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The 18 Hole John Jacobs designed course set in magnificent English Parkland

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CONTENTS EDUCATION

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Heatherton House School Abbot’s Hill The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School Merchant Taylors’ School St Helen’s School

GOLF LIFE

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The Oxfordshire Buckinghamshire Golf Club Temple Golf Club Harewood Downs Golf Club Burnham Beeches Golf Club Hennerton Golf Club Turftonics Core Golf

LOVE LOCAL

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Little Wellies Pub in the Park The Ivy The Artichoke High Wycombe Museum Platts Hyundai Chorleywood Bookshop Brown & Merry Grand Designs Live Kidd Rapinet Rennie Grove St Francis Hospice South Bucks Hospice Thame County Fayre Stonor Park

TRAVEL

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Saville Row Travel TAO Photo Tours B Away Travel

FASHION

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Andrew Gardner Childs Play Benetton Odette

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS GUIDE

A very special

PLACE

Heatherton House Nursery in Amersham has earned a wonderful reputation in the local area for being a Nursery that goes that extra mile.

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t is a very caring environment, where every child is known individually and their own interests nurtured and developed,” confirms current Heatherton Nursery parent.

“The children develop a real love of learning and are filled with confidence for moving onto school.”

Based in a large, recently refurbished and specially designed Early Years area with amazing outdoor space, the Nursery is part of Heatherton House School, the leading girls independent prep school in Amersham, and offers both boys and girls an outstanding start to their education journey.

Heatherton’s Nursery is in the enviable position of currently having two fully qualified teachers as part of their Early Years team, with an extremely high staff to child ratio. This means they are able to respond to the individual learning needs and interests of every child and to tailor their education to suit them, and at their pace.

The Nursery children learn through planned, purposeful play, exploration and investigation. Boys and girls are able to choose activities that interest them and are allowed time

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to complete their chosen tasks in the indoor area that features a purposeful wooden play frame, a fully equipped IT zone, separate role-play space, a dedicated creative area, and a ‘cosy’ room for circle time. There’s also an impressive outdoor area with numerous ride-on toys, water play, large sand pit and dedicated garden and digging zone.

The Nursery staff work extremely hard to establish a close bond with the children and their parents so they learn all about the child’s interests and previous experiences. They then use this knowledge to create new learning opportunities for the children to ensure that they have fun and enjoy challenges and successes whilst making real progress.

What also makes this Nursery stand out from others is that it offers its children an outstanding level of specialist teaching and experiences. Every week, their boys and girls enjoy interactive music and modern foreign languages sessions with Heatherton House’s specialist teachers.

The children also take part in weekly ballet lessons taught by the school’s highly experienced ballet teacher, as well as popular PE and ball skills sessions, run by external experts Playball Bucks.

THE DETAILS Why not come and experience this special Nursery for yourself?

Heatherton House School and Nursery are holding an Open Afternoon on Friday 12th May, 1.45-3pm. Call 01494 726433, email admissions@heathertonhouse.co.uk or visit www.heathertonhouse.co.uk.

NURTURING EXCELLENCE The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School has a reputation for nurturing excellence and helping boys to achieve the very best in every area of their personal development.

In 2016, Habs recorded its best ever GCSE results, with 73% being A* and 95.4% in the A*/A range. A Level results were also outstanding, contributing to an exceptionally high Oxbridge acceptance rate; almost 40% achieved A* grades, 78.5% of results were A*/A range and 97.7% A*/B. Students are given the opportunity to discover their potential across a range of disciplines. The Medburn Centre, a brand new, state-of-the-art sports complex, was opened in 2016. One of the best sports facilities available at a British school, it is yet another extension to the school’s exceptional existing amenities. Boasting an eightlane, half-Olympic size swimming pool, fitness suite, squash courts, climbing facilities, sports hall, conference room, school shop and café.

The school is serviced by a unique coach service with over 110 stops, spanning a 30-mile radius, offering an unrivalled access to the school and provision for pupils staying for after-school activities.

In March, the school held its nineth annual Model United Nations conference. HABSMUN saw the school play host to over 600 students representing schools from Frankfurt to Azerbaijan, debating issues and challenges facing the modern world including mental health, political refugees and nuclear disarmament to the future of NATO. An entirely student run event, HABSMUN is an impressive highlight on the Habs calendar, with this year’s keynote speech delivered by Lord Popat, the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Rwanda and Uganda.

Open Day Saturday 7 October 2017, 1pm – 4pm The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3AF Tel: 020 8266 1700 admissions@habsboys.org.uk www.habsboys.org.uk

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to 4pm Open Day – 1pm Saturday 7 October 2017 For boys aged between 5 and 18.

Booked tours available throughout the year

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Drama beyond the classroom at Merchant Taylors’

BY DAMEON GARNETT DIRECTOR OF DRAMA

With over 50 boys now auditioning for the annual junior play, it is fair to say extra-curricular Drama is thriving at Merchant Taylors’, not to mention the fact that, whatever the show, it seems to be a relatively easy affair to fill out the 120 seat capacity studio theatre over three nights - not including the upstairs gallery.

This year we turned the studio in to a traverse stage for a performance of The Lord of the Flies, with the audience on either side, and the actors/students in the middle. It was clear from the facial expressions of the audience that they were enjoying this ‘immersive’ theatre experience, and that we should break the mould in this way more often.

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ince Drama became an elective subject in Year 9 curriculum Drama has also seen an increase in interest; on average 80 boys opted to do Drama last year, and we now potentially have 2 sets again for GCSE Drama, possibly on the basis that, with boys choosing to do the subject in Year 9, it is a more rewarding experience for all involved. This also feeds in to the large interest in extra-curricular Drama. The annual Drama Duologues competition this year was overwhelmed with boys wanting to take part, and perhaps even more excitingly, to write their own material.

All this said, the future of A-Level Drama, now called A-Level Drama and Theatre, is not without its challenges. With students no longer having the option of dropping the subject half-way through the course (at least not without actually losing the qualification); there is more difficulty in making the commitment. Former A-Level students have gone on to prestigious

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places such as Central School of Speech and Drama. More to the point, others have gone on to read subjects that would seem to have little connection with Drama – Law at Bristol, Medicine at UCL, History at King’s, and Science at Cambridge, to name but a few. This should demonstrate that, as with all subjects, A-Level Drama is highly valued by the Russell Group Universities for its transferable skills; the obvious enhanced skills in confidence and presentation; an awareness of how theatre responds to political and historical context, the application of imagination and ‘outside of the box’ thinking, that will always apply to running a business, or simply dealing with people and transactions in the work place. Finally, and ability to enjoy and understand the language of a writer such as Shakespeare (an actor who developed his writing craft by doing, not theory), can only be an advantage for both the imagination, and the intellect. An extensive vocabulary, and a ‘way with words’, is a huge advantage, both creatively, and intellectually, as we all know.

The obvious next step here would be to mention prestigious old boys, such as film stars Riz Ahmed and Nigel Lindsay. It is also good to see a former student, Ben Behrens, writing his own plays and getting them staged at the Arcola Theatre in London. Though rightly very proud of their achievements, clearly not all Merchant Taylors’ students are going to go on to become film stars, or are even aiming to do so. They key is to also celebrate those former students who did A Level Drama, and yet have gone on to read different academic subjects; followed by highly successful careers. A Level Drama and Theatre is for those who enjoy it, and can certainly enhance students’ prospects of studying a degree that interests them at a Russell Group university, whether or not this be directly Drama related.

THE DETAILS For more information about Merchant Taylors'School Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2HT Telephone +44 (0)1923 845514 email admissions@mtsn.org.uk www. mtsn.org.uk

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HRH The Duchess of Gloucester opens

New St Helen’s Junior School On Tuesday 28th March Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester officially opened the new Junior School building at St Helen’s School, Northwood. Hundreds of pupils waved Union Jack flags as the Duchess arrived to unveil a plaque to officially open the £8.2 million building.

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n arrival, The Duchess of Gloucester inspected a Guard of Honour formed by cadets from St Helen’s School and Merchant Taylors’ School’s Combined Cadet Force, which comprises one of the largest CCF groups in the country.Headmistress Dr Mary Short gave the Duchess a tour of the new building, which included demonstrations by the girls, after which the Duchess was treated to a performance by the Junior School Choir (of a song which the girls helped to write) and a recitation by the winner of the ‘Prose & Poetry’ competition.

Dr Short said: "It has been a great privilege to welcome the Duchess to open our wonderful new Junior School.

"It was heartwarming to see her speak with so many pupils. Many of them had not met a member of the Royal Family before. She asked the pupils questions, such as what their favourite subjects are, and complimented the pupils on their investigatory work. The pupils were thrilled. Our vision of creating the best possible provision, with an exceptional learning

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environment for our pupils, has come to fruition, and we look forward to future generations making the most of all that the building has to offer.”

The brand new eco-friendly building has been welcomed with open arms, particularly by the Junior School ‘Eco-Warriors’, who have been actively involved in raising awareness of environmental issues and encouraging environmental responsibility within the Junior School. The building was completed in September 2016, and is the largest single development the School has undertaken in over ten years.

Award winning architects, IID, who were commissioned to design the new Junior School said, “The brief called for a radical solution for which a contemporary new-build was the School’s preferred approach. The design sought to create a clear identity for Junior School whilst integrating the new building with the landscape – using the concept of ‘fingers into the landscape’ with intensive green roofs and open courts. We felt that it was important to keep the organisation and layout clear, simple and intelligible to enable the staff and pupils to find their way around easily. To see the new building being enjoyed by the school gives us great satisfaction. We hope that it continues to be a valuable asset for many years to come.”

The Duchess of Gloucester said, “I know that the new building will aid the girls greatly in their learning and prepare them well for the move up to the Senior School, and I wish the whole community the very best for the future. I would like to thank all the pupils, staff and guests for a wonderful morning and inviting me to officially open the new Junior School at St Helen’s.”

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS GUIDE

Inspired to exceed potential Abbot’s Hill is a happy, dynamic and thriving school offering an all-round education for girls aged 4-16 years.

Our Day Nursery & Pre-School caters for girls and boys from 6 months.

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et within 76 acres of parkland, our historic campus offers modern facilities in a magnificent country setting on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead.

We have a strong record of academic success. Throughout the school, pupils are taught in small classes in which excellent teaching and personalised support ensure that everyone is inspired to exceed their potential and to shine.

The broad curriculum is enhanced by a wide range of trips and activities to stimulate learning. Our extra-curricular clubs offer a lively balance of sport, performing and

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creative arts, science and technology, journalism and problem-solving.

At Abbot’s Hill, we pride ourselves on our pastoral care. The sense of being part of an extended family is frequently commented on by pupils, parents and staff alike. The School’s ethos is one which places the well-being and success of the individual child at its centre, and this is reflected in many aspects of School life.

In such a nurturing environment, children grow naturally in confidence, are happy to embrace new challenges and eagerly take on increasing responsibilities.

Pupils leave Abbot’s Hill fully equipped to take on the challenges and opportunities life has to offer.

To experience Abbot’s Hill School for yourself, come along to one of our Open Events throughout the year.

THE DETAILS For more information, please call us on 01442 240333 or visit www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

Independent Day School for girls 4 - 16 years Day Nursery & Pre-School for girls and boys from 6 months

ST COLUMBA’S COLLEGE A CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT (HMC) DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS, AGES 4-18

Abbot’s Hill is a happy, dynamic and thriving school with an excellent record of academic success and an outstanding reputation for pastoral care.

To see our Day Nursery, Pre-School and Prep School in action, come to our

A quality education from start to finish

OPEN SCHOOL WORKING DAY

Working Open Events

SENIOR SCHOOL (4-11) Friday 16th June 2017

Tuesday 9 May, 10.30am - 12pm & Friday 9 June, 1.30pm - 3pm

Please see website to book your appointment “The quality of the pupils' achievement and learning is excellent.

The College meets its aim that every pupil should learn from their total experience with much success.”

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You will need to book, and places are limited. Please call the Registrar on 01442 839169 or email registrar@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk to book your place.

For further details please call us on 01442 240333.

Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 8RP E: registrar@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4AW T: (Senior) 01727 855185 (Prep) 01727 862616 E: admissions@stcolumbascollege.org www.stcolumbascollege.org

LOCKERS PARK “The happiness of the children is paramount.” Tatler Schools Guide

Pre-Prep Open Morning - Saturday 13th May • Purpose-designed Pre-Prep • Access to the Prep School's extensive facilities • Small class sizes with emphasis on outdoor play • Building confidence and independence in every child

Preparatory School, Day & Boarding for Boys (7-13 Years) Pre-Preparatory School, Co-Educational (4-7 Years) www.lockerspark.herts.sch.uk

Hemel Hempstead

T: 01442 251712

Golf Life Your Tee to Green Guide of Local Golf Courses

THE OXFORDSHIRE

PERFECTLY POSITIONED FOR ALL YOUR GOLFING NEEDS

Picture courtesy of The Oxfordshire Golf Club

GOLFING LIFE

Discover The Oxfordshire Experience The Oxfordshire Golf Hotel and Spa is ideally situated for easy access from both London and the Midlands, perfectly positioned for all your golfing needs

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ituated in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, the Golf Club also houses 46 Executive bedrooms, 4 luxury Suites and The Tempus Spa with treatment rooms and poolside facilities all alongside the Championship Golf Course of outstanding quality.

A former European Tour venue, The Oxfordshire Golf Course has hosted the Benson & Hedges International for four years, the Andersen Consulting World Championships as well as the Ladies English Open, you just can’t help but get the feeling you are somewhere special.

Strategically-contoured holes that blend naturally into the surrounding countryside provide a challenging game of golf, topped off by four lakes and 135 bunkers this course makes full use of the terrain and natural elements to provide characteristics similar to those of a links course.

Recent accolades of this course include, the top 50 places to Stay & Play voted by Golf Monthly magazine and Top Golf Course in the county voted by the Top 100 Golf Courses in England.

The History

Designed by Rees Jones, his first in the UK, also responsible for the redesign of the US Open courses of Torrey Pines and Bethpage, you can rest assure a challenge lies ahead.

The Oxfordshire Clubhouse was developed in 1992, amalgamating Japanese and English design features to create a truly unique user experience.

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first annual Japan versus Britain match. By 1995, news of the beauty of the course spread, and The Oxfordshire was chosen to host both the Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf, and The Wilkinson Sword Ladies English Open. In 1996, the course was chosen to host the Benson & Hedges European Open, and all the successful players from the European 1995 Ryder Cup team competed.

Become a Member

Become a member and enjoy our world-class golf course all year round.

With a host of benefits, from protected tee-times and advance booking privileges, to discounts on our wide range of food and beverages.

By joining The Oxfordshire, you’ll also have the opportunity to use the state of the art IntelligentGolf online management system, making it easy for you to plan and organise your games.

Take advantage of these fantastic extras and receive £100 off Any Flexi Membership Package of £695 or more* If you would prefer to test out the course first we offer a great selection of Golf Days, where you can enjoy the course for a day with refreshments and use of the facilities.

