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Welcome to our May issue…

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Harringtons Hairdressers Natural History Museum Tring Buckinghamshire Adult Learning Thames Boat Festival Davenies School Henley Regatta Waddesdon Manor Henley Festival Chiltern Shakespeare Back to Summer Party Legoland Competition Creativity for Health and Wellbeing Wycombe Swan South Bucks Hospice Crowne Plaza Marlow Hobbs of Henley Craft in Focus The Artichoke British Polo Day

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Beach Polo Taste of London Sunday Times Rich List Cartier Queen’s Cup Epsom Derby BBC Homes Tennis Classic Hurlingham Foodies Festival Wingfield Gin The House Show BMW LSO Open Air Classics

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Technique, innovation & creativity Ranked high amongst top names for local hairdressing salons is Haringtons

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ith 12 salons across the South of England and roots firmly in the local communities in which they are based, they are proud winners and finalists in a host of national awards recognising their styling, colouring skills, their inhouse training programme and their service to customers.

As previous winners of the prestigious British Hairdressing Awards Artistic Team of the Year, their award winning Art Team travels the world as hairdressing educators and also pass on their technique, innovation and creativity to all Haringtons salons through in salon workshops.

Haringtons recently celebrated their 30th birthday – and I spoke to David Lambert, one of the directors, to find out more about them, what really makes them tick, and so special. “We have come a long way from the original salon in Maidenhead” says David, “and with 230 staff across our 12 salons we are continuing to grow and develop, to ensure that as a company we are at the top of our game, with highly trained and experienced staff that we are proud to call our team” Sitting in the Beaconsfield salon with David, it’s really easy to understand and get a feel for the atmosphere and mind-set of everyone working there. From the moment you walk in the front door, the reception team (who incidentally are both hairdressing trained with Haringtons, opted for a career change and were found suitable positions within the team) the welcome is a warm and genuine one. The atmosphere is busy – there is laughter, clients are talking – conversation is 1 0 M AY 2 0 1 6

vibrant, in truth, it feels a good place to be.

David explained to me how reaching the 30 year milestone gave them an opportunity as a business to look at things in a different light, it felt the time was right to review the Beaconsfield branch and give it a fresh image and a new energy. “Beaconsfield is one of the larger branches” says David, “however, it is important to us to ensure that the space is well used, and that we don’t create that one vast room goldfish bowl effect” That has certainly been achieved, and the space, whilst large, has a very comfortable and intimate feel to it.

Starting in the light and airy reception area (with a vast array of home hair care products from L’Oreal, Kerastase and Redken ) the client is taken through to the ‘Spa’. David explains “with mood lighting and air massage reclining backwash chairs, the client will start their experience here, with a shampoo and any hair and scalp treatments before moving on

We aim to begin the wind-down feeling here, for our clients to relax and really start to enjoy the time they are spending with us

to the cutting or colouring area. We aim to begin the winddown feeling here, for our clients to relax and really start to enjoy the time they are spending with us”. Feedback has been good – and the area, surrounded with beautiful mother of pearl tiling, has a very calming feel to it.

“The next step of the journey, be it colour, cutting, or both takes the client through to either the colouring section in a secluded area with natural daylight or the main salon” David explains. “even with the window looking out onto the street, the layout ensures that you still enjoy the privacy that you would like, and are not on display for all to see.” This is the area in which David works every Thursday – he is adamant that a crucial part to running a successful chain of hairdressers is his ability to keep in touch with the day to day life in the salon, to understand what the client (and the staff ) are experiencing on a day to day basis and to then make fundamental business decisions based on that knowledge. There are two further directors of the business, Robert and Elaine Smith – both of whom practise the same belief and work from the Maidenhead branch.

We talked at length about the staff and the makeup of the teams within Haringtons. David, Robert and Elaine all understand and value the need for strong, continuous and exceptional levels of customer care and as such, employ Jackie, as Customer Services Manager to oversee – amongst other things – this area. No doubt this has been pivotal in their winning of awards in this field. Each salon has a Manager and the team in general tend to stay for a long time, perhaps with a change in role, or sabbatical to go travelling, or perhaps time away to raise a family. “Our team are important to us” says David “without them we would not have the business and we are proud to have them all as the face of Haringtons.

It is crucial to us that we create the right environment for our staff to enjoy to work in, which then in turn creates the right environment for our customers to enjoy” Haringtons invest heavily in their training. With City & Guilds NVQ training in every branch, in-branch Education Managers and training centre facilities in their Marlow,

Reading and Southampton locations, everyone receives on-going support. David explains “it is crucial that anyone involved in the process of colouring hair fully understands the science behind it. With practical training given in salon, theory is covered in a class room environment and we are 100% confident that our colour technicians are at the top of their game at all times” Involved in their local communities they support many local charities and, in recognition to their 30th birthday in 2015, each salon chose their own local charity to raise money for. The business then matched that amount to double the amount received by each chosen charity. Beaconsfield chose to support the Genesis Research Trust which is supported by local, Fern Britton.

If you’ve not yet had the experience of Haringtons, be it in the Beaconsfield newly refurbished branch, or one of the local branches such as Maidenhead, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow or Wendover then do take a moment to consider booking your next appointment with them – you will be assured of a top class service from an experienced and friendly team of people.

THE DETAILS Haringtons Beaconsfield 15-16 The Highway, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1QQ 01494 677377 www.haringtons.com M AY 2 0 1 6 1 1

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The Natural History Museum at Tring challenges you!

Do you have what it takes to survive on Antarctica?

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o get to Antarctica from Tring, you would have to travel almost 14,500 kilometres.

With bone-chilling temperatures, Antarctica is the highest, driest, coldest, windiest and most remote place on Earth. It is a continent 57 times the size of the UK and every year hundreds of scientists brave harsh conditions to carry out crucial scientific research, but what’s it really like to live and work there?

The Natural History Museum at Tring’s new family exhibition Antarctica: Sub-zero Science asks you to decide whether you could survive the hostile conditions faced by scientists living and working on this fragile continent.

You will discover how studying Antarctic animals from the bottom of the coldest ocean to the highest frozen peaks can be tough and even disgusting work: could you handle sifting through seal poo or studying penguin vomit? Learn why this research is vital to helping us understand how climate change and human activity are affecting the planet.

Paul Kitching, Head of the Natural History Museum at Tring said “Antarctica is a great experience for the whole family to explore the wildlife of this unique continent and get an insight into the lives of the men and women who work there to better understand life on our planet.”

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Specimens on display include: • Emperor penguin chick • A sample of penguin vomit (don’t worry, it’s not real!)

• A sea urchin collected on Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s fateful Terra Nova expedition • An Antarctic sea spider, which can grow up to 100 times bigger than its relative the European sea spider • A fluffy feathered wandering albatross chick Antarctica: Sub-zero Science is now open at the Natural History Museum at Tring and runs until 10 July 2016. Original exhibition created in collaboration with the British Antarctica Survey.

THE DETAILS Exhibition: Antarctica: Sub-zero Science Dates: Until 10 July 2016 Museum: The Natural History Museum at Tring Admission price: Free Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10.00–17.00 Sunday 14.00–17.00 Phone Number: 020 7942 6171 Website: nhm.ac.uk/tring

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Buckinghamshire Adult Learning is pleased to offer you the chance to try a class for free on a range of selected art and craft, language, fitness, health or leisure courses. Enrol onto an existing class running 13 – 17 June and try it out for free*. Enrolments open on Monday 23 May by phoning 01296 383582.

SUMMERTIME LEARNING L ...with Buckinghamshire Adult Learning earn the art of floristry under the instruction of a gold medal winner! That’s one of the things that will happen if you enrol onto one of our Floristry courses at Beaconsfield Adult Learning Centre over the summer months. Not only will you learn to assemble hand tied bouquets and make gorgeous flower arrangements, you will also be taught by one of the City & Guild’s Medal for Excellence winners in the tutor category, Gill Booker.

Gill won her award in 2015 and has been teaching with Buckinghamshire Adult Learning for 14 years. Throughout the summer months she will be teaching courses in ‘Flowers for weddings & special events’ and ‘Making the most of your supermarket bunch’ at Beaconsfield Adult Learning Centre, and ‘Summertime Flowers’ at Missenden Abbey. If you have special occasions coming up or just want to liven up your home with gorgeous arrangements, then Gill will help make that happen.

Further your interests Why not take your floristry interest a bit further and enjoy the warmer days by learning about gardening or planting design? During May and July, popular tutor Lindsay Engers will lead the way and show you how to use your own garden to grow vegetables or give you great advice on low maintenance garden design.

For more details on all our floristry and gardening courses, visit www.adultlearningbcc.ac.uk

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New locations Did you know our summer programme is also delivered in other stunning locations across Buckinghamshire? This year we have the pleasure of using the beautiful Stable Courtyard at Waddesdon Manor to deliver a range of great courses – ‘Watercolour at Waddeson’ with renowned art tutor Gino Ballantyne and ‘Wedding & Event Decorating’ and ‘Vintage Tea Party Flower Arrangement’ with floristry tutor Janet Williams. Both tutors are experts in their fields and have been teaching with us for a number of years so you are in very capable hands!

Another new location to add to our summer programme is the Bucks County Museum in Aylesbury. In support of the Art of Islam Festival running at the museum until September, we are delivering a special workshop ‘Introduction to Islamic Art and colour, through drawing’ on 21 July. Enrol onto the workshop and develop an understanding of the use of colour, texture and geometry in Islamic Art. THE DETAILS For more details on all our courses, visit www.adultlearningbcc.ac.uk or phone 01296 382403 Buckinghamshire Adult Learning’s new 16/17 part-time course brochure will be available from mid June. Visit the website to download your copy

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Summer Fun On The River At the Trad Boat Festival - Friday 15th to Sunday 17th July 2016

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he Thames Traditional Boat Festival is a celebration of vintage and classic boats with the addition of period land and air exhibits and displays.

Last year we had over 10,000 visitors and it is the largest such event in Europe, with over 200 traditional boats of all sorts and sizes participating, from ‘Three men in a boat’ style Thames rowing skiffs and punts, Venetian gondolas to slipper launches and a fleet of over 20 Dunkirk Little Ships, WWI & WWII torpedo boats, and a RAF WWII launch. We will also have puffing steamboats, plush Edwardian gentlemen’s launches, elegant cabin cruisers, open wooden boats, canoes, electric boats and some crazy eccentric floating contraptions!

Sir Malcom Campbell’s 130mph world record-breaking speedboat will attempt its first public run since 1938!

The very popular Queen’s Row Barge Gloriana will also pay a return visit allowing the public to get close up and see her rowed each day. If you want to get even closer then take a trip on the 1883 steamboat “Alaska”.

Over 100 vintage and classic vehicles will be on land as well as military vehicles and a fleet of over 20 amphibious craft splashing in and out of the river.

Air displays will include the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster and The Great War Display Teams dogfights!

Catering will include the return of the very popular ‘Golden Ball’ pop- up pub, ‘Time for Tea’ vintage tearooms, ‘Daisy’s’ vintage ice cream and plenty of other unusual food and drink emporiums. Or bring a picnic!

Lots of live Jazz and period music with a big band on Saturday evening. There will also be shopping opportunities with everything from deck shoes to slipper launches on offer.

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The Festival has always provided lots of entertainment for children (under 18s get in free) and this year is no exception, as youngsters can have a go in traditional skiffs and canoes.

Plus a vintage fairground with rides and stalls for all the family and ‘pedal planes’ and a flight simulator.

There is plenty of FREE parking and a FREE river ferry service on the weekend from various points in and around Henley.

THE DETAILS Tickets on the gate £10 Friday & £12 Saturday & Sunday.

To find out more and book discounted tickets visit www.tradboatfestival.com.

