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Visit the stunning display of Steed Upholstery at Lukehurst, Kent’s finest home furnishers, and take advantage of 20% off the manufacturers recommended prices. Steed upholstery sofas are handmade in England using solid beech wood frames, with serpentine sprung bases and the finest quality upholstery.

This really is the best of British. Visit our Rainham showroom to view the extensive range.

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AUTUMN 2016

Publisher Dawn Long

Contributors Jacksons Fencing Susan Hubbard Clague Architects spab.org.uk Vicky Ellis Donna Cooper GSI Insurance Services

Editor/Sales Manager Dawn Long Tel: 07725 732535 Design Dandelion Design Tel: 07961 740943 Front cover Vanessa Backhouse supplied by Clague Architects Ltd

Welcome to the autumn edition, with the summer sunshine almost behind us and the warm tones of autumn heading our way, we hope you have all enjoyed a lovely summer in our beautiful county.

We are very excited to be introducing a new addition to the magazine, Kentish Food & Produce!

We talk to Creative Director Margo Selby, from her Bradstowe House studio, based in Whitstable, about her life and work in the textile industry.

Clague Architects help a homeowner to seek perfection in restoring their grade II Listed property in Littlebourne, near Canterbury with spectacular results.

Whether you’re out strolling through the gorgeous Kent countryside or curled up in front of the fire, we hope you enjoy all that the new season brings.

See you again in Winter.

Dawn

© Conservation News (Kent) 2016 All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this magazine is not permitted without written permission of the publisher. The publisher accepts no responsibility of any loss or damage in respect of any product or service that may be advertised.

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Look before you leap Buying an old building

Relaxed country Transform your space into a country idyll

A quest for perfection The renovation of Lee House

Designs on the home front We talk to Margo Selby

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Matthew Williamson collaborates with Duresta

Now it’s time to... prepare the garden for autumn

A meeting of minds

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Off our tree The history of the humble apple

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Here’s a fantastic garden renovation sent to us by garden designer, Peter Reader.

THE BRIEF The client’s brief was to update the garden design and introduce more interest into the main garden space by using different levels, rendered walls and new low maintenance planting, whilst retaining the feeling of openness.

BEFORE The majority of the garden was laid with ageing artificial turf. The wooden deck, steps and the fences were rotting away and needed to be replaced. Two of the fences were covered with ivy, which the client didn’t really like, however they did appreciate the way it softened the boundary’s appearance. They 10

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wanted to replace the collapsing fencing and to have some new climbers, although as the garden is quite small, they didn’t want to feel too enclosed.

WHAT WAS DONE The old rotting wooden deck and steps were removed and replaced with natural stone.

All three fences were replaced with Jacksons Horizontal Hit and Miss fencing, which works well in the space because it provides privacy, but the gaps between the boards allow some light and air through, so it still feels open and not restrictive, and there’s the added benefit of Jacksons Fencing being guaranteed against rot and insect attack for 25 years, so it will be looking great for many years.

New climbers have been planted to reduce any starkness as their foliage and flowers soften the lines perfectly. In the area around the raised seating, the fence has been clad with Jacksons Venetian panels, so this keeps up the horizontal motif and defines the seating area as a distinct space within the garden.

CONCLUSION The clients are delighted with their new garden, and are looking forward to seeing it mature over the next few years. An interesting footnote to the story is that at first the neighbours were unsure about whether to agree to the fence change and wanted the ivy left in place on their side.

However, once they saw the new Jacksons fences they were delighted and have removed all the ivy and developed a new flowerbed in its place.

Go to www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/ashfordlocal where you can find out more about these and our other products or call 0800 408 4754 to talk to your local Jacksons Fencing Centre.

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WIN A JACKSONS LOG STORE...

To enter the free prize draw and be in with a chance to win a Jacksons Log Store, visit jacksons-fencing.co.uk/ashfordlocal and follow the easy instructions on how to enter.

The draw closes on 30th November 2016.

Have you used Jacksons products in a garden makeover?

If you think we should feature your garden, we’d love to hear from you?

Contact: louise@jacksons-fencing.co.uk Thanks to Peter for sharing this fantastic project with us (please visit www.readerlandscapes. com) and Belderbos.co.uk who worked on the garden construction.

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Large range of shrubs, roses, climbing plants, ornamental and fruit trees, herbaceous perennials, soft fruit, herbs, alpines and house plants.

Also in season, a wide selection of vegetable plants, patio plants, bedding plants, seeds and bulbs ideal for planting in the autumn.

We also stock all the composts, pots, fertilisers, tools and other sundries for your gardening needs, not to mention our famous range of ‘Paul’s Own Mix’ composts.

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Beautiful garden landscaping products

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NOW’S THE TIME TO... ...plan ahead for a perfect display all the way through to next spring.

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Deadhead your flowers If you have hardy flowers like chrysanthemums that you want to keep going for as long as possible then deadhead by picking off old flowers. This will encourage more growth. For even more profuse flowering keep feeding fornightly wiht a good feed such as Miracle Gro All Purpose Concentrated Liquid Plant Food.

plan next year’s colour Get spring bulbs in for garden colour early next year. Plant daffodils, tulips, crocuses and snowdrops (in pots) in layers for a longer period of colour. Start with the bigger bulbs at the bottom, cove with compost and finish with the smaller bulbs.

Get some colour The key to autumn colour in the garden is to keep changing your pot displays. Plant with evergreens like Carex grass or box and leave room at the front for flowers. Use cyclamen or small chrysanthemums in the autumn and switch to ornamental cabbages or violas as we progress to winter.

double your plants Herbaceous perennials such as hostas, ferns and phormiums can be cut in half for double the display. Dig them up and with your foot on the spade chop in half, then replant the two halves - it’s so easy!

grow salad Varieties like endive Frisée Glory and lettuce Winter Density are hardy enough to keep you picking through autumn, and herbs like parsley, thyme and sage grow happily over colder months, especially in pots.

Do a quick tidy Check for diseased leaves on plants. You don’t have to spray with chemicals, just cut them off or prune the affected parts.

Burn or dispose so spores won’t survive to re-infect your plants.

Throw it away Rake all fallen leaves and throw out old bedding plants - it’ll stop pests. For a nice, neat garden put a mulch of bark on garden beds. This will also keep the weeds down.

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So many reasons to visit grow at Brogdale Our specialism is in grafting rare and heritage fruit trees from National Fruit Collection. The largest collection of fruit trees in the world.

We also offer roses, perennials, herbs and all you need for a beautiful and productive garden.

Our show site features summerhouses from Cat and Mouse Gardens. From a Sun Room to a Cosy Nook, there is a building to suit every garden, style and budget. www.catandmouselandscapes.com We are also home to Phil Rapley’s Architectural and Argricultural Reclamation and Salvage.

FREE parking & entrance (except on Festival days)

Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Road, Faversham, ME13 8XZ Tel: 01795 531888 email: fruit@brogdaleonline.co.uk. www.brogdaleonline.co.uk. Open Mon - Fri 10.00 - 16.00

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Relax in a Beachcomber hot tub selling Beachcomber hot tubs for the past 15 years, and are their number 1 dealer in the UK. They would like the opportunity to share with you how the experience of owning a hot tub can make a difference to your life; leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Entrepreneur Chris Whitton, Managing Director of Exotic Palms and Spas based in Gillingham, invites you to visit his showroom to find out about Beachcomber hot tubs which have been hand-made in Vancouver, Canada since 1978.

Exotic Palms and Spas have been

Chris says “We have 14 Beachcomber models on offer.