THE DETAILS The Oxfordshire Golf, Hotel and Spa Rycote Lane, Milton common, Oxfordshire OX9 2PU T: 01844 278300 E: proshop@theoxfordshire.com W: www.theoxfordshire.com

£100 Off Any Flexi Membership Package of £695 or more*

• Access to Competitions

• 7 Day Playing Right

• No Restricted Tee Times • Food & Beverage Discounts

• Handicap Management

* Offer valid until 31st May 2017 for new members only or have not been a member for 5 years or more. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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Buckinghamshire Golf Club

Truly Magnificent Found in Denham, Buckinghamshire Golf Club is an idyllic 18 Hole Championship Golf Course situated in 220 acres of magnificent parkland

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he Clubhouse is the historic Grade II listed Denham Court Mansion of predominantly eighteenth century origins, which was completely restored to its original glory before the Club opened in 1992.

The golf course itself was designed by legendery Ryder Cup Captain John Jacobs and it has hosted many previous professional events over the years. These include: the Anderson Consulting World Match Play, European Seniors Tournament of Champions hosted by Gary Player and ISPS HANDA Ladies European Masters. The club also has the honour of being the Home of the Ladies Euorpean Tour.

Whilst ideally situated for local towns such as: Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, The Chalfonts and Amersham, it remains only half a mile from the M25, 18 miles from the centre of London and 12 miles from Heathrow. The east of the course is bounded by the River Colne, the south by the River Misbourne and to the west the historic village of Denham, with its picturesque High Street.

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Buckinghamshire Golf Club was developed and built by Kajima and purchased by Ashai Breweries before opening.

Now the club is in an exciting new era following the recent purchase of the club by Kings Resorts.

Kings Resorts is one of the fastest growing hotel groups in Europe, now encompassing 7 resorts and golf clubs across multiple brands.

With established locations across the south of England and County Cork, Ireland, the group is pursuing an ambitious expansion strategy with a number of sites currently under development.

Nestled in idyllic spots and surrounded by peaceful countryside, its venues, often historical, are an authentic tribute to the values of tradition. Belonging to Kings Resorts does not only mean unique facilities, an evocative location and attentive and personalised service, it means building strong and lasting relationships with guests, partners and the communities in which its hotels operate.

You can find out more about Kings Resorts venues here: www.kingsresorts.com/

Interesting Fact The Anderson Consulting World Matchplay was hosted at the club in 1997, the winner was Colin Montgomerie. Interestingly, out of the 8 players in the field 6 went on to be Ryder Cup Captains. Namley: Colin Montgomerie, Sam Torrance, Jose Maria Olazabal, Ian Woosnam, Bernhard Langer and Darren Clarke.

Buckinghamshire Golf Club team prides itself on its ability to offer a first class service to its members. Not only is the golf course and facilities of the highest standard, the atmosphere at the club is unique and noted by all members and visitors. From the Clubs Ambassador ( John O’Leary, former European Tour and Ryder Cup Player) to the PGA Professional and Hospitality teams, nothing is too much to ask and the team is here to ensure everybody enjoys their time.

The club offers membership packages for all requirements. Whether it is an individual looking for a place to relax away from work or a professional looking to host important clients, there couldn’t be a better spot than Buckinghamshire Golf Club.

Private membership categories for individuals and families of all ages are available, and if you are looking to improve your game our extensive practice facilities are included in your membership.

Corporate membership is available in both 5 and 7 day options. The club offers a professional yet personalised service, and our ‘wow factor’ entrance makes it the perfect place to entertain clients and staff alike. In addition to our leisure amenities, our conferencing facilities offer a further option for an offsite meeting or conference.

Corporate golf days and golf society’s packages are developed bespoke to the client’s needs with a dedicated event organiser. For groups of any size any, requirements can be arranged with the key objective being creating the best experience for all guests.

Buckinghamshire Golf Club provides more than just a golfing experience.

With the experienced and professional hospitality and catering teams, the venue is a truly memorable destination with the ability to host all manner of events and occasions, such as: Weddings, Birthdays, Christenings and celebrations to the popular Sunday Lunch every week. The clubhouse also provides an ideal place to meet colleagues or friends for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a drink

THE DETAILS Buckinghamshire Golf Club Denham Court Drive, Denham, Uxbridge UB9 5PG Luke Mitterhuber, Golf Events Co-ordinator T: 01895 836 816 E:Luke.Mitterhuber@Buckinghamshiregc.co.uk W: www.buckinghamshiregc.com Twitter: @Bucksgolfclub Facebook: The Buckinghamshire Golf Course APRIL 2017

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Temple Golf Club

Much more than “just a golf club!”

Temple Golf Club is beautifully situated in unspoilt landscape and enjoys extensive panoramic views of the River Thames and Chiltern Hills beyond. The view from the 1st tee is simply stunning.

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lthough Temple is over 100 years old, the Club combines heritage with a modern approach and its affordable, family-friendly and flexible lifestyle membership continues to be tremendously popular with men and women alike. This membership is aimed at today’s time-poor golfer who is trying to juggle business and family commitments but at the same time seeks value for money.

Prospective members can choose from a range of usage-based packages each of which attracts the usual benefits associated with being a member of a club. Our entry-level Blue membership provides up to 9 rounds of golf but is currently full, Bronze membership up to 20 rounds, Silver up to 35 rounds, Gold up to 52 rounds and our Platinum category includes unlimited golf. Rounds can be used on weekdays and weekends, for competition or social golf.

The excellently maintained and beautifully presented course, designed by twice Open champion Willie Park Jr, has wintered well and is looking fantastic going into the new season.

Our greenkeeping team, which finished runner-up in the prestigious British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association “Greenkeeping Achievement of the Year” competition for 2016, prides itself on producing a golf course that is challenging enough to test the low handicap player but friendly enough to encourage those with higher handicaps; and we aim for 3 hour two-ball rounds

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and a maximum of 4 hours for a four-ball.

We also offer professional coaching for members and nonmembers; individual lessons for adults and regular group coaching sessions for juniors. Temple’s Women’s Golf School is well established and recently three new members joined the Club from the School.

The original clubhouse with its simply breath-taking views is still in use today and provides a wonderful setting for a quiet drink, a snack or a meal, and the Club prides itself on providing a friendly and efficient service in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.

With the flexibility of our Lifestyle membership scheme, a great golf course set in a stunning location and a friendly and welcoming environment, Temple combines tradition and heritage with modern-thinking, momentum and vibrancy.

For more information on how you can join Temple Golf Club or the Women’s Golf School, please see our contact details below.

THE DETAILS Temple Golf Club, Henley Road, Hurley, Berkshire, SL6 5LH Keith Adderley, Club Secretary T: 01628 824795 E: secretary@templegolfclub.co.uk W: www.templegolfclub.co.uk

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NO JOINING FEE er Limited Off

A Golfing Gem in Amersham Take this opportunity to play one of the best presented courses in Buckinghamshire

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arewood Downs is currently offering to new members “No Joining Fee” along with the opportunity to play the course, free of charge as our guest. You will save £1,250 by joining now. Book to play on one of six Open Day dates in March and April and don’t miss out on this ‘limited’ opportunity. Harewood Downs is located just off the A413 between Amersham and Chalfont St.Giles and is one of the best golf courses in Buckinghamshire.

Why Harewood Downs? Our USGA Greens!

Harewood Downs course has enjoyed substantial investment and boasts USGA specification greens which has transformed the quality and consistency of play in the last few years. Come and see for yourself !

Besides our fantastic greens, it is a beautiful downland course, which enjoys remarkable views over the Misbourne Valley and the rolling Chiltern Hills.

page. Refreshments will be available both before and after your round with tee times published nearer the dates.

To book your place on any of these Open Days, please contact the office. If none of the published dates are suitable for you, then it may be possible to arrange an alternative day so please do get in touch.

Great Club, Great Golf and Family Friendly The Club extends a warm welcome to new members, visitors, societies or those just starting the game. With a vigorous roll-up culture and impressive Academy for beginners, Harewood Downs offers an easy induction to new members with a vibrant club culture for men, ladies, seniors and juniors alike.

We are proud of our reputation as a friendly and welcoming club and visiting golfers can expect a warm welcome in our spacious clubhouse which is home to a well-stocked bar and dining room offering first-class home-cooked food.

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THE DETAILS Harewood Downs Golf Club Cokes Ln, Chalfont St Giles, Nr Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP8 4TA Richard Hall, Secretary T: 01494 762184 E: secretary@hdgc.co.uk W: www.hdgc.co.uk

Harewood Downs Golf Club More than just a golf club!

For a limited period, Harewood Downs has a membership offer waiving our current joining fee of £1,250.

If you would like to play the course, experience what Harewood Downs has to offer and discuss the details of this offer, please contact Richard Hall, General Manager on 01494 762184.

Open Day 2017 dates

Join one of Buckinghamshire’s finest golf clubs

Monday 20 March Wednesday 29 March Sunday 2 April Monday 10 April Saturday 22 April

NO JOINING FEE: LIMITED OFFER Call 01494 762184 or see website for more details

www.hdgc.co.uk Cokes Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks HP8 4TA

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GOLFING LIFE

Burnham Beeches Golf Club Burnham Beeches Golf Club is the oldest club in Buckinghamshire and has just celebrated its 125th Anniversary. The course is an England Golf Championship venue and offers members and visitors a memorable golf experience, together with a welcoming atmosphere in the club house.

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he Club’s success is built on its twin policies of putting members first and continuous investment in its facilities and

services.

The beautiful course sits on the edge of the ancient Burnham Beeches woodland and offers peace and tranquillity amid all the hustle and bustle of being so close to London. At 6449 yards off the back tees the course offers a good test for all golfers. Another advantage is that the 9th green is close to the club house which provides the option, for those who only want to play 9 holes, of playing either the front or back nine. The course is looked after by an award winning green-keeping team that won the Championship Green-keeping Performance of the Year for preparing and maintaining the course for the English Senior Women’s Amateur Championship in 2016.

The Club has a limited number of Full memberships available for those looking for a friendly, quality golfing experience. Visitor usage is strictly controlled so that Members can enjoy playing their course with no need to book tee times. The Club is also looking to the future and has introduced initiatives to encourage the next generation of

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golfers. All Juniors aged 12 or under are entitled to free membership and this includes tuition through the school holidays from the Club’s Professionals.

Furthermore there is no joining fee for any new Member under the age of 25 and reduced subscriptions up to age of 30.

The Club has recently completed the refurbishment and upgrade of both the lounge, which now provides a more attractive, comfortable and functional space and the Ladies showers which have been redesigned to provide more space and facilities.

On the course all green side bunkers have recently been refurbished and path upgrades have also been carried out.

The Club never stands still and those discerning golfers looking to play at a true Members course should look no further than Burnham Beeches.

THE DETAILS Burnham Beeches Golf Club Green Lane, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 5EG T: 01628 661448 E: enquiries@bbgc.co.uk W: www.bbgc.co.uk

Burnham Beeches Golf Club 125 YEARS OF QUALITY AND TRADITION

Selected membership opportunities available for Ladies, Gents and Juniors P A welcoming Members’ Club – owned and run by its Members.

P Easy course access – no tee booking system, Members can just turn up and play.

P Full calendar of competitions, Ladies, Gents, Mixed, Club and Junior matches.

P Large active Ladies’ section welcoming new joiners of all abilities.

P Dedicated practice areas and driving range with PGA coaching staff.

P You do not need to know any current Members to apply.

Please contact the office to arrange to visit the Club or organise a game – you can be assured of a warm welcome.

Burnham Beeches Golf Club, Green Lane, Burnham, Bucks. SL1 8EG www.bbgc.co.uk • email: enquiries@bbgc.co.uk • Tel: 01628 661448

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Hennerton Golf Club is a beautiful 18-hole course set in mature parkland, overlooking panoramic views of the Thames Valley.

his little gem of a course is in a truly peaceful location tucked away in rural Crazies Hill, but only minutes from Henley, Maidenhead or Sonning and is perfect for the visiting golfer and golf society.

A Boutique Course Not every golfer wants to always play on a championship length course and Hennerton offers variety in an area surrounded by grand courses with 300-yard drives. This course offers up different challenges without destroying the enjoyment of the game. Such courses are a rarity, and some shorter courses turn out to be disappointingly bland, but not so at Hennerton!

Offering a charming mix of holes, a surprising number have a real ‘wow’ factor . Measuring 4,187 yards off the yellow tees, level opening fairways lead on to features such as water hazards lined with bulrushes and spectacular drop holes. Assistant Professional Warren Harris says of the greens that ‘they vary from flat, subtle breaks and borrows to undulating surfaces where good green reading and pace judgement are required’.

Inviting & Friendly The course is perfectly suited for beginners and improvers – with the membership being particularly friendly, no unintentional faux pas will be frowned upon.

The course length also particularly suits seniors and ladies – with regular member events on for both. Junior boys and girls thrive here with a healthy, friendly running order of merit. Zara Bone, General Manager says ‘The length of Hennerton means you can concentrate on your short game – one of the reasons why the Berkshire County Girls’ team uses us as a training ground. ‘The emphasis is on enjoyment and sociability. We have something here for all ages, from 6 to 96 years of age!’.

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Hi-tech Indoor Golf Unique to the area, Hennerton’s purpose built Golf Studio has it all. Every precise movement of your swing and ball flight can be analysed to help you get the most out of your club and ball earning you tens of yards of extra capability! Play the world’s best courses without leaving Wargrave – great fun for a group of friends, you can have 8 friends at once, all within reaching distance of the 19th hole.

Members’ Benefits • Members have access to the 35 courses of Golf Club Network, as well as arrangements with Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa, Chippenham Golf Club and Thorney Park Golf Club.

• A variety of different memberships to choose from to suit all lifestyles – from Flexible to All Inclusive, to Senior and Mature Student, and Intermediate membership for 23-35 year olds.

• To ensure a fully integrated club, all members have access to all club competitions and no restrictions on time of play; all membership sections also have their own competitions as well.

• Hennerton has a great social calendar and warm, friendly membership, as well as a spacious, modern space for functions and a meeting room.

Business & Golf Combine the perfect meeting with the perfect wind-down at Hennerton.

Excellent meeting room facilities and post-meeting activities either on course or in our golf studio – no experience (or dress-code) is required.

Meeting room hire at £20+VAT/hr with all requirements included; and if you want to take advantage of the course for your company, a fantastic Corporate Membership is available at £995+VAT for 24 months.

THE DETAILS To book a tee-time either on the course or in the Studio call the Pro-shop on 0118 9401000. You are welcome any time.

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Local, knowledgeable and passionate

Bringing services to the Golfing & Sports Turf Industry are local business Turf Tonics

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ith over 45 years combined service in the green keeping industry as Green Keeping staff, Deputy and Course Managers, the team at Turf Tonics fully understand the demands on the Course Manager with budgets, machinery and manpower.

