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hings are different now. It is 15 years since his huge debut single “You Give Me Something” became a smash hit across Europe, Australia and even as far away as Japan and Iran. Public perception has changed over the course of many more platinum singles, 500 live shows around the world and a BRIT Award for Best British Male Solo Artist.

An oasis of elegance, the courtyard is the largest in town and has been given a summer makeover with the introduction of a new seasonal menu by Mosimann’s and fashionable alfresco dining creating a sanctuary within the surrounding historic walls of the 16th-century inn.

Set to become one of the most desirable places in Henley to enjoy summer days, the perfect location for a long leisurely lunch or an aperitif at sunset.

Alchemist is Hertfordshire’s new independent lager, brewed by Tring Brewery using the finest hops from the Czech Republic and Germany.

Hersbrucker (DE) and Saaz (CZ) hops have been blended with quality malt and authentic lager yeast for notes of gentle spice and sweet grain.

Pouring from the taps in pubs and bars across Herts, Beds and Bucks, Alchemist has been brewed by Tring Brewery, who use local legend to inspire their beers’ namesake and imagery.

Moxley & Co helps you translate your dreams to reality... awakening each of your senses with unforgettable experiences...

Savour cuisine rich in flavours, a real delight for your taste buds.

Smell the scents of colourful markets teeming with life or gardens filled with flowers on our garden tours. Listen to the beating heart of an ethnic group enacting their traditional dances and music. Touch the local culture and history of the places you visit.

Discover extraordinary fauna in the heart of amazing landscapes.

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29 JUNE - 2 JULY PRIVATE PEACEFUL Set against the epic backdrop of WW1, we join 18-year-old Private Tommo Peaceful in the trenches as he takes us on a journey through his most cherished memories and tells his story of courage, devotion, family and friendship. Awardwinning Private Peaceful was acknowledged by Michael Morpurgo as his favourite work, this thrilling new ensemble retelling by Simon Reade, directed by Elle While, explores the lengths a young soldier will go to, to fight for what is right.

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MOONRAKERS Much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers pride themselves on having brought traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in festivals, arts centres, churches and village halls across the UK in recent years.

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21-25 JUNE SOME MOTHERS DO ‘AVE ‘EM Betty has exciting news for Frank, but he’s preoccupied by possible newfound fame as a magician. With guests arriving for dinner and crossed wires all round, priceless misunderstandings are on the menu. Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters are bringing the house down, quite literally, as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em hits the road with Joe Pasquale (New Faces, I’m a Celebrity, Spamalot, The Producers) as the lovable accidentprone Frank Spencer.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1UG

26 JUNE TYTHROP PARK OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

1 & 2 JULY THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood, based on the book by Judith Kerr direct from a smash-hit West End season. Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1UG

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UNTIL OCTOBER ALICE’S WONDERLANDS Join us this year to celebrate the life, collections and legacy of Alice de Rothschild (1847-1922).

Discover her key role in Waddesdon’s history with exhibitions and displays, special tours, themed activities, and much more throughout the year.

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24-25 JUNE TOGFEST 22 - THE PERFECT WEEKEND Live Music comes back to the wonderful Bradwell Abbey. With special guest Eddi Reader headlining on Friday Night, local favourites Togmor on Saturday Night. A popular two-day, family friendly, all open air music festival - with good food, traders, children’s entertainment. On-site camping.

Join us for what is set to be the most perfect weekend in Milton Keynes this summer.

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BEKONSCOT MODEL VILLAGE & RAILWAY Bekonscot Model Village and Railway is the world’s oldest and original model village, opening for the first time in 1929. Bekonscot delights visitors of all ages. It is a miniature wonderland with a large Gauge 1 railway, where nobody grows up.

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2 JULY PICASSO & THE MASTERS OF PRINT

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GANGSTA GRANNY WHIZZFIZZFEST WORKSHOPS Explore the story of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny in a fun supportive atmosphere, through physical theatre, character building, improvisation and drama in this imaginative workshop as part of WhizzFizzFest.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1UG

Picasso & the Masters of Print offers a unique opportunity to view together some of the most important prints by one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. The seven prints

by Picasso on loan from The Higgins Bedford span seven decades of his career.

Discover Bucks Museum, Church St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 2QP

29 JUNE THE WALLED GARDEN, WORMSLEY The Walled Garden at Wormsley Estate is a 2 acre garden providing flowers, vegetables and tranquil contemplative space for the family. For many yrs the garden was neglected until Sir Paul Getty purchased the estate in the mid-1980s.

In 1991 the garden was redesigned and has changed over the yrs, but remains true to the original brief.

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26 JUNE AN EVENING OF OPERA A magical evening of opera, performed by world class singers and a mini orchestra.

Follow four characters’ journeys through a kaleidoscope of arias, duets, and ensembles in this entertaining evening of opera and musicals, performed by four world-class singers and five fine chamber musicians.

Chiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire HP8 4AB 16 JUNE 2022

Have a whale of a time at this year’s Aylesbury on Sea. Around 60 tonnes of sand will take over Vale Park on 3 July! This event is entirely free to attend and promises to be as vibrant as our last event in 2019.

Expect many much-loved seaside activities including Punch and Judy shows, face painting, bingo, land train and arts and crafts.

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MOMENTS OF MAGIC “I was just trying to get my songs across and trying to be taken seriously,” says James Morrison of when he first started out. “But when you’re young, and a man, and doing pop music, that can be very hard.” Kristan J Caryl finds out more.

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hings are different now. It is 15 years since his huge debut single “You Give Me Something” became a smash hit across Europe, Australia and even as far away as Japan and Iran. Public perception has changed over the course of many more platinum singles, 500 live shows around the world and a BRIT Award for Best British Male Solo Artist.

“These days, even guys come up to me and say they like my stuff, which is really cool,” he beams in a soft Cornish accent. “In the beginning, it was just screaming girls who weren’t even listening to the music. But over time, it feels like I’ve earned some respect.”

And rightly so, because these days he is a slick showman who is a perfect between-song host as well as having perfected his live playing style and amassed

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a collection of singles that very much define an ear.

“I’ve had to learn that aspect of it,” he says. “Learn how to talk about the songs with the crowd and not be so painfully shy. I didn’t really take that into consideration in the beginning because it isn’t ever something that came naturally to me.”

“I’ve got loads of tunes already that are locked down. I’m keen to keep going and I’m sure I’ll tease them at some of my gigs this summer” Photo: Parri Thomas

Photo: Parri Thomas

Photo: Parri Thomas

While Morrison is young to be serving up his Greatest Hits album, now also seems the perfect time to do so: many of the tracks on it he has redone with the fresh perspective, new knowledge, and the extra musical understanding he has picked up since they were first recorded. “Generally I wanted to just have more light, more air in them and less overproduction,” he explains. “And just get the songs across in the most direct way I can.”

Of course, live music is always the most direct way to get your message across, and few do it better than James. He has just played a packed out UK tour and soon supports Paloma Faith where he will play outdoors at Campbell Park on 17th July.

“Playing live is where you create the moments of magic,” says the chatty and affable singer-songwriter.

“You just go for it, you don’t really know what you’re

“You just go for it, you don’t really know what you’re going to do, and that’s what makes it so exciting.

Especially playing before someone like Paloma”

THE DETAILS James Morrison Paloma Faith with support from James Morrison and Katie Kittermaster Saturday 17th July Campbell Park, Milton Keynes Tickets from £47.50 +bf Available from www.lph.live

going to do, and that’s what makes it so exciting.

Especially playing before someone like Paloma. She is such a great singer, she has that big female energy, she looks great. So I’ll do a big power hour. I’ll blast it out, include as many hits as I can and get the crowd going.”

James has come a long way from playing live, busking in a local pub in Newquay, Cornwall where he grew up, and practicing his guitar on the promenade overlooking the beach. But as well as being key to him learning his trade, those hours spent strumming were his escape. He has spoken before about having an unhappy childhood which was affected by poverty and the fact he was seriously ill with whooping cough and could well have died.

“It’s hard to write about that sort of stuff,” he says when asked. “If it comes to me I will, but I can’t do it on demand.” What he does do is try to help people in similar situations by hosting charity gigs and auctions as often as possible, and he also recently volunteered at a food bank. “I can relate to people in that situation so it felt natural to help. It was tough to go without, and nowadays it’s even tougher, so I just wanted to do my bit. I would have wanted to know there was something like that going on when I was a kid.”

Once this run of greatest hits shows is over, he is back to making new music. “I’ve got loads of tunes already that are locked down. I’m keen to keep going and I’m sure I’ll tease them at some of my gigs this summer. “ Whatever he plays, it is sure to be something special.

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New Courtyard Dining Captures Waterside Spirit of Henley Just a stone’s throw from Henley’s riverbanks is the newly opened courtyard at The Clipper Restaurant, a part of the stylish waterside retreat, The Relais Henley.

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n oasis of elegance, the courtyard is the largest in town and has been given a summer makeover with the introduction of a new seasonal menu by Mosimann’s and fashionable alfresco dining - creating a sanctuary within the surrounding historic walls of the 16th-century inn.

Set to become one of the most desirable places in Henley to enjoy summer days, the perfect location for a long leisurely lunch or an aperitif at sunset The courtyard is an extension of the all-day dining offering at The Clipper Restaurant by legendary Belgravia establishment, Mosimann’s, and features a menu packed full of locally sourced produce and something to suit every time of day. Fresh salads, seafood and signature dishes, such as, Hand Cut Steak Tartare served with a quail egg, baby leaf salad and toasted sourdough and Apple Tarte Tatin with Vanilla Ice Cream, are made to order and ideal for sharing and lighter summer dining. The drinks menu champions local craft beers and artisan gins, including a selection of refreshing Mr. Hobbs Gins

by Hobbs of Henley that are not to be missed.

With the allure of the boutique high street a few streets away from the hotel, the courtyard is also the

perfect place to enjoy some post-retail downtime and enjoy traditional afternoon tea, exquisitely served against a quintessentially English backdrop. If the British weather should turn, visitors are invited to retreat indoors or under the pergola, from where views of the elegant interiors of The Clipper Restaurant and its eye-catching vintage dinghy boat that hangs from the ceiling, can be best appreciated.

For those who wish to make a staycation of Henley, The Relais Henley offers 40 guestrooms that have been individually designed as havens of calm and well-being, taking inspiration from the area’s rowing tradition and the natural beauty of the Chiltern Hills. An overnight comes with the with the welcome invitation to enjoy breakfast at The Clipper Restaurant and make the most of the courtyard when it is at its most peaceful.

Open all day serving breakfasts, lunches, traditional afternoon tea, romantic and candlelit dinners, courtyard bookings at The Clipper Restaurant can be made by calling 01491 572161, emailing info@therelaishenley.com or by visiting www.therelaishenley.com

“Set to become one of the most desirable places in Henley to enjoy summer days, the perfect location for a long leisurely lunch or an aperitif at sunset”

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Liquid Gold!

Discerning drinkers in Hertfordshire are in for a treat, as the home-counties has a new premium lager – Alchemist.

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lchemist is Hertfordshire’s new independent lager, brewed by Tring Brewery using the finest hops from the Czech Republic and Germany.

Hersbrucker (DE) and Saaz (CZ) hops have been blended with quality malt and authentic lager yeast for notes of gentle spice and sweet grain.

Pouring from the taps in pubs and bars across Herts, Beds and Bucks, Alchemist has been brewed by Tring Brewery, who use local legend to inspire their beers’ namesake and imagery.

Jared Ward, PR at Tring Brewery explains: “Alchemist Lager takes its’ name and design from the story of Dr John Kellerman, a scientist and practising magician who honed his talent for the dark arts in his mansion-come-laboratory in the village of Lilley, Hertfordshire!