See our Thames Traditional Boat Festival Facebook page or @tradboatfest on Twitter

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Being

INDEPENDENT Independence is something that has been prized at Davenies for 75 years

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ver the course of this time Davenies has offered a truly independent education and it is very evident that in this Diamond Jubilee year, independence continues to be at the heart of life at the school.

This independence comes in many guises. The Davenies curriculum offers a wide range of subjects allied to an ambition to delve more deeply into them. This provides a broad, stimulating and challenging education. This freedom to extend the learning experience is of great value in an independent school.

Fostering Independence The Davenies philosophy has resulted in a distinct Language of Learning encouraging the boys to be Courageous, Curious, Enthusiastic, Motivated, Reflective and to show Perseverance. These qualities help to develop independence and a positive approach to learning in the boys from the age of four. This, in turn, enhances self-esteem and leads to greater academic attainment. In this sense the boys’ growth in independence gives them the tools to get the most from the educational experience and, at Davenies, their individuality is valued.

The boys are encouraged to think for themselves, to embrace challenge and to view mistakes as opportunities to improve.

Developing independence The Davenies academic curriculum is supported by a commitment to high quality sport, music, drama and art, as well as a thriving extra-curricular programme of over 50 activities per term; increased confidence and more developed social skills follow on naturally from this. As importantly, determination, collaboration, ambition and passion are fostered through a range of cultural, creative and sporting experiences.

A distinct feature of their independence is the Davenies Award Scheme. This extended enrichment course for boys in Years 7 & 8 is unique to Davenies and provides the boys with a wide range of opportunities including becoming young entrepreneurs, undertaking community service, learning lifesaving skills and much more.

Being independent Davenies boys are cheerfully optimistic, friendly and good natured. Their prep school years are crucial in establishing a lifelong love of learning and the bedrock of skills that enable them to move on to a variety of the country’s leading grammar and senior schools with the capacity to thrive. Their independence and their confidence to stand on their own two feet are qualities that will serve them very well indeed, a point recognised by the many Old Boys who have returned to Davenies during our Jubilee Year.

THE DETAILS For more detail please contact the registrar on 01494 658400 or registrar@davenies.co.uk or look on our website davenies.co.uk 1 8 M AY 2 0 1 6

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dstrKt at henley royal regatta

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t is time to take exclusivity to a new level at Henley Royal Regatta, undoubtedly the most famous Regatta in the world! Welcoming you to the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside, the event runs over five days from Wednesday 29th June to Sunday 3rd July 2016. It is set to be jam packed with over 200 races, bringing together the best rowers in the world for an unmissable event.

One of the key dates in this year’s social summer calendar, Henley Royal Regatta introduces London’s most elite nightclub experience, DSTRKT. Along the banks of the Thames, the DSTRKT enclosure, with its spectacular location on the halfway point, gives a perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the suspense and revel in the celebration of the Regatta. Indulge in a cocktail made by our world class mixologists and listen to our acoustic sessions in the sunshine.

If you fancy a more relaxed vibe, join us in our state of the art lounge areas and spoil yourself with the rich delights served on our delicious Afternoon Tea menu. Sit back with a cold glass of Pimms and view The Championships, Wimbledon from our multiple plasma screens.

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Entertain your distinguished clients, dine from our unique Pan-Asian menu and unlimited drinks selection, inclusive of spirits from one of the hospitality packages! A few favourites from the dining menu include seared fillet steak, wasabi salmon, katsu chicken curry, crispy duck and watermelon salad and a sushi selection with sashimi, maki and nigiri.

Our hand-picked stylists have worked on providing a luxurious setting with state of the art production, sound and lighting to create a vibrant atmosphere. Select from a range of VIP Packages within the Riverview, Premium and VVIP areas – each with its own unique twist.

When the sun goes down, the party doesn’t stop.

Immerse yourself in the remarkable headline acts that are lined up at our renowned after parties from 6:30pm every evening. The luxurious bars and VIP Hostesses will attend to your every need whilst you mingle with a glamorous guest list of celebrities and sportsmen.

The entertainment guest list includes; The Cuban Brothers, DJ Sammy Porter & DSTRKT Resident DJs, Bongo Ben, CJ Sax, a selection of our very best acoustic singers and of course surprise headline acts!

On Sunday we host the Luxury Brunch Club, a DSTRKT favourite! We welcome you with bottomless Bellini’s, sumptuous sharing platters and our incredible resident DJs playing the best in new and old music whilst your enjoy the last of the weekend sun, we could even surprise you with another headline act.

THE DETAILS How to Book: Hospitality Packages – prices from £280PP inclusive of unlimited drinks and full dining menu ••••• 11.00am- 6.00pm hospitality@dstrkt-henley.co.uk After Party Tickets and Tables – available in Riverview Terrace, Premium or VVIP areas 6.30pm- 12.30am VIP@dstrkt-henley.co.uk Tel: 0844 875 0040 www.dstrkt-henley.co.uk

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The Baron’s Treat Feast returns to Waddesdon Manor over the weekend of 18 & 19 June

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he festival celebrates food, drink and entertainment and takes its inspiration from the historic event, ‘The Baron’s Treat’, where Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild would host local schoolchildren and their families in the grounds for annual garden parties with games, shows and music.

perfect location for celebrating not only culinary delights, but also the art of hospitality and entertainment. A variety of roaming performances will amuse all audiences; with unusual, theatrical performers that include a comedy waiter duo and the smallest theatre in the world. There will also be live music including a jazz stage by the Aviary as well as a vintage Ragroof tea dance. The craft activity tent will see a hive of family fun, including hair garland making classes and an opportunity to work alongside light artist Anna Whetstone to create gilded bugs.

Step into history by walking through parts of the Manor, entering through the Red Drawing Room, as if a guest of Ferdinand’s and explore Waddesdon’s past with a specially devised family trail by the outdoor arts company, Frolicked. The wine cellars will also be open and at the Stables there will be the free exhibition of new work inspired by Waddesdon by ceramic artist, Kate Malone (from BBC television’s Great Pottery Throw Down).

Feast promises to be a banquet for all the senses.

Relish sumptuous fancies and savouries with a Feast festival afternoon tea or celebrate Father’s Day in style Visitors will be invited to take a seat at the elaborately decorated 150-metre long dining table and enjoy a picnic or sample some food from one of the 60 handpicked artisan food and drink stalls that boast the best produce available from the local area and beyond. Relish sumptuous fancies and savouries with a Feast festival afternoon tea or celebrate Father’s Day in style with a Gentleman’s afternoon tea in the Manor restaurant. Wine lovers will be able to travel the world with an informal wine-tasting with five Rothschild wines from Argentina, Chile and Bordeaux.

Root Camp, a wonderful initiative that teaches young people how to cook from field to table, are returning for their second year and will be running one-hour street food cookery workshops for 8 - 18 year olds with chef Sylvain Jamois. These dynamic hands-on courses celebrate food and impart a real knowledge of the sourcing, preparation and enjoyment of food.

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THE DETAILS Feast Weekend, 18 & 19 June Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Bucks HP18 0JH Book online: www.waddesdonmanor.org Twitter: @WaddesdonManor Facebook: Waddesdon Manor #feast16

Be our guest at

Feast weekend at Waddesdon

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June 10am-5pm

Enjoy a taste of history over this two day festival celebrating food, drink and entertainment.

Inspired by ‘The Baron’s Treat’, Ferdinand de Rothschild’s annual garden party for local families, Feast promises to be a banquet for all the senses.

Adult £13, Child £6.50, Family £32.50 (2 adults, 3 children) National Trust members Adult £3, Child £1.50, Family £7.50 Waddesdon Manor, Near Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH

Book online: www.waddesdon.org.uk # feast16

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HENLEY FESTIVAL MUSIC | COMEDY | FOOD | ARTS Henley Festival, the UK’s most glamorous boutique festival, returns to its stunning setting along the river in Henley-on-Thames from 6th - 10th July 2016

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s one of the most decorated and recognisable names in British music, we are delighted that Elton John and His Band will open Henley Festival 2016 on Wednesday 6th to a sold out audience, whilst one of Britain’s greatest-ever entertainers Dame Shirley Bassey will be teaming up with Brit-Award winning vocal group BLAKE on Saturday 9th. Legendary multi award winning singer song writer Elvis Costello & The Imposters will keep the party going on Thursday night when they take to the floating stage. Friday night will see the festival return to its classical roots with legendary Welsh Opera singer Bryn Terfel performing with the Welsh National Opera Orchestra. Finally everyone’s favourite singer-songwriter Will Young will bring Henley Festival to a momentous close on the Sunday night. Will Young said: I’m really very excited to be closing Henley Festival on the Sunday night. I had such fun playing there last time, it’s such a beautiful setting on the banks of the river Thames, not to mention headlining alongside one of my favourite people, Sir Elton John.

Brand new for 2016, legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott’s will be making the festival their home for the full five days.

Festival goers will be treated to the full Ronnie Scott’s experience, seated at cabaret style tables Legendary nightclub Heaven will be bringing their sister club Pure to the festival, kicking off the dancing each night as soon as the headline act finishes on the floating stage Shaking up its festival format for 2016, Henley will be bringing a programme of red hot British comedians to the festival, quadrupling Henley Festival’s comedy bill in size from previous years. We are hugely excited to be announcing Al Murray, Reginald D Hunter, Nina Conti, Dillie Keane, Richard Herring, Adam Kay, The Boy 2 4 M AY 2 0 1 6

with Tape on His Face, Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans as some of the biggest names on the line up of 20 comics who will keep crowds entertained each night at the festival.

For the 2016 festival, Michelin starred chef Daniel Clifford will be taking the reins of Europe’s biggest field restaurant, creating a bespoke tasting menu exclusively for Henley.

Daniel was AA Chefs’ chef of the year in 2015 and his restaurant ‘Midsummer House’ in Cambridge holds two Michelin stars.Daniel said: I am incredibly excited to work at such an iconic event as Henley. The Riverside Restaurant will be the fine dining offering for guests with dishes such as Sautéed scallop, granny smith apple, celeriac and perigold truffle puree and Seared Cornish mackerel, piccalilli Chantilly, pickled white cabbage.

For festival goers who prefer to eat on the go, there are plenty of other food options. Ronnie Scott’s will offer superb steaks, Ronnie style burgers and gorgeous fish pie with a fine dining twist. A stalwart of the festival, Paul Clerehugh will be with us throughout the week with his bespoke festival menu at The Crooked Billet, offering fantastic British food using locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Cooking up a storm of authentic Indian food, Hasan & Bashir deliver Northern Thali to hungry festival goers at Spice Merchant Pop-Up. For street food enthusiasts, head to The Top for a diverse mix of cuisine and a never ending banquet of first class food to go.

THE DETAILS Tickets start from £35 www.henley-festival.co.uk For the latest Henley news, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

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The Comedy of Errors

Chiltern Shakespeare Company After its successful staging of the rather edgy comedy ‘The Taming of the Shrew in 2015, Chiltern Shakespeare Company takes to the seaside for its next production: The Comedy of Errors.

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irector Paula Chitty has chosen to set the play in the town of Budleigh Salterton in the Victorian era. Expect a colourful production with a song or two as well as beach huts, bathing machines, Punch and Judy and colourful dresses.

For a comedy, the start of the play is unpromising. A father has lost his wife and one of his twin sons and a twin servant many years earlier and has been searching desperately for them. Threatened with death when he enters a city which is an enemy to his own, he tells his story to the Duke who is moved to grant him a 24 hour reprieve to try to raise the ransom necessary to save his life. Multiple mistaken identities then occur as a father seeks his son, a brother seeks his twin, the servants mistake their masters and masters confuse their wives. Naturally, the culmination of this suspense, adventure and romantic folly is the reuniting of the family and the prospect of marriages…

‘The Comedy of Errors will be staged on 8th-11th and 15th-18th June at 8pm, with matinees on both Saturdays at 2pm. The grounds will open 2 hours before each performance. Ticket prices range from £16.00 to £23.00, with concessions available for some performances.