Daily upkeep of the course can fully utilise the man hours available in the green-keeping team. Budgets often dictate the purchase of new machinery best suited for the job that may only need to be carried out a handful of times each year. New staff may need training in specific tasks to enable them to carry out their jobs to the standards required.

This is where Turf Tonics will work with the Course Manager to assess how to improve the overall playing surface of the course. From course renovations to monthly aeration or simply supplying regular staff and services, Turf Tonics likely have the machinery and the manpower that will help the Course Manager achieve the desired results.

One of their most in-demand services at the present time is aeration. “Air is one of, if not the most important product, for anything that lives” says Colin Wilson and Steve Gardner, Directors of Turf Tonics Ltd. “Until now, getting air into the greens whilst maintaining the playing surface has been an impossible task” says Colin.

Having seen a new machine available that claimed to revolutionise how Turf Managers on golf courses, sports fields and landscape companies think about aerification practices, the team at Turf Tonics researched and were impressed with the Air2G2. Impressed enough to purchase not just one, but two of these machines to have as part of their portfolio, they can be hired for days or weeks,

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with or without an operator and are in demand from a number of local golf courses and sports clubs.

The Air2G2 was the winner of the 2015 Innovation Award from the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA). The Air2G2 injects air into the soil profile and is the only machine on the market today that utilises air injection technology.

Greens can be fully aerated, with air being injected to depths of up to 12 inches and have play continue as if no maintenance work had been carried out. That is how to keep your membership happy – greens in top condition and minimal disruption to the course.

Amongst the services provided by Turf Tonics as well as aeration are soil treatments, eradication of disease, course renovations, consultancy and training. Working on not only Golf Courses, but professional Football Clubs, Cricket and Bowls Greens – they can help with an array of sports playing surfaces.

Local, knowledgeable and passionate about the best finish possible the Turf Tonics team are happy to come and talk to you about specific needs for your club. With The Grove (host to British Masters 2016), Harrow School, Moor Park GC, Burnham Beeches GC and Wycombe Wanderers FC amongst their list of clients you will be in great company.

THE DETAILS Steve Gardner 07977 195740 Colin Wilson 07843 627754 info@turftonics.co.uk

‘Refurbishment has helped Stoke Park offer parkland golf at its best!’

TODAY’S GOLFER ★★★★★

The Ultimate Golf and Country Club...

Enjoy all the benefits of a friendly, welcoming and buzzing Golf Club with world class facilities plus the added magic of Stoke Park luxury!

There has never been a better time to join as 2017 sees the completion of the full bunker refurbishment on our Colt and Alison courses.

For more information about the various memberships available or to join, please call the membership team on 01753 71 71 79 or by email membership@stokepark.com Stoke Park, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire SL2 4PG 35 minutes from London, Ascot, Sunningdale,Windsor and Virginia Water and only 7 miles from Heathrow Airport.

www.stokepark.com

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The LiTTLe WeLLy “Goes WiLd” hiTs surrey, henLey-on-Thames & herTfordshire!

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igger, better & muddier than ever before, the UK’s biggest children’s obstacle course, The Little Welly “Goes Wild” will be returning to The Wildlife Trust’s site Norbury Park, Surrey on May 13th & 14th, The Culden Faw Estate, Henley-on-Thames on June 24th & 25th and The Hertfordshire Showground, St Albans, Herts on 15th & 16th July.

With 30 big obstacles over a 3km course, kids will have the time of their life as they run, jump, climb, swing, slide and crawl through the wildly popular outdoor adventure series in the glorious surroundings of all these very different & unique venues.

This one of a kind experience has been designed for children aged four & over and parents and carers are welcome to join in all the fun.

After scaling the towering heights of The Big Slide, conquering the looming Tyre Mangle, splashing through the Mud & Water Pits, braving the NEW Spider’s Web, fearlessly facing the Three Jumped Dragon, giving it all for THE Wall, bouncing around in the Foam Pit and balancing on the Long Pole Run, (just a selection of some of the obstacles)! every child can proudly collect their shiny medal & enjoy all the other fun activities on site.

The fantastic Festival Village has something for all the family to enjoy: Laser Tag, Parkour demonstrations & workshops, Bertie Slippers

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on stilts, pony rides, den building, football darts, inflatable pedlos, climbing wall, toddler course, Bungee trampolining, Zorbing, a huge stage with live music & entertainment & an array of culinary delights to feed all the family. Something for everyone!

Despite the fact that the UK boasts a plethora of beautiful outdoor landscapes, the latest research from English adventurer Ben Fogle revealed that 25% of British kids spend less than 30 minutes a week playing outside. These are alarming figures and indicate the immediate need for parents to encourage their kids to get outdoors, enjoy nature and rekindle their sense of adventure.

Rachel, founder of The Little Welly “Goes Wild” says, “The entire team here are passionate about instilling a love & appreciation for being outside & active in the next tech centric generation.”

A brilliant day out for all the family whatever the weather!

the details Course tickets for children are £16 Course Assist tickets for Adults are £7.50 General Admission is £5 Plus VAT & booking fee Car admission is free For more information and to book tickets online for individuals, groups, birthday parties please visit: www.thelittlewelly.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/ TheLittleWelly Twitter www.twitter.com/TheLittleWelly Instagram @thelittlewelly #thelittlewelly

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LINE-UP

This summer sees the launch of Tom Kerridge presents Pub in the Park; a special threeday event celebrating the very best food, drink and music the country has to offer, and now the star-studded food and musical line up has been revealed.

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om has invited a selection of chef friends to complete the culinary cool line up, who include some of the UK’s best known chefs. Masterchef favourite Monica Galetti, Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown and renowned restaurateur Raymond Blanc, as well as Tom Kitchin, Angela Hartnett, Atul Kochhar, and Paul Ainsworth. Leading the charge on the drinks is wine expert Olly Smith.

Some of the biggest music acts in the country will be creating the perfect summer soundtrack including Tom Odell, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, James Morrison, Toploader, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and 10cc to name a few.

The pubs and restaurants joining Tom’s two Michelin-starred Hand and Flowers and The Coach include some of the UK’s leading lights - The Star Inn at Harome, The Scran & Scallie, The Pony & Trap, Heston’s The Crown at Bray, Paul Ainsworth at No 6, Sindhu, The Hardwick and Galvin Hop. Each one will create selections of their signature dishes, giving visitors the chance to purchase tastersized portions of the food that make these establishments legendary.

In addition to the top class food offering, there will also be giant pub games and

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riverside fun, with drinks provided by local heroes Rebellion Beer and Harrow & Hope sparkling wine.

Tom comments “What a fantastic opportunity to have a family and friends party with Pub in the Park. This is going to be a great celebration of everything that the brilliant British pub stands for – food, drink, music and fun; all in the amazing setting of Higginson Park in Marlow, right next to the River Thames, and all served up by a supporting cast of great chefs, restaurants, bands, pubs and breweries.”

Taking place 19th – 21st May 2017, Pub in the Park is set to excite locals and visitors alike, further securing Marlow’s place as a must-visit location on the foodie map! Although this year’s event is sold-out you can sign-up to our newsletters via the website to hear updates and announcements regarding next year’s event.

THE DETAILS More information can be found on the event website: www.pubintheparkuk.com

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The Ivy Collection is soon to open its first site in Buckinghamshire, The Ivy Marlow Garden

ituated within the heart of the historic riverside town of Marlow, The Ivy Marlow Garden will offer a neighbourhood dining destination for both local residents and visitors alike.

Set to open on Wednesday, 31 May 2017, The Ivy Marlow Garden will be open 7 days a week featuring an all-day dining menu. As with it’s sister restaurants including The Ivy Chelsea Garden and The Ivy Clifton Brasserie in Bristol, the Ivy-inspired menu will be all encompassing, serving breakfast, elevenses, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, cocktails and dinner. As well as the main restaurant space, The Ivy Marlow Garden will feature a scenic garden (open within the summer months only), offering customers with a tranquil oasis, al fresco escape and full menu.

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The critically-acclaimed Martin Brudnizki Design Studio is consulting on the restaurant’s interiors, with notable features including an Arancia onyx bar, pendant lighting, marble floor tiles and polished parquet panel flooring, and a mixture of Caramel leather banquettes and port coloured leather dining chairs & bar stools.

THE DETAILS 66 High Street, Marlow, SL7 1AH Buckinghamshire Reservations: 01628 902 2777 www.theivymarlowgarden.com

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Chef Laurie Gear Spring Recipe & Kitchen News

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pril is a time of great excitement within the kitchen. It signals the start of a fantastic selection of fresh produce - crab, morels, rocket and English watercress will all begin to come into their own. Wild garlic will fill the hedgerows alongside primroses and tender nettle tops breaking cover for spring. April brings Easter this year and the traditional time to celebrate English lamb. As an alternative to a classic Sunday roast preparation why

not try this recipe to add a new dimension, perfect for that special family gathering, with the wild garlic adding a kick of flavour to your mashed potatoes.

Although the salt crust is not edible, it imparts a lovely scented flavour to the lamb and keeps it beautifully moist.

Leg of English Lamb cooked in a Salt Crust, Spring Greens, Wild Garlic Pomme Purée Serves Four Ingredients 1 leg of English lamb 6 slices of day old white bread with crust removed 4 sprigs of flat leaf parsley 3 sprigs of tarragon 1 egg and 1 yolk beaten

Pomme Purée 1½kg Maris Piper potatoes 100 – 140g butter (cut into cubes) 300ml full-fat milk (hot) 6 tbsp double cream 6 good handful of wild garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper 400g spring greens (trimmed, washed and sliced into large shreds) 25g butter

Salt Dough 250g fine table salt 400g coarse sea salt 1kg plain flour 2 egg whites 400ml of lukewarm water 3 sprigs of rosemary, thyme and sage (roughly chopped) Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 200 degreesC. 2. Season the lamb leg and sear until golden in a roasting pan. Remove and allow to cool.

3. Place the bread into a food processor with the parsley and tarragon and whizz to make fine green breadcrumbs.

4. Roll your lamb leg in the breadcrumbs pressing them on firmly.

5. For the salt dough, place all the ingredients into a large bowl and work together by hand.

Knead for a couple of minutes and then leave to rest for at least two hours.

6. Using a little flour roll out your salt dough to approx. 1cm thick.

7. Place the lamb in the centre of the dough and fold it over to wrap and seal the meat completely.

8. Brush the beaten egg and yolk over the dough to glaze it.

9. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes.

10. Remove from oven and leave to rest for 40 minutes.

Pomme Purée 1. Peel the potatoes and cut into even size dice so they all cook at the same time, which is about 12-15 minutes.

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2. Drain well. Then mash the potatoes very thoroughly or press them through a potato ricer. They should be completely lump free.

3. Gradually add the butter into the mix until it starts to look shiny. Then add the hot milk slowly. The potato should become a soft velvety purée.

4. Quickly blanch the wild garlic in boiling salted water. Remove and place into a bowl of iced water, which helps retain the beautiful green colour.

5. Lightly squeeze the wild garlic, but retain some of the moisture.

6. Purée the wild garlic leaves and fold them under your previously prepared pomme purée. Season to taste with some salt and freshly ground pepper.

7. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add salt – steam the spring greens for a couple of minutes until just cooked but still with vibrant green colour.

8. Add a little butter to serve.

To Serve Cut open the crust, remove the leg and carve generous slices. Serve with lamb gravy, the steamed spring greens and creamed potato with wild garlic.

Spring Lunch Tasting Offer To celebrate the arrival of Spring we invite readers to join us for - a complimentary glass of refreshing Rhubarb Bellini upon arrival, to accompany our Lunch Tasting Menu. Experience the culinary theatre of our open kitchen and view Laurie and his team in action at the Pass, with our five and six course tasting option, which showcases the best ingredients of the Season.

Offer available from Tuesday to Friday lunchtime until the end of April 2017 for just £38.00 per person - optional wine flight £18.00 (Maximum of 6 guests per reservation - please, mention the ‘offer’, when making your reservation)

THE DETAILS The Artichoke Restaurant 9 Market Square, Old Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 0DF Tel: 01494 726611 www.artichokerestaurant.co.uk

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at Wycombe Museum this Spring Filling the school holidays with things to do for your children or grandchildren is always a challenge. Wycombe Museum boasts an exciting range of activities to keep the children entertained – and you won’t have to clear up the mess!

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hildren get to discover their creative side, explore local history, and make something to take away every Tuesday and Thursday of the holidays at the Museum’s drop-in sessions. This Easter children will have the chance to get messy with clay to create a cute spring creature on Tuesday 4 and Thursday 6 April. Among other craft activities there will be eggs to decorate and spring baskets to make on Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13 April, perfect for carrying your finds at an egg hunt!

If you’re visiting Wycombe Museum on a normal day then there’s still plenty for children of all ages to enjoy.

They can get crafty with the Art Cart, making magic pictures or miniature model chairs, engage with hands-on activities in our galleries - dressing up, trying medieval-style brass rubbings, or building baby bear’s chair!

Fridays are always a special time for 2 to 4 year olds and their adults to visit the Museum and be inspired by stories, craft activities and trails around the Museum. The sessions are extremely popular, running at 10.30am, 11.45am and 1.15pm throughout the day.

This Easter, toddlers won’t be left out as there is an extra session, The Three Bears on April 7 - an opportunity for some real quality time with your little ones.

The museum boasts a beautiful garden, perfect for the children to explore safely or to enjoy a picnic lunch from the museum café. The garden slopes are just asking to be rolled down and steps lead up a large mound - the remains of a Norman Motte and where Castle Hill House, home of the Museum, gets its name. From Saturday 1st April until Tuesday 18th April the Easter Eggstravaganza Trail will be available. For £1.50 the kids can run off some energy, searching for eggs and clues in order to receive a chocolate prize.

Madalyn Baskerville, Museum Learning and Events Manager says ‘The last year has shown just how popular our activities are becoming and with the greater

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emphasis on local history in the Primary Curriculum, many parents seem to want to support their children with their learning at school. The museum and our programme of events are about helping visitors of all ages to identify with their heritage in a fun way. One parent told us that after enjoying an activity with their toddler, her son has been “counting the sleeps until he comes back to the museum again!” – a real testament to our popularity!’ So if you’re looking for something to do with the kids, come rain or shine then check out Wycombe Museum’s website for more information on upcoming events.

THE DETAILS Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Bucks HP13 6PX www.wycombemuseum.org.uk info@wycombemuseum.org Tel: 01494 957210

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Platts Hyundai

TOASTED Motor company praised after giving hundreds of pounds to save school Breakfast Club

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latts Motor Company has stepped in to help keep a school’s breakfast club running.

The Hyundai dealership in Wooburn Moor is donating more than £500 this year after learning the early-morning club at The Highcrest Academy in High Wycombe was in danger of having to close due to lack of funds.

Jon Jones, Dealer Principal, said: “We were thrilled to be able to help the students in this way. We already had a tie up with Highcrest with Hyundai’s Skills for the Future business awards scheme, so this seemed a natural extension.”

More than 100 students attend the free club each day.

