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In recent years, many companies have seen their supply chains move from being local to global and the key trends for 2020 are likely to be influenced by the changes that have been put in place over time; however, geopolitical events have also begun to have an impact and companies are looking nervously at how their chains can be maintained.

Do you adore watching period dramas or marvel at sci-fi movies? Do you find yourself looking more at the actor’s clothes? Every single garment seen on TV has come through the ‘wardrobe department’ and for those shows that require specialist costumes – this is where the costume designers come in!  Professionals will often spend days watching celebrities to see the latest trends, as long as they have a good signal.  If they don’t then contacting a TV Aerials Cardiff way on links including  https://www.onevisionltd.co.uk/tv-aerial-installation-cardiff  to come alongCostume designers are responsible for designing, making or hiring all costumes for actors and extras on set. They must also guarantee a high level of continuity throughout the production. Imagine all that Dressmaking Fabric for an historic period drama.

Do you think you could do this job? Some of the desired attributes for such an important and demanding role include:

• Imaginative, creative and innovative
• Good design and communication skills
• Be able to research topics
• Have an understanding of costume history and fashion in general
• Keep calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• Be highly organised, confident and motivational
• Be knowledgeable about story structure, characterisation and other aspects of production
• Good knowledge of textiles. Knowing the best places to go for quality fabric is a must.
• The designers help to create the ‘look’ of a TV or film production. Working in the business takes a lot of expertise, especially to reach senior levels and work on top budget programmes and movies. They must work within strict budget and schedule guidelines. The designers must also liaise closely with production staff, cameras and lighting. There is also close work with hair and make-up departments to create that perfect look.

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Before filming begins, Costume Designers read the script and analyse scene by scene how many characters there are and what costumes they require. A costume plot is planned, which means no character will wear the same colour or style in the same scene together and colours and intensity are decided to match the character’s personality.

Within the timeframe for filming, designers must research the time period, fashions of that time and types of construction and fabric needed. They may also liaise with the performers themselves to gain more character ideas. Their ideas must then be delivered to the director and will include sketches, fabric samples and character plots. Colours also need to be discussed with those responsible for photography and lighting.

Other job responsibilities also include keeping financial records for weekly expenditure reporting. They are also in contact with suppliers for the hiring of certain equipment and accessories needed for the shoot. Fittings with the performers need to be scheduled prior to filming for both actors and extras, of which there can be hundreds! The research and purchase of fabric is another aspect of their day-to-day responsibilities. They also need to be present on set the first time any costume or outfit is worn, to ensure that performers are comfortable, to instruct about any special features and to get straight to work on any adjustments required.

The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail has been a tourist favourite since opening in 1986, and has since grown more and more. The Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire, and is a great way for families to get together and get close to nature. Although some of the popular sculptures have been removed such as the giant chair ‘Place’ and the giant staircase (The Observatory), there are still plenty of eye catching sculptures to look at. The Forest of Dean also has lots of popular picnic points such as Beechenhurst Lodge, which is a close distance to the sculpture trail, and it even has easily accessible toilets, a cafe, wide fields and a playground for the little ones.

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Hundreds of people living in the UK have been invited to take part in a pioneering clinical trial for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

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People who live with the illness, which progressively prevents signals from the brain reaching muscles, will be allowed to undergo several treatments at once. This makes it one of the most widespread clinical trials in a generation.

The initiative, MIND-SMART, aims to find treatments that can slow, stop or reverse MND and is looking for clinical trial volunteers.

What is MND?

According to the MND Association, MND can:
• cause muscles to weaken and stiffen
• affect how you walk, talk, breathe and eat
• change the way people think or behave.

There is a 1 in 300 risk of getting MND and there is currently no cure. That is why this clinical trial is being hailed as ground-breaking.

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How will the trial work?

Due to this trial being a multi-arm trial, participants will take more than one treatment at the same time. They will be compared to a single group that will be given a placebo. This means that, unlike usual trials where only one drug is tested, more participants will receive an active treatment.

The trial will also be adaptive, meaning drugs can be changed once researchers start to see emerging results. Treatments that are not working can be dropped and others can be added.

Medicines that have already been endorsed as treatments for other diseases will primarily be used in the first stage of the trials. This is likely to reduce adverse effects in trial participants. Lengthy authorisation processes can be shortened by repurposing drugs in this way, resulting in medicines being widely available much more quickly.

How can I be a clinical trial volunteer?
The trial has been designed to be open to as many people with MND as possible. Also, to help participants, the drugs that are to be taken are in liquid form, making them much easier to swallow. Video calling is being introduced for some appointments, reducing the number of times people will have to travel to the clinic.

Finally, to avoid confusion or ambiguity, all trial materials have been written so that everyone can understand what is happening.

The first participants will begin the trial in Edinburgh and then it will be rolled out UK-wide during 2020.