J’AIME is giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to watch Jurassic Park In Concert in Birmingham on October 21, as well as a sheet from the film’s renowned score, signed by the legendary John Williams himself. In celebration of the blockbuster’s 30th anniversary, Jurassic Park will be shown on the big screen in arenas throughout October. Giving audiences the chance to see the sci-fi classic like never before, the film will be accompanied by the renowned Hallé Orchestra, who will perform John Williams’ iconic score live on stage. Coming to the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on Satur ..read more

Entering your 50s is a time of change and transition, both physically and hormonally. Taking care of your complexion –from the right products to an effective routine –will keep your skin looking healthy. Royal Facialist and Founder of HeavenSkincare DEBORAH MITCHELL shares her essential skincare rules CLEANSING IS KEY: Cleansing is the first and most crucial step of any skincare routine, whatever your age. It removes dirt, oil and makeup, balances pH levels and prepares your skin fo r the next steps. Wet your face with warm water and apply a small amount of cleanser with your fingertips. Mass ..read more

Lichfield chef Jack Dubberley, of Dubberley Delicious, takes a look at some of the best seasonal produce available right now -and how to make the most of nature’s larder With the much-awaited opening of Dubberley Delicious 2.0 in Lichfield city centre, it’s been a busy start to summer for Lichfield chef Jack Dubberley. While Jack’s new setting, on Tamworth street, shares its unique chef’s table concept with its predecessor, the stylish space is a significant upgrade, boasting a larger dining space to comfortably seat up to 16 guests, and a larger kitchen for Jack to work his magic in. Magic wh ..read more

Warmer weather leaving you in a wardrobe crisis? Never fear, because there are some easy combinations for foolproof summer dressing, says Amy Norbury Us Brits have a love-hate relationship with hot weather. We long for those hazy, heady days of summer all year long, and when the heat finally hits, we’re soon dying for some respite. www.dunelondon.com With summer temperatures that can vary from single digits to topping 30degrees at the drop of a hat, it’s no wonder summer dressing has got many of us in a spin. www.scampanddude.com And when the mercury is rising, nobody wants to spend hours st ..read more

Birmingham author Katie Bishop is storming the bestseller charts with her debut novel The Girls of Summer, a gripping take on first love examined through the lens of the #MeToo movement. Amy Norbury discovers more When Katie Bishop walked into her local bookshop to be greeted with piles of her debut novel staring back at her, it was a dream come true. When she headed over to one of Birmingham’s biggest bookstores, Waterstones, only to discover The Girls of Summer taking pride of place at the front of the store and sharing shelf space with one of her favourite authors, it took publication day ..read more

If you only add one key item to your wardrobe as summer hits, make it a maxi skirt, says Amy Norbury While mini skirts have been making waves in recent seasons, this summer sees the dominance of their more grown-up, elegant sister style. That’s right; hemlines this season are going low, low, low as maxi is the length to be seen in. www.roman.co.uk Hemline fluctuations have widely been used as a barometer of the nation’s mood. Hemline economic theory states that shorter hemlines are associated with boom times -think of the Roaring Twenties and mini flapper dresses, or Mary Quant’s ubiquitous mi ..read more

As we head into the summer months, there’s a packed schedule of events, entertainment and attractions taking place across the Midlands. We take a look at some of the season’s must-sees to add to your calendar What: Disney’s The Lion King Where: Birmingham Hippodrome When: July 6 to September 16 A theatrical phenomenon with a whole host of awards, including no less than six Tony Awards and two Olivier Awards, Disney’s spectacular The Lion King comes to Birmingham’s Hippodrome this summer for a strictly limited season. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti to the evocative rhythms of Afric ..read more

With Lichfield’s showpiece festival in full swing, we caught up with headliner, singer-songwriter Kate Rusby, ahead of her show at Lichfield Cathedral on July 13 Hailed as the ‘First Lady of Folk’ and with a Mercury Music accolade to her name, Kate Rusby has forged an impressive 30-year headlining career. A folk singer at heart, she’s taken the genre to new heights appealing way beyond the folk scene and her Yorkshire roots, headlining in the UK and internationally, performing with other big names in music across genres. She has a number of TV, radio and film credits to her name as well as her ..read more

Lichfield chef Jack Dubberley, of Dubberley Delicious, takes a look at some of the best seasonal produce available right now – and how to make the most of nature’s larder   As the King’s Coronation heralds a second Bank Holiday in as many weeks this month, it’s an exciting time for Jack Dubberley as it marks the grand opening weekend of his new Dubberley Delicious premises.    Located on Tamworth Street, in the heart of Lichfield, the new space will see Jack’s unique chef’s table restaurant concept grow to accommodate bookings of between four and 16 diners for a bespok ..read more

As temperatures start to rise, so do hemlines – meaning it’s time to give your wardrobe a short and sweet update, says Amy Norbury. From tailored Bermudas to chic co-ords, shorts are a go-to for summer style Barbour International Reyes Linen-Blend Playsuit, Iced Pistachio, £79.96. Ah. The sweet sound of summer is almost upon us, bringing with it a whole raft of updates for your wardrobe. As the mercury starts to rise, so do the hemlines – and pins which have barely seen the light of day in months get ready to make an appearance.  Chiara cotton poplin shirt, £155, LMND at Harvey Nichols ..read more