show is That chris Ramsey? Because I found out who I really was that night. That’s very interesting, wishing you were more like someone that you actually are anyway! With comedy, you’re not allowed to be the person you are on stage. Because people would be like, ‘woah, dickhead, tone it down!’ Very very rarely do you get a comic

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who’s exactly the same offstage as they are on stage. it’s a bit like having a split personality. Not to the level of Johnny Vegas, but nearly. Obviously his real name’s Michael Pennington, but the way he talks about Johnny, it’s like a twin or a part of his personality. His book is incredible. so what can we expect from the show? Crowd work, personal stories, embarrassing tales, scary stuff and laughs. Loads of laughs! how long does it take to develop? This one took a couple of months of hard writing and testing out the material. But in reality it’s developing all the time. Every night. travelling up and down the country, how much does each different town/city affect the way you deliver your show? It totally depends on the crowd. There’s no rule to what the audience will be like, regardless of the town. If I’ve never been to the place before, the audience chat at the top will be a bit longer!

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are there any places you particularly enjoy playing on tour? I’ve got a full-on bias towards the North-East. But there’s no real rule to what makes a great gig. We did Dartford for the first time the other day. One of those outskirts of London towns and they’re normally alright, sometimes they can be a bit hard work. But it was phenomenal. The audience were so up for it. If I’ve got a gig in Newcastle and a gig in Dartford, I’d put my life savings on the gig in Newcastle being better. But that gig in Dartford I’d wager against any of the others.

“i never even realised it was a proper job” and you’re finishing the tour in newcastle at the arena. That’s a big gig. That’ll be my biggest one ever. The idea of that many people coming to see you is spectacular. It’s crazy. Ten thousand people! The biggest venue I’ve played so far is the Albert Hall. Five thousand people at the Royal Variety Performance. Though it felt like 2,000, cos hardly any of them were laughing. It was quite a hard gig. you’ve seen great success since emerging on the comedy scene ten years ago, tell us about how you got into it… Totally by accident really. A mate of mine wanted to do it, so I went and watched and thought I’d have a go myself. It wasn’t until I started doing it that I realised I’d wanted to do it for a living. when did you discover you could make people laugh?

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At school. I must have been about 12 or 13 the first time I held the concentration of a group of kids and made them all laugh with a story. It was actually a story about a boy I’d met on holiday. you’ve enjoyed an illustrious career so far, appearing on countless television panel shows including Mock The Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats as well as performing for Live at the Apollo among others… how did the opportunity to work in television come about? A bit of luck actually. Someone doing a slot on Russell howard’s good news had messed up somehow, and I was in the studio to watch the warm up guy and see how it’s done (as I was getting booked for some TV warm up at the time). The producers were all flapping as they were down a stand-up set for that weeks show, so asked me to record a backup set in case that ever happened again. Then another comedian messed up their set (it was camera trouble actually, not the comedians fault) and my recorded backup set went out on air. And that was my first TV set. how does your performance change from one format to another? You have to self edit more for TV. And try to keep it tighter. Producers are scared audiences will turn over the second there is a moments pause.

felt like stories that anyone could tell about being a dad. you’ve got a young following… Not as young as you’d think. I’ve got a lovely mix. Last night there was an entire family. I once did a gig where there were grandparents as well. Three generations turned up. It’s always really nice to see an older face. as you’re such a natural storyteller, do you appreciate a bit of audience banter or does it put you off your stride? I love it. When I come out I start chatting to the audience immediately. It’s never a problem, unless they’re shouting abuse. your material is very personal. do you deal with trump and Brexit like so many other comics, or just ignore it? Well Trump does all his own jokes anyway. Anything you could possibly do, he’s already done. So it’s impossible to satirise him. talk to us about your writing process… Routines start as notes in my phone about things that have happened or ideas I have had, then they get fleshed out in the office, then they get tested on stage. what’s your favourite joke/one-liner? A Gary Delaney joke: ‘when i found out you could donate sperm via post i came in a jiffy’

your last show, All Growed Up, dealt with becoming an adult. But now you’re 30, with a kid, so presumably you’ve not got much choice? Yes but with the new show I didn’t want to make it a dad show. I had a load of stories about my son, but I binned most of them because they

since your last tour, you’ve got your own show on Comedy Central. it’s a lot of fun isn’t it, like an extension of your personality. That’s what I wanted. There’s so much grim stuff going on and I was never going to do a John Oliver type satire show. That’s not my style. I wanted a show that was fun and entertaining and high-energy.

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“we’re pathetic. absolutely pathetic” All of the guests came away saying, ‘That was so much fun to be on.’ It was so nice to hear colleagues you admire like Jimmy Carr saying that. having tasted a variety of different entertainment platforms, live comedy, tV panel show, acting, where are you most comfortable? On stage. Always. who do you admire most in comedy? Billy Connolly. I remember watching him with my dad when I was a kid and I couldn’t believe this bloke would stand up there telling these amazing stories to the room and a theatre of people were just hanging on his every word. The fi rst one I saw with him was an audience with, with Robbie Coltrane, Bob Geldof and Michael Parkinson, and my dad explained that he was a comedian. I never even realised it was a proper job. I used to watch Lee Evans as well.

having worked with so many successful comedians, is there anyone on the circuit you’re a big fan of in particular? There’s loads. Kevin bridges, Russell Howard, Michael McIntyre, Jason cook Carl Hutchinson. From the big TV guys to my mates. what’s your proudest moment? Probably being nominated for the Edinburgh comedy award in 2011. Or getting to do the royal variety... or my own show. Ah I don’t know! what are you like when you’re on the road? Well I’m currently sitting in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter van. The tour manager’s driving and I’m sitting on a leather recliner with a table, my support act Carl Hutchinson is sitting on my left listening to music on his laptop, and I’ve got in front of us a PlayStation 4 with a 32-inch telly up on the wall and I’ve currently got Resident evil origins on pause so I can have this interview.