Kellerman’s mansion was supposedly converted into a highlyguarded fortress, where the doctor would perform alchemy to create heaps of gold.

Once his secret got out and the fort was compromised, The Alchemist escaped through his skills of disappearance and vanished, along with his secret methods, forevermore.“ Though Tring Brewery have produced real ale for three decades, Alchemist marks their first foray into the world of lager. Andrew Jackson, Tring Brewery director, said: “The timing just felt right. Long, hot days are approaching, and drinkers everywhere are more discerning as to what they enjoy.

Long associated with mass-production and globalisation, lager has faced a bad reputation in the UK, a rep that is starting to change.

Consumers are more discerning than ever. Many are becoming aware that lager is just another beer style, perfected by master artisans in Germany, the Czech Republic, and now, the world over.

Authentic continental lagers were our inspiration. We’re looking to offer drinkers an independent product crafted with passion, brewed in the home-counties with the finest ingredients and processes. We’re excited to launch Alchemist, to us, it’s liquid gold!”

Alchemist Lager is available now in many local outlets, all of which can be found on Tring Brewery’s website www.tringbrewery.co.uk/alchemist-lager/, where cases of bottles can be ordered for nationwide delivery.

Cheers to Alchemist Lager... liquid gold!

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IMAGINE WATFORD Saturday 16 July 2022

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magine Watford, the much-loved annual open-air performance festival returns! Join Watford Palace Theatre on Saturday 16 July 2022 for the biggest street party in town, where you’ll witness the high street transformed into a giant marble run adventure, make friends with a tropical island castaway and his pet lobster, be astounded by a 7-metre-high dance performance, party with Bhangra and Brass music, and much, much more!

A day of summer family fun is guaranteed, as the town centre becomes abuzz with the unexpected magical sights and sounds of spectacular theatre, circus, dance, and music.

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Imagine Watford is completely FREE; programmed by Watford Palace Theatre; generously funded by Arts Council England and Watford Borough Council; and sponsored by Frank and Helen Neale.

This year the festival will take place on the Parade in Watford town centre, between 12-8pm.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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CHEF LAURIE GEAR

June recipe & kitchen news

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ere comes summer! – With the arrival of June brings the excitement and anticipation of balmy days ahead. It is also the time to celebrate the English Strawberry season – although the supermarkets have featured them on their shelves for a while June is the month when the Pick your own Farm starts to flourish. What better way than to spend a summer’s day out strawberry picking for delicious berries. Look out for Sweet Eve and Eve Delight, high in natural sugar with a perfumed aroma, English Rose for its orange zest flavour and Jubilee for a good all-rounder.

The peak season runs from June to July but if there is good weather the English strawberry can still be very much enjoyed up until the end of September.

The best thing about strawberries is that they can be made into a spectacular dessert, eaten straight from the punnet for picnics or just simply with cream or ice cream. Or as here if you have a glut of the strawberries from the garden can be transformed into a smooth, refreshing sorbet served with macerated strawberries and a vanilla cream– a perfect cooling dessert for a warm day. At the restaurant we serve this delicious sorbet accompanied with a star anise financier.

RECIPE: ENGLISH STRAWBERRY SORBET WITH MACERATED STRAWBERRIES AND VANILLA CREAM Ingredients

Serves 6

Stock Syrup • 200 g caster sugar • 150 ml water • ½ lemon zest and juice • ½ orange zest and juice • ½ vanilla pod • 1 x star anise Strawberry Puree • 2 punets of English strawberries • 20 ml water

Macerated Strawberries • 25g castor sugar

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• ½ to 1 punet of English strawberries sliced thinly • 100 g mascarpone cream lightly whipped with a little lemon juice and the seeds of a vanilla pod • Borage flowers to garnish

Method

The Artichoke Restaurant 9 Market Square Old Amersham Tel: 01494 726611 artichokerestaurant.co.uk

Stock Syrup 1. Place all the ingredients into a thick bottomed pan bring to the boil then remove from the heat and leave to infuse overnight and then strain 2. Chill in the fridge until very cold.

Strawberry Puree 1. To make the strawberry puree macerate 3 punnets of strawberries with the sugar, lime juice and water blitz in a liquidizer and then pass through a chinois Strawberry Sorbet 1. Add the 100g strawberry puree to 125g stock syrup and gently mix 2. Churn in an ice cream machine or alternatively place in a tub in a freezer and then beat every hour until set.

Macerate Strawberries 1. Macerate the sliced strawberries with the caster sugar to soften

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Join us to Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a toast of English Sparkling wine from our exclusive local winery Hundred Hills, Pishill, Henley on Thames.

Producing fine, single-estate sparkling wines from grapes grown in one of the most beautiful, dry chalk valleys in England.

Available by the glass £16 during the week of 1st to 4th June.

• Juice of 1 large lime • 20g caster sugar Strawberry Sorbet • 100g strawberry puree • 125g stock syrup • 30g lime juice • 12g strawberry liqueur • 10 g lemon juice • 1 pod vanilla seeds

Celebrate Summer Platinum Jubilee Celebration

To serve: Place the macerated strawberries into four pretty glass bowls or plates. Add two quenelles of the sorbet and garnish with fresh borage if you have and serve with the vanilla mascarpone cream.

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Listen to the beating heart of an ethnic group enacting their traditional dances and music. Touch the local culture and history of the places you visit.

Discover extraordinary fauna in the heart of amazing landscapes.

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French Private Tuition By choosing Private Tuition, you will make quick progress with a teacher who focuses on your specific needs and helps you progress throughout your studies. We can help at all levels, primary, secondary and sixth form. Our lessons are tailor made and designed to be effective, stimulating and practical, the content of each course is personalised to the individual.

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She is thrilled with that and a massive thank you to your for all your hard work and help – it really paid off!

Thanks” THE DETAILS BELingual Church Street, Old Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7 0BD T: 07862294119 E: contact@belingualfr.co.uk belingualfr.co.uk

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Every dog deserves to be

SPOILT ROTTEN! Multi Award Winning independent, Dog Grooming Salon Spoilt Rotten have just been announced as Finalists for the prestigious Business Awards for Service Excellence.

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his is the 6th year running that Spoilt Rotten have been Finalists for this, after being awarded for Service Excellence for the last 5 years running! Since opening in 2016 they have been awarded a whopping 14 business awards for their services.

Proud owner and dog expert Natasha, who recently became the first Internationally Certified Master Groomer in BUCKS, is a Finalist for Business Woman (Entrepreneur) of the year for the 6th time, being a mum of 3 young children and wife to fellow stylist and owner of Spoilt Rotten, Dave, Natasha is very proud of the Spoilt Rotten team and the wonderful journey they have been on so far!

Natasha and Dave put their heart and soul in to building Spoilt Rotten from scratch and their passion and love for dogs is clear in the many returning dogs who visit their salons, seeing dogs travelling through many counties and some even travelling from overseas; Spoilt Rotten is the place to go if you want to experience the highest level of care, compassion, skill and expertise that your dog deserves!

Spoilt Rotten is built on treating every dog as if they were their own, providing the highest level of care and dedication and creating a bespoke experience for each individual dog being totally Spoilt Rotten. They offer vast knowledge and experience so you can trust you have chosen the absolute best when you chose Spoilt Rotten, with a team of over 55+ years joint experience and a highly qualified team. Natasha has invested herself in to building Spoilt Rotten and delivering only the highest level of care to all dogs that she is now the highest qualified and experienced professional dog groomer for many counties around Bucks.

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Spoilt Rotten is the place to go if you want to experience the highest level of care, compassion, skill and expertise that your dog deserves!

Natasha and Dave would like to thank each and every one of their wonderful visiting doggies, clients, family, friends, supporters and followers who have been part of the Spoilt Rotten journey. In supporting Spoilt Rotten you are supporting their young growing family and they are forever grateful. The team are dedicated in providing the best care for your dogs and every breed and individual is welcome, no matter their history or needs they will be catered for and enjoy their experience, the Spoilt Rotten way!

THE DETAILS Spoilt Rotten 17 Market Place, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire SL9 9EA 01753 424 260 info@spoiltrottendog.com www.spoiltrottendog.com

Merchant Taylors’ Prep School

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erchant Taylors’ Prep School was created in 2015 as part of the alliance that was forged between Northwood Prep and Merchant Taylors’ School to provide a through school for boys aged 3 to 18. This has enabled us to continue to provide excellent education whilst developing our partnership with Merchant Taylors’ School. Our school is vibrant and dynamic and our pupils are educated by professional staff that provide a nurturing environment. We aim to instil values, such as compassion and respect, and learning dispositions, such as perseverance and independence, at the same time as ensuring the highest standards of academic achievements.

We are proud that our school contains happy and confident pupils who are excited by the stimulating curriculum that we provide. Through these aims, we believe that education is about promoting intellectual curiosity in which pupils are motivated by and fully involved in their own learning. mtpn.org.uk

His journey starts here Merchant Taylors’ Prep, Moor Farm, Sandy Lodge Road, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1LW www.mtpn.org.uk

Meet the Team…

Blaser Mills Law is a Top Tier Legal 500 ranked law firm which provides a number of services to its wide range of clients in the Thames Valley region. The firm acts for individuals and businesses and specialises in a number of areas within the Dispute Resolution umbrella. Dispute Resolution is an area which has seen continuous growth and success over the years within the firm and is a credit to the solicitors and support staff which make up the team. Here, we introduce the team behind the success record...

Meet the dispute resolution team Alka Kharbanda (Partner, Chief Operating Officer)

Sangita Manek (Partner)

Alka is the Head of the team (and the current High Sheriff for the Royal County of Berkshire) with over 30 years’ experience in a broad range of litigation matters. Alka has consistently been recommended in the Legal 500 for many years and grown a reputation to “take the fight to the other side when it’s called for” (Legal 500).

Alka primarily focuses on disputes regarding Wills and Trusts & Professional Negligence claims. She prides herself on being an approachable member of the team who works collaboratively with clients to develop strategies and solve problems, placing her client’s interest at the forefront of her objectives. Alka has not only seen success through the County and High Courts but she has experience of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation.

As a senior member of the firm, Alka also sits on the Management Executive Board, which is the operational decisionmaking board for the firm.

Sangita qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and became one of the youngest Partners in a Central London firm where she started her career. She is a long standing and established Partner in the team acting for HighNet-Worth individuals requiring her expertise. Sangita specialises in Contentious Probate disputes, disputes over property (TOLATA claims) and Private Client litigation and is known for adopting a very ‘hands on’ approach to achieve the best outcome for her clients. Sangita is ranked in the Legal 500 as “a real fighter for her clients, who will leave no stone unturned” often dealing with difficult and emotive cases and is known for her strategic skills. She is known to turn around the most difficult of cases in her client’s favour.

Sangita has been in practice for almost 25 years and has had an enviable success rate in both the County Courts and the High Court and is considered a skilled negotiator at mediations.

Jonathan Lilley (Partner, Executive Chairman)

Nick Scott (Partner)

Jonathan is the firm’s Executive Chairman and a Commercial Litigator, specialising mainly in area of Property litigation. Throughout his career, Jonathan has acted for a wide variety of clients in many fields of business, including international freight forwarders, IT companies and property investment companies, primarily in the Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) sector. With over 30 years of practicing experience, Jonathan is recommended in The Legal 500 UK guide.

As a senior member of the firm, Jonathan also sits on the Management Executive Board

Nick is a Partner and has been in practice since he qualified in 2003.

Nick specialises in complex high value commercial disputes, often with a significant international element.

Nick is a highly experienced litigator recommended in the UK Legal 500 as “outstanding” and represents clients in both High Court litigation and arbitration (LCIA, ICC, AAA, LME, WIPO). Nick is known for his “tremendous knowledge and experience” and ability to “respond to challenges in a calm, decisive and unphased manner” (Legal 500).

