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Film & TV

Don’t Worry Darling – Cinemas Nationwide (23rd September)
Don’t Worry Darling – Cinemas Nationwide (23rd September)

There has been so much hype (and a lot of gossip!) about Don’t Worry Darling – staring Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde, and Harry Styles. The film follows Alice (Pugh) a 1950s housewife who lives with her husband Jack (Styles), in a utopian experimental community. They are taking part in the Victory Project. “Life is perfect, with every residents needs met by the company. All they ask in return is discretion and unquestioning commitment to the Victory cause. However, things get dark when Alice begins to become suspicious about the company and what secrets it may be hiding.” The setting, costumes and characters are all mesmerising – Vogue describes the film as “a Slim Aarons photo come to life.”

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Selling the OC – Netflix (available now)
Selling the OC – Netflix (available now)

The team behind Selling Sunset is back with the latest spin-off in the franchise – Selling the OC. The new show features Jason Oppenheim as he expands The Oppenheim Group into new territory with a new team. You know the formula -expect the usual fabulous outfits, incredible houses and all the drama!

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Books

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow – Gabrielle Zevin
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow – Gabrielle Zevin

A surprising novel that examines identity, creativity, and our need to connect. “Two kids meet in a hospital gaming room in 1987. One is visiting her sister; the other is recovering from a car crash. The days and months are long. Their love of video games becomes a shared world – of joy, escape and fierce competition. But all too soon that time is over, fades from view. When the pair spot each other eight years later in a crowded train station, they are catapulted back to that moment. The spark is immediate, and together they get to work on what they love – making games to delight, challenge and immerse players, finding an intimacy in digital worlds that eludes them in their real lives. Their collaborations make them superstars. This is the story of the perfect worlds Sadie and Sam build, the imperfect world they live in, and of everything that comes after success: Money. Fame. Duplicity. Tragedy.”

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The Odyssey – Lara Williams
The Odyssey – Lara Williams

Lara Williams has written an original, thought-provoking, and mischievous satire that captures the joy and strangeness of travel, work, and ambition. “Meet Ingrid. She works on a gargantuan luxury cruise liner, where she spends her days reorganizing the merchandise and waiting for long-term guests to drop dead in the changing rooms. On her days off, she disembarks from the ship and gets blind drunk on whatever the local alcohol is. It’s not a bad life. Until one day she is selected for the employee mentorship scheme – an initiative run by the ship’s mysterious captain and self-anointed lifestyle guru, Keith, who pushes Ingrid further than she thought possible. But sooner or later, she will have to ask herself: how far is too far?”

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Podcasts

Archetypes with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex
Archetypes with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex

Understandably, there has been a lot of publicity surrounding the new podcast from Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. The reviews have been decidedly mixed but it’s certainly worth a listen and you can make up your own mind! Meghan wants to examine labels that try to hold women back. “During these intimate and candid conversations with guests from around the world we discover how these archetypes impact our everyday lives in ways big and small. With experts and historians, Meghan also uncovers how we got here in the first place – unearthing the origin of words such as ‘diva’, ‘slut’, ‘the B word’, ‘hysterical’, and many more, and asks the question: can we change this?”

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Life with Marianna – Marianna Hewitt
Life with Marianna – Marianna Hewitt

Marianna Hewitt is a successful influencer and co-founder of her own skincare line. She is stylish, fashionable, and very much living her best life! Her podcast – Life with Marianna – actually offers some useful advice and tips for organising your life. “Marianna Hewitt is a leading voice in social media with over 1 million followers and the co-founder of skincare line, Summer Fridays. Each week on Life with Marianna, you’ll hear from her network of influencers, brand founders, and personalities to inspire YOU to live your best life.”

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Events

Festival of the Horse Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire  10th-11th September 2022
Festival of the Horse Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire 10th-11th September 2022

Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire is hosting the Festival of the Horse this September. The event is action packed with loads to do – there will be jousting shows, polo-cross, dressage and trick riding. It’s a family friendly event with the opportunity for children to have their very own pony ride too!

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Roald Dahl Day at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire September 13th 2022
Roald Dahl Day at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire September 13th 2022

It’s officially Roald Dahl on September 13th 2022, so why not plan a visit to The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre this month to celebrate! As you’d expect – there is so much for children to do and it makes for a perfect fun family day out. “Pull a power pose next to Matilda, measure yourself against the BFG, test your sparkiness on the Spark-o-Meter and come face-to-face with Fantastic Mr Fox. Explore the Museum and try out over 40 hands-on activities in the galleries. Take a peek into Roald’s famous Writing Hut, explore the new Wondrous Woods and see if you can spot all 17 Quentin Blake illustrations in the courtyard. Plus don’t miss the craft room, the galleries trail and the chance to explore the local village and countryside that inspired the stories with our self-led walks.”

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