Eleven have reflex foot massage and all come with underwater mood lighting - and in some cases top lighting and a backlit waterfall.

The top of the range models come with an iPod docking station, suitable for the iPhone 5 and 6, with wireless controls to select your music.”

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Each hand crafted Beacomber hot tub comes with a 30-year lifetime guarantee on the construction.

According to the Californian Energy Commission which carried out a study of all hot tub manufacturers with regard to energy efficiency, Beachcomber came out in front by 57%, which makes it inexpensive to run at around 54p per day.

Exotic Palms & Spas offer complete water training and write up a diary in every case for three months for each client, as well as providing professional cleaning and servicing.

Call now to arrange a viewing.

Tel: 07831 840606.

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Winning AUTUMN POTS Fabulous, eye-catching flowers that will take your garden from autumn into winter are so easy to achieve this season.

simple but stunning!

the must have

Buy pink and white cyclamen and coral berry symphoricarpos, then pot up and display on an outdoor table for a beautiful winter arrangement.

If you buy one new plant this season make it the helleborus niger (Christmas Rose) - beautiful on its own, it will give you flowers all winter.

cool kale

muted heather for colour

Also known as ornamental cabbage kale makes a stunning centrepiece when it’s surrounded by contrasting flowers and foliage.

This feathery favourite is back in vogue and prettiest shown off on its own. Look for dwarf varieties like Calluna vulgaris ‘Annemarie’.

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Get ready for winter Family business Heat Design, which has been selling fireplaces, fires and stoves from its premises in Roper Close, Canterbury, since 1988, has moved to Wincheap to trade with its younger sister Hearth & Home, Canterbury’s authorised Aga showroom.

The new interesting showroom over two floors has displays including Aga and Rayburn cookers, Chesney’s woodstoves and mantlepieces, and Gazco and Barbas gas fires. Customers can see working models, including the Aga Total Control cooker used in regular demonstrations.

A cook shop and a range of interior furnishings from brands such as India Jane and Parlane make this a one-stop lifestyle shop for the home.

The firm has been dealing with private and trade

customers for many years from London and Sussex as well as Kent, and repeat business is proof of their friendly service and professional advice.

HETAS and Gas Safe installation services are available.

With chilly autumn on the way, and new stock arriving, they hope to see you soon in their new showroom.

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BIG DECISIONS for the smallest room

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he property sections of national newspapers and home improvement TV programmes regularly identify the bathroom as one of the major selling factors of properties, and an investment that will create a far greater return than other improvements.

So to us it seems crazy that, last year, more than 30% of bathrooms were bought online unseen! While one of the biggest pulls of online shopping must be the wide range of options available, greater than just heading to the local DIY shop and viewing what they have to offer, there is a lot to be said for seeing what a product looks like in situ.

At Allbits, we have tried to create an ideal range of choice combined with a high level of expertise. Alongside our popular and busy trade counter, we have a 2,000 square foot showroom displaying bathrooms suitable for a variety of budgets.

As a well-established local company, we have tailored our range to suit the needs of the communities around us.

Whether it is a budget bathroom for a holiday let or a roll top bath for a conservation-style makeover, we are confident that we can advise and cater to all needs.

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A new bathroom is one of the biggest investments and renovations you will ever make to your home and with the help of Allbits you can walk away with the ideal design that will last you for years to come.

Whether it is a budget bathroom for a holiday let or a roll top bath for a conservation-style makeover, we are conďŹ dent that we can advise and cater to all needs.

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There’s a lot to think about when designing a

on stocking products from a wide range of

new bathroom. For example, how can you buy

bespoke suppliers such as Aqata, a family-

a shower or jacuzzi-style bath without having

owned British company specialising in made-

seen it working? It’s difficult to tell how good

to-order shower enclosures and doors, and

the water flow will be, or whether a gadget

Calypso Furniture, a Midlands-based company

actually does what it says it will do. That’s

who specialise in bathroom equipment.

why we have working showers and baths on

Alongside these, we supply all the other things

display, not something you will find in many

you need for a stylish and fully-equipped room,

bathroom showrooms. It makes perfect sense:

from accessories to heated towel rails.

you wouldn’t buy a car without test-driving it,

When you start to create your dream bathroom,

so why invest in a new shower without seeing if

come and see us. We will show you our wide range

it is the right one for you and your home?

and help you to walk away with the ideal design

Additionally, by choosing to shop from a

that will last you for years to come.

reputable local business you can ensure that the

Unit 60, John Wilson Business Park,

quality of the products you choose will meet all

Whitstable, Kent CT5 3QT.

your expectations. At Allbits, we pride ourselves

Tel: 01227 281648 www.allbits.co.uk

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NEW PORCELAIN TILES NOW ON DISPLAY Here at The Stone Tile Warehouse our JVTWYLOLUZP]L YHUNL VM ^HSS HUK Ã… VVY tiles are especially sourced to offer excellent value.

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DESIGNS on the home front - by susan hubbard -

CONSERVATION NEWS TALKS TO THE KENT-BASED TEXTILE DESIGNER MARGO SELBY, WHO COLLABORATES WITH JOHN LEWIS, HABITAT, OSBORNE & LITTLE AND MANY OTHER LEADING RETAILERS.

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argo Selby is a household name… her stylish fabrics, instantly recognisable with their geometric patterns and bold colours, are translated on to home furnishings under her own label in the household departments of leading high street and online stores.

The design process for bed linen, cushions, curtains, rugs, towels and accessories begins in her small Whitstable studio where she moved from Bloomsbury at the start of 2013, and where there is an outlet offering ‘seconds’ and development pieces direct to local customers. She also has a relationship with independent interiors shop French in Whitstable town centre, where you can order Margo Selby fabrics (including upholstery material) by the metre for your own project.

Creative Director Margo employs eight staff at the Bradstowe House studio, plus several local pieceworkers who help with development. “We are open to working with additional local people who have industrial sewing machines and an understanding of making up textile products,” she says.

Designs are worked up using a hand-loom as well as a computer. “I like to explore technical constructions on my hand-loom, combining fibres

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and structure to create new fabrics and patterns. I’m always interested in exploring new materials and techniques, both in hand-weaving and industrial production. All my work is informed by spending time at the loom and evolving ideas through creating woven fabric.

“I am currently working on a series of woven framed artworks which explore colour and composition.”

She readily admits that some parts of the hands-on process can be slow, but says this gives her more time for thinking about the design, and experimenting with different structures and yarns.

“Once I am happy with a fabric, often after many warps developing the idea, I then explore the possibility for production with an industrial mill or other handweavers for a commercial product.

“All our rugs are handwoven, hand-knotted or hand-finished. I feel passionately about supporting handweavers around the world, as it is a dying

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craft,” says Margo, who is particularly proud of collaborating with Indian village weavers on her collection for the retailer west elm.

All wool products are woven in Scotland by specialists, and Margo works closely with a small family-run mill in India to produce silk-based items. “I visit this mill annually and stand working directly on the industrial loom in a hands-on way to develop the ideas in the same way I would work at the loom in my studio.

“I feel the exploration and experimentation which comes with the hands-on approach results in a richer, more individual design.”

As well as using wool and silk, Margo enjoys trying out mixes with other fibres to create different textures and strengths of fabric. “We work with all sorts of fibres depending on what

“I have researched fibres that would shrink when heated, and have tried weaving these in combination with silk to create threedimensional surfaces. This process led me to the silk and lycra combinations used in my first collection. Since then, I have continued to develop this concept by exploring new heat shrink yarns and combining them with more durable fibres like cotton and polyester to create stronger fabrics suitable for interior applications.”