Nick has successfully represented clients in a number of landmark cases which can be found on the Blaser Mills Law website. Nick also has ample experience in mediation, early natural evaluation and adjudication.

He has particular experience in the hotel industry, oil and gas sectors and acting for political parties.

Nick is fluent in German and French.

Jade Salton-Brooks (Senior Associate) Jade is a Senior Associate and was recognised in the Legal 500 as a “hardworking and up and coming associate”. Jade works closely with Nick whilst also retaining her own client base and workload. She has sizeable experience acting in complex commercial and contractual disputes and represents clients in the High Court. Jade is equally experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and is familiar with the arbitration process including the LCIA rules.

Jade qualified as a solicitor from Blaser Mills Law in 2017 and was a finalist for Junior Lawyer of the Year in the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Law Society Legal Excellence Awards 2018.

Reema Chugh (Senior Associate) Reema is a Senior Associate in the Property Litigation team and is also an Internationally Accredited Mediator.

Reema’s area of expertise includes, but is not limited to, Commercial Property disputes, Residential Property disputes and Construction Disputes. Reema acts for client and business nationally and internationally and is described by her clients as “approachable, proactive and as a resilient litigator.”

Reema seeks to resolve to use alternative dispute resolution where possible and prides herself with a high success rate in resolving disputed by mediation.

Melissa Keveren (Trainee Solicitor)

Sara Davies (Lawyer)

Support Staff Kate Perring (secretary), Jackie Van Der Linde (secretary) and Vishal Patel (paralegal) comprise the support staff to the Dispute Resolution team. With many years of experience between them, they play a pivotal role in the success of the team.

Sara qualified as a lawyer from Blaser Mills Law and is an integral part of the firm’s Property Litigation team, working closely with Jonathan Lilley on a dayto-day basis. Sara assists clients with contentious residential and commercial property matters, including lease extensions, rent and service charge arrears, possession claims and all types of enfranchisement work.

Melissa is a first-year Trainee Solicitor and has firmly settled into her second seat in the team. Melissa primarily assists the Property litigation team with both Commercial and Residential Property disputes. Melissa has completed her first seat in the firm’s Residential Property departments where she gained valuable knowledge of the law which she is able to utilise for Property Litigation matters.

The team has substantial experience to deal with all kinds of litigation and have may years of experience between them. If you find yourself in a situation where you may need the assistance of our team, please do not hesitate to contact Sangita Manek on 01494 770980 or email her at sam@blasermills.co.uk.

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LEASEHOLDS ARE CHANGING

But how will it affect you?

B P Collins’ residential property team explains.

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hat is a leasehold property?

Owning a long leasehold interest in a property means you own the building, but not the land on which it stands, for a fixed term period of several years. A leasehold property is a depreciating asset which is ultimately returned to the freeholder or landlord when the term of the lease ends.

Leaseholders are also bound by contractual terms contained within the lease, such as the requirement to pay a service charge, ground rent and seek the freeholder’s or landlord’s permission to carry out any major works to the property.

Owing a leasehold property can be very expensive in the long run, particularly if it is shared ownership or acquired via Help to Buy, plus costs can also mount up considerably when you sell a leasehold property.

What impact does the Government’s Ground Rent Bill have on leaseholds?

The Ground Rent Bill received Royal Assent in February 2022 with the Act coming into force in June, which means that the government’s objective of capping ground rents in new, long residential leases to a ‘peppercorn’ rent of zero is being implemented this year. As such, an existing lease will not be caught by the provisions of the Bill and the leaseholder’s ground rent under that lease will not change even after the Bill becomes law. A lease extension or deed of variation, however, is usually as a matter of law deemed to be a surrender of the existing lease and grant of a new lease of the same property. It is therefore anticipated that most lease extensions after the Act comes into force will impose peppercorn ground rents.

How much could homeowners save?

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“Owing a leasehold property can be very expensive in the long run, particularly if it is shared ownership or acquired via Help to Buy”

value and marketability of leasehold properties). A premium would, however, still be payable to the landlord to compensate it for its loss of rent and any marriage value.

For B P Collins’ full article on leaseholds, you can sign up to receive the next edition of its complimentary magazine, Insight by emailing, enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk

THE DETAILS BP Collins For buyers of new properties, the reforms are likely to be a welcome change as it should stop them paying excessive ground rents. The proposed changes do not, however, help existing leaseholders with high or escalating ground rents. For advice please contact B P Collins residential property team on 01753 889995 or email enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk www.bpcollins.co.uk

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DEALING WITH BUSINESS INTERESTS ON DIVORCE

Kathryn Ainsworth, Head of Private Family Law, Machins Solicitors tells us more.

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hen dealing with the finances upon divorce, all assets need to be taken into account including any business interests. It can be particularly contentious when this includes interests in family businesses which have spanned generations. Business interests are likely to be regarded as matrimonial assets and therefore there are circumstances when their value can be added to the matrimonial pot.

Business Valuations It is usual for a business to be valued by an independent accountant or a forensic accountant in large or more complex cases. The exceptions when a valuation is unlikely to be required are: • if the business is particularly small, meaning the cost of a valuation would not be proportionate; • the business is an income producing mechanism for one spouse or the family and holds little to no assets; • the business interest is as a sole trader; or • the business interest is a minority shareholding in a quoted company.

The appropriate method of valuation can vary depending upon the circumstances; an earnings based valuation is the most commonly used valuation technique when valuing ongoing trading companies, however a net asset valuation may be more suitable for a property investment company. Such valuations are treated as a guide rather than definitive absolutes.

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settlement and a tax expert should be instructed to advise the most tax efficient method of raising capital from a business.

Court Powers The Court has a wide range of powers to order the sale of a business or the transfer of shares from one person to another, subject to any restrictions in a shareholders agreement. Courts however prefer to leave businesses intact and it is possible for both spouses to remain involved with the business if there is a large degree of cooperation, although a new shareholders agreement or partnership agreement would likely be required. A spouse with less involvement in the business may be able to offset their business interest by receiving a greater share of the other assets, such as the home, investments and pensions.

It is less likely the Court would order a business to be sold if there is third party involvement with the business. Another consideration may be the structure and nature of the business i.e. whether it is a limited company, partnership or a company registered in a different jurisdiction.

Protecting Business Interests If you have an interest in a business, and are getting married, it is worth asking your fiancé to sign a pre-nuptial agreement. A pre-nuptial agreement can protect your business in the event of a divorce, provided the overall agreement is fair and meets the other person’s needs.

“If you have an interest in a business, and are getting married, it is worth asking your fiancé to sign a prenuptial agreement”

THE DETAILS Machins Solicitors Machins Solicitors has a team of family lawyers who are experts in dealing with finances on divorce when business interests are involved.

If you need help or advice on divorce or separation, please contact us today on 01442 872311 or visit www.machins.co.uk

Top Tier Family Solicitors Divorce Separation Financial Matters Children Mediation Cohabitation Separation Agreements Civil Partnerships

So very happy with the team at Machins. Immensely grateful for the support and guidance I received throughout the whole of my divorce process.

www.machins.co.uk Berkhamsted - 01442 872311 Luton - 01582 514000

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PHILIP ASTLES, KIDD RAPINET’S NEW SENIOR PARTNER Kidd Rapinet LLP is delighted to announce the elevation of Philip Astles to senior partner

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hilip is the fourth senior partner of the firm, following in the footsteps of Michael Rapinet, one of Kidd Rapinet’s founding fathers; Andy Lewis, under whom Philip worked for many years in the firm’s Slough office; and Paul Taylor.

Philip takes over the reins from Paul, who is relinquishing the top job after heading the firm for 22 years to focus on his clients.

Philip is no stranger to challenges. He joined Kidd Rapinet back in 1998, as one of Paul Taylor’s trainees, qualifying in 2000 and making partner in just under three years.

“I’m looking forward to this next chapter with the Kidd Rapinet team”, confirms Philip. As I said to them last week “Let’s go, there’s still plenty to do and no room for complacency.”

Since that time, he has worked tirelessly as a commercial solicitor securing many corporate deals for SMEs to multi-national firms in a variety of market sectors.

Philip took over as managing partner of the Slough office in 2008 and has been instrumental in strengthening the Kidd Rapinet brand in recent years in both traditional marketing activities and, more recently, in the digital arena.

As a direct result, Kidd Rapinet has a comprehensive, informative, and attractive website with many news articles, free downloads, a strong social media activity balanced with local events, as well as community and charity support across all six offices.

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“I am super confident that Philip will prove to be an inspirational senior partner and will continue to maintain the high standards of service and brand reputation that Kidd Rapinet has built over the past sixty-five years. I wish him every possible success in the role” adds Paul Taylor “I’m looking forward to this next chapter with the Kidd Rapinet team”, confirms Philip Astles. As I said to them last week “Let’s go, there’s still plenty to do and no room for complacency.”

Philip will continue to be supported by the firms twenty-four partners across six offices: Slough, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Farnham, and Canary Wharf. kiddrapinet.co.uk

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SMARTER RENT

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elinda – lives abroad and so can’t be here in person to act for herself.

What were you hoping to achieve?

Melinda asked Smarter Rent to manage her flat in Richmond as a short term serviced accommodation. “I wanted to keep my flat, to maintain a toe-hold in London, but wanted to sweat my assets whilst I choose to live elsewhere.” The rental income allows Melinda to keep up her active lifestyle as she skis or sails (depending on the season) in Europe, but equally offers her a Pied-à-terre for visiting her family or local chums back in Blighty.

She explains that instead of a traditional pension, she mostly invested in properties and she now relies on that rental income in her retirement.

Why did you choose Smarter Rent?

“My original agents were only able to offer traditional longer term lets (at £2,500 a month) which meant I couldn’t use the flat when I popped over. One agent did shorter lets, but they were proposing a 25% charge on the rental income with an additional range of expenses that add up to £500-£600 for every letting!” These charges were for inventory and administrative costs which seemed

to be in addition to the fees she was already paying.

“It’s one thing if you are having lets of a year or more, but it really didn’t make sense for the shorter term serviced accommodation model that I needed.” She explained.

Melinda was also aware that some of the services offered by the agents were outsourced – “Smarter Rent have a much more personal and less algorithmic approach!” she laughed – ah yes, I smiled, the advantage of having a very small office. “You also bring in £4,500 a month in rental with lower fees. I know I am safe in your hands.”

So, Melinda, what has your experience been working with Smarter Rent?

“It’s been very good!” she explained from Switzerland where she has a chalet. “I can trust Smarter Rent to make the right decisions and the extra income you have achieved helps finance my lifestyle whilst retaining flexibility. I feel the security of knowing I have a bolt hole but can’t afford to just leave the asset standing.”

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“Smarter Rent have a much more personal and less algorithmic approach!”

THE DETAILS If you have a property that might be suitable as a serviced accommodation, and fancy a little more income with less hassle, do get in touch with Smarter Rent. hello@smarterrent.co 01628633893 SmarterRent.co

I’m living my retirement dreams in the Swiss Alps.

All while making thousands every month letting my London property out for short-term stays.

Smarter Rent have the place booked up, all year.

My earnings completely finance my new lifestyle.

And I even get to stay ‘at home’ when I’m back in the UK. I wouldn’t have retirement any other way.”

- Melinda, a Smarter Rent landlord

Be like Melinda. Unlock higher rental yields from your buy-to-let properties, just by thinking Smarter.

Get in touch with our team of experts and find out how to earn more, while doing less.

Hello@SmarterRent.co

01628 633 893

Find out more at SmarterRent.co

OUT & ABOUT

CHILTERN PARK A luxury office building located in Chalfont St Peter with up to 11,500 sqft available, ready for your business to take occupation.