Delighted Vice Principal Emma Bowden said: “This was a wonderful gesture from Platts that is really appreciated by our students, their families and our staff.

“Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day and, yet, for whatever reason students don’t always have time to grab something to eat before they leave for school. This therefore gives them a great start to their day.

“Without Platts’ donation, this club would either have had to fold or had to charge.”

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THE DETAILS Platts Hyundai White Hill, Wooburn Moor, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe HP10 0NJ Phone: 01494 689360 www.hyundai.co.uk/dealer/platts-high-wycombe

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The story of SURVIVAL

“The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our separate ways, I to die, and you to live. Which of these two is better only God knows.” - Socrates

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ometimes a book comes along and makes you re-evaluate the way you see human life, what it’s worth and what it means. Centaur, a memoir and collaboration between the former jockey Declan Murphy and debut author Ami Rao, is one such book. A poignant account of coping with your own death when you are not dead. Spurred by a love of horses and riding, Declan Murphy became one of the notable jockeys of his generation. On one fateful day at the final hurdle at Haydock Park Declan would face his most difficult challenge. With his skull shattered in twelve places, he was believed to be dead and the last rites were read, but he survived. Defying medical thinking too, only eighteen months’ later he would race once again. It has been 23 years since the accident, and Declan is now ready to share his story with us with the help of Ami Rao. Declan has entrusted his life story and by extension his life and memories to Ami and has been set free from the past.

Join Chorleywood Bookshop for two incredible evenings, the first a remarkable evening with a remarkable man, takes place on Wednesday 26th April. ‘Centaur’ is a story like no other, it is a story of triumph, fear, love and loss and ultimately, it is the story of hope, and of life.

The following evening, Thursday 27th April, we have Sunday Times Bestselling

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author Claire Mackintosh, whose new novel ‘I See You’ is an edge of your seat, page turning psychological thriller, not to be missed. Clare’s debut novel ‘I LET YOU GO’, has sold more than 600,000 copies to date. Clare, a former police officer writes with knowledge, experience and a unique insight into the criminal mind.

Reader, you know that feeling… that feeling when the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and a slight shiver runs up your spine, but you don’t quite know why.

It’s because someone’s watching you and you have no idea.

On a crowded train in London, a man stands watching a woman, but it’s not just one woman he’s watching...

What would you do, if on your daily commute, you find a photo of yourself in the classifieds, no information, just a phone number and a website address? Is it really you? Is it a joke? Or is it something more sinister?

Ideal for fans of Paula Hawkins ‘Girl on the Train’ and Peter James.

THE DETAILS As ever, all of our tickets and book vouchers are available from our bookshops in Chorleywood & Gerrards Cross, online at chilternbookshops.co.uk or over the telephone 01923 283566

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A unique example of MODERN LIVING A unique development of two substantial detached character homes adjacent to the Grand Union Canal just a two minute walk to Tring Station, serving London Euston in approx. 38mins

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et well back from Station Road, along a private driveway, are these two, brand new, bespoke homes, built to a very high standard with a unique style demonstrating an exceptional attention to detail and understanding of modern living. Interesting roof lines and dark feather edged timber cladding give an appealing character to these homes, whilst maintaining a harmony with its immediate surroundings.

An electric five bar vehicular gate provides access to the driveway leading to the properties. Both properties are detached with generous landscaped gardens, double garages

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with electric doors and block paved driveways. Plot two has an extremely large wrap around garden and abuts the Grand Union Canal. Beyond the gardens is paddock land which could be leased under separate negotiation if more land is required (subject to availability).

The internal accommodation is versatile, with light and space being a constant theme throughout. Of particular note is the impressive kitchen/dining /family room which is large enough to accommodate the whole family and is ergonomically designed to be the heart of the home. Features include a high vaulted ceiling and striking glazed gable wall

RiverGate Homes is an expanding privately owned company specialising in constructing quality homes in London and the Home Counties. Exciting designs, extensive mature landscaping and a high quality specification.

We have many years experience in acquiring land, obtaining planning consent and successfully completing developments.

All of our properties are individually designed to make the most of their surroundings, incorporating interior and exterior design features to ensure that each property has its own unique character. We build desirable homes by combining high quality traditional materials with excellent workmanship.

Based in Old Amersham in Buckinghamshire we are always looking for further development opportunities either with or without the benefit of a planning consent, be it new-build, conversions of barns of commercial buildings along with larger land sites are all of interest. Should you believe that your property and/or land has development potential please contact us on 01494 723100 or info@rivergatehomes.co.uk

Specification features of note are:• Gas fired underfloor heating to the ground floor • German manufactured contemporary kitchens • Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware • Hansgrohe sanitary fittings • Ceramic tiling to kitchen area, utility room and bath/shower room floors • Tiling to bath/shower room walls • Fitted wardrobes (to various bedrooms) • Electric garage doors and sensor lighting with exposed brick chimney and log burner. Bi-fold doors can be drawn back to open the house to the rear garden and patio. The kitchen is fitted with German units of a contemporary design complete with island/breakfast bar. A separate utility room leads out to the side/rear garden. Other accommodation on the ground floor includes a spacious reception hall with cloaks cupboard and w/c, a large dual aspect lounge with bi-fold doors which open to the garden, study, three bedrooms, including en-suite to the guest bedroom, and a family bathroom.

Upstairs are two large bedrooms, including the master bedroom suite, and a family bath/shower room. The impressive master bedroom benefits from a dressing room and en-suite bath/shower room.

Location This tucked away, peaceful, canal side setting , on the outskirts of Tring, about 1 mile from the picturesque village of Aldbury and only a few minutes walk to Tring’s

mainline station, makes this a perfect location for families and commuters. Tring Station provides a frequent service to London Euston in approximately 40 minutes. The M25 ( J20) is around 15 minute drive along the A41 providing excellent access to London Airports. Many of Trings amenities are within walking distance, including Tring Rugby Club, Cricket Ground, Tring Leisure Centre. Tring and nearby Berkhamsted both offer day to day amenities with thriving High Streets filled with independent coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques, alongside familiar High Street names such as Marks & Spencer and Costa Coffee among others.

This area is renowned for it’s choice of excellent schooling, including Berkhamsted School , an independent school for boys and girls aged 3-18 years, and Tring school for the performing arts, an independent co-educational school specializing in dance. Guide price starting from £1.4m.

THE DETAILS

124 High Street, Berkhamsted Hertfordshire, HP4 3AT T 01442 870444 APRIL 2017 57

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29 April 7 May 2017 ExCel

Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, is set to return to London ExCeL from 29th April – 7th May 2017.

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his unique event promises to break down the conventional limitations to home building and offers a chance to discover the latest innovations, explore this year’s trends and preview unseen products.

Visitors can see over 500 exhibitors, across the six different sectors of the show; Build, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Interiors, Gardens and Technology, and once again presented by Grand Designs guru Kevin McCloud, the show will play host to a series of exciting, educational and interactive features over nine days.

Kevin, joined by an array of industry experts, will provide a wide-reaching range of informative seminars at The Grand Theatre, sponsored by Airflow. The ever popular Ask an Expert service, sponsored by Express Bi-folding Doors, returns with industry specialists delivering free advice in every field, from financing projects, to architecture, interiors and much more! The show also offers free consultations for those tricky kitchen projects at The Kitchen Advice Centre, sponsored by Miele. For those looking to achieve culinary excellence, The Living Kitchen sponsored by Miele

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features Michelin-star chefs demonstrating easy-to-cook delicious dishes.

Sustainability is at the heart of the Grand Designs ethos, so visitors will find plenty of companies supplying eco-friendly products and services, from solar panels to heat pumps and insulation. Kevin will also highlight the most innovative and useful ecofriendly gadgets and products on the market in the popular ‘Kevin’s Green Heroes’ feature.

Whether it’s a big self-build project or a small renovation, this multi-award winning home improvement show is a must-attend event for all aspiring developers, builders and design enthusiasts.

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Ready for your

GETAWAY?

The Easter and Summer holidays are nearly here and some of you have already booked a well-deserved break with your children. You may have booked flights, accommodation and catering arrangements.

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ut have you agreed the holiday plan with your former partner?

Separated parents sometimes do not plan and agree holiday arrangements in advance, focussing instead on the day to day contact during term time.

So what happens during half-terms, Easter and Christmas breaks, and on birthdays?

It is important to plan ahead. So why not prepare a list of all the relevant school holidays; birthdays (including parent’s birthdays); Mother’s Day and Father’s Day? Use this list well in advance to agree a fair and achievable annual holiday plan with your former partner.

If a small amount of time is taken in advance to plan, disagreements can be avoided during the course of the year.

But if you did not plan or if conflict arises, what are your options?

1. If you did not plan ahead, contact the other parent sooner rather than later to seek agreement. This includes providing your planned accommodation and contact details for the trip.

2. If there is a disagreement, try to step back and view the situation from the other parent’s point of view. If they have a particular concern or issue about your proposed holiday, try to be flexible. If you show you have considered their interest, rather than just your desire to have a holiday with the children alone, your proposal may be more acceptable to them.

3. Focus on the children. The holiday should be about creating a happy time and experience for the children with each of their parents.

4. If there is no urgency, but an agreement is difficult to reach, there are several dispute resolution options are available to parents without the need of the court. You should always seek legal advice from a qualified professional at an

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early stage to explore your options.

5. However, if your former partner unreasonably withholds consent or withdraws consent, and you face a sudden risk of not being able to go on a holiday with your children, you can make an application to the family courts for a specific issue order. This should be your last result as litigation can be expensive and could result in long-term acrimony between you.

Separated parents can sometimes find it difficult to accept they face a future which requires them to reach decisions jointly and to communicate about the general upbringing of their children.

Coming to terms with it early on and adopting a flexible, pragmatic approach is a key part of ensuring their children’s continued stability and happiness.

THE DETAILS Bernadett Noble is a Solicitor at Kidd Rapinet Solicitors, Slough and can be contacted at: bnoble@kiddrapinet.co.uk Telephone: 01753 532541

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A VERY SPECIAL NIGHT in aid of hospice care

With scintillating performances from West End stars and sparkling prizes courtesy of The Diamond Trust, the Musical Masquerade Gala Dinner promises an effervescent evening of entertainment – all in aid of the specialist and unique Hospice at Home care offered by Rennie Grove Hospice Care.

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rom 7pm on Saturday 20 May, an opulent marquee set in the stunning grounds of Penn House near Amersham will transport you to Venice via the West End, with guests dressed in black tie with optional mask or feathers.

A quartet of musicians with impressive solo singing careers spanning opera, musical theatre, concerts and recording will be the highlight of the night, which also boasts a champagne reception and elegant three-course dinner with wine.

Headline sponsors of the event, The Diamond Trust, are contributing to the high-class auction, offering a ‘Ladies That Lunch’ voucher which will give the lucky recipient and a few of their friends the chance to attend an elegant lunch at The Diamond Trust’s sumptuous office complete with a fascinating talk about diamonds.

The Berkhamsted-based family business with a four generation heritage and roots in Hatton Garden is also providing another glittering prize. Guests will have the chance to win a Magnum of Bollinger and two of the company’s handmade crystal glasses with sparkling stems. All guests need to do is guess the number of ‘diamonds’ which will be displayed in a large Martini glass.

The event is a first for Rennie Grove, which needs to raise £7.2 million each year to provide 24/7 responsive care in patients’ homes at no cost to the thousands of patients who need that care. Jane Foy, Philanthropy Manager for Rennie Grove, explained: “Every hour there is a man, woman or child relying on our service to help with anything from pain relief to support after bereavement. Every hour of nursing care costs £25 and we’re hoping that our Musical Masquerade will raise enough to fund 1,500 hours of our specialist care in patients’ homes.”

The charity is facing unprecedented demand for its service in Bucks and needs to recruit additional nurses.

Managing Director of The Diamond Trust, Mr Vivian Watson, said: “The Diamond Trust is proud to support this event and help raise essential funds for

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Rennie Grove. We believe our involvement with such a worthwhile cause will help provide more nurses where they are needed.”

From 1 April tickets cost £95 each with tables of 10 available at £950.

THE DETAILS To book tickets or to find out more, call 01442 820715, email specialevents@renniegrove.org or visit www.renniegrove.org/gala17

Rennie Grove Hospice Care, together with our Patron, The Right Hon. The Countess Howe invites you to join us for a spectacular

Musical Masquerade GALA DINNER

Saturday 20 May 2017 AT 7pm Our Musical Masquerade will feature a fabulous eclectic performance of songs from opera, musical theatre and the semi-classical genre with sprinklings of contemporary and jazz music performed in the marquee at

Penn House, Penn Street Village, Amersham, HP7 0PS Champagne Reception Elegant 3 course dinner & wine Musical performance Raffle and Auctions Tickets: ÂŁ95 each Table of 10 ÂŁ950 Dress Code: Black Tie with

optional mask or feathers

To Book: www.renniegrove.org/gala17 specialevents@renniegrove.org 01442 820715

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Bubbles of fun for

EVERYONE!

Bubble Rush is coming to Bucks and Herts – a family-friendly, 5k fun run through bubble stations bursting with coloured, foamy bubbles!

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veryone is invited to join this fun-filled, frothy event in aid of The Hospice of St Francis. It’s a great day out, suitable for all the family from tots to teens and grownups to grandparents. Come as a family, join up with friends and be sure to dress up in the special Bubble Rush T-shirt, colourful tutus and sunglasses for a fantastic, memorable experience.

There’s a choice of two dates and two locations. Bubble Rush Herts is returning to Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead, on Sunday April 30th and Bubble Rush Bucks is coming to Bucks for the first time on Sunday July 9th in Lowndes Park, Chesham.

Ten-year-old Ross (pictured right with his dad, Simon), from Berkhamsted, who took part last year said: “The Bubble Rush is really amazing! There is so much foam at each bubble station that me and my dad nearly disappeared! You get really bubbly and it was a great way to raise money for the place where my Grandma was looked after. I can’t wait to do it again!”

Not only will you have the best time by running, walking or dancing in the frothy foam, you’ll also feel great knowing that by taking part you will be helping to raise funds for The Hospice of St Francis to provide care and support when it matters most to patients and their families facing life-limiting illnesses in Herts and Bucks.

Fran Martin, Events Manager at the Hospice commented, “We were overwhelmed by the popularity of Bubble Rush last year. It’s the only event of its type for miles around and I’d urge families, friends and fun-loving individuals to sign up as soon as possible to guarantee their place.

“Of course the event is all about having bubbles of fun but it’s also about raising as much money as we can for our Hospice, allowing us to provide care for over 2,000 people affected by life-limiting illness in our community. Last year’s event raised a staggering £132,000

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thanks to the generosity of the participants and this year we’d love to better that figure!”

Sign up now at stfrancis.org.uk/ bubblerush . It costs just £25 for adults, £7.50 for children and under 1s are free! Everyone is asked to raise what they can in sponsorship to help fund patient care at The Hospice of St Francis.

