NOVEMBER12
November 5 2009 LIVING 3
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NOVEMbER 5 2009 ISSuE NO. 7
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FOR HIm/FOR HER P6/7
HEaltH & bEauty P9
FasHIOn P14/15
tHE bIg IntERvIEw P17
tRavEl P18
HOmE & gaRdEn P21
mOntH aHEad P25
dInIng P26
FIlm lIstIngs P35
POst PEOPlE P36
Razzle dazzle
P14 Brilliantly Birmingham
staRing at goats
P17 George Clooney
discoveRing wye
P18 A weekend break
The phrase`never a dull moment'could have been tailor
made for November � there always seems to be so
much going on. Not only is Christmas poking its head
round the corner, but there are plenty of things to do
this month aside from buying those first presents and
deciding where to stage the office party.
There's the BBC Good Food Show for a start; always
hugely popular, it's a mecca for foodies and fans of
Jamie, Gordon et al � including MasterChef's Gregg
Wallace, who we spoke to. Also on the food and drink
front, November 12 marks the first day of the Frankfurt
Christmas Market � sausages, gluhwein, beer and all
that. I for one can't wait.
This issue we also have interviews with George
Clooney (who has a new film out �The MenWho Stare
At Goats) and comedian Bill Bailey, who brings his
personal guide to the orchestra to Birmingham this
weekend.
And if that wasn't enough, there are all the usual
favourites including the indispensable Out & About
guide to the month ahead.
This month also marks a new chapter in the life of the
Birmingham Post; November 12 sees the arrival of the
new quality weekly newspaper. Packed with analysis,
insight and comment, new lifestyle section, seven day
TV guide and, of course, your favourite Living magazine
once a month.There'll be almost 200 pages a week, all
for just �1.
Have a great month.
jon.perks@birminghampost.net
In the same way I reacted to the first time I watched The
Exorcist � I didn't like it but I wanted to watch it again
Simon Cowell tells X Factor twins John & Edward just what he thought
of their rendition of Britney's Oops! I Did It Again
edITOR's
LeTTeR
with Jon perks
A
new solo exhibition by acclaimed
photographer Blaize Simon comes
toThreeWhiteWalls Gallery atThe
Mailbox this month.
Experiences Experienced is a stunning new
collection of prints from Simon, who made a
name for himself by producing hand printed,
black and white portrait images. During a four
year period in NewYork, he captured the life in
Manhattan, Brooklyn and Harlem. Other
successful collections found him travelling as
far and wide as Nigeria and Cuba. The
exhibition launches with a private view on
November 12 and runs until January 4 2010.
DANIEL'S IN THE
FRAME FOR A
MODELLING CAREER
drama student daniel Harris from Moseley is
in the frame for a modelling career after
being named specsavers spectaclewearer of
theyear.
daniel, who won the regional heats in
august, beat out competitors from across the
UK and europe to take top prize in a
ceremony at thev&a in london.
His prize included a year long modelling
contract with Premier Model Management
and a two week holiday in the caribbean.
the victory was made all the sweeter by the
fact that he was given the confidence to enter
the competition after losing seven stone and
making his spectacles part of his personal
style.
anthony gordon, director of new faces at
Premier, said:"daniel has a very classic look
and glasses suit his angular features
perfectly. i kept thinking clark Kent when he
was wearing the dark rimmed glasses."
specsavers founder dame Mary Perkins
said:"He is a stunning winner who will
showcase our frames spectacularly."
at the ceremony, attended by specs
wearing fashion guru gokwan and Midland's
supermodel erin o'connor,vic Reeves and
nancy sorrell were given an award for being
the nation's favourite celebrity specs wearers
while Royle Family actress liz smith was
given a services to specs award.
Blaizeatrail
News
IN BRIeF
WHO'S DOING WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN THIS MONTH...
gokwan presents daniel Harris with his spectacle
wearer of theyear trophy
House of Fraser are gambling on their beauty
gala evening to hit the jackpot for Birmingham
Children's Hospital.
The annual event, which takes place on the
ground floor of the store onTuesday,
November 10, will have aViva LasVegas theme
with a casino lounge and an Elvis impersonator.
Amidst the entertainment there will be make
up master classes with tips on how to achieve
showgirl style, discounts of 10 per cent on
cosmetics and 20 per cent off Accessories.
There will also be raffle prizes up for grabs.
Tickets for the evening, which lasts from
6.15-9.30pm, are �3.They can be purchased in
store at House of Fraser or from the hospital
reception.
FROM ELVIS IN... BIRMINGHAM
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