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hiltern Park is a mordernised business park, strategically positioned adjacent to the A413 between Amersham and Uxbridge. The development is 150 metres from Chalfont St Peter Town Centre, which provides an abundance of shops and restaurants.

Gerrards Cross Station is close by providing regular mainline services to London Marylebone within approximately 25 minutes.

The building is a striking office property completed only 4 years ago to the highest of standards. It is positioned within well maintained and landscaped environment. There is a full height glazed atrium to the front of the building. The ground floor has recently been refurbished to provide an open plan grade A office floor, whilst the upper floors been subdivided using glazed partitioning to form a number of offices, conference rooms and open plan areas.

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AMENITIES • 37 parking spaces + 2 disabled bays • VRF comfort cooling • Double glazed windows • 8 person passenger Lift • 150 mm raised floors • Suspended ceilings with integral light fittings • PIR energy efficient lighting • Carpets • Cat 6 cabling • Tea points, toilets & shower • EPC Rating B

“The building is a striking office property completed only 4 years ago to the highest of standards” THE DETAILS David Charles Property Consultants To arrange a viewing or to find out more, please contact George Moriarty - 020 8429 9003 george@davidcharles.com or Lily O’Donnell - 020 8429 9009 lily@davidcharles.co.uk www.davidcharles.co.uk

FASHION, HEALTH

& BEAUTY

– Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best – IMAGE: BRIDA L BEAUTY

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LUSCIOUS LEMON PRODUCTS TO ADD TO YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE

These citrus-infused beauty buys will perk up your complexion, says Katie Wright.

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here’s something so appealing about the zingy, zesty scent of lemon, especially when it comes to beauty products.

But did you know the juicy citrus fruit can also be a potent ingredient, delivering a host of benefits for your face and body?

And this season, there’s a bumper crop of new lemon-infused products to enjoy. Here’s our pick of the bunch…

Ole Henriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub, £25, Boots This dual-powered scrub combines the the chemical exfoliant effects of AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) with the physical effects of lemon peel powder and sugar, to loosen and slough away dead skin cells.

Clarins Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse, £21.10, Escentual Ideal for adding a daily hit of citrus goodness, this recently reformulated foaming cleanser washes away make-up, dirt and pollutants, with the help of lemon balm and tamarind pulp extract.

Bioré Clear & Bright Yuzu Lemon and Ginseng Jelly Cleanser, £6.99, Boots Bothered by blocked pores? This gel-textured cleanser harnesses the power of yuzu – an Asian citrus fruit rich in vitamin C – and contains massaging beads to deeply cleanse, yet it’s mild enough for everyday use.

The Body Shop Lemon Purifying Face Wash, £11 Longing for that squeaky-clean feeling? Enriched with lemon essential oil, this scrumptiously scented face wash will leave even oily skin types feeling fresh and thoroughly cleansed.

Vitaskin Vitamin C Collagen Boosting Serum, £18, Holland and Barrett Packed with glow-giving vitamin C derived from

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lemon peel extract, plus hydrating omega oils, this serum helps to brighten even the most tired of complexions. Apply after cleansing and before moisturising.

Holland & Barrett Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Serum, £10.04 (was £14.99) With vitamin C to brighten and hyaluronic acid to plump out wrinkles, this lightweight anti-ageing serum contains lemon peel extract and can be used morning and night.

The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men, £12 Ideal for oily skin types, this gel moisturiser – enriched with green tea, lemon and aloe vera – sinks in quickly to leave a matte finish.

Burt’s Bees Hand Cream with Shea Butter, Rosemary and Lemon, £6.99 Combining shea butter and coconut oil with extracts of rosemary, lemon and orange, this moisturiser will leave your hands soft and beautifully scented.

ManCave Lemon & Oak Shower Gel, £8 Awaken your senses with this superbly zesty shower gel, which is scented with lemon peel oil and contains aloe vera to moisturise.

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FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

TINIES TO TEENS

For the Earth Conscious Fashionista Tigers ‘n’ Tiaras is an independent children’s boutique in the heart of Henley on Thames.

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treasure trove of incredibly diverse brands including shoe’s and accessories resulting in an eclectic collection where traditional styles, pretty dresses, preppy boys and even something for the creative cool kid, all adorn the shelves and rails of this little boutique.

Ages range from newborns all the way through to young adults for both boys and girls. We stock a large range of organic cotton and bamboo brands such as Vild – House of Little and Honey Bebe Clothing when only softness and comfort will do. Beautiful newborn gift sets and British made luxury baby shoes in the softest leather sold exclusively in store only.

Other collections you will find in our boutique and online www.TigersnTiaras.co.uk (where you can shop in the comfort of your own home and we will post out to you), include Emile et Rose, Kissy Kissy, Angels Face, Rosalita Senoritas, Daga, Finger in the Nose, NUNUNU and Le Big to name just a few New brand alert for Autumn/Winter 2022 where we will see the adorable ‘Weekend a la Mer’ for little boys from 6mth - 8yrs and ‘A Dee’ for little girls from 2yrs – 12yrs.

A warm welcome awaits you from the Tigers n Tiaras team!

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“A warm welcome awaits you from the Tigers n Tiaras team!”

THE DETAILS Tigers ‘n’ Tiaras 26 Duke Street, Henley on Thames Oxfordshire RG9 1UP www.tigersntiaras.co.uk

Independent children’s boutique in the heart of Henley-on-Thames

26 Duke Street, Henley-on-Thames www.TigersnTiaras.co.uk @TigersnTiarasUK

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Bridal Beauty W

ith the spotlight on summer brides, you might be wondering how to get the perfect beauty look for your big day.

Whether you’ve gone for a Bridgerton-inspired wedding gown, rented a lovely little lacy number or chosen a contemporary two-piece bridal suit, you want the very best make-up for the happiest of occasions.

Here’s what you need to consider, according to the pros…

THE LASTING POWER OF PRIMER “A wedding is a long marathon of a day, so to keep the make-up in place use a primer or long-wear base,” says Gia Mills, celebrity make-up artist and founder of Skin In Motion (skininmotion.com).

“Same for the eyes – an eye primer will ensure any shadow doesn’t shift. If you have an early afternoon church service, you’ll undoubtedly be wearing the make-up until the final dance, so prep well and you’ll avoid any make-up fails.”

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Sam Wylie-Harris speaks to experts to discover the best make-up tips for a bride-to-be.

APPLY YOUR MAKE-UP WISELY When it comes to applying make-up, the right lighting is everything. “Hotel rooms can be terrible for natural light, so make sure you check your make-up in natural light” before heading to the event, advises Mills. When it comes to skin make-up, pick your poison – either go for a lighter foundation with a matt finish, which Kerry Hatton, bridal make-up artist at Mii Cosmetics (miicosmetics.com) suggests is “great for all your photography” – or fuller coverage that “lasts all day”.

HYDRABOOST LIP LOVER LIPSTICK IN SUMMER LOVIN,’ £17.50, MII COSMETICS

FOCUS ON YOUR EYES Melanie Barrese, head of content for Illamasqua (illamasqua.com) and Eyeko (eyeko.co.uk), says: “Most brides like to focus on their eyes, and often this can involve soft brown or warm pink washes of colour – nothing too harsh, like black.” Barrese also recommends wearing fake lashes, “As this will really open up your eyes and pay off in the photos”. She continues: “If this intimidates you

LIFT IT WATERPROOF MASCARA, £20, SKIN IN MOTION

SKIN BASE PRESSED POWDER (VARIOUS SHADES), £30, ILLAMASQUA

LIMITLESS EYESHADOW PALETTE 2, £25, EYEKO

slightly, don’t worry, there are so many beautiful, soft, natural false lashes on the market now.” Mills’ top tip? “Wear waterproof mascara,” she says. “This will help prevent panda eyes if any tears were to run down your cheeks through the emotions of the day.”

TOUCH-UPS WILL KEEP YOUR MAKE-UP FLAWLESS

FLAWLESS FACE BASE FOUNDATION, £19.95, MII COSMETICS

tested and agreed, so you feel super confident. A pro can LIGHT LOVING ILLUMINATOR ensure the make-up HIGHLIGHTER, LEADING LADY, £18.95 stays for the day, and MII COSMETICS. creates a look that enhances your face in a way you may not know, or have tried before.”

Small bags might be on-trend right now, but don’t go too tiny – you might want space for a few products, to tackle any skin issues and maintain your make-up. “Keep a concealer in your bag for quick touch-ups,” advises Mills. “Ideally choose a sweat-proof formula that will last the duration of the wedding, taking you from day to the night – especially if you’re enjoying a workout on the dance floor.”

Barrese adds: “I would recommend making sure you have a pressed powder and lip product with you throughout the day, as these are must-haves for touch-ups. It’s really important to ensure before you take any pictures that the area around your nostrils is matte, even if the rest of your skin is dewy – as this area can look sweaty in pictures.”

WATERPROOF RAVEN MASCARA, £20, ILLMASQUA

BLEND IT CONCEALER £16, SKIN IN MOTION

USE A PROFESSIONAL – IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT While it’s not available to everyone, if you have the budget, Mills recommends hiring a professional make-up artist. Having that moment “to sit, pause and let someone take over to make you feel and look amazing, really is a godsend”, she says. As most make-up artists suggest doing a trial before the big day, you know the look you want is road-

URBAN DECAY EYESHADOW PRIMER POTION, £19.50, BOOTS

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TEEN MENTAL HEALTH

Helping Parents Support Their Teens

by Kate Kirrane, co-founder of Seed Wellness (www.seedwellness.co.uk)

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ince Covid, stats show that teens struggling with poor mental health such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm and worse, are at an all-time high. Yet, with public services such as CAHMS overstretched and under-resourced, waiting lists are long, leaving parents to cope alone.

At Seed, we work closely with parents and teens to help them better navigate challenging times. See below some top tips from our experts: Caroline Chambers, Family Counsellor “The most important thing between a parent and their teen is effective communication. Yet, most teenagers are reluctant to communicate… and more so with their parents!

• Listen – This means not immediately responding to what they say with what you think, or what they should do, or what they aren’t doing right! Pause before replying and repeat back what they have said to show them they have been heard.

• Be curious but ask the right questions - teens are not yet capable of good judgement. So asking ‘why’ they did something frustrates them. Instead, ask ‘What’, ‘When’ and ‘Who With’ rather than ‘Why’.

• Meaning behind Behaviour - Bad behaviour from

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teens is often a symptom of something else going on which is worrying them or they can’t make sense of.

Rather than telling them off or nagging them, look beyond the symptoms to the root cause.

Helen Evans, Teen Counsellor: • Learn to ‘unhook’ from our teenagers’ stress – do not get drawn in when they are aggressive & stroppy – they are sitting the exams, not us! And they won’t thank you for making it about you!

• Good sleep hygiene!! Lack of sleep leads to anxiety, depression, poor immunity, accidents, poor judgements, poor memory, slower reactions, poor concentration…. They need 9 hours minimum!

• Have clear boundaries and routines – I suggest a ‘no phones in the bedroom at night’ policy that you adopt early which also means they will they sleep better.

Deb Milligan, Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist: • The teenage brain is still in development. So, when emotions are running high, they’re not able to think clearly. Helping them understand this makes it less painful when they make mistakes.

• Keep calm! – Let heated situations calm down before attempting to resolve upsets. Put all parties (even you) on time-out!

• Repair TOGETHER. Teens having to obey you without question is not a win. They’ll feel controlled & want to push against you. Ideas you both agree will feel valued and they will be more likely to comply.”

For more information about how to find local support, please email info@seedwellness.co.uk

At Seed, we work closely with parents and teens to help them better navigate challenging times

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HOW TO NAIL THE

Luckily, techniques and products have come a long way since the 2000s. By Prudence Wade.

NOUGHTIES BEAUTY TRENDS

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he Noughties are back in a big way.