Margo’s interest in textiles goes back a long way and it was perhaps inevitable that she should end up where she is today, a successful hands-on businesswoman combining artistic talents with practical skills.

“I always loved working with textiles as

is suitable for the end product,” she says. “I have always been drawn to surface and texture, and I enjoy mixing different fibres to see how they react with one another.

a child. There was a history in my family of women making textiles in the home, and my grandmother first taught me to crochet and cross-stitch,” she recalls.

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Margo trained as a textile designer at Chelsea College of Art and Design, and followed this with post-graduate study at the Royal College of Art. At her degree show, several clients expressed interest in buying her fabrics, so while she found regular employment in mills she pursued her own design interests, too.

“I could see there was a market for my work, so whenever I worked on projects for industry I would explore the potential for producing some of my own fabrics with the mills, in the hope that I could establish a production plan which would allow me to launch my own brand. I graduated in 2001 and officially launched my own brand of accessories in 2003.”

Her first studio was in London, but she has found a better work-life balance in Whitstable.

“It’s unpretentious, has a thriving community of creative people and a wonderful high street.

There is regular live music on offer around the town and I enjoy swimming in the sea. I really enjoy my lifestyle here and it’s a great town to bring up my two children and enjoy life with

bespoke contract work for hotels, restaurants,

the family.”

offices and even museums. She sees each new

With a new baby, Margo’s eagerness for travelling to collect new ideas may be on hold

partner as offering opportunities for developing her skills.

for a little while. “I love travel and like to look

“Every collaboration pushes the boundaries

at and collect indigenous textiles from around

of my design ideas, and encourages me to look

the world. Much of my work is also inspired by

at my products from a different perspective.

the process of weaving itself, and my patterns

“I really love my business. The people in

reflect the orderly nature of the craft with their

my studio are like my extended family and the

repetitive and methodical layouts.

products we make are very much the result of

“Weaving is my passion and the starting point for all I do, whether it be a one-off art-piece or a commercial design. The two are intrinsically linked and symbiotic.”

Well-known collaborators include interiors

teamwork. I hope that as a team we can continue to produce exciting products which push the boundaries of design and woven textiles.” www.margoselby.com

specialist Osborne & Little, as well as John

Bradstowe House, 35 Middle Wall,

Lewis and Habitat, and Margo also offers

Whitstable CT5 1BJ Tel: 01227 282758

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He Heavenly avenly Home Home

91 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay CT6 5ER Tel: 01227 369191

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Beautiful home & garden accessories • Lighting & Mirrors • Kitchenware New furniture pieces • Re-loved furniture pieces

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Creating art for any environment

Baden Art, The Studios, Oad Street, Borden, Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8JX Tel: 07712 236678 www.badenart.co.uk Commissions undertaken

Invigorate your interiors by exploring Union Furniture’s exclusive collection of vintage and designer furnishings and accessories.

open 7 days a week free parking

@Johnson’s Nursery, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3JD 01227 792030 www.unionfurniture.co.uk

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Relaxed country Combine the beauty of natural materials with traditional craftsmanship, to transform your space into a country idyll.

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Bay terracotta pot, from £9, Neptune

Set of candlesticks, £170 www.outthereinteriors.com Napkins (set of 4), £26.50, Union Furniture, www.unionfurniture.co.uk Copper beaded table, £360, &RSSHUı HOGV :KLWVWDEOH

Duck egg clock, 92cm £118, Union Furniture Fostum Blackthorn cushion, from £35, Romney Marsh Wools

Bloomsbury table lamp and shade, £245, Neptune

Fox cushion, £16, Next

Georgian settle hall chair, £195, Old English Pine

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TAKE COVER

Kent has perhaps more than its fair share of bespoke properties, so it may be just as well, that GSI Insurance have made it their speciality to arrange cover not just for the buildings but also for the often unique contents within them.

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he more you have spent on buying your home, the greater the chances of it being a home of character, one that stands out from the crowd and one that displays its unusual -

potentially non-standard - design.

Whether the property claims distinction from being a period cottage, an older building, or entirely unique in its design, as an owner of a character home, you are more likely to take even greater than usual pride and care in your property.

Our expertise By specialising in arranging cover for the more distinctive properties, we are able to draw on our particular familiarity with the especially discerning needs and demands of their owners - a special and unusual home demands the type of specialist home insurance it deserves. Just as your home is likely to stand out from the crowd, so it is likely to need a level and quality of insurance cover that is also “non-standard”.

Not only have we the experience that allows us to identify such homes - and to understand the particular care which needs to go into their insurance - but we have also developed especially close working relationships with a range of insurers capable to tailoring policies to meet those discerning needs.

We recognise that character homes are more likely than ever to contain a range of low to high value items such as antiques, pairs/sets, collectables, fine artwork as well as modern, high tech sound systems and gadgets.

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close protection and safeguarding of all of your contents.

Potential for refurbishment and renovation Many of the period and character homes with which we are involved are also those properties with the potential for still further enhancement and increase in value through sensitive, high quality refurbishment and renovation.

When any such works are in progress and especially since the home is likely to be unoccupied for the duration - the prudent homeowner is also likely to take the precaution of arranging specialist renovation insurance.

Once again, here at GSI Insurance, we have gained wide experience in arranging cover during just such works to distinctive, character homes throughout the county of Kent.

Your vehicles Along with an attractive and distinctive home, you may also own a number of classic or high value cars for use by yourself and your family members.

The motor insurance to cover these vehicles also needs to reflect the value, performance and quality of those cars - offering the comprehensive protection that keeps them safe from damage, theft or vandalism.

Motor insurance which is tailored to meeting precisely those needs is a further speciality of ours here at GSI Insurance, where we are able to arrange multi-car cover to meet the whole of your family’s vehicle fleet.

Why not call today on 0800 612 9087 to see how GSI Insurance Services (Southern) Ltd can help you with its bespoke insurance provision service?

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Save on your home insurance Insurance for all types of homes including: • High Value Homes • Property Undergoing Renovations • Non-Standard Construction • Listed Buildings

GSI Insurance Services (Southern) Ltd 118 John Wilson Business Park Whitstable Kent CT5 3QY

Tel: 01227 772 775

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Old English Pine

Looking for stunning antiques, reproductions, French style white painted furniture or bespoke pine units? Look no further than us.

Established over 30 years, the store is spread over three floors. You will be amazed at the choice. We also stock a wide range of beautiful reasonably priced accessories to make your house a home.

Find the perfect gift for friends and family.

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A recent collaboration with one of Britain’s most iconic fashion designers, Matthew Williamson, has produced a spectacular furniture collection that’s bursting with colour, style and individuality.

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he partnership was a meeting of creative goals, designed to introduce Matthew’s signature aesthetic with its kaleidoscope of colour and pattern to a range of classic and contemporary furniture pieces, each reinvented in its own whimsical way.

As a team Duresta have long-admired Matthew’s creative prowess and for them it was a joy to work so closely with him throughout the design process of Duresta for Matthew Williamson.

We caught up with the man himself on his design values, inspirations and future plans.

What inspired you to create your first bespoke furniture collection this year?

I’ve loved interior design ever since I was a young boy, so it’s been an ambition of mine for such a long time.

Fashion remains at the core of my brand but we also design and sell wallpapers, sunglasses, stationery and furniture - with more categories on the horizon.

As a British brand, Duresta has been designing and hand-crafting furniture in Nottinghamshire for 75 years. How important is British design and craftsmanship to you?