THE DETAILS The Hospice of St Francis, Spring Garden Lane, Off Shootersway, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 3GW Tel: 01442 869550 www.stfrancis.org.uk

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Help us complete our Therapeutic Sanctuary We are currently working to finish our garden area, a key part of our new hospice. The many windows in the new hospice will allow our garden to be enjoyed from inside as well as outside, bringing enjoyment to all of our patients.

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ur gardens will provide a break from the hospice environment; research has shown that people have a positive reaction to nature. For many people, being in nature and interacting with the natural world, brings a sense of peace, tranquillity, and feelings of connectedness - with self, others and a higher power.

We believe the garden will be vital to the wellbeing of our patients. Gardens reduce stress and promote a sense of wellbeing. This leads to measurable psychological, physiological, and behavioral benefits, such as reduced anxiety, sadness, and other negative moods, lower blood pressure and improved immune functioning, and better compliance with treatment protocol.

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Our gardens have been designed to fully stimulate and engage senses. It is not just a garden to enjoy from a distance, patients will be able to pick herbs, plant bulbs and become involved in garden maintenance. There will also be private areas for families to spend time together and talk, as well as walks that patients and families can go on.

We currently have ÂŁ40,000 to invest in our gardens but need to spend ÂŁ60,000 to achieve our full ambition. Please help us if you can.

THE DETAILS www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/ southbuckshospice/GardenCampaign Call us on 01494 537775

Last Night of the Proms

HAVE YOU BEEN CHARGED OR SUMMONSED WITH A DRIVING OFFENCE OR SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS?

Sunday 4 June 2017, 7.30pm At the Wycombe Swan

At risk of losing your driving licence? * livelihood? * reputation? * freedom?

Get your Union Jacks ready for a classical extravaganza!

Featuring world-class performances of Prom favourites that celebrate the best of classical music.

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Make a real difference Be part of it. There are many ways you can help us make South Bucks Hospice a very special place.

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Something for Everyone Three action packed main arenas are at the Easter Thame Game & Country Fair

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ooking for excitement and a superb day out over Easter, then join us on Sunday and Monday April 16th – 17th at the Thame Showground, OX9 3JL. Jonathan Marshalls Free Spirit Show joins us for the first time with a stunning display of horsemanship & falconry. Completing the line up in the Andy Singleton arena are the Pony Club with their Mounted Games, the Horseboarding and the Scurry Racing Championships.

The Countryside and World of Dog arenas both host a full day’s schedule.

Shire horses and Falconry, Gun Dogs, dog display teams to name a few of the outstanding displays.

Moving around the showground, there’s such a lot to see and do.

Have a go at a wide range of Country Sports such as Falconry, Fishing, Archery, Shooting, Dog Handling and join in the competitions.

Enjoy the Food Show where there’s even chefs on stage, the Craft Village and the Chainsaw Carving competitions.

Yes there’s lots to see, lots to do and lots to buy. A superb family day out at the Thame Game & Country Fair

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Easter Sunday & Monday April 16th & 17th

The show is open 10am until 6pm daily.

Admission £14.00 adults £13.00 over 65’s & £4.00 children.

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A wooded wonderland.

New adventure play park at Stonor opened March 2017

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illiam and Ailsa Stonor are keen to ensure that Stonor Park continues to be a destination for the whole family to enjoy, they wanted to create somewhere that is safe and engaging for the youngsters, hence the concept of the adventure Park was conceived. Timber play, the brilliant people behind the Diana, Princess of Wales, Playground in Hyde Park, were invited to create a play area that would enhance the ambience of Stonor Park whilst ensuring the design was sympathetic to the wood and park land. The brief was to create a stimulating and fun environment for all children up to the age of 15.

For the younger children, Stonor Park have created a play area with a raised play house and slide surrounded by soft sand, leading to the water pump where children can divert water through channels and water wheels. Plus see-saw, wobble dish, rocking fallow deer (a nod to the fallow deer roaming the park) and swings are close by.

Further into the woods older children will see the wooden climbing structure that leads to a rope climbing forest, connecting to a tree house with slide. A 50 metre zip wire and tunnels adding to their fun.

Wonder Woods is located on the edge of woodland, the wooden and steel structures are designed to embrace the grassed landscape, and as new saplings take root and grow this truly becomes a wooded wonderland.

Lots of seating has been created close by including picnic tables and benches, with some natural seating made from parts of an enormous sycamore tree felled in Stonor Park.

The Pit Stop café is close by too, offering coffee, drinks and artisan snacks for the whole family. Bathrooms and baby changing facilities are adjacent to the café.

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William Stonor said “we trialled the play area last October, for the few weeks we were open the reviews were very encouraging. Several visitors wrote positive comments in their Trip Advisor reviews. Our own three children are certainly enjoying this new addition to the landscape and we are very confident that it will also be a big hit with our visitors.”

2017 Opening Times: Open Wednesdays to Sundays Pricing: Adults: £6, Junior (5-15 yrs): £6, Child (2-4 yrs): £4, 0-2 yrs: Free. Tickets include car parking, access to The Pit Stop Café and gardens Family Tickets: 1 Adult, 2 Children: £16, 2 Adults, 2 Children: £20 2 Adults, 3 Children: £25 Wonder Woods Loyalty Rewards With the Wonder Woods loyalty card, visit five times and get your sixth visit absolutely FREE. THE DETAILS For more information please contact Jane Lee janelee@stonor.com or ring 01491 638 587 Stonor Park, Henley on Thames, Oxon RG9 6HF www.stonor.com www.timberplay.com

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18 – 21 May 2017, Somerset House, Strand

PHOTO LONDON

Photo London has announced the Public Programme for the third edition of the Fair, taking place on 18-21 May at Somerset House. Featuring 88 galleries from 17 countries, Photo London presents new photographers, new work by established Masters and gems from the history of photography.

Highlights of the programme include: TARYN SIMON (MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY) Taryn Simon will present Image Atlas, a work created in collaboration with programmer Aaron Swartz, which investigates cultural differences and similarities by indexing top image results for given search terms across local engines throughout the world. Photo London will also highlight Simon’s unique commitment to bookmaking as part of her artistic practice, with a display of Simon’s books — spanning from The Innocents, 2002, through to Paperwork and the Will of Capital, 2016.

JUERGEN TELLER Juergen Teller will present a special exhibition for Photo London in the Great Arch Hall of Somerset House. Teller has always been adept at navigating the art world and commercial photography, shooting high profile fashion campaigns for brands such as Celine, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, and Vivienne Westwood. He has published forty-one artist books and exhibition catalogues since 1996, which blur the boundaries between his commissioned and personal work. He currently holds a Professorship of Photography at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg.

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platform for a private art collection. As a pioneer in the use of technology in the art world, dslcollection’s latest project allows the public to experience the collection via virtual reality with participants able to navigate themselves around the virtual museum and interact with the artworks directly.

Participating London galleries for Photo London 2017: Alison Jacques Gallery ATLAS Augusta Edwards Fine Art Bernard Quaritch Ltd Ed Cross Fine Art Ltd Ekho Gallery/CF-LART England & Co Flowers Gallery Gazelli Art House HackelBury Fine Art Hamiltons Magnum Photos Michael Hoppen Gallery Parafin Purdy Hicks Gallery Rebecca Hossask Art Gallery Riflemaker Robert Hershkowitz Ltd

Roman Road Sprüth Magers The Little Black Gallery The Photographers’ Gallery Tiwani Victoria White Space Gallery

Discovery Galleries: Cob LARGE GLASS l’étrangère MMX Gallery PMAM TJ Boulting Webber Gallery Space White Rainbow

THE DETAILS For more information, visit www.photolondon.org Photo London 2017 Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA #PhotoLondonFair17

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Griffin Gallery

DAVID MACH

11th May – 7th July 2017

Solo exhibition

Scottish artist David Mach’s solo exhibition at Griffin Gallery on 11th May will be his first new newspaper installation for fifteen years.

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urner prize nominated Mach will construct a gargantuan installation from 30-tonnes of newspaper. Mach’s installation will look like a wave of paper, exploding through one of the gallery walls, and cascading through the room. Mach’s past installations have engulfed objects whole such as cars, furniture and airplanes. The large-scale piece will create an organic volume of colour and texture, characteristic of Mach’s work.

The installation will be largely improvised, and will take shape while it is being installed. Mach will start work on the installation from April 24th, with the three week installation period open for viewing to the public and live streamed for all to see.

Mach’s last newspaper installation Bangers n Mash was exhibited at the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow in 2002.

Mach’s most recent worldwide solo exhibitions include Hong Kong (Opera Gallery, 2012) and New York (Forum Gallery, 2013). Mach’s artistic style is based on flowing assemblages of mass-produced objects.

Typically, these include magazines, newspapers,

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match sticks and coat hangers.

Mach has also produced iconic public sculpture including Out of Order (1989) in Kingston Upon Thames, a series of 12 red telephone boxes tipped on their side and Big Heids, (1999) in Lanarkshire, a tribute to the steel industry, using three upturned shipping containers weighing 18 tons.

David Mach on why he started his magazine sculptures: “Everybody at this time was making permanent works. Sculpture that was a solid form, welded together. It was formed out of wood or plastics, materials that could be put together permanently in some way and certainly ending up as some kind of object. I didn't want to make objects. I wanted to make something that would certainly appear solid but that couldn't be lifted up and carried away like an object.”

THE DETAILS PRIVATE VIEW | 10th May, 6-9pm Griffin Gallery,The Studio Building, 21 Evesham Street, W11 4AJ Telephone 0208 424 3239 email info@griffingallery.co.uk www.griffingallery.co.uk Opening Times: Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 12-5

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Why we love

GOLF HOTELS Golfers, we know that some things are really important to you on your golfing holidays: to feel pampered on and off the fairways, to play course layouts that offer fun as well as dazzling scenery, comfortable accommodation, service which makes you feel special, not to mention plenty of activities that you can pick and choose from.

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he beauty of our favourite golf resorts is that they aren’t just for golfers: they are gorgeous 5* hotels in their own right, surrounded by a worldclass golf course and come packed with a range of facilities such as a spa, fine dining, superb levels of service and beach access, meaning that non-players can have an equally wonderful holiday with plenty to enjoy.

Whilst we’re all for short flights and familiar territory - and there are some wonderful courses in Europe - sometimes it’s well worth travelling long haul to play in the sun during our winter, or combine with hiking, snorkelling or wildlife-watching. Various international tournaments take place throughout the year all around the world, allowing you to combine your play with competition of a professional nature. Rental clubs at resorts include some of the hottest new brands on the market and give you the perfect opportunity to practice with new equipment. Tuition is available at most resorts meaning that you may even come home a better player than you left.

Our top tips for getting the most from a golf holiday: • Book a stay-and-play package which either allows unlimited play or at least includes a certain number of rounds in the price.

• Treat yourself to a caddy where in many locations they are affordable, superpositive about your game and can be very helpful at reading putts on strange greens.

• Choose and book famous courses and popular destinations well in advance to guarantee tee time on your preferred course.

Portugal and Spain are quite rightly two of Europe’s best destinations for golf.

They both have world-class courses, a reliable year-round climate, require only

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short flights from the UK and have beautiful resorts. The Algarve in Portugal is very accessible with regular flights and plenty of sunshine whilst Lisbon is just as easy to reach and could easily be combined with a few days exploring the city.

Stretching from Malaga down towards Sotogrande, the Costa del Sol and Malaga regions of Spain are bursting with fantastic courses. Away from the resorts the local areas have pretty marinas, sandy beaches and traditional restaurants.

Finca Cortesin is one of our favourite resorts in Spain. Located inland near Marbella, the course is home to the Volvo World Matchplay Championship and is ranked in the top five golf courses by Golf World magazine. It has a stunning Mediterranean setting amidst typical Spanish forest and perfectly manicured bermuda grass. With a demanding par 72, choice of five different tee positions and a superb club house, this course is perfectly suited to players of all handicaps. The hotel itself has a grand design inspired by traditional Andalusian architecture with big, bright luxurious spaces, manicured gardens, a spa, four pools, tennis courts and

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a beach club. The restaurant’s outside terrace offers spectacular views to the sea and is highly rated for its food.

Our recommendation for Portugal is the beautiful Penha Longa resort near Lisbon.

Situated within a 545-acre national park on the southern Sintra Mountains, Penha Long is nestled into a breathtakingly beautiful location just 30 minutes from Lisbon airport.

There is a 5* hotel, 19th century palace, 27-hole golf course and spa. Foodies are well catered for with a great selection of restaurants including Japanese and Italian, together with a 2-Michelin star chef in residence. The golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr and offers bold drives, courageous approaches and hosts the Portuguese Open.

ASIA AND MAURITIUS Thailand may not initially strike you as a golfing option but it has some great courses and so much else besides. Our favourite resort is the Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa near Khao Yai. Lying on the edge of Khao Yai National Park, itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jack Nicklaus-designed course ranges from 4,875 yards to an incredible 7,115 yards and with a single track layout, you’ll feel like the only person on the course. The resort’s location offers the perfect opportunity for finding piece of mind with wildlife-watching excursions, nature trails, spa treatments and stargazing all on offer. Located just two hours from Bangkok, the hotel itself has Asian-fusion style spacious rooms with all mod cons in a delightfully natural setting.

For those who like a real challenge, playing the Legend course in Mauritius has to be on any golfer’s list. Opened in 1994 and designed by South African champion Hugh Baiocchi, it is set in the heart of an indigenous forest and has Tif Dwarf grasses for green perfection. It can be played when staying at one of our favourite resorts on the island, Shangri La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, which offers an unrivalled standard of privacy and personalisation. The resort also has its own spectacular 18-hole Bernhard Langer championship golf course set on a private island, Ile aux Cerfs, which is complimentary for guests.

PROUD TO BE WORKING WITH BADGEMORE PARK AND HARLEYFORD GOLF CLUB We’re delighted to be sponsoring a hole at Badgemore Park golf course, widely regarded as one of the friendliest clubs in Oxfordshire. The 18-hole parkland course was founded in 1972 and designed by Robert Sandow; since then it has established itself as a welcoming club with great play and is a beautiful setting for events. For membership enquiries visit www.badgemorepark.com.

We are also working closely with Harleyford Golf Club, located just outside Marlow on the Henley Road. With an even longer history dating back to the 12th century, Harleyford has a truly stunning setting along the River Thames with a 6,714 yard par 72 course. See for yourself at www.harleyfordgolf.co.uk.

Question: Do I need a visa?

Answer: For British passport holders the first place to start is the British government’s website at www.gov. uk/foreign-travel-advice. Here you can easily search for the country you are visiting and click on ‘Entry Requirements’ to find out exactly what you need in terms of visas plus information about passport validity requirements. Other websites are available but many charge fees to procure visas which can often be obtained entirely free of charge. Non-British passport holders should always check with their embassy.

Special Offers 15% off Executive Suites and Executive Sea Suites at Finca Cortesin in Spain for bookings made before 27 April 2017. Subject to availability. Please note that this offer does not apply during Easter Week (7-17 April 2017).