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CSC is an amateur company with a highly respected reputation in the Chilterns and Thames Valley areas and their annual production is a firm fixture in the Beaconsfield calendar.

Whilst its principal aim is to bring Shakespeare to life for all age groups, CSC is also committed to supporting local charities. The 2016 nominated charity is Woodrow High House, a residential and day centre supporting young people to grow and learn through outdoor activities, which will receive surplus funds from the production.

Performances have been staged for over 26 years at Hall Barn, Old Beaconsfield; a wonderful quintessentially English parkland setting leading down to a lake. Many audience members take full advantage of the beautiful surroundings by having a picnic in the park before the performance. For those not wishing to bring their own food, a licensed refreshment marquee is on site and picnics may be pre-ordered.

The actors perform in the open air on a grass stage against the backdrop of a 300 year old sculpted yew hedge. The audience sits on raked seating in a tented auditorium and so is protected from the elements. There is also limited wheelchair/disabled access.

Full theatrical lighting and sound amplification are employed (including hearing loops). The ample parking is organised by the Beaconsfield and High Wycombe branches of The Lions who ask for voluntary contributions which all go directly to CSC’s chosen charity.

THE DETAILS Hall Barn is a 17th century Country House & Estate close to J2 of the M40. For more information and to book online, visit www.chiltern-shakespeare.co.uk or contact the Box Office on 01494 573559 (9am-6pm Mon-Sat)

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Back to Summer Party The one party you don’t want to miss!

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he Buckinghamshire Golf Club will play host to one of the events of the summer at “The Venue” a luxury marquee fronting the river. The Back to Summer Party in support of AfriKids takes places on the 25th June 2016 and promises to be a night to remember. The star studded night will see lives acts performing such as X Factor finalists Reggie N Bollie, renowned for their large party anthems and feel good factor. They are due to have the hit of the summer with their first single New Girl which is due out on the 16th May - you heard it here first! Special guest performer of the night is the one and only 80’s pop sensation Paul Young who will be singing all his old favourites such as Wherever I Lay My Hat and Common People to name but a few.

Also on the lineup is Lauren Platt, well known for her beautiful singing voice on the 2014 series of X Factor and presenter of CBBC singing show Got What It Takes. The evening finishes with dancing until the early hours with Ibiza’s favourite DJ Justin Oliver.

The Back to Summer Party is the brainchild of Gabrielle Matthews who was inspired after a recent trip to Northern Ghana in December with her family, four other local families and a charity called AfriKids. AfriKids is an internationally award-winning child rights organisation working to alleviate

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acute child suffering and poverty in Northern Ghana, one of the poorest parts of the world.

It was an opportunity for the children (and adults) to experience a totally different culture, see and do things they had never encountered before but most importantly meet some totally inspirational people. Speaking about the visit Gabrielle said “ It really was a life changing experience and something I will never forget. It makes you realise how children are all the same wherever they come from, just some have more opportunity than others. I am really excited to be able to put on this event along with Bill Blenkarn of MJB Events as all the profits raised will go directly to AfriKids and specifically the funding of a Child Rights Centre in a remote area of Ghana where there is a particularly high level of children living with disabilities. Our aim is to raise £10,000 which will fund the centre for a year and hopefully give those children the opportunity they deserve.”

THE DETAILS Tickets are selling fast and can be purchased at www.billetto.co.uk/back-to-summer-party. For regular updates please go towww.facebook.com/ BacktToSummer, or to make a donation please go to www.justgiving.com/Back-To-Summer

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The Thames Traditional Boat Festival returns in 2016 with an even bigger display of vintage & classic boats, cars and aeroplanes! Highlights include: the exclusive Bluebird K3 returning to try again for her first ever Thames run, WWII Dunkirk Little Ships, WWII fast patrol boats, WWI dog fights, amphibians, military vehicles and over 180 traditional boats that makes this the largest event of its type in Europe plus all the quintessentially English eccentricity that makes it so utterly unique!

Following the great success of 2015, with over 10,000 visitors, the “Trad” will run for 3 days from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th July. Please see website for details.

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WIN A FAMILY DAY OUT Celebrate 20 awesome years of the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

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in an awesome family day out to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort and experience the ultimate world of LEGO® adventure!

2016 marks twenty years since LEGOLAND first opened its doors! Back then it was a little bit smaller with only 25 million LEGO bricks; today it boasts more than 80 million LEGO bricks and hundreds of models across the Resort!

With over 55 rides, live shows and attractions there’s plenty across the Resort to keep the whole family entertained.

NEW for 2016 - Emmet, Wyldstyle, Benny, MetalBeard and Unikitty are back in “The LEGO® Movie™ 4D A New

Adventure” an all-new, 12 minute 4D movie, showing only at LEGOLAND! Head to the LEGO Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display to see the gigantic NEW LEGO Death Star made up of a staggering 500,000 LEGO bricks! Plus from 28 May join the LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS™ in an all new 4D movie experience!

Whether you are earning your first driving license behind the wheel of a LEGO car at the LEGO City Driving School, riding a fearsome Dragon through a medieval castle or making a splash in DUPLO® Valley, awesome awaits at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. www.LEGOLAND.co.uk.

For your chance to win a family day out at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort send a blank email with Legoland Competition in the subject line to abi@fishmediagroup. co.uk. The first email to be randomly selected after the closing date of 17th June 2016 will win and will be contacted by 20th June 2016. Terms and conditions apply.

Prize Terms and Conditions: Win a family day out at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, including 2 adult and 2 child tickets. Only one entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18 or over. Entrants submitting the correct answer will be entered into a prize draw which will take place on 17th June 2016. The winner will be selected at random. The prize consists of 2 adult and 2 child day tickets to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. Any additional adults and/or children will be charged at the standard rate. If the winner elects to partake in any or all portions of his/her prize with fewer than four (4) guests, the prize will be awarded to the winner and any participating guest and any remainder of the prize will be forfeited and shall not be subject to further or alternative compensation. The prize is for one day tickets only, and not 2 Day or Annual Passes. Prizes must be used within the 2016 season from 11 March 2016 – 5 November 2016. Prizes will be sent to winners by the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort by post. Any additional tickets you may wish to purchase can be booked in advance online at www.legoland.co.uk. If you are using these tickets to attend on an event day please ensure that you arrive early to guarantee entry. When planning your visit, please remember to take a look at our calendar for opening dates and times. We are closed on some Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the season. Height restrictions apply on some rides. The prize is subject to the attractions normal Terms and Conditions of Entry, which can be found at http://www.legoland.co.uk/Book/Terms-and-Conditions-new/. The use of the prize is subject to availability and capacity restrictions. Not all attractions, shows and rides may be operational on the day of the visit. Height, age and weight restrictions apply on some rides. Prize consists only of one day entrance only; no other elements or expenses such as travel, car parking, meals and beverages, spending money or Q-Bot access to rides and attractions are included. All such expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner plus guests. The promoter’s decision is final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into. Unless otherwise stated the promoter is the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. This prize cannot be taken in conjunction with any other promotion, offer, reward/loyalty program, 2 Day or Annual Pass, group booking, rail inclusive offer. Competition entry is open to all UK residents except employees and the immediate family of the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. There is no cash or alternative to the prizes stated, and the prizes are non-transferable. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, DUPLO and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c)2016 The LEGO Group. THE LEGO MOVIE ©The LEGO Group & Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. STAR WARS™, STAR WARS™:THE CLONE WARS™ and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks

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ART MAKING IS Healing & Uplifting!

As part of Creativity for Health and Wellbeing week, local Art therapists will be hosting an event for people who would like to know more about and experience the benefits of how the creative process can enhance health and wellbeing.

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As well as for those looking to enhance their own self-care, this day will also be an invaluable one for people working or caring for others and who would like to learn more about a resource they could have at hand.

The day therefore may include Learning and Teaching Assistants in schools, afterschool and holiday club leaders, care home staff, carers looking after family members at home as well as professionals working in mental health.

The event will be held at the beautiful College Lake nature Reserve near Tring on Sunday 19th June. There will be a range of calming, healing and uplifting activities throughout the day where no art skills are necessary, just a willingness to engage with the materials.

In recent years, a growing body of evidence has been compiled from clinical research showing that participation in the arts and access to a range of arts opportunities can dramatically improve health outcomes and increase wellbeing.

Supplementing medicine and care, art-making and other creative art forms such as music, drama and dance have proved to improve the health of people who may have mild

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depression or anxiety along with other emotional challenges including bereavement or even early stage dementia. It also benefits those people who experience some physical difficulties.

Taking part in arts activities can reduce stress and increase social engagement, raise self-esteem and confidence as well as provide opportunities for self-expression. This all promotes prevention of disease and helps to build wellbeing.

Creativity and Wellbeing Plus is a new initiative jointly developed by London Arts in Health Forum and the National Alliance for Arts, Health and Wellbeing where partners from all across the country will be running diverse events in a collective push to demonstrate how the arts can positively benefit health and wellbeing for everyone.

2016 will be the fifth year running for Creativity and Wellbeing Week. Last year, over 25,000 people attended more than 150 events across London and the rest of the UK. Creativity and Wellbeing Week runs from 13 June 2016.

THE DETAILS For more information please contact Cathy at info@artplus.org.uk or visit www.artplus.org.uk For further information on other events during the week visit www.creativityandwellbeing.org.uk

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mily Atack will now play are perfectly suited to the role and will encourage a new the role of Holly Golightly generation of theatregoers to share Capote’s beautiful story. in the UK Tour of Breakfast We cannot be sad to be losing Verity as it is for such a happy at Tiffany’s from 2 May reason and we all wish her well with her pregnancy.” to 11 June 2016, appearing at His Also in the cast of Breakfast at Tiffany’s are Matt Barber Majesty’s Aberdeen, Nottingham (Atticus Aldridge in Downton Abbey) as Fred, Victor Theatre Royal, Theatre Royal Bath, McGuire (the sit-coms Trollied and Bread) as Joe Bell, Glasgow Theatre Royal, King’s Theatre Robert Calvert as Doc, Naomi Cranston as Mag, Charlie Edinburgh and Wycombe Swan. She De Melo as José, Tim Frances as Rusty Trawler/Editor at will be replacing Verity Rushworth, 21, Andrew Joshi as Yunioshi, Melanie La Barrie as Mme who has had to withdraw because she is Spanella, and Sevan Stephan as OJ Berman/Dr Goldman, expecting her first child. Emily will be with Katy Allen and Andy Watkins. sharing the role with Pixie Lott, whose Truman Capote’s classic novella has been adapted for the dates, including the West End season, stage by Pulitzer Prize-winning Finalist and Tony and Olivier have been announced previously.

Award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg (Take Me Emily can currently be seen in the Out, Three Days of Rain), and contains memorable songs highly anticipated remake of Dad’s from the era as well as original music by Grant Olding (One Army, which topped the UK box office Man, Two Guvnors). earlier this year. Emily stars as Daphne Based on Truman Capote’s beloved masterwork, Breakfast alongside an all-star cast that includes at Tiffany’s is set in New York in 1943. Fred, a young writer Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bill Nighy, from Louisiana, meets Holly Golightly, a charming, vivacious Toby Jones & Michael Gambon. She and utterly elusive good-time girl. Everyone falls in love with is best known for her role as Charlotte Holly – including Fred. But Fred is poor, and Holly’s other Hinchcliffe in the award-winning E4 suitors include a playboy millionaire and the future president series The Inbetweeners. Emily has of Brazil. As war rages on in Europe, Holly begins to fall in most recently shot Iron Sky 2 alongside love with Fred – just as her past catches up with her. comedian Tom Green, and Lies We Breakfast at Tiffany’s is directed by Nikolai Foster, the Tell opposite Harvey Keitel, Gabriel Artistic Director of Curve, with production design by Byrne and Gina McKee. Matthew Wright, lighting design by Ben Cracknell and Emily said of her new role, “I am so sound design by Mic Pool. flattered and honoured to be playing Breakfast at Tiffany’s began its run of sold-out Holly Golightly; to take such an performances at Curve, Leicester on 3 March, before iconic role as my stage debut is both embarking on a UK & Ireland Tour on 15 March. There incredibly exciting and challenging. I will be a 12-week season at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in can’t wait to get started and plan to London’s West End from 30 June to 17 September 2016. have as much fun with it as possible.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a co-production between Colin I’m very much looking forward to Ingram, Curve, Peter Kane, William Sinclair and Michael getting in front of an audience and Melnick & Finlay Gray. going on this journey with them every night.”