Duresta is a great British brand that makes its furniture by hand in the UK with care and attention to detail by a great team of craftsmen. It was these qualities which drew me to Duresta and it’s been a real passion project for me, and a pleasure to have dipped my toe into a new and fascinating area of design.

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Duresta is renowned for its furniture

the years, which I’ve then adapted or updated to

artistry and skillset, how did this affect the

give it my own edge.

creativity of your designs?

I also collect tear sheets of anything that

I’m drawn to brands which value craftsmanship

catches my eye, so it was a fun process to build

and quality and Duresta certainly has that.

a collection which came from my personal

A visit to the Duresta factory was a real eyeopener for me. From the hand-carved wooden

favourite pieces.

The design team at Duresta is second-to-none

frames to the guy cutting the fabrics to ensure

and my favourite part of the process was working

that each print matches up on the furniture,

so closely with them to create a range which truly

and the lady sewing cushions with beautifully

captures the DNA of my brand.

piped edges - it was fascinating to meet the wider team and see the work that goes into each and every piece.

How do you balance style and comfort in your furniture designs?

As with my clothes, style and comfort have to

Talk us through the process of designing

be key aspects of anything that I design. I always

the collection with Duresta…

ask; ‘is it comfortable, is it stylish and is it made

I really enjoyed the design process and I think

to the best possible standards?’ It’s good to have

the Duresta team were surprised by how much

these three aspects in mind when working as it

I cared. I didn’t want to just go; ‘here’s my

ensures enduring products - which you especially

name, bring something out’ - I really got my

want when buying furniture.

teeth into it.

A lot of the collection was inspired by looking

Style, comfort and quality were my buzz words when creating the collection; I want each

at pieces that I own myself. I’ve bought a lot of

customer to fall in love with a piece and to own it

furniture from antique markets or dealers over

for many years to come.

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Tell us about fabric designs… what was your inspiration?

When it comes to prints and textiles for both fashion and the home I really like to mix things up. I look to combine florals and graphics with both modern and antique furniture pieces they’re all good in my book and when grouped together create an eclectic end result. If that sounds a little chaotic, I often find keeping the colour palette tight helps to unify the look.

What are the synergies between designing furniture and fashion – and the differences?

While fashion has been my career focus there is such a huge overlap between the two industries and I see a real crossover in my work. I imagine a woman who buys one of my dresses also wants a fabulous sofa and it’s this 360 degree lifestyle approach to my work that I’m really enjoying developing at the moment.

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and means that we create products which talk to the customer who enjoys our aesthetic.

It’s important to remain true to your design philosophy but always to keep on your toes to move things on and create fresh and new ideas - something I’ve been able to do with the collaboration with Duresta.

The collection is bursting with colour and pattern – how do you see the pieces working in customers’ homes?

As with my clothes, you can’t be a shrinking violet to buy them. For the less adventurous there are plain velvets and tweeds, and although you could have a matching three-piece-suite in jade green marbled fabric, I envisage people using the furniture as I would; as a bold statement mixed with existing furnishings.

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A quest for

PERFECTION Photos Vanessa Backhouse • www.vanessabackhousephotography.co.uk

If you are thinking of buying an old building or undertaking a restoration project on your listed property, appointing award-winning Clague Architects with 80 years of specialist experience in historic buildings is a good start.

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hen we think of Gothic Revival architecture, we tend to think of large buildings such as The

Canterbury. The house dates from 1860 and

It is set within established woodland and forms part of a small group of buildings associated with the former Lee Priory, designed by the renowned architect James Wyatt in 1785. Some of the early neo-Gothic design was inspired by Horace Walpole’s house at Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, as he was a friend of the former owner. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London now houses the vaulted Strawberry Room which was saved from Lee Priory shortly before it was demolished in 1953.

is characterised by typical Gothic Revival

APPOINTING AN ARCHITECT

details such as patterned brickwork with stone

The current owners of Lee House sought professional advice from Clague Architects when they wished to carry out a full refurbishment

Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras designed by Gilbert Scott, or architect Augustus Pugin’s own spacious residence The Grange at Ramsgate.

However the style was also used for smaller residential properties. One such understated example designed by Scott is Lee House, a Grade II listed property in Littlebourne, near

mullioned windows beneath steeply pitched slate roofs.

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including alterations. It was quickly established

the solid brick walls from ‘breathing’, which

that repair of the external fabric was required, to

caused moisture to become trapped in the wall

ensure that the building remained watertight and

leading to internal damp. In addition the hard

to safeguard the internal features of the house.

mortar was causing the soft bricks to delaminate,

Unfortunately it had suffered from earlier

resulting in the hard face of the bricks becoming

ill-informed repairs, which included repointing

eroded. A substantial but essential part of the

the brickwork in hard cement. This prevented

project included repointing the brickwork in

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a softer and more breathable lime mortar. This was essential to ensure the external fabric would protect any refurbishment within the property

and forced to reinstate the building to its original condition.

As part of the listed building application,

for years to come.

Clague prepared a detailed heritage assessment

LISTED BUILDINGS

of the property to ascertain which parts of the

In the case of Lee House, listed building

property were deemed to be more adaptable

consent was required prior to undertaking any

than others. The house had been extended in

alterations to the inside, outside and any other

the 1950s to provide a living room with bedroom

building within the curtilage of the property.

above and this part was deemed more suitable

Unauthorised work to a listed building is a

for adaptation, since it was considered less

criminal act and offenders can be prosecuted

historically significant.

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“On the first floor, the ceiling of the master bedroom was opened up in order to install a dramatic glazed lantern to the apex, as envisaged in the earlier 1950s scheme.”

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walls with a breathable wood fibre insulation

Consent was obtained for the alterations after extensive negotiations with the local authority conservation officer, and the works were projectmanaged by Clague on-site to ensure the level of finish was of sufficient quality for a building of this significance.

board and removing inappropriate 1950

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alterations.

The refurbishment of Lee House was a successful fusion of the clients’ aspirations with the architects’ design experience, whilst Clague managed the project to budget and programme.

The firm’s expertise was also essential in dealing with tricky and lengthy negotiations with the planners and conservation officers associated with proposals for listed buildings.

Altering a listed building is possible, but the proposals have to be appropriate and it is strongly recommended that professional advice is sought as early in the process as possible.

PROPOSALS Clague proposed the removal of the solid concrete ground floor and its replacement with new breathable limecrete and insulation. Other proposed works included lining the exterior

The windows, with their simple detail of single-paned glass recessed into the stonework surrounds, were replaced with steel-framed slimline double glazing to improve thermal efficiency with little visual impact on the house.

On the first floor, the ceiling of the master bedroom was opened up in order to install a dramatic glazed lantern to the apex, as envisaged in the earlier 1950s scheme.

Later divisions of rooms on the first floor were removed, allowing space for a new staircase providing access to the large attic. This was converted to provide extra accommodation, with natural daylight provided by new conservation rooflights.

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If you are considering your own project, Clague is happy to offer free initial advice.

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If you’re thinking of buying an old building, these common sense steps may well save you trouble and even money.

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re you thinking of buying an old building for the first time?

The chances

are you will be carried away by the appeal of the property, the pleasure of possessing somewhere with special character, and the usual high emotion and anxiety connected with house buying.

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is concerned with the fate of historic buildings, and is aware how many buildings can be ruined, their special character obliterated or swept away, by the ill-advised and hasty actions of new purchasers. These mistakes usually arise because of ignorance rather than malevolence towards historic buildings. The fault may be laid at the feet of professional advisers, builders, owners, or all three.