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so what do you and Carl do after a show? do you tear the place up or go back and chill? Honestly, you can’t. It seems like we’re just sitting around doing nothing and it’s just a couple of hours each night, but it’s actually infuriating how much it takes out of you doing a two-hour show. It’s not like I’m down the mine. I’m just on stage talking. Just sitting in the van can exhaust you. My idea of a good tear-up is going back to the hotel, having a couple of beers out of the minibar and ordering a pizza. We’re pathetic. Absolutely pathetic. But after Newcastle Arena, there’ll be hell on earth! what advice would you give to anyone that thinks they’re funny enough to break into the industry? The audience decide. Not you.

you can see Chris on tour at the Portsmouth Guildhall on 13 April

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Mary Rose Museum launches new business entertaining packages and unveils Upper Deck Dinners Upper Deck dinners start from £150 + vat per head, with a minimum of 20 guests and a maximum of 40. For larger events catering for up to 110 guests, the museum offers the use of the Admiral’s Gallery, which caters for theatre-style presentations or for dinners and can be set up with a large multimedia screen. The museum also offers use of its wardroom Suite, a fullyequipped function room which can seat up to 18 guests for business lunches and meetings. to find out more see www.maryrose.org/venue-hire, email events@maryrose.org or call 02392 812 931.

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The Mary Rose Museum has launched new corporate event packages which will allow guests to experience Henry VIII’s flagship as never before. For the first time the museum, in the heart of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, is inviting guests to enjoy a premium silver service dinner on the top deck of the museum. Guests will enjoy first class catering while looking down at uninterrupted views of the Mary Rose. The exclusive offering is part of a relaunched suite of events packages for 2017. They include brand new catering packages for the use of the museum’s wardroom, suitable for

smaller gatherings, and for its stunning Admiral’s Gallery, which is ideally suited to larger gatherings. Guests at all events enjoy a tour of the museum and experience its multimedia show, which brings the Mary Rose’s history vividly to life. Paul Griffiths, Head of Operations, said: “upper deck dinners is a new addition at the top of the range of our expanding events offering. Being seated for dinner on the upper deck is as close as you can get to dining on the ship herself. it is a truly premium experience which guests will talk about for a long, long time to come.”

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kia niro

written by wayne gorret

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The KIA Niro combines a practical, family-oriented crossover body style with an efficient hi-tech hybrid system. What impresses most is the simple and unobtrusive way that the Niro makes hybrid motoring feel so ‘normal’. Its conventional body shape, un-fl ashy styling, efficient 1.6-litre petrol engine and dualclutch automatic gearbox all combine to make it feel more contemporary from behind the wheel than many rivals. Entry-level models offer 74mpg and CO2 emissions of 88g/km. The KIA Niro is quiet, quite refined and decent to drive, plus it comes with KIA’s industryleading seven-year/100,000-mile warranty. Between £21,295–£24,695.

They’re lean, green and some are even a bit mean! We round up some of the best hybrids and all-electric cars on the market today. audi a3 sPortBaCk e-tron

suzuki ignis Nobody does small cars like Suzuki and the new Ignis is a welcome breath of fresh air in a cluttered city car segment. Distinctive ‘mini-me’ crossover styling, deceptively spacious interior and a very likeable drive make this latest Suzuki urbanite a certain winner. The ‘Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki’ (SHVS) mild hybrid system is so good, that aside from a little energy flow graphic in the instrument cluster, you’ll never know it was there. CO2 emissions are just 97g/km and 65.7mpg should be achievable. The top-spec SZ5 model has all the toys, too! Just £13,000.

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The Audi A3 Sportback ‘e-tron’ plug-in hybrid uses pretty much the same system found in the Volkswagen Golf GTE, with a combined total of 201bhp from its 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor. Offi cial figures suggest you should get around 30 miles of electric-only driving, which means the A3 e-tron is rated at 176mpg with CO2 emissions of 37g/km. The combined power units are certainly effective, offering near hot-hatch levels of performance, but the relatively high purchase price (even with the £2,500 Government grant taken away) could put some people off. From £35,930.

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Volkswagen golf gte The plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf GTE makes good sense. It combines a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and home-charged batteries. VW says this means a maximum electric-only range of about 31 miles and a claimed 166mpg. In reality, you’re unlikely to see anywhere near those numbers in everyday driving, but official CO2 emissions are a remarkable 35g/km. Its handling is dulled by heavy batteries and performance is fair rather than brisk. But it’s refined and comfortable on the motorway, feeling just like a normal Golf most of the time. From £33,995 (GTE 1.4 PHEV 5dr DSG).