30% off Deluxe Ocean View rooms at Shangri La’s Le Touessrok from April to September 2017.

Prices from £1,699 per person for 7 nights in May 2017 including return British Airways economy flights, resort transfers and green fees at Ile aux Cerfs golf course.

Next month: Elephant Hills is Thailand’s first luxury jungle tented camp and one of our absolute favourite resorts. Great for families and grown-ups alike, it’s the perfect way to get up close and personal with these wonderful animals.

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FOCUS on adventure

Philip North-Coombes is a critically acclaimed photographer who’s client list includes the BBC, Berghaus, Speedo and Sebago. His assignments take him around the world – from the oceans of Hawaii to the barren beauty of Iceland and the stark grandeur of Mount Everest.

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hilip, who’s based in Aston Rowant has launched Tao Photo Tours to offer keen photographers the opportunity to accompany him to his favourite photographic locations and learn how to approach photography from his unique professional perspective.

He’s running a 20 day photo expedition to Everest Base Camp in November this year. The expedition will retrace the route he took to make the Everest + documentary for the BBC. It will be a unique journey for a very small group of photographers through a diverse country of landscapes and cultures. In 2018 Philip is returning to Namibia for 3 photo tours. Namibia is the most mesmerising destination in Africa – with mountainous dunes, extraterrestrial landscapes, merciless deserts and some of the most impressive wildlife – from the endangered black rhino to the regal oryx and offers unparalleled photographic opportunities.

These tours are available to book by anyone with a keen interest in photography. With a maximum of 8 per tour the spaces are limited and as such, do book early to avoid disappointment.

Each tour will be a creative adventure with the feel and structure of a professional photo shoot – where enthusiasts will learn how to get the most out of their photography, as Philip says “the adventure last days but the experience and skills are for life.”

Philip dedicates much of his spare time to work with frontline charities and will be running the London Marathon this year to support IFAW-International fund for animal welfare.

THE DETAILS For more information on the tours, or to secure your space contact: Phillip North-Coombes on +44 7785 381 697 or philip@taophototours.com www.taophototours.com

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away is a local, service orientated travel agent with experience and expertise to appeal to all aspects of travel for the discerning traveller.

Our story over the last 15 years.

Started in 2001 the business continues to grow and develop whilst retaining the ethos of treating each client as an individual and provided excellent value for money With retail travel offices in Pinner, Rickmansworth, Amersham and Miami coupled with Business Travel in Ramsgate, Cockfosters and Witham we are able to draw on a wealth of personal experience through our staff and affiliated agents around the world.

Today B Away specialise in tailor-made holidays for the independent traveller – with particular emphasis on cruising, where we have exceptional relationships enabling us to offer the best value on all cruises. Our www.bawaycruising.co.uk has over 20,000 cruise prices updated daily.

Following on from our experience and expertise in ocean cruises the natural development was to recognise the growing popularity of the river cruise market and launch B away on a River. We work with the river cruise operators to promote exceptional value whilst helping to explain the differences between the different cruise lines.

With many happy cruise clients we were repeatedly asked to book hotel based holidays so B away in Luxury was created to allows us to work directly with hotels to offer a range of hand-picked luxury escapes in some of the world’s finest locations and highlight those that are specifically welcoming for families and these are all featured at B away with Kids To complement our comprehensive leisure travel options, we have B away on Business which focuses on what it says and makes sure we get the most out of your business travel budget to maximise the return on your investment which hopefully grows the travel budget.

Our business continues to grow based on its excellent reputation for personalised service and exceptional value which has attracted a diverse clientele to include many household names in the commerce, TV and Sport

Why Use Us?

Having been established for 15 years and we are confident that we know the best way to buy travel and give you total piece of

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mind with 100% financial security We spend our days searching the internet and other sources to ensure we know where the best deals are from our clients.

Couple that with great service from a knowledgeable, experienced team and we think we have a winning formula.

Channel 4’s Secret Shopper pitched us against other agents and the internet and we come out much better value.

We have also just been nominated us one of the Top 5 Travel Agents in London the industry renowned Travel Trade Gazette magazine.

Give us a try as you have nothing to lose and lots to gain.

THE DETAILS B away on Holiday 1 Bishops Walk, Pinner, Middx, HA5 5QQ 0208 248 2355 B away with Rickmansworth Travel 84 High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 1AQ 01923 772255 B away with Romano Travel 67 Woodside Road, Amersham, HP6 6AA 01494 43 42 41

FASHION

Every aspect of production take place within the company, from producing yarns to making the boxes used to package the clothing

The Spirit of ADVENTURE A t the start of the 1970s Paolo Dini happened to find himself in a small sailmaker’s workshop during a trip to Maine, where the sail from an old 18th-century clipper caught his eye. Its inscription read: Paul & Shark. It was fate. In 1975 Dini family launched Paul & Shark, the sports fashion brand with a collection inspired by the world of sailing and based on its elegance, performance and spirit of adventure.

Their aim has always been to seek excellence both in the quality of its products and the manufacture of its materials, guaranteeing a rigorous selection process based on exacting standards. As a result they create smart casual sportswear, combining technical fabrics with elegant and stylish details all made in Italy.

Every aspect of production take place within the company, from producing yarns to making the boxes used to package the clothing. Over the years the company has expanded greatly to become a comprehensive luxury sportswear range, appreciated by the fans of Italian fashion and high-performance technical materials. Today Paul & Shark is available throughout the world in 73 different countries.

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Benetton in Beaconsfield UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON is one of the best known fashion brands worldwide, right here on the high street in Beaconsfield!

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he new collection for Spring and Summer 2017 is a bit different to previous seasons in that we now have a new Urban Sports range, perfect for those casual days when a more relaxed look is needed. Lots of bright colours as you would expect from this Italian brand including a full collection of Children’s clothing from ages 0 to 12.

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Fabulous

STYLE Odette Lingerie held their official launch to promote awareness of the boutique

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o mark their 1st anniversary and official launch, Odette Lingerie, a boutique lingerie store in Old Amersham held a star studded party, with attendees including celebrities and the

press.

The event was held on Thursday 2nd March, at the store 11 The Broadway Old Amersham Bucks HP7 OHL. Attended by celebrities including Angie Best, Aleksandra King and Sean Ryder-Wolf.

Guests were treated to champagne, canapes supplied by The Grocer and a diva violinist in the glamorous surroundings of the store. And left with a luxurious goody bag.

“The evening at Odettes, was filled with delicious food, wonderful illustrations, absolutely fabulous guests, and divine lingerie of course.” Said Joey KendelBrown (wife of Lawson’s Andy Brown) “Such a fabulous event, with a goody bag full of treats.” Said Aleksandra King (BBC The Apprentice)

Odette Lingerie The boutique has now been opened for 1 year, in the heart of Old Amersham -specialising in lingerie, nightwear, swimwear.

Beautiful brands from around the world including La Perla, Stella McCartney and Melissa Odabash have been expertly selected for their quality, style and above all else fit and comfort. We cater for all ages and most shapes and sizes with bras up to an I cup.

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H EALTH & BEAUTY

Your prostate HealtH Do you know the signs?

Mr Jacques Roux, Consultant Urologist at Spire Harpenden, speaks to us about the importance of prostate health.

“prostate health can easily be assessed by your Gp by taking an appropriate history and doing a general examination”

Mr Jacques Roux is a Consultant Urologist at Spire Harpenden Hospital.

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rostate cancer has become the most common forms of male cancer. It is increasingly being discussed by those who value their health or the health of their partners. The time has come to be open about the prostate and associated health issues. I am heartened that more and more patients feel empowered to discuss their prostates with their GPs and ask for their prostate health to be evaluated.

The prostate’s purpose is not only for reproduction but also forms an integral part of the urinary system. It is commonly described as a ‘male only’ walnut shaped and sized gland situated at the base of the bladder encasing the urethra. It is checked via the rectum and should be smooth, soft and not tender when examined.

Most prostates will increase in size over time and as it gets larger it may cause a slowing down of the urinary stream. In extreme circumstances it causes the inability to pass urine which can be very painful. It can also become inflamed and cause significant discomfort around the perineum, penis and testes or when passing urine.

Although prostate cancer predominantly effects older men (aged 65-79), around 25% of cases will occur in men younger than 65 years old. When caught early, prostate cancer can be treated very effectively. There are no specific symptoms that will indicate early prostate cancer and men can

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often present late. About 1 out of 8 men will develop prostate cancer. Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles the risk of developing prostate cancer.

If you are at risk of getting prostate cancer, concerned or notice any difficulty in passing urine you should see your doctor.

Prostate health can easily be assessed by your GP by taking an appropriate history and doing a general examination which will include examining the prostate. A blood test called PSA (prostate specific antigen) can be performed before or a few days after the examination. Your doctor may also request a urine sample to check for an infection.

If there is an irregularity on any of your initial tests you will be referred to an Urologist for a further assessment. The Urologist may ask you to perform a urine flow test and may do a scan to see how well your bladder empties. If indicated your Urologist will request further investigations.

It does not mean that every man should be tested for prostate cancer. It is recommended that an individualised strategy for early detection depending on risk factors might be offered to a well informed man with at least 10-15 years of life expectancy.

I am always happy to discuss prostate health with patients or health professionals either individually or in groups.

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H EALTH & BEAUTY

Fat loss

FUNDAMENTALS Three important considerations in successfully losing body fat

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he fat loss industry, or more commonly known as the weight loss industry, is a billion pound global titan. There is a conglomeration of programs, DVDs, diets and services out there, which all believe they are there to serve those seeking thinner thighs and losing the ‘spare tyre’ around the waist.

However as aforementioned in previous issues of this magazine, systems are glamorized and new fads and gimmicks are created that push and pull at emotions and insecurities in order to make sales. Despite what some people may claim, there are three important fundamentals that apply if you want to successfully lose body fat and keep it off.

1. Calories Are King If you want to burn body fat, one thing holds true above everything else and that is you need to burn more calories than you consume. Many people preach about the consumption of quality of over quantity and whilst we should always be aiming to maintain a balanced diet of wholesome foods, it’s still possible to gain weight consuming a healthy diet.

What this means though is that you can still eat a balanced diet and enjoy the foods you love, provided you don’t go over the top with your calories. It may take some practice initially but it’ll help maintain a positive relationship with food in the long run.

Top Tip: Focus on eating good quality food but don’t fear social occasions in the process. Just be aware that some foods may contain more calories than you assume which may inhibit your progress.

2.Strength Training Usually when people want to burn body fat, they want to change their body shape and create a firmer, more ‘toned’ body. Whilst burning more calories than you consume is a 104 APRIL 2017

fundamental process to losing weight, strength training, for both men and women, can have a dramatic and positive effect on an individual’s shape through creating that ‘tone’ that many people desire which can’t be achieved through dieting alone.

Top Tip: Want to change your body image faster? Start strength training 3-4 times a week to get truly beneficial results in a shorter time frame.

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3. Consistently Follow The Above Whilst one bad day may not be the end of the World or the end to your progress, just one day exercising and encompassing positive eating habits is simply not enough to warrant results. You have to be committed to applying the two fundamentals above, week in week out. It’s not about getting things perfect but ensuring that the good days/weeks outweigh the bad.

Top Tip: Don’t worry about the minutiae and just focus on the basics. Track your progress and changes to appreciate how far you’ve come and to ensure you keep moving forward. Finally, find someone to keep you accountable if necessary.

If you apply these three fundamentals then over the course of time you’ll not only notice the fat diminish, but you’ll feel strong, more confident and improve your health in the process too.

THE DETAILS PHIT Lifestyle Telephone - 07523214968 Website - www.thephitcoach.com Email - jake.gifford@phitlifestyle.com www.facebook.com/phitcoach @thephitcoach

I am currently based out of a private personal training gym named PHIT Lifestyle in Amersham. We pride ourselves in offering a private, judgment free space to help you discover that you don’t have to reinvent yourself or be insanely motivated to achieve the results you’ve promised yourself year on year.

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H EALTH & BEAUTY

A whole new

PERSON

Celebrity trainer and award winning author, Christianne Wolff launched her new Body Rescue Slimming Clubs around the UK, in January 2017

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nd local Liz Clark from Gerrards Cross will be running her new Body Rescue Slimming club in Gerrards Cross and Chalfont St. Peter starting Monday 24th April 2017.

The Body Rescue Plan, is a multi-award winning weight loss plan that helps you lose up to 2.5 stone in 12 weeks.

Christianne says ‘The Body Rescue Plan is very different from any other slimming club, as we only take on small groups, and we help with mindset issues around emotional eating or self sabotage, so that the plan then has amazing weight loss results’ The Body Rescue Plan courses give you an online membership, where you get meditations to do in between your sessions, as well as exercise, mindset and recipe videos, recipe plans and shopping lists.

This plan leaves no stone un-turned.

Liz says ‘I lost 2.5 stone on The Body Rescue Plan, dropped 3 dress sizes and I was so amazed at how brilliant I felt. I feel so passionate about The Body Rescue Plan, that I decided I wanted to share this knowledge in teaching my own classes. All my friends noticed how much better I looked and want to come to my new classes too! I got to the end of 2015 feeling tired, very overweight and lethargic. So I embarked on the 12 week Body Rescue Plan.

Yes, I wanted to lose weight and feel slimmer, but I also wanted to make a lifestyle change that was easy, doable and would fit in with my busy life. Working, self-employed and a single mum, my life was demanding. Drinking and eating late was a general routine but things had to change.

Within the first week, the daily encouragement I received spurred me on to really embrace the simplicity of the plan. No calorie counting, no measuring, no fancy recipes or weird foods to eat. Just good simple, basic but tasty food ideas and plenty of it. I lost 8lbs by week 2 and loved discovering new ways to cook healthy, delicious food. My time in the kitchen halved, my energy levels went through the roof and I began to feel like a whole new person very literally overnight.

The plan is not like other weight loss clubs.

It’s just good, clean living which rejuvenates your body instantly. No sugar carvings, no longing for the guilty pleasures we crave and an energy not felt in decades. Not to mention the sound sleeping I was having night after night.

I have had so many compliments from friends and family – it’s all down to Christianne’s support and The Body Rescue Plan.’

The Body Rescue Slimming Club will be having a FREE launch party on Thursday 20th April at Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre at 7.30pm where you can sample some of the Liz before & after delicious food and talk with Christianne and your local body rescue mentor Liz. THE DETAILS Courses and party must be booked so to enquire further please go to www.thebodyrescueplangerrardscross.com or contact liz@thebodyrescueplan.com or 07949 144 409.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Something for

EVERYONE

With the foil-wrapped bunnies appearing on the shelves and daffodils in full bloom, Easter is upon us, which can only mean the Easter holidays are in sight.

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on’t get stuck at home with the kids on a massive sugar rush caused by a chocolate overload this Easter holidays. There’s absolutely tons of fun things happening over at Rush to keep you entertained.