MAKING YOUR CHOICE First: before your jump, pause a moment and consider. Is this building the right one for you? It may have magical qualities, but they may be distracting you from reality.

If your preference is for vast, uncluttered spaces, don’t purchase a cramped cottage and then attempt to turn it into a double height hall, or vice versa. Countless converted churches, schools and barns around the country are proof that standard domestic living areas rarely sit well in a building that once offered soaring space.

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character, its quirks, even its warts. It is essential that you adapt to it, rather than trying to iron it into shape according to a completely different model. There was no standardisation in old buildings; they followed the logic of their location, the dictates of materials and the skills of the period. If you make those undulating plaster walls around the house plumbstraight, with every corner razor-sharp, your cob cottage will have disappeared.

You will have thrown the baby out with the bathwater. In an unaltered property, the door and windows will follow the proportions of the building as a whole.

Replacement doors and windows, especially those easily bought off-the-shelf, have no such sympathetic relationship to the building.

PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE Your initial survey may well be carried out by a surveyor with no specialist experience in historic buildings, particularly one employed by a mortgage company. It’s worth asking whether he or she is familiar with Section GNA 2 of the RICS Appraisal and Valuation Manual (the so-called Red Book) which concerns the surveying of old buildings. Problems of liability mean that a surveyor is likely to draw attention to all apparent defects. Remember that by no means all the points raised in a surveyor’s report will be a cause for concern or will require immediate action.

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Once you have completed the purchase, seek professional advice at the earliest possible moment. Try to find someone who is a specialist on old buildings of this type and period, and ask to look at other work they have done. The specialist could be an architect or a chartered surveyor; it is their expertise and attitude to the building which is the issue. The same applies to your choice of builder.

CARDINAL RULES Move slowly. Get to know the property thoroughly, find out everything you can about it. Explore cupboards, roof spaces, cellar anywhere might throw up important clues. You will discover evidence of how it was built and of its problems - which may have been dealt with successfully long ago. The more you know about your own building, the better client you will be, the easier it will be to brief a professional adviser or to work with a builder.

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immediately disposable should offer clues to a practised eye. If in doubt, always ask for a second opinion.

WHAT CAN YOU AFFORD? Spend your money first on the essentials; repairs to the fabric can be expensive and depressingly mundane but ignore them at your peril. The ‘mod cons’ and the enjoyable things like decoration can follow - your reward for all that you have endured. When work starts, make sure that all interior features are protected thoroughly. Even the most careful and conscientious builder can have an accident.

PRACTICAL GUIDELINES Once work is under discussion, bear in mind some basic guidelines. Respect the changes of the past and avoid guesswork and conjectural restoration. Fashions come and go in this field as in any other - steer clear. Work with what you have; don’t attempt to make a simple house Autumn 2016 • CONSERVATION NEWS

grandiose, or to disguise a building converted from another use. Make the most of what you have got. After all, that was what drew you to the building in the first place!

When you have to add to the building or do new work in the interior, don’t ape the existing.

YOUR BUILDING MAY BE LISTED Your solicitor should have told you while you were buying the house. Don’t rely on the estate agent’s particulars which may not mention it.

Your local planning authority should be able to supply you with a copy of the list description, which gives some information about why it was listed. Just because the description does not specifically mention a particular feature does not mean it is not legally protected.

If the building is listed, you will need listed building consent for any work, to the inside as well as the outside, whatever its Grade, if it affects the character of the building. Contact the conservation officer in your local planning department to discuss whether an application is required, and, if it is, how to go about it. Listing does not automatically stop you making changes: it ensures that what you propose is given careful consideration. Obtaining consent takes time, so Autumn 2016 2016 •• CONSERVATION Autumn CONSERVATION NEWS NEWS

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Try to find someone who can understand the character and qualities of the old but can add their own contribution, respecting the proportions and form of the building.

Stay with tried and tested materials.

Remember, the old, traditional materials and finishes were textured, rather than highly finished, porous not impervious. By using the wrong material, employing a ham-fisted builder or an arrogant professional you can blot out the character, age and charm of an historic building in a matter of hours. don’t leave it until the last minute. Remember, if you go ahead without any consent, you could be prosecuted and be forced to undertake remedial works.

Your local conservation officer, if your council employs one, should offer encouragement and advice and may be able to direct you to possible sources of grant aid.

GOOD SENSE PAYS All these principles suggest that an historic building is something to be approached circumspectly and treated with great care. But, if you are unconvinced, remember that the house that best reflects its age and character, while offering a comfortable and practical interior, will prove to be the most easily saleable in the future.

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Anthony Kindell from Aldershaw Handmade Tiles is the Sussex Heritage Person of the Year for 2016. Aldershaw Handmade Tiles are a truly handmade process using the 150 million year-old Wadhurst clay on their own site. The tiles have brought beauty to many significant buildings. Recently, a new roof on the Queen’s House at the Tower of London, a roof on the medieval barn Harmondsworth Great Barn, rooves on the Real Tennis Court at Hampton Court, St James’ Church in Piccadilly and the National Trust properties in West Wycombe. (www.aldershaw.co.uk)

National Maintenance Week This annual campaign encourages owners of all sorts of buildings (not just ancient ones) to be aware of the importance of regular care. In 2016 the week takes place from 18th November to 25th November. Broadcaster, author, historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver led last year’s campaign. He is keenly aware of the changes that the passage of time can make to a building, but he knows that whatever the age or condition of a structure, good, regular maintenance can play a role in its future.

Visit www.spab.org.uk for more information.

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autumn extravaganza Saturday 8th & Sunday 9nd October This exciting event in its 4th year will take place at Great Comp Garden, Sevenoaks when the it is at it’s height of Autumn splendour and will introduce a wide spectrum of exhibitors from across the region. There will be a strong emphasis on gardens and garden ornamentation with local artisan food producers and craft people also featured. The event will commence each day at 11am, and finish at 5pm. Visit www.greatcompgarden.co.uk for more information.

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show will take place at ExCeL in London on 25th -27th September. Visitors will be able to discover the latest products, understand how to maximise budgets or seek an architect’s opinion. From small plots to big builds, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the place to pick up tools and tips from the brightest and best in the business. Whether you’re mid-way through a project or don’t know where to start, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show is brimming with bright ideas. Swap months of scouring the internet for face-to-face consultations, specialist Masterclasses and hundreds of products – all under one roof, so you don’t have to travel around the country to see them. For more information and to book tickets visit www.london.homebuilding show.co.uk.

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Light up the City 2016 Saturday 22nd October, 6.30pm Dane John Gardens, Watling Street, Canterbury CT1 1YW Cost: £7.50 advanced registration for the walk (includes lantern), £10 on the night (lantern not included- £2.50 extra). £10 advanced registration for the run, £15 on the night.

Choose from a novel night time 3km stroll or a 5km run around the city walls and past some of Canterbury’s most iconic historic landmarks. Dress up in your brightest and most colourful outfits with prizes for the best dressed. This year we are introducing lanterns to Light up the City.

For more information and to sign up, please visit: http://www.pilgrimshospices. org/supporting-pilgrims-hospices/events/ walking/light-up-the-city-2016/

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BIGGER and even better Call in to Copperfields of Whitstable to see the new extensive ranges of cookware, hardware, gifts and quirky furniture.

Copperfields Whitstable at 95 High Street has expanded with the acquisition of the adjoining double fronted premises at 93 High Street. Now amalgamated as one shop it now offers over 2,500sq ft of retail space in the High Street.