BMw i3 rex There are two versions of the i3 – a fully electric vehicle with a range of between 80 and 125 miles and this range-extending (REx) hybrid, which offers a range of around 210 miles. It deploys a small petrol engine that operates an on-board electricity generator to top up the underfloor batteries, rather than power the wheels. The car’s CO2 emissions are a mere 13g/km, residual values are strong and the BMW i3 REx won’t cost you much to run. It has distinctive looks, is good fun to drive and is full of clever features. From £32,590.

hyundai ioniq hyBrid The Ioniq is Hyundai’s triple-whammy; this is the first car to be available to order as a conventional hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or a fully electric vehicle. Here, we look at the impressive hybrid, returning around 83mpg, with CO2 emissions of 79g/km. It’s powered by a 104bhp, 1.6-litre petrol engine and paired with a 43bhp electric motor. Attractively priced, the Ioniq hybrid is pretty good to drive, too, with the gearbox being a particular highlight. Inside, it feels much like a latterday Hyundai which is no bad thing, is well equipped and a good bit cheaper than its Toyota Prius rival. From £19,995.

lexus Ct 200h Lexus no longer offers diesel powered cars. The luxury arm of Toyota has long advocated the merits of hybrids over diesels and the CT 200h is the starter model in its current UK range. The interior is solidly built using high-quality materials, but the ride isn’t quite as comfortable as the Lexus badge infers. One thing the CT does deliver, however, is low running costs. It’s claimed to be capable of 74.3mpg and CO2 emissions of only 82g/km. It also sits in an impressively low 15% BiK company-car tax bracket, making it sorely tempting for company-car drivers. From £22,495.

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Volkswagen e-uP The all-electric version of the VW UP city car. Unlike many cars in this segment it can seat four in quite good comfort, It’s also enjoyable and easy to drive and park. Its 90-mile range is on the short side, but may be suffi cient for most urbanites. You

can charge it from your domestic electricity supply and top it up at public charging points during the day, too. However, the price of the e-UP is its Achilles heel and may inhibit many from taking a punt on this worthy EV contender. From £25,280.

electRiFying Electric cars are getting better and better - and quickly which is why we’ve avoided the usual suspects from Nissan and Renault and offer up three worthy EV alternatives… kia soul eV The KIA Soul EV represents the South Korean brand’s fi rst foray into the UK electric car market and, while the standard car has been around a few years now, the youthfully designed Soul still holds appeal. Its boxy exterior shape makes it very spacious inside and headroom is particularly generous, but batteries take up much of the boot space, which is a below par 281 litres. With its claimed range of 132 miles between charges, the Soul makes for an enjoyable zero-emissions urban runabout. From £25,495.

tesla Model x Tesla’s new Model X SUV attracts buyers who might previously have chosen a premium SUV such as a Mercedes GLS or Range Rover. It’s a quick, greatlooking car with loads of space in the back and the option of seating for seven – and those rear falcon wing doors are a hoot! Range distances vary from 259

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to 336 miles, according to variant. In the P100D version, you can enjoy supercar performance with 62mph arriving in just 2.9 seconds, when in the gloriously named ‘Ludicrous Mode’. Fancy deadlining a Ferrari 488 GTB from the lights? From £80,400 to £129,200.

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As soon as camera technology became affordable everybody wanted one. Families, hobbyists, enthusiasts.

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Digital tech meant bad news for fi lm, and fi lm cameras were cast aside. But that’s good news for todays collector of vintage photographic gear. Image capture technology may have changed but the optical technology is as good as it always was. Here’s how to get started.

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editors fi rst camera was a Pentax MX.

what to Buy

what not to Buy

With so many classic cameras available on auction sites, in charity shops, and in your parents loft, getting started is easy. With so many cameras still around and such an enormous range, fi nding something worth using can be overwhelming. However as a rule, the cameras worth looking for are the ones which look like they were built to last. Look for metal bodies rather than the newer (cheaper) plastic housing. The classic intro camera is the Canon AE-1 Program. A workhorse of it’s day, and a contemporary favourite. These sold over a million, many of which are still working today. Look for other cameras in this family too.

With these relics of the past, how the camera has been stored can have some adverse effects.

The Nikon brand equivalent is the F2 or F3 and these are equally worth getting your hands on. Other decent brands include Olympus and Pentax.

It’s worth knowing that batteries for old cameras are sometimes quite specialist. Check you can still get hold of the right battery before spending on the camera.

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Bear in mind that some cameras you ﬁ nd will be 50/60/70 years old. Expect 'wear' but be cautious of damage!

Don’t buy if you can see fungus in the lens. Some claim to have methods of cleaning up lens fungus, but expect some serious professional costs. It looks like an erratic network of very fi ne fl uff which will dull your pictures. Battery corrosion. Have a quick check in the battery compartment, look for corroded contacts. In most cases there won’t be more than a slight corrosion and it will be fi ne after a quick dry brush, but if it looks more major, it might be worth continuing the antique search.

CheCk the filM size 135 (35mm) fi lm is 99% of what you’ll fi nd. But there are many others. 120 (Medium Format) fi lm is much bigger and is the other fi lm size commonly available. Pretty much anything else you’re going to struggle to fi nd fi lm for. Not a problem if it’s a display piece, but disappointing if you’re looking to shoot.

the geMs Some brands of classic fi lm cameras will leave enthusiasts short of words. Almost anything by Leica is going to be high quality kit with a potentially lucrative resale value. Also be on the lookout for Rolleiflex/Rolleicord, Hasselblad, and Contax.