Y2K-inspired trends have been taking over fashion for a while now – from low-rise jeans to velour tracksuits – and now our hair and make-up looks are getting the 2000s treatment.

No7 (no7beauty.co.uk) make-up ambassador Joy Adenuga believes TikTok plays a big part in this.

“There are lots of trends from the past coming back and being made popular again by creators,” she says.

“Another reason is popular celebrities from the Noughties being in the spotlight right now. Great examples are Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears.”

Both women were Noughties icons, and continue to make headlines today – JLo for her engagement to Ben Affleck (who she was last engaged to in 2002), and Spears, who recently announced her pregnancy on Instagram.

Luckily, techniques and technology have come a long way since the Noughties. We’ve now got more knowledge and better products, meaning we can update these retro looks, so they’re fresher and more elegant…

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your hair stuck in sticky, overly glossed lips, but the Noughties trend is making a comeback – albeit with a bit more finesse.

To get the look, Adenuga says: “Start with slightly overlining your lip line with a shade two tones darker, apply a nude lipstick with ultrareflective sparkles and pack on your favourite clear lip gloss.”

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Baby braids All you need to nail this look is a comb and several small, clear elastic bands, says Natalia Vera, expert stylist at at Live True London (livetruelondon. com).

“First, start by deciding how many braids you’d like to have, and go ahead and section out these pieces of hair evenly around your head, before tying the rest of the hair out of the way with a clip or bobble,” explains Vera.

“A top tip to achieve an effortless look, is to not create tension when braiding, to keep the plaits nice and loose. Simply braid and secure each one mid-way down the hair lengths with a clear elastic.”

Frosted eyeshadow “This tends to go south if you’re not careful,” warns Adenuga – but you could have delicately

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Smudgy black eyeliner

No7 make-up ambassador Joy Adenuga

frosted eyes a la Doja Cat or Hailey Bieber, with a bit of effort.

“The key to acing a frosted eyeshadow colour is warming up the crease areas with warm shades, and applying your favourite frosted shade to the middle of the lid,” Adenuga explains. “You can start the application of the frosted shade with your ring fingers, to control how opaque you want the colour, before switching to an eye brush.”

Clips, clips and more clips Remember loading up your hair with as many clips as possible? That trend is well and truly back, judging by Emma Watson’s standout beauty look on the 2022 Bafta red carpet.

If you want to recreate the style, Vera says: “Split hair into a middle parting and smooth down the hair on your scalp, removing any bumps from the top. Pull the front sections of your hair tight to your head and back towards the ears, before applying four to eight clips each side.

“Insert the clips one by one and evenly on each side to frame the face, or place them in scattered and different directions for a funkier look. Finish with some salt spray to the ends of the hair, to add a beach-waved but natural effect.”

This is yet another TikTok trend that has made its way onto our Instagram feeds – and eventually the red carpet. It’s part of the ‘indie sleaze’ trend – the renaissance of grungy looks, a la Kate Moss in the Noughties. We can also thank actor Julia Fox for popularising this style, as she seems to have an obsession with black eyeliner – done to various degrees of maximalism.

From a make-up point of view, it’s all about smudgy black eyeliner. This is Adenuga’s favourite of the 2000s trends, “And actually the easiest to achieve”.

She says: “All you need is an eye khol pencil – black might be too intense for some, I’d advise starting with a brown shade.

“Draw a line (you don’t need to be neat) as close to your lashes as you can. Grab a smudger eye brush, run that through the line you just created and boom, smudgy black eyeliner achieved.”

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Spiky buns “This trending TikTok style doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, thanks to its versatility and suitability for all hair types, textures and lengths,” says Vera.

“To create Y2K spikey buns, start by ensuring hair is fully detangled, and separate any hair at the front that you wish to keep outside of the bun. If you wish to incorporate a middle parting, comb this in before proceeding. Group the rest of your hair together and twist into a bun, before securing with a hair tie, either at the nape of your neck for a chic low spiky bun, or higher up the head to mirror Billie Eilish’s go-to look.

“The key is to keep the last couple of inches of your hair ends out of the bun, facing upwards.

To achieve this nostalgic style, the messier the better, so use the end of a comb to pull out some loose hair tendrils around the front of your face to frame the look. Finish with a spritz of hairspray to set in place. You can even add some mousse or gel to the spiky ends, to draw them out and define even further.”

Emma Watson

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THE STUDIO BEACONSFIELD The Studio Beaconsfield was founded with the sole aim of providing a one-stop for all aspects of your health and wellbeing.

“We believe in building relationships with our clients based on trust and respect, offering you not just services but holistic solutions that work”

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he Studio Beaconsfield are a multidisciplinary clinic in the heart of Beaconsfield New Town offering an extensive range of medical, health, beauty, aesthetic & relaxation treatments.

We believe in building relationships with our clients based on trust and respect, offering you not just services but holistic solutions that work, and real care from the whole team that helps you overcome limitations to enjoy life as you want. We are now open and we offer our services in a clinic in the safest and most responsible manner, always following regulatory guidelines.

All of our practitioners are fully trained, insured and registered with their relevant professional bodies to ensure that you are in great hands, receiving the best possible treatment for your requirements.

Our Services are grouped into core areas of expertise developed over many years, and we continue to innovate with advanced treatments and equipment, and in this way, we combine medical treatments with complementary therapies to create bespoke solutions for each client.

Our health and complementary practitioners are able to achieve excellent results, creating innovative solutions and health programmes for both simple & complex issues for better health.

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We offer an extensive list of professional treatments including Aesthetic Procedures (from AntiWrinkle to PDO threads and all in between), Audiology (Microsuction), Chiropractic (Sports Injury Clinic), Lifestyle Medicine, Hypnotherapy, Medical Acupuncture, Microblading, Micro-Sclerotherapy, Scalp Micropigmentation, Womb/Fertility Massage and luxury hand, foot & nail treatments specialising in gel enhancements and overlays.

Further information can be found online www.thestudiobeaconsfield.co.uk if you are unsure of which practitioner is best suited to your needs. We offer appointments 7 days a week.

Appointments timed for each of our services vary.

We are always looking to expand our services so if you think you would be a fantastic fit for The Studio and are interested in joining us, please get in touch.

THE DETAILS The Studio Beaconsfield 37 Station Road, Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 1QG T: 01494 590860 E:hello@thestudiobeaconsfield.co.uk www.thestudiobeaconsfield.co.uk

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SUMMER READY FEET

It’s sandal season, so it’s time to get your toes back in action.

By Prudence Wade.

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hances are, you haven’t given your feet much thought over the winter months – most of us tend to stuff them into slippers or socks as soon as we’re out of the shower, and continue on with our lives.

It’s the easiest thing to do – but it also means that when sandal season looms, we’re hit with the familiar panic. What kind of state are our feet in? What will we have to do to get them looking presentable?

“There’s an element of ‘out of sight, out of mind’,” says Emma Price, podiatrist and cofounder of PodiPedia.co.uk. “If you don’t have any foot pain, you don’t necessarily think of your feet. It’s not until you get some nice weather and put sandals or flip-flops on, and then go: ‘Oh, what’s that?!’”

For Price, feet can “absolutely” affect your confidence. “Personally, it makes me feel great knowing that I’ve got good looking feet,” she says.

It’s time to start showing some love to get our soles ready for summer…

What might happen to your feet during winter?

If you haven’t been regularly buffing and moisturising your feet during the colder months, they’re probably looking a bit rough and ready – but deeper problems could have developed as well.

“There’s the potential for fungal infections if they’re not dried properly before you put your socks on,” explains Price. “If your footwear is quite tight, you can get some rubbing – sometimes you can get calluses or corns developing on the sides of your feet, but normally they’re painful.

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Corns don’t generally silently appear – you know about them.”

Fungal nail infections could be another issue.

Price says: “You might not notice them if you’ve got old nail varnish on and you don’t realise there’s something growing under there.”

Your feet might also be in desperate need of moisturisation, as they can “dry out with central heating”, says Price. All these are good reasons to keep up a solid footcare routine all year round. If you develop any serious issues, you should see a podiatrist, but if you’re suffering from sad and dry feet, there are things you can do at home.

How can you start prepping now?

For Price, the first port of call is to remove any

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feet, but if you had a dodgy looking tooth or your tooth was going a bit brown or yellow, you’d get yourself straight to the dentist. You wouldn’t paint your tooth and carry on – that’s obviously a bit of a silly example, but it’s true – that’s effectively what you’re doing.”

She recommends annual or biannual check-ups with a podiatrist, like you do with a dentist. “I’m very much about prevention being better than a cure,” Price adds, emphasising that podiatrists can spot early signs of serious medical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

nail polish you might be wearing. “Lots of people just leave the varnish on, so get that off with a really good low acetone or no acetone nail varnish remover,” she says. Next, invest in Price’s favourite tool: a foot file.

“You need to file your feet if you have any hard skin or dryness – file before you go into the shower,” she says. Once you’ve had your shower or bath, “Dry your feet thoroughly and put on a really good, urea-based emollient. Urea is a chemical in good foot creams that basically softens the skin for you and helps it stay moist – it’s different to a normal moisturising lotion.”

It’s also important keep your toenails trimmed, preferably with “a really good nail file”. This will help keep your nails shaped and short, she says, “and if you do it regularly – once or twice a week – you can keep those looking really great”.

The podiatrist prefers a file to nippers or clippers, because it stops you creating edges. “Often an ingrown nail will happen because you have poor cutting technique: you’ve left a 90 degree angle or a spike, or you’ve cut down the side. With a file, you can’t really create problems for yourself.”

Price describes a foot file and nail file as her “weapons of choice for public consumption. It keeps you out of hot water and it’s much safer for the general public.” She recommends giving your feet a “quick zhuzh” with both tools at least twice a week.

What mistakes should we be watching out for?

She says motorised rotation sanding devices are fine if used appropriately, but doesn’t recommend using one to attack the thick calluses on your feet. Podiatrists use a scalpel blade designed to cut through skin, “and we can take off huge amounts of skin for you – you wouldn’t believe the difference, it’s amazing”.

She also isn’t so keen on pumice stones, as “they can be quite rough”, she says. “The classic is people having a bath and then they attack their foot with a pumice stone – and rarely can that actually be helpful. I think they rip your skin, when what you want is a file that’s going to produce – it’s a bit gross, actually – a really fine powder.”

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What if this regime doesn’t work?

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BUCKS LEATHER More Than Just a Leather Shop

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on’t be fooled by our name “Bucks Leather”. We are a shop that “doesn’t disappoint” and one can “always find something here” according to our customers. The shop is also referred to by our loyal customers as “The sweet shop for adults” and an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ due to the array of items we stock from Ladies Leather Purses & Gents Leather Wallets, Handbags to Fashion Clothing, Accessories and Gifts.

“I love Bucks Leather in Chalfont St. Peter Buckinghamshire. I can absolutely say 100% no doubts the shop is first class the service is first class. Very friendly ladies nothing is too much trouble for them. The goods are fantastic quality whatever the item. Always there to help but there is no pressure to buy. Bucks Leather is at the very top of my favourite shop list.”- Patricia W

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The shop is also referred to by our loyal customers as “The sweet shop for adults” Bucks Leather is a family run business founded in 1993 by Marianne Walters. The shop has always had the slogan “More Than Just a Leather Shop” since the day it was opened because Marianne has never been one to be pigeonholed or simply follow the status quo. Marianne and her daughters, Sari and Mary scout the latest fashion styles and colours in quality handbags, clothing, accessories and gifts in places like the UK of course, France, Italy, Denmark and The Netherlands. The family also models and showcase all these wonderful items on their social media platforms through entertaining light-hearted videos and beautiful images.