The expansion enables them to offer specialist cookware, hardware , gifts, and now other new and quirky furniture items creating inspiration for your home including specialist traditional wood kitchen trolleys and butchers blocks.

Having been voted Best Independent Cookshop, the sales team at Copperfields have a huge wealth of knowledge and expertise which enables them to provide the personal service to their very supportive customers.

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The team includes Kim Foster, daughter Gemma, Tina, Julia, Jill and Corrine, all of whom have been trained in the products on sale. Suppliers from the UK, Europe, America and Asia enable Copperfields to offer an extensive and varied range which continually changes to maximise new trends.

The store is open 7 days a week and prides itself on its friendly personal service. Orders on items not in stock are welcome, so if you are looking for something special they will do their best to source it for you.

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Local & loving it Our county is packed full of fine food and drink.

From furrow to orchard, from marsh to shore Kent is crammed with foodie delights.

Fabulous locally produced food includes just-caught fish; superb oysters; tender Romney Marsh lamb; sweet soft fruit and tangy apples. Wash it down with locally-made, worldclass wine; a crisp cider or a traditionally brewed beer.

All this makes Kent an outstanding place to eat out.

From contemporary Michelin-starred restaurants to characterful eateries graced by log fires or stunning sea views. Kent offers everything from fine dining and gourmet Asian cuisine, to great grub in rural pubs.

Kent is also renowned for its orchards abundant with apples, pears and cherries. Fertile soil, a favourable climate and centuries-old expertise create prime growing conditions.

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No other crop connects with the human psyche in the way that fruit does. From ancient times fruits have been associated with fertility and romance - as exemplified in the story of Adam and Eve, where Eve is said to have been tempted by a fruit, with disastrous consequences.

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ruit has had an influential role in many religions, which form the basis of some pre-eminent cultures. The subsequent development and use of fruits over time have often reflected

the course of these cultures and their history.

The origin of temperate fruits is in the main well documented, ranging from china to Europe.

It seems likely that cultivated apples arose from a species found in Central Asia, while cultivated plums and pears, have arisen as hybrids from European and Asian species. The origin of sweet cultivated cherries, however, is likely to have been the Caucasus region.

The development over time of a network of trade routes across Asia saw apples and other fruits reach across the Middle East and Europe where they became part of the established culture, eventually reaching Britain with the Roman legions. The Romans introduced the apple variety Decio to Britain and probably the Wise Apple, both of which feature in the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale. These varieties heralded the beginnings of apple cultivation in Britain.

Other fruit introduced by the Romans were peaches, apricots, vines, quinces and Medlar and small collections of these are also held at Brogdale.

Few records exist of fruit cultivation in the ensuing Dark Ages and it wasn’t until the Norman culture after 1066 when fruit growing, especially apples, began to see innovation of all kinds. The Normans bred the English Permains and Costards. They were also responsible for the introduction of cider varieties, which resulted in cider eventually becoming the most widespread drink in the country at that time.

Fresh fruits generally, but apples in particular, were regarded with some suspicion until medieval times due to their sharpness and were used mainly for cooking. However, renewed interest in fruit growing under Henry VIII resulted in his gardener, Richard Harris, establishing a fruit garden of imported stock near Faversham, Kent not far from where the collections reside today at Brogdale. It is from this that we can date the beginnings of the “Garden of England” in Kent and the proliferation of varieties suited to the English climate.

Today, Brogdale currently conserves over 2,300 varieties of apples alone and the team at Grow at Brogdale (the onsite fruit tree nursery) graft several thousand trees every year, with a real focus on promoting rare and heritage varieties. With the grafting material being supplied from the National Fruit Collection each tree is in essence, a little piece of history!

For more information or to place an order for fruit trees visit www.brogdaleonline.co.uk

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Roll the puff pastry into a circle, approximately 25-30cm in diameter. Place the pastry onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Using a small knife, score a circle approximately 1cm in from the edge. This is to create a lip that will rise around the apple as it cooks. Use a fork to prick lots of holes in the centre section of the pastry to stop it rising too much in the oven. Brush the pastry with beaten egg.

Spoon the apple purĂŠe into the centre of the pastry using a palette knife to spread the apple mixture evenly. Place the sliced apple on top of the purĂŠe to create a nice pattern, then brush with butter and sprinkle on the golden caster sugar. Put the tart in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden. To check if it is fully baked, carefully look under the base and check that it is crisp and golden.

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For craft cider made on site, local ales and bottled ciders, wines, liqueurs, plus a great range of gifts, books & cards.

Family run business set in the beautiful North downs Cream teas and delicious foods served in our glasshouse or garden. We can cater for private functions in the new tearooms a perfect setting for that perfect party!

Farm shop Garden emporium Open farm Farmhouse cider Play area Open daily FREE entry

The Market Place, Brogdale Farm, Faversham, ME13 8XZ Tel: 01795 529100 www.tiddlypommeshop.co.uk

Chilham (A252) Canterbury CT4 8BW Tel: 01227 730573 www.badgershillfarm.co.uk

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Alworth’s owner has been involved in farming and butchery all his life, and is a proud supporter of Kentish farmers and local fayre, selling a superb range of wines and ales produced in the county; local turkeys, pheasant, partridge, pigeon and rabbit, venison, steak, beef, pork and lamb, as well as a large selection of tasty sausages.

Alworth’s staff believe people are so much more interested in provenance these days. “We butchers are proud of where our meat comes from”.

Those butchers who have survived recent challenges from the supermarkets and the meat scandals have established themselves in their communities. It’s all about building loyalty.

“During the recession cheaper cuts of meat which require slower cooking were very popular, but prime cuts are coming to the fore once again”.

Whatever the cut, meat from a traditional butcher will invariably be better quality. Good butchers buy the whole carcass and know about proper hanging and maturing, and it’s these factors which make the difference.

Come on down The Farm Shop, Sturry Hill, Canterbury CT2 0NJ Tel 01227 712571 FREE parking Open 7 days a week Mon - Sat 7.30am to 6pm • Sun 10am to 4pm

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Deeson’s British Restaurant is privately owned and is situated in the heart of historic Canterbury.

We specialise in traditional and modern British dishes using locally sourced produce.

We also grow and rear a large part of our menu from our own smallholding.

25-26 Sun Street, Canterbury CT1 2HX Tel 01227 767854 www.deesonsrestaurant.co.uk

WIN a meal for two at Deeson’s With a luxurious restaurant interior and a beautiful private dining room, Deeson’s is a great dining experience offering a relaxed and family friendly atmosphere. One lucky Conservation News reader will win a three-course meal for two people (excluding drinks) in our autumn competition.

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TRADITIONAL COUNTRY PUB, SERVING HOME COOKED FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE A quintessential red brick Victorian pub dating back to 1860 which lies in the heart of the sleepy village of Dargate on Plumpudding Lane. The pub boasts a log burning fire, wooden floors with walls hung with black and white photos depicting the history of the pub, making it a cosy, relaxed place to drink and dine.

We offer pizza from our traditional wood fired pizza oven every evening. As well as our One Mile Lunch - a delicious menu consisting solely of ingredients sourced within a mile of the pub.

PLUMPUDDING LANE, DARGATE, KENT ME13 9HB •TEL: 01227 751360 www.thedovedargate.co.uk

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The benefits of

BUYING LOCAL - BY VICKY ELLIS, CPRE KENT -

In these busy days we can easily be forgiven for a mad ‘one dash does it all’ to our nearest supermarket. However are we in danger of losing more than just local shops and producers?