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Ed Sheeran has been breaking sales and streaming records worldwide with his brand new album Divide. The British singer/songwriterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third album features the hit singles Shape of You and Castle on the Hill.

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This latest album comes after the 26-year-old took a year away from the limelight to spend time with his girlfriend and travel the world. Here, the singer talks about what fans can expect from Divide and the inspirations behind some of the tracks. Ed also opens up about finding love with his former school pal, the downsides to fame and money and why he decided to move back to his home town...

“i’M keeping My Mouth shut” you’re back with your new album, Divide, which has a balance; funny, light-hearted and serious. was your aim to improve on the last two records? It was really important to make sure that it was a seminal record. The last two records I’ve made have been very successful for me but they haven’t necessarily been the one. Like when you look back at Bruce Springsteen’s career or Bob Dylan’s you can pinpoint the albums that it just went nuts for them. I don’t think I’ve had that yet. I haven’t had the Adele’s 21 or Bob Dylan with Blonde on Blonde or Springsteen with Born in the usa. So that’s why I spent a lot of time with this record making it perfect.

There’s a different feel to Divide? It’s very much a record that’s had a lot of time and effort put into it. I listened to and replaced and replaced and replaced until eraser came out. did you work harder on this than on the first ones? or did you just get better at your craft? I did work harder yeah, but also I wasn’t complacent. When I finished the album I left it for a month and then chose which songs were not classics and then chopped them off and wrote new ones. It’s definitely had more thought. do you have an ear for a classic? No! There are four or five people I play them to and if all five of them go “yeah” then it’s usually a good song.

now you think it’s time for the classic ed sheeran record? Well, maybe not classic, but I do think this is the album I’ll be known for, as opposed to the other two.

so you need the whole panel to give the thumbs up? Yeah pretty much.

The other two didn’t go too bad! No I know but you know what? You’ll mention the other two and be like The a Team for the first one and Thinking out Loud for the next one, whereas this one I’d like five or six that you just roll off the tongue.

who are the key people in that team? My dad is always a good. Stewart, my manager, is always a good one. And my cousin Murray. If those three are into something then it’s usually a good tune.

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your dad seems a wise man and pops up throughout the record. Yeah, my dad is number one in my life in terms of influence and advice. are you very much like him? I don’t have his temper. I have my mum’s temperament. It takes a lot to make us snap. My dad and my brother have a very short fuse. So that’s the one thing we don’t share. what’s been the best advice your father has given? Well for the music industry he said don’t talk about religion or politics. And it seems to be working. so you didn’t play with the idea of doing a Brexit song? No. I have my own views that I feel strongly about, but I’m a 26-yearold that doesn’t really spend that much time watching the news or reading newspapers. My opinion is not as well-rounded and educated as it could be. So I’m keeping my mouth shut. Of course I love being in Europe, it’s an amazing place. you postponed your release until after the us election. why? Everyone’s attention was turned to one thing – so I didn’t want to release to deaf ears.

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People are always going to listen when you release music… Yeah but I think it’s better to do it when people can actually focus in on the songs.

I see all of those friends. I saw them at the weekend. We go on holiday twice a year together and then they all live about an hour away from me in London.

in Perfect you say ‘I will not give you up this time’. were you together before? We were together very, very briefly yeah. Very briefly and then I left.

you say in Eraser that ‘money is the root of all evil and fame is hell’ and that these things can ‘destroy a man like me’? It was more about alcohol and addiction I think, and just being aware of it. I do think that money is the root of all evil. I’ve never lost more friends in my life than I have done after money came into my life. You have all the friends in the world when you’re broke. It’s weird.

so you don’t do all the parties round your house? I have cats that would get scared of a lot of people. I’ve had a party house but I’m growing up a little bit now. My house is very relaxed and chilled. Their house is the party house, they all live together. Ten boys in one house and they’re more than fine with that.

did you have a crush on her back at school? Yeah well we kind of both had crushes on each other. But it’s a very innocent thing when you’re that age.

you probably make more money than you can spend…? Yeah, but it’s like earn a penny, spend a penny with me. As soon as it comes in it goes out. I don’t hold much value in it. I see more value in my friends and family being ok. A lot of my money goes to charity; there’s a children hospital near where I live. I have enough to be comfortable and get by and then the rest kind of goes to helping people. fame hasn’t touched you. you’re so down-to-earth? It changed the people around me more than it changed me. And that in turn changes you because when the people around you change towards you, you get very paranoid and weird. Fame is a weird thing. I can’t walk outside my house without putting on a baseball cap, sunglasses and a hood. And even then you can’t really go anywhere. So that’s a bit weird. That’s kind of why I moved back to my home town. Everyone treats me normally there, so I can walk around normally. you talk about your mates in Castle On The Hill and what happened to them and how their lives evolved. do you hook up with old friends often?

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where do the cats live? The cats, Calippo and Dorito, are in London with my girlfriend.

did you always know that one day you would be together? No not at all. It just happened. She was living in New York when I was living in New York as well. you say ‘Darling you look perfect tonight’. was this inspired by something particular? You know the Eric Clapton song, wonderful Tonight. I wanted to write a version of that because I think that’s such a perfect line, you know, ‘Then she asked me do i look alright, i said my darling you look wonderful tonight.’ That’s just such a line.