Director of I am so flattered and honoured to be playing Holly Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Golightly; to take such an iconic role as my stage debut Nikolai Foster, said is both incredibly exciting and challenging of the casting of Emily Atack, “I am delighted Emily is joining Pixie Lott THE DETAILS to share the role of Holly Golightly in our production of Breakfast at Catch Breakfast at Tiffany’s from 6-11 June at the Tiffany’s. It’s a thrilling prospect for Wycombe Swan. Ticket Office 01494 512000 all of us to be working with actors who or www.wycombeswan.co.uk

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Going that extra mile Hospice’s hero notches up hat-trick at London Marathon

Everyone here is so proud of Matt and what he’s doing on behalf of our patients. 78 miles in a little over ten hours in a fortnight on behalf of the charity - wow!

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harity hero Matt Fowler raced over the London Marathon finishing line on Sunday April 24 to complete an epic longdistance running hat-trick for South Bucks Hospice.

The London event was 47-yearold Matt’s third marathon in three consecutive weeks as he set about raising funds for patients with life-limiting illnesses.

He finished the final race in the impressive time of three hours 34 minutes and 16 seconds – just five seconds slower than his time in Brighton a week earlier. And two weeks previously, he recorded a personal best time at Manchester of three hours 16 minutes and 13 seconds.

All in all, he competitively raced more than 78 miles in a little over ten hours in the space of a fortnight on behalf of the charity.

“I was really pleased with my London Marathon time - especially as after eight miles my legs were really tired,” said the father-of-two who lives in High Wycombe.

“I was delighted I still managed to hold on for same time as Brighton, and pleased that I have kept my promise to run three in three weekends for the hospice.

“I hope I can the public will now back me in donating to

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my JustGiving internet page because the charity is building a new community hospice right now in Totteridge and needs every penny it can get to help give the best possible care to patients.”

Matt, a successful commercial photographer, only took up running three years ago while walking his dog along the Thames at Marlow.

Jo Woolf, Chief Executive at South Bucks Hospice, said: “Everyone here is so proud of Matt and what he’s doing on behalf of our patients. 78 miles in a little over ten hours in a fortnight on behalf of the charity - wow! What a fantastic donation of precious time and energy. It would be wonderful if 500 people now logged into Matt’s JustGiving page and donated a pound.”

To sponsor Matt and support Hospice patients, go to: http:// campaign.justgiving.com/ charity/southbuckshospice/ThreeMarathons-in-a-Flash-Matt-FowlerSouth-Bucks-Hospice.

THE DETAILS More about the South Bucks Hospice at www.sbh.org.uk More about Matt at www.mattphoto.co.uk

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Charity Fun Day At Crowne Plaza Marlow in aid of the fire fighters charity with special guest appearance from Star Wars’ R2D2

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lways wanted to be a Fire Fighter? Come and pretend for the day! Join us for a day of family fun on the lawns, fire engines, fire demos and firemen. Live Music, BBQs, bouncy castles, Kids n Karts, face painting, games on the lawn and guest of honour, R2D2 from Star Wars. What better way than to spend your Bank Holiday?

Marlow Town Mayor, Bob Johnson, will be opening the event and there will be entertainment throughout the afternoon, including Dave the Disco, Leading Lights Events and Next Stage Choir. With BBQs, bouncy castles, Kids n Karts, face painting, Candle by Events, games on the lawn and much more, it’s the perfect family day out.

From 12pm, Monday, 30th May FREE ADMISSION.

About The Fire Fighters Charity The Fire Fighters Charity is the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired firefighters, fire personnel and their families.

Their vision is to make a positive difference by supporting people in the fire and rescue community when they are in need. Over the years, they have helped hundreds of thousands of individuals by providing world-class treatment and support services.

It costs over £9 million per year to keep the Charity running, and they are completely reliant upon donations and fundraising, so your support is very much needed.

The role of a firefighter is one of bravery, loyalty and devotion to public service. Just like firefighters, the Charity is passionate about their work and the services they provide to the men and women who risk their lives to save ours.

THE DETAILS Call Crowne Plaza Marlow on 01628 496 800 or email enquiries@cpmarlow.co.uk for more information. www.cpmarlow.co.uk

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Hobbs of Henley Welcome to the Henley Boat Club with Hobbs of Henley Ltd

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obbs of Henley was established in 1870 and remains to this day a family run business. Their working knowledge of the Thames goes back five generations and although the business has evolved with the demands of the 19th, 20th and 21st century they have not lost the standards of service set by their forefathers of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

With their wealth of knowledge no one can be better placed to look after your boating requirements and The Henley Boat Club offers you a new way of experiencing their quality of service and luxury self drive motor launches.

The principle of the Henley Boat Club Founded in 2014, The Henley Boat Club gives you the opportunity to enjoy a fleet of beautifully maintained selfdrive motor launches without the hassle of ownership and the costs involved with this.

Henley Boat Club ‘Membership Boating’ is the easy way to take to the river whenever you want to safe in the knowledge that your boat is maintained and looked after by a family business whose working knowledge of the Thames goes back five generations and 146 years!

Henley Boat Club is a new boating idea conceived by Hobbs of Henley’s Managing Director Jonathan Hobbs in response to market forces.

‘In the current climate we’ve noticed that people are wary of owning their own boats due to depreciation and the rising

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costs of the mooring, storage, licenses, insurances and fuel’.

‘Also with people’s increasingly demanding working lives we’ve noticed it has become more and more difficult for them to find the time to enjoy private ownership of a boat and get the real value of their investment.’

‘Membership of The Henley Boat Club gives you freedom to enjoy a choice of Hobbs Boats with none of the cost or hassle of ownership’.

Hobbs of Henley Ltd have the largest fleet of hire boats on the Thames and Henley Boat Club members will have the opportunity to enjoy their luxury self-drive range at reduced costs of up to 35% off published hire prices.

Henley Boat Club is available now to an exclusive number of applicants. For an annual fee, members will be able to enjoy the splendor of the River Thames and its many events, pubs and restaurants by checking the weather forecast getting on the phone and taking to the water during sunny periods, if the weather changes before you leave, do it another time!

Henley Boat Club is designed to be flexible and to suit the member enabling them to enjoy fair-weather boating!

Join the Henley Boat Club and enjoy hassle free, incentivized Boating!

THE DETAILS www.hobbsofhenley.com boats@hobbsofhenley.co.uk 01491 572035

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New Venue For Popular Henley Craft Event Experience The Best In Contemporary Craft, Design and Art at The Craft & Design Experience in Henley

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The organisers of The Craft and Design Experience have announced a new venue for their event this summer.

The event will take place from 24-26 June at Henley Meadows, a short walk from Henley town centre and adjacent to Fawley Court where the event was first staged and opened by the then Shadow Arts Minister, Boris Johnson.

The Craft and Design Experience has earned an enviable reputation for selecting only the very best professional designers, artists and craftsmen and, with the resurgence in interest in designer crafts, the event is expected to be as popular as ever. Visitors are able to shop for unusual contemporary items in a relaxing atmosphere, view a wide range of demonstrations or take part in various craft related workshops. There is also a marquee selling an interesting range of food products for visitors to buy and take home.

Work will be on sale from exhibitors working in many disciplines including furniture, textiles, jewellery, leatherwork, glass and more. Design of the exhibitors’ products must be of the highest standard to be selected,

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th and must show true innovation and originality ensuring only the very best in UK design is represented.

Special features at the event this year include a varied programme of live music, Chinese lion dancing, storytellers, silhouette cutting and a sculpture garden. For the first time there will also be ‘Inspired’ an exhibition of work by some of the finest furniture makers and contemporary silversmiths in the UK. For those wishing to have a go themselves thee are workshops including blacksmithing, a potter’s wheel, leatherwork and felting. Demonstrations will include woodturning, chair making, woodcarving, metal sculpting and weaving.

June 2016

THE DETAILS Opening times are 10 am – 5 pm each day. Advance tickets are now on sale at a reduced price or purchase on the door at £10 for adults or £1 for children aged 5 – 16.

For further information and advance ticket sales visit the website at www.craftexperience.co.uk or contact CDE Ltd on 01622 747 325

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ith April into May truly underway it is time to brush away the cobwebs and make the most of those refreshing flavours of Spring – sardines, English asparagus, watercress, rocket and shellfish including cockles, oysters and crab are all at their best.

This month we put a slight spin on one of my favourites – Crab on Toast!

This is a delicious light lunch or high tea dish. Here it is served on potato cakes instead, making a slightly more substantial meal. A 70-30 mix of white to brown crab meat gives a better depth of flavour, and parmesan a welcomed astringency.

Serve this dish with some well dresses salad leaves and I am certain, you will love it.

Dorset Crab on Potato Cakes

Serves 4 Potato Cakes 3 medium potatoes 100 g plain flour ½ tsp baking powder 1 egg yolk 2 tbsp double cream Hollandaise 125 g clarified butter 2 egg yolks ½ tsp white wine vinegar pinch of salt 1 tsp lemon juice

Crab Mix 150 g picked crab meat juice of ½ lemon 1 tsp Dijon mustard 3 dashes of tabasco sauce 4 dashes of Worcestershire sauce 25 g grated parmesan

Method Potato Cakes 1. Make a dry mash with the potatoes.

2. Mix with flour, egg and cream.

Season to taste.

3. Roll into a dough and using a cutter, stamp out rings, approximately 1cm thick.

4. Chill, then pan-fry until golden brown.

Hollandaise 1. In a bowl, over simmering water, whisk the yolks, vinegar, salt and a splash of lemon juice.

2. Slowly whisk in melted butter, until you have a smooth and light sauce.

3. Finish with a little lemon juice and season to taste.

Crab Gently fold all ingredients together and season to taste.

To Serve Pre-heat a grill, until hot. Warm one side of your potato cakes, then turn over. Fold in 4-5 tbsp of hollandaise into your crab mixture. Spread evenly onto your potato cakes and grill until golden brown. Serve immediately with your dressed salad leaves.

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Experience the culinary theatre of our open kitchen and view Laurie and his team in action at the Pass, with our five course and six course tasting option, which showcases the best ingredients of the season.

Offer is available from Tuesday to Friday lunchtime until the end of May 2016 for just £38.00 per person - optional wine flight £18.00 (sixth course at an additional £6.00) Maximum of 6 guests per reservation - please, mention the Offer, when making your reservation.

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ritish Polo Day partners with a carefully selected group of brands – boasting a combined heritage of 2000 years – and brings together a global community of over 28,000 entrepreneurs, billionaires and philanthropists. Not to mention 12 royal families.

Over the past five years the British Polo Day calendar has grown to encapsulate a network of 10 global experiences per year, including China, Mexico, India and the UAE. British Polo Day GB 2016 will celebrate the 50th event.

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Saturday 18th June 2016 The River Field, Black Bears Polo Club, Henley-onThames

Bears River Ground, Henley: the home-leg of this year’s global series marks the 50th British Polo Day. Expect the celebrations to be suitably prodigious, with partners including Harrods, Bentley and Justerini & Brooks joining together in a fast-paced, high-goal polo and quintessentially British celebration.

THE DETAILS Applications for invitations can be made online at www.britishpoloday.com Or via email to milly@britishpoloday.com.