Are we really looking at the bigger picture as we desperately make a grab for that last bag of Spanish apples on the shelf? Who cares it’s just an apple after all - or is it?

Buying locally produced produce is so much more than just buying British. Local produce not only tastes great but helps the environment and the local economy, it can be exciting, invigorating, sociable, mentally stimulating and satisfying.

So let’s take stock for one moment and think, if we buy the first apple/tomato/lettuce that we pick up what are we actually buying into?

Local food is fresher, it hasn’t travelled thousands of miles from the Outer Hebrides for example (I exaggerate to prove a point). It’s more than likely been grown 10-30 miles away, and you may be buying straight from the farm that produced it. Therefore this produce has probably been harvested in the last 24 hours rather than over a week ago and kept refrigerated for all that time journeying by rail, road, sea or air, further

all the more. Buying foods grown or produced close to home ensures you will be less likely to be contributing to rainforests being cleared to graze cattle for instance. As importantly it helps to maintain farm land and green spaces near to where you live. If the local farmers are unable to keep their farms viable then they may decide to sell up and it’s highly likely land will be bought by developers.

Knowing where your food comes from and how it’s produced makes your meals more personal, the challenge of using seasonal fruit and veg in your recipes leads to more interesting mealtimes and buying locally keeps money spent local - supporting restaurants that use local produce, farmers markets and local cooperatives ensuring profits benefit producers rather than the big business supermarkets.

For some, buying local can be an extremely social exercise, the sellers and producers end up on a first name basis and give a more personal service such as putting by that favourite variety of tomato for you.

So it’s not just an apple after all - it’s helping to preserve our way of life, the countryside we all love, that apple is contributing to supporting our local

refrigerated storage and finally road again to arrive at the supermarkets.

Eating fruit and veg in season means you appreciate that cauliflower, potato or sweetcorn

economy and even meeting likeminded people.

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Visit cprekent.org.uk for more information.

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I diary food news L The voting has now opened for the Taste of Kent Awards 2017. Visit www.tasteofkenawards.co.uk to nominate your favourite food and drink heroes.

Voting will stay open until the end of the year, and the businesses that have received the most votes in each category will be shortlisted. The winners will be announced in March 2017.

Broadstairs food festival Friday 30th Sep - Sunday 2nd Oct Award winning Kent producers; hot and cold dishes; refreshment area; Chefs’ Theatre with demonstrations and taste workshops. www.broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk

0ŦƉ7Hƈ 7KŮ 0DŪť5R1 There are still places available on the macaron course at the Kent Cookery School on 23rd November. Visit www.kentcookeryschool.co.uk.

Kent Life Fruit Harvest Celebrate this year’s fruit harvest at the Kent Life Heritage Farm on October 1st and 2nd.

There will be more than 60 varietieis of apple, some of which date back as far as the 1500s; local cider; demonstrations and tours, plus live music. Visit www.kentlife.org.uk.

Canterbury Food & Drink Festival Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th September The annual Canterbury Food and Drink Festival 2016 promises to be bigger than ever this year. Kent’s biggest food festival, set in the Dane John Gardens, will take on the city with Eat Street once again showcasing some of London’s best street food stalls in Whitefriars.

Don’t forget...

National Baking Week falls between 17th & 23rd October. Visit www. nationalbakingweek.co.uk for tips, advice and recipes.

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National Apple Festival, Brogdale 15th & 16th October 2016 will see a record breaking Display of One Thousand Apple Varieties! Discover something new and tasty with ‘try before you buy’ from around 70 apple varieties, fill a bag with your favourites to take home!

Enjoy Live Music, Tours of the Orchards, Local Food, fascinating FREE Talks & Demonstrations and Entertainment over the whole weekend. Children can get crafty with the kids crafts and have their face painted in the Little Festival Goer’s Area too, something for the whole family! For more information and to buy tickets visit www.brogdale collections.org.

New restaurant The Barrow House will be opening its doors this September in Egerton - a beautiful, bustling village in the heart of Kent.

Open from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, for everything from coffee in the morning, classic pub lunches and teatime treats, to evenings out with friends and family, special occasions, celebratory events or simply a cheeky pint in the bar.

The kitchen staff will be serving a range of menus using locally sourced fresh ingredients, with traditional pub classics, as well as a more adventurous selection of starters, main courses and puddings with some smoking flavours and chargrilled treats. To wash it all down, there will be local beers, cask ales and great wines by the glass.

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Enjoy the wonder of honey In celebration of National Honey Week (24th 31st October), we’ve found out more about this larder staple.

BUY RAW honey from a beekeeper near you (visit www.honeybeehive.co.uk).

BEAT HAYFEVER by eating a teaspoon of local honey each day - it’s thought to help build immunity against allergens in your area.

KEEP CUTS CLEAN with a mix of honey and warm water.

The anti-bacterial properties help keep infection at bay and it works as a natural antiseptic.

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SUNDAY 2ND Ashford; East Farleigh; Elm Court Village; Tunbridge Wells (Pantiles); Westerham TUESDAY 4TH Capel-le-Ferne; Hildenborough WEDNESDAY 5TH Lamberhurst THURSDAY 6TH Charing; Rolvenden Shipbourne; Whitfield

THURSDAY 13TH Charing; Rolvenden; Shipbourne; Whitfield FRIDAY 14TH Egerton SATURDAY 15TH Canterbury; Sevenoaks; Tunbridge Wells (Pantiles) Wrotham; Wye; Yalding SUNDAY 16TH Aylesford; Rochester Tunbridge Wells (Pantiles) Westerham

FRIDAY 7TH Egerton SATURDAY 8TH Wye; Headcorn; Hythe; Offham; Sevenoaks; Tunbridge Wells (Town Hall); Whitstable

TUESDAY 18TH Capel-le-Ferne; Hildenborough THURSDAY 20TH Charing; Rolvenden; Shipbourne; Whitfield

SUNDAY 9TH Lenham; Thanet; Tonbridge

FRIDAY 21ST Egerton

TUESDAY 11TH Capel-le-Ferne; Hildenborough

SATURDAY 22ND Bridge; Cranbrook; Hythe;

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Knockholt; Sevenoaks; Tunbridge Wells (Town Hall); Whitstable SUNDAY 23RD Bearsted; Sevenoaks; West Malling TUESDAY 25TH Capel-le-Ferne; Hildenborough

SATURDAY 5TH Deal; Penshurst; Sevenoaks; Tunbridge Wells (Pantiles) Wye

SATURDAY 19TH Canterbury; Sevenoaks; Tunbridge Wells (Pantiles); Wrotham; Wye; Yalding

SUNDAY 6TH Ashford; East Farleigh; Elm Court Village; Tunbridge Wells (Pantiles); Westerham

SUNDAY 20TH Aylesford; Rochester; Tunbridge Wells (Pantiles); Westerham

THURSDAY 27TH Charing; Rolvenden; Shipbourne; Whitfield

TUESDAY 8TH Capel-le-Ferne; Hildenborough

FRIDAY 28TH Egerton

THURSDAY 10TH Charing; Rolvenden; Shipbourne; Whitfield

SATURDAY 29TH Sevenoaks

FRIDAY 11TH Egerton

SUNDAY 30TH Cliftonville; Thanet

NOVEMBER

SATURDAY 12TH Bridge; Headcorn; Hythe; Offham; Sevenoaks; Tunbridge Wells (Town Hall) Whitstable

