Not many people can say that they have styled some of the most glamorous celebrities in show business. But personal stylist Stuart Weir has done just that and he is surprisingly modest about the fact that he has styled the likes of Mariah Carey, Josh Hartnett and Robbie Williams.
“Robbie was very cool, we got on really well. At the time he was the hottest artist in Europe so I feel privileged to have been his personal stylist for three years,” says Stuart.
After leaving school and heading for London at the age of 16, not even Stuart could have imagined the life he was about to lead. His first job as assistant to Fashion Editor David Thomas at Esquire magazine gave him the experience he needed to build up his own portfolio. Signing up with an agent, a string of jobs came his way, working for celebrities worldwide and publications including the Sunday Times and French & Italian Vogue.

Tuesday 16th March
The second race of The Festival is The Irish Independent Arkle Chase and the horse that catches my eye here is Riverside Theatre, trained by Nicky Henderson, the most successful current trainer at the meeting. This horse is part-owned by well known actor Jimmy Nesbitt and is named after the place where he had his first big break. Riverside Theatre was very good as a flat horse and as a novice hurdler, but was not over-raced and has shown the benefit of that patience this season since being sent over fences. He travels through his races like a really good horse and jumps quickly and accurately, a vital attribute in this competitive race. I hope stable jockey Barry Geraghty chooses to ride him from several options, but either way, Riverside Theatre will give you a good run for your money.

Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival is now in its sixth year and it looks set to be the biggest and best yet with over 150 traders. We have a fabulous line up in the cookery theatre to include celebrity chef James Martin and local chefs from My Great Grandfathers Restaurant and Tewkesbury Park Hotel.
 We also have a huge food hall with over 80 producers keen to enthuse you with their passion about local produce, not only that but the craft tent returns this year bigger and better than ever. There is a huge amount for families too including activities and workshops to keep the children amused (for more details please visit our website).

“I’ll never forget that tingle of excitement and anticipation as my husband Mark turned the key in the front door of our newly-renovated home for the very first time,” says Eileen Tuohy. “We had just stepped off the plane following a once in a lifetime
six-months spent skiing, walking and sightseeing in countries including France, India, China, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina and Peru.
“During that time we’d kept in regular email and Skype contact with our builders while they gave our dark and damp property a badly-needed facelift, transforming it into a contemporary light-filled home full of eco features.