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reunites with Sandbanks the treasure of the South coast verging on gladiatorial, the spectators are up close and personal and due to the confined area it can get pretty physical at times.”

An exciting new layout has been created with everything orientated towards the polo arena. The hospitality and VIP marquees are pitch side with vistas to the sea giving guests a fantastic view of all the action from the polo arena from their private terraces. In the evening the marquees will be merged to form one big party area.

This year the UK’s youngest polo players will take to the arena to show off their equestrian skills and treat audiences to an exhibition match. There will be a 4x4 race against a champion polo pony and The England Women’s beach volleyball team will take on Poland.

Sandpolo Ambassador, model and polo player, Jodie Kidd commented: “You simply cannot beat the polo at Sandbanks. It gathers some of the world’s top polo players together on a wonderful blue flag beach in July for some exceptional polo, a great party atmosphere and a fashionable crowd dancing to top DJs on the beach.”

When the hard working polo ponies are tucked up and the sun goes down, DJ Shiftk3y and 99 Souls will re-energise the beach on the Friday night with iconic DJ Trevor Nelson and DJ Charles headlining the Saturday after party. On both evenings guests will be able to express

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their guilty pleasure in the Disco Fever marquee.

From VIP to General Admission Sandpolo 2016 will be a weekend to remember.

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op Polo Players are set to take centre stage this summer for the world’s largest beach polo event in Poole, as the British Beach Polo Championships 2016 returns to the spectacular Sandbanks Beach in Dorset on July 8th/9th for a weekend of awe-inspiring polo.

The cream of the world’s polo circuit are already gearing up for the spectacular event, which this year brings a new arena layout to the golden beaches, along with an exciting line-up of after party DJ’s and entertainment.

The high adrenalin sporting event wows spectators within a temporary polo arena, grandstand and marquees, accommodating up to 3000 people. Each day 72 polo ponies take pride of place overlooking Poole Harbour and Old Harry Rocks.

‘Sandpolo’ Event Director, Johnny Wheeler said: “After nine successful years the beach polo is now a wellestablished regional event. Sandbanks is the perfect setting and the formula for combining this exhilarating sport with social and business interaction seems to be just right.”

“For those who have never witnessed arena polo it’s likened to ice hockey on horseback. The action is fast and furious

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THE DETAILS Hospitality tickets £165.00,VIP start at £50, General admission starts at £25.00.

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QUeeN’s CUP fiNAL SATURDAY 11TH JUNE 2016, GUARDS POLO CLUB

on saturday 11th June 2016, the cartier Queen’s cup Final will mark cartier’s 32nd year of polo sponsorship.

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artier first sponsored the International Day in 1984 and since then, the Cartier International Day became the largest and most prestigious polo spectator event in the world, attracting over 25,000 people in Windsor Great Park at Guards Polo Club.

It was for 28 years that Cartier sponsored the International Polo day at Guards Polo Club before deciding to sponsor the Queen’s Cup, one of the world’s leading polo tournaments.

With the best polo players in the world participating, it is a highlight for the sport’s elite and spectators alike. Past players have included HRH Prince Philip, who played in the final and HRH Prince Charles who won the trophy.

HM The Queen first presented her cup to Guards Polo Club in 1960 and historically attends Finals Day. From Cartier’s first ever sponsorship with the International Day at Guards, to the Cartier Queen’s Cup polo, guests have included royalty, celebrities, the respected polo community and many more. Cartier polo events have seen some of the world’s most famous faces such as the Royal Family, Angelina Jolie, Pierce Brosnan, Keira Knightley, Sharon Stone and Emma Watson to name a few.

“The Polo players’ passion and commitment are very akin to the values of Cartier. Our Maison is proud to

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celebrate this distinctive relationship with polo and the legacy built up over 30 years” Laurent Feniou, Managing Director of Cartier UK. This is 22-goal polo at its very best.

Grandstand seating and all-day hospitality packages are available to non-members for finals day, plus exclusive benefits for Club members. “‘The Polo players’ passion and commitment are very akin to the values of Cartier. Our Maison is proud to celebrate this distinctive relationship with polo and the legacy built up over 30 years” Laurent Feniou, Managing Director of Cartier UK. Cartier and polo’s long standing rapport has resulted in something truly iconic and it is a relationship that Cartier is honoured to uphold for years to come.

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THE DETAILS Call 01784 437797 for more details.

••••• Guards Polo Club Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park Egham, Surrey TW20 0HP ••••• www.guardspoloclub.com

CHRISTMAS FROST FAIR

GARDEn SHOW FINE FOODS CRAFTS & GIFTS EXQUISITE PRESENTS FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT DROP IN XMAS WORKSHOPS STABLE YARD RETAILERS FATHER CHRISTMAS

Over 200 exhibitors PLANTS, SEEDS, SPECIALIST NURSERIES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, GARDEN QUESTION TIME 10.00 - 5.00 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 21st, 22nd & 23rd November 2014

Adults £5.00 Accompanied children free

Held in The Old Palace, Riding School, Stable Yard

& Heated Marquees on Palace Green

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Including: West Garden | Veteran Tree Trail | Woodland Garden Sundial Garden | Access to Hatfield Park 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June 2016 £10 Adult, £9 Senior, Accompanied Child (under 16) Free Group rates available on request

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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY FAMILY FUN DAY From 12pm – Monday, 30th May In aid of The Fire Fighters Charity.

Always wanted to be a Fire Fighter? Come and pretend for the day! Join us for a day of family fun on the lawns with our local firemen and their fire engines. Live Music, BBQ, bouncy castles, face painting, games on the lawn and much more. What better way than to spend your Bank Holiday?

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rACiNg iNto sUmmer with the investec derby festival

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Tattenham Straight and settle down to a sumptuous spread and drinks with The Great British Picnic Epsom Downs racecourse has hosted Her Majesty The Queen at The Derby for nearly 70 years and this year will be particularly momentous as she celebrates her 90th birthday. As an avid racehorse owner for the past seven decades, the Queen has enjoyed watching many horses run on the historic Epsom Downs in her colours. The closest Her Majesty has got to winning the Greatest Flat Race in World race was with her horse Aureole finishing second in the 1953 Derby, just four days after her coronation.

It’s an action-packed two-day event offering excitement and entertainment within the stunning setting of Epsom Downs, all just 30 minutes from London by train.

If the Investec Derby isn’t for you there is plenty of other top class racing in the area this summer. Sandown Park racecourse, in Esher, hosts the Group 1 Coral Eclipse on Saturday 2 July. Get your outfit sorted for their Ladies Day on 1 July for a chance to win shoes and accessories from Unisa, a hat selected personally with British milliner Noel Stewart and a personal shopping appointment with one of the stylists from Beulah, all judged by Made in Chelsea’s Rosie Fortescue.

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s we enter the summer season all thoughts turn to planning fun days out. Now in its 237th year, The Investec Derby Festival is a must-attend event in the sporting calendar. Extending over two days, Ladies’ Day (3 June) and the Investec Derby Day(4 June), the Festival is quintessentially British, from the carnival atmosphere on The Hill to the high fashion and celebrations in the grandstands, there is something for everyone.

The two-day Festival caters for all tastes and budgets offering a range of enclosures, from the free access on The Hill with fairground attractions to the spacious Grandstand and fine dining option in the Chez Roux restaurant - there is something to appeal to everyone.

This year you can secure a reserved table spot on the

THE DETAILS Ladies Day and Derby Day tickets start from £15 ••••• For further information on the enclosures and to book tickets please visit www.epsomderby.co.uk or call Epsom Downs Racecourse on 0344 5793004

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The Home of British Television...

Can now become yours The historic former headquarters of the BBC have opened to the public for the first time as the initial phase of 950 homes goes on sale.

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est London's most famous forecourt, familiar to TV audiences worldwide, will become the centrepiece of a new 14-acre neighbourhood of apartments set among the Fifties architecture.

Television Centre will also be home to vast modern office spaces, restaurants, shops and a cinema. Soho House will be unveiling a new hotel and private members club with a rooftop swimming pool, alongside a 25,000sq ft Cowshed spa and gym.

The scheme, designed by Paul Monaghan of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, retains many of the building's Grade II-listed features as part of the design.

The first 432 homes of “Helios” apartments are being created within the distinctive circular-shaped block wrapped around the central courtyard and its familiar statue of Helios, the Greek sun god, which symbolises the radiation of television around the world. A new outer crescent of homes will mirror the inner ring, separated from it by gardens, while the original “stage door” entrance to Television Centre will be a 24-hour concierge lobby.

The new apartments are just the beginning of the transformation of a 145-acre site. More than £8 billion of investment is bringing over 5,000 homes, a new Imperial College campus, an expanded Westfield shopping mall and the largest-ever John Lewis department store.

Studio apartments are priced from £550,000, while one-bedroom apartments start at £650,000. Larger homes are priced from £1 million, rising to £7 million for one of the penthouse flats at the top of the Helios block, overlooking the entire forecourt.

THE DETAILS Viewings can be arranged by appointment through Strutt & Parker (020 7318 4677) or Savills (020 7409 8756), or register online at televisioncentre.com.

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Tennis Classic at Hurlingham 21-24 June the Hurlingham Club SW6

IMG have announced that Tomáš Berdych, Richard Gasquet and Jack Sock have been added to the player field at the 2016 edition of the Tennis Classic at Hurlingham, taking place next month. Grand Slam finalists Greg Rusedski, Mark Philippoussis and Thomas Enqvist, as well as Fabrice Santoro and Mansour Bahrami, have already committed to playing in the event.

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member of the ATP’s Top 10 for the last 6 seasons, Berdych will be making his ninth and fourth consecutive appearance at Hurlingham. The 30-year-old from the Czech Republic is the 2010 Wimbledon finalist and has reached the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams. He is the winner of 12 ATP World Tour titles and enjoyed his highest career ranking of World No. 4 in May 2015.

France’s Richard Gasquet will compete at Hurlingham for the third time. A British fan-favourite, Gasquet has made two Wimbledon semi-final appearances, in 2007 and 2015.

American rising star Jack Sock will make his first appearance at the Tennis Classic at Hurlingham. He is coming off a career best season, having won his inaugural ATP title in Houston and reached the fourth round of Roland Garros in 2015.

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Hospitality tickets are on sale now.

stellar player line-up that has boasted tennis’ biggest stars of the past, present and future.

Over the years, some of the sport’s best players have competed at the event, including Grand Slam champions Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic, as well as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, David Ferrer, and rising stars Grigor Dimitrov and Nick Kyrgios. The Tennis Classic at Hurlingham will announce further additions to the player line up, including current ATP stars, over the next few weeks.

Owned and managed by IMG, the Tennis Classic at Hurlingham takes place at the height of the tennis season, the week prior to Wimbledon. Set in the tranquil 42-acre grounds of The Hurlingham Club, it’s become one of the most intimate tennis events in the social calendar, showcasing some of the current stars of today, playing in a series of singles exhibition matches as they finalise their preparations ahead of Wimbledon, as well as a number of tennis legends. In addition to Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal, such legends of the sport as Tim Henman, Pat Cash and Goran Ivanisevic have participated in the event.

THE DETAILS For more information about the Tennis Classic at Hurlingham The Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 3PR Packages: Available from £195 per person (inc.VAT) Booking information telephone 020 8233 5854 or email hurlinghamtennisclassic@img.com www.hurlinghamtennisclassic.com Tennis-classic-at-Hurlingham

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Syon Park 28th-30th May 2016

Foodies Festival offers London food lovers an Escape to the Countryside

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ondon food lovers can escape the city and spend a day out in the 'capital's countryside' as Foodies Festival returns to London's Syon Park (28-30th May) for a Bank Holiday food and fun filled festival. This year's festival sees the capital's culinary elite in the Aga Rangemaster Chefs Theatre, showcasing their culinary skills, sharing insight into 2016’s food trends and answering questions from the audience.