There is nothing more suited to the Easter break than an Easter Egg Hunt, and we can’t think of a more exciting location than at Rush trampoline park. With bundles of fun to be had and awesome hiding locations, Rush’s Easter Egg Hunt it is set to be a must attend event. You’ll have a cracking time at Rush’s Easter Egg Hunt which is held from April the 14th to April the 17th every day between 9am and 11am.

Rush also has lots to offer with activities to keep the whole family entertained this holiday. With everything from toddler play sections for the smaller ones to the adrenaline rush assault course for the more daring older kids.

Wall to wall trampolines also offer hours of fun, and the opportunity to master new skills and tricks.

For those between 5-13 years who are keen to master skills, make friends and stay active over the break, why not sign up to Rush’s holiday camp. With fully qualified Trampoline coaches on hand to help build your child’s confidence both on and off the trampolines as they try out new tricks, arts, crafts and test their nerve on our very own Walking Sticks.

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Rush also offers a weekly After Dark Disco, a chance for everyone to bounce to the beat. With the lights turned down, UV lights on and the music turned up, Rush becomes the place to party! During the After Dark sessions the fun heats up, especially with Rush’s Extreme Dodgeball, Rush Slam and Rush Challenge Course, this will test your ability and skills and challenge you in Rush’s most testing setting.

For the parents who manage to catch a few hours to themselves this Easter and are wondering what to do, why not check out Rush’s fitness classes. Trampolining fitness classes are currently the biggest trend in fitness! Rush’s exciting timetable is designed to be flexible and help you reach your goals, keeping your body moving and face smiling.

For the parents who want to watch their children be active but prefer not to join in, then the newly refurbished café caters for your needs. The café will offer you the chance to relax and enjoy the smile on their faces as they bounce to new heights. The café has also restocked their menu to suit you, with yummy home-cooked meals on offer, healthy and super delicious. Now also with a specially tailored kid’s menu, sure to curb the appetite of your active offspring.

Head over to Rush this Easter and try something new, test your skills, hunt for eggs and test out your dance moves. There truly is something for everyone!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Non Surgical Facial Rejuvenation – You Don’t Need the Knife!

AT ROSEBANK FACE & SKIN

The latest figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) indicates that more people are choosing non-surgical procedures to delay more invasive options. But, is it for everyone?

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ward Winning Dentist from Rosebank Dental Practice, Medical Aesthetics Practitioner and Lead Trainer of KT Medical Aesthetics Academy, Dr Julia Bernardo talks about non-surgical facial rejuvenation and its indications.

WHAT DOES NON-SURGICAL FACIAL REJUVENATION PROCEDURES INVOLVE? Non-surgical facial rejuvenation is an umbrella term used to group a variety of medical aesthetic procedures that resurface and rejuvenate skin by improving the appearance of lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, age spots, hyperpigmentation and a variety of other signs of ageing. The most common procedures include wrinkle relaxing injections, hyaluronic acid injections, chemical peels, micro-needling and medical skin care.

The exact procedure used to treat your skin will depend on your concerns and target area.

WRINKLE RELAXING AND HYALURONIC ACID INJECTIONS Over time, the quality of your skin changes due to reduced production of collagen and elastin fibres by the fibroblasts cells, repetitive muscle movements such as frowning and squinting, loss of facial volume and decline of the body’s own supply of hyaluronic acid. Consequently, the skin becomes drier, thinner, rougher and with less elasticity.

Hyaluronic acid is a major component of the skin and it is involved in tissue repair and in the transport of essential nutrients. Hyaluronic acid injections, although used to replenish volume loss, it helps improving the skin elasticity and hydration, therefore giving a youthful appearance.

Wrinkle relaxing injections with botulinum toxin type A are FDA and MHRA approved for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. They are commonly used to treat areas in the upper part of the face and are extremely effective at relaxing hyperactive muscles that causes lines and wrinkles. It is simple and relatively painless.

CHEMICAL PEELS Chemical Peel is a medical procedure to exfoliate the skin outermost layer, stimulating new skin growth and regeneration. It is aimed to improve the skin texture, tone and appearance. Chemical Peels are classified by the depth of action into superficial, medium and deep peels. The

Wrinkle relaxing injections with botulinum toxin type A are FDA and MHRA approved for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.

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indication is dependant on individual assessment and it is case dependant.

MICRO-NEEDLING Micro-needling consists of micro-perforations on the skin through a medical device. This activates fibroblasts, leading to a higher collagen and elastin production. Microchannels resulting from this technique also facilitate the penetration of active ingredients (i.e. hyaluronic acid and multivitamins) usually stopped by the epidermal barrier of the skin. Micro-needling is a safe, painless procedure which stimulates the skin at deeper level to repair and regenerate itself resulting in smoothier, healthier, more radiant and youthful skin.

IS NON-SURGICAL FACIAL REJUVENATION FOR EVERYONE? Although non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures may not be for everyone, non-surgical procedures are an excellent option for those who wants to delay plastic surgery, wants a natural looking result and enhance body’s ability to repair itself, with the added benefits of lower costs and shorter recovery time.

ARE THESE PROCEDURES ONLY INDICATED FOR THE AGED SKIN? The aforementioned procedures may also be indicated for the prevention of lines and wrinkles, improvement of skin conditions such as acne and acne scars, skin hyperpigmentation, which is not necessarily a condition of the aged skin.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH PROCEDURE IS RIGHT FOR ME? The right treatment for you should be advised by an experienced professional based on the description of your concerns during your skin consultation. This may involve a single procedure or a combination of procedures, which should be tailored around your preferences, budget and timings.

THE DETAILS Rosebank Dental Practice, Shire Lane, Chorleywood, Herts WD3 5NH Tel: 01923 282691 info@rosebankdental.co.uk www.rosebankdental.co.uk

Mr Michael Gaunt

LOVE YOUR LEGS Ashamed of varicose veins or thread veins?

Leading consultant vascular surgeon Michael Gaunt discusses how varicose veins can affect your long-term health and wellbeing.

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all want to look good and how we care for our vascular health can play a major role in helping us achieve this. You may not initially associate varicose veins with your general health and wellbeing but when you consider that one person in four is affected in some way by varicose veins, it’s clear that simple procedures can make a big difference to a patient’s lifestyle.

Don’t ignore symptoms

Many of us choose to ignore the onset of symptoms, preferring to ‘cover-up and forget’ during the winter months. Sometimes the symptoms develop very slowly over years and you may be unaware that the changes in your legs are due to varicose veins, especially as they may not be particularly prominent or visible in some people.

Symptoms of varicose veins can include: • Aching, tired or heavy feeling in your legs • Painful throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in your lower legs • Worsened pain after sitting or standing for a long time • Restless legs, especially at night • Persistent leg itching • Bleeding from varicose veins • Ulceration • Skin discolouration around the ankles

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You may find mild symptoms are helped by raising your legs, by wearing support stockings or regular movement.

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What are the benefits of varicose vein treatment?

You’ll feel more positive about your legs and the unsightly, raised, bobbly varicose veins will be removed, alleviating your symptoms. Your circulation will improve and it should also help prevent further complications that varicose veins may cause.

You’ll be glad to hear that modern treatments are minimally invasive and may be performed under local anaesthetic as a walk-in, walk-out procedure. Having treated over 5,000 patients using the minimally invasive Endovenous Laser and ClariVein techniques, I am one of the most experienced surgeons in the UK. Also available is VeinWave treatment for unsightly facial thread veins and spider veins.

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H EALTH & BEAUTY

Why go

NATURAL? O

ur team at Lorem strongly believe that there are many benefits to using natural remedies…

Whether you are suffering with back pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia or other aches and pains our first impulse is usually relieving the pain as fast as possible, this may come from reaching for a tablet or applying far too much of a topical product hoping that the more we apply the quicker the pain will disappear, when we know that all that happens is we wait around for the excess to dry or it absorbs into our clothing or bedsheets.

With many people relying on medications, we don’t always check what we are putting into our body and the possible damage from that can occur from side effects, such as organ damage, stomach upsets, thinning the skin or taking additional medicine to deal with the side effects that occurred from the original one. You may find the relief you need from a variety of natural pain killers instead?

Herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years to treat inflammation and other related conditions known as complementary. There continues to be more research and strong evidence for the benefits of natural therapies. Medical doctors are increasingly turning to natural pain relief and alternatives from acupuncture, yoga, magnetic bracelets and hypnosis to help their patients feel better.

The practice of Aromatherapy originated in Europe and has been practised since the early 1900s where essential oils are taken from plant flowers, leaves stalks, bark rind or roots. Many of us still or previously used natural methods to ease pain or discomfort from using clove bud in our mouth for toothache, a dock leaf for stinging nettles or a spoon of honey and lemon in hot water to soothe that sore throat. With all the modern day medicines that surround us we may not use this traditional methods as much, however they still work.

We can be sceptical to indigenous medicines from around the world. Emu oil has been used originally for thousands of years by the aborigines of Australia, and that knowledge has been passed down for generations and spread to many other countries. Today the uses for Emu oil are becoming more popular as we look for natural alternatives to treat a variety of skin conditions and provide natural pain relief.

The other benefit of massaging emu oil and essential oils into the skin is that massage therapy has been shown to boost levels of endorphins and serotonin the body’s natural pain killers and mood regulators. There are many natural remedies for providing pain relief and easing discomfort, however there are also lots of reasons why we should also pay attention to what we eat after all food is a sort of medicine.

By eating a variety of foods which can provide the body with all vitamins and minerals our body needs to sustain our immune system. Remember, pain is the body’s signal that something is wrong. It may be temporary such as a strained muscle. But pain can also mean that you have a serious health problem that needs professional medical attention. - See more at: www.loremcare.co.uk/natural THE DETAILS Tel: 0845 62 56736

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Why homeoWners Are WArming To solid roof ConservATories

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any UK homeowners can be exasperated by badly designed and specified existing conservatories, complaining they are simply too hot in summer and too cold in winter. It is therefore important that if a double glazed glass conservatory is what is required, that it is expertly designed and installed by well-established conservatory experts so it can be used all year round thanks to heat reflective glass, an insulated base, a roof vent to release any heat build-up, plenty of ventilation and a high quality double glazing specification that keeps the cold out and warmth in.

The alternative to a glass or polycarbonate roof, is an “insulated warm roof �, better known as solid roofs with tiles. There is the traditional full blown extension option with either a flat roof or a timber pitched roof with heavy slate roof tiles, or nowadays there are several lightweight, yet incredibly robust aluminium solid roof options that each offers even better insulation than traditional

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roofs, plus with some systems there is a choice of attractive lightweight tiles in both aluminium and UPVC (the latter are more expensive, but aesthetically look like traditional slate tiles).

Just like double glazed glass roofs, solid roofs can be installed on conservatories in a matter of days, as long as the existing base, windows and doors are structurally sound enough to take the heavier weight of an insulated solid roof. By opting for a solid roof, rather than a standard glass one, you will improve thermal and acoustic insulation. However, you do lose the natural daylight afforded by glass roofs, whilst gaining a structure that is more akin to an extension, hence why solid roof conservatories fall under the England and Wales Building Regulations.

Both aluminium tiled and UPVC tiled solid roofs can be built in many conservatory styles including: Edwardian, Victorian, Lean-To or Bespoke conservatories to name but a few.

The whole point of buying any modern conservatory is that you should be able to use it as and when you like. It can be incredibly annoying if it was not designed for 24/7 use, and thanks to not having enough ventilation, an insulated base or heat reflective glass, or is cold during the winter as the double glazing fitted was not of a sufficiently high specification. A solid “warm” roof offers even better roof insulation, primarily because it contains insulated plywood and rigid insulation board.

Any loss of natural sunlight as a consequence of opting for a Warm Roof can be off-set by the inclusion of one or more double glazed Velux style roof windows or on some system, large double glazed fixed roof lights. These sloping roof windows keep you in close contact with the outside and afford views of the sky above. The Velux opening roof windows will also help ventilate the space which you will be particularly thankful for on hot summer days.

If you already have a conservatory that is nowhere near as comfortable as you want it to be, then in all likelihood you’ll need to replace the entire structure (apart from the base and any walls) with one that has a Warm Roof or high specification double glazed roof, windows and doors. It simply is not sensible to put a highly thermally efficient new roof on top of non-thermally broken products, as all your heat will literally go out the window.

If you do choose a solid roof instead of a double glazed one, you will possibly need Planning Permission, so make sure you check what permissions you are legally obligated to obtain (and how much they each will cost) before ordering a solid roof conservatory.

If building a new solid roof conservatory onto a new foundation, you may not need planning if you are adding a warm roof structure under Permitted Development Rights, assuming a) the P.D. rights have not been withdrawn, and/or b) there are sufficient P.D. rights left to build the solid roof conservatory to the size you’d like it to be. If your dwelling is a “new build” developers sometimes

“if you do choose a solid roof instead of a double glazed one, you will possibly need Planning Permission”

place restrictions on them, so you would be wise to check your particular situation out.

Solid Roof Conservatories are in the eyes of the law an extension, so Building Regulations Approval is required, whether you are building a new one, or having a glass roof replaced with a solid one. In the latter case, if your conservatory was built under planning permission, you will need to re-apply for planning, as you are changing from an exempt structure (i.e. a conservatory with a glass roof) to a non-exempt extension.

If you would like a free design consultation with an experienced expert, contact Hazlemere Window Company on 01494 854266, who since 1985 have been manufacturing and installing double glazed conservatories and orangeries and also supply and fit solid roof conservatories. To find out more about warm roofs and/or double glazed conservatories visit www.hazlemere.co.uk

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3D FLOORING ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH?

It is turning the heads of wealthy homeowners who have a spare £20,000 or more in their back pocket, and want to create a unique interior like no other. Rich property owners are always looking to outdo each other, and this is one way to achieve just that and get the wow factor!

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e know there are numerous ways to add personality to your home – but 3d flooring is certainly more daring than just block colour feature walls and novelty wallpaper.

You can literally transform your floors into incredible works of art.

The astonishing images appear life-like even when viewed from multiple angles. It's not just a picture, it's a large-scale art object , which fundamentally changes the idea of what flooring can do.

Much like the 3D street art you see in major cities, it has now been brought into the home to much effect! Instead of being a background, the floor becomes the main detail. Automatically, all furnishings, walls and even lighting become a background for the 3D image. The wide range of colours and modern technologies allow the creation of unique self-levelling floors with panorama or 3D

pictures, created by designers according to your wishes and suitable for any interior.

Choose your design carefully though… a 3D floor that gives the appearance of the floor collapsing from under you, is not for the faint-hearted or those with a nervous disposition!

The technology of manufacturing 3D self-levelling floors requires highly skilled professionals. A high-quality and properly installed resin floor will delight you with its beautiful appearance, practicality, originality and uniqueness for many years to come.

They are also perfect for your child’s bedroom or playroom, your little one won’t be able to contain their excitement at seeing such a creation.