“now i just feel very secure” you’ve said about your girlfriend, that she’s the first real love of your life… It’s the first time for it. I’ve never been able to have a proper relationship other than with a messenger on my phone with someone who is 40,000 miles away or something. I spent every day of last year with her. Now I just feel very secure, whereas before I didn’t really know if it was a relationship or not. you’re solid now so spending time apart will be easier? Do you know what? It’s not difficult to get to Berlin on a weekend if I’m on tour, or even to get to New York, it’s only six hours. If you fly on a Friday night you can have the whole of Saturday and then fly back on a Sunday. So it’s not out of the realms of possibility to see each other every weekend.

you’re friends with eric Clapton now right? did you play it to him? I haven’t. I’ve told him about it though. He’s heard some of the tracks on the album. does Cherry have a say in what goes on the album? No, not really. She hears the songs but it’s very much like playing a song to my mum. They’re going say they like it whatever it is, whereas my dad will be like: ‘This song is not very good.’ But actually in the long run it is a good thing. you took a whole year off, but were you writing while you were away? Yeah, before the year off I had castle on the hill, Perfect, happier and how would you Feel. So I had four tunes before the year off. And then I took six months travelling and six months making the album

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“i think the wheels should be in Motion by the tiMe i’M 30”

and that’s when all the other songs came out. But shape of you, eraser, hearts Don’t Break around here and galway girl all came two months ago. So they’re really recent. where did you go travelling? I went to Japan. Japan is very much like England for Americans. Like when Americans come to England they go to London and they go, “oh London was amazing”. But that’s not England, that’s just London. So people are like, “how was Japan?”And I’d be like, “Tokyo is amazing’”and there’d be like, “Tokyo is here but you’ve got the whole...” So I wanted to see from the north to then very south. Hokkaido to Okinawa over two months; it was incredible. The Japanese are very friendly? Really friendly and I remember one day we were late for breakfast and

they were apologising to us. I was like, “we were late, we’re sorry.” And they were like, “no, we’re so sorry.” They’re very, very polite. Almost too polite. where else did you go? Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Ghana, Liberia, Italy, Iceland and fi nished up in America. Did a bit there too. and you wrote a track on the queen Mary? Yeah I wrote happier onboard. Well, I wrote half of it in New York and the rest of it on the Queen Mary. it’s bittersweet – about an ex? Do you know what? It was actually written in a really good place. I got to a point that all men do where you step back from something and see the perspective and you’re like, “i can’t offer what that guy can offer” and “he deﬁnitely makes you more happy than i ever did so why would i try and interfere with that.” I think all guys go through that.

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is it the same guy as in New Man? No, new man is not actually about one person. I was doing a session with Jessie Ware for her stuff and then we fi nished the song and she said, “Let’s write a song for your album” and I just wanted to write a song about every guy that an ex-girlfriend would get with after you, not the one they date, just the fi rst one they get with. It’s like they’re all the same kind of person. So I wanted to write a song about that. finally, you said a while back that you want to have a family by the time you’re 30. are you already thinking about it? I think the wheels should be in motion by the time I’m 30. But it is not really up to me. It is kind of a two-way street. It has to be up to the partner as well. But yeah, we’ll see.

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spRing Reading As the evenings grow longer there’s more time for lounging with a good book while basking in the spring sunlight, we’re here with a selection of recent releases to get stuck into… written by Charlotte Johnson

a horse walks into a Bar BY DAVID GROSSMAN Ever wondered what it must be like to be a stand-up comedian? Grossman presents to the reader the life of one artist through an evening’s performance. Set in a small Israeli city, a comedian past his peak is doing a night of stand-up. Th roughout the story we see the plot unfold and characters appearing in attendance at the show. With the story fl ying back and forth bringing the reader up to scratch, the plot begins to emerge and a twist that will change the lives of many in attendance at the show. Th is novel is perfect for those seeking a laugh and are unoffended by jokes of questionable taste.

Blue light yokohaMa BY NICHOLAS OBREGON Th e beginning of the 2017 saw a superb selection of crime and thriller novels hit bookstores nationwide. One of those must read detective novels is Blue Light yokohama. Set in Japan, Police Inspector Iwata is located to investigate a gruesome multiple murder. With the previous detective on the case killing himself, Iwata and his partner have to investigate the killing of an entire family, a murder with what appears to be no motive. Th is compelling story written in a moody and gripping tone is sure to be a success and is Obregon’s much anticipated debut.

enCirCling BY CARL FRODE TILLER Originally written in 2007, encircling by the Norwegian author Carl Frode Tiller has been republished earlier this year. The first novel of the encircling Trilogy, sees the main character David asking friends and family to share their memories of him after losing his memory in an accident. After placing an advert in a local newspaper, three respond; a close friend, his teenage girlfriend and his stepdad. Through struggles in their own lives, each of the respondents have their own reasoning for reaching out to David. But who of the three has the most accurate memories of him, or do they all contain some small fragment of the truth?

the refugees BY VIET THANH NGUYEN A collection of short stories written by the author of The sympathizer and winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize of fiction. The Refugees is a

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collection of short stories written over a period of 20 years exploring topics of immigration, identity, love and family. This book will lead

readers to question what it must be like to leave one country and relocate, as well as the desires we encounter to feel fulfilled in life.