Chefs taking part include:

ed) Atul Kochhar - Benares (Michelin starr starred) elin (Mich shead Hind The JanosVeres Aldo Zilli - Celebrity Chef en Paul Shearing - Bread Street Kitch Tony Rodd - MasterChef Finalist 2015 Davide Degiovanni – Union St Café en Guy Betteridge – Heddon Street Kitch - Maze Grill Owen Sullivan & Gabriele Zanini George Lyon - London House Will Stanyer -York & Albany Nigel Brown - Celebrity Chef

FEEL GOOD AND SUPERFOODS Visitors can enjoy a new 'Feel Good Foods' theme this summer, with healthy living chefs and food writers joining the line-up to cook with superfoods. Festivalgoers can also discover the advantages of eating ‘Feel Good Foods’ such as cheese (a source of phenylethylamie - the love drug) and dark chocolate and seaweed (both sources of serotonin - the happy drug) as experts promote their nutritional and emotional benefits.

DRINKS THEATRE Expert mixologists and sommeliers, including Neil Phillips and Charles Metcalfe, host champagne and wine masterclasses, and beer connoisseur and writer Melissa Cole is on-hand with craft beer tutorials. Visitors can test their taste buds with blindfolded whisky challenges, where they will have to taste and smell to try and identify ingredients and country of origin.

STREET FOOD AVENUE With flavours from all corners of the world, hunger will be banished and taste buds tingled with the huge array of cuisines on offer. Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Argentinian, Turkish, Indian, Korean, Mexican, French and African are just some of the flavours to feast on this summer, and celebrity chef Aldo Zilli will be serving Italian Burritos as part of his new street food offering. There’s a special focus on Brazilian street food this year to celebrate the Olympic host’s cuisine, including traditional Brazilian BBQ and Rio’s favourite dish Feijoada.

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ARTISAN PRODUCERS MARKET A glittering array of Great Taste Award winners are available to shop and sample from this year, each being hailed as a producer of ‘Exquisite, Outstanding and Simply Delicious’ food and drink – a fantastic opportunity for visitors to meet artisan producers from the local area and across the country, and stock up on award winning produce. With over 120 stalls, visitors will be spoilt for choice for what to eat and take home to enjoy.

CAKE, BAKE & TASTING THEATRE AND VINTAGE TEA ROOM Baking extraordinaire Charlotte White, master chocolatier Fiona Sciolti and top local cake-makers work their baking wizardry on the Cake & Bake stage, inspiring visitors to reach for their spatulas at home and create show-stopping cakes and delicious summer bakes. A neighbouring Chocolate, Cake and Bake Village sells freshly baked breads, sponges, tarts and trifles to enjoy with a bubble tea or fresh juice.

Afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the beautifully decorated Vintage Tea Room, where teas, handmade cakes and scones with clotted cream and jam are served from a tea trolley by vintage styled tea ladies and gentlemen..

CHILDRENS COOKERY SCHOOL The Olympic theme continues into the Children’s Cookery School, where little foodies can decorate their very own gold medal with coloured icing, glitter and edible ribbon. Pizza and cupcake making classes also allow kids to explore their taste buds and learn basic cookery skills to practice at home.

LIVE MUSIC AND POP-UP BARS After a day of feasting and fun, visitors can relax and soak in the atmosphere with live music from award-winning local bands at the Unsigned Music Awards Stage and a glass of bubbly or refreshing cocktail from the Giant Pimm's Teapot or double-decker BarBus.

THE DETAILS Tickets are on sale now at www.foodiesfestival.com or by calling 0844 995 1111

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Distinctively Different The Wingfield Great British Gin Aperitif – Changing The Way You Drink This Summer The Wingfield is a new style of summer drinking. A contemporary gin aperitif expertly blended to a secret recipe from small batch London dry gin, cucumber, pink grapefruit, ginger, elderflower and other fruits and spices. Its the perfect aperitif for your al fresco summer.

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erve simply chilled on the rocks or, for a longer and more refreshing aperitif, serve the Wingfield Spritz with a splash of soda water and garnish with a twist of orange peel. Distinctively different, clean and fresh with complex layers of familiar summer flavours, it tastes like a garden at dusk.

Named after Major Walter Clopton Wingfield who pioneered lawn tennis in the 1870’s forever changing the British summer, The Wingfield is a unique new aperitif, which will change the way that you drink this season.

Available from all Harvey Nichols stores, online at www.harveynichols.com and at Master of Malt, www.masterofmalt. co.uk. Priced from £30.00.

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Win A bottle of The Wingfield Great British Gin Aperitif Competition Question: What style of drink is The Wingfield? a) Gin aperitif b) Single malt whisky c) Vodka Please email your answer to competition@ fishmediagroup.co.uk Terms & Conditions: Win 1 x bottle of The Wingfield Great British Gin Aperitif. No purchase necessary. Competition opens 20th May 2016 and closes 3rd June 2016.

Open to UK residents 18+ only. Winners will be drawn after the closing date. Normal restrictions apply. Promoter: PONTOON, Thirteen, Talina Centre, Bagley’s Lane, London SW6 2BW.

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Our chefs have previously worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and have brought with them the high standards and skills required to create the unforgettable dishes we serve in Little Istanbul.

Here we offer, fresh, hot or cold meze starters and exquisite main dishes full of traditional flavours from across the Eastern Mediterranean, accompanied by Turkish wines and wines of the globe.

The open plan style of Little Istanbul, lends itself to a relaxed and sociable atmosphere, a perfect setting for family and friends to enjoy a meal together.

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The Spirit of Summer Fair and The HOUSE Fair

See the best of British craftsmanship at London Olympia 22nd – 25th June 2016

Enjoy a truly unique shopping experience at the home of stylish living...

Start preparing for those hazy days of summer with friends and family get-togethers, BBQs and picnics, lazing around outdoors enjoying the warm afternoon or evenings with a visit to the Spirit of Summer Fair in association with House & Garden.

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he Spirit of Summer Fair presents a collection of over 350 independent boutiques and designer makers, in addition to some of the finest brands in the UK. Discover beautiful accessories for the home and garden, striking fashion pieces and children’s clothing, all alongside original summer gifts and artisan food & drink. You will find boutiques that have all been hand-picked and curated for their quality, originality and style in association with House & Garden to make this a truly unique shopping experience. The fair showcases a wide range of unique interiors from kitchens to lighting, floor and wall coverings, decorative accessories, furniture as well as interior and garden design.

The Spirit of Summer Fair offers a host of show attractions, interactive workshops from leading designers and experts as well as the opportunity to enjoy exclusive fine dining in Mosimann’s Summer Restaurant.

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Co-located with The HOUSE Fair one ticket gives access to both events...

The HOUSE Fair is the definitive event to style your home, offering a unique collection of over 100 wonderful interiors brands (kitchens to lighting, floor and wall coverings, decorative accessories and furniture as well as interior and garden design), beautiful room sets and interiors and inspirational ideas for creating stylish living spaces and stunning homes.

Your ticket The HOUSE Fair is a includes entry to celebration of great interior both events design, filled with curated Advance Adult ticket rooms and displays, expert prices are £16 and practical advice from On the door leading professionals and £20 interior decorators, talks and demonstrations, as well as over 100 inspiring brands, all hand-picked

by House & Garden.

Not to be missed is the muchanticipated HOUSE theatre, which will offer a free daily programme of talks and demonstrations from an unrivalled line-up of leading interior design experts. This year’s speakers include incoming BIID President Susie Rumbold and award-winning designer Sue Timney; there will also be design-led talks by interiors experts from the KLC School of Design.

THE DETAILS Visit The House Fair website at thehousefair.com Visit Spirit of Summer Fair website at www.spiritofsummerfair.co.uk

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Sunday 22 May, Trafalgar Square

BMW LSO Open Air Classics 2016 The London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev, will perform an all-Tchaikovsky programme in London’s Trafalgar Square on Sunday 22 May, the fifth concert in the Orchestra’s annual BMW LSO Open Air Classics series, free and open to all.

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chaikovsky’s spectacular 1812 Overture and Symphony No 4 are performed as well as an arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake suite for which 42 young musicians from East London from the LSO’s On Track programme, and 23 musicians from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama play side-by-side with members of the LSO. The concert is presented by Paul Rissmann.

The concert is a unique and now hotlyanticipated fixture in London’s musical calendar which each year has seen a capacity crowd of thousands of Londoners and visitors experience the LSO in the heart of London completely free and open to all. BMW shares the LSO’s belief that the greatest music should

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be enjoyed by the greatest number of people, and partners similar highly-successful outdoor Opera for All events in Munich and Berlin, as well as numerous other artistic projects.

LSO On Track is a year-round community programme delivered in partnership with the LSO’s music education hub partners in the former Olympic Host and Gateway boroughs in East London. LSO On Track challenges and inspires young musicians regardless of experience or background, working closely with teachers and families to ensure the young musicians receive the support, mentoring and opportunities they need to fulfil their potential.

Throughout the year a number of inspiring projects and opportunities are incorporated into the On Track experience, and the BMW LSO Open Air Classics concert in Trafalgar Square sees the young musicians perform before an audience of thousands. In 2012 the participation in the opening ceremony of the London Olympics with the full London Symphony Orchestra was a very visible manifestation of the work of LSO On Track, witnessed by a huge international audience and highlighting in a unique way the work the LSO does in East London.

The performance will begin at 6.30pm, though much earlier arrival is essential to secure entry. Full event information at www.lso. co.uk/openair Kathryn McDowell CBE DL, Managing

Director of the LSO, said: We are delighted to return to Trafalgar Square for our fifth, free concert, the result of our unique partnership with BMW. This year’s event promises to be truly spectacular with an all-Tchaikovsky programme featuring his 1812 Overture and 4th Symphony.

BMW LSO Open Air Classics is a real highlight in the Orchestra’s calendar, for the players, the large audience of Londoners and visitors, and also for the young musicians from our On Track programme in East London who I’m pleased will return this year, performing music from Swan Lake side-by-side with Members of the Orchestra. The LSO is grateful to BMW for their continued commitment to this event, and to the Mayor of London for his support.”

Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, said: The LSO concerts in Trafalgar Square have been delighting Londoners and tourists alike for five years with a wonderful selection of music that packs in the crowds. As a free event in the heart of the capital it is opening up classical music to a wider audience. It’s fantastic that young musicians have the opportunity to play alongside professionals with the esteemed Gergiev at the helm. I have no doubt that this year’s event will be extremely popular.”

THE DETAILS Full event information at www.lso.co.uk/openair

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Are you a Crow or a Jester?

2016 sees the return of Couture Designer Simon Horsley and Crow and Jester

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row and Jester is the epitome of Men’s Couture Tailoring. Each suit is a masterpiece of individually designed tailoring personally created for you by designer Simon Horsley. Each garment is personalised to your style, using only the finest fabrics, and have the artistry of a designer who has worked at the

height of men’s tailoring for over 20 years.

Having worked on patterns, productions and samples for the likes of Sir Paul Smith, Nigel Cabourn and Ozwald Boateng, including creating an entire season’s sample collection for them, Simon Horsley is unique in the fashion world as he not only individually designs each suit, he tailors it too, something never before seen in the world of couture tailoring.

The word ‘Couture’ is not often associated with Men’s suits. However with Crow and Jester, Simon Horsley offers a truly one-of-a kind tailoring experience which is beyond the realms of both Made to Measure and Bespoke.

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Crow and Jester represents both sides of Simon Horsley’s character. His ethos is that to create something truly individual, the designer has to give something personal from his or her own life experiences. For Simon it is all about personality driven design which has flawless detail combined with his personal twists.

‘A ‘Crow’ character is more introvert, classic, in command.

It’s all about silhouette and cut’, explains Horsley, ‘with subtle classy details. The customer knows he is wearing the best suit

but doesn’t need everyone to know this. The ‘Jester’ character is an extrovert. When he walks into a room he wants everyone to notice him.’