THE DETAILS For more information on 3d flooring visit www.3droyalfloors.co.uk

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Building A luxuRy Swimming Pool To meeT youR needS Whether you’re looking for a high-end swimming pool with the latest technology or a more conservative design, Origin can work to your specification. The company has extensive experience producing award winning designs that meet the needs of a wide range of homeowners.

The Blueprint Range Origin’s Blueprint Range descends from the company’s heritage of simple timber buildings and offers customers a truly spectacular extension of their home. This entry level swimming pool presents an uncomplicated design that streamlines the building structure and finish, whilst still creating a place for you and your family to relax, keep fit and entertain.

The range is fully customisable and Origin will work with you to ensure it includes all the elements for your dream swimming pool, whilst designing something that is in keeping with your family’s taste. It is available in a range of different sizes and building styles, so you can personalise the door and window layouts, whilst also selecting which extension modules best meet your needs.

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a popular Barn style building presented with the Blueprint range finishes. The swimming pool has all the charm of a country barn conversion and is suitable for any size garden, whilst remaining uncomplicated to keep costs down.

The fully insulated building structure is finished in a timber weatherboard on the outside. This gives you flexibility over the design as it can be painted in a wide range of colours to suit even the most adventurous palate. The 8m long by 5m wide barn houses a 7.7m by 3m heated liner pool, perfect for maintaining an active lifestyle. It features a porch extension, enabling you to admire the garden on a frosty morning from the warmth of the pool house, or alternatively, the space can be opened up to entertain when hosting summer barbeques or parties.

Internally, the pool house is light, relaxed and informal. It features a changing area, wet room shower, toilet and plant room. As opposed to more costly mosaic tiles, the pool chamber is finished in a specialist vinyl pool liner available in a range of colours and patterns. The walls of this pool house are finished with timber to avoid the additional costs that come with plastering and painting walls.

All of these small choices make a big difference to the bottom line, but you are still left smiling every time you walk into your pool house.

Arena Blueprint The Arena Blueprint is similar to Origin’s popular Olympic design, but with the Blueprint range finishes. This streamlined and uncomplicated approach allows you to transform your property with a luxury swimming pool, whilst keeping within budget. The 8.6m long by 4.5m wide building houses an 8m by 3m heated liner pool, providing the perfect space for a challenging exercise regime.

By simply substituting expensive features that are not a necessity to the pool house structure, you can reduce the cost of the overall project. For example, instead of aluminium bi-folding doors, the Arena Blueprint pool house features timber glazed sliding doors, which can also be opened up during the warmer summer months. Plus, instead of using porcelain tiles to surround the pool, rubberised flooring can be used to provide a safe and attractive finish.

why oRigin ARe diffeRenT Both of these designs demonstrate the small changes that can be made to a swimming pool design to ensure it meets your requirements, whilst sticking to a budget. For every swimming pool that Origin builds, it offers a bespoke consultation phase so you can discuss your ideas and desired spend with an experienced member of the Origin team. The company will advise on the best ways to achieve your dream pool, whilst also showing examples of what can be accomplished. This will help bring your ideas to life.

Origin has over 35 years’ experience building award-winning designs and will manage the entire installation process, removing the need for individual contractors.

As the company specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of home swimming pools, they have a long-serving team of experts who will be able to guide you through the whole process. This includes architects, swimming pool designers, engineers and project managers.

To speak to the Origin experts please contact 01895 453996

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STUNNING inside & out

Designed and crafted in London, Neatsmith create and install bespoke, premium custom-made wardrobes. They are a British family-run business, prioritising innovative design, quality and service. Their skilful designers work to turn a combination of your ideas and their expertise into an efficient and stunning design to suit your personal décor.

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hether you choose a sliding wardrobe, hinged door wardrobe, or walk-in wardrobe, a fully lined internal carcass will be designed especially for you. Neatsmith’s tailored storage designs utilise space to the maximum. This is a company that truly understands storage with wardrobes just as stunning on the inside as they are on the outside!

Another beauty of Neatsmith’s made-to-measure wardrobes is the versatile collection of interior accessories to choose from. These additional internal fittings work hard to keep every customised space in the wardrobe neat and tidy, whilst still having your own personalised touches that suit your needs and wants.

What accessories would you choose for your dream wardrobe? A pull-out trouser rack to keep your trousers organised and crease-free, or pull-out shoe shelves to give your favourite footwear the space it deserves? Sometimes it’s the simple things like a built-in laundry basket that make day-to-day living that much easier and more stylish. There is no need to worry if you are not sure about the accessories until after the wardrobes have been fitted, as many can be installed as finishing touches.

One of the service appeals lies in the Neatsmith fitters, all dedicated, full-time employees, who are a pleasure to have in your home. Meticulous commitment to their work means that Neatsmith can guarantee to deliver the same quality as on display in their showrooms.

We’re dedicated to working on a very personal level with our clients to produce something of real quality which we feel proud to say is by Neatsmith Andrew Nagel, Director

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THE DETAILS If you are interested in starting a complimentary design consultation for a bespoke wardrobe, you can find Neatsmith at: 6-8 Frognal 158 Finchley Road NW3 5HH, 147 Uxbridge Road Hatch End HA5 4JS 3 Broad Street Teddington TW11 8QZ. Alternatively, contact them on 0800 1956 595 or at www.neatsmith.co.uk

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Crafting Success!

Jack Brunsdon & Son The heritage behind the brand - more than 50 years of craftsmanship and experience

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ack Brunsdon was a master craftsman with a passion for making things from wood. He turned his hand to many varied forms of joinery, including deck chairs, toboggans and even the rear timber body work of the Morris Traveller estate motor car before finally settling on the crafting of high quality windows and doors. His exacting legacy continues today.

A Proud Reputation Established in 1964, Jack Brunsdon & Son prides itself on its beautiful hand-made, bespoke windows and doors, which have been lovingly designed to enhance the architectural integrity and value of any home. The Jack Brunsdon & Son reputation is founded on three core values – heritage, craftsmanship and quality. It’s a proud reputation which the firm has built on over the past five decades. And it offers a 10-year workmanship guarantee on every installation of handcrafted wooden windows and doors as well as further market-leading guarantees on everything, from paint to hardware and ironmongery.

Bespoke The company’s remarkable range of artisan-crafted wooden windows, produced using only the finest materials and

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finishes, caters for every character and style of property. There are intelligent solutions for just about any configuration and size of door or window. Innovative hinges that can support significant weight means that large heavy sashes are no longer a problem. Jack Brunsdon & Son has clever designs that optimise the amount of light that enters the room, along with a high range of styles, patterns and colours to choose from. Common throughout the range is the attention to detail, with slender rails and slim glazing bars and an extensive range of ironmongery and glazing.

The collection of bespoke wooden doors, crafted in hardwood, softwood or traditional oak, can be finished in virtually any colour possible, including matching paint shades from Farrow & Ball. Options include front doors, French doors, stable doors, bi-fold doors and patio doors.

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Have you met our showroom managers?

Katja is based in our Henley-onThames showroom and Lucy is in our Beaconsfield showroom.

Both have a penchant for style and design and are passionate about preserving the charm of local buildings. Making a change can be a daunting prospect, however Katja and Lucy are both here to talk you through the options and make sure you are complementing the style and character of your property.

The ‘Jack Brunsdon Way’ The firm is passionate about doing a great job, providing its customers with a personal and bespoke service. The highly skilled installers, many of which have worked for the business for over 10 years, take immense pride in their work, adhering to a consistent set of carefully monitored and controlled procedures. Dubbed the ‘Jack Brunsdon Way’, it’s a modus operandi for every part of the process from the moment they arrive to the time they leave a customer’s home.

“In Henley, I constantly meet people who appreciate well crafted quality wooden doors and windows. Do pop in and talk to me about your projects. The kettle is always on!” Katja

New Arrival in Store Light Years Ahead Fusing sleek minimalist looks with intelligent functionality, Cophenhagen Blinds are the new Danish designed soundless sunshading which can be programmed to follow the personal rhythm of your day.

Available exclusively from Jack Brunsdon & Son, the blinds can be simply and easily controlled from a discreet wall panel or even a smartphone or tablet from anywhere in the world!

Functionality Made from a beautiful soft touch material which diffuses harsh sunlight when open, thereby bringing tranquillity into your home, they also close more tightly than conventional Venetian blinds, allowing you to darken the room much more effectively too – making them especially suitable for bedrooms or TV rooms.

Smart Technology The intelligent in-built technology monitors both the light and temperature levels so that the slats, which move silently thanks to the ultra-quiet motor, automatically open and close to prevent bleaching of the interior décor and minimise heat. You can use the app to control the blinds as a group or individually, level and tilt them as desired, set their favourite positions and plan scheduled movements throughout the day or week to fit your household routines.

Style Made to measure for the perfect fit, the blinds are available in black, white or silver and have no carrier strap enabling each 50mm slat to be easily removed for cleaning. Meanwhile, the wireless design, featuring just two simple weight buttons, adds to the super sleek finish.

Being relatively new at Jack Brunsdon & Son, my time here has been fabulous, I love nothing more than helping customers restore the beauty of their properties by updating their windows and doors. I spend my working day discussing exciting projects, from designing new doorways to a complete replacement of windows. Popping into the showroom is always a sociable experience, do come and say hi!“ Lucy

Prices start at £495. For further information please pop into the Henley-on-Thames or Beaconsfield showroom or visit www.jackbrunsdon.co.uk THE DETAILS 6a Hart Street , Henley-on-Thames RG9 2AU Regular opening times: Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm Sunday: 10am-4pm 20 Aylesbury End , Beaconsfield HP9 1LW Regular opening times: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm By appointment outside these hours for both showrooms APRIL 2017 123

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The best seat in the house

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You just know when you've found 'the one'. Supportive, and always there for you when you need comfort, a snuggle or just to relax. I'm not talking about a partner - at least, not a human one, but the sometimes more tricky matter of getting the right seating partner; a sofa. But with so much to consider, from size through to shape and colour, never mind sorting through a seemingly endless array of ranges, finding the perfect match for you and your home can be daunting.

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eople often go to enormous lengths choosing a sofa, because it's the most important piece of furniture in a living room. It can literally make or break the look of a setting. A lot of life happens on a sofa, so it's worth taking time to find 'the one'.

Follow the experts' tips for a seatmatch made in heaven...

GET THE MEASURE I'm a fan of sofas which are big enough to lounge around on and are super comfy, with deeper seat cushions than average, so they're inviting to curl up on.

Top tips: Measure your room before shopping, so you choose a sofa to fit the space and scale of the room. When you have one in mind, make a paper template of it and lay it out in the room to help you visualise the reality of its size, as display sofas always look smaller in large showrooms.

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Ensure it will fit, especially if there are awkward stairs or narrow doorways, although bolt-on arms or removable legs are solutions if space is tight.

CHECK OUT PATTERN Don't be afraid to be adventurous and really push the boundaries when it comes to choosing seating - it's outdated to pick a matching sofa, armchair and footstool. Create an eclectic, customised look by mixing colours and patterns, so a sofa upholstered in a plain fabric could be paired with a leather armchair, or a patterned footstool.

Top tips: Don't be led purely by design. Comfort is key, so try out a few before you decide. For instance, deep-seated sofas can be uncomfortable for short people, while those who love a squashy sofa for snoozing and sprawling will struggle with a lean, low-backed contemporary model.

People are becoming more adventurous in their decor, so clashing statement patterns and bold colours are starring. Pair a sofa with a bold fabric design with a plain backdrop, or if you love bold wallpapers, create a feature wall first and then match the sofa's colour to the wall.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION In large rooms, small sofas can look lost.

Generally, high-backed sofas with upholstered arms dominate more and need more space around them, while a low-back slimmer sofa can be more discreet, and won't block a view if placed in front of windows. L-shaped sofas can work well in a compact space, or act as room-dividers in an open plan area.

Intricate fabric patterns and sofas customised with different details in piping, mixed fabrics or a choice of feet, are increasingly finding favour.

While bold patterns bring a room to life, my preference is for large sofas upholstered in neutral tones or leather, which suit any decor scheme.

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How to Make Most of a

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A small kitchen doesn’t have to mean you miss out on anything – it simply means a little more planning in the early process. Sue Birch from KB studios shares her tips on how to make the most of a small space.

lanning – how do you use your kitchen? Some use it as an extension of their living space – perhaps for homework, or watching television. It’s all about planning properly, before you purchase a splash of paint or a tile!

We usually spend a lot of time talking with our customers about how they want to use their new kitchen and what they would like to change about their old kitchen, this is a great place to start.

Colour – light colours absolutely open up a space, whereas dark ones may be warmer, but will close in a wall. Use tester paints on the walls, as light changes throughout a day. It may mean that you end up using different shades on different walls to get the ‘same’ result. Also consider colour when buying your units. Again, white, light colours, reflective surfaces or lightly frosted fronts are your friend when trying to create space.

Clutter – try and minimise what’s lying around the kitchen. If

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you have something lovely you want to display, then find a dedicated area for it (like a glass-fronted cabinet). Storage – also relative to clutter. Factor in as much as you can, and then some more. Make use of clever ideas like carousel cupboards, which double or even triple your space, without taking up more area.

Keep it simple. Plain fronts to the cabinets, or simple Shakerstyle will provide clean, clear lines. Try and streamline the kitchen’s design.

Mirrors. What better way to create light than to reflect it- a clever use of mirrors can extend the feel of a room twice over.

They are great for features too.

Glass doors. If it’s in your budget, and you’re considering a bigger change, then why not add glass, or even bi-fold doors to the back of the kitchen. That way you can bring the outside in, and create a whole new feel to the heart of the home.

Keep it simple. Plain fronts to the cabinets, or simple Shaker-style will provide clean, clear lines. Try and streamline the kitchen’s design

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Here at Spacers Tile and Wood Flooring we have spent the last decade forging great relationships with some of the best factories in China, Italy and Spain.

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he factories we use are at the cutting edge or Porcelain Tile manufacturing, using the most modern and efficient machinery in the industry.

With a dry firing line in excess of a staggering 120 metres and press machinery providing 5000 tons of pressure this ensures the factory consistently produce high density, high hardness porcelain tiles that exceed both domestic and international standards.

Our range is carefully chosen to represent the very best in design and contemporary aesthetic.

Our modern sleek showrooms all show our tiles off to their very best. And it is not only tiles you can view, we show a vast range of mosaics, glass tiles and splashback. Not to mention our new Stone Tile section upstairs at Ruislip or even the massive selection of Real Oak Flooring available in both our stores Maidenhead or Ruislip!

Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is always on hand to offer design help, technical queries and even assist on installation advice.

We are continually running Special Offers on a wide range of products all at heavily discounted prices.

Whatever the project, whether it’s commercial or domestic, whether you are an architect or designer, builder or member of the public we have the staff and the expertise to assist you throughout the whole process.

Our new displays of large format Porcelain Tiles are incredible. Sizes available from 60cm x 60cm right up to an incredible 150cm x 150cm!!

Visit one of our showrooms soon or browse our website for an insight into the diverse range of products we can supply, we look forward to seeing you…

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