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RETURN OF THE RED LIP:

how to find your perfect shade Make-up artists share their pro tips to help you choose the best rouge. By Katie Wright

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A neutral ‘true’ red, this matte liquid lipstick suits both warm and cool undertones.

ed lipstick is back. Not just on our lips – thanks to lockdown easing meaning we’re embracing bold make-up again – but on the SS21 catwalks, from bright matte pouts at Hermes and Balmain, to deliciously dark red wine hues at Rodarte and Valentino.

“We saw a lot of red on the runway this season, which wasn’t surprising, as it’s such a glorious pick me up,” says Chanel make-up artist Zoe Taylor.

“Personally, I love a red lip. It’s modern yet classic and, paired with a slick of mascara, is the ultimate in Parisian chic.”

Sascha Jackson, Stila UK lead pro make-up artist, says scarlet is the ultimate powerhouse shade: “You put on that red lipstick and you feel powerful, you feel like you can take on the world.

And it’s a great way of looking really put together – you can even wear quite a casual outfit, then you put on this red lipstick and all of a sudden, you’re dressed up.”

The great thing about red lipstick, Taylor says, is that “it suits everyone. It’s just a matter of finding your perfect shade.”

Here, our experts run down everything you need to consider when deciding on the right hue for you…

Skin tone “Understanding the undertone of your skin is key to choosing the best red for you,” Taylor says.

Specifically, you need to work out whether you have cool or warm undertones.

Cool undertones mean “you have more blue veins in your skin, you tend to burn easily in the sun, and you tend to suit pinkier shades,” says Jackson. “You would be better off to go for what’s called a blue-based red. That’s reds with an almost berry or pinkish tone. They will really suit those lovely lighter skin tones.”

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shades,” Jackson continues. “Especially if you’re olive skinned, you tend to suit orange-based red lipsticks – those reds with a slight burnt orange to them.”

She adds: “I find that darker skin tones have the best of both. Both blue-based and orange-based suit warm and cool undertones.”

Teeth “When testing out reds, you’ll notice how they seem to change the colour of your teeth,” says Taylor, so if you want your pearly whites to shine, you’re better steering clear of orangey reds.

“I find the blue-based reds tend to make your

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teeth look a lot whiter,” Jackson says. “So that’s one thing to note for the coffee drinkers!”

Hair colour “Understanding the undertones of your hair is also very important. This, once again, comes down to whether your hair is cool or warm in colour,” Taylor says.

“Cool colours are going to suit raspberry reds and warm colours will suit more tangerine reds.”

Texture While matte lips ruled the runways this season, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the great velvet versus gloss debate.

“Go with the textures that make you feel comfortable and that you know you’re comfortable wearing – there’s no point wearing a make-up product that you don’t like the feel of,” says Jackson.

“However, that being said, because a red lip is so bold and striking, I love it in a matte finish. It looks very polished, and it prevents the pigment from moving around. Glosses are very malleable, and can move around your lips when you’re talking, eating and drinking.”

“Go with the textures that make you feel comfortable and that you know you’re comfortable wearing” How to create the perfect crisp lip? Taylor says: “Prepping your lips will help your red lipstick to glide on smoother, so remember to scrub, oil and balm, before you choose and apply your lip colour.”

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Try before you buy

A rich orange-red, this matte liquid lipstick suits warmer undertones best.

“Obviously at the moment, trying on lipstick is a bit tricky when you’re shopping,” says Jackson.

But there are now hundreds of digital try-on tools on beauty brand websites, that let you upload a photo or use your camera to ‘apply’ a lipstick live and see if it suits. See a red somewhere that you think would look luscious on your lips? With Chanel’s new Lipscanner app, you can point your camera at any swatch and the app will suggest a lipstick shade to match.

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This glossy bullet delivers bright orangeyred pigment and a high shine finish.

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“To ensure the safety of women and their birth partners, The Kensington Wing have important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to, but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay”

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he Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable en-suite private rooms and hospitality services.

Being located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital - one of the UK’s safest hospitals - the safety and wellbeing of mother and baby are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times, 24/7, dedicated to the needs of women on the Kensington Wing.

In these uncertain times, expectant parents can have additional anxieties or concerns about childbirth or going into a hospital. To ensure the safety of women and their birth partners, The Kensington Wing have important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to, but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven in these times and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe.

On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team. And are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity packages.

The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries from prospective women and the opportunity to discuss midwifeled care in more detail. These ‘meet the midwife’ sessions are always a relaxed and special time to

talk and discover more without any obligation. For those women who are appropriate for midwife-led care, the team provide full support throughout your pregnancy and the midwifery team are available 24 hours seven days a week for advice or concerns throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay.

The consultant-led care package allows you the choice of one of our experienced consultant obstetricians to personally guide you through your pregnancy and birth. Your consultant provides continuity and individualised expertise throughout your journey. They build a relationship with you and your partner through the antenatal period to give you confidence to birth safely with them in line with your birth preferences. They remain to support you through the postnatal period including your 6 week postnatal check. All consultants are available to meet you and your birth partner without any obligation.

The Kensington Wing enquiry team are always happy to support with these arrangements and answer any questions.

If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit our website thekensingtonwing.co.uk

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We provide bespoke doors for homes and businesses, with the latest cutting-edge security technology. Y Secure can provide bespoke security doors to your exact specifications meeting both your functional and aesthetic requirements.

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ecurity and safety are a major concern for everyone. It is a well­known fact that most residential intrusions occur through the front door. Nothing is more important than secure doors when it comes to the element of property safeguarding.

At Y Secure we believe that secure doors are an important aspect to provide customers with peace of mind, as well as an aspect of the home that should be well crafted and beautifully designed.

This is why at Y Secure our bespoke security doors are not only created with the highest quality material and security mechanisms, but are well designed to allow customers to own custom, stylish and highly secure doors.

Before we install our doors, we test our products at our laboratories, which allows us to provide customers with the reassurance of a highly secure door, as well as finely crafted and designed doors.

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Every door is thoroughly QC checked before leaving the factory to make sure it passes all of our internal checks and reaches the client in perfect condition.

Our doors are not only tested for intruder protection, but also for fire and heat resistance. All

“Nothing is more important than secure doors when it comes to the element of property safeguarding”

our doors come standard with an effective sound proof barrier reducing external noise. Every door has a solid stainless ­steel structure, with multipoint lock mechanisms that are protected with drill resistant plates. You can choose from a range of locking mechanisms from manual, electronic key fob and fingerprint (biometric) technology.

When you buy a Y Secure door, you will receive professional service from your initial consultation, design and installation to our premium aftercare.

From a Victorian replica or a customised design, our manufacturing plant has the latest in cutting edge technology that can incorporate our 3D designs and Auto CAD drawings to turn your ideas into reality.

Whether it be a standard or an extreme complex design, all specifications are manufactured to the highest standards.

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THE DETAILS Y Secure We are based in Hatch End, our address is 447 Uxbridge Road, HA5 4JR. The closest station is Hatch End Station with the overground line, just a 5-minute walk, alternatively, buses H12 and H14 are stopping right outside our showroom.

Parking space is also available.

For more information email us at info@ysecure.co.uk or call the showroom on 02038765712 www.ysecure.co.uk

In our luxurious showroom we have displayed some off our steel security doors, including the first steel security pivot door to ever be made in the UK, alongside other beautiful doors in different designs, sizes, colours and finishes.

Here you can get a better understanding of the high standards we are working at and see for yourself what we are capable of achieving at Y Secure.

We have a room dedicated to our bespoke ironmongery. We are working with some of the best designers in the industry. If you are looking for something special and unique to add to your door, you can either choose from a wide range of custom designed handles and door knobs or we can design it exclusively for you.

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FAMILY HACKS:

invest in furniture that grows with your little ones

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he thing that comes top of any family’s checklist is furniture that grows with their little ones and as family needs develop. After all, why buy a piece of furniture that can’t be used after a few weeks, let alone months?

With items such as bedside sleepers, cots and changing stations having a traditionally short shelflife (and that’s not taking into account playroom furniture that becomes unloved and replaced by the new and shiny or beds that outgrow evolving needs), life can be made easier for families with a very simple change in approach; by opting for furniture that has longevity and versatility.

Take nursery and kids’ bedroom furniture brand, Boori, for instance. Many of their products are godsends for families, and it’s all because they have been designed and built to last and grow with your children (whether as a baby, toddler, child or teenager).

One of their products that successfully ticks

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this list is their Neat Bedside Sleeper (which we are thankful to say launched earlier this year). Bedside sleepers can only be used in the first six months of a baby’s life, which is also when it is recommended that babies sleep close by to parents until. Naturally, this means bedside sleepers become redundant for families very quickly. However, Boori’s bedside sleeper can be used as a bedside sleeper, standalone bassinet and children’s desk later on too.

It’s not just nursery furniture that Boori excels in, but kids’ bedroom furniture as well.

One Boori product we’re loving right now is their Natty Single Loft Bed. This bed starts life as a loft bed but can easily transform into a bunk bed or single bed with separate conversion kits. This is especially great for evolving families, or families with children that get excited by change!

It’s not hard to see why over 1 million families have relied on Boori ever since they were established in Sydney in 1993! boori.com/uk

“It’s not just nursery furniture that Boori excels in, but kids’ bedroom furniture as well”

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Harper by Flexform

Soriana Sofa by Cassina

5 Sofas That Will Change The Way You Live & Lounge On The Rocks Sofa by Edra

Peanut B Sofa

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ew moments are more sacred to the modern aesthete than the after-dinner flop — the joyous, somewhat giddy moment that comes when we finally retire from our duties for the day.

And no matter what your wind-down ritual might look like, we believe there is no finer platform for indulging it than the modern designer sofa — an island of unparalleled tranquillity. And the space on which every Sunday should unfold.

Here, we’ve collated seven of the finest examples; each of which promises to change the way you live and lounge.

ON THE ROCKS SOFA BY EDRA

Peanut B Sofa

Conseta Sofa by COR

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In the universe of Harry Potter, it’s the wand that chooses the wizard — just as for many homeowners, it’s the lounge that dictates the size of the sofa. But what if you didn’t have to be bound by the trappings of architecture? What if, instead, there was a living lounger that could go wherever it sought fit?

It’s the premise on which the beautiful On The Rocks sofa was built. Thanks to a series of sumptuous islands, it’s free to move in any direction — be it throughout the centre of a room, or tracing a snug perimeter. The backrest — more of a hug than a formal element — can also be artfully moved and shaped, in service of more deep-seated lounging possibilities.

In the past, some critics have gone so far as to call it a deconstructed sofa. And yet we feel that would be to rob it of the supreme craftsmanship that has gone into every module. Imbued with

GellyFoam padding, non-slip cushions and bespoke upholstery it is, instead, a soft landscape for living, that encourages you to sit, roll or snuggle as desired.

HARPER BY FLEXFORM When it comes to keeping track of the flotsam and jetsam of lounge life, some aesthetes choose to invest in a cushion basket — usually crafted from wood, rattan or the like. Other more seasoned stylists, meanwhile, know to look for a sofa that can do both.

It’s from this do-it-all tradition that we find the Harper Sofa from Flexform. A design replete with sartorial details, including leather-bound armrests equipped with storage for remotes, magazines and throws.

In doing away with the need for additional storage, it makes way for what really matters in the living room — a generous space in which to just be.

SORIANA SOFA BY CASSINA Soriana is a lost and found style from the early 1970s. Low-slung and cosy, its generous padding and aesthetic detailing conspires to create the kind of carefully contrived casualness once only found in Parisian apartments.

“At the beginning, the workers did not understand that the leather covering was not supposed to be taut,” explains designer Tobia Scarpa. “Rather it needed to appear like a soft, creased fabric curled around this soft mass and held together by a sort of giant metal spring.”