Originally established in 1997, with its range of readyto-wear shirts and suits, 2016 sees a change of direction for Crow and Jester as Simon brings his exquisite skills and passion into the world of Couture tailoring, allowing Simon to meet each client by appointment and personally create each individually designed piece of clothing inspired by his Crow and Jester ethos.

THE DETAILS For more information or to book an appointment please visit www.crowandjester.co.uk M AY 2 0 1 6 7 3

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the Jewellery Exhibition Until the end of May, the Cartier boutique at 40-41 Old Bond Street will display a selection of photographs from the book Vogue The Jewellery by Carol Woolton. This is in celebration of the Vogue centenary.

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he first Cartier boutique in London opened in 1903 and 13 years later the first issue of British Vogue was published, hence Cartier and Vogue share many years of collaboration in creating beautiful imagery of jewellery, which we are delighted to celebrate in this unique exhibition,” remarked Laurent Feniou, Managing Director of Cartier UK. Vogue The Jewellery, the book from which the exhibition images have been selected catalogues the magazine's relationship with precious stones and other adornments, shot

by David Bailey, Cecil Beaton, Corinne Day, Norman Parkinson, Irving Penn, Mario Testino and Bruce Weber among others. "I think the book shows that

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until 31st May, 2016

jewellery has been central to the story of the Vogue woman, throughout the last century, telling the narrative of dress every bit as much as fashion," commented Carol Woolton.

Starting from a Cartier Headdress pictured in the December 1917 issue of Vogue by photographer Adolph de Meyer, the exhibition captures a century of style defined by the magazine and Cartier.

The exhibition also features an image of Elizabeth Taylor with her 69.42-carat Cartier Taylor-Burton diamond, as well as a 1936 portrait of the Duchess of Windsor wearing a bracelet with nine Latin gem-set crosses, and a 1902 tiara published in the December 2001 issue of Vogue, shot by Mario Testino.

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Can the Kenalog Injection help relieve your hay fever symptoms? Dr Richard Angwin of DOCTORnow What is the Kenalog injection?

Kenalog (the active component is triamcinolone acetonide) is a corticosteroid injection and is often used for joint injections to reduce inflammation in arthritis.

How can the Kenalog injection help relieve my hay fever symptoms?

Because corticosteroids have a powerful antiinflammatory action, they are effective at reducing inflammation triggered by allergies (such as hay fever). The symptoms of hay fever are caused by inflammation. Kenalog should not normally be given unless conventional treatments (antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops) have failed to control the symptoms. It can be especially useful to get people through important periods in their life, such as revising and taking examinations, looking for and interviewing for jobs, and training for sporting events (it does not enhance sporting ability!)

What is the success rate?

The injections are highly successful - almost 100% and the effect lasts about 6 weeks.

infection, glaucoma, and problems at the injection site. It is debatable whether short term steroid use can lead to early arthritis. Some people have calculated that if short term steroids do cause this, the rate is about 1:250,000 cases. Longer term use of steroids (usually > 6 months) can have more serious side effects such as diabetes and osteoporosis, which will be discussed in your initial consultation.

What dose is required?

There are 2 doses used for hay fever, 40 mg or 80 mgs, I normally go with the lower dose which usually controls the symptoms. This has the advantage that if a second dose is required it can be given prolonging the duration of effect up to 12 weeks. I would not normally recommend more than 80 mg of Kenalog per year for hay fever control.

Where is the injection site?

The injection site is in the buttock.

Can I get the Kenalog injection on the NHS? Kenalog is not recommended in the NHS.

Are there any side effects?

All corticosteroids can cause side effects, these are usually rare and minor in short term use but can include - stomach irritation, alterations in mood, increased susceptibility to infection, masking of

Can I have the Kenalog injection when pregnant or breastfeeding?

I would not advise Kenalog in pregnancy or when breast feeding.

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Established in 2003, DOCTORnow is a private GP practice offering a wide range of independent primary care services, including optional 24 hour cover.

With surgeries in both Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, and Tring, Hertfordshire, we are a team of private primary healthcare professionals dedicated to providing exceptional service and the highest levels of medical care and attention to both individual patients and corporate clients.

Our wide range of primary care services are available to Members via our different membership options. VIP Membership starts from as little as £415 per year and gives patients access to both our Beaconsfield and Tring surgeries; VIP24 Membership includes access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Non-Members are also able to access the majority of our services, Monday to Saturday during our extended surgery opening hours.

Dr Richard Angwin MBBS FRCS Clinical Interests: Men’s health, Cardiology and respiratory medicine, paediatrics and weight loss.

Professional Profile and Experience: Dr Angwin joined DOCTORnow as Medical Services Director in 2007.

He graduated from St Bartholomew’s Medical College in 1977 before working in many hospitals specialties including General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and finally specialising in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Dr Angwin continued to practice as a cardiothoracic assistant surgeon for 16 years while also running his private general practice in London.

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CrossEyes Amersham Looking after the eyes of Buckinghamshire

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rossEyes Amersham is getting ready to celebrate their first birthday, and what a year it has been!

The Danish Eyewear & Optometry concept has been received extremely well, and the Amersham team are all geared up for another year of providing excellent eye care and fashionable eyewear to the residents of Bucks.

Owner and Optometrist Amit Mandla says: ‘ What an amazing first year at CrossEyes, Amersham.

We’ve had a real rollercoaster ride and enjoyed every minute!!!

As an experienced optometrist of 17 years, my team & I pride ourselves on spending time with all of our customers, both during the eye examination and frame selection’.

CrossEyes, the Danish eyewear & Optometry chain, are well known for their good quality frames, and this Autumn the production of the glasses was moved to Denmark which has improved the quality of the eyewear even further.

Mr Mandla continues: ‘We are still constantly impressed with the quality of our frames and lenses and proud to say they are both Designed and Made in Denmark. Our customers continue to visit to see our exclusive frame designs, of which we have frequent new stock. They are impressed with our unique, affordable, clear pricing strategy - all our frames are the same price - that’s truly what CrossEyes is all about. As our first year draws to a close, I would like to thank our many customers for choosing us and we look forward to a bright and prosperous second year! ‘ Since the opening of CrossEyes Amersham on Hill Avenue, the street is buzzing with new businesses and has benefitted from many more stores including BooHoo Beauty and the Metro Bar with a new bistro planned to open right opposite.

The Amersham store was the second CrossEyes store to open in the UK after CrossEyes Clerkenwell opened in January 2014. Since then, the popular eyewear chain has opened stores in Camden, Leeds, Belfast and – most recently - Marylebone in Central London, with many more stores in the pipeline for the next year.

THE DETAILS CrossEyes Amersham 53 Hill Avenue Amersham on the Hill Buckinghamshire HP6 5BX Tel: 01494 258 586 Amersham@crosseyes.co.uk www.crosseyes.co.uk

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ack in April 2015, Hazlemere Window Company Ltd celebrated 30 years in business as independent double glazing manufacturers and installers.

Another year on and this family owned and run business continues to invest in the latest most thermally efficient products, high tech machinery, expert staff and a long term stable future for all its customers and employees.

During Spring 2016 Hazlemere Windows started a major refurbishment of their 8,000 square feet High Wycombe Showroom in Wellington Road, on Cressex Business Park, adjacent to their 38,000 square foot factory.

The work is being done in several phases to ensure the Showroom stays open 7 days a week, and inconveniences customers as little as possible. They have already installed as part of this updating of products the latest slimmer

Yet another new product that is on demonstration display within the High Wycombe Showroom is a two section UPVC casement window with a “floating” mullion, enabling both sections to fully open to provide an extra wide opening like French doors, which is sometimes the only way smaller apertures in bedrooms can achieve fire egress that is legally required on replacement windows under the current Building Regulations.

Hazlemere have ordered a solid roof conservatory which will be built in the High Wycombe Showroom during 2016, as the level of interest in this product has increased in recent years. Home owners need to be mindful that every solid roof conservatory or orangery falls under Building Regulations which should be obtained prior to commencing construction, as in many cases planning permission for solid roof conservatories is also required.

More than 31 years on Hazlemere continues to invest in its future, showrooms (the other being in Welwyn Garden City) and vehicle fleet, which now numbers more than 20 vehicles, the very latest edition being a low emissions Luton delivery van.

Hazlemere Window Company Ltd is fortunate to have had such loyal customers over the last 30+ years, but also been able to retain its skilled and experienced workforce, employing its own designers, surveyors, ground workers, fabricators, fitters and service engineers. Another secret to its success is the number of unencumbered premises it is

hazlemere Window Company Ltd is fortunate to have had such loyal customers over the last 30+ years version of Sapa’s Crown aluminium bi-folding doors.

Hazlemere have installed a six section Crown sliding and folding door that has a central travel door and pair of French doors, with 3 section folding and sliding one way, and the other 3 sections going the opposite way. These doors have been powder coated in RAL 7012 Matt Basalt Grey, so are very contemporary in appearance and can achieve an overall height of 3 metres, a result of having “hidden” piano hinges.

Another new product on display is one that Hazlemere Windows have designed themselves, and is exclusive to customers of Hazlemere Window Company. The Hazlmere Sculptured double glazed aluminium window system is fabricated exclusively in Hazlemere’s factory and is a design that incorporates all the best features that Hazlemere have learnt about during the last 30 years. The Hazlemere Sculptured Aluminium Window System is available in over 300 RAL colours as standard and is on display in their High Wycombe Showroom in both white and colour. This new “B” energy rated aluminium window system has a hidden Saracen locking system, and features slim sight lines and narrow transoms and mullions. All the opening vents have a lockable night vent facility and robust metal keeps for high security. This aluminium casement window system has been specially designed so it can take a raised astragal Georgian bar, as well as integral Georgian bars, square and diamond leads.

able to operate from, like it’s showroom in High Wycombe, so it is not having to constantly pay out expensive rents like some other businesses. A Dunn and Bradstreet check on the company will reveal how healthy the balance sheet is, which is why so many customers select Hazlemere, as they can trust that they will actually be around for the 10 year guarantee period, giving them peace of mind and the assurance of high quality products well installed.

THE DETAILS If you want to know more about any of Hazlemere’s products and services and have a free consultation with one of their experienced experts, or indeed a no obligation quotation, please call 01494 854266 or email improve@hazlemere. co.uk Alternatively you can visit one of their two showrooms or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk M AY 2 0 1 6 8 1

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NOT THINKING TWICE ABOUT A HOME SWIMMING POOL

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our years ago Matt and Kerrie Smith moved from London to a detached home in rural Buckinghamshire with their three children, tempted by the promise of a traditional family home in the county. After making the decision to transform their home with a pool house in the garden, Kerrie talks about her experience.

WHAT MADE YOU FIRST DECIDE TO GET A HOME SWIMMING POOL? My son has a friend who has an indoor swimming pool and we just saw how much flexibility it gives the family. Both my husband and I like to keep active, so we felt it would tick all the boxes. It’s a place where adults can keep fit and children can have fun, while also being a space where we can go to relax and disappear from the house when we want to.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE ORIGIN LEISURE? Andrew Ginger came out to meet with us and we immediately knew it was the right decision. Origin Leisure has 35 years’ experience and understood what we wanted.

Most importantly, they were respectful of our budget from start to finish. ey managed the whole project from design and planning, through to building and maintenance. e whole project went just as they said it would, without us having to lift a finger.

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WHAT WERE THE MAIN CHALLENGES? Initially, the biggest challenge was deciding whether it was the right decision for our family. We have other parts of the house that could be refurbished, but if we had waited for a few years then the children may be too old to fully enjoy it.

We wanted to give them the joys of having their own swimming pool while they were young.