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A kitchen cupboard without certain herbs and spices would be like having fish without the chips or a sandwich without the filling. A few pinches and dashes of flavouring can give a dish optimum flavour. Here are a few staple ingredients that will change the way you cook!

garliC Garlic is a staple ingredient that livens up many dishes. Available all year round the bulbs are relatively cheap and last for ages. Garlic bulbs have about 5-8 cloves that can be crushed, chopped, minced or left whole in the skin and roasted. You can even buy ‘Very lazy garlic’, chopped garlic soaked in white wine vinegar that’s kept in the fridge. Garlic has a long lasting taste but not ideal if you’re on a fi rst date! A tiny amount goes a long way!

must haVe ingRedients FoR maXimum FlaVouR written by hannah Van-der-linden

Coriander Coriander, also known as Chinese parsley is a plant with herbs and seeds and both can be used in cooking. It’s become a popular herb and used a lot in Asian and South American cuisine. It has a distinct citrus smell with peppery notes and adds maximum fl avour to a number of dishes. Great in Thai and Indian curries and best added a minute before serving.

Herbs and spices make food come to life, don’t be afraid to wake up your dishes with a few staple ingredients. You won’t ever look back!

allsPiCe Allspice sounds like a pop group from the nineties! It is in fact a tree grown in West India that produces peppercorn like berries. Historically, the berry flavour was mistaken for a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and clove, thus giving it the name. Although quite sweet, the flavours have earthy tones which work perfectly in savoury dishes such as Jamaican jerk chicken and lamb stews.

Basil You can’t go wrong with fresh basil topped on a bolognaise, tossed in a fresh green salad or ripped and scattered onto a pizza. Commonly used in Italian cooking, the herb adds an abundance of fl avour to tomato based sauces and is the main ingredient in green pesto. Basil is available all year round and can be found as a pot plant, in fresh bundles, as a seasoning and even frozen in most supermarkets.

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Chinese fiVe sPiCe Chinese fi ve spice funnily enough is comprised of fi ve distinct spices; cinnamon, star anise, fenugreek, clove and pepper. It’s an easy spice to re-create at home with many variations including, nutmeg and ginger. It’s a staple spice in many Vietnamese dishes and works well with pork.

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too much written by fiona stanton

Salt and Pepper, without them our dining tables would be empty. We’re told not to add too much salt to our diets, but is there an alternative to add to our chips? mayhem! did some digging to discover more about of salt and how much is too much. where is salt froM? Salt is the white stuff in the shaker. In its true form it’s actually a rainbow coloured rock. Regular table salt comes from evaporated sea water comprised of two elements; sodium and chlorine. It plays a key part in our diet and allowing 1500mg of sodium per day, that’s about 0.75 teaspoons is healthy, but due to large quantities of salt hidden in processed foods, most of us consume much more than this. There are however alternatives to regular salt which can improve the fl avour of our food which are less harmful to our health.

kosher salt Kosher salt is mainly used to preserve meat and is dissolved easily and quickly. It has sodium chloride, just like table salt but it doesn’t include any added iodine.

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It’s great with pretty much anything, but best with meat according to Jewish traditions.

High blood pressure can come without any symptoms and if you are aged between 40-74 it’s advised to get your blood pressure checked.

Available in most specialised supermarkets.

how Can salt Be aVoided?

hiMalayan salt Originating in Pakistan, Himilayan Salt contains sodium, polyhalite, fl uride, iodine among other minerals and has a pinkish colour. It’s thought to have better health benefi ts than table salt because of its added minerals. Th is salt is good with fish.

how MuCh salt is healthy? Salt is found in 75% of foods, including processed foods, cereals and bread. High salt intake can cause heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure and strokes.

Simple steps can be taken to avoid high salt intake. Salt alternatives as mentioned are one option, but avoiding excess salt all together is better. Taste the food you’re cooking before adding extra salt. Check nutritional information on foods packaging and aim to eat less than one teaspoon of salt per day; that’s under 1500mg. Download ‘Food Smart’ and scan the barcodes on packaging when you’re browsing the isles next time for detailed information about the salt levels contained in foods before you decide whether or not it’s hit or a miss.

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FestiVal escapes

The global festival scene is thriving, with a diverse array of unique festival escapes in exciting new destinations. From mountain top snow festivals and exotic Moroccan escapes, to adventures in the Costa Rica jungle, wallet friendly Eastern European hotspots and amazing city festivals to combine with long weekends of culture, gastronomic delights and sightseeing, there’s something for everyone. Need some inspiration? Here’s our pick of unforgettable festival escapes for 2017…

snowBoMBing Where to start... Mayrhofen, Austria, that’s where. A festival up a mountain 8,497ft above ordinary, in one of the finest ski resorts in Europe, showcasing world class acts in the most unique venues imaginable (think igloo raves, enchanted forest parties and mountain-top stages). Luxurious spas, rooftop hot tubs, authentic alpine cuisine, 650km of unadulterated piste and not a tent in sight. Snowbombing 2017 promises to be the most ambitious event to date with a world-class lineup that includes Run The Jewels, Chase & Status, Dixon, Courteeners, Blossoms, Slaves, Novelist, Monki, Grandmaster Flash, KiNK, Groove Armada, Eats Everything, Cassy, Stefflon Don and many, many more. All this plus TV legend Pat Sharp is set to bring his FunHAUS to SB17! Now, alongside Mr Motivator, Eddie the Eagle, Chairlift Speed dating, Snowlympics and more, Snowbombing and Pat Sharp’s FunHAUS will host a superb array of alpine antics, including House of Voga, Bongo’s Bingo, the Zell Brass Oompah Band and a trio of tribute acts that includes Noasis, Antarctic Monkeys and Daft as Punk. Snowbombing 2017 - the ultimate music festival on snow. 3-8 April 2017 – snowbombing.com.