TUESDAY 1ST Capel-le-Ferne; Hildenborough

SUNDAY 13TH Lenham; Thanet; Tonbridge

WEDNESDAY 2ND Lamberhurst

TUESDAY 15TH Capel-le-Ferne; Hildenborough

THURSDAY 3RD Charing; Rolvenden; Shipbourne; Whitfield

THURSDAY 17TH Charing; Rolvenden; Shipbourne; Whitfield

FRIDAY 4TH Egerton

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TUESDAY 22ND Capel-le-Ferne; Hildenborough THURSDAY 24TH Charing; Rolvenden; Shipbourne; Whitfield FRIDAY 25TH Egerton SATURDAY 26TH Bridge; Cranbrook; Hythe; Knockholt; Sevenoaks; Tunbridge Wells (Town Hall); Whitstable SUNDAY 27TH Bearsted; Cliftonville; Sevenoaks; West Malling TUESDAY 29TH Capel-le-Ferne; Hildenborough

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IS YOUR PARTNER

COERCIVE?

by Daniel Bennett, Director, Whitehead Monckton

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t sneaked in virtually unannounced last Christmas, but The Serious Crime Act 2015 now makes criminal a pattern of controlling

or coercive behaviour in an intimate and family relationship. On conviction, the offender faces a maximum sentence of five years’ in prison.

Now, all of us may demonstrate a degree of controlling behaviour in our close relationships, or at least actions that could be seen as such.

However, there are degrees and it seems clear that many people across the UK are suffering daily monitoring by their spouses, stopped from seeing friends and from orchestrated campaigns which hurt, humiliate or dehumanise those they are supposed to love and protect.

There is evidence that both the Police and the Crown Prosecution Service are taking victims seriously in pursuing offences - which is seriously good news for our society as a whole. However,

collaborative family practitioners, we are taught

as a family lawyer, I don’t see many signs that

to ask questions of clients so that we can work

family lawyers or judges have systems in place to

out whether there are clear power imbalances in

prevent this abusive behaviour from happening

relationships as they may then be unsuitable for

or working.

face-to-face discussions - but that doesn’t help

For example, a common pattern of control I

couples who aren’t suitable or don’t know about

see is for one partner to threaten to withdraw the

these ways of working when they face the cliff

ability of the other to see their children until they

edge of the court system.

are forced to by a court, or a more financially

If you are suffering from a controlling partner,

powerful partner cutting off the other’s access

seek out the government guidance on the types

to monthly money, legal advice or financial

of behaviour under the Act which are considered

information to force them to agree a financial

unacceptable and seek help. If you are a family

settlement which is clearly not in their interests.

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BARHAM, CANTERBURY

CHARTHAM HATCH, CANTERBURY

CHESTFIELD, WHITSTABLE

Guide Price £795,950

Guide Price £595,000

Guide Price £595,000

A substantial Grade II listed period home with beautiful gardens of approximately 0.27 acres.

Three separate reception rooms, country style kitchen with utility area, four bedrooms, master en-suite and two attic rooms. Delightful gardens and block-paved driveway leading to the garage.

A stunning four bedroom Oast conversion arranged over four floors boasting a fantastic open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, a further lounge and galleried reception room. Boasting master bedroom with en-suite, a storage/workshop, parking to front and enclosed rear garden.

Attractive detached four bedroom Tudor style home in a sought after village set back from the road. Boasting three reception rooms and many attractive and appealing features including beamed ceilings and panelled walls. Driveway, garage and garden in excess of 100ft. No Onward Chain.

OLD WIVES LEES, CANTERBURY

THROWLEY FORSTAL, FAVERSHAM

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Guide Price £675,000

Guide Price £630,000

Guide Price £1,395,000

A substantial contemporary five bedroom home enjoying countryside views. Part of a former Oast house converted and finished to a high standard.

Open plan lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, large master bedroom with en-suite, parking plus timber garage and carport.

An attractive four bedroom detached family home standing on a large plot of just under an acre with equestrian facilities. Three reception rooms, master en-suite, indoor heated swimming pool, double garage plus workshop/store and detached stable block with yard.

Superb contemporary home set in approximately 6 acres with spectacular rural views. Re-modeled and enlarged to a high standard. Five en-suite bedrooms, three reception rooms, large open-plan kitchen/diner, orangery and gym. Landscaped gardens, paddocks and a small yard.

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HOT PROPERTY

Fieldway House, Canterbury Fieldway House is a stunning modern family home with a heated swimming pool, double garage with a self-contained annex above and a workshop/office. Situated in the heart of the village the property was designed and built by the current owners with the aim of creating a house for entertaining.

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staircase rising to the first floor. There is a lounge with French doors to the garden, a dining room, and the hub of the house being the superb kitchen/diner with modern units leading to an attractive double glazed conservatory overlooking the gardens and pool area.

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and a family bathroom.

Externally, there are gardens to the side, an impressive pool area and a self-contained annex with its own shower room and kitchen area, which could also be used as a guest suite if required.

The property is found in the heart of the village of Sturry, which is approximately 3 miles North East of Canterbury. The village has a church, public houses, a restaurant, two primary schools and a railway station with one stop service to Canterbury West railway station. Canterbury City Centre is easily accessible and offers a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants, as well as leisure and recreational facilities. There are good road links to the coast via the A28 and Autumn 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ CONSERVATION NEWS

London via the A299 Thanet Way or the A2.

Canterbury also offers a high-speed rail link to London St. Pancras.

PROPERTY DETAILS Address: Sturry, Canterbury, Kent Price: ÂŁ675,000 For more information contact: Miles & Barr 14 Lower Chantry Lane, Canterbury CT1 1UF Tel: 01227 200600 exclusive@milesandbarr.co.uk www.milesandbarr.co.uk

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Cranmere, Charing A substantial six bedroom semi-detached Victorian family home, situated in one of the most sought after locations in the semi-rural village of Charing. This striking property was built in 1893 by a local builder and forms one of four similar character semi-detached houses in this private road.

Cranmere offers extremely versatile and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors, central of which is the grand hallway, staircase and first floor landing with its oak banister, newel posts and rails. There is an

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abundance of original character to be found throughout the property including high ceilings and feature fireplaces. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and mains drainage.

The extensive accommodation comprises entrance hall, study, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, downstairs cloakroom, conservatory/garden room, two separate staircases to the first floor, four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor and two additional bedrooms on the

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second floor. Lovely views of the village, the Church and North Downs can be enjoyed from the rear of the second floors of the house.

Externally, the property enjoys private off road parking for several vehicles and a landscaped rear garden with pergola and Indian Sandstone patio area.

Burleigh Road is a private road situated just off the centre of the village of Charing.

The village sits between the foot of the North Downs with the Pilgrim’s Way and the Green Sand Ridge, a rural area rich in farming, some 5.5 miles west of the larger market town of Ashford and 13 miles east of Maidstone.

Ashford provides an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities along with outof-town designer outlet shopping and all the major supermarkets including Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda within easy reach by car.

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and doctor’s surgery. Transport links are well supported with a main line railway station in the village, providing access to London Victoria and Ashford International station which benefits from the High Speed 37 minute rail service to London St Pancras. Junction 9 of the M20 motorway is some 5 miles distant and junction 8, some 8 miles distant, both providing direct access to London and the Kent coast.

PROPERTY DETAILS Address: Charing, Kent Price: £675,000 For more information contact: Saddlers Reed House, 1-3 Old Ashford Road, Charing TN27 0JG Tel: 01227 200600 property@saddlersresidential.co.uk www.saddlersresidential.co.uk

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