We had no need to worry about the building work. It started in July 2014 and was completed in November, 4 weeks quicker than expected. Origin Leisure were so polite and thoughtful, even taking care to move our children’s beloved Wendy House from one part of the garden to another to make room for the pool.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE THINKING ABOUT A HOME SWIMMING POOL? It’s honestly the best thing we’ve done. We knew we were going to enjoy it, but we absolutely love it. My advice is not to think twice. I smile every time I look at the pool and it’s brought so much fun to our home. n

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See the light in 2016

BY GABRIELLE FAGAN

Lighting can transform rooms creating different atmospheres and even, by visual trickery, changing the dimensions of a space. Once you’ve learnt to play with the options, there’s no limit to the effects you can enjoy, but with such a huge array of lighting on offer, the right choice for your home may not always be glaringly obvious.

Here we reveal illuminating advice on ‘seeing the light’, and the top trends for 2016...

BIG & BOLD Lighting design is about to change dramatically. Rather than being the carrier of one or several large light bulbs, light fittings will become the source of light in their own right. Organic shapes and new materials will combine with the myriad, hugely effective, LED light sources, to create stunning and dramatic lighting, while standard, domestic lighting will become more elegant, compact and efficient.

Almost daily, exciting and innovative lights are being launched, which showcase design talent, new materials and technology. Interestingly though, one of the strongest trends for the past few years has been anything but high-tech; retro industrial lighting is still hugely in demand. Sun metal pendants, workshop adjustable wall lights and factory floor and table lamps are very on trend, and look particularly effective teamed with traditional style filament light bulbs.

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year’s light range. Decorative bulbs - with LED, filaments or appealing shapes - are really making an impact as they are an easy, inexpensive but extremely appealing way to freshen up a space.

Cluster pendants are a striking alternative to a large statement pendant shade, and work well in smaller spaces. To feature lighting - oversized floor lamps through to decorative wall lights - as a form of functional art, which make a statement in any room.

MAJOR IN METAL Metallics, especially copper’s warm tones, combine with light to give a warm glow, and will take centre stage in this year’s collections. Metallics are expected to gain momentum in 2016, and that’s evident in lighting ranges. Bronze, brass, copper and chrome all provide a hint of vintage luxury, while their highly reflective surfaces dance a warm, sparkling glow around the room. Metallic accents are great because they can be adapted to suit all tastes, from clusters of distressed copper pendant lights for industrial style spaces, to glamorous mercury silver table lamps catering to the luxurious statement home.

COLOUR & CALM More use of colour, and coordinating the style of a room’s lights, are two strong features - people are much more ready to experiment with lighting these days and there’s a huge choice available with chandeliers no longer confined to living rooms; they’re being used to add an instant glamour factor in kitchens, bedrooms and studies.

Wall lights work wonderfully to draw attention to focal points - for instance, a pair of lights flanking a console table or work of art. Increasingly, people are co-ordinating table and floor lamps and pendants, a sure sign that they are taking more care over lighting, which ideally should be planned before redecoration.

It’s all about using your imagination and indulging your own taste.

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Knights of Beaconsfield K nights are one of the largest specialist interior design and luxury furniture stores outside of London and has been a key feature of Beaconsfield life for the past 50 years. Those new to the area may be unaware of the extensive services Knights has to offer and those familiar with the store may like to know about our newly refurbished showroom and the new products and services we are now able to offer.

Extending to over 8,000sq ft. the store features a stunning new collection of elegant contemporary furnishings, designer wallpapers, fabrics and a huge range of stunning accessories for the home. New season wallcoverings and fabrics are on display, along with stunning new lighting creations.

We stock our own hand made British sofas as well as leading brands Duresta, Peter Guild, Collins & Hayes, Michael Tyler and Alexander James. Knights own brand come with a lifetime guarantee and are manufactured at our facility in the UK, this facility enables us to manufacture bespoke furniture to any specification.

In store you will find sleek furniture ranges from European

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manufacturers, Cattalan Italia, Aleal, Eichholtz, Schuller and a large selection of beautiful crystal pendant lights and elegant table lamps.

We offer an exceptional service for any window treatment required, curtains, internal and external blinds, shutters, electric curtain options, tracks and poles.

Good design should be available to everyone and our ‘in-house’ interior design service is second to none offering clients interior consultations either in store or at home. We have a new interior design team on hand to provide expert advice.

Knights also have a show house division (Knights Design House) that are able to create effective solutions for show houses, offering furniture packages and purchasing options for developers and investor properties, Corporate Relocation Packages and Dress to Sell service.

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For further information, please contact the showroom on 01494 676976 or visit the website at www.knightsofbeaconsfield.co.uk

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Stylish interiors

...that are here to stay

BY GABRIELLE FAGAN

Decoristas get as much pleasure from beautifully designed interiors as fashionistas get from clothes, but even the most devoted don’t want to be such dedicated followers of trends that it means redecorating every season.

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hankfully, a little insider knowledge goes a long way and savvy home bunnies know the styles that won’t have a short shelf-life, because their good looks and design credentials will ensure enduring appeal. Plus, some looks are versatile enough to allow for fresh interpretations, which can easily breathe new life into them.

Reprise last year’s favourites that are set to make their mark again in 2016.

GLADLY GREY Those of us reduced to a ‘rabbit-in-the-headlights’ standstill when confronted by colour charts hailed the passion for grey as a blessed relief.

This is surely a ‘Mr Right’ palette - easy-on-the eye, versatile, and grey can be mean and moody or feminine and delicate, depending on the shade you choose. It’s also the perfect foil for a multitude of other colours, so I predict this colour is ‘a keeper’, and our love affair with grey will continue for a long time to come.

BRING ON BLING It’s confession time... I’m an interiors magpie and can’t resist something shiny and glittery, so I was utterly delighted by the copper craze, and in 2016 will be following the metal trail to gold. There should be a ‘handle with care’

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label on metallics however, as overdosing on them can all too easily tip a setting into tacky territory, but with a careful ‘less is more’ approach, they’re guaranteed to inject glamour and interest. Go full-on with metallic-finish tiles, a high-end choice for kitchens and bathrooms, or simply confine burnished metal to glittering accessories.

MONOCHROME MAGIC Classic, timeless black and white never goes out of fashion, and just as a wardrobe should have at least one little black dress, in my book, every home can benefit from one room decorated in monochrome. It’s a style that’s surprised even the interiors experts with its enduring popularity over the last few years - but not its fans, already well aware of how versatile it is. For life on the really dark side, you can opt for drama - a black feature wall or ceiling - or my choice; white walls and black paintwork, complemented by black framed photographic prints. Leave it minimal or dress it up with simple ‘home jewellery’, like colourful cushions and lamps. Frankly, what’s not to like?

RUNNING WILD My votes for last year’s fun, achievable looks went to ‘country lodge’ think hunting, shooting, fishing, with wood panelling and stag heads - and its wilder cousin, frontier decor, evoking the Wild West in prairie chic, fur throws, buffalo heads and tribal prints. Nature will still rule in 2016 but looking forward, my advice is: step away from the squirrels and cute creatures! A more formal botanical look’s coming through, which is less cosy and more sophisticated, and those deer heads should be funky and colourful and a little less like true hunting trophies. Alternatively, embrace a luxury lodge look; natural materials from stone to wood and layered faux furs - more grand mountain retreat than cowboy shack.

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Instant Hedges for RHS Flower Shows from Practicality Brown

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racticality Brown Limited, as instant landscape specialists, have a range of instant hedges, semi-mature trees, elegant topiary and large shrubs to immediately create a mature garden; which is just one of the reasons that we will be once again working with a number of garden designers and exhibitors at both RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows.

Our contributions at Chelsea this year include: • “Together We Can” an acoustic garden created by award-winning garden designer Peter Eustance with the disability charity Papworth Trust, inspired by world-famous percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. For more details of their work see http://www.papworthtrust.org.uk/ • David Austin Roses will exhibit a quintessential English Rose garden, combining classic and contemporary design.

The RHS Chelsea Flower show is being held from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 May 2016 in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London its location since 1913. For those of you who aren’t able to attend the event, there will be extensive coverage, including social media and on BBC Two. Practicality Brown have worked for a number of years providing mature species for designers at garden shows throughout the country. Sales and Business Manager, Graeme Jenkins explains: “Our clients trust the quality of our hedges and trees; we always aim to ensure our customers have the

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Out with the old and in with the new St Giles Furniture is a bespoke family run furniture specialist, with over 28 years experience in designing, creating and fitting furnishing solutions

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ver the years we have built up a strong heritage that has grown with our continued passion for design, quality furniture, dedication to detail and customer service.

We understand the value of working closely with our clients, many of whom have become our friends over the years. We are able to offer a truly bespoke service with the ability to design and fit furniture in any room within your home. Every thing we do is considered and made to order.

Today’s kitchens are more complex, they are larger, often open plan spaces to cook, eat, entertain, gather as a family and relax. This means that the average kitchen project has become much more than a simple “Out with the old and in with the new”.

To create your open plan kitchen and dining scheme can be a daunting prospect, especially if it is to include an extension with building works, plumbing and electrics.

We have become a less formal society with a willingness to share, dine and relax.

Cooking for friends within an open plan space is seen as more social.

The big appeal of an open plan kitchen is for the cook to be involved on a day-to-day basis, be it entertaining or simply for the whole family to be together. As we all lead busier and more time pressured lives it can be a real benefit to offer help with homework or keep half an eye on smaller children whilst preparing the evening meal.

We have become a less formal society with a willingness to share, dine and relax. Cooking for friends within an open plan space is seen as more social.

It’s the summer time when an open plan space really adds

benefit, the majority of kitchen extensions will include a large amount of glass giving light. Doors give easy access to the garden which vastly extends the living and entertaining space.

As with any kitchen project, large or small it’s good to take your time to research and understand what is most important for you in your design. St Giles Furniture will support you every step of the way. With our service, expertise in design and stunning furniture your perfect kitchen is our business.

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Splash out on a garden pond You can dig a miniature pond in just an afternoon. It may hold only a few gallons of water, but will still make a pretty feature.

A slightly larger one - 1m x 2m gives more scope, but a 2m x 4m pool has massive potential for plants, wildlife and beauty.

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or small ponds, rigid liners are a good option. You'll want the mould to be virtually invisible beneath the water so choose a dark green or black model. Tiny moulds can cost as little as ÂŁ20, but expect to pay ÂŁ600 for a 2.6m x 1.8m x 0.6m pond. Prices vary, so visit an aquatic centre or look online before buying.

Flexible liners - PVC or layered polythene - are an alternative, especially if you want to create an unusual shape. They must be laid in a faultlessly prepared hole that has been interlined with old carpet or pond underlay.

GET THE SITE RIGHT If you know what you're doing, pond building is fairly easy. Otherwise, call the professionals. Remember that the pond

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sides must be level so that the water comes right to the top, leaving no unsightly liner on display.

Site your pond in sun or partial shade away from trees, and have paving, turf or soil running right Picture: up to the edges for an attractive margin. The pond should be at least 0.5m deep for aquatic plants, but needs to be shallow at the edges for marginal species.Use planting baskets filled with aquatic compost or soil topped with gravel.

Wildlife needs to have access, so install a ramp of some kind or build up part of the marginal shelf with bricks or stones.

Planting is the best bit. You'll need floating leaves for summer shade so include water lilies and aim for 60 per cent surface cover. For tiny ponds, choose Pygmaea range or other non-

vigorous types Oxygenating plants are essential, so include native starwort, curled pondweed or water crowfoot. These help to keep water cleaSr and give homes to invertebrates. Beautiful marginals include Japanese water irises, Bowles golden sedge, kingcups, water forget-me-nots and cotton grass.

Choose carefully and match plants to the pond's size. Thugs such as great spearwort, pickerel weed and yellow flag are suitable only for big ponds.

If you want fish, fine. But for more diverse fauna, limit your choice to sticklebacks. That will give tadpoles, dragonflies, newts and other creatures a chance.

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