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BilBao BBk liVe Set atop the Kobetamendi Hill with breathtaking views across culture-rich Bilbao, Bilbao BBK Live 2017 will showcase acts including Depeche Mode, The Killers, Die Antwoord, Justice, Phoenix, Two Door Cinema Club, Fleet Foxes, The 1975, Sundara Karma, Cabbage and a whole host of Spanish musical talent. Basoa, the festivals carefully curated dance music space will also play host to uninterrupted party sessions from many of the most-respected names in electronic music including Dixon, The Black Madonna, Andrew Weatherall, Daphni, Job Jobse, DJ Tennis and Motor City Drum Ensemble. With many more acts still to be announced, it’s the perfect excuse for a long weekend in Bilbao, home to the Guggenheim Museum, a vast cultural hub, and the world-famous Basque gastronomic scene. 6-8 July 2017 – bilbaobbklive.com

exit Just a short ride away from the Serbian capital Belgrade, the magical Petrovaradin Fortress set high on the banks of the river Danube in Novi Sad provides the perfect setting for the EXIT Festival. Started as a student protest in 2000 fighting for political change and freedom, EXIT continues to spread positive vibes, promoting change and positive education, supporting many community and humanitarian missions, while throwing a damn good party. The award winning festival has something for music lovers of all genres with a diverse mix of artists performing on numerous stages

connected by cobbled streets, ramparts and tunnels. Also renowned for it’s amazing atmosphere and energy the Dance Arena champions the who’s who in the electronic music world set in the awe inspiring moat of the fortress, it’s that special moment when the sun’s rays shine over the fortress walls and your favourite tune is belting through the soundsystem and into your soul! EXIT continues to deliver the most adventurous and value for money festival experiences in Europe so keep your eyes peeled for the first acts to be announced soon. EXIT. Where hedonism meets activism. 6-9 July 2017 – exitfest.org.

PositiVus festiVal Taking place in the picturesque coastal town of Salacgriva in Latvia, Positivus is the largest music and arts festival in the Baltic States, transporting chart-topping headliners, underground emerging talent and exciting art and dance stages to their unspoiled atmospheric coastal setting amid stunning woodland. Festival goers can dip their toes in the baltic sea or take in the atmosphere in a hammock beneath the trees while enjoying a rich diversity of international chart toppers and underground emerging talent in this idyllic holiday location. Positivus also offers art and dance stages giving festival goers a variety of activities and stalls selling locally made designer clothing and accessories, giving festival goers plenty to see and do during the three day event. Positivus was also recognised in the 2013, 2015 and 2016 European Festival Awards being a finalist in the ‘Best Medium Sized Festival’ category and also for ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2013. First acts for 2017 will be announced soon. 14-16 July 2017 – positivusfestival.com

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off festiVal OFF is a festival for the discerning music fan and the place to discover the best alternative acts from around the world. A truly unique boutique music festival, OFF Festival takes place in ‘Three Lake Valley’, Katowice – a beautiful green oasis in the heart of industrial Silesia. OFF is a way of life, one that flies in the face of current trends and stays true to itself, and the ethos of organiser Artur Rojek is firmly aimed at supporting art and music with the festival bringing many acts to Poland for the first time. OFF Festival’s reputation is growing year on year driven by the festivals forward–thinking, eclectic music policy and it’s bold and eclectic lineups. From the greatest alternative music stars from around the world to the increasingly strong Polish scene, OFF festival has inspiring music in abundance and the organisers and crowd have one serious finger on the pulse when it comes to music. This year will be more of the same with the first acts announced being Circuit Des Yeux, Kikagaku Moyo, Swans and The Black Madonna. 4-6 August 2017 – off-festival.pl.

sziget Proud winner of the ‘Best Major European Festival’ award in 2015 and 2011, and ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2016, Sziget Festival is one of the biggest multicultural events of Europe. Taking place on the picturesque Óbuda Island in Budapest, Sziget welcomes over 490,000 visitors from over 100 countries to express themselves on their selfproclaimed Island of Freedom. Sziget is not just about music, with more than 50 program venues offering festival goers the chance to experience many different things including; circus, theatre and dance, art and installations, yoga and sports and a huge

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variety of food. There is also has a beach area where fans can truly enjoy the summer and the Danube. With so much on offer in the heart of Budapest, Sziget provides a complete festival-holiday experience with a week long party, great live concerts and all the attractions the city has to offer such as beautiful historic buildings, thermal spas and special ’ruin pubs’. For their 25th anniversary edition Sziget are excited to welcome artists including; Major Lazer, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Two Door Cinema Club, Tom Odell, Bad Religion, DJ Shadow, Mac DeMarco, Vince Staples, W&W, Oliver Heldens and many more tba. 9-16 August 2017 – szigetfestival.com.