Like many of the other styles from the 70s, it sits low to ground — a welcoming gesture that allows loved ones to come together without fuss or fanfare.

Conseta Sofa by COR

CONSETA SOFA BY COR Some sofas like to stay still, striving for iconicity over growth. The Conseta collection manages both; a statuesque silhouette that moves with the times thanks to the constant addition of new modules, armrests and cushions.

Originally designed in the sixties, it was a breakthrough moment for German design house COR - a cosy milestone of sorts. Today, it can be customised from the fabric down to the filling, gaining new gravitas in each rendition, and growing or contracting over the course of its lifetime.

Could your home use a stylish upgrade this season? Then why not swing by our showroom for the full seated experience where you’ll find all five of these sofas on display?

THE DETAILS Chaplins Furniture 477-507 Uxbridge Road HA5 4JS 020 8421 1779 chaplins.co.uk

Soriana Sofa by Cassina

PEANUT B SOFA Is it a sofa or a compilation of cushions? When it comes to Peanut B, only time will tell. It is, however, a bonafide bestseller — the crowning jewel of the Bonaldo lounge collection and the latest sumptuous style to swan into our showroom.

Its many elements mean it can be positioned in the centre of the room as an island or customised with trapezoidal shapes to help squeeze out every square inch of space in unusually shaped lounges.

A true all-rounder, Peanut B promises to establish a new lexis of comfort for modern homes. One that can be loved, lived and made your own.

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CROWN PAVILIONS

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ince appearing on ITV’s Love Your Garden, the British public have sought out Crown Pavilions and their unique luxury gazebos and garden rooms.

With a VIP list of discerning customers, including Lord Alan Sugar and Duncan Bannatyne, Crown Pavilions is often described by those in the know as the best in the business.

So what makes a Crown Pavilions garden building so special? Crown Pavilion’s CEO Luke Dejahang attributes this to what is known within the company as the Crown Marque of Excellence. “We only use the finest sustainably sourced materials and craftsmen to create what we consider to be the World’s finest garden rooms.

Underpinning everything is our meticulous attention to detail and five-star customer service.”

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Luxury Gazebos – Year round alfresco cooking, dining, lounging & entertaining A luxury wooden gazebo from Crown Pavilions creates a unique space in heart of your garden where you can entertain friends, cook, serve sumptuous suppers and party long into the night.

Or, if you prefer the quieter life, a blissful space where you can relax over breakfast, laze away a summer’s afternoon or simply sit back and enjoy a good book.

There are 14 models to choose from, for gardens of every size and shape. They all come with dining and lounging furniture and luxurious soft furnishings as standard. The marine grade canvas side blinds offer protection and flexibility – they can be dropped down and zipped together during inclement weather and rolled them up in the sunshine. You can also customise your cushion and blind colours to taste, add heating and even upgrade with a wood-fired oven for larger models.

Garden Rooms – Insulated garden offices, gyms, bars, cinemas, teenage dens and more…

A Crown Pavilions insulated garden room, built to residential standards is for those seeking additional living space. However, unlike a bricks and mortar extension a garden room can be built in just a few short weeks and in many cases planning

“Their buildings are undoubtedly the best that money can buy” -Lord Alan Sugar

permission is not required.

With many still working from home, garden offices are still in high demand. A Crown Pavilions luxury garden room can be used for so much more than work though. “Garden bars, cinemas and gyms are three of our most popular projects.

We’re also seeing more customers ask for multifunctional space”, adds Luke Dejahang.

The use of traditional timber building methods sets Crown Pavilions apart. Their buildings are built on site with 6’x2’ and 4’x2’ timber studs, joists and structural steels where necessary. The company also holds a TRADA certification from the Timber Research and Development Association which means everything is compliant and correct – from the timber sizing, insulation and joist spacing through to ventilation, fixtures and fittings. The result is a residential grade living space on par with the rest of your home.

To find our more and view their latest offers visit the Crown Pavilions website and download their brochures crownpavilions.com

WO O D B U R N E R S | G A S F I R E S | A N T I Q U E S P E C I A L I S T S

In honour of her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, we are celebrating our Best of British Manufacturers!

Chesneys of London – World famous manufacturers of fireplaces and woodburning stoves

Charnwood Stoves Manufactured on the Isle of Wight since 1972

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Origin Pools

The ultimate home improvement

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ransforming your home with a bespoke pool house is the ultimate in home improvement. It allows you to create a place of relaxation, wellness and fun all in the comfort of your own home.

Origin knows that a swimming pool can not only add value to your home but to your home life as well and there are many decisions to be made along the way. Attention to detail and precise planning is crucial when designing a successful swimming pool and pool house as the process is quite unlike any other building project and requires more than just finding a competent builder.

It’s important to understand that indoor pools require specialist design in three major areas: the pool chamber, the building structure and the management of the pool building environment

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(heating, dehumidification and ventilation). All of these specialisms should be integrated into a consolidated design from the start, to avoid disruptive, complicated and potentially costly alterations after your pool house has been built.

This is where Origin comes in. Simply put, they do it all. Building swimming pools requires a holistic approach with all the key elements working together from the beginning. Origin eliminates the need to employ separate companies by managing the whole process for you, from concept to completion. Access to a pool right on your doorstep means it’s easy to swim and exercise every day in the privacy and safety of your own home. They’ve been building award-winning swimming pools for over 40 years and in that time have successfully completed thousands of pools

“Simply put, they do it all. Building swimming pools requires a holistic approach with all the key elements working together from the beginning”

and pool houses to a wide range of specifications.

Swimming has many benefits, as well as the obvious, it improves quality of sleep and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Origin believes owning a pool is about more than the pool itself: by adding a spa, sauna or yoga room your swimming pool and pool house could be a centre of wellness. If you’re looking to increase family time, your pool house could become a new social hub for everyone to enjoy by adding a gym, lounge area or even a bar. Whilst jumping in can seem daunting, making the decision can bring measurable benefits. A new pool from Origin provides new ways of having fun and spending precious time together as a family.

Whatever you’re looking to achieve, Origin has experienced it all and is available to help you create your dream pool, managing every stage from start to finish, giving you the confidence and freedom to enjoy finally swimming in your own home.

Origin’s experts can discuss requirements, guide you through the options and produce a fully costed proposal and design allowing you to undertake the ultimate home improvement so you can finally achieve the perfect work-life balance.

“By adding a spa, sauna or yoga room your swimming pool and pool house could be a centre of wellness”

Speak to the experts at Origin Leisure - call 01895 453996 now or visit www.originpools.co.uk for more information and to subscribe to our newsletter.

Follow us on: Facebook @originleisure Instagram @originpoolsuk Twitter @OriginLeisure

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Start your outdoor

ADVENTURE

Your local supplier with a personal touch. Marlow Stoves is family run business with a genuine passion for what we do - bringing our customer’s dreams to life and creating a better environment for the future.

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ith many of us spending a lot more time at home we often reflect on where best to invest for maximum return. Investing in outdoor living gives you a greater feeling of space and a guaranteed way of enjoy the better weather. It really is the feel good solution.

At its simplest, outdoor living is expanding your lifestyle into your garden and patio spaces. It’s about taking those elements of everyday life that happen indoors, out. Your outside living space isn’t just for show or to grow things in: it’s where you and your family eat, read, chat, socialise, cook and work.

At Marlow Stoves we consult, design, develop and build solutions for all things sociable outdoors. From cooking on gas or charcoal, kitchen, dining, lighting, seating, shade and cover. Most importantly in the UK climate, and our favourite subject, warmth.

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and now supply hand-built, enclosed outdoor wood burning fireplaces with flues to keep the smoke further away from your furnishings and clothes. For all your outdoor living needs contact us or visit our showroom.

“At its simplest, outdoor living is expanding your lifestyle into your garden and patio spaces”

THE DETAILS Marlow Stoves Unit U, The Rose Business Estate, Marlow Bottom, Bucks, SL7 3ND info@marlowstoves.co.uk 01628 290 142 marlowstoves.co.uk

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Make your home feel like a beach retreat

Seaside styling provides the perfect backdrop for summer vibes, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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un, sea, sand and a cottage by the sea – or idyllic beach hut.

A holiday getaway where the fresh sea air and call of the coast inspires us to throw open the doors and mirror the natural beauty of salvaged wood, sun-bleached shells and nautical stripes dotting the waterfront.

The next best thing? Convert your pad into a stylish staycation space where woven baskets and tufty cushions provide texture, sky blues lend a Mediterranean touch, and your inner beachcomber feels right at home.

HERE’S WHAT WE’VE COLLECTED ALONG THE SEASHORE… TOP LEFT: Set of 4 Portmore Tumblers, Ink, £20, Portmore Jug, £25, Brading Picnic Basket, £30, Framlingham Picnic Blanket, £80, rest of items from a selection, Garden Trading Glass and rattan are natural bed fellows with picnic spreads and a touch of sea spray. These stackable tumblers are available in Natural or Ink, and would look great mixed together.

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ABOVE: Table Runner (183cm x 37cm), £10, Ibiza Shell Planter, £15, Natural Woven Bread Basket, £5, rest of items from a selection, Matalan Think boho beach style, long lazy lunches, summer soundtrack, muslin billowing and a bowl of fresh fruit on the table to bring any outdoor space to life. Did someone say Balearic bliss?

Nautical Seahorse on Stand, £8, Natural Pebble Heart Shaped Wall Hanging, £8, other items from a selection, Dunelm As well as a good luck charm, this eye-catching seahorse keeps the mood mellow and carefree, and brings the coastal theme that much closer to home.

FIRST PAGE: White Shell Ornament, £16, Matalan Not only will this conch shell style up your tablescape, but it can be used to weigh down your tablecloth if the ‘sea’ breeze picks up.

ABOVE: Eco Linen Bread Bag, Fish Design, £24, Helen Round This eco linen bread bag will keep your freshly baked loaves and San Francisco sourdough fresh for longer. Plus, we love the hand printed shoal of fish swimming into view.

Nautical Outdoor Blue Starfish Chip ’n’ Dip Bowl, £16, Next Seafood snacks and Mediterranean dips will taste that much more delicious in this statement starfish bowl.

Beach Hut Wall Art, £25, Next Fun and quirky, this curio cabinet can even be propped on a shelf with other decos to channel holiday vibes.

Blue Stripe Cushion, £10 (was £18), Sass & Belle A little bit of Scandi meets beachy bijou, you can never have enough scatter cushions to place among sun loungers, or an oversized sofa or daybed.

Nautical Bobble Stripe Navy Bath Mat, £12, Navy Towels, from £6-£12, Lotion Dispenser, £5, rest of items from a selection, Dunelm A quick and easy way to update a bathroom, striped towels and nautical-themed decos will make you feel like you’ve dropped anchor.

Blue Wave Cement Planter, £9, Sass & Belle Perfectly suited to a coastal garden or sunny window sill, this perfectlyproportioned planter loves a succulent or cacti.

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INTERIORS SPLASH OF COLOUR As we step into Summer, Besselink & Jones have the perfect selection of bright and bold luxury lighting to transform your home. Adding both colour and character to your space, these lights will bring the perfect touch of summer indoors. besselink.com

BE A LITTLE CURIOUS Known for their eccentric twist on nature-inspired design, The Curious Department celebrates adding 2 new designs to their lampshade collection, in collaboration with Cheeky Pickle. As voted for by customers on Instagram Stories, these two fan favourite patterns, already available as velvet cushions, have now been added to the Lampshade range. Available now are Zellandine Noir and Electric Lagoon Dew. Crafted in sumptuous and richly detailed velvet with a golden metallic lining, each lampshade comes complete with fittings suitable for either Standing or Ceiling orientation, and available in two sizes. thecuriousdepartment.com

PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE Victory Colours have announced a new paint colour created especially for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Purple Reign No. 109 is a deep, dark purple that exudes opulence and mystery, and encapsulates the majesty of our Royal Family. victorycolours.co.uk

COASTAL ART WITH AN ECO HEART

STYLE & SUBSTANCE Bold, reflective, and sometimes even cheeky.