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lowlands Get ready for Lowlands Paradise 2017, as the festival prepares to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary edition with Mumford And Sons, Editors, The xx, Elbow, Alt-J, Flume, Moderat, Iggy Pop, Ben Klock, Dixon, Cashmere Cat, Mura Masa, Mac Demarco, Nothing But Thieves, Tove Lo, Ty Segall. Taking place next to the Walib Fairgrounds, Biddinghuizen Lowlands is the Dutch answer to Reading & Leeds, but with impressive installations including the renowned red and white chimney stacks, plus unique covers for all stages so you can enjoy all the music rain or shine. Just over an hours drive from Amsterdam you can easily mix your festival trip with a short city break. More acts will be announced soon with over 250 acts in total performing at this years event. 18-20 August 2017 – lowlands.nl

Mysteryland Just a short distance from the city of Amsterdam, the world’s longest running dance music festival takes visitors on a creative journey, combining the finest electronic music with an extensive arts and culture line-up. With over 346 acts, criss-crossing house, techno, disco, African beats, vinyl-only, hardstyle, hip hop and feel-good bands, there’s something for every electronic music fan. The extensive lifestyle

and culture programme also features theatre, movies, live art, interactive installation art, street performers, hidden raves in the forests and spectacular shows. At the Healing Garden, you can take some time to find your Zen and go back to the dancefloor feeling completely at peace and ready to dance through the entire weekend. 26-27 August 2017 – mysteryland.nl

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oasis Nestled on the outskirts of the bustling city of Marrakech in the luxurious surroundings of the Source music resort, Oasis brings a slice of festival paradise to Morocco, shining the light on North Africa as the latest must-visit festival destination. In addition to the cutting-edge music programme, there is ample opportunity to nourish the mind, body and soul with daily yoga, massage and reflexology. Guests can also experience Moroccan culture on-site

with authentic local street food, a wide selection of locally produced and organic products, market vendors, henna artists and more. With the ‘Red City’ of Marrakech just 10 minutes from the festival it’s also the perfect opportunity to explore the rich Berber, Arabic and Moorish culture, historic sights, desert landscapes, souks, spas and aromatic cuisine. 15-17 September 2017 – theoasisfest.com.

ade Amsterdam’s thriving club and nightlife scene is well documented and for five days a year the city becomes the centre of the electronic music world as over 375,000 visitors flock to the city for the Amsterdam Dance Event. The ultimate music festival for fans of electronic music takes place in October, featuring more than 2,200 international artists performing in more than 100 of Amsterdam’s most celebrated venues including Melkweg, Closure, Gashouder, Claire, Shelter, Paradiso, the NDSM Docklands and De School. In addition to the extensive line-up of the ADE Festival, ADE also offers music enthusiasts a large and varied daytime program featuring a wealth of dance music-related exhibitions, films, documentaries, DJ showcases, gear master classes and artist Q&A’s, taking place across Amsterdam’s five main districts, utilising historical locations and unique venues across the city. 18-22 October 2017 – amsterdam-dance-event.nl.

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The floor is spinning, the water next to your bed does nothing to quench your intensely dry mouth and there’s a drummer rocking out in your skull. Are you dying? No you’ve fallen victim to the hangover of the seasonal party, brought on by far too much fizz, wine, beer and spirits. How are you going to recover?

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hangoVeR cuRes hydrate

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Your body is 70% water and alcohol dehydrates, so first things first, you’re going to need to rehydrate. To minimise your hangover, try to drink water before you crash. In the morning, try Lucozade or Powerade - something with a high electrolyte count to improve your salt levels.

One of the most important things to quickly realise about being hungover, is what ‘your’ fix is. For some, it’s bacon sandwiches, for others it’s Domino’s Pizza. Either way, it’s normally something salty, greasy and carb-heavy.

Everything always seems easier after a nap! Whether its a quick cat-nap to restore you or an extra 45 minutes of snoozing, shut your eyes and get some sleep. Let your body recover whilst you rest up!

PoP a Painkiller

‘Hair of the dog’ will not work; you will just further dehydrate your body. Your body tissues need time, water and nutrients to recover from your last night of drinking; more drinking will simply allow you to not feel (or care about!) your sad symptoms.

hangoVer-Clothes Everybody needs a designated pair of hangover-clothes. Usually these will be at least two sizes too big, possibly a little frayed, and definitely not to be worn in public. These are for lounging on your sofa/bed/floor until you can gather as much strength as you can to move on with your day.

Whether it be paracetamol or ibuprofen, whatever your painkiller of choice, swallow with some water and wait for the relief to kick in. Remember not to take too many in too short a time, and try not to take painkillers on an empty stomach; if you’ve been sick, try and keep some crackers or dry toast down first.

hygiene

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Dependant on your level of hangover, you’ll feel better after a shower or bath. Worst case scenario, have a little sit-down in your shower until you feel like you can ‘adult’ again!

This is your ideal Netflix binge moment in time. Allow yourself some time to recover, but don’t dwell in your hungover-misery, distract yourself! Netflix, podcasts, your favourite movie…

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hair of the dog

Of course, the best cure for a hangover is prevention; a little thinking ahead on your part. Regulate your drinking, drink water during your evening out, stick to just one alcoholic drink as opposed to mixing, and above all be safe. Enjoy the parties this summer and wake up feeling bright-eyed and bushy tailed, ready and raring to go.

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