Artwork from Burnt Peach has options to suit every mood—and every room—in your home. burntpeach.co.uk 2 7868 J JUUNN E E2 022 02 2 2

Created by sewing rescued fabric scraps onto discarded admiralty sea charts, these fresh and unique artworks are available as fine art giclee prints. There’s also a range of sumptuously soft but hard wearing faux suede cushions to bring something different to your conservatory or patio this summer. hannahwisdomtextiles.com

HOUSE & GARDEN OUTDOOR LIVING

HOME BARS: Top Trend for Summer 2022 Green Retreats Poolside bar: ‘TGO1’ building design by Green Retreats | 6m x 4m - From £30,945

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ising in popularity over the past few years, home bars have become an interior essential for anyone who likes to put on a show when entertaining at home.

With the weather warming up and all eyes turning to the garden with the hopes of a sunny season of outdoor entertaining ahead, a garden room bar from Green Retreats is the perfect addition for creating a sociable space right outside your home’s back door. Mojito anyone?

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• Detached from the house for noise control and privacy • Adds value and more cost-effective than a home extension or alternative

5 Top Garden Bar Ideas Garden Room Pub Make your home the go-to spot of the summer by creating the ultimate garden pub garden room where you can become your very own pub landlord. Add a large TV to stream all the summer’s sporting events and you’ll have all your friends, and family queuing to get a seat.

“Make your home the go-to spot of the summer by creating the ultimate garden pub garden room”

Garden room pub: ‘Inspiration’ building design by Green Retreats | 4m x 3.5m - From £22,945

Gin palace: ‘Edge’ building design by Green Retreats | 5m x 5m - From £31,695

Garden Games room: ‘Pinnacle’ building design by Green Retreats | 8.5m x 3.5m - From £36,945

Garden Games Room Creating a garden games room and bar is perfect for housing a snooker or table tennis table that is too large for many rooms in the house. Add some DJ decks and you’ve got the coolest party pad in town only a short stroll from your home.

Poolside Bar Who needs the Costa Del Sol when this staycation retreat is in your garden! Fold back the bifold doors to create the coolest pool party vibe when the sun is shining, and when the Great British rain returns you can retreat inside to keep the party going.

Gin Palace If a sophisticated soiree is more your style, then this gin bar will be right up your street! Create a luxurious feel with cocktail chairs, accents of delicate gold and lavish artwork that will compliment your chosen cocktail beautifully.

Sports Bar Give your favourite sports team memorabilia pride of place without having to fight the family for space by creating your very own sports bar to escape to in the garden. Complete with pool table and darts board, you’ve got the ultimate entertainment space sorted.

For more Garden Bar inspiration and to find out more about Green Retreats garden rooms suitable for year-round use visit greenretreats.co.uk/garden-rooms

ABOUT GREEN RETREATS Green Retreats have been the UK’s leading garden room company since 2005 having designed, manufactured, and installed over 13,000 garden rooms.

Based in Westcott, Buckinghamshire Green Retreats have the largest garden room showroom with 17 buildings on display and a hub showroom in Twickenham, London.

Green Retreats is proud to present architecture guru and BAFTA Award-winning TV personality Kevin McCloud as their Brand Ambassador. greenretreats.co.uk

Sports bar: ‘Pinnacle’ building design by Green Retreats created into a Sports Bar | 5.5m x 5m - From £34,995

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HOUSE GARDEN HO U S E & &G A RDEN

METAL PRINTS FOR FATHER’S DAY W

ell-known for its custommade wallpaper murals, Wallsauce.com brought out its high-quality metal prints a year ago to give its UK customers another fun way to bring art to their walls.

Made with durable aluminium and printed using eco-friendly inks, these premium posters on metal are ideal for gifting to a loved one. Whether your dad or grandad wants to use it in their sporty man cave, gaming room or garden shed, they can choose where they want to enjoy their tailor-made print.

These modern metal posters are available in a range of sizes, finishes and designs. Simply choose one print or get creative with a gallery wall with two, three or more posters in a row!

When installing, use the preassembled aluminium backing frame and plugs or screws to adhere it to the wall.

Aluminium prints start from £65 and are available in thousands of designs at wallsauce.com.

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Windows Bi folding doors Panoramic sliding doors Composite doors Aluminium front doors Roof lanterns Flat roof lights Orangeries

NEW SHOWROOM Unity House, Chilton Road, Chesham HP5 2AT Free customer parking

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info@window-wise.co.uk

HOUSE & GARDEN

ADDING AMBIENCE & BEAUTY TO YOUR HOME There is good reason why many of us gravitate towards water for relaxation.

Undeniably, that sight & sound of cool running water immediately brings respite from the cares of the day and draws people in.

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t Brit Ponds, our client’s approach us with their dreams of beautiful garden water features for their own homes, however large or small, with thoughts of waterfalls, wildlife ponds and natural streams to sit beside with family & friends, or even taking a dip in their own recreational swim pond in the heat of the summer.

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to match. We design & create custom ecosystem ponds & water features, each crafted with the customer’s vision in mind, with careful attention to detail by the placing of each rock and aquatic plant. Our ecosystem ponds are created to look like mother nature intended, we use natural rocks, scotch cobbles, gravels and aquatic planting to create an ecosystem water feature that will give you and your family time well spent beside the beautiful sound of running water and wildlife, ‘’golden time’’ we call it.

We are professionally certified to Master Certified Aquascape Contractor status, having trained in

We design & create custom ecosystem ponds & water features, each crafted with the customer’s vision in mind

Brit Ponds are proud to be the inaugural national winner of ‘The Pond Advisor Champion 2021 Award’

Our work has been showcased on Channel 4’s “Extraordinary Extensions” with Tinnie Tempah THE DETAILS Brit Ponds Contact Daniel today at hello@britponds.com via our website www.britponds.com, or DM us on Instagram brit_ponds

the US and UK with leading pond professionals Aquascape Inc. (Greg Whitstock) and ‘The Pond Advisor” Mark Wilson of Any Pond UK (both industry leaders as seen on their YouTube channels).

We work to high technical and customer service standards, using only Aquascape product in our creations, which comes Guaranteed. We regularly work alongside customer Garden Designers and enjoy collaboration to bring a customer dream to life.

However we also like an aquatic challenge here at Brit Ponds, and will turn our hands to renovations and water features that require specialist aquatic skills. Our work has been showcased on Channel 4’s “Extraordinary Extensions” with Tinnie Tempah (episode 2 in Bushey). Our bespoke ‘wall of water’ cascading down the basement wall extension, shown with our clients being interviewed in front of it, in sweeping final views. As a specialist water feature

business we are creative and innovative enough to design water features with very particular customer needs. In Berkhamsted, we renovated an original 1930s water feature that is now back up and running as a fountain & pond for the family to enjoy.

We take our ecosystem pond craft seriously, in it’s design, installation, customer service and ultimately enjoyment for our clients. Our 5 star Google Customer Reviews are testament to that. Our work can be enjoyed on display alongside the café at the Hemel Hempstead Garden Centre – due to be renovated this year. And Brit Ponds is proud to be the inaugural national winner of ‘The Pond Advisor Champion 2021 Award’ at UK Pond College in Northampton, in recognition of the quality of our work & customer service alongside supporting our peers and junior pond builders in ongoing professional training & development in the craft of ecosystem pond building.

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New Premium Housekeeping Business Opens in Gerrards Cross Premium housekeeping business Bright & Beautiful has opened a brand-new franchise that will cover Gerrards Cross and surrounding areas.

We are delighted to be opening Bright & Beautiful in Gerrards Cross and can’t wait to start providing premium housekeeping services to the local community

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ife is so busy these days, and for many people, there are simply not enough hours in the day to balance the demands of family, home and work.

Outsourcing your housekeeping is a way to manage your time more efficiently so you can enjoy doing the things that matter. That’s where Bright & Beautiful Gerrards Cross can help – a premium domestic housekeeping franchise providing ecofriendly cleaning, tidying, laundry and ironing to a consistently high standard.

Covering Gerrards Cross and its surrounding areas, franchise owners Mahani, Dina and Noora are building a successful, fully managed professional housekeeping service that can be tailored to their customer’s specific needs, whether that be on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

As with their housekeeping service, the business makes a point of only using and identifying ecofriendly products and equipment which are kinder to the health of its clients, their families and team members. Launched in March, they have a trusted team of local housekeepers who are carefully selected, referenced, DBS checked and follow strict security procedures to give clients peace of mind, whilst keeping their home safe.

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Bright & Beautiful Gerrards Cross Franchise owner Dina Azhar said, “We are delighted to be opening Bright & Beautiful in Gerrards Cross and can’t wait to start providing premium housekeeping services to the local community. We are also dedicated to employing the best housekeeping talent from across our area and giving them a challenging and stable working environment.”

The Bright & Beautiful network launched in 2007, assisting people across the UK by providing a professional domestic housekeeping service to keep their homes clean and help maintain a healthier and happier living environment. With over 70 locations across the UK, you are never far from a Bright & Beautiful Franchise.

THE DETAILS Bright & Beautiful For any enquiries or to book your clean get in touch with the team by calling 01753 465 472. www.brightandbeautifulhome.com/ locations/gerrards%20cross

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AN INDUSTRIAL VIBE

NEW COLLECTION FROM MODISH LIVING

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true fusion of function and form, industrial design celebrates practicality and style and the new Ironbridge Industrial collection from Modish Living embodies all these qualities. Crafted in 100% FSC certified reclaimed wood the Ironbridge Industrial collection celebrates the imperfect and embraces signs of rugged wear and tear, whilst the unfinished aesthetic adds a distinct rustic vibe.

Nothing is concealed or hidden with good industrial design and each piece in the Ironbridge Industrial collection exposes all the individual character, history and natural flawed beauty of genuine reclaimed wood. Whether that’s the Ironbridge Industrial Reclaimed Wood Sideboard with the knots and grains showcased or the Ironbridge Industrial Reclaimed Wood Dining Table with its black steel spider leg contrasting against the rustic reclaimed wood, this collection is as unique as they come.

Ironbridge Industrial Reclaimed Wood Dining Table With an eye-catching central solid star-shaped black steel leg, this industrial dining table marries together the two key components that typify the industrial style - the beautiful combination of rugged and grainy textures contrasting with a smooth metal finish.

Ironbridge Industrial Extending Reclaimed Wood Dining Table There’s a lot going on with this extendable dining table. Full of character, history, narrative and practicality it will elevate the industrial mood in your dining room in an instance. Available in two sizes, the smooth concealed butterfly mechanism makes quick and light work of extending the table, whilst the exposed black powder-coated metal bolts, X shaped legs and central bar add authenticity to this industrial piece.

Pair the matching Ironbridge Industrial Reclaimed Wood Dining Bench with the dining tables for a cohesive industrial look.

Ironbridge Industrial Reclaimed Wood Sideboard A hybrid of industrial and rustic, this sideboard is part industrial, part farmhouse. The eye-catching block pattern of the reclaimed wood gives the

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piece a barn door feel, whilst the sleek black metal handles and feet bring in a loft-style mood.

Featuring plenty of storage in three tall and deep cupboards, this is storage at its finest.

Ironbridge Industrial Reclaimed Wood TV Unit Stylish, practical and functional, this modern media unit has everything you would expect from industrial furniture. As with all the furniture in the Ironbridge Industrial collection, it is the reclaimed wood that first appeals. Unrefined and perfectly imperfect, this unit features two open shelves and two drawers with the black steel drawer handles and unit legs bringing in the industrial good looks. modishliving